Virgin Media has unveiled all the telly goodness we can expect this festive season.
Yes, we’re officially in December and there’s no excuse now not to listen to our favourite Christmas songs and our favourite winter films.
Virgin Media is on hand to help us get into the holiday spirit!
Whether you’re craving heartwarming Christmas classics, star-studded specials, or a brand-new series to dive into, they have something for everyone!
If you’re looking for some homegrown talent, why not tune into the sixth season of Fanning at Whelan’s from December 6th (VM Two at 10pm), featuring standout performances from some of the country’s finest artists and a few surprise guests.
Close out the year with a powerful tribute to one of Ireland’s most iconic voices in the Sinéad O’Connor documentary (VM Two at 10pm).
Start 2026 right, with the beloved comedy classic The Snapper (VM One at 9pm) – a feel-good favourite that’s perfect for starting the year with a smile.
If you want to bring some high-octane thrills this festive season, tune into Virgin Media One with White House Down (December 19 at 9pm), Die Hard 2 (Christmas Eve at 9pm), and Armageddon (NYE at 9pm).
You can argue over whether they could have both fitted on the door while watching Titanic (St. Stephen’s Day at 9pm) or have a fabulous family sing-along to The Greatest Showman (Christmas Day at 9pm).
Over on Virgin Media Two, the festive fun continues with feel-good favourites like Sister Act (December 23 at 9pm) and rom-com classic The Proposal (Christmas Eve at 9pm).
Action fans are in for edge-of-your-seat entertainment with Den of Thieves (December 3 at 10pm), The Magnificent Seven (Christmas Day at 9pm), Deathwish (St. Stephen’s Day at 9pm), and Transporter Refueled (December 28 at 9pm).
Want something to fill that Bridgerton hole in our life? Discover The Forsytes – a bold reimagining of John Galsworthy’s classic saga, brimming with passion, secrets, and scandal, premiering December 8 on Virgin Media One.
Soap lovers can enjoy all the Christmas Day drama on Virgin Media One with Emmerdale from 7pm and Coronation Street from 8pm.
The Masked Singer Christmas Special (VM One, St. Stephen’s Day at 7:30pm) delivers dazzling costumes and festive performances, with Mo Gilligan, Davina McCall, Maya Jama and Jonathan Ross on the judging panel.
For gameshow fans, catch your favourite Chasers in The Chase Panto (VM One, December 21 at 8pm), where the chasers swap quizzing for costumes and festive mischief.
And for those staying in on New Year’s Eve, ring in 2026 with Graham Norton’s NYE Show on Virgin Media One from 11pm until late – the perfect at-home celebration.
Head over to Virgin Media PLAY for plenty of binge-worthy films and TV shows.
Enjoy heartwarming tales like A Merry Christmas Miracle, Royally Yours, This Christmas, and Christmas Plus One. Cosy up with rom-coms such as Just Like a Christmas Movie, Christmas on the Alpaca Farm, and A Christmas Masquerade – there’s something for every mood.
Kids (and big kids!) can dive into animated favourites including Shrek the Halls, Merry Madagascar, Kung Fu Panda Holiday, Trolls: Holiday in Harmony, and How to Train Your Dragon: Homecoming, plus timeless classics such as Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns, and Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.
There’s musical magic with Annie Live!, festive fun with Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-Tacular, and family adventures like Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure, Casper’s Haunted Christmas, and The Munsters’ Scary Little Christmas.
