Channel 4 knows what the people want for Christmas Eve: two solid hours of the “Gogglebox” families reacting to the year’s most memorable television. And frankly, who am I to argue? This special holiday episode, clocking in at a hefty 120 minutes, offers a curated collection of the best moments from Season 24.
So, what can we expect from this festive televisual feast? Well, it’s “Gogglebox,” so the usual suspects are all present and accounted for: “Strictly,” naturally, because no year is complete without the glitter and the gaffes of the ballroom. The inevitable trainwreck that is “Married at First Sight UK” will surely feature, providing ample opportunity for the Goggleboxers to unleash their sharpest commentary. We can probably anticipate some strong reactions to the latest season of “Bridgerton,” and let’s not forget the annual spectacle of “Eurovision,” always a reliable source of bewildered amusement.
But it won’t just be the big-ticket items. The episode description also mentions reactions to the revival of “Deal or No Deal,” the awkward family dynamics of “My Mum, Your Dad,” and the heartwarming “The Piano.” Throw in some snippets of reactions to cooking shows like “Nadiya’s Cook Once, Eat Twice” and perhaps a dash of survival with “Narrow Escapes,” and you’ve got a recipe for a cozy Christmas Eve in front of the telly.
This is comfort viewing at its finest, a chance to revisit the year’s television highlights through the eyes of our favourite armchair critics. Whether you’re a die-hard “Gogglebox” fan or just looking for a lighthearted way to wind down before the Christmas chaos truly begins, this two-hour special seems like a solid bet. It airs at 9:15 PM on Channel 4 – consider it your pre-Santa viewing appointment.
