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Published 13:00 25 Dec 2012 GMT
Updated 10:51 15 Jun 2015 BST
From an animated film that will leave you feeling tearful to everyone’s favourite family, today is terrific for TV…
Up – RTÉ One (5.10pm)
In this touching animated film an elderly man ties a number of balloons to his house so that he can fulfil his lifelong dream of going to South America.
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Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special – BBC One (6.15pm)
Footballer Fabrice Muamba, model Kelly Brook and singer Rachel Stevens take part in this festive edition of the dancing show.

Downton Abbey – UTV (8.45pm)
The family gets a warm welcome at Duneagle Castle but tensions soon arise. There could also be romance on cards for Mrs Patmore.

Mrs Brown’s Boys – RTÉ One (9.45pm)
Agnes Brown is finally given permission to stage her own nativity play but Father Damien wants her to make a few last-minute changes to her unusual script.
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The Royle Family Christmas Special – BBC One (9.45pm)
Barbara goes over the top with her presents this year after spending two hours in the Pound shop. The family also have a new neighbour.

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