Roku UK: Seasonal Shows and Festive Films for Christmas!

The decorations are up, the presents are wrapped…now it’s time to pour yourself a drink and relax in front of the TV. But with all the seasonal content available on the Roku platform what should you watch? We’ve picked a few of our festive favourites, guaranteed to deliver a little Christmas cheer!

The Muppet Christmas Carol (1993)
No Christmas is complete without  an appearance from the Muppets. Join Kermit, Miss Piggy and the rest of the gang as they present a magical version of the classic Dickens story about a stingy old man who learns to change his ways one lonely Christmas Eve. (Available on Amazon Video, Google Play, NOW TV, Sainsbury’s Entertainment)

A Very Murray Christmas (2015)
A Netflix Original, this irreverent twist on the ‘TV Christmas special’ sees  Bill Murray attempt to assemble a variety show in the midst of a winter snow storm. With an all-star cast that features George Clooney, Miley Cyrus, Chris Rock and many more, A Very Murray Christmas is packed with classic festive songs. Perfect seasonal streaming! (Available on Netflix)

Elf (2003)
Heart-warming comedy starring Will Ferrell as Buddy, a human who is raised as an elf at the North Pole but, having outgrown his surroundings, returns to New York to find his true identity. Unfortunately, Dad (James Caan) is a greedy children’s book publisher who’s landed himself on Santa’s “naughty list”. Zooey Deschanel is the shop assistant who becomes Buddy’s little helper while Peter Dinklage steals the show as an arrogant author. (Available on NOW TV, Google Play)

Knowing Me Knowing Yule (1995)
A seasonal must-see for Alan Partridge fans, Knowing Me Knowing Yule sees the spoof television personality present a Christmas special from a studio replica of his own front room. Featuring an interview with a golfer who was struck by lightning and the unveiling of the world’s largest Christmas cracker, this is Partridge at his best! (Available on Netflix, Google Play, Amazon Video)

The Santa Clause (1994)
Tim Allen shines bright in Disney’s magical, larger-than-life hit comedy. On Christmas Eve, a divorced dad, Scott, finds himself in an awkward predicament; the real Santa Claus has fallen off his roof and his “emergency card” instructs Scott to take his place. But by putting on the suit, Scott unwittingly accepts Santa’s responsibilities and with son Charlie he starts a new life of weight-gain, beard growth, narrow chimneys and elves with attitude! (Available on Netflix, Google Play, Amazon Video, NOW TV, Sky Store)

Happy Streaming!