BBC viewers threaten to 'switch off' as broadcaster shares full Christmas day schedule - raging 'we've been robbed' and 'it used to be special'
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BBC viewers have threatened to switch off their TVs after the broadcaster revealed the full Christmas day schedule.
People aren't happy about the line-up of shows and have been left raging, claiming they feel 'robbed'.
The BBC is offering a combination of films, family fun and the King's Christmas Broadcast, but despite the channel including firm favourites and traditional shows, viewers have been quick to air their grievances.
Radio Times has revealed the schedule will include Trolls: Holiday in Harmony, Toy Story 3 and Minions: The Rise of Gru, before showing Tiddler - an adaptation of Julia Donaldson's book of the same name.
The King's Speech follows at 3pm, before a series of Christmas specials of family favourite shows The Weakest Link and a highly anticipated episode of Doctor Who.
The hotly-anticipated new Wallace and Gromit film will be the highlight of many viewers' TV viewing.
BBC viewers have threatened to switch off their TVs as the broadcaster reveals the full Christmas day schedule including Wallace and Gromit's latest film, Vengeance Most Fowl
The BBC is offering a combination of family fun and the King's Christmas Broadcast but many say they will only be watching Gavin and Stacey or will turn off their TVs entirely
The schedule includes a series of animated films before the King's speech follows at 3pm, and then the much anticipated special episode of Doctor Who and the festive EastEnders cliffhanger
Vengeance Most Fowl will provide some easy entertainment to many before the hard-hitting EastEnders Christmas special gets under way.
The soap will then be followed by Call The Midwife before the final episode of Gavin and Stacey, with Mrs Brown's Boys rounding off the evening.
But many viewers were unimpressed by the suggested schedule and claimed they would be turning off the TVs on Christmas Day.
Fans took to X, commenting: 'Not one thing appeals to me I'm afraid'; 'What a load of rubbish the best thing is Wallace and Gromit'; 'Is that it?'.
And many revealed they would be abandoning BBC One over the festive period.
One person wrote: 'Sadly, not much by the looks of it! Each to their own, but there's not to be tempted by'.
While another said they would be resorting to Netflix, commenting: 'Netflix it is then,' and a third said: 'Nothing on that list appeals to me. I'll be looking at other channels.'
Others said that apart from their favourite shows, they wouldn't be tuning in on Christmas Day with one person quipping: 'Apart from Gavin and Stacey, I won't be watching anything on BBC1'.
But many viewers were unimpressed by the suggested schedule and claimed they would be turning off the TVs on Christmas Day
Announcing the channel's festive scheduling, Chief Content Officer, Charlotte Moore, said: 'No one does Christmas quite like the BBC, and this year we have raised the bar even higher with a cracking line-up that will bring people together across the UK.
'I'm incredibly excited to be showcasing the finest British creativity and welcoming back some of the nation's favourite characters in the last ever episode of Gavin and Stacey and the premiere of Wallace & Gromit's new feature length adventure.
'Alongside a magical mix of new festive shows from the world of comedy, drama, entertainment and factual across the holiday season that viewers can rejoice in. Join us live or on iPlayer - there really is something for everyone!'.
The fan outrage comes after the BBC took a hit and axed the festive special of MasterChef amid the controversy around Gregg Wallace.
The TV presenter, 60, announced he was stepping back from presenting the show after nearly 20 years last week while an investigation into his alleged misconduct is carried out.
Thirteen people including Newsnight host Kirsty Wark accused him of 'wrong' and inappropriate 'sexualised' behaviour during filming and he has been accused of allegedly walking naked on to a set with only a sock on his penis.
And while the incidents are being investigated, the stars lined up to take part have revealed they are gutted the show won't be going ahead.
Love Island's Luca Bish revealed he was 'gutted' the two special episodes have been cancelled.
Max George (pictured) has admitted his disappointment after the BBC pulled the plug on the 2024 MasterChef Christmas specials amid ongoing sexual misconduct allegations concerning Gregg Wallace
The Strictly pro favourite insisted she 'had a lovely time on set' while chatting to host Christine Lampard on Friday's instalment of Lorraine
He wrote on Instagram: 'Christmas is cancelled. Gutted our Christmas special has been put on hold but hope to be on your screens again soon.'
Max George has admitted he is also disappointed after the BBC pulled the plug with a an Instagram post earlier this week.
Sharing a photo of him on the show in the classic MasterChef white apron, he wrote: 'Was looking forward to Masterchef Xmas special, but obviously there are much more important matters going on.
And on Friday, Strictly professional Amy Dowden revealed she was dismayed the episodes would not feature on the BBC's scheduling.
During an appearance on Lorraine, Amy said: 'I'm gutted about it and I had a lovely time and I can't comment any further because it's under invest but I'm gutted.
'I can't say I'm the best chef but I had a go.'
