New Year's Eve TV guide: Shows and films to ring in the new year
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The festive season may nearly be over but there's one final celebration to enjoy — New Year's Eve. As usual, broadcasters such as BBC One, ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5 have a range of special programming lined up to help you celebrate the end of 2024.
Whether you fancy a classic film or want to ring in the new year with a pop superstar, there's something for everyone. Here are our top TV picks for New Year's Eve... . ITV1’s first film of the day is Grease which, at 47 years old, largely stands the test of time (apart from a couple of lyrics which haven’t aged too well).
If you’re still hosting loved ones, this crowd-pleaser will delight all generations. Celia Imrie narrates this celebration of one of the UK’s greatest talents, the late Dame Maggie Smith. The legendary actress’s death in September, at the age of 89, sparked an outpouring of tributes and this repeat will air just a few days after Smith would have turned 90.
The first of this year’s musical NYE extravaganzas will air nice and early on ITV1. Filmed at Wembley Arena, it’ll feature live performances from artists such as Craig David, Olly Alexander and the House Gospel Choir. It will also include an extra-special Cirque du Soleil display. Fleur East and Vernon Kay are on hosting duties.
Black Panther, starring the late Chadwick Boseman, transcends the superhero genre — and even the snobbiest of movie buffs will admit it’s nothing short of brilliant. Boseman plays T’Challa, who returns to his ancestral home of Wakanda to assume the throne but finds Erik Killmonger (Michael B. Jordan) standing in his way. The Oscar-nominated soundtrack features the likes of Kendrick Lamar, Jorja Smith and SZA.
