We can all agree that New Year’s Eve rarely goes as planned, so a night in on 31st December might be just the ticket.
If you’re planning a quiet night in front of the telly but don’t fancy watching a festive film, check out our New Year’s Eve TV schedule highlights while you tuck into your takeaway. Scroll to the bottom of the list for some fantastic New Year’s Day offerings too, including The Traitors and the return of some of the best dramas. And don’t forget, there will be some fantastic options to stream, too!
Best New Year's Eve TV
Jools’ Annual Hootenanny
BBC Two, 11.30pm
Jools and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra will be joined by a star-studded lineup, including Jessie J, Olivia Dean, Ronnie Wood, Lulu, Craig David, Heather Small, The Kooks, Imelda May, Joe Webb, David Hermlin, and Ruby Turner.
Here We Go, Our New Year’s Fireworks Fantasaganza
Jim Howick, Katherine Parkinson, Tom Basden and Alison Steadman star in this festive version of this hit family comedy. Rachel is putting together a big New Year’s Eve bash, and Paul’s unlicensed fireworks promise plenty of mayhem.
The Graham Norton New Year's Eve Show
BBC One, 10.30pm
Graham Norton is joined by Adolescence star Owen Cooper, Carey Mulligan and Tim Key from feel-good film The Ballad of Wallis Island, as well as Laura Dern and Will Arnett, stars of Is This Thing On?, which is inspired by the life of British comedian John Bishop. Alison Limerick will also provide the music with her hit Where Love Lives, which recently turned 35, and there will be plenty of funny stories in the iconic red chair.
Pretty Woman
ITV1, 9pm
This year's film offering on ITV is the 1990 romantic comedy Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
Emmerdale
ITV1, 7.30pm
In the Emmerdale New Year's Eve episode, Ray faces a grim task, while tensions rise as someone’s life hangs in the balance, and the year ends on a dramatic note.
Ronan Keating and Friends: New Year's Eve Party
BBC One, 9pm
The When You Say Nothing At All singer throws a spectacular New Year's Eve party as we build up to the midnight moment. Throughout the evening, he will be joined on stage by former Boyzone bandmates Louise and Shona, as well as Calum Scott, for special one-off performances.
The Last Leg of the Year
Channel 4, 9pm
Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe are joined by a line-up of celebrity guests, including Lenny Henry, Pete Doherty, Dani Dyer, Maisie Adam, Alex James, Lucy Bronze, and Hannah Botterman - plus a surprise appearance from a Celebrity Traitors star - in a bumper satirical spectacular looking back at the highs and lows of the past year.
EastEnders
BBC One, 7.30 pm
It’s a dramatic start to the year in Walford, with New Year celebrations, family fallouts for the Brannings and Phil dishing out advice.
Coronation Street
ITV1, 8pm
Kit gets Asha involved in his investigation, Ryan’s suspicious Carl’s been fiddling the hotel accounts, and Todd anxiously awaits Theo at the Rovers for a New Year’s Eve showdown.
New Year's Eve Fireworks 2025
BBC One, 12am
Countdown to the main even and enjoy the biggest light and music display of the year.
Best New Year's Day TV
Run Away
Netflix
After 17 years, Gavin & Stacey creators James Corden and Ruth Jones give insights into their beloved sitcom, and there's also behind-the-scenes footage of the cast and crew filming the final ever episode, (which aired on Christmas Day). Celebrity fans also pop up in the documentary, proclaiming their love for the show.
The Traitors
BBC One, 8pm
The Traitors is another cult show that's sure to be popular in the New Year's Day TV schedule. Claudia Winkleman's back for series 4 with a fresh bunch of contestants, but who's a Faithful and who's a Traitor?
Red Eye
ITV 1, 9pm
DS Hana Li (Jing Lusi) is investigating the murder of a US diplomatic courier and ropes in old colleague US Embassy security chief Clay Brody (Line of Duty star Martin Compston) to help solve the case.
The Night Manager
BBC One, 9pm
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