Santa s Six One tops Christmas TV ratings
Updated / Wednesday, 30 Dec 2020
15:47
The Christmas Eve RTÉ
Six One News, which saw Santa leave the North Pole on his epic trek, was the most-watched programme over the festive period (23 to 27 December) with 583,200 viewers and a 51% audience share.
#BreakingNews from the North Pole, Santa Claus has begun his epic journey around the world. He spoke to @rtenews as he prepared for his trip to Ireland | More: https://t.co/yvesuCbAUhpic.twitter.com/9sc2sh4XcZ RTÉ News (@rtenews) December 24, 2020
Mrs Brown s Boys: Mammy of the People was the most-watched entertainment programme, with an average of 486,400 tuning in (35% share) on Christmas Day.
Updated / Thursday, 24 Dec 2020
12:16
The 2 Johnnies Christmas Spectacular, RTÉ2, 10.15pm
As Santa begins to made his big journey from the North Pole, excitement is at an all-time high around the globe. Keep your little ones and family entertained with our top five TV picks for Christmas Eve.
Pick of the Day
Ruth Smith and Mary Kennedy present
Christmas at Home, with a rich array of musical talent, including Celine Byrne, Úna Healy, Ray Lynam, Mick Flannery, teenage YouTube sensation Allie Sherlock, the RTÉ Concert Orchestra and Cor na nÓg.
We ll also hear from some very special guests, Sister Stanislaus Kennedy, Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh and Donnah Vuma, who reflect on the meaning of Christmas at Home, in a year which has kept people apart, but also brought them together, like never before.
Christmas TV guide: 20 of the best shows to watch
RTÉ One, 9.10pm We won’t be able to attend a carol service this Christmas, but the good news is that Santa will be bringing the carols to us, with help from presenters Mary Kennedy and Ruth Smith, and host of singers and musicians. Home is the theme of this year’s special programme, as we’ve all had to tune into our home space during this pandemic year. Such talented guests as Lisa Hannigan, Loah, Imelda May, Una Healy, Mick Flannery and Susan O’Neill will be beaming Christmas cheer straight into your home – all you have to do is pour yourself a mulled wine, put some cream on your mince pie, and just sit back and listen. (Sing along if you want to as well – no one is going to complain).
The Sword in the Stone available to stream until January 5 (ticket €20,
thehelix.ie) as is the Olympia (tickets €15 plus fees,
Once Upon a Panto, an original fairytale you can experience from a front row seat in your own home any time up until January 3.
There’s a stunning selection box of musical entertainment to access online this year. The RTÉ Concert Orchestra is live streaming on December 25 at 7pm with a feast of festive favourites including ballet from Tchaikovsky’s
Nutcracker featuring Monica Loughman Elite Ballet while on December 26, Eimear Noone presents ‘Pure Imagination’ with the National Symphony Orchestra, an incredible line-up of inspirational hits from blockbusters (
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