Nothing heralds Christmas like the sight of a young boy and a snowman flying through the air amidst a flurry of snowflakes. The 1982 classic The Snowman, adapted from Raymond Briggs’ book of the same name, has been a staple of Channel 4’s festive scheduling for almost forty years.
The film follows a boy who gets more than he bargains for after building a handsome snowman, setting off a magical sequence of events that sees him and his new companion fly across the night sky — to the haunting tune Walking In The Air — to meet Father Christmas.
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The Snowman and the Snowdog, the 2012 sequel, follows a young boy grieving for his dog. After finding a mysterious box under his bedroom floorboards, he builds a snowman and an adorable snowdog — only for them both to come to life…
When is The Snowman on TV?
The Snowman will air on Channel 4 on Christmas Eve at 4.40pm, followed by The Snowman and the Snowdog at 5.10pm.
Both films will also air on Christmas Day at 12.40pm and 1.15pm respectively.
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