Here are the best films to watch on Christmas Eve

Lads, Predator, Anchorman and Escape to Victory are on. Cancel your plans.

It's time to put the feet up and do nothing for the next few days. With this in mind, here are the best films on TV today. Note: We've excluded Sky because not everyone has the satellite channels. Here's what's free-to-air. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ITV 12:55pm Christmas Eve Watch it because: It's not Christmas without Harry Potter and even if you've seen it 100 times before, we all need a bit of magic over the festive season. The Muppet Christmas Carol 18:30-20:00, Channel 4 Watch it because: It's undeniably the best adaptation of Dickens' classic. The "our assets are frozen!" line still makes us laugh! Escape to Victory 18:40-21:00, ITV4 Watch it because: Stallone's campy 'keeper, Ardiles's sublime flick, John Wark's epic mustache. It's all great but Michael Caine somehow manages to hold it all together. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 18:50-21:00 ITV2 Watch it because: Not as good as the original but it still has moments that are fun for the whole family. Alternatively, if you're looking for something to watch with your kids, Monsters University is also on at 14:20. Miracle on 34th Street  20:00-22:20, E4 Watch it because: Still in need of some Christmas spirit? Richard Attenborough's portrayal of  Kriss Kringle should sort that right out. A holiday classic. Casino Royale 21:00-23:55, ITV2 Watch it because: It's the film that made Bond relevant again. As Good as It Gets 21:00-23:55, Sony Movies Watch it because: Need a perfect remedy for the sweetness and saccharine sentimentality of Christmas. Try Jack Nicholson's wonderfully dour portrayal of Melvin Udall. "You're a disgrace to depression" - one of the most cutting and perfectly-delivered insults in cinema history. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy  21:00-22:55, Film4 Watch it because: He's kind of a big deal. People know his. He's very important. He has many leather-bound books and his apartment smells of rich mahogany. The Great Gatsby 21:30-23:40, BBC2 Watch it becasue: Leo and Luhrmann reunited for a tale of decadence and deceit. Predator 22:55-01:05, Film4 Watch it because:  It's the greatest film of all time. 172 Oscars don't lie.