Whether you're worried about missing the Queen's Christmas message or want to tune into your favourite TV Christmas special, Agent Clayton has it covered with some top TV recommendations.
tvcatchup
Worried you’ll miss the Royal Christmas message this year? Well don’t worry, TV Catchup has your back. You can visit the TV Catchup website or download the free app to access a full schedule of BBC, ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 programmes, as well as content from several non-terrestrial channels.
It’s available to pretty much everyone, so you can access it via PC, Mac, Windows Phone 8, iPhone, Android and Amazon Kindle. However, log into the website and you’ll also be able to catch up on a large number of shows that you’ve missed; though you will be redirected to the content provider’s website for this.
Streams are normally great quality and the app's advertisements don’t get in the way. TV Catchup does a fantastic job at turning your smartphone into a portable TV.
iplayer
The original and best catch-up application has to be the BBC iPlayer. It’s super slick, has high quality streams and can even be used on mobile internet. iPlayer can be accessed from a browser, a free smartphone app or a desktop application, meaning that no matter where you are, you’ll never miss your favourite shows.
Favourite TV shows can be saved so that whenever a new episode is released, the app provides you with a list to binge on. Impressively, content can even be downloaded for viewing later on when you’re not on an internet connection; perfect for long journeys. Keep that in mind, Santa!
tv guide
From the best TV listing site in the UK, this fantastic app is your one-stop shop for all your TV planning needs. Accessible via tvguide.co.uk, TV listings are displayed in a handy scrollable 7-Day grid format, so that you can easily tell when programmes start and finish. This makes it simple to plan when to change the channel to continue your Christmas viewing uninterrupted.
The mobile app is pretty great too. Available for iOS and Android, listings can be displayed in many different ways. You can quickly check start times with a ‘Now and Next’ view or switch to the full grid format easily. You can also stream TV channels directly to your device and save your favourite shows.
Spot something you don't want to miss? No problem, you can add the programme to an alert list and have your smartphone prompt you when it's due to start. You can even add it to your phone's calendar for future viewing alerts. And if social media is your thing, then you can even share your viewing habits with all your Facebook and Twitter friends.