Viewers will be subjected to almost 400 hours of repeats over Christmas as channels pad out their schedules with re-runs.
For many, the endless repeats and airing of Christmas classics are reasons to turn off from terrestrial television during the festive period.
Sadly for viewers settling down with their friends and families, this year will be no exception.
On Christmas Day viewers can enjoy a re-run of the Raymond Briggs classic, The Snowman, which was first aired on Channel 4 in 1982
On BBC One, from December 24 to New Year’s Day there will be 65 hours and 20 minutes of repeated shows.
While on BBC 2, viewers will be subjected to a mammoth 128 hours of repeated TV.
ITV will screen 47 hours and 40 minutes worth of repeats, while Channel 4 will show the most, with a staggering 148 hours and 58 minutes of re-runs.
Doctor Who, Strictly Come Dancing and the Great British Bake Off are expected to battle it out for ratings this year.
But while BBC, ITV and Channel 4 hope viewers will tune in, in their droves for their big shows, they will also be made to watch days of programmes they have seen before.
People tuning in to BBC One for a dose of festive television this Christmas Eve can enjoy a repeat of the Two Ronnies Sketchbook, which first aired in 2005.
GBBO will be aired in the 7.45pm-9pm slot on December 25 as Channel 4 wades into the ratings war usually dominated by ITV and the BBC
The Beeb will be following a familiar routine of its Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special at 6.30pm, followed by Call the Midwife and EastEnders
While those flicking on to BBC Two can watch Dad’s Army: Battle of the Giants, an episode that originally appeared on our screens in December 1971.
Out of all four of the main terrestrial channels this Christmas, ITV has the least amount of repeats scheduled.
However, viewers will still be treated to a re-run of Catchphrase Christmas Special on December 24, which first aired in 2014.
While Channel 4, the biggest repeat offender, will be screening The Muppet Christmas Carol, which made its debut on British TV screens back in 1997.
On Christmas Eve those flicking on to BBC Two can watch Dad’s Army: Battle of the Giants, an episode that originally appeared on our screens in December 1971
People tuning in to BBC One for a dose of festive television this Christmas Eve can enjoy a repeat of the Two Ronnies Sketchbook, which first aired in 2005
On the big day, BBC One hopes that its tried and tested festive formula of its Strictly Come Dancing Christmas special at 6.30pm, followed by Call the Midwife and EastEnders – will win the ratings war.
Call The Midwife won the battle for viewers last Christmas, with 9.2million tuning in.
But as people wait for their favourite shows, they will be treated to plenty of re-runs, including Snow Chick: A Penguin’s Tale, the family film that first aired two years ago.
While those flicking over to BBC Two on December 25 will be greeted by a repeat of Dame Vera Lynn: Happy 100th Birthday, a tribute to the war-time singer from March this year.
ITV has no repeats scheduled on Christmas Day and will be treating viewers to new episodes of Paul O’Grady: For The Love Of Dogs At Christmas, followed by Coronation Street.
Another important battle for ratings is later on in the evening, when ITV will air its period drama Victoria (pictured, stars Jenna Coleman and Tom Hughes ) at 9pm
It will also being hoping that its lavish period drama, Victoria, will bring it home in the festive ratings war.
Meanwhile, Channel 4 will be confident that Bake Off will boost their festive numbers, as 11million people watched the GBBO final earlier this year.
However, viewers will be forced to navigate a day full of repeats including the animation of Raymond Briggs classic festive film, The Snowman, which was first aired on Channel 4 in 1982.
Boxing Day will see two novel adaptations screened by the BBC, Little Women at 8pm and the Miniaturist at 9pm.
The Beeb was forced to sandwich the two dramas into their evening slot after dropping Agatha Christie drama Ordeal By Innocence, following allegations of rape aimed at star Ed Westwick.
Mr Westwick was due to appear in the 1958 murder mystery adaptation, but the show has been removed from television schedules while the claims are investigated.
Channel 4, the biggest repeat offender, will be screening The Muppet Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve, which made its debut on British TV screens back in 1997
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Viewers can look forward to feasting their eyes on repeats as well as new shows on December 26.
BBC One will giving viewers another chance to watch the gritty 2012 documentary series, Girls Behind Bars: Stacey Dooley in the USA.
While people looking for a bit of levity the day after Christmas, can watch the Fab Four tear around 1960s London in the re-airing of the 1964 Beatles film, A Hard Day’s Night.
On ITV viewers with a love of eccentric antics of Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinnes can enjoy a repeat of The Keith and Paddy Picture Show, from May this year.
While on Channel 4, film fans will be treated to a dose of 1980s nostalgia with the first of the Back to the Future series being aired.