A young lad whose belief in Ol' Saint Nick is beginning to falter is whisked away on The Polar Express, the magical train that appears for only an instant and carries its lucky occupants on a fantastical journey to the North Pole and the very hub of Santa's industry. Starring Tom Hanks in numerous roles this immense 'capture animation' extravaganza is quite a trip and, despite the fact that some may find the actor-based animation a bit odd looking, the story is where it's really at and this ones find out more...

A bit of festive dysfunctional common sense from the Telly addled world's moral guardians. Homer V Dignity: Homer must decide between money and ritual humiliation at the hands of Mr Burns…you just know he'll learn the hard way; Skinner's Sense of Snow: Ned and Homer are left to save the blizzard trapped pupils of Springfield…Oh dear; Dude Where's My Ranch?: The Simpson family take refuge in a dude ranch, a place of first love and rogue beavers; ‘Tis The 15th Season; Homer watches Mr McGrew's C find out more...

Magical Raymond Briggs story about a young boy whose snowman springs into life at midnight. The winner of a BAFTA award for best children's entertainment, the dream-like animation and rousing musical score combine beautifully in a tale which is heartwarming but never sentimental. Captivating. find out more...

This beautifully animated film shrieks quality, it's the story of three lads who volunteer for queen and country in WW1 but soon find themselves mired in the horrors of trench warfare. It's also the story of that famous Xmas Day 1914, when the squaddies of both sides walked out to play football with each other, but ends with the boys going over the top to an almost certain death. The extras include interviews and a look at animation techniques. find out more...