Christmas Crackers

New York cop John McClane clashes with a gang of criminals who have taken over a Japanese-owned LA skyscraper on Christmas Eve. Action thriller, starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman

Next on: Monday 30th November 10:05pm EST - ENCORE DRAMA

A drunken crook takes a job as an in-store Santa to rob the shop, but a bullied kid and a security guard complicate matters. Black comedy, starring Billy Bob Thornton

Started at: 4:00am EST - MTV - Music Television

Macaulay Culkin discovers the joys of fending for himself when the rest of his family jet off to Paris for Christmas. Comedy, also starring Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. Includes Lotto

Next on: Friday 4th December 7:00pm EST - FX Networks Inc.

A popular department store Santa Claus is taken to court after claiming to be the genuine article. Christmas fantasy, starring Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O'Hara and Natalie Wood

Suicidal small-town businessman James Stewart is visited by an angel who convinces him his life has not been a waste. Frank Capra's glorious sentimental drama, with Donna Reed

A teenager gets a bizarre creature for Christmas, with a warning to keep it away from water - but a dousing leads to trouble. Anarchic comedy horror, starring Zach Galligan

Next on: Friday 4th December 8:05pm EST - HDNet Movies

Entertainers Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye try to boost the popularity of an old friend's winter resort. Sweetly simplistic musical, with Rosemary Clooney, Vera-Ellen and Dean Jagger, and songs by Irving Berlin

Next on: Saturday 5th December 8:00pm EST - AMC

A grumpy TV executive is persuaded to change his ways by when the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future pay him a visit. Festive comedy, starring Bill Murray and Karen Allen

Next on: Today at 4:15am EST - Home Box Office Family

Spirited comedy reworking of the classic Charles Dickens tale about a crotchety, tight-fisted old man and his visions of Christmas. Starring Michael Caine, Kermit, Miss Piggy and Gonzo

The Pumpkin King of Hallowe'en Town decides to branch out by trying to take over Christmas. Spooky animated fantasy, with the voices of Chris Sarandon and Catherine O'Hara

Next on: Wednesday 2nd December 9:10am EST - Encore Wam