THE WEASLEYS HAVE BEEN VOTED THE SCREEN FAMILY BRITS WOULD MOST LOVE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS DAY WITH, ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH

The wizarding clan, headed by mum and dad Arthur and Molly, played by Mark Williams and Julie Walters, came top with 23 percent, followed by Peckham’s finest The Trotters, who received 20 percent of the vote.

The study, by NOW, found that Brits would also love to spend celebrate the festive season with the TV-fixated Manchester family the Royles, from the show The Royle Family (15 percent), which starred Ricky Tomlinson as family patriarch Jim Royle,

And Brits would rather tuck into a turkey dinner with the Starks than the Lannisters from Game of Thrones, according to the poll, while one in ten (11 percent) voted for The Shipmans from Gavin and Stacy.

In fact, almost a quarter (22 percent of us) would prefer a rowdy and argumentative December 25th compared to a calm and peaceful one because it would make for a more entertaining day.

The study, by streaming service NOW to celebrate its winter entertainment TV and Movie offering, also found that two thirds of the nation (61 percent) most look forward to unwinding to a Christmas film during the festive period.

According to the poll, the average family will watch an average of seven festive flicks over the Christmas break.

90 percent admitted to finding live TV over the festive period less special than previous years and as a result are turning to nostalgic classics on streaming services, and over half (55 percent) would prefer to re-watch something they know and love than discover something new.

The study also found that 80 percent of Brits say watching TV together at Christmas is extra special as it unites all the family.

In fact, nearly half (46 percent) of those polled said they spend an average of three hours curating a list of at least seven TV shows and movies to watch over the festive period, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

And it’s been revealed that mums plan what the family watch over Christmas, but at the end of the day, Dads are Kings of the remote control, with 41 percent always getting the final say on what to watch.

Jamie Schwartz, Director of Brand, Marketing & Merchandising for NOW, said: “After a difficult Christmas for many last year, we know there is nothing the nation is looking forward to more than cosying up in front of the TV with all the family. At NOW, we have a whole range of festive shows and movies to watch during the festive period, as well as fan favourite box sets. There is sure to be something for everyone to enjoy this year.”

TV expert, Boyd Hilton, said: “Festive TV has the power to raise our spirits and remind us of happier times – it’s no surprise that relatable TV clan, the Weasleys have topped the list of on-screen families that the nation would most want to spend Christmas Day with. On NOW’s streaming service, there is plenty for all the family to watch, relate to and bond over this December.”

NOW is streaming festive and fan-favourite TV shows and films including Harry Potter, The Grinch, Elf, And Just Like That…, Peter Rabbit 2, Only Fools & Horses, Suicide Squad and Succession over the Christmas period. For more information, please visit: www.nowtv.com/watch-now-tv

THE TOP 20 SCREEN FAMILIES BRITS WOULD MOST LIKE TO SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH

The Weasleys, Harry Potter (23%)
The Trotters, Only Fools & Horses (20%)
The Royle Family (15%)
The Shipmans, Gavin & Stacey (11%)
The Wests, Gavin & Stacey (9%)
The Gellers, Friends (9%)
The Crawleys, Downton Abbey (9%)
The Banks, Fresh Prince of Bel Air (9%)
The Cunninghams, Happy Days (8%)
The Goodmans, Friday Night Dinner (7%)
The Osbournes (7%)
The Starks, Game of Thrones (7%)
The Hobbs, Elf (7%)
The Who’s, The Grinch (6%)
The Harpers, My Family (6%)
The Sopranos (6%)
The Baileys, It’s a Wonderful Life (6%)
The Griffins, Family Guy (6%)
The Cranes, Frasier (5%)
The Siddiquis, Gogglebox (5%)