Emma Thompson, Lashana Lynch, Stephen Graham star in “Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” (Netflix, streaming), a new version of the story, with songs. Alisha Weir is in the title role.
The maternity clinic is moving as the holiday approaches on the annual “’Call the Midwife’ Holiday Special” (PBS, 9 p.m., check local listings). The show’s previous four holiday specials precede it, beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Also from the UK, “Mrs. Brown’s Boys Christmas Special 2022” (BritBox, streaming) with Brendan O’Caroll in the title role.
And the weirdest thing from England today? The King’s Christmas Address (BritBox, streaming) featuring King Charles III delivering the first such event of his reign.
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” (Apple TV+, streaming) is an animated short based on Charlie Mackesy’s book, with vices provided by Tom Hollander, Idris Elba and Gabriel Byrne.
“The Witcher: Blood Origin” (Netflix, streaming) is a prequel of the popular series, set 1,200 earlier. Sophia Brown, Michelle Yeah and Minnie Driver star.
One thing that isn’t a tradition on Christmas morning: the “Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade” (ABC, 10 a.m.). This year’s has Derek Hough, Julianne Hough, Black Eyed Peas, Chloe Flower, David Foster, Katharine McPhee, Maren Morris, Meghan Trainer, Ne-Yo and Il Solo.