Watching TV together with the family is as much a part of Christmas as the turkey, tree and presents.

Whether it's Strictly's Christmas outing, Wallace & Gromit or the always upbeat Eastenders Christmas episodes - sitting down and tuning in to festive shows is all part of the experience.

But it's not just the shows themselves - what about the adverts in between?

A family is watching tv together. there are christmas lights in the background. The mum and dad are with their three daughters on a green sofa, under a red blanket. The mum is pointing a remote at the screen, which we can't see
Festive TV is a big part of Christmas - but how much do you know about the adverts through the years?

Obviously thanks to the unique way the BBC is funded, none of those shows above have any advert breaks, but other channels are available.

The anticipation each year for certain brands' big Christmas adverts is off the scale, but in the era of streaming where ads can be fast-forwarded, how much have you been paying attention?

BBC Bitesize takes a look back at some of the iconic Christmas adverts of years gone by and asks how much you know about them - no skipping these ads.

This article was published in December 2025