Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life is given its own dedicated channel – here’s how to tune in

CHRISTMAS classic It’s a Wonderful Life has been given its own dedicated channel.

Widely considered to be one of the greatest Christmas films of all time, the 1946 classic is loved by families all over the world.

The timeless movie depicts an angel (Henry Travers) sent from Heaven on Christmas Eve to help a desperately frustrated businessman (James Stewart) by showing him what life would have been like if he had never existed.

The ultimate feel-good movie has been hailed as inspirational, its message of always looking on the bright side of life ringing true with young and old audiences alike.

The five-time Oscar-nominated epic, directed by Frank Capra, is regularly referred to as one of the best movies ever made.

In 2020, Radio Times readers voted it as the all-time great Christmas film.

James Stewart received his third Best Actor Oscar nomination when he took on the role of George Bailey, a benevolent banker who sacrifices his life’s dreams to help his community.

The festive classic is an essential watch every year and is streamed on many channels at Christmas time.

But now, subscription-free streaming service has launched a channel playing the film on a loop, 24 hours a day, until the end of this year.

A spokesperson for Pluto TV said: “We’ve hit that point of the year where festive movies are essential and It’s a Wonderful Life is as essential to Christmas as mince pies and brandy butter.

“So, what better way to indulge than to have a dedicated channel showing the film 24 hours a day over the festive period.”