Episode: 1993-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1993 (10 min)
In 1993, Channel 4 presented a very distinctive alternative to the queen's speech - a heartfelt Christmas message from New York's famous British émigré Quentin Crisp
Episode: 1994-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1994 (10 min)
Former US presidential candidate Rev Jesse Jackson calls for an end to petty politics and hypocrisy, and delivers a message to British politicians
Episode: 1995-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1995 (10 min)
Brigitte Bardot discusses animal rights as she delivers Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message
Episode: 1996-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1996 (10 min)
Episode: 1997-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1997 (10 min)
A Belfast schoolgirl who broadcast a plea for peace in Northern Ireland
Episode: 1998-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1998 (10 min)
Neville and Doreen Lawrence, the parents of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence, deliver Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message
Episode: 1999-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 1999 (10 min)
Episode: 2000-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2000 (10 min)
Helen Jeffries, who lost her 14-year-old daughter Zoe to vCJD, reflects on a tragic year, when she was betrayed by bureaucracy and officialdom but heartened by the overwhelming support of the public
Episode: 2001-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2001 (10 min)
Genelle Guzman was the last survivor to be rescued from the rubble of the Twin Towers. She describes her ordeal and its aftermath, and how it has strengthened her faith.
Episode: 2002-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2002 (10 min)
Gunther Von Hagens explains why a public autopsy he conducted and his Body Worlds exhibition are a vital part of freedom of expression, and demonstrates his unique approach to dissecting a turkey
Episode: 2003-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2003 (10 min)
Barry and Michelle Seabourne from Wife Swap share their Christmas with viewers. Let's hope Barry's bought Michelle a present!
Episode: 2004-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2004 (10 min)
Marge Simpson was chosen to give the message due to Channel 4's recent acquisition of rights to broadcast The Simpsons.
Episode: 2005-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2005 (10 min)
Episode: 2006-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2006 (10 min)
Episode: 2007-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2007 (10 min)
A British soldier who lost his arm fighting in Afghanistan
Episode: 2008-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2008 (10 min)
With relations between Iran and the West playing a central role in world affairs, Channel 4's 2008 Alternative Christmas Message is delivered by the President of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad
Episode: 2009-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2009 (10 min)
Acid attack survivor Katie Piper delivers Channel 4's traditional alternative to the Queen's Christmas Day broadcast
Episode: 2010-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2010 (10 min)
The message was delivered by a team of midwives as part of One Born at Christmas, a festive special based around Channel 4's hit documentary series One Born Every Minute.
Episode: 2011-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2011 (10 min)
Inspirational people from 2011's most powerful and celebratory factual programming give their unique take on Christmas in a festive message titled Just Be Yourself. Featuring Katie Piper.
Episode: 2011-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2011 (10 min)
Vic Goddard and Stephen Drew, who featured in 2011's most powerful factual programming, give their unique take on Christmas in a festive message titled Educating Essex Christmas Special.
Episode: 2012-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2012 (10 min)
Comedian Adam Hills helped challenge perceptions of disability as part of Channel 4's Paralympic coverage. Now he presents Channel 4's alternative to the Queen's Christmas Message.
Episode: 2013-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2013 (10 min)
Whistleblower Edward Snowden, who revealed the mass surveillance programmes organised by the US and other governments, gives this year's The Alternative Christmas Message
Episode: 2014-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2014 (10 min)
William Pooley, the NHS trained nurse who survived Ebola, delivers 2014's Alternative Christmas Message, speaking about the epidemic that has so far cost the lives of over 7000
Episode: 2015-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2015 (10 min)
Abdullah Kurdi, the father of Alan Kurdi, the drowned Syrian boy whose body was photographed on a Turkish beach, delivers Channel 4's 2015 Message
Episode: 2016-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2016 (10 min)
Brendan Cox, the widowed husband of MP Jo Cox, delivers Channel 4's 2016 Alternative Christmas Message
Episode: 2017-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2017 (5 min)
Five children who survived the Grenfell Tower disaster deliver a moving message, urging other families to love and respect each other, and calling for everyone to be given a home
Episode: 2018-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2018 (10 min)
Danny Dyer delivers the 2018 Alternative Christmas Message. What does Danny think of our leaders in Westminster and Donald Trump, and who are his heroes?
Episode: 2019-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2019 (5 min)
John Bercow delivers the 2019 Alternative Christmas Message: a pro-democracy and pro-Parliament message of tolerance and respect
Episode: 2020-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2020 (5 min)
A comedic parody which serves as a stark warning about misinformation and fake news in a digital age. The Queen speaks 'plainly and from the heart'. Is what we see and hear always as it seems?
Episode: 2021-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2021 (5 min)
Olympic champion Tom Daley addresses the nation with a heartfelt message of inclusion and acceptance
Episode: 2022-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2022 (5 min)
Ameca, one of the world's most advanced AI robots, delivers Channel 4's Alternative Christmas Message to the nation for 2022
Episode: 2023-12-25 | Airdate: Dec 25, 2023 (5 min)
Stephen Fry delivers an impassioned plea for us all to recognise and call out antisemitism, following its alarming rise in the UK since the 7 October Hamas attacks and subsequent response from Israel
