Radio Times Christmas Covers over the years..

You know it's nearly time for Santa's visit when the Radio Times Christmas edition hits the magazine shelves.

Here are a few selected covers from the Radio Times of Christmas past including the first Christmas edition from 1926!

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1975:

1939:

1926: