Jeremy Corbyn was caught out when asked if he and his family watch the Queen's speech on Christmas Day.
The Labour Party leader was questioned about whether he watches the Queen's address at Christmas during an ITV News interview with Julie Ethchingham.
Mr Corbyn, appearing to give the question some thought, responded: "It's on in the morning, usually we have it on some of the time."
The speech is broadcast at 3pm on BBC One on Christmas Day.
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When Ms Etchingham pointed this out, saying "that's when everyone watches it", Mr Corbyn said: "Our Christmas… there's lots to do".
At this point Ms Etchingham smiled and said: "You don't watch it do you?"
Mr Corbyn went on: "I enjoy the presence of my family and friends around Christmas, obviously, like everyone does.
"And I also visit the homeless shelter."
Mr Corbyn also said he would give Chequers to a homeless family if he wins the General Election.
The sixteenth-century residence in Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, is the Prime Minister's country residence. Theresa May sought cabinet agreement for her Brexit plan there in 2018.
In the interview, Mr Corbyn was asked: "Would you consider giving up Chequers if you were Prime Minister?"
He replied: "I would indeed. It can't be right. We're a country with 150 billionaires, and we've still got people sleeping on the streets."
The interview is part of The Leader Interviews, and will be shown tonight at 7.30 on ITV.
