What is the busiest of the year like for Royal Mail posties?

Today 3 million letters and parcels are being sorted here alone. Credit: ITV News Central/Phil Brewster

It is expected to be the busiest day of the year at Nottingham's main sorting office.

Our reporter Phil Brewster was at a Royal Mail sorting depot to get a glimpse of what it is like for the staff on a day like this:

Monday is the last recommended posting date ahead of Christmas. Credit: ITV News Central/Phil Brewster

Staff at the Royal Mail sorting office at Beeston in Nottingham. Credit: ITV News Central/Phil Brewster

Sorting office at Beeston Credit: ITV News Central/Phil Brewster