Freeview Audio Description TV Schedule
Sunday 17th December
BBC ONE Lon (1)
- 12:15pm Bargain Hunt: Detling: Antiques challenge. Tim Wonnacott presents from the Kent County Showground. Experts Christina Trevanion and Kate Bateman lead the way for the teams. Also in HD. (45 minutes)
- 1:15pm Mary Berry's Country House Secrets: 4, 4. Mary Berry visits Goodwood House. She makes a race day breakfast, a coq au vin and a four-tier cake for a sumptuous tea set in one of the oldest cricket clubs in the world. Also in HD. (1 hour)
- 2:50pm Toy Story 2: Animated comedy. When Woody is kidnapped, Buzz and the other toys set out in hot pursuit. However, when they find him they discover him in a new life. Also in HD. (1 hour 30 minutes)
- 4:20pm Blue Planet II: 7, 7. Our Blue Planet: David Attenborough explores the issues behind the series' most spectacular stories and examines the future of the planet. Also in HD. (1 hour)
- 11:30pm Ronny Chieng: International Student: 7, 7. Comedy. With their final exam coming up, Wei Jun lends Ronny her amazing course notes on condition that he doesn't show them to anyone else. Contains very strong language. Also in HD. (25 minutes)
BBC TWO (2)
- 12:45am Shadow of the Vampire: While on location, director F W Murnau (John Malkovich) and actor Max Schreck (Willem Dafoe) conceal a secret from the film crew. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. (1 hour 25 minutes)
- 6:05am Coast: 1, 6. The Channel: The team explores stories on both sides of the English Channel. Also in HD. (1 hour)
- 7:35am The Secret History of the British Garden: 4, 4. The 20th Century: Monty Don looks at the evolution of the British garden. Monty concludes his journey by looking at the effect two world wars had on attitudes to gardens. Also in HD. (1 hour)
- 11:00am Nigel Slater's 12 Tastes of Christmas: 2, 2. Nigel Slater shares recipes for sumptuous centrepieces, sweet treats and luxurious leftovers. In Scandinavia, he learns how Norwegians make the most of festive flavours. Also in HD. (30 minutes)
- 11:30am My Life on a Plate: 11, 15. Russell Grant: Entertainer and astrologer Russell Grant journeys back to his childhood in Middlesex. Also in HD. (45 minutes)
- 5:20pm Nativity!: CBBC. A teacher (Martin Freeman) is put in charge of his primary school's Nativity. Also in HD. (1 hour 40 minutes)
- 7:00pm Life in Polar Bear Town with Gordon...: ...Buchanan. Gordon Buchanan heads to a tiny town in Canada at the peak of bear season to discover what life is really like in the 'polar bear capital of the world'. Also in HD. (1 hour)
- 8:00pm James May's Toy Stories: The Motorcycle Diary: James May attempts to build a motorbike and sidecar entirely out of Meccano to take him, and passenger Oz Clarke, round the Isle of Man's famous TT circuit. Also in HD. (1 hour)
- 10:00pm Detectorists Christmas Special: Seasonal episode of the metal-detecting comedy. Lance hasn't found anything in ages. Is it the Curse of the Gold? Contains some strong language. Also in HD. (30 minutes)
ITV (3)
- 12:45pm Step Up: Drama starring Channing Tatum, 2006. A young man with a talent for street dance is sentenced to community service in a school for the arts and forms a bond with a ballet dancer. (2 hours 5 minutes)
- 2:50pm Midsomer Murders: Fit for Murder: Barnaby accompanies Joyce on a spa weekend to Swavely Manor, but when a woman is found dead in the floatation chamber, he quickly finds himself investigating. (1 hour 55 minutes)
- 8:00pm The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Fantasy sequel starring Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman, 2013. The dwarves - along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey - continue their quest to reclaim their homeland Erebor. (3 hours 5 minutes)
Channel 4 (4)
- 1:00am Tomorrow, When the War Began: (2010) Australian action-thriller. While camping in a remote valley, a group of teenagers realise that their country has been invaded by a foreign army - and decide to fight back. Violence. (1 hour 40 minutes)
- 6:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun: Same Old Song and Dick: Dick tries to bring the magic back in to his relationship, but soon learns the difference between being in a rut and being comfortable. Sally and Harry switch jobs. (25 minutes)
- 6:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun: I Brake for Dick: Dick feels guilty after running over a chipmunk in his car, so he becomes an animal rights activist to make amends. Harry tries to learn the skills taught to Boy Scouts. (30 minutes)
- 8:25am Frasier: Chess Pains: Frasier buys an expensive chess set and challenges his dad to a game. Martin wins easily, again and again... (30 minutes)
- 8:55am Frasier: Crane vs. Crane: Niles and Frasier take opposing sides in a court battle over the competency of eccentric millionaire Harlow Stafford. (35 minutes)
- 12:30pm Paul Hollywood: A Baker's Life: Paul looks back at his early career, from an apprentice baker to working at a five star stately home. On the menu this time are fresh fruit donuts, pork pie and Danish pastries. (Ep3, 4) (30 minutes)
- 1:00pm Jamie's Ultimate Christmas: Jamie Oliver shares his 20 years of experience cooking Christmas dinner and festive treats with tips on turkey, gravy, sprouts and roasties, cocktails and gooey chocolate pudding. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 2:05pm The Simpsons: Springfield Up: Famous filmmaker Declan Desmond (voiced by Eric Idle) arrives in town to chronicle the residents' lives for his series Growing Up Springfield. (30 minutes)
- 2:35pm The Simpsons: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner: Homer becomes the restaurant critic of the Springfield Shopper. He is so feared that the town's restaurant owners plot to kill him. (30 minutes)
- 3:05pm Jingle All the Way: (1996) Brian Levant's festive all-action comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger on a mission to get his son (Jake Lloyd) the must-have Christmas toy, Turbo Man. But it has sold out everywhere... (1 hour 45 minutes)
- 5:50pm Miracle on 34th Street: (1994) Appealing remake of the 1947 classic. Richard Attenborough stars as a department store Santa who insists he is the real Santa Claus - and finds himself forced to prove it in court. (2 hours 10 minutes)
- 8:00pm Coastal Railways with Julie...: ...Walters: Julie travels from Cardigan Bay to Liverpool via Tywyn, the inspiration behind Thomas the Tank Engine, and a trip through Snowdonia, and the fastest zip wire in Europe. (Ep4, 4) (1 hour)
- 9:00pm Inside Bentley: A Great British...: ...Motor Car: For the first time, Bentley invite cameras behind the scenes. This documentary visits the factory, the showrooms and the secret upgrades department. (1 hour)
- 10:00pm Die Hard: (1988) Violent action-thriller starring Bruce Willis. A New York cop attempts to free hostages who are being held in a skyscraper by an arch villain. With Alan Rickman. Strong language. (2 hours 35 minutes)
ITV2 (6)
- 12:30am American Dad!: Stanny-Boy and Frantastic: Animated series about a hapless CIA agent. Stan and Francine try to keep up with a young, active couple they meet. (25 minutes)
- 12:55am American Dad!: White Rice: Animated series about a hapless CIA agent. After an argument, Stan suggests he and Francine see a counsellor, who hypnotises Francine and reawakens her lifelong ambition. (30 minutes)
- 1:25am The Cleveland Show: A Cleveland Brown Christmas: Animation. Cleveland reveals the truth about Rallo's father after having too much to drink at the office party. Meanwhile, Roberta becomes an activist. (30 minutes)
- 8:55am Coronation Street Omnibus: A weekly catch-up with all the goings on in Weatherfield. (2 hours 55 minutes)
- 12:55pm Mr Bean: Adventures with the individual who turns ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. Mr Bean demonstrates diving and sandwich-making. (35 minutes)
- 1:30pm Mr Bean: Hapless bumbler Mr Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date. (30 minutes)
- 2:00pm Jack Frost: Family film starring Michael Keaton, 1998. Musician Jack Frost neglects his family until his freak death. Only Christmas can reunite Jack with the people he left behind... (1 hour)
- 3:05pm Jack Frost: Family film starring Michael Keaton, 1998. Musician Jack Frost neglects his family until his freak death. Only Christmas can reunite Jack with the people he left behind... (1 hour)
- 5:05pm Happy Feet: Animated comedy with Elijah Wood and Brittany Murphy, 2006. Penguin Mumble is cast out by his tribe as he can't sing, but he soon finds a talent for dancing. (1 hour)
- 6:10pm Happy Feet: Animated comedy with Elijah Wood and Brittany Murphy, 2006. Penguin Mumble is cast out by his tribe as he can't sing, but he soon finds a talent for dancing. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 9:00pm The Holiday: Romcom with Cameron Diaz, 2006. Sick of their love lives, two women on opposite sides of the Atlantic swap homes for the festive period but soon find that romance isn't far away. (1 hour)
- 10:05pm The Holiday: Romcom with Cameron Diaz, 2006. Sick of their love lives, two women on opposite sides of the Atlantic swap homes for the festive period but soon find that romance isn't far away. (1 hour 40 minutes)
- 11:45pm Family Guy: Crimes and Meg's Demeanour: US animated comedy series. Meg takes up drinking, which both concerns and delights Peter. Meanwhile, Brian suspects Principal Shepherd of a crime. (30 minutes)
BBC FOUR (9)
- 8:00pm Mrs Dickens' Family Christmas: Looking at the marriage of Charles Dickens through the eyes of his wife Catherine, Sue Perkins exposes the lesser-known reality of the Dickens family Christmas. Also in HD. (1 hour)
- 9:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancee Rosa drives him to destruction. Also in HD. (2 hours)
ITV3 (10)
- 8:20am Heartbeat: Shadows from the Past: Peggy sets aside her pitchfork for glamour in the hope of charming a wealthy widower. (1 hour)
- 9:20am Heartbeat: Every Dog His Day: Some young offenders staying at Ashfordly Hall are under suspicion following a series of disturbances. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 10:25am Murder, She Wrote: A Very Good Year for Murder: Mystery drama series. A 75th birthday party for a rich Italian wine tycoon ends in murder, but Jessica Fletcher is on hand to unravel the mystery. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 11:30am Murder, She Wrote: Benedict Arnold Slipped Here: Murder mystery series. The death of an eccentric recluse leads to arguments over her assets which turns murderous. (1 hour)
- 12:30pm Murder, She Wrote: Just Another Fish Story: Murder mystery series. Jessica invests in a New York restaurant but soon the head waiter is found dead. (1 hour)
- 6:55pm Doc Martin: Doc Martin may be losing his receptionist, as Pauline wants to go to university. The peace of Portwenn is shaken by a hoard of twitchers on the trail of a rare bird. (2 hours 5 minutes)
- 11:00pm A Touch of Frost: Keys to the Car: Starring David Jason. The attempted theft of Superintendent Mullett's car leads Inspector Jack Frost into a murder investigation. (2 hours 5 minutes)
Pick (11)
- 6:00am Nothing To Declare: Fly-on-the-wall documentary following the men and women who defend Australia from drug runners, smugglers and terrorists. (S6, ep 6) (30 minutes)
- 12:00pm Rspca Animal Rescue: Moving series following RSPCA workers across Australia as they work to help animals in need. (S2, ep 14) (30 minutes)
- 12:30pm Rspca Animal Rescue: Moving series following RSPCA workers across Australia as they work to help animals in need. (S2, ep 15) (30 minutes)
- 1:30pm It's Me Or The Dog: World-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stillwell uses positive reinforcement techniques to help hapless British families bring their unruly hounds to heel. (S2, ep 3) (30 minutes)
- 2:00pm It's Me Or The Dog: World-renowned dog trainer Victoria Stillwell uses positive reinforcement techniques to help hapless British families bring their unruly hounds to heel. (S2, ep 4) (30 minutes)
Dave (12)
- 7:10am Top Gear: Motoring news and cheeky chat. Spandau Ballet bassist turned actor Martin Kemp tries his luck at being the fastest celebrity around the test track. Will he take 'Gold'? (50 minutes)
- 8:00am Top Gear: Clarkson and co introduce more fun-packed petrolhead pandemonium. The trio take an unlikely caravanning holiday in Dorset, while The Stig finds out how fast you can drive indoors. (1 hour)
- 9:00am Top Gear: Buckle up for another fast-paced edition of the motoring magazine, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. David Walliams is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. (1 hour)
- 3:00pm Top Gear: Clarkson and co introduce more fun-packed petrolhead pandemonium. The trio take an unlikely caravanning holiday in Dorset, while The Stig finds out how fast you can drive indoors. (1 hour)
- 4:00pm Top Gear: Buckle up for another fast-paced edition of the motoring magazine, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. David Walliams is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. (1 hour)
- 5:00pm Top Gear: The lads head for the Isle of Man to decide which is best - the V8 Vantage Aston Martin, BMW M6 or Porsche 911 Carrera S. Trevor Eve is today's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. (1 hour)
- 11:00pm Dynamo: Magician Impossible: Magic with the sleight-of-hand star as he wows audiences around the world with his impossible illusions. Dynamo leaves actor Mat Horne gobsmacked, before vanishing in Miami. (1 hour)
Channel 4+1 (13)
- 12:10am The Inbetweeners Movie: (2011) Gross-out comedy with Simon Bird, Joe Thomas, Blake Harrison and James Buckley. School is over, so the lads celebrate with an outrageous holiday in Crete. Very strong language, sex. (1 hour 50 minutes)
- 2:00am Tomorrow, When the War Began: (2010) Australian action-thriller. While camping in a remote valley, a group of teenagers realise that their country has been invaded by a foreign army - and decide to fight back. Violence. (1 hour 40 minutes)
- 7:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun: Same Old Song and Dick: Dick tries to bring the magic back in to his relationship, but soon learns the difference between being in a rut and being comfortable. Sally and Harry switch jobs. (25 minutes)
- 7:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun: I Brake for Dick: Dick feels guilty after running over a chipmunk in his car, so he becomes an animal rights activist to make amends. Harry tries to learn the skills taught to Boy Scouts. (30 minutes)
- 9:25am Frasier: Chess Pains: Frasier buys an expensive chess set and challenges his dad to a game. Martin wins easily, again and again... (30 minutes)
- 9:55am Frasier: Crane vs. Crane: Niles and Frasier take opposing sides in a court battle over the competency of eccentric millionaire Harlow Stafford. (35 minutes)
- 1:30pm Paul Hollywood: A Baker's Life: Paul looks back at his early career, from an apprentice baker to working at a five star stately home. On the menu this time are fresh fruit donuts, pork pie and Danish pastries. (Ep3, 4) (30 minutes)
- 2:00pm Jamie's Ultimate Christmas: Jamie Oliver shares his 20 years of experience cooking Christmas dinner and festive treats with tips on turkey, gravy, sprouts and roasties, cocktails and gooey chocolate pudding. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 3:05pm The Simpsons: Springfield Up: Famous filmmaker Declan Desmond (voiced by Eric Idle) arrives in town to chronicle the residents' lives for his series Growing Up Springfield. (30 minutes)
- 3:35pm The Simpsons: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner: Homer becomes the restaurant critic of the Springfield Shopper. He is so feared that the town's restaurant owners plot to kill him. (30 minutes)
- 4:05pm Jingle All the Way: (1996) Brian Levant's festive all-action comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger on a mission to get his son (Jake Lloyd) the must-have Christmas toy, Turbo Man. But it has sold out everywhere... (1 hour 45 minutes)
- 6:50pm Miracle on 34th Street: (1994) Appealing remake of the 1947 classic. Richard Attenborough stars as a department store Santa who insists he is the real Santa Claus - and finds himself forced to prove it in court. (2 hours 10 minutes)
- 9:00pm Coastal Railways with Julie...: ...Walters: Julie travels from Cardigan Bay to Liverpool via Tywyn, the inspiration behind Thomas the Tank Engine, and a trip through Snowdonia, and the fastest zip wire in Europe. (Ep4, 4) (1 hour)
- 10:00pm Inside Bentley: A Great British...: ...Motor Car: For the first time, Bentley invite cameras behind the scenes. This documentary visits the factory, the showrooms and the secret upgrades department. (1 hour)
- 11:00pm Die Hard: (1988) Violent action-thriller starring Bruce Willis. A New York cop attempts to free hostages who are being held in a skyscraper by an arch villain. With Alan Rickman. Strong language. (2 hours 35 minutes)
More 4 (14)
- 1:20am Father Ted Christmas Special: Father Ted and Father Dougal get lost in the lingerie section of a huge department store. Only Ted's quick thinking can avert a potential embarrassment for the Church. (1 hour 15 minutes)
- 8:55am Jamie's Festive Feast: Jamie Oliver celebrates the lazy winter days at the end of the year. Filmed at his Essex home, Jamie's wind-down foods include perfect winter warmers, such as his oozy cheesy pasta. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 10:00am Kirstie's Handmade Christmas: Kirstie Allsopp visits a luxury Christmas fair in Buckinghamshire, featuring exquisite chocolates, woollens and candles. She also tries her hand at some festive crafts. (S3 Ep2, 3) (1 hour)
- 6:55pm Kirstie's Handmade Christmas: Kirstie Allsopp returns with a brand new guide to the perfect Christmas, from handmade decorations and gifts, to food, drink, baubles, wrapping paper, and no stress. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 9:00pm 24 Hours in A&E: This episode focuses on caring and kindness, from family, friends and hospital staff. Sam, who's 13, has come off her bike at high speed during a race and landed on her head. (S9 Ep4, 8) (1 hour)
Film4 (15)
- 1:00pm First Daughter: (2004) Romcom starring Katie Holmes and Marc Blucas. The US president's daughter is granted her wish to attend college, where she falls in love. But is her sweetheart hiding a secret? (2 hours 10 minutes)
- 6:05pm Robin Hood: (2010) Medieval action adventure. Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Mark Strong star in director Ridley Scott's muscular retelling of one of Britain's most enduring myths. Violent scenes. (2 hours 45 minutes)
- 9:00pm Thor: (2011) Action fantasy. When Thor, the Norse god of thunder (Chris Hemsworth), is banished to Earth for causing conflict, his adopted brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) plans a coup. Violence. (2 hours 15 minutes)
Yesterday (19)
- 12:00am History's Ultimate Spies: Hear the amazing true tale of Zofia Potocka, the beautiful lover of Grigory Potemkin who may have ran a successful spy network in the Russo-Turkish War of the late 18th century. (1 hour)
- 9:00pm Deadliest Crash: Disaster at Le Mans: The worst disaster in motor racing history occurred at the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans, in which French driver Pierre Levegh and 83 spectators died. This film recounts the fateful day. (1 hour 20 minutes)
- 10:20pm Rallying: The Killer Years: In the 1980s, rallying was arguably more popular than F1. However, the unregulated mayhem using powerful cars ended abruptly - and tragically - in 1986. Tune in to learn more. (1 hour 20 minutes)
- 11:40pm History's Ultimate Spies: The American Civil War was notable for its female spymasters. Hear about the tricks employed by Elizabeth van Lew's effective network, who smuggled out messages in hollow eggs. (1 hour)
Drama (20)
- 11:00am New Tricks: Father's Pride: James Bolam and Dennis Waterman (who does indeed sing the theme tune) star in the great mystery series. The team probe a murder in a photographer's shop. (1 hour)
- 12:00pm Oliver Twist: Adaptation of Charles Dickens's much-loved tale of a young orphan boy. Oliver finds himself in London and is introduced to the seductive world of Fagin and his gang. (2 hours)
- 2:00pm Oliver Twist: Conclusion to the 2007 adaptation of Charles Dickens' much-loved tale. Sikes escapes back to London with a badly wounded Oliver where the child is nursed by Nancy. (2 hours)
- 8:00pm New Tricks: Father's Pride: James Bolam and Dennis Waterman (who does indeed sing the theme tune) star in the great mystery series. The team probe a murder in a photographer's shop. (1 hour)
5 USA (21)
- 8:00pm CSI: Miami: Crime drama series based on the work of forensic investigators. The team investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman, who was recently married to Kyle's mother. (S6 Ep 13) (1 hour)
- 9:00pm CSI: Miami: Crime drama. A high-profile wedding service comes to an abrupt end when the bride is shot dead. The investigation throws up a number of suspects. (S6 Ep 14) (1 hour)
ITV4 (24)
- 12:25am Universal Soldier: Day of Reckoning: Sci-fi action starring Jean-Claude Van Damme, 2012. A man wakes up from a coma to realise his wife and daughter were murdered during a burglary. He vows to find the murderer. (1 hour 10 minutes)
- 10:55pm Gangs of New York: Drama starring Daniel Day-Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio, 2002. A young man who saw his father killed in New York returns to the city amid the Civil War to seek revenge. (1 hour)
Home (25)
- 12:00am My Flat-Pack Home: Chapmans: Amanda Lamb meets a couple of urban escapees who are building a flat-packed West Country cottage that combines tradition with cutting edge building technology. (30 minutes)
- 12:30am My Flat-Pack Home: Willards: Amanda Lamb unfolds more tales of flat-pack living. She meets a young family who are building a flat-pack 'des res' in the bottom of the garden for their granddad. (30 minutes)
- 1:50am My Dream Derelict Home: Simon O'Brien presents the renovation series. Matt and Margareta's dreams of converting a former dairy have been thwarted by planning permission problems. (50 minutes)
- 2:40am My Dream Derelict Home: Sorry wrecks of properties are transformed into dream homes. Adrian and Dawn mine the depths of their resources to create a beautiful country home in Shropshire. (50 minutes)
- 9:00am Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. The murder of a local gigolo brings DI Goodman into contact with the social elite of Saint Marie. (1 hour)
- 10:00am Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. DI Humphrey Goodman is called to investigate a murder on a film set. (1 hour)
- 11:00am Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the new detective cracking cases on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. DI Goodman investigates when an air stewardess is discovered poisoned in her hotel bedroom. (1 hour)
- 12:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the police detective stationed on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. DI Goodman is drawn into the world of politics when Saint-Marie's commerce minister is killed. (1 hour)
- 1:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. Goodman is faced with a conundrum when a birdwatcher's body is found in the Saint-Marie jungle. (1 hour)
- 2:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. DI Goodman and team are trapped on a private island with a killer when a storm comes in. (1 hour)
- 3:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. When an elderly resident at a retirement home appears to have committed suicide, Humphrey is not convinced. (1 hour)
- 4:00pm Death in Paradise: The mystery series set on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. A new British detective, DI Humphrey Goodman, arrives when a police officer is killed with an ice-pick. (1 hour)
- 5:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. The murder of a local gigolo brings DI Goodman into contact with the social elite of Saint Marie. (1 hour)
- 6:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. DI Humphrey Goodman is called to investigate a murder on a film set. (1 hour)
- 7:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the new detective cracking cases on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. DI Goodman investigates when an air stewardess is discovered poisoned in her hotel bedroom. (1 hour)
- 8:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the police detective stationed on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. DI Goodman is drawn into the world of politics when Saint-Marie's commerce minister is killed. (1 hour)
- 9:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. Goodman is faced with a conundrum when a birdwatcher's body is found in the Saint-Marie jungle. (1 hour)
- 10:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. DI Goodman and team are trapped on a private island with a killer when a storm comes in. (1 hour)
- 11:00pm Death in Paradise: Kris Marshall is the detective on a sun-drenched Caribbean island. When an elderly resident at a retirement home appears to have committed suicide, Humphrey is not convinced. (1 hour)
ITV2 +1 (27)
- 9:55am Coronation Street Omnibus: A weekly catch-up with all the goings on in Weatherfield. (2 hours 55 minutes)
- 1:55pm Mr Bean: Adventures with the individual who turns ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. Mr Bean demonstrates diving and sandwich-making. (35 minutes)
- 2:30pm Mr Bean: Hapless bumbler Mr Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date. (30 minutes)
- 3:00pm Jack Frost: Family film starring Michael Keaton, 1998. Musician Jack Frost neglects his family until his freak death. Only Christmas can reunite Jack with the people he left behind... (1 hour)
- 4:05pm Jack Frost: Family film starring Michael Keaton, 1998. Musician Jack Frost neglects his family until his freak death. Only Christmas can reunite Jack with the people he left behind... (1 hour)
- 6:05pm Happy Feet: Animated comedy with Elijah Wood and Brittany Murphy, 2006. Penguin Mumble is cast out by his tribe as he can't sing, but he soon finds a talent for dancing. (1 hour)
- 7:10pm Happy Feet: Animated comedy with Elijah Wood and Brittany Murphy, 2006. Penguin Mumble is cast out by his tribe as he can't sing, but he soon finds a talent for dancing. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 10:00pm The Holiday: Romcom with Cameron Diaz, 2006. Sick of their love lives, two women on opposite sides of the Atlantic swap homes for the festive period but soon find that romance isn't far away. (1 hour)
- 11:05pm The Holiday: Romcom with Cameron Diaz, 2006. Sick of their love lives, two women on opposite sides of the Atlantic swap homes for the festive period but soon find that romance isn't far away. (1 hour 40 minutes)
E4 (28)
- 12:55am Gogglebox: Including Strictly Come Dancing, Planet Earth II, First Dates, Rillington Place, The Big Life Fix with Simon Reeve, When Phillip Met Prince Philip and White Christmas. (S8 Ep12) (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 2:00am The Inbetweeners: The Field Trip: It's a new term at Rudge Park comprehensive school and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is looming. (S2 Ep1, 6) (35 minutes)
- 2:35am The Inbetweeners: Work Experience: Jay arranges work experience for himself and Simon at his dad's company, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage. (S2 Ep2, 6) (30 minutes)
- 6:00am The Bear: Classic animation from Raymond Briggs. A large, furry polar bear arrives from the zoo to take up temporary residence with a little girl. With singing by Charlotte Church. (30 minutes)
- 8:25am Hollyoaks Omnibus: Darren brings Jack back from hospital, while Luke is still obsessing over Mark Gibbs. Grace can't resist Glenn's charms, and Diane is reaching the end of her tether with Tony. (2 hours 35 minutes)
- 2:00pm The Goldbergs: Lainey Loves Lionel: Barry takes inspiration from Lionel Richie and sets about creating a sculpture of Lainey as the ultimate Valentine's Day gift. (S3 Ep14, 24) (30 minutes)
- 2:30pm The Goldbergs: Weird Al: Adam plans to reignite his fading relationship with Dana by taking her to a concert. Barry and Erica worry that Murray may be feeling depressed. (S3 Ep15, 24) (30 minutes)
- 3:00pm The Goldbergs: Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards: Barry seeks fresh inspiration when he loses his standing as a champion athlete at school. Sales at Murray's shop nosedive. (S3 Ep16, 24) (30 minutes)
- 3:30pm The Big Bang Theory: The Jiminy Conjecture: Leonard and Penny feel awkward around each other after their romantic liaison, while Sheldon and Howard take bets to determine a species of cricket. (S3 Ep2, 23) (30 minutes)
- 4:00pm The Big Bang Theory: The Gothowitz Deviation: Sheldon tries to modify Penny's behaviour and rewards her with chocolate when she does what he wants, while Howard and Raj go to a goth nightclub. (S3 Ep3, 23) (30 minutes)
- 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory: The Hofstadter Insufficiency: Sheldon and Penny bond while Leonard is away. Raj finds someone to share his heartache. Bernadette and Amy attract male attention at a conference. (S7 Ep1, 24) (30 minutes)
- 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory: The Scavenger Vortex: Raj organises an epic and demanding scavenger hunt for the group of friends, designed to test their scientific knowledge and common sense. (S7 Ep3, 24) (30 minutes)
- 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory: The Raiders Minimization: Amy ruins one of Sheldon's favourite films by pointing out a flaw in the storyline. Raj and Stuart decide to create online dating profiles. (S7 Ep4, 24) (30 minutes)
- 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory: The Workplace Proximity: Amy tells Sheldon she's been asked to work on a project at his university, but the guys insist that this will be bad for their relationship. (S7 Ep5, 24) (30 minutes)
- 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory: The Proton Displacement: Sheldon is jealous when Professor Proton asks Leonard to read his latest publication, so he befriends a TV personality from a rival science show. (S7 Ep7, 24) (30 minutes)
- 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory: The Itchy Brain Simulation: A worried Leonard thinks that Sheldon will over-react when he confesses that he failed to return a DVD to the rental shop seven years earlier. (S7 Ep8, 24) (30 minutes)
- 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory: Brand new series - The Confidence Erosion: Sheldon and Amy try to eliminate stress from their wedding plans by applying mathematics to the process. Raj falls out with Howard. (S11 Ep10, 24) (30 minutes)
- 8:00pm The Three Musketeers: (2011) Period adventure. Matthew Macfadyen, Ray Stevenson and Luke Evans star in this steampunk retelling of Alexandre Dumas's swashbuckling tale of deception and bravery in 1600s France. (2 hours 10 minutes)
- 10:10pm Gogglebox: Britain's favourite opinionated TV viewers are back. What do they think of The Jump, Dragons' Den, Death in Paradise, Jon Richardson: How to Survive the End of the World and SS-GB? (S9 Ep1) (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 11:15pm Gogglebox: Britain's favourite viewers on: Mary Berry Everyday, The Nightly Show, The Secret Life of the Zoo, Little Big Shots, the Oscars and squirrels on the News - and more. (S9 Ep2) (1 hour 5 minutes)
E4+1 (29)
- 12:50am Gogglebox: What do Britain's favourite viewers think of Brits Icon: Robbie Williams, Skeg Vegas, Tattoo Fixers, Planet Earth II, The Big Life Fix, Fawlty Towers, I'm a Celebrity... and more? (S8 Ep11) (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 1:55am Gogglebox: Including Strictly Come Dancing, Planet Earth II, First Dates, Rillington Place, The Big Life Fix with Simon Reeve, When Phillip Met Prince Philip and White Christmas. (S8 Ep12) (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 3:00am The Inbetweeners: The Field Trip: It's a new term at Rudge Park comprehensive school and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is looming. (S2 Ep1, 6) (35 minutes)
- 3:35am The Inbetweeners: Work Experience: Jay arranges work experience for himself and Simon at his dad's company, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage. (S2 Ep2, 6) (30 minutes)
- 4:05am The Inbetweeners: Will's Birthday: Will plans a suitably grown-up dinner to celebrate his birthday, but his event clashes with a more popular party, leaving his friends with a dilemma. (S2 Ep3, 6) (25 minutes)
- 5:50am How I Met Your Mother: Slapsgiving 3: Slappointment in Slapmarra: Marshall reveals how he learnt enough speed, strength and accuracy to deliver the Slap of a Million Exploding Suns to Barney. (S9 Ep14, 24) (25 minutes)
- 6:15am How I Met Your Mother: Unpause: Marshall and Lily's big fight about Marshall accepting a judgeship without telling Lily has been looming, but the couple put it on hold to enjoy their reunion. (S9 Ep15, 24) (45 minutes)
- 7:00am The Bear: Classic animation from Raymond Briggs. A large, furry polar bear arrives from the zoo to take up temporary residence with a little girl. With singing by Charlotte Church. (30 minutes)
- 9:25am Hollyoaks Omnibus: Darren brings Jack back from hospital, while Luke is still obsessing over Mark Gibbs. Grace can't resist Glenn's charms, and Diane is reaching the end of her tether with Tony. (2 hours 35 minutes)
- 3:00pm The Goldbergs: Lainey Loves Lionel: Barry takes inspiration from Lionel Richie and sets about creating a sculpture of Lainey as the ultimate Valentine's Day gift. (S3 Ep14, 24) (30 minutes)
- 3:30pm The Goldbergs: Weird Al: Adam plans to reignite his fading relationship with Dana by taking her to a concert. Barry and Erica worry that Murray may be feeling depressed. (S3 Ep15, 24) (30 minutes)
- 4:00pm The Goldbergs: Edward 'Eddie the Eagle' Edwards: Barry seeks fresh inspiration when he loses his standing as a champion athlete at school. Sales at Murray's shop nosedive. (S3 Ep16, 24) (30 minutes)
- 4:30pm The Big Bang Theory: The Jiminy Conjecture: Leonard and Penny feel awkward around each other after their romantic liaison, while Sheldon and Howard take bets to determine a species of cricket. (S3 Ep2, 23) (30 minutes)
- 5:00pm The Big Bang Theory: The Gothowitz Deviation: Sheldon tries to modify Penny's behaviour and rewards her with chocolate when she does what he wants, while Howard and Raj go to a goth nightclub. (S3 Ep3, 23) (30 minutes)
- 5:30pm The Big Bang Theory: The Hofstadter Insufficiency: Sheldon and Penny bond while Leonard is away. Raj finds someone to share his heartache. Bernadette and Amy attract male attention at a conference. (S7 Ep1, 24) (30 minutes)
- 6:00pm The Big Bang Theory: The Scavenger Vortex: Raj organises an epic and demanding scavenger hunt for the group of friends, designed to test their scientific knowledge and common sense. (S7 Ep3, 24) (30 minutes)
- 6:30pm The Big Bang Theory: The Raiders Minimization: Amy ruins one of Sheldon's favourite films by pointing out a flaw in the storyline. Raj and Stuart decide to create online dating profiles. (S7 Ep4, 24) (30 minutes)
- 7:00pm The Big Bang Theory: The Workplace Proximity: Amy tells Sheldon she's been asked to work on a project at his university, but the guys insist that this will be bad for their relationship. (S7 Ep5, 24) (30 minutes)
- 7:30pm The Big Bang Theory: The Proton Displacement: Sheldon is jealous when Professor Proton asks Leonard to read his latest publication, so he befriends a TV personality from a rival science show. (S7 Ep7, 24) (30 minutes)
- 8:00pm The Big Bang Theory: The Itchy Brain Simulation: A worried Leonard thinks that Sheldon will over-react when he confesses that he failed to return a DVD to the rental shop seven years earlier. (S7 Ep8, 24) (30 minutes)
- 8:30pm The Big Bang Theory: Brand new series - The Confidence Erosion: Sheldon and Amy try to eliminate stress from their wedding plans by applying mathematics to the process. Raj falls out with Howard. (S11 Ep10, 24) (30 minutes)
- 9:00pm The Three Musketeers: (2011) Period adventure. Matthew Macfadyen, Ray Stevenson and Luke Evans star in this steampunk retelling of Alexandre Dumas's swashbuckling tale of deception and bravery in 1600s France. (2 hours 10 minutes)
- 11:10pm Gogglebox: Britain's favourite opinionated TV viewers are back. What do they think of The Jump, Dragons' Den, Death in Paradise, Jon Richardson: How to Survive the End of the World and SS-GB? (S9 Ep1) (1 hour 5 minutes)
ITV +1 (33)
- 7:00am Sooty: The Early Night: Richard plans an early night before Mr Slater's fitness class, but when Sooty's pet mouse escapes and Sweep loses his favourite bone, Richard's hopes fade... (10 minutes)
- 7:35am Dino Dana: Dino Field Guides: Edutainment series. Dana is given a Dino Field Guide that teaches her new things about dinosaurs and gives her the power to imagine dinosaurs into real life. (25 minutes)
- 9:10am Scrambled! Mr. Bean: The Animated Series: Dead Cat: Animated antics. Mr. Bean puts his landlady's vile cat in the dustbin; unfortunately for him, it is rubbish collection day... (20 minutes)
- 9:30am New: Scrambled! Tom & Jerry:...: ...Santa's Little Helpers. Jerry and Tuffy live the good life in Santa's workshop until the unfortunate day when Tom is rescued by the Clause family. Merry mayhem ensues at the North Pole! (30 minutes)
- 1:45pm Step Up: Drama starring Channing Tatum, 2006. A young man with a talent for street dance is sentenced to community service in a school for the arts and forms a bond with a ballet dancer. (2 hours 5 minutes)
- 3:50pm Midsomer Murders: Fit for Murder: Barnaby accompanies Joyce on a spa weekend to Swavely Manor, but when a woman is found dead in the floatation chamber, he quickly finds himself investigating. (1 hour 55 minutes)
- 9:00pm The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Fantasy sequel starring Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman, 2013. The dwarves - along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey - continue their quest to reclaim their homeland Erebor. (3 hours 5 minutes)
ITV3+1 (34)
- 7:55pm Doc Martin: Doc Martin may be losing his receptionist, as Pauline wants to go to university. The peace of Portwenn is shaken by a hoard of twitchers on the trail of a rare bird. (2 hours 5 minutes)
Film4+1 (45)
- 2:00pm First Daughter: (2004) Romcom starring Katie Holmes and Marc Blucas. The US president's daughter is granted her wish to attend college, where she falls in love. But is her sweetheart hiding a secret? (2 hours 10 minutes)
- 7:05pm Robin Hood: (2010) Medieval action adventure. Russell Crowe, Cate Blanchett and Mark Strong star in director Ridley Scott's muscular retelling of one of Britain's most enduring myths. Violent scenes. (2 hours 45 minutes)
- 10:00pm Thor: (2011) Action fantasy. When Thor, the Norse god of thunder (Chris Hemsworth), is banished to Earth for causing conflict, his adopted brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) plans a coup. Violence. (2 hours 15 minutes)
Challenge (46)
- 7:00am Takeshi's Castle: Comedy game show voiced by Craig Charles. Contestants vie for a cash prize as they attempt to overcome the giant games fortifying Takeshi Kitano's castle. (30 minutes)
- 10:30am Takeshi's Castle: Comedy game show voiced by Craig Charles. Contestants vie for a cash prize as they attempt to overcome the giant games fortifying Takeshi Kitano's castle. (30 minutes)
- 12:00pm The Chase Celebrity Specials S1: Bradley Walsh hosts the game show that asks celebrities to complete a series of general knowledge questions faster than The Chaser, a brainbox of the highest order. (S1, ep 6) (1 hour)
- 10:00pm Celebrity Who Wants To Be A ...: ...Millionaire Celebrity. A classic episode of the award-winning quiz show in which celebrities can win up to a million pounds for charity. (S3, ep 7) (1 hour)
- 11:00pm Celebrity Who Wants To Be A ...: ...Millionaire Celebrity. A classic episode of the award-winning quiz show in which celebrities can win up to a million pounds for charity. (S3, ep 8) (1 hour)
4seven (47)
- 12:05am Naked Attraction: Cathy is looking to settle down and have kids. Adam, who's 24, hates online dating. Will baring all help them find their perfect partner? (S2 Ep5, 6) (1 hour)
- 1:05am 999: What's Your Emergency?: Over 88,000 under-18s were arrested in the UK last year. This episode meets the police in Wiltshire as more and more young people challenge their authority. (S5 Ep7) (55 minutes)
- 2:00am Britain's Wildest Weather 2017: This programme examines the most extreme weather to hit Britain in 2017, hears the amazing experiences of the people caught up in it, and finds out why such erratic weather batters the UK. (1 hour 20 minutes)
- 8:00pm Amazing Spaces Snow and Ice...: ...Special: George Clarke and Will Hardie head for Norway, a country with some of the harshest weather on Earth, visiting ingenious builds including a snow hotel and an epic mountain home. (1 hour)
- 9:00pm Grand Designs: In the beautiful Blackdown Hills in Devon, engineer Stephen and horticulturalist Elizabeth are building one of the most ambitious homes ever seen on the show - inspired by a shell. (Ep6) (1 hour)
- 10:00pm The World's Most Expensive...: ...Presents: Gold-plated bikes, £40,000 ball gowns for dogs, million-dollar watches... This programme meets the craftsmen and women who make lavish gifts for the world's wealthiest people. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 11:05pm The Crystal Maze: Celebrity...: ...Christmas Special: Richard Ayoade guides celebrity adventurers including Nicola Adams, Ellie Simmonds, Olllie Locke, Mollie King and Tom Davis, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer. (1 hour)
My5 (54)
- 9:10am Inside Manchester's Midland Hotel: Documentary series that goes behind the scenes at one of the country's most famous hotels. The housekeeping staff faces a meltdown when the boiler breaks! (S1 Ep 1) (55 minutes)
- 12:05pm Pets Make You Laugh Out Loud: Clip show featuring stir-crazy hamsters, tortoises with attitude problems, sweary parrots, and much more. (1 hour)
- 1:05pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors: Documentary series. 8-year-old Marcus suffers with ADHD, a condition which places great strain on the sufferer and their loved ones. (S4 Ep 16) (1 hour)
- 7:00pm GPs: Behind Closed Doors: Documentary series. Patients include a young man with suspected leukaemia, a blind man with a family history of heart disease and a chubby baby with an ENT infection. (S4 Ep 17) (1 hour)
5USA+1 (56)
- 9:00pm CSI: Miami: Crime drama series based on the work of forensic investigators. The team investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman, who was recently married to Kyle's mother. (S6 Ep 13) (1 hour)
- 10:00pm CSI: Miami: Crime drama. A high-profile wedding service comes to an abrupt end when the bride is shot dead. The investigation throws up a number of suspects. (S6 Ep 14) (1 hour)
Dave ja vu (79)
- 9:00am Top Gear: Clarkson and co introduce more fun-packed petrolhead pandemonium. The trio take an unlikely caravanning holiday in Dorset, while The Stig finds out how fast you can drive indoors. (1 hour)
- 10:00am Top Gear: Buckle up for another fast-paced edition of the motoring magazine, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. David Walliams is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. (1 hour)
- 4:00pm Top Gear: Clarkson and co introduce more fun-packed petrolhead pandemonium. The trio take an unlikely caravanning holiday in Dorset, while The Stig finds out how fast you can drive indoors. (1 hour)
- 5:00pm Top Gear: Buckle up for another fast-paced edition of the motoring magazine, hosted by Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. David Walliams is the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. (1 hour)
- 6:00pm Top Gear: The lads head for the Isle of Man to decide which is best - the V8 Vantage Aston Martin, BMW M6 or Porsche 911 Carrera S. Trevor Eve is today's Star in a Reasonably Priced Car. (1 hour)
BBC ONE HD (101)
- 12:15pm Bargain Hunt: Detling: Antiques challenge. Tim Wonnacott presents from the Kent County Showground. Experts Christina Trevanion and Kate Bateman lead the way for the teams. (45 minutes)
- 1:15pm Mary Berry's Country House Secrets: 4, 4. Mary Berry visits Goodwood House. She makes a race day breakfast, a coq au vin and a four-tier cake for a sumptuous tea set in one of the oldest cricket clubs in the world. (1 hour)
- 2:50pm Toy Story 2: Animated comedy. When Woody is kidnapped, Buzz Lightyear and the other toys set out in hot pursuit. However, when they find him they discover him in a new life, with new friends. (1 hour 30 minutes)
- 4:20pm Blue Planet II: 7, 7. Our Blue Planet: David Attenborough explores the issues behind the series' most spectacular stories and examines the future of the planet. (1 hour)
- 11:30pm Ronny Chieng: International Student: 7, 7. Comedy. With their final exam coming up, Wei Jun lends Ronny her amazing course notes on condition that he doesn't show them to anyone else. Contains very strong language. (25 minutes)
BBC TWO HD (102)
- 6:05am Coast: 1, 6. The Channel: The team explores stories on both sides of the English Channel. Nick Crane visits Mont St Michel and Mark Horton looks at the origins of Britain's Ordnance Survey. (1 hour)
- 7:35am The Secret History of the British Garden: 4, 4. The 20th Century: Monty Don looks at the evolution of the British garden. Monty concludes his journey by looking at the effect two world wars had on attitudes to gardens. (1 hour)
- 11:00am Nigel Slater's 12 Tastes of Christmas: 2, 2. Nigel Slater shares recipes for sumptuous centrepieces, sweet treats and luxurious leftovers. In Scandinavia, he learns how Norwegians make the most of festive flavours. (30 minutes)
- 11:30am My Life on a Plate: 11, 15. Russell Grant: Chef Brian Turner takes celebrities back to their youth, using the power of food to jog memories. Astrologer Russell Grant journeys back to his Middlesex childhood. (45 minutes)
- 5:20pm Nativity!: CBBC. Comedy. A teacher brags that his ex, a Hollywood producer, is thinking of turning his school's Nativity play into a film. But he hasn't actually spoken to his ex in years. (1 hour 40 minutes)
- 7:00pm Life in Polar Bear Town with Gordon...: ...Buchanan. Gordon Buchanan heads to Canada at the peak of bear season to discover what life is really like in the tiny town that's become known as the polar bear capital of the world. (1 hour)
- 8:00pm James May's Toy Stories: The Motorcycle Diary: James May attempts to build a motorbike and sidecar entirely out of Meccano to take him, and passenger Oz Clarke, round the Isle of Man's famous TT circuit. (1 hour)
- 10:00pm Detectorists Christmas Special: Seasonal episode of the metal-detecting comedy. Lance hasn't found anything in ages. Is it the Curse of the Gold? Contains some strong language. (30 minutes)
ITV HD (103)
- 12:45pm Step Up: Drama starring Channing Tatum, 2006. A young man with a talent for street dance is sentenced to community service in a school for the arts and forms a bond with a ballet dancer. (2 hours 5 minutes)
- 2:50pm Midsomer Murders: Fit for Murder: Barnaby accompanies Joyce on a spa weekend to Swavely Manor, but when a woman is found dead in the floatation chamber, he quickly finds himself investigating. (1 hour 55 minutes)
- 8:00pm The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Fantasy sequel starring Ian McKellen and Martin Freeman, 2013. The dwarves - along with Bilbo Baggins and Gandalf the Grey - continue their quest to reclaim their homeland Erebor. (3 hours 5 minutes)
Channel 4 HD (104)
- 6:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun: Same Old Song and Dick: Dick tries to bring the magic back in to his relationship, but soon learns the difference between being in a rut and being comfortable. Sally and Harry switch jobs. (25 minutes)
- 6:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun: I Brake for Dick: Dick feels guilty after running over a chipmunk in his car, so he becomes an animal rights activist to make amends. Harry tries to learn the skills taught to Boy Scouts. (30 minutes)
- 8:25am Frasier: Chess Pains: Frasier buys an expensive chess set and challenges his dad to a game. Martin wins easily, again and again... (30 minutes)
- 8:55am Frasier: Crane vs. Crane: Niles and Frasier take opposing sides in a court battle over the competency of eccentric millionaire Harlow Stafford. (35 minutes)
- 12:30pm Paul Hollywood: A Baker's Life: Paul looks back at his early career, from an apprentice baker to working at a five star stately home. On the menu this time are fresh fruit donuts, pork pie and Danish pastries. (Ep3, 4) (30 minutes)
- 1:00pm Jamie's Ultimate Christmas: Jamie Oliver shares his 20 years of experience cooking Christmas dinner and festive treats with tips on turkey, gravy, sprouts and roasties, cocktails and gooey chocolate pudding. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 2:05pm The Simpsons: Springfield Up: Famous filmmaker Declan Desmond (voiced by Eric Idle) arrives in town to chronicle the residents' lives for his series Growing Up Springfield. (30 minutes)
- 2:35pm The Simpsons: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner: Homer becomes the restaurant critic of the Springfield Shopper. He is so feared that the town's restaurant owners plot to kill him. (30 minutes)
- 3:05pm Jingle All the Way: (1996) Brian Levant's festive all-action comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger on a mission to get his son (Jake Lloyd) the must-have Christmas toy, Turbo Man. But it has sold out everywhere... (1 hour 45 minutes)
- 5:50pm Miracle on 34th Street: (1994) Appealing remake of the 1947 classic. Richard Attenborough stars as a department store Santa who insists he is the real Santa Claus - and finds himself forced to prove it in court. (2 hours 10 minutes)
- 8:00pm Coastal Railways with Julie...: ...Walters: Julie travels from Cardigan Bay to Liverpool via Tywyn, the inspiration behind Thomas the Tank Engine, and a trip through Snowdonia, and the fastest zip wire in Europe. (Ep4, 4) (1 hour)
- 9:00pm Inside Bentley: A Great British...: ...Motor Car: For the first time, Bentley invite cameras behind the scenes. This documentary visits the factory, the showrooms and the secret upgrades department. (1 hour)
- 10:00pm Die Hard: (1988) Violent action-thriller starring Bruce Willis. A New York cop attempts to free hostages who are being held in a skyscraper by an arch villain. With Alan Rickman. Strong language. (2 hours 35 minutes)
Channel 5 HD (105)
- 4:50am House Doctor: Ann Maurice provides home improvement advice for properties. Ann visits a three-bedroom semi-detached house in Spennymoor. (S6 Ep 4) (25 minutes)
BBC FOUR HD (106)
- 8:00pm Mrs Dickens' Family Christmas: Looking at the marriage of Charles Dickens through the eyes of his wife Catherine, Sue Perkins exposes the lesser-known reality of the Dickens family Christmas. (1 hour)
- 9:00pm The Mystery of Edwin Drood: Period drama adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens. Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper's obsessive desire for his nephew's fiancee Rosa drives him to destruction. (2 hours)
Channel 4+1 HD (109)
- 7:10am 3rd Rock from the Sun: Same Old Song and Dick: Dick tries to bring the magic back in to his relationship, but soon learns the difference between being in a rut and being comfortable. Sally and Harry switch jobs. (25 minutes)
- 7:35am 3rd Rock from the Sun: I Brake for Dick: Dick feels guilty after running over a chipmunk in his car, so he becomes an animal rights activist to make amends. Harry tries to learn the skills taught to Boy Scouts. (30 minutes)
- 9:25am Frasier: Chess Pains: Frasier buys an expensive chess set and challenges his dad to a game. Martin wins easily, again and again... (30 minutes)
- 9:55am Frasier: Crane vs. Crane: Niles and Frasier take opposing sides in a court battle over the competency of eccentric millionaire Harlow Stafford. (35 minutes)
- 1:30pm Paul Hollywood: A Baker's Life: Paul looks back at his early career, from an apprentice baker to working at a five star stately home. On the menu this time are fresh fruit donuts, pork pie and Danish pastries. (Ep3, 4) (30 minutes)
- 2:00pm Jamie's Ultimate Christmas: Jamie Oliver shares his 20 years of experience cooking Christmas dinner and festive treats with tips on turkey, gravy, sprouts and roasties, cocktails and gooey chocolate pudding. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 3:05pm The Simpsons: Springfield Up: Famous filmmaker Declan Desmond (voiced by Eric Idle) arrives in town to chronicle the residents' lives for his series Growing Up Springfield. (30 minutes)
- 3:35pm The Simpsons: Guess Who's Coming to Criticize Dinner: Homer becomes the restaurant critic of the Springfield Shopper. He is so feared that the town's restaurant owners plot to kill him. (30 minutes)
- 4:05pm Jingle All the Way: (1996) Brian Levant's festive all-action comedy with Arnold Schwarzenegger on a mission to get his son (Jake Lloyd) the must-have Christmas toy, Turbo Man. But it has sold out everywhere... (1 hour 45 minutes)
- 6:50pm Miracle on 34th Street: (1994) Appealing remake of the 1947 classic. Richard Attenborough stars as a department store Santa who insists he is the real Santa Claus - and finds himself forced to prove it in court. (2 hours 10 minutes)
- 9:00pm Coastal Railways with Julie...: ...Walters: Julie travels from Cardigan Bay to Liverpool via Tywyn, the inspiration behind Thomas the Tank Engine, and a trip through Snowdonia, and the fastest zip wire in Europe. (Ep4, 4) (1 hour)
- 10:00pm Inside Bentley: A Great British...: ...Motor Car: For the first time, Bentley invite cameras behind the scenes. This documentary visits the factory, the showrooms and the secret upgrades department. (1 hour)
- 11:00pm Die Hard: (1988) Violent action-thriller starring Bruce Willis. A New York cop attempts to free hostages who are being held in a skyscraper by an arch villain. With Alan Rickman. Strong language. (2 hours 35 minutes)
4seven HD (110)
- 3:20am One Born Every Minute: Sarah's expecting twins. She and her mum Pat are both midwives and have to overcome their professional concerns to concentrate on the babies' safe arrival. (S10 Ep8) (55 minutes)
- 8:00pm Amazing Spaces Snow and Ice...: ...Special: George Clarke and Will Hardie head for Norway, a country with some of the harshest weather on Earth, visiting ingenious builds including a snow hotel and an epic mountain home. (1 hour)
- 9:00pm Grand Designs: In the beautiful Blackdown Hills in Devon, engineer Stephen and horticulturalist Elizabeth are building one of the most ambitious homes ever seen on the show - inspired by a shell. (Ep6) (1 hour)
- 10:00pm The World's Most Expensive...: ...Presents: Gold-plated bikes, £40,000 ball gowns for dogs, million-dollar watches... This programme meets the craftsmen and women who make lavish gifts for the world's wealthiest people. (1 hour 5 minutes)
- 11:05pm The Crystal Maze: Celebrity...: ...Christmas Special: Richard Ayoade guides celebrity adventurers including Nicola Adams, Ellie Simmonds, Olllie Locke, Mollie King and Tom Davis, in aid of Stand Up To Cancer. (1 hour)
CBBC (201)
- 7:40am The Zoo: 14, 15. Meet the Humans: Comedy series following real-life animals in a zoo. Jurgen the gorilla introduces us to the human faces of the zoo and the jobs that they do. Also in HD. (10 minutes)
- 7:50am The Zoo: 15, 15. The Mascot: Comedy series following real-life animals in a zoo. The hunt is on for a new mascot for the zoo and Jurgen the gorilla thinks it should be him. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 10:05am Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas: A seasonal special of the historical sketch show. The episode showcases bizarre yuletide absurdities from over the centuries with a unique blend of sketches, pastiche and song. Also in HD. (30 minutes)
- 11:30am Odd Squad: The Briefcase: The Odd Squad investigate strange events. When Ms O's important briefcase is stolen by a shape-shifter, Olive and Otto must get it back. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 12:25pm Our School: Strictly Year Seven: Documentary series following a group of students in their first year of secondary school. It's the big night of year 7's Strictly competition. Also in HD. (30 minutes)
- 2:05pm Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom: Adventure. Po sets out with the Furious Five to destroy a terrifying new weapon. Also in HD. (1 hour 25 minutes)
- 3:50pm Strange Hill High: 13, 13. A Strange Hill Christmas: Animated series. Mitchell's desperate attempt to start his Christmas holiday early is scuppered when he accidentally traps everyone in the school. Also in HD. (25 minutes)
- 4:15pm The Dumping Ground: #SaveTheDG: Drama series set in a children's home. With news breaking that Ashdene Ridge is being sold for development, the YP are in a tailspin to try and save their home. Also in HD. (25 minutes)
- 4:40pm The Dumping Ground: What Lies Beneath: Drama series set in a children's home. Tyler and the YP face a desperate race against time to find the evidence that can save Ashdene Ridge. Also in HD. (35 minutes)
- 5:15pm The Dumping Ground: Jody in Wonderland: Faced with a momentous dilemma, Jody retreats into the fictional Wonderland. Also in HD. (55 minutes)
- 6:35pm Our School: Strictly Year Seven: Documentary series following a group of students in their first year of secondary school. It's the big night of year 7's Strictly competition. Also in HD. (25 minutes)
- 8:00pm Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising: 13, 14. Drama series. People are disappearing and all is not right with Nicco's sister, Kayla. The gang trek to the forest to fight the demon. Also in HD. (30 minutes)
- 8:30pm Horrible Histories: 5, 13. Historical sketches. A priest makes a piano from live pigs, Emperor Caligula declares war on the sea, and there are some disgusting beauty tips from ancient Egypt. (30 minutes)
CBeebies (202)
- 6:30am Dinopaws: The Thing That Wobbled: Animation about three young dinosaurs exploring their world. The Dinopaws find a valley of impossibly balanced piles of rocks. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 6:45am Twirlywoos: 12, 25. More About Over: Stop-motion preschool programme. At a garden fete, the Twirlywoos watch a girl try to knock over a stack of cans with three balls and help her win a prize. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 7:30am Bing: Cat: On the way to Padget's shop, Bing and Flop stop to play with Arlo the cat. Also in HD. (5 minutes)
- 7:50am Octonauts: The Great Algae Escape: Animated deep sea adventures with Captain Barnacles and his explorers. The crew must catch a runaway Octopod after it is hijacked by a group of crustaceans. Also in HD. (10 minutes)
- 8:25am Andy's Dinosaur Adventures: 2, 20. Diplodocus and Fern: Children's dinosaur history series. Andy travels back in time 152 million years, to the time of diplodocus. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 8:40am Sarah & Duck: Ribbon Alvida: Animation for preschool children. An excited Sarah and Duck take the Shallots to see the Ribbon Sisters perform with their family circus. Also in HD. (5 minutes)
- 9:25am Hey Duggee: Tinsel Badge: Animated preschool series. It's nearly Christmas and Duggee is wrapping presents. He asks the Squirrels if they want to help decorate the clubhouse. Also in HD. (5 minutes)
- 9:30am A CBeebies Christmas Carol: Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge needs some CBeebies magic to help him care for those around him and share the joy of Christmas! Also in HD. (40 minutes)
- 11:45am Where in the World?: 4, 20. Tyra, Rhys and Truc: Rhys has a Skiing Race with Dad: Preschool series. In Ghana, Canada and Vietnam we drop in on three children who are all having a very busy day. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 12:25pm Grandpa in My Pocket: Roly Poly Ravioli: Children's comedy about a grandpa who can magically shrink. The circus has come to Sunnysands and Elsie is very excited. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 1:00pm Charlie and Lola: Look After Your Planet: Children's animation with the brother and sister. The duo involve the whole school in a recycling competition that could land them a real tree to plant. (10 minutes)
- 2:35pm Where in the World?: 4, 20. Tyra, Rhys and Truc: Rhys has a Skiing Race with Dad: Preschool series. In Ghana, Canada and Vietnam we drop in on three children who are all having a very busy day. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 3:20pm Hey Duggee: Tinsel Badge: Animated preschool series. It's nearly Christmas and Duggee is wrapping presents. He asks the Squirrels if they want to help decorate the clubhouse. Also in HD. (5 minutes)
- 3:25pm Topsy and Tim's Christmas Eve: Live-action children's show. It's the night before Christmas, and Topsy and Tim finish decorating the tree. Also in HD. (20 minutes)
- 4:10pm A CBeebies Christmas Carol: Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge needs some CBeebies magic to help him care for those around him and share the joy of Christmas! (40 minutes)
- 5:05pm Apple Tree House: The Quiet Ones: Preschool drama series. As part of a school fundraiser, the children take part in a sponsored silence. They learn there are many ways to communicate without words. Also in HD. (15 minutes)
- 5:20pm Topsy and Tim: 3, 30. Double Playdate: Live-action children's show. When Topsy and Tim's friends Tony Welch and Vinda come to play, things don't quite go to plan at first. Also in HD. (10 minutes)
- 5:30pm Topsy and Tim: 4, 30. New Clothes: Live-action children's show. Topsy and Tim are growing out of their old, matching twin clothes, so Mummy buys them new jeans. Also in HD. (10 minutes)
- 5:40pm Sarah & Duck: Ribbon Alvida: Animation for preschool children. An excited Sarah and Duck take the Shallots to see the Ribbon Sisters perform with their family circus. Also in HD. (10 minutes)
- 5:50pm Pablo: The New Crayons: Animated preschool series. Pablo's old crayons are running out, but his new ones are the wrong shade, design and smell. How will he be able to draw? Also in HD. (10 minutes)
- 6:00pm Clangers: CBeebies Bedtime Hour. 5, 52. The Flying Froglets: It's Granny's birthday and all the Clangers are planning their presents for her. Also in HD. (10 minutes)
- 6:10pm Christmas Adventures of Abney & Teal: CBeebies Bedtime Hour. The Perfect Tree: Abney and Teal search for the perfect tree to put their presents under. Also in HD. (10 minutes)
CITV (203)
- 8:30am Tom & Jerry: Santa's Little Helpers: Jerry and Tuffy live the good life in Santa's workshop until the unfortunate day when Tom is rescued by the Clause family. Merry mayhem ensues at the North Pole! (30 minutes)
- 10:25am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series: Toothache: The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. Bean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail and he has to visit the dentist. (15 minutes)
- 10:40am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series: Haircut: The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. (15 minutes)
- 10:55am Mr. Bean: The Animated Series: The Ball: The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by a neighbour's pet hamster. (15 minutes)
- 1:00pm My Parents Are Aliens: The Naughty List Part 1: Brian asks Santa for hundreds of presents, but then he worries that his greed will land him on the naughty list. (30 minutes)
- 1:30pm My Parents Are Aliens: The Naughty List Part 2: Sophie worries that her lack of culinary skills will ruin Christmas dinner. Meanwhile, Brian tries to rival Santa Claus. (25 minutes)
- 3:10pm Mr. Bean: The Animated Series: Toothache: The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. Bean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail and he has to visit the dentist. (15 minutes)
- 3:25pm Mr. Bean: The Animated Series: Haircut: The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. (15 minutes)
- 3:40pm Mr. Bean: The Animated Series: Neighbourly Bean: Animated antics. As Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme, he hears loud noises from next door. (15 minutes)
- 4:20pm Horrid Henry: Moody Margaret Moves In: When Moody Margaret moves in for a few days, Henry finds himself up against someone even more horrid than he is, and things soon go from bad to worse... (15 minutes)
- 4:35pm Horrid Henry: Horrid Henry Tricks the Tooth Fairy: Henry tries to trick the tooth fairy, but she's not so easy to fool. But worse is to follow when he eventually does lose his tooth. (15 minutes)
CBBC HD (204)
- 10:05am Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas: A seasonal special of the historical sketch show. The episode showcases bizarre yuletide absurdities from over the centuries with a unique blend of sketches, pastiche and song. (30 minutes)
- 11:30am Odd Squad: The Briefcase: The Odd Squad investigate strange events. When Ms O's important briefcase is stolen by a shape-shifter, Olive and Otto must get it back. (15 minutes)
- 12:25pm Our School: Strictly Year Seven: Documentary series following a group of students in their first year of secondary school. It's the big night of year 7's Strictly competition. (30 minutes)
- 2:05pm Kung Fu Panda: The Kaboom of Doom: Animated adventure featuring Po, the panda with a penchant for martial arts. Po sets out with the Furious Five to destroy a terrifying new weapon and learn more about his parents. (1 hour 25 minutes)
- 3:50pm Strange Hill High: 13, 13. A Strange Hill Christmas: Animated series. Mitchell's desperate attempt to start his Christmas holiday early is scuppered when he accidentally traps everyone in the school. (25 minutes)
- 4:15pm The Dumping Ground: #SaveTheDG: Drama series set in a children's home. With news breaking that Ashdene Ridge is being sold for development, the YP are in a tailspin to try and save their home. (25 minutes)
- 4:40pm The Dumping Ground: What Lies Beneath: Drama series set in a children's home. Tyler and the YP face a desperate race against time to find the evidence that can save Ashdene Ridge. (35 minutes)
- 5:15pm The Dumping Ground: Jody in Wonderland: Faced with a momentous dilemma, Jody retreats into the fictional Wonderland. (55 minutes)
- 6:35pm Our School: Strictly Year Seven: Documentary series following a group of students in their first year of secondary school. It's the big night of year 7's Strictly competition. (25 minutes)
- 8:00pm Nowhere Boys: Two Moons Rising: 13, 14. Drama series. People are disappearing and all is not right with Nicco's sister, Kayla. The gang trek to the forest to fight the demon. (30 minutes)
- 8:30pm Horrible Histories: 5, 13. Historical sketches. A priest makes a piano from live pigs, Emperor Caligula declares war on the sea, and there are some disgusting beauty tips from ancient Egypt. (30 minutes)
CBeebies HD (205)
- 9:25am Hey Duggee: Tinsel Badge: Animated preschool series. It's nearly Christmas and Duggee is wrapping presents. He asks the Squirrels if they want to help decorate the clubhouse. (5 minutes)
- 9:30am A CBeebies Christmas Carol: Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge needs some CBeebies magic to help him care for those around him and share the joy of Christmas! (40 minutes)
- 11:45am Where in the World?: 4, 20. Tyra, Rhys and Truc: Rhys has a Skiing Race with Dad: Preschool series. In Ghana, Canada and Vietnam we drop in on three children who are all having a very busy day. (15 minutes)
- 12:25pm Grandpa in My Pocket: Roly Poly Ravioli: Children's comedy about a grandpa who can magically shrink. The circus has come to Sunnysands and Elsie is very excited. (15 minutes)
- 1:00pm Charlie and Lola: Look After Your Planet: Children's animation with the brother and sister. The duo involve the whole school in a recycling competition that could land them a real tree to plant. (10 minutes)
- 2:35pm Where in the World?: 4, 20. Tyra, Rhys and Truc: Rhys has a Skiing Race with Dad: Preschool series. In Ghana, Canada and Vietnam we drop in on three children who are all having a very busy day. (15 minutes)
- 3:20pm Hey Duggee: Tinsel Badge: Animated preschool series. It's nearly Christmas and Duggee is wrapping presents. He asks the Squirrels if they want to help decorate the clubhouse. (5 minutes)
- 3:25pm Topsy and Tim's Christmas Eve: Live-action children's show. It's the night before Christmas, and Topsy and Tim finish decorating the tree. (20 minutes)
- 4:10pm A CBeebies Christmas Carol: Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge needs some CBeebies magic to help him care for those around him and share the joy of Christmas! (40 minutes)
- 5:05pm Apple Tree House: The Quiet Ones: Preschool drama series. As part of a school fundraiser, the children take part in a sponsored silence. They learn there are many ways to communicate without words. (15 minutes)
- 5:20pm Topsy and Tim: 3, 30. Double Playdate: Live-action children's show. When Topsy and Tim's friends Tony Welch and Vinda come to play, things don't quite go to plan at first. (10 minutes)
- 5:30pm Topsy and Tim: 4, 30. New Clothes: Live-action children's show. Topsy and Tim are growing out of their old, matching twin clothes, so Mummy buys them new jeans. (10 minutes)
- 5:40pm Sarah & Duck: Ribbon Alvida: Animation for preschool children. An excited Sarah and Duck take the Shallots to see the Ribbon Sisters perform with their family circus. (10 minutes)
- 5:50pm Pablo: The New Crayons: Animated preschool series. Pablo's old crayons are running out, but his new ones are the wrong shade, design and smell. How will he be able to draw? (10 minutes)
- 6:00pm Clangers: CBeebies Bedtime Hour. 5, 52. The Flying Froglets: It's Granny's birthday and all the Clangers are planning their presents for her. (10 minutes)
- 6:10pm Christmas Adventures of Abney & Teal: CBeebies Bedtime Hour. The Perfect Tree: Abney and Teal search for the perfect tree to put their presents under. (10 minutes)
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