bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)10.00SATURDAY KITCHEN (S)11.30GARDEN RESCUE (S) (R)12.00FOOTBALL FOCUS A look ahead to the weekend’s fixtures. (S)1.00BBC NEWS (S)1.15BARGAIN HUNT From Malvern antiques and collectors fair. (S) (R)2.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY A couple who hope to realise their dream of moving to Devon. (S)3.00FILM: BIG HERO 6 (2014) Animated adventure, featuring the voice of Ryan Potter. (S)4.30FINAL SCORE A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (S)5.15MONEY FOR NOTHING (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS (S)6.10BBC NEWSLINE (S); Weather6.15CELEBRITY MASTERMIND Lemn Sissay, Arielle Free, Crissy Rock and Andrew Cotter answer questions on Sylvia Pankhurst, Daft Punk, The Pendle Witch Trials and Smallfilms. Presented by John Humphrys. (S)6.45POINTLESS CELEBRITIES Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present a radio special of the general knowledge quiz, featuring Johnnie Walker, Sally Boazman, Stuart Maconie and Elizabeth Alker. (S)7PM7.35CASUALTY New series. Connie struggles to protect her team when the coronavirus pandemic hits Holby ED, Will becomes disillusioned with his work and Fenisha rushes to keep her baby safe. (S)8PM8.30MICHAEL MCINTYRE’S THE WHEEL Contestants take on a colossal spinning wheel and answer questions in the hope of securing a cash prize. Helping them are Stacey Dooley, Omid Djalili and Judy Murray. (S)9PM9.30ABSOLUTELY FABULOUS Patsy’s sister arrives. (S) (R)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS (S); Weather10.20MATCH OF THE DA Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur v Leeds United. (S)11PM11.35The NFL Show (S)12.25FILM: Internal Affairs (1990) Crime thriller, starring Richard Gere and Andy Garcia. (S)2.15Weather for the Week Ahead (S)2.20BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45All Over the Place: Asia (S) (R)7.15The Dengineers (S) (R)7.45What’s Cooking Omari? (S) (R)7.50What’s Cooking Omari? (S) (R)8.00Blue Peter: Best of 2020 (S) (R)8.30DIY Deadly with Steve Backshall (S) (R)8.45DIY Deadly with Steve Backshall (S) (R)9.00Operation Grand Canyon with Dan Snow (S) (R)10.00David Attenborough’s Natural Curiosities (S) (R)10.30The Great British Sewing Bee: Celebrity New Year Special (S) (R)11.30Remarkable Places to Eat at Christmas (S) (R)12.30Royal Recipes (S) (R)12.40FILM: INTO THE WOODS (2014) Fantasy, starring Meryl Streep. (S)2.35FILM: ICE STATION ZEBRA (1968) Arctic adventure, starring Rock Hudson. (S)4.55INSIDE THE FACTORY (S) (R)5.55JOHN LE MESURIER: IT’S ALL BEEN RATHER LOVELY (S) (R)6.55FILM: MR HOLMES (2015)FILM: DAD’S ARMY (1971) British comedy, starring Arthur Lowe. (S)8PM8.30FILM: AMAZING GRACE (2018) Concert recording of Aretha Franklin’s 1972 gospel album, a film that remained unreleased at the time and only saw the light of day in 2018, after the singer’s death. (S)9PM9.55ARETHA FRANKLIN: RESPECT A tribute to the soul singer. (S) (R)10PM10.25FILM: ENTEBBE (2018) Premiere. Fact-based thriller inspired by the 1976 hijacking of a plane at Uganda’s Entebbe airport and the mission to rescue them. Starring Daniel Bruhl and Rosamunde Pike. (S)11PM12.05FILM: The Fits (2015) Teen drama, starring Royalty Hightower. (S)1.15This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Dino Dana (S) (R)6.10Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.20Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.25Mr Magoo (S) (R)6.35Thunderbirds Are Go (S) (R)7.00Dare Master at Home (S) (R)7.05Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.15Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.25Mighty Mike (S) (R)7.35Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.50Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)8.00Hotel Transylvania (S) (R)8.30The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)8.45The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)8.55LEGO Marvel Superheroes (S) (R)9.25ITV NEWS (S)9.30JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING (S)11.40JOHN AND LISA’S WEEKEND KITCHEN (S)12.40JAMES MARTIN’S GREAT BRITISH ADVENTURE (S) (R)1.40AINSLEY’S CARIBBEAN KITCHEN (R)2.10ITV NEWS (S); Weather2.20YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED! (S) (R)2.50TIPPING POINT: LUCKY STARS (R)3.50FAMILY FORTUNES: CELEBRITY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (S) (R)4.55ITV NEWS; Weather (S)5.05UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)5.15ANT & DEC’S SATURDAY KNIGHT TAKEAWAY (S)6.00CATCHPHRASE CELEBRITY SPECIAL (S) (R)7PM7.00THE MASKED SINGER Six celebrity singers take to the stage in disguise, while Jonathan Ross, Davina McCall, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan try to guess who they are. Hosted by Joel Dommett. (S)8PM8.30THE VOICE UK New series. Emma Willis hosts the return of the spinningchair singing contest, with Anne-Marie joining the coaching panel alongside old hands Olly Murs, Tom Jones and Will.i.am. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.20FILM: NOTTING HILL (1999) A London bookshop owner falls for a glamorous Hollywood film star, but intrusive media interest makes for a tricky relationship. Romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts. (S)11PM12.25Ideal World3.00Supermarket Sweep (S) (R)3.50ITV Nightscreen6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)6.30The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)6.50The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.15The Simpsons (S) (R)7.35The Simpsons (S) (R)8.00The Simpsons (S) (R)8.25The Simpsons (S) (R)8.55FILM: HOTEL FOR DOGS (2009) Comedy, starring Emma Roberts. (S)10.55Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)11.50Four in a Bed (S) (R)12.20Four in a Bed (S) (R)12.50Four in a Bed (S) (R)1.20Four in a Bed (S) (R)1.55Four in a Bed (S) (R)2.25Escape to the Chateau: Make Do and Mend (S) (R)3.25BRITAIN’S MOST EXPENSIVE HOUSES (S) (R)4.30CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)5.00BRITAIN’S WILDEST WEATHER (R)6.00FILM: THE TERMINAL (2004) An Eastern European en route to America is stranded after a coup in his homeland, but makes a life for himself in JFK Airport. Comedy, starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. (S)8PM8.30FILM: CAST AWAY (2000) A courier service manager is forced to fend for himself when a plane crash leaves him stranded alone for years on a desert island. Adventure drama, with Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt. (S)11PM11.15FILM: American Assassin (2017) Thriller, starring Dylan O’Brien. (S)1.10Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)2.05Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)3.00Hollyoaks (S) (R)4.45Fifteen to One (S) (R)5.40Kirstie’s Fill Your House for Free (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00The Secret Life of Puppies (S) (R)6.05Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Bob the Builder (S) (R)6.35Shane the Chef (S) (R)6.45Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)6.55Milkshake! Monkey: Bananas About Food (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: Big World! Big Adventures (S) (R)7.15Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.25The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.55Milkshake! Bop Box Boogie (S) (R)8.10Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.35Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)8.50Butterbean’s Cafe (S) (R)9.05Wissper (S) (R)9.10Little Princess (S)9.20The World According to Grandpa (S) (R)9.35Floogals (S) (R))9.45Go Green with the Grimwades (S) (R))10.00SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)10.15THE LOUD HOUSE (S)10.25ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)10.30FRIENDS (S) (R)11.30FRIENDS (S) (R)12.25FRIENDS (S) (R)12.55FILM: A BRIDGE TOO FAR (1977) Fact-based Second World War drama, with Dirk Bogarde. (S)4.15FILM: THE BRIDGE ON THE RIVER KWAI (1957) Oscar-winning Second World War drama, starring Alec Guinness. (S)7PM7.255 NEWS WEEKEND (S)7.30AROUND AUSTRALIA BY TRAIN WITH TONY ROBINSON The actor travels across Australia, visits a vast Outback farm where herding is done by helicopter and learning about the uncertain future facing the Great Barrier Reef. (S) (R)8PM7.30SECRETS OF THE ROYAL PALACES New series. Kate Williams reveals behind-the-scenes tales of the British monarchy’s residences, beginning with Buckingham Palace, which was the brainchild of George IV. (S)9PM9.30PRINCE PHILIP: THE BACHELOR YEARS Documentary looking at the Duke of Edinburgh’s early life, his experiences as a sailor in the Second World War and the extent of the sacrifices he made to marry Princess Elizabeth. (S)10PM10.40BOB MONKHOUSE: MASTER OF LAUGHTER A celebration of the comedian and quiz show host, featuring archive clips from his early days in radio variety to his acclaimed final appearance at the Royal Variety Performance.11PM12.40Around the World by Train with Tony Robinson (S) (R)1.10The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S) (R)3.10Inside the Cadbury Chocolate Factory (S) (R)4.00The Funny Thing About Kids (S) (R)4.45Wildlife SOS (S) (R)5.10House Busters (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.30TELESHOPPING7.00TELESHOPPING (S) (R)7.35NATIONWIDE (R)8.35KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)9.10FAIR CITY (S) (R); Weathe10.40MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S); Weather12.05MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S)1.15RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK (S)1.25LAOCHRA COIS LAOI (S) (R)1.55FILM: SHORT CIRCUIT (1986) Sci-fi comedy adventure, starring Steve Guttenberg.3.45FILM: SHENANDOAH (1965) American Civil War Western, starring James Stewart.3.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.35FILM: FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD (2018) Premiere. Fantasy adventure, starring Eddie Redmayne. (S); Lotto9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.30THE TOMMY TIERNAN SHOW New series. Improvised chat show in which neither the host nor the audience are told the identity of the guests in advance. (S)10PM10.40CALLAN KICKS THE YEAR Oliver Callan looks back on the turbulent year of 2020, from pandemics and lockdowns, to American elections and the cancellation of sports. (S) (R)11PM11.45FILM: Working Girl (1988) Comedy, starring Melanie Griffith. (S)1.50Luther (S) (R)2.50Waking the Dead (R)3.45Waking the Dead (R)4.40Doctors (S) (R)5.10EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.10MYA GO (S) (R)7.15MYA GO (R)7.20CHARLIE AND LOLA (R)7.35CHARLIE AND LOLA7.45BING (R)7.55BING (R)8.00BRIGHT SPARKS (S)8.10BEN 10 (R)8.25WE BARE BEARS (R)8.35WE BARE BEARS (R)8.50THE POWERPUFF GIRLS (R)9.00THE POWERPUFF GIRLS (R)9.15RISE OF THE TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES (R)9.40STRANGE HILL HIGH (S) (R)10.05SECRET LIFE OF BOYS (R)10.35DROP DEAD WEIRD (S)11.05MILLIE INBETWEEN (S) (R)11.35SQUAD GOALS (S) (R)12.05FILM: RICHIE RICH (1994) Comedy, starring Macaulay Culkin, John Larroquette and Jonathan Hyde. (S)1.45HART OF DIXIE (S)2.40HART OF DIXIE (S)3.30THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)4.00NATURAL WORLD: KANGAROO DUNDEE (R)5.00TOP GEAR (S) (R)6.00DANCING WITH THE STARS – PUTTING ON THE GLITZ (S) (R)7PM7.00THE MAKING OF: ONE PLANET, SEVEN WORLDS How the David Attenborough-fronted series was made across each of the world’s seven continents for almost 1,800 filming days in 41 countries. (S)8PM8.00WACO: THE LONGEST SIEGE The story of David Koresh’s rise from obscurity to become the prophet and leader of the religious sect Branch Davidians. (S)9PM9.00FILM: SKYFALL (2012) James Bond hunts the mastermind behind a terrorist attack on MI6, and discovers a former agent with revenge in mind. Action thriller, starring Daniel Craig and Javier Bardem. (S)11PM11.35Roots: The Next Generation (S)1.25Line of Duty (R)2.35Bad Banks (R)3.30EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.40Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (R)7.30Tonight at the Palladium (R)8.30The Best of Ireland AM10.00John and Lisa’s Weekend Kitchen (R)12.00Safari Vet School (R)12.30Safari Vet School (R)1.00This Time Next Year (R)2.00Gino’s Italian Escape: Hidden Italy (R)2.30Red Rock (S) (R)3.00ALAN CARR’S EPIC GAMESHOW: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (R)4.00FAMILY FORTUNES: CELEBRITY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (R)5.00BEST OF IRELAND’S GOT TALENT (R)6.00THE CHASE CELEBRITY SPECIAL Celebrity version of the quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (R)7PM7.00THE MASKED SINGER Six celebrity singers take to the stage in disguise.8PM8.30THE VOICE UK New series. AnneMarie joins the coaching panel in a new series of the singing contest.10PM10.00DANCING ON THIN ICE WITH TORVILL & DEAN (S)11PM11.30BILLY CONNOLLY: IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE (R)12.45THE CHASE AUSTRALIA (R)1.45THE BEST OF IRELAND AM3.10CLOSE5.50PETER ANDRE’S 60 MINUTE MAKEOVER (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 410.00FILM: APRIL IN PARIS (1952) Comedy, with Doris Day. (S) (b/w)11.50Abair Amhrán (S) (R)12.00Beidh Aonach Amárach (S) (R)12.30Siar na 80idí (S)1.00FILM: GOODBYE, MR CHIPS (1969) Romantic musical, starring Peter O’Toole. (S)3.40AN SAOL BEO (S)4.10ABAIR AMHRÁN (S) (R)4.25CEOL ÓN CHLANN (S) (R)4.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.00FILM: WALLACE & GROMIT IN THE CURSE OF THE WERE-RABBIT (2005) Oscar-winning animated adventure, with the voice of Peter Sallis. (S)6.32AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.6.35NUACHT TG46.50RIAN NA GCOS – AODÁN MAC PÓILÍN The story of one of the most important strategists and thinkers in the cultural politics of the entire island of Ireland. (S)8PM8.00RUGBAÍ BEO Leinster v Connacht. Delayed full-match coverage of the round 10 PRO14 encounter at RDS Stadium.10PM10.00RUGBAÍ BEO Ulster v Munster11PM11.00FILM: THE USUAL SUSPECTS (1995) Five criminals brought together in a line-up discover a legendary crime lord has plans for them. Thriller, starring Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Spacey, Benicio Del Toro and Kevin Pollak. (S)1.05QUEEN: ROCK THE WORLD2.15FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24
