bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE AT CHRISTMAS (S)10.00CLAIMED AND SHAMED A cheating cabbie involves his loved ones in a bogus claim. Last in the series. (S)10.45FRONTLINE FIGHTBACK Exploring the value of police officers with an extraordinary ability to recognise faces. Last in the series. (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER Properties in London, Lancashire and Stoke-on-Trent. (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT From Newark Antiques and Collectors Fair. (S)1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45THE TOURNAMENT Quiz show, hosted by Alex Scott. (S)2.30GARDEN RESCUE An Italian garden for a couple in Fareham. (S) (R)3.00ESCAPE TO THE COUNTRY Sonali Shah helps a woman find a home in north Wales. (S) (R)3.45VIRTUALLY HOME A Glasgow couple seek to revamp their living room. (S)4.30THE REPAIR SHOP Leather expert Suzie Fletcher undertakes the repair of a treasured toy horse. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz show. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.00THE ONE SHOW Live chat and topical reports. (S)7.30QUESTION OF SPORT With guests Olympic triathlon gold medallists and Alistair and Jonny Brownlee and a Tokyo medal-winning boxers Galal Yafai and Frazer Clarke. (S)8PM8.00EASTENDERS The Taylors are devastated and Karen makes it clear who is to blame. (S)8.30MASTERCHEF: THE PROFESSIONALS This quarter-final sees the chefs tasked to offer a stand-out two-course menu for leading restaurant critics Tracey MacLeod, Jimi Famurewa and Jay Rayner. (S)9PM9.30HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU Clive Myrie takes up the reins as guest host, with journalist Camilla Long and actor Miles Jupp joining team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to poke fun at the week’s headlines. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35THE BLAME GAME Priya Hall joins the regulars at the Marketplace Theatre in Armagh. (S)11PM11.05The Graham Norton Show The host is joined by guests Tom Holland, Zendaya, Henry Cavill and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Plus, Little Mix perform Between Us. (S)11.55In My Skin Bethan once again finds herself caring for her mother. (S)12.25FILM: Greta (2018) Premiere. A waitress gets more than she bargained for after returning a lost handbag to its owner. Thriller, starring Isabelle Huppert. (S)2.00BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.30Bargain Hunt (S) (R)7.15Virtually Home (S) (R)8.00Sign Zone: Walking with Nick Grimshaw (S) (R)8.30Sign Zone: Nadiya’s Fast Flavours (S) (R)9.00BBC News at 9 (S)10.00BBC News (S)12.15Politics UK (S)1.00LIVE SNOOKER: UK CHAMPIONSHIP Coverage of the opening quarter-finals from the Barbican Centre in York, played over the best of 11 frames. (S)5.15FLOG IT! From Rochester Cathedral in Kent. (S) (R)6.00RICHARD OSMAN’S HOUSE OF GAMES Jessie Cave, Ayesha Hazarika, Simon Hickson and AJ Pritchard hope they have what it takes to win the final challenges. (S)6.30STRICTLY: IT TAKES TWO Rylan is on hand with more Strictly exclusives and is joined by a star-studded Friday Panel to discuss this weekend’s dances. (S)7PM7.00LIVE SNOOKER: UK CHAMPIONSHIP Coverage of the concluding quarterfinals from the Barbican Centre in York, played over the best of 11 frames. With commentary provided by John Parrott, Ken Doherty, Stephen Hendry, Shaun Murphy, Dennis Taylor, and Steve Davis. (S)8PM8.00CELEBRITY ANTIQUES ROAD TRIP Sam Thompson and Pete Wicks hunt for antiques in the Cotswolds. There are romantic lunches, motorbike tumbles and plenty of bargains. (S)9PM9.00NEW FOREST: A YEAR IN THE WILD WOOD Exploring the lives of people and wildlife inhabiting the New Forest National Park in Hampshire, where some of Britain’s rarest creatures, including the sand lizard, can be found. (S) (R)10PM10.00QI Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies are joined by Josh Widdicombe, Susan Calman and Matt Lucas for a festive special, with a series of questions on the subject of Noel. (S) (R)10.30NEWSNIGHT; Weather (S)11PM11.05Snooker: UK Championship Extra Extended highlights. (S)11.55The Shipman Files: A Very British Crime Story How the concept of ‘a good death’ helped Harold Shipman escape detection. (S) (R)12.55Sign Zone: Delivering Christmas: What’s in Store? – Panorama (S) (R)1.25Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (S) (R)2.25Sign Zone: Doctor Who: Flux (S) (R)3.15This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00LORRAINE Entertainment, current affairs and fashion news, as well as showbiz stories and celebrity gossip. Presented by Lorraine Kelly. (S)10.00THIS MORNING Daily magazine, featuring a mix of celebrity chat, showbusiness news, lifestyle features, topical discussion, health and beauty advice and more. Including Local Weather. (S)12.30LOOSE WOMEN Topical debate from a female perspective. (S)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.55UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)2.00DICKINSON’S REAL DEAL David Dickinson lands at Aerospace Bristol, where the team set up the dealers’ den beneath the wings of the majestic Concorde. (S)3.00LINGO (S)3.59UTV WEATHER (S)4.00TIPPING POINT Ben Shephard hosts the arcade-themed quiz in which contestants drop tokens down a choice of four chutes in the hope of winning a £10,000 jackpot. (S)5.00THE CHASE (S)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Rishi tries to encourage Priya. Al feels guilty. A rift is forming within the Dingle clan. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Hashim advises Zeedan that a fire insurance payout will settle his debt. Meanwhile, Bernie blabs to Aggie that Grace left Glory home alone, and Fiz invites Phill to stay at Number 9. (S)8PM8.00UTV LIFE An eclectic mix of stories and studio guests. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Zeedan makes a horrifying discovery as Speed Daal goes up in flames. Aggie threatens to report Grace but is stopped in her tracks by a shock proposition. (S)9PM9.00I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! As the stars face their second weekend living in Gwrych Castle, Ant and Dec look at the team’s highlights from the past 24 hours. (S)10PM10.20ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.50UTV LIVE (S); Weather11PM11.05Against the Odds: Gerwyn Price – Chancing His Arm Jacqui Oatley and Dan Dawson interview Gerwyn Price, revealing how he traded a semi-professional rugby union career for darts and became PDC world champion. (S) (R)12.05Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra Entertainment news.3.15Rolling in It With Simon Gregson, Lisa Riley and Richard Blackwood. (S) (R)4.05Unwind with ITV5.05Lingo (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.10Countdown (S) (R)6.50The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.15The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.35The King of Queens (S) (R)8.00The King of Queens (S) (R)8.30The King of Queens (S) (R)9.00Frasier (S) (R)9.30Frasier (S) (R)10.00Frasier (S) (R)10.30Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)11.25Channel 4 News Summary (S)11.30Find It, Fix It, Flog It (S) (R)12.30Steph’s Packed Lunch (S)2.10Countdown (S)3.00MONEYBAGS (S)4.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)5.00FOUR IN A BED (S) (R)5.30BIDDING WARS (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Lisa becomes smitten with a musician named Brendan. With Ed Sheeran. (S)6.30HOLLYOAKS The Maaliks are desperate to find a solution after a confession causes trouble for one of the family. The McQueens protest outside The Dog. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00KIRSTIE’S HANDMADE CHRISTMAS Kirstie Allsopp is joined by Phil Spencer, Sofie Allsopp, Shelina Permalloo and Coinneach MacLeod with tips on having a stylish Christmas without breaking the bank. (S)9PM9.00GOGGLEBOX The armchair critics share their opinions on what they have been watching during the week, with cameras capturing their instant reactions and the lively discussions that are prompted by the week’s biggest and best shows. (S)10PM10.00THE LAST LEG Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by comedians London Hughes and Chris McCausland for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days. (S)11PM11.05The Big Narstie Show (S)11.50Stath Lets Flats (S) (R)12.25FILM: Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son (2011) Comedy, with Martin Lawrence. (S)2.15The Simpsons (S) (R)2.40Taskmaster (S) (R)3.35Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.00Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.30Come Dine with Me (S) (R)4.55Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.25Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.50Kirstie’s House of Craft (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Meet the Hedgehogs (S) (R)6.20Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.45Fireman Sam (S) (R)6.55Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.05Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.20Milo (S) (R)7.30Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Baby Shark’s Big Show Shorts (S)7.45Baby Shark’s Big Show Shorts (S)7.55Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.05Go Green with the Grimwades (S) (R)8.15The Adventures of Paddington (S)8.30Circle Square (S) (R)8.45Show Me How (S)8.55Milkshake! Monkey (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.10Sunny Bunnies (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15FILM: JINGLE AROUND THE CLOCK (2018) Romantic drama, starring Brooke Nevin. (S)12.45ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)12.555 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)1.00NEIGHBOURS (S)1.30FILM: CHECK INN TO CHRISTMAS (2019) Premiere. Romantic drama, starring Rachel Boston. (S)3.15FILM: MRS MIRACLE 2: MIRACLE IN MANHATTAN (2010) (S)5.005 NEWS AT 5 (S)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30MEERKAT MANOR: RISE OF THE DYNASTY (S)7PM7.00SECRETS OF THE IMPERIAL WAR MUSEUM At IWM’s flagship site in Lambeth Road, London, a team is racing to complete a set of new galleries dedicated to telling the story of the Second World War and the Holocaust. (S); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00THE THAMES AT NIGHT WITH TONY ROBINSON The latest leg of the presenter’s journey begins in Greenwich, with behind-the-scenes access to the Royal Observatory on the banks of the Thames. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00DRAINING CHICAGO: WHAT LIES BENEATH Draining Lake Michigan uncovers Chicago’s secret history and exposes a catastrophe that killed 300 people and reveals an engineering marvel. (S)10PM10.001976: BRITAIN’S BIGGEST 70S HITS A look at the musical highs of 1976, with contributions from Leo Sayer, Tina Charles, Candi Staton and members of the Real Thing, Showaddywaddy, Dr Hook, and Brotherhood of Man. (S)11PM11.3070s Greatest Dance Hits A look at 1970s floor-fillers, including Love Train by the O’Jays. (S)12.30Wonderful World of Chocolate (S) (R)1.00The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S)3.00Entertainment News on 5 (S)3.10Inside DHL: The World’s Biggest Delivery Company (S) (R)4.00Oxford Street 24/7 (S) (R)4.45A Celebrity Taste of Italy (S) (R)5.25Thomas & Friends (S) (R)5.35Paw Patrol (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.05TELESHOPPING6.35TELESHOPPING7.05TELESHOPPING7.40TODAY (S) (R)9.40MASTERCHEF (S); Weather10.50DR PHIL (S); Weather11.45SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.15DOCTORS Emma tries to help a patient who could be hiding something. (S)12.45TELLY BINGO (S)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.30NEIGHBOURS Paul reels from learning Glen’s real reason for coming to Erinsborough. (S)2.00FAIR CITY (S) (R)2.30HOME OF THE YEAR (R)3.00EASTENDERS (S) (R)3.30TODAY Daily magazine show. (S)5.40NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30THE BIG DIY CHALLENGE PJ Gallagher visits Emma Corbett and her family in Toorard, Co Mayo, where they are attempting a massive makeover in a tiny bathroom. (S) (R)8PM8.00EASTENDERS The Taylors are devastated and Karen makes it clear who is to blame. Meanwhile, Aaron continues to manipulate a situation and Kim realises she needs to move forward. (S)8.30THE SHELTER: ANIMAL SOS Elise treats a dog with a head injury and an injured kitten that tried to cross a busy dual carriageway. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.35THE LATE LATE SHOW Ryan Tubridy hosts the light entertainment show, featuring a mix of celebrity guests, music, in-depth interviews and discussions on the stories that have the nation talking.; Weather11PM11.45FILM: Another Mother’s Son (2017) A woman takes in and protects an escaped Russian PoW on Nazi-occupied Jersey. Factbased Second World War drama, starring Jenny Seagrove and John Hannah.1.35Call the Midwife Part one of two. An abandoned baby is discovered at the convent. (S) (R)2.30Telly Bingo (S) (R)2.40Nationwide (S) (R)3.05Dr Phil (S) (R)3.50Doctors (S) (R)4.20EuroNews5.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00Storytime (S) (R)7.10Sir Mouse (S) (R)7.20Chuggington (R)7.30news2day (S) (R)7.40Royals Next Door7.55World’s End (S) (R)8.10The Next Step (S) (R)8.35We Bare Bears8.45We Bare Bears9.00Charlie and Lola (S) (R)9.15Grace’s Amazing Machines (S) (R)9.30Ollie (R)9.35Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)9.45Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)10.00Critters TV (S) (R)10.10Balamory (S) (R)10.30Mr Bloom’s Nursery (S) (R)10.50Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)11.00Fluffy Gardens (S) (R)11.10Andy’s Dinosaur Adventures (S) (R)11.25Peppa Pig (R)11.30Waffle the Wonder Dog (S) (R)11.55Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)12.05Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese (S) (R)12.20Shane the Chef (S) (R)12.30Wild Kratts (R)12.55ScoobyDoo, Where Are You! (R)1.20Jamie Johnson (S) (R)1.55Secret Life of Boys (S) (R)2.20Mustangs FC (R)2.50The Next Step (S) (R)3.15Hetty Feather (S)3.50Tell Me a Secret (S) (R)4.05Royals Next Door (R)4.20news2day (S)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00NEIGHBOURS (S) (R)6.30YOUNG SHELDON (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Amy and Sheldon go on honeymoon. (R)7.25GREAT AMERICAN RAILROAD JOURNEYS Michael Portillo visits Massachusetts General Hospital, and in Salem he is caught up in a witch hunt. He also pays a visit to Concord, and finds out more about Little Women. (R)8PM8.35JOANNA LUMLEY’S UNSEEN ADVENTURES Footage from the actress’s travels in India and Uzbekistan, including an encounter with the flower-sellers of Madurai and a guide gem-making. (R)9PM9.30FILM: AVENGERS: INFINITY WAR (2018) Galactic warlord Thanos attempts to obtain six powerful infinity stones, hoping to use them to rule the entire galaxy. This forces Iron Man, Captain America, Thor and their allies to join forces in an effort to stop him. Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Robert Downey Jr, Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Josh Brolin and Benedict Cumberbatch.11PM12.05Sharon Shannon: Live at De Barra’s Accordionist Sharon Shannon celebrates 30 years in music with an acoustic evening at De Barra’s, Clonakilty, a venue she has been frequenting since the beginning of her career. (R)1.05Other Voices – Villagers Special Indie folk band Villagers perform tracks from their album Awayland. The programme also features footage from an Other Voices event in Dingle. (S) (R)2.05EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00This Morning12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00LOOSE WOMEN4.00READY FOR TAKE OFF (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE Rishi tries to encourage Priya. Al feels guilty. A rift is forming within the Dingle clan. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Hashim advises Zeedan that a fire insurance payout will settle his debt.8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Zeedan makes a horrifying discovery as Speed Daal goes up in flames. (S)9PM9.00I’M A CELEBRITY GET ME OUT OF HERE! Ant and Dec look at the team’s highlights from the past 24 hours. (S)10PM10.20IRELAND’S PAEDOPHILE HUNTERS: TRUE LIVES Documentary following the work of ‘paedophile hunters’. (R)11PM11.20THIS IS JOBSTOWN (R)12.20LEWIS (S) (R)2.20THE BABY MAKERS (R)3.20CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Cruthaím (S) (R)10.33Cruthaím (S) (R)10.40Naíonáin an Zú (R)11.10The Wonder Years (S)11.40The Golden Girls (S) (R)12.10River Cottage Australia (S) (R)12.40Garraí Glas (R)1.10Dr Quinn: Medicine Woman (S)2.05Weakest Link (S) (R)3.00Cúla 4 na nÓg4.00Cúla 45.25GAA CÚL CAMPS (R)5.52AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH5.55DOMHAN AN DÚLRA (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH National and international weather.7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.20RUGBAÍ BEO Leinster v Connacht (Kick-off 7.45pm). Coverage of the Round Seven fixture of the United Rugby Championship, from the RDS Arena.9PM9.42AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH9.45FILM: DAMSEL (2018) Premiere. During the late 19th century, well-off pioneer Samuel Alabaster embarks on a venture through the Wild West, intent on marrying the love of his life. However, before long the journey with a drunkard and a miniature horse takes a turn for the treacherous. Comedy, starring Robert Pattinson, Mia Wasikowska, and David Zellner, who also co-directed.11PM11.50TRADITION NOW Highlights from concerts performed by Irish musicians John Spillane, Steve Cooney, Varo, Daoirí Farrell, The Mulcahy sisters and Nell Ní Chróinín. (R)12.55THE SINNER Crime drama, starring Jessica Biel. (S) (R)1.50THE SINNER (S) (R)2.40FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24
