bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)10.00SATURDAY KITCHEN LIVE With Jane Baxter, Theo Randall and Richard Osman. (S)11.30NIGELLA’S COOK, EAT, REPEAT (S) (R)12.00FOOTBALL FOCUS Dan Walker and guests look ahead to the weekend’s football. (S)1.00BBC NEWS (S)1.15BARGAIN HUNT Natasha Raskin Sharp and the team are in Newbury. (S) (R)2.00MONEY FOR NOTHING Items include an old bedroom cabinet and a box of wooden blocks. (S) (R)2.45FILM: THE BFG (2016) Fantasy adventure, starring Mark Rylance. (S)4.30FINAL SCORE A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (S)5.10BBC NEWS (S)5.20BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)5.30POINTLESS CELEBRITIES A comedians version of the general knowledge quiz. (S)6.15THE HIT LIST Marvin and Rochelle Humes present a music-based quiz show in which contestants must name as many hit songs and artists as possible, with a £10,000 jackpot up for grabs. (S)7PM7.00STRICTLY COME DANCING Bill, HRVY, Jamie, Maisie and Ranvir take to the dancefloor for the semi-final, judged by Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse and Craig Revel Horwood. (S)8PM8.35MICHAEL MCINTYRE’S THE WHEEL The comedian hosts a brand new Saturday-night gameshow, as contestants take on a colossal spinning wheel and answer questions in the hope of securing the a cash prize. (S)9PM9.35BLACKADDER II Lord Melchett challenges Edmund to a drinking contest that he cannot get out of – but his puritanical aunt and uncle are visiting him on the same night. (S) (R)10 PM10.05BBC NEWS (S); Weather10.25MATCH OF THE DAY Gary Lineker presents highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester United v Manchester City at Old Trafford. (S)11PM11.30The NFL Show (S)12.20FILM: Three Summers (2017) Romantic comedy, starring Robert Sheehan. (S)2.00Weather for the Week Ahead (S)2.05BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.45Wild & Weird (S) (R)7.00All Over the Place: Asia (S) (R)7.30The Dengineers (S) (R)8.00Blue Peter: Young Sports Personality Winner Revealed! (S) (R)8.30DIY Deadly with Steve Backshall (S) (R)8.45DIY Deadly with Steve Backshall (S) (R)9.00Waterhole: Africa’s Animal Oasis (S) (R)10.00Robot Wars: Battle of the Stars (S) (R)11.00Britain’s Christmas Story (S) (R)12.00Best Christmas Bakes Ever (S) (R)12.45The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas (S) (R)1.30Debbie Reynolds: Talking Pictures (S) (R)2.00FILM: HALF A SIXPENCE (1967) Period musical, starring Tommy Steele and Julia Foster. (S)4.20ASTAIRE AND ROGERS SING GEORGE AND IRA GERSHWIN (S) (R) (b/w)4.30FLOG IT! (S)5.30WINTER’S WEIRDEST EVENTS (S) (R)6.00A MERRY TUDOR CHRISTMAS WITH LUCY WORSLEY (S) (R)7PM7.00DRAGONS’ DEN An inventor with a passion for pets hopes the Dragons will appreciate his cat whistle, while an entrepreneur plans to tempt the millionaires to invest in her coconutbased desserts. (S) (R)8PM8.00WATERHOLE: AFRICA’S ANIMAL OASIS It’s the hottest time of year, but the waterhole becomes busier at night. Hyena lurk in the shadows as the team uncovers the new dynamics of night-time at the waterhole.9PM9.00FILM: THE MERCY (2017) Premiere. The story of amateur sailor Donald Crowhurst and his solo attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 1968. Drama, starring David Thewlis and Rachel Weisz. (S)10PM10.00FILM: THE UNTOUCHABLES (1987) An incorruptible federal agent forms an elite squad to bring gangster Al Capone’s control of the underworld to an end. Thriller, with Kevin Costner, Sean Connery and Robert De Niro. (S)11PM12.35BBC News12.55FILM: The Unknown Girl (2016) Thriller, starring Adèle Haenel.2.35This 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 (S) (R)7.05Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.30Scrambled! (S)7.35The Tom and Jerry Show (S) (R)7.50Hotel Transylvania (S) (R)8.10Craig of the Creek (S) (R)8.30Scooby-Doo and Guess Who? (S)9.05Teen Titans Go! (S) (R)9.25ITV NEWS (S)9.30JAMES MARTIN’S SATURDAY MORNING AT CHRISTMAS (S)11.40JOHN AND LISA’S CHRISTMAS KITCHEN (S)12.40ITV NEWS (S); Weather12.50MIDSOMER MURDERS (S) (R)2.45FILM: BACK TO THE FUTURE PART III (1990) Sci-fi comedy sequel, starring Michael J Fox. (S)5.00CELEBRITY SUPERMARKET SWEEP (S)6.00ITV NEWS; Weather (S)6.20UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE Stephen Mulhern hosts a special edition of the game show in which Adrian Edmondson, Jason Manford and Jenny Powell guess the familiar phrases hidden in animated clues. (S) (R)7PM7.30THE CHASE CELEBRITY SPECIAL Ann Widdecombe, Sam Nixon and Mark Rhodes and Jimmy Carr answer general knowledge questions and work as a team to take on quiz genius the Chaser and secure a cash prize for charity. (S) (R)8PM8.30IT’LL BE ALRIGHT ON THE NIGHT David Walliams exposes TV’s biggest clangers, gaffes and fluffed cues, all rescued from the cutting-room floor. Including Brenda Blethyn’s run-in with an amorous puppy. (S)9PM9.30THE JONATHAN ROSS SHOW The host is joined by children’s author David Walliams, comedians Micky Flanagan and Judi Love, rapper Megan Thee Stallion and singer Robbie Williams. (S)10PM10.30ITV NEWS (S); Weather10.50GARY BARLOW’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM The singer/songwriter performs music from his latest album, and his greatest hits with an orchestra at London’s Natural History Museum. Guests include Michael Buble. (S) (R)11PM11.50Not the Robbie Williams Christmas Show (S) (R)12.40Ideal World3.00Britain’s Brightest Family(S) (R)3.25ITV Nightscreen6AM to 6:30PM6.00The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)6.20The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)6.45The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.05The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.30Heineken Champions Cup Rugby: The Big Tackle (S) (R)8.30Superhero Tri: At Home Winter Wonderwheels (S)9.00World Chase Tag–USA (S)10.00The Simpsons (S) (R)10.30The Simpsons (S) (R)10.55The Simpsons (S) (R)11.30The Simpsons (S) (R)11.55Extreme Cake Makers (S) (R)12.30LIVE HEINEKEN CHAMPIONS CUP RUGBY UNION Bristol Bears v Clermont Auvergne (Kick-off 1.00pm). Lee McKenzie presents coverage of both teams’ opening Pool B match, which comes from Ashton Gate. (S)3.15HESTON’S ULTIMATE FEAST (S) (R)4.15CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)4.30FORMULA 1 ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX QUALIFYING HIGHLIGHTS (S)6.00SCOTLAND: MY LIFE IN THE WILD (S)7PM7.00JAMIE: KEEP COOKING AT CHRISTMAS Jamie Oliver looks at ways to make gifts to share. (S)7.30JUNGLE MYSTERY: LOST KINGDOMS OF THE AMAZON Ella Al-Shamahi travels to the Colombian jungle, which has been off-limits for years due to drugs and civil war, and where archaeologists have found a cache of prehistoric rock art. (S)8PM8.30BRITAIN’S MOST HISTORIC TOWNS Alice Roberts explores Edinburgh and its role in the union between England and Scotland, as well as the story of Burke and Hare, and how it influenced British medical law. (S)9PM9.30FILM: THE SHAPE OF WATER (2017) Premiere. Elisa Esposito is a mute singleton who lives above a cinema. Although friends with Giles, a neighbouring artist, she lives a lonely existence. While he has designs on the cafe worker nearby, Elisa cleans up at top-secret government lab, a bus ride away in Baltimore, Maryland. One day in 1962, she makes a life-changing discovery when Elisa finds an amphibious humanoid creature who is being held captive, and they embark on an extraordinary relationship. Guillermo del Toro’s Oscar and Bafta-winning fantasy, starring Sally Hawkins, Michael Shannon, Octavia Spencer and Doug Jones. (S)11PM12.00FILM: Split (2016) Thriller, starring James McAvoy. (S)2.10Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)3.00Hollyoak (S) (R)4.40Fifteen to One (S) (R)5.35Work on the Wild Side (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.20Olly the Little White Van (S) (R)6.25Bob the Builder(S) (R)6.40Shane the Chef(S) (R)6.50Noddy: Toyland Detective (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends (S) (R)7.15Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.25Pirata & Capitano (S) (R)7.35Daisy & Ollie (S) (R)7.45Peppa Pig (S) (R)8.05Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)8.25Butterbean’s Cafe (S)8.40Little Princess (S) (R)8.50Abby Hatcher (S)9.05Wissper (S) (R)9.40The World According to Grandpa (S)9.50Peppa Pig (S) (R)10.05SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS (S) (R)10.15RYAN’S MYSTERY PLAYDATE (S) (R)10.25ACCESS (S)10.35FRIENDS (S) (R)11.10FRIENDS (S) (R)11.35FRIENDS (S) (R)12.05FILM: CHRISTMAS WITH THE KRANKS (2004) Comedy, starring Jamie Lee Curtis and Tim Allen. (S)2.05FILM: A CHRISTMAS DUET (2019) Premiere. Romantic comedy, starring Chaley Rose. (S)3.55FILM: A VERY MERRY TOY STORE (2017) Festive drama, starring Melissa Joan Hart and Mario Lopez. (S)5.40FILM: SANTA WHO? (2000) Family comedy, starring Leslie Nielsen, Max Morrow and Tommy Davidson. (S)7PM7.355 NEWS WEEKEND (S)7.40ROSES VS QUALITY STREET: CHOCOLATE BOX WARS A look at the battle between two of the UK’s best loved assorted chocolate brands, and which triumphs when it comes to things like heritage, taste and value. (S)8PM8.35PRINCESS ALICE: THE ROYALS’ GREATEST SECRET The story of the Queen’s mother-in-law and Prince Philip’s mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, featuring archive footage and interviews with those who know her story best. (S)9PM9.45JANE MCDONALD & FRIENDS AT CHRISTMAS Jane McDonald hosts this festive variety show, performing her favourite songs, with ex-Spandau Ballet singer Tony Hadley, theatre star Zoe Birkett and glam rock pioneer Roy Wood. (S) (R)10PM10.40FILM: CAPE FEAR (1991) A psychopathic rapist is released from prison and plots revenge on the defence attorney he blames for his imprisonment. Thriller remake, starring Robert De Niro and Nick Nolte. (S)11PM11.50Access (S)11.55FILM: Cape Fear (1991) Concluded. (S)1.15The 21.co.uk Live Casino Show (S) (R)3.15NCIS (S) (R)4.00NCIS (S) (R)4.40NCIS (S) (R)5.25House Doctor (S) (R)5.50Access (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.10TELESHOPPING7.15NATIONWIDE (R)8.15KEEPING UP APPEARANCES (S) (R)8.45FAIR CITY (S); Weather10.15MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S) ; Weather11.25MY KITCHEN RULES: AUSTRALIA (S)12.30HOME RESCUE (S) (R)1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.10THE DEN (S) (R)2.10LORDS AND LADLES (S) (R)3.10NEVEN’S CHRISTMAS MENU (S) (R)3.40CHRISTMAS THEN AND NOW (S) (R)4.10FILM: A ROYAL CHRISTMAS BALL (2017) Premiere. Drama, starring Tara Reid and Ingo Rademacher. (S)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.35FILM: THE SANTA CLAUSE 2 (2002) After eight years as Father Christmas, divorced dad Scott Calvin learns he is contractually bound to find a wife. Comedy adventure sequel, starring Tim Allen and Elizabeth Mitchell. (S); Lotto8PM8.30PAT SHORTT’S MUSIC FROM D’TELLY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Pat presents a selection of festive favourites from more than 50 years of the RTÉ archive, including a clip of St Patrick’s Cathedral Choir accompanied by the James Last Orchestra. (S) (R)9PM9.30RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)10PM10.00DEIRDRE O’KANE TALKS FUNNY Comedian Deirdre O’Kane talks to a number of the country’s biggest names, celebrating their careers. (S)10.50THE TOMMY TIERNAN SHOW Improvised chat show in which neither the host nor the studio audience are told the identity of the guests in advance. (S) (R)11PM12.00Dead Still (S) (R)1.00Les Misérables (S) (R)2.10Les Misérables (S) (R)3.30Line of Duty (S) (R)5.00Doctors (S) (R)5.30Doctors (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.00MYA GO (S) (R)7.05FIREMAN SAM (R)7.15BRIGHT SPARKS (S) (R)7.25EVERYTHING’S ROSIE (S) (R)7.40EVERYTHING’S ROSIE (S) (R)7.50PEEK ZOO (S) (R)8.00PEEK ZOO (S) (R)8.05Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (S)8.30Rapunzel’s Tangled Adventure (S)8.55Fish Hooks (S)9.20TEEN TITANS GO! (S) (R)9.45TEEN TITANS GO! (S)10.10AFTER SCHOOL HUB (S)11.10NEWS2DAY WEEKLY (S)11.30GAMER MODE (S)11.55CHAMPIONS LEAGUE MAGAZINE12.25RTÉ SPORT CLASSICS (S) (R)1.25FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP 2019 DOCUMENTARY: A NATION’S STORY A look back at the finals in France. (R)2.30FAI CUP WOMEN’S FINAL Peamount United v Cork City (Kick-off 3.15pm). Clare MacNamara presents live coverage of the showpiece match from Tallaght Stadium. Subsequent programmes subject to change. (S)5.40THE GEANSAÍ Exploring the contribution to the GAA by women both on and off the field. (S) (R)6.10THE SATURDAY GAME LIVE Galway v Kilkenny (Throw-in 7.00pm). Evanne Ní Chuilinn presents coverage of the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final from Croke Park. These sides also met in last season’s showpiece match, with Galway lifting the trophy for only the third time in their history. With reports from Siobhan Madigan. (S)9PM9.00FILM: FLOAT LIKE A BUTTERFLY (2018) Dublin teenager Frances wants to be a boxer, but her family and culture disapprove of her dream. In a bid for freedom and belonging, she has to dig deep to uphold her rights and prove she can triumph in such a male-dominated realm. Drama, starring Hazel Doupe, Dara Devaney and Johnny Collins. (S)10PM10.55FILM: WARCRAFT (2016) Conflict erupts between the defenders of a kingdom and an invading horde that has travelled from a dying world. Fantasy adventure, starring Travis Fimmel and Paula Patton. (S)11PM1.05Grey’s Anatomy (S) (R)1.55Grey’s Anatomy (S) (R)2.45EuroNews (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.10Heartbeat (R)7.00Heartbeat (R)8.00Heartbeat9.00Ireland AM (S)11.55Heathrow (R)12.25Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs (R)12.55UEFA Champions League Weekly1.30LIVE RACING Day one of the December Meeting from Cheltenham, with four races at the home of National Hunt Racing. Today’s feature race is the 3.00 Cross Country Chase.4.00THE CUBE (S) (R)5.00RED ROCK (S) (R)5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.00THE FAMILY CHASE Four relatives from Essex take part in the game show. (R)7PM7.00IN FOR A PENNY (R)7.30CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE With Richard Osman, Gregg Wallace and Penny Lancaster. (R)8PM8.30GARY BARLOW’S NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM The singer performs old hits and music from his latest album.9PM9.30THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW10PM10.30WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (R)11PM11.30NOT THE ROBBIE WILLIAMS CHRISTMAS SHOW (R)12.30THE BEST OF IRELAND AM2.00THE CHASE AUSTRALIA (R)2.55CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.02Cúla 4 na nÓg8.00Cúla 411.00GAA 2020 (R)12.00Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)12.55Little House on the Prairie (S) (R)1.55Murder, She Wrote (S) (R)2.50An Aimsir Láithreach2.53Cúla 45.35MNÁ SPÓIRT: CROÍ IS ANAM Aoife Ní Chaiside explores coaching in women’s sports and how it is sustained at grassroots level, talking to former Olympic gold medal-winner Mary Peters. (S) (R)6.05EUROPEAN RALLY CHAMPIONSHIP 2020 The Rally Islas Canarias. Action from round five of the championship, a mountainous course held on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria.6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.15ERNIE O’MALLEY – ANOTHER MAN’S WOUND Documentary profile of Ernie O’Malley, an IRA leader in the War of Independence who became a writer and received critical acclaim for his two-part autobiography. (S) (R)8PM8.15TOGHA OPRY LE DANIEL Daniel O’Donnell hosts the Irish-language country music show. (S) (R)9PM9.20CLUICHE CEANNAIS CAMÓIGE A chance to see the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship Final from Croke Park. Commentary by Garry Mac Donncha.10PM10.50FILM: WHITE MEN CAN’T JUMP (1992) A basketball hustler teams up with a fellow on-court conman and rival to make a financial killing in Los Angeles. Comedy, starring Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes. (S)11PM1.00BÓTHAR BUCK (S) (R)1.30WHY WOMEN KILL (S) (R)2.30FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24
