bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46AM to 6:30PM6.00BREAKFAST (S)9.15MORNING LIVE AT CHRISTMAS (S)10.00ANIMAL PARK CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (S) (R)10.45A COUNTRYSIDE CHRISTMAS (S)11.15HOMES UNDER THE HAMMER (S) (R)12.15BARGAIN HUNT HOMES UNDER THE H AMMER1.00BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)1.30BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)1.45LIFELINE Michael Palin presents an appeal on behalf of The Brain Charity. (S)1.55SNOW BABIES Young animals surviving in some of the coldest places on Earth. (S) (R)2.55DONKEY’S CAROLING CHRISTMASTACULAR Animated short with Shrek character Donkey. (S) (R)3.05FILM: MOANA (2016) Disney animation, with the voice of Dwayne Johnson. (S)4.40WALLACE & GROMIT: A MATTER OF LOAF AND DEATH The duo open their own bakery. (S) (R)5.15POINTLESS Quiz, hosted by Alexander Armstrong. (S) (R)6.00BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.35BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)7PM7.05MARY BERRY’S FESTIVE FEASTS The culinary expert teaches three cousins who are all hopeless cooks how to create a Christmas feast to surprise their mothers, with the help of Alex Jones and Patrick Grant. (S)8PM8.05EASTENDERS Whitney resolves to find out more about Gray. (S)8.30WOULD I LIE TO YOU? AT CHRISTMAS Festive edition of the award-winning comedy panel show. (S)9PM9.00THE GIRL BEFORE Edward pursues a relationship with Jane, who soon finds her feelings deepening. But a visit to Emma’s therapist leaves her thinking she may be in danger. (S)10 PM10.00BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)10.25BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)10.35WESTLIFE AT THE ULSTER HALL The group play their first post-lockdown gig at the Ulster Hall in Belfast, featuring a selection of their own hits as well as covers of Uptown Girl and You Raise Me Up. (S)11PM11.20FILM: King of Thieves (2018) Factbased crime drama, starring Michael Caine. (S)1.05Bad Education Christmas Special (S) (R)1.35BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15Sign Zone: Mary Berry – Love to Cook (S) (R)6.45Sign Zone: Between the Covers (S) (R)7.15Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (S) (R)8.15A Very Country Christmas (S) (R)9.15FILM: HEART OF THE HOLIDAYS (2020) Festive drama, starring Vanessa Lengies. (S)10.45Snow Wolf Family and Me (S) (R)11.15Nadiya’s Party Feasts (S) (R)12.15Inside the Christmas Factory (S) (R)1.15Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys (S) (R)1.45FILM: CAROUSEL (1956) Fantasy musical, with Gordon MacRae. (S)3.50FILM: SOUTH PACIFIC (1958) A naval nurse embarks on a tempestuous romance with a French plantation owner on an American-held island during the Second World War. Musical, with Mitzi Gaynor and Rossano Brazzi. (S)6.15PORRIDGE Christmas special from 1976. (S) (R)7PM7.00DAD’S ARMY Mainwaring organises a Christmas treat. (S) (R)7.30MASTERMIND Specialist subjects include Eric Cantona and Black Mirror. (S)8PM8.00ONLY CONNECT The Data Wizards take on the Discotheques in the last quarter-final. (S)8.30CHRISTMAS UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE New series. Edinburgh takes on Leicester. (S)9PM9.00QI CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: SEASONS GREETINGS With Bonnie Langford, Joe Lycett, Sally Phillips and Alan Davies. (S)9.30AT HOME WITH THE GETTYS The world of hymn-writing duo Keith and Kristyn Getty. (S) (R)10PM10.00I LÁR AN AONAIGH With Darach Ó Tuairisg and music by Ódhran Murphy. (S)10.30TWO DOORS DOWN: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Michelle and Alan welcome the neighbours for a Christmas get-together. (S)11PM11.00NIFL Premiership Highlights (S)11.30We Wish You a Mandy Christmas (S)11.50Merry Christmas Baby – With Gregory Porter & Friends (S) (R)12.50FILM: My Week with Marilyn (2011) Factbased drama, starring Michelle Williams. (S)2.25Sign Zone: Countryfile (S) (R)3.20Sign Zone: What We Do in the Shadows (S) (R)3.45This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00GOOD MORNING BRITAIN (S)9.00LORRAINE Entertainment and fashion news. (S)10.00SUPERMARKET SWEEP Rylan Clark-Neal hosts the game show. (S) (R)11.00IN FOR A PENNY Stephen Mulhern sets challenges to members of the public in Sheffield. (S) (R)11.29UTV WEATHER (S)11.30MIDSOMER MURDERS A family’s reunion takes a sinister turn when a Christmas cracker riddle warns that two of them will die before midnight on Boxing Day. Haydn Gwynne and Margery Mason guest star. (S) (R)1.30ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather (S)1.40UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)1.45FILM: THE GRINCH (2018) Animated Dr Seuss adaptation, with the voice of Benedict Cumberbatch. (S)3.30YOU’VE BEEN FRAMED! CHRISTMAS CRACKER Including a postman being attacked by a turkey. (S) (R)4.00TIPPING POINT Quiz, hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)5.00THE CHASE Quiz show, hosted by Bradley Walsh. (S) (R)6.00UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)6.30ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE There is a shock arrival for Dawn. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET As Emma prepares for her wedding, Amy blows the whistle on Curtis. (S)8PM8.00GINO’S ITALIAN FAMILY ADVENTURE Gino D’Acampo takes his in-laws to the Cilento coast. (S)8.30CORONATION STREET Kelly resolves to move away from the street to spare Abi’s feelings. (S)9PM9.00THE BIG SOAP QUIZ: CORONATION STREET VS EMMERDALE Stephen Mulhern hosts a clash between members of ITV’s biggest soaps, with Jack P Shepherd, Jane Danson and Tanisha Gorey taking on Mark Charnock, Sally Dexter and Emile John. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS AT TEN (S); Weather10.30UTV LIVE (S); Weather10.45MORECAMBE & WISE: THE LOST TAPES A series of sketches taken from the recently-unearthed Morecambe & Wise tape that contained footage which had not been seen for 50 years, and was believed to have been lost forever. (S) (R)11PM11.40All Elite Wrestling: Dynamite (S)1.20Shop: Ideal World3.00FYI Extra3.15It Takes a Flood (S) (R)4.05Unwind with ITV5.05Tipping Point (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.15The King of Queens (S) (R)6.40The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.05The Big Bang Theory (S) (R)7.30The Simpsons (S) (R)7.55The Simpsons (S) (R)8.20The Simpsons (S) (R)8.50The Simpsons (S) (R)9.20Frasier (S) (R)9.50Frasier (S) (R)10.20FILM: HOMEGROWN CHRISTMAS (2018) Romantic drama, starring Lori Loughlin and Victor Webster. (S)12.05Channel 4 News Summary (S)12.10Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)1.10Jamie: Keep Cooking at Christmas (S) (R)2.10Countdown (S)3.00A PLACE IN THE SUN (S) (R)4.00CHATEAU DIY AT CHRISTMAS (S)5.00KIRSTIE’S HANDMADE CHRISTMAS (S)6.00THE SIMPSONS Four tales celebrating the festive season. (S) (R)6.30HOLLYOAKS The Maaliks begin to fear for Misbah’s case, and Imran reaches an alarming decision. Meanwhile, Sid makes a surprising discovery. (S) (R)7PM7.00CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)8PM8.00JAMIE: TOGETHER AT CHRISTMAS Jamie Oliver prepares an alternative Christmas dinner, comprising a mixed roast of rolled and stuffed pork belly, roast chicken and topside of beef all on one amazing platter. (S)9PM9.00CHRISTMAS AT LIBERTY Documentary following the famous London department store’s preparations for Christmas, which coincides with their most ambitious building restoration ever, their first in 100 years. (S)10PM10.00DECK THE HALLS: THE LUXURY CHRISTMAS DECORATORS Behind the scenes with the company decorating Britain’s landmarks for Christmas, following work at sites ranging from the Natural History Museum to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital. (S)11PM11.00FILM: Instant Family (2018) Comedy, starring Mark Wahlberg and Rose Byrne. (S)1.15FILM: The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 2 (2015) Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Jennifer Lawrence. (S)3.30Ramsay’s Kitchen Nightmares USA (S) (R)4.15Couples Come Dine with Me (S) (R)5.10Cook Clever, Waste Less with Prue & Rupy (S) (R)5.35Countdown (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Ben and Holly’s Little Kingdom (S) (R)6.10Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15Kid-E-Cats (S)6.20Kid-E-Cats (S) (R)6.25Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.50Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.00Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)7.10Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.25Milo (S) (R)7.35Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.40Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.45Pip and Posy (S) (R)8.00Paw Patrol (S) (R)8.20The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)8.35The Adventures of Paddington (S)8.45Show Me How (S) (R)8.55Paw Patrol – Shorts (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.05Pip and Posy (S) (R)9.15JEREMY VINE (S)11.15FRIENDS (S) (R)11.45FILM: BEETHOVEN (1992) Canine comedy, starring Charles Grodin and Bonnie Hunt. (S)12.455 NEWS AT LUNCHTIME (S)12.50FILM: BEETHOVEN (1992) Concluded. (S)1.25FILM: CHRISTMAS EVERLASTING (2018) Festive drama, starring Tatyana Ali. (S)3.20FILM: A CHRISTMAS CONTEST (2021) Premiere. Drama, starring Candace Cameron Bure. (S)5.05FILM: CHRISTMAS IN LONDON (2020) Concluded. (S)6.555 NEWS UPDATE (S)7PM7.00A SNOWY SCENIC RAILWAY JOURNEY A 600-mile journey through one of the most world’s most northern countries – Finland – from Helsinki in the south to Kemijarvi in Finnish Lapland. (S) (R); 5 News Update (S)8PM8.00TRAFFIC COPS Jason Potts is called to a rush-hour crash involving multiple vehicles on the A50, while Alex Boniface takes the lead in the pursuit of a stolen Audi. (S); 5 News Update (S)9PM9.00CHRISTMAS CRUISING WITH SUSAN CALMAN Part one of two. The comedian cruises around the Norwegian coastline, beginning in a chilly Dover, where she boards her Christmas boat to the southern Norwegian city of Stavanger. (S)10PM10.00CASUALTY 24/7: EVERY SECOND COUNTS When the red phone rings in the A&E department of Barnsley Hospital, staff rush to help a woman who has arrived in an ambulance and is struggling to breathe. (S) (R)11PM11.05999: Critical Condition (S) (R)12.05Criminals: Caught on Camera (S) (R)1.00Live NFL: Monday Night Football Chicago Bears v Minnesota Vikings (Kick-off 1.15am). (S)4.30Britain’s Greatest Bridges (S) (R)4.45Divine Designs (S) (R)5.10Britain’s Greatest Bridges (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS6.25TELESHOPPING8.00LARK RISE TO CANDLEFORD (S) (R)9.00FILM: A SONG FOR CHRISTMAS (2017) Festive drama, starring Becca Tobias. (S); Weather10.40MASTERCHEF: THE FINALS (S)11.55SHORTLAND STREET (S)12.25DOCTORS1.00RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.15HOME OF THE YEAR (S) (R)1.45FAIR CITY (S) (R)2.15EASTENDERS (S) (R)2.45CALL THE MIDWIFE (S)3.45AMAZING HOTELS: LIFE BEYOND THE LOBBY (S) (R)4.45DERMOT BANNON’S INCREDIBLE HOMES (S) (R)5.45NUACHT; RTÉ News with Signing6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.30TODAY SHOW CHRISTMAS SPECIAL7PM7.00NATIONWIDE (S)7.30CAD FAOI NA TUISMITHEOIRÍ? The issue of sibling rivalry. Last in the series.8PM8.00EASTENDERS Whitney resolves to find out more about Gray. (S)8.30NEVEN’S CHRISTMAS MENU Neven Maguire prepares a selection of festive dishes. (S) (R)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.30CRIMECALL Sharon Ní Bheoláin presents appeals for help from the public in solving crimes, featuring reconstructions, CCTV footage, news features and a panel of police advisers taking calls.10PM10.30HAVE YOURSELF A MARY LITTLE CHRISTMAS Mary Kennedy revisits favourite performances from RTÉ’s carol shows down the years, including appearances by Enya, Johnny Logan and Sinead O’Connor. (S)11PM11.30The Works Presents (S) (R)12.05The Late Late Show (S) (R)2.05Kate Garraway: Finding Derek (S) (R)2.55Nationwide (S) (R)3.20Dr Phil (S)4.05Doctors (S) (R)4.35EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.10Storytime (S) (R)7.15Storytime (S) (R)7.20Sir Mouse (S) (R)7.30Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)7.35Shaun the Sheep (S) (R)7.45Squad Goals (S) (R)8.15Ace My Space (S) (R)8.45Charlie and Lola (S) (R)8.55Charlie and Lola (S) (R)9.10Grace’s Amazing Machines (S) (R)9.25Ollie (R)9.30Ollie (R)9.35Let’s Find Out (R)9.50Pablo (S) (R)10.00Pablo (S) (R)10.15Go Jetters (S) (R)10.30Mr Bloom’s Nursery (S) (R)10.50Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)11.00Everything’s Rosie (S) (R)11.15Andy’s Safari Adventures (S) (R)11.30Peppa Pig (R)11.35Peppa Pig (R)11.40Waffle the Wonder Dog (S) (R)12.05Dorg Van Dango (S) (R)12.15Shane the Chef (R)12.30Wild Kratts (R)12.55Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! (R)1.20Horrible Histories (S) (R)1.55Gamer Mode (S) (R)2.20Mustangs FC (R)2.50Mustangs FC (S) (R)3.20Ballybraddan (S) (R)3.30Ballybraddan (S) (R)3.45Donncha’s Two Talented (S) (R)4.15Shorts Yule Love: Gunter Falls In Love (S) (R)4.20news2day (S) (R)4.30THE SIMPSONS (S)5.00THE GOLDBERGS (S) (R)5.30SHORTLAND STREET (S) (R)6.00THE ZOO (S) (R)6.30YOUNG SHELDON (S) (R)7PM7.00THE BIG BANG THEORY Howard causes trouble by dressing up as Sheldon for Halloween. (S) (R)7.30IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY The final four families compete for the title in Kilruddery, taking on Mountain Madness and new event Slingshot for points. (S) (R)9PM9.00GHOSTS A strange new arrival joins the haunted household in this Christmas special, forcing Julian to relive memories of his life and come to terms with his past misdeeds. (S)9.35PRODIGAL SON After a terrifying incident at Claremont, Malcolm is in a race against time to track down multiple killers. (S)10PM10.30PRODIGAL SON As the search intensifies for a serial killer on the run, Malcolm’s tenacity causes US marshal Emily Ruiz to kick him off the case, but he does not back down that easily. (S)11PM11.25My Left Nut (S) (R)12.00FILM: Shortscreen: The Observer Effect Premiere. Short film. (S)12.20Citizen Europe (S) (R)1.40Blue Bloods (S) (R)2.30EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.10The Six O’Clock Show (R)7.00Ireland AM (S)10.00FILM: EMMA (1996) Romance, starring Kate Beckinsale. (S)12.30News at 12:30 (S)1.00The Chase (S) (R)2.00The Chase (S) (R)3.00BIG STAR’S LITTLE STAR (R)4.00TREYVAUD TRAVELS (S) (R)4.30JUDGE JUDY5.00JUDGE JUDY5.30NEWS AT 5.30 (S)6.05THE SIX O’CLOCK SHOW Chat show. (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE There is a shock arrival for Dawn. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET As Emma prepares for her wedding, Amy blows the whistle on Curtis. (S)8PM8.00NEWS AT 8 (S)8.30CORONATION STREET (S)9PM9.00IDRIS ELBA MEETS PAUL MCCARTNEY The actor interviews the music icon.10PM10.15THE RESTAURANT CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (S) (R)11PM11.15LIVING WITH LUCY (R)12.15THE STREET (S) (R)1.30DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (R)2.00DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (R)2.30CLOSE6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 47.30Cúla 4 na nÓg10.30Cruthaím (S) (R)10.33Cruthaím (S) (R)10.40Siar sna 00s (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 45.27AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH (R)5.30SEAL LE DÁITHÍ (R)6.00THE GOLDEN GIRLS The girls decide to visit a counsellor. (S) (R)6.30THE WONDER YEARS Kevin’s dog has an appointment with the vet. (S) (R)6.57AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH7PM7.00NUACHT TG47.30GUARANTEED IRISH Mary Kennedy meets the founder and MD of Clonakilty Black Pudding Colette Twomey – and also Bríd O’Connell, who is CEO of the Guaranteed Irish organisation. Last in the series. (R)8PM8.00GAA 2021 GAA Club hurling and football highlights, including action from the AIB Club Championships in Munster, Leinster and Ulster.9PM9.00THE FOSTER & ALLEN SHOW New series. Mick Foster and Tony Allen present music and entertainment.9.30FILM: PULP FICTION (1994) A series of interlinked stories about the Los Angeles underworld. Quentin Tarantino’s crime drama, starring John Travolta, Samuel L Jackson, Uma Thurman and Bruce Willis. (S)11PM12.15HUP NA NOLLAG (R)1.22AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH1.25THE KILLING (R)2.35FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24
