bbc 1bbc 2utvchannel 4channel 5rte onerte 2virgin onetg 46.006.00BREAKFAST (S)9.00THE SMEDS AND THE SMOOS (S) (R)9.30THE SNAIL AND THE WHALE (S) (R)9.55THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD (S) (R)10.25FILM: BIG HERO 6 (2014) Animated adventure, featuring the voices of Ryan Potter and Scott Adsit. (S)12.00BBC NEWS; Weather (S)12.15BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)12.25FILM: FROZEN (2013) Disney animated fantasy adventure, with the voice of Kristen Bell. (S)2.00THE GRUFFALO (S) (R)2.25FILM: MARY POPPINS (1964) Disney musical fantasy, with Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. (S)4.40FILM: GHOSTBUSTERS (1984) Three eccentric scientists set up a ghostcatching business together and end up having to save the world. Supernatural comedy, starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. (S)6.20BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)6.35BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)6.45THE WEAKEST LINK Romesh Ranganathan presents a food and drink special, featuring John Whaite, Rustie Lee, Chris Bavin, Peter Sawkins, Jane Dunn, Nick Nairn, Poppy O’Toole and Romy Gill. (S)7PM7.30EASTENDERS After the events of Christmas Day, the fallout of what happened hits home for the residents - but will the truth out? Ricky is faced with a difficult decision. (S)8PM8.00THE REPAIR SHOP CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Jay Blades and the team conjure up the magic of Christmases past to fix five festive items. Will Kirk and Dominic Chinea restore a 1960s home bar that once formed the cornerstone of family Christmas parties. Steve Fletcher and Kirsten Ramsay turn their attention to a bedraggled Christmas tree. (S)9PM9.30DEATH IN PARADISE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Christmas in Saint Marie is interrupted by the murder of a podcaster on the hunt for a missing child, an investigation linked to an old case of the Commissioner’s. Ralf Little, Ginny Holder and Don Warrington star, with guest appearances from Les Dennis and Siobhan McSweeney. (S)10 PM10.30BBC NEWS; Weather (S)10.50GIVE MY HEAD PEACE New series. Da and Ma think they have the perfect solution to their financial woes when they discover that they can each claim life insurance if the other dies. After several disastrous attempts to murder each other, Cal has a better idea - Da should fake his death. (S)11PM11.20Match of the Day (S)12.45That’s My Jam (S) (R)1.45Have I Got 2021 News for You (S) (R)2.15Weather for the Week Ahead (S)2.20BBC News (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.15FILM: SIGN ZONE: ALADDIN (2019) Live-action re-imagining of the animated Disney movie, starring Will Smith and Mena Massoud. (S)8.15Charles Dickens and the Invention of Christmas (S) (R)9.15FILM: GREAT EXPECTATIONS (1946) Drama, starring John Mills, Jean Simmons and Finlay Currie. (S) (b/w)11.10Bargain Hunt (S) (R)11.55Great British Railway Journeys (S) (R)12.25Flog It! From the RAF Museum in Hendon. (S) (R)12.45Antiques Roadshow (S) (R)1.45IRISH PREMIERSHIP LIVE Glentoran v Linfield (Kick-off 2.00pm). Stephen Watson presents all the action from the derby at The Oval. (S)4.00DAD’S ARMY (S) (R)4.30FINAL SCORE A round-up of this afternoon’s football results. (S)5.30FILM: THE MAGNIFICENT SEVEN (1960) Western, starring Yul Brynner and Steve McQueen. (S)7PM7.30RICHARD OSMAN’S FESTIVE HOUSE OF GAMES Brian Conley, Scarlett Moffatt, Anneka Rice and Phil Wang test their general knowledge skills at the start of a week of challenges hosted by Richard Osman. (S)8PM8.00ONLY CONNECT SPECIALS: MYSTERY The Endeavours takes on the Whodunnits. (S)8.30CHRISTMAS UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE Teams made up of distinguished graduates of University College London and the University of Aberdeen compete to secure a place in the semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. (S)9PM9.00DETECTORISTS SPECIAL Lance breaks protocol when a relic is unearthed, threatening his friendship with Andy – and the future of the club. Feature-length special, starring Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones. (S)10PM10.15FILM: GOODFELLAS (1990) An Irish-Italian boy is taken under the wing of a mobster and rises through the ranks of the Mafia. Martin Scorsese’s crime drama, starring Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro and an Oscar-winning Joe Pesci. (S)11PM12.35The Love Box in Your Living Room (S) (R)1.35Sign Zone: The Best Christmas Food Ever (S) (R)2.20Sign Zone: Countryfile (S) (R)3.15Sign Zone: Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (S) (R)4.30Sign Zone: Iolo’s Anglesey (S) (R)5.00This Is BBC Two (S)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Dare Master @Home (S) (R)6.05Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)6.20Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)6.35Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)6.50Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)7.00Mr Magoo (S) (R)7.10Mr Magoo (S) (R)7.20Mr Magoo (S) (R)7.30Lloyd of the Flies (S) (R)7.45Lloyd of the Flies (S) (R)8.00The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)8.15The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)8.30Inspector Gadget (S) (R)8.45Inspector Gadget (S) (R)9.00Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (S) (R)9.25LOVE YOUR WEEKEND WITH ALAN TITCHMARSH AT CHRISTMAS (S)11.20AINSLEY’S FESTIVE FLAVOURS (S) (R)12.20ITV NEWS; Weather (S)12.30ITV RACING: LIVE FROM KEMPTON Coverage from Kempton Park, including feature race the 2.30 King George VI Chase, plus two more grade one contests at 1.20 and 1.55. (S)3.10IN FOR A PENNY (S) (R)3.45FILM: THE MITCHELLS VS THE MACHINES (2021) Premiere. Animated comedy adventure, with the voice of Danny McBride. (S)5.45ITV NEWS; Weather (S)6.00THE CHASE CELEBRITY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE In a flashback to 1991, we discover the story behind Caleb and Cain when the duo meet as teenagers. (S)7.30CORONATION STREET Stephen’s re-gifting prompts Gail to do some investigating, the rift between David and Max deepens, and Laurence plans a trip for Sean and Dylan. (S)8PM8.30THE VOICE KIDS )New series. Emma Willis returns with the junior talent search as singer Ronan Keating joins Will.i.am, Pixie Lott and Danny Jones on the judging panel. As usual, youngsters between the ages of seven and 14 take to the stage in a bid to impress the star coaching panel and get those red chairs turning. Continues tomorrow. (S)10PM10.00ITV NEWS; Weather (S)10.15DES O’CONNOR: THE ULTIMATE ENTERTAINER A tribute to the longest-serving prime time TV host of all time, featuring contributions from celebrity friends and admirers including Jonathan Ross, Jay Leno, Melanie Sykes, Bradley Walsh, Joe Pasquale, Alan Davies, Elaine Paige and Cliff Richard. (S) (R)11PM11.10English Football League Highlights (S) (R)1.00Shop: Ideal World3.00Cooking with the Stars (S) (R)3.50Unwind with ITV (S)5.05The Cube (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.20The Simpsons (S) (R)6.45The Simpsons (S) (R)7.10The Simpsons Animated comedy series. (S) (R)7.35FILM: HOTEL FOR DOGS (2009) Family comedy, starring Emma Roberts and Jake T Austin. (S)9.30Christmas Brunch (S)9.20Frasier (S) (R)12.30The Simpsons (S) (R)12.55The Simpsons Bart goes to fat camp. (S) (R)1.25The Simpsons (S) (R)1.55The Simpsons (S) (R)2.20A Place in the Sun (S)3.25FIVE STAR CHRISTMAS: INSIDE CORINTHIA (S) (R)4.25THE GREAT FESTIVE POTTERY THROW DOWN James Fleet, Jenny Eclair, Jamie Laing and Sunetra Sarker get their hands dirty. (S) (R)5.40CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)5.55FILM: PETER RABBIT (2018) A mischievous rabbit takes on a farmer in a battle of wits. Family comedy based on Beatrix Potter’s stories, with the voice of James Corden. (S)7PM7.30THE GREATEST SNOWMAN 2022 Sue Perkins returns for a second outing of the seasonal challenge in which celebrities make their way to a snowy mountain top to compete in an epic snow sculpture competition. Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen, who competed last year, is also back, but this time he is on hand to offer artistic advice to the hopefuls. (S)9PM9.00THE BIG FAT QUIZ OF THE YEAR 2022 Hosted by Jimmy Carr. Stephen Merchant, Katherine Ryan, Richard Ayoade, Maisie Adam, Jonathan Ross and Rose Matafeo are quizzed on the strange events of 2022. As ever, Charles Dance, Jon Snow and the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School are on hand to help Jimmy pose his questions. (S)11PM11.00Gogglebox 2022 (S) (R)12.55FILM: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) Comedy sequel, starring Will Ferrell. (S)2.55Hollyoaks Omnibus (S) (R)5.00Sunday Brunch Best Bits (S) (R)5.15Grand Designs (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)6.15The Secret Life of Puppies (S) (R)6.20Oggy Oggy (S) (R)6.30Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)6.55Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.05Fireman Sam (S) (R)7.15Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.20Peppa Pig (S) (R)7.25Paw Patrol (S) (R)7.45Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! The Mystery of Lookout Mountain (S) (R)8.55Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.00Peppa Pig (S) (R)9.05Roarsome Dinosaurs (S)9.25ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)9.35FILM: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961) Romantic comedy, with Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard and Mickey Rooney. (S)10.35ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)10.40FILM: BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S (1961) Concluded. (S)11.50FILM: MY FAIR LADY (1964) Oscar-winning musical, starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison. (S)12.50ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)12.55FILM: MY FAIR LADY (1964) Concluded. (S)3.00THE CANTERVILLE GHOST (S)5.00FILM: CALENDAR GIRLS (2003) Fact-based comedy drama, starring Helen Mirren and Julie Walters. (S)6.00ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)6.05FILM: CALENDAR GIRLS (2003) Concluded. (S)7PM7.00WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN 2022 James Richardson and Radzi Chinyanganya present action from the World Tour Finals at OVO Hydro in Glasgow. Stand-out performers from across the season went head-to-head for supremacy, with World Strongest Man finalists Kevin Faires, Aivars Smaukstelis and Mark Felix facing off in a high-class 12-man field. (S)8PM8.00LES DAWSON: 30 FUNNIEST MOMENTS A celebration of the comedian’s career, featuring shaggy dog stories, classic sketches and his collaborations with stars such as John Cleese, Shirley Bassey and Roy Barraclough. The show reveals how he came to play the piano badly and the childhood incident that enabled him to pull such miraculous faces. (S) (R)10PM10.00BRITAIN’S FAVOURITE ROCK SONGS A celebration of the UK’s favourite and best-selling rock songs, exploring in detail the stories behind each one. Featuring music videos and footage from the archives, the programme hear from the artists, songwriters, musicians, and producers behind these timeless recordings. (S)11PM12.00The Rolling Stones: Live from Hyde Park (S) (R)1.00Live NFL: Monday Night Football Indianapolis Colts v Los Angeles Chargers (Kick-off 1.15am). (S)4.30Entertainment News on 5 (S)4.45Divine Designs (S) (R)5.10House Doctor (S) (R)5.35House Doctor (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM6.00EURONEWS7.40FILM: THOSE MAGNIFICENT MEN IN THEIR FLYING MACHINES (1965) Period comedy, starring Terry-Thomas and Stuart Whitman. (S)10.05EASTENDERS (S) (R)11.10FAIR CITY (S) (R)11.40FAIR CITY (S) (R)12.50RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)1.00FILM: TROLLS: WORLD TOUR (2020) Premiere. Animated adventure, with the voices of Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake. (S)2.40FILM: THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965) Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Julie Andrews. (S)5.50NUACHT (S)5.55RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING (S)6.00THE ANGELUS (R)6.01RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)6.25A NOTE FOR NATURE The precarious state of Ireland’s natural world. (S)7PM7.25EASTENDERS After the events of Christmas Day, the fallout of what happened hits home for the residents – but will the truth out? Ricky is faced with a difficult decision. (S)8PM8.00IRELAND’S FITTEST FAMILY: CELEBRITY SPECIAL TV presenter Glenda Gilson, comedian Emma Doran, social media star Tadgh Fleming and broadcaster Blathnaid Treacy bring their families to compete for the title in the name of charity, with the winners receiving 10,000 euros. (S)9PM9.00RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)9.20FILM: 1917 (2019) Premiere. During the First World War, two British soldiers attempt to cross enemy lines to deliver a message that could save hundreds. Sam Mendes’ war drama, starring Dean-Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays and Colin Firth. (S); Weather11PM11.30FILM: Stan & Ollie (2018) Biography of Laurel and Hardy, starring Steve Coogan and John C Reilly. (S)1.15FILM: Mr Saturday Night (1992) Comedy drama, starring Billy Crystal. (S)3.25EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.00EuroNews7.05The Wee Littles (S)7.10The Wee Littles (S) (R)7.15The Wee Littles (S) (R)7.20The Wee Littles (S) (R)7.30RTÉ’s Home School Hub (S) (R)8.20Royals Next Door (S) (R)8.30Royals Next Door (S) (R)8.50Storybud (S) (R)9.00Blasts from the Past (S)9.30Royals Next Door (S)9.55Nova Jones (S)10.25FILM: WALLACE & GROMIT: A MATTER OF LOAF AND DEATH The duo open their own bakery. (S)11.00FILM: THE SECRET OF MOONACRE (2008) Fantasy adventure, starring Dakota Blue Richards. (S)1.00RACING FROM LEOPARDSTOWN Hugh Cahill presents live coverage for the the first of four days of action from the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. With commentary from Richard Pugh, and reports by Brian Gleeson and Katie Walsh. (S)3.15FILM: GOLDFINGER (1964) James Bond adventure, starring Sean Connery and Gert Frobe. (S)5.20THE SIMPSONS (S)5.50FILM: RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981) Archaeologist Indiana Jones tries to locate the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis get their hands on it. Action adventure, starring Harrison Ford and Karen Allen. (S)8PM8.00THE GREEN PLANET David Attenborough presents a guide to the lives of plants in environments around the world, beginning with the plant battlegrounds of the tropical rainforests. New filming techniques allow viewers to enter the plants’ world and see it from their perspective and on their timescale. (S) (R)9PM9.50FILM: WILD ROSE (2019) After being released from prison, Glaswegian singer Rose-Lynn Harlan chases her dreams of being a country music star, with help from posh new boss Susannah. The problem is Rose-Lynn has two kids that she keeps getting her elderly mother to babysit. Drama, starring Jessie Buckley, Sophie Okonedo and Julie Walters. (S)11PM11.00FILM: The Racer (2020) Sporting comedy drama, starring Louis Talpe. (S)12.50FILM: Bullitt (1968) Thriller, starring Steve McQueen. (S)2.55EuroNews6AM to 6:30PM6.25The Best of Ireland AM7.55Ireland’s Crazy Christmas Lights Documentary series. (S) (R)8.25Ireland’s Crazy Christmas Lights 2 (S) (R)8.55FILM: THE CHRISTMAS CHOIR (2008) Drama, starring Jason Gedrick and Tyrone Benskin.10.55The Road to Coronation Street Jane Horrocks and Jessie Wallace star. (S) (R)12.30RACING: KEMPTON Coverage from Kempton Park, including feature race the 2.30 King George VI Chase.3.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS AT CHRISTMAS (S) (R)3.30FILM: BIG MOMMAS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON (2011) Comedy, with Martin Lawrence.6.00PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS – A ROYAL SPECIAL (S)7PM7.00EMMERDALE (S)7.30CORONATION STREET (S)8PM8.00CORONATION STREET (S)8.30THE VOICE KIDS10PM9.00FILM: THE NOTEBOOK (2004) Romantic drama, with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. (S)11PM12.30WITNESS NUMBER 3 (S) (R)1.30LIVING WITH LUCY (S) (R)2.25CLOSE5.50PICK ME! (S) (R)6AM to 6:30PM7.00Cúla 410.00FILM: GUESS WHO’S COMING TO DINNER (1967) Comedy drama, starring Spencer Tracy, Katharine Hepburn and Sidney Poitier. (S)12.00FILM: A CHRISTMAS CAROL (1984) Dickens’ classic tale, starring George C Scott and Nigel Davenport. (S)1.50FILM: HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA BÉARLA (2012) Animated comedy, with the voices of Marcus Lambe and Gráinne Bleasdale. (S)3.30TURAS AN DREOILÍN (R)3.45CLUICHÍ NA BLIANA (S)4.42AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH4.45FILM: INTO THE WEST (1992) Fantasy adventure, starring Gabriel Byrne and Ellen Barkin. (S)6.37AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH6.40NUACHT TG46.50RUGBAÍ BEO Munster v Leinster (Kick-off 7.35pm). Live coverage from Thomond Park of the United Rugby Championship clash in the 10th round of fixtures.9PM9.45FEAR DARB AINM HARRIS A profile of the actor Richard Harris, exploring his fascinating life both on and off screen. Featuring contributions from Clint Eastwood, Daniel Radcliffe and Ridley Scott. (R)10PM10.47FILM: SING STREET (2016) A teenage musician forms a band as an escape route from his troubled life at home and in a tough Dublin school. Comedy drama, starring Ferdia Walsh-Peelo and Aidan Gillen. (S)11PM12.50DAVID BOWIE – A REALITY TOUR2.00FRANCE 245.30FRANCE 24
