Today's TV Tuesday 27 December
Find out what's on television today with our TV listings guide.

BREAKFAST (S)
MATCH OF THE DAY (S) (R)
ATTENBOROUGH: 60 YEARS IN THE WILD (S) (R)
FILM: MISSING LINK (2019) Animated comedy, with the voice of Hugh Jackman. (S)
FILM: THE NEVERENDING STORY (1984) Fantasy adventure, starring Barret Oliver. (S)
BBC NEWS AT ONE; Weather (S)
BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)
FILM: TROLLS HOLIDAY IN HARMONY (2021) Premiere. Animated short, with the Anna Kendrick and Justin Timberlake. (S)
FILM: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: THE HIDDEN WORLD (2019) Animated fantasy adventure, with Jay Baruchel. (S)
FILM: HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON: HOMECOMING (2019) Animated drama, with the voices of Jay Baruchel and Gerard Butler. (S)
FILM: GHOSTBUSTERS II (1989) Supernatural comedy sequel, starring Bill Murray and Dan Aykroyd. (S)
POINTLESS CELEBRITIES (S) (R)
BBC NEWS AT SIX; Weather (S)
BBC NEWSLINE; Weather (S)
THE WEAKEST LINK (S)
EASTENDERS The residents of Walford wake up to the confusing news that the Vic is not opening and news continues to spread about what has happened. Sam tries to convince Phil to give Kat another chance, all the while worrying that her brother does not find out what she got up to in Spain. (S)
COUNTRYFILE Margherita Taylor discovers the roots of New Year and Burns’ Night in Scotland. She also delves into the programme archive to celebrate other seasonal customs, like the time Ellie Harrison embraced ‘coorie’ and John Craven learned about the ancient tradition of Gaelic psalm singing. Including weather for the week ahead. (S)
FILM: 1917 (2019) Premiere. During the First World War, two British soldiers attempt to cross enemy lines to deliver a message that could save hundreds. War drama, starring Dean- Charles Chapman, George MacKay, Daniel Mays and Colin Firth. (S)
BBC NEWS AT TEN (S)
BBC Newsline; Weather (S)
Tokyo Vice (S)
Tokyo Vice (S)
Blankety Blank Christmas Special (S) (R)
The Great British Sewing Bee: Celebrity Christmas Special (S) (R)
Weather for the Week Ahead (S)
BBC News (S)
FILM: SIGN ZONE: TROLLS: WORLD TOUR (2020) Animated adventure, with the voices of Anna Kendrick. (S)
Snow Babies (S) (R)
Jay’s Yorkshire Workshop (S) (R)
FILM: THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD (1938) Swashbuckling adventure, starring Errol Flynn. (S)
Homes Under the Hammer (S) (R)
Bargain Hunt: Food and Drink Special (S) (R)
Great British Railway Journeys With Michael Portillo. (S) (R)
FILM: HELLO, DOLLY! (1969) A widowed matchmaker sets about finding a wife for a grain merchant, but decides she would rather be the lucky woman herself. Period musical, starring Barbra Streisand. (S)
FILM: FUNNY GIRL (1968) Musical biopic of Fanny Brice, starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Sharif. (S)
COPPÉLIA A modern take on the much-loved ballet by Delibes. (S)
RICHARD OSMAN’S FESTIVE HOUSE OF GAMES Brian Conley, Scarlett Moffatt, Anneka Rice and Phil Wang test their general knowledge skills for another round of challenges hosted by Richard Osman. (S)
ONLY CONNECT Victoria Coren Mitchell presents the quiz show as two teams from previous series, Part-Time Poets and Romantics, take part. (S)
CHRISTMAS UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE The first round of this year’s festive edition concludes as graduates of the University of Bristol play former students of the University of Cardiff. (S)
THE BLAME GAME Scottish comedian Susie McCabe joins the regulars at the Strule Arts & Civic Centre in Omagh. (S) (R)
MIRIAM MARGOLYES: AUSTRALIA UNMASKED New series. Miriam embarks on a journey Down Under to explore the unique Australian ethos of ’the Fair Go”, and how it plays out in the lives of her fellow citizens. (S)
FRANKIE BOYLE’S 2022 NEW WORLD ORDER The comedian returns with his New World Order end of year special where, with the help of his guests, he’ll dissect the bewildering year that was 2022. Frankie reviews and discusses all the big stories from the last 12 months along with a selection of unbelievable clips. (S)
Barra on the Bann (S) (R)
Lady Gaga at the BBC (S) (R)
Pride Hits at the BBC (S) (R)
Sign Zone: Gardeners’ World Winter Specials (S) (R)
Sign Zone: The Best Christmas Food Ever (S) (R)
Sign Zone: How To with John Wilson (S) (R)
Sign Zone: How To with John Wilson (S) (R)
This Is BBC Two (S)
Dare Master @Home (S) (R)
Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)
Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)
Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)
Mr Bean: The Animated Series (S) (R)
Mr Magoo (S) (R)
Lloyd of the Flies (S) (R)
The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)
The Rubbish World of Dave Spud (S) (R)
Inspector Gadget (S) (R)
Inspector Gadget (S) (R)
Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! (S) (R)
FILM: OVER THE HEDGE (2006) Animated comedy, with the voice of Bruce Willis and Steve Carell. (S)
FILM: RIO (2011) Animated comedy, with the voice of Jesse Eisenberg. (S)
ITV LUNCHTIME NEWS (S); Weather
UTV LIVE (S); UTV Weather (S)
GINO’S ITALIAN CHRISTMAS FEAST (S) (R)
FILM: E.T.: THE EXTRA-TERRESTRIAL (1982) Sci-fi fantasy, starring Henry Thomas and Drew Barrymore. (S)
LIVE GALLAGHER PREMIERSHIP RUGBY UNION Harlequins v Bristol Bears (Kick-off 4.15pm). Hugh Woozencroft presents action from the concluding match in the 13th round of fixtures, held at The Stoop. (S)
TIPPING POINT: BEST EVER FINALS Hosted by Ben Shephard. (S) (R)
UTV LIVE (S); Weather
ITV EVENING NEWS (S); Weather
EMMERDALE Chas questions Cain. Greg threatens to ruin Ethan’s reputation. Nicola worries for her sister. (S)
THE VOICE KIDS Emma Willis presents as round two of the blind auditions gets under way and the superstar coaches Ronan Keating, Danny Jones, Pixie Lott and Will.i.am complete their teams. Which young singers will go through to the festive final? Continues tomorrow. (S)
ITV NEWS AT TEN Weather (S)
UTV WEATHER (S)
BILLY CONNOLLY: IT’S BEEN A PLEASURE Celebration of the comedian’s greatest stand-up performances, featuring interviews with Billy and his wife Pamela Stephenson, and contributions from famous fans including Paul McCartney, Elton John and Lenny Henry. (S) (R)
Gallagher Premiership Rugby Union Highlights (S)
Shop: Ideal World
The Cube Christmas Special (S) (R)
Unwind with ITV (S)
Ainsley’s Food We Love (S) (R)
Countdown (S) (R)
The King of Queens (S) (R)
The King of Queens (S) (R)
Everybody Loves Raymond (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
The Simpsons (S) (R)
FILM: LEMONY SNICKET’S A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTS (2004) Comedy adventure, starring Jim Carrey and Meryl Streep. (S)
Chateau DIY at Christmas (S) (R)
The Snowman: The Film That Changed Christmas (S) (R)
THE SNOWMAN (S) (R)
A PLACE IN THE SUN (S)
CHANNEL 4 NEWS (S)
EXTRAORDINARY ESCAPES AT CHRISTMAS WITH SANDI TOKSVIG Deborah Meaden, Fay Ripley and Maggie Aderin-Pocock help Sandi explore Norway. (S) (R)
CHRISTMAS AT HAREWOOD HOUSE Life at Harewood House, one of England’s finest Treasure Houses, which was built in North Yorkshire the 1700s by Edwin Lascelles, First Baron of Harewood, designed by Robert Adam and landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. More than just a visitor attraction, it is now run as a museum dedicated to fine art. (S) (R)
ESCAPE TO THE CHATEAU AT CHRISTMAS The Strawbridges prepare their festive celebrations, and want to thank everyone who has helped them along the way with the chateau’s biggest party yet. All hands are on deck collecting and decorating the Christmas tree, preparing a festive feast, and carrying out time honoured family traditions. Last in series. (S) (R)
FIRST DATES AT CHRISTMAS The restaurant’s Christmas guests include a jeweller and a portrait artist who is on the look-out for a wife, a vicar and a parish worker with a penchant for dad jokes, a DJ and the self -proclaimed Queen of Christmas, and a pair of students - one of whom has never had a relationship longer than three hours. (S)
THE LATEISH SHOW WITH MO GILLIGAN: CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Jason Manford, Danny and Dani Dyer, Marvin Humes, Sophie Willan and Samson Kayo join Mo for festive fun and games, including sketches, Christmas Nursery Grimes and a chance for members of the public to ask the guests risque and neverbefore- asked questions. (S)
FILM: Micky Flanagan: The Out Out Tour (2011) A performance by the comedian. (S) (R)
Out and Proud in Football
FILM: The Untouchables (1987) Gangster thriller, starring Kevin Costner. (S)
FILM: K-19: The Widowmaker (2002) Fact-based thriller, with Harrison Ford. (S)
George Clarke’s Old House, New Home (S) (R)
Food Unwrapped (S) (R)
Countdown (S) (R)
Peppa Pig (S) (R)
The Secret Life of Puppies (S) (R)
Oggy Oggy (S) (R)
Blue’s Clues & You (S) (R)
Fireman Sam (S) (R)
Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go! (S) (R)
Peppa Pig (S) (R)
Paw Patrol (S) (R)
Milo (S) (R)
Pip and Posy (S) (R)
The Adventures of Paddington (S) (R)
Paw Patrol (S) (R)
Daisy & Ollie (S)
Peppa Pig (S) (R)
Roarsome Dinosaurs (S)
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS ON 5 (S)
FILM: MURDER AT THE GALLOP (1963) Miss Marple mystery, starring Margaret Rutherford. (S) (b/w)
FILM: OKLAHOMA! (1955) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Western, with Gordon MacRae. (S)
FILM: HOOK (1991) A grown-up Peter Pan returns to Neverland to rescue his children from Captain Hook. Steven Spielberg’s fantasy adventure, starring Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman and Julia Roberts. (S)
FILM: THE GOONIES (1985) The discovery of a treasure map plunges seven kids into the adventure of a lifetime to save their homes from developers. Family adventure, starring Sean Astin and Corey Feldman. (S)
5 NEWS UPDATE (S)
WORLD’S STRONGEST MAN 2022 Action from heat one in Sacramento, California, as the 44th edition of the prestigious strongman contest got under way. Presented by James Richardson, Eddie Hall and Michelle Ackerley, with commentary by Colin Bryce and Danny Wallace. (S)
5 NEWS UPDATE (S)
BRITAIN’S POSHEST DESIGNER OUTLET: INSIDE BICESTER VILLAGE Outlet centres across the UK are selling fashion at bargain basement prices, and Oxfordshire-based Bicester Village is top of the tree. Fashion experts, former employees and retail insiders reveal how it can sell premium fashion for less and uncover the secrets of its success. (S)
RIPTIDE New series. When Sean doesn’t return from his morning surf, police presume he has drowned in the riptide, but his wife Alison can’t shake the possibility that something else might have happened to him. Starring Jo Joyner. (S)
DOLLY PARTON: 20 GREATEST MOMENTS Documentary charting the country music superstar’s journey, from growing up in poverty in Tennessee in the Appalachian Mountains to reaching the very top in the world of entertainment. (S) (R)
Dolly, Kenny & Friends: Greatest Hits (S) (R)
Entertainment News on 5 (S)
The LeoVegas Live Casino Show (S)
Entertainment News on 5 (S)
World’s Funniest TV Ads with Jason Manford (S) (R)
Henry VIII: Rise of a Tyrant (S) (R)
Divine Designs (S) (R)
Paw Patrol (S)
Paw Patrol (S)
Pip and Posy (S) (R)
Pip and Posy (S) (R)
TELESHOPPING
FILM: AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER (1957) Romantic drama. (S)
FILM: THE GLENN MILLER STORY (1954) Musical biopic. (S)
EASTENDERS (S) (R)
TELLY BINGO (S)
RTÉ NEWS: ONE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)
PAT SHORTT’S ENTERTAINMENT FROM D’TELLY CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (S) (R)
THE FULL IRISH HIDDEN CAMERA SHOW (S) (R)
HIS DARK MATERIALS (S)
FILM: BACK TO THE FUTURE (1985) Sci-fi comedy adventure. (S)
NUACHT (S)
RTÉ NEWS WITH SIGNING (S)
THE ANGELUS (R)
RTÉ NEWS: SIX ONE; Weather (S)
HOW IRELAND ROCKED THE 80S (S)
EASTENDERS The residents of Walford wake up to the confusing news that the Vic is not opening and news continues to spread about what has happened. Sam tries to convince Phil to give Kat another chance, all the while worrying that her brother does not find out what she got up to in Spain. (S)
FAIR CITY Sharon is conflicted over what happened on Christmas Day, while Renee is surprised when Louis shows his true colours. (S)
KILLINASKULLY: THE CHRISTMAS CONCERT Willie determines to make a profit by spreading some Christmas cheer with a grotto outside Jacksie’s, while Dieter tries to save the festive concert with a classic movie. (S) (R)
RTÉ NEWS: NINE O’CLOCK; Weather (S)
FILM: BAD BOYS FOR LIFE (2020) Premiere. Isabel Aretas, the widow of crime lord Benito, escapes from a Mexican prison with the help of her son, Armando. She sends him to Miami to recover the stash of money his father had hidden, as well as assassinating those responsible for his dad’s arrest and eventual death in prison. She demands that Armando kill Miami detective Mike Lowrey last. Action sequel, starring Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Paola Nunez and Vanessa Hudgens. (S); Weather
FILM: The Dinner (2017) Drama, starring Richard Gere. (S)
Holby City (S) (R)
Telly Bingo (R)
EuroNews
EuroNews Headlines update.
The Wee Littles (S) (R)
The Wee Littles (S) (R)
The Wee Littles (S) (R)
The Wee Littles (S) (R)
FILM: THE GRUFFALO’S CHILD Animated sequel, with the voice of Robbie Coltrane. (S)
Ace My Space Christmas Special (S) (R)
Blasts from the Past (S) (R)
Blasts from the Past (S) (R)
Royals Next Door (S) (R)
Royals Next Door (S) (R)
Nova Jones (S)
FILM: WALLACE & GROMIT: A GRAND DAY OUT The animated heroes go to the moon. (S) (R)
FILM: THE HOUSE ON SEAHORSE BAY (2019) Family drama, starring Anthony Coleman. (S)
RACING FROM LEOPARDSTOWN Hugh Cahill presents coverage for the second of four days of action from the Leopardstown Christmas Festival. (S)
FILM: FROM RUSSIA WITH LOVE (1963) James Bond thriller, tarring Sean Connery. (S)
THE SIMPSONS (S) (R)
FILM: INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) The intrepid archaeologist, with his young sidekick and a nightclub singer in tow, is stranded in India, where he takes on a mission to recover magical sacred stones from the hands of an evil cult engaged in human sacrifice and child slavery. Steven Spielberg’s action adventure, starring Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Ke Huy Quan and Amrish Puri. (S)
THE GREEN PLANET David Attenborough presents a guide to the world of plants that grow in water, including a bubbling river in Brazil, where the plants have created their own atmosphere. Plus, plants that fight each other for growing space or use natural adhesives to prevent themselves being swept downstream. (S) (R)
THE YOUNG OFFENDERS Conor and Jock battle to save their estate, as well as trying to grant Mairead’s Christmas wish with the help of Fortitude star Robert Sheehan. (S) (R)
FILM: THE POST (2017) In 1971, American newspapers race to expose a government cover-up of Vietnam War secrets. Fact-based drama, with Meryl Streep and Tom Hanks. (S)
FILM: Gringo (2018) Action comedy, starring David Oyelowo and Charlize Theron.
The Keith Barry Experience (S) (R)
Our Town (S) (R)
John Connors’ Acting Academy (S) (R)
100 Years of Ulysses (S) (R)
Faoi Bhláth (S) (R)
EuroNews
Pick Me! (S) (R)
The Best of Ireland AM
The Chocolate Challenge with the Hairy Bikers (R)
FILM: UNDERCOVER CHRISTMAS (2003) Romantic comedy, starring Jami Gertz and Shawn Christian.
Yorkshire Airport (R)
Virgin Media News Update (S)
The Chase (S) (R)
The Chase Quiz show. (S) (R)
Virgin Media News Update (S)
PAUL O’GRADY: FOR THE LOVE OF DOGS – A ROYAL SPECIAL (S) (R)
RESCUE (S) (R)
JUDGE JUDY
JUDGE JUDY
DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S) (R)
VIRGIN MEDIA NEWS UPDATE (S)
CELEBRITY CATCHPHRASE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL (S) (R)
VIRGIN MEDIA NEWS UPDATE (S)
DON’T LOOK BACK IN ANGER (S)
EMMERDALE (S)
EMMERDALE (S)
THE VOICE KIDS
FILM: THE EQUALIZER (2014) Action thriller, with Denzel Washington. (S)
EXTRAORDINARY TWINS (R)
LIVING WITH LUCY (S) (R)
CLOSE
ANIMAL SOS (S) (R)
Cúla 4
FILM: THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY (1955) Black comedy, starring Edmund Gwenn. (S)
Jockey Eile (R)
Bailte (R)
FILM: ANNIE (1982) John Huston’s musical, with Aileen Quinn. (S)
CLUICHÍ NA BLIANA (S)
CEOL ÓN CHLANN (R)
AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH
FILM: WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE (2009) Fantasy, starring Max Records and Catherine Keener.
AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH
NUACHT TG4
7 LÁ SÚIL SIAR 2022
SÉ MO LAOCH Flautist Seamus Tansey plays some of his tunes. (R)
ROS NA RÚN John Joe is in a bit of a quandary. Curious as to what happened to the man found on Sonny’s site, Caitríona looks for information.
AN AIMSIR LÁITHREACH
OPRY LE DANIEL – ÓMÓS DO JOE DOLAN Daniel O’Donnell introduces an edition celebrating the music of Joe Dolan, featuring Michael English, Jimmy Buckley and Frankie, and Keith and Lorraine McDonald.
FILM: THELMA & LOUISE (1991) Two women on a weekend road trip kill a would-be rapist in self-defence and become fugitives. Drama, starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis.
SÍBÍN (R)
WILLIE NELSON & FRIENDS: OUTLAWS & ANGELS
FRANCE 24
FRANCE 24