SUNDAY DECEMBER 10
CHILDREN 1. The Snowman Channel 4, 5.10pm
Christmas isn’t Christmas without Raymond Briggs’s classic. Followed by The Snowman And The Snowdog (5.45pm).
NATURE 2. Attenborough and The Giant Elephant BBC1, 9pm
The veteran presenter looks at the legend of Jumbo the Elephant.
The Snow Queen, December 15. CBeebies stars perform in the classic tale
FAMILY 3. I’m A Celebrity … Get Me Out Of Here! ITV, 9pm
Who will be the jungle champion as this year’s series wraps up?
MONDAY DECEMBER 11
FACTUAL 4. Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas Channel 4, 5pm
How to create a stylish homemade Christmas with advice from Kirstie Allsopp.
FOOD 5. Nigella’s Christmas Table BBC2, 8pm
Roast duck is on the menu as Nigella offers up tips for creating a festive feast.
TUESDAY DECEMBER 12
FACTUAL 6. How to spend it well at Christmas with Phillip Schofield ITV, 8pm
The presenter looks at ways to make Christmas more convenient.
FOOD 7. Food Unwrapped Does Christmas Channel 4, 8pm
Strictly Come Dancing – The Final, December 16. Who will waltz off with the trophy?
The team reveal the secrets behind Christmas foods.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 13
FACTUAL 8. Mary Berry’s Country House Secrets BBC1, 8pm
The former Bake Off judge takes a spin around Goodwood House and its race track.
FACTUAL 9. Penelope Keith’s Coastal Villages More 4, 9pm
The actress reveals the country’s most picturesque seaside hamlets.
COMEDY 10. Taskmaster: Champion of Champions Dave, 9pm
The winners of all five series return to face new tasks. Concludes December 20.
COMEDY 11. The Detectorists BBC4, 10pm
The last-ever visit to metal-detecting friends Mackenzie Crook and Toby Jones.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 14
FAMILY 12. The Crystal Maze Celebrity Christmas Special Channel 4, 9pm
Boxer Nicola Adams and Strictly star Mollie King face physical and mental tests.
COMEDY 13. Tommy Cooper Forever ITV3, 9pm
Looking back at the career of the iconic British comedian.
DRAMA 14. The Tunnel: Vengeance Sky Atlantic, 9pm
The Scandi-noir remake returns for a third series.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 15
CHILDREN 15. CBeebies’ The Snow Queen CBeebies, 5pm
CBeebies stars perform in the classic tale.
CHILDREN 16. Danger Mouse CBBC, 6pm
A double-length Christmas adventure.
FACTUAL 17. The Sweet makers At Christmas BBC2, 9pm
The team chart the origins of festive treats.
Attenborough And The Giant Elephant, December 10. The veteran presenter looks at the legend of Jumbo the Elephant
SATURDAY DECEMBER 16
FAMILY 18. Strictly Come Dancing – The Final BBC1, 6.30pm
Who will waltz off with the trophy?
DRAMA 19. Feud: Bette And Joan BBC2, 9pm
Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange star as screen legends Davis and Crawford in a new eight-part drama.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 17
SPORT 20. Sports personality of the year 2017 BBC1, 6.45pm
The Beeb’s annual sporting celebration.
FAMILY 21. The Apprentice BBC1, 9pm
Which of the finalists will become Lord Sugar’s latest business partner?
MONDAY DECEMBER 18
DRAMA 22. Father Brown BBC1, 1.45pm
Mark Williams returns as the crime-cracking cleric who is determined to right an old wrong in a festive mystery.
FOOD 23. Mary Berry’s Christmas Party BBC1, 8.30pm
Alex Jones, Fearne Cotton and Darcey Bussell join Mary in her kitchen.
COMEDY 24. Birds Of A Feat her Christmas Specia l ITV, 9pm
Tracey plans a big Chigwell Christmas.
COMEDY 25. The League Of Gentlemen BBC2, 10pm
The team reunite for three new episodes. Continues December 19 and 20.
TUESDAY DECEMBER 19
FAMILY 26. The Royal Variety Performance 2017 ITV, 7.30pm
Miranda Hart hosts the royal gala.
FOOD 27. Jamie’s Italian Christmas Channel 4, 8pm
The chef creates a feast in an Alpine cabin.
The League Of Gentlemen, December 18. The team reunite for three new episodes
Tommy Cooper Forever, December 14. Looking back at the career of the iconic British comedian
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 20
NATURE 28. Judi Dench: My Passion For Trees BBC1, 8pm
The actress reveals her love for trees in a personal nature documentary.
FAMILY 29. A Night for the emergency services ITV, 9pm
Members of the emergency services show off their entertainment skills.
THURSDAY DECEMBER 21
FACTUAL 30. Joanna & Jennifer : Absolutely Champers BBC2, 9pm
Ab Fab stars Lumley and Saunders visit the vineyards of Champagne in France.
FOOD 31. Gordon, Gino and Fred’s Great Christmas Roast ITV, 9pm
Gordon Ramsay and Gino D’Acampo face off in an epic Christmas cooking contest.
FACTUAL 32. Darcey Bussell: Looking For Fred Astaire BBC1, 10.45pm
Profile of Hollywood’s greatest dancer.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 22
FOOD 33. Jamie and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast Channel 4, 8pm
Hollywood star Liv Tyler learns how to whip up Chinese pork dumplings.
MUSIC 34. Saturday Night Fever – The Ultimate Disco Movie BBC2, 9pm
Nigella’s Christmas Table, December 11. Roast duck is on the menu as Nigella offers up tips for creating a festive feast
Feud: Bette And Joan, December 16. Susan Sarandon and Jessica Lange star as screen legends Davis and Crawford in a new eight-part drama
Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli marks the 40th anniversary of the hit movie.
COMEDY 35. Al Murray’s Make Christmas Great Again ITV, 9pm
The pub landlord hosts the ultimate party.
COMEDY 36. The Last Leg Christmas Special Channel 4, 9pm
Actor and comedian Stephen Merchant joins Adam Hills and co in the studio.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 23
MUSIC 37. Smashie’s Xmastastic Playlist Gold, 4pm
DJ Mike Smash (Paul Whitehouse) plays his favourite tunes. Continues Christmas Eve (4pm).
FAMILY 38. Pointless Celebrities Christmas Special BBC1, 6.15pm
Musical stars with festive hits on their CVs assemble for a tinselstrewn edition of the quiz show.
MUSIC 39. Even Better than the real thing BBC1, 7.10pm
Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special, Christmas Day. Katie Derham, Judy Murray and Kimberley Walsh foxtrot back onto the dance floor
Even Better Than The Real Thing, December 23. The tribute acts belt out Christmas hits in this special hosted by Paddy McGuinness
Doctor Who, Christmas Day. Peter Capaldi’s tenure as the Time Lord comes to a close and Jodie Whittaker’s begins
The tribute acts belt out Christmas hits in this special hosted by Paddy McGuinness.
FACTUAL 40. Our Friend Victoria Christmas Special BBC1, 9.30pm
Looking back at the career of Victoria Wood.
CHRISTMAS EVE
MUSIC 41. Carols From King’s BBC2, 5.45pm
The traditional musical celebration live from King’s College Chapel, Cambridge.
FAMILY 42. Ratburger Sky One, 6pm
Sheridan Smith and David Walliams star in a sparkly new adaptation of Walliams’s best-selling book about a young girl who befriends a dancing rat.
FAMILY 43. All Star Musicals ITV, 6.40pm
Michael Crawford trains famous faces – including Tony Robinson and Denise Lewis – to perform spectacular musical numbers.
FAMILY 44. Mary, Mel & Sue’s big Christmas Thank You BBC1, 7pm
Mary Berry, Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins head to a Welsh community centre to provide a big seasonal surprise.
FAMILY 45. Michael McIntyre’s Big Christmas Show BBC1, 8.30pm
Soul legend Seal joins Michael McIntyre for fun, laughter and music.
DRAMA 46. Maigret In Montmartre ITV, 8.30pm
Rowan Atkinson is back as the deadpan detective, presented with not one but two perplexing murders to solve.
FAMILY 47. Gogglebox 2017 Channel 4, 9pm
The best of this year’s telly-watching reactions from the Gogglebox regulars.
FAMILY 48. Trollied Christmas Special Sky One, 9.30pm
Will a robbery foil the staff’s plans for a Christmas knees-up?
COMEDY 49. Not going Out Christmas Special BBC1, 9.35pm
Duplicate presents and a rush to the shops in search of new gifts makes for a manic Christmas Eve in Lee Mack’s sitcom.
Smashie’s Xmastastic Playlist, December 23. DJ Mike Smash (Paul Whitehouse) plays his favourite tunes
Michael McIntyre’s Big Christmas Show, Christmas Eve. Soul legend Seal joins Michael McIntyre for fun, laughter and music
Top Of The Pops, Christmas Day. Ed Sheeran, Clean Bandit and Rita Ora headline an hour-long special edition
Al Murray’s Make Christmas Great Again, December 22. The pub landlord hosts the ultimate party
CHRISTMAS DAY
MUSIC 50. Top Of The Pops BBC1, 12.20pm
Ed Sheeran, Clean Bandit and Rita Ora headline an hour-long special edition.
FACTUAL 51. The Queen’s Christmas Broadcast BBC1, 3pm
Her Majesty looks back on the events of 2017.
CHILDREN 52. The Highway Rat BBC1, 4.45pm
Another of Julia Donaldson’s glorious children’s stories comes to animated life.
DRAMA 53. Doctor Who BBC1, 5.30pm
Peter Capaldi’s tenure as the Time Lord comes to a close and Jodie Whittaker’s begins.
Victoria, Christmas Day. Jenna Coleman returns as Queen Victoria in a two-hour chunk of the historical drama
The Highway Rat, Christmas Day. Another of Julia Donaldson’s glorious children’s stories comes to animated life
FAMILY 54. Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special BBC1, 6.30pm
Katie Derham, Judy Murray and Kimberley Walsh foxtrot back onto the dance floor.
DRAMA 55. Call The Midwife Christmas Special BBC1, 7.40pm
The Nonnatus House ladies fight a snowstorm.
FOOD 56. The Great Christmas Bake Off Channel 4, 7.40pm
Former bakers including the relaxed Selasi from series seven and bread-lion maker Paul from series six return.
COMEDY 57. Upstart Crow BBC2 , 8.25pm
Can Will get his play ready for Queen Elizabeth (Emma Thompson) at Christmas?
MUSIC 58. Tom Jones And Beverley Knight’s Gospel Christmas BBC2, 9pm
A star-filled programme of gospel music and carols from Cardiff.
300 Years Of French And Saunders, Christmas Day. Greatest hits rub shoulders with new material as Dawn and Jennifer celebrate their 30th anniversary
DRAMA 59. Victoria ITV, 9pm
Jenna Coleman returns as Queen Victoria in a two-hour chunk of the historical drama.
COMEDY 60. Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special BBC1, 10pm
Agnes may have a special new Christmas tree, but don’t expect her festivities to go anywhere near smoothly.
COMEDY 61. 300 years of French & Saunders BBC1, 10.35pm
Greatest hits rub shoulders with new material as Dawn and Jennifer celebrate their 30th anniversary.
BOXING DAY
FAMILY 62. Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella BBC2, 5.35pm
The acclaimed choreographer turns the ballet into a WWII romance.
NATURE 63. Snow Bears BBC1, 6.30pm
The story of two polar bear cubs.
DRAMA 64. Little Women BBC1, 8pm
Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel earns a grand new three-part adaptation.
NATURE 65. The reindeer Family And Me BBC2, 8pm
Meeting the Sami people of Finland.
FACTUAL 66. Travel Man Channel 4, 8pm
Mad Men star Jon Hamm joins Richard Ayoade in Hong Kong.
FACTUAL 67. Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2017 BBC4, 8pm
Revealing the secrets of communication.
DRAMA 68. The Miniaturist BBC1, 9pm
Jessie Burton’s novel set in 17th century Amsterdam comes to the screen.
COMEDY 69. Big fat quiz of the year 2017 Channel 4, 9pm
Jimmy Carr asks questions about this year.
COMEDY 70. Two doors down BBC2, 10.30pm
Christmas comes to the suburban sitcom.
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 27
FAMILY 71. Celebrity Mastermind BBC1, 7pm
Famous names sit in the big black chair.
FACTUAL 72. Six Robots & us BBC2, 8pm
British families welcome robots into their homes to help with everyday life.
FACTUAL 73. Supershoppers sales special Channel 4, 8pm
Festive products are put to the test.
Snow Bears, Boxing Day. The story of two polar bear cubs
Little Women, Boxing Day. Louisa May Alcott’s beloved novel earns a grand new three-part adaptation
Mrs Brown’s Boys, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Agnes may have a special new Christmas tree, but don’t expect her festivities to go anywhere near smoothly
Nile Rogers & CHIC, New Year’s Eve. The group behind Le Freak performs live from Central Hall, Westminster
COMEDY 74. Alan Partridge: Why, When, Where, How and Whom?
BBC2, 9pm Looking back over the career of the TV and radio legend that is Alan Partridge.
COMEDY 75. Miranda Does Christmas Channel 4, 9pm
Miranda Hart hosts her own festive special, with guests David Tennant and Sam Smith.
NATURE 76. Turtle, Eagle, Cheetah: A Slow Odyssey BBC4, 9pm
Tiny cameras travel on a trio of animals.
FACTUAL 78. Secret Life Of 5 year olds on holiday Channel 4, 8.30pm
The children play together in Cyprus.
FACTUAL 79. What Britain Bought in 2017 Channel 4, 9pm
Mary Portas looks at spending habits.
NATURE 80. Attenborough and The Empire Of The Ants BBC2, 9.30pm
Grandpa’s Great Escape, New Year’s Day. Tom Courtenay and Jennifer Saunders star in this adaptation of David Walliams’s novel
New Year’s Day Concert From Vienna, New Year’s Day
The Miniaturist, Boxing Day. Jessie Burton’s novel set in 17th century Amsterdam comes to the screen
Alan Carr’s New Year Specstacular 2017, New Year’s Eve. New Year high jinks with guests and music
The Graham Norton Show, New Year’s Eve. Hugh Jackman pops in to chat
Looking inside a pair of very different ant colonies.
COMEDY 81. Romesh Ranganathan ‘Irrational’ BBC2, 10.30pm
The stand-up comedian performs at Hammersmith Apollo as part of his tour in 2016.
FRIDAY DECEMBER 29
COMEDY 82. Tim Vine Travels Through Time Christmas Special BBC1, 7.30pm
The king of puns heads to Tudor England in search of an item for Emma Bunton.
FACTUAL 83. Eric and Ernie’s Home movies BBC2, 8pm
Films shot by Morecambe and Wise show the comedy icons in private. Followed by Eric, Ernie & Me (BBC4, 9pm).
COMEDY 84. Vic & Bob’s Big Night Out BBC2, 9pm
The surreal twosome return.
DRAMA 85. Delicious Sky One, 9pm Dawn
French and Emilia Fox return in the second series of the restaurant drama.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 30
FACTUAL 86. Barry Norman: Talking pictures BBC2, 5.35pm
A tribute to the film critic who died in 2017.
COMEDY 87. A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong BBC1, 7.10pm
A slapstick-filled spin on the Dickens classic.
FAMILY 88. The Price Is Right Channel 4, 8pm
Alan Carr hosts the vintage game show.
COMEDY 89. 2017: A Year In The Life Of A Year BBC4, 11pm
Mockumentary spoofing the past 12 months.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
FAMILY 90. Alan Carr’s New year Specstacular 2017 Channel 4, 9pm
New Year high jinks with guests and music.
FAMILY 91. The Graham Norton Show BBC1, 10.20pm
Hugh Jackman pops in to chat.
MUSIC 92. Nile Rodgers & Chic: Good Times 2017 BBC1, 11.20pm
The group behind Le Freak performs live from Central Hall, Westminster.
MUSIC 93. Jools’ Annual Hootenanny BBC2, 11.20pm
Ed Sheeran headlines the yearly bash.
FAMILY 94. New Year’s Eve Fireworks 2017 BBC1, 11.55pm
End the year in sparkly style.
NEW YEAR’S DAY
MUSIC 95. New year’s day concert from Vienna BBC2, 10.15am
The traditional concert from Austria.
RELIGION 96. The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message BBC1, 12.55pm
Justin Welby reflects on the events of 2017.
FAMILY 97. Grandpa’s Great Escape BBC1, 6.55pm
Tom Courtenay and Jennifer Saunders star in this adaptation of David Walliams’s novel.
FOOD 98. The Great Festive Bake Off Channel 4, 7.45pm
More former bakers return to the tent.
DRAMA 99. McMafia BBC2, 9pm
James Norton tries to escape his family’s criminal past in a tense new thriller.
COMEDY 100. Mrs Brown’s Boys BBC1, 10pm
The second of this year’s festive specials sees Mrs B joining the neighbourhood watch.