CHANNEL 4 6.00 The Treacle People. Charlie seeks his fortune. (T) (R) 6.10 FILM: The Rugrats Movie (1999).(T) 7.25 Famous Fred. Animation about a singing cat, with the voice of Lenny Henry. (T) (R) 7.55 Ivor The Invisible. Children’s animation. (T) (R) 8.20 The Art Of The Snowman And The Snowdog. Bringing animated character the Snowdog to life. Last in the series. (T) 8.30 FILM: Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001). Animated version of Dickens’ classic tale (T) 10.05 The Big Bang Theory. Priya finds a loophole in the room-mate agreement. (T) (R) 10.35 The Big Bang Theory. Amy and Penny use Bernadette to spy on Leonard and Priya. (T) (R) 11.00 FILM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). A miser is encouraged to mend his ways at Christmas when three spirits show him his past, present and what the future holds. Puppet comedy, with Michael Caine and Steven Mackintosh. (T) 12.40 The Simpsons. Lisa becomes a Buddhist. (T) (R) 1.15 The Simpsons. Bart is caught shoplifting. (T) (R) 1.45 Deal Or No Deal’s Big Christmas Dinner. Noel Edmonds hosts a seasonal edition of the game show. (T) 2.50 FILM: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992). A boy ends up stranded in the Big Apple – Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern. (T) 5.05 The Simpsons. With the guest voice of Kiefer Sutherland. (T) (R) 5.40 Hollyoaks. Barney’s secret arrangement with Nana McQueen is exposed. (T) 6.10 Channel 4 News (T) 6.25 4thought.tv. Members of the public reflect on festive issues. (T) 6.30 Heston’s Fantastical Christmas. A festive feast, including edible decorations and a huge Christmas pudding. Last in the series. (T) (R) 7.30 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas. Festive spin-off of the animated films. Sid the sloth accidentally ruins one of Manny the mammoth’s Christmas traditions 8.00 The Snowman And The Snowdog. Animated sequel to Raymond Briggs’ classic festive tale The Snowman, telling the story of another youngster’s magical Christmas. A boy’s snowman and snowdog come to life at the stroke of midnight and take him on an adventure to the North Pole (T) 8.30 Stephen Fry: Gadget Man Christmas Special. (T) 9.00 8 Out Of 10 Cats Christmas Special. Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the irreverent panel show. (T) 10.00 Peep Show. Dobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon, but is uncertain whether to accept the offer. (T) 10.30 Friday Night Dinner. The boys’ other Grandma ruins Christmas when she joins the family at the table for Mum’s turkey dinner, accompanied by her equally horrible dog. (T) 11.05 The Inbetweeners. Simon tries to impress a girl by going to a gig, but Will, Jay and Neil tag along and jeopardise his chances. Comedy, starring Joe Thomas and Simon Bird. (T) (R) (T) (R) 2.15 Rude Tube Special 2010 (T) (R) 4.05 Made In Chelsea (T) 5.00 90210 (T) 5.40 The Hoobs (T) (R) 5.55 The Treacle People
CHANNEL 5 6.00 Milkshake! 9.40 The Family Recipe. With Italian chef Antonio Carluccio. (T) (R) 9.50 Dallas. The Ewings’ old adversary Cliff Barnes returns. (T) (R) 10.40 Once Upon A Time. The mine collapses, trapping Henry and Archie inside. (T) (R) 11.35 Once Upon A Time. Prince Charming is slain by an opponent after a tournament. (T) (R) 12.35 FILM: Mistletoe Over Manhattan (2011). Father Christmas’ wife gets a job as a childminder for a cop in the midst of a divorce, and tries to reconcile him with his spouse. Fantasy, starring Tricia Helfer and Greg Bryk. (T) 2.25 FILM: Trading Christmas (2011). Premiere. A lonely widow and a frustrated writer arrange to swap houses for Christmas, and both find themselves having unexpected romances. Comedy, with Faith Ford and Gil Bellows. (T) 4.10 FILM: Scrooge – A Christmas Carol (1951). A hard-hearted skinflint is taught the error of his ways by a succession of spectral visitors. Adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, with Alastair Sim and Mervyn Johns. (T) 6.00 Rolf’s Animal Christmas. Revisiting animals featured in the series to see how they fared. (T) 7.00 World’s Biggest Pets. Documentary about large animals romping through homes and neighbourhoods, including the world’s tallest dog Giant George – who is the height of two average golden retrievers and weighs as much as 35 Yorkshire terriers. A man from Texas has devoted his life to his pet bison, which is the same size as a small family car, and a reptile fanatic from Newcastle shows off her Burmese python, which is capable of swallowing a human whole. (T) 8.00 A Right Royal Year. A look at how the royal family has fared in the past year, which ended with the announcement that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are expecting their first child. 9.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker. Festive edition of the documentary following the company’s truckers as they face one of their busiest times of the year. A hospital in Cambridge awaits the arrival of a huge Christmas tree to raise patients’ spirits, while petrol forecourts expect bumper fuel deliveries for those facing long drives home. A town in the north-east of England is due a consignment of reindeer for its annual parade and on top of all that, the drivers must hit the right note for the company’s charity yuletide single. (T) 10.00 FILM: The Thomas Crown Affair (1999). A thrill-seeking billionaire develops a taste for cat burglary, and lifts a priceless Monet from a New York gallery in broad daylight. However, he later meets his match in a cunning female insurance investigator and the pair embark on a whirlwind romance – but their conflicting careers threaten their relationship. Crime adventure remake, with Pierce Brosnan, Rene Russo, Denis Leary and Ben Gazzara. (T) 12.15 NCIS (T) (R) 1.15 SuperCasino 3.55 House Doctor (T) (R) 4.20 HouseBusters (T) (R) 4.45 Great Artists (T) (R) 5.10 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (T) (R) 5.35 Michaela’s Wild Challenge (T) (R)
Channel 4 2.50 FILM: Home Alone 2: Lost In New York (1992). A boy ends up stranded in the Big Apple – Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.
BBC1 12.25 FILM: The Santa Clause (1994). A divorced father accidentally kills Santa Claus on Christmas Eve and is forced to deliver the presents himself. Fantasy comedy, with Tim Allen, Judge Reinhold and Wendy Crewson. (T)
E4 6.00 90210. Naomi’s older sister makes a surprise visit. (T) (R) 6.40 One Tree Hill. Haley suffers complications with her pregnancy. (T) (R) 7.25 Scrubs. Dr Cox is punished for insulting Dr Kelso’s son. (T) (R) 7.50 Scrubs. Carla and Turk turn JD’s old bedroom into a nursery. (T) (R) 8.15 Rules Of Engagement. Jeff tells Audrey a secret. (T) (R) 8.45 Rules Of Engagement. Jeff lives it up during a night on the town. (T) (R) 9.10 Hollyoaks. Maxine and Mitzeee teach sleazy stripper Tyson a lesson. (T) (R) 9.45 90210. (T) (R) 10.40 Ugly Betty. A revelation rocks New York’s Fashion Week. (T) (R) 11.35 Desperate Housewives. Chuck Vance tries to intimidate Bree. (T) (R) 12.30 Scrubs. (T) (R) 1.00 FILM: Mighty Joe Young (T) 3.15 How I Met Your Mother. Marshall and Lily’s news has a profound effect on the gang. (T) (R) 3.45 How I Met Your Mother. Robin’s doctor delivers bad news. (T) (R) 4.15 The Big Bang Theory. Leonard, Raj and Howard go camping. (T) (R) 4.45 The Big Bang Theory. Kripke plays a prank on Sheldon. (T) (R) 5.15 The Big Bang Theory. Howard takes advantage of Sheldon. (T) (R) 5.45 The Big Bang Theory. Howard’s stag party leads to a problem. (T) (R) 6.15 Hollyoaks. The McQueens find a baby abandoned in their garden on Christmas Day. (T) 6.45 How I Met Your Mother. Ted tries to keep Heather and Barney apart. (T) (R) 7.15 How I Met Your Mother. Lily realises she still has doubts about becoming a parent,(T) (R) 7.40 The Big Bang Theory. 8.10 New Girl. Jess worries about whether to buy Paul a more expensive Christmas present after he surprises her with a lavish gift. (T) (R) 8.35 Suburgatory. George breaks up with his girlfriend in New York and tells her he is doing it to make Tessa happy.(T) (R) 9.05 The Big Bang Theory. 9.35 2 Broke Girls. ) 10.00 Made In Chelsea. The socialites gear up for the festive season, (T) 11.05 Rude Tube: Epic Christmas. 50 greatest festive internet videos, (T) (R) 12.10 The Big Bang Theory (T) (R) 12.40 The Big Bang Theory (T) (R) 1.10 How I Met Your Mother (T) (R)
BBC 3 7.00 Top Gear India Special. Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May set out to boost the British economy by embarking on a trade mission to India. Equipped with three old British cars and a range of uniquely British products, they set off on an epic road trip across one of the world’s most fascinating and challenging countries, devotedly promoting Britain with distinctly mixed results. (T) (R) 8.30 FILM: Ratatouille (2007). A rat finds his love of fine food has made him an outcast to his less discerning family. Separated from his fellow rodents by a storm, he winds up in a famous French restaurant, where he helps an incompetent kitchen assistant become the greatest chef in Paris. Pixar animated comedy from the director of The Incredibles, with the voices of Patton Oswalt, Ian Holm, Lou Romano and Peter O’Toole. (T) 10.10 Merry Madagascar. The animals deliver Santa’s presents after he crash-lands on the island, but they plan to use it as an excuse to get back to New York City. Animated adventure, with the voices of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer and Jada Pinkett Smith. (T) (R) 10.30 EastEnders. It’s the morning after at the Brannings’ and as Max and Tanya survey the destruction caused by Lauren’s alcohol-fuelled meltdown, they are left with no option but to call off the wedding (R) 11.00 Russell Howard’s Good News. A compilation episode featuring the current series’ rising comedy stars, including performances from Daniel Sloss, Mae Martin and Nathan Caton among others. (T) (R) 11.30 Family Guy. 11.55 Family Guy. ) 12.15 Family Guy (T) (R) 12.40 Family Guy (T) (R) 1.00 Family Guy (T) (R) 1.25 Family Guy (T) (R) 1.45 Him & Her: The Christmas Special (T) (R) 2.15 Russell Howard’s Good News (T) (R) 2.45 Don’t Tell The Bride (T) (R) 3.45 Close
CHANNEL 4 11.00 FILM: The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992). A miser is encouraged to mend his ways at Christmas when three spirits show him his past, present and what the future holds. Puppet comedy, with Michael Caine and Steven Mackintosh
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