The best of tonight’s television
■ BEST MUSIC Fairytale of New York – The Story of a Christmas Classic
RTÉ One, 9.35pm
Shane MacGowan, his former colleagues in the Pogues and a host of famous fans explore the enduring appeal of the song.
■ PROGRAMME OF THE DAY
Donal’s Christmas Meals in Minutes
RTÉ One, 7pm
In this festive special, Donal Skehan offers quick and novel ways through the nightmare of Christmas cooking. He has a great idea for a tasty smoked salmon starter, offers simpler ways of preparing ham and turkey, and serves them with trimmings that include sautéed potatoes with rosemary and garlic, and a shaved Brussels sprout salad.
■ BEST ENTERTAINMENT Joanna & Jennifer: Absolutely Champers BBC Two, 9pm
Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley travel to north-eastern France to find out how the famous drink is made.
■ MOVIE OF THE DAY In The Heart Of The Sea Sky Action, 5.55pm
Film based on the true story of a 19th-century Nantucket whaler that was attacked and sunk by a huge whale.
■ WATCH BACK Christmas Then and Now RTÉ Player
Sinead Kennedy finds memorable moments in the archive, including a young Imelda May’s appearance on The Late Late Toy Show.