Girls’ night in… and out
1 The Holiday SKY CINEMA
In need of a romantic reboot? Cameron Diaz and Kate Winslet swap countries to get away from their relationship woes only to meet the men of their dreams (Jude Law and Jack Black), giving them holidays that will change their lives. This festive rom com will make you feel like Christmas came early… but is it really ever too soon to watch The Holiday? ’Tis the season, after all… Available now on Sky Cinema Christmas Collection.
2 Great British Christmas Menu BBC TWO, TUESDAY, 8PM NEW SERIES
Andi Oliver oversees proceedings as previous winners of the culinary contest prepare a feast for the heroes of the pandemic – beginning with a course of canapés. In a twist on previous seasons, the eight cooks will be split into two teams of four and will judge the other group’s efforts in a blind taste test. Michelin-starred chef Lisa Goodwin-Allen will be joining the teams in the kitchen.
3 For the Love of Britain ITV, TUESDAY, 7.30PM NEW SERIES
Julie Walters is joined by special guests as she explores the British countryside. The first episode focuses on Devon and Cornwall, where Julia Bradbury takes in the South West Coastal Path, Robson Green gets an aerial view of St Agnes heritage coast, Ben Fogle tries an alternative form of gardening, and Liz Bonnin encounters amazing wildlife.
4 New Elizabethans with Andrew Marr BBC TWO, THURSDAY, 9PM, NEW SERIES
Following the class-obsessed Britain of the Fifties to the more inclusive society in the latter part of the Queen’s reign. Andrew Marr begins by taking in the victories of the ‘permissive society’. He also looks at the impact of two famous blondes – movie starlet Diana Dors and wannabe movie starlet Ruth Ellis – who achieved fame of a more tragic kind.
5 Celebrity Crystal Maze CHANNEL 4, THURSDAY, 10PM NEW SERIES
Richard Ayoade hosts the game show, inviting TV presenter Laura Whitmore, comedian Chris Ramsey, Diversity dancers Perri Kiely and Jordan Banjo, and former rugby player Gareth Thomas to tackle a number of physical and mental challenges.