HAPPY NEW YEAR! On television

Looking forward to enjoying New Year’s Eve from the comfort of your sofa? Here’s a handy guide to ensure you don’t miss out on any of the celebrations…

If you fancy something over the top, Alan Carr’s New Year Specstacular 2016

(9pm, Ch4) gets the evening off to a raucous start with the help of a line-up of chatterboxes, including Danny Dyer, Keith Lemon, Sinitta, Will Mellor and Gemma Collins, with music by Professor Green.

If you want Hollywood glitz, look no further than The Graham Norton Show (10.25pm, BBC1; 1am in Scotland), with film star guests Michael Fassbender, Marion Cotillard and James McAvoy, plus comedian Frank Skinner. If you’re in the mood for a sing-along, Jools’ Annual Hootenanny (11.20pm, BBC2) is the

music-lover’s choice. This year’s bill includes Chaka Khan, ABC, Roy Wood and Seasick Steve, to name but a few. Meanwhile, Robbie Rocks Big Ben Live (11.25pm & 12.15am,

BBC1; not Scotland) will see Mr R. Williams doing his thing at Westminster’s Central Hall, continuing after a break to see the traditional New Year’s Eve Fireworks (12 midnight, BBC1; not Scotland)

lighting up the River Thames in London. If you’re in Scotland, Only An Excuse?

(11pm, BBC1) sees Jonathan Watson and the team taking a comic look back at 2016, while Hogmanay Live (11.30pm, BBC1) will ensure you see your New Year in with a bang.