BOXING DAY

Chimpanzee (2012) U

7.45AM, BBC2

PREMIERE This documentary follows toddler chimp Oscar (above) as he grows up in the African forest he calls home, facing danger and tragedy, but also optimism about the future.

A Hard Day’s Night (1964) U

11.55AM, BBC2

The Beatles’ hugely entertaining, witty and clever musical comedy finds the Fab Four in London, trying to stay on top of their fame – and look after Paul’s devious grandfather.

Shaun The Sheep Movie (2015) U

2.10PM, BBC1

PREMIERE Aardman fans will flock to the TV for this movie spin-off for CBBC’s Shaun and his pals, who leave the farm and head for the bright lights of the big city. Utterly charming.

E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) U 3.30PM, ITV

Steven Spielberg’s timeless classic finds a gentle alien visitor (left), stranded on Earth, and making friends who help him to get home.

A Royal Night Out (2015) 12

5.15PM, CH5

PREMIERE On the evening of May 8, 1945 – VE Day – Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret stepped out of the palace to join the riotous celebrations at the end of the war. This drama speculates – wildly – on what they got up to.

Back To The Future (1985) PG

6PM, CH4

The near-perfect trilogy of time-travelling comedy adventures began here, with Michael J. Fox’s Marty McFly getting lost back in 1955.

Jurassic World (2015) 12

6.40PM, ITV

PREMIERE This fourth film in the sci-fi series delivers action, danger and cracking effects. Chris Pratt is the dino-wrangler who turns hero when things start to go scarily wrong.

Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2

(2017) 12 8PM, SKY PREMIERE PREMIERE Enjoyable sequel for Marvel’s cheekiest and most motley selection of mismatched heroes – sidekicks who all take centre stage. Doctor Who’s former assistant Karen Gillan co-stars.