CHRISTMAS DAY 25 DECEMBER
WHITE CHRISTMAS 12.55pm, Channel 4
A pair of former soldiers start a new career as nightclub entertainers. They try to boost the popularity of their old commanding officer’s struggling winter resort in Vermont by staging a series of extravagant shows, with a little help from their former army buddies. Musical, with Bing Crosby. (1954/U) ★★★★★ THE SECRET LIFE
OF PETS 2 1.10pm, BBC One
Premiere. Max the terrier encounters canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey when he visits the countryside. Luckily for the dog, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the pooch of his neuroses. Animated sequel, featuring the voice of Patton Oswalt. (2019/U) ★★★★
MARY POPPINS RETURNS 3.10pm, BBC One
Premiere. In 1930s London, the practically perfect nanny returns 25 years after her previous visit, using her magical skills to dazzle the Banks family once again. Musical fantasy directed by Rob Marshall, starring Emily Blunt, Dick Van Dyke and Meryl Streep. (2018/U) ★★★
ALONE 2: LOST YORK
HOME
IN NEW 5.15pm, Channel 4
Kevin manages to catch the wrong plane and finds himself heading for New York, while his family jets off to Florida. Having got his hands on his father’s credit card, he is enjoying the good life – until he bumps into two familiar burglars. Macaulay Culkin stars. (1992/PG) ★★★★
MAMMA MIA! HERE WE GO AGAIN 8pm, ITV2
It’s five years since Sophie invited her three possible dads to her wedding, and now most of her family are reunited as she prepares for the grand reopening of the Hotel Bella Donna. Abba-themed musical sequel, starring Amanda Seyfried and Lily James. (2018/PG) ★★★★★
LOVE ACTUALLY 10.40pm, ITV
Ten interlinked stories of people searching for and finding love. While the newly elected, bachelor British prime minister is smitten by a junior staff member at 10 Downing Street, a heartbroken writer heads for France to get over a failed relationship. Romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant. (2003/15) ★★★
HEAR MY SONG 11.35pm, Film4
The owner of a struggling nightclub claims he will host a performance by the legendary reclusive tenor Josef Locke. He ends up booking an imposter, but when the ruse is exposed, he faces the wrath of both his girlfriend and the entire community. Fictional comedy, with Adrian Dunbar. (1991/15) ★★★