Top of the Box
SATURDAY, December 16 Building The Villion Pound Cruise Ship, Ch4, 8pm
An elite team of engineers race to build one of the largest and most technologically advanced cruise ships in the world.
SUNDAY, December 17 Capital’s Jingle Bell Ball 2023, UTV, 5pm
Presented by Ronan Kemp, Sian Welby and Chris Stark, Capital’s iconic music events see the world’s biggest artists come together to play for a live audience.
Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South — Christmas Special, UTV, 6.30pm
As a festive finale, Gino heads back to Puglia’s capital Bari and the town of Cisternino to discover the Italian fishy alternatives to turkey with all the trimmings.
Deal Or No Deal Christmas Special, UTV, 7pm
Stephen Mulhern gets everyone in the festive spirit with a special edition of the iconic game show.
The Royal Variety Performance 2023, UTV, 8pm
The annual event will be a spectacular evening featuring international stars, world class theatre, sensational singers and hilarious comedy.
Curfá, TG4, 8.30pm
Don’t miss tonight’s show where we will have the all-important finale as well as some special guests!
MONDAY, December 18 Chateau DIY At Christmas, Ch4, 5pm
From sprucing up salóns to decking hallways, see what it takes to renovate beautiful chateaux at Christmas in France.
Aldi’s Christmas Secrets, Ch4, 9pm
Aldi grant cameras exclusive access to their run-up to Christmas 2023.
TUESDAY, December 19 How to Cook Well at Christmas with Rory O’connell, RTE One, 8.30pm
Rory O’connell returns with two more Christmas specials, making festive cooking an enjoyable and stress-free experience.
Never Mind the Buzzcocks Christmas Special, Sky Max & NOW, 9pm
The gang are joined by comedian Harry Hill, singer Leigh-anne Pinnock and Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson.
Inside Mcvitie’s At Christmas, Ch4, 9pm
In this festive treat, one of our bestknown biscuit brands gear up for their busiest time of year, as they face an ultracompetitive Christmas market.
Fairytale Of New York — The Story Of A Christmas Classic, RTE One, 10.15pm
To mark the passing of Shane Macgowan, another chance to see this celebration of an iconic song and a unique songwriter.
WEDNESDAY, December 20 Kirstie And Phil’s Love It Or List It, Ch4, 8pm
Kirstie and Phil are back to go head-tohead to help families decide whether to love or list their homes.
THURSDAY, December 21 Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas, BBC One, 8pm
Nigella’s love of Amsterdam’s food and culture at Christmas can’t be tamed, so she’s bringing Dutch joy to viewers here.
Mark Moriarty, Off Duty Christmas, RTE One, 6.30pm
This season, Mark will focus on timesaving techniques and timesaving twists on classic dishes.
A Very Brassic Christmas, Sky Max & NOW, 10pm
This extra special Brassic Christmas episode co-stars Imelda Staunton as Aunt Edie and Greg Davies as Dick Dolphin.
Late Night Lycett: It’s Christmas,
Ch4, 10pm
Joe returns to his hometown of Birmingham for a festive edition and he will be joined by Mel B, Aisling Bea, Self Esteem, Guz Khan and Shaun Ryder.
Made Up In Belfast Christmas Special, BBC One, 10.40pm
The crew from Belfast’s fastest growing beauty brand are back and sparkling their way into the busiest time of the year.
FRIDAY, December 22 Paula Mcintyre’s Hamely Christmas, BBC One, 7.30pm
In this Hamely Christmas special, chef Paula Mcintyre is returning to her coastal kitchen to cook up a delicious, show-stopping Christmas dinner.
The Last Leg Of Christmas, Ch4, 9pm
In this Christmas episode, Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker will be joined by comedian and actor Tom Davis and TV presenter Alison Hammond for some very merry leglessness.
Celebrity I Literally Just Told You With Jimmy Carr, Ch4, 10pm
Jimmy Carr presents a new festive celebrity special of the game show as AJ Odudu, Ben Shephard, Bill Bailey and Sarah Millican play to win a cash prize for their chosen charities.