CHRISTMAS DAY AND BOXING DAY HIGHLIGHTS Documentary: Soap:
Boxing Day EastEnders, BBC1, 9.10pm, Christmas Day
Ian identifies his would- be killer and the police are quick to make an arrest. But have they got the right person? Meanwhile, someone else is determined to see Ian dead and makes their move. Elsewhere, Denise ( Diane Parish, left) comes face to face with a ghost from the past and Stacey is surprised to receive an expensive gift from Martin – but has he made a major mistake? Mick spends an awkward Christmas lunch with Tina and Shirley at Gray’s house.
The Story Of SM: TV Live, ITV, 9.25am,
Ant and Dec reunite with Cat Deeley ( above) to look back on the making of the Saturday morning kids’ show, reminiscing about their favourite segments and running gags, including Wonky Donkey and Chums. Featuring classic clips and contributions from guests and celebrity fans, including Kylie Minogue, Stephen Mulhern, Fleur East and Scarlett Moffatt.
Documentary: Escape To The Chateau, C4, 8.10pm, Christmas Day
Dick, Angel, Dorothy and Arthur, as well as Angel’s parents Jenni and Steve prepare to celebrate a family Christmas in France. With an old 19thcentury chateau ledger found in the attic and classic cookbooks to hand, the Strawbridges take inspiration from Christmases past, discovering what food, festivities, gifts and games would have been like in bygone eras. Dick and Angel’s imaginations go into overdrive as they create a winter wonderland with an ice rink at its heart. Later, the sound of traditional hand bells rings out across the chateau and they wonder if their exploration of the past will create chateau traditions for the future.