PICK OF THE WEEK

RUGBY UNION: LEINSTER V NORTHAMPTON SAINTS

SATURDAY 19, 12.30PM, CH4

David Ribbans and the Saints, after a dire start in the Premiership, are away in Dublin for this second game in their European campaign.

AWARDS: BBC SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR

SUNDAY 20, 8PM, BBC1

Alex Scott joins the team for the ceremony from Salford, with four-times runner-up and 2014 winner Lewis Hamilton in the running.

FOOTBALL: ASTON VILLA V CRYSTAL PALACE

BOXING DAY, 2.45PM, BBC1

Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez will be looking to continue his impressive form in this rare Premier League game on the BBC.