ALSO ON THIS WEEK

Celebrity MasterChef: Christmas Cook-Off Wednesday 9.00pm BBC1

Gregg Wallace and John Torode welcome back musician Mel Blatt, actor and comedian Richard Blackwood, singer Duncan James and reality star Faye Winter. They’re all battling it out to be crowned Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Champion 2023. In their Secret Santa Mystery Box, they each have ingredients to craft a dish inspired by Australia: Peter Andre joins as a guest judge.

The Hairy Bikers: Coming Home for Christmas Tuesday 9.00pm BBC2

Dave Myers was diagnosed with cancer in 2022, but he’s happy to be back at work with his pal Si King after nearly two years away from our screens. The pair take to the road to search for seasonal ingredients to create a festive feast. The spread is made to thank the doctors and nurses who carried out Myers’s treatment, his family and friends who have been with him every step of the way and the food producers who helped him fall in love with food again. See p154

Gino’s Italy: Secrets of the South Sunday 6.30pm ITV1

Gino D’Acampo travels to Bari, the capital of Puglia, and the town of Cisternino to prep a three-course fish supper that might make you consider ditching the turkey. If you’re not a fish fan, don’t worry — you can certainly get your fill when it comes to his desserts. They include a traditional tasty pastry called cartellate, the Italian equivalent of the mince pie, and if you have any leftover panettone, find out how to make a zuccotto ice cream cake.

Jamie’s Christmas Shortcuts Monday 8.00pm C4

Cooking during the Christmas period is always a stressful task, which is why Jamie Oliver is here to make the process run as smoothly as possible. In the second part of his festive offering, he shows you how to make the most out of your oven space and perfect the main dish and sides, so you’re left with more time to spend with loved ones.