MONDAY DECEMBER 24

Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan travel the world to visit areas famous for natural light displays in the sky, discovering local traditions and going in search of wildlife. (R) (W) (S)

Music and readings from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge, including the carols Once in Royal David’s City,

Silent Night, What Sweeter Music and O Mercy Divine. (W) (S)

The comedian sends up Christmas TV in a festive special from 2000, with guest stars Julie Walters, Alan Rickman, Pete Postlethwaite, Delia Smith and Richard E Grant. (R) (W) (S)

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts as first-round losers the Motorheads and the Cartoonists return for one last chance to stay in the competition. (W) (S)

Distinguished graduates from Brasenose College, Oxford and Bristol compete as the festive version of the quiz returns, with Jeremy Paxman asking the questions. (W)

Documentary following preparations for the festive season at the London Cathedral, featuring behind-the-scenes access to the Christmas countdown. (AD) (W) (S)

2015 (12) Comedy-drama, starring Maggie Smith. (AD) (W) (S)

Mark Radcliffe presents festive performances from the archive. (R)

Presented by Gregg Wallace. (R) (S) Sign Zone: The Apprentice (R) Sign Zone: The Apprentice: You’re Hired (R) This Is BBC Two (W) (W) Entertainment and fashion news. (W) (S)

With celebrity contestants Harry Judd and Dan Powell. (R) (W) (S)

A man is stabbed to death during ghost-hunting party. (R) (W) (S)

Harry Hill narrates festive-themed clips. (R) (W) (S) (W) (S)

2000 (PG) Fantasy comedy, based on Dr Seuss’ book, starring Jim Carrey and Taylor Momsen. (W) (S)

Festive animated short featuring the full whimsical cast of the hit film series. (AD) (R) (W) (S)

1985 (U) An elf leaves Santa to make a name for himself, only to be manipulated into aiding an evil toy-maker’s money-making schemes. Fantasy adventure, with Dudley Moore. (AD) (W) (S) The Grinch, 12.55pm

Children bring reallife disputes before barrister Robert Rinder in this one-off special. (S)

(W) (S) Rodney vows to break an impasse, Jessie is thrown into despair and Bob considers a shocking act. (AD) (W) (S)

Tim has a nightmare before Christmas, Gemma suspects Johnny of mistreating Jenny, while Steve plays the bountiful husband to a delighted Tracy. (AD) (W) (S)

Nicky and Steve make a pact not to celebrate Christmas, but find themselves hosting a drinks party that lasts longer than intended. Comedy, starring Jack Dee. (W) (S)

A festive special in which Keith Lemon and Paddy McGuinness team up to remake Joe Dante’s 1984 horror comedy Gremlins, with a little help from original star Zach Galligan. (W) (S)

1984 (15) Comedy horror, starring Zach Galligan and Phoebe Cates. (W)

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With Alfie Boe, Ruby Turner and Rebecca Ferguson. (W) (S)

(R) Lethal Weapon (R) ITV Nightscreen

Make It Pop (R) Wishfart

Almost Naked Animals Cut

The Rope: Om Nom Stories (S)

2000 (U) The tots visit a French theme park, where Chuckie hopes his wish for a new mum will come true. Animated adventure, with the voice of Christine Cavanaugh. (W) (S) (AD) (R,S) (AD) (R,S) (AD) (R,S)

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2011 (PG) Two children learn their stepmother is a secret agent and help her battle an evil genius with the power to control time. Family adventure, starring Jessica Alba. (W) (S)

1984 (PG) Ebenezer Scrooge has a Christmas Eve to remember when four ghosts attempt to cure him of his miserly ways. Dickens’ classic tale, starring George C Scott and Nigel Davenport. (S)

2011 (PG) A widowed father-oftwo takes over ownership of a struggling zoo, and tries to restore it to its former glory. Fact-based comedy, starring Matt Damon and Scarlett Johansson. (W) (S)

Animated adventure, based on Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury’s book. (AD) (R,S)

Animated adventure, based on Raymond Briggs’ festive tale. (AD) (R,S)

Animated sequel to festive tale The Snowman. (R,S)

Including sport and weather. (S)

1994 (U) A six-year-old girl and her mother help a department store Santa prove he is the real thing. Family drama remake, starring Richard Attenborough and Mara Wilson. (AD) (W) (S)

Richard Osman hosts an edition in which past competitors return to take on a team of famous faces comprising Jimmy Carr,

Rick Edwards, Charlotte Hawkins and Shazia Mirza. (AD) (S)

Highlights from the past 12 months, featuring the armchair critics’ reactions to Killing Eve, A Very English Scandal, Panorama:

Inside No 10 and Bodyguard among many others. (AD) (S)

The drag queen and former Celebrity Big Brother winner hosts her own festive special, with guests Leona Lewis, Little Mix and Zara Larsson. Paralympic gold medallist Jonnie Peacock gets a full drag makeover and Courtney is also joined by RuPaul’s Drag Race stars Adore Delano and Darienne Lake. (S)

Classic comedy series. (R,S)

The Inbetweeners (R,S)

The Inbetweeners (R,S)

The Inbetweeners (R,S) The Inbetweeners (R,S) The Last Leg Christmas Special (R)

1954 (PG) Hitchcock thriller, starring James Stewart. (W) Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas (R,S) Countdown (R,S) Fun for children.

Festive-themed videos that have taken the internet by storm. (R,S)

Ross turns to Joey for employment advice. (R,S)

Joey sets his sights on kissing Janine. (R,S)

Paul tries to do something about Delaney’s attempts to blackmail him. (AD) (S)

1955

(U) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Western, with Gordon MacRae and Rod Steiger. (W) (S)

1956 (U) Oscar-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, starring Deborah Kerr, Yul Brynner,

Rita Moreno, Martin Benson and Terry Saunders. (W) (S)

1951 (PG) Adaptation of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol, starring Alastair Sim, Mervyn Johns, Kathleen Harrison, Jack Warner, Michael Hordern and George Cole. (S)