Sunday Express

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 26

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Jason Mohammad presents a round-up of the classified results and this afternoon’s news from the Premier League and EFL. (W) (S)

Mackay and Barrowclou­gh discover Fletch is making booze in his cell and the crafty con seems certain to spend Christmas in solitary. (R) (W) (S)

Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. (W)

Frazer is unable to hide his delight when Captain Mainwaring’s disreputab­le brother gatecrashe­s a sherry party. (R) (W)

The comedy duo’s classic 1971 Christmas show. (R) (W) (S)

The first of two episodes that have not been seen since their original broadcast in 1968. (R) (W) (S)

The second of two episodes of the comedy that were believed to be lost until recently. (R) (W) (S)

Memories of the comedian, who died in March. (W)

The duo’s gold medal-winning performanc­e at the 1984 Winter Olympics. (R) (W) (S)

A festive edition of the business ideas contest. (AD) (R) (W) (S)

2006 (12) Comedy drama, starring James McAvoy. (W) (S) Christmas At St Paul’s (R) Sign Zone: My Faith And Me: JJ Chalmers (AD) (R) (W) (S)

This Is BBC Two (W) (S)

1997 (U)

Family adventure, with Jason James Richter and August Schellenbe­rg. (AD) (W) (S)

1990 (PG) Children’s fantasy, starring Anjelica Huston. (AD) (W) (S)

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Ed Chamberlin presents coverage of the prestigiou­s 2.05 32Red King George VI Steeple Chase from Kempton, and further races at 1.20, 1.55, 2.30 and 3.05. Plus, the 2.10 from Wetherby. With analysis from AP McCoy and

Mick Fitzgerald, reports by

Oli Bell, Luke Harvey and Matt Chapman, plus commentary from Richard Hoiles. (W) (S)

Quiz show. (R) (W)

Famous faces Matt Le Tissier, Andrea McLean and Steve Pemberton compete. (R) (W) (S)

Thousands of pounds in prize-money donations to charity are up for grabs once again, as Bradley Walsh invites TV presenter Jamie Theakston, singer-songwriter and actress Faye Tozer, retired England rugby player Ben Cohen and comedienne Sara Pascoe to take part in the quiz. To win, they must work as a team to prove their general knowledge know-how by beating one of the show’s resident experts at their own game. (R) (W)

(W) (S) In the aftermath of the wedding, Robert consoles Aaron, while Jacob has high hopes that Maya may show an interest in him. (AD) (W) (S)

Paula insists that only Duncan’s confession can help Sally, Jenny returns home with a hangover and Audrey reveals her future plans to David. (AD) (W) (S)

2008 (12) James Bond sets out on a personal mission of vengeance and uncovers a plan to cause a coup in a Latin American country. Spy thriller sequel, with Daniel

Craig and Olga Kurylenko. (W) (S) (W) (S) 2003 (15) Romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon.

(R) Jackpot247 (W) Safe House ITV Nightscree­n (W)

The Jeremy Kyle Show (R) (W) (R) Children’s shows. Coronation Street, 7.30pm (AD) (R,S)

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1986 (PG) A military robot is struck by lightning and develops a mind of its own, embarking on a series of misadventu­res. Sci-fi comedy adventure, starring Steve Guttenberg and Ally Sheedy. (W)

1998 (PG) A computer chip brings a squad of toy soldiers to life, causing mayhem for their owner. Children’s adventure, with Kirsten Dunst and Gregory Smith, plus the voice of Tommy Lee Jones. (W) (S)

2011 (PG) The martial arts master panda defends his home from an evil peacock who has a mysterious link with his past. Animated comedy sequel, with the voice of Jack Black. (W) (S)

Four bakers from previous series take part in festivethe­med challenges. (AD) (R,S)

The young critics give their opinions on TV highlights from 2018. (AD) (R,S)

Including sport and weather. (S)

1993 (12) A divorced actor disguises himself as an ageing female Scottish housekeepe­r to get a job looking after his own children. Comedy, with Robin Williams, Sally Field and Pierce Brosnan. (W) (S)

Richard Ayoade hosts as Christophe­r Biggins, Deborah Meaden, Jamie Laing, Frankie Bridge and Chris Kamara tackle a range of skill, mystery, physical and mental challenges. (AD) (S)

Jimmy Carr hosts a comedy quiz looking back at the past 12 months, with well-known panellists Richard Ayoade, Noel Fielding, Mo Gilligan, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman and Michelle Wolf being put to the test on subjects ranging from politics to pop culture and sport to science. Special guests including Jon Snow, Charles Dance and pupils from Mitchell Brook Primary School are on hand to set the questions to recall some of the year’s biggest events. (S)

1999 (18) A convicted child-killer of towering height and massive build is condemned to death row, but astonishes the guards with his good nature and miraculous healing powers. They believe the gentle giant is incapable of crime, and emotions run high as they realise there is no hope of overturnin­g his death sentence. Supernatur­al drama, based on a novel by Stephen King, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse and Harry Dean Stanton. (AD) (W) (S)

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1963 (PG) Comedy, with Bernard Cribbins. (AD) (W) (S) 2009

(U) Family comedy, starring Emma Roberts and Jake T Austin. (W) (S) Fun for children.

Action from the tenth round of fixtures. (S) Monica turns up uninvited at her cousin’s wedding. Ross and Joey get trapped on the roof. (R,S) (AD) (S)

1967 (12) An uncompromi­sing major is placed in charge of a seemingly suicidal mission to destroy a French chateau being used as a base by Nazi officers. Needing tough but expendable soldiers for the task, he recruits 12 hardened criminals from a military prison. Second World War action adventure, starring Lee Marvin, Telly Savalas, Ernest Borgnine, Charles Bronson and Donald Sutherland. (AD) (W) (S)

1977 (PG) Fact-based drama recreating the famous Second World War battle for Arnhem. Starring Robert Redford and Sir Anthony Hopkins. (S)

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