DECEMBER 28

David Attenborough narrates footage of painted wolves on the banks of the Zambezi river. (R)

Janet and Alastair have to de-horn their newborn calves. (R) (W) (S)

Four producers of drinks compete against each other for one place in the final. (R) (W)

The chefs cook their fish courses. (R) (W) (S)

Michael Portillo travels from Jodhpur to Delhi. (R) (W) (S) 1996 (U)

Jane Austen drama, with Gwyneth Paltrow and Ewan McGregor. (W)

2008 (12) A student at Oxford in the 1920s is drawn into the glamorous world of an aristocratic friend and his sister. Drama based on Evelyn Waugh’s novel, with Matthew Goode. (W) (S)

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One-off special in which Monica Galetti, Marcus Wareing and Gregg Wallace catch up with five finalists for whom taking part in the show has had a major impact. (R) (W) (S)

Part two of two. With only ten weeks before they are due to be released, Gordon Buchanan begins training the cubs for their new life in the Russian wilderness. (R) (W)

Four contenders answer questions on REM,

Edward Lear, Gustav Klimt and the FA Cup before demonstrating their general knowledge. Presented by John Humphrys. (W) (S)

Alumni from Exeter University take on Birmingham University, with Paul Jackson, Jon Kay, Chris Addison and Nigel Lindsay among the contestants. (W) (S)

New series. Paul Murton explores the magical Argyll coast, starting from the sacred sands of Kilmory Bay on Loch Sween and including a visit to Lilly Loch in Knapdale Forest. (W) (S)

First in a two-part documentary following the comedian, as he returns to the country of his birth and reveals the influences and motivations that helped him become “The Big Yin”. (AD) (W) (S)

Michael Parkinson hosts this star-studded evening paying tribute to the Big Yin, with contributions from friends and colleagues. First shown in 2002. (R)

2012 (12) Comedy drama, starring Maggie Smith and Pauline Collins. (W) (S)

(R) (W) (S) Sign Zone: This Is My Song (AD) (R) (SL) (W)

(S) Sign Zone: Amazing Hotels Christmas Special (AD) (R) (SL) (W) (S) This Is BBC Two (W) (S) Entertainment and fashion news. (W) (S) (W)

Ben Shephard, Rochelle Humes and Chris Kamara present the semi-final. (AD) (R) (W) (S)

1990 (12) An undercover cop poses as a preschool teacher to catch a drug dealer whose son is one of the pupils in his class. Comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Penelope Ann Miller. (AD) (W) (S)

Jason Manford hosts a Christmas special focusing on twins. (R) (W)

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Stephen Mulhern hosts a festive special of the guessing game. (R) (W) (S)

Quiz show. (R) (W)

With Ben Shephard. (R) (W) Quiz show. (R) (W) (S) Re-Play 2018 With Richard Osman, 9pm

The comic is joined by Lorraine Kelly, Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett and Ainsley Harriott for the madcap panel show, in which the aim is to save Earth from an alien invasion. (R) (W) (S)

(W) (S) Bernice is on the warpath and Victoria feels a stab of jealousy. (AD) (W) (S)

Gail tails Lewis to a secret hotel assignation, Peter takes possession of the old snooker hall, while Dev and Kirk join forces to play a prank. (W) (S)

Ben Fogle explores a huge underground cavern in the Yorkshire Dales. (R) (W) (S)

Gail informs Audrey of Lewis’ tryst with another woman. (AD) (W) (S)

The host is joined by Scarlett Moffatt for this end-of-year quiz. (S) (W) (W) (S)

With Gillian Anderson, Rob Lowe, Rahul Mandal, Tom Allen and Sheridan Smith. (R) (W) (S)

(AD) (R) (W) (S) 20 Years Of The Black Eyed Peas (AD) (R) (W) (S) Jackpot247 (W) Lethal Weapon (R) (W) (S)

ITV Nightscreen (W)