Entertainment
The Royal Variety Performance
ITV, tonight, 7.20pm
The 150th anniversary of the Royal Albert Hall is marked in spectacular style with a galaxy of performances, and the presence of senior Royals, of course. The line-up announced thus far includes music from Ed Sheeran, Sir Rod Stewart, James Blunt and Elvis Costello, as well as performances from Cirque du Soleil.
First Dates At Christmas
C4, Wednesday, 9pm
With Christmas 2020 having been cut short for so many, Fred Sirieix and his team are back and pulling out all the stops to make sure that this Christmas is one to remember.
First into the festive restaurant is Dan, a jobbing Father Christmas looking for his own special delivery.
Strictly Christmas Special
BBC1, Christmas Day, 5.10pm While you can’t move on the sofa from a turkey-induced coma, why not watch some celebs birl about a dancefloor?
Broadcasting legend Moira Stuart will take to the stage with professional partner Aljaž Škorjanec, while Fred Sirieix will be paired with professional dance partner Dianne Buswell (below). TV presenter Mel Giedroyc adds a little tinsel to her twinkle toes too.
The Voice Kids December 27, ITV, 7:30pm
Paloma Faith has just had her second child so former Spice Girl Mel C is making her Voice debut in this spin-off of the main show. Young singers aged seven to 14 singing bid to win over a panel of coaches and get those big red chairs turning.
Mel C joins Danny Jones, will.i.am and reigning champion Pixie Lott in search of the next generation of singing talent.