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TV tonight: horny, ludicrously fun thriller The Hunting Wives (www.theguardian.com)

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Brittany Snow and Malin Akerman star in a tantalisingly trashy series. Plus: Judi Dench digs deep into a family mystery. Here’s what to watch this evening

9.30pm, ITV1

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Boxing Day TV: oh yes it does! The Masked Singer goes full panto (www.theguardian.com)

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A Christmas special of the most berserk singing show on screen. Plus: Helen Mirren pops into The Repair Shop. Here’s what to watch this evening

7.30pm, ITV1The most wonderfully bizarre singing contest is back for a festive special – and some panto icons have been called in to help the judges. Su Pollard, Christopher Biggins, Lesley Joseph and Basil Brush will give clues about which celebrities are singing behind the masks. Instead of “Take it off” there will surely be shouts of “Oh no it isn’t!” Hollie Richardson

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Christmas Day TV: Olivia Colman and the Peep Show gang do Bake Off (www.theguardian.com)

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What chaos will Super Hans cause in the tent? Plus, calling all Ab Fab fans: Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley are back together! Here’s what to watch today

8pm, Channel 4 “I kind of assumed someone would do it for us.” Nope, Olivia Colman. Even Oscar winners have to muck in on Bake Off. This fun special reunites the main cast of Peep Show (minus Robert Webb) to conjure up shortbread, turkey pies and famous scenes from the sitcom rendered in cake. Sadly, barbecued dogs don’t feature, though there are two buns described as “looking like eyeless pigs”. Phil Harrison

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Christmas Eve TV: Joanna Lumley is frightful in a festive ghost story (www.theguardian.com)

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Tobias Menzies also stars in a delightfully creepy adaptation by Mark Gatiss. Plus: Lenny Rush goes in search of Santa. Here’s what to watch this evening

10pm, BBC Two Delightfully sinister fare for the night before Christmas; this creepy tale from Mark Gatiss is an adaptation of a short story by EF Benson. Tobias Menzies stars as Roger Winstanley, haunted since childhood by a peculiar dream. As he crouches in an air raid shelter (the story is set during the blitz, with flashbacks to an earlier era), he shares his vision with a sympathetic stranger. But as the ground shakes with bombs, too much imagination is a dangerous thing. Phil Harrison

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TV tonight: Guz Khan’s stressful Lapland comedy caper (www.theguardian.com)

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Family man Arslan (Khan) is given a bumper bonus in Stuffed. Plus: a septuagenarian on First Dates at Christmas. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC OneWhen you’ve just got an unexpected £8,000 bonus, what are the options? “Sit and watch GB News with Uncle Colin” – or head to Lapland? Guz Khan and Morgana Robinson star in this comedy caper as a couple whose ship comes in. Sadly, an administrative error has added a zero to the bonus of Arslan (Khan) and his employer wants it back. There’s a lovely turn from Sue Johnston as widow Lily, whom the family befriend. Phil Harrison

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TV tonight: Judi Dench, Kenneth Branagh and a potty-mouthed parrot (www.theguardian.com)

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The much-loved actors (and old friends) reminisce over a cuppa. Plus: a peek behind the scenes at the papal conclave. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky Arts A wickedly funny and hugely moving hour spent with Judi Dench and her longtime friend Kenneth Branagh. They share a pot of tea in Dench’s country home (complete with an “I’ve been expecting you Mr Bond” doormat), where one minute she’s introducing her potty-mouthed parrot and the next she’s reminiscing over her career, beloved husband and starry friends who have gone. It’s made even more poignant as the actor recently announced she cannot work any more due to worsening health problems. Hollie Richardson

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TV tonight: Will Sharpe is Mozart in a rompy period drama (www.theguardian.com)

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Paul Bettany also stars in this fun new adaptation of Amadeus. Plus: a mischievous Beyond Paradise festive special. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky Atlantic

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TV tonight: Strictly’s fab-u-lous goodbye to Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman (www.theguardian.com)

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A bittersweet night as a winner is announced on the beloved hosts’ last show. Plus: wall-to-wall Madness bangers! Here’s what to watch this evening

7pm, BBC One

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TV tonight: on the hunt for the gangs stealing Britain’s parcels (www.theguardian.com)

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Dispatches investigates this growing crimewave. Plus: it’s getting very hot in the kitchen for the MasterChef final. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4There are some real grinches out there: a parcel is stolen in Britain every seven seconds. Reporter Tir Dhondy is on a mission to get to the bottom of the crimewave by hiding tracking devices in parcels and following stolen ones to challenge who took them. He also learns how gangs target delivery vans as part of their business model and gets access to a major police operation. Hollie Richardson

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TV tonight: Chris Hoy opens up about his terminal cancer diagnosis (www.theguardian.com)

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The Olympic cyclist puts together an inspirational plan to raise funds for cancer sufferers. Plus: Monica Dolan reads Jane Austen. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC OneThis inspiring film follows Chris Hoy as he formulates a constructive and defiant response to his terminal cancer diagnosis. Glasgow: the Tour de Four is a bike ride that smashed its fundraising target of £1m for charity and proves that a medical prognosis doesn’t need to be the end. Famous friends, including Andy Murray and Jason Kenny, are around to lend a hand. Phil Harrison

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TV tonight: Mary Berry’s best ever tips for a Christmas feast (www.theguardian.com)

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Zoe Ball and Alison Steadman help the TV cook in the kitchen. Plus: what happened to Mozart’s musical prodigy sister Maria Anna? Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC One Mary Berry celebrated her 90th birthday this year but she shows no sign of slowing down in the kitchen this Christmas. Pigs in blankets cassoulet, cherry and lemon millefeuille, and a pear and ginger steamed pudding are all on her menu, as she is joined by Alison Steadman, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Zoe Ball. Berry also needs to pick a Christmas tree – and so she sets off for Windsor Great Park. Hollie Richardson

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TV tonight: the secrets behind M&S party food and picky bits (www.theguardian.com)

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Colin the Caterpillar gets a tasty revamp. Plus: Romesh Ranganathan raps in New York City’s Union Square. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, ITV1Marks & Spencer’s product development team are nothing short of miraculous, especially when it comes to party food. This year’s festive treats include fish-and-chip-inspired canapes and a “Christmas cracker” Colin the Caterpillar (think the classic Colin, just jazzier). Plus, the bestselling classic panettone gets a fresh update. Hollie Richardson

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TV tonight: the next chapter of the shocking Salt Path exposé (www.theguardian.com)

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Chloe Hadjimatheou, who broke the story about the bestselling memoir, continues her investigation. Plus: a silly thriller romp with a fun cast. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky DocumentariesIt was the literary scandal of the year: the Observer alleged that the author of the bestselling memoir The Salt Path, Raynor Winn, hadn’t been entirely truthful in telling the tale – which was made into a film – of financial ruin, her husband, Moth’s, terminal illness and natural healing. Since then, more people have come forward with their version of events. Reporter Chloe Hadjimatheou continues to piece together the exposé that shocked and saddened a nation. Hollie Richardson

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TV tonight: Alicia Silverstone’s Irish murder mystery drama (www.theguardian.com)

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The Clueless icon plays an aggressive lawyer in sinister series Irish Blood. Plus: Ant and Dec’s ridiculous new challenge show. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky Witness

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TV tonight: who will make it to the Strictly Come Dancing final? (www.theguardian.com)

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Amber, George, Balvinder and Karen battle it out for a chance at the glitterball trophy. Plus: get in the spirit with some festive bangers. Here’s what to watch this evening

6.35pm, BBC One

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TV tonight: Kieran Culkin, Josh Hartnett and Nick Mohammed do Gogglebox (www.theguardian.com)

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Stand Up to Cancer kicks off with unexpected Hollywood stars … and the beloved ‘hundys’ from The Celebrity Traitors. Plus: all-out luxury (and the best cheeses) at a Mayfair hotel. Here’s what to watch this evening

7.30pm, Channel 4Davina McCall launches a run of programmes with the fight against cancer at their heart – including a Gogglebox special at 9.10pm with Kieran Culkin and Jazz Charton, Josh Hartnett and Tamsin Egerton, and Nick Mohammed and Joe Marler. Before that, there’s a documentary at 8pm from inside a cancer clinic at Addenbrooke’s hospital in Cambridge, following patients and their families on their journeys through testing, diagnosis and treatment. It aims to offer an insight into the clinical and emotional experience of this disease. Phil Harrison

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TV tonight: inside Prince Harry’s phone-hacking case against the Daily Mail (www.theguardian.com)

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Harry and six other public figures will have their day in court in January. Plus: Celia Imrie investigates Hitchcock’s Psycho. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4Expect legal fireworks in January as the case launched by Prince Harry (along with six other public figures including Doreen Lawrence and Elton John) against Associated Newspapers gets under way. This documentary presented by Cathy Newman offers a primer to the case – which involves accusations of phone hacking and bugging. Phil Harrison

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TV tonight: the prolific child abuser who never faced justice (www.theguardian.com)

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A documentary about the cover-up of barrister John Smyth, who subjected more than 100 boys to abuse. Plus: Ellie Taylor’s standup special. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Channel 4This devastating two-part documentary details the crimes of John Smyth, a barrister involved in conservative evangelical Christian camps. Over the course of four decades, Smyth subjected more than 100 boys to horrific sexual and physical abuse. Why wasn’t he stopped? Witnesses, including his victims and his own children, speak about life in close proximity to this monstrous man – and about the cover-up that meant he never faced justice. Phil Harrison

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TV tonight: remembering the Southport attack victims (www.theguardian.com)

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This overwhelmingly sad documentary focuses on the girls as they were during their short lives. Plus, What’s the Monarchy For? Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, BBC One“We sent her there as a treat,” says the mother of Elsie Dot Stancombe, remembering the day in July 2024 when her daughter went to a Taylor Swift-themed dance class and didn’t come home. This documentary sees the families of the three murdered children (the other two were Alice da Silva Aguiar and Bebe King) remembering their girls as they were in life rather than lingering on the unthinkable cruelty of their deaths. The sadness is overwhelming. Phil Harrison

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TV tonight: the ketamine dealer connected to Matthew Perry’s death (www.theguardian.com)

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Jasveen Sangha pleaded guilty to selling the drugs that caused Perry’s death. Plus: Christmas cooking with Jamie Oliver. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, BBC ThreeThe story of the last, troubled years of Matthew Perry’s life is told in this documentary, via his relationship with Jasveen Sangha, a ketamine dealer who pleaded guilty to selling the drugs that caused the actor’s death in 2023 (a sentencing hearing has been set for 10 December in LA). What emerges is a sad portrait of a vulnerable man and a look at the dark underbelly of bottom-feeders surrounding the lower reaches of Hollywood. Phil Harrison

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TV tonight: a mega new Doctor Who spin-off from Russell T Davies (www.theguardian.com)

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The Sea Devils emerge from the ocean in this Earth invasion epic starring Russell Tovey. Plus: the tragic space story of Apollo 1. Here’s what to watch this evening

8.30pm, BBC One

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TV tonight: Nick Cave’s friends tell his hugely moving life story (www.theguardian.com)

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Irvine Welsh, Bella Freud and Florence Welch explore Cave’s intoxicating work. Plus: a charming Aardman animation about a little bird. Here’s what to watch this evening

9pm, Sky Arts

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Robert Webb reveals why he's not competing in the Peep Show Bake Off special with Olivia Colman and David Mitchell (www.radiotimes.com)

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TV tonight: ‘The Batch Lady’ prepares Christmas dinner three months early (www.theguardian.com)

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Suzanne Mulholland and Joe Swash help a family to prepare a fuss-free festive spread. Plus: Kate Winslet on directing her first film. Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Channel 4Would you make your Christmas dinner three months before the big day? Suzanne Mulholland – AKA The Batch Lady – swears by a frozen turkey and prepared trimmings in this heavily Lidl-sponsored programme. She and Joe Swash join a family hosting Christmas for the first time to show them how it’s possible to whip up a festive feast in just half an hour, as well as lobster mac and cheese and a tiramisu that the kids can make. Hollie Richardson

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TV Tonight: celebrating two of the best Christmas films ever (www.theguardian.com)

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How festive favourites The Muppet Christmas Carol and It’s a Wonderful Life were made. Plus: are Bunny Munro and son nearing the end of the road? Here’s what to watch this evening

8pm, Sky Arts“No cheeses for us meeces.” The Muppet Christmas Carol, in which Michael Caine starred with a straight face opposite Kermit the Frog, and It’s a Wonderful Life, which bombed at the box office when it was first released in 1946, are the two greatest festive films of all time (no arguments, please). Author Ian Nathan delves into the stories of how they were created, to kickstart a seasonal series about perennial holiday classics. Hollie Richardson