Christmas TV and Puzzle Book 2018

demands for a divorce and concerns over her writing career, uses a period away to investigate the real-life murder of Florence Nightingale, the goddaughter and namesake of the famous nurse. Chris & Michaela – Under the Christmas Sky (BBC2, 9pm) Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan travel the world to visit areas famous for natural light displays in the sky, discovering the traditions of the local people and going in search of winter wildlife. King Gary (BBC1, 9.30pm) New sitcom starring Tom Davis as Gary King, married to his childhood sweetheart Terri (Laura Checkley). The working- class couple are now living in competitive suburbia, but Gary’s desire to achieve social acceptance from the neighbours is complicated by his need to impress his old-school dad, Big Gary (Simon King). Monday, December 24 Child Genius vs Celebrities Christmas Special (C4, 8pm) “We’re more sharp than the celebrities and we’re cleverer than them,” says team captain, 13-year-old Rahul, who won last year’s Child Genius and has an IQ higher than Einstein’s. Taking them on are Jimmy Carr, Rick Edwards, Charlotte Hawkins and Shazia Mirza.

the 10 most memorable sketches – featuring the likes of The Kupers/ Coopers, Mr Everything Comes from India, Chunky Lafunga, Cheque Please and Competitive Mums. Sunday, December 23 What Would Your Kid Do? (ITV, 7pm) Jason Manford hosts a Christmas special of the show where parents guess what their children will do in a variety of entertaining situations. The family with the most correct predictions goes through to the final – but the kids will get to choose the prizes. Agatha & The Truth of Murder (C5, 9pm) Christie (Ruth Bradley), while depressed over her husband’s

UK – 300 miles away, in Carlisle. Cue a chaotic Planes, Trains and Automobiles -style journey, as the mismatched duo try to pick up the gift and get it home in time for the big day. The Keith & Paddy Picture Show (ITV, 9pm) Joe Dante’s 1984 comedy horror classic Gremlins is the subject of this festive special, as the pair recreate the snowy town of Kingston Falls. Joining Keith and Paddy is one of the film’s original stars, Zach Galligan, as well as Kara Tointon, John Thomson, Su Pollard and Les Dennis. Would I Lie To You? At Christmas (BBC1, 10pm) Joining team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the Christmas fun are comedian James Acaster, singer-songwriter Lily Allen, Peter Kay’s Car Share star Sian Gibson and former Slade

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (Christmas Day, BBC1, 5.30pm)

Bad Move: Festive Cheer (ITV, 8.30pm)

Nicky and Steve make a pact not to celebrate Christmas. However, when Nicky takes pity on Alice, a wily elderly woman from the village, they find themselves hosting a drinks party on Christmas Eve. Click and Collect (BBC1, 9pm) It’s Christmas Eve and Andrew (Stephen Merchant) has failed to buy the one present his six- year-old daughter really wants – Sparklehoof the Unicorn Princess. However, Andrew’s irritating neighbour Dev (Asim Chaudhry) reveals he’s managed to track down the last one in the

frontman Noddy Holder. Tuesday, December 25 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (BBC1, 5.30pm)

Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman present a special festive edition, which sees the return of six favourites – Anita Rani, Caroline Flack, Ann Widdecombe, Aston Merrygold, Jake Wood and Michael Vaughan – vying to be crowned Christmas champion.

King Gary (December 23, BBC1, 9.30pm)

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