Christmas and New Year TV and Puzzle Guide 2019
Monday, December 23 The Secret World of Toys at Christmas (Channel 4, 7pm) A look at toy-makers around the world, revealing how they work hard year-round to ensure their product makes it onto countless The Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society present the story of Santa and his elves who are trying to bring festive happiness to a sad little girl and her fighting parents. An already surly Santa indulges in too much Christmas sherry, crackers explode, an elf is trapped in a confined space and the toy machine attempts to eat the snowman alive. children’s Christmas lists. The Goes Wrong Show (BBC1, 7.30pm)
through the Agafay desert by camel, on through the mountains and ending up in Marrakesh’s marketplace and souks. Tuesday, December 24 The Tiger Who Came to Tea (Channel 4, 7.30pm) A new hand-drawn animated film, with David Walliams narrating, and Benedict Cumberbatch, David Oyelowo, Tamsin Greig, Paul Whitehouse and Diana Rigg providing the voices. Take Off with Bradley and Holly (BBC1, 8pm) Bradley Walsh and Holly Willoughby are spreading the Christmas cheer giving lucky studio audience members the chance to win the trip of a lifetime to Santa’s workshop in Lapland. Gareth Malone’s Christmas Concert (BBC2, 9pm) The choirmaster puts on a show for the hard-pressed staff at Watford General Hospital. Gareth enlists the help of staff, patients and family members to produce a concert for everyone to enjoy. The Jonathan Ross Christmas Show (ITV, 9pm) Guests include David Tennant, singers Rita Ora and Jamie Cullum, Sharon Osbourne, Rylan Clark-Neal, Hollywood star David Oyelowo and comedian Bec Hill.
Not Going Out Christmas Special (BBC1, 10pm) Call the Midwife Christmas Special (December 25, BBC1, 7pm)
Hugh Grant: a life on screen (December 24, BBC2, 9pm)
Still Open All Hours (BBC1, 8.30pm)
Lee and Lucy pop out, leaving their youngsters with Geoffrey and Wendy. Things don’t quite go to plan for the duo and back at home, Lee’s father Frank turns up to offer gifts. Lee Mack, Sally Bretton and Bobby Ball star. Wednesday, December 25 Call the Midwife Christmas Special (BBC1, 7pm) Mother Mildred declares that God is calling her to set up a branch house in the Outer Hebrides, so she is joined by several other members of the team, who have been struck down by flu and like the idea of convalescing in the fresh Scottish air. However, they must battle not only the weather and challenging terrain, but also the suspicions of the islanders. Back in Poplar, Reggie is inspired to attempt a world record.
Granville tries to put the magic back into the festive season by practising a few conjuring tricks. Comedy, starring David Jason, Johnny Vegas, Kulvinder Ghir, Geoffrey Whitehead, Sue Holderness and Stephanie Cole. Hugh Grant: a life on screen (BBC2, 9pm) A lot of self-deprecation as Hugh Grant tells the story behind his success, from his early days in the comedy troupe The Jockeys of Norfolk to his breakout role in Four Weddings and a Funeral . Gordon, Gino and Fred Christmas Road Trip: Three Unwise Men (ITV, 9pm) Gordon Ramsay, Gino D’Acampo and Fred Sirieix rediscover the spirit of Christmas, journeying
The Tiger Who Came to Tea (December 24, Channel 4, 7.30pm)
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