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ITV 6.00 Good Morning Britain 992754 8.30 Lorraine 8029209 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show 7333025 10.30 This Morning 69803 12.30 Loose Women 40700 1.30 ITV Lunchtime News; Weather 88474174 1.55 ITV News Meridian; Weather 31812532 2.00 Judge Rinder 86716 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (R) 7629 3.59 ITV Meridian Weather 4011342 4.00 Tipping Point (R) 9464 5.00 The Chase (R) 8754 6.00 ITV News Meridian; Weather 613 6.30 ITV News; Weather 193 7.00 Emmerdale: Moira starts drowning her sorrows again, and despite 7.30 Tonight: Topical investigative reports exploring the stories behind the headlines. 377 8.00 Emmerdale: Cain covers for Moira following the accident, which proves to have more serious consequences than expected when the police arrive and Jacob suddenly collapses. 5803 8.30 Countrywise: Guide To Britain: Liz Bonnin explores Cheshire’s Delamere Forest, and Ben Fogle visits Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, to help with the renovation of its gold dome. Last in the series. 4938 9.00 Extraordinary Weddings: The stories of two more couples getting married against the odds. Ian and Ellen from Lincolnshire have been together for 23 happy years but have never tied the knot. Two years ago, their worlds were turned upside down when Ellen was diagnosed with terminal cancer, so they decided to get married while the bride was still healthy enough. However, with just weeks to go, she develops a cough and is rushed into hospital, jeopardising everything. Last in the series. 3919 10.00 ITV News At Ten; Weather 85713 10.30 ITV News Meridian 423735 10.40 FILM: Shaun Of The Dead (2004) Comedy horror, with Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. 16082006 12.30 Jackpot247 589323 3.00 Tonight (R) 52155946 3.25 ITV Nightscreen 517762 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show 3316743 Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC1, 8pm) The Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson sets out to trace his family tree. The actor is well known for playing the archetypal scouser – and it turns out his Liverpool roots run deep. Ricky discovers that he comes from generations of carters, who transported goods on Liverpool’s docks when the city was the British Empire’s busiest port. Cain’s intervention, drives away in her van – but she ends up hitting Pete when he pushes Jacob out of the way. 9483

BBC2 6.00 Christmas City (R) 9612990 6.45 Bargain Hunt (R) 7496613 7.30 Sign Zone: Coastal Path (R) 17174 8.00 Sign Zone: Great British Menu (R) 85731 8.30 FILM: The Fox And The Child (2007) Drama, starring Bertille Noel-Bruneau 22984 10.00 Robot Wars (R) 13358 11.00 Money For Nothing 26822 12.00 FILM: Father Of The Bride Part II (1995) Comedy sequel, starring Steve Martin 214025 1.45 Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas (R) 145006 2.15 This Farming Life (R) 197629 3.15 World’s Sneakiest Animals (R) 4768280 4.00 Full Steam Ahead (R) 2938 5.00 Back In Time For Christmas (R) 8700 6.00 Nigella’s Christmas Kitchen (R) 777 6.30 The Cook Who Changed Our Lives 62716 7.30 Christmas University Challenge: Teams from SOAS take on University of Leeds, with comedian Dom Joly, presenter Gus Casely- Hayford, journalist Kamal Ahmed and Guardian cartoonist Steve Bell among the contestants. 551 8.00 MasterChef: The Professionals: The three finalists have three hours to cook a starter, a main course and a dessert, before one of them is crowned Professional MasterChef Champion 2016. Judges Marcus Wareing, Monica Galetti and Gregg Wallace assess their efforts. Last in the series. 6629 preparations for the wedding get under way, Callum forces Rachel to admit her true feelings and Kathy finally confronts Bergit about her activities. Last in the series. 9193 10.00 QI: Josh Widdicombe, Susan Calman and Matt Lucas answer questions on Noel. 15377 10.30 Mock The Week: Dara O’ Briain and Hugh Dennis serve up a festive special. (R) 159025 11.05 FILM: Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa (2013) Comedy, starring Steve Coogan and Colm Meaney. 848777 12.30 The Big Life Fix With Simon Reeve (R) 66878 1.30 Sign Zone: The Apprentice (R) 55033 2.30 Sign Zone: The Apprentice: You’re Hired (R) 45120 3.30 Sign Zone: Who Do You Think You Are? (R) 57965 4.30 This Is BBC Two 9458120 5.45 Christmas City (R) 9533033 9.00 Close To The Enemy: As Close to the Enemy (BBC2, 9pm) As preparations for the wedding get under way, Kathy confronts Bergit about her activities, forcing the prisoner to realise her options are limited. Harold makes a decisive move as he struggles with his feelings, and Victor continues to be haunted by the effects of war. Callum is concerned he is caught up in a marital game, and forces Rachel to admit her true feelings for him.

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6.00 Breakfast 11761938 9.15 Christmas City 3587667 10.00 Christmas Kitchen 6050071 11.15 Homes Under The Hammer (R) 742613 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R) 6100754 1.00 BBC News At One; Weather 39396 1.30 South Today; Weather 59921174 1.45 FILM: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (2006) Christmas fantasy comedy sequel, starring Tim Allen 2208984 3.10 The Nativity (R) 7017193 3.40 FILM: How To Train Your Dragon (2010) Animated fantasy, with the voice of Jay Baruchel; Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure 861377 5.15 Pointless (R) 2384984 6.00 BBC News At Six; Weather 445 6.30 South Today; Weather 975 7.00 Celebrity Mastermind: Famous faces put their knowledge to the test. 1087 7.30 EastEnders: Phil has a serious The House Doctor Your Home Improvement Specialist Friendly, Reliable, Free Consultations Telephone: 01635 861909 Mobile: 07785 355791 4 The Turnery, Thatcham RG19 3JY starring Caroline Aherne. (R) 1551 10.00 BBC News At Ten 17735 10.30 South Today; Weather 429919 10.45 Mrs Brown’s Boys: Agnes faces her busiest Christmas ever, taking on the task of staging the local nativity play. (R) 957938 11.15 Katherine Jenkins: Home For Christmas: The Welsh mezzo-soprano in an intimate performance at Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall. (R) 914483 12.15 Have I Got Old News For You With Martin Clunes, Jennifer Saunders and Bernard Cribbins. (R) 69897 12.45 Weather For The Week Ahead 4938304 12.50 BBC News 37170526 www.the-housedoctor.co.uk info@the-housedoctor.co.uk request for Billy. 209 8.00 Who Do You Think You Are? Actor Ricky Tomlinson traces his Liverpool roots. 8087 9.00 The Royle Family: Comedy,

6.20 The King Of Queens (R) 2821975 6.45 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) 1028735 7.10 Everybody Loves Raymond (R) 1169280 7.35 Frasier (R) 9996551 8.00 Frasier (R) 85759 8.30 The Big Bang Theory (R) 25700 9.00 The Big Bang Theory (R) 8347483 9.25 The Simpsons (R) 8244342 9.55 The Simpsons (R) 2081174 10.25 FILM: Space Chimps (2008) Animated sci-fi comedy 94679006 12.00 Channel 4 News Summary 3307777 12.05 Kirstie’s Handmade Christmas 4757218 12.10 FILM: Nothing Like The Holidays (2008) Comedy drama, starring Alfred Molina 405280 2.10 Countdown 6642735 3.00 Coast Vs Country 5071 4.00 Deal Or No Deal On Tour 7006 5.00 Four In A Bed (R) 7261 5.30 Come Dine With Me At Christmas (R) 342 6.00 The Simpsons (R) 483 6.30 Hollyoaks 735 7.00 Channel 4 News 5377 8.00 The Secret Life Of The Zoo At Christmas: A young orang-utan opens all his family’s Christmas stockings, 10 brave keepers deal with a 23ft reticulated python which is off its food, and a bear couple face a trial separation. 4025 9.00 The World’s Most Expensive Toys: While the general public search out bargain toys on the high street and online, the UK’s millionaires and

billionaires use a network of bespoke, high-end suppliers of luxurious gifts and entertainment. This documentary explores the world of the craftspeople and

inventors attempting to realise the dreams of Britain’s wealthiest by creating luxurious gifts and entertainments. 4261 10.00 Alan Carr’s 12 Stars Of Christmas:

Festive quiz in which Michelle Keegan, Josh Widdicombe and Louis Walsh choose doors from a giant advent calendar. 6460193

11.05 Gogglebox: The households’ instant reactions to what they are watching on TV. (R) 754822 12.10 Father Ted Christmas Special (R) 6952878 1.10 Father Ted (R) 2020101 2.05 The Simpsons (R) 5434743 2.55 Sarah Beeny’s Four Rooms (R) 9922149 3.50 The Restoration Man (R) 3663410 4.45 Supershoppers (R) 24236 5.15 Location, Location, Location (R) 3343897

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