Christmas Ghost Story: The Stone Woman
10.15pm, BBC Two
Hold on to your steaming mug of mulled wine as Mark Gatiss adapts E. Nesbitt's story into a festively horrifying twist. The film tells the story of Victorian newlyweds Jack (Eanna Hardwick) and Laura (Phoebe Horne) who move to a charming village, only to find out that their housekeeper, Mrs. Dorman (Monica Dolan), is a local The story is about a legend, a story about two marble figurines that become unsettling after being warned about them. It comes back to life every Christmas Eve. But Dorman insists, “It's just a story, sir…a ridiculous story.” Holly Richardson
Doctor Who at the Proms 2024
4.10pm, BBC Two
Doctor Who is back at the Proms. Directed by fan favorite Donna (Catherine Tate) and featuring the new short film Pantheon of Discord, written by Russell T. Davies and starring the 15th Doctor, Ncuti Gatwa. There will also be a chance to hear a new arrangement of the program's theme song. Ellen E. Jones
great christmas bake off
8pm, Channel 4
Soap stars fight in a tent, but expectations are low. “I'm hoping for something to eat, which would be nice,” says Paul Hollywood. EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy and Dean Gaffney are particularly fun to watch as they get excited over the Yule log, meringue pine tree and showstopper based on a famous soap story. Human resources department
Repair shop Christmas special
8.15pm, BBC One
Ah, Christmas: holly, tinsel, and giant fiberglass puffins. This ornamental bird was the first project by the repair shop's faithful restorers, followed by a teddy bear, a donkey saddle used in the annual gift delivery, and a magical book that preserves a world of childhood memories. A lantern projector follows. jack seal
Mortimer and the White House: Christmas fishing is gone.
9.15pm, BBC Two
Bob's interest in fishing seems to be gradually waning. Thankfully, Paul's interest in speaking brilliant nonsense into his ear shows no signs of slowing down. This is a gentle joy. They're in France, exploring a beautiful river and enjoying a humorous year-end awards ceremony. phil harrison
Madame Blanc Mysteries Christmas Special
9:15pm, Channel 5
A fun crime drama about expats living in a quaint French village is set to get into the festive spirit ahead of the start of the series' fourth installment next year. When a puppet show is interrupted by a backstage assault, it's up to antiques-loving detective Jean (Sally Lindsay) and strict military police officer Charon (Alex Gaumont) to decide who gets put on the naughty list. . graham virtue
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It's a Wonderful Life (Frank Capra, 1946), Christmas Eve, 2.30pm, ITV1
“No man is a failure if he has friends.'' Despite its status as a well-worn festival staple, Capra's drama, inspired by Dickens' A Christmas Carol and perhaps Hard Times, The simple wisdom contained within it feels like it's being created anew each time I look at it. That's largely due to the central performance of James Stewart, who plays George Bailey, a young man with dreams bigger than his small town can accommodate. Invisible forces constantly prevent him from leaving: love, sympathy, greedy capitalism, and his frustration leads to a dark night of the soul. Simon Wardell
