Kerry Washington stars in WWII drama The Six Triple Eight, there's The Young Offenders Christmas Special 2024, Country Music Christmas, while Timothée Chalamet and Andrew Garfield are among Graham Norton’s guests . . .
The Six Triple Eight, Netflix
The Six Triple Eight is inspired by the first and only Women’s Army Corps unit of colour to serve overseas in WWII. Despite facing racism and sexism - and grueling working conditions - they were committed to serving their country with honour and distinction.
Given an extraordinary mission and united in their determination, these unsung heroes delivered hope and shattered barriers.
Written and directed by Tyler Perry, the film stars Kerry Washington as Major Charity Adams, the commanding officer of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion.
The film features an ensemble cast including Ebony Obsidian, Milauna Jackson, Kylie Jefferson, Shanice Shantay, Sarah Jeffery, Pepi Sonuga, Moriah Brown, Jeanté Godlock, Susan Sarandon, with Dean Norris, and Sam Waterston, and Oprah Winfrey.
Based on the article by Kevin M. Hymel, the film features an original song written by Diane Warren and performed by HER, with choreography by Debbie Allen.
The Young Offenders Christmas Special 2024, 9.30pm, BBC One
Here's a seasonal episode of the Cork-based comedy, starring Alex Murphy, Hilary Rose and Dominic MacHale, with a guest appearance by celebrity chef Rachel Allen.
With Christmas approaching, Mairéad, Sgt Healy and Conor are preparing for the imminent new arrival - with Conor wanting only the best for his mother.
Conor is still a novice at domestic housework, including washing, so Mairéad decides to give him lessons, clearing out his wash basket thoroughly - only to discover a handgun in the basket.
Country Music Christmas, 9.05pm, BBC Four
Country music's biggest stars get together for a night full of festive classics, celebrating the joy of the Nativity in true Nashville style.
Amy Grant and Trisha Yearwood (above) co-host and perform Sing Your Praise to the Lord and Santa Claus Is Coming to Town during this 2024 edition.
This programme also features performances from a range of country music's most beloved artists.
Charlie Cooper’s Myth Country: Winter Solstice, 10.00pm, BBC Three
Lots of wild winter festivals survive across the UK, drawing crowds and followers on social media.
Many have their origins in ancient pagan past. Keen to escape the trappings of a modern Christmas, the writer and actor wraps up warm and heads to Devon to start an investigation into alternative winter celebrations.
The Graham Norton Show, 11.10pm, BBC One
Tonight, Graham is joined by James Corden and Ruth Jones (below), ahead of the much-anticipated Gavin & Stacey Christmas special/last ever episode.
Also gracing the sofa are Wonka and Dune star Timothée Chalamet, who is playing a young Bob Dylan in A Complete Unknown, and Oscar-nominated Colman Domingo, who is performing with real-life former inmates in prison drama Sing Sing.
And there’s Andrew Garfield - of Spider-Man, Tick, Tick . . . Boom! and Hacksaw Ridge fame - who is appearing in non-linear romance We Live in Time.
Plus, Icelandic singer-songwriter Laufey performs her new single Christmas Magic.
Return to Paradise, 8.00pm, BBC One
Nice treat for veteran fans of Neighbours as Peter O’Brien (aka Shane Ramsey - looking dapper below in his Flying Doctors days) makes an appearance here as notable member of a lawn bowls club.
Spoiler alert: he doesn’t hang around for too long.
During the Bushranger's Bowl, pariah Artie O'Farrell accuses home team captain Ted Haddon of cheating.
A quiet afternoon of lawn bowls turns to chaos when shots ring out from an antique ornamental bushranger's gun, resulting in a fatality.
There are four people in the frame for the crime, including Ted, but all seem to have plausible alibis.
Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby, 9.00pm, BBC Two
Here’s a festive edition of the show as co-hosts Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti (below) visit Wilderness Hotel Inari, an adventure hotel above the Arctic Circle in Lapland.
Working in sub-zero conditions, Monica learns about the indigenous Sami culture before prepping reindeer stew, whie Rob gets hot and bothered maintaining saunas before taking a cold-water plunge in a snow hole.
But will Rob finally witness the wonder of the northern lights from the comfort of his own room?
The Royle Family at Christmas, 10.00pm, BBC Two
Ricky Tomlinson, Sue Johnston, Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash star in the festive edition of the show from 2000, with appearances by Sheridan Smith, Sharon Duce and John Henshaw.
With the family stuffed full of turkey and Nana supping snowballs like there's no tomorrow, it can mean only one thing - Christmas at the Royles', who are celebrating in typical fashion by congregating round the TV.
But this year they have special guests - the parents of Antony's posh girlfriend, Emma.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empre, Aky Cinema Premiere & NOW
This latest entry in the Monsterverse franchise follows up the explosive showdown of Godzilla and Kong with an all-new cinematic adventure.
This time it’s pitting the almighty Kong and the fearsome Godzilla against a colossal undiscovered threat hidden within our world, challenging not just their existence – but that of the entire human race.
The epic new film will delve further into the histories of these Titans, their origins, and the mysteries of Skull Island and beyond, while uncovering the mythic battle that helped forge these extraordinary beings and tied them to humankind forever.
UniverXO Dabiz, Netflix
Here's a Spanish documentary series that follows kitchen king Dabiz Muñoz.
He’s got three Michelin stars and was three-time best chef in the world, and here you can see his professional and personal two-year journey while he thinks about the future of his businesses.
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