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■ Mastermind Celebrity Special (BBC1,6.30pm) New senes. Tbe first of five special editions, where celebrities test . their general v knowledgeina .. bid to raise money : forchanty.r ••


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6.00 Breakfast (S) 8.55 CBBC 10.25 RLM: Bugsy Malone (1976) Musical gangster spoof, stam’ng Scott Baio. (S)


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11.55 The Two Ronnies Christmas Sketchbook (R) (S)


1^55 BBC News; (S) Regional News; . Weather


1.15 RLM: Casper(1995) Family comedy, starring Christina Ricci. (S)


2.45 RLM: Bedknobs and Broomsticks (1971) Disney musical fantasy, starring Angela Lansbury. (S)


4.40 RLM: Freaky Friday (2003) Premiere. Comedy, stam’ng Jamie Lee Curtis. (S)


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6.10 BBC News; Weather (S) 6.30 Mastermind Celebrity Special (S) 7.00 EastEnders Pauline's loved ones are left reeling after the previous night’s events, while Max attempts to call a halt to his liaison with Stacey. Mickey makes a string of excuses to avoid U. (S) RLM: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) Premiere. A blacksmith’s courageous


- ■ apprentice vows to rescue the girl he loves when she's kidnapped by nefarious pirates. However, he’s forced to team up wifii a disreputable mercenary to save the day, leading to all manner of excitement as they close in on their quarry. Swashbuckling adventure, starring Johnny Depp. (S)


9.45 Jam & Jerusalem Clatterford Ladies Guildprepare to receive a visit from a dignitary, who has the power to shut them down, and must convince her they have been organising lots of worthwhile events. Eileen calls a meeting to make sure they are up to scratch, but despite this the ladies end up letting things go to pot, and risk being merged with nearby Hole. Marcia Warren stars. (S)


10.15 BBC News (S) 10.30 Regional News; Weather (S) 10.35 Lenny Henry.TV The comic presents a selection of humorous Internet video clips, revealing which Tunny* emails are worth opening. He looks at outrageous eCTV and reviews online TV broadcasts.


11.05 Match of the Day Highlights of the Boxing Day fixtures in the Premiership, where Manchester United, Chelsea and Bolton Wanderers will be hoping for some festive cheer with home victories. (S)


12.35 RLM: Carry On Follow That Camel (1966) Saucy comedy, with Jim Dale and Phil Silvers; Weatherview


2.15 BBC News 24 (S) 6.00 CBeebles ' • • :


8.00 CBBC 8.30 Animal Park (R)(S)


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9.30 Incredible Animal Jourrrays (R) (S) 10.30 Castle in the Country (R) (S) II.OD Churchill’s Bodyguard (S) 11.50 A Christmas at Kew (R) (S) ' • 12.20 RLM: Carry On Spying (1964) James Bond spoof, stam'ng Kenneth Williams.


1.45 TheRoyal Ballet— Dreams to Reality 2.45 Giselle (S) 4.40 Rnal Score 5.25 Ready, Steady, Cook (S) 6.10 The Private Life of a Christmas Masterpiece (S)


7.00 Dad's Army Mainwaring’s Home Guard platoon organise a turkey dinner as a Christmas treat for the old-age pensioners of Walmington^n-Sea. Classic wartime sitcom, staning Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and John Laurie. (R) (S)


7.30 Best of Springwatch vrith Bill Oddie Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon fOng meet up at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve at Martin Mere, Lancashire, to re\riew the year's wildlife events. There's anoUier chance to see the best moments from Springwatch and Autumnwatch. and an update on the nation’s favourite animal charactera from each series. (S)


9.00 Phantom of the Opera: Behind the Mask The st07 of the phenomenally successful stage musical, including" interviews with composer Andrew Uoyd Webber, original director Harold Prince, producer Cameron Macintosh and lyricists Richard Stilgoe and Charles Hart The film reveals the fears and behind-the-scenes battles of a production that many predicted would be the biggest flop of Lloyd Webber’s career— but became his biggest hit. (R) (S)


10.30 Grumpy Old Women at Christmas Pait one of two. Celebrities including Sheila Hancock, Janet Street-Porter, Arabella Weir, Linda Robson and Jenny Eclair offer a mature female perspective on the joys of Christmas, from endless shopping and cooking to creating the perfect table decorations. (R) (S)


11.00 Cricket: The Ashes Australia v England. The opening day of the Fourth Test at the MCG in Melbourne, as the series enters what could be a crucial stage. (S)


11.40 The Story of Light Entertainment (R) 1.10 RLM: The Falcon’s Brother (1942) Thriller, stam’ng George Sanders. (S)


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5.30 e r rv 5.55 ITV Morning News (S) 6.00 GMTV: Wakey! WaKcyl 7.25 Toonattik(S) 9.25 e r rv 10.00 The Unforgettable Kenneth Williams (R) 10.30 Christmas Cooks) (S) 11.35 RLM: The King and I (1956) Oscar- winning musical. Yul Brynner stars. (S)


Z05 ITV News; Weather (S) 2.10 Midsomer Murders (R) (S) 4.10 RLM: ET: The Extra-Terrestrial (1982) Steven Spielberg’s blockbusting sci-fi fantasy, slam’ng Heni^'Thomas. (S)


6.15 ITV News; Weather (S) 6.30 Emmerdale(S) 7.00 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Celebrity Chris Tarrant Invites Melinda Messenger and Alastair Stewart to team up for ActionAid and Scope, before Jane Moore and Charles Kennedy tiy to win ' cash for the Rre Services National Benevolent Fund. (S)


8.00 Challenge Anneka More than 10 years after her last TV challenge, Anneka Rice returns in a one-off special ahead of a new series to be shown In 2007. The presenter jets off to Sri Lanka to rebuild a village devastated by the Boxing Day 2004 tsunami. She and her team aim to construct and equip a maternity clinic, a play centre and a cricket pa\riIion. (S)


9.00 After Thomas Keeley Hawes and Ben Miles star in this fact-based drama as a couple struggling to help their autistic son lead a normal life. Pushed to desperation by the demands of six-year-old Kyle's condition, the pair keep going with the help of supportive parents, but it’s golden retriever puppy Thomas who finally provides the key to release the child from his private nightmare. (S)


11.00 n v News; Weather (S) 11.15 RLM: Pretty Woman (1990) Julia Roberts and Richard Gere made a great pairing in this romantic comedy. For the benefit of the uninitiated, it tells the fairy­ tale story of a mthless millionaire businessman who hires a streetwise hooker to escort him for a week— but he isn't prepared for the effect she will have on his life, and soon realises he's falling madly in love with her. (S)


1.25 Cathedral (R) (S) 2.20 RLM: Outrageous Fortune (1987) Comedy thriller, stam’ng Bette Midler; (S) ITV News Headlines


4.00 Solution Street (R) 4.40 The Jules and Lulu Show (R) 5.05 r rv Nightscreen


5.50 RLM: Hey Arnold! The Movie (2002) Premiere. Animated adventure, vrith the voice of Spencer Klein. (S)


7.00 Freshly Squeezed 7.30 Friends (F^(S) 8.00 The Morning Line (S) 8.55 T4: The Simpsons (R) (S) 9.25 T4: Friends (R)(S) 10.00 T4: The Simpsons (R) (S) 10.30 T4: Friends (R)(S) 11.00 T4: The Simpsons (R) (S) 11.30 RLM: The Wild ThomDerrys Movie (2002) Premiere. Animated adventure, with the voice of Tim Cuny. (S)


■ Best of Spring* watch with Bill > Oddie (BBC2,7.30pm) Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King meet


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■ After Thomas (ITVI.Opm) Keo’oy Hawes and Bon M loG slar in mis drama about a couple struggling to help their autis­ tic son communi­ cate his fears and begin to lead a normal life.


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■ Faking It Bur­ lesque Special (Channel 4,9pm) Last-ever pro­ gramme, in Which a body-consdous Welsh cleaner swaps her feather duster for a feather boa to become a striptease artist.


■ David Ickc: Was He Right? , (five, 11pm) Profile of the con­ spiracy theorisL v^o became a figure of fun after his appearance onaTVshow in 1991, but now has many followers.


6.00 Milkshake! 9.00 Property Developing Abroad (R) (S) 10.30 Britain's Rnest Castles (R) (S) 12.00 Home and Away (R) (S) 12.30 Holiday House Guest (R) (S) 1.30 RLJVI: The Legend of Wallra Far Woman (1962) Drama, stam’ng Raquel Welch and Bradford Dillman. (S)


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3.30 RUVI: Columbo: Make Me a Perfect Murder (1978) Crime drama, starring Peter Falk and Trish Van Devere. (Sj


1.00 Channel 4 Racing from Kempton Park and Wetherby Including the 2.20 Stan


James King George VI Chase (3m) from Kempton Park. (S)


3.20 Man on the Moon (S) 4.15 Deal or No Deal (S) 5.00 The Simpsons (R) (S) 5.30 The Simpsons (R) (S) 6.00 RLM: Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) Family drama sequel, starring Jason James Richter. (S)


7.45 Channel 4 News (S) 7.55 3 Minute Wonden Yo Ho Ho Blalrl (S) 8.00 Deal or No Deal Boxing Day takes on a whole new meaning in the second of two festive specials in which the jackpot is doubled to £500,000. (S)


9.00 Faking It Burlesque Special Last-ever edition of the reinvention programme, In which body-conscious Welsh cleaner Sharon Pallister swaps her feather duster for a feather boa to become a striptease artist (S)


10.20 The Charlotte Church Show Christmas Special Festive edition of the entertainment show, In which Paul O’Grady talks about his best and worst guests, while Ben Elton discusses the things that have got his goal this year. Plus, Sugababes join the hostess to perform the class’ic White Christmas. (R)


11.15 Ricky Gervais Meets Garry Shandling Ricky chats to the star of The Lany


Sanders Show, and soon discovers his persona is far from the glib, wise­ cracking character he created— and while the pair do find some common ground, there are more than a few awkward moments during the encounter.


12.20 Robbie Williams: Live at Abbey Road The cheeky pop star In performance. (S)


1.50 God Gave Rock N Roll to You (R)(S) 3.50 Mama Lou (R) (S) 3.55 World Cup Skiing 4.50 Scrapheap Challenge (R) (S) 5.45 C lo se


5.30 five news and Ashes Special Report 6.00 Home and Away Rachel learns Tara has put a restraining order on her. Tony straggles in his new position as manager, and the pyromaniac strikes again— but Drew has a rather embarrassing alibi. (S)


6.30 in the Grid Les Dennis hosts the game show in which contestants test their


nerve against opponents and the all- powerful ‘grid’ to win a big-money prize.


7.00 five news and Ashes Special Report 7.15 Royal Institution Christmas Lectures 2006 Professor Marcus du Sautoy e)q}lores the world of shapes in the search for the world’s roundest football, and explains how to fake a Jackson Pollock using mathematics. Continues tomorrow; (S) five news update


8.00 The Mystery of the Mary Celeste: Revealed The fate of the legendary vessel— which was found drifting off the shores of the Azores, unmanned but in full working Older— is investigated by a descendant of the ship's captain; (R) (S) five news at 9


9.00 CSI: Miami A witness jeopardises any chance of securing a conviction In the Mai Noche gang trial by helping to engineer the escape of the defendant— who then orders Horatio’s death. However, in a bitter twist of fate, the wrong person 'is killed. Meanwhile, Delko discovers an ex-lover has begun harassing any woman who becomes close to him. (S)


10.00 CSI: NY A routine murder investigation turns into a race to stay one step ahead of a bomber who contacts Mac to tell him he has been singled out as the next victim. Last in series. (R) (S)


11.00 David Icke: Was He Right? Profile of the conspiracy theorist, who became a figure of fun after his appearance on Terry Wogan’s TV show in 1991, but now has a number of followers who believe his views. (S)


12.00 Prison Break (R) (S) 1.00 The Great Big Quiz Interactive quiz. 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R) (S)


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Saturday, December 23 STRICTLY COME DANCING -


THE FINAL: Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly introduce the climax of the contest, in which the remaining cou­ ples show their versatility in ballroom, Latin and freestyle dances. After 12 weeks of tears, tantrums and tri­ umphs, the celebrity hoofers will be hoping to follow in the footsteps of last year’s winner cricketer Darren Gough. (BBC One, 5.40pm)


MOZART 250 CELEBRATION


FROM SA LZBU R G : A concert recorded at the city's Festspielhaus festival hall, featuring arias and duets sung by mezzo Cecilia Bartoli and baritone Thomas Hampson, accom­ panied by Mitsuko Uchida at the piano. Riccardo Muti conducts the Vienna PhilhajTnonic, and the musical bill of fare includes the Haffner Sym­ phony, sacred motet Exultate Jubilate and the chorus finale of The Magic Flute. James Naughtie presents. (BBC Two, 5.55pm)


GOD GAVE ROCK N ROLL TO


YOU: Dr Robert Beckford examines the often turbulent relationship between religion and pop music. He moves through the genre’s history to explore how John Lennon’s infamous comment that the Beatles were ’more popular than Jesus’ effectively started the decline of the Fab Four’s career, and looks at how Elvis Presley, Mari­ lyn Manson and Sinead O’Connor have courted controversy. (Channel 4, 6.30pm)


WHATEVER HAPPENED TO


SKY MOVIES 1 11.00 A Good Woman (2004) See 4.40pm. 12.35 National Treasure (2004) See 8.00pm. 2.50 The Sixth Man (1997) Comic fantasy, starring Marion Wayans. 4.40 A Good Woman (2004) Comedy starring Helen Hunt 6.20 Sgt Bllko (1996) Comedy, starring Steve Martin. 8.00 National Treasure (2004) An Intrepid treasure-seeker embarks on a perilous quest to track d om a war chest hidden bv America’s Founding Fathers, following a series of clever dues— but he faces stiff competition from a treacherous assodale and the FBI. Action adventure, stamng Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger and Sean Bean. 10.151, Robot (2004) Scl-fi thriller, stam’ng Will Smith. 12.15 Surviving Christmas (2004) Festive comedy, starring Ben Affleck. 1.50 Crimson Force (2005) Sci-fi adventure, starring C Thomas Howell. 3.35 Milk (199S) Black ewnedy, starring James Reel 5 3 0 Ice Age 2: The Meltdown— Special


SKY MOVIES 2 10.00 Oliver Twist (2005) See 6.00pm.


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12.15 Matilda (1996) CNIdren's comedy, stamng Mara Wilson. 2.15 Rnding Neverland (2004) Magical drama, stam’ng Johnny Depp. 4.00 Lemony Snlcket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) Fantasy adventure, starring Jim Carrey, Meryl Streep and Liam Aiken. 6.00 Oliver Twist (2005) Premiere. Dickens adulation, starring Ben Kingsley, Barney Clark and Jamie Foreman. 8.10 Klnl^ Boots (2005) Comedy in which a struggling shoe factor finds salvation in the shape of a Soho drag artist a rieed for specialist footwear. Starring Chiwelel Ejiofor, Nick Frost and Linda B a s a lt 10.00 Wedding Crashers (2005) Two party-mad bachelors make the most of the hospitality and romantic abnosphere as they gatecrash weddings to up women. Starring Owen VWson and Vince Vaughn. 12.00 Starsity & Hutch (2004) Cornedy thriller, starring Ben Stiller. 1 j45 Carilto’s Way: Rise to Power (2005) Drama, with Jay Herrandez. 3 2 0 Ed Wood (1994) Btopic, Starring Johnny Depp. 5 3 0 Matilda (1996) See 12.15pm.


SKY ONE 11.00 Cirque de Celebrite 1230 Malcolm In the Middle 1.00 Terry Pratchetfs Hogfather ~ Part Two 3.00 Dream Team 4.00 Brainiac’s Test Tube Baby 5.00 Futurama 530 Futurama 6.00 The Simpsons 630 The Simpsons 7.00 The Simpsons 7 3 0 The Simpsons. Homer goes to prison. 8.00 Lost Uncovered 8 3 0 Get Lost 9.00 Bones 10.00 Bones. A body part is found at Los Angeles airport 11.00 Law & Order 12.00 Stargate SQ-1 1.00 Brain'iac's Test Tube Baby Christmas Special 130 Pop Years 2.40 Dream Team 3 3 0 Guiltyl 420 Taste 5.10 Little Monsters


BBC THREE 7.00 The Real Hustle 7.30 Top Gear. Driving at sub-zero temperatures. Last in series. 830 TTiree’s Out-Takes 9.00 Little Britain Abroad. Rrst of two comedy specials. 930 Chrissytittybangbang 10.00 EastEnders. Pauline's loved ones are left in shock. 1030 Torchwood. The team investigate a spate of kidnappings. 1120 Little Britain 1130 Little Miss


Jocelyn 1220 Ideal. Moz's mother disaipts his Christmas. 1230 Chri^ttybangbang 1 2 0 Pulling 130 Torchwood 2.40 Little Miss Jocelyn 3.10 Ideal. Moz’s mother disrupts his Christnr^. 3.43 Close


rrv2 11.40 Rim: The Grinch (2000). Comedy, starring Jim Carrey. Including Entertainment News Update. 1.40 Rim: The Mummy Returns (2001). Action-packed sequel, starring Brendan Fraser. Including Entertainment News Update. 4.10 Coronation Street 5.10 Emmerdale 6.10 Creature Comforts 620 Creature Comforts 630 Take That live: The Ultimate Tour 8.00 Xtra Factor Best and Worst The judges reveal their personal high- l^ ts . 9.00 Rim: The Mummy Returns (2001). Action-packed sequel, star­ ring Brendan Fraser. Including Entertainment News Update. 1130 Film: The Grinch (2000). Comedy, starring Jim Carrey. Including Entertainment News Update. 1 2 5 Whatever Happened to Gareth Gates? 2 2 5 Haunted Homes 3.10 The Mint ITV Play 4.00 Playalong: ITV Play 6.00 Close


E4 11.00 TBA; Razorlight 12.05 TBA: Franz Ferdinand 1.05 TBA: The Killets ZOO Scrubs 230 Scrubs 2 3 5 SmalMlle: Superman the Early Years 3 3 0 Switched Up! 420 Switched Up! 4 3 0 Friends 525 Friends 5 3 5 Rm: Alice in Wonderland (1999). Fantasy, staning Whoo;^ Goldberg. 7 3 5 Friends. Rachel's sister looks after Emma. 830 Friends. Greg Kinnear guest stars. 9.00 Rim: America’s Sweethearts (2001). Romantic comedy, with John Cusack. 11.00 Ross Noble — Live in Regents Park. The award-winning comedian petfonns. 1Z05 Bo! in the USA 1Z40 Rim: America's Sweethearts (2001). Romantic comedy, with John Cusack and Julia Roberts. Z35 The Chris Isaak Show 330 S ^ b s 335 Senibs 4.15 Switched 435 Switched 5.00 Switched 5 2 0 Switched 530 Close


SKY SPORTS 1 1Z00 Soccer Spedal 1230 Live Football Special. Chelsea v Reading (Kick-off 1.00pm). 3.00 Soccer Special 5.15 Live Football Spedal. Watford v Arsenal (Kick-off 5.3(^m). 8.00 Sky Sports Classics 8.1 S Sky Sports Classics 8 3 0 Football Rrst 9.45 Rx)tball R ra l Extended highlights of a « Premiership match. 11.00 live Test Cricket AustraTia v England.


SKY SPORTS 2 1030 Test Cricket 1.00 International Cricket 230 Live Rugby Union. London Irish v Leicester Tigers (IGck-off 3.00pm). 5.00 Jack and Amie Talldng Golf 530 Jack’s Perfect Golfer 630 Live Darts. The 2007 World Championship recommences.. 1 ZOO Rugby Uttion 130 International Bowls 3 3 0 Rugby Union 5.00 Thinking Tackle .


SKY SPORTS 3 1Z00 l iv e Test CrickeL South Africa v India. 330 Test Cricket 6.00


International Cricket 7 3 0 Test Cricket 10.00 Spexts Unlimited 11.00 Football Asia 1130 Football Rrst 1Z45 FootbaD Rrst ZOO FootbaH Rrst 3.15 Football Rrst 4 3 0 Sports Unlimited 5 3 0 Football Asia


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A DIFFERENT LIFE: The jour- ney to independence of 13-year-old


P Matthew, who suffers from brittle bone disease and was recently seen in


UVE FOOTBALL SPECIAL: Chelsea v - Reading (Kick-off 1.00|xn). This first of today's live matches comes from Stamford Bridge, where the players are hoping to g'lve their fans a belated Christmas present The injuries inflicted on Carlo Cudidni and Petr Cech were the main talking points of the teams' fixture earlier in the season, rather than the Blues' 1 -0 win, and vwlh Cech still nursing a fractured skull and likely to be out for the whole


• campaign, Cudidni will hope to keep the Royals at bay. (Sky Sports 1,12.50pm)


GARETH GATES? Profiling the Pop Idol runner-up as he prepares to make his comeback. He discusses his public fall from grace, including tabloid reports of a relationship with glamour girl Jordan, and invites cam­ eras to follow him as he records new material. The singer also explains how his life was changed by his sudden rise to fame. (ITVl, 7.30pm)


NCIS: A satellite technician’s


voyeuristic activities inadvertently lead him to witness the murder of a Navy commander involved in an important weapons project. Tipped off by an anonymous call, the team arrive at the base to find the victim has been stabbed to death through the back of his wetsuit, (five, 7.40pm)


Sunday, December 24


the Shake! series Hospital on Five. His condition affects his growth and means his bones break easily, but his zest for life shines through as he cele­ brates his birthday and visits London, (five, 12.05pm)


HEARTBEAT: Chaos reigns after


an unknown sniper shoots a woman as she leaves a meeting of the flower show committee. DS Rachel Dawson’s enquiries reveal the gunman may have missed his intended target - and when Blaketon spots an article in the local paper, he realises the bullet might have been aimed at him. Lindsey Coulson guests. (ITVl, 7.30pm)


A F I ’S 100 Y E A R S - 100


CHEERS: The American Film Insti­ tute presents a countdown of the most inspiring movies of all time, to cele­ brate the 100th anniversary of film. Featuring archive clips of such classics as “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “ET: The Extra-Terrestrial” and “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest”. (Channel 4 ,7.35pm)


CASUALTY: In the conclusion of


the two-part Christmas special, the team battle to save Josh’s life after he is found badly injured in the back of an ambulance. Ellen discovers Rosie is missing from the hospital, and as the gravity of the situation hits home she tries desperately to track the girl down before it’s too late. (BBC One, 8.30pm)


NEVER MIND TH E BUZ-


ZCO CK S BUMPER EDITION: Simon Amstell presents a very merry extended edition of the music quiz, giving him and team captains Phill Jupitus and Bill Bailey an extra 15 minutes in which to engage in all man­ ner of musical banter, sing a tuneless intro or two and poke fun at their guests Danny Jones of McFly, the Feeling’s Dan Gillespie and comedian Kevin Eldon. (BBC Two, 9.30pm)


Monday, December 25 DOCTOR WHO: With Billie Piper


no longer along for the ride, Catherine Tate joins David Tennant for his sec­ ond festive outing. She plays bride-to- be Donna, who’s running late for her wedding - but may also hold the key to an alien plan to destroy Earth. Sarah Parish co-stars. (BBC One, 7pm)


ROYAL INSTITUTION


CHRISTMAS LECTURES 2006: New series. Live from the Royal Insti­ tution in Albemarle Street, London, comes the first of five educational talks. Marcus du Sautoy, professor of


mathematics at the University of Oxford and a fellow of Wadham Col­ lege, takes as his theme the mystery of numbers, (five, 7.15pm)


DOC MARTIN: Martin Clunes is


back for a one-off special as the grumpy CP. Aunt Joan keeps quiet about a rare bird nesting on her land, for fear of attracting egg thieves. But thanks to Martin, the news is soon out, prompting an influx of tourists to the peaceful community - and putting the doc in the locals’ bad books once again. (ITVl, 9pm)


RICKY G ERVAIS M E E T S


CHRISTOPHER GUEST: Ricky Gervais has long acknowledged that “The Office” owes a huge debt to sem-, inal heavy metal spoof “This Is Spinal Tap” - a similarity not lost on Tap co­ creator Christopher Guest when he saw Gervais’s breakthrough sitcom for the first time. This documentary charts the film’s gestation and reflects the relationship that has developed between the pair. (Channel 4 ,10pm)


THE RO Y A L B A L L E T -


DREAMS TO REALITY: Behind- the-scenes documentary filmed over several months, following the daily lives of students at one of Britain’s greatest institutions in its 75th year. Once the exclusive preserve of British Commonwealth artists, the company now accepts members from around the world. Among the dancers appear­ ing is Darcey Bussell who is now a Principal Guest Artist. (BBC Two, 10.05pm)


Tuesday, December 26 MASTERMIND CELEBRITY


SPECIAL: New series. John Humphrys hosts the first of five spe­ cial editions of the quiz, where celebri­ ties test their general knowledge in a bid to raise money for their chosen charity. The first group of well-known faces to take their place in the infa­ mous black chair are news reporter Rageh Omaar, ex-Brookside star Steven Binder (Max Farnham), sports presenter Clare Balding and explorer Ranulph Fiennes. Continues tomorrow. (BBC One, 6.30pm)


BES T OF SPRINGWATCH


WITH BILL ODDIE: Bill Oddie, Kate Humble and Simon King meet up at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust reserve at Martin Mere, Lan­ cashire, to review the year’s wildlife events. There’s another chance to see the best moments from Springwatch and Autumnwatch, and an update on the nation’s favourite animal charac­ ters. (BBC Two, 7.30pm)


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WHAT’S UP DOC? Catherine Tate joins David Tennant in the Christmas Day episode of Doctor Who.


AFTER THOMAS: Keeley Hawes


and Ben Miles star in this fact-based drama as a couple struggling to help their autistic son lead a normal life. Pushed to desperation by the demands of Kyle’s condition, the pair keep going with the help of supportive parents, but it’s puppy Thomas who finally provides the key to release the child from his private nightmare. (ITVl, 9pm)


FAKING iT BURLESQUE SPE­


CIAL: Last-evor edition of the rein­ vention programme, in which Welsh cleaner Sharon Pallister swaps her feather duster for a boa to become a striptease artist. With the help of


dancer Immodesty Blaize, ballet favourite Wayne Sleep and burlesque star Dita Von Teese, she has just four weeks to learn the moves before con­ vincing a panel of judges she’s the real thing. (Channel 4 ,9pm)


DAVID ICKE: WAS. HE


RIGHT?: Documentary presented by the conspiracy theorist who became a figure of fun after his appearance on Terry Wogan’s TV show in 1991. As well as claiming to have predicted both the September 11 attacks and Hurricane Katrina, he has stated that many of the most powerful people in the world ’form a network of inter­ breeding bloodlines’, (five, 11pm)


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