TV Guide 2016-12-03
We're beginning to run down for the festivities. Fferm Ffactor (S4C, Sat) finishes, as does The Choir (BBC2, Tue). And it's the Christmas special of Celebrity Juice (ITV2, Thu).
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Saturday 3 December
- Famous Family Fortunes (ITV, 11.10) Calum Best and Denise Welch.
- Deal or No Deal (C4, 12.30).
- Cash Trapped (ITV, 1.05).
- Dinner Date Evening (ITVBe, 3pm) To 10pm.
- The Chase (ITV, 4.20).
- Celebrity Mastermind (BBC1, 5.25) Repeated from last Christmas.
Primetime
- Tipping Point Lucky Stars (ITV, 6pm) Audley Harrison (boxer), Harry Redknapp (Setanta Sports News founder), Denise Van Outen (Big Breakfast).
- Pointless Celebrities (BBC1, 6.10) Soaps, repeated from 23 January.
- Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1, 7pm) Balls (Ed) to that.
- Meet the Parents (ITV and UTV Ireland, 7pm).
- The X Factor (ITV and TV3, 8pm) This week's theme is "Christmas". The Xtra Factor follows on ITV2 and TV3 at 10pm.
- Landscape Artist of the Year (Sky1, 8pm).
- Winning Streak (RTE1, 8.20).
- I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (ITV and UTV Ireland, 9.30); Extra Camp follows on ITV2 and UTV Ireland at 10.35.
- Fferm Ffactor Brwydr y Ffermwyr (S4C, 9.35) The grand final.
- Mock the Week (BBC2, 10pm; not Scot, NI) Cancelled if the snooker runs over.
Sunday 4 December
- Bargain Hunt (BBC2, 12.15).
- The Chase (ITV, 12.35; not HTV Wales).
- The X Factor (ITV, 1.35; TV3 2.45) Another chance to miss last night's show.
- Tipping Point (ITV, 5pm).
Primetime
- The Next Great Magician (ITV, 7pm) A mind-reading duo baffles the audience.
- Strictly Come Dancing (BBC1, 7.20) With a performance by Elaine Paige.
- The X Factor (ITV and TV3, 8pm) With guest performances from Dill Piklz and Horseradish. The Xtra Factor follows on ITV2 and TV3 at 9.
- An Ril Deal (TG4, 8pm) Celebrities learn to Irish dance.
- Know the Score (RTE1, 8.30).
- I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (ITV and UTV Ireland, 9pm) Last in the series. Extra Camp follows on ITV2 and UTV Ireland at 10.35.
- QI XL (BBC2, 11pm; not NI). Again, follows live snooker, so may be delayed.
Weekday Daytimes
- Tout le Monde Veut Prendre Sa Place (TV5, 10.43).
- Bargain Hunt (BBC1, 12.15).
- Deal or No Deal (C4, 1.10).
- Countdown (C4, 2.10) Colin Murray (Th, Fr: Tim Rice).
- Tenable (ITV, 3pm).
- Think Tank (BBC1, 3.10).
- Questions Pour un Champion (TV5, 3.28).
- Tipping Point (ITV, 4pm) Repeats.
- The Chase (ITV, 5pm).
- Four in a Bed (C4, 5pm)
- Pointless (BBC1, 5.15) Repeats.
- Come Dine with Me (C4, 5.30) Edinburgh.
- Eggheads (BBC2, 6pm; not Fr).
- Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two (BBC2, 6.30; 6pm Fri).
Monday 5 December
- Just a Minute (Radio 4 Extra, 9am and 4pm) Classic episodes from 2009.
- Round Britain Quiz (Radio 4, 3pm) North of England and Midlands.
- I'm Sorry I Haven't a Clue (Radio 4, 6.30) Still in Wolverhampton, with Susan Calman, Richard Osman, but Jack Dee.
- University Challenge (BBC2, 8pm) Two teams of students.
- Only Connect (BBC2, 8.30) Fire-eaters v Clareites.
- Have I Got a Bit More News for You (BBC1, 11.15; Scotland 12.45am, not NI). Tom Hollander, Hal Cruttenden.
Tuesday 6 December
- Counterpoint 2006 (Radio 4 Extra, 4pm) A 20th anniversary celebration, which turned out to be Ned Sherrin's last programme.
- Masterchef The Professionals (BBC2, 8pm) The last 12 assemble.
- Landscape Artist of the Year (Artsworld, 8pm) The winner's film.
- The Taste of Success (RTE1, 8.30) Focus group semi-final.
- The Choir (TV) (BBC2, 9pm) Final week.
Wednesday 7 December
- Masterchef The Professionals (BBC2, 8pm).
- I'm a Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Coming Out (ITV, 8pm).
- A Question of Sport (BBC1, 10.45; Wales 11.40, Scot 12.45). Jordanne Whiley, Sally Conway, Mark Schwarzer, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey.
Thursday 8 December
- Strongman Masters World Championship (C5, 7pm) The older players' tournament.
- Masterchef (RTE2, 7.55).
- Masterchef The Professionals (BBC2, 8pm).
- Celebrity Juice (ITV2, 10pm) A festive special, with Susanna Reid but Piers "Wow!" Mor*n.
Friday 9 December
- The Dog Ate My Homework (CBBC, 5pm) With Johnny and Inel, Steve Bugeja, Katia Kvinge.
- Y Cwis Pop (Radio Cymru, 6pm).
- Mastermind (BBC2, 8pm) Andy Warhol, Septimus Severus, Nicholas Hawksmoor, X Files.
- Sion a Sian (S4C, 8.25).
- Have I Got News for You (BBC1, 9pm) Mel Giedroyc hosts, with Adil Ray and Jacob Rees-Mogg.
- QI (BBC2, 10pm) Naked Truth, with Richard Osman, Lolly Adefope, Lee Mack.
- 8 Out of 10 Cats (C4, 11.05).
Sign language interpretation
- Swashbuckle (Cbeebies, 4pm Sat, Sun).
- May the Best House Win (ITV3, 3am Mon) Two episodes.
- The Choir (BBC2, 1.15am Tue; Scot 1.45am).
- Great British Menu (BBC2, 8am and 8.30am Wed).
