Richard Osman’s Christmas House of Games Night (BBC1, 7pm)
THE first primetime run of the Pointless co-host’s fun series went down a treat recently, and now a festive-themed episode is heading our way. Alex Horne – who’s used to posing the questions and challenges on Taskmaster – takes part alongside comedy actor Sarah Hadland, Strictly Come Dancing judge Craig Revel Horwood and newsreader Charlene White. All that stands between them and the House of Games Christmas trophy is a selection of tricky quizzes.
Meerkat: A Dynasties Special (BBC1, 7.30pm)
DAVID Attenborough lends his dulcet tones to this documentary, which follows the fortunes of young meerkat queen Maghogho, who calls the salt pans of Makadikadi in Botswana home. The arid conditions make it one of the harshest environments on the planet, but she is determined to raise her pups there, with help from her extended family. Maghogho is their seemingly fearless leader, but battling dust storms and fights with rivals threatens their relationships – putting the clan’s survival at risk.
Britain’s Most Expensive Houses (C4, 8pm)
MENTION Sotheby’s and what springs to mind? Probably very expensive items being sold to bidders with bottomless pockets. But paintings, antiques and other collectibles are not the only goods to pass through the auction house’s doors – the deeds to some of extraordinary properties are also bought and sold here as this documentary, which goes behind the scenes at UK Sotheby’s International Realty department, reveals.
Two Doors Down – Christmas Special (BBC2, 9pm)
THE award-winning comedy returns for a festive special. Colin (Jonathan Watson) and Cathy (Doon Mackichan) planned to spend the festive season in Dubai but the pandemic put a stop to that, so they’re renting a luxury lodge in the Highlands instead. They’ve invited Beth (Arabella Weir), Eric (Alex Norton), Christine (Elaine C Smith), Ian (Jamie Quinn) and Gordon (Kieran Hodgson) to join them between Christmas and New Year. However, just because the setting has changed, it doesn’t mean Cathy will be altering her behaviour.
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