Strictly Come Dancing: The Final
19:05, BBC One
From Tony Adams’ pulsating Full Monty to Fleur East’s full-throttle Beyoncé megamix and Helen Skelton’s ultimate revenge dance, it’s been another excellent series of Strictly. The four finalists (East and Skelton, along with Molly Rainford and Hamza Yasin) will perform a trio of dances: a combination of their choice, one chosen by the judges and a final show dance. It’s then up to the audience at home to tally their votes to decide the winner, who will be announced by the end of the night. Holly Richardson
The Snowman: The Movie That Changed Christmas
17:00, Channel 4
It has become as integral a part of modern Christmas as Whamageddon. And on the 40th anniversary of The Snowman’s original broadcast on Channel 4, here’s the story of how the Raymond Briggs classic was brought to the screen, spawning a hit single (which composer Howard Blake impressively ripped off while sitting on the beach) and giving children more than 29 countries an important lesson in entropy. Ali Catterall
The weakest link
6.20pm, BBC One
It’s strictly special, meaning professional dancers Karen Hauer, Kai Widdrington, Joan Clifton and Amy Dowden join former star partners broadcaster Dan Walker, comedian Jade Adams, presenter Rhys Stevenson and singer Max George in exchanging sequins for serious questions in bid to win money for charity. As usual, Romesh Ranganathan is the host. HR
This is My Jam
9.35pm, BBC One
Mo Gilligan hosts That’s My Jam. Photo: Monkey Kingdom/BBC
Bafta winner Mo Gilligan gets his first primetime slot with this fresh celebrity dance and singing challenge show. First, singer Alesha Dixon and Drag Race judge Michelle Visage go head-to-head with Glee stars Kevin McHale and Jenna Ushkowitz. One of them must sing Rocket Man in the voice of Kermit the Frog, while another must catch a catapulted microphone. HR
Cliff at Christmas
9.35pm, BBC Two
There’s a celebration of Richard on the BBC this week, with a special broadcast on Radio 2 on Wednesday and this festive show from Hackney Church. Both feature the 82-year-old talking to Sarah Cox at Abbey Road, but tonight’s gig will see him join Andrea Corr and others to revisit some of Cliff’s classic hits. Graham Vertue
The Jonathan Ross Christmas Show
10.05pm, ITV1
Michael McIntyre might not be the gift anyone particularly wants this year, but he’ll still be joining Wossy for this holiday special. Mini Driver, Big Zoo and Gordon Ramsay complete an eclectic line-up, while Queen’s Adam Lambert provides the live music. Holly Richardson
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Meet Me in St Louis, 2.20pm, BBC Two
Judy Garland in Meet Me in St. Louis. Photo: Allstar Picture Library Ltd/Alamy
Vincente Minnelli’s chocolate box of a musical is a sweet treat, with rocking songs – The Trolley Song, The Boy Next Door and the surprisingly melancholy Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas. Various romantic ups and downs weave their way through a year in the life of the St. Louis-based Smith family, particularly Judy Garland’s singing Esther, as the shadow of the family’s move to New York hangs over the construction of the 1904 World’s Fair. Despite a number of production difficulties, it’s all hilarity and big-budget glitz on screen. Simon Wardell
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Test cricket: Pakistan vs England, Sky Sports main event day one of the third and final Test in Karachi, in a series already won by Ben Stokes and his England team.
Rugby Champions Cup: Exeter Chiefs v Bulls 12.40pm, ITV1 England take on South Africa in a Group A match at Sandy Park.
Snooker: British Open, 12.45pm, Eurosport 1 First semi-final in Brentwood.
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