The festive season continues with a mix of familiar dramas and exciting quiz shows, creating a vibrant atmosphere for a Friday night in. BBC One brings the latest developments in Albert Square with 'EastEnders', where the intertwining lives of the residents keep viewers hooked. Emotions run high, and the narrative unfolds with a blend of tension and camaraderie.

Meanwhile, ITV 1 invites viewers to test their knowledge with 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?', where contestants face nail-biting questions and the chance to win life-changing sums. The blend of suspense and intrigue makes for compelling viewing. Over on BBC Two, 'Christmas University Challenge' promises a festive twist on the classic quiz format, pitting bright minds against each other in an intellectual battle that’s both entertaining and enlightening.

Tonight’s highlights (21:00–23:00)

  • BBC One — 21:30 — EastEnders: The latest episode of this iconic soap promises to deliver heartfelt moments and dramatic confrontations that will have viewers talking long after the credits roll.
  • ITV 1 — 21:00 — Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?: An exciting episode features contestants grappling with challenging questions that could lead them to a life-changing jackpot, showcasing wit and knowledge under pressure.
  • BBC Two — 21:00 — Christmas University Challenge: In a special festive edition, teams of students tackle tricky trivia in a bid for academic glory, all while embracing the spirit of Christmas.
  • CHANNEL 4 — 21:00 — Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025: Prepare for an evening of laughter and nostalgia as celebrities revisit the year's most memorable events in a quiz that is both entertaining and thought-provoking.
  • CHANNEL 5 — 21:30 — An Invitation to Murder: A Death in Cairo (2025): This gripping new mystery unfolds against the backdrop of Cairo, intertwining suspense and romance as detectives race against time to uncover the truth.
  • ITV 3 — 22:00 — Midsomer Murders: The quaint village of Midsomer comes alive with another gripping murder case that combines dark humour and clever twists, ensuring viewers are kept guessing.
  • E4 — 21:00 — Gogglebox: Join the Gogglebox families as they react to the week’s most talked-about television moments, providing hilarious commentary and unique perspectives.
  • ITV 2 — 21:00 — Fast X (2023): Fast-paced and action-packed, this blockbuster gives viewers an adrenaline rush with its high-stakes car chases and compelling storyline that keeps you on the edge of your seat.

Today’s Channels

— BBC One TV Guide

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– The Hit List
– Weather for the Week Ahead
– BBC News
– Breakfast
– The Farmer's Llamas
– Shaun the Sheep
– The Gruffalo
– The Gruffalo's Child
– Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
– Peter Rabbit (2018)
– BBC News at One; Weather
– BBC London News; Weather
– Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
– Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2022)
– BBC News
– BBC London News; Weather
– Paddington 2 (2017)
– Would I Lie to You?
– The Repair Shop
– Call the Midwife
– EastEnders
– BBC News; Weather
– Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
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— ITV 1 TV Guide

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– Love Actually (2003)
– The King
– The Royal Variety Performance 2025
– Unwind with ITV
– Fletchers' Family Farm
– Love Your Weekend with Alan Titchmarsh
– James Martin's Christmas Day
– Shrek (2001)
– ITV Lunchtime News; Weather
– ITV Racing Live
– Bullseye
– ITV Evening News; Weather
– Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
– Emmerdale
– Coronation Street
– The Masked Singer
– Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?
– ITV News at Ten; Weather
– Die Another Day (2002)
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— BBC Two TV Guide

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– And Now for Something Completely Different (1971)
– Call the Midwife
– Strictly Come Dancing
– Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
– This Is BBC Two
– Richard Osman's House of Games
– The Great British Sewing Bee
– The Scarecrows' Wedding
– Best of Weatherman Walking
– Bringing Up Baby (1938)
– What's Up, Doc? (1972)
– Homes Under the Hammer
– Bargain Hunt
– Escape to the Country
– The Italian Job (1969)
– The Great Escape (1963)
– Richard Osman's House of Games
– Celebrity Mastermind
– Only Connect
– Christmas University Challenge
– The Great Escaper (2023)
– Jaws 2 (1978)
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— CHANNEL 4 TV Guide

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– East Is East (1999)
– The Last Leg
– The Alternative Christmas Message
– Finding Father Christmas
– Father Christmas
– Cheers
– Cheers
– The King of Queens
– The King of Queens
– The King of Queens
– Born Free (1966)
– Jamie's Christmas Shortcuts
– Christmas at Lapland UK
– Turner & Hooch (1989)
– Live AFCON
– The Great British Bake Off
– Channel 4 News
– The Dog House
– The Great Pottery Throw Down
– Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2025
– Gogglebox
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— CHANNEL 5 TV Guide

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– PlayOJO Live Casino Show
– Christmas on the Lake (2021)
– Friends
– Friends
– Entertainment News on 5
– Fireman Sam
– Pip and Posy
– Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
– Milo
– Peppa Pig
– Peppa Pig
– Odo
– Treehouse
– Thomas & Friends
– Fireman Sam
– Pip and Posy
– The Adventures of Paddington
– Peppa Pig
– Peppa Pig
– Thomas & Friends: The Christmas Letter Express
– Milkshake! Story Den
– Entertainment News on 5
– The Ten Commandments (1956)
– Entertainment News on 5
– The Ten Commandments (1956)
– Live: Snooker British Seniors Open 2025
– World's Strongest Man 2025
– The Unseen Tapes: Abba, the Carpenters & Dolly Parton
– Abba vs Queen: Who Are the Greatest?
– An Invitation to Murder: A Death in Cairo (2025)
– ABBA: Legends of Pop
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— ITV 3 TV Guide

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– Midsomer Murders
– Lewis
– Unwind with ITV
– George and Mildred
– George and Mildred
– George and Mildred
– George and Mildred
– On the Buses
– On the Buses
– On the Buses
– On the Buses
– Mutiny on the Buses (1972)
– Carry on Follow That Camel (1967)
– Carry On Screaming (1966)
– Carry on Doctor (1967)
– Goodnight Mister Tom (1998)
– Vera
– Midsomer Murders
– Midsomer Murders
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— E4 TV Guide

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– The Inbetweeners
– The Inbetweeners
– The Inbetweeners
– The Inbetweeners
– The Inbetweeners
– Modern Family
– Modern Family
– Modern Family
– The Simpsons
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– Gogglebox
– The Inbetweeners
– The Inbetweeners
– The Inbetweeners
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— ITV 2 TV Guide

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– Family Guy
– Family Guy
– American Dad!
– American Dad!
– Botched
– Deep Fake Neighbour Wars
– Dress to Impress
– Dress to Impress
– Deal or No Deal
– Unwind with ITV
– Teen Titans Go!
– Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
– Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!
– What's New Scooby-Doo?
– Scooby-Doo and Guess Who?
– Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records
– Dinner Date
– I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!
– Celebrity Catchphrase
– Flushed Away (2006)
– FYI Daily
– Flushed Away (2006)
– Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
– FYI Daily
– Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)
– Matilda (1996)
– FYI Daily
– Matilda (1996)
– Uncle Buck (1989)
– FYI Daily
– Uncle Buck (1989)
– Edward Scissorhands (1990)
– FYI Daily
– Edward Scissorhands (1990)
– Fast X (2023)
– FYI Daily
– Fast X (2023)
– Family Guy
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