As the year draws to a close, Sunday evening offers a blend of nostalgia and cinematic escapism. BBC One kicks off the night with a reliable dose of current events and weather updates, ensuring you’re in the loop as the festive season comes to an end. The day's news can often spark thoughtful discussions, making it a fitting prelude to the evening's entertainment.

As the clock strikes nine, immerse yourself in iconic films and gripping documentaries. Channel your inner pilot with a classic action film on ITV 1, or experience the emotional depth of a historical documentary on BBC Two that chronicles a maritime tragedy. For those seeking lighter fare, the musical journey through the life of a legendary band on Channel 4 is sure to hit the right notes, while Channel 5 offers a delightful sequel that captures the heart of hospitality in an exotic locale. Whether you’re in the mood for drama, laughter, or a reflective moment, the evening is set to cater to your viewing preference.

Tonight’s highlights (21:00–23:00)

  • BBC One — 22:00 — BBC News; Weather: Current affairs take centre stage with BBC News, providing an essential overview of the day's events, paired with a weather forecast to keep you prepared for the week ahead.
  • ITV 1 — 21:30 — Top Gun (1986): The beloved classic, Top Gun, takes flight with Tom Cruise leading a cast of skilled pilots in this adrenaline-fuelled story of rivalry and camaraderie.
  • BBC Two — 21:00 — Titanic Sinks Tonight: Titanic Sinks Tonight revisits the harrowing historical event through a modern lens, blending archival footage with expert commentary to enlighten and engage its viewers.
  • CHANNEL 4 — 21:00 — Bohemian Rhapsody (2018): Experience the rise of Queen in Bohemian Rhapsody, a biopic that showcases the band's journey from obscurity to legendary status, set against the backdrop of unforgettable music.
  • CHANNEL 5 — 21:30 — The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015): The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel brings back familiar faces and new adventures in a heartwarming tale of love and friendship set in a vibrant Indian backdrop.
  • ITV 3 — 22:00 — Midsomer Murders: Midsomer Murders returns with another intricate case, inviting viewers to delve into the charming yet sinister world of rural crime, blending suspense with a hint of whimsy.
  • E4 — 21:00 — Free Guy (2021): Free Guy is an action-comedy that flips the script on video game narratives, following a bank teller who discovers he’s a non-playable character in a chaotic open-world game.
  • ITV 2 — 21:00 — The Dark Knight (2008): The Dark Knight showcases a masterclass in superhero storytelling, with Christian Bale's intense portrayal of Batman facing off against Heath Ledger’s unforgettable Joker.

Today’s Channels

— BBC One TV Guide

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TimeProgramme
– The Weakest Link
– Weather for the Week Ahead
– BBC News
– Breakfast
– Match of the Day
– Chicken Run (2000)
– Dexter Procter: The 10-Year-Old Doctor
– BBC News
– Weather for the Week Ahead
– Songs of Praise
– The Repair Shop
– Penguins: Meet the Family
– BBC News
– BBC London News; Weather
– Weather
– Tennis: Battle of the Sexes
– Countryfile
– Celebrity Escape to the Country
– Antiques Roadshow
– Death in Paradise
– BBC News; Weather
– BBC London News; Weather
– Match of the Day
– Stuffed
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— ITV 1 TV Guide

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TimeProgramme
– Shop on TV
– Bullseye
– Unwind with ITV
– Be Your Own Boss
– The Masked Singer
– James Martin's Saturday Morning
– ITV News
– James Martin's Great British Adventure
– How to Train Your Dragon (2010)
– ITV News and Weather
– ITV London Weather
– Grease (1978)
– Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008)
– ITV News and Weather
– ITV News London; Weather
– The Chase Celebrity Special
– Fletchers' Family Farm
– The 1% Club
– Torvill & Dean: The Last Dance
– Top Gun (1986)
– ITV News and Weather
– ITV London Weather
– It'll Be Alright on the Night
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— BBC Two TV Guide

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TimeProgramme
– Cleo Laine at the BBC
– The War Between the Land and the Sea
– Call the Midwife
– The Repair Shop
– This Is BBC Two
– Richard Osman's House of Games
– Prayer and Reflection
– Lives Well Lived
– Countryfile
– Weatherman Walking
– Landward
– Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
– Remarkable Places to Eat
– Snow Wolf Family and Me
– Casablanca (1942)
– Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
– Dad's Army
– Victoria Wood: The Secret List
– Richard Osman's House of Games
– Celebrity Mastermind
– Only Connect
– Christmas University Challenge
– Titanic Sinks Tonight
– The Godfather (1972)
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— CHANNEL 4 TV Guide

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TimeProgramme
– Celebrity Gogglebox
– 24 Hours in A&E
– Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
– Sunday Brunch
– Kirstie and Phil's Love It or List It
– George Clarke's Amazing Spaces
– Cheers
– Cheers
– Everybody Loves Raymond
– Everybody Loves Raymond
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– Sunday Brunch
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– Chateau DIY
– Dad's Army (1971)
– Channel 4 News
– The Great Pottery Throw Down
– Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)
– Bohemian Rhapsody (2018)
– Anna (2019)
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— CHANNEL 5 TV Guide

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TimeProgramme
– Entertainment News on 5
– PlayOJO Live Casino Show
– The Ghost of Greville Lodge (2000)
– Friends
– Entertainment News on 5
– Fireman Sam
– Fireman Sam
– Pip and Posy
– Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
– Milo
– Peppa Pig
– Peppa Pig
– Pip and Posy
– Pip and Posy
– Pip and Posy
– Fireman Sam
– Thomas & Friends: All Engines Go!
– Paw Patrol
– Peppa Pig
– Peppa Pig
– The Adventures of Paddington
– The Adventures of Paddington
– Dora
– Ben and Holly's Little Kingdom
– The Smurfs
– The Patrick Star Show
– Entertainment News on 5
– The Best of World's Strongest Man
– World's Strongest Man 2025
– The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
– Entertainment News on 5
– The Glenn Miller Story (1954)
– 5 News Weekend
– Live: Snooker British Seniors Open 2025
– Live: NFL Big Game Night
– The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)
– Entertainment News on 5
– The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2015)
– Music Videos That Defined the 80s
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— ITV 3 TV Guide

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TimeProgramme
– The Larkins
– The Larkins
– George and Mildred
– George and Mildred
– Unwind with ITV
– Never the Twain
– Never the Twain
– On the Buses
– On the Buses
– Lewis
– Agatha Christie's Marple
– Goodbye Mr Chips (2002)
– Steptoe and Son Ride Again (1973)
– Carry on Follow That Camel (1967)
– Agatha Christie's Marple
– Vera
– Midsomer Murders
– Midsomer Murders
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— E4 TV Guide

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TimeProgramme
– Jackass Forever (2022)
– First Dates
– Celebrity Gogglebox
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
– Hollyoaks Omnibus
– Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
– Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares USA
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Big Bang Theory
– The Snowman
– The Snowman and the Snowdog
– Mog's Christmas
– The Great British Bake Off
– Secret Headquarters (2022)
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons Movie (2007)
– The Simpsons
– The Simpsons
– Free Guy (2021)
– Gogglebox
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— ITV 2 TV Guide

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TimeProgramme
– Family Guy
– American Dad!
– American Dad!
– Botched
– Deal or No Deal
– Secret Crush
– Secret Crush
– Unwind with ITV
– Dodo
– Dodo
– Teen Titans Go!
– Teen Titans Go!
– Teen Titans Go!
– Bugs Bunny Builders
– Mr Bean: The Animated Series
– Mr Bean: The Animated Series
– Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records
– Dinner Date
– Dinner Date
– Celebrity Catchphrase
– Wheel of Fortune
– Evan Almighty (2007)
– FYI Daily
– Evan Almighty (2007)
– Jumanji (1995)
– FYI Daily
– Jumanji (1995)
– The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
– FYI Daily
– The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
– Godzilla vs Kong (2021)
– FYI Daily
– Godzilla vs Kong (2021)
– The Dark Knight (2008)
– FYI Daily
– The Dark Knight (2008)
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