Waleys & Gromit: Revenge of the Most Fowl
6.10pm, BBC One
McGraw’s feathers are back and spellbinding for Wallace and Gromit in this eager return to the chalk tales. But what happens to the villainous penguin heroes? When Wallace discovers a “pain gnome” who seems to have his own mind, he finds himself in trouble. But who really ruled Norboth? As always, Aardman’s work includes the effortlessly charming and subtle voice cast of Reece Shearsmith, Peter Kay and Diane Morgan. Phil Harrison
Tiddler
2.35pm, BBC One
Every morning, Tiddler, a little fish with an overactive imagination, makes a new excuse for being late for school – until a real accident gives him a scary shock. This animated version of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s story is a cheerful, kid-friendly delight, with the voices of Lolly Adefope, Anna Waddingham and Rob Brydon. PH
Doctor Who: Joy to the world
5.10pm, BBC One
The sweet but cheerful Nicola Coughlan is a great fit for a guest star, especially since the much-anticipated doctor Ncuti Gatwa is now among the partners. Will they solve the mysteries of The Seasons Hotel and Christmas (while also avoiding being eaten by a dinosaur)? Graeme Virtue
Piano at Christmas
7.05pm, Channel 4
Claudia Winkleman is beaming in good spirits at Battersea Power Station, as Brad Kella (winner of the last series) performs his magic in front of the only Home Me, to stop at this event. Other beautifully performed pieces include Walking on Air and On the River by Joni Mitchell. HR
Gavin & Stacey: The Finale
9pm, BBC One
Omelettes available: it’s time for the 90-minute Christmas TV schedule, as the beloved Billericay-to-Barry-Island sitcom makes its final exit. We will finally find out how Smithy (James Corden) responded to Nessa’s (Ruth Jones) plan to attack in 2019, while Pam (Alison Steadman) prepares to host a Christmas party to remember. Nicholas Vassell
Roger Moore, With Love
9pm, BBC Two
Nobody did it better: this celebration of the self-deprecating bond overflows with lightness and fun as it traces Moore’s career path from model to secret agent knitwear superstar. Joan Collins and Christopher Walken are his best friends; Narrator Steve Coogan pays tribute to his laughter. GV*
film of choice
Kung Fu Panda 4 (Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine, 2024)birthday 8.55am, 2.25pmSky Cinema Premiere
Although it is built through one joke – the panda is, despite the size and interest of the festival, a toy for martial arts – the DreamWorks animated films have maintained a fairly high rate. For the fourth iteration, Black Jack returns to Padus, who is promoted from dragon warrior to spiritual leader. The fox thief, Zhen (Awkwafina, a nicely comic foil for Black), is a colorful figure in Viola Davis, the Chameleon’s ability to steal is firmly in use for the younger viewer, gags and all. Simon Wardell
A Quiet Place: Day One (Michael Sarnosky, 2024)birthday 12.35pm, 8pmHeaven Cinema Premiere/stream on Paramount+
If you ignore the absurdity of the aliens (they can’t see, they can’t swim, they can hear pretty well), this sci-fi franchise offers a neat package of tense tension and terror. Michael Sarnoski’s third installment stars the esteemed Lupita Nyong’o as a terminally ill New Yorker in the final investigation of an overrun, ravaged city to hang out in Harlem, alongside English law student Joseph Quinn’s 9/11 memoir. it is filled with dust. SW