Christmas Eve 10pm BBC One. The Lewis family are determined to leave their troubles at home in Birkenhead when they set out for Lapland in search of Santa.
Boxing Day 10pm BBC Two. All over Dublin, mothers are excitedly looking forward to seeing their loved ones return home for Christmas. But Agnes Brown is depressed. Time for biscuit.
Boxing Day 9.30pm BBC One. Introducing the hapless Captain Guy Hubble, incompetent yet apparently indestructible personal security guard to the Queen and her family.
Christmas Day 10pm BBC One. The award-winning sitcom returns for a brand-new episode, as a frightening visitor forces Patsy to find out who she really is. But first, there's shopping to do.
Christmas Eve 8pm BBC Two. Festive fun from a decade of Britain's beloved comic duo, assembled from the BBC archives.
Thursday 10.30pm BBC Three. Recorded at Vicar Street, Dublin, this live show reveals an awkward and honest side to Simon.
Thursday 9.05pm BBC Three. It's Christmas time in the Danbury household and Don is making a final, desperate attempt to lead a normal life.