Doctor Who: Joy to the World BBC One, 5.10pm

Nicola Coughlan guest stars in the festive special as Joy, a young woman trying to help the Time Lord save the planet from disaster. Also available to stream whenever you want from 5.10pm on Disney+.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl BBC One, 6.10pm

The beloved duo are back in a feature-length animation in which they come face to face with an old enemy.

Call the Midwife BBC One, 8pm

In the first of a two-part Christmas edition, Reggie goes missing. The concluding episode airs tomorrow.

The Piano at Christmas Channel 4, 7.05pm

Claudia Winkleman looks on as Mika, Lang Lang and stars from series two perform festive tunes in Battersea, London.

Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special RTÉ One, 9pm

This year’s two-parter begins with Agnes trying – and mostly failing – to convince her family she isn’t feeling grumpy.

From Roger Moore with Love BBC Two, 9pm The actor’s children are among those examining his rise to fame, from male model to James Bond star and beyond.

The Young Offenders Christmas Special RTÉ One, 9.30pm

The BBC has already shown it, but Conor’s efforts to placate Mairéad by getting rid of the gun in his care are worth watching again.

Geantraí na Nollag 2024 TG4, 9.35pm

Pauline Scanlon and Johnny Óg Connolly look back at Tigh Hughes in An Spidéal’s heyday as a music venue.

Minions: The Rise of Gru BBC One, 12.55pm & RTÉ One, 2.05pm

Prequel to the hit animated comedy, revealing how being rejected by a gang of supervillains led young Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) to launch his own devious scheme involving an ancient amulet.

Soul RTÉ One, 3.55pm

Animated fantasy following the fate of Joe, a teacher and aspiring musician who falls into a coma, during which his mind must reunite his soul with his body ahead of his big break as a jazz pianist. Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey are among the vocal cast.

Jurassic World: Dominion RTÉ One, 5.45pm

Jurassic Park stars Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum are reunited for this sequel. Their alter egos join forces again to expose the devious deeds being carried out by a shady corporation.

An Cailín Ciúin TG4, 8pm

The first Irish movie to be nominated for the Best International Feature Film Oscar focuses on Cáit, a painfully shy and neglected little girl who finally learns what it means to be loved while staying with her mother’s relatives on their farm during an unforgettable summer. Catherine Clinch delivers a touching performance as the youngster, with support from Carrie Crowley and Andrew Bennett.

Top Gun: Maverick RTÉ One, 10pm

Catch the original 1986 movie on RTÉ2 on Saturday 21 at 9pm before settling down for this belated sequel. Tom Cruise returns as Pete ‘Maverick’ Mitchell, who must confront demons from his past while training a new batch of fighter pilots, including the son of his deceased best friend Goose. Miles Teller co-stars.

NFL Christmas Gameday Netflix, streaming now

American sport. It never takes a day off. That’s why Netflix will be the global home of the NFL’s two Christmas Day marquee games: The Super Bowl LVII-winning Chiefs vs Steelers at 1pm ET (that’s 6pm our time). Then, if you’re so inclined, at 4.30pm ET (9.30pm our time), the Ravens take on the Texans.