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The walls close in on Mercedes as she races to get the money for her blackmailer, and Dillon and Rex try to support Ste as he struggles with his emotions

Sam drafts Woody onto the bowling team to play against Gary's Olde Towne Tavern, only to discover all his regulars are hopelessly poor at the game

Cliff is thrilled to meet his estranged father, but their reunion does not go to plan

Doug buys Carrie a camera, but is put out when her boss presents her with a more expensive one. Lou Ferrigno and Ricki Lake guest star

The Heffernans start trying for a baby, but a visit from Doug's parents complicates matters. Starring Kevin James

Ray lies to Debra, pretending he has bought her something extra special for Christmas - then has to seek Robert's advice to choose a gift that lives up to his extravagant claims

The kids damage Ray's dictionary, prompting Frank to tell everyone about the time Ray ruined his prized jazz collection

Part two of two. Niles clashes with girlfriend Mel over a misunderstanding, Daphne picks up the wrong signals, and friends are thin on the ground at Frasier's Christmas party

Bubbly co-host Dr Mary steals the limelight from Frasier during a Christmas parade, prompting him to take drastic action

As the Christmas season draws near, Frasier is furious to learn that Daphne and Niles want to host the family get-together, prompting a feud between the brothers

A visit to the Cairngorm mountains in Scotland, where a dedicated group of reindeer herders nurture and train their animals to appear at festive events

Leah Charles-King steps up to the plate to help Hampshire couple Taz and Mark, who are seeking a holiday home on the Costa del Sol

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The competition kicks off at The Bickford Arms in Holsworthy, Devon, where self-confessed rookie Keith Reynolds hopes his charisma can win over his more experienced rivals

Abby Norton welcomes the hoteliers to Newchester Farmhouse B&B in Somerset, where Collette and Danny are wowed by the beds, although Justin and Mike find the linen lacking

The third stay is at the Quay Inn in Minehead, Somerset, where Collette Whiteoak and Danny Kelly are confident their traditional pub atmosphere will be a hit with their rivals

Justin Head and Mike Smyth host the final visit of the week at Old Walls Vineyard Luxury Lodges in Bishopsteignton in Devon

The B&Bers meet for the last time. Keith clears up Collette's cleanliness critique, as well as the paintwork problems flagged by Mike and Justin

Kirstie Allsopp stages her paper craft competition. The bar has never been higher as our makers showcase the incredible versatility of paper

The work of designers Adrian Lillie and Charlotte Lloyd Webber as they and their team plan a spectacular Wizard of Oz-themed installation at Castle Howard in Yorkshire

Jamie Oliver shows how to enjoy Christmas without blowing the budget. In this episode, he shares his need-to-know recipes for a spectacular Christmas Day feast

Jean Johansson helps Andrea and Gary from Grimsby and Northumberland find their perfect holiday home in St Lucia with a budget of £205,000

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Luna the labradoodle needs a festive miracle to overcome her fear of strangers and staff at Woodgreen animal charity believe that 13-year-old Kyra could be the miracle-maker

Designers Adrian Lillie and Charlotte Lloyd Webber create an installation to mark 190 years since Queen Victoria spent Christmas in at Kensington Palace

Barber Wes goes on a date with Chloe, who has a track record for choosing the wrong men, and retired nurse Linda goes on her first date in 16 years with furniture maker Harry

The armchair critics review Christmas programming of 2024, including the Strictly Christmas Special, Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, and more

The comedian performs at Wembley Arena at the end of his 2007 UK tour, featuring his trademark brand of humour, and including films and animation by artist Joe Magee

A colliery band prepares for a competition, but the musicians are more concerned with the threatened closure of their pit. Drama, starring Pete Postlethwaite and Ewan McGregor

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests Fatiha El-Ghorri and Roisin Conaty for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days

Gordon Ramsay tries to revamp a café in Spring, Texas. With debts mounting, the dynamic between its owner and her manager is described by staff members as 'toxic' and 'volatile'

Tom Daley hosts the final of the knitting competition, alongside judges Di Gilpin and Sheila Greenwell. The three finalists team up to yarn bomb a post box

Conversation, cooking and celebrity guests, presented by Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer

Mel Giedroyc welcomes the eight remaining woodworkers back, and awaiting them this time is literally child's play, as they craft a high-quality toy inspired by their own childhood