Channel 4 Wednesday

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

Woodgreen Pets Charity continue their mission to home abandoned dogs in time for Christmas. Ziggy, Winston and Emori meet potential adopters

Animated adaptation of the short story about a grandmother who adopts a 14-foot tall monster at Christmas. Narrated by David Harewood, with the voice of Julie Walters

Animated adventure, based on Raymond Briggs' festive tale about a small boy whose snowman magically comes to life and whisks him off on the journey of a lifetime to the North Pole

Festive animation based on Raymond Briggs' book, focusing on Santa's routine for the other 364 days of the year. With the voice of Mel Smith

Animated sequel to classic festive tale The Snowman, in which a boy's snowman and snowdog magically come to life and take him on an adventure to the North Pole

Animated adventure based on Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury's popular children's story, featuring the voices of Olivia Colman, Pam Ferris and Mark Williams

Hand-drawn animated version of Judith Kerr's much-loved tale. A lovable tiger (David Oyelowo) turns up unannounced at a girl's house in desperate need of food and drink

A piglet dreams of being a champion sheepdog but several greedy humans are determined to see him end up on a dinner plate. Family comedy, with James Cromwell and Magda Szubanski

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A gathering of celebrities is allowed into the world famous Hamleys Regent Street toy shop to get their hands on the toys that they loved and longed for as children

A nightclub singer is sent to live in a convent for her own protection after agreeing to testify against a brutal gangster. Comedy, starring Whoopi Goldberg and Harvey Keitel

Animated adventure, based on Raymond Briggs' festive tale about a small boy whose snowman magically comes to life and whisks him off on the journey of a lifetime to the North Pole

Animated adaptation of Judith Kerr's children's book featuring the mischievous feline. Mog flees onto the roof during Christmas, and has a magical cat-themed dream

Animated sequel to classic festive tale The Snowman, in which a boy's snowman and snowdog magically come to life and take him on an adventure to the North Pole

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A boy is left to defend his home from burglars when his family jets off to Paris and accidentally leaves him behind. Comedy, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern

A father grows increasingly troubled by his 16-year-old son's contention that Father Christmas exists. Light-hearted drama, starring James Buckley and Lenny Rush

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the comedy words-and-numbers quiz, with Jon Richardson and Daisy May Cooper taking on Rob Beckett and Judi Love

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker get into the festive spirit with the help of funnyman Harry Hill, TV presenter Alison Hammond and singer Rick Astley

Babatunde Aléshé, Daisy May Cooper, Natasia Demetriou, Jamie Demetriou, Judi Love and Russell Howard compete to see who knows the most about television

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

Previous winners Sam Campbell, John Robins, Andy Zaltzman, Mathew Baynton and Maisie Adam return to take on yet another selection of outlandish challenges

Three girls attempting to freeze time welcome a newcomer into their coven, with dramatic results. Horror drama, starring Cailee Spaeny and Gideon Adlon

Gordon Ramsay heads to the Prohibition Grille in Everett, Washington, where belly dancer-turned-restaurateur Rishi Brown would rather perform for customers than improve her menu

The carpentry enthusiasts are challenged to make bespoke day beds inspired by a design movement, ensuring it is strong, practical and comfortable