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TV tonight: Big Zuu and Will Poulter kick off a super fun new foodie series (www.theguardian.com)

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The beloved TV chef and the Hollywood star hit Bologna for an unforgettable foodie trip. Plus: Bubble Tea takes on Air Fryer in The Masked Singer. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: Sarah Millican’s new standup is foul-mouthed but hilarious (www.theguardian.com)

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Who else could wring humour out of getting a smear test? Plus: wild childhood pets and more on Would I Lie to You? Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: Sarah Lancashire returns in wonderful 60s drama Julia (www.theguardian.com)

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David Hyde Pearce also stars in this charming show about Julia Child. Plus: the infuriating story of Mr Bates vs the Post Office continues. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: The Traitors wish you a treacherous new year (www.theguardian.com)

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Claudia Winkleman’s addictive reality show that pits backstabbers against faithful contestants begins a second season. Plus old friends make a precarious pact

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Caroline Aherne: Queen of Comedy review – an unforgettable celebration of comedy brilliance (www.theguardian.com)

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Britain is plagued by bland, box-ticking television. Bring back weird TV | Rob Young (www.theguardian.com)

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TV tonight: Deborah Meaden talks to a toaster in Taskmaster (www.theguardian.com)

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The Dragon’s Den star gets in the spirit for the new year special. Plus: Food Unwrapped’s Caribbean Road Trip. Here’s what to watch this evening

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New Year’s Day TV: Jamie Dornan’s wild thriller The Tourist is back with a bang (www.theguardian.com)

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Elliot and Helen are together travelling the world until they land in trouble in Ireland. Plus, a scathing drama about the Post Office scandal. Here’s what to watch this evening

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New Year’s Eve TV: Danny Boyle’s exhilarating stage version of The Matrix (www.theguardian.com)

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Prepare for an immersive treat. Plus: Graham Norton ends the year in style with Hollywood stars Emma Stone and Mark Ruffalo. Here’s what to watch this evening

Directed by Danny Boyle, this stage version of the film that launched a thousand conspiracy theories premiered at Manchester’s Aviva Studios in 2023. Now, it’s been adapted for the small screen and promises to be an immersive treat. The sinuous dance routines used the whole of the space during the original live experience, so expect scale and ambition. Are you ready for the red pill? Phil Harrison

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Quest channel on freeview is ending the year like it's 1999 with Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, followed by South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (kbin.social)

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TV tonight: Dippy Egg! Bigfoot! Rat! It’s the return of The Masked Singer (www.theguardian.com)

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The zaniest talent show on TV is back. Plus: a beautiful tribute to Glenda Jackson, who died earlier this year. Here’s what to watch this evening

TV’s wackiest talent show is back – hurrah! Air Fryer, Bubble Tea, Eiffel Tower, Chicken Caesar, Bigfoot, Dippy Egg and Rat are just some of the singing characters we’re going to be shouting “Take it off! Take it off!” at. It’s up to judges Davina McCall, Jonathan Ross, Rita Ora and Mo Gilligan to work out who’s behind the masks. Hollie Richardson

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TV tonight: a heartwarming Welsh drama about the first Viagra trials (www.theguardian.com)

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Iwan Rheon and Joanna Page star in the funny and touching feature-length drama. Plus, it’s Hogmanay Gone Fishing! Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: food critics battle it out in a super MasterChef special (www.theguardian.com)

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Jay Rayner, Grace Dent and Jimi Famurewa are among the writers whose cooking is put to the test. Plus: Dawn French reveals her most awkward moments. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: another juicy Agatha Christie whodunnit needs solving (www.theguardian.com)

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A sleepy village is terrorised by a killer on the loose. Plus, French and Saunders get the Imagine treatment. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Boxing Day TV: cosy crime detective Vera solves a murder (and Secret Santa) (www.theguardian.com)

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Brenda Blethyn has a complex case to solve for Christmas. Plus, Rupert Everett and Alan Cumming tell the remarkable story of Noël Coward. Here’s what to watch this evening

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Christmas Day TV: grab some tissues for the last ever episode of Ghosts (www.theguardian.com)

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The festive special will have the whole family in tears. Plus: Ncuti Gatwa takes over the Tardis. Here’s what to watch on Christmas Day

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Christmas Eve TV: James Nesbitt is a very bad Santa in a great Christmas heist caper (www.theguardian.com)

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Timothy Spall also stars in the festive family drama. Plus: Judith Kerr’s Mog is beautifully brought to life. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: an explosive stunt show especially for Die Hard fans (www.theguardian.com)

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Would John McClane really have survived? A show puts his lethal stunts to the test. Plus: Katherine Jenkins warms us up for Christmas. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: Alison Hammond joins the Last Leg gang for merry mayhem (www.theguardian.com)

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Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present a festive edition of their Friday-night staple. Plus, things are far from perfect in Here We Go. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: cheese, chips and cookies – it’s Nigella’s Amsterdam Christmas (www.theguardian.com)

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The cookery writer and chef explores her Dutch roots and serves up treats. Plus, Joe Lycett hosts a wild yuletide party. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: Mo Gilligan throws a raucous Christmas party (www.theguardian.com)

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The Lateish Show does Christmas, with Leona Lewis, Fred Sirieix and Joel Dommett among the visitors. Plus: the World’s Strongest Man kicks off. Here’s what to watch this evening

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TV tonight: a very emotional yuletime special with the Hairy Bikers (www.theguardian.com)

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The motorcycle chefs serve up a seasonal banquet for everyone who helped Dave during cancer treatment. Plus: crunch time for the white chocolate digestive. Here’s what to watch tonight

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TV tonight: Russell T Davies travels through time with Alan Yentob (www.theguardian.com)

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The Doctor Who writer reveals his creative inspirations in an affecting documentary. Plus: Jamie Oliver sorts betwixtmas dinners. Here’s what to watch this evening

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"I'll Come Back": Ninth Doctor Actor Reveals Brutal Conditions For Doctor Who Return (screenrant.com)

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Ninth Doctor actor Christopher Eccleston reveals his brutal conditions for returning to Doctor Who. Eccleston was the first actor to portray the Doctor in its modern era following its revival in 2005. While he successfully brought the iconic Time Lord back to the screen, he abruptly departed the show after just one season, leading to David Tennant taking over the role. Of all the actors who have portrayed the Doctor in its revival era, Eccleston served the shortest stint and declined to return during its anniversary specials.

While speaking at For The Love Of Sci-Fi 2023 (via The Direct), Eccleston laid out the brutal conditions for his return to Doctor Who. He didn't mince his words as he called for the show to fire various executives behind the show, namely returning showrunner Russell T. Davies. Only if all these major Doctor Who and BBC executives are sacked will Eccleston return to the show. Check out his statement below:

Sack Russell T Davies. Sack Jane Tranter. Sack Phil Collinson. Sack Julie Gardner. And I'll come back. So can you arrange that?

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TV tonight: a harrowing special episode of 24 Hours in Police Custody (www.theguardian.com)

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The hugely popular true-crime series tackles a very tricky case. Plus: Suranne Jones picks up the pace in thriller Vigil. Here’s what to watch this evening