Christmas in New York: Inside the Plaza
9pm, Channel 4
A welcome chance for some vicarious opulence in this special, which goes behind the scenes at one of Manhattan’s most famed institutions: the Plaza hotel. We follow the hotel’s butlers, chefs and receptionists as they prepare for lavish, pre-Covid era Christmas celebrations, including a stomach-busting Grand Christmas Buffet, £3,000 welcome packages and masses of kitsch hotel decorations. With suites costing up to £30,000 per night, could anything provide value for money? Ammar Kalia
The Repair Shop
8pm, BBC One
Four of the barn’s experts pool their talents to rescue George, ventriloquist Alan’s beloved but battered dummy, in the hopes that he can be resurrected at a performance for Alan’s grandson’s birthday party. Meanwhile, husband and wife team Walid and JouJou Saad tackle a typewriter from the 1920s. AK
Paul O’ Grady’s Great British Escape
8pm, ITV
The presenter’s comprehensive six-part guide to Kent reaches its penultimate episode. This week he takes his grounded curiosity and easy charm to the county’s verdant woodlands, where he learns how to dislodge apples from an orchard tree, and says hello to flatulent shire horses. Jack Seale
Sarah Beeny’s New Life in the Country
8pm, Channel 4
The further adventures of property expert Sarah Beeny and family, who have relocated to Somerset to build a mansion. Tonight, Sarah and husband Graham try glamping, cue: a team of metal detectorists searching for Graham’s dad’s signet ring when he loses it after a dip in the pond. Ali Catterall
The Good Lord Bird
9pm, Sky Atlantic
This civil war prequel starring Ethan Hawke has done a decent job of humanising a topical slice of US history. It concludes tonight as John Brown – along with what’s left of his army – faces a last stand as federal troops threaten Harper’s Ferry. Soon, a desperate Onion is forced to consider the ultimate sacrifice. Phil Harrison
Mobo Awards 2020
10.45pm, BBC One
Following a two year absence, the Mobo awards return amidst the organisational nightmare of coronavirus restrictions. Rappers Nines and Aitch lead the nominations alongside singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas. Performances also come from masked MC M Huncho and Ms Banks. AK
Film choice
Dreamgirls (Bill Condon, 2006), 10pm, 5Star
Adapted from the 70s Broadway show, Condon’s sparkling musical follows a Motown group through the heyday of soul. The cast includes Beyoncé as a Diana Ross-type diva, Jennifer Hudson, vying to be leader of their gang, and, eclipsing all, Eddie Murphy as soul man James Early. Paul Howlett
Live sport
One-Day international cricket: South Africa v England 10.30am, Sky Sports Main Event. Third and final match coverage.
Champions League football 5.30pm, BT Sport 1. Yet to be announced clash, followed by another at 7pm on BT Sport 2.
Championship football: Bristol City v Blackburn Rovers 7pm, Sky Sports Main Event. Live from Ashton Gate.
