Christmas at Liberty
9pm, Channel 4
The only way Liberty department store could be any more Christmassy in December is if Mariah Carey herself applied to be the store Santa. Here, we get a peek at how the teams prepare for the season during a pandemic. There’s not much more to this one-off show beyond it being a very aesthetically pleasing wintry wonderland – but, sometimes, a beautiful window display and some carolling by the London Gay Men’s Chorus is all you need to light up that festive feeling. Hollie Richardson
Christmas at Chatsworth House
7pm, Channel 4
British stately homes take Christmas preparation to another level. In the first of a trio of episodes that go behind the scenes of estates, we visit Chatsworth House. After Covid complications, can staff prepare Chatsworth in time for yuletide visitors? Henry Wong
Mary Berry’s Festive Feasts
7.05pm, BBC One
Berry is back at it, this time tasked with teaching three novices how to cook salmon paté, clementine-glazed ham with garlic potatoes and red berry tiramisu trifle (wipe away that drool). HR
The Big Soap Quiz: Coronation Street vs Emmerdale
9pm, ITV
The vibe might seem jolly but make no mistake: this smackdown between ITV’s big soap brands has become a keenly contested annual fixture. With the current score 4-3 in Emmerdale’s favour, can Corrie captain Jack P Shepherd lead his team to victory over Mark Charnock’s farm family? Graeme Virtue
We Wish You a Mandy Christmas
10pm, BBC Two
Mandy (Diane Morgan) is back, and she hates Christmas. Declining an invitation to spend the holidays with pal Lola (Michelle Greenidge), she instead plans to watch Die Hard while getting drunk on Tia Maria (relatable). Will three famous-faced ghosts be able to inspire some festive spirit? Morgan is, once again, at her deadpan best. HR
Deck the Halls
10pm, Channel 4
Behind the sparkle and glitz of four-storey trees, giant teddy bears and miles of tinsel at Britain’s landmarks, there is usually a frazzled team that’s been scurrying away to put it together since the end of summer. This hour-long special meets the busiest Christmas decorators in the UK. HR
