Vardy vs Rooney: Court drama
21:00, Channel 4
This year’s Wagata Christie trial will go down in the history books. The story of Rebecca Vardy’s libel case against Coleen Rooney – with its courtroom dissection of Peter Andre’s chipola and an analysis of how to argue with a pigeon – hardly needs embellishing to become high entertainment. So this double-parter uses the real transcripts for a lauded reconstruction. But with Natalia Tena and Chanel Creswell as the warring Wags and Michael Sheen clearly having fun as Rooney’s lawyer, oh how glorious it is. The first episode hears Vardy’s side of things, while tomorrow’s finale sees Rooney refer to memes as evidence (including one of two female faces photoshopped onto Scooby-Doo characters). Holly Richardson
Outsiders
10pm, Dave
This fun, if close to Taskmaster, series of challenges ends with some more absurd outdoor activities. Phil Wang and Fatiha El-Ghori discover a loophole in a plumbing challenge. And a mannequin of the host, David Mitchell, has been laid to rest in a variety of charmingly bleak and sometimes downright macabre ad hoc funerals. Good fun. Phil Harrison
Rosie Molloy gives it all up
22:00, Sky Comedy
Rosie Molloy (Sheridan Smith) copes with her father’s death using her usual nasty cocktail of chain smoking, cheap jokes, wine and more failed attempts to come clean. Maybe when reality sets in at the funeral where they throw peanut M&M’s on her father’s casket (he had a peanut allergy) she’ll be moved to make a real change? Or not. HR
The Dog House at Christmas
20:00, Channel 4
Walky over here… Ziggy at The Dog House on Christmas Day. Photo: Channel 4
Even the most hardened Grinch will melt at the sight of three-legged German Shepherd Emory as Wood Green Pets Charity continues its commendable efforts to find suitable new owners for the rescue dogs. Also looking for permanent homes (and lots of Christmas treats) are Ziggy the crafty fox terrier and a friendly cross named Winston. Graham Vertue
In M&S at Christmas
9pm, ITV1
This isn’t just a behind-the-scenes documentary exploring how a major retailer prepares for its closing month; it’s a real Marks & Spencer. How does the legendary brand plan to stay on top? The Test Kitchen releases easy-to-prepare turkey and sprouts gratin, while their holiday ad brings back the beloved double act. GV
Lionesses: Champions of Europe
10.40pm, BBC One
It will be remembered as the year the Lionesses brought it home – the first time a senior England team had won a major football tournament since 1966. This holiday documentary follows their journey through the eyes of manager Sarina Wigman, captain Leah Williamson and team members such as Jill Scott, Ellen White and Lucy Bronze. Ian Wright and Alex Scott also share their praise and explain exactly what an important moment this is for women in sport. HR
Movie selection
Animal attraction… Emma Watson and Dan Stevens in Beauty and the Beast. Photo: PictureLux/The Hollywood Archive/Alamy
Beauty and the Beast (Bill Condon, 2017) 2.45pm, BBC One ‘Beauty is within’ is the sensible message of Bill Condon’s unashamedly romantic action version of the fairy tale – although it helps if your suitor turns Dan Stevens at the end. Emma Watson brings Hermione practicality (and a decent singing voice) to French bookworm Belle, who bonds with her furry captor over a shared love of literature. Ewan McGregor (candelabra), Ian McKellen (clock) and Emma Thompson (kettle) provide comic relief as animated household appliances, while Be Our Guest, with its Busby Berkeley flair, is the standout number on the soundtrack. Simon Wardell
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