Adam Clayton gets the beef on Francis Bacon: The Outsider, Neven's Christmas at Muckross Traditional Farms concludes, there's Stacey Solomon’s Crafty Christmas and the finale of quirky Western The English . . .
Pick of the Day
Francis Bacon: The Outsider, 10.15pm, RTÉ One
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Adam Clayton used to be the one member of U2 who looked even remotely rock 'n’ roll – now he comes across like some art-loving lord of the manor. How times change . . .
Here he retraces a trip the artist Francis Bacon (above) took to Ireland in 1929 with his friend and diarist Eric Allden, revealing a new picture of Bacon's relationship with the land of his birth.
The documentary charts a course from Dublin to Kildare, London, Monaco and Renvyle in Galway, to bring Allden's diaries to life.
Don’t Miss
Neven's Christmas at Muckross Traditional Farms, 8.00pm, RTÉ One
The second of two special in which chef Neven Maguire demonstrates a selection of festive recipes.
This week he prepares smoked trout pate and chicken liver parfait, both ideal as starters or canapes.
He then meets Mary Cahil, who teaches him a traditional Christmas recipe for yeast bread, before Neven serves up ham, leek and mushroom pie, and roast turkey breast.
He rounds off his feast with oat cookies with cranberries and walnuts.
The Secret Genius of Modern Life, 8.00pm, Channel 4
Hannah Fry (below) visits eBay's Authentication Centre where they're waging war against fake high value trainers/runners.
She discovers how American breakfast waffles transformed the sports shoe's soles, and how an 18th-century tea set led to the use of celebrity endorsement.
New or Returning Shows
Stacey Solomon’s Crafty Christmas, 8.00pm, BBC One
Along with her husband Joe Swash and family, Stacey Solomon (below) teams up with professional organiser Dilly Carter to reveal some clever ways to cut costs, upcycle and spread some home-made cheer at Christmas time.
Stacey transforms a neighbouring barn into a Christmas grotto for a festive party with her local community and from DIY Christmas crackers to garlands and heart-felt gifts.
She also demonstrates how to craft a magical family Christmas without breaking the bank.
Joe Lycett v David Beckham: A Got Your Back Christmas Special, 9.00pm, Channel 4
The presenter Joe Lycett (below) locks horns with David Beckham - one of the world's most famous footballers - to highlight the true cost of the Qatar World Cup.
Cameras observe him on the nerve-shredding days leading up to his biggest headline hijacking stunt to date - the apparent destruction of £10,000.
Joe also brings the good fight to one of the UK's biggest sellers of Christmas cards and reunites the cast of a TV classic.
Never Mind the Xmas Buzzcocks, 9.00pm, Sky Max
Streaming on NOW
The boys and girls from Buzzcocks are back for a festive special.
Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix present a special Christmas edition of the mayhem-filled musical panel show, featuring a trio of very special guests.
They are nose-wrinkler and Steps singer Claire Richards, dapper comedian Tom Allen (above), and the unstoppable force of nature that is Pete Doherty.
New to Stream
Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery, Netflix
Senior Detective Terry Seattle (Will Arnett) is back and this time, the case is critical.
Along with his two celebrity guest stars, Jason Bateman and Maya Rudolph, he is on a mission to figure out . . . who killed Santa?
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But here’s the catch: Jason Bateman and Maya Rudolph aren't being given the script. They have no idea what’s about to happen to them.
Together, with Terry Seattle (and many surprises), they will have to improvise their way through the case - but it will be up to both of them to name the killer.
Based on the BAFTA award winning BBC3 series Murder in Successville.
Sonic Prime, Netflix
Here are some new Sonic the Hedehog adventure.
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When an explosive battle with Dr Eggman shatters the universe, Sonic races through parallel dimensions to reconnect with his friends and save the world.
Ending Today
The English, 9.00pm, BBC Two
This beautifully filmed but often baffling drama, starring Emily Blunt and Chaske Spencer, comes to a conclusion.
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Hopefully someone will turn up after the credits roll and tell us what it was all about. Still, it's been fun.
As Eli and Cornelia reach Powder River, a violent attack on his hayrick forces Trafford to make a difficult decision, and Marshall discovers the truth behind the branding.
When Melmont finally returns to Wyoming, the stage is set for a violent confrontation.
Na Ceithre Ráithe sna Déise, 8.00pm, TG4
A year-long visit to the Déise as the seasons change slowly among the Gaeltacht people in the area, blended with local music & new poetry from Áine Uí Fhoghlú.
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Spring returns & the sailing boats are being put in the water again. A young musical man from An Sean Phobal prepares for a new period in his life.
A big day arrives for the hurlers of Meánscoil San Nioclás & a local recycler is busy with everything in full bloom.
We meet a young artist with special talents & Tionól Niocláis Tóibín makes a return with traditional music & Sean Nós singing after a two-year absence.
