There's the World Cup Final between Argentina and France, a Morecambe & Wise night, the return of Donal's Family Kitchen and His Dark Material, and Sandi Toksvig's Tiny Christmas . . .
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FIFA World Cup Live, 1.45pm, RTÉ2
Streaming on RTÉ Player
Joanne Cantwell is joined by Damien Duff, Richie Sadlier, Didi Hamann and Liam Brady for live coverage as the contentious Qatar World Cup concludes.
And, as if it were planned, the Qatari-owned Partis Saint-Germain football club supplies the central players as Argentina face France (KO 3pm).
This match is very much Messi v Mbappe, both of whom play for the Arab-owned French club.
Will Argentina’s Lionel Messi crown an incredible career with the World Cup win he craves, or will Killian Mbappe collect a second World Cup winners’ medal before his 24th birthday?
France's 4-2 triumph over Croatia last time out four years ago in Russia ensured they emulated their victory on home soil in 1998.
They came into this year’s tournament as one of the favourites despite injuries to key players, including Paul Pogba, who starred in the last final, and Ballon d'Or-winner Karim Benzema, who also missed out four years ago.
France topped their group before eliminating Poland, England and Morocco in the knockout rounds.
Argentina are also chasing a third World Cup triumph, having previously been crowned world champions in 1978 and 1986.
They got off to an inauspicious start this time around with a shock 2-1 defeat against Saudi Arabia. Inspired by Lionel Messi, they recovered to top their group and go on to defeat Australia, the Netherlands and Croatia.
Don’t Miss
Morecambe & Wise Night
The Perfect Morecambe & Wise, 7.00pm, BBC Four
The night begins with two episodes of the occasional series of compilations featuring a selection of classic sketches and routines from the comedy duo's shows.
Eric and Ernie give a scientific lecture with the aid of a paper bag, keep an appointment with a psychiatrist (Alec Guinness) and encounter trouble on the stairs with Penelope Keith.
Plus, music by Elton John, who performs Shine on Through.
The Play What I Wrote, 8.00pm, BBC Four
The centrepiece of the night is a performance of Hamish McColl, Sean Foley and Eddie Braben's play, filmed live at Theatre Royal Bath.
A comic double act are divided when one writes an epic play set during the French Revolution, while his partner just wants to stick to comedy.
He plots to tempt his friend away from the lure of respectability by turning the play into a tribute to Morecambe and Wise's classic sketches.
Starring Dennish Herdman, Thom Tuck and Mitesh Soni, with Tom Hiddleston (above) as the obligatory big name guest star.
The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1971, 9.30pm, BBC Four
The night ends with the now legendary 1971 Christmas show, featuring the combined talents of Andre `Preview" Previn, Glenda Jackson and Shirley Bassey alongside Eric and Ernie.
New or Returning Shows
Donal's Family Kitchen, 7.30pm,
Season five of this foodie show sees Donal Skehan shares festive treats, family baking ideas and recipes that will keep everyone happy this Christmas, with the chef and his clan enjoying their Christmas Eve traditions.
His Dark Materials, 7.00pm, BBC One
The return of the fantasy adventure adapted from Philip Pullman book trilogy, starring Dafne Keen, Amir Wilson and Ruth Wilson.
Held captive in the hands of Mrs Coulter, a dreaming Lyra finds herself in a mysterious place with someone familiar - Roger.
Will continues in his quest to find Lyra, meeting unexpected allies on the way, and Asriel journeys through the worlds in his recruitment drive for his war against the Authority.
In Geneva, Father President MacPhail meets a devoted young priest, Father Gomez, and gives him a special mission.
Alan Carr's Epic Gameshow, 8.00pm, Virgin Media One
The comedian hosts a festive edition of Child's Play as Judi Love, Joe Swash, David James and Samia Longchambon try to decipher what words are being described by a cast of children as they attempt to win big money for their chosen charities.
Sandi Toksvig's Tiny Christmas, 7.00pm, Channel 4
In this seasonal special of The Great Big Design Challenge, eight of Britain's best miniaturists are tasked with creating a pint-sized magical Christmas retreat.
Their brief is to transform an empty diorama into a wintery cabin in the woods, including mini versions of everything people love about Christmas, such as a mouth-watering festive feast, Christmas trees, a carrot for Rudolph or even presents for the judges.
Interior design guru Laura Jackson and miniature sculptor Willard Wigan judge the pocket-sized proceedings, with miniature enthusiast Sandi Toksvig following the contestants' efforts.
New to Stream
Hell Hath No Fury, Sky Cinema & NOW
Nina Bergman, Daniel Bernhardt, Louis Mandylor, and Timothy V Murphy star in this WWII movie directed by Jesse V Johnson . This trailer doesn't impress!
Branded a traitor by her countrymen, French national Marie DuJardin is rescued by American soldiers on one condition.
In order to survive, she must lead them to a cache of gold hunted by the Nazis, the French resistance, and the Americans alike.
Sunday Cinema
Die Hard 2, 9.30pm, RTÉ2
Action thriller sequel, starring Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Sadler, Franco Nero and William Atherton.
Tough cop John McClane arrives at an airport to pick up his wife, but finds himself plunged into a bloody life-or-death struggle.
He must battle terrorists who have seized control of the terminal as part of a campaign to secure the release of a convicted drug baron.
The Holiday, 9.30pm, RTÉ One
Romantic comedy, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black, Jude Law - and a great turn from veteran Eli Wallach.
Two single women living on opposite sides of the Atlantic agree to exchange houses over the Christmas holidays.
In their new surroundings, both women unexpectedly encounter prospective partners, but as the house swap draws to a close, difficult decisions have to be made about their blossoming relationships.
Family Flick
Saving Mr Banks, 4.10pm, BBC Two
Fact-based drama, with Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Paul Giamatti and Colin Farrell.
Walt Disney becomes determined to adapt Mary Poppins into a film, but faces an obstacle in the shape of author PL Travers, who resists the idea of a sentimental Hollywood version of her book.
As the movie mogul's charm offensive comes unstuck, he begins to realise why the story is so important to its creator.
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