Channel 4 Friday

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host the long-running words-and-numbers game with comedian Marcus Brigstocke joining Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner

The day of the annual Boston Bloody Mary Competition dawns and Sam and the gang are determined to beat Gary's Old Town Tavern this time, even if it means cheating

An entrepreneur leaves his pet in Rebecca's apparently capable hands, but Sam jeopardises her job by letting the dog escape. Comedy, starring Ted Danson and Kirstie Alley

Cliff's loyalties are divided when his postie girlfriend commits a mail offence

Carrie tries to expand her social life by going out with her work colleagues, while Spence and Danny use Arthur as a means of attracting women

Danny comes down with lockjaw, and Arthur takes on front-desk duties at the senior centre

Arthur tries to persuade Doug to be his partner in the senior centre's shuffleboard tournament - but does not bargain on him being hopeless at the game

Double-length episode. Donny issues a lawsuit against Daphne for jilting him at the altar, and Mel plots revenge against Niles after he abandoned his marriage to her

A lovestruck Frasier persuades Martin to look round a retirement home because he wants to meet the establishment's attractive manager

Mel tries to embarrass Niles, and Frasier's new boss copies the decor of his apartment in an attempt to appear sophisticated

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A woman's feelings start to change when she reluctantly spends Christmas with the man responsible for ending her last relationship. Festive drama with Chad Michael Murray

Part two of two. Jamie Oliver prepares porchetta, crispy root veg and roast potatoes, and also takes a Christmas staple to new heights with a chestnut and Brussels sprouts pie

Colin Murray and Rachel Riley host the long-running words and numbers game. Christopher Biggins is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent

Ben Hillman jets off to Majorca to help engaged couple Carrie and Alex find their dream holiday home - where they intend to get married

At the picturesque Château de la Fare, Janet and Philip have noticed that their hallway is looking tired, so decide to re-deck the halls before family arrive

A special episode looking back at some of the best (and worst) accommodation, low scores, tense arguments, dramatic moments and behind-the-scenes gossip

Kirstie Allsopp holds a Christmas decoration competition and the expert judge demonstrates how to make napkins that will be the talk of the table

Department store Santa Gil grants Lisa's Christmas wish, but loses his job as a result. Feeling guilty, the family offers him a bed for the night - but he promptly moves in

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Rose Matafeo and her assistant Mike Wozniak preside, as contestants aged between nine and 11 compete in the second semi-final

Some of Britain's best-loved personalities turn their hand to being the country's most opinionated viewers in this look back over the standout critiques from series six

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by guests including Rev Richard Coles and Alex Jones for a comic review of the past seven days

Jimmy Carr hosts a combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, inviting Jon Richardson and Jack Dee to take on Lee Mack and Rose Matafeo

A sceptical 18th-century detective takes on a headless horseman who decapitates his victims. Tim Burton's gothic horror, with Johnny Depp, Christina Ricci and Miranda Richardson

Gordon Ramsay tries to save an Arkansas restaurant run by friends Brad and Steven. They have lost business due to not caring enough about the food - most of which is microwaved

Katharine Schmidt of Food Banks Canada, upon which almost one million citizens rely a month, dons a disguise to help out in one of the company's soup kitchens

Tim Lovejoy and Simon Rimmer present highlights from Sunday Brunch

Jamie Oliver gives some of the nation's favourite dishes a twist, reinventing British classics, rustling up outdoor treats and transforming old-school puddings

Daphne offers to host a dinner party to celebrate Niles' latest purchase, knowing that previous soirees held by the brothers have ended badly

A forthcoming squash tournament has Frasier on the lookout for a new partner and an attractive gym teacher seems to fit the bill. Guest starring Jeanne Tripplehorn and Bob Hoskins

Daphne's mother infuriates Martin by meddling in his romantic affairs, while Frasier and Niles take part in a charity cycling event

Martin dispenses advice to a depressed Kenny, and a yoga class goes badly for Niles, who is taken aback to discover he is not as supple as Daphne. Guest starring Alan Cumming

A struggling songwriter meets a mischievous trio of singing chipmunks and tries to turn the furry critters into a pop sensation. Children's comedy, with Jason Lee and David Cross