PICKS OF THE DAY: TUESDAY 23rd DECEMBER, WHAT TO WATCH

What to watch today, Tuesday 23rd December 2025.

 Inside The Factory

Paddy McGuinness explores the secrets of the Original Biscuit Bakers factory in Shropshire to reveal how it makes 100,000 festive gingerbread figures every week in the run-up to Christmas. And it’s all hands on deck as he’s joined in the factory by co-presenter Cherry Healey. Together, they get stuck into the baking and icing, and following the production of Santa and reindeer biscuits.

 Stuffed

The story of the Farooqis, a mixed-faith family who end up going to Lapland for a Christmas they will never forget. When dad Arslan, a practicing Muslim, receives an unexpected bonus from work, they head off for the holiday of a lifetime. But things go downhill fast when Arslan finds out the bonus was a mistake, and to make matters worse, they have already spent every penny of it.

 Live At The Apollo

In this special Christmas episode, the magnificent Josh Widdicombe introduces comedians Andrew Mensah and Harriet Kemsley to the stage.

 First Dates At Christmas

It's Christmas in the First Dates restaurant and Fred Sirieix and the team are ready for an unforgettable night of festive flirting. First into the restaurant is Essex barber, Wes. All he wants this Christmas is someone honest who doesn't take themselves too seriously. He's been matched with Chloe, who has a track record for choosing the wrong guys

 The Madame Blanc Mysteries

It’s Christmas Eve, and Jeremy, Judith, Jean, and Dom have been invited to an exclusive event at the Musée de Sainte Victoire. On arrival, they meet flashy millionaires George and Aurielle, who are determined to put the old museum back on the map.

The new curator, Gabriel, proudly unveils his latest acquisition - a rare Ormolu box once owned by Marie Antoinette. He boasts of his international contacts and promises that more remarkable treasures will soon follow. George and Aurielle are ready to invest heavily in the museum but want proof that Gabriel can be trusted with their fortune. Jean soon realises she’s been invited to authenticate the box and get the ball rolling.

 Sally Lindsay's Christmas Quiz

Host Sally Lindsay tests two teams of celebrities, led by captains John Thomson and Shappi Khorsandi, on their memories of classic Christmas TV, music and film in a nostalgic festive feast of questions, covering everything from Band Aid to Albert Square, Morecambe & Wise to Quality Street.