PICKS OF THE WEEK: 18-24 DECEMBER 2023

What to watch this week,

Vanishing Act

Monday-Wednesday, ITV1

Vanishing Act tells the story of Melissa Caddick’s disappearance after being confronted by authorities for her alleged multi-million dollar swindling.

The Winter King

Thursday, ITVX

The Winter King is set in the 5th century long before Britain was united. In a land of warring factions and tribes when the World was brutal and lives were often fleeting.

Late Night Lycett

Thursday, Channel 4

Joe Lycett celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with a host of guests including Mel B, Aisling Bea, Self Esteem, Guz Khan and Shaun Ryder, alongside his aunties and Hardev from the local shop.

A Very Brassic Christmas

Thursday, Sky Max

Nobody does Christmas like the Brassic gang. The plan is to kick back, relax and enjoy life to the max. But then comes the inevitable. A call from Dr Chris saying his aunt is in crisis and needs looking after and a robbery at Tyler’s school ruining his nativity.

Here We Go

Friday, BBC One

Amy is home again for the holidays, and Rachel is determined to engineer an absolutely classic Jessop family Christmas, with stockings, presents, church, turkey, the King’s speech and charades.

The Madame Blanc Mysteries

Friday, Channel 5

It’s coming up to Christmas in Sainte Victoire and Judith and Jeremy have arranged for their friends to attend a murder mystery night at a hotel with a spooky history.

Britain Get Singing

Sunday, ITV1 Hosted by Roman Kemp, Britain Get Singing will see five groups made up of stars from TV’s biggest shows - Good Morning Britain, Love Island, Coronation Street, The Masked Singer and EastEnders - take to the stage in a bid to deliver a show-stopping performance.