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Mary is making Christmas

8pm, BBC One
She turns 90 next year, but star baker Mary Berry is still at it with the help (or hindrance) of some famous friends. Oti Mabuse, Nick Grimshaw (the picture) and Amanda Holden joins in as she makes almond snowballs for the cold-water swimmers and stocking-filling apricots and ginger flapjacks for the annual carol celebration in aid of the search and rescue charity RNLI. Also expect to crave turkey cakes and clementine creme brulee. Hollie Richardson

The Good Ship Murder: Christmas Special

9 p.m., channel 5
Gently ridiculous nautical mirroring as Shayne Ward’s singing detective, Jack Grayling, tackles the case of an impaled Santa during the cruise ship’s stop in a very Christmassy Dubrovnik. The passenger manifest is crawling with disgruntled, potentially vindictive travelers. Jack Seale

My brilliant friend

9pm, Sky Atlantic

In the final double bill of this beautiful Elena Ferrante adaptation, the Solara family searches for a missing child. Then comes the flawless finale, with a look at Elsa’s fate and the two women coming full circle as they glimpse a reminder of the early days of their friendship. Hannah Verdier

Inside M&S at Christmas

9pm, ITV1
Experimental Christmas sandwiches? This year Marks & Spencer has them. But how did it happen? This documentary goes behind the scenes at the high-street giant to explore the run up to Christmas. There’s the opening of a new store, a snowy chocolate box and lots of culinary research and development. Phil Harrison

The dog house at Christmas

9 p.m., channel 4
Wondering if an exhibition where abandoned dogs are rehomed could be cuter? It can to a large extent. Gigi the labrador meets the Griffiths family (including dad Dave, who may need some persuading), while Lady the spaniel needs to overcome her shyness. PhD

Stacey Solomon’s Crafty Christmas

9pm, BBC One

Festive hacks and money savers galore from the always helpful and engaging presenter. In this festive special, Solomon will create a winter wonderland in his grandmother Gwen’s abode – to give residents a taste of Christmas and viewers a few ideas on how to spruce up their own small spaces. PhD