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Inside M&S at Christmas
9pm, ITV1
Marks & Spencer’s product development team are nothing short of miraculous, especially when it comes to party food. This year’s festive treats include fish-and-chip-inspired canapes and a “Christmas cracker” Colin the Caterpillar (think the classic Colin, just jazzier). Plus, the bestselling classic panettone gets a fresh update. Hollie Richardson
Dark Winds
9pm, U&Alibi
A disturbingly cool-headed murder opens up another episode of this menacing, dusty crime drama. As FBI special agent Washington questions Leaphorn while on a tricky manhunt, Manuelito is once again putting her career – and perhaps her life – in danger when she goes it alone. Jack Seale
A Very British Christmas: Bamburgh Castle
8pm, Channel 4
To Northumberland, where there’s a chance that the castle’s festive decorations will be enhanced by some actual snow. Either way, there should be plenty going on as designer Dave O’Donnell and his team install seven grottoes based on Treasure Island, Aladdin’s cave and a golden goose. Phil Harrison
What’s the Monarchy For?
9pm, BBC One
Windsor-whisperer David Dimbleby continues to ask a question that is revealing in itself – because it feels like one that mainstream Britain hasn’t seriously asked in many years. This concluding episode examines the ways in which the royals control (or fail to control) their public image and shows why that matters more than ever. PH
Mozart: Genius for Hire
9pm, Sky Arts
This fascinating documentary explores the composer’s working life as a pioneering freelancer. Mozart’s hustle was impressive – he would happily rewrite pieces with audiences in mind. As the English National Opera’s artistic director, Annilese Miskimmon, puts it: “He didn’t see entertainment and art as different things.” PH
Rob & Romesh vs Hip Hop
9pm, Sky Max
Romesh Ranganathan is a huge hip-hop head so the stakes feel unusually high when he and Rob Beckett head to NYC to see if they have any rapping aptitude. Wu-Tang Clan veteran Raekwon offers advice on unlocking their flow, but can Rom really cut the mustard at a kerbside freestyle rap battle in Union Square? Graeme Virtue
