Doctor Who (BBC 1/HD | 6:30pm to 7:35pm | Saturday 9th December)

The Giggle. Episode 3. The giggle of a mysterious puppet is driving the human race insane. When the Doctor discovers the return of an old enemy, he faces a fight he can never win. Neil Patrick Harris guest stars as 1960s villain the Toymaker and Ncuti Gatwa makes his debut as the latest incarnation of the Time Lord.

Doctor Who: Unleashed (BBC 3/HD | 7:35pm to 8:05pm | Saturday 9th December 2023)

The Giggle. Episode 3. Behind the scenes of the Time Lord’s adventures in the 60th anniversary specials.

Cher Meets Rylan (BBC 2/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Saturday 9th December 2023)

The singer and actress chats to the Radio 2 presenter about her new album Christmas, her biggest hits and her incredible life and career. Throughout the show there is archive footage from across the decades, illustrating Cher’s glittering music career, her success in film, the many iconic fashion choices, and how she has influenced so many.

Planet Earth III (BBC 1/HD | 6:20pm to 7:20pm | Sunday 10th December 2023)

Heroes. Series 3, episode 8. David Attenborough introduces conservation heroes fighting to save the world’s wildlife, from exploring remote jungles to going undercover to catch criminals in the illegal ivory trade. In South Africa, new breeding populations of black rhino are set up in safe havens where they will be protected from poachers, while a conservationist in Ecuador works to protect endangered frogs.

Vigil (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Sunday 10th December 2023) ** NEW SERIES + PICK OF THE WEEK **

The return of the crime drama, starring Suranne Jones and Rose Leslie. When a British Air Force weapons test goes disastrously wrong, DCI Amy Silva is called in to investigate, and finds herself caught in the crosshairs of a fraught international incident. The Air Force think they have the guilty party in custody and push for Amy and DI Kirsten Longacre to close the case. But Amy isn’t convinced.

Vigil (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Monday 11th December 2023)

Amy and Kirsten are battling for their lives, against a ruthless armed killer, as new evidence takes the case in a different direction. Amy travels to an Air Force base in the Middle East, where she learns someone on the base was complicit in the attack. Meanwhile in Scotland, Kirsten hunts down Chapman’s killer, determined not to let her pregnancy get in the way of her mission.

Vigil (BBC 1/HD | 9:00pm to 10:00pm | Tuesday 12th December 2023) ** MUST WATCH **

Eliza warns Amy to get control of her investigation after an officer is stabbed on the base. Kirsten, who now works with MI5 partner Ramsay, uncovers key evidence that links a squadron member to the attack. The force is running out of leads on Chapman’s killer leaving Kirsten to follow a hunch.

Love, Victor (BBC 3/HD | 11:20pm to 11:50pm | Wednesday 13th December 2023) ** MUST WATCH **

The Gay Award. Series 3, episode 7. Felix and Lake open up to each other about their relationship troubles and Mia and Andrew question their futures. Victor has mixed feelings about accepting an award.

Love, Victor (BBC 3/HD | 11:50pm to 12:20am | Wednesday 13th December 2023)

Brave. Series 3, episode 8. It’s Winter Carnival time and the gang face decisions about their future and who they’re meant to be with as they consider their plans after high school.

All TV guide information taken from DigiGuide — www.getdigiguide.tv/?p=1&r=15119.