Thursday

SPORT UEFA EUROPA LEAGUE

Tonight’s matches include Liverpool’s encounter with Union Saint-Gilloise (kick-off 5.45pm) before Brighton face Marseille, and Rangers make the trip to Real Betis (k.o.s 8pm). Live Uefa Europa Conference League features Aston Villa v HSK Zrinjski Mostar and Aberdeen v Eintracht Frankfurt (k.o.s 5.45pm). TNT Sports 2, 5pm & 7.45pm, TNT Sports 3, 7.45pm; TNT Sports 1 & 3, 5pm

FILM DANCE FIRST

During the 1969 Nobel Prize ceremony, literary giant Samuel Beckett (Gabriel Byrne) looks back at his life in this biopic. Fionn O’Shea plays Beckett as a teen and through the war years, when he fought for the French Resistance. Also features Aidan Gillen as James Joyce. Sky Cinema Premiere, 6.05pm

FESTIVE STACEY SOLOMON’S CRAFTY CHRISTMAS

The presenter, below left with Dilly Carter, is inviting her friends and family (including her ninetysomething grandmother) to join her as she shows us how to make stunning personalised gifts and festive decorations that won’t bust the budget. BBC1, 8pm

REPORT POST & PARCELS: GETTING CHRISTMAS DELIVERED? TONIGHT

It’s estimated that a third of the UK’s Christmas shopping is now done online, which means it’s a very busy time of year for the nation’s delivery workers. Cameras go behind the scenes to meet the people who are responsible for making sure those presents arrive on time. ITV1, 8.30pm (Scot & NI: 10.45pm)

DOCUMENTARY INSIDE M&S AT CHRISTMAS

Christmas is coming to the famous store, and even Colin the Caterpillar is getting a festive makeover. However, not everything is running to plan for the retailer, as supply issues threaten to derail its new slow-cooked turkey with all the trimmings, and the launch of a seasonal sandwich may have to be delayed. ITV1, 9pm

MAGIC DYNAMO IS DEAD

The magician is exploring issues surrounding mental health and wellbeing with the help of a selection of famous faces – and performing illusions inspired by their stories. It’s all leading up to a live conclusion as Dynamo prepares to show he’s moving on from his own past by being buried alive. Sky Showcase, 9pm