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It’s time to get out the highlighter pen as our expert offers a viewing guide to this year’s best festive TV. The bumper section has something for everyone, from a dramatisation of the rise to stardom of Torvill and Dean to Michael McIntyre's Christmas special. Jodie Whittaker’s Doctor Who, meanwhile, faces a “terrifying evil” on New Year’s Day. Is it the prospect of going back to work?
In an exclusive interview, Alfie Boe reveals why he no longer fears touring alone, as he takes a break from his successful double act with Michael Ball.
In Culture, New Yorker writer David Grann reveals how a British Antarctic explorer and an American bank robber are linked, as an adaptation of his most famous book, starring Robert Redford, hits the cinemas.
In Travel, we have a round-up of the best dog-friendly hotels from across the UK, from a cosy coastal inn in County Antrim to a grand castle in Swansea, while our travel editor offers an insider's guide to the best Christmas foodie treats in Bologna. We also have a guide to the best festive film screenings across the UK.
Talking of screens...what’s going on with Huawei? There is concern that the Chinese tech company’s gadgets could be used for spying. We have a special report.
In Sport, we have the big talking points ahead of Saturday's big Premier League clash between Chelsea - experiencing their first wobble under Maurizio Sarri - and table-topping Manchester City.
As always, there’s our popular puzzles pull-out, handy 7-day TV guide, insightful comment section on the week’s biggest topics and useful money advice.
Whatever you are doing, we hope you have a wonderful weekend.
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 | Pascale Hughes
i Reporter
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