MONDAY 7th
Man On Earth (Channel 4, 9pm) History series looking at how mankind's ancestors coped with drastic changes in climate. Hosted by Tony Robinson.Games Britannia (BBC4, 9pm) The history of games played in Britain from the Iron Age to the Information Age. Hosted by Benjamin Woolley.
Inside MI5: The Real Spooks (ITV1, 10.35pm) The history of MI5, as revealed by Professor Christopher Andrew.
TUESDAY 8th
Coastline Cops (ITV1, 8pm) Fly-on-the-wall documentary following the immigration officials who patrol the UK's coast.Kirstie's Homemade Christmas (Channel 4, 9pm) Three-part series where Kirstie Allsopp creates the perfect Christmas using homemade materials.
Robson Green's Wild Swimming Adventure (ITV, 9pm) Two-part series where Robson Green visits various outdoor swimming locations across the UK.
Alesha Dixon: Who's Your Dad? (BBC3, 9pm) Series looking at how fatherless children cope with the loss or absence of a dad. Hosted by Alesha Dixon.
Christmas Tales (ITV, 10.35pm) Three-part series where Fiona Phillips traces the history and meaning behind various Christmas symbols.
WEDNESDAY 9th
Horizon: How Many People Can Live On Planet Earth? (BBC2, 9pm) Documentary investigating the threats posed by the rapidly increasing global population.THURSDAY 10th
Stuart: The Day My Life Changed (BBC3, 8pm) Documentary about a man who was paralysed in a rugby accident.FRIDAY 11th
Mister Eleven (ITV1, 9pm) Two-part romantic comedy-drama about a teacher who believes she's destined to marry her eleventh sexual partner, but then realizes her fiance is her miscalculated tenth lover. Stars Michelle Ryan & Sean Maguire.SATURDAY 12th
Cherly Cole's Night In (ITV1, 6.30pm) Entertainment special hosted by Cheryl Cole, featuring Alexandra Burke, Rihanna & Will.i.am.The British Comedy Awards 2009 (ITV, 9.30pm) Comedy awards ceremony hosted by Jonathan Ross. Continues on ITV2 at 11pm.
SUNDAY 13th
Sports Personality Of The Year 2009 (BBC1, 7pm) Sporting awards ceremony.I Dreamed A Dream: The Susan Boyle Story (ITV1, 9.30pm) Documentary about the Scottish spinster who became a global singing superstar thanks to her appearance on Britain's Got Talent.
