Quentin Blake’s Clown 7.40pm, Channel 4 Toy story: the inimitable children’s illustrator brings his 1980 book to life for this small screen special, narrated by Helena Bonham Carter. Telling the story of a discarded toy clown trying to find a new home for himself and his new, unloved friends, we witness a spectacular journey through city streets, school assemblies and finally to a loving home where he is cared for, imperfections and all. It is brought to life through animation that replicates Blake’s own wonderfully fluid ink and watercolour style. A true Christmas treat. Ammar Kalia Zog and the Flying Doctors 2.35pm, BBC One An animated adaptation of a Julia Donaldson bestseller has become a festive family tradition. This year we reunite with cute dragon Zog – last spotted in 2018 – in his new role as a scaly air ambulance. Can he save medic Princess Pearl from her overbearing father (Rob Brydon)? Graeme Virtue Strictly Come Dancing: The Christmas Countdown 4.45pm, BBC One The great British public delivers its verdict on a very British institution, Strictly Come Dancing. If you’re tired of arguing with your family about the Christmas dinner, why not argue about this countdown of the 25 most memorable dances of all time on the show. AK Call the Midwife 7.40pm, BBC One More of the usual festive tragedy and redemption from a show whose narrative of service and sacrifice in adversity might strike more of a chord than ever this year. It’s 1965 and financial challenges mean that change is afoot at Nonnatus House. There’s also an eventful visit from a circus. Phil Harrison Victoria Wood: The Secret List 9.10pm, BBC Two Another compilation, this time honouring the sadly departed comic Victoria Wood. The show features more than 20 sketches from her career, chosen by Wood from a notebook list of her favourite works found after her death. There are also clips featured from her personal archive. AK Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special 10pm, BBC One Insert your own “as if 2020 hasn’t been bad enough …” gag here and behold the jewel in the Christmas special crown. Mrs Brown kicks off with her head up Grandad’s bottom and it doesn’t get much better from there. It’s riddled with Covid references and running gags about penises. Winner. Hannah Verdier Film choice In 1940s New York, Florence Foster Jenkins won affectionate notoriety as “the worst goddamn singer in the world” – a socialite turned talentless diva who nevertheless attracted a faithful following. Meryl Streep is marvellous as Jenkins, and Hugh Grant is her perfect foil. Paul Howlett. Live sport College football 7.30pm, BT Sport ESPN. Yet-to-be-announced college football clash. NFL: New Orleans Saints v Minnesota Vikings 9pm, Sky Sports Main Event. NFC match from Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Test cricket: Australia v India 11.15pm, BT Sport 2. First day’s coverage of the second Test in the series.