The Great British Bake Off: The Final (C4, 8pm)
HAS this been the most wide-open series of Bake Off to date? The first seven episodes saw seven different contestants crowned Star Baker and some people who seemed like they were in it for the long-haul – if only due viewer taking a shine to them – ended up leaving surprisingly early. So, it’s been difficult to call who would make it to the last episode, let alone win, which makes tonight’s final particularly interesting.
The Martin Lewis Money Show Live: Countdown to Christmas (STV, 8pm)
LAST Christmas, few of us could have guessed just how different the festive season would be this year. Not only are people wondering whether they will be able to spend it with their loved ones, but for many viewers, cash is going to a be lot tighter in 2020. Sadly, Martin Lewis probably doesn’t have the answers when it comes to the first problem, but he and co-presenter Angellica Bell have plenty of advice to offer when it comes to festive spending.
Cold War Steve Meets the Outside World (Sky Arts, 9pm)
AT the start of 2020, Christopher Spencer, otherwise known as artist Cold War Steve, was about to set out on a nationwide tour of pubs, hairdressers, village halls, libraries, shops and front rooms as part of his unique You, Me and Cold War Steve downloadable exhibition. It was supposed to be a celebratory tour to cheer people up a bit, post Brexit. Then Covid-19 hit.
The Truth about Amazon: How to Shop Smart (C4, 9.15pm)
THE pandemic has been bad for Britain’s already-struggling high streets, but it’s been a different story for Amazon – the online retailer has reported its biggest ever quarterly profits and has recruited an extra 400,000 staff to cope with the expected extra demand in the run-up to Christmas. In this three-part series, Helen Skelton and Sabrina Grant ask how Amazon managed to beat the competition and also explore how to get the best deals possible on the site.
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