From The X Factor final to gritty new ITV drama In Plain Sight, we’ve got your week’s TV covered

IT'S time for one lucky contestant to finally face the music and take home X Factor glory.

Plus, we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to new shows this week with a new ITV thriller starting as well as US drama, This Is Us.

MONDAY

The Secret Life of Puppies

7

Kick start your week with some furry friends and find out just what they do when their owners aren’t watching.

Dalmatian-cross Suki has developed an independent streak and caught the eye of an English mastiff, while Big Ron the English bulldog is piling on the pounds and is given a new exercise regime.

C5, 9pm

TUESDAY

This Is Us

7

This refreshingly honest and provocative US drama is the hot new thing on our screens this December.

From the writer and directors behind Crazy, Stupid, Love, it follows the lives of a variety of individuals who share the same birthday but who also have life stories that intertwine in curious ways.

C4, 9pm

WEDNESDAY

In Plain Sight

7

Based on the true story of Lanarkshire detective William Muncie's quest to bring justice to the notorious Scottish killer, Peter Manuel, this new three-part mini series will have you on the edge of your seat.

Starring Douglas Henshall and Martin Compston - definitely don't watch when you're home alone!

ITV, 9pm

THURSDAY

Extraordinary Weddings

7

This new series follows the inspirational stories of six couples who, against all the odds, are finally walking down the aisle.

Get the tissues at the ready, it's going to be emotional.

ITV, 9pm

FRIDAY

Hairspray Live!

7

Good morning Baltimore!

Travel back to the swinging sixties, where dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on her favourite TV show and wins.

She becomes an overnight celebrity, a trendsetter in dance, fun and fashion.

But will her new status as a teen sensation be enough to topple the town’s reigning dance queen and bring racial integration to the show?

Originally filmed in front of a live studio audience in the USA, Maddie Baillio and Harvey Fierstein star.

ITV2, 8pm

SATURDAY

Casualty

7

Our favourite hospital drama is bringing us a heart-warming festive tale with a resounding ring of familiarity.

A mean boss sacks his workforce on Christmas Eve, whose impecunious hard-working right hand man is called Rob Cranitch who has a young son with a bad leg… do you get the picture?
Yes, it’s a Casualty Christmas Carol! Wahoo!

BBC1, 9pm

SUNDAY

The X Factor

7

After 15 weeks (yes, really) it’s finally time to pick a wannabe pop superstar to take the X Factor crown.

Expect tears, glitter cannons, lots of lights and Dermot O’Leary trying his best to interview an incredibly overwhelmed winner.

ITV, 8pm