13 December - Eat, drink and be merry

Tired of the same old Christmas fare year after year, looking for a twist on a familiar favourite, or are you simply wanting to do what you've always done, only better? The the television is the place for you over the next couple of weeks.

You could enjoy a River Cottage Christmas with Hugh Fearnley-Eats-it-all, master of the ten bird roast, pay a visit to Willie Harcourt-Cooze's wonky chocolate factory to experience Willie's Perfect Chocolate Christmas, or join champion of healthy home cooking on a budget Mr Oliver for Jamie Cooks Christmas, all on Channel 4.

And over on the BBC this week you have the domestic goddess of TV cookery (who, like a good whiskey, seems to get better with age) inviting us into Nigella's Christmas Kitchen.

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding,

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding,

Oh, bring us a figgy pudding and a cup of good cheer!