Holiday TV | A diverse menu

Because between two parties Christmas, we like to recharge our batteries in front of the screen, The Press examined the offerings of traditional channels and broadcast platforms to select one title per day until 1^er January.

Monday December 18

True nature: at the chalet for Christmas

For this 90-minute special, Jean-Philippe Dion receives Lise Dion, José Gaudet and Katherine Levac. If you follow the show religiously, you will have noticed that these are guests who have already spent the night at the host’s chalet. France Castel, Michel Rivard, Debbie Lynch-White, Luc Senay and Pilou will make appearances. Waiting for the sixth season, which will begin on Sunday January 28.

TVA, 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday December 19

The great well-cooked ComediHa!

We like well-cooked foods that squeak. Those of ComediHa! are far too nice to fall into this category. Despite everything, we will take a look at the four new sessions of roast dedicated to Jean-Michel Anctil, Guylaine Tremblay, Guy Jodoin and Michel Charrette, who will be the subject of friendly teasing from personalities like André Robitaille, Claude Legault, Charles Lafortune and Phil Roy.

TRUE

Wednesday December 20

Maestro

Released in theaters at the beginning of the month, this feature film written and directed by Bradley Cooper lands online. The actor plays the American composer, conductor and pianist Leonard Bernstein. Detail to mention: in addition to wearing a prosthetic nose, Bradley Cooper used the services of Quebec conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin as a consultant.

Netflix

Thursday December 21

5 chefs in my kitchen

Marina Orsini continues her Christmas theme week by welcoming Ross Louangsignotha (Hà restaurant), who prepares Hainanese chicken. We also follow the visit of pastry chef Patrice Leclerc, scheduled for Friday, who will prepare a gluten-free chocolate cake served with caramel whipped cream, as well as a pan-fried cranberry. Enough to inspire the courageous who will receive on December 24 and 25.

HERE TV, 11:30 a.m.

Friday December 22

It’s Christmas for takeaway

France Beaudoin, accompanied by musicians led by Jean-Benoît Lasanté, receives Jean-Philippe Wauthier, Mariana Mazza, Catherine Souffront, Patrick Norman and Janette Bertrand. Do you think we’re talking about the holiday special?Live from the universe ? Wrong answer. It is rather the description of the 2023 Christmas edition of the host’s literary meeting, which promises to be rich in reading suggestions.

HERE ARTV, 8 p.m.

Saturday December 23

5^e Rank

After the psychotronic autumn finale, during which the psychopath Marc Trempe (Marc Béland) kidnapped and sequestered Francis (Alexandre Bergeron), Marie-Paule (Eve Duranceau), Marie-Louise (Martine Francke), Marie-Christine (Julie Beauchemin ) and Gladys (Julie Roussel), Radio-Canada releases the first three episodes of winter. Will Fred (Maxim Gaudette) and the Valmont tactical team arrive in time to save all these beautiful people?

HERE Tou.tv Extra

Sunday December 24

Holiday Belle and Bum

With his three beauties simultaneously (Marie-Josée Gauvin, Fabiola N. Aladin, Lunou Zucchini), Normand Brathwaite receives Salebarbes, Nathalie Simard, Mateo, the soprano Elisabeth St-Gelais, Chef Oli and Krystel Mongeau (Star Academy). Notice to those interested: the evening continues at 9:30 p.m. with There are people at Christmas mass with Janette Bertrand, Pascal Morrissette, François Morency and Yaëlle Azoulay.

Télé-Québec, 8 p.m.

Monday December 25

Ricky Gervais: Armageddon

A little over a year after causing heated controversy with SuperNatureA one man show (all in all disappointing) described as “transphobic” by certain groups, the British comedian returns with Armageddon, a show in which he tackles topics like political correctness, family weddings, funerals and artificial intelligence. Let’s hope he will have found his magic touch again…

Netflix

Tuesday December 26

Christmas away from the spotlight

After two festive evenings, those who don’t have the energy to go and enjoy the Boxing Day can choose our favorite alternative: binge watching a succession of B Christmas movies curiously shunned at the Oscars, like this sentimental comedy that tells the story of an actress dumped just before the holidays, who returns to her hometown native.

ELLE Fictions, 1:15 p.m.

Wednesday December 27

Lascivious dance

Make sofa sores by listening to easy-to-digest classics again. This is probably why we love the holidays so much. This year, broadcasters are spoiling us for choice when it comes to comfort films to put our brains to rest. And Dirty Dancing arrives at the head of the running. Everyone together: “We don’t leave Baby in a corner. »

Take 2, 8:30 p.m.

Thursday December 28

Arnaud Soly: Stand-up

Things are moving towards Arnaud Soly. In the space of a few weeks, the comedian completed the adventure of Club Soly after three seasons, launched a new variety show entitled Under the spotlight (on Crave) and posted his first one man showaptly titled Stand Up. Among the themes he explores on stage: board games, racism and… Ricardo.

Crave

Friday December 29

Isabelle Boulay – The song of possibilities

Isabelle Boulay returns to her native Gaspésie for a one-hour special show. Surrounded by five musicians, the singer revisits her own repertoire (Out of season, I will forget you, I will forget you, Between Matane and Baton Rouge) and that of the others, with in particular a formidable recovery ofDare Joséphine by Alain Bashung, to which director Éric Morin gives a treatment reminiscent of the original video clip.

Télé-Québec, 8 p.m.

Saturday December 30

The traditional vigil

Winner of the Félix for best traditional album at the last ADISQ Gala, Le Vent du Nord offers a festive evening inspired by the show he gives every year. Among his guests: storytellers Bryan Perro and Renée Robitaille, caller Érick Tarte, and the groups Galant, tu perds ton temps, De Temps Antan and Vishtèn Connexions.

Télé-Québec, 8 p.m.

Sunday December 31

News bloopers

For those who would like to start their New Year’s Eve TV evening a little earlier, while waiting for the bye and company, the news sector of Radio-Canada offers its traditional broadcast of bloopers, hosted by Nabi-Alexandre Chartier. Funny moments captured during the year 2023, in the studio and in the field. Hoping to find some nuggets there.

ICI RDI, 5:30 p.m. (also broadcast at 12:30 p.m.)

Monday 1^er January

The winter classic

If you haven’t taken advantage of the holiday break to practice a sport, you can watch other people do it. (That must burn some calories, right?) This year, the National Hockey League is hosting its traditional outdoor game at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. The game will pit the Las Vegas Golden Knights against the local favorite, the Kraken.

TVA Sports, 3 p.m.