In that pre-Christmas TV lull, between the end of the big Autumn dramas and the beginning of the festive schedules, the programme guides are a wasteland of nonsense, but this week a little gem of documentary really stood out.
Thousands of hens will be hopping on a sleigh towards their new forever homes this festive season, hoping to find a cosy coop at the bottom of a garden in which to spend the rest of their days - and rehomings are taking place in the Wigan area.
Your name is something that stays with you throughout your life, so picking out the perfect moniker for your new bundle of joy can be a tough decision.
When it comes to naming their child, parents can become torn on whether to go for something classic or something unique - these are the top 10 most controversial baby names for boys in the UK.
Christmas food can be the highlight of the seasonal period, but if you have dogs in the house then there are certain popular festive foods that could make them ill.