View schedule at a glance
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00:00–01:00One-off period comedy, peeping into the lives of a family's Christmases across the 1980s. (R)
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01:00–02:052/2. How the advent of mass TV saw a decline in outdoor play from the late 1950s onwards. (R)
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02:05–02:35In 1786, a man with shady business ethics hears ghastly sounds in his drawing room. (R)
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02:35–03:05Griff and George reflect on George's first job as an architectural designer. (R)
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03:05–04:05A blend of folk tradition and burlesque fun as a range of artists perform seasonal songs. (R)
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19:00–19:30The latest news, exploring the day's events from a global perspective.
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19:30–19:451/5. Series of talks by Orson Welles, illustrated by his own sketches. (R)
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19:45–21:00Performance from Sadler's Wells to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Ballets Russes.
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21:00–22:30Drama about the opening performance of Stravinsky's controversial ballet in Paris in 1913. (R)
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22:30–23:25Profile of the glam band Roxy Music, who reformed after 25 years to make a new album. (R)
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23:25–23:552/3. In the 1920s, a costume ball and an engagement party lead back to a tragic wedding day. (R)
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23:55–00:253/13. Comic actress Miranda Hart and poet Ian McMillan answer quiz questions set by the public. (R)
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00:25–00:558/9. We discover what connects Spock, Lisa Simpson, Brachiosaurus and Adolf Hitler. (R)
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00:55–01:256/6. Featuring Cara Dillon with Paul Brady, Darrell Scott, Aly Bain and Jerry Douglas. (R)
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01:25–02:25Celebrating the achievements of Ballets Russes under Diaghilev's guidance. (R)
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02:25–03:55Drama about the opening performance of Stravinsky's controversial ballet in Paris in 1913. (R)
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