| 00:00 |
00:00–00:30
The Man in Black
Series 4, Reunion
4/5.
A desperate love quest sparks a chilling reunion in Janice Okoh's cautionary tale.
00:30–01:00
The Birds
Episode 3
3/3.
Will the Triggs be able to help Nat's family, or have the avian attackers got to them?
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00:00–00:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 2
6/10.
The Time Lord concludes his tale of alien bugs in a 19th century big top. Stars Tom Baker.
00:30–01:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, Planetfall
1/10.
The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'Angels' in search of new home planets.
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00:00–00:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
7/10.
In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
00:30–01:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, First Footprint City
2/10.
Heading for a home they've never known, the crew must come to terms with shock news.
|
00:00–00:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
8/10.
The Time Lord concludes the tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
00:30–01:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, Sands of Kyros
3/10.
After their devastating news, the starship's crew face peril from a once benign force.
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00:00–00:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 1
9/10.
Now up to speed, Mike Yates joins forces with the Time Lord to tackle the alien swarm.
00:30–01:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, The Solaric Empire
4/10.
The crew's Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
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00:00–00:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 2
10/10.
The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm.
00:30–01:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, The Pools of Time
5/10.
The starship closes in on Zelda 5, where Darv and Astra face death as captives.
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00:00–01:00
Blake's 7: The Early Years
Escape Velocity
The origins of the Liberator's mysterious synthetic intelligence, Zen, are explored.
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| 01:00 |
01:00–01:50
Desert Island Discs Revisited
Robert Fisk
Kirsty Young explores the choices of the foreign correspondent in the last of the series.
01:50–02:00
Front Row Interviews
Steve Coogan
The actor and comedian reveals the secrets behind Alan Partridge's new writing career.
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01:00–01:30
The Sittaford Mystery
The Message
1/5.
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in Agatha Christie's mystery.
01:30–02:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
The Sitter-in
1/8.
The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
|
01:00–01:30
The Sittaford Mystery
An Arrest for Murder
2/5.
A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
01:30–02:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
The Marlow Incident
2/8.
With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
|
01:00–01:30
The Sittaford Mystery
Emily Goes to Work
3/5.
With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he didn't murder his uncle.
01:30–02:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Introducing Mr Droste
3/8.
More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
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01:00–01:30
The Sittaford Mystery
A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5.
Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
01:30–02:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Boulevard Seminaire
4/8.
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
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01:00–01:30
The Sittaford Mystery
The Second Seance
5/5.
Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan?
01:30–02:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion
5/8.
The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call
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01:00–02:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
Series 7, Episode 10
10/32.
Highlights from Christmases past. Including folk singer Odetta and soprano Renee Fleming.
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| 02:00 |
02:00–02:15
Cribbins at Christmas
A Walk in the Park with Hodges
Alan Plater's story exploring the relationship between a man and his dog.
02:15–02:45
Ambridge Extra
Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 21-22
11/13.
In the Archers spin-off, Daniel is wondering if he'll need that dinner jacket after all.
02:45–03:00
Cribbins at Christmas
The Happy Prince
A lovesick swallow and a once-golden statue form a heartbreaking, emotional bond.
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02:00–02:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
02:30–03:00
My Music
Christmas Special
Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs.
|
02:00–02:45
Now Show Extra
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
02:45–03:00
Creme De la Crime
Series 3, The Lies of the Artists
2/4.
Inspector Niblett and expert David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
|
02:00–02:30
Cabin Pressure
Cabin Pressure at Christmas
It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration?
02:30–03:00
Whispers
Series 2, Episode 2
2/6.
The panel game of rumour featuring Eric Clapton, Alexander Graham Bell, Rupert Murdoch.
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02:00–02:30
Know Your Place
Not to Be Used for Babies
2/8.
Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
02:30–03:00
The 99p Challenge
Series 2, Episode 2
2/6.
Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
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02:00–02:30
Instant Sunshine
Seasonably Together Again
Festive fun from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.
02:30–03:00
The Museum of Curiosity
Series 2, Episode 6
6/6.
Three distinguished guests donate fascinating exhibits to a vast imaginary museum.
|
02:00–03:15
Possession - Omnibus
Episode 1
1/3.
Research assistant Roland Michell comes across letters that could change literary history.
|
| 03:00 |
03:00–03:30
Take It From Here
Pa Glum mediates between Ron and Eth - who gets which presents? Stars June Whitfield.
03:30–05:00
The Owl Service
Mysterious events in a house turn frightening in a reworking of the Welsh Blodeuwedd myth.
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03:00–04:00
Midnight Folk
Episode 1
1/2.
Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure.
|
03:00–04:00
Midnight Folk
Episode 2
2/2.
Kay Harker must battle evil to capture treasure. John Masefield's yarn stars Sam Salter.
|
03:00–04:00
The Holly and the Ivy
Norfolk 1947: A parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
|
03:00–04:00
Black Cinderella Two Goes East
An all-star pantomime, with Peter Cook and John Cleese.
|
03:00–03:50
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew
Episode 1
1/3.
A lion sings a new world into existence, but a dark treachery threatens its future.
03:50–04:00
Inheritance Books
Andy Stanton
The children's author selects 'The Iron Giant' by Ted Hughes and 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
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03:15–04:00
McLevy
Series 1, For Unto Us
1/4.
The Edinburgh sleuth hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar.
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| 04:00 |
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04:00–04:15
Deborah Moggach - Changing Babies
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
04:15–05:00
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
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04:00–04:15
Lynne Truss - Life Without George
A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
04:15–05:00
Sheila Goff - Doppler Effect
The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
|
04:00–04:15
Keith Waterhouse - Albert and the Liner
A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
04:15–05:00
Lavinia Murray - By the Coast of Coromandel
A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
|
04:00–04:15
The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
04:15–05:00
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must retrieve a priceless stolen ruby as he attends a Christmas House party
|
04:00–04:15
Nay, Ivy, Nay
Ivy covets a specially cultivated sprig of white-berried holly for a pudding.
04:15–05:00
PL Travers - The Fox at the Manger
When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning.
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04:00–05:30
Alan Ayckbourn: Season's Greetings
The season of good cheer and harmony is yet to arrive at the Bunker household.
|
| 05:00 |
05:00–05:30
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin
Series 2, The Calculus Affair, Part 1
3/6.
Professor Calculus has a narrow escape at home - then disappears on a visit to Switzerland
05:30–06:00
The Tailor of Gloucester
A poor man has three days to sew a cherry silk coat for the Mayor. With Miriam Margolyes.
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05:00–05:30
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket
Episode 4
4/4.
The dear ladies attempt to stage Evadne's murder mystery. From September 1979.
05:30–06:00
Married
Series 1, Episode 3
3/6.
Robin is starting to accept his new life, but discovers 'his' past misdemeanours.
|
05:00–05:30
Flying the Flag
Series 1, Weather Problems
2/6.
Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy. From April 1987.
05:30–06:00
Elephants to Catch Eels
Series 2, Mother
6/6.
A surprise for 18th century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
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05:00–05:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
The Bank Loan
Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans? From November 1983.
05:30–06:00
The Right Time
Series 2, Episode 1
1/5.
The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it. From April 2002.
|
05:00–05:30
King Street Junior
Series 5, Is This a Career I See Before Me?
2/7.
Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston.
05:30–06:00
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6.
The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria. From February 1999.
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05:00–05:30
Ring Around the Bath
Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper
6/6.
Stella's determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu.
05:30–06:00
The Little World of Don Camillo
Series 3, Don Camillo Gets Into Trouble
4/4.
Banishment looms for the Italian priest when he upsets the bishop. From April 2003.
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05:30–06:00
What's So Funny?
Series 2, Episode 12
Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, plus reviews of Christmas comedy offerings.
|
| 06:00 |
06:00–06:30
The Sittaford Mystery
The Message
1/5.
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in Agatha Christie's mystery.
06:30–07:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
The Sitter-in
1/8.
The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
|
06:00–06:30
The Sittaford Mystery
An Arrest for Murder
2/5.
A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
06:30–07:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
The Marlow Incident
2/8.
With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
|
06:00–06:30
The Sittaford Mystery
Emily Goes to Work
3/5.
With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he didn't murder his uncle.
06:30–07:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Introducing Mr Droste
3/8.
More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
|
06:00–06:30
The Sittaford Mystery
A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5.
Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
06:30–07:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Boulevard Seminaire
4/8.
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
|
06:00–06:30
The Sittaford Mystery
The Second Seance
5/5.
Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan?
06:30–07:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion
5/8.
The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call
|
06:00–07:30
Alan Ayckbourn: Season's Greetings
The season of good cheer and harmony is yet to arrive at the Bunker household.
|
06:00–07:15
The Professor Omnibus
Episode 2
2/2.
William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
|
| 07:00 |
07:00–07:30
Married
Series 1, Episode 3
3/6.
Robin is starting to accept his new life, but discovers 'his' past misdemeanours.
07:30–08:00
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 56, Episode 5
5/6.
From Watford Colosseum, with Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
|
07:00–07:30
Elephants to Catch Eels
Series 2, Mother
6/6.
A surprise for 18th century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
07:30–08:00
Mark Steel's in Town
Series 3, Holyhead
2/6.
Mark visits Holyhead in Anglesey to talk ferries, foot nibbling, and Kate and Wills.
|
07:00–07:30
The Right Time
Series 2, Episode 1
1/5.
The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it. From April 2002.
07:30–08:00
Heresy
Series 8, Episode 3
3/6.
Victoria Coren hosts the show that dares to commit heresy.
|
07:00–07:30
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6.
The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria. From February 1999.
07:30–08:00
Clare in the Community
Series 6, Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em
3/6.
Brian and Nali take baby Thomas out for the day. Helen attends the police liaison meeting
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07:00–07:30
The Little World of Don Camillo
Series 3, Don Camillo Gets Into Trouble
4/4.
Banishment looms for the Italian priest when he upsets the bishop. From April 2003.
07:30–08:00
What's So Funny?
Series 2, Episode 12
Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, plus reviews of Christmas comedy offerings.
|
07:30–08:00
The Night the Animals Talked
A magical exploration of legends telling that on Christmas Eve the animals speak.
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07:15–07:30
Cribbins at Christmas
Mr Bromley's Folly
A station master lives to regret his decision to allow a film crew on the railway.
07:30–08:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
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| 08:00 |
08:00–08:30
Round The Horne
Series 4, Episode 10
10/16.
Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
08:30–09:00
Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel
Series 1, Episode 3
3/6.
The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
|
08:00–08:30
The Goon Show
The International Christmas Pudding
An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert. From 1955.
08:30–09:00
The Burkiss Way
Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
The team mock TV and radio's festive line-up.
|
08:00–08:30
Hancock's Half Hour
Bill and Father Christmas
It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth lad. From 1958.
08:30–09:00
Thirty Minutes Worth
Episode 4
4/4.
Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit. From October 1988.
|
08:00–08:30
The Men from the Ministry
Boots
When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
08:30–09:00
Dad's Army
Series 2, Put That Light Out
3/20.
Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid. From 1975.
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08:00–08:30
The Navy Lark
The Slogan Contest
A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
08:30–09:00
Steptoe and Son
The Three Feathers
Harold reckons a commode will make him rich. Adapted from TV. From February 1972.
|
08:00–09:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
Series 7, Episode 10
10/32.
Highlights from Christmases past. Including folk singer Odetta and soprano Renee Fleming.
|
08:00–08:30
Take It From Here
Something comes between Ron and Eth, and Christmas goes with a bang for Jimmy Edwards.
08:30–09:00
Life with the Lyons
The Christmas Story
It's Christmas Eve and the Lyons family end up with an extra mouth to feed.
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| 09:00 |
09:00–09:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
09:30–10:00
My Music
Christmas Special
Topics include wassailing, 'sums in songs' and Dessert (sic) Island Discs.
|
09:00–09:45
Now Show Extra
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
09:45–10:00
Creme De la Crime
Series 3, The Lies of the Artists
2/4.
Inspector Niblett and expert David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
|
09:00–09:30
Cabin Pressure
Cabin Pressure at Christmas
It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration?
09:30–10:00
Whispers
Series 2, Episode 2
2/6.
The panel game of rumour featuring Eric Clapton, Alexander Graham Bell, Rupert Murdoch.
|
09:00–09:30
Know Your Place
Not to Be Used for Babies
2/8.
Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
09:30–10:00
The 99p Challenge
Series 2, Episode 2
2/6.
Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
|
09:00–09:30
Instant Sunshine
Seasonably Together Again
Festive fun from David Barlow, Peter Christie, Miles Kington and Alan Maryon-Davis.
09:30–10:00
The Museum of Curiosity
Series 2, Episode 6
6/6.
Three distinguished guests donate fascinating exhibits to a vast imaginary museum.
|
09:00–12:00
Barry Cryer's Christmas Selection Box
Episode 2
2/2.
Including After Henry, Christmas Eve with The Shuttleworths, and People Like Us.
|
09:00–09:30
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin
Series 2, The Calculus Affair, Part 1
4/6.
Two enemy states are after Professor Calculus's invention, but it has gone missing.
09:30–10:00
Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage
A young man finds love with a vicar's daughter. Anthony Trollope's Victorian comedy.
|
| 10:00 |
10:00–11:00
Midnight Folk
Episode 1
1/2.
Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure.
|
10:00–11:00
Midnight Folk
Episode 2
2/2.
Kay Harker must battle evil to capture treasure. John Masefield's yarn stars Sam Salter.
|
10:00–11:00
The Holly and the Ivy
Norfolk 1947: A parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
|
10:00–11:00
Black Cinderella Two Goes East
An all-star pantomime, with Peter Cook and John Cleese.
|
10:00–10:50
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew
Episode 1
1/3.
A lion sings a new world into existence, but a dark treachery threatens its future.
10:50–11:00
Inheritance Books
Andy Stanton
The children's author selects 'The Iron Giant' by Ted Hughes and 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
|
|
10:00–11:00
Desert Island Discs: Long-play
Sir Michael Caine
An extended edition of the famed actor Sir Michael Caine, from December 2009.
|
| 11:00 |
11:00–11:15
Deborah Moggach - Changing Babies
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
11:15–12:00
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
|
11:00–11:15
Lynne Truss - Life Without George
A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
11:15–12:00
Sheila Goff - Doppler Effect
The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
|
11:00–11:15
Keith Waterhouse - Albert and the Liner
A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
11:15–12:00
Lavinia Murray - By the Coast of Coromandel
A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
|
11:00–11:15
The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
11:15–12:00
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must retrieve a priceless stolen ruby as he attends a Christmas House party
|
11:00–11:15
Nay, Ivy, Nay
Ivy covets a specially cultivated sprig of white-berried holly for a pudding.
11:15–12:00
PL Travers - The Fox at the Manger
When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning.
|
|
11:00–11:15
Antonia Barber - The Mousehole Cat
With Cornish villages starving one Christmas, old Tom sails out to fish with his old cat.
11:15–11:45
Ambridge Extra
Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 23-24
12/13.
There may not be room for one more at the inn, in the Archers spin-off.
11:45–12:00
Cribbins at Christmas
Ho! Ho! Ho!
Christmas isn't quite so jolly for septuagenarian Leonard working as Santa Claus.
|
| 12:00 |
12:00–12:30
Round The Horne
Series 4, Episode 10
10/16.
Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
12:30–13:00
Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel
Series 1, Episode 3
3/6.
The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
|
12:00–12:30
The Goon Show
The International Christmas Pudding
An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert. From 1955.
12:30–13:00
The Burkiss Way
Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
The team mock TV and radio's festive line-up.
|
12:00–12:30
Hancock's Half Hour
Bill and Father Christmas
It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth lad. From 1958.
12:30–13:00
Thirty Minutes Worth
Episode 4
4/4.
Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit. From October 1988.
|
12:00–12:30
The Men from the Ministry
Boots
When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
12:30–13:00
Dad's Army
Series 2, Put That Light Out
3/20.
Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid. From 1975.
|
12:00–12:30
The Navy Lark
The Slogan Contest
A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
12:30–13:00
Steptoe and Son
The Three Feathers
Harold reckons a commode will make him rich. Adapted from TV. From February 1972.
|
12:00–13:15
Possession - Omnibus
Episode 1
1/3.
Research assistant Roland Michell comes across letters that could change literary history.
|
12:00–13:15
The Professor Omnibus
Episode 2
2/2.
William angers the headmistress when he falls for a young woman he is tutoring.
|
| 13:00 |
13:00–13:30
The Sittaford Mystery
The Message
1/5.
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in Agatha Christie's mystery.
13:30–14:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
The Sitter-in
1/8.
The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
|
13:00–13:30
The Sittaford Mystery
An Arrest for Murder
2/5.
A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
13:30–14:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
The Marlow Incident
2/8.
With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
|
13:00–13:30
The Sittaford Mystery
Emily Goes to Work
3/5.
With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he didn't murder his uncle.
13:30–14:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Introducing Mr Droste
3/8.
More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
|
13:00–13:30
The Sittaford Mystery
A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5.
Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
13:30–14:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Boulevard Seminaire
4/8.
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
|
13:00–13:30
The Sittaford Mystery
The Second Seance
5/5.
Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan?
13:30–14:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion
5/8.
The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call
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13:15–14:00
McLevy
Series 1, For Unto Us
1/4.
The Edinburgh sleuth hits the Victorian streets on the trail of an ingenious cat-burglar.
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13:15–13:30
Cribbins at Christmas
Mr Bromley's Folly
A station master lives to regret his decision to allow a film crew on the railway.
13:30–15:00
Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol
Bitter miser Ebenezer Scrooge is taken on a ghostly journey of self-redemption.
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14:00–14:15
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor
Frances
6/10.
William has a talented new pupil who tries to warn him about the school.
14:15–14:30
This Sceptred Isle
Third Crusade and Death of the Lionheart
34/216.
The final crusade and the death of Richard Coeur de Lion.
14:30–15:00
Winter Tales
Winter Tales - Series 1, Christmas at Cold Comfort Farm
1/5.
Christmas Day at the Starkadders is a chaotic affair - especially over the pudding.
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14:00–14:15
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor
Loss
7/10.
William spurns Mademoiselle's advances, and Frances disappears from class.
14:15–14:30
Ambridge Extra
Series 2, Episode 23
The atmosphere is still tense at the Stables. At the Vicarage, Amy receives shocking news.
14:30–15:00
Winter Tales
Winter Tales - Series 1, The Friend of Man
2/5.
Tired of London high-life, Pandora Bland sets out to win the man of her dreams.
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14:00–14:15
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor
Turmoil
8/10.
William realises he loves Frances, so he sets out to find her. With Paul Venables.
14:15–14:30
This Sceptred Isle
Bad King John and the Loss of Normandy
35/216.
Richard is dead, John becomes King and there follows a separation from France.
14:30–15:00
Winter Tales
Winter Tales - Series 1, The Murder Mark
3/5.
Others laugh until Mr Pavey's preoccupation with palmistry helps solve a murder.
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14:00–14:15
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor
Joy and Sorrow
9/10.
Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future.
14:15–14:30
Ambridge Extra
Series 2, Episode 24
There may not be room at the inn for one person, and Daniel is on a spending spree.
14:30–15:00
Winter Tales
Winter Tales - Series 1, Cake
4/5.
Jenny is a perfect example of modern womanhood, until she interviews a suffragette.
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14:00–14:15
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor
Victor
10/10.
Married at last to the woman he loves, William plans a happy future. With Paul Venables.
14:15–14:30
This Sceptred Isle
Magna Carta
36/216.
Was King John really as ruthless as he was portrayed? Anna Massey narrates.
14:30–15:00
Winter Tales
Winter Tales - Series 1, Golden Vanity
5/5.
A day-dreaming librarian is shocked back into the real world by her literary hero.
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14:00–14:40
Steptoe and Son
Away for Christmas
Harold's Majorca-bound, but he's not told Albert. Adapted from TV with Wilfrid Brambell.
14:40–15:00
And Yet Another Partridge in a Pear Tree
A woman receives stacks of gifts from a lavish admirer, who is inspired by the carol.
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15:00–16:00
Midnight Folk
Episode 1
1/2.
Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure.
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15:00–16:00
Midnight Folk
Episode 2
2/2.
Kay Harker must battle evil to capture treasure. John Masefield's yarn stars Sam Salter.
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15:00–16:00
The Holly and the Ivy
Norfolk 1947: A parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
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15:00–16:00
Black Cinderella Two Goes East
An all-star pantomime, with Peter Cook and John Cleese.
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15:00–15:50
The Chronicles of Narnia - The Magician's Nephew
Episode 1
1/3.
A lion sings a new world into existence, but a dark treachery threatens its future.
15:50–16:00
Inheritance Books
Andy Stanton
The children's author selects 'The Iron Giant' by Ted Hughes and 'Holes' by Louis Sachar.
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15:00–16:00
Garrison Keillor's Radio Show
Series 7, Episode 10
10/32.
Highlights from Christmases past. Including folk singer Odetta and soprano Renee Fleming.
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15:00–15:30
Take It From Here
Something comes between Ron and Eth, and Christmas goes with a bang for Jimmy Edwards.
15:30–16:00
Life with the Lyons
The Christmas Story
It's Christmas Eve and the Lyons family end up with an extra mouth to feed.
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16:00–17:00
The 4 O'Clock Show
Plenty of Christmas fun and sparkle with Mel Giedroyc in the last week before the Big Day.
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16:00–17:00
The 4 O'Clock Show
Mel Giedroyc's winter goodies, like Canada's ice hotel and a nativity play on a real farm.
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16:00–17:00
The 4 O'Clock Show
Mel Giedroyc learns about Icelandic moss bread and meets Christmas turkeys on the farm.
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16:00–17:00
The 4 O'Clock Show
Mel Giedroyc jumps in for some wild swimming and checks out winter headgear for Russians.
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16:00–17:00
The 4 O'Clock Show
Mel Giedroyc builds a snowman, hears about the Arctic and samples an Icelandic Christmas.
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16:00–17:30
Alan Ayckbourn: Season's Greetings
The season of good cheer and harmony is yet to arrive at the Bunker household.
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16:00–16:30
Herge's The Adventures of Tintin
Series 2, The Calculus Affair, Part 1
4/6.
Two enemy states are after Professor Calculus's invention, but it has gone missing.
16:30–17:00
Christmas Day at Kirkby Cottage
A young man finds love with a vicar's daughter. Anthony Trollope's Victorian comedy.
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17:00–17:30
The Enchanting World of Hinge and Bracket
Episode 4
4/4.
The dear ladies attempt to stage Evadne's murder mystery. From September 1979.
17:30–18:00
Married
Series 1, Episode 3
3/6.
Robin is starting to accept his new life, but discovers 'his' past misdemeanours.
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17:00–17:30
Flying the Flag
Series 1, Weather Problems
2/6.
Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy. From April 1987.
17:30–18:00
Elephants to Catch Eels
Series 2, Mother
6/6.
A surprise for 18th century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
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17:00–17:30
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
The Bank Loan
Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans? From November 1983.
17:30–18:00
The Right Time
Series 2, Episode 1
1/5.
The sketch show about modern life, with people who've lived a bit of it. From April 2002.
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17:00–17:30
King Street Junior
Series 5, Is This a Career I See Before Me?
2/7.
Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston.
17:30–18:00
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6.
The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot to replace Queen Victoria. From February 1999.
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17:00–17:30
Ring Around the Bath
Series 2, All Over Bar the Wrapping Paper
6/6.
Stella's determined to get away, but a moveable feast is on the family Christmas menu.
17:30–18:00
The Little World of Don Camillo
Series 3, Don Camillo Gets Into Trouble
4/4.
Banishment looms for the Italian priest when he upsets the bishop. From April 2003.
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17:30–18:00
What's So Funny?
Series 2, Episode 12
Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, plus reviews of Christmas comedy offerings.
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17:00–18:00
A History of the World in 100 Objects Omnibus
The World in the Age of Confucius (500 - 300 BC)
6/20.
Five more items in Neil MacGregor's history of humanity through the objects it has made.
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18:00–18:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, The Circus of Doom, part 2
6/10.
The Time Lord concludes his tale of alien bugs in a 19th century big top. Stars Tom Baker.
18:30–19:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, Planetfall
1/10.
The crew of starship Challenger follow two 'Angels' in search of new home planets.
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18:00–18:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
7/10.
In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
18:30–19:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, First Footprint City
2/10.
Heading for a home they've never known, the crew must come to terms with shock news.
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18:00–18:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
8/10.
The Time Lord concludes the tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
18:30–19:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, Sands of Kyros
3/10.
After their devastating news, the starship's crew face peril from a once benign force.
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18:00–18:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 1
9/10.
Now up to speed, Mike Yates joins forces with the Time Lord to tackle the alien swarm.
18:30–19:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, The Solaric Empire
4/10.
The crew's Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
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18:00–18:30
Doctor Who
Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 2
10/10.
The thrilling finale finds Mike Yates and the Time Lord in the midst of the deadly swarm.
18:30–19:00
Earthsearch
Series 1, The Pools of Time
5/10.
The starship closes in on Zelda 5, where Darv and Astra face death as captives.
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18:00–19:00
Blake's 7: The Early Years
Escape Velocity
The origins of the Liberator's mysterious synthetic intelligence, Zen, are explored.
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18:00–18:30
The Man in Black
Series 4, The New Boy
5/5.
Craig has a new job, but how far will he go to impress his boss? Stars Stephen Greif.
18:30–18:35
The Scarifyers
December 24th 1937 - The world's foremost Satanist Aleister Crowley is full of dread.
18:35–18:50
The Scarifyers
MI:13's duo investigate the unearthly moaning in octogenarian Arthur Fright's chimney.
18:50–19:00
The Scarifyers
Halloween 1937 - Reading a horror story live on TV goes spectacularly wrong for Dunning.
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19:00–19:30
Round The Horne
Series 4, Episode 10
10/16.
Is Kenneth Williams a pseudonym? And how will Julian and Sandy 'Keep Britain Bona'?
19:30–20:00
Flywheel, Shyster and Flywheel
Series 1, Episode 3
3/6.
The shady lawyer's assistant gets kidnapped. With Michael Roberts. From June 1990.
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19:00–19:30
The Goon Show
The International Christmas Pudding
An eccentric millionaire funds an expedition for fragments of a famous dessert. From 1955.
19:30–20:00
The Burkiss Way
Series 2, Plan Christmas Schedules the Burkiss Way
The team mock TV and radio's festive line-up.
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19:00–19:30
Hancock's Half Hour
Bill and Father Christmas
It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth lad. From 1958.
19:30–20:00
Thirty Minutes Worth
Episode 4
4/4.
Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit. From October 1988.
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19:00–19:30
The Men from the Ministry
Boots
When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
19:30–20:00
Dad's Army
Series 2, Put That Light Out
3/20.
Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid. From 1975.
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19:00–19:30
The Navy Lark
The Slogan Contest
A recruitment drive sparks some creative writing; the Chief does some creative scheming.
19:30–20:00
Steptoe and Son
The Three Feathers
Harold reckons a commode will make him rich. Adapted from TV. From February 1972.
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19:00–22:00
Barry Cryer's Christmas Selection Box
Episode 2
2/2.
Including After Henry, Christmas Eve with The Shuttleworths, and People Like Us.
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19:00–19:15
Antonia Barber - The Mousehole Cat
With Cornish villages starving one Christmas, old Tom sails out to fish with his old cat.
19:15–19:45
Ambridge Extra
Series 2 - Omnibus, Series 2, Episodes 23-24
12/13.
There may not be room for one more at the inn, in the Archers spin-off.
19:45–21:00
Crisp and Even Brightly
The 'truth' behind the story of 'Good King Wenceslas'. With Timothy West.
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20:00–20:30
The Sittaford Mystery
The Message
1/5.
A seance at a remote house spells out a man's murder in Agatha Christie's mystery.
20:30–21:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
The Sitter-in
1/8.
The detective and his journalist wife must find a missing baby and identify a mystery man.
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20:00–20:30
The Sittaford Mystery
An Arrest for Murder
2/5.
A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
20:30–21:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
The Marlow Incident
2/8.
With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
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20:00–20:30
The Sittaford Mystery
Emily Goes to Work
3/5.
With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he didn't murder his uncle.
20:30–21:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Introducing Mr Droste
3/8.
More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
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20:00–20:30
The Sittaford Mystery
A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5.
Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
20:30–21:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Boulevard Seminaire
4/8.
The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
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20:00–20:30
The Sittaford Mystery
The Second Seance
5/5.
Will re-enacting the seance finally reveal who murdered Captain Trevelyan?
20:30–21:00
Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair
Roger Shelley Makes a Suggestion
5/8.
The detective and his wife are in Paris when the telephone rings with a long distance call
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21:00–21:15
Deborah Moggach - Changing Babies
4 Extra Premiere: The meanings and symbols of Christmas cause chaos for little Thomas.
21:15–22:00
Loose Ends
Clive Anderson talks to Ed Byrne and Katherine Parkinson. With music from Xantone Blacq.
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21:00–21:15
Lynne Truss - Life Without George
A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
21:15–22:00
Sheila Goff - Doppler Effect
The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
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21:00–21:15
Keith Waterhouse - Albert and the Liner
A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
21:15–22:00
Lavinia Murray - By the Coast of Coromandel
A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
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21:00–21:15
The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
21:15–22:00
The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must retrieve a priceless stolen ruby as he attends a Christmas House party
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21:00–21:15
Nay, Ivy, Nay
Ivy covets a specially cultivated sprig of white-berried holly for a pudding.
21:15–22:00
PL Travers - The Fox at the Manger
When a fox meets the Messiah at the Nativity, he offers up his cunning.
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21:00–22:00
Desert Island Discs: Long-play
Sir Michael Caine
An extended edition of the famed actor Sir Michael Caine, from December 2009.
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22:00–22:30
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 56, Episode 5
5/6.
From Watford Colosseum, with Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
22:30–23:00
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
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22:00–22:30
Mark Steel's in Town
Series 3, Holyhead
2/6.
Mark visits Holyhead in Anglesey to talk ferries, foot nibbling, and Kate and Wills.
22:30–23:00
The Boosh
Jungle
2/6.
Howard and Vince set out to find the zoo's former owner Tommy. From October 2001.
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22:00–22:30
Heresy
Series 8, Episode 3
3/6.
Victoria Coren hosts the show that dares to commit heresy.
22:30–23:00
Nebulous
Series 2, Last of the Present Sirius
6/6.
The Professor gets trapped in a time loop - but what's causing his intergalactic deja vu?
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22:00–22:30
Clare in the Community
Series 6, Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em
3/6.
Brian and Nali take baby Thomas out for the day. Helen attends the police liaison meeting
22:30–23:00
Ross Noble Goes Global
Singapore
5/5.
The comedian's having a bad hair day in the incredible humidity.
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22:00–22:30
What's So Funny?
Series 2, Episode 12
Ed Byrne catches up with Graham Linehan, plus reviews of Christmas comedy offerings.
22:30–23:00
Old Harry's Game
Christmas Spirit
Satan decides to ban Christmas in hell, in Andy Hamilton's devilish sitcom.
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22:00–22:30
4 at the Store
Series 2, Episode 1
1/4.
Simon Bligh hosts a Christmas flavoured stand-up comedy show. From December 2001.
22:30–23:00
Pleased to Meet You
A Very Dora Christmas
Theatre veteran Dora Dale puts the 'X' into Xmas with saucy festive yarns.
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22:00–22:30
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
The bumbling theatre veteran prepares for a seasonal appearance at an old folk's home.
22:30–22:55
Pleased to Meet You
A Very Dora Christmas
Find out what - or rather who - saucy Dora Dale's roasting on an open fire.
22:55–23:00
The Comedy Club Interviews
Two hours of comedy, as Andi Osho chats to the legendary Wilfredo about life and laughs.
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23:00–23:45
Now Show Extra
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
23:45–00:00
Creme De la Crime
Series 3, The Lies of the Artists
2/4.
Inspector Niblett and expert David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
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23:00–23:30
Knowing Me, Knowing You
Episode 6
6/6.
Cheesy host Alan Partridge meets BBC TV's Commissioning Director and a maverick Lord.
23:30–00:00
The Masterson Inheritance
Christmas Special
The family face repercussions from a child's innocent gift. From December 1993.
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23:00–23:30
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once
The Agony and the Ecstasy
2/6.
Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family - and it's Gay Pride.
23:30–00:00
Revolting People
Series 2, Episode 3
3/6.
McGurk turns spy, Samuel enters showbiz and Ezekiel gets stuck. From February 2001.
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23:00–23:30
The Cheese Shop Presents
The Brandy Butter Factor - Christmas Special
Seasonal sketches with Gerard Foster, Dave Lamb, Gordon Southern and Tim Verrinder.
23:30–00:00
Think the Unthinkable
Series 1, Episode 4
4/5.
The consultants tackle some call centre problems, and Ryan moves to a 'war zone.'.
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23:00–23:15
The Demon Cakestand of Beastley Chase
Sir Henry loves his cakes, but could they be his downfall? With Stephen Fry.
23:15–23:30
Quando, Quando, Quando
The Christmas Rush
6/6.
The brothers' festive flurry is curtailed as they hit the streets. From December 1999.
23:30–00:00
And Now In Colour
Christmas Special
It's party time - with dried fish, advocaat and the local constabulary. From 1990.
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23:00–00:00
RD Wingfield - Deadfall
Retired special agent Harry Davis is drawn back to his old job for an assassination plot.
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23:00–23:30
On the Hour
Christmas Special 1991
All the festive headlines. Chris Morris hosts the news spoof. With Steve Coogan.
23:30–00:00
Clare in the Community
Merry Christmas Mrs Lawrence
The bossy social worker faces festivities with her laid-back parents.
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