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Balls-2-u-ii Presents:
New Year’s Eve Ball 2013
Local events company FAB! have partnered with Balls-2-u-ii to present this year’s New Year’s Eve Ball 2013 held at the famous Assembly Rooms Bath - a party not to be missed.
TICKETS £95 FOR DINERS AND £70 FOR NON-DINERS DINING TICKETS @ £95 EACH
The famous Assembly Rooms, Bath Arrival Drinks Reception at 7.30pm 3-course Dinner including ½ bottle of wine PP Featuring live music from Pelican Groove Fun Casino, Disco, Cocktail Bar & MG Photography Glass of Prosecco at Midnight Black Tie; Carriages 1.30am
NON DINING TICKETS @ £70 EACH The famous Assembly Rooms, Bath Arrival Drinks Reception at 9.00pm Featuring live music from Pelican Groove Fun Casino, Disco, Cocktail Bar & MG Photography Glass of Prosecco at Midnight Black Tie; Carriages 1.30am
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Home cured salmon with dill, rocket, mustard dressing and rye bread oOo Hot breast of West Country chicken wrapped in smoked bacon & sage with mushroom cream sauce Braised shoulder of pork with butter bean & apple casserole Roast leek, lentil & spinach strudel with winter pesto (v) Dauphinoise potato & Honey roasted winter roots oOo Whisky bread & butter pudding with vanilla custard
Bath Box Office | Bath Visitor Centre Abbey Chambers | Abbey Churchyard | Bath | BA1 1LY Tel: 0844 847 5256 | Fax: 01225 310 377 | boxoffice@bathfestivals.org.uk | www.bathboxoffice.co.uk Booking Terms & Conditions
All bookings will be allocated a table. Smaller parties will share tables. Balls-2-u-ii reserve the right to refuse admission. No entry after 11.00pm and no re-entry. No alcohol may be brought in. The Assembly Rooms is a non-smoking venue. All tickets are non-refundable. Please note a credit card or debit card charge per transaction of £2 will apply. Online bookings: A credit card or debit card charge per transaction of £1 will apply. Dining and Non Dining tickets, buy online at www.bathboxoffice.co.uk.
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_lsjvtl It feels like ages ago that the Christmas lights were switched on, but finally Christmas is almost here. It’s easy to get so caught up in trying to create the perfect Christmas Day, that sometimes we forget to take the time to sit back and relax and enjoy the holiday. For many of us, the Christmas break might only be a couple of days, so it’s important to really make the most of it. Of course we want to get presents that our loved ones will love, and enjoy a delicious dinner, but all the preparations shouldn’t be at the expense of spending quality time with
EDITORIAL Lynne Fernquest friends and family. After all, isn’t that what Christmas really should be about? This is the final Weekend magazine of 2013, and is a special bumper issue containing two week’s worth of television listings, so make sure you don’t put it out with the recycling until after the new year! I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas, and a very Happy New Year.
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risqué get-up to auntie appropriate in no time. Switch effortlessly from desk to dance floor, or PJs to glad rags, with casual wear upgrade trickery. Look to Santa Claus for inspiration – a statement black belt completes that classic red suit! Try these transition wonders that work around the festive clock.
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Amp up the glamour via your make-up bag. Lisa Haynes reveals the shortcuts to dazzling party looks
You don’t have to invest bags of time or money to look a million dollars during party season. The sparkly and decadent beauty offerings illuminating shelves at this time of year, make Operation Glam a breeze. Two-fifths of women spend up to two hours preening
before a big festive night, according to a recent survey by Lambrini. But there are cracking shortcuts if you play up your best feature, whether it’s tinsel-inspired eyes or striking Santa-red lips.
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Zita Alves from Zest Bootcamp offers ten top tips to survive the festive season without piling on pounds Christmas time means mulled wine, mince pies, chocolate and days spent up on the sofa watching movies, which can play havoc with the waistline. But as Zita Alves, from Zest Bootcamp in Bath, explains you don’t go completely off the rails and undo all the hard work you’ve done this year. Zita says: “Christmas is a time when people often go way overboard with their eating habits, chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner,. and these bad habits make us lethargic and can set us back months in our fitness goals. “These are just a few handy tips that can help keep you on the straight and narrow.”
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pop-up bar and restaurant in the centre of Bath has proved such a success that it is extending its stay. The Après-Ski Bar at the Abbey Hotel was originally going to be open for the duration of the Christmas market, but it has been such a hit that the Alpine chalet will now be open until January 1. As well as mulled wine and festive cocktails, the bar also serves warming winter dishes and homemade cakes. and treats like Stollen and cinnamon buns, to revive weary shoppers. The culinary brains behind the outfit are local catering firm Barker and Green, run by Katie Barker and Judith Green, who are based in Ammerdown near Radstock. Proprietor of the Abbey Hotel, Ian Taylor, said: “I came across Barker &
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Green at a party. They were catering, and I loved the food. “When we were planning the Après-Ski Bar I knew we couldn’t do it all in the hotel and I thought Judith and Katie would be perfect for the job.” Both Judith and Katie are experienced cooks. Previously Judith worked with a sporting agency, which saw her travelling around the world catering in many unusual locations, while Katie has lived and worked in ski resorts making her perfectly placed to devise authentic après-ski style menus. Every day the pair cook up hearty stews and soups to be served during the day, and Judith said: “We really wanted the food to match the style of the chalet. “When we were first told about the chalet I couldn’t really picture what it would look like. I thought it might have
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the stews and soups are made at the company’s base, many of the cakes are baked in the chalet. “I am used to working in tiny galley kitchens,” said Judith. “So I can bake in here quite happily. “We are making more and more from scratch in the chalet and the wonderful smells come through and fill it, which is really lovely.”
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Begin the New Year with a buzz and enjoy a relaxed lunch with cool Jazz sounds and a three-course seasonal lunch menu.
Enjoy a New Year’s night celebration with a threecourse menu in the stylish surroundings of Allium Brasserie, a great way to start 2014.
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Food with good fortune Every New Year people around the world tuck into foods which they believe will bring good fortune in the year ahead. While the dishes may be different, they all have connotations of prosperity and health. Here’s ten foods that may (or may not!) bring you good fortune in the year ahead.
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Elegant festive canapés Whether you are looking for posh finger food for an elegant soirée, or a pre-dinner nibble on Christmas Day, this canapé recipe, created by Paul Merrett for Cono Sur Vineyards and Winery, is sure to wow your guests. It may look technical but is actually extremely simple to put together and tastes amazing. The honeycomb may seem a little ‘scientific’ but it can be done well in advance of the big day. You could buy the honeycomb of course, but if you give it a go you can spend the whole party bragging about your molecular gastronomic talents! This recipe will make more than you need, so dip the remainder in melted dark chocolate for an extra treat. Makes at least 20 canapés: ’ – ’ –
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required. To assemble the canapé ■ Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick frying pan and gently fry the granary bread discs so that they are golden brown and lightly crunchy ■ Dice the cold, cooked beetroot – about ½ cm cubes ■ Spoon a generous dollop of goats curd onto each disc so that it covers about 2/3 of the disc ■ Place a small dollop of the diced beetroot on top of the goat’s curd ■ Smash some honeycomb to the size of coarse breadcrumbs and sprinkle over the canapés ■ Drizzle over some honey and serve Wine match
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Two new gems in Bath’s crown THE CRYSTAL PALACE Occupying a proud position on Terrace Walk, with probably the oldest shop front in Bath dating back to 1680, The Huntsman has just reopened after an extensive make-over. The smart and contemporary décor and warm welcome makes The Huntsman an ideal choice for all occasions. Come in from the cold and enjoy some stunning food from our new menu designed to warm and revive! Exciting nibbles to accompany your drinks, generous, freshly-made sandwiches with salad and a mug of chips, platters for sharing and a selection of main courses and desserts. Our food is made fresh from the finest ingredients, sourced locally where possible and used to create exciting and contemporary dishes all complimented by our excellent selection of Fuller’s cask beers and guest ales, local ciders, wines and spirits. Call Paul Wharton for details The Huntsman 1 Terrace Walk, North Parade, Bath BA1 1LY 01225 482 900 Huntsman@fullers.co.uk www.huntsmanbathpub.co.uk
Just a few steps away from the Roman Baths and Bath Abbey, the Crystal Palace’s new interior boasts log fires for colder days and a large patio garden to the rear which is covered and heated for year-round al fresco dining. Steeped in history, this historic landmark building is a fascinating stop-off point during the day for drinks or lunch and a great choice for some fine pub dining in the evening. All our food is lovingly homemade from the freshest ingredients sourced locally where possible. Gourmet burger night every monday. Traditional sunday roasts. We have an excellent selection of Fuller’s cask beers, several local guest ales, local ciders and a wide choice of wines and spirits. If you would like to find out about party and function bookings at the Crystal Palace, we would love to hear from you! Call Kim Rennie for details The Crystal Palace, 10-11 Abbey Green, Bath BA1 1NW 01225 482 666 crystalpalace@fullers.co.uk www.crystalpalacepub.co.uk
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kh z v|{ The Walk From the old heart of Winsley, this week’s walk drops downhill via Turleigh to Avoncliff. There are fine views of the Avon Valley along the way, as well as the opportunity to explore Avoncliff with its handsome aqueduct and the ever-popular Cross Guns Inn. A scenic stretch of the Kennet & Avon Canal brings the walk through to Murhill, a scattered hillside settlement, before a stiff climb back uphill to quiet lanes that head out towards Conkwell Grange, a noted equestrian centre. Field paths then head back to Winsley, where the Seven Starts will provide welcome rest and refreshment. This is a lovely walk that could recharge the batteries before the onslaught of Christmas, or maybe a walk to be savoured after the big day itself to burn off some of those excess seasonal calories!
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Bath Writers Inc.... Enjoy getting together with other writers, 2.15pm. Cosy Club Restaurant, SouthGate, Bath. 0117 9868591 for details
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Bath Branch For all levels, 1.30-4.30pm. Bathampton Village Hall
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Mr Wilkins’ Shilling Women’s Northwest Morris 8-10pm. Methodist Church Hall, Northend, Batheaston. 01225 869086 for details
Bath Good Afternoon Choir No auditions, everyone welcome, 2-4pm. Argyle Hall, Central URC, Grove Street, Bath. £2.85
Daytime Singing Group Come along and learn songs from around the globe, 11am-12.30pm.Rush Hill United Reformed Church, Frome Road, Odd Down, Bath. 07592 016878
Rubber Bridge (ACOL) 2-6pm hosted by Dennis
Bernard in Weston.Stake 50p a hundred. 01225 484523
Bath Bridge Club
Bath Spa Band
Rehearsals 8-10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street, Bath
Duplicate Bridge with Masterpoints, start 7.15pm. Football Club Rooms, Twerton High Street, Bath. 01225 310326
Twerton Big Sing
Knit Club at Great British Yarns
Annual Exhibition, to Sat Dec 21, open daily from 9.30am. Central Library, The Podium, Bath. Free entry
All knitters welcome. 7-9pm. Unit 9, Brassmill Enterprise Centre, Brassmill Lane, Bath 01225 462776
Songways Community Choir Fun, rewarding and open to all, 10am-noon, term time. Argyle Hall, Central URC, Grove Street, Bath. £8. songways.co.uk
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Carrswood Day Centre, Cleeve Green. 10.30-11.30am
Bath Photography Society
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Dog Training Classes Classes for puppies and adult dogs, 6.30pm. Twerton Village Hall, Twerton, Bath. Booking essential 0117 9329430
Rubber Bridge (ACOL) Hosted by Dennis Bernard,
stake 50p a hundred, 2-6pm. 01225 484523
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Fantastic Festivities Children aged 5-11 are welcome to make wise men and Rudolf the red-nosed reindeer, 2-3.30pm. The Victoria Art Gallery, Bath. Tickets £4 per child, must be booked in advance 01225 477233
Bath Organic Community Garden Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am-1pm. Royal Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699
Nature Club/Daycare Animals to care for and enjoy plenty of countryside activities for 8’s and over, 10am-4pm.
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Children and families are being invited to take part in a variety of fun activities and craft sessions at Bath & North East Somerset Council’s museums in the runup to Christmas. The Victoria Art Gallery stages Fantastic Festivities on Saturday from 2pm to 3.30pm. Children aged between five and 11 are welcome to make wise men and Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer. Children are also encouraged to explore the gallery to find hidden decorations. Tickets cost £4 per child and children Carlingcott, nr Peasedown. To book call: 07595 034383
Bath Saturday Antiques Flea Market
must be accompanied by an adult. Places should be booked in advance on 01225 477233. On Saturday, December 28 the Roman Baths invites you to Celebrate the New Year from 11am to 3pm. People can find out about Janus – the Roman god of beginnings and transitions – from where the month January gets its name, and design your own Janus New Year spinner to hang up at home. Normal admission charges apply, but many of the activities are free once on site (except for Fantastic Festivities).
required, 11am-4pm. End of Holcombe Lane, Bathampton. 07972 564641
Quiz Night
Antiques, collectibles and vintage clothes, 7.30am-5.30pm. Walcot St, Bath
Cross Keys, Midford Road, Bath 8pm. In aid of Dorothy House
Green Park Market
Devizes Canal Trust Cafe, 9am. Club run starts from Cleveland Bridge, aim to return by 1-1.30pm. 01225 426467 or 07944 550933
9am-4pm including Baths Farmers’ Market 9am-1.30pm. Green Park Station, Bath
Sunday
Britten Ceremony of Carols and Service 9 Lessons and carols, 5.30pm. Ascension Church, Oldfield Park, Bath
Family Fun: Holiday Homecoming Meet Father Christmas, create your own paper decorations, 1-4pm. American Museum, Claverton Down, Bath
Dry Arch Growers Bathampton Community co-op producing food for the local area. Volunteers and helpers
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Bath Cycling Club
Reiki Courses Weekly For all levels, two-day courses. Reiki treatment also available, 10am & 4pm. Corsham area. To book call 01249 715179
Monday
HumBugs Singing Group Love to sing? Bring your baby or toddler along too! 9.30-10.30am term-time only. St Saviour’s Church, Larkhall, Bath. 07940 597427
Masonic Museum Guided tours throughout the
year, also on Wed and Thurs, 11am or 2.30pm. Sat 2.30pm only. 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath. 01225 462233
Bath & North East Somerset Council residents are entitled to free admission with a Discovery Card. For all these events, children must be accompanied by an adult. For more details of heritage events including listings, the online leaflet and website links for the Roman Baths, Fashion Museum and Victoria Art Gallery, visit www.bathnes.gov.uk/ heritageevents. The American Museum is also hosting a Holiday Homecoming on Sunday with the chance to create your own paper decorations.
Sing & Smile Creative Links Singing Group
2nd Bath Girls Brigade
2-4pm. United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. 01761 438852 to book
Meet every Monday, 6.30-8pm. The Ascension Church, Oldfield Park, Bath. 01761 416515
Xmas Eve
Bath Spa Band
Riding on a Donkey
5.30pm. Trowbridge House Pub/Ascension Church
Brass players and percussionists welcome. Rehearsals 8-10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street, Bath
Social Bridge 1.30 for 1.45pm (not bank holidays). Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath. 01225 310232
Bradford Bridge Club Come and play duplicate bridge, 7-10pm. The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon. 01225 865669 or 01225 863072
Meditation Classes in Bath 7-8.30pm. John Williams Room, United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. £6 per class
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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Bath Branch For all levels, 7.30-9.30pm. Ralph Allen School, Bath
Meditation on Twin Hearts 7.45-9pm. Funky Monkey Studio, 18 St Peters Terrace, Lower Bristol Road, Bath. 07516 500 569
Quilting Bee Quilting groups from all over the region demonstrate their talents and chat with visitors in the Textiles Room, noon-4pm. American Museum, Claverton Down, Bath
Singing for the Brain Singing to bring people with dementia and their carers together, 2.30-4pm. St John’s, Combe Park, Bath. 07540 921035
Songways Community Choir 10am-noon, term time. Argyle Hall, Central URC, Grove Street, Bath. £8. songways.co.uk
Sing Alive Community Choir 10am-noon (term time). United Reform Church, Bradford on Avon. All welcome
Bath Organic Community Garden Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am-1pm. Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699
Art Group Age UK B&NES 10am-noon. St Michaels Centre, St Michaels Place, Bath. £1.50 per session. 01225 484510
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Chew Valley Lakes Cafe, 9am. Club run starts from Cleveland Bridge, aim to return by 1-1.30pm. 01225 426467 or 07944550933
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Golden Oldies 2.30-3.30pm. Community Room, Swainswick Gardens, Larkhall, Bath
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Rubber Bridge (ACOL)
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Hosted by Dennis Bernard, stake 50p a hundred, 2-6pm. 01225 484523
Reiki Courses Weekly For all levels, two-day courses. Reiki treatment also available, 10am & 4pm. Corsham area. To book call 01249 715179
Saturday
The Roman Baths Invites You To Celebrate The New Year Find out about the Roman god Janus – the Roman god of beginnings and transitions, from where the month January gets it
Bath Saturday Antiques Flea Market Antiques, collectibles and vintage clothes, 7.30am-5.30pm. Walcot St, Bath
Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am-1pm. Royal Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699
Green Park Market
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Animals to care for and enjoy plenty of countryside activities for 8s and over, 10am-4pm. Carlingcott, nr Peasedown. To book 07595034383
Reiki Courses Weekly For all levels, two-day courses. Reiki treatment also available, 10am & 4pm. Corsham area. To book 01249 715179
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Dry Arch Growers Bathampton Community co-op producing food for the local area. Volunteers and helpers required, 11am-4pm. End of Holcombe Lane, Bathampton. 07972 564641
Spiritualist Meeting 6.30pm service. Corston Village Hall, Sanctuary of the Cross Spiritualist Church
Quiz Night
10am-2pm. Lamb Yard, Bradford-on-Avon
Cross Keys, Midford Road, Bath 8pm. In aid of Dorothy House
Bath Cycling Club
Reiki Courses Weekly
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For all levels, two-day courses. Reiki treatment also available, 10am & 4pm. Corsham area. To book 01249 715179
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HumBugs Singing Group Love to sing? Bring your baby or toddler along too! 9.30-10.30am term-time only. St Saviour’s Church, Larkhall, Bath. 07940 597427
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The Wiltshire Music Centre moves many steps closer to commissioning the internationally acclaimed British light artist, Bruce Munro, for the installation of an iconic piece of public art in the Centre’s foyer. Entitled Rhythm and Blues, and consisting of 360 helical fibre-optic light stems and reflecting mirrors suspended above the heads of the audience as they enter the centre, this bespoke, site-specific light sculpture will transform the entrance to the building into a sea of shimmering light, bringing extra magic to the Centre. Unlike his well-known installations for the Holburne Museum in Bath (Field of Light, 2011) and Salisbury Cathedral (Light Shower and Water-Towers, 2010 / 2011), this will be a permanent public sculpture – one of Bruce’s few
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Grove Street, Bath. £6 per class
Brass players and percussionists welcome. Rehearsals 8-10pm. Elim Pentecostal Church, Charlotte Street, Bath
Sing & Smile Creative Links Singing Group
Social Bridge 1.30 for 1.45pm (not bank holidays). Museum of Bath at Work, Julian Road, Bath. 01225 310232
Guided tours throughout the year, also on Wed and Thurs, 11am or 2.30pm. Sat 2.30pm only. 12 Old Orchard Street, Bath. 01225 462233
Bradford Bridge Club
2nd Bath Girls Brigade
Meditation Classes in Bath
Meet every Monday, 6.30-8pm. The Ascension Church, Oldfield Park, Bath. 01761 416515
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Come and play duplicate bridge, 7-10pm. The Swan Hotel, Bradford on Avon. 01225 865669 or 01225 863072
7-8.30pm. John Williams Room, United Reformed Church,
2-4pm. United Reformed Church, Grove Street, Bath. 01761 438852 to book
permanent pieces on display in the South West – available for the residents of Bradford on Avon, audiences and artists to enjoy, and providing a significant additional attraction for tourists and visitors to Bradford on Avon. During his visit earlier in the year, Bruce was so inspired by the building and the music that he agreed to design, create and install the foyer light sculpture at cost. And following generous donations from centre supporters and the recent receipt of a grant of £4,000 from the Bradford on Avon Area Board, Wiltshire Music Centre is that much closer to unveiling Rhythm and Blues to the public for the autumn winter 2014 concert season in September of next year.
18 St Peters Terrace, Lower Bristol Road, Bath. 07516 500 569
Singing for the Brain
Golden Oldies
Singing to bring people with dementia and their carers together, 2.30-4pm. St John’s, Combe Park, Bath. 07540 921035
2.30-3.30pm. Community Room, Haviland Park, Weston, Bath
Songways Community Choir
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Bath Branch
10am-noon, term time. Argyle Hall, Central URC, ‘Grove Street, Bath. £8. songways.co.uk
For all levels, 7.30-9.30pm. Ralph Allen School, Bath
Sing Alive Community Choir
NY’s Eve
Meditation on Twin Hearts 7.45-9pm. Funky Monkey Studio,
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10am-noon (term time). United Reform Church, Bradford on Avon. All welcome
Bath Organic Community Garden Beginners and experienced gardeners welcome, 10am-1pm. Victoria Park, Bath. 01225 311699
Art Group Age UK B&NES 10am-noon. St Michaels Centre, St Michaels Place, Bath. £1.50 per session. 01225 484510
Bridge Club 1.15-4.30pm. Village Hall, Bathampton. £1 per session. 01225 462965
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o determined is Michael Jamieson to banish the memory of a painful 2013, that doctors at Bath’s Royal United Hospital were forced to restart his heart last month. The troubling episode was one the 25-year-old Scot was able to pass off as “cool” to his 46,000 Twitter followers, but there remains a fire in his belly that will burn at least until he is stood on the top step of the podium in his home city next summer. The Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games present a golden opportunity for Jamieson, who is now based at the University of Bath’s national centre of excellence. He shot to the British public’s attention with a brilliant 200m breaststroke silver
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medal at the London Olympics, but his hopes of bettering that achievement at this year’s World Championships were ruined by a bicep tendon injury. He eventually finished fifth in Barcelona and the scars took some time to heal. “It was just so disappointing,” Jamieson admitted. “So many athletes fall into that post-Olympic lull and I was determined that wouldn’t happen. “But I didn’t have the level of fitness to be able to challenge in Barcelona and it was taken out of my hands. “Injuries are part and parcel of sport, but it is easier to say that than accept it. “I did have a chip on my shoulder about it for a couple of weeks afterwards, but I need to use it as a
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motivation. “I feel as though I have made peace with the injury now and what better incentive than the chance to end this season at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.” Jamieson will be given a taste of what to expect next July, when he competes for the Euro Allstars against Team USA in the two-day Duel in the Pool spectacular, which starts tomorrow. It will be held at the Scottish city’s Tollcross International Swimming Centre, which was reopened this year following a £14m redevelopment in readiness for the Games. “Having such home-crowd support was a big plus in London and I’m looking forward to what will be a great atmosphere,” said Jamieson.
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swimming with an improved technique can give you a real body workout. “You also see improvements really quickly if you get into it.”
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Naylor. Suitable for audiences aged six years and over, the family show is running at the egg theatre until Sunday, January 12. Everyone knows that Moomins hibernate during the winter months. Throughout time, like their ancestors before them, they have slept from November to spring. But this year, Moomintroll has woken up early. While the rest of his family slumber, he decides to visit his favourite summer haunts, only to find that winter has changed everything. Determined to discover the truth about this most mysterious of seasons, Moomintroll is forced to make some very grown-up decisions when he
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ventures where no Moomin has gone before. Heart-warming, humorous and spellbinding, this wondrous Christmas fantasy – co-directed by the egg theatre’s Associate Director Lee Lyford and Alison Duddle from Horse + Bamboo Theatre Company – features beautiful puppets created by Horse + Bamboo and a specially written soundtrack by Laurence Kaye. At the start of Tove Jansson’s centenary year, this will be the first time ever that The Moomins have been brought to life on stage in the UK. Tove Jansson’s Moomin stories are loved all over the world, crossing barriers of language, age and culture. The books have been translated into 43 different languages, animated and adapted for film and television. The enormous worldwide popularity of The Moomins has been attributed to Jansson’s ability to masterfully combine both children’s and adults’ world views, charming both audiences equally.
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Her previous work at the egg theatre includes the world premiere production of The French Detective and the Blue Dog, Alice through the Looking Glass and The Nutcracker. ■ To win a family ticket for four people to watch Moominland Midwinter at the egg theatre on Tuesday, January 7 at 7pm just answer the following question: Who wrote the original Moominland Midwinter book? Put your answer on a postcard with your name and telephone number and send it to Moominland Midwinter Competition, The Bath Chronicle, Westpoint, James Street West, Bath BA1 2DA. The first correct answer out of the hat on Monday morning will get the tickets.
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Seasonal Dickens drama After selling out in the Ustinov Studio in January 2013, Clive Francis returns to Bath to reprise his acclaimed performance of one of the most famous stories ever told -A Christmas Carol. One of Bath’s favourite actors, Clive Francis, reprises his RSC performance as the misanthropic Ebenezer Scrooge, just in time for Twelfth Night. This unique one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic story was inspired by Dickens’ first reading and performance of A Christmas Carol on December 3, 1853 at Birmingham Town Hall. Clive Francis re-enacts this festive masterpiece with words penned by Dickens, playing every notable character in the story in a haunting, moving and brilliantly entertaining performance. Dickens’ classic story tells the Theatre Royal Sawclose, Bath Tel: 01225 448844 To Sun Jan 12 Peter Pan Starring Cliff Parisi, Chris Harris, Jon Monie and The Nitwits. Times and Ticket prices vary please check with the Theatre Royal
Ustinov Monmouth Street, Bath Box Office 01225 448844 To Fri Dec 20 Don Gil of the Green Breeches 1615 An exuberant comedy which blends mistaken identity, role-reversal, ghosts and green trousers, 7.45pm, matinee Sat
cautionary tale of Ebenezer Scrooge who sees the error of his ways with the help of four spirits. His dead partner Marley visits him first to forecast three further visits from Christmas past, present and future. They become increasingly terrifying as the night wears on. This is a captivating Christmas show for all ages – and humbug to those who say otherwise! Acclaimed actor and writer, Clive Francis appeared at the Theatre Royal Bath in the Main House as Doctor Willis in The Madness of George III in August 2011. He starred in The Reluctant Debutante on tour across the UK and in Enron in the West End; both productions touring to Bath in 2011 and 2010 respectively.
2.30pm. Tickets £19.50/£14.50 To Sat Dec 21 Punishment Without Revenge 1631 A dark and thrilling drama, 7.45pm, matinees 2.30pm, check with Theatre for days and times. Tickets £19.50/£14.50
the egg Sawclose, Bath Tel: 01225 448844 To Sun Jan 12 Moominland Midwinter Heart-warming, humorous and spellbinding, a wondrous Christmas fantasy for the family to enjoy, 1pm, 2pm, 5pm & 7pm. Tickets £15 adult/£10 children & students
Since making his debut on the London stage opposite Donald Sinden in There’s A Girl In My Soup, he has performed in more than 20 West End productions, including many roles for the RSC. His many film and television credits include, Casualty, The Queen, New Tricks , Rosemary & Thyme, Poldark, Pierrepoint and A Clockwork Orange. His four published books include Laugh Lines and Sir John: The Many Faces of Gielgud, and his stage adaptations include Our Man in Havana and The Hound of the Baskervilles. A Christmas Carol is at the Ustinov Studio, Bath, from Thursday, January 2 till Saturday, January 4. Tickets are on sale now from the Theatre Royal Bath Box Office at www.theatreroyal.org.uk/ustinov or on 01225 448844.
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22 to 23 Westgate Street, Bath. Box office 0845 293 8480 Sat Dec 19 Krater Christmas Kracker
Thurs Dec 19 Three Men In A Boat A well-loved comic novel, 7.30pm, matinee 2.30pm
The Rondo Larkhall, Bath Tel: 01225 333844 To Sat Dec 21 The Bluebird A beautiful and enchanting fairy-tale, 7.30pm. matinees Sat 2.30pm. Tickets £12/£10
Comedy, 8.30pm. Tickets £40 Christmas meal & show/£35 (Groups of 8+)/£20 Auditorium no food/£18 Balcony Fri Dec 20 Ministry of Burlesque’s High Tease – Christmas Special Cabaret, 8.30pm. £40/£35/£20/£18 Sat Dec 21 Krater Christmas Kracker Comedy, 8.30pm. Tickets £40
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Christmas meal & show/£35 (Groups of 8+)/£20 Auditorium no food/£18 Balcony Tues Dec 31 Krater Comedy Club: New Year’s Eve Special Comedy, 8.30pm. £45 VIP/£28.50 Meal Deal/£18 Auditorium/£10 NUS
Bath Unity Players Kingswood School Theatre, Lansdown, Bath Tickets 01225 427108 To Sun Dec 22 Robinson Crusoe & The Pirates 7.15pm, matinees Sat & Sun 2pm
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relaxed and The Forum is full of people of all ages from two to 92. “After all these years, it’s amazing to see the response to The Snowman from young and old alike. “It’s such a great way for people to experience the orchestra for the first time – I can’t wait.” The Snowman was originally a children’s picture book without words by English author Raymond Briggs, first published in 1978. The Snowman was adapted as a 26-minute animated film by Dianne Jackson for the fledgling British public-service Channel 4. It was first telecast on December 26 1982 and was an immediate success. The film story is told through pictures, action and music, scored by Howard Blake. It is wordless like the book, except for the song Walking in the Air.
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director Jason Thornton, with principal guest conductor Peter Donohoe and associate conductor Gavin Carr. Primarily serving Bath & North East Somerset, Bath Philharmonia presents a year-round programme of orchestral music, a highly active education and community portfolio and takes part in many collaborations with other arts organisations, including Bath Festivals Trust, Bath Mozartfest, Bath Theatre Royal, and Bath Spa University, where the orchestra is ensemble in residence. Bath Phil embraces a regional remit touring to an eclectic range of venues and festivals throughout the South West. Tickets for the performance are £15 adults and £8 for children available at the Bath Box Office on 01225 463362 or www.bathboxoffice.org.uk or by phone or online through Ticketline 08448 889991.
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The biggest 80s Festival in the south west of England is back!
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Let’s Rock Bristol! returns on the weekend of 6th-8th June 2014 at its new home, the Ashton Court Estate. With an enormous lineup of artists to bring you the very best of the 80s, and an action packed weekend of general 80s madness, there is plenty to do for everyone at this Family Friendly Festival!
Day tickets (Saturday or Sunday)
Camping and glamping is on offer for those who wish to spend the whole weekend with us, with exclusive additional nightly live entertainment and 80s DJ sets.
Weekend tickets (Saturday and Sunday)
There’s plenty to keep the whole family entertained. Children will love our BigTopMania circus, our funfair including water rides and soft play areas as well as entertainers from BBC/ITV. Multiple bars and a wide range of quality food outlets selling everything from hotdogs to Maliks’ award-winning curries means every taste is catered for. Enjoy our “Changeover Party” which includes an array of entertainment, including our “BigScreen Party”, DJs from Absolute 80s and TV legends to keep the party going all day!
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Adults: £39, Child (3-12): £18 Family (2 adult & 2 child): £90 VIP: £110 (includes admission)
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New year in Vienna Recreating all the magic and excitement of New Year’s Day in Vienna, the London Gala Orchestra will be performing at Bath’s Fourm on Wednesday, January 1. Directed from the violin by Daniel Battacharya, London Gala Orchestra are one of the capital’s busiest orchestras and regulars at the Royal Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Halls. Compere Andrew Mackenzie-Wicks is an English tenor whose 25 years of experience has been divided between operatic and concert work. He will be joined by award-winning soprano Paula Sides. Paula was born in Tennessee, graduating in music from Columbus State University. She studied on the opera course at the Royal College of Music, where she received the Tagor Gold Medal. Tickets cost from £13.50. To book call 0844 888 9991 or visit www.bathforum.co.uk.
Today Blow
A mix of new and classic Indie rock and pop, 9.30pm. Moles, Bath. £4/£3
Acoustic Oak Music Club 8pm, Christmas party. The Royal Oak, Corsham. Free
Bath Cantata Group Evening practices, 7.45pm. New singers welcome. St Stephen’s Church, Lansdown, Bath
Karaoke With DJ Jay, 8pm-3am. Mandalyns, Fountain Buildings, Bath
The Derrick Oldroyde Trio plus Special Guest Andy Barrett, guitar, 8.30pm. The Inn at Freshford
Blues Night 8.30pm. Swan Hotel, Church Street, Bradford-on-Avon. Free entry
The Jane Lilley Singers – Also Fri Dec 20 40th Christmas Celebration, 7.30pm. Banqueting Room, Guildhall, Bath. Tickets £12, 01225 310861
City of Bath Bach Choir – Also Fri Dec 20 Carols by Candlelight in the intimate setting of the Pump Rooms, 7.30pm
Tomorrow
Implode Live Music Night 8.30pm every Friday. Belushis, Bath
Live Music Every Friday from 9pm. The Huntsman Inn, Bath
The GlamBusters 8.30pm. Belvoir Castle, Lower Bristol Road, Bath. Free entry
Cappella Nova A Celebration of Christmas with carols, Christmas music and readings, 8pm. Church of Our lady and St Alphege, Oldfield Lane, Oldfield Park, Bath. Tickets £10/under-16s free. Tickets from 07715 159485
Chorus Song Night Folk, 8pm. Village Pump Folk, Lamb Inn, Mortimer Street, Trowbridge. £3
Winter Solstice Ceilidh A family friendly, fancy dress ceilidh to celebrate the winter season, 7-10pm. Beech Cliff School, Kipling Avenue, Bath. Tickets £7/£1 children
Saturday
Bath Camerata Christmas Concert An evening of glorious singing and Christmas cheer, 7.30pm. Christ Church, Julian Road, Bath. Tickets £15/£7.50 under 18s
Solstice Weekender – Also Sun Dec 22 6 bands, full lineup tbc. The Bell Inn, Walcot Street, Bath
Sunday
Day
8pm. Bunch of Grapes, Silver St, Bradford on Avon
A host of DJs playing a mix of Rock, Punk and Metal, 9.30pm-2am. PoNaNa nightclub, Bath. £5 entry
Acoustic Club
Open Mic Every Sunday, amazing acoustic music, all performers get drink and food offers, 7-10pm. The Tramshed, Beehive Yard, Bath
Monday Sublime Blues
Curfew Inn, Cleveland Place, West, Bath 8pm. Free
Bath Philharmonia presents The Snowman
Discord
Karaoke With DJ Jay, 8pm. Mandalyns, Fountain Buildings, Bath
Boxing Day Blow
A mix of new and classic Indie rock and pop, 9.30pm. Moles, Bath. £4/£3
Karaoke
The film classic on the big screen with live orchestra, 4pm. The Forum, Bath. Tickets £15 adults/£8 children from Bath Box office 01225 463362
With DJ Jay, 8pm-3am. Mandalyns, Fountain Buildings, Bath
Fatman Swings
Implode Live Music Night
Jump Jive and early R&B numbers. The Bell, Walcot Street, Bath
Tuesday The Big Cheese
Every Tuesday. Expect all the cheesiest tunes, from 10pm. Moles, Bath. £4/£3.50 NUS
Bradford-on-Avon Folk Club Singaround. Floorspots, 8pm. The Cellar Bar, Swan Hotel, Church Street, Bradford-on-Avon. Free entry
Christmas
Friday
8.30pm every Friday. Belushis, Bath
Live Music Every Friday from 9pm. The Huntsman Inn, Bath
Sunday Acoustic Club
8pm. Bunch of Grapes, Silver St, Bradford-on-Avon
Open Mic Every Sunday, amazing acoustic music, all performers get drink and food offers, 7-10pm. The Tramshed, Beehive Yard, Bath
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Acoustic-rooted songwriting from an established top local performer, 1-3pm. The Bell Inn, Walcot Street, Bath
Monday Sublime Blues
Curfew Inn, Cleveland Place, West, Bath 8pm. Free
Count Bob & The Bullion Classic ska/mystery instrumentals with massive groove and sense of fun, 9-11pm. The Bell Inn, Walcot Street, Bath
NY’s Eve The Big Cheese
Every Tuesday. Expect all the cheesiest tunes, from 10pm. Moles, Bath. £4/£3.50 NUS
Bradford-on-Avon Folk Club Singaround. Floorspots, 8pm. The Cellar Bar, Swan Hotel, Church Street, Bradford-on-Avon. Free entry
New Year’s Eve Party Live bands, DJs, Theatre, Fancy dress and more, 9pm-late. Ticket only event, tickets £25. The Bell Inn, Walcot Street, Bath
NY’s Day Discord
A host of DJs playing a mix of Rock, Punk and Metal, 9.30pm-2am. PoNaNa nightclub, Bath. £5 entry
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Three very different exhibitions can currently be seen at the Royal United Hospital in Bath, which can be viewed for free until January 15. Participants from the four Bath Art Trails in Bath, The Widcombe Arts Trail, Newbridge Arts Trail, Larkhall Open Studio Art Trail and Bear Flat Artists Trail have come together to showcase a selection of two dimensional works in an exhibition at the Royal United Hospital Bath, as part of the Art at the Heart programme of events. The works, which include paintings, photographs and a wide variety of prints, displays the wide diversity and talent that abides in the city of Bath and that is often only on show at the art trails during the month of May. Unlike the well-known face of Bath, the Georgian buildings admired the world over, Faces explores the faces of the people who give the city life, and who keep it running; the people who live and work here. The three artists, Malcolm Ashman, Ben Hughes and R Scott Fraser observe and paint true-toform portraits of real people, as it is the people that make the city what it is today. The final show is Eurovisions: Landscapes from Bath to Portugal in which fine artists Marco Cazzulini and Mark Sands have taken inspiration from the botanical gardens in Bath, and central Portugal, successfully capturing an essence of place and time. ■ Pictured left, clockwise from top, Puppeteer, by Jessica Palmer, Amanda, by R Scott Fraser and Dovecote, by Marco Cazzulini
Fashion Museum
Tickets £2.50. Near Pulteney Bridge, Bath
Exhibition, 50 Fabulous Frocks, 10.30am-5pm daily, to Sun Jan 5, 2014. The Assembly Rooms, Bath. Admission £7.75
Victoria Art Gallery
Exhibition, David Inshaw’s The Badminton Game, To end December 2013, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1.30-5pm, closed Mondays. Near Pulteney Bridge, Bath
University of Bath Ruth Maclennan exhibition Journeys in Crimea and Odessa, To Fri Jan 16, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. ICIA Art Space 1 and 2, University of Bath, Claverton Down, Bath. Free admission
Lane House Arts Exhibition, Winter Colour, contemporary art and ceramics, to end Jan 2014, Wed-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10.30am-6pm. Free
Victoria Art Gallery Bath and the Great Western Railway Exhibition, to Sun Feb 2, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1.30-5pm, closed Mondays.
Nick Cudworth Gallery Exhibition, Reflections, a series of Nick Cudworth’s paintings and prints of various aspects of the Kennet and Avon Canal as it runs through Bath, to Tues Dec 24, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. 5 London Street, Bath
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Ione Parkin: primal matter Exhibition, to Sun Feb 2, Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1.30-5pm, closed Mondays. Near Pulteney Bridge, Bath
Hilton Fine Art An exhibition featuring 100 original paintings, ceramics, prints and jewellery, To Sat Dec 21. 5 Margarets Buildings, Bath
Time & Space Gallery Christmas Show, new work by gallery artists: prints, paintings, jewellery, ceramics, work in wire and textiles and lots of seasonal cards and gifts. to Tues Dec 24, Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. The Avenue, Combe Down, Bath
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If you have ever sat in one of Bath’s many cafes and seen a woman feverishly tapping away on her laptop for several hours on end, it might well have been Sarah Hilary, working on either her first or second novel. After beavering away writing novels over many years – she made her first attempt when she was just 10 years old – Sarah, 47, finally hit the jackpot with her crime novel Someone Else’s Skin which suddenly had publishers falling over themselves to get their hands on it. Eventually it went to a closed auction and now, even before the book is published in Britain in February, publishing rights have already been sold to countries all across Europe, as well as to Penguin in America. Sarah has already written her second novel featuring her police officers Detective Inspector Marnie Rome and her sidekick DS Noah Jake. “My agent said I should write the second novel before the first one comes out, or I just wouldn’t have time to do it. And she was right.” Sarah, husband David and daughter Milly had wanted to live in Bath for years. “Earlier this year everything fell into place and we finally found the place we wanted in Bath. “But I found it was just too quiet at home and I found I worked much better with the white noise of a cafe surrounding. “In a cafe environment you just have to get on with your writing.”
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that it really was just too difficult to get a book deal for short stories. So Sarah decided to turn to crime – in a literary sense. She had cut her reading teeth as a small girl on Sherlock Holmes stories, before graduating to writers like Patricia Highsmith. So, when she and friends talked of her writing a full-length book, a crime novel became a serious option. In her novel, Rome – who is a rising star in the police ranks – and her partner are sent to interview a resident in a women’s shelter but on arrival finds one of the women’s husbands lying stabbed on the floor. As Rome and Jake investigate what has happened, events begin to spiral and the violence escalates. Everyone is keeping secrets, some for survival and some, they suspect, to disguise who they really are. Split into two parts, the narrative twists in the middle as Sarah deftly plays on the characters’ and the readers’ perceptions and judgements towards domestic abuse. Sarah says she is not interested in brutal violence simply for the sake of it, although she won’t shy away from violence if it is part of the story. She is treading a well-trodden path in Bath, which seems to have become a breeding ground for top-quality crime writers. Peter Lovesey lived in Bath when he started writing and he has been joined by people like Mo Hayder, Tim Weaver and Morag Joss. Koypz{vwoly Phuzmvyk
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There will be a special showing of the new children’s film Moon Man based on the much-loved book by Tomi Ungerer at the Little Theatre Cinema in Bath later this month. Moon Man is the lively and offbeat animated feature , hich tells the story of the man on the moon who comes to Earth on the tail of a passing comet. Directed by Stephan Schesch and Sarah Clara Weber, the film showcases the stunning artwork of Ungerer’s original book and offers a change of pace from Disney/Pixar films. If only Moon Man knew just how much children loved him! But he’s not even remotely aware and he’s just sitting on the moon, bored stiff, in his lonely silver sphere ... One night, a shooting star appears, whizzing through outer space towards the moon. Moon Man seizes his chance, grabs the speeding comet by the tail and hitches a ride to earth. This ‘attack from outer space’ sets the alarm bells ringing in the presidential headquarters. The president himself is absolutely furious.
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screen, says of writer/director Stephan Schesch: “He gave the Moonman, my alter-ego of sorts, a new dimension. And there my thanks go as well to Cartoon Saloon, the Irish studio whose talents fructified the production. “I consider myself truly privileged for having met such creative minds who respected both my life and my work.” Moon Man will be released in selected Irish cinemas on December 27 with a UK release the next day. through Picturehouse cinemas when it plays in Bath. All the participating cinemas will be screening Moon Man with special themed activities alongside the film.
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (S,HD). 11.00 Caught Red Handed (R,S,HD). 11.30 Helicopter Heroes (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.30 Regional News (S). 1.45 Perfection (S,HD). 2.30 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.30 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin (S,HD). 4.15 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).
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6.00 This Is BBC Two 6.35 Homes Under the Hammer 7.35 Helicopter Heroes 8.20 Sign Zone: The A to Z of TV Cooking (R,S). 9.05 Tudor Monastery Farm 10.05 Ronnie’s Animal Crackers 10.35 HARDtalk 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Lifeline 12.10 Film: College Road Trip (S,HD) (2008). ● 1.30 Fred Dibnah’s Age of Steam 2.00 Cash in the Attic 2.45 The Truth About Lions 3.45 Cagney & Lacey 4.30 Are You Being Served? 5.00 ’Allo ’Allo! (R,S). 5.30 Priceless Antiques Roadshow (R,S).
ITV
6.00 Daybreak (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel (S). 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather. 1.55 ITV News Central (S). 2.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (S,HD). 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (S,HD). 3.59 ITV Central Weather (S). 4.00 Show Me the Telly (S,HD). With Michelle Collins and Denise Van Outen. 5.00 The Chase (R,S,HD).
Channel 4
6.10 According to Jim (HD). 7.05 Will & Grace. 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 8.55 Frasier. 10.00 Ruth Watson Means Business! (HD). 11.00 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 12.00 Come Dine with Me (HD). 2.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (HD). 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). Another contestant hopes to win big money. 5.00 Four in a Bed (HD). The one4two B&B in Bude, Cornwall. 5.30 Come Dine with Me Christmas (HD).
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 9.45 Inside Hollywood. 9.50 Paul Merton in Europe (R,S). 10.50 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers (R,S,HD). 11.50 Stobart: Trucks, Trains & Planes (R,S,HD). 12.50 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD). 12.55 Neighbours (S,HD). 1.25 Film: Mistletoe Over Manhattan (S,HD) (2011). ●● 3.15 Film: The Santa Incident (S,HD) (2010). Comedy, starring Greg Germann and Ione Skye. ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD). 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).
Mock the Week – Again, 10pm
Utopia, 10.35pm
George Clarke’s Amazing … 8pm
Person of Interest, 10pm
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6.00 BBC News (S,HD); Weather. 6.30 Regional News (S); Weather.
6.00 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather.
6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 2/20. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). A glimmer of hope gives Darren a glimpse of a happier future.
6.00 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 4/10. An RSPCA inspector deals with 20 feral dogs in a Manchester house. 6.30 NewsTalk Live (S,HD).
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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). Topical stories from around the UK. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). David tries to regain Janine’s trust. Followed by BBC News.
6.00 Celebrity Eggheads (S,HD). 9/10. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). 59/60. The latest footage from inside the training rooms. 7.00 Hairy Bikers’ Christmas Party (R,S,HD). Si King and Dave Myers go in search of the UK’s best party food.
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). 7.30 The Greatest Gift: Tonight (S,HD). Will Pope spent months on the urgent transplant waiting list before a donor heart was finally found.
7.00 News (S). 7.55 4thought.tv (S). Talks on whether people should limit the size of their families.
7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers (S,HD). James Richardson presents action from the Giants Live Series event in Norway. Followed by 5 News Update.
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8.00 The Great Train Robbery (S,HD). 2/2. The Flying Squad is called in to investigate the robbery, with a team headed by enigmatic chief detective Tommy Butler. Jim Broadbent stars in the concluding part of the drama.
8.00 Alex Polizzi’s Christmas Fix (S,HD). The hotelier presents a guide to entertaining over the festive period, seeking advice from experts on how to transform a home into the perfect seasonal environment.
8.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Jai and Rishi return home to find Charity with Ross. 8.30 New You’ve Been Framed! at Christmas (S). Festive comedy from Harry Hill, inspired by viewers’ home videos.
8.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces (S,HD). The architect visits a man-made stalactite crystal grotto in Surrey, and a Victorian flatpack tin chapel in Shropshire that has been turned into a magical holiday home.
8.00 Stop! Police Interceptors (S). Another selection of memorable moments from the programme about the work of police interception teams in Essex, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Cumbria. Last in the series. Followed by 5 News at 9.
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9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys (R,S,HD). 2/2. Agnes vows to make her retelling of the Nativity at the community centre unforgettable. The second of two festive editions from 2012, written by and starring Brendan O’Carroll.
9.00 The 12 Drinks of Christmas (S,HD). Brothers-in-law Giles Coren and Alexander Armstrong select a dozen different festive drinks, ranging from the best Christmas Eve cocktail to the wine to serve with lunch.
9.00 Live Celebrity Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? (S,HD). Chris Tarrant invites stars including Alex Ferguson and Eamonn Holmes to take the hot seat in this Christmas special raising money for charity and one lucky viewer.
9.00 Educating Yorkshire at Christmas (S). A return visit to Thornhill Community Academy to find out how the pupils’ lives have changed since they were first filmed, including Musharaf, who has a newfound confidence.
9.00 Mobs & Yobs: Caught on Camera (S,HD). 6/6. Nick Wallis examines how CCTV means wrongdoers can no longer hide in a crowd, looking at its use in convicting people involved in the 2011 riots. Last in the series.
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10.00 BBC News (S,HD). 10.25 Regional News (S); Weather. 10.35 The Royle Family Christmas Special (R,S,HD). Dave comes up with an idea worthy of Dragons’ Den. Feature-length festive episode from 2012, starring Ricky Tomlinson. 11.35 This Week (S). Andrew Neil presents the political round-up, joined by Michael Portillo and Alan Johnson for a look at the developments of the past seven days.
10.00 Mock the Week – Again (S). An edition from July 2012, with Milton Jones, Ava Vidal and Mark Watson. Dara O Briain hosts. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). Followed by Weather.
10.00 Person of Interest (S,HD). 9/22. The Machine selects the social security number of a cab driver who is trying to get his family out of Cuba, but a laptop left in his taxi puts his life in danger.
11.20 Tudor Monastery Farm (R,S,HD). 6/6. The team brings in the barley and celebrates with a harvest feast. Last in the series.
10.00 ITV News at Ten (S). 10.30 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 10.35 Utopia (S,HD). Director John Pilger presents a documentary detailing the plight of the Aboriginal population in Australia’s poorest region, Utopia, drawing on archive footage and interviews.
10.00 What Happens in Kavos (S). 3/3. The documentary follows young tourists experiencing their first holiday without their parents, including a group of girls aiming to make their trip X-rated. Last in the series.
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11.00 Gogglebox (R,S). 13/13. Weekly TV review programme. 11.50 Karaoke Nights (HD). Documentary offering an insight into the thriving karaoke pub scene in Barry, south Wales.
11.00 Excessive Compulsive Collectors (R,S,HD). Documentary examining the world’s most extreme and unusual collectors.
12.35 Jackpot247. Viewers get the chance to participate in live interactive gaming from the comfort of their sofas, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 3.00 The Greatest Gift: Tonight (R,S,HD). 3.25 ITV Nightscreen (HD). 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S).
12.45 24 Hours in A&E (R,S). Doctors are concerned a 38-year-old woman may be paralysed. 1.45 Embarrassing Bodies Special (S,HD). 2.40 One Born Every Minute (R,S,HD). 3.35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun (R,S,HD). 4.30 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). Another contestant hopes to win big money. 5.25 Countdown (R,S,HD).
12.00 SuperCasino. Viewers get the chance to take part in live interactive gaming, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 3.05 Red Sea Jaws (R,S). 3.55 HouseBusters (R,S). 4.20 HouseBusters (R,S). 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.15 Heir Hunters (R,S,HD). 10.00 Homes Under the Hammer (R,S,HD). 11.00 Caught Red Handed (R,S,HD). 11.30 Helicopter Heroes (S,HD). 12.15 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.30 Regional News (S). 1.45 Perfection (S,HD). 2.30 Escape to the Country (R,S). 3.30 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin (S,HD). 4.15 Flog It! (S,HD). 5.15 Pointless (R,S,HD).
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6.00 This Is BBC Two 6.30 Homes Under the Hammer 7.30 Helicopter Heroes 8.15 Sign Zone: Don’t Panic – The Truth About Population 9.15 Africa 2013: Countdown to the Rains 10.15 Animal Park 11.00 BBC News 11.30 BBC World News 12.00 Film: The Importance of Being Earnest (S) (2002). ●●● 1.30 Fred Dibnah’s Age of Steam (R,S). 2.00 Cash in the Attic (R,S). 2.45 The Truth About Lions (R,S). 3.45 Cagney & Lacey (R,S). 4.30 Are You Being Served? (R,S). 5.05 ’Allo ’Allo! 5.30 Priceless Antiques Roadshow
ITV
6.00 Daybreak (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). 10.30 This Morning (S). 12.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel (S). 1.30 ITV News (S); Weather. 1.55 ITV News Central (S). 2.00 Peter Andre’s 60 Minute Makeover (S,HD). 3.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal: Text Santa Christmas Special (S,HD). 3.59 ITV Central Weather (S). 4.00 Show Me the Telly (S,HD). 5.00 The Chase: Celebrity Special (S,HD).
Channel 4
6.10 According to Jim (HD). 7.00 Will & Grace. 7.55 Everybody Loves Raymond. 9.00 Frasier. 10.00 Ruth Watson Means Business! (HD). 11.00 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 12.00 Come Dine with Me (HD). 2.10 Phil Spencer: Secret Agent (HD). 3.10 Countdown (HD). 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Four in a Bed (HD). 5.30 Come Dine with Me Christmas (HD). A festive celebrity special of the culinary competition.
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 9.45 Inside Hollywood. 9.50 Paul Merton in Europe (R,S). 10.50 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers (R,S,HD). 11.50 Pothole Britain – Drivers Beware! (R,S,HD). 12.50 5 News Lunchtime (S,HD). 12.55 Neighbours (S,HD). 1.25 Chinese Food in Minutes (R,S). 1.30 Film: The Christmas Heart (S,HD) (2012). ●●● 3.15 Film: Santa Jr (S,HD) (2002). ●●● 5.00 5 News at 5 (S,HD). 5.30 Neighbours (R,S,HD).
Mastermind, 8pm
Coronation Street, 7.30pm
Alan Carr: Chatty Man, 10pm
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6.00 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 6.30 ITV News (S); Weather.
6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 3/20. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Ste puts aside his enmity with John Paul and urges him to break off his affair with Danny.
6.00 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 5/10. RSPCA inspectors find two dogs being kept in atrocious conditions. 6.30 NewsTalk Live (S,HD).
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7.00 The One Show (S,HD). 7.30 A Question of Sport (R,S,HD). With Ian Thorpe, Ryan Sidebottom, Tim Visser and Sarah Storey. Followed by BBC News.
6.00 Celebrity Eggheads (S,HD). 10/10. 6.30 Strictly Come Dancing – It Takes Two (S,HD). 60/60. A look ahead to tomorrow’s final. Last in the series. 7.30 Christmas University Challenge (S,HD). 1/10. New series. Distinguished graduates from the University of Reading and Emmanuel College, Cambridge, compete.
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Kylie gets drunk before going to Max’s nativity play and is asked to leave because of her behaviour.
7.00 News (S). 7.55 4thought.tv (S). Talks on whether people should limit the size of their families.
7.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers (S,HD). James Richardson presents action from the Giants Live Series event in Gateshead. Followed by 5 News Update.
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8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Emotions run high when David and Janine visit Pat’s grave. 8.30 Citizen Khan (S). 7/7. Mr Khan can’t believe what he’s hearing when his wife announces her plans for a traditional family Christmas.
8.00 Mastermind (S,HD). 17/31. Specialist subjects include heavyweight boxing and the novels of Peter Carey. 8.30 Kangaroo Dundee (S,HD). 4/6. The joeys are let out for their first night-time hop.
8.00 Stobart: Trucks, Trains & Planes (S,HD). Matt Ekins is greeted by a surprise visitor at his depot. Last in the series. Followed by 5 News at 9.
9.00 Have I Got 2013 News for You (S,HD). 11/11. A compilation of highlights from this year’s editions. Last in the series. 9.30 Live at the Apollo (S,HD). 5/6. Comedy sets by Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.
9.00 2013: Moments in Time (S). From the helicopter crash in London in January, to the Bush fires in Tasmania and the Boston Marathon bombing, non-professionals took some of the most striking pictures of 2013.
8.00 Text Santa (S,HD). The festive fundraising extravaganza returns for a third year, with the evening’s presenting duos – Ant and Dec, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, and Paddy McGuinness and Christine Bleakley – joined by a host of celebrities to raise money for six deserving causes. The stars of Coronation Street perform Fairytale of Weatherfield, featuring Shane MacGowan of the Pogues, and characters from Emmerdale appear in a sketch with a Text Santa twist.
8.00 Gordon Ramsay’s Festive Home Cooking (S). The chef prepares some of his favourite seasonal food, including eggs Benedict, beef fillet with salsa verde, and smoky pulled pork with chipotle mayonnaise.
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9.00 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: Carols and Caravans (S,HD). Following the Christmas celebrations of the travelling community, including an escape to the sun in Tenerife, a festive 18th birthday party and a spectacular winter wedding.
10.00 BBC News (S,HD). 10.25 Regional News (S). Followed by National Lottery Update. 10.35 The Graham Norton Show (S,HD). 10/20. Graham chats to stage and screen actress Julie Walters, Luther star Idris Elba and rapper Tinie Tempah. 11.25 The Matt Lucas Christmas Awards (R,S,HD). The funnyman hands out awards in bizarre categories.
9.00 Eraser (S,HD) (1996). An arms industry executive is placed in danger after she exposes evidence of illegal deals by an international corporation. The authorities respond by assigning her to the custody of a government agent who specialises in helping federal witnesses disappear from the system. However, when the operative is framed for murder, he is forced to balance his duties with efforts to clear his own name. Action thriller, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. ●●
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10.00 QI (R,S,HD). 17/18. Stephen Fry presents a festive special from 2011, as actor Brian Blessed and comedians Sean Lock and Ross Noble join regular Alan Davies to answer questions on the theme of ice. 10.30 Newsnight (S,HD). 11.00 Weather (S). 11.05 Tamara Drewe (S,HD) (2010). Comedy based on Posy Simmonds’ comic strip, with Gemma Arterton, Dominic Cooper and Tamsin Greig. ●●●●
11.00 ITV News (S); Weather. 11.30 ITV News Central (S); Weather. 11.45 Text Santa Highlights (S). The best bits from this evening’s charity appeal.
11.05 Stand Up for the Week (S,HD). 8/8. Paul Chowdhry hosts the satirical comedy show. Last in the series. 11.55 Gogglebox (R,S). 13/13. Weekly TV review programme. Last in the series.
11.15 Mobs & Yobs: Caught on Camera (R,S,HD). 6/6. Nick Wallis examines how CCTV and helicopter cameras mean wrongdoers can no longer hide in a crowd. Last in the series.
12.50 Sign Zone: Me, You and Doctor Who: A Culture Show Special (R,S). The enduring appeal and cultural impact of the sci-fi series. 1.50 Sign Zone: An Adventure in Space and Time (R,S). Drama about the creation of Doctor Who, starring David Bradley. 3.20 This Is BBC Two (S).
1.05 Jackpot247. Viewers get the chance to participate in live interactive gaming from the comfort of their sofas, with a mix of roulette-wheel spins and lively chat from the presenting team. 3.00 Film: Murder, She Wrote: The Last Free Man (S) (2001). Mystery, starring Angela Lansbury. ●● 4.30 ITV Nightscreen (HD).
12.40 Film: Barney’s Version (S,HD) (2010). Premiere. Drama, with Paul Giamatti, Dustin Hoffman and Rosamund Pike. ●●●● 2.50 The Big C: Hereafter (S,HD). 3.50 Don’t Trust the B**** in Apartment 23 (S,HD). 4.10 90210 (R,S,HD). 4.55 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). 5.50 Father Christmas
12.15 SuperCasino. 3.05 Monty Halls and the Ghost Ship of Thunder Bay (R,S,HD). The wreck of the Cornelia B Windiate in Lake Huron. Last in the series. 3.55 Motorsport Mundial (HD). 4.20 House Doctor (R,S). 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
12.05 Film: Virus (S) (1999). A salvage tug crew boards an abandoned Russian vessel and encounters a deadly alien life form composed of pure energy. Sci-fi thriller, with Jamie Lee Curtis, Donald Sutherland, William Baldwin and Joanna Pacula. ●● 1.35 Weatherview (S). 1.40 BBC News (S,HD).
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10.00 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (S,HD). 17/18. The host is joined by American pop superstar Katy Perry, who chats and performs her new single Unconditionally live in the studio.
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 10.00 Saturday Kitchen (S,HD). 11.30 Nigel Slater’s Christmas Suppers (R,S,HD). 12.00 Football Focus (S,HD). 12.45 Saturday Sportsday (S,HD). 1.00 Regional News (S,HD). 1.15 Inspire: The Olympic Journey (S,HD). 1.45 Live Equestrian (S). The Olympia International Horse Show. 4.30 Final Score (S,HD). 5.20 Regional News (S,HD). 5.40 Pointless Celebrities (S,HD).
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6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.15 Natural World: Heligan – Secrets of the Lost Garden (R,S,HD). 7.15 Antiques Road Trip (S). 8.15 Antiques Road Trip (S). 9.15 Antiques Road Trip (S). 10.15 Restoration Home (R,S,HD). 11.15 Alex Polizzi’s Christmas Fix (R,S,HD). 12.15 The A to Z of TV Cooking (S). 1.00 Film: 12 Dates of Christmas (S,HD). (2011) ●●● 2.25 Film: Confessions of a Shopaholic (S,HD). (2009) ●●● 4.00 Are You Being Served? (R,S). 4.30 Flog It! (R,S). 5.25 Film: The Young Victoria (S,HD). (2009) ●●●
ITV
6.00 CITV 9.25 ITV News (S). 9.30 The Home of Fabulous Cakes (R,S,HD). 10.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.25 ITV News (S).; Weather 11.30 Surprise Surprise (R,S,HD). 12.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel (S). 1.30 The Unforgettable Frankie Howerd (R,S). 2.00 Film: The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (S,HD). (2008) ●● 4.05 Harry Potter: Behind the Magic – The Order of the Phoenix (R,S). 5.05 Regional News (S). 5.15 ITV News (S).; Weather 5.30 The Chase: Celebrity Special (S,HD).
Channel 4
6.20 Film: Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (S,HD). (2005) ●●● 8.00 The Morning Line (S). 9.00 The American Football Show (S). 10.00 Frasier (R,S). 10.30 The Big Bang Theory (S,HD). 11.30 The Simpsons (R,S). 12.25 Jamie’s Best Ever Christmas (R,S,HD). 1.30 Channel 4 Racing (S). Live coverage from Ascot and Haydock Park. 4.00 Gadget Man (R,S,HD). 4.30 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD).
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 10.10 Inside Hollywood 10.20 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 10.50 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers (R,S,HD). 11.55 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers (R,S,HD). 12.55 Film: Home Alone 4 (S). (2002) Comedy sequel, starring Mike Weinberg. ●● 2.40 Film: Mrs Miracle 2: Miracle in Manhattan (S). (2010) ●●● 4.25 Film: A Cinderella Story (S,HD). (2004) Romantic comedy, starring Hilary Duff and Chad Michael Murray. ●●●
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6.15 Secret Santa (S). (2001) Premiere. Family drama, starring Sherilyn Fenn. ●●●
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6.05 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). Gina Goddard-Bell hosts the fourth dinner party in Cardiff. 6.35 Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD).
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6.30 Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (S,HD). (2007) Fantasy adventure, starring Daniel Radcliffe. ●●●●
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7.55 Atlantis (S,HD). 12/13. Part one of two. Jason is reminded of his pact with Circe.
8.40 Strictly Come Dancing: The Results (S,HD). 26/26. Bruce and Tess announce the viewers’ favourite, who will be following in the dance steps of last year’s winner Louis Smith. Plus, Robbie Williams performs. Last in the series.
8.20 Dad’s Army (R,S). 7/8. Captain Mainwaring’s brother visits.
9.50 The National Lottery Live (S,HD). Chris Evans reveals the results.
9.00 The World’s Most Expensive Stolen Paintings (S,HD). Alastair Sooke examines the shadowy world of art crime, investigating the circumstances surrounding audacious thefts of some of the world’s most valuable works of art.
9.10 The Illusionists (S,HD). Leading magicians and illusionists perform large-scale tricks, comedy magic and escape stunts for a celebritypacked crowd at Hammersmith’s Apollo theatre. Stephen Mulhern hosts.
9.00 Four Christmases (S,HD). (2008) A couple struggle to make it through four family Christmases on the same day as they see each of their divorced parents in turn. Comedy, with Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon. ●●
10.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 10.20 Match of the Day (S,HD). Gary Lineker presents highlights from the Premier League, including Manchester United v West Ham United at Old Trafford. Followed by National Lottery Update.
10.00 Ronnie Barker: The Many Faces Of (R,S,HD). 1/4. A profile of the comedy actor and writer, who found national fame in The Two Ronnies and Porridge. With contributions by Ben Elton, Michael Grade and David Renwick.
10.40 Sanctum (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. A team of divers exploring undersea caves becomes trapped and must find a way through the caverns to the surface. Thriller, starring Richard Roxburgh and Ioan Gruffudd. ●●●
11.45 The Football League Show (S). Manish Bhasin presents highlights and all the goals from today’s fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two, featuring Queens Park Rangers v Leicester City.
11.00 The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings (R,S). Unedited takes from the classic comedy show. 11.30 The Wrong Mans (R,S,HD). 4/6. Sam and Phil stumble upon an assassination plot.
10.15 ITV News (S).; Weather 10.30 You, Me and Dupree (S,HD). (2006) A thirtysomething jobless layabout moves in with his newlywed best friend – who comes to regret his act of hospitality. Comedy, starring Owen Wilson, Matt Dillon and Kate Hudson. ●●
1.05 Weatherview (S). 1.10 BBC News (S,HD).
12.00 The Wrong Mans (R,S,HD). 12.30 The Wrong Mans (R,S,HD). 1.00 Film: Wake Wood (S,HD). (2010) Premiere. Horror, with Aidan Gillen and Eva Birthistle. ●●● 2.25 Sign Zone: The Day I Got My Sight Back (R,S). 3.15 The Silent War (R,S). 4.15 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
12.30 Jackpot247 Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service.
12.50 Stand Up for the Week (R,S,HD). Paul Chowdhry hosts the satirical comedy show. Last in the series. 1.35 Fresh Meat (R,S,HD). 2.20 Hollyoaks (R,S,HD). Omnibus. 4.35 90210 (S,HD). 5.15 Suburgatory (S,HD). 5.40 The American Football Show (R,S). A round-up of the latest NFL matches.
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6.30 Strictly Come Dancing (S,HD). 25/26. Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host the live grand final.
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7.05 Channel 4 News (S). 7.15 Deck the Halls (S,HD). (2006) Comedy, starring Danny DeVito and Matthew Broderick. ●●
8.00 A Christmas Carol (S). (1999) Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge hates the Christmas season, but is warned to change his attitude by a series of ghosts. Dickens’ classic tale, with Patrick Stewart and Richard E Grant. ●●● 9.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD).
10.00 The Bible (S,HD). 4/5. Jesus arrives in Jerusalem and declares He is the Messiah, and the high priest Caiaphas decides to approach His follower Judas Iscariot in an attempt to stop Him. 11.55 Inside Hollywood (R). Magazine show.
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 7.30 Match of the Day (R,S,HD). 9.00 The Andrew Marr Show (S,HD). 10.00 Fern Britton Meets Christine Ohuruogu (S,HD). 11.00 Film: George of the Jungle (S,HD). (1997) ●●● 12.25 MOTD2 Extra (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD). 1.15 Christmas Kitchen with James Martin (R,S,HD). 2.00 When Miranda Met Bruce (R,S,HD). 3.05 Wallace & Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death (R,S,HD). 3.35 Snow Babies (R,S,HD). 4.35 Big Sing: The UK’s Top 10 Carols (S,HD). 5.15 Film: Alice in Wonderland (S,HD). (1951) ●●●●
BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 7.00 Natural World: The Woman Who Swims with Killer Whales (R,S,HD). 8.00 Antiques Road Trip (S). 9.00 Antiques Road Trip (S). 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S,HD). 11.30 Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas (R,S,HD). 12.00 Food & Drink Christmas Special (R,S,HD). 1.00 EastEnders (S,HD). 2.55 Flog It! (R,S). 3.25 Film: Nativity! (S,HD). (2009) ●●● 5.05 Ski Sunday (S). 5.50 The 12 Drinks of Christmas (R,S,HD).
ITV
6.00 CITV 9.25 ITV News (S). 9.30 Storage Hoarders (R,S,HD). 10.30 Sunday Side Up (S,HD). 11.30 Sunday Scoop (S). 12.30 ITV News (S).; Weather 12.35 Inside the National Trust (S,HD). 1.35 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel (S). 2.35 Show Me the Telly (R,S,HD). 3.35 Midsomer Murders (R,S,HD). The life of a reclusive couple comes under police scrutiny. 5.35 Harry Potter: Behind the Magic – The Half-Blood Prince (R,S).
Channel 4
6.40 Film: Garfield Gets Real (S,HD). (2007) ●●● 7.55 Jamie’s Money Saving Meals (R,S,HD). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.30 The Big Bang Theory (S,HD). 1.25 The Simpsons (R,S). 2.20 Kirstie’s Crafty Christmas (R,S,HD). 3.25 A Great British Christmas with Sarah Beeny (R,S,HD). 4.25 Channel 4 News (S). 4.30 Film: Scrooged (S,HD). (1988) Christmas comedy, starring Bill Murray. ●●●
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 10.15 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers (R,S,HD). 11.15 My Family and Other Turkeys with Nigel Marven (S,HD). 12.15 Film: Richie Rich’s Christmas Wish (S). (1998) ●● 1.50 Film: Hats Off to Christmas! (S,HD). (2013) ●●● 3.35 Film: It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (S). (2002) Festive comedy, with Joan Cusack. ●● 5.25 The Muppets and Lady Gaga at Christmas (S,HD).
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7.00 Coronation Street (S,HD). Kylie’s behaviour spirals out of control. 7.30 Harry Potter and the HalfBlood Prince (S,HD). (2009) The wizard must uncover the secrets of Lord Voldemort’s past to try to end the evil sorcerer’s reign of terror. Fantasy adventure sequel, with Daniel Radcliffe and Michael Gambon. ●●●●
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6.25 The Snowman (R,S). Animated adventure, based on Raymond Briggs’ festive tale. 6.55 Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian (S,HD). (2009) Fantasy comedy sequel, starring Ben Stiller. ●●●
8.00 Antiques Roadshow (S,HD). 10/26. The experts are at Edinburgh’s National Gallery of Modern Art, where objects include an 18th-century ivory figure ploughed up in a local field and a manuscript by Robert Burns.
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9.00 The Whale (S,HD). Jonas Armstrong and Martin Sheen star in this drama about a 19th-century whaling ship attacked and sunk by a sperm whale, leaving the crew stranded in three smaller boats.
9.00 The Choir: Sing While You Work (S,HD). 8/8. The three remaining choirs face their biggest challenge as they perform a song composed by Paul Mealor at Ely Cathedral, before one is picked as the winner. Last in the series.
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6.50 Porridge (R,S). The inmates plan a Christmas escape.
7.00 Countryfile Christmas Special (S,HD). The team celebrates Christmas in Gloucestershire.
10.30 Regional News (S,HD). 10.55 Sting: When the Last Ship Sails (S,HD). Sting performs songs from his new album The Last Ship, inspired by the shipbuilding community of Wallsend in north-east England, where he was born and raised.
10.00 The Sarah Millican Television Programme Christmas Special (S,HD). With Phillip Schofield, Judy Parfitt and Helen George. 10.30 Hebburn (S,HD). 7/7. Jack and Sarah fly in from Switzerland for Christmas. Last in the series.
10.30 Sex, Lies and a Very British Scapegoat (S,HD). Andrew Lloyd Webber examines the affair between War Secretary John Profumo and 19-year-old model Christine Keeler in 1963.
11.00 A Bunch of Amateurs (S,HD). (2008) A washed-up Hollywood star is tricked into appearing in an amateur dramatics group’s production of King Lear. Comedy, with Burt Reynolds and Derek Jacobi. ●●
11.35 ITV News (S).; Weather 11.50 The Cube (R,S,HD). 7/9. A hairdresser and a youth worker take up the challenge.
12.35 Film: Tai-Pan (S). (1986) Period adventure, starring Bryan Brown. ●● 2.35 Sign Zone: Countryfile (R,S). Matt Baker visits Cornwall’s Prideaux Place stately home. 3.30 Holby City (R,S). Gemma makes a mistake that forces her to question her future at Holby. 4.30 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
12.45 Premiership Rugby Union (HD). Highlights of the latest top-flight fixtures. 1.35 The Store Home shopping. 2.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.
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12.15 Film: The Magdalene Sisters (S). (2002) Drama, starring Geraldine McEwan. ●●●● 2.05 Weatherview (S). 2.10 BBC News (S,HD).
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9.00 Homeland (S,HD). 12/12. Carrie and Brody seek refuge as security forces close in, and while Saul plans a last-ditch rescue operation, the former marine struggles to find redemption. Last in the series.
9.00 The Bible (S,HD). 5/5. Jesus carries His cross to Golgotha and is crucified, but Mary Magdalene finds His tomb empty when she visits it three days after His death. Last in the series.
10.25 Never Let Me Go (S,HD). (2010) Premiere. Three teenagers growing up in an isolated school come to terms with an inescapable fate. Romantic drama, starring Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield and Keira Knightley. ●●●●
10.50 Far and Away (S). (1992) A penniless Irish farmer and his landlord’s daughter run away to seek their fortune in America during the gold rush. Romantic period drama, starring Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman. ●●
12.20 Alan Carr: Chatty Man (R,S,HD). Katy Perry chats and performs live. 1.15 American Football Live (S). All the action from a match in the NFL. 4.45 KOTV Boxing Weekly (R,S). Adrian Granados v Mark Salser. 5.10 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard (R,S,HD). 5.35 Suburgatory (S,HD).
1.30 SuperCasino 3.05 Helicopter Warfare (R,S). 3.55 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.00 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.10 Hana’s Helpline (R,S). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.25 The Funky Valley Show (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Hana’s Helpline (R,S).
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.00 The Snow Queen (R,S). 10.00 Donkey’s Carolling Christmas-tacular (R,S,HD). 10.05 Film: Ella Enchanted (S). (2004) ●●● 11.35 Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers (R,S,HD). 12.10 Only Fools and Horses (R,S). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.30 Regional News (S). 1.40 Film: The Santa Clause (S). (1994) ●●● 3.15 Film: Toy Story (S,HD). (1995) ●●●●● 4.30 Film: A Christmas Carol (S,HD). (2009) ●●
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BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.20 Natural World (R,S,HD). 7.20 Sign Zone: Food & Drink Christmas Special (R,S). 8.20 Tom Kerridge Cooks Christmas (R,S). 8.50 The Culture Show: Derry Londonderry – A New Chapter? (R,S). 9.20 Film: The Bishop’s Wife (S). (1947) ●●●● 11.05 Westminster Abbey (R,S,HD). 12.05 Operation Iceberg (R,S,HD). 1.05 Operation Iceberg (R,S,HD). 2.05 Equestrian (S). 3.05 Film: Secretariat (S,HD). (2010) ●●● 5.00 Flog It! (S).
ITV
6.00 Daybreak (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 10.25 Film: The Mighty Ducks (S,HD). (1992) ●● 12.25 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel (S). 1.25 ITV News (S).; Weather 1.40 Regional News (S). 1.45 Rod Stewart’s Christmas (R,S,HD). The rock star performs festive songs at Stirling Castle. 2.55 Film: Hulk (S,HD). (2003) Comic-strip adventure, starring Eric Bana. ●● 5.30 You’ve Been Framed! (R,S).
Channel 4
6.00 The Treacle People 6.15 Film: Valiant (HD). (2005) ●●● 7.25 Film: That Darn Cat (HD). (1997) ●● 9.05 Father Christmas 9.40 The Simpsons (HD). 10.10 Film: White Christmas (HD). (1954) ●●●●● 12.30 100 Greatest Toys with Jonathan Ross 3.40 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas (HD). 4.40 Celebrity Come Dine with Me Christmas Special (HD). 5.45 Channel 4 News
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers (R,S,HD). 11.00 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers (R,S,HD). 12.00 Building the Ice Hotel (R,S,HD). 1.00 Film: Harvey (S,HD). (1950) Comedy, starring James Stewart. ●●●●● 3.10 Film: Oklahoma! (S,HD). (1955) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Western, with Gordon MacRae. ●●●● 5.55 Film: Christmas with the Kranks (S) (2004); ●● 5 News Update.
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6.00 4thought.tv (S). 6.05 The Simpsons (R,S). 6/22. 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Ste makes a decision that shocks the Lomaxes.
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Megan learns the bank has decided to repossess Home Farm. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Roy discovers Hayley has had to increase her dose of painkillers.
7.00 Nigella Bites Christmas Special (R,S). 11/11. Nigella Lawson prepares her favourite recipes for the festive period.
8.00 Christmas University Challenge (S,HD). 3/10. Keele takes on Aberystwyth. 8.30 Jane Eyre (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. A governess falls in love with her mysterious employer, only to discover he is concealing a terrible secret. Period drama, starring Mia Wasikowska and Michael Fassbender. ●●●
8.00 Tales from Northumberland with Robson Green (S,HD). 8/8. The actor visits Hadrian’s Wall and Hexham Abbey. Last in the series. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hayley fears her chemotherapy is not working.
8.00 Food Unwrapped’s Christmas Dinner (S). Jimmy Doherty investigates the safest way to cook a turkey, Matt Tebbutt discovers the truth about the potency of champagne and Kate Quilton studies reindeer eating-habits.
8.00 The Gadget Show Christmas Stocking (S,HD). Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley pit the Xbox One against the PlayStation 4. Followed by 5 News at 9.
9.00 Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan (S,HD). The X Factor judge visits Camp Bastion in Helmand Province to gain an insight into life at the military base and perform a morale-boosting concert for British troops.
9.00 Heston’s Great British Food (S). 3/3. Exploring the history of the pudding, Heston Blumenthal creates a variation that looks like a hotdog and attempts a giant sponge pudding from the Victorian era. Last in the series.
9.00 Most Shocking Celebrity Moments 2013 (S,HD). Countdown of the year’s biggest showbusiness stories and scandals, including Justin Bieber’s troubles and Miley Cyrus’s controversial performance at the VMAs.
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6.00 Regional News (S).; Weather 6.30 ITV News (S).; Weather
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6.00 Celebrity Eggheads (R,S,HD). 1/10. 6.30 The Great British Bake Off Christmas Special (R,S,HD). 16/16. Festive recipes by Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood. 7.30 The Good Life (R,S). Margo and Jerry spend Christmas with Tom and Barbara.
7.00 Celebrity Mastermind (S,HD). 1/10. New series. 7.30 A Question of Sport: Christmas Special (S,HD). Festive edition of the lighthearted quiz.
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6.00 BBC News (S,HD).; Weather 6.30 Regional News (S).; Weather
8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). David reassures Janine that he will not tell anyone her secret. 8.30 Would I Lie to You? At Christmas (S,HD). With Miranda Hart, Stephen Mangan, Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp.
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9.00 John Bishop’s Christmas Show (S,HD). The funnyman presents a gag-filled evening of entertainment from the Lyceum Theatre in London, featuring Jason Manford, Nina Conti, Lee Nelson, Tim Vine and David O’Doherty.
10.00 BBC News (S,HD). 10.25 Regional News (S).; Weather 10.35 Match of the Day 2 (S,HD). Mark Chapman presents highlights of this evening’s Premier League match.
10.20 QI XL (R,S,HD). 10/16. Extended edition. With Sarah Millican, Jason Manford and Bill Bailey.
10.00 ITV News (S).; Weather 10.10 Regional News (S).; Weather 10.20 Panto! (R,S,HD). Festive comedy drama about a pantomime troupe preparing to perform Dick Whittington.
10.00 Fresh Meat (S,HD). 8/8. Oregon and Vod go head to head in the student union elections. Last in the series. 10.50 Raised by Wolves (S,HD). Comedy set on a Wolverhampton council estate.
11.35 Citizen Khan (R,S,HD). 7/7. Mr Khan accidentally gives his wife’s favourite family heirloom to charity. Last in the series.
11.05 Never Mind the Buzzcocks (R,S,HD). 13/13. Johnny Vegas hosts a festive edition, with Brian McFadden and Jessica Hynes. Last in the series. 11.35 Pilgrimage with Simon Reeve (R,S,HD). 3/3.
11.45 All Star Family Fortunes (R,S). 13/17. West End stars Jodie Prenger and Gareth Gates compete.
11.25 Peep Show (R,S,HD). 1/6. Life begins to take a positive turn for Jeremy and Mark. 11.55 Peep Show (R,S,HD). 2/6. Mark’s book Business Secrets of the Pharaohs is accepted by a publisher.
11.50 Building the Ice Hotel (R,S,HD). The construction of an establishment built every year in a Swedish village.
12.05 The Graham Norton Show (R,S,HD). With Julie Walters, Idris Elba, Miranda Hart and Tinie Tempah. 12.50 Weatherview (S). 12.55 BBC News (S,HD).
12.35 Film: Witchfinder General (S,HD). (1968) Period horror, starring Vincent Price. ●●●●● 2.00 Sign Zone: Film 2013 (R,S). 2.30 Fox Wars (R,S). People’s attitudes toward the suburban fox. 3.10 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
12.20 Jackpot247 Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.
12.30 Peep Show (R,S,HD). 2.25 Nashville (S,HD). Dante raises the stakes in his blackmail attempts. 3.05 90210 (S,HD). 3.45 Suburgatory (S,HD). 4.30 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD). High-stakes game show, with Noel Edmonds. 5.25 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard (R,S,HD). 5.55 Wilde Stories (R,S).
12.45 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Helicopter Warfare (R,S). A British pilot who took on an enemy tank in the Iraq War. 3.55 House Doctor (R,S). A cluttered property in the Cotswolds. 4.20 House Doctor (R,S). 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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Xmas Eve
FILM RATINGS ●●●●● Excellent ●●●● Very good ●●● Good ●● Average ● Poor
6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.00 The Gruffalo (R,S,HD). 9.30 A CBeebies Christmas Carol (S). 10.10 Sarah & Duck (S,HD). 10.20 Film: The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause (S,HD). (2006) ●●● 11.45 Only Fools and Horses (R,S). 1.10 BBC News (S,HD). 1.20 Regional News (S). 1.30 Film: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (S,HD). (2005) ●●●● 3.40 Film: Toy Story 2 (S,HD). (1999) ●●●●● 5.10 Shrek the Halls (R,S,HD). 5.35 BBC News (S,HD). 5.50 Regional News (S). 5.55 Film: Finding Nemo (S,HD). (2003) ●●●●●
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BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.50 Natural World: Animal House (R,S,HD). 7.50 Film: Herbie Rides Again (S,HD). (1974) ●●● 9.15 Westminster Abbey (R,S,HD). 10.15 Film: An American in Paris (S). (1951) ●●●●● 12.05 Film: Splash! (S,HD). (1984) ●●●● 1.50 Film: Guys and Dolls (S,HD). (1955) Musical, starring Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando. ●●●●● 4.15 Film: Fantasia (S,HD). (1940) ●●●●●
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ITV
6.00 Daybreak (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 Film: The Christmas Takeover (S). (1998) ●● 11.30 Catchphrase (R,S,HD). 12.15 ITV News (S).; Weather 12.30 Let’s Do Christmas with Gino & Mel (S). 1.30 Steppin’ Out with Katherine Jenkins (R,S,HD). 2.45 Gary Barlow: Journey to Afghanistan (R,S,HD). 3.45 Fast Freddie, the Widow and Me (R,S,HD). 5.15 The Nation’s Favourite Christmas Song (R,S).
Channel 4
6.20 Wilde Stories 7.15 The Bear 7.45 Film: The Nativity Story (HD). (2006) ●● 9.45 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 10.40 The Simpsons 12.10 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas (HD). Noel Edmonds hosts a festive-themed edition. 1.10 Film: It’s a Wonderful Life (HD). (1946) Fantasy drama, starring James Stewart. ●●●●● 3.50 Film: The Grinch (HD). (2000) Fantasy comedy, starring Jim Carrey. ●●●●
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 Chinese Food in Minutes (R,S). 10.05 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 10.40 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers (R,S,HD). 11.40 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker (R,S,HD). 12.40 Film: Clash of the Titans (S). (1981) Mythical adventure, starring Harry Hamlin. ●●● 3.00 Film: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (S,HD). (1988) ●●● 5.10 Film: Scrooge – A Christmas Carol (S). (1951) ●●●●●
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The IT Crowd Special … 9pm
Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, 3pm
6.15 Carols from King’s (S,HD). Music and readings from the Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.
6.45 ITV News (S).; Weather
6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 1/21. 6.25 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Grace urges Trevor to push ahead with his malicious plans for Mercedes. 6.55 Channel 4 News (S).
7.00 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas (S,HD). Followed by 5 News Update.
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7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). David goes ahead with his blackmail plan, and the Moons bid farewell to the Vic.
7.30 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special (S). A selection of classic clips from the duo’s festive BBC specials.
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Priya tells David to call off the wedding. 7.30 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas (S). Comical festive clips, narrated by Harry Hill.
7.00 4thought.tv (S). 7.05 Ice Age: A Mammoth Christmas (R,S,HD). Festive spin-off of the animated films. 7.30 The Snowman and the Snowdog (R,S,HD).
8.00 The Muppets and Lady Gaga at Christmas (R,S,HD). The pop superstar joins Kermit and the gang for an entertainment extravaganza. Followed by 5 News at 9.
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8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 11/52. Edward is forced to make a confession about Mary-Claire, Zosia is determined not to let her father back into her life, and Mo tries to pluck up the courage to ask Mr Thompson out.
8.00 Victoria Wood’s Midlife Christmas (R,S,HD). A festive special from 2009 that attempts to cram a night’s Christmas viewing into an hour. Highlights include the Midlife Olympics, and costume drama Lark Pies to Cranchesterford.
8.00 Midsomer Murders (S,HD). 1/5. New series. It is a time of joy in Midsomer – Christmas is coming and Barnaby is soon to be a dad – but the festive mood changes when a man is murdered during a ghosthunting party.
8.05 Big Fat Gypsy Weddings: Carols and Caravans (R,S,HD). Following the Christmas celebrations of the travelling community.
9.10 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies (S). Countdown of the best festive films, from It’s a Wonderful Life to Bad Santa. Featuring contributions by Gremlins star Zach Galligan and Miracle on 34th Street’s Mara Wilson.
9.00 Last Tango in Halifax (S,HD). 6/6. Gillian worries about the fallout from her confession and Kate is rushed to hospital. Caroline’s emotions are in turmoil as Celia and Alan’s wedding day dawns. Last in the series.
9.00 QI XL (S,HD). 14/16. Festive edition, with Jo Brand Phill Jupitus and Brendan O’Carroll. 9.45 Mel Smith: I’ve Sort of Done Things (S,HD). A celebration of the life and career of the actor, writer and director, who died in July at the age of 60.
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10.00 Not Going Out Christmas Special (S,HD). Lee and the gang spend Christmas in a spooky country house. 10.45 Outnumbered (R,S,HD). The Brockmans throw a party. Followed by National Lottery Update.
10.45 Comedy Connections (R,S). 8/8. The partnership of Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.
10.00 ITV News at Ten (S). 10.15 Christmas Carols on ITV (S,HD). Aled Jones presents an evening of festive performances from St Michael the Archangel Church in the village of Kirkby Malham, North Yorkshire.
10.00 The IT Crowd Manual (S,HD). Behind-the-scenes documentary featuring interviews with the main cast of Graham Linehan’s comedy, guest stars Noel Fielding and Matt Berry and famous fans including Paul Whitehouse.
11.30 BBC News (S,HD).; Weather 11.45 Westminster Abbey: The First Eucharist of Christmas (S,HD). Live service from Westminster Abbey in London.
11.25 The Awakening (S,HD). (2011) An investigator of supernatural hoaxes has her sceptical beliefs challenged when she is summoned to a haunting at a boarding school. Horror, starring Rebecca Hall. ●●●
11.15 Couples Retreat (S,HD). (2009) Four couples sign up for relationship therapy on a tropical island, but the treatment only serves to drive them apart. Comedy, starring Vince Vaughn. ●●
11.05 The IT Crowd: The Fans’ Favourite Episode (R,S). A people’s choice episode. 11.35 The IT Crowd: The Writer’s Favourite Episode (R,S). Graham Linehan’s favourite chapter for the gang.
1.05 Film: Protocol (S). (1984) Comedy, starring Goldie Hawn. ●●● 2.35 Weatherview (S). 2.40 BBC News (S,HD).
1.05 Film: The Spiral Staircase (S). (1945) Period thriller, starring Dorothy McGuire. ●●●● 2.30 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
1.15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 2.00 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.
12.10 The Inbetweeners (R,S). 2.05 Film: Idiocracy (S,HD). (2006) Sci-fi comedy, starring Luke Wilson. ●●●● 3.25 90210 (S,HD). Naomi is hired by an up-and-coming mogul. 4.05 Suburgatory (S,HD). 5.15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun (R,S,HD). Properties on the island of St Lucia in the Caribbean.
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9.00 The IT Crowd Special: The Internet Is Coming (R,S,HD). Roy and Jen’s reputations are put at risk in the final episode when an incident involving spilt coffee and a homeless person ends up on the internet. Comedy, starring Chris O’Dowd.
12.05 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights (R,S,HD). The extensive festive illuminations of four households. 1.05 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Blackpool Lights (S,HD). 3.55 House Doctor (R,S). 4.20 House Doctor (R,S). 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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BBC1
6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.00 The Gruffalo’s Child (R,S,HD). 9.25 The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (R,S,HD). 9.40 Old Jack’s Boat: The Christmas Quest (S). 10.00 Christmas Day: Live from Westminster Abbey (S,HD). 11.00 Film: Chicken Run (S,HD). (2000) ●●●● 12.20 BBC News (S,HD). 12.30 Film: The Princess and the Frog (S,HD). (2009) ●●●● 2.00 Top of the Pops Christmas (HD). 3.00 The Queen (S,HD). 3.10 BBC News (S,HD). 3.20 Film: Toy Story 3 (S,HD). (2010) ●●●●● 5.00 Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special (S,HD).
Xmas Day
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BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.20 Natural World: The Real Jungle Book Bear (R,S,HD). 7.20 Film: Herbie Goes Bananas (S,HD). (1980) ●● 8.50 Film: The Red Shoes (S,HD). (1948) ●●●●● 11.00 Carols from King’s (R,S,HD). 12.15 Music of the Monarchy with David Starkey (S,HD). 1.20 Swingin’ Christmas (R,S,HD). 2.30 The Perfect Morecambe & Wise Christmas Special (R,S). 3.00 Doctor Who at the Proms (R,S,HD). 4.15 An Adventure in Space and Time (R,S,HD). 5.45 Sign Zone: The Queen (R,S). 5.55 Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty (S,HD).
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ITV
6.00 CITV 8.25 Dinner Date (R,S). 9.25 Film: Santa Claus: The Movie (S,HD). (1985) ●● 11.25 The Chase: Celebrity Special (R,S). 12.30 The Big Christmas Reunion (R,S,HD). 1.30 You’ve Been Framed! At Christmas (R,S). 2.00 River Deep Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand (S,HD). 3.00 The Queen (S,HD). 3.10 ITV News (S).; Weather 3.20 Film: Tangled (S,HD). (2010) ●●●● 5.15 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas (S).
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Channel 4
6.10 Ivor the Invisible 6.35 Prep & Landing (HD). 7.00 Famous Fred 7.25 Little Wolf’s Book of Badness 7.55 Olive, the Other Reindeer 8.50 Film: James and the Giant Peach (1996) ●●●● 10.25 Film: Horton Hears a Who! (HD). (2008) ●●●● 12.05 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 1.05 The Simpsons 1.40 The Snowman 2.10 The Snowman and the Snowdog (HD). 2.45 The Simpsons 3.15 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas (HD). 4.15 The Alternative Christmas Message 4.20 Channel 4 News 4.30 4thought. tv 4.35 Film: The Muppet Christmas Carol (HD). (1992) ●●●●
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! (HD). 8.05 Film: Scrooge (S). (1970) Musical fantasy, starring Albert Finney. ●●●● 10.15 Film: Gone with the Wind (S,HD). (1939) Epic romantic drama, starring Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable. ●●●●● 2.35 Film: Casablanca (S,HD). (1942) Romantic drama, with Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. ●●●●● 4.40 Greatest Ever Christmas Movies (R,S). Countdown of festive films.
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6.15 Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (S,HD). (1992) Comedy sequel, starring Macaulay Culkin. ●●●
7.40 Christmas Night with the Two Ronnies (R,S). The duo’s festive special from 1987, with Charlton Heston and Elton John.
7.15 ITV News (S).; Weather 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Nick flies into a rage and slaps Leanne.
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6.15 Emmerdale (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Declan decides to burn down Home Farm.
7.30 Doctor Who (S,HD). Matt Smith makes his final appearance as the Doctor.
8.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Bianca is put out when Nikki arrives at her house on Christmas Day, while David and Carol get closer – but Janine looks set to ruin things. Lola’s announcement falls flat.
8.30 Morecambe & Wise: Leading Ladies (S). Penelope Keith presents a compilation of highlights from the comedy duo’s shows featuring appearances by female stars of stage and screen.
8.30 Downton Abbey (S,HD). 9/9. Rose is to be presented at Buckingham Palace as part of her debutante “coming out”, but the Crawleys are implicated in a scandal that could engulf the monarchy. Last in the series.
9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special (S,HD). 1/2. The first of two festive editions. The family falls out over a board game.
9.30 The Tractate Middoth (S,HD). Adaptation of MR James’s ghost story, starring Sacha Dhawan.
10.05 Michael McIntyre’s Showtime (S,HD). Stand-up comedy performed at the O2 in London during his 10-night run in 2012, featuring stories about a horrific trip to the dentist and watching his wife get undressed.
10.05 MR James: Ghost Writer (S,HD). Actor and writer Mark Gatiss examines the life and career of author MR James, attempting to uncover the inspirations behind his stories of the supernatural.
11.05 BBC News (S,HD).; Weather 11.20 On Christmas Night (S,HD). Actor Patrice Naiambana reads from the Gospel of St Matthew. 11.25 The Vicar of Dibley (R,S). Followed by National Lottery Update.
11.05 QI XL (R,S,HD). 14/16. Festive special from 2010, with Daniel Radcliffe, Graham Norton and Lee Mack. 11.50 Hebburn (R,S,HD). 7/7. Last in the series.
12.10 Would I Lie to You? At Christmas (R,S,HD). With Miranda Hart, Stephen Mangan, Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp. 12.40 Film: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (S,HD). (2004) Newsroom comedy, starring Will Ferrell. ●●● 2.15 Weatherview (S). 2.20 BBC News (S,HD).
12.20 Film: Dead Poets Society (S,HD). (1989) Drama, starring Robin Williams. ●●●● 2.25 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
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6.15 Call the Midwife: Christmas Special (S,HD). The locals are evacuated after the discovery of an unexploded bomb.
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10.30 ITV News (S).; Weather 10.45 Love Actually (S,HD). (2003) Interlinked tales of several people in search of love. Richard Curtis’s romantic comedy, with Hugh Grant and Liam Neeson. ●●●
1.10 Christmas Carols on ITV (R,S,HD). Aled Jones presents an evening of festive performances. 2.10 Film: Closing the Ring (S,HD). (2007) Drama, starring Shirley MacLaine. ●●● 4.05 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service.
Michael Jackson’s This Is It, 9.30pm
7.30 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights (R,S,HD). Noddy Holder narrates a documentary following four households as they transform their homes into electric winter wonderlands. 8.30 Bear’s Wild Weekend with Stephen Fry (S,HD). Bear Grylls takes the QI host on an expedition to the Italian Dolomites, setting him a series of challenges, from travelling on the skids of a helicopter to descending a waterfall.
8.30 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas (R,S,HD). A compilation of the most memorable festive moments from the series following the haulage company.
9.30 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special (S,HD). 18/18. The comedian hosts a show filled with festive fun and frolics, joined by Russell Brand and David Dickinson. Little Mix perform their new single. Last in the series.
9.30 Michael Jackson’s This Is It (S,HD). (2009) Premiere. Documentary following the singer rehearsing for his planned 50 shows at London’s O2, before his death in June 2009. Featuring classic hits and interviews with Jackson. ●●●
10.35 Man Down Christmas Special (S,HD). Dan deals with a school play and a terrifying yuletide tradition.
11.05 Father Ted Christmas Special (R,S). Fathers Ted and Dougal endure their worst Christmas ever when they get lost in a lingerie department, leaving them in a highly embarrassing predicament.
11.40 Greatest Christmas TV Moments (R,S). Countdown of 50 festive TV highlights.
12.15 Father Ted (R,S). 3.05 Film: A Matter of Life and Death (S,HD). (1946) Romantic fantasy, starring David Niven and Kim Hunter. ●●●●● 4.50 90210 (S,HD). Annie reveals herself as Author X. 5.30 Suburgatory (S,HD). 5.55 Prep & Landing: Naughty v Nice (R,S,HD).
2.35 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 3.55 House Doctor (R,S). A Victorian semi in Camberley, Surrey, gets a makeover. 4.20 House Doctor (R,S). A cottage in Quorn, Leicestershire. 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). Italian Renaissance painter Raphael. 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.00 Room on the Broom (R,S,HD). 9.25 Mouse and Mole at Christmas Time (S,HD). 9.55 Film: 101 Dalmatians (S,HD). (1996) ●●● 11.30 Film: Flushed Away (S,HD). (2006) ●●● 12.50 BBC News (S,HD). 1.00 Regional News (S). 1.05 Film: Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (S,HD). (2005) ●●●● 2.25 Film: Alice in Wonderland (S,HD). (2010) ●●● 4.05 Film: Cars 2 (S,HD). (2011) ●●● 5.45 BBC News (S,HD).
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BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.05 Natural World (R,S,HD). 6.50 Film: Herbie Goes to Monte Carlo (S,HD). (1977) ●●● 8.35 Westminster Abbey (R,S,HD). 9.35 Earthflight (R,S,HD). 10.35 Pride & Prejudice: Having a Ball (R,S,HD). 12.05 Film: Emma (S,HD). (1996) ●●●● 2.00 Operation Snow Tiger (R,S,HD). 3.00 Operation Snow Tiger (R,S,HD). 4.00 Final Score (S,HD). 5.15 You Have Been Watching – David Croft (R,S).
ITV
6.00 CITV 8.25 Dinner Date (S). 9.25 Film: Problem Child (S,HD). (1990) ●● 11.00 Film: The Flintstones (S,HD). (1994) ●● 12.45 ITV News (S).; Weather 1.05 Film: Casper (S,HD). (1995) Family comedy, starring Christina Ricci. ●●●● 3.00 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 – Behind the Magic (R,S). 4.00 Off Their Rockers (R,S,HD). 4.30 The Nation’s Favourite Elvis Song (R,S).
Channel 4
6.15 Film: Mysterious Island (HD). (1961) ●●● 8.00 Morning Line 9.00 Frasier 10.00 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 10.30 Film: The King and I (HD). (1956) ●●●● 1.05 Channel 4 Racing Including the King George VI Chase at 3.10. 3.35 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas (HD). Noel Edmonds hosts a festive-themed edition. 4.35 Come Dine with Me: Comedians Christmas Special (HD). 5.35 Hollyoaks (HD).
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 9.45 World’s Strongest Man 2013: Qualifiers (R,S,HD). 10.45 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas (R,S,HD). 11.45 World’s Most Pampered Pets (S,HD). 12.45 Film: High Society (S). (1956) Musical romantic comedy, with Bing Crosby and Grace Kelly. ●●●● 2.55 Film: Meet Me in St Louis (S). (1944) Musical, starring Judy Garland. ●●●●● 5.15 Film: The Wizard of Oz (S). (1939) Musical fantasy, starring Judy Garland. ●●●●●
Christmas University … 7.45pm
Through the Christmas … 11.20pm
Independence Day, 6.20pm
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6.00 Regional News (S).; Weather 6.05 Gangsta Granny (S,HD). Family comedy, starring Julia McKenzie.
6.15 Dad’s Army (S,HD). (1971) British comedy, starring Arthur Lowe. ●●●
6.00 ITV News (S).; Weather 6.15 Emmerdale (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Megan becomes trapped in Home Farm as the fire rages.
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7.15 EastEnders (S,HD). 7.45 Still Open All Hours (S,HD). David Jason returns in this oneoff special of the popular comedy.
7.45 Christmas University Challenge (S,HD). 4/10. Gonville & Caius, Cambridge, takes on Christ Church, Oxford.
8.15 Death Comes to Pemberley (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Pride and Prejudice sequel, bringing Jane Austen’s world back to life in a highly original way – with a murder mystery plot at its centre. Anna Maxwell Martin stars. Continues tomorrow.
8.15 Idris Elba – King of Speed (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. Documentary in which the Luther star embarks on an international journey to explore the history of car racing while sampling the thrill of competition vehicles.
7.15 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 (S,HD). (2010) Premiere. The teenage wizard searches for the magical artefacts that will allow him to destroy the evil Voldemort. Fantasy adventure, starring Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes. ●●●●
6.05 Channel 4 News (S). 6.15 4thought.tv (S). How Christmas is perceived by those who do not celebrate it. 6.20 Independence Day (S,HD). (1996) Sci-fi adventure, starring Will Smith. ●●●●
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9.20 Len Goodman’s Perfect Christmas (S,HD). Festive TV clips chosen by the Strictly judge.
9.15 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert (S,HD). 1/2. Part one of two. Ben Fogle and James Cracknell follow in the footsteps of British explorer Wilfred Thesiger and attempt to trek across a portion of the Rub’ al Khali. 10.15 King Arthur (S,HD). (2004) A Roman commander in fifthcentury Britain comes to realise his true destiny is to lead the people against Saxon invaders. Adventure, starring Clive Owen and Keira Knightley. ●●
12.40 Skiing Weatherview (S). 12.45 BBC News (S,HD).
12.10 Film: Dracula (S,HD). (1958) Hammer horror, starring Christopher Lee. ●●●●● 1.30 Film: Sign Zone: Jane Eyre (S). (2011) Period drama, starring Mia Wasikowska. ●●● 3.20 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
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10.00 BBC News (S,HD). 10.15 Regional News (S).; Weather 10.25 Match of the Day (S,HD). Gary Lineker introduces highlights of the latest Premier League matches, including Manchester City v Liverpool and Hull City v Manchester United. 11.55 Have I Got a Bit More 2013 News for You (S,HD). 11/11. Extended compilation of highlights from this year’s editions. Last in the series.
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7.15 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special (S,HD). The Grammywinning Canadian crooner performs classic festive songs.
8.15 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (S,HD). 6/11. James Richardson presents action from the opening heat from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China, where the top two of six competitors would progress to the final. 9.00 Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2013 (S). Jimmy Carr poses questions about the major events of the year to Jack Whitehall, Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain, Kristen Schaal, Noel Fielding and Richard Ayoade.
10.05 I Am Britney Jean: Britney Spears in Las Vegas (S,HD). Documentary following the pop star as she prepares for her performance residency in Las Vegas.
11.05 ITV News (S).; Weather 11.20 Through the Christmas Keyhole (R,S,HD). Keith Lemon returns with a festive rummage through the homes of three mystery celebrities.
11.05 Alan Carr: Chatty Man Christmas Special (R,S,HD). 18/18. The comedian hosts a show filled with festive fun and frolics, joined by Russell Brand, Davina McCall and David Dickinson. Last in the series.
12.20 Film: The Affair of the Necklace (S). (2001) Period drama, starring Hilary Swank. ●● 2.20 Film: Inland Empire (S,HD). (2006) Mystery drama, starring Laura Dern. ●●●● 5.20 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service.
12.10 Film: Machete (S,HD). (2010) Action thriller, starring Danny Trejo. ●●● 2.00 Film: Legend (S,HD). (1985) Fantasy adventure, with Tom Cruise. ●● 3.35 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun (R,S,HD). Properties in Antigua. 4.35 Secret Removers (S,HD). 5.30 Suburgatory (S,HD).
9.15 Britain’s Favourite Christmas Songs (R,S). A countdown of songs guaranteed to make any Christmas party go with a swing, including classics by the Jackson 5, Jona Lewie, Band Aid, Mud, the Pogues and Kirsty MacColl and Slade.
12.10 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special (R,S,HD). The Canadian crooner performs classic festive songs. 1.10 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Blackpool Lights (S,HD). 3.55 House Doctor (R,S). 4.20 House Doctor (R,S). 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 8.20 Match of the Day (R,S,HD). 9.50 Film: 102 Dalmatians (S,HD). (2000) ●●● 11.25 Film: Bedtime Stories (S,HD). (2008) ●●● 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.15 Regional News (S). 1.25 Open All Hours: A Celebration (S). 1.55 Len Goodman’s Perfect Christmas (R,S,HD). 2.35 Film: Enchanted (S,HD). (2007) ●●●● 4.10 Film: Megamind (S,HD). (2010) ●●●● 5.40 BBC News (S,HD). 5.55 Regional News (S).
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BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.30 Natural World: Tiger Dynasty (R,S,HD). 7.30 Sign Zone: Great Continental Railway Journeys (R,S). 8.30 Africa 2013: Countdown to the Rains (R,S). 9.30 Africa (R,S,HD). 10.30 Earthflight (R,S,HD). 11.30 Film: War and Peace (S). (1956) ●●● 2.50 Film: How the West Was Won (S). (1962) Epic Western, starring James Stewart and John Wayne. ●●●● 5.15 Flog It! (R,S).
ITV
6.00 CITV 8.25 Dinner Date (R,S). 9.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 10.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal (R,S,HD). 11.25 Film: Batteries Not Included (S,HD). (1987) ●●● 1.25 ITV News (S); Weather 1.35 Regional News (S). 1.40 Film: Step Up (S,HD). (2006) Musical romance, with Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan. ●● 3.45 The Chase 4.45 Downton Abbey (R,S,HD).
Channel 4
6.15 Suburgatory (HD). 6.40 According to Jim (HD). 7.30 Will & Grace 8.20 Film: A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures (HD). (2010) ●●● 10.00 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 10.55 The Simpsons 11.55 Film: Aliens in the Attic (HD). (2009) ●●● 1.35 Film: Dr Dolittle (HD). (1998) ●●● 3.15 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas (HD). 4.15 Come Dine with Me Christmas Special (HD). 5.20 The Simpsons 5.50 Hollyoaks (HD).
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 10.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (R,S,HD). 11.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Cracker (R,S,HD). 12.00 Film: 633 Squadron (S,HD). (1964) Second World War drama, starring Cliff Robertson. ●●● 1.50 Film: Zulu Dawn (S,HD). (1979) Fact-based historical drama, starring Burt Lancaster. ●● 4.10 Film: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (S,HD). (1968) Children’s musical adventure, starring Dick Van Dyke. ●●●●
You’ve Been Framed!, 8pm
Hollyoaks, 6.20pm
6.00 Celebrity Eggheads (R,S,HD). 2/10. With Derek Jacobi, Frances Barber, Neil Dudgeon, Fiona Laird and Emma Fielding. 6.30 The Choir: Sing While You Work (R,S,HD). 8/8. 7.30 Christmas University Challenge (S,HD). 5/10. St Hugh’s, Oxford, takes on Stirling.
6.35 Regional News (S).; Weather 6.45 ITV News (S).; Weather
6.20 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Freddie races to save a loved one from a grisly fate. 6.50 Channel 4 News (S).
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Charity returns to Home Farm to delete the CCTV footage. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hayley waits nervously for the results of her scan.
7.00 4thought.tv (S). 7.05 Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking (S). The chef prepares some of his favourite hot and spicy festive recipes.
7.00 Eddie Stobart’s Christmas Delivery (R,S,HD). Festive edition of the documentary. Followed by 5 News Update.
8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Linda is livid with Mick for letting his sisters move into the Vic. 8.30 Miranda (R,S,HD). 3/6. The shop owner’s friends accuse her of being immature.
8.00 Idris Elba – King of Speed (S,HD). 2/2. Part two of two. The Luther star examines the importance of precision driving skills in motorsports, learning the art of rallying from former world champion Ari Vatanen.
8.00 You’ve Been Framed! (R,S). Comical clips, narrated by Harry Hill. 8.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hayley breaks down and lashes out at Roy.
8.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me (S,HD). Actress Danniella Westbrook, choreographer Louie Spence, 1980s pop star Sinitta and Hugo Taylor from Made in Chelsea get into the party spirit in a festive celebrity special.
8.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (S,HD). James Richardson presents the second heat from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China. Followed by 5 News at 9.
9.00 Death Comes to Pemberley (S,HD). 2/3. Darcy retreats into a version of his younger self as the fallout from Wickham’s arrest threatens his marriage, and Louisa Bidwell’s unforeseen revelation adds to his wife’s anxiety. Concludes tomorrow.
9.00 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert (S,HD). 2/2. Part two of two. James Cracknell and Ben Fogle continue their expedition across the Arabian Desert – but disaster strikes when one of them suffers a serious injury.
9.00 Vicious (S,HD). Freddie and Stuart invite friends round for a Christmas Day celebration. 9.35 Bridget Jones’s Diary (S,HD). (2001) Romantic comedy based on Helen Fielding’s novel, with Renee Zellweger, Hugh Grant and Colin Firth. ●●●●
9.00 The Inbetweeners Movie (S,HD). (2011) Awkward teenagers Simon, Will, Jay and Neil head to Greece for a wild holiday – but things do not go to plan. Comedy, with Joe Thomas, Simon Bird and Blake Harrison. ●●●
9.00 Merry Christmas Mr Bean (R,S). 7/14. Christmas slapstick, starring Rowan Atkinson. 9.30 Do It Yourself Mr Bean (R,S). 10/14. The hapless hero bags a bargain.
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10.00 Cast Away (S,HD). (2000) A courier service manager is forced to fend for himself when a plane crash leaves him stranded alone for years on a desert island. Adventure drama, with Tom Hanks and Helen Hunt. ●●●
12.45 Film: The Lonely Guy (S,HD). (1984) Comedy, starring Steve Martin. ●● 2.10 Weatherview (S). 2.15 BBC News (S,HD).
12.15 Ambassadors (R,S,HD). 1.15 Film: The Mummy (S,HD). (1959) Hammer horror, starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. ●●● 2.40 Sign Zone: Imagine – Who’s Afraid of Machiavelli? (R,S). 3.40 Waiting for Gaga: A Culture Show Special (R,S). 4.40 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
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10.55 Queer as Pop: From the Gay Scene to the Mainstream (S,HD). Documentary revealing how the social and political liberation of gay men has inspired and influenced the music mainstream over the past 40 years.
10.00 Tommy Cooper’s Christmas (R,S). A seasonal special from 1973, featuring comedy sketches, magic and guest appearances by Sacha Distel and Clodagh Rodgers, who perform a medley of festive favourites.
11.20 ITV News at Ten (S).; Weather 11.35 The Cube (R,S,HD). 1/9. Two contestants take up the challenge.
11.55 Chic: iTunes Festival Special (S,HD). Lauren Laverne introduces footage from the group’s performance at the music event at London’s Roundhouse in September, including hits such as Le Freak.
11.05 The Plank (S). (1967) Two clumsy workmen carry a plank to a building site, causing various mishaps and accidents along the way. Slapstick comedy, directed by and starring Eric Sykes. ●●●
12.25 Jackpot247 Interactive gaming. 3.00 Film: The Majestic (S,HD). (2001) Drama, starring Jim Carrey. ●●●● 5.30 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service.
12.55 Kylie Minogue: Showgirl – Live At Earl’s Court (S). 1.55 Film: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (S,HD). (1975) Cult musical, starring Tim Curry. ●●●● 3.35 90210 (S,HD). 4.15 A Place in the Sun: Winter Sun (R,S,HD). 5.10 SuperScrimpers (S,HD). 5.20 Deal or No Deal (R,S,HD).
12.15 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Blackpool Lights (S,HD). Reality show. Alan prepares for a trip to Thailand. Last in the series. 3.50 Motorsport Mundial (HD). A round-up of motorsport news. 4.20 House Doctor (R,S). 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 10.00 Saturday Kitchen (S,HD). 11.30 Nigel Slater’s New Year Suppers (R,S,HD). 12.00 Football Focus (S,HD). 12.45 Saturday Sportsday (S,HD). 1.00 Regional News (S,HD). 1.15 F1 2013 – A Record Breaking Year (S,HD). 2.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S). 3.15 Call the Midwife: Christmas Special (R,S,HD). 4.30 Final Score (S,HD). 5.10 Regional News (S,HD). 5.30 Celebrity Mastermind (S,HD).
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BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.40 Natural World: Grizzlies of Alaska (R,S,HD). 7.40 Antiques Road Trip (S). 8.40 Antiques Road Trip (S). 9.40 Africa (R,S,HD). 10.40 Film: Ice Princess (S). (2005) ●●● 12.10 Film: Revenge of the Bridesmaids (S,HD). (2010) ●●● 1.35 Film: The Accidental Husband (S). (2008) ●● 3.00 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert (R,S,HD). 4.00 Flog It! (S). 5.00 Film: The Guns of Navarone (S). (1961) ●●●●
ITV
6.00 CITV 9.25 ITV News (S). 9.30 The Home of Fabulous Cakes (R,S,HD). 10.30 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 11.30 ITV News (S).; Weather 11.35 Dinner Date (R,S). 12.35 Midsomer Murders (R,S,HD). A nun is found strangled. 2.35 The One and Only Cilla Black (R,S,HD). 4.05 Off Their Rockers (R,S,HD). 4.35 Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs at Christmas (R,S). 5.35 Regional News (S). 5.45 ITV News (S).; Weather
Channel 4
6.15 Film: Ramona and Beezus (S,HD). (2010) Family comedy, starring Joey King. ●●● 8.00 The Morning Line (S). A look ahead to today’s meeting at Chepstow. 9.00 The American Football Show (S). 10.00 Frasier (R,S). 11.00 The Big Bang Theory (S,HD). 12.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 1.00 Channel 4 Racing (S). Live coverage from Chepstow and Newbury. 3.35 Celebrity Come Dine with Me (R,S,HD). 5.40 Channel 4 News (S).
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 9.45 Chinese Food in Minutes (R,S). 9.55 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 10.25 Film: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang (S,HD). (1968) ●●●● 1.15 Film: Oklahoma! (S,HD). (1955) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical Western, with Gordon MacRae. ●●●● 4.00 Film: The Princess Bride (S). (1987) ●●●●● 5.50 Film: Michael Jackson’s This Is It (S,HD). (2009) Documentary following the singer in rehearsal. ●●●
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50 Funniest Moments 2013, 9pm
6.00 The Chase: Celebrity Special (S,HD). 14/14. With Rebecca Adlington, Kate Garraway, Ritchie Neville and Rosemary Shrager. Last in the series.
6.00 George Clarke’s Amazing Christmas Spaces (R,S,HD). The architect visits a man-made stalactite crystal grotto in Surrey.
7.30 Dad’s Army (R,S). 6/6. Mainwaring organises a Christmas treat.
7.00 All Star Family Fortunes (S,HD). 1/10. New series. A team from Dancing on Ice and some of the stars of Coronation Street compete for the chance to win cash for charity.
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8.15 Atlantis (S,HD). 13/13. Part two of two. Ariadne is found guilty of treason and sentenced to death. Last in the series.
8.00 100 Years of the Palladium (R,S). Cliff Richard, Bruce Forsyth and Andrew Lloyd Webber are among the stars sharing the gossip, glamour and behind-the-scenes goingson of one of the world’s most famous theatres.
8.00 The Cube: Celebrity Special (S). Loose Women’s Sherrie Hewson and Lisa Maxwell and former co-panellist Denise Welch take on the Cube together, and Olympic gold medallist Greg Rutherford tackles the challenge solo.
7.00 The Italian Job (S,HD). (1969) A crook recruits a gang to steal $4million in gold bullion and make a quick getaway from central Turin in a fleet of Minis. Crime comedy, starring Michael Caine and Noel Coward. ●●●●●
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9.00 Death Comes to Pemberley (S,HD). 3/3. Elizabeth remains aggrieved at Darcy’s treatment of Georgiana, but the indiscretions that come to light during Wickham’s murder trial help to reunite the family. Last in the series.
9.00 I Am Number Four (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. A teenager with special powers is forced to live as a fugitive from aliens determined to hunt him down. Sci-fi thriller, starring Alex Pettyfer and Timothy Olyphant. ●●
9.00 The Jonathan Ross Show (S,HD). The host is joined by naturalist David Attenborough, comedian John Bishop, chef Jamie Oliver, actor Ray Winstone and rap duo Rizzle Kicks. Susan Boyle provides the music.
10.00 The National Lottery Live (S,HD). Chris Evans reveals the results. 10.10 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 10.30 Match of the Day (S,HD). Gary Lineker presents highlights. Followed by National Lottery Update. 11.50 Rogue (S,HD). (2007) Premiere. A party of tourists on a boat trip in an uncharted part of the Australian Outback is attacked by a ferocious crocodile. Thriller, with Radha Mitchell and Michael Vartan. ●●
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10.40 Charlie Brooker’s 2013 Wipe (S). A satirical look back at the events of the past 12 months, which included the horse-meat scandal, the death of Margaret Thatcher and the US government shutdown. 11.40 Ambassadors (R,S,HD). 2/3. The embassy is thrown into chaos when a dissident seeks sanctuary and a minor royal travels to Tazbekistan in his capacity as trade envoy. Tom Hollander guest stars.
10.15 ITV News (S).; Weather 10.30 The Holiday (S,HD). (2006) Two single women from opposite sides of the Atlantic find love after they swap houses over Christmas. Romantic comedy, starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Jude Law. ●●
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12.40 Film: The Curse of Frankenstein (S,HD). (1957) Hammer horror, starring Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. ●●●● 2.00 Sign Zone: Killer Whales: Beneath the Surface – Natural World (R,S). 3.00 The Silent War (R,S). 4.00 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
1.00 Jackpot247 Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service.
9.00 50 Funniest Moments 2013 (S). A countdown of the most hilarious, surprising and sometimes shocking incidents from the past 12 months, with contributions from Danny Dyer, Russell Kane and Helen Flanagan.
The Dog Rescuers, 9.55am
8.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (S,HD). 8/11. The third heat from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China. 8.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD).
9.00 Abduction (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. A teenager realises he was abducted as a child and goes in search of his real identity as shadowy agents pursue him. Action thriller, with Taylor Lautner and Lily Collins. ●●
11.05 The Inbetweeners (R,S). 5/6. The lads visit a Caravan Club meeting. 11.35 The Inbetweeners (R,S). 6/6. Will organises the Christmas prom.
11.05 Superbad (S,HD). (2007) Two teenagers hope to lose their virginity at a party – but to get into the bash they must take booze, which proves harder than expected. Comedy, with Jonah Hill. ●●●●
12.05 The Inbetweeners (R,S). Will helps co-ordinate the school’s Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. 12.35 Film: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (HD). (2009) Mystery thriller, starring Michael Nyqvist and Noomi Rapace. ●●●● 3.10 Hollyoaks (R,S,HD). Omnibus. 5.25 Suburgatory (S,HD). 5.50 The Treacle People (R,S).
1.25 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 4.00 My Depression Diaries: Kerry Katona (S,HD). 4.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.00 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.10 Hana’s Helpline (R,S). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.30 The Funky Valley Show (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.50 Hana’s Helpline (R,S).
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BBC1
6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.10 Match of the Day (R,S,HD). 10.30 Film: Father of the Bride Part II (S,HD). (1995) ●● 12.15 MOTD2 Extra (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD). 1.15 Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (R,S,HD). 1.45 Shrek: The Pig Who Cried Werewolf (S,HD). 1.55 Film: Monsters vs Aliens (S,HD). (2009) ●●●● 3.20 That Puppet Game Show (S,HD). 4.00 Comic Relief 2013: 100 Million Laughs (S,HD). 5.00 Songs of Praise (S,HD). 5.35 Regional News (S,HD).
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BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.10 Natural World: Bringing Up Baby (R,S). 7.00 Antiques Road Trip (S). 8.00 Antiques Road Trip (S). 9.00 Antiques Road Trip (S). 10.00 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites (S,HD). 11.30 The A to Z of TV Cooking (S). 12.15 EastEnders (S,HD). Omnibus. 3.15 Ben & James Versus the Arabian Desert (R,S,HD). 4.15 Flog It! (S). 5.15 Film: Force 10 from Navarone (S,HD). (1978) ●●
ITV
6.00 CITV 9.25 ITV News (S). 9.30 Storage Hoarders (R,S,HD). 10.30 Sunday Side Up (S,HD). 11.30 Sunday Scoop (S). 12.30 ITV News (S).; Weather 12.35 Inside the National Trust (S,HD). A Lake District ranger launches a rescue mission. 1.35 Midsomer Murders (R,S,HD). The president of an ornithological society is killed. 3.35 Love Your Garden (R,S,HD). 4.35 Just Henry (R,S,HD). One-off period drama, starring Josh Bolt and Elaine Cassidy.
Channel 4
6.00 The American Football Show (R,S). 6.55 Film: Boo, Zino and the Snurks (S). (2004) ●● 8.30 Everybody Loves Raymond (R,S). 9.00 Frasier (R,S). 9.30 Sunday Brunch (S). 12.30 The Big Bang Theory (R,S,HD). 1.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 1.30 Film: Inkheart (S,HD). (2008) ●●● 3.30 Channel 4 News (S). 3.55 Film: Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events (S,HD). (2004) Comedy, starring Jim Carrey. ●●●
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 9.55 Inside Hollywood 10.00 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 10.25 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (R,S,HD). 11.25 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (R,S,HD). 12.25 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers (R,S,HD). 1.30 Film: 21 (S,HD). (2008) Drama, starring Kevin Spacey. ●●● 3.45 Film: Yanks (S,HD). (1979) Romantic drama, starring Richard Gere and Lisa Eichhorn. ●●●
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6.20 Snow White (S). (2001) Fairytale fantasy, starring Kristin Kreuk. ●●
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6.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me (R,S). Festive special, with Danniella Westbrook, Louie Spence, Sinitta and Hugo Taylor.
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6.35 Regional News (S).; Weather 6.45 ITV News (S).; Weather
7.15 Porridge (R,S). Christmas special from 1976. Fletch is caught making booze in his cell.
7.00 Christmas Catchphrase (S,HD). Stephen Mulhern hosts a festive special of the game show.
7.00 Bear’s Wild Weekend with Stephen Fry (R,S,HD). Bear Grylls takes the QI host on an expedition to the Italian Dolomites.
7.55 5 News Weekend (S,HD).
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7.00 Antiques Roadshow (S,HD). 11/26. Updates on the most talked-about finds of the past 12 months.
8.00 Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. Captain Jack Sparrow’s search for the fountain of youth leads to a battle with the dreaded pirate Blackbeard. Fantasy adventure sequel, with Johnny Depp. ●●
8.00 Morecambe & Wise: The Curtains (S). Penelope Keith presents a look through the archives at the parts of the comedy duo’s shows.
8.00 Agatha Christie’s Marple (S,HD). 3/3. A couple are targeted in a campaign of hatred after they ignore a gypsy’s warnings and build a home at a supposedly cursed beauty spot. Then tragedy strikes. Last in the series.
8.00 Speed with Guy Martin (S). 1/4. New series. The motorcycle racer takes part in four adrenaline-fuelled challenges, beginning with an attempt to break the British record for outright speed on a bicycle.
8.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (S,HD). 9/11. James Richardson presents action from the fourth heat from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China, where the top two of six competitors would progress to the final.
9.00 8 Out of 10 Cats Christmas Special (S). Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Jimmy Carr hosts.
9.00 An Audience with Bruce Forsyth (R,S). The versatile veteran entertainer reveals his many talents in a feast of song and dance before a VIP audience, who quiz him about his remarkable career. Part of Bruce Forsyth @85.
10.00 QI (S,HD). 14/18. Festive edition, with Jo Brand, Phill Jupitus and Brendan O’Carroll. 10.30 2013: Moments in Time (R,S). The story of 2013 told through the most powerful images captured by members of the public.
11.50 The Football League Show (S). Manish Bhasin presents highlights and all the goals from today’s fixtures in the Championship, League One and League Two, including Watford v Queens Park Rangers.
11.30 Top of the Pops 2: Christmas 2013 (R,S). Mark Radcliffe presents festive favourites from the archive.
1.05 Weatherview (S). 1.10 BBC News (S,HD).
1.00 Ambassadors (R,S,HD). The Tazbek people rise up against their government. Last in the series. 2.00 Film: The Abominable Snowman (S,HD). (1957) Hammer horror, starring Peter Cushing. ●●● 3.25 Sign Zone: Countryfile Christmas Special (R,S). 4.20 Holby City (R,S). 5.20 This Is BBC Two (S).
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9.00 Michael Palin in Wyeth’s World (S,HD). The Monty Python star heads to rural Pennsylvania and Maine to explore the life and work of artist Andrew Wyeth, one of America’s most popular and controversial painters.
10.05 Regional News (S,HD). 10.30 Match of the Day 2 (S,HD). Mark Chapman reviews the latest Premier League action, which included Chelsea v Liverpool at Stamford Bridge and Everton v Southampton at Goodison Park.
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6.00 Countryfile (S,HD). Ellie Harrison recalls endangered animals featured on the programme.
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10.00 ITV News at Ten (S).; Weather 10.15 The Break-Up (S,HD). (2006) A couple’s relationship comes to an end, but neither wants to give up their home, forcing them to carry on living together. Comedy drama, starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn. ●●
12.10 Premiership Rugby Union (HD). Highlights of the latest top-flight fixtures. 1.10 The Store Home shopping. 2.55 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.40 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.
10.00 Rude Tube’s Christmas Cracker 2013 (S). Alex Zane presents a countdown of 50 memorable festive internet videos, including the laziest set of fairy lights, Santa’s machinegun grotto and the Christmas tree-Olympics.
10.05 Bruce Forsyth’s Comedy Heroes (R,S). The entertainer discusses his favourite comics, including Max Miller, Laurel and Hardy and Harry Hill. Contributors include Michael Grade, Jimmy Tarbuck and Barry Cryer.
11.05 Mashed 2013 (S). Digitally enhanced round-up of 2013’s big news events. 11.40 The Inbetweeners (R,S). 6/6. The friends prepare for their exams. Last in the series.
11.05 Shirley Valentine (S). (1989) A housewife is freed from her humdrum existence when a Greek holiday offers her the chance to experience the good life. Comedy, starring Pauline Collins. ●●●●
12.10 The Inbetweeners (R,S). 1.10 American Football Live (S). All the action from a match in the NFL. 4.45 Brief Encounters of the Sporting Mind (R,S). 4.50 Countdown (R,S,HD). Word game with Richard Madeley. 5.35 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard (R,S,HD).
1.15 SuperCasino 3.05 Louis Smith: Living with ADHD (S,HD). 3.55 Wildlife SOS (R,S). 4.20 Make It Big (R,S). 4.50 Roary the Racing Car (R,S). 5.00 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.10 Hana’s Helpline (R,S). 5.20 Angels of Jarm (R,S). 5.30 The Funky Valley Show (R,S). 5.40 Roary the Racing Car (R,S).
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BBC1
6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.10 Film: Bridge to Terabithia (S). (2007) ●●●● 10.40 Film: Sky High (S,HD). (2005) ●●●● 12.15 Bargain Hunt (R,S,HD). 1.00 BBC News; Weather (S,HD). 1.10 Regional News (S). 1.20 The One Show: Best of 2013 (S,HD). 1.50 A Question of Sport: Christmas Special (R,S,HD). 2.20 Wallace & Gromit: A Grand Day Out (R,S,HD). 2.45 Film: WALL.E (S,HD). (2008) ●●●●● 4.15 Film: Mary Poppins (S,HD). (1964) ●●●●●
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BBC2
6.30 Natural World: Komodo – Secrets of the Dragon (R,S,HD). 7.30 Sign Zone: The House That £100K Built (R,S). 8.30 Britain’s Empty Homes (R,S). 9.00 Africa (R,S,HD). 10.00 Earthflight (R,S,HD). 11.00 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 12.00 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 1.00 Antiques Road Trip (S). 2.00 Film: Ice Station Zebra (S). (1968) ●●● 4.20 Attenborough and the Giant Egg (R,S,HD). 5.20 Flog It! (R,S).
ITV
6.00 Daybreak (S,HD). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 10.25 Dickinson’s Real Deal (R,S,HD). 11.25 Film: The Railway Children (S,HD). (1970) ●●●●● 1.35 ITV News (S).; Weather 1.45 Regional News (S). 1.50 Dinner Date (R,S,HD). 2.50 Christmas Catchphrase (R,S,HD). 3.50 Film: Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed (S,HD). (2004) ●● 5.35 You’ve Been Framed! & Famous (R,S).
Channel 4
6.00 The Treacle People Christmas Special 6.20 According to Jim (HD). 6.45 Will & Grace 7.35 Film: See Spot Run (HD). (2001) ●●● 9.20 How I Met Your Mother (HD). 10.20 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 11.20 The Simpsons 12.20 Film: Space Chimps (HD). (2008) ●● 2.00 Film: Coraline (HD). (2009) ●●●●● 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). 5.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me (HD).
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 9.50 Inside Hollywood (R). 9.55 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 10.25 Britain’s Craziest Christmas Lights (R,S,HD). 11.25 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (R,S,HD). 12.25 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers (R,S,HD). 1.25 Winter Road Rescue (R,S,HD). 2.25 Film: The Alamo (S). (1960) Western, directed by and starring John Wayne. ●●●● 5.10 Film: The Four Feathers (S,HD). (2002) Historical adventure, starring Heath Ledger. ●●●
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6.00 Aussie Animal Island (S,HD). 5/6. 6.30 Regional News (S).; Weather 6.45 ITV News (S).; Weather
6.00 Hollyoaks (S,HD). 6.30 Hollyoaks (S,HD). Ziggy inadvertently fuels Ruby’s growing drug habit on New Year’s Eve.
7.00 Celebrity Mastermind (S,HD). 3/10. With James Allen, David Bradley, Chris Ramsey and Shobu Kapoor. 7.30 Shrek Forever After (S,HD). (2010) A magical trickster leaves the grumpy ogre stuck in an alternate world where no one knows who he is. Animated comedy, with the voices of Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz. ●●●
6.00 Celebrity Eggheads (R,S,HD). 3/10. Former EastEnders actors compete in the quiz. 6.30 The Secret Life of Mary Poppins: A Culture Show Special (R,S,HD). 27/32. 7.30 Dad’s Army (R,S). 8/8. The vicar holds a fundraising bazaar. Last in the series.
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Charity visits Sam to find out what he said to the police. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Hour-long episode. Peter punches Rob.
7.00 Channel 4 News (S). 7.05 Gok Does Panto (S). Fashion guru Gok Wan rehearses for his pantomime debut.
7.30 Eddie Stobart: 12 Days of Christmas (R,S,HD). A compilation of the most memorable festive moments from the series. Followed by 5 News Update.
8.00 Christmas University Challenge (S,HD). 6/10. Leicester takes on Sussex. 8.30 The Sacred Wonders of Britain (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Neil Oliver investigates the hallowed sites of ancient Britain.
8.30 Quantum of Solace (S,HD). (2008) James Bond sets out on a personal mission of vengeance and uncovers a plan to cause a coup in a Latin American country. Spy thriller sequel, with Daniel Craig and Olga Kurylenko. ●●●
8.00 Jamie’s Festive Feast (S). Jamie Oliver prepares a variety of dishes that are ideal for the lazy winter days between Christmas and New Year, from simple one-pot wonders to perfect party food.
8.30 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (S,HD). James Richardson presents action from the fifth heat from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China, as the remaining two places in the final were decided. Followed by 5 News Update.
9.00 Doggy Styling (S,HD). Documentary exploring the extraordinary and competitive world of extreme dog grooming, following a British woman and her poodle as they enter a competition in Pennsylvania.
9.30 Dirty Dancing (S,HD). (1987) A dance instructor at a 1960s resort teaches a naive teenager about self-expression as they perform in an important show. Romantic drama, with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey. ●●●●
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9.30 The Thirteenth Tale (S,HD). A writer is forced to confront her own past while interviewing a terminally ill writer for a biography. Psychological mystery, starring Olivia Colman and Vanessa Redgrave. 10.30 ITV News (S).; Weather 10.45 The Game (S,HD). (1997) A selfish banker gets caught up in a complex psychological game, causing his life to unravel in explosive fashion. David Fincher’s thriller, with Michael Douglas and Sean Penn. ●●●●
10.10 BBC News (S,HD). 10.25 Regional News (S).; Weather 10.30 Comic Relief 2013: 100 Million Laughs (R,S,HD). Lenny Henry, Steve Jones and Zoe Ball look back at the charity event.
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9.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Ronnie finds drugs in Roxy’s bag. 9.30 Mrs Brown’s Boys New Year Special (S,HD). 2/2. The doting mother get a new house guest – a homeless parrot.
11.00 Mel Smith: I’ve Sort of Done Things (R,S). A celebration of the life and career of the actor, writer and director, who died in July at the age of 60.
12.00 Film: Disgrace (S,HD). (2008) Drama, starring John Malkovich. ●●●● 1.50 Weatherview (S). 1.55 BBC News (S,HD).
12.00 Respect: A Felix Dexter Special (R,S,HD). 12.30 Film: Good Hair (S,HD). (2009) Premiere. Documentary examining the hair-styling industry. ●●● 2.05 Sign Zone: Imagine – Jimi Hendrix: Hear My Train a Comin’ (R,S). 3.35 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
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1.05 Jackpot247 Interactive gaming. 3.00 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (R,S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.45 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Text-based information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.
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10.00 Twit of the Year (S). Leading comedians and prolific celebrity tweeters take a look back at the biggest social-media gaffes and triumphs that got the nation talking in 2013.
11.30 C4’s 30 Greatest Comedy Shows (R,S). Celebrating some of the station’s most impressive comedy series.
11.35 Jesus Christ Superstar (S,HD). Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s rock musical telling the story of the last week of Christ’s life. Starring Ben Forster, Tim Minchin, Melanie C and Chris Moyles.
1.25 Film: Vampires Suck (S,HD). (2010) Premiere. Spoof comedy, starring Jenn Proske. ● 2.50 Nashville (S,HD). 3.30 90210 (S,HD). Jordan tries to help Mark. 4.15 Suburgatory (S,HD). 4.55 Countdown (R,S,HD). With Richard Madeley in Dictionary Corner. 5.40 SuperScrimpers (R,S,HD).
1.50 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 3.55 My Post-Baby Breakdown: Jennifer Ellison (S,HD). The TV personality discusses post-natal depression. 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). Greek artist El Greco. 5.10 Nick’s Quest (R,S). Nick Baker visits Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park. 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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FILM RATINGS
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6.00 Breakfast (S). 9.10 Film: Bee Movie (S,HD). (2007) ●●● 10.30 Film: Beverly Hills Chihuahua (S,HD). (2008) ●● 12.00 Bargain Hunt (S,HD). 1.00 BBC News (S,HD). 1.15 Regional News (S). 1.20 Film: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (S,HD). (2008) ●●● 3.35 Kung Fu Panda: Secrets of the Furious Five (R,S,HD). 4.00 Film: How to Train Your Dragon (S,HD). (2010) ●●●● 5.30 Top of the Pops New Year (S,HD).
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BBC2
6.00 This Is BBC Two (S). 6.25 Natural World: Madagascar, Lemurs and Spies (R,S,HD). 7.25 Film: Short Circuit (S,HD). (1986) ●●● 9.00 Africa (R,S,HD). 10.00 Earthflight (R,S,HD). 11.00 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 12.00 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 1.00 Antiques Road Trip (S). 2.00 Film: First Knight (S,HD). (1995) ●●● 4.05 The Queen’s Palaces (R,S,HD). 5.05 Flog It! (R,S).
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ITV
6.00 Daybreak (S). 8.30 Lorraine (S). 9.25 Film: Scooby-Doo and the Alien Invaders (S). (2000) ●●● 11.00 Dickinson’s Real Deal (R,S,HD). 12.00 All Star Family Fortunes (R,S). 12.45 ITV News (S).; Weather 1.05 Film: The ’Burbs (S,HD). (1989) Black comedy, starring Tom Hanks. ●●●● 3.00 The Cube: Celebrity Special (R,S). 4.00 The Nation’s Favourite Dance Moment (R,S). 5.30 Off Their Rockers (R,S,HD).
Channel 4
6.00 According to Jim (HD). 6.30 Will & Grace 7.20 Film: Little Manhattan (HD). (2005) ●●●● 8.50 How I Met Your Mother (HD). 9.45 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 10.50 The Simpsons 11.50 Film: Imagine That (HD). (2009) ●● 1.55 Film: Home Alone 3 (HD). (1997) Comedy sequel, starring Alex D Linz. ●●● 4.00 Deal or No Deal (HD). High-stakes game show, with Noel Edmonds. 5.00 Celebrity Come Dine with Me: Footballers Special (HD).
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! 9.40 Inside Hollywood 2013 (R). 9.45 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 10.15 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special (R,S,HD). 11.15 Film: Fiddler on the Roof (S,HD). (1971) Musical, starring Topol. ●●●●● 2.50 Film: Pal Joey (S,HD). (1957) Musical comedy, starring Frank Sinatra. ●●● 5.00 Film: Seven Brides for Seven Brothers (S) (1954). Musical Western, starring Howard Keel; ●●●●● 5 News Update.
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Emmerdale, 7pm
Hollyoaks, 6.25pm
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6.00 You’ve Been Framed! (R,S). Comical clips, narrated by Harry Hill. 6.30 Regional News (S).; Weather 6.45 ITV News (S).; Weather
6.00 The Simpsons (R,S). 19/20. 6.25 Hollyoaks (S). 6.55 Channel 4 News Summary (S).
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7.00 Celebrity Mastermind (S,HD). 4/10. With Josh Widdicombe, Katharine Merry, Sian ReeseWilliams and Nick Baker. 7.30 EastEnders (S,HD). Carl invites Roxy to Paris.
6.00 Celebrity Eggheads (R,S,HD). 4/10. With Alistair Appleton, Simon O’Brien, Laura Hamilton, Ed Hall and Angus Purden. 6.30 Blackpool: Big Night Out (R,S). 7.30 Christmas University Challenge (S,HD). 7/10. King’s College London takes on Southampton.
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). The police see the footage of Sam at Home Farm. 7.30 Aussie Animal Island (S,HD). 6/6. All eight females prepare to have joeys. Last in the series.
7.00 Deal or No Deal: Christmas Stars (S,HD). Noel Edmonds offers community support officer Ian Taylor the chance to win up to £250,000.
7.00 The Gadget Show (S,HD). Jason Bradbury and Rachel Riley test three 4K Blu-ray players. Followed by 5 News Update.
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8.00 Holby City (S,HD). 12/52. Guy attempts to rebuild his relationship with Zosia, Serena puts on a brave face after Edward’s betrayal and Harry is struggling to forgive MaryClaire for her actions.
8.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Chris Packham investigates more peculiar natural events, including dogs that commute on the Moscow metro and deadly sharks at a golf course in Australia.
8.00 Mamma Mia! (S,HD). (2008) A bride asks three of her mother’s old flames to her wedding to learn which of them is her father. Musical comedy featuring Abba songs, starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. ●●●●
8.00 Celebrity Fifteen to One (R,S,HD). Adam Hills hosts a one-off special of the fastpaced quiz, as 15 famous faces including Jonathan Ross, Jo Brand, Fern Britton and Eamonn Holmes compete to win money for charity.
8.00 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (S,HD). 11/11. James Richardson presents the final from Haitang Bay in Sanya, China, featuring the 10 qualifiers from the heats. Last in the series.
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9.00 Two Doors Down (S,HD). A Scottish couple face a chaotic time as they host a New Year’s Eve party for their friends. Oneoff comedy, starring Arabella Weir, Alex Norton, Daniela Nardini and Doon Mackichan.
9.00 Tudor Monastery Farm Christmas (S,HD). Ruth Goodman, Peter Ginn and Tom Pinfold celebrate Christmas as it would have been done in 1500.
9.00 Alan Carr’s New Year Specstacular (S). The comedian throws a New Year’s Eve party, with guests James Corden, Keith Lemon, Ben Cohen, Abbey Clancy and Emma Willis, plus music by Tinie Tempah and Katy B.
9.00 Greatest Stand Up Comedians (S). A countdown of the 50 funniest people to have performed stand-up routines, featuring Tommy Cooper, Joan Rivers and Robin Williams. With contributions by Paul Hogan and Ross Noble.
10.00 BBC News (S,HD).; Weather 10.15 The Graham Norton Show (S,HD). Graham hosts a starstudded special with the stars of Anchorman 2, the Monty Python team, comedian Frank Skinner and sisters Joan and Jackie Collins.
10.00 Mock the Week (S,HD). 13/13. A Christmas edition of the comedy quiz. 10.30 Dara O Briain – Craic Dealer (R,S,HD). The comedian and Mock the Week host in performance at Edinburgh Playhouse in 2012.
10.10 ITV News (S). 10.15 2013: A Funny Old Year (S,HD). Jason Manford presents a humorous celebration of the highs and lows of the past 12 months.
11.15 Gary Barlow’s Big Ben Bash Live (S,HD). 1/2. The singer performs live in London. 11.55 New Year’s Eve Fireworks (S,HD). The people of London welcome in 2014.
11.30 Jools’ Annual Hootenanny 2013 (S,HD). Jools Holland brings in the New Year.
11.15 Vicious (R,S,HD). Freddie and Stuart invite friends round for a Christmas Day celebration. 11.45 ITV News (S).; Weather and New Year’s Bongs
11.05 50 Funniest Moments 2013 (R,S). A countdown of the most hilarious, surprising and sometimes shocking incidents from the past 12 months, with contributions from Danny Dyer and Helen Flanagan.
11.50 The Plank (S). (1967) Two clumsy workmen carry a plank to a building site, causing various mishaps and accidents along the way. Slapstick comedy, directed by and starring Eric Sykes. ●●●
12.10 Gary Barlow’s Big Ben Bash Live (S,HD). 12.30 John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour (R,S,HD). The comedian in performance at Manchester Arena. 1.50 Film: Kevin and Perry Go Large (S,HD). (2000) Comedy, starring Harry Enfield and Kathy Burke. ●●● 3.05 Weatherview (S). 3.10 BBC News (S,HD).
1.30 Glastonbury 2013 Highlights (R,S,HD). A selection of performances from this year’s festival. 3.45 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
12.05 Film: Waterworld (S,HD). (1995) Sci-fi adventure, starring Kevin Costner. ●●● 2.15 The Jeremy Kyle Show USA (S). The host takes his successful talk show stateside. 3.00 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S,HD). Guests air their differences.
1.05 Toast of London (R,S,HD). 3.45 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas (R,S,HD). Noel Edmonds hosts a festive-themed edition. 4.40 Countdown (R,S,HD). With Richard Madeley in Dictionary Corner. 5.20 90210 (S,HD). Teddy joins the search for Michaela.
12.55 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Celebrity Wedding Planner (S,HD). Helen Flanagan and Hugo Taylor plan a couple’s wedding. 3.55 House Doctor (R,S). 4.20 House Doctor (R,S). 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). 5.10 Great Scientists (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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6.00 Breakfast (S,HD). 9.00 Film: The Ant Bully (S). (2006) ●● 10.20 Film: Who Framed Roger Rabbit (S,HD). (1988) ●●●●● 11.55 Polar Bear: Spy on the Ice (R,S,HD). 12.45 The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message (S,HD). 12.50 BBC News (S,HD). 1.00 Regional News (S). 1.05 Gangsta Granny (R,S,HD). 2.15 Film: The Sound of Music (S,HD). (1965) ●●●●● 5.05 Film: Kung Fu Panda 2 (S,HD). (2011) ●●●●
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7.50 Film: Flight of the Navigator (S,HD). (1986) ●●● 9.15 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 10.15 The Great British Bake Off (R,S,HD). 11.15 New Year’s Day Concert (S,HD). 12.40 The Many Faces of Michael Caine (R,S). 1.20 Film: The Eagle Has Landed (S,HD). (1976) ●●● 3.30 Sports Personality of the Year at 60 (R,S). 4.30 Final Score (S,HD). 5.20 The Archbishop of Canterbury’s New Year Message (R,S). 5.25 Christmas University Challenge (S,HD). 5.55 Film: The Terminal (S,HD). (2004) ●●●
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ITV
6.00 CITV 8.25 Dinner Date (R,S). 9.25 Murder, She Wrote (R,S,HD). 10.25 Film: Columbo Goes to College (S). (1991) ●●● 12.20 Dickinson’s Real Deal (R,S,HD). 1.25 ITV News (S).; Weather 1.50 Film: Uncle Buck (S,HD). (1989) Family comedy, starring John Candy. ●●● 3.40 50 Greatest Harry Potter Moments (R,S,HD). Robbie Coltrane narrates a countdown of the movie franchise’s best scenes. 5.40 The Illusionists (R,S,HD).
16/17 The Causeway, SN15 3DA
Channel 4
6.05 According to Jim (HD). 6.30 Will & Grace 7.00 Film: Freaky Friday (HD). (1976) ●●●● 8.50 How I Met Your Mother (HD). 9.50 The Big Bang Theory (HD). 10.20 Film: Planet 51 (HD). (2009) ●●● 12.05 Deal or No Deal (HD). Game show, with Noel Edmonds. 1.05 Channel 4 Racing Live coverage from Cheltenham and Musselburgh. 3.40 The Simpsons Lisa gets her own TV show. 4.10 Film: Big (HD). (1988) Comedy, starring Tom Hanks. ●●●●
Channel 5
6.00 Milkshake! (HD). 8.45 Film: Thomas & Friends: King of the Railway – The Movie (S,HD). (2013) ●● 9.55 Inside Hollywood 10.10 The Dog Rescuers (R,S,HD). 10.40 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (R,S,HD). 11.40 World’s Strongest Man 2013 (R,S,HD). 12.40 Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers (R,S,HD). 1.40 Film: The Glenn Miller Story (S,HD). (1954) ●●●● 3.55 Film: Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (S). (1984) ●●●
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2013: A Funny Old Year, 10.50pm
Big Fat Quiz of the Year … 10.20pm
An Audience with Cliff … 10.55pm
6.45 ITV News (S).; Weather
6.10 Channel 4 News (S). 6.20 The Karate Kid (S,HD). (2010) Martial arts drama, with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan. ●●●
6.30 The Dam Busters (S,HD). (1954) Fact-based Second World War drama, starring Michael Redgrave. ●●●●●
7.00 Emmerdale (S,HD). Charity’s plot to frame Sam seems to be working. 7.30 Coronation Street (S,HD). Tina is furious when Peter acts like nothing happened.
8.00 EastEnders (S,HD). Phil helps Ronnie in her battle against Carl, Mick shocks Linda by announcing they have been invited to their daughter’s wedding and Tina creeps out after her night with Billy.
8.00 Nature’s Weirdest Events (S,HD). 2/3. Chris Packham investigates reports of fish “walking” out of the water in Florida, bees in France that are making multicoloured honey, and trees oozing a blood-red liquid.
9.00 Sherlock (S,HD). 1/3. New series. Two years on from his reported demise, Holmes resurfaces as London comes under threat of terrorist attack – and Watson worries his settled domestic life is at an end.
9.00 Glasgow: Big Night Out (S). Glaswegian entertainer Stanley Baxter narrates a documentary looking at his home city through the eyes of acts who have performed there and the audiences who went to see them.
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8.00 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. The young wizard and his friends face a final battle with the forces of the dark lord Voldemort. Conclusion of the fantasy saga, with Daniel Radcliffe and Ralph Fiennes. ●●●●●
10.00 The Many Faces of Stanley Baxter (R,S,HD). 2/4. A profile of the Glaswegian entertainer, whose TV shows drew huge audiences in the 1970s and 80s. With contributions from Michael Grade, Barry Cryer, Bill Oddie and Gregor Fisher.
10.30 ITV News (S).; Weather 10.50 2013: A Funny Old Year (R,S,HD). Jason Manford presents a humorous celebration of the highs and lows of the past 12 months.
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6.25 BBC News (S,HD). 6.35 Regional News (S).; Weather 6.45 Gnomeo & Juliet (S,HD). (2011) Premiere. Animated comedy, with the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt. ●●●
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11.00 The Sarah Millican Slightly Longer Christmas Television Programme (S). 11.40 The Resident (S). (2011) Premiere. Horror, with Hilary Swank, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Christopher Lee. ●●
11.50 The Jonathan Ross Show (R,S,HD). The host is joined by naturalist David Attenborough, comedian John Bishop, chef Jamie Oliver, actor Ray Winstone and rap duo Rizzle Kicks.
1.05 Film: Shadow of the Vampire (S). (2000) Horror, starring Willem Dafoe and John Malkovich. ●●●● 2.25 This Is BBC Two (S). Preview of upcoming programmes.
12.55 Jackpot247 Interactive gaming. 3.00 Film: Training Day (S,HD). (2001) Thriller, starring Denzel Washington. ●●●●● 5.00 ITV Nightscreen (HD). Textbased information service. 5.05 The Jeremy Kyle Show (R,S). Guests air their differences.
12.20 The Graham Norton Show (R,S,HD). With the stars of Anchorman 2 and the Monty Python team. 1.20 Weatherview (S). 1.25 BBC News (S,HD).
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10.25 BBC News (S,HD). 10.40 Regional News (S).; Weather 10.50 Match of the Day (S,HD). Gary Lineker presents Premier League highlights, including Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford and Southampton v Chelsea at St Mary’s Stadium. Followed by National Lottery Update.
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8.55 5 News (S,HD).
9.00 David Blaine: Real or Magic (S). The illusionist performs mind-boggling tricks for a host of celebrities, including Katy Perry, Will Smith, Kanye West, Jamie Foxx, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Hawking.
9.00 An Audience with Ken Dodd (R,S). Comedy and entertainment from the Liverpudlian comedian, as he celebrates his long career in showbusiness with the help of an all-star audience.
10.20 Big Fat Quiz of the Year 2013 (R,S). Jimmy Carr poses questions about the major events of the year to Jack Whitehall, Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain, Kristen Schaal, Noel Fielding and Richard Ayoade.
10.55 An Audience with Cliff Richard (R,S). The singer performs a selection of his greatest hits before a celebrity audience, inviting Elaine Paige, Vincenzo La Scola and Another Level up on stage to share the limelight.
12.20 Film: Alien (S,HD). (1979) Sci-fi horror, starring Sigourney Weaver. ●●●●● 2.20 Film: The Quiller Memorandum (S,HD). (1966) Spy thriller, starring George Segal. ●●●● 4.05 Deal or No Deal: Ideal Christmas (R,S,HD). 5.00 Countdown (R,S,HD). 5.40 Baking Mad with Eric Lanlard (R,S,HD).
12.35 Michael Buble’s Christmas Special (R,S,HD). The Canadian crooner performs classic festive songs. 1.40 SuperCasino Live interactive gaming. 3.05 Monster Moves (R,S). 3.55 House Doctor (R,S). 4.20 House Doctor (R,S). 4.45 Great Artists (R,S). 5.10 Great Scientists (R,S). 5.35 Wildlife SOS (R,S).
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