BBC Four TV Guide

00:30

The Story of Fairytale of New York

For the first time in 18 years, all eight members of The Pogues return to the studio where their biggest hit - and the nation's favourite Christmas song - was recorded. The song's producer Steve Lillywhite strips Fairytale down to the basics, and director Peter Dougherty reveals the tricks behind the making of the video - including how a cameo from Hollywood star Matt Dillon stopped The Pogues from almost being arrested. With contributions from Matt Dillon, Nick Cave, Jools Holland and of course Shane MacGowan and The Pogues, it lifts the lid on this seminal track and reveals the secrets behind its making.

1h 00:30 – 01:30

00:35

Shadowlands

Moving drama about love and loss, set in the 1950s. When confirmed bachelor CS Lewis responds to a fan letter from an American woman called Joy Davidman, his life is transformed.

1h 30 min 00:35 – 02:05

01:30

Top of the Pops

Jamie Theakston presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 11 December 1998 and featuring Jay-Z, Manic Street Preachers, Bryan Adams and Melanie C, Brandy, LeAnn Rimes, Emilia, Robbie Williams and Cher.

30 min 01:30 – 02:00

02:00

Top of the Pops

Jayne Middlemiss presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 18 December 1998 and featuring The Beautiful South, Spice Girls, Honeyz, Ace of Base, Lutricia McNeal, Billie Piper, REM and B*Witched.

30 min 02:00 – 02:30

02:05

Storyville

The dizzyingly beautiful mountainous landscapes of Norway provide the backdrop for this immersive story of a family whose lives are linked intrinsically to their environment. Set in the valley of the Jostedalsbreen Glacier, in the north of Norway, it is a portrait of the director Margreth Olin’s parents, in particular her father and his life-long and intimate relationship to the land he lives in. Filmed across the seasons, she takes the viewer on an existential journey, from family folklore to the best place to plant a Christmas tree.

1h 30 min 02:05 – 03:35

02:30

Top of the Pops

Jayne Middlemiss, Kate Thornton and Jamie Theakston present the pop chart programme's Christmas special, first broadcast on 25 December 1998. Featuring Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, B*Witched, Fat Les, LeAnn Rimes and Boyzone.

1h 02:30 – 03:30

03:35

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

1h 55 min 03:35 – 05:30

05:30

This is BBC Four

WARNING : show ends after 06:00!! Daily from 7.00pm.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

06:00

Baby Jake

The adventures of magical Baby Jake and friends. Baby Jake and Pengy Quin go on a spectacular Christmas adventure with all of their friends.

10 min 06:00 – 06:10

06:05

Bing

Children's animation. Bing has a great time choosing the perfect present for Sula. But when it's time to hand it over, he decides he wants to keep it for himself.

10 min 06:05 – 06:15

06:10

Go Jetters

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people. In the spring, the reindeer go on a very long journey called migration, and as part of this journey they catch a ferry to take them to their warmer summer home. Grandmaster Glitch and the Grimbots are also in Norway, but their Grimbler scares the migrating reindeer, and some of them run away from the herd. The Go Jetters need to keep them calm and get them back to the herd so they can finish their migration.

15 min 06:10 – 06:25

06:15

Teletubbies

A red balloon floats into Teletubbyland and Po leads the tubby phone dance in a special episode about Po's favourite colour. Po shows the Tiddlytubbies the red balloon and all of the Teletubbies watch children play in a room full of red balloons.

15 min 06:15 – 06:30

06:25

Bing

Flop is feeling poorly, so Bing decides to look after him. He makes Flop comfy on the sofa, gives him a blanket and reads an exciting Hoppity Voosh story. But when Bing tries to make Flop a honey and lemon drink, he ends up making a big mess instead. Poor Flop.

5 min 06:25 – 06:30

06:30

Love Monster

When Love Monster’s paddling pool gets a small leak, he chooses to have fun with his friends rather than fix it, which causes big problems.

10 min 06:30 – 06:40

06:35

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s tiny Brussels Sprout performing I’m Mighty and proving how great he is.

10 min 06:35 – 06:45

06:40

Mojo Swoptops

Preston needs to knock down his shed, and Mojo has the wrecking ball to do it. But first, Mojo and Bo have to get it all the way across town, which is harder than it sounds.

10 min 06:40 – 06:50

06:50

Chuggington

When Wilson finds out he's the first of his kind, his friends deem him Chuggington Royalty - a title that quickly goes to his engine! Can his friends bring him back down to the rails.

10 min 06:50 – 07:00

07:00

Vegesaurs

Ginger and the Pea rexes help a Strawberrisaurus find courage for a special friendship dance.

10 min 07:00 – 07:10

07:10

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s the bell-ringing-and-singing Pepper performing Twinkle, Twinkle like never heard before.

5 min 07:10 – 07:15

07:10

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels are digging in the garden when they come across a fossil, so Duggee and Narrator explain all about fossils and prehistoric times. When the Squirrels go outside, it seems like they've gone right back in time.

10 min 07:10 – 07:20

07:15

Supertato

Evil Pea takes all the books from the supermarket. Supertato, Chilli and Carrot try to rescue them by using acrobatic skills that they learnt from their favourite circus book.

5 min 07:15 – 07:20

07:20

Bing

It's a windy day, and Bing wants to fly his Hoppity Voosh kite with Flop. And he wants to do it all by himself. Even when Pando arrives and wants to help, Bing insists on doing it his way. When the kite gets caught up in the park bench, Bing realises that there are some times when another pair of hands come in handy.

10 min 07:20 – 07:30

07:30

Bing

It's Christmas Day, and everybody is celebrating at Bing's house. They all gather round to open their presents - Sula loves the painted orange from Bing, and Flop loves his picture. Bing himself finally opens his Hoppity Voosh Rocket Sledge - but there's no snow! Bing decides to wait for the snow to come, but it doesn't show up. But when it's time for Christmas lunch, and there isn't a chair for Bing, Flop suggests using his sledge instead.

10 min 07:30 – 07:40

07:35

Go Jetters

In Japan, Grandmaster Glitch is at a railway station, wondering where his grimbots have gone. Some excited bleeps further down the platform reveal that they have jumped into the driver's cabin of a bullet train and are happily pressing all the buttons! Glitch shouts at them to stop but it is too late: he quickly jumps onboard as the doors slam shut and the train moves off - leaving the station without its driver. Meanwhile, at the next station, the Go Jetters are excitedly waiting with their tickets to ride the bullet train. The train approaches but doesn't stop, racing past the Go Jetters as Grandmaster Glitch shouts out of the window. The Go Jetters realise the train has been glitched.

15 min 07:35 – 07:50

07:40

Hey Duggee

Duggee helps the Squirrels learn about all the amazing things trees do for the creatures who live among them, and earn their tree badges in the process.

5 min 07:40 – 07:45

07:45

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels play outside in the snow and decide to build a jolly-looking snowman. But when the punky penguins turn up and poke fun at it, the competition really hots up. The Squirrels make a snow slug, and then the penguins make a snow bird. Each new snow creation trumps the last and they get bigger, better and more exciting. And in the end, the very best is something they have all made together... an enormous snow slide.

10 min 07:45 – 07:55

07:50

Peter Rabbit

Peter proves he's got what it takes to be part of the squirrel tribe when he competes for his own treetop hideout.

10 min 07:50 – 08:00

07:55

Go Jetters

Animated adventure comedy series. The Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster.

10 min 07:55 – 08:05

08:00

Octonauts: Above & Beyond

A west African savannah storm intrigues Paani until a mudslide forces Tunip into a ditch.

10 min 08:00 – 08:10

08:05

Peter Rabbit

When Flopsy and Mopsy borrow Peter's journal, Peter has to save them from Old Brown - but will he lose his precious journal in the process.

15 min 08:05 – 08:20

08:20

Octonauts

Animated deep sea adventure series. Captain Barnacles and his intrepid band of explorers roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. The Octonauts race against time to rescue Tweak's pal, a leatherback sea turtle, who is caught in a fast-moving ocean current that's sucking them into a whirlpool.

10 min 08:20 – 08:30

08:25

Nick Cope's Popcast

Nick and Norman are performing a special Christmas concert, but they’ve ended up in the junkyard. What can they do? The Popcast Planners have a plan, and with Ralph the Robot’s help, the Christmas concert is rescued.

10 min 08:25 – 08:35

08:30

Activate with Joe Wicks

Let’s get festive with my Unwrap Challenge. What’s on your Christmas list? Let's take a peak... Christmas stars, ice skaters and burpees. The big prezzie is the Activate! Get ready to move with Joe and the Activators.

5 min 08:30 – 08:35

08:35

Vida the Vet

When Juno the hippo has her first loose tooth, Vida helps her prepare for the tooth fairy.

15 min 08:35 – 08:50

08:35

Justin's House

Justin, Robert and Little Monster are excited to sit down in front of the TV because their neighbour Cat has a new job as the Justin Town newsreader.

25 min 08:35 – 09:00

08:50

Mojo Swoptops

There’s a girder out of place on Swoppiton Bridge, and unless Nori can fix it, that bridge is coming down! Luckily, Mojo’s got the tops, and Bo’s got the skills to help get it done.

10 min 08:50 – 09:00

09:00

Something Special

Justin and his friends bake some delicious pancakes, whilst Mr Tumble and Baker Tumble make some of their own to feed to the other hungry Tumbles.

20 min 09:00 – 09:20

09:20

Bluey

It’s Christmas, and Bluey is very focused on being good to get more presents. But when a game of Verandah Santa leaves cousin Socks upset, Bluey must learn the virtue of kindness.

10 min 09:20 – 09:30

09:20

Piggy Builders

Fiona wants to experience what it’s like to float on a cloud. The Piggies create a homemade floating cushion, but it is so relaxing that Wilf falls asleep on it... and floats away! The Piggies must catch that cloud before it drifts too far.

15 min 09:20 – 09:35

09:30

Bluey

Dad agrees to play sheepdog with Bluey and Bingo to stop them from disturbing Mum.

5 min 09:30 – 09:35

09:35

Hey Duggee

Duggee’s old friend Clarence arrives at the Clubhouse, but he has lost his Christmas cheer. He used to love Christmas, but everything seems to be getting bigger, louder and faster, and it’s quite exhausting! The Squirrels decide to show Clarence some Christmas hospitality and make him a special Christmas by combining everything that they love most about the holiday. They make Clarence realise that Christmas is all about the little things, and that is what really makes Christmas so special. The Squirrels may not realise it, but they may have saved Christmas as well as earning their Christmas Badges.

10 min 09:35 – 09:45

09:45

Hey Duggee

Duggee and the Squirrels are preparing to have a campfire. It's all very exciting. Duggee is getting it ready and needs the Squirrels to help find lots of wood for it. He needs small sticks, medium size sticks and big sticks. Off they go to look, but there are so many different shapes and sizes. The Squirrels are busy collecting when Roly finds a stick with eyes that pop open! And that's not all. This stick can talk too.

10 min 09:45 – 09:55

09:45

Something Special

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble is getting ready for a special birthday party - but whose birthday is it? Justin and the party guests are in for a big surprise.

20 min 09:45 – 10:05

09:55

CBeebies House

Dodge makes a special Christmas wish to give Father Christmas his very own present! Join Dodge and his CBeebies House friends on a magical quest filled with songs, kindness and festive treats. Filmed at Thursford.

15 min 09:55 – 10:10

10:05

Teletubbies

When the lights go out in the Home Dome, the Teletubbies get the giggles! The lights come back on again and there is Tubby Custard mess everywhere.

15 min 10:05 – 10:20

10:10

Nick Cope's Popcast

Nick and Norman are performing a special Christmas concert, but they’ve ended up in the junkyard. What can they do? The Popcast Planners have a plan, and with Ralph the Robot’s help, the Christmas concert is rescued.

5 min 10:10 – 10:15

10:15

Go Jetters

Animated adventure comedy series. It's Christmas Eve, and Santa's sleigh has vanished - can the Go Jetters save Christmas.

25 min 10:15 – 10:40

10:40

Spidey and His Amazing Friends

The heroes help Bigfoot. Gobby's dino makes Gobbybots.

25 min 10:40 – 11:05

11:05

Octonauts: Above & Beyond

The Octonauts find a threatened tree that must be moved - the creatures inside disagree.

10 min 11:05 – 11:15

11:10

Bluey

Bluey, Bingo, Mum and Dad play a game of hand puppets, exploring the land beyond the Blue Mountains. They outsmart Cheeky Fox to find the softest beds in the world.

10 min 11:10 – 11:20

11:15

Stan Can

Hattie needs help making a cake. Stanley loves baking, but they're missing a few important ingredients. Join him as he gets them in an unconventional way.

10 min 11:15 – 11:25

11:25

Supertato

The Veggies are delighted with a new tablet they’ve found. When they’re not looking, Evil Pea turns the tablet to evil mode. Soon the tablet takes over the supermarket.

5 min 11:25 – 11:30

11:25

The Game Catchers

The Game Catchers travel to a planet where they are taught to play witch says colour.

10 min 11:25 – 11:35

11:30

Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super

Hank loses a pile of his idea orbs, which causes trouble all around the city.

15 min 11:30 – 11:45

11:45

Football Fantastics

Theo turns an errand to fetch a new ball into an imaginative quest to find a lion at the Den. Meanwhile, Barry’s practising being a lion mascot for the day - will the two meet.

15 min 11:45 – 12:00

12:00

My World Kitchen

Sebastiaan's making a South African bobotie, which is a local dish his family have shared with him. He starts by putting chopped spring onions, grated courgette, turmeric powder, ground coriander and torn red pepper into a casserole dish and cooking them. He then adds garlic puree, ginger puree, chutney and chopped tomatoes to cooked beef mince. Sebastiaan then carefully makes powder out of his special ingredient, cumin seeds, and adds the powder to the beef mixture. Sebastiaan mixes both the vegetables and the beef in an oven dish and flattens them before adding two bay leaves. He adds a topping of milk and egg and then places it in the oven. Sebastiaan has a wonderfully decorated table, and he has another traditional treat to go with his bobotie. Will his friends figure out what his special ingredient is.

10 min 12:00 – 12:10

12:10

Andy's Global Adventures

Andy, Jen and Scout head to Antarctica on a global adventure in search of brown patches on the ice. Along the way, they meet some emperor penguins.

15 min 12:10 – 12:25

12:25

Ranger Hamza's Eco Quest

Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers discover how acorns play an important role in the environment. They find out how tiny acorns can grow into giant oak trees that live for hundreds of years and that acorns are a great food source for animals like squirrels who bury them to eat in winter. On the way, they spot a woodpecker’s nest in an oak tree and learn that oaks support more life than any other tree in the UK – all thanks to the tiny acorn.

15 min 12:25 – 12:40

12:35

Grace's Amazing Machines

CBeebies’ very own motorcycle rider Grace shows off three amazing machines that all transport things around! Grace drives and loads a massive car carrier and shows off one of the largest container ships in the world. Then, she helps deliver furniture in a furniture lift truck.

25 min 12:35 – 13:00

12:40

Dodge's Pup School

It's International Squeaky Toy Day at Pup School - an annual event dedicated to sports and games that feature squeaky toys. The pups expect a day packed with fun, games and endless squeaks! But just as the excitement is about to begin, Dodge makes a shocking discovery... All the squeaky toys have mysteriously vanished! Where could they possibly have gone? The pups are on the case to rescue Squeaky Toy Day.

20 min 12:40 – 13:00

13:00

Go Wild

Steve and Aneeshwar meet the enormous Komodo dragon and lay an extremely smelly trail for him to find food. In the wild, Komodo dragons will eat almost anything. Next, they meet the Parson’s chameleon, which has an astonishing way of catching its food using its incredibly long tongue, and they reveal the fascinating wild connection between these two animals.

5 min 13:00 – 13:05

13:05

Octonauts

Animated deep sea adventure series. Captain Barnacles and his intrepid band of explorers roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. When Captain Barnacles and Peso get lost in the icy Arctic sea, a pod of orcas help the Octonauts find them.

10 min 13:05 – 13:15

13:10

Alphablocks

Alphablock G and her friends come across Alphablock S pushing up some mysterious signs. They learn to read them and discover that each one is an instruction. JOG tells them to run on a travelator. They HOP across some stepping stones and then clamber UP a net. Finally, they GET IN a gravity ball that rolls them back to the start of what they now realise is a super game devised by S. They can’t wait to have another go.

10 min 13:10 – 13:20

13:15

Vida the Vet

Sledding, snowball tag... it's a snowy day in Sweetwood! Zigzag’s day is almost ruined when she refuses to wear mittens and gets way too cold. Luckily, Vida knows how to warm her up and Popcorn knows how to make cocoa, so together they save the snow day! And Zigzag learns to love mittens.

10 min 13:15 – 13:25

13:25

Go Jetters

While clearing up the Academy farm after a heavy storm, the Go Jetters wish they could keep the plants above water. Glitch remembers a place where the farmers do just that - Bangladesh, where many farmers grow their crops on wooden platforms to avoid floods in the monsoon season. Glitch, Tala, Lars and Foz head to Bangladesh to see these floating farms, but after the Grimbots accidentally knock the Grimmer into a raft, Tala and a local farmer are swept into a nearby river! Glitch and the Go Jetters have to turn their field trip into a rescue mission to get them safely back on dry land.

15 min 13:25 – 13:40

13:35

Yukee

A famous soul singer is coming to perform in the garden, but no one knows what they look like. Meanwhile, a cheeky little mouse with a great big voice has appeared in the Sunhouse.

10 min 13:35 – 13:45

13:40

Love Monster

It’s Happy Healthy Day, and all the Fluffytowners are doing fun things that make them feel happy and healthy. But unfortunately, this means that Dr Piggles has no-one to look after so he feels fed up. Love Monster wants to make Dr Piggles feel better, so he decides to feign an illness so he can be the perfect patient. Dr Piggles tells Love Monster that he won’t stop until he finds out what is wrong with him, and this makes Love Monster worry. What if Dr Piggles finds out that he is fibbing.

5 min 13:40 – 13:45

13:45

Yukee

Yukee discovers a little mouse who is lost in the woods. Might a musical song map help Frida find her way back home and never get lost again.

10 min 13:45 – 13:55

13:45

Something Special

Mr Tumble gets messy decorating a cake. Maddie meets Alfie and Jack for a day out, and they play games and create paintings. There's some face painting fun in the spotty surprise. Featuring signs for the words ball, colour and paint.

25 min 13:45 – 14:10

13:55

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s Potato dedicating a song to his Uncle Spud, who went on a spaceship to the moon.

5 min 13:55 – 14:00

14:00

Something Special

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Justin has double the fun with a pair of twins when he spends the day at their school. Chef Tumble cooks a pair of breakfasts.

20 min 14:00 – 14:20

14:10

Teletubbies

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po enjoy Tiddlytubbies Songtime. Then it is time for Teletubbies Songtime. The Teletubbies sing solo before singing all together.

15 min 14:10 – 14:25

14:20

Get Set Galactic

Two teams touch down at the STARS space station to take on three scientific challenges to win out-of-this-world prizes. First, they must guide magnetic rockets out of the Magnet Maze, dodging comets and stars along the way. Then, they have to pedal bikes to power up lights and launch a rocket. Finally, the teams must make their way across a giant inflatable version of the solar system. Can they get from Neptune to Mercury without being knocked by the swinging stars? In the lab, Ayo and Sam are planting space orchid seeds. They must use measurements to ensure they space them apart correctly and give them enough compost and water.

25 min 14:20 – 14:45

14:25

A Christmas Carol

Packed with CBeebies stars and some very special guests, the classic Dickens novel is adapted to tell the story of how miserly Ebenezer Scrooge needs some CBeebies magic to help him care for those around him and share the joy of Christmas! Three presents lead Scrooge through a series of experiences that help him change his ways, and if the audience join in with all the singing and dancing along the way, it's sure to do the trick.

40 min 14:25 – 15:05

14:45

Nikhil & Jay

Nikhil and Jay notice that Max the cat is very hungry and sleepy - they think she is about to have kittens! They prepare all the things kittens might need, but realise kittens will be hard work.

10 min 14:45 – 14:55

14:55

Piggy Builders

Keith wants to have a pirate adventure, so the Piggies build him a wheeled ship. Together, they sail across Fine Forest in search of treasure. When Wilf hears about their hunt, he joins the crew. But he only has one thing in mind... to steal the treasure.

10 min 14:55 – 15:05

15:05

Puffin Rock

Summer is here! Hooray! But, where’s Mossy.

10 min 15:05 – 15:15

15:05

Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service

Children's animation. Postman Pat has been promoted to head of the Special Delivery Service, which means he will now be called upon to deliver anything, anytime, anywhere! Together with his new boss Ben, a fleet of new vehicles and his faithful companion Jess the cat, Pat proves that he can be relied upon to deliver on time, every time! It's Christmas Eve and the children have made secret Santa presents to give to the adults. Pat collects the presents in a giant Christmas stocking, using the helicopter, but when the stocking rips the presents start falling out all over Greendale.

15 min 15:05 – 15:20

15:15

Maddie & Triggs

Mum takes Maddie and Triggs to McGinty's annual sports day. But when Triggs is selected to take part in the obstacle race, he soon realises that it's all about winning and not about having fun. With Maddie's help, Triggs tries to show the other competitors that having fun with your friends is more important than winning.

5 min 15:15 – 15:20

15:20

I Spy, You Spy

Elsee meets her new friend Amara at the train station and plays a game of I-spy.

5 min 15:20 – 15:25

15:25

Dylan's Playtime Adventures

Dylan the gardener wants to make something grow! But growing takes time, so he and his pals need to get creative..

15 min 15:25 – 15:40

15:35

Peter Rabbit

When Peter realises he has accidentally upset Benjamin by asking him to sit out the next garden raid, he goes to apologise, only to find his cousin has gone.

15 min 15:35 – 15:50

15:40

Mojo Swoptops

Preston is in costume as everyone’s favourite character, Dewey Dragon, but he isn't ready for how demanding Dewey’s fans are. Mojo and Bo need to help him escape the crowd.

10 min 15:40 – 15:50

15:50

Stan Can

Stanley is called to help Hettie find a very important missing library book – The Big Book of New Things to Do. It’s a popular book, but just as Stanley tracks it down, a surprise encounter leads to it getting stuck.

5 min 15:50 – 15:55

15:55

Supertato

Supertato, Carrot and Broccoli win tickets for a luxurious trolley cruise - despite not even entering a competition. It turns out to be a trick by Evil Pea, who has disguised herself as the captain and rigged the trolley to go full speed out of the exit! She breaks the handle off the fan and evacuates the trolley. When it looks like the Tato Team are doomed, Carrot comes up with a plan. They hook exercise bands on the end of the aisles, and Supertato uses all his strength to bring the trolley to a stop just before they reach the exit doors.

10 min 15:55 – 16:05

15:55

Vida the Vet

When Popcorn gets sick, Fergie and Kipp offer to help Vida out in the clinic. But their competitive natures get in the way of them working together.

15 min 15:55 – 16:10

16:05

Biff and Chip

The children are making their very own film: ‘The Adventures of Captain Biff!’ - about a spaceship captain who crash-lands on a strange planet. Biff wants to be the director, main actor and be in charge of the story and costumes. But as Biff gets bossier and bossier, she stops listening to other people’s ideas and the film accidentally gets deleted. With the audience outside waiting for the film, Kipper has an idea that might just save Movie Night. But will Biff finally start listening to other people.

10 min 16:05 – 16:15

16:15

Vida the Vet

When Daphne the giraffe is shy about her diabetes pump, Vida makes a sparkly bag for it.

15 min 16:15 – 16:30

16:25

Mojo Swoptops

Nori and Preston are creating a circle of standing stones, just like the ancients of Swoppiton used to make. The stones are big - will it take more than Mojo’s crane top to move them.

10 min 16:25 – 16:35

16:30

Magic Hands

Aimee and Mae have lots of fun learning to sing and sign along to I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday. Along with Bobbles, they teach us the signs for Christmas, snowman and wish.

10 min 16:30 – 16:40

16:35

Bluey

While waiting to be picked up from school, Jack plays at being a sailor lost at sea.

10 min 16:35 – 16:45

16:40

Vida the Vet

Zigzag, Sunny, Tidbit and Juno are building a snow beast but keep injuring themselves when they slip on the icy ground. Vida helps them understand that they'll need some traction if they want to stay out of trouble.

10 min 16:40 – 16:50

16:50

Big Lizard

When Dad runs out of marmalade, Big Lizard shows Cosima a plant that's growing Proximan oranges. The leaves turn out to be giant bugs, who aren't happy about sharing their fruit.

10 min 16:50 – 17:00

16:50

Piripenguins

Nugget finds a lost mini alien and adopts him as a pet, until the others convince her to let it return home. But with his flying saucer broken, how can they get him back to space.

15 min 16:50 – 17:05

17:00

Bluey

Bluey gets a new teddy for Christmas and introduces him to the whole family.

5 min 17:00 – 17:05

17:05

Nikhil & Jay

When Jay’s wish for a snowy Christmas spoils everyone's plans, he tries to undo it - only to find he's doubled the joy of Christmas.

15 min 17:05 – 17:20

17:05

Dodge's Pup School

It's Christmas time, and Miss Collie asks Dodge to direct the school Christmas show. He gets carried away, thinking that everything in the show has to be over the top to be special. Dodge makes the pups sing whilst rollerskating, dance in oversized costumes and play their musical instruments really fast - with disastrous consequences. Dodge learns that keeping things simple is the best way.

20 min 17:05 – 17:25

17:20

JoJo & Gran Gran

JoJo and Gran Gran go ice skating. While Gran Gran is a little nervous, JoJo is a natural. With Jared’s help Gran Gran soon gets the hang of it.

10 min 17:20 – 17:30

17:25

Big Lizard

When it unexpectedly snows, Cosima decides it must be Christmas! Rex disrupts her festive preparations, but it doesn't stop the family having a perfect 'Proximas'.

10 min 17:25 – 17:35

17:30

Puffin Rock

Marvin is having a bad, bad day - he has lost his favourite rock. Oona helps him look for another rock, but all the new ones are too small, too heavy or too pointy. It seems like no other rock will do until Oona spots the seagulls with Marvin's old rock. She comes up with a plan to help him get it back.

5 min 17:30 – 17:35

17:35

Sarah & Duck

Animation. Sarah and Duck have received some Christmas presents and are keen to find out who delivered them.

10 min 17:35 – 17:45

17:45

Charlie and Lola

Lola is going to Lotta's house for her first ever sleepover, and it couldn't be more exciting. But, little by little, Lola realises everything is a bit different from her normal bedtime. Lotta watches ponies on TV, not pirates like Charlie. And Lotta brushes her teeth after bath time, not before! Even a midnight feast can't cheer Lola up. When it's finally time to put the light out, Lola admits she wants to go home. Then she teaches Lotta how to play I Went to the Moon, and it turns out that falling asleep is easier than she thought.

10 min 17:45 – 17:55

17:45

Moon and Me

Inside the little Toy House, all the friends are reading books together and thinking of their favourite stories. Colly Wobble's favourite story is a silly song about a 'Horsey in the House'! Who can resist joining in.

25 min 17:45 – 18:10

17:55

Clangers

Animation about a family of small creatures who live on, and inside, a planet. The cloud goes on holiday in space, but returns freezing cold and snowing, not raining.

15 min 17:55 – 18:10

18:10

BeddyByes

MeMo and BaBa have fun spotting the Yummies, who are popping up all over BeddyByes. At Play Time, the Yummies pop up and disappear again whilst MeMo and BaBa play with a beepy horn. They take it to Yummy Land, where the Yummies explain that they are looking everywhere for Yummy Dog. MeMo and BaBa help to look, beeping the horn as they go. Yummy Dog hears the horn and is reunited with the Yummies.

10 min 18:10 – 18:20

18:20

In the Night Garden

Everyone is enjoying a ride on the Pinky Ponk, but Tombliboo Ooo is more interested in drinking all the Pinky Ponk juice. Inevitably his tummy is too full, so Tombliboo Unn and Tombliboo Eee help him to bed and play music to make him feel better.

30 min 18:20 – 18:50

18:50

CBeebies Bedtime Stories

WARNING : show ends after 19:00!! Alfie the Elf really wants to win Santa’s selfie contest. But what will he do when things go wrong? Olly Murs tells this gorgeous Christmas tale about an elf who discovers that teamwork is the best prize.

10 min 18:50 – 19:00

19:00

From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television

Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the days before everything went digital.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

20:00

Remembers...

Derek Griffiths, himself an icon of children's broadcasting, looks back on the 1970s animated series Bod, a cult classic narrated by John Le Mesurier of Dad’s Army fame. Derek talks about why the series remains so special and his own key contribution to Bod’s success, writing and performing the theme tune, which remains lodged in the memories of an entire of generation of viewers.

15 min 20:00 – 20:15

20:00

Top of the Pops

Jayne Middlemiss, Kate Thornton and Jamie Theakston present the pop chart programme's Christmas special, first broadcast on 25 December 1998. Featuring Spice Girls, Robbie Williams, B*Witched, Fat Les, LeAnn Rimes and Boyzone.

1h 20:00 – 21:00

20:15

Bod

It's Christmas time, and Bod has a present to deliver to Aunt Flo. When heavy snow threatens to prevent the delivery, a special person lends a hand. Narrated by John Le Mesurier.

15 min 20:15 – 20:30

20:30

John Le Mesurier: It's All Been Rather Lovely

Michael Palin, Clive Dunn and Ian Lavender are among those who contribute to this candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques to his life-changing role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.

1h 20:30 – 21:30

21:00

Top of the Pops

Mark Goodier and Anthea Turner present a Top of the Pops Christmas Day special, including a review of the hits that topped the charts in 1990 and featuring performances by The Beautiful South, Elton John and Kylie Minogue.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

21:30

Dad's Army

A special Christmas episode of the classic sitcom from 1976. The platoon decide to help the vicar with his bazaar to raise money for comforts for the troops. Three oranges are to be auctioned, and Captain Mainwaring is determined to get one for his wife.

35 min 21:30 – 22:05

22:00

Country Christmas

Country music’s biggest stars get together for a night full of festive classics, celebrating the joy of the holidays in true Nashville style. Jordan Davis and Lauren Daigle co-host and perform some very special Christmas classics. In addition to music from the night’s hosts, the programme also includes performances from a range of country music’s most beloved artists, including Lady A, Megan Moroney and Riley Green.

40 min 22:00 – 22:40

22:05

Mike Yarwood at the BBC

Rory Bremner looks back at the life and career of Mike Yarwood, master of the imitation game and one of the BBC's most successful stars of the 1970s and 80s. Yarwood captured the British public's imagination with his huge range of impressions featuring the biggest names from the world of showbiz and politics, and in his 70s heyday, his affectionate takes on the likes of Harold Wilson, Edward Heath and Denis Healey were the bridge between the 60s satire of That Was the Week That Was and the far crueller caricatures of Spitting Image in the 1980s. Rory assesses Yarwood's style, impact and legacy and shares his own favourite moments from his hero's career using archive clips and interviews that Yarwood gave over the years - often to the very people he was impersonating.

2h 25 min 22:05 – 00:30

22:40

Kirsty MacColl at the BBC

Described by Bono as 'the Noel Coward of our generation', singer and songwriter Kirsty MacColl's life was tragically cut short in December 2000. Signed at the age of just 19 after being the backing singer for a failed punk band, Kirsty went on to write and record songs that spanned genres, including rockabilly, pop and South American. She had hits like A New England and Days and sang a key part in one of the nation’s favourite Christmas songs, Fairytale of New York. Respected by those who worked alongside her, including Billy Bragg, Johnny Marr, Jools Holland and many others, she left a legacy that is still valued today. This programme brings together performances that highlight the wit and intelligence of this unique performer.

1h 55 min 22:40 – 00:35

00:25

Mystery Road: Origin

The gang’s true motive is revealed, but Jay alienates his colleagues, and lawyer Anousha harbours a suspicion about the old killing.

55 min 00:25 – 01:20

01:20

Mystery Road: Origin

Jay gets in harm’s way at a violent showdown, but Mary is even more at risk when she learns that the name of a witness has been withheld.

55 min 01:20 – 02:15

02:15

From Andy Pandy to Zebedee: The Golden Age of Children's Television

Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the days before everything went digital.

1h 02:15 – 03:15

03:15

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

2h 15 min 03:15 – 05:30

05:30

This is BBC Four

WARNING : show ends after 06:00!! Daily from 7.00pm.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

06:00

Baby Jake

The adventures of magical Baby Jake and friends. Baby Jake and Nibbles the Rabbit go on a space adventure and play with balloons.

10 min 06:00 – 06:10

06:10

Go Jetters

Animated adventure comedy series. The team roars into action as Glitch tries to take a selfie with a lion in the Maasai Mara.

15 min 06:10 – 06:25

06:25

Bing

It's music time at the creche, and everyone wants a turn on the drum. Bing gets impatient waiting for his turn, but as he tries to grab the drum from Sula he trips and breaks it. Now nobody can play the drum.

5 min 06:25 – 06:30

06:30

Love Monster

Love Monster is playing a quiet game of checkers with Monster Teddy when a firework makes a loud bang outside and startles him. Tiniest Fluffiest Bunny and Bad Idea Puppy arrive and check if he is okay. Love Monster asks what the noise was, and his friends explain that it was a firework, ahead of the Spectacular Sparkly Night show that evening. Love Monster really wants to see the amazing fireworks with his friends, but he doesn’t like being scared by the loud noises.

10 min 06:30 – 06:40

06:40

Mojo Swoptops

Tao can’t go on with his circus performance, so there are going to be some disappointed fans, unless Bo agrees to do all the acts for him - with some help from Mojo’s tops.

10 min 06:40 – 06:50

06:50

Chuggington

Being a super chugger is hard work! But when given a well deserved day off, Action Chugger has a hard time relaxing. Can the trainees get Action Chugger to finally rest his wheels.

10 min 06:50 – 07:00

07:00

Vegesaurs

Ginger and the Pea-Rexes guide a lively baby Avocadodon back to its herd after it hatches.

10 min 07:00 – 07:10

07:10

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s the rock 'n' roll star Parsley performing Rise Up with Me about all things rock.

5 min 07:10 – 07:15

07:15

Supertato

Supertato harnesses the power of his hiccups to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea’s jam attack.

5 min 07:15 – 07:20

07:20

Bing

'You don't need a lot... just a little bit will do.' At bath time, Bing just cannot help adding a few more squirts of bubble goo, and a few more, until he gets more bubbles than he can handle.

10 min 07:20 – 07:30

07:30

Bing

The snow is finally here, and Bing can't wait to try his new Hoppity Voosh Rocket Sledge! Sula, Nicky and Bing put on their boots, coats and gloves to stay warm. But the garden is flat, so the sledge can't voosh very fast. Bing takes his gloves off to help make a snowman, but his hands quickly start to hurt, so he has to go inside. When it's time go to Windy Hill to voosh on the sledge, Bing doesn't want to go outside because his hands will hurt again.

10 min 07:30 – 07:40

07:40

Hey Duggee

Duggee and the Squirrels go on a mission to contain an outbreak when Roly inadvertently goes on the run with the world’s smelliest cheese, earning Cheese badges in the process.

5 min 07:40 – 07:45

07:45

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels stumble upon a room full of old radio equipment and discover that Duggee used to host his own show! Duggee reminisces about his radio days running Clubhouse Radio – playing music, telling jokes, chatting to callers and reading the news. It was the most popular show on air, until a new rival show appeared and replaced him: the tellingly-named Cheese Radio. The Squirrels decide to start their own show to cheer Duggee up, earning their Radio Badges and a host of new fans in the process. They even impress the mice from Cheese Radio.

10 min 07:45 – 07:55

07:55

Go Jetters

Animated adventure comedy series. A game of hide-and-seek threatens to topple the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.

10 min 07:55 – 08:05

08:05

Peter Rabbit

Peter and his friends try to find the perfect place to eat the radishes they took from Mr McGregor's garden, but there is a radish robber on their tails.

15 min 08:05 – 08:20

08:20

Octonauts

Animated deep sea adventure series. Captain Barnacles and his intrepid band of explorers roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. When Captain Barnacles and most of the crew are unable to return to base, it's up to Peso and Tweak to remove a stuck hermit crab from its shell.

10 min 08:20 – 08:30

08:30

Activate with Joe Wicks

Test your superpowers with my awesome Superhero Challenge! If you don’t have superstrength or superspeed yet, you soon will. We’ll be using our superpowers to power through climbers, squats, runners and the Activate.

5 min 08:30 – 08:35

08:35

Vida the Vet

It’s the perfect day for ice skating, and everyone is excited - except for Prickly, who doesn’t know how to skate. Vida helps him with some bumps and bruises, and gives him some sage advice.

15 min 08:35 – 08:50

08:50

Mojo Swoptops

It’s pumpkin-picking day at Jackson’s farm, but something spooky has been scaring all the pumpkin pickers. Mojo and Bo need to find out what's going on, and chase some ghosts.

10 min 08:50 – 09:00

09:00

Something Special

It’s Christmas and the Tumbles are having a fancy dress party! Justin visits a children’s hospital where he and his friends enjoy a celebration in their own winter wonderland.

25 min 09:00 – 09:25

09:25

Bluey

Packing for the pool, Bluey and Dad tease Mum about being so fussy with what to take. But when they arrive underprepared, they realise a little planning goes a long way.

5 min 09:25 – 09:30

09:30

Bluey

Mum and Dad vow to only finish their boring housework when the kids stop acting silly.

10 min 09:30 – 09:40

09:40

Hey Duggee

It's just a normal day at the clubhouse, the Squirrels are all busy playing. Duggee is doing a spot of washing. Is that a wizard's hat, Duggee? Woof, how curious! He even has a wand too. The Squirrels are looking at a bird on Happy's nose. 'Where have you come from, little bird?' Baa! Did she just Baa like a sheep? Yes, she did. Then the Squirrels start talking to each other in the wrong voices (was that really Betty yelling like Roly? Why is Tag saying 'splash' like Happy?). It's clear something has gone awry. Don't worry, Duggee has his voice badge. He knows what to do.

5 min 09:40 – 09:45

09:45

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels play outside in the snow and decide to build a jolly-looking snowman. But when the punky penguins turn up and poke fun at it, the competition really hots up. The Squirrels make a snow slug, and then the penguins make a snow bird. Each new snow creation trumps the last and they get bigger, better and more exciting. And in the end, the very best is something they have all made together... an enormous snow slide.

10 min 09:45 – 09:55

09:55

CBeebies House

Dodge and Evie are working through their Christmas to-do list in the CBeebies House. With a little help from their friends, including Mr Tumble and Andy, they complete their Christmas tasks just in time for a festive celebration and a surprise visit by someone special! A CBeebies House Production. Based on an idea by Warrick Brownlow-Pike and Evie Pickerill.

15 min 09:55 – 10:10

10:10

Nick Cope's Popcast

The star has disappeared from the Christmas tree. Does the little elf know where it is.

5 min 10:10 – 10:15

10:15

Olga da Polga

The Sawdusts are preparing for Christmas as they decorate the house, even planting a tree in the living room, much to Olga's surprise! Olga learns all about Christmas and then tells Daisy and Noel about the traditional guinea pig celebration of Piggymas. Noel and the guinea pigs look forward to presents too. Could Father Christmas be the visitor that will bring her a new feeding bowl to replace the one broken by Mrs Sawdust.

10 min 10:15 – 10:25

10:25

Biff and Chip

When Mum and Dad realise they’ve forgotten to buy the tree for their annual Robinson Christmas tree decorating party, helpful elves Biff, Chip and friends decide to oversee preparations while Mum and Dad pop out to get one. But not everything goes to plan, and soon Gran’s mega mince pie has got burnt, and Floppy has managed to ruin the decorations. Then when Mum and Dad finally return with the world’s worst tree, and the house is thrown into darkness thanks to a power cut, it seems like the party is well and truly ruined. Luckily for everybody, the elves have one last special Christmas surprise up their sleeves.

15 min 10:25 – 10:40

10:40

Spidey and His Amazing Friends

The Spideys save Santa. Hanukkah latkes are missing.

25 min 10:40 – 11:05

11:05

Octonauts: Above & Beyond

Rising water endangers some albatross nests, so the Octonauts help to relocate them.

10 min 11:05 – 11:15

11:15

Stan Can

Stan, Sophie and Benjamin take a trip to the moon for a show-and-tell presentation.

10 min 11:15 – 11:25

11:25

Supertato

Carrot is starring in her own circus and thinks that Supertato is trying to steal her limelight. She soon realises that Supertato is trying to rescue her from Evil Pea’s meddling.

5 min 11:25 – 11:30

11:30

Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super

Ginger waits for the Heroes at his school's show-and-tell, but the Rakoonz make them late.

15 min 11:30 – 11:45

11:45

Football Fantastics

The Fantastics playfully sack Georgie. Jaz is appointed as the team’s new coach but finds it harder than she thought. Georgie tries her hand at other jobs - with chaotic results.

15 min 11:45 – 12:00

12:00

My World Kitchen

Brunsli biscuits are a traditional Swiss recipe that taste and smell very Christmassy. Tilly adds spices such as ground nutmeg to her chocolate biscuit dough, before cutting it into snowflake shapes. With the help of her sister, Tilly decorates her biscuits with a beautiful white icing. Tilly's table has lots of Christmas decorations on it as well as the traditional flower of Switzerland, edelweiss. Let's hope Tilly's friends enjoy the taste of the biscuits.

10 min 12:00 – 12:10

12:10

Andy's Global Adventures

Andy, Jen and Scout head to the Kalahari Desert in Southern Africa on a global adventure in search of the elusive aardvark.

15 min 12:10 – 12:25

12:25

Ranger Hamza's Eco Quest

Ranger Hamza and the Ramblers discover how the wind plays an important role in the environment. They find out that the wind makes waves on the sea and that it can help boats and birds to travel more quickly. On the way, they spot a washing line with clothes drying in the wind and blow some bubbles to show how the wind helps seeds to grow in new places.

15 min 12:25 – 12:40

12:40

Dodge's Pup School

Miss Collie has some exciting news - the school has a new cook who will introduce new food at lunchtimes. The pups don’t like the idea that their food might change, and they fear everything else will change at the school too. They decide to do something about it.

20 min 12:40 – 13:00

13:00

Go Wild

Steve and Aneeshwar meet some agile gibbons who show them how well they can move. Though the gibbons are a little quiet, Steve and Aneeshwar have a go at showing what they sound like in the wild. Next, they meet a tall, long-legged bird called a seriema who is very interested in a pretend toy snake, before they reveal the unusual wild connection between the two animals.

5 min 13:00 – 13:05

13:05

Octonauts

Animated deep sea adventure series. Captain Barnacles and his intrepid band of explorers roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. Kwazii covets the treasure in a sunken pirate ship, but it is protected by slime-squirting slime eels.

10 min 13:05 – 13:15

13:15

Vida the Vet

Zigzag, Sunny, Tidbit and Juno are building a snow beast but keep injuring themselves when they slip on the icy ground. Vida helps them understand that they'll need some traction if they want to stay out of trouble.

15 min 13:15 – 13:30

13:30

Go Jetters

The Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car. Kyan and Foz are about to have a go at the Go Jet Ski Challenge when Grandmaster Glitch comes along and wants to show them how it's done - but the sneaky Grandmaster cheats by using his jet pack to power him forward! But Glitch's jet pack is too powerful and propels him right into the cable car that Lars and Xuli are riding in. The Grimbots try to help by messing with the controls of the cable car in the control room, but they end up breaking everything and the cars stop moving. Glitch, Lars and Xuli are left hanging on to the cable car high above the ground and need urgent help.

10 min 13:30 – 13:40

13:40

Love Monster

It’s Frosty Frolics Day, and Love Monster plans to spend it with Bad Idea Puppy and his cousin Good Idea Puppy, who has come to visit. Love Monster thinks that since Good Idea Puppy is the guest, she should choose which activity they do first. She decides that they should start with the ice slide. Love Monster and Good Idea Puppy go together and have a great time, but Bad Idea Puppy has to go on his own and struggles to slide down. Love Monster soon realises that frosty frolics aren’t fun on your own, and that Bad Idea Puppy must have been feeling left out.

5 min 13:40 – 13:45

13:45

Yukee

It’s been snowing in the garden, and Yukee helps Sonny find uses for a large collection of recycled bells.

10 min 13:45 – 13:55

13:55

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits Theatre, Carrot, Potato, Parsnip and Brussels Sprout perform the festive classic Auld Lang Syne - if Potato lands from the moon on time.

5 min 13:55 – 14:00

14:00

Something Special

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Today, Justin and his friends learn how to boogie board while Mr Tumble plays a game of tennis with Lord Tumble.

25 min 14:00 – 14:25

14:25

Get Set Galactic

Two teams touch down at the STARS space station to take on three scientific challenges to win out-of-this-world prizes. First, the teams must identify objects using just one of the five senses. Then, there’s a fast-paced game based on personal hygiene. Finally, the teams must take items from a giant conveyor belt and sort them so they can be reused and recycled. To make it even trickier, the players are attached to bungee cords! Ayo’s new detective mystery book goes missing, so she searches for fingerprints to discover who’s borrowed it.

20 min 14:25 – 14:45

14:45

Nikhil & Jay

Appa is doing Amma jobs, and Amma is doing Appa jobs - it’s swapsies day! After swapping toys, Nikhil and Jay decide to swap being each other.

10 min 14:45 – 14:55

14:55

Piggy Builders

It's the hottest day of the year in Fine Forest. The Piggies build an ice machine for cold drinks. Wilf wants it all to himself - and accidentally causes a blizzard.

15 min 14:55 – 15:10

15:10

Puffin Rock

A romantic gesture leaves Bernie in need of rescue.

5 min 15:10 – 15:15

15:15

Maddie & Triggs

Maddie and Triggs are putting on a stage show for Mum - they've created characters, a story, costumes and songs. The only problem is, Dad keeps making noise with his DIY! Does he not realise they're trying to put on an epic show.

10 min 15:15 – 15:25

15:25

I Spy, You Spy

Elsee plays I-spy with her friend Bailey in his back garden.

5 min 15:25 – 15:30

15:30

Dylan's Playtime Adventures

Dylan the diver wants to take a picture of the deepest, darkest bottom of the sea. When he discovers it is too dark for his camera, he turns to a new friend for some help.

10 min 15:30 – 15:40

15:40

Mojo Swoptops

Mojo and Bo were supposed to paint fresh lines on the street. But when they get into a race with Tao, the paint goes in every direction, causing wild traffic chaos.

10 min 15:40 – 15:50

15:50

Stan Can

Stan is driving Cynthia's train while she's on a training course. He has three deliveries to make, but things go wrong when the brakes break. Stan has to find a way to stop the train.

10 min 15:50 – 16:00

16:00

Supertato

Evil Pea launches Supertato down the back of a sofa, but her plan goes wrong when she falls in too. Stuck inside with no obvious way out, they meet kooky Raisin, who lives down there with her collection of buttons. Raisin shows them the only way out of the sofa – a thread hanging from above. But Evil Pea climbs up first and undoes the thread, leaving Supertato trapped. Inspired by Raisin and her buttons, Supertato uses them, along with the thread, to create a pulley system to get out.

5 min 16:00 – 16:05

16:05

Biff and Chip

Biff and Chip are playing detectives when they get a real life case to solve: the curious case of Kipper’s missing teddy bear. Kipper last saw Little Teddy at the tea party, so where could he have gone? Detective Biff and Detective Chip need to interview suspects and search for clues as they try to crack this puzzling case.

10 min 16:05 – 16:15

16:15

Vida the Vet

Otto needs Vida’s help to make honey bread for his best friend, Sylvie.

15 min 16:15 – 16:30

16:30

Magic Hands

Nadeem and Aimee sing and sign The Twelve Days of Christmas, with Click Clack as the star performer. Learn the signs for day, Christmas and gold.

10 min 16:30 – 16:40

16:40

CBeebies Panto: Cinderella

Sparkling with CBeebies stars, this joyful retelling of a pantomime classic celebrates finding your thing. With music, laughter and a sprinkle of magic - it’s festive fun for all.

1h 5 min 16:40 – 17:45

17:45

Charlie and Lola

Outside the weather is extremely and absolutely boiling hot. Lola, Charlie and Arnold Wolf from next door try to cool down with fanning, panting and then ice creams. But Arnold takes a rather big bite of Lola's ice cream, and the whole thing plops to the ground. To make matters worse, Arnold won't share his, so Lola doesn't want to be his friend ever again, no matter how hot it is! Charlie and Lola play in the garden, but then Arnold appears with a brand new irresistible paddling pool and asks them to play. Will Arnold ever say sorry? Will Lola ever forgive him.

15 min 17:45 – 18:00

18:00

Clangers

Mother Clanger has grown a beautiful new flower. But when Tiny, Small and Major see it they realise it is the source of the horrible smell they have been experiencing.

10 min 18:00 – 18:10

18:10

BeddyByes

MeMo plays with a block which is red like MeMo, and BaBa plays with a block that is yellow like BaBa. The friends continue across Planet BeddyByes and see more examples of their special colours: a yellow Tweetie, red and yellow Yummies, and a yellow omelette with red tomatoes. On the Lullaby Lake, reds and yellows mix in the setting sun to create a new, special colour.

10 min 18:10 – 18:20

18:20

In the Night Garden

The Tombliboos explore inside their house. It is full of interesting spaces, stairs to climb and slides to slide down. They go right to the top of their house, each one higher than the next, but down below Makka Pakka is waiting to wash their faces so they must come all the way down again.

30 min 18:20 – 18:50

18:50

CBeebies Bedtime Stories

WARNING : show ends after 19:00!! Join Robbie Williams for a festive tale about a little pug getting ready for Christmas with all his dog friends.

10 min 18:50 – 19:00

19:00

What We Were Watching

Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to Christmas 1985.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

20:00

Larry Grayson's Generation Game

A special edition for Christmas Day 1979 with surprise guests and seasonal games for the contestants and families to play at home, starring Larry Grayson and Isla St Clair.

1h 5 min 20:00 – 21:05

21:05

Bruce and Ronnie Christmas Special

Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett come together for the first time in their own special show, combining their talents for comedy and music. With Fiona Fullerton as their special guest star and the Jeff Richer dancers.

45 min 21:05 – 21:50

21:50

The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show

Paul Daniels presents a festive edition of his magic show, first broadcast on 26 December 1987 and featuring guest appearances by John Craven, Richard Whitmore, Adam Raphael, Michael Buerk, David Broome and Felix Bowness.

50 min 21:50 – 22:40

22:40

Roy Hattersley on Philip Larkin

Roy Hattersley introduces us to Philip Larkin's poetry. With Judi Dench and Alan Bennett.

40 min 22:40 – 23:20

23:20

Monitor

Philip Larkin talks to John Betjeman in 1964 about his life, his poetry and the city of Hull, where he lived and worked as university librarian.

2h 10 min 23:20 – 01:30

01:30

Bruce and Ronnie Christmas Special

Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett come together for the first time in their own special show, combining their talents for comedy and music. With Fiona Fullerton as their special guest star and the Jeff Richer dancers.

45 min 01:30 – 02:15

02:15

The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show

Paul Daniels presents a festive edition of his magic show, first broadcast on 26 December 1987 and featuring guest appearances by John Craven, Richard Whitmore, Adam Raphael, Michael Buerk, David Broome and Felix Bowness.

50 min 02:15 – 03:05

03:05

What We Were Watching

Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to Christmas 1985.

1h 03:05 – 04:05

04:05

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

1h 25 min 04:05 – 05:30

05:30

This is BBC Four

WARNING : show ends after 06:00!! Daily from 7.00pm.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

06:00

Tish Tash

The family are going out for pizza. Tish is very excited and knows exactly what she will order! She is disappointed to find the restaurant is closed. Rosa and Pola suggest a Mexican place - but Tish doesn't know what Mexican food is like! Despondent, Tish imagines the street around her is made of pizza - bicycle wheels, frisbees - all turn into pizza! Rosa and Tash persuade Tish to think about how tasty new food can be. Eventually, she uses the tortilla and toppings to create her own pizza burrito and enjoys trying something new.

5 min 06:00 – 06:05

06:05

Bing

Bing wants to try Coco's hula hoop. It's harder than it looks, but they all find lots of other hoopy games on the way. Just as Bing almost gets it right, he gets carried away with spinning and breaks the hoop. Coco is upset she can't hula anymore - until Bing and Charlie remind her of all the other games they can still do with the bent hoop.

10 min 06:05 – 06:15

06:15

Teletubbies

As the Teletubbies say eh-oh to their reflections in a puddle, Dipsy's hat falls in and gets wet - oops! Dipsy sings a sad song, but then the sun shines and the wind blows, and his hat is dry again in no time! In Tummy Tales, the Teletubbies watch children enjoying their reflections in a Scottish loch.

15 min 06:15 – 06:30

06:30

Supertato

Supertato is out chasing a milkshake robot and leaves Broccoli in charge of Tato Tower. Evil Pea tries to take over the tower, but Broccoli puts on a great defence.

5 min 06:30 – 06:35

06:35

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s your favourite show host Pak Choi, who might be known by many names but sings about how she’s Always Pak Choi to You.

5 min 06:35 – 06:40

06:40

Tee and Mo

Tee wants his bike to go faster so Mo suggests she remove the stabilisers. Tee needs some convincing.

10 min 06:40 – 06:50

06:50

Bing

Sula’s cousin Nicky is visiting, something Bing is a little unsure about. Sula and Bing start making 'rippy pictures', and while Sula is looking for some purple paper Bing shows Nicky how to voosh the blue speedy car down the slide. However, Nicky vooshes too, falling and breaking his glasses! Sula is furious and Bing is forlorn. Amma soothes Bing while Nicky shows him that he can click his glasses back together again.

5 min 06:50 – 06:55

06:55

Colourblocks

It's lunchtime in Colourland! Red invites her friends for lunch, where they try each other’s favourite foods.

10 min 06:55 – 07:05

07:05

Hey Duggee

Duggee’s old friend Clarence arrives at the Clubhouse, but he has lost his Christmas cheer. He used to love Christmas, but everything seems to be getting bigger, louder and faster, and it’s quite exhausting! The Squirrels decide to show Clarence some Christmas hospitality and make him a special Christmas by combining everything that they love most about the holiday. They make Clarence realise that Christmas is all about the little things, and that is what really makes Christmas so special. The Squirrels may not realise it, but they may have saved Christmas as well as earning their Christmas Badges.

5 min 07:05 – 07:10

07:10

Hey Duggee

Duggee is cleaning the clubhouse, so the Squirrels take refuge in the treehouse, but it's getting a little bit cramped these days. Norrie has an idea - maybe they need to add an extension, just like her dad does when she gets new siblings.

10 min 07:10 – 07:20

07:20

Bluey

Grandad plays restaurant with the kids but struggles to order food on their app.

10 min 07:20 – 07:30

07:30

Bluey

In a new game, Dad is unprepared for the realities of giving birth to a baby Bingo.

5 min 07:30 – 07:35

07:35

Go Jetters

It's a very windy day at the Go Jet Academy as Jetpad comes in to land, zooming past the academy's windfarm turbines. Meanwhile, in a field nearby, Grandmaster Glitch is teaching his grimbots a lesson all about wind power by trying to fly a giant kite. But as the kite is launched, the strong wind catches it and pulls Glitch up, up and away - and straight towards a huge spinning turbine.

15 min 07:35 – 07:50

07:50

Peter Rabbit

When Benjamin takes charge of a strawberry harvest raid on Mr McGregor's garden, he learns that it's harder than he thought to be a good leader.

10 min 07:50 – 08:00

08:00

Octonauts: Above & Beyond

The Octonauts find a threatened tree that must be moved - the creatures inside disagree.

10 min 08:00 – 08:10

08:10

Numberblocks

Are you sitting comfortably? Then we'll begin a bedtime story all about the first five Numberblocks. Learn all about the numbers one, two, three, four and five with Numberblocks One to Five.

10 min 08:10 – 08:20

08:20

Alphablocks

When A discovers a magic red nose, she gets up to all sorts of cheeky five-letter mischief. This episode combines starting and end blends for five-letter words and introduces the words prank, stink, trunk, stomp, stamp, plank and stunt.

5 min 08:20 – 08:25

08:25

Nick Cope's Popcast

Today is Nick's birthday and he is super excited, until a card arrives with an odd message from the T-Rex. We hope it doesn't spoil Nick's special day.

5 min 08:25 – 08:30

08:30

Octonauts

Christmas special of the animated deep sea adventure series. The Vegimals' plans for a Christmas feast aboard the Octopod are interrupted when the Octonauts are all entangled in a gigantic blob of sea snot.

25 min 08:30 – 08:55

08:55

Colourblocks

It’s time to colour Christmas. In this special song episode, Red and Green colour in all things related to Christmas with the help of the other Colourblocks. From a snowman to a Christmas tree and the mighty brussels sprouts, the Colourblocks eventually create a very colourful Christmas for all to enjoy.

5 min 08:55 – 09:00

09:00

Bing

Bing and Sula find a helium balloon stuck in a tree in the park. They both want to play with it at the same time, so Flop makes two strings and they invent a noisy balloon game called stuck duckies. When they run in opposite directions, the balloon flies away, and Flop volunteers to be the stuck duckie so the game doesn't have to end.

10 min 09:00 – 09:10

09:10

Yakka Dee!

Dee encourages a friend to say ‘tiger’, and we go on a whirlwind word adventure. We see a big tiger, a baby tiger, a stripy tiger and a growling tiger. We meet a swimming tiger, a climbing tiger, a cheeky tiger and even a tiger at a tea party! The journey is repeated with some surprises along the way, and everyone has a boogie when Dee’s friend finally succeeds in saying today’s word.

5 min 09:10 – 09:15

09:15

Lu & the Bally Bunch

Lu has difficulty letting go of her favourite rain boots that are now too small.

10 min 09:15 – 09:25

09:25

Piggy Builders

Brian sets up a treasure hunt for the Piggies and is excited to challenge them with riddles tailored to their building skills! But Wilf is determined to find the treasure first so that he can keep it for himself. He might just ruin this unforgettable day..

10 min 09:25 – 09:35

09:35

Twirlywoos

The Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man washing his clothes. A knock at the door startles the man, and he accidentally gets himself very wet! While he's answering the door, the Twirlywoos decide to have a go at washing his clothes - as well as some other things they find in the kitchen. On the Big Red Boat, Peekaboo is getting wet from a mysterious stream of water, and the Twirlywoos have fun splashing around in the puddles it makes.

10 min 09:35 – 09:45

09:45

Something Special

Educational series using Makaton sign language. Mr Tumble counts fish with Fisherman Tumble, while Justin and his friends count animals at a wildlife park.

20 min 09:45 – 10:05

10:05

Teletubbies

The Teletubbies bottom-bounce on the Tubby Bouncy before wiggling their bottoms to a special bottom-bump song.

15 min 10:05 – 10:20

10:20

The Baby Club

Giovanna and Baby Bear welcome babies Leo, Jack, Arabella, Emma, Jonas and their grown-ups to The Baby Club. Inside everyone’s bags in this episode are hairbrushes which are explored through discovery, play, song and story. Grown-ups at home are encouraged to take part by hiding baby appropriate hairbrushes inside a fabric bag or pillowcase for them to reveal and explore with their baby! The fun song ‘This is the way we brush our hair’ features, as does a story involving Baby Bear. Plus, the Action Song gets everyone moving about, before some calm time with bubbles and the Goodbye Song.

15 min 10:20 – 10:35

10:35

I Spy, You Spy

Elsee plays I-spy at the museum with her new friend Qasim.

10 min 10:35 – 10:45

10:45

Maddie & Triggs

Triggs has lost his woof and needs to visit the vet. Maddie feels a little scared for her buddy, her song just doesn’t sound right without him. But luckily, a new friend and his enormous collection of animals reassures her that everything will be okay.

5 min 10:45 – 10:50

10:50

Dylan's Playtime Adventures

Dylan the Pizza Delivery Pup wants to deliver a delicious pizza fast - but every shortcut is another adventure.

10 min 10:50 – 11:00

11:00

Kiri and Lou

Lou has a dream in which he realises he can be happy even in the strangest of circumstances.

10 min 11:00 – 11:10

11:10

Vegesaurs

Split has an itch but no scratching stick. Ginger and the Pea-Rexes get creative to help.

5 min 11:10 – 11:15

11:15

Bluey

Playing 'Shops' is the best game ever for Bluey and her friends - if they can ever get started! With Bluey questioning the rules and changing who's who, they might be here all day.

5 min 11:15 – 11:20

11:20

Hey Duggee

It's nearly Christmas and Duggee is wrapping presents to go under the tree. He asks the Squirrels if they want to help decorate the clubhouse for Christmas. Of course they do! But they don't just want to decorate the clubhouse; they want to decorate everything - including Duggee and Enid the cat! Out comes the tinsel, baubles and chains, then some more tinsel, and lights to go everywhere. What a lovely Christmassy clubhouse! To top it off the Squirrels have got Christmas presents for everyone - but where has Enid gone.

10 min 11:20 – 11:30

11:30

The Game Catchers

After landing on a strange and slippery planet, the Game Catchers meet the snail aliens.

5 min 11:30 – 11:35

11:35

Timmy Time

All the nursery pals are putting together scrapbooks of their most precious childhood memories, like their first tufts of wool and photos of them as babies. Timmy ends up with one blank page left in his book and he's on a mission to find something perfect to put in there. All his attempts fail: the jam sandwich splodges and makes a mess, his self-portrait sculpture gets squished and the football just won't fit in, no matter how hard he tries to shut the book. Finally, the scrapbook is in tatters and the disappointed Timmy gives up. His friends cheer him up by putting together a new scrapbook. Timmy repays them by having the idea for a group photo they can all put in their scrapbooks.

15 min 11:35 – 11:50

11:50

Our Family

Amanpreet challenges her sister Amrit to a biking competition to see who can cycle around the bike track the fastest. But who will win? The bikes get really muddy, so Amanpreet takes charge of giving them a good clean and has some splashy fun with the hosepipe too. Later, she makes delicious shortbread for the whole family, including a special biscuit for little brother Arjun.

10 min 11:50 – 12:00

12:00

My World Kitchen

Holly comes from the English city, Liverpool. She will be making two tasty recipes. The first is a local Merseyside stew called scouse, made with chopped and cooked carrots, potatoes and onions with gravy, cooked beef, bay leaves and her special ingredient: celery. The second is a side of crusty bread. Holly makes a dough and stirs in yoghurt and honey. Then it is topped with more yoghurt and pumpkin seeds and placed in the oven. Holly also serves pickled beetroot and cabbage, a traditional side to scouse. Will Holly's friends enjoy her delicious food, and will they enjoy the celery once it is cooked in her recipe.

10 min 12:00 – 12:10

12:10

Teeny Tiny Creatures

Brooke finds out all about one of the UK’s favourite birds – robins. Chantelle is with Kabir at a nature reserve listening out for different kinds of birds while Rory and his son Sandy are in the garden digging for worms and bird spotting. Chantelle and Rory’s fact files explain why robins have a red breast, what colour robin chicks are and why robins are on Christmas cards. It’s also time to find out what robins do for the planet as pest controllers. This episode’s Teeny Tiny Task is to help the birds by making a bird feeder.

15 min 12:10 – 12:25

12:25

Time for School

It’s Silas and his classmates' first full day at school! There are lots of things to explore, new friends to make and teachers to meet. After meeting the teachers, the children explore the classroom and outdoor area. At lunchtime, Ottilie and Bryn ‘spot’ an invisible mouse in the dining hall. Lusungu finds that opening yogurt lids can be a bit tricky. Luckily, Mrs Farrell is on hand to help. The day continues as Silas and Maily create family portraits. Silas has fun drawing his mum's, but finds it harder to draw his pet cats - so he draws rabbits instead.

15 min 12:25 – 12:40

12:40

Grace's Amazing Machines

CBeebies’ very own motorcycle rider, Grace, gets to grips with three amazing suspended machines! First, Grace gets to operate and ride a massive cable car, she then shows off the breathtaking double-decker cable car, and finally, she drives across a river using a transporter bridge.

20 min 12:40 – 13:00

13:00

Yakka Dee!

Dee encourages a friend to say ‘umbrella’, and we go on a whirlwind word adventure. We see lots of different types of umbrella – rainy, sunny and even dancing ones! Dee and a friend have frog umbrellas, and we even meet a Cinderella umbrella. The journey is repeated with some special surprises along the way, and everyone has a boogie when Dee’s friend finally succeeds in saying today’s word.

5 min 13:00 – 13:05

13:05

Numberblocks

One has found a way to keep adding Ones all the way to Ninety-nine. But what on earth comes next? Learn to count to 99 or so with the Numberblocks.

5 min 13:05 – 13:10

13:10

Alphablocks

When Alphablock G waters her magic seedling, it grows into a maze surrounding her and her friends. Every turn seems to lead to a dead end. How can they find their way out? They come across signs. The words on them seem tricky but turn out to be helpful. By learning to read NO, GO, GO TO and GO IN, they eventually find the door that leads outside. Hooray! But who is that calling? It’s Alphablock W, who is still lost inside. Confident that they can now read the signs, they dash back in to help him.

5 min 13:10 – 13:15

13:15

Wonderblocks

Toad has a beautiful, eight-flowered plant ready to show at the Potted Plant Parade. Unfortunately, an over-excited Go bumps into Toad. The plant pot smashes and the flowers drop off. What is he going to do now.

5 min 13:15 – 13:20

13:20

Colourblocks

The Colourblocks discover a series of colour wheels. But where should they sit on them? Learn which colours go next to each other with the Colourblocks.

5 min 13:20 – 13:25

13:25

Hey Duggee

Duggee and the Squirrels meet a lion with unfortunate breath and teach him a special song to help him learn how to brush his teeth.

10 min 13:25 – 13:35

13:35

Yukee

Twinkle discovers an army of marching ants taking seeds from her vegetable garden. When all attempts to stop them fail, can she and Yukee find a way to get the ants marching to a different beat and away from her garden.

5 min 13:35 – 13:40

13:40

Small Potatoes

Animated series about a group of potatoes who sing songs in different genres. The potatoes explore science in this new wave music video. From bugs to electricity, science is all around us.

5 min 13:40 – 13:45

13:45

Something Special

Ben meets Hussain and Hassan at a garden to learn about insects. They pretend to be bees and explore a bug hotel. Mr Tumble is in amongst the flowers trying to make friends with a bee. There's an arty spotty surprise making boingy butterflies. Featuring signs for the words bee, insect and caterpillar.

25 min 13:45 – 14:10

14:10

Teletubbies

Laa-Laa has fun counting to three: 1, 2, 3 rabbits, 1, 2, 3 flowers and 1, 2, 3 trees! Laa-Laa even counts three Teletubbies: Tinky Winky, Dipsy and Po.

15 min 14:10 – 14:25

14:25

Dick Whittington and His Cat

Filmed at the Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, the CBeebies stars gather for the latest CBeebies panto. Will Dick Whittington and his cat stop a trio of rats ruining the Lord Mayor of London’s Christmas parade.

50 min 14:25 – 15:15

15:15

Colourblocks

It’s time to colour Christmas. In this special song episode, Red and Green colour in all things related to Christmas with the help of the other Colourblocks. From a snowman to a Christmas tree and the mighty brussels sprouts, the Colourblocks eventually create a very colourful Christmas for all to enjoy.

5 min 15:15 – 15:20

15:20

Octonauts

While exploring a reef, Shellington and Dashi accidentally trigger a feeding frenzy with multiple sharks biting at anything that moves. As Barnacles and Tweak work frantically to plan a rescue, Shellington and Dashi try not to become shark food.

10 min 15:20 – 15:30

15:30

Peter Rabbit

When Benjamin accidentally loses Peter's dad's journal, it falls into the clutches of Mr Tod.

15 min 15:30 – 15:45

15:45

Hey Duggee

It's nearly Christmas and Duggee is wrapping presents to go under the tree. He asks the Squirrels if they want to help decorate the clubhouse for Christmas. Of course they do! But they don't just want to decorate the clubhouse; they want to decorate everything - including Duggee and Enid the cat! Out comes the tinsel, baubles and chains, then some more tinsel, and lights to go everywhere. What a lovely Christmassy clubhouse! To top it off the Squirrels have got Christmas presents for everyone - but where has Enid gone.

5 min 15:45 – 15:50

15:50

Vida the Vet

When animal after animal show up at Vida’s clinic with a mysterious rash, she’s determined to find the cause. It's poison ivy.

15 min 15:50 – 16:05

16:05

Supertato

Supertato, Carrot and Tomato are exploring in the plant aisle when they hear a strange noise. They follow the noise and meet the famous Kiwi the Explorer, who needs their help.

5 min 16:05 – 16:10

16:10

The Weasy Family

The Ducklings play pirates, taking turns to be the captain. They are over the moon when Weasy joins in the fun - until he breaks the rules of the game. There's only one solution: mutiny.

10 min 16:10 – 16:20

16:20

Mojo Swoptops

Preston is in costume as everyone’s favourite character, Dewey Dragon, but he isn't ready for how demanding Dewey’s fans are. Mojo and Bo need to help him escape the crowd.

10 min 16:20 – 16:30

16:30

Bluey

Grandad plays restaurant with the kids but struggles to order food on their app.

10 min 16:30 – 16:40

16:40

Bluey

The kids are late for a playdate, but they can’t leave before they finish their game.

10 min 16:40 – 16:50

16:50

Piripenguins

The Piris celebrate Berg Day, but plans for Pancake’s special dinner quickly unravel. Can his friends help save the day.

10 min 16:50 – 17:00

17:00

Bing

It’s Christmas - come and celebrate with Bing! Meet Sula's adorable cousin, Nicky, make presents at Sula and Amma's, and spend Christmas Day with Bing, Flop and all their friends to find out if Bing will get his Hoppity Voosh Rocket Sledge.

20 min 17:00 – 17:20

17:20

CBeebies House

Dodge makes a special Christmas wish to give Father Christmas his very own present! Join Dodge and his CBeebies House friends on a magical quest filled with songs, kindness and festive treats. Filmed at Thursford.

15 min 17:20 – 17:35

17:35

JoJo & Gran Gran

It's Christmas, and Gran Gran needs a new tree. JoJo and Gran Gran visit the Christmas tree farm and search for the perfect one – not too tall and not too short.

10 min 17:35 – 17:45

17:45

Moon and Me

Mr Onion shows Pepi Nana his toy bridge and Pepi Nana wishes she could step, step, step across the bridge with him. In storyland, Mr Onion is excited to have his very own bridge.

25 min 17:45 – 18:10

18:10

Clangers

The Skymoos have collected bits of metal from the Iron Chicken’s nest and are building a special nest of their own on the Clangers’ planet. The Clangers are intrigued - who can it be for? Tiny decides to decorate it with flowers from Mother’s garden, and Granny makes a special blanket for the nest. Soon a large group of Skymoos arrives. All the Clangers go indoors to give the Skymoos some peace. Granny realises something special is about to happen - the birth of a Baby Skymoo.

10 min 18:10 – 18:20

18:20

In the Night Garden

The Tombliboos have a very busy day. First they ride on the Pinky Ponk and then they explore the garden, seeing lots of interesting things and having fun. Finally, they return to the house to clean their teeth before bedtime.

30 min 18:20 – 18:50

18:50

CBeebies Bedtime Stories

WARNING : show ends after 19:00!! Natalie Dormer tells a captivating tale about a fantastic world of snowy adventures.

10 min 18:50 – 19:00

19:00

Top of the Pops

Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, Wings, Showaddywaddy, Rose Royce, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta and Legs & Co.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

20:00

Keeping Up Appearances

Hyacinth has decided that as it is Christmas, Richard should help distribute gifts to the old people at the church hall, dressed as Father Christmas. Richard shows off the costume at Elizabeth and Emmet's house, but he and Emmet proceed to get incredibly drunk. Meanwhile, Rose has a new boyfriend called Mr Sudbury, and Onslow and Daisy watch in amazement as the pair dance down the road.

30 min 20:00 – 20:30

20:30

Steptoe and Son

Clairvoyant Madame Fontana is invited to hold a seance at the Steptoes' by Albert, who wants to get in touch with Harold’s mother - as well as Henry VIII and Laurel and Hardy.

30 min 20:30 – 21:00

21:00

Yes Minister

Sitcom about a British government minister and the advisers who surround him. The seasonal festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle. But a leadership election and the Eurosausage affair could lead to great things for Jim Hacker.

1h 21:00 – 22:00

22:00

A Ghost Story for Christmas

In her final days, Edith Nesbit recounts the chilling tale of newlywed Victorians Jack and Laura. As they settle into a small cottage in a quiet village, they soon find their idyll overshadowed by the superstitious warnings of their housekeeper and the legend of two marble tomb effigies who are said to rise each year and walk. Jack dismisses this is as mere folklore. But as the fateful night draws near, he makes a terrifying discovery. And back at the cottage, Laura is all alone..

30 min 22:00 – 22:30

22:30

A Ghost Story for Christmas

It’s 1881, and Old College, Oxford plays host to three very different academics. Abercrombie Smith is a model of Victorian manhood, clean of limb and sound of mind. Monkhouse Lee is a delicate and unworldly student from Thailand. And occupying the rooms between them is the strange and exotic Edward Bellingham, whose unnatural researches into the secrets of ancient Egypt are the talk of the college. Can Bellingham’s experiments truly bring the breath of life to the horrifying bag of bones that is the mysterious Lot No 249.

30 min 22:30 – 23:00

23:00

A Ghost Story for Christmas

WARNING : show ends after 00:05!! Sweden, 1863. A country not much visited by Englishmen. An exception is the inquisitive Mr Wraxhall, whose innocent rummaging through the archives of the noble de la Gardie family takes a sinister turn. Wraxhall becomes fascinated by the long-dead founder of the dynasty, the fearsome Count Magnus, a tyrannical ruler who dabbled in alchemy and who once made a strange journey to the Holy Land on most unholy business. Despite the warnings of his hosts, Wraxhall is drawn ever deeper into the Count’s dark world and discovers that the dreaded aristocrat may not lie easy in his tomb..

1h 5 min 23:00 – 00:05

23:00

A Ghost Story for Christmas

Sweden, 1863. A country not much visited by Englishmen. An exception is the inquisitive Mr Wraxhall, whose innocent rummaging through the archives of the noble de la Gardie family takes a sinister turn. Wraxhall becomes fascinated by the long-dead founder of the dynasty, the fearsome Count Magnus, a tyrannical ruler who dabbled in alchemy and who once made a strange journey to the Holy Land on most unholy business. Despite the warnings of his hosts, Wraxhall is drawn ever deeper into the Count’s dark world and discovers that the dreaded aristocrat may not lie easy in his tomb..

2h 30 min 23:00 – 01:30

00:05

Omnibus

An ancient whistle dating back to the times of the Knights Templar spells danger for the man who finds it. Classic MR James chiller adapted by Jonathan Miller.

40 min 00:05 – 00:45

00:45

Top of the Pops

Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, Wings, Showaddywaddy, Rose Royce, Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta and Legs & Co.

1h 00:45 – 01:45

01:45

Keeping Up Appearances

Hyacinth has decided that as it is Christmas, Richard should help distribute gifts to the old people at the church hall, dressed as Father Christmas. Richard shows off the costume at Elizabeth and Emmet's house, but he and Emmet proceed to get incredibly drunk. Meanwhile, Rose has a new boyfriend called Mr Sudbury, and Onslow and Daisy watch in amazement as the pair dance down the road.

30 min 01:45 – 02:15

02:15

Steptoe and Son

Clairvoyant Madame Fontana is invited to hold a seance at the Steptoes' by Albert, who wants to get in touch with Harold’s mother - as well as Henry VIII and Laurel and Hardy.

30 min 02:15 – 02:45

02:45

Yes Minister

Sitcom about a British government minister and the advisers who surround him. The seasonal festivities at the Department of Administrative Affairs are overshadowed by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle. But a leadership election and the Eurosausage affair could lead to great things for Jim Hacker.

1h 5 min 02:45 – 03:50

03:50

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

1h 40 min 03:50 – 05:30

05:30

This is BBC Four

WARNING : show ends after 06:00!! Daily from 7.00pm.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

06:00

Tish Tash

Stuck indoors for the day, Tish and Bobby play a board game, Snakes and Ladders. Tish is winning, so Bobby starts to cheat a little. When Tish corrects him, annoyed Bobby storms off. Tash shows up and saves the fun by joining Tish - however, Tish gets a taste of her own medicine. She finds herself to be a sore loser and suddenly willing to cheat! Disheartened, Tish realises how Bobby must have felt and apologises to him, promising to play with extra fun.

5 min 06:00 – 06:05

06:05

Bing

Bing and Sula are in the park playing at being giants and splashing in puddles with their big boots. As they play, the puddles get bigger and bigger until Bing slips over in the mud. Amma comes to the rescue with a giant warm bath and a giant carroty bagel.

10 min 06:05 – 06:15

06:15

Teletubbies

As the children in Tummy Tales move together on a colourful dance floor which lights up, the Teletubbies try a new dance, first in pairs and then all together.

15 min 06:15 – 06:30

06:30

Supertato

It’s Merry Sprouty Day, and everyone is waiting for Sprouty Claus, who is bringing presents to all the good fruit and veggies. However, Evil Pea has an evil plan - to steal the presents for herself.

5 min 06:30 – 06:35

06:35

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits Theatre, Carrot, Potato, Parsnip and Brussels Sprout perform the festive classic Auld Lang Syne - if Potato lands from the moon on time.

10 min 06:35 – 06:45

06:45

Tee and Mo

Tee wants to help Mo out with chores around the house. However, the more Tee tries to help, the more chores he creates.

5 min 06:45 – 06:50

06:50

Bing

Sula and Amma surprise Bing to show him Sula's sparkly painted butterfly face. Bing also wants a painted face, one that looks like Biteysaurus, and Sula says she can do it for him. Sula begins smothering his face in Bitey's signature green, but when she accidentally adds purple spots, Bing is horrified! He wants Sula to go home. But then Flop adds some teeth to Bing's Biteysaurus, so he can really be Bitey.

10 min 06:50 – 07:00

07:00

Colourblocks

Purple is the host of a fun game show called Name That Colour, with Pink and Brown playing along as contestants.

5 min 07:00 – 07:05

07:05

Hey Duggee

It's a very windy day, and the Squirrels want to play outside. What can they do? Duggee knows - he's flying his kite. The Squirrels set about making their own kites to fly. Well done Squirrels! What brilliant flags.

10 min 07:05 – 07:15

07:15

Hey Duggee

Duggee has made a beautiful rock pool, a place of calm for all the animals. The Squirrels spot the strangest things - dots with tails, wriggling around. What on earth are they? They are baby frogs - tadpoles! But they don't sound or look like Frog.

5 min 07:15 – 07:20

07:20

Bluey

Mum won’t let Bingo have pavlova, so the kids find a way by playing a cheeky game of cafe.

10 min 07:20 – 07:30

07:30

Bluey

Bluey discovers that mothering is much harder than she imagined.

5 min 07:30 – 07:35

07:35

Go Jetters

When Grandmaster Glitch discovers his Halloween pumpkin isn't as big as the Grimbots' one, he goes in search of some fertilizer to help it grow. Meanwhile, Xuli is testing her new sonar-equipped GO Dive at the Gua Rusa cave in Borneo. Gua Rusa is so big, a jumbo jet could fly through it. It's home to millions of bats, and Glitch is after all the bat droppings to use as pumpkin fertiliser.

15 min 07:35 – 07:50

07:50

Peter Rabbit

When Mr Tod is trapped in Mr McGregor's garden, Peter reluctantly agrees to help him escape but soon learns that you should never trust a fox.

10 min 07:50 – 08:00

08:00

Octonauts: Above & Beyond

Rising water endangers some albatross nests, so the Octonauts help to relocate them.

10 min 08:00 – 08:10

08:10

Alphablocks

Stan Elf is on a mission to deliver all the letters to Santa. Can the Alphablocks help him and save Christmas? This episode has fun with letter teams and clusters and the magic words: bells, elf, feast, gifts, jolly, hat, holly, man, sacks, shelf, shell, sled, slide, smell, spell, star, tar, tree and yells.

15 min 08:10 – 08:25

08:25

Nick Cope's Popcast

Nick spots a beautiful deer wandering in the forest. Norman thinks it could be a unicorn because it only has one antler.

5 min 08:25 – 08:30

08:30

Dodge's Pup School

It's Christmas time, and Miss Collie asks Dodge to direct the school Christmas show. He gets carried away, thinking that everything in the show has to be over the top to be special. Dodge makes the pups sing whilst rollerskating, dance in oversized costumes and play their musical instruments really fast - with disastrous consequences. Dodge learns that keeping things simple is the best way.

25 min 08:30 – 08:55

08:55

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits Theatre, Carrot, Potato, Parsnip and Brussels Sprout perform the festive classic Auld Lang Syne - if Potato lands from the moon on time.

5 min 08:55 – 09:00

09:00

Bing

Coco discovers Bing's dressing-up box so they both dress up. Coco is Princess Cococapono and Bing is, of course, King Bing. But there is only one crown and both need it to complete their outfits. When the crown gets broken, Flop helps them to make new crowns out of the broken pieces.

10 min 09:00 – 09:10

09:10

Yakka Dee!

Dee encourages a friend to say ‘drum’, and we go on a whirlwind word adventure. We see and hear lots of different drums – a loud drum, a marching drum, a tap it drum and a whack it drum! We all have a dance to a steel drum, see a tiny mouse playing a rum pum drum and enjoy Dee playing a set of drums at a big concert.

5 min 09:10 – 09:15

09:15

Lu & the Bally Bunch

Lu isn't as good at catching as she thought she was.

10 min 09:15 – 09:25

09:25

Piggy Builders

Charlie has made a huge pie for the Piggies to share! But Wilf wants it all for himself and sabotages his own house to trap the Piggies outside. While they fix his home, Wilf settles in theirs... until the Piggies rush back to save their pie party.

10 min 09:25 – 09:35

09:35

Twirlywoos

The Twirlywoos are in a supermarket, watching a shop assistant stacking toilet rolls on top of each other. When the assistant leaves to assist a customer, the Twirlywoos decide to help! Great BigHoo jumps onto the shelf and starts throwing toilet rolls to Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick. Before long, the stack of toilet rolls is so high it nearly reaches the ceiling! Back on the Big Red Boat, the Twirlywoos get a visit from the Very Important Lady. She sings so loudly that she falls apart, and it's up to the Twirlywoos to put her sections back on top of each other and put her back together.

10 min 09:35 – 09:45

09:45

Something Special

Educational series using Makaton sign language. It is raining inside Mr Tumble's house! Meanwhile, Justin and his friends have lots of fun playing with water and sand.

20 min 09:45 – 10:05

10:05

Teletubbies

It's a cold day in Teletubbyland - so cold that it's snowing! The Teletubbies find big snowballs, dance with a snowman and watch children make a caterpillar out of snow.

15 min 10:05 – 10:20

10:20

The Baby Club

Nigel and Baby Bear welcome babies Felicity, Idris, Zadie, Tommy, Remi, George and their grown-ups to The Baby Club. Inside everyone’s bags in this episode are bath toys which are explored through discovery, play, song and story. Grown-ups at home are encouraged to take part by hiding baby appropriate bath toys inside a fabric bag or pillowcase for them to reveal and explore with their baby! The popular nursery rhyme ‘Row, Row, Row Your Boat’ features, as does a story involving Baby Bear. Plus, the Action Song gets everyone moving about, before some calm time with bubbles and the Goodbye Song.

15 min 10:20 – 10:35

10:35

I Spy, You Spy

Elsee plays I-spy in a beautiful forest with her new friend Raffaella.

5 min 10:35 – 10:40

10:40

Maddie & Triggs

Maddie and Triggs sneak out of bed in search of a tasty midnight feast. But can they creep past Mum and Dad’s room without making a noise? And more importantly, can they figure out why two of the crispy buns are already missing.

10 min 10:40 – 10:50

10:50

Dylan's Playtime Adventures

Dylan the gardener wants to make something grow! But growing takes time, so he and his pals need to get creative..

10 min 10:50 – 11:00

11:00

Kiri and Lou

Pania, Kiri and Lou visit the hot springs.

5 min 11:00 – 11:05

11:05

Vegesaurs

The baby Pea-Rexes fight over a rock, so Ginger arranges a timeshare to let them all play.

10 min 11:05 – 11:15

11:15

Bluey

Bluey can't wait to get to the monkey bars as Dad takes her and Bingo on a wagon ride to the park. But her patience is tested when Dad keeps stopping to chat with other grown-ups.

5 min 11:15 – 11:20

11:20

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels hear an echoing voice coming from the top of a castle's spooky tower. Someone is calling them - but who is it? Duggee and the Squirrels go off to investigate, but first they have to get inside the castle. Good job Duggee knows how. Prepare to be taken on a huge chase around the castle before the Squirrels finally discover who is making all that mischief and noise at the top of the castle.

10 min 11:20 – 11:30

11:30

The Game Catchers

The Game Catchers are lighter than air on a planet where they find acorn aliens.

5 min 11:30 – 11:35

11:35

Timmy Time

Timmy loses the last piece to his jigsaw puzzle. Searching the nursery, he discovers other lost toy pieces.

15 min 11:35 – 11:50

11:50

Our Family

Henry plans a puppet show and with the help of little sister Sophie makes a whole host of puppets, including a dinosaur and a princess. But what will the audience think of the big performance? And will the princess escape from the dreaded dinosaur.

10 min 11:50 – 12:00

12:00

My World Kitchen

Leo's family is from Russia, and they have shown him how to make a special sharlotka, a simple Russian apple cake. Leo starts by separating the eggs. He then adds sugar and flour to the yolks and mixes them together until the mixture is smooth. He whisks the egg whites until they are stiff and stirs them into the yolk mix. After this, Leo cuts apples into small chunks and places half of them in a cake tin, pours over the egg mixture and puts the rest of the apples on top. Then the sharlotka is ready to be baked in the oven. Leo even has an extra special Russian-themed surprise for his friends while they eat! Can they work out what his special ingredient is.

10 min 12:00 – 12:10

12:10

Teeny Tiny Creatures

Emily wants to find out more about puffins in this episode, so Rory and Sandy head to a very special Scottish island to search for them. They’re able to see where they nest in burrows and hunt for food by diving into the sea. And Chantelle joins Aneeshwar, who is a keen bird watcher - together they try to spot a puffling, a baby puffin, in the cliffs. Chantelle and Rory’s fact files help answer all of Emily’s questions. With the help of the special poem, we discover that like lots of other teeny tiny creatures, puffins are superheroes, helping our planet in their own special way. And for this episode’s Teeny Tiny Task, Rory and Sandy decide to be 'more puffin' and decorate each other’s faces with faceprints.

15 min 12:10 – 12:25

12:25

Time for School

Mrs Farrell and the children create a class charter – a list of rules to follow to all get along with one another at school. The class put the rules into practice by sharing together and being kind to each other. Ottilie and Felicity find out how to look after the giant African land snails. Leon takes charge of keeping the classroom tidy and ends up being awarded a certificate for all his hard work.

15 min 12:25 – 12:40

12:40

Grace's Amazing Machines

CBeebies’ very own motorcycle rider, Grace, show off three amazing machines that are all made to build and maintain roads! Grace helps paint new road markings in a road painter and shows off an amazing road screeding machine. Finally, she helps mend some broken road in a potholer.

20 min 12:40 – 13:00

13:00

Yakka Dee!

Dee encourages a friend to say ‘cucumber’, and we go on a whirlwind word adventure. We see cucumbers that are crunchy, mushy in the middle and curly. Dee meets a cool cucumber, and we meet a very cute baby one. The journey is repeated with some special surprises along the way, and everyone has a boogie when Dee’s friend finally succeeds in saying today’s word.

5 min 13:00 – 13:05

13:05

Numberblocks

One Hundred shows us what she's made of in a big song about being big. Learn all about the number 100 with the Numberblocks.

5 min 13:05 – 13:10

13:10

Alphablocks

When Alphablock E opens his smoothie bar, he discovers that he has run out of fruit to make the drinks. He asks, 'who can help?'. A friendly parrot replies with a speech bubble: 'I CAN'. E learns to read this, and the parrot leads him into the forest. The parrot finds Alphablock O and Alphablock S - HE CAN and SHE CAN help. They give E oranges and strawberries, but he needs more fruit. The parrot leads him to a grove full of fruit trees. Who can help E pick the fruit? When more Alphablocks appear, E learns to read the final speech bubble: 'WE CAN'. Soon, he has smoothies for everyone.

5 min 13:10 – 13:15

13:15

Wonderblocks

Go and Stop encounter a new friend - Again. He introduces himself by singing a song about the things he loves to do. As his name suggests, he likes to do things again and again and again, usually in exactly the same way! Again reveals how much fun it can be to do the same moves, follow the same dance patterns, and run in the same way to win a race. But Again also enjoys finding repeated patterns. Patterns of shells, patterns of fruit on trees and patterns of music. Go and Stop join in with the song and love repeating the chorus, again and again and again.

5 min 13:15 – 13:20

13:20

Colourblocks

All the Colourblocks come together for a big song. Learn different colours and colour mixes with the Colourblocks.

10 min 13:20 – 13:30

13:30

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels meet a chameleon called Cosey and learn about how to blend into their surroundings, earning their Camouflage Badges in the process.

5 min 13:30 – 13:35

13:35

Yukee

It’s been snowing in the garden, and Yukee helps Sonny find uses for a large collection of recycled bells.

10 min 13:35 – 13:45

13:45

Something Special

It’s Christmas and the Tumbles are having a fancy dress party! Justin visits a children’s hospital where he and his friends enjoy a celebration in their own winter wonderland.

25 min 13:45 – 14:10

14:10

Teletubbies

Big straws appear in Teletubbyland, and Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po wonder what to do with them. The Teletubbies blow through the straws to make colourful bubbles.

15 min 14:10 – 14:25

14:25

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare is back on CBeebies with an adaptation of one of his most famous plays, Romeo and Juliet. With the help of a host of CBeebies stars and actors, Rebecca the Librarian and William Shakespeare put on a performance of the play in a magical library. The story twists and turns as the Montague and Capulet families squabble, and Romeo and Juliet meet and fall in love. There are songs and dances to join in with as the greatest love story ever told comes to life in CBeebies’ latest stage show performance.

45 min 14:25 – 15:10

15:10

The Game Catchers

The Game Catchers land on a planet where alien children love to play the longest thread.

10 min 15:10 – 15:20

15:20

Octonauts

Animated deep sea adventure series. Captain Barnacles and his intrepid band of explorers roam the oceans in search of adventure and fun. Whether it's a perilous voyage to the bottom of the sea or the piratey pursuit of a giant squid, the Octonauts leap into action and always prove that eight heads are better than one. When Dashi is accidentally swallowed by a whale shark, the Octonauts venture inside the huge fish to rescue her.

15 min 15:20 – 15:35

15:35

Peter Rabbit

A simple matter of duckling-sitting turns into a potential disaster when the ducklings escape into the wood.

10 min 15:35 – 15:45

15:45

Hey Duggee

It's a lovely day, so everyone is playing outside. Things take a turn when Roly needs a wee, because the door is locked and Duggee has mislaid the key. The Squirrels start looking around for it, but they have no luck. Not to worry, Duggee has his metal detector, Helen. After demonstrating it to the Squirrels, they are very keen to give it a go.

10 min 15:45 – 15:55

15:55

Vida the Vet

Sledding, snowball tag... it's a snowy day in Sweetwood! Zigzag’s day is almost ruined when she refuses to wear mittens and gets way too cold. Luckily, Vida knows how to warm her up and Popcorn knows how to make cocoa, so together they save the snow day! And Zigzag learns to love mittens.

10 min 15:55 – 16:05

16:05

Supertato

Evil Pea pretends to help Supertato and Carrot train for crime prevention, but she tricks them and steals a mobile phone. Supertato and Carrot have a clever plan to get it back.

10 min 16:05 – 16:15

16:15

The Weasy Family

The Ducklings are excited about Father Christmas visiting and have everything prepared. Weasy thinks there is no point. But in the early hours of the morning, while the Ducklings are still asleep, Weasy finds their stockings filled with presents. He unwraps them and discovers beautiful disco roller skates, one for each of the Ducklings. Weasy decides to keep them and replaces them with homemade fake skates. Will the Ducklings notice.

5 min 16:15 – 16:20

16:20

Mojo Swoptops

Mojo and Bo were supposed to paint fresh lines on the street. But when they get into a race with Tao, the paint goes in every direction, causing wild traffic chaos.

15 min 16:20 – 16:35

16:35

Bluey

Mum won’t let Bingo have pavlova, so the kids find a way by playing a cheeky game of cafe.

5 min 16:35 – 16:40

16:40

Bluey

In a new game, Dad is unprepared for the realities of giving birth to a baby Bingo.

10 min 16:40 – 16:50

16:50

Piripenguins

Nugget arranges an ice-sculpting event, but only Flutter turns up. However, when his tongue gets accidentally stuck to the ice, it takes the whole colony to solve the problem.

10 min 16:50 – 17:00

17:00

Alphablocks

Stan Elf is on a mission to deliver all the letters to Santa. Can the Alphablocks help him and save Christmas? This episode has fun with letter teams and clusters and the magic words: bells, elf, feast, gifts, jolly, hat, holly, man, sacks, shelf, shell, sled, slide, smell, spell, star, tar, tree and yells.

10 min 17:00 – 17:10

17:10

CBeebies House

Dodge and Evie are working through their Christmas to-do list in the CBeebies House. With a little help from their friends, including Mr Tumble and Andy, they complete their Christmas tasks just in time for a festive celebration and a surprise visit by someone special! A CBeebies House Production. Based on an idea by Warrick Brownlow-Pike and Evie Pickerill.

15 min 17:10 – 17:25

17:25

Sarah & Duck

Animation. Sarah and her best friend Duck embark on simple but exciting adventures, exploring the world both near and far in their own wobbly and imaginative way. Sarah wants some special lights for her Christmas tree, and Bug knows where she might find some.

10 min 17:25 – 17:35

17:35

JoJo & Gran Gran

JoJo and Gran Gran go ice skating. While Gran Gran is a little nervous, JoJo is a natural. With Jared’s help Gran Gran soon gets the hang of it.

10 min 17:35 – 17:45

17:45

Moon and Me

After discovering two paper crowns, Pepi Nana and Little Nana decide to be the Big Princess and the Little Princess. In Storyland the Little Princess goes to visit the Big Princess in her Big Castle, where she enjoys the biggest tea she has ever had.

25 min 17:45 – 18:10

18:10

Clangers

It’s Small’s birthday. Tiny is planning to put on a special show for him, which involves using her scooter and calling on help from the froglets and the singing flowers. But her scooter has developed a squeak. She calls on Major to help her mend it, but when Small accidentally overhears them talking about a scooter, he thinks that must be what he is getting for his present and he’s very pleased. But what he ends up with is not quite what he expected - but much more exciting.

10 min 18:10 – 18:20

18:20

In the Night Garden

Everyone goes for a ride on the Ninky Nonk, but the teeny-tiny Pontipines are left behind. They chase the Ninky Nonk around the garden until they finally catch it and secretly ride in their own special carriage.

30 min 18:20 – 18:50

18:50

CBeebies Bedtime Stories

WARNING : show ends after 19:00!! Join Richard E Grant for a wintry tale about a little snowflake’s big adventure.

10 min 18:50 – 19:00

19:00

Top of the Pops

The Top of the Pops Christmas Day special from 1992. Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie, together with their special guests, Sid Owen and Danniella Westbrook, review the year's chart hits, including performances by Wet Wet Wet, Right Said Fred, Shut Up and Dance ft Peter Bouncer, KWS, Jimmy Nail, Mariah Carey, Undercover and Tasmin Archer.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

20:00

Doctor Who (1963–1996)

The TARDIS arrives on Earth in the midst of a new ice age, where Brittanicus Base is fighting a battle to force back the glaciers. A huge Ice Warrior is found frozen in the ice.

25 min 20:00 – 20:25

20:25

Innes Lloyd: The Producer

Innes Lloyd was one of the most prolific and respected producers of television drama in Britain. Between 1966 and 1991, he helped create well over 300 individual dramas for the BBC, including landmark programmes such as Talking Heads, Doctor Who and The Stone Tape. Lloyd was the first to commission dramas from Alan Bennett and was responsible for introducing the concept of 'regeneration' into Doctor Who. After his death in 1991, he left behind a large personal archive of diaries and other paperwork, now used in the making of this documentary - charting Lloyd's career at the BBC and the development of UK television drama through the 1960s, 70s and 80s. Featuring interviews with Alan Bennett, Michael Palin and Frazer Hines, among others, the programme is narrated by Jane Asher.

1h 35 min 20:25 – 22:00

22:00

Remembers...

Michael Palin recounts the story behind his much-loved drama East of Ipswich, the semi-autobiographical tale that captures how he and Helen, his wife of 57 years, first met whilst still teenagers on their summer holidays in the 1950s. Describing it as one of the pieces that he’s most proud of, Palin shares how his memories of real incidents and characters, including his parents, fed into his screenplay, and how the drama has taken on a life of its own in the Suffolk town where it was filmed.

15 min 22:00 – 22:15

22:15

Screen Two

Michael Palin's nostalgic comedy about a family holiday at a Suffolk seaside resort. Richard Burrill, a 17-year-old, is reluctantly dragged to Southwold with his parents, where he meets Edwin, another teenager who has very definite ideas about how to enjoy himself, and a young Dutch girl with an eye for the boys.

2h 20 min 22:15 – 00:35

00:35

Jessye Norman at the BBC

WARNING : show ends after 00:40!! A superb compilation celebrating the artistry of one of the great sopranos of the 20th century, Jessye Norman, tracing her remarkable journey from spirituals and traditional folk songs to her landmark debut at the London Proms. Featuring interviews with the star across the decades, this programme showcases the extraordinary breadth of her repertoire, from American Songbook favourites to the grandeur of Mahler’s song cycles.

5 min 00:35 – 00:40

00:35

Jessye Norman at the BBC

A superb compilation celebrating the artistry of one of the great sopranos of the 20th century, Jessye Norman, tracing her remarkable journey from spirituals and traditional folk songs to her landmark debut at the London Proms. Featuring interviews with the star across the decades, this programme showcases the extraordinary breadth of her repertoire, from American Songbook favourites to the grandeur of Mahler’s song cycles.

45 min 00:35 – 01:20

00:40

Jessye Norman at the BBC

A superb compilation celebrating the artistry of one of the great sopranos of the 20th century, Jessye Norman, tracing her remarkable journey from spirituals and traditional folk songs to her landmark debut at the London Proms. Featuring interviews with the star across the decades, this programme showcases the extraordinary breadth of her repertoire, from American Songbook favourites to the grandeur of Mahler’s song cycles.

45 min 00:40 – 01:25

01:20

Top of the Pops

The Top of the Pops Christmas Day special from 1992. Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie, together with their special guests, Sid Owen and Danniella Westbrook, review the year's chart hits, including performances by Wet Wet Wet, Right Said Fred, Shut Up and Dance ft Peter Bouncer, KWS, Jimmy Nail, Mariah Carey, Undercover and Tasmin Archer.

1h 01:20 – 02:20

01:25

Top of the Pops

The Top of the Pops Christmas Day special from 1992. Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie, together with their special guests, Sid Owen and Danniella Westbrook, review the year's chart hits, including performances by Wet Wet Wet, Right Said Fred, Shut Up and Dance ft Peter Bouncer, KWS, Jimmy Nail, Mariah Carey, Undercover and Tasmin Archer.

1h 01:25 – 02:25

02:20

Screen Two

Michael Palin's nostalgic comedy about a family holiday at a Suffolk seaside resort. Richard Burrill, a 17-year-old, is reluctantly dragged to Southwold with his parents, where he meets Edwin, another teenager who has very definite ideas about how to enjoy himself, and a young Dutch girl with an eye for the boys.

1h 15 min 02:20 – 03:35

02:25

Screen Two

Michael Palin's nostalgic comedy about a family holiday at a Suffolk seaside resort. Richard Burrill, a 17-year-old, is reluctantly dragged to Southwold with his parents, where he meets Edwin, another teenager who has very definite ideas about how to enjoy himself, and a young Dutch girl with an eye for the boys.

1h 15 min 02:25 – 03:40

03:35

Doctor Who (1963–1996)

The TARDIS arrives on Earth in the midst of a new ice age, where Brittanicus Base is fighting a battle to force back the glaciers. A huge Ice Warrior is found frozen in the ice.

25 min 03:35 – 04:00

03:40

Doctor Who (1963–1996)

The TARDIS arrives on Earth in the midst of a new ice age, where Brittanicus Base is fighting a battle to force back the glaciers. A huge Ice Warrior is found frozen in the ice.

25 min 03:40 – 04:05

04:00

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

1h 30 min 04:00 – 05:30

04:05

This is BBC Four

WARNING : show starts before 04:05!! Programmes start at 7.00pm.

1h 25 min 04:05 – 05:30

05:30

This is BBC Four

WARNING : show ends after 06:00!! Daily from 7.00pm.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

06:00

Tish Tash

Tobby and Jeffy have come to play at Tish's house. It's all fun and games until Pola's blueberry pie is stolen! Tash proposes that this is a job for The Tish Tash Detective Agency and, after a couple of wrongful accusations after finding Jeffy's necklace at the scene and crumbs on Bobby's face, they find out the culprit is actually Rosa.

5 min 06:00 – 06:05

06:05

Bing

Flop teaches Bing and Pando how to blow bubbles. Pando soon gets the hang of it, but Bing struggles and gets frustrated. Finally, Bing blows a big bubble and is outraged when Pando pops it.

10 min 06:05 – 06:15

06:15

Teletubbies

It's a cold day in Teletubbyland - so cold that it's snowing! The Teletubbies find big snowballs, dance with a snowman and watch children make a caterpillar out of snow.

15 min 06:15 – 06:30

06:30

Supertato

It's Merry Sprouty Day, but Evil Pea jumps onto Sprouty Claus's train and steals all the presents for herself.

5 min 06:30 – 06:35

06:35

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s the speedy dancing Runner Beans, who won’t stand still for even one minute.

5 min 06:35 – 06:40

06:40

Tee and Mo

Tee and Mo are having the greatest day ever and Tee doesn't want it to end. Can Mo convince him to go to bed with the promise that tomorrow is going to be even better.

10 min 06:40 – 06:50

06:50

Bing

It's Christmas Day, and everybody is celebrating at Bing's house. They all gather round to open their presents - Sula loves the painted orange from Bing, and Flop loves his picture. Bing himself finally opens his Hoppity Voosh Rocket Sledge - but there's no snow! Bing decides to wait for the snow to come, but it doesn't show up. But when it's time for Christmas lunch, and there isn't a chair for Bing, Flop suggests using his sledge instead.

10 min 06:50 – 07:00

07:00

Colourblocks

Sing along with Orange as she helps Indigo and Violet to colour a rainbow.

5 min 07:00 – 07:05

07:05

Hey Duggee

Animated preschool series. Duggee's made some delicious pancakes, but the clubhouse is out of honey. Time for the bees to get busy.

5 min 07:05 – 07:10

07:10

Hey Duggee

Duggee is having a lovely cup of tea in his favourite cup when Roly surprises him with a very loud PEEK-A-BOO! It is so loud that Duggee jumps and drops his cup which shatters into pieces. Time for a bit of pottery.

10 min 07:10 – 07:20

07:20

Bluey

During a heavy summer storm, Bluey is determined to dam the water in the front yard.

10 min 07:20 – 07:30

07:30

Bluey

Bluey gets a new teddy for Christmas and introduces him to the whole family.

5 min 07:30 – 07:35

07:35

Go Jetters

Grand Master Glitch travels with his Grimbots to Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean in the hope of finding some festive cheer, even though it's not Christmas Day. He is sorely disappointed when he finds himself on a tropical island with not a hint of Christmas in sight! Determined to have his Christmas Day, he sets about trying to spread his own festive cheer by covering the island in snow. But this means the island's red land crabs can't get to the ocean to lay their eggs. As the crabs are in danger, it's a race against time for the Go Jetters to stop that snow.

15 min 07:35 – 07:50

07:50

Peter Rabbit

When Peter accidentally brings home Mr McGregor's cat rather than a cart of freshly-picked brussels sprouts, he has got to find a way to lure the angry cat back into the garden, while staying one step ahead of her claws.

10 min 07:50 – 08:00

08:00

Octonauts: Above & Beyond

A honey badger claims a watering hole, so Kwazii challenges her to a digging contest.

10 min 08:00 – 08:10

08:10

Numberblocks

The Numberblocks present a special numbery version of the festive favourite featuring a Christmas train that flings gifts into the air. What could possibly go wrong? Learn about counting, adding and number patterns with the Numberblocks.

15 min 08:10 – 08:25

08:25

Nick Cope's Popcast

Nick and Norman are lost in outer space and need to get back home to Earth. They use the stars and the help of a special friend to show them the way.

5 min 08:25 – 08:30

08:30

Bluey

The Heeler home is up for sale, and Bluey’s not happy about it.

30 min 08:30 – 09:00

09:00

Go Jetters

Animated adventure comedy series. It's Christmas Eve, and Santa's sleigh has vanished - can the Go Jetters save Christmas.

25 min 09:00 – 09:25

09:25

Dodge's Pup School

It's Christmas time, and Miss Collie asks Dodge to direct the school Christmas show. He gets carried away, thinking that everything in the show has to be over the top to be special. Dodge makes the pups sing whilst rollerskating, dance in oversized costumes and play their musical instruments really fast - with disastrous consequences. Dodge learns that keeping things simple is the best way.

20 min 09:25 – 09:45

09:45

Something Special

It’s Christmas Eve and the Tumble Family are desperately trying to get everything ready for Christmas Day. In true Tumble fashion, chaos ensues – will they ever get ready for Christmas? The family are frantically trying to follow all the Christmas traditions: putting up stockings, decorating the tree, writing letters to Father Christmas, leaving out a carrot for Rudolf, wrapping presents, baking, as well as inviting a Makaton signing choir into their home to sing carols. Will a spot of Tumble magic help with their preparations and save the big day? Meanwhile, Justin and his friends help Father Christmas get ready for the big day by feeding the reindeer and working with the elves in the toy factory to make toys for all the excited children. Will Father Christmas visit Mr Tumble’s House.

25 min 09:45 – 10:10

10:10

Teletubbies

Po eats Tubby Custard and gets a messy bib. Po washes the bib clean and hangs it out to dry before eating more Tubby Custard with Tinky Winky, Dipsy and Laa-Laa.

15 min 10:10 – 10:25

10:25

The Baby Club

Giovanna and Baby Bear welcome babies Connor, Bonnie, Ian, Dhilan, Addi, Gracie and their grown-ups to The Baby Club. Inside everyone’s bags in this episode are Wooden Spoons which are explored through discovery, play, song and story. Grown-ups at home are encouraged to take part by hiding baby appropriate wooden spoons inside a fabric bag or pillowcase for them to reveal and explore with their baby! The popular nursery rhyme ‘Little Miss Muffet’ features, as does a story involving Baby Bear. Plus, the Action Song gets everyone moving about, before some calm time with bubbles and the Goodbye Song.

15 min 10:25 – 10:40

10:40

Maddie & Triggs

Maddie, Triggs and Dad are making a special cake for Granny. Dad is extremely careful about following the recipe, but Maddie has a slightly looser approach. Okay, a lot looser… Will their new bonkers cake pass the Granny test.

10 min 10:40 – 10:50

10:50

Dylan's Playtime Adventures

Dylan the diver wants to take a picture of the deepest, darkest bottom of the sea. When he discovers it is too dark for his camera, he turns to a new friend for some help.

10 min 10:50 – 11:00

11:00

Kiri and Lou

Sorry takes her friends on a journey into colour and sound.

5 min 11:00 – 11:05

11:05

Vegesaurs

Ginger and the Pea-Rexes help an Asparagusaur, and it starts following them everywhere.

5 min 11:05 – 11:10

11:10

Bluey

Bluey is running a taxi service. Her first passenger is Businessman Dad, who is in a rush to get to the airport. But with unexpected delays, Dad's in danger of missing his flight.

10 min 11:10 – 11:20

11:20

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels play outside in the snow and decide to build a jolly-looking snowman. But when the punky penguins turn up and poke fun at it, the competition really hots up. The Squirrels make a snow slug, and then the penguins make a snow bird. Each new snow creation trumps the last and they get bigger, better and more exciting. And in the end, the very best is something they have all made together... an enormous snow slide.

10 min 11:20 – 11:30

11:30

The Game Catchers

After a few mix-ups involving eggs, our heroes are rewarded with a big game of rock ball.

5 min 11:30 – 11:35

11:35

Timmy Time

Kid has the hiccups, so he and Timmy try everything to get rid of them. A loud bang does the trick.

10 min 11:35 – 11:45

11:45

Our Family

When Henry and his family go on a trip to a nearby pond, it’s fishing nets at the ready as they try their hand at a spot of shrimping! It’s not easy as the tiny shrimp are good at hiding. Luckily, Henry comes up with a plan – but will it work? And will they catch any shrimp? Later, it’s Henry who is good at hiding in a family game of hide-and-seek. But will his clever hiding place be discovered.

15 min 11:45 – 12:00

12:00

My World Kitchen

Brunsli biscuits are a traditional Swiss recipe that taste and smell very Christmassy. Tilly adds spices such as ground nutmeg to her chocolate biscuit dough, before cutting it into snowflake shapes. With the help of her sister, Tilly decorates her biscuits with a beautiful white icing. Tilly's table has lots of Christmas decorations on it as well as the traditional flower of Switzerland, edelweiss. Let's hope Tilly's friends enjoy the taste of the biscuits.

10 min 12:00 – 12:10

12:10

Teeny Tiny Creatures

Ishi wants to find out all about barnacles in today’s episode. Chantelle meets some new friends at the beach and they head off to look for barnacles, while Rory meets a marine expert and they get their feet wet. Chantelle and Rory’s fact files help explain all of Ishi’s questions. With the help of the special poem, we discover that, like lots of other teeny tiny creatures, barnacles are superheroes and help our planet in their own special way. In the Teeny Tiny Task, Chantelle plays a game of supersticky barnacles.

15 min 12:10 – 12:25

12:25

Time for School

It’s a new day, and Mrs Farrell is checking in with all the children to see how they are. Lucas tells her he is looking for more friends to play with, and there are lots of volunteers! Isla, Otto and Jud bake some delicious tiger ginger biscuits, using coloured icing for roar-some decorations. At playtime, Jud asks if she can play with Lucas, and they have a fun-filled game of chase. The day ends with carpet-time, and Lucas is happy with his new-found friends.

15 min 12:25 – 12:40

12:40

Topsy and Tim

It's the night before Christmas, and Topsy and Tim finish decorating the tree. The twins enjoy wrapping gifts for Mummy and Dad, dancing around the living room and hanging up their stockings. Before going to sleep, Topsy and Tim sneak a look out of the bedroom window for Father Christmas and enjoy a magical surprise.

20 min 12:40 – 13:00

13:00

Yakka Dee!

Dee encourages a friend to say ‘ear’, and we go on a whirlwind word adventure. Today, we see lots of different ears – big, little, listening and funny ones. We meet a polar bear with chilly ears, and Dee goes into space to see an alien’s ears. The journey is repeated with some special surprises along the way, and everyone has a boogie when Dee’s friend finally succeeds in saying today’s word.

5 min 13:00 – 13:05

13:05

Alphablocks

Stan Elf is on a mission to deliver all the letters to Santa. Can the Alphablocks help him and save Christmas? This episode has fun with letter teams and clusters and the magic words: bells, elf, feast, gifts, jolly, hat, holly, man, sacks, shelf, shell, sled, slide, smell, spell, star, tar, tree and yells.

10 min 13:05 – 13:15

13:15

Wonderblocks

Toad is late for a meeting because he cannot get his rail cart to move fast enough to reach the station. Go, Stop and Do Block Push come to his aid. Unfortunately, progress is very slow, even though their Wonder Magic makes the rail cart move. It is only when Again joins them that they discover a way to get the rail cart to move fast enough for Toad to reach his destination in time.

5 min 13:15 – 13:20

13:20

Colourblocks

It’s time to colour Christmas. In this special song episode, Red and Green colour in all things related to Christmas with the help of the other Colourblocks. From a snowman to a Christmas tree and the mighty brussels sprouts, the Colourblocks eventually create a very colourful Christmas for all to enjoy.

5 min 13:20 – 13:25

13:25

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels play outside in the snow and decide to build a jolly-looking snowman. But when the punky penguins turn up and poke fun at it, the competition really hots up. The Squirrels make a snow slug, and then the penguins make a snow bird. Each new snow creation trumps the last and they get bigger, better and more exciting. And in the end, the very best is something they have all made together... an enormous snow slide.

10 min 13:25 – 13:35

13:35

Yukee

When Yukee’s precious clockwork music box breaks, her garden friends cheer her up with a life-size clockwork performance of their own.

5 min 13:35 – 13:40

13:40

Small Potatoes

Animated series about a group of singing potatoes. The Small Potatoes visit Spain for a flamenco dancing fiesta.

5 min 13:40 – 13:45

13:45

Something Special

Maddie meets Alfie and Harley at the park to play some games relating to different parts of the body. Mr Tumble and the toys make up a dance routine. Everyone gets moving and grooving in the spotty surprise. Featuring signs for the words foot, hand and dancing.

25 min 13:45 – 14:10

14:10

Teletubbies

Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po watch bunny rabbits. Bunny ears and tails appear on the Teletubbies. They do the bunny hop hop before saying 'eh oh' to the Tiddlytubbies.

15 min 14:10 – 14:25

14:25

The Night Before Christmas

A host of CBeebies stars return to the stage with a unique adaptation of the classic poem. Sing, dance, boo and cheer as Holly embarks on a festive adventure to try and stop the wicked Wish Taker ruining Christmas. Filmed at the Theatre Royal Plymouth, script by Nathan Cockerill and songs from Banks & Wag.

50 min 14:25 – 15:15

15:15

Numberblocks

The Numberblocks just can’t wait for Christmas Day and are counting down the sleeps until Santa arrives. Just like everyone else, the Numberblocks love celebrating Christmas, sharing gifts and being with their friends. Sing along and dance to this Christmas song all about counting down from 25 to 1.

5 min 15:15 – 15:20

15:20

Octonauts

The Undersea Storm. Animated deep sea adventures with Captain Barnacles and his band of explorers. Kwazii's Gup-B breaks down in a storm, but a chain of reef lobsters lends a hand. Also in HD. [S,AD.

10 min 15:20 – 15:30

15:30

Peter Rabbit

When Sammy Whiskers dupes three innocent mice into stealing the rabbits' plum pie, Peter must rescue both pie and mice from the clutches of Mr Tod.

15 min 15:30 – 15:45

15:45

Hey Duggee

The Squirrels find Duggee’s cheerleader pompoms, so he shows them his old moves. It's time to practise: Duggee at the chess board, the Squirrels as a squad. There’s a big match ahead..

10 min 15:45 – 15:55

15:55

Vida the Vet

Zigzag, Sunny, Tidbit and Juno are building a snow beast but keep injuring themselves when they slip on the icy ground. Vida helps them understand that they'll need some traction if they want to stay out of trouble.

10 min 15:55 – 16:05

16:05

Supertato

It’s Merry Sprouty Day, and everyone is waiting for Sprouty Claus, who is bringing presents to all the good fruit and veggies. However, Evil Pea has an evil plan - to steal the presents for herself.

10 min 16:05 – 16:15

16:15

The Weasy Family

The Ducklings want to take a beautiful family portrait with their pop, but Weasy can’t help making faces and monkeying around. The Ducklings decide to take a surprise photo of him so that he’ll look natural.

5 min 16:15 – 16:20

16:20

Mojo Swoptops

Preston left an egg sandwich out for too long, and now its explosive smell is stinking up the whole town. Mojo and Bo need to evacuate everyone in Swoppiton before the eggy 'stinkplosion'.

15 min 16:20 – 16:35

16:35

Bluey

During a heavy summer storm, Bluey is determined to dam the water in the front yard.

5 min 16:35 – 16:40

16:40

Bluey

Bluey discovers that mothering is much harder than she imagined.

10 min 16:40 – 16:50

16:50

Piripenguins

After the Piri theatre collapses, Brinicle tries to write a hit fundraising single to restore it but is stumped for ideas - until inspiration strikes in the unlikeliest of places.

10 min 16:50 – 17:00

17:00

Mr Bear's Christmas

A heartwarming, festive tale of friendship and love, set in the forest. Mr Bear and his best friend Mouse excitedly share their joy of Christmas as they plan a party for all their friends with plenty of festive treats. While getting ready for the party, Mouse ventures out into the forest to find some berries, only to get caught in a snowstorm. Despite his best efforts, Mr Bear can’t find Mouse and becomes increasingly worried for her as time passes by. However, Mouse finds a nice spot to shelter from the storm, where a kind Robin makes her tea. Mouse suddenly spots the torchlight of her friends in the forest as they are making their way to Mr Bear’s party, which helps her to find her way home just in time to celebrate with sherry and mince pies. Based on the illustrated story by Lorna Gibson, who also created this animation. Narrated by Stephen Fry, with music by Andrew Pickering.

15 min 17:00 – 17:15

17:15

Charlie and Lola

Children's animation. A brother and sister deal with topics that affect their everyday lives. Lola is excited because Christmas is coming, and she and Charlie are taking turns to open the advent calendar. Everything is set for the perfect Christmas until Lola discovers that there is no door for Christmas Day. Desperate to find out why, Charlie and Lola scramble inside the calendar and confirm their worst fears - Christmas has ground to a halt.

20 min 17:15 – 17:35

17:35

JoJo & Gran Gran

JoJo and Gran Gran head to the library in search of the new Captain Chloe book, but they discover the children’s section is closed for redecoration. JoJo, Gran Gran and their friends all help to paint a pirate picture on the library wall.

10 min 17:35 – 17:45

17:45

Moon and Me

Moon Baby, Pepi Nana and their friends discover a toy roundabout left in the Toy House. Moon Baby uses his story magic, and the roundabout transports everybody to an adventure in Storyland, where Mr Onion rescues Dibillo’s balloon from a tree.

25 min 17:45 – 18:10

18:10

Clangers

Small is out fishing and Baby Soup Dragon is helping his mum, so Tiny has no-one to play with. He plays catch by himself but it’s not much fun. Major Clanger notices that Tiny looks bored and makes him a special cone-shaped gadget which launches a cotton ball up into the air for the user to catch in the cone. Mother calls Tiny to ask for some help in the garden and Tiny leaves the gadget on the floor while she goes off to help her mum. But when she gets back, the gadget has disappeared.

10 min 18:10 – 18:20

18:20

In the Night Garden

Igglepiggle is dancing in the garden when he loses his blanket. It has fallen on top of the teeny-tiny Pontipine house. Mr Pontipine repeatedly rings Igglepiggle on the trubliphone until, at last, Igglepiggle comes to where the blanket has fallen. Igglepiggle is thrilled to have his blanket back, the Pontipines can see out of the window again, and everyone is happy.

30 min 18:20 – 18:50

18:50

CBeebies Bedtime Stories

WARNING : show ends after 19:00!! Get into the festive spirit as Blue Peter presenters Abby, Joel and Shini sing The 12 Days of Christmas.

10 min 18:50 – 19:00

19:00

Top of the Pops

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on Christmas Day 1986. Featuring Billy Ocean, The Communards, a-ha, Europe, Doctor and the Medics, Cliff Richard & The Young Ones, Spitting Image, Boris Gardiner, Diana Ross, Berlin, Simply Red, Nick Berry, Falco, George Michael and Pet Shop Boys.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

20:00

Remembers...

Actors Peter Egan and Penelope Wilton look back on their roles as Ann and Paul in the BBC’s 1980s sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles. Created by The Good Life writers John Esmonde and Bob Larbey, the show found Penelope and Peter’s characters watching on in bemusement and frustration as Richard Briers’ maddening central character, Martin, went through a series self-inflicted meltdowns that were agony for him, but comedy gold for viewers of the day. Together, Penelope and Peter recall their experiences of working with Richard Briers and share their thoughts on the show’s legacy, writing and the iconic couple that were Howard and Hilda.

20 min 20:00 – 20:20

20:20

Ever Decreasing Circles

Martin's life is turned upside down when his company announces plans to move to Oswestry. Ann falls pregnant, but Martin is too preoccupied with the thought of having to move to share her joy.

1h 20 min 20:20 – 21:40

21:40

The Good Life

Seasonal special of the suburban sitcom. The Goods and the Leadbetters plan their respective Christmases, but neither go according to plan. Classic comedy from 1977.

30 min 21:40 – 22:10

22:10

Terry and June

Terry’s friend Malcolm receives a Christmas card from another woman, which causes a bust up between him and his wife, Beattie.

30 min 22:10 – 22:40

22:40

The Two Ronnies

Festive fun with Ronnies Corbett and Barker from Christmas 1973. The magnificent two - well, one and a half. What are they doing on Christmas Eve 1874.

2h 30 min 22:40 – 01:10

01:10

Top of the Pops

Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on Christmas Day 1986. Featuring Billy Ocean, The Communards, a-ha, Europe, Doctor and the Medics, Cliff Richard & The Young Ones, Spitting Image, Boris Gardiner, Diana Ross, Berlin, Simply Red, Nick Berry, Falco, George Michael and Pet Shop Boys.

1h 01:10 – 02:10

02:10

Ever Decreasing Circles

Martin's life is turned upside down when his company announces plans to move to Oswestry. Ann falls pregnant, but Martin is too preoccupied with the thought of having to move to share her joy.

1h 20 min 02:10 – 03:30

03:30

This is BBC Four

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

2h 03:30 – 05:30

05:30

This is BBC Four

WARNING : show ends after 06:00!! Daily from 7.00pm.

30 min 05:30 – 06:00

06:00

Tish Tash

Tish is left in charge of the Christmas tree decorations, but Bobby keeps getting in the way of her plans. Tish gets so impatient and upset with Bobby constantly changing the decorations that she destroys his decorations, causing him to get very upset. Together, Tish and Tash apologise to Bobby – it was unfair that Tish was the only one to decide on the decorations when it’s Bobby’s Christmas, too.

5 min 06:00 – 06:05

06:05

Bing

Bing and Sula head off for a picnic at the paddling pool with Flop. But when they get there, they are shocked to find there is no water inside. Bing's disappointment soon gives way to the realisation that it's a very special pool day. With no water there are all sorts of games they can play that are usually against the pool rules.

10 min 06:05 – 06:15

06:15

Teletubbies

Po gets on the Tubby Custard Ride and makes lots of tubby custard - far too much for Po to eat alone! Po choo-choos off to find Tinky Winky, Dipsy and Laa-Laa so all the Teletubbies can share in the tubby custard. In Tummy Tales, the children take a ride on a steam train.

15 min 06:15 – 06:30

06:30

Supertato

Evil Pea thinks the Veggies won’t like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.

5 min 06:30 – 06:35

06:35

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits Theatre, Carrot, Potato, Parsnip and Brussels Sprout perform the festive classic Auld Lang Syne - if Potato lands from the moon on time.

5 min 06:35 – 06:40

06:40

Tee and Mo

It’s Mo’s birthday and Tee is determined to fill every minute of the day with fun and games. Is there any chance of Mo sitting down and catching her breath.

10 min 06:40 – 06:50

06:50

Bing

The snow is finally here, and Bing can't wait to try his new Hoppity Voosh Rocket Sledge! Sula, Nicky and Bing put on their boots, coats and gloves to stay warm. But the garden is flat, so the sledge can't voosh very fast. Bing takes his gloves off to help make a snowman, but his hands quickly start to hurt, so he has to go inside. When it's time go to Windy Hill to voosh on the sledge, Bing doesn't want to go outside because his hands will hurt again.

10 min 06:50 – 07:00

07:00

Colourblocks

It’s time to colour Christmas. In this special song episode, Red and Green colour in all things related to Christmas with the help of the other Colourblocks. From a snowman to a Christmas tree and the mighty brussels sprouts, the Colourblocks eventually create a very colourful Christmas for all to enjoy.

5 min 07:00 – 07:05

07:05

Hey Duggee

A big box is delivered to the Clubhouse, and the Squirrels are very excited. What could be inside? Oh! It is a huge box of bits and pieces. Duggee and the Squirrels are going to have to work very hard to put it all together. Time for a bit of teamwork.

5 min 07:05 – 07:10

07:10

Hey Duggee

Duggee’s old friend Clarence arrives at the Clubhouse, but he has lost his Christmas cheer. He used to love Christmas, but everything seems to be getting bigger, louder and faster, and it’s quite exhausting! The Squirrels decide to show Clarence some Christmas hospitality and make him a special Christmas by combining everything that they love most about the holiday. They make Clarence realise that Christmas is all about the little things, and that is what really makes Christmas so special. The Squirrels may not realise it, but they may have saved Christmas as well as earning their Christmas Badges.

10 min 07:10 – 07:20

07:20

Bluey

The kids are delivering mud pizzas to the grown-ups, but their pedal car keeps breaking.

10 min 07:20 – 07:30

07:30

Bluey

Jack’s the new dog at school and the newest recruit in Rusty’s army. Jack struggles with following instructions and always forgets his hat, but Rusty will make a soldier of him yet.

5 min 07:30 – 07:35

07:35

Go Jetters

The Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people. In the spring, the reindeer go on a very long journey called migration, and as part of this journey they catch a ferry to take them to their warmer summer home. Grandmaster Glitch and the Grimbots are also in Norway, but their Grimbler scares the migrating reindeer, and some of them run away from the herd. The Go Jetters need to keep them calm and get them back to the herd so they can finish their migration.

15 min 07:35 – 07:50

07:50

Peter Rabbit

When Peter, Benjamin and Lily are tempted by a mysterious hoard of radishes, Lily finds herself caught in Mr Tod's trap. Can Peter find a way to rescue Lily before Mr Tod reaches her.

10 min 07:50 – 08:00

08:00

Octonauts: Above & Beyond

Pearl’s glacier discovery triggers a pika rescue, an algae feast and a water stoppage.

15 min 08:00 – 08:15

08:15

Numberblocks

Coming now to a screen near you - the monster tale of a colossal creature who really, really likes bigger numbers. Learn about comparing numbers with the Numberblocks.

5 min 08:15 – 08:20

08:20

Alphablocks

Plusman to the rescue! A new superhero arrives in Alphaland to save the day by joining words together. This episode introduces compound words, and the words star, fish, starfish, sheepdog, box and lunchbox.

5 min 08:20 – 08:25

08:25

Nick Cope's Popcast

Norman gives Nick a very special Christmas present - something that Christmas dreams are made of. But not all is as it seems - or is it.

10 min 08:25 – 08:35

08:35

Justin's House

Justin, Robert and Little Monster have their work cut out trying to make everything purr-fect for Cat's first Christmas in Justin's House. Justin is so excited, he can't even decide what to ask Father Christmas for as a special gift.

25 min 08:35 – 09:00

09:00

Bing

It’s Christmas - come and celebrate with Bing! Meet Sula's adorable cousin, Nicky, make presents at Sula and Amma's, and spend Christmas Day with Bing, Flop and all their friends to find out if Bing will get his Hoppity Voosh Rocket Sledge.

20 min 09:00 – 09:20

09:20

Timmy Time

Animation. It's Christmas Eve and Timmy and his friends are very excited. But a blizzard outside means that everyone is going to have to have a sleepover at the nursery.

25 min 09:20 – 09:45

09:45

Something Special

It’s Christmas and the Tumbles are having a fancy dress party! Justin visits a children’s hospital where he and his friends enjoy a celebration in their own winter wonderland.

20 min 09:45 – 10:05

10:05

Teletubbies

The Teletubbies are flamenco dancing! Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po are surprisingly good.

15 min 10:05 – 10:20

10:20

The Baby Club

Giovanna, Nigel, Baby Bear and Baby Tiger welcome babies Elias, Sehaj, Eliza, Zachary, Gracie and Isobel along with their grown-ups to a special Christmas episode of The Baby Club. Parents, carers and their babies at home are invited to join in with all the festive fun too! Inside everyone's bags in this episode are Christmas bells, which are explored through discovery, play, song and story. Grown-ups at home are encouraged to take part by gift-wrapping safe, baby-appropriate bells and hiding them inside a fabric bag or pillowcase. Parents and carers are then encouraged to reveal and explore the gift-wrapped bells with their babies. The festive song Jingle Bells is featured, as is a Christmas story involving Baby Bear and Baby Tiger. Afterwards, the Together Song gets everyone moving about before they enjoy some calm time with bubbles and the Goodbye Song.

15 min 10:20 – 10:35

10:35

I Spy, You Spy

Elsee plays I-spy whilst celebrating Christmas with her new friend Seb.

5 min 10:35 – 10:40

10:40

Yukee

It’s been snowing, and Yukee and her garden friends use music and beat to build a big snow band.

10 min 10:40 – 10:50

10:50

Nikhil & Jay

When Jay’s wish for a snowy Christmas spoils everyone's plans, he tries to undo it - only to find he's doubled the joy of Christmas.

10 min 10:50 – 11:00

11:00

Roots and Fruits

Live from the Roots and Fruits theatre, it’s tiny Brussels Sprout performing I’m Mighty and proving how great he is.

5 min 11:00 – 11:05

11:05

Vegesaurs

A snowstorm drives Ginger and the Pea-Rexes into a cave. Vegesaurs join them, which keeps spirits high.

5 min 11:05 – 11:10

11:10

Bluey

It’s Christmas, and Bluey is very focused on being good to get more presents. But when a game of Verandah Santa leaves cousin Socks upset, Bluey must learn the virtue of kindness.

10 min 11:10 – 11:20

11:20

Hey Duggee

It's nearly Christmas and Duggee is wrapping presents to go under the tree. He asks the Squirrels if they want to help decorate the clubhouse for Christmas. Of course they do! But they don't just want to decorate the clubhouse; they want to decorate everything - including Duggee and Enid the cat! Out comes the tinsel, baubles and chains, then some more tinsel, and lights to go everywhere. What a lovely Christmassy clubhouse! To top it off the Squirrels have got Christmas presents for everyone - but where has Enid gone.

10 min 11:20 – 11:30

11:30

Big Lizard

When it unexpectedly snows, Cosima decides it must be Christmas! Rex disrupts her festive preparations, but it doesn't stop the family having a perfect 'Proximas'.

5 min 11:30 – 11:35

11:35

Timmy Time

It's the nursery sports day and Timmy is determined to win. But after missing out on first prize race after race, his dreams of winning falter.

10 min 11:35 – 11:45

11:45

Our Family

In this Christmas special, Henry and his family head out to find the perfect Christmas tree, but with so many to choose from, will they ever decide? Back home, it’s time to decorate their new tree and have a family sing-song. And the festivities really kick off when Henry makes a game of 'Pin the Red Nose on Rudolph' for the family to enjoy.

15 min 11:45 – 12:00

12:00

My World Kitchen

Dougie is from Essex, a county in the south east of England, and he is making a Christmas yule log, a festive classic known for being rolled up and having lavish decorations. Dougie starts by separating eggs. Caster sugar and cocoa powder is added and mixed into the egg yolks, then the egg whites are whisked until they are light and fluffy. They are added to the chocolate mixture. Once baked, whipped cream is spread over the cake and his special ingredient, red currants, are sprinkled over. The cake is then rolled and decorated. Dougie has a Christmas gift for all his friends, but will they like the taste of the redcurrants inside his yule log.

10 min 12:00 – 12:10

12:10

My First Festivals

In this episode we follow Rose as she celebrates Christmas with her family. Rose and her family visit the garden centre, where they find lots of festive decorations which they purchase alongside a Christmas tree. Once they arrive back at home, they all work together to decorate the house. After putting up the tree and leaving a sign for Santa in the window, Rose's parents take her for a magical experience: visiting Santa Claus in his grotto. Here, Rose tells Santa all about how well behaved she has been this year. Before leaving, Rose says goodbye to Santa and his reindeers, which are all outside in the snow. When Christmas Eve finally arrives, Rose attends a Christmas carol service with her family. Here they learn about the story of Jesus and sing some carols together. They head home to put on their festive pyjamas before going to bed. The next morning it's Christmas Day, and the family wake up to their presents under the tree. After the family give each other their gifts, they sit down to enjoy their delicious Christmas dinner.

15 min 12:10 – 12:25

12:25

Time for School

It’s Christmas at school, and at carpet time the children have a surprise festive visitor. Mrs Collins helps Jessica, Oliver and Orla make their own handprint reindeer cards, complete with Rudolph’s red nose! Later, the children prepare to put on a big Nativity play in front of their parents, but with the ‘star’ missing, who can step in.

15 min 12:25 – 12:40

12:40

CBeebies House

Dodge makes a special Christmas wish to give Father Christmas his very own present! Join Dodge and his CBeebies House friends on a magical quest filled with songs, kindness and festive treats. Filmed at Thursford.

20 min 12:40 – 13:00

13:00

Yakka Dee!

Dee encourages a friend to say ‘crab’, and we go on a whirlwind word adventure. Today, we see different crabs that can walk sideways, hide, have big claws or are colourful. Dee makes friends with a crab by the seaside and even meets a king crab. The journey is repeated with some special surprises along the way, and everyone has a boogie when Dee’s friend finally succeeds in saying today’s word.

5 min 13:00 – 13:05

13:05

Numberblocks

The Numberblocks present a special numbery version of the festive favourite featuring a Christmas train that flings gifts into the air. What could possibly go wrong? Learn about counting, adding and number patterns with the Numberblocks.

10 min 13:05 – 13:15

13:15

Wonderblocks

There are some juicy apples on a tree that Again would like to pick. However, they are too high for him to reach. Go and Stop realise that they can help Again by creating a giant beanstalk using a magic bean. With Do Block Grow Beanstalk and Again repeating the Word Magic in a circuit, they all rise high enough to get to the top of the tree. But can they reach the apples.

5 min 13:15 – 13:20

13:20

Colourblocks

Welcome to Purple’s mixing factory, where he mixes two colours to create a new colour. In this musical episode, the Colourblocks learn that mixing red and yellow makes orange, whilst adding black and white helps to make darker and lighter colours. When the Printing Crew arrive, we learn how they work together to mix their colours and create new ones.

5 min 13:20 – 13:25

13:25

Hey Duggee

It’s Duggee’s day off, but it’s not long before the Squirrels show up to tell him about their adventures on their own days off - earning their Day Off badges in the process.

10 min 13:25 – 13:35

13:35

Yukee

Without her ukulele, Yukee struggles to come up with a tune for the words she wrote for a new song. Her friends try to help, but none of their styles fit. Can the piano Sonny and Paulie the peacock bring to the Sunhouse be the answer.

5 min 13:35 – 13:40

13:40

Small Potatoes

Animated series about a group of singing potatoes. In this song inspired by the Beach Boys, the Small Potatoes enjoy playtime after school and every day.

5 min 13:40 – 13:45

13:45

Something Special

Justin meets Rheagan on the slopes to take part in her skiing lesson. George joins in the snowy fun too! Meanwhile, Mr Tumble helps Tumble Ted get ready for a big adventure of his own. There's snowy activity in the spotty surprise. Featuring signs for the words coat, helmet and ski slope.

25 min 13:45 – 14:10

14:10

Teletubbies

Dipsy and Laa-Laa drive to the Hidey Hup in the Tubby Car. They meet Tinky Winky and Po and the Teletubbies go on the Tubby Uppy Downy together.

15 min 14:10 – 14:25

14:25

CBeebies Panto: Cinderella

Sparkling with CBeebies stars, this joyful retelling of a pantomime classic celebrates finding your thing. With music, laughter and a sprinkle of magic - it’s festive fun for all.

1h 5 min 14:25 – 15:30

15:30

Octonauts

Barnacles and Kwazii investigate a disruption on a nearby reef - a carrier crab and the urchin who lives on its shell just can't seem to get along.

10 min 15:30 – 15:40

15:40

Supertato

Evil Pea is up to her usual mischief as she turns the Supermarket into a Winter Wonderland.

5 min 15:40 – 15:45

15:45

Peter Rabbit

Animated series. When Mr McGregor fills a bird table with sunflower seeds, Squirrel Nutkin becomes dangerously obsessed with raiding it.

10 min 15:45 – 15:55

15:55

Hey Duggee

It's nearly Christmas and Duggee is wrapping presents to go under the tree. He asks the Squirrels if they want to help decorate the clubhouse for Christmas. Of course they do! But they don't just want to decorate the clubhouse; they want to decorate everything - including Duggee and Enid the cat! Out comes the tinsel, baubles and chains, then some more tinsel, and lights to go everywhere. What a lovely Christmassy clubhouse! To top it off the Squirrels have got Christmas presents for everyone - but where has Enid gone.

10 min 15:55 – 16:05

16:05

Vida the Vet

It’s the perfect day for ice skating, and everyone is excited - except for Prickly, who doesn’t know how to skate. Vida helps him with some bumps and bruises, and gives him some sage advice.

10 min 16:05 – 16:15

16:15

Supertato

It's Merry Sprouty Day, but Evil Pea jumps onto Sprouty Claus's train and steals all the presents for herself.

10 min 16:15 – 16:25

16:25

The Weasy Family

The Ducklings want a pet, but Weasy isn't keen on changing his comfortable life. He finally gives in and lets them adopt a crab, but it soon starts wreaking havoc in the hayloft. Weasy has to do something about it.

5 min 16:25 – 16:30

16:30

Mojo Swoptops

Mojo and Bo join the big cross-town race with plans to win. But how can they stay ahead when they have to keep stopping and swopping to help other racers in trouble.

15 min 16:30 – 16:45

16:45

Bluey

The kids are delivering mud pizzas to the grown-ups, but their pedal car keeps breaking.

5 min 16:45 – 16:50

16:50

Bluey

Bluey gets a new teddy for Christmas and introduces him to the whole family.

10 min 16:50 – 17:00

17:00

Piripenguins

The Piris celebrate Berg Day, but plans for Pancake’s special dinner quickly unravel. Can his friends help save the day.

10 min 17:00 – 17:10

17:10

Dodge's Pup School

It's Christmas time, and Miss Collie asks Dodge to direct the school Christmas show. He gets carried away, thinking that everything in the show has to be over the top to be special. Dodge makes the pups sing whilst rollerskating, dance in oversized costumes and play their musical instruments really fast - with disastrous consequences. Dodge learns that keeping things simple is the best way.

25 min 17:10 – 17:35

17:35

JoJo & Gran Gran

It's Christmas, and Gran Gran needs a new tree. JoJo and Gran Gran visit the Christmas tree farm and search for the perfect one – not too tall and not too short.

10 min 17:35 – 17:45

17:45

Moon and Me

In the Toy House kitchen, Mr Onion and Pepi Nana find the little toy tub. Little Nana wishes that the little toy tub was a great big tub. In Storyland, everybody enjoys a Rub-a-dub-dub song with the great big tub.

25 min 17:45 – 18:10

18:10

Clangers

Tiny has invited the Wols for a day out on the Clangers Planet. She has planned a whole lot of activities for them all. She is going to show them her bedcave, introduce them to everyone they haven’t met before, give them soup to eat and then end with a wonderful musical extravaganza. But she hadn’t counted on the Wols curiosity and soon the Wols are leading Small and Tiny a merry chase. But all’s well that ends well – at least until Major Clanger decides to join in the music.

10 min 18:10 – 18:20

18:20

In the Night Garden

Igglepiggle discovers the stones which Makka Pakka has most carefully tidied into a special pattern. Igglepiggle accidentally knocks over the stones. He tries to put them back as they were, but somehow they are never quite right. Makka Pakka returns and cheerfully restores the stones to perfect order.

30 min 18:20 – 18:50

18:50

CBeebies Bedtime Stories

WARNING : show ends after 19:00!! Join Tom Hardy for a Christmassy Bedtime Story about a little pine tree with a special destiny.

10 min 18:50 – 19:00

19:00

The Read

Steffan Rhodri (Gavin and Stacey, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) gives an enchanting reading performance of CS Lewis’s timeless classic, as we step into the magical world of Narnia, filled with adventure, courage and Turkish Delight. When young Second World War evacuee Lucy Pevensie hides in an old wardrobe during a game of hide-and-seek, she finds herself transported to a magical land which has been frozen in an eternal winter by the evil White Witch. Lucy’s brothers and sister dismiss stories of this strange new world and talking animals, but the four siblings are soon all in Narnia, fighting alongside the noble lion Aslan to defeat the witch and her mighty army. The children learn of an ancient prophecy and must navigate betrayal, sacrifice and their own courage to help free Narnia from the Witch's tyrannical grip. Their journey transforms them from ordinary children into heroes as they face epic battles and profound choices, leading to a climactic confrontation that will determine the fate of Narnia and fulfil the prophecy.

1h 19:00 – 20:00

20:00

Inside Classical

The BBC Concert Orchestra and the BBC Singers take centre stage in a special evening full of Christmas cheer. This festive feast is presented by Petroc Trelawny from the uniquely charming Snape Maltings Concert Hall in the heart of the Suffolk countryside. Packed full of yule time offerings, it includes Leontovych’s emotive The Carol of the Bells, Leroy Anderson’s joyous Sleigh Ride, Prokofiev’s Troika, Adam Saunders’ Journey to Lapland and many more songs that will get anyone into the Christmas spirit. Joining the orchestra, singer Tony Momrelle lends his soulful vocals to some seasonal classics, from Irving Berlin’s White Christmas to Mel Tormé’s Christmas Song.

1h 25 min 20:00 – 21:25

21:25

Top of the Pops

Jakki Brambles, Bruno Brookes and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1989 and featuring Bros, The Beautiful South and Jason Donovan.

1h 21:25 – 22:25

22:25

Top of the Pops

Noel Edmonds and David 'Kid' Jensen present the festive pop charts from 1977 with performances from Showaddywaddy, Deniece Williams, Hot Chocolate, Baccara, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band, Leo Sayer, Manhattan Transfer, David Soul, ABBA, Space, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers and Wings.

2h 45 min 22:25 – 01:10