Civilisations

Civilisations

For 250 years, Japan has thrived, mostly cut off from the west - until US gunboats arrive.

1h 00:50 โ€“ 01:50

The War Between the Land and the Sea

The War Between the Land and the Sea

Barclay makes a terrifying descent into the world of Homo Aqua.

45 min 01:50 โ€“ 02:35

The War Between the Land and the Sea

The War Between the Land and the Sea

Barclay and Salt go on the run in a war-torn London as Tide emerges to provoke mankind. Contains scenes of moderate violence.

45 min 02:35 โ€“ 03:20

My Life at Christmas

My Life at Christmas

Anita Rani meets Ade Adepitan to explore his journey to Paralympic glory.

1h 03:20 โ€“ 04:20

What's the Monarchy For?

What's the Monarchy For?

In an episode featuring shocking scandals and startling interviews, David Dimbleby asks how far the royals will go to maintain public support - and can they succeed.

1h 04:20 โ€“ 05:20

This is BBC Two

This is BBC Two

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

45 min 05:20 โ€“ 06:05

Prayer and Reflection

Prayer and Reflection

Changchub Dargyeling Buddhist Temple. Prayer and reflection from the Tibetan Buddhist temple in Brynmawr.

30 min 06:05 โ€“ 06:35

Home Comforts at Christmas

Home Comforts at Christmas

TV chef James Martin gets ahead for Christmas, providing lots of clever tips and tricks to save time and stress on the big day.

30 min 06:35 โ€“ 07:05

Countryfile

Countryfile

Joe Crowley and Vick Hope explore Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic prehistoric monument, and uncover fresh discoveries about its origins and role as a gathering place for ancient peoples.

55 min 07:05 โ€“ 08:00

This Farming Life

This Farming Life

A deep freeze scuppers plans for the Barclays in South Ayrshire. Nikki and Ollie sell their produce at a Christmas farmers' market. Robert gets to work on the new alpaca arena.

1h 08:00 โ€“ 09:00

The Polar Bear Family and Me

The Polar Bear Family and Me

Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons. The team returns in September and finds the polar bears are having a tough time.

1h 09:00 โ€“ 10:00

Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

Saturday Kitchen Best Bites

A feast of festive favourites from Jack and Will, Ravneet Gill and Anthony Murphy. Meanwhile, Dame Mary Berry and the Hairy Bikers head out across the UK.

1h 30 min 10:00 โ€“ 11:30

High Society

High Society

Musical comedy. Time is short if playboy CK Dexter-Haven is to reclaim his former wife before she remarries. Cynical reporter Mike Connor is covering the wedding.

1h 45 min 11:30 โ€“ 13:15

The Hairy Bikers

The Hairy Bikers

The Hairy Bikers throw a festive feast to thank those who helped Dave through his illness.

1h 13:15 โ€“ 14:15

Equestrian

Equestrian

Coverage of the 2025 London International Horse Show.

2h 40 min 14:15 โ€“ 16:55

The Heroes of Telemark

The Heroes of Telemark

World War II tale based on a true story. As the Germans move closer to the secret of nuclear fission, saboteurs plot to stop the materials going into production.

2h 5 min 16:55 โ€“ 19:00

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Nicki Chapman helps ex-England international and football hard man Neil 'Razor' Ruddock find his softer side as he looks to escape to the country with his family in rural Kent.

1h 19:00 โ€“ 20:00

Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me

Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me

Gordon Buchanan heads to the Rocky Mountains in search of wild horses. Finding two stallions battling over a herd, Gordon immerses himself in their world, hoping to win their trust.

1h 20:00 โ€“ 21:00

Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist appointed by the US in the race to develop the atomic bomb before the Nazis. But winning that race comes at a cost.

2h 50 min 21:00 โ€“ 23:50

Raging Bull

Raging Bull

The story of the rise and fall of boxer Jake LaMotta. Contains very strong language and some violent scenes.

2h 5 min 23:50 โ€“ 01:55

Countryfile

Countryfile

Joe Crowley and Vick Hope explore Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic prehistoric monument, and uncover fresh discoveries about its origins and role as a gathering place for ancient peoples.

55 min 01:55 โ€“ 02:50

Celebrity MasterChef

Celebrity MasterChef

Finals week kicks off for the remaining five celebrities, and things take a sweet turn as pastry skills and spectacular creations come to the fore.

1h 02:50 โ€“ 03:50

Celebrity MasterChef

Celebrity MasterChef

The final four celebrities are tasked with cooking a dish dedicated to someone special.

1h 03:50 โ€“ 04:50

Kingdom

Kingdom

Meet the people that made filming Kingdom possible and uncover the extraordinary acts of conservationists and antipoaching teams protecting South Luangwa and all its inhabitants.

50 min 04:50 โ€“ 05:40

This is BBC Two

This is BBC Two

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

1h 5 min 05:40 โ€“ 06:45

Home Comforts at Christmas

Home Comforts at Christmas

James Martin brings together a classic collection of festive recipes to satisfy comfort food cravings.

30 min 06:45 โ€“ 07:15

Home Comforts at Christmas

Home Comforts at Christmas

James Martin shares his secrets for Christmas home cooking and making gourmet gifts, with special guest Mary Berry.

30 min 07:15 โ€“ 07:45

Antiques Roadshow

Antiques Roadshow

The roadshow visits Lister Park and Cartwright Hall in Bradford, where treasures include life-sized ventriloquist dummies, Mae West's hair and rare Indian art bought for a fiver.

1h 07:45 โ€“ 08:45

Match of the Day

Match of the Day

Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's only Premier League game as title contenders Aston Villa host Manchester United.

30 min 08:45 โ€“ 09:15

King of Kings

King of Kings

Colourful dramatisation of the birth, life and death of Christ, depicting the tensions between Herod's court and the Roman administration, and the execution of John the Baptist.

2h 35 min 09:15 โ€“ 11:50

An Ideal Husband

An Ideal Husband

Adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners. An MP's idyllic marriage is threatened by a blackmail plot.

1h 35 min 11:50 โ€“ 13:25

Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me

Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me

Gordon Buchanan heads to the Rocky Mountains in search of wild horses. Finding two stallions battling over a herd, Gordon immerses himself in their world, hoping to win their trust.

1h 13:25 โ€“ 14:25

Omar Sharif

Omar Sharif

A look back at the life of the actor Omar Sharif, who died in July 2015 at the age of 83. Featuring archive interviews with the BBC and contributions from director David Lean.

30 min 14:25 โ€“ 14:55

Doctor Zhivago

Doctor Zhivago

Oscar-winning epic. A doctor and poet falls in love with the mistress of a political opportunist, but their romance is disrupted by the social upheaval surrounding them.

3h 5 min 14:55 โ€“ 18:00

Scrum V Highlights

Scrum V Highlights

Highlights from round 7 of the URC, including Ospreys v Munster, Dragons v Connacht and Cardiff v Scarlets.

30 min 18:00 โ€“ 18:30

Villages by the Sea

Villages by the Sea

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers evidence of the German occupation of the Jersey village of Gorey and the role it played in defending the UK.

30 min 18:30 โ€“ 19:00

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.

30 min 19:00 โ€“ 19:30

Celebrity Mastermind

Celebrity Mastermind

Maryam Moshiri, Chesney Hawkes, Desiree Burch and Danny Robins are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.

30 min 19:30 โ€“ 20:00

Only Connect

Only Connect

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Once again, there's a place in the semi-finals on offer, with two teams facing ever more testing questions.

30 min 20:00 โ€“ 20:30

Christmas University Challenge

Christmas University Challenge

The festive series begins with a match between Christmas 2024's champions Durham and Series 10 runners-up Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

30 min 20:30 โ€“ 21:00

Secrets of the Conclave

Secrets of the Conclave

Featuring unseen footage and with exclusive access to the Vatican, this is the inside story of the papal conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, told by the cardinals who were there.

1h 21:00 โ€“ 22:00

Mammoth Christmas Special

Mammoth Christmas Special

It's Tony Mammoth's first Christmas since coming back from the dead, and he's determined to make it a special one with his family.

25 min 22:00 โ€“ 22:25

Mandy

Mandy

Comedy by Diane Morgan about the life and times of Mandy Carter.

25 min 22:25 โ€“ 22:50

Other Voices

Other Voices

Huw Stephens selects his music highlights from the 2025 Other Voices festival in Cardigan.

1h 22:30 โ€“ 23:30

Other Voices

Other Voices

Huw Stephens selects his music highlights from the 2025 Other Voices festival in Cardigan.

1h 22:45 โ€“ 23:45

Other Voices

Other Voices

Huw Stephens selects his music highlights from the 2025 Other Voices festival in Cardigan.

1h 22:50 โ€“ 23:50

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Coast

Coast

Nick Crane embarks on a journey around Britain to experience the surrounding seas' tidal ebb and flow, and to explore the Riddle of the Tides.

25 min 23:30 โ€“ 23:55

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Coast

Coast

Nick Crane embarks on a journey around Britain to experience the surrounding seas' tidal ebb and flow, and to explore the Riddle of the Tides.

25 min 23:50 โ€“ 00:15

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Three drag performers in flamboyant ball gowns brave the Australian outback in their battered tour bus, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Contains strong language.

1h 40 min 23:55 โ€“ 01:35

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Three drag performers in flamboyant ball gowns brave the Australian outback in their battered tour bus, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Contains strong language.

1h 40 min 00:15 โ€“ 01:55

Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

J Robert Oppenheimer's race to develop the atomic bomb for the US before the Nazis. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature.

2h 50 min 01:35 โ€“ 04:25

Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist appointed by the US in the race to develop the atomic bomb before the Nazis. But winning that race comes at a cost.

2h 45 min 01:55 โ€“ 04:40

Celebrity MasterChef Final

Celebrity MasterChef Final

The judges choose their champion, but only after a nail-biting decider.

1h 04:25 โ€“ 05:25

Celebrity MasterChef Final

Celebrity MasterChef Final

The judges choose their champion, but only after a nail-biting decider.

1h 04:40 โ€“ 05:40

This is BBC Two

This is BBC Two

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

50 min 05:40 โ€“ 06:30

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.

30 min 06:30 โ€“ 07:00

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Choirmaster Gareth Malone is hoping the New Forest property market hits all the right notes as he enlists the help of Sonali Shah to find him a family home in the countryside.

1h 07:00 โ€“ 08:00

Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles

Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles

Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin spends the winter months revealing hidden natural spectacles that occur throughout the British Isles.

1h 08:00 โ€“ 09:00

The Greatest Story Ever Told

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Cinematic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, with Max von Sydow and Charlton Heston.

3h 5 min 09:00 โ€“ 12:05

The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Hundred-Foot Journey

The Kadam family, new to France, madden Madame Mallory by opening a restaurant opposite hers. Cook Hassan and sous chef Marguerite are caught in the emotional and culinary crossfire.

1h 55 min 12:05 โ€“ 14:00

Christmas Treasures of the National Trust

Christmas Treasures of the National Trust

The countdown to Christmas is on as three unique houses get ready for the festive season.

1h 14:00 โ€“ 15:00

Spartacus

Spartacus

76 BC. Born into slavery, the gladiator Spartacus longs for freedom and soon finds himself at the head of an army of slaves in revolt against the might of the Roman Empire.

3h 15:00 โ€“ 18:00

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Choirmaster Gareth Malone is hoping the New Forest property market hits all the right notes as he enlists the help of Sonali Shah to find him a family home in the countryside.

1h 18:00 โ€“ 19:00

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.

30 min 19:00 โ€“ 19:30

Celebrity Mastermind

Celebrity Mastermind

Clive Myrie asks the questions as Sally Ann Matthews, Yinka Bokinni, Felicity Ward and Michael Bradley go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.

30 min 19:30 โ€“ 20:00

Only Connect Pub Quiz Special

Only Connect Pub Quiz Special

Revolver, 3: Swept Away, 2: Snatch. what comes next.

30 min 20:00 โ€“ 20:30

Christmas University Challenge

Christmas University Challenge

Alumni teams from UCL and Leeds reunite for a second chance at being crowned Christmas University Challenge champions. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

30 min 20:30 โ€“ 21:00

QI XL

QI XL

Julian Clary, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies visit Sandi Toksvig's winter wonderland for the QI Christmas special.

45 min 21:00 โ€“ 21:45

Live at the Apollo Christmas Special

Live at the Apollo Christmas Special

In this special Christmas episode, the magnificent Josh Widdicombe introduces comedians Andrew Mensah and Harriet Kemsley to the stage.

45 min 21:45 โ€“ 22:30

Slumdog Millionaire

Slumdog Millionaire

An orphan from the slums makes it to the final question of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.

1h 55 min 22:30 โ€“ 00:25

The Photograph

The Photograph

Romantic drama in which love stories set in the past and the present intertwine. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature.

1h 40 min 00:25 โ€“ 02:05

A Mary Berry Christmas

A Mary Berry Christmas

Mary Berry celebrates Christmas traditions, including delicious food, Christmas lights, carols and picking the Christmas tree, with Alison Steadman, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Zoe Ball.

1h 02:05 โ€“ 03:05

Christmas Treasures of the National Trust

Christmas Treasures of the National Trust

The countdown to Christmas is on as three unique houses get ready for the festive season.

1h 03:05 โ€“ 04:05

Sir Chris Hoy

Sir Chris Hoy

Sir Chris Hoy opens up about his journey with terminal cancer and how the mental strength he honed as a six-time Olympic gold medallist is now helping him to inspire others.

1h 04:05 โ€“ 05:05

This is BBC Two

This is BBC Two

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

1h 25 min 05:05 โ€“ 06:30

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.

30 min 06:30 โ€“ 07:00

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Alistair Appleton faces his toughest assignment to date as he attempts to find broadcasting icon Janet Street-Porter a country retreat, away from prying neighbours.

1h 07:00 โ€“ 08:00

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Christmas is coming, and Monty and Ned are getting ready for the big day. Meanwhile, Toby Buckland takes his tools over to the new garden of singer-songwriter Will Young.

1h 08:00 โ€“ 09:00

Citizen Kane

Citizen Kane

A landmark in the history of cinema, telling the story of newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane in a series of flashbacks. Starring Orson Welles.

2h 09:00 โ€“ 11:00

Homes Under the Hammer

Homes Under the Hammer

Featuring properties in Beeston, Welwyn Garden City and Brighton.

1h 11:00 โ€“ 12:00

Bargain Hunt

Bargain Hunt

Yule love this seasonal episode of Bargain Hunt, with a sackful of profits and Christmas cheer, co-presented by Eric Knowles and Father Christmas.

40 min 12:00 โ€“ 12:40

Escape to the Country

Escape to the Country

Nicki Chapman helps a recently retired couple find a dream country home that's full of traditional period charm. Nikki also visits the Weston Park Model Air Show.

45 min 12:40 โ€“ 13:25

Meet Me in St Louis

Meet Me in St Louis

A colourful musical about the everyday adventures and romantic entanglements of the Smith family in St Louis. Starring Judy Garland.

1h 50 min 13:25 โ€“ 15:15

Doris Day

Doris Day

In a rare television interview, Doris Day looks back over her successful acting and singing career, and recalls happy memories of working with Rock Hudson, James Cagney and more.

50 min 15:15 โ€“ 16:05

Calamity Jane

Calamity Jane

Wild West musical about the roughest, toughest gal in the town of Deadwood.

1h 40 min 16:05 โ€“ 17:45

Carols from King's

Carols from King's

A celebration of Christmas from the stunning, candlelit King's College Chapel, Cambridge.

1h 15 min 17:45 โ€“ 19:00

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.

30 min 19:00 โ€“ 19:30

Celebrity Mastermind

Celebrity Mastermind

Clive Myrie asks the questions as Gareth Malone, Gamba Cole, Yewande Biala and Lucy Beaumont go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.

30 min 19:30 โ€“ 20:00

Only Connect Christmas Special

Only Connect Christmas Special

Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It's Christmas, and two families from series gone by have come together to play an exasperating game.

30 min 20:00 โ€“ 20:30

Christmas University Challenge

Christmas University Challenge

Keble College, Oxford play Hull in another Christmas match. Anne-Marie Imafidon and Joanna Nadin lead the teams, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.

30 min 20:30 โ€“ 21:00

Mortimer & Whitehouse

Mortimer & Whitehouse

Bob, Paul and Ted visit Devon and Cornwall for their festive treat and meet Dawn French.

1h 21:00 โ€“ 22:00

A Ghost Story for Christmas

A Ghost Story for Christmas

Roger has been haunted by a recurring dream. What is lurking in the room in the tower.

30 min 22:00 โ€“ 22:30

Indecent Proposal

Indecent Proposal

A handsome, high-rolling billionaire makes a couple a seductive offer. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature.

1h 50 min 22:30 โ€“ 00:20

The Duchess

The Duchess

The tumultuous life story of the 18th-century Duchess of Devonshire . Contains some scenes of a sexual nature.

1h 40 min 00:20 โ€“ 02:00

Beyond Paradise Christmas Special

Beyond Paradise Christmas Special

With unexpected visitors, festive cases to solve and a heartwarming reunion on the line, can the team juggle it all and still be ready in time for Martha's Christmas surprise.

1h 02:00 โ€“ 03:00

Amanda & Alan's Spanish Christmas

Amanda & Alan's Spanish Christmas

Amanda and Alan return to Spain for a one-off Christmas special. Reuniting with old friends, they celebrate an Anglo-Spanish Christmas, hosting a feast at their Moclin home.

1h 03:00 โ€“ 04:00

Celebrity MasterChef

Celebrity MasterChef

GK Barry, Kola Bokinni, Nikki Fox and Iain Stirling compete in the 2025 Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off.

1h 04:00 โ€“ 05:00

This is BBC Two

This is BBC Two

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

1h 05:00 โ€“ 06:00

My Life at Christmas

My Life at Christmas

Rani Meets Floella Benjamin. 3/3. Anita Rani pays a Christmas visit to Baroness Floella Benjamin to reflect on a remarkable life shaped by family, faith and the festive season.

1h 06:00 โ€“ 07:00

Royal Institution Christmas...

Royal Institution Christmas...

The Truth About Food. 1/3. Dr Chris van Tulleken is joined by leading experts, including his twin brother Xand, to explore the incredible journey food takes through our bodies.

1h 07:00 โ€“ 08:00

A Christmas Choir with Michelle McManus

A Christmas Choir with Michelle McManus

Michelle McManus is joined by two wonderful choirs to celebrate the season with a sackful of Christmas songs.

45 min 08:00 โ€“ 08:45

Carols from King's

Carols from King's

A celebration of Christmas from the stunning, candlelit King's College Chapel, Cambridge.

1h 15 min 08:45 โ€“ 10:00

Wallace & Gromit

Wallace & Gromit

Wallace and Gromit's business faces danger when a killer starts targeting local bakers.

30 min 10:00 โ€“ 10:30

Wallace & Gromit

Wallace & Gromit

The first of Nick Park's award-winning claymations. Inventor Wallace and his dog Gromit blast off in a homemade rocket to find out if the moon is really made of cheese.

25 min 10:30 โ€“ 10:55

Agatha Christie

Agatha Christie

As Kenneth Branagh prepares to unveil the latest version of Death on the Nile, Celia Imrie looks at how Agatha Christie's murder mysteries have been treated by film-makers over the years.

30 min 10:55 โ€“ 11:25

The Nutcracker from the Royal Ballet

The Nutcracker from the Royal Ballet

Christmas comes to life in this magical production from ballet legend Sir Peter Wright, delighting a packed audience at Covent Garden's Royal Opera House.

1h 35 min 11:25 โ€“ 13:00

White Christmas

White Christmas

Christmas classic. Two army buddies travel to a Vermont ski resort for a well-earned rest, but end up putting on a show. With Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney.

2h 13:00 โ€“ 15:00

The King's Christmas Broadcast

The King's Christmas Broadcast

HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.

10 min 15:00 โ€“ 15:10

Evil Under the Sun

Evil Under the Sun

Agatha Christie's murder mystery. Detective Hercule Poirot sets out to discover the truth behind the death of a stage star at a resort hotel on an Adriatic island.

1h 50 min 15:10 โ€“ 17:00

Dad's Army at the BBC

Dad's Army at the BBC

Toby Jones presents a set of must-see Dad's Army moments from the BBC's archives, including Mainwaring dancing and sparring with Morecambe and Wise and a special tribute to Noel Coward.

1h 17:00 โ€“ 18:00

Dad's Army

Dad's Army

1975 Christmas special of the classic comedy about Walmington-on-Sea's Home Guard unit. Captain Mainwaring has an unexpected and most unwelcome guest.

40 min 18:00 โ€“ 18:40

Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

Sitcom. Richard has an unsavoury foot infection. Meanwhile, a desire for a new kitchen gives Hyacinth an opportunity to perform some interesting experiments in the showroom.

50 min 18:40 โ€“ 19:30

The Morecambe and Wise Show

The Morecambe and Wise Show

Chris Langford, a new face to television, sings an old favourite - Old Devil Moon.

40 min 19:30 โ€“ 20:10

The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1975

The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1975

A holiday special starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, first broadcast in 1975.

1h 5 min 20:10 โ€“ 21:15

Jaws

Jaws

A great white shark begins preying on humans off the beaches of New England. Contains horror.

2h 21:15 โ€“ 23:15

Jaws @ 50

Jaws @ 50

Steven Spielberg shares his exclusive story behind the making of Jaws. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

1h 25 min 23:15 โ€“ 00:40

And Now for Something Completely Different

And Now for Something Completely Different

Including Nudge Nudge, Hell's Grannies, Killer Cars, Dead Parrot and Blackmail. Contains adult humour.

1h 25 min 00:40 โ€“ 02:05

Call The Midwife Christmas Special

Call The Midwife Christmas Special

Senior members of Nonnatus House travel to Hong Kong to tackle a crisis at the Order's branch house and DR TURNER and SHELAGH search for MAY's birthmother.

1h 02:05 โ€“ 03:05

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special

Strictly Come Dancing returns to the ballroom this Christmas, ready to captivate the nation with a celebration of dance and festive cheer.

1h 15 min 03:05 โ€“ 04:20

Mortimer & Whitehouse

Mortimer & Whitehouse

Bob, Paul and Ted visit Devon and Cornwall for their festive treat and meet Dawn French.

1h 04:20 โ€“ 05:20

This is BBC Two

This is BBC Two

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

1h 15 min 05:20 โ€“ 06:35

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.

30 min 06:35 โ€“ 07:05

The Great British Sewing Bee...

The Great British Sewing Bee...

Celebrity Christmas Special. In this year's Christmas Sewing Bee, four celebrities put their sewing skills to the test.

1h 07:05 โ€“ 08:05

Signed

Signed

Betty O'Barley and Harry O'Hay are scarecrows planning a wedding to remember. A loving tale about learning that the important thing isn't a grand gesture - it's simply being together.

25 min 08:05 โ€“ 08:30

The Best of Weatherman Walking

The Best of Weatherman Walking

Derek gets creative in west Wales and walks in the footsteps of poet Dylan Thomas.

30 min 08:30 โ€“ 09:00

Bringing Up Baby

Bringing Up Baby

Classic comedy about a madcap heiress who makes a shambles of an absent-minded palaeontologist's life when she arrives on the scene with her pet leopard.

1h 40 min 09:00 โ€“ 10:40

What's Up, Doc?

What's Up, Doc?

Four identical bags get mixed up - one of which is full of top-secret documents.

1h 30 min 10:40 โ€“ 12:10

Homes Under the Hammer

Homes Under the Hammer

Featuring a bungalow in Cannock in Staffordshire, a semi in Alsager in Cheshire and a two-bed terrace in Hartlepool.

1h 12:10 โ€“ 13:10

Bargain Hunt

Bargain Hunt

Eric Knowles and the team hunt for bargains at Exeter's Westpoint Arena. Helping the red and blue teams spend ยฃ300 on three items are experts Nick Hall and Richard Madley.

50 min 13:10 โ€“ 14:00

Minions

Minions

Eleven-year-old Gru dreams of becoming a supervillain.

1h 20 min 14:00 โ€“ 15:20

Puss in Boots

Puss in Boots

To restore his nine lives, Puss must beat a host of fairy-tale characters to the magical map of the Wishing Star, but a fearful adversary is on his trail.

1h 30 min 15:20 โ€“ 16:50

BBC News

BBC News

The latest national and international news from the BBC.

20 min 16:50 โ€“ 17:10

BBC Wales Today

BBC Wales Today

News and weather from BBC Wales.

5 min 17:10 โ€“ 17:15

The Italian Job

The Italian Job

Classic comedy caper starring Michael Caine. Cockney criminal Charlie Croker and his gang take on an audacious plan to steal a cache of gold bullion in Turin, Italy.

1h 40 min 17:15 โ€“ 18:55

The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain

The Hairy Bikers' Pubs That Built Britain

Si and Dave's tour takes them to London, where they find inns that witnessed the Great Fire and pubs that watered the workers during the city's 50-year rebuild.

30 min 18:55 โ€“ 19:25

Planet Earth

Planet Earth

Looking at the progress of three black bear cubs as they follow their mother through the spectacular Northwoods of Minnesota.

5 min 19:25 โ€“ 19:30

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.

30 min 19:30 โ€“ 20:00

Celebrity Mastermind

Celebrity Mastermind

Clive Myrie asks the questions as Will Best, Laura Smyth, Nikita Kuzmin and Jayne Wisener go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.

30 min 20:00 โ€“ 20:30

Only Connect Boxing Special

Only Connect Boxing Special

Another special edition of the quiz, hosted by Victoria Coren Mitchell, where knowledge only gets you so far. Two 'sporting' teams from previous series have returned to fight it out.

30 min 20:30 โ€“ 21:00

Christmas University Challenge

Christmas University Challenge

The first ever Christmas series champions, from Trinity College, Cambridge, return to take on the Bristol team from Series 8. Amol Rajan asks the questions.

30 min 21:00 โ€“ 21:30

The Great Escaper

The Great Escaper

WWII veteran Bernard sneaks out of his care home to attend the 70th anniversary of D-Day. Contains some strong language.

1h 30 min 21:30 โ€“ 23:00

Jaws 2

Jaws 2

The beach-goers of Amity are threatened again by a giant, man-eating shark. Contains some violent scenes.

1h 55 min 23:00 โ€“ 00:55

Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet

A young student finds himself stuck in a dark underworld of crime and depravity. Contains strong language, some sexual content, sexual violence and some.

1h 55 min 00:55 โ€“ 02:50

Spider-Man

Spider-Man

Gwen Stacy's mission on Miles Morales's Earth fails, threatening multiple dimensions.

2h 15 min 02:50 โ€“ 05:05

This is BBC Two

This is BBC Two

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

1h 05:05 โ€“ 06:05

Mojo Swoptops

Mojo Swoptops

It Came from Planet Boogie. A crashed meteor in the town square makes every machine in Swoppiton dance. even Mojo.

15 min 06:05 โ€“ 06:20

Big Lizard

Big Lizard

Happy Campers. Cosima and Big Lizard have a camping sleepover with a friendly little crab. In the morning, their new friend is missing, but why.

5 min 06:20 โ€“ 06:25

Super Happy Magic Forest

Super Happy Magic Forest

The Magic of Panpipes. When Hoofius plays his grandfaun's old magical panpipes, his friends do exactly what he asks them to do - perfect for leading a quest. or so he thinks.

15 min 06:25 โ€“ 06:40

Grizzy and the Lemmings

Grizzy and the Lemmings

Iced Grizzy. The Lemmings try to destroy the statues of Grizzy, but he will not let them ruin his art.

5 min 06:40 โ€“ 06:45

Grizzy and the Lemmings

Grizzy and the Lemmings

Yummy Indigestion. A container full of Yummy? What a dream for Grizzy and the Lemmings.

10 min 06:45 โ€“ 06:55

Stage Stars

Stage Stars

Rehearsals and Injuries. The pressure is on in the Anything Goes rehearsals, and Jakob is set back by an injury.

25 min 06:55 โ€“ 07:20

Bro's in Control

Bro's in Control

Bad Bots. Online potato sensation Spudman is joined by Joe-bot as he tries to program this malfunctioning robot to serve baked potatoes, and Adam B-bot gets to work in an ice cream shop.

15 min 07:20 โ€“ 07:35

Cooking Buddies

Cooking Buddies

Spicy Tomato Pasta. A black belt in karate, Aiyla loves food that has a kick. Buddy shows her how to make homemade tomato pasta. You can get all of Buddy's recipes on the BBC Food website.

25 min 07:35 โ€“ 08:00

Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Melted. Danger Mouse reluctantly takes a role in Pink Dawn's icy musical remake for a double-length all-singing special.

20 min 08:00 โ€“ 08:20

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese

Boy Girl Dog Cat Mouse Cheese

Family on Ice. When the siblings try to make an awesome Christmas surprise for their parents, things go wrong every step of the way.

15 min 08:20 โ€“ 08:35

Deadly Predators

Deadly Predators

Ultimate Predator. Steve dives with a deadly Portuguese man-of-war and creates the ultimate predator with state-of-the-art CGI.

30 min 08:35 โ€“ 09:05

This Farming Life

This Farming Life

Lynn and Sandra harvest their first honey. The Rodgers give bull Mario a send-off. Raymond's flock is under threat from flystrike, and 50 of Stevie's buffalo escape.

1h 09:05 โ€“ 10:05

Double Indemnity

Double Indemnity

During a routine house call to renew a car insurance plan, salesman Walter Neff meets the sultry Phyllis Dietrichson, and together, they hatch a plan to get rid of her husband.

1h 45 min 10:05 โ€“ 11:50

Inside the Christmas Factory with Paddy and Cherry

Inside the Christmas Factory with Paddy and Cherry

Paddy McGuinness is in the festive spirit, visiting a factory making gingerbread Santas.

1h 11:50 โ€“ 12:50

The Seven Year Itch

The Seven Year Itch

Classic comedy about a New York publisher whose family loyalty is put to the test when a beautiful model moves in next door while his wife is on vacation.

1h 40 min 12:50 โ€“ 14:30

Some Like It Hot

Some Like It Hot

Comic masterpiece from Billy Wilder. Musicians Joe and Jerry accidentally witness the St Valentine's Day massacre and attempt to make a getaway by joining an all-girl jazz band.

2h 14:30 โ€“ 16:30

Final Score

Final Score

Kelly Somers and guests bring all the goals, latest news, analysis, reaction and interviews from the afternoon's biggest football matches.

1h 5 min 16:30 โ€“ 17:35

Doctor Who

Doctor Who

Twenty years ago, Doctor Who began filming in Wales. This fun and insightful documentary gives inside secrets from the cast, crew and writers, past and present.

1h 17:35 โ€“ 18:35

Keeping Up Appearances

Keeping Up Appearances

Sitcom about a snobbish housewife. Plans to hold a Civil War pageant do not go as Hyacinth anticipated. Could it be remotely connected with the fact that she is organising it.

30 min 18:35 โ€“ 19:05

Fawlty Towers

Fawlty Towers

Classic sitcom about a Torquay hotel. A racing tip and a guest who is hard of hearing spell financial disaster for Basil.

35 min 19:05 โ€“ 19:40

Lives Well Lived

Lives Well Lived

Kirsty Wark looks back at the extraordinary lives of some of the legendary actors, celebrated singers and political giants who died in 2025.

1h 20 min 19:40 โ€“ 21:00

Unforgiven

Unforgiven

Retired gunslinger William Munny does one last job to avenge a young woman and confronts the ghosts of his past.

2h 5 min 21:00 โ€“ 23:05

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