Renaissance
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights in Rome, while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe and makes the artist question everything.
MasterChef
It's the grand final, and everything the three finalists have worked towards reaches a crescendo as the judges decide who among them will be crowned champion.
Clive Myrie's Caribbean Treasures
Clive learns the secrets of the perfect Cuban cocktail, masters Jamaican jerk cooking and heads out to land the perfect catch in the crystal blue waters of Barbados.
Alan Bennett 90 Years On
Alan Bennett offers some refreshingly frank thoughts about old age. Contains some strong language.
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Animal Park Christmas Special
Ben and Kate bring a Christmas treat to a tapir who may be feeling a little lonely. Meanwhile, the keepers hope for a Christmas romance between a pair of porcupines.
Lorraine Pascale
Lorraine Pascale shows people with no kitchen confidence how to create a meal for friends and family. Lorraine helps builder Tony master a Mediterranean-inspired menu.
Villages by the Sea
Archaeologist Ben Robinson investigates how a Cornish gem of a village became a world-famous centre of tin mining where people made and lost huge fortunes.
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.
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.
Impossible
The quiz show where players must avoid Impossible answers to stay in the competition. 17 people start today's show, but how many of them will survive to face the £10,000 question.
Now, Voyager
Heartwrenching drama starring Bette Davis as a repressed woman who struggles to break free from her overbearing mother and assert her independence.
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Classic comedy musical. A transatlantic trip brings romantic problems for showgirls Lorelei and Dorothy, seeking different things from men.
Flog It!
In Blackburn, Anita Manning values a gold charm bracelet.
Richard Osman's Festive House of Games
Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.
Nigella
Nigella cooks more warming, comforting and inspirational recipes, including chicken with red grapes and marsala, mussels with pasta and a sunken chocolate amaretto cake.
The Lake District
Cutting-edge camera techniques give a new and unique perspective on a turbulent year in the life of England's largest national park.
Chris and Michaela
Chris Packham and Michaela Strachan go on a Christmas adventure in search of some of nature's greatest celestial wonders and winter wildlife, unique to this time of year.
Amazing Hotels
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work in sub-zero conditions in Lapland as they collect firewood, cook reindeer stew and take cold water plunges at a hotel owned by a Sami family.
The Royle Family at Christmas
Sitcom. On Christmas Day at the Royles', there could be an unexpected present for Denise. Contains adult humour.
Newsnight
The day's important national and international news stories. With Faisal Islam.
Weather
Weather bulletin.
The Duke
The eccentric Kempton Bunton steals Goya's Duke of Wellington portrait for ransom. Contains some strong language.
The Duke
The eccentric Kempton Bunton steals Goya's Duke of Wellington portrait for ransom. Contains some strong language.
Panorama
Reporter Bronagh Munro investigates how the Telegram app, owned by Russian billionaire Pavel Durov, can be used to spread harmful and dangerous content.
Clive Myrie's Caribbean Treasures
In Cuba, Clive puts his flexibility to the test when he tries out a spot of ballet, while in Jamaica, he checks out the Goldeneye villa and gets down at a Kingston reggae club.
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Hey Duggee
The Christmas Badge. The Squirrels try to inspire Duggee's friend Clarence, who has lost his Christmas cheer.
Go Jetters Christmas Special
The North Pole. Animated adventure comedy series. It's Christmas Eve, and Santa's sleigh has vanished - can the Go Jetters save Christmas.
Grizzy and the Lemmings
Well Deserved. The Lemmings and Grizzy collide with Santa's sled while fighting.
Monster Loving Maniacs
A Christmas Miracle. Three intergalactic Christmas demons known as the Three Wise Men drop by.
Pokémon
All Hail the Ice Battlefield! It's time for Ash's Snowbelle City Gym battle. His eighth Gym badge hangs in the balance.
Cooking Buddies
Rocking Around the Christmas Pud. Buddy and Matilda's champion dancer Meesha gets festive with a rocky road Christmas pudding.
One Zoo Three
Winter Wonderland. The brothers create a winter wonderland at the zoo, with festive treats for the animals.
Blue Peter
Best of 2024. Looking back at some of our favourite moments from the last year on Blue Peter.
Shaun the Sheep
We Wish Ewe a Merry Christmas. Children's animation. Shaun discovers the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone, so the animals work through the night decorating the farmhouse.
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.
The Bishop's Wife
Family comedy drama about an angel who assumes human form to help a bishop repair his marriage and build his dream cathedral.
This Wild Life
Series following a family who moved to Kenya to run a safari camp. Saba and the elephant rescue team race to save the life of a recently orphaned calf.
Villages by the Sea
In Cumbria, on the edge of the Lake District, Ben Robinson finds signs of early Christian pilgrims, while a 500-year-old house turns out to be the birthplace of an Elizabethan VIP.
A Taste of Christmas with Andi Oliver
Andi meets three Glaswegian families and joins in with their festive feasts. She hopes to learn what the joyous meals mean to them and what they say about their city.
Funny Girl
The Oscar-winning film debut of Barbra Streisand, portraying the bittersweet life of singer-comedienne Fanny Brice in early 20th-century New York.
What's Up, Doc?
Four identical bags get mixed up - one of which is full of top-secret documents.
Flog It!
Paul Martin is joined by experts Christina Trevanion and Will Axon in Oxford Union to pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables to be sold at auction.
Paddington
Celebrating the beloved character of Paddington and his unassuming creator, Michael Bond.
Amazing Hotels
Rob Rinder and Monica Galetti work in sub-zero conditions in Lapland as they collect firewood, cook reindeer stew and take cold water plunges at a hotel owned by a Sami family.
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.
Eurythmics at the BBC
A collection of Eurythmics' best moments from the BBC's music archives, showcasing the bold, innovative, stylish and unpredictable pair who became one of Britain's biggest bands of the 1980s.
Annie Lennox at the BBC
Annie Lennox has been described as the most successful female artist in British music history, and this collection is a celebration of the stunning solo side of her accomplishments.
Annie Lennox
Annie Lennox performs a selection of hits from her solo career and her Eurythmics days, including Here Comes the Rain, Sweet Dreams and Little Bird, from LSO St Luke's in London.
Eurythmics
Tracey MacLeod reports for The Late Show as Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart - better known as Eurythmics - prepare to launch their album We Two Are One. First broadcast 1989.
Eurythmics
Tracey MacLeod reports for The Late Show as Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart - better known as Eurythmics - prepare to launch their album We Two Are One. First broadcast 1989.
Annie Lennox - Diva
Annie Lennox - Diva features an in-depth interview with the ex-Eurythmics singer as well as an extensive selection of archive footage.
Pan's Labyrinth
Bookish young Ofelia gets drawn to a fantastical world - one as disturbing as her reality. Contains very strong language and prolonged violent scenes.
Wolf Hall
Cromwell is stripped of his titles and brought to the Tower on a charge of treason.
Signed
Join Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman for a sparkling celebration of two decades of Strictly Come Dancing. With signing.
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Stories of Us
Reverend Kate Bottley discovers how wild swimming has been a life-changer for some.
Countryfile
Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker explore the Peak District, the first national park created by the transformative National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949.
Breakfast
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
The Chimpcam Project
Wildlife documentary. How does a chimpanzee see the world? A research project attempts to answer that question by giving chimps a special camera.
This Wild Life
Series following a family who moved to Kenya to run a safari camp. The camp reopens after the rainy season, but Saba's worst nightmare is turning into reality.
Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
Festive treats from Nathan Outlaw, Sabrina Ghayour, Gennaro Contaldo and the Hairy Bikers.
The A-Z of TV Cooking Christmas Special
John Torode digs through the archives and serves up a range of festive recipes, including Fanny Craddock's Christmas cake and Lorraine Pascale's turkey.
Chariots of Fire
The story of athletes Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell, rivals who were both chosen to represent Britain in the 1924 Paris Olympics.
The London Horse Show
Athleticism, accuracy and elegance on show - with a sprinkle of festive magic. The traditional pre-Christmas equine extravaganza from London's ExCeL.
Escape to Athena
Wartime action yarn about a group of Allied prisoners of war who plan to escape while excavating an archaeological site on a German-occupied Greek island.
Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast
Victoria Wood's 1992 Christmas special parodying breakfast and daytime television.
My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan
Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across Mongolia's harsh Gobi Desert.
Dad's Army
Classic wartime sitcom. Mainwaring's Home Guard platoon decides to give a turkey dinner to the old-age pensioners of Walmington-on-Sea.
Inside No. 9
Using archive material, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton go on a journey through the life and death of their dark, award-winning comedy.
Inside No. 9
At an engagement party, a bedroom with old baggage in it has been left unlocked. Contains some strong language.
QI
Sandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas special and is joined by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi and Alan Davies.
Goodness Gracious Me
Festive edition of the British-Asian comedy sketch show, including the Coopers' Christmas dinner. Contains adult humour.
Quadrophenia
A working-class lad escapes the boredom of everyday life by hanging out with mods. Contains very strong language, some sexual content and some violence.
Quadrophenia
A working-class lad escapes the boredom of everyday life by hanging out with mods. Contains very strong language, some sexual content and some violence.
Mariah Meets Rylan
Rylan is in Los Angeles for an intimate and exclusive sit-down with Mariah Carey to mark 30 years since the release of All I Want for Christmas.
Hope Street
Eve has a crisis on her hands when troubled Brandi steals a baby - and Nicole decides to sell the pub.
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A Lot Like Christmas
Christmas tree farmer Jessica gets unexpected advice from Clay, who works for her rivals.
The Repair Shop
Bill Paterson looks back at some favourite toy fixes, including a cuddly keepsake that's provided comfort for both a father and son, and a tinplate rocket in need of a boost.
Animal Park Christmas Special
Ben and Kate deliver a huge festive treat to the zebras, while Megan and Hamza check if the reindeer are ready for take-off.
Easter Parade
Charming Irving Berlin musical about a despondent dancer who, ditched by his partner, sets about making a star of a chorus girl. Starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire.
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.
Homes Under the Hammer
Featuring a three-bedroom semi in Sneyd Green in Stoke-on-Trent, a piece of land in Leyland, Lancashire, and a four-bedroom semi in Low Hill in Wolverhampton.
Bargain Hunt
The teams gallop around a huge toy fair at Sandown Park Racecourse in Surrey, with experts Thomas Forrester and Tim Weeks.
Move Over, Darling
Romantic caper about a man with a new wife who encounters much confusion when his previous wife - presumed dead after a plane crash five years earlier - reappears.
Calamity Jane
Wild West musical about the roughest, toughest gal in the town of Deadwood.
Dad's Army
Captain Mainwaring tries to get out of attending a big church parade when the Home Guard are ordered to wear their medals from previous conflicts.
Keeping Up Appearances
Seasonal special of the sitcom. Hyacinth decides that Richard should help distribute gifts to the old folk at the church hall dressed as Father Christmas.
Richard Osman's Festive House of Games
Jim Howick, Matt Morsia, Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Susan Wokoma test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.
Celebrity Mastermind
Clive Myrie puts Jennie Bond, Des Clarke, Nabil Abdulrashid and Abby Cook to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities brave the famous black chair.
Only Connect
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. Two teams from previous series return for a battle royal, and the questions are as tricky as ever.
Christmas University Challenge
Christmas University Challenge 2024 begins with a match between graduates of Warwick and Durham. Yomi Adegoke and Carla Denyer are team captains, and Amol Rajan asks the questions.
The Hairy Bikers
An emotional ride. Si King celebrates the life of biker brother and best mate Dave Myers - with memories of great food and good times, and an epic motorcycle convoy.
Mackenzie Crook Remembers... Detectorists
Mackenzie Crook shares what inspired him to write his hit series Detectorists.
Detectorists
After a chance encounter, Lance and Andy journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. Contains some strong language.
Detectorists
Lance hasn't found anything in ages. Russell thinks he knows why - the Curse of the Gold. Contains some strong language.
The Haunting
Infamous in the annals of the haunted, Hill House has attracted a group of four investigators, who spend the night to uncover the terrifying truth.
The Haunting
Infamous in the annals of the haunted, Hill House has attracted a group of four investigators, who spend the night to uncover the terrifying truth.
Countryfile
Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker explore the Peak District, the first national park created by the transformative National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act of 1949.
Amazing Hotels
Rob and Monica travel to Lapland to work in freezing temperatures at a Sami-owned hotel.
Renaissance
Michelangelo's rivalry with Raphael reaches new heights in Rome, while a violent religious schism engulfs Europe and makes the artist question everything.
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Stories of Us
The Rev Kate Bottley picks up a paintbrush to see if she can unleash her inner artist, while Ashley John-Baptiste sees how music is being used to give people new opportunities in life.
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Comedian Lucy Porter and Chaser Jenny Ryan visit antique shops in south Wales. On hand to help are experts Serhat Ahmet and Steven Moore. Expect a lost recipe and a pack of corgis.
Africa
The BBC's favourite wildlife presenters take a trip through the natural history archives, sharing some of their most memorable animal encounters across Africa.
John Mills
A look back at television appearances made over the years by the Oscar-winning actor Sir John Mills, capturing the milestones of his life and career.
Great Expectations
Vivid adaptation of the Dickens classic about a poor young orphan who becomes a gentleman of means thanks to a mysterious benefactor.
Homes Under the Hammer
It's a semi-detached extravaganza, with Dion visiting properties in Stoke and on the Wirral, while Tommy is in Gillingham, Kent.
Bargain Hunt
It's Christmas, and today's festive Bargain Hunt with Christina Trevanion comes from Peterborough, where experts Catherine Southon and Kate Bliss assist our Yuletide teams.
Christmas Classics
Celia Imrie unwraps a selection of the very best Christmas movies ever made and looks at why films are such an important part of the festive ritual.
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.
Doctor Who at the Proms 2024
Catherine Tate presents a concert of music, monsters and mayhem featuring soundtracks from the iconic series.
Carols from King's
A celebration of Christmas from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
Richard Osman's Festive House of Games
Jim Howick, Matt Morsia, Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Susan Wokoma test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.
Celebrity Mastermind
Rustie Lee, Ashley Storrie, Ignacio Lopez and Paul Gorton are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight.
Only Connect
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It's Christmas, and two family teams return for Only Connect's most Christmassy Christmas special yet.
Christmas University Challenge
Distinguished graduates of Worcester College, Oxford face notable Bristol alumni. Players include Tom Parker Bowles and Lord Paul Boateng. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Mortimer & Whitehouse
To celebrate another year of fishing, Paul and Bob visit the River Lot in France.
A Ghost Story for Christmas
Edith Nesbit recounts the chilling tale of newlywed Victorians Jack and Laura and the legend of two marble tomb effigies, who are said to rise each year and walk.
Beetlejuice
Two ghosts hire Beetlejuice, a chaotic spirit, to help them scare a family away. Contains some strong language.
Beetlejuice
Two ghosts hire Beetlejuice, a chaotic spirit, to help them scare a family away. Contains some strong language.
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
A young couple have an unforgettable night at the castle of Dr Frank N Furter. Contains some strong language, some sexual content and some violence.
Stacey Solomon's Crafty Christmas
Stacey Solomon returns for Crafty Christmas to create a new batch of ingenious homemade gifts and decorations that she hopes will bring festive joy without blowing the budget.
Asia
A look at the richest seas on earth, with epic spectacles and startling animal behaviour.
My Life at Christmas
Rani Meets Spencer Matthews. Anita Rani meets reality TV star Spencer Matthews to see what Christmas means to him.
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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.
The Gruffalo and Me
Remarkable Julia Donaldson. A celebration of the life and work of Julia Donaldson and the remarkable cast of characters that have sprung from her imagination.
Carols from King's
A celebration of Christmas from the candlelit Chapel of King's College, Cambridge.
The Frozen North
BBC Wildlife presenters look back on their adventures in the frozen regions of the Arctic.
Wallace & Gromit
Oscar-winning claymation. Wallace and his canine companion Gromit become embroiled in a jewellery heist after a mysterious penguin rents a room in their house.
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.
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.
Swan Lake from English National Ballet
More than 100 dancers are spellbinding in this stunning and magical production of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, filmed at London's Royal Albert Hall.
The King's Christmas Broadcast
HM King Charles III delivers his annual Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.
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.
North by Northwest
Classic, darkly comic Hitchcock thriller in which an adman is pursued both by spies, who mistake him for a double agent, and by the police, who think he is an assassin.
The Musical Classics of Morecombe and Wise
Ernie Wise introduces highlights from shows in which Morecambe and Wise mix music with comedy.
The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show 1977
Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise star with Paul Eddington, Richard Briers, Penelope Keith, Elton John, Francis Matthews, Angharad Rees, Kenneth Kendall and Arthur Lowe.
From Roger Moore with Love
Friends, family and co-stars take part in this revealing and entertaining look at British icon Roger Moore and his rise to global fame. With rare home-movie footage.
The Lady in the Van
The true story of Miss Shepherd, who lived in a van in Alan Bennett's drive. Contains some strong language.
The Duchess
The tumultuous life story of the 18th-century Duchess of Devonshire (Keira Knightley). Contains some scenes of a sexual nature.
Signed
Six stars test out their festive footwork to become Christmas Champion 2024. With signing.
Doctor Who
When Joy opens a secret doorway to the Time Hotel, she discovers danger, dinosaurs and the Doctor. But a deadly plan is unfolding across the earth, just in time for Christmas.
Asia
Asia is the most mountainous continent on earth. From the tropical south to its barren centre, its highest places are home to some of our planet's most remarkable wildlife.
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Tiddler
A little fish with a big imagination. Tiddler's always telling tall tales - but this time, his stories will take him on a great adventure. A heartwarming Julia Donaldson classic.
Mary Makes Christmas
Dame Mary Berry is joined by Amanda Holden, Oti Mabuse and Nick Grimshaw in a beautifully festive coastal setting to create delicious gifts for family and friends this Christmas.
Asia
A trip through the natural history archives with some of the BBC's favourite wildlife presenters as they share some of their most memorable adventures across Asia.
Holiday Affair
Romantic drama in which two very different men court a widow. In search of a gift for her son, the widow meets a sales clerk who proceeds to woo her. Her fiance is not impressed.
My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan
Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across Mongolia's harsh Gobi Desert.
The Big Sleep
Philip Marlowe is hired to deal with a series of debts incurred by a general's daughter.
Casablanca
Classic romantic drama. Rick's Cafe is a centre for criminals, refugees, resistance fighters and Nazis. Its cynical owner takes risks for no-one - until the arrival of Ilsa.
The Magnificent Seven
Classic western. After the latest raid by bandits, the villagers in a small settlement in Mexico band together to hire a group of disparate gunfighters to protect them.
Final Score
Jason Mohammad reports and reaction from all the big games on a busy Boxing Day, including Chelsea v Fulham and Aston Villa v Newcastle.
The Two Ronnies at Christmas
Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett with a special Christmas programme of sketches, jokes and songs from 1987. Guests include Lynda Baron, Sandra Dickinson and Frank Finlay.
Expedition Killer Whale
A team of scientists and filmmakers heads to Antarctica to study the most sophisticated hunts in the animal kingdom - killer whales making waves to wash seals off floating ice.
Richard Osman's Festive House of Games
Jim Howick, Matt Morsia, Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Susan Wokoma test their general knowledge skills for a special festive show in Richard Osman's Festive House of Games.
Celebrity Mastermind
Clive Myrie asks the questions as Kriss Akabusi, Nikita Kanda, Mike Bubbins and Lindsey Santoro go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz.
Only Connect
Two teams from previous series, both taking their names from giants of literature, face fiendish, bookish questions.
Christmas University Challenge
This year's festive specials continue. Manchester Metropolitan plays Brighton, captained by Debra Stephenson and Adam Pearson. Amol Rajan asks the questions.
Gladiator
Maximus Decimus Meridius, favoured general of the Roman emperor, is betrayed and enslaved. Contains graphic violent scenes.
And Now for Something Completely Different
Including Nudge Nudge, Hell's Grannies, Killer Cars, Dead Parrot and Blackmail. Contains adult humour.