Christmas Through the Ages
Exploring the history and traditions of the festive season.
A Merry Tudor Christmas with Lucy Worsley
Lucy recreates festivities from Henry VIII's era: costumes, customs, food and festive fun.
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The Truth about Christmas Carols
Composer Howard Goodall uncovers the surprising history of the Christmas carol.
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Christmas 1984—What We Were Watching
Grace Dent presents another festive fun-packed dash through the BBC’s archives.
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Episode 1—Britain's Christmas Story, Series 1
Gareth Malone and Karen Gibson reveal how Christmas was banned here in the 17th century.
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Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carol Odyssey
Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind our favourite Christmas carols.
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Tales of Winter: The Art of Snow and Ice
How mankind's struggle with winter has been reflected in western art throughout the ages.
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Christmas 1985—What We Were Watching
Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to 1985.
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Toys and Childhood Special—Antiques Roadshow
A special episode about the toys we love and how they’ve shaped our childhood.
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Food and Drink Christmas Quiz
Chris Kelly, Jilly Goolden and Oz Clarke present a festive edition of the food programme.
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Christmas Special 1975—Tomorrow's World, Series 12
A party of children visit the workshop, where all can enjoy magic moments of science.
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Christmas Day 1979—Larry Grayson's Generation Game
A special edition for Christmas Day 1979 with surprise guests and seasonal games.
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Bruce and Ronnie Christmas Special
Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett come together for a Christmas spectacular.
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The Paul Daniels Magic Christmas Show
Paul Daniels presents a festive edition of his magic show. From 1987.
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Christmas 1995—What We Were Watching
Grace Dent sets the remote for 1995 to embark on a televisual trip back in time.
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