Christmas TV 2020

Series in which Bob Ross paints beautiful scenes inspired by nature in just 30 minutes.

Simon Callow's acclaimed one-man adaptation of Charles Dickens's classic novel.

A Christmas concert featuring classic festive carols with a gospel and soul twist.

The Coopers sit down to their Christmas dinner.

Sir Cliff Richard and Neil Morrissey drop in for a family Christmas.

John Sessions and Phil Cornwell play retired movie stars as they tackle life in suburbia.

Sue Perkins exposes the lesser-known reality of the Dickens family Christmas.

Grace Dent sets the remote for 1995 to embark on a televisual trip back in time.

Bjork and Jack Dee introduce the biggest-selling songs of 1995.

Chris Jackson, Helen Czerski and Tara Shine present the 2020 Christmas Lectures.

Archaeologist Ben Robinson discovers the story of the monks and villagers of Lindisfarne.

A boy from a mining village is sent for boxing lessons, but joins ballet classes instead.

A woman's life changes when her town is occupied during WWII.

What happened when the world's greatest artists met on the edge of the Arctic Circle

Drama about a socialite who pursued a career in opera despite being unable to sing.

Maria Callas tells her life story, completely in her own words.

A gala performance of favourite arias, duets and choruses from Covent Garden.

A real-time journey across the wilderness of the Arctic on a traditional reindeer sleigh.

How the sound of Christmas has evolved in response to changing ideas about the Nativity.

Lucy Worsley reveals the surprising stories behind our favourite Christmas carols.

The seasonal festivities are overshadowed by rumours of a cabinet reshuffle.

James reassembles his favourite childhood Christmas present - the Hornby Flying Scotsman.

Mark Kermode unwraps a glittering selection of Christmas cinematic treats.

Alexander Armstrong and Giles Coren choose 12 festive drinks for Christmas celebrations.