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BBC Four Schedule
Schedule
Evening
19:00
A Musical Nativity with John Rutter
Katie Derham introduces a retelling of the Nativity through the music of John Rutter.(R)
20:00
Swan Lake
Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake by the Kirov Ballet at the Maryinsky Theatre in St Petersburg.(R)
22:15
Top of the Pops—Christmas 1977
The 1977 Christmas Day special, with Noel Edmonds and David 'Kid' Jensen.(R)
23:05
... Sings Bee Gees
With Al Green, Esther Ofarim, Take That, Dionne Warwick, Steps, Rita Coolidge and Aaliyah.(R)
23:35
One Touch of Venus
A man's dreams are fulfilled when a department store statue of Venus comes to life.
Late
00:55
James Bond 50th Anniversary Gala Concert
Carl Davis and the Philharmonia Orchestra play theme tunes from the James Bond films.(R)
02:25
... Sings Bee Gees
With Al Green, Esther Ofarim, Take That, Dionne Warwick, Steps, Rita Coolidge and Aaliyah.(R)
02:55
Rome: A History of the Eternal City—The Rebirth of God's City
3/3Charting Rome's rise from the neglect of the 14th century into the seat of the papacy.(R)
