Schedule
Early
00:00
The Drover's Path by Vanessa Rosenthal
A chilling ghost story set on a remote Yorkshire sheep farm in 1890.
01:00
Jon Canter - Holmes and Watford (Omnibus)
Two village policewomen – one seeks to keep the peace but the other yearns excitement.
02:10
Inheritance Tracks—Sarah Dunant
Sarah Dunant picks 'You Make Me Feel So Young' and 'Surge illuminare Jerusalem'.
02:15
In the Psychiatrist's Chair—Lord Lawson
Nigel Lawson reflects on a high profile political life and keeping feelings private.
03:00
Archive on 4—Bing Crosby Meets
Ken Barnes explores how a beloved singer became king of radio.
04:00
Agatha Christie—The Pale Horse
Historian Mark Easterbrook is drawn into a series of strange deaths linked to the occult.
05:30
Neil Tennant's Smash Hits Christmas
Neil Tennant recalls his stint, from Christmas 1982, on pop's most successful magazine.
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Morning
06:00
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son (Omnibus), Episode 3
3/4Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature.
07:15
Maeve Binchy - Christmas Present
A young boy spots a simple way of showing a family the true magic of Christmas Day.
07:30
Clare in the Community—Series 10, My Kinda Town
1/6Clare gets involved with a TV producer making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate.
08:00
Much Binding in the Marsh—From 01/12/1953
The staff of 'The Weekly Bind' visits a Christmas novelty factory. Stars Kenneth Horne.
08:30
Spike Milligan—The GPO Show
Spike Milligan delivers first class fun to Postmaster General Tony Benn and other staff.
09:00
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee (Omnibus)
Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
10:10
The Listening Project—Graham and Lisa - Where Angels Walk
A Buddhist Santa Claus and a chaplain contemplate Christmas morning in a hospice.(R)
10:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Peter Sallis
Actor Peter Sallis shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
11:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Holiday Special
Sarah Austin Jenness with tales of people's experiences in the last month of the year.
11:50
Inheritance Tracks—Roberto Benigni
Film director and actor Roberto Benigni inherits 'Casta Diva' and passes on 'Azzurro'.
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Afternoon
12:00
Leslie Bricusse - Scrooge: The Musical
Can a host of ghosts change Ebenezer Scrooge's mind about Christmas?
14:30
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—Episode 2
2/2With her thoughts still on an ageing rocker, Eleanor lets the bubbles go to her head.
15:45
The Snowman
Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
16:00
Saturday Drama—The Red Shoes
Karen's heart is set on some magic red shoes that she cannot resist, whatever the cost.
17:00
Poetry Extra—What the Donkey Saw: UA Fanthorpe's Christmas Poems
Poet Daljit Nagra selects 'What the Donkey Saw' - UA Fanthorpe's Christmas poems.
17:30
Clare in the Community—Series 10, My Kinda Town
1/6Clare gets involved with a TV producer making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate.
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Evening
18:00
Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton
A less than merry gravedigger is persuaded to change his ways.
18:30
The Spirit of the House
A couple hear disembodied voices in their new home. How long will they be able to remain?
19:00
The Moth Radio Hour—Series 6, Holiday Special
Sarah Austin Jenness with tales of people's experiences in the last month of the year.
19:50
Inheritance Tracks—Roberto Benigni
Film director and actor Roberto Benigni inherits 'Casta Diva' and passes on 'Azzurro'.
20:00
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee (Omnibus)
Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
21:10
The Listening Project—Graham and Lisa - Where Angels Walk
A Buddhist Santa Claus and a chaplain contemplate Christmas morning in a hospice.(R)
21:15
Desert Island Discs Revisited—Absent Friends, Peter Sallis
Actor Peter Sallis shares his castaway choices with Kirsty Young.
22:00
Clare in the Community—Series 10, My Kinda Town
1/6Clare gets involved with a TV producer making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate.
22:30
Cabin Pressure—Series 3, St Petersburg
6/6Some vodka and an unwary bird could spell the end of the line for MJN Air.
23:00
Tim Key's Christmas Poetry Programme
Comic poet Tim Key celebrates Christmas, via the medium of poetry.
23:30
Jelly Mountain—Episode 3
3/5A visit to the circus heralds arcane amusements. Songs and stories from Ivor Cutler.
23:45
Don't Start—Series 3, Christmas
1/4Long-term partners, Neil and Kim, spend a harrowing Christmas Day together.
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Late
00:00
Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins who Stole a Sexton
A less than merry gravedigger is persuaded to change his ways.
00:30
The Spirit of the House
A couple hear disembodied voices in their new home. How long will they be able to remain?
01:00
Charles Dickens—Dombey and Son (Omnibus), Episode 3
3/4Harriet Carker tries to appeal to her brother's better nature.
02:15
Maeve Binchy - Christmas Present
A young boy spots a simple way of showing a family the true magic of Christmas Day.
02:30
Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman—Episode 2
2/2With her thoughts still on an ageing rocker, Eleanor lets the bubbles go to her head.
03:45
The Snowman
Some of the myths and history surrounding the figure of the snowman.
04:00
Saturday Drama—The Red Shoes
Karen's heart is set on some magic red shoes that she cannot resist, whatever the cost.
05:00
Poetry Extra—What the Donkey Saw: UA Fanthorpe's Christmas Poems
Poet Daljit Nagra selects 'What the Donkey Saw' - UA Fanthorpe's Christmas poems.
05:30
Clare in the Community—Series 10, My Kinda Town
1/6Clare gets involved with a TV producer making a documentary about the Sparrowhawk estate.
