Schedule
Early
00:00
An Hour with Dickie Bird
The legendary umpire Dickie Bird shares favourite cricket stories with an audience.
01:00
Whodunnits—The Killing Season, 6. Christmas is Over
6/6The motive for the killing spree runs deeper than imagined. But it’s not over.
01:30
Ice by Martin Jameson—3. Queen Novod Scaa
3/3Michelle comes face-to-face with the evil Ice Queen.
02:00
Little Blighty on the Down—Traditional Christmas Pageant
The village's rich history is staged - but the audience is revolting.
02:30
Hancock's Half Hour—Bill and Father Christmas
It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the Lad.
03:00
The Shuttleworths—Your Very Good Elf
Why is John Shuttleworth taking down the Christmas tree today?
03:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—3. Chelsea Bun
3/5Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
03:45
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat, 3. Blessed Refuge
3/5Vera's children take refuge elsewhere.
04:00
The Museum of Curiosity—Christmas Special
John Lloyd and Bridget Christie with Glyn Johns, Shazia Mirza and JK Rowling.
04:30
Three Ivans, Two Aunts and an Overcoat by Nikolai Gogol—The Diary of a Madman
6/6A civil servant's dull life is transformed by talking dogs.
05:00
All the Bells of Paradise by Fay Weldon
Cynthia can't get her daughter to school on time, even when she's playing Mary.
05:45
Bertie's Christmas Eve by Saki
A wayward nephew decides to celebrate in his own way.
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Morning
06:00
Christmas at Dingley Dell by Charles Dickens
1827. Mr Pickwick sets out to spend Christmas at Dingley Dell.
07:30
Dad's Army—Present Arms
Platoon rivalry sparks a shooting contest!
08:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—4. Things I Wish I'd Known at 18
4/5Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
08:45
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat, 4. Crisis Poetry
4/5Drama shifts to crisis as Irene gets Vera's kids to vent their feelings in verse.
09:00
A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas
Two friends relive the treats, sights and sounds of shared Christmases long ago.
09:30
Albert and the Liner by Keith Waterhouse
A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary will be his for Christmas.
09:45
Daily Service—Christmas - Jesus
Christian worship with a Bible reading, prayer and music led by Bishop David Walker.
10:00
With Great Pleasure—Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries exchanges poetry and prose with Miriam Margolyes and Rob Brydon.
11:00
Christmas at Dingley Dell by Charles Dickens
1827. Mr Pickwick sets out to spend Christmas at Dingley Dell.
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Afternoon
12:30
Dad's Army—Present Arms
Platoon rivalry sparks a shooting contest!
13:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—4. Things I Wish I'd Known at 18
4/5Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
13:45
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat, 4. Crisis Poetry
4/5Drama shifts to crisis as Irene gets Vera's kids to vent their feelings in verse.
14:00
Crisp and Even Brightly
The 'truth' behind-the-story of 'Good King Wenceslas'. Stars Timothy West.
15:15
Beatrix Potter—The Tailor of Gloucester
A tailor only has three days to sew a cherry silk coat.
15:40
Papa Panov's Special Day
Everybody loves the kind shoemaker, Papa Panov. But will he be alone this Christmas?
16:00
With Great Pleasure—Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries exchanges poetry and prose with Miriam Margolyes and Rob Brydon.
17:00
Christmas at Dingley Dell by Charles Dickens
1827. Mr Pickwick sets out to spend Christmas at Dingley Dell.
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Evening
18:30
Dad's Army—Present Arms
Platoon rivalry sparks a shooting contest!
19:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—4. Things I Wish I'd Known at 18
4/5Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
19:45
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat, 4. Crisis Poetry
4/5Drama shifts to crisis as Irene gets Vera's kids to vent their feelings in verse.
20:00
Crisp and Even Brightly
The 'truth' behind-the-story of 'Good King Wenceslas'. Stars Timothy West.
21:15
Beatrix Potter—The Tailor of Gloucester
A tailor only has three days to sew a cherry silk coat.
21:40
Papa Panov's Special Day
Everybody loves the kind shoemaker, Papa Panov. But will he be alone this Christmas?
22:00
Rum Punch—Series 1, 4. Celebrating to the Max
4/4The family scramble to put on a last minute party for Angie's birthday.
22:30
Back from the Dead - The Return of Spinal Tap
Peter Curran meets the surviving members of Spinal Tap as they make their comeback.
23:30
Old Harry's Game—Christmas Special 2002, 2/2. Knocking on Heaven's Door
2/2Satan's epic quest ends as he meets Death... and Davina McCall.
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Late
00:00
With Great Pleasure—Barry Humphries
Barry Humphries exchanges poetry and prose with Miriam Margolyes and Rob Brydon.
01:00
Christmas at Dingley Dell by Charles Dickens
1827. Mr Pickwick sets out to spend Christmas at Dingley Dell.
02:30
Dad's Army—Present Arms
Platoon rivalry sparks a shooting contest!
03:30
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee—4. Things I Wish I'd Known at 18
4/5Derek Jacobi reads Laurie Lee's evocative portrait of England in the last century.
03:45
Ladies of Letters—Ladies of Letters Make Mincemeat, 4. Crisis Poetry
4/5Drama shifts to crisis as Irene gets Vera's kids to vent their feelings in verse.
04:00
Crisp and Even Brightly
The 'truth' behind-the-story of 'Good King Wenceslas'. Stars Timothy West.
05:15
Beatrix Potter—The Tailor of Gloucester
A tailor only has three days to sew a cherry silk coat.
05:40
Papa Panov's Special Day
Everybody loves the kind shoemaker, Papa Panov. But will he be alone this Christmas?
