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BBC Four HD Schedule
HD Schedule
Evening
19:00
Top of the Pops—Christmas 1986
With Billy Ocean, The Communards, a-ha, Europe, Diana Ross, Berlin and George Michael.(R)
20:00
Royal Institution Christmas Lectures—2018: Who Am I?, What Makes Me Human?
2/3Professor Alice Roberts explores the story of human evolution.
21:00
Norman Wisdom: His Story
From street urchin to knight of the realm, the life story of British actor Norman Wisdom.(R)
22:00
Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand
Bob Monkhouse entertains a room of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass.(R)
23:00
Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema—Mark Kermode's Christmas Cinema Secrets
Mark Kermode unwraps a glittering selection of Christmas cinematic treats.(R)
Late
00:00
Top of the Pops—Christmas 1978
With Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Wings and more.(R)
01:00
The World's Most Beautiful Eggs: The Genius of Carl Faberge
Stephen Smith explores the extraordinary life and work of virtuoso jeweller Carl Faberge.(R)
02:00
The Fairy-Tale Castles of King Ludwig II with Dan Cruickshank
Examining the extravagant castles and palaces created by King Ludwig II of Bavaria.
