Christmas TV

For many years now, families have gathered together on Christmas Day to enjoy Christmas lunch and Christmas telly.
Below you can find listings of every programme broadcast on British television on December 25th during the twentieth century.

<< Christmas Day 1999

The final Christmas TV schedule of the twentieth century included an unprecedented 25 feature films across the five main channels, dating from 1940-1997.


\| LWT \| CHANNEL 4 \| CHANNEL 5 \| BBC ONE \| BBC TWO \| ITV2 \| BBC CHOICE \| BBC KNOWLEDGE \|

	LWT
	00.35	Beaches (1988)
			Bette Midler and Barbara Hershey star in this tearjerker about a successful singer who visits her terminally ill friend to look back over their life-long relationship.
	02.50	Club@vision
			The dance scene.
	03.30	Box Office America
	03.55	Make Mine Music (1946)
			Disney animation comprising ten musical segments. With the voices of Nelson Eddy, Dinah Shore and Sterling Holloway.
	05.15	Cartoon Time
	05.30	Clueless
			(r)(r)
	05.55	ITV Morning News
	06.00	GMTV
			Ends 9.25am Jellikins Animation. Narrated by Rik Mayall. 6.15 The Big Bug Show Insect animation. 6.40 Jellikins More fun. 7.00 Diggit Paul "Des" Ballard and Fearne Cotton follow preparations for a school's Christmas show. Plus helpings of the cartoons Jungle Cubs, Timon and Pumbaa, Hercules and Recess. 8.00 Christmas Day on GMTV The Rev Steve Clarke and Anne Davies select favourite carols, and recall heartwarming stories from the Get Up and Give appeal.
	09.25	CITV on Christmas Day: SM:TV Live
			Steps, Five, S Club 7 and Westlife are among the stars joining Ant McPartlin, Declan Donnelly and Cat Deeley for a cocktail of comedy, entertainment and music. Plus episodes of Pokemon and Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
	12.05	Pinocchio (1940)
			Disney's animated classic. Woodcarver Geppetto longs for a child, and one day a fairy grants his wish by giving life to a puppet the old man has craved. But the naive new boy fails to heed the fairy's advice on growing up, leading him into dangerous adventures. (S)
	13.45	ITV News; Weather
			National reports.
	13.59	LWT Weather
	14.00	Dame Thora Hird: My Favourite Hymns
			With the help of a Salvation Army choir, the much-loved actress shares a selection of her favourite hymns and carols, and she talks to John Stapleton about her life, faith and acting roles. (S) The Archbishop of Canterbury chooses his favourite hymns tomorrow at 9.25am
	15.00	The Queen
			Her Majesty's address to the Commonwealth. (S)
	15.10	Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1993)
			Comedy starring Jim Carrey. Eccentric investigator Ace Ventura is hired to discover who is behind the mysterious kidnapping of a football team mascot - a dolphin called Snowflake - a week before the Super Bowl. (S)
	16.45	ITV News; Weather
			National round-up.
	17.04	LWT Weather
	17.05	Gladiators
			The Final Battle (3/3)
			For the final time, the male gladiators compete against each other to decide who will win the top gladiator crown. With Ulrika Jonsson and John Fashanu
	18.00	Who Wants to be a Christmas Millionaire?
			Questionmaster Chris Tarrant introduces the first of tonight's three editions of the nail-biting quiz in which those taking part face the tantalising possibility of winning £1 million. (S)
	18.30	Emmerdale
			Jack put his foot in it at the Sugdens', and Ollie sabotages celebrations for the Reynolds family. Episode written by Karin Young. (S)
	19.30	Coronation Street
			Martin and Rebecca have a night of passion, while things hot up between Natalie and Vinny after Christmas Lunch. Meanwhile the Duckworths receive a surprise visitor. Episode written by Phil Ford. (S)
	20.30	Who Wants to be a Christmas Millionaire?
			Another 30-minute instalment of quiz-show drama. (S)
	21.00	A Touch of Frost
			A new two-part story in the drama that stars David Jason as Detective Inspector Jack Frost. Line of Fire (part 1) There's little in the way of Christmas cheer for Frost when a local power station worker plunges to his death in a mysterious accident and then a regional crime squad detective is murdered. The second part can be seen in the new year. Written by Michael Russell. (S)
	22.30	Who Wants to be a Christmas Millionaire?
			The big-money quiz extravaganza concludes. (S)
	23.00	ITV News; Weather
	23.09	LWT Weather
	23.10	Bethlehem Year Zero
			Today's news: Herod's regime is on the brink of collapse and a miracle baby is born. Next edition tomorrow at 12.15am
	23.25	Charade (1963)
			Comedy thriller starring Cary Grant, Audrey Hepburn and Walter Matthau. After the body of a man hurtles from a train speeding across the French countryside, life for Regina Lambert becomes bewildering and sinister. (S)

	CHANNEL 4
	01.00	4 Later: Vidzilla
			Preview.
	01.05	Godzilla (1955)
			Creature feature, with Raymond Burr and Momoko Koshi. A dinosaur-like monster isn't too happy to have its peace disturbed by post-war H-bomb testing, and vents its anger on the people of Tokyo. (b/w)
	02.55	Gojira no gyakushû (1955)
			4 Later
	03.00	4 Later: Vidzilla
			Preview.
	03.05	Godzilla Raids Again (1955)
			The overgrown lizard takes on Anguirus, best described as a big spiked turtle, and together the pair manage to destroy half of Tokyo. Creature feature, starring Hiroshi Koizumi. (b/w)
	04.30	The Real Jesus Christ
			(r)
	05.30	Countdown
			More vowel play
			(r)
	05.55	Children's programmes: Elmo Saves Christmas
			Elmo learns you can keep the spirit of Christmas alive.
	06.55	Children's programmes: Ivor the Engine
			Jones arranges Ivor to go for a paddle on the beach.
	07.05	Children's programmes: Really Wild Animals
			Beasts in the cold.
	07.30	Children's programmes: Princess Sissi
			Sissi is arrested.
	08.00	Tom and Jerry: The Movie (1992)
			Feature-length animation. Cast out onto the streets, Tom and Jerry find they must learn how to get along.
	09.30	Andre (1994)
			Family adventure starring Keith Carradine and Tina Marjorino. In 1962 Maine, harbour master Harry Whitney takes in an orphan seal pup, which is nursed back to health. As winter approaches, Harry realises it is time for "Andre" to migrate south.
	11.15	Father Christmas
			Classic animation based on the book by Raymond Briggs. What does Father Christmas do the rest of the year? Voiced by Mel Smith.
	11.45	Granpa (TVM 1989)
			Animation, based on the book by John Burningham, about the delightful fantasy world of an old man and his young granddaughter.
	12.15	Jason and the Argonauts (1963)
			Mythical adventure, showing as part of the Ray Harryhausen season. Jason sets out on a fantastic voyage to find the Golden Fleece and reclaim the throne that is rightfully his.
	14.10	Working with Dinosaurs
			Documentary looking at the influence of American special-effects man Ray Harryhausen, who unveils his first animation for years.
	15.00	Ali G's Alternative Christmas Message
			Ali G, Britain's voice of youth, delivers an alternative Christmas message.
	15.15	Fifteen to One
			Quiz show.
	16.55	Countdown
			Grand Final
			Richard Whiteley and Carol Vorderman host the grand final of the 1999 series of the words and numbers game. Then News Summary
	17.40	The Woodlanders (1997)
			Drama, showing as a Film Four presentation, based on Thomas Hardy's novel and set in 1870s Dorset, starring Emily Woolf and Rufus Sewell. Woodsman Giles Winterbourne is in love with Grace Melbury. But Grace's father is convinced that his daughter can find a more advantageous match, and encourages the interest of the new local doctor.
	19.30	Massive Landmarks of the 20th Century
			Man on the Moon
			Tonight's penultimate episode of the comedy series reveals the true story behind the Apollo XI mission. It is 1968, Nixon is in power, Vietnam is out of control and the astronauts' wives discover that there's more to life than "making beds and doing the low dusting". Then News Summary
	20.05	The Queen
			Her Majesty addresses the Commonwealth.
	20.15	4 Dance: Duet for the Betterment of A
			Part of a season of new works for television by Britain's finest contemporary choreographers. Royal Ballet soloist and choreographer Will Tuckett's narrative ballet explores the breakdown of a relationship. Featuring the Royal Ballet's Zenaida Yanowsky and former Royal Ballet member Adam Cooper.
	20.40	Powder Her Face
			An adaptation for television by Margaret Williams of David Alden's 1999 Aldeburgh Festival production of Thomas Ades's acclaimed opera. Composed on Philip Hensher's libretto, it is a cabaret-style tale based on the rise and fall of the colourful Margaret, Duchess of Argyll. With a cast of four voices and a 15-strong instrumental ensemble from the Birmingham Contemporary Music Group, conducted by Ades.
	22.45	Ali G's Alternative Christmas Message
			Shown at 3pm.
	23.00	Time Bandits (1981)
			Fantasy comedy starring John Cleese and Sean Connery. Kevin, a young boy, is transported through time by a group of dwarfs who have a map revealing gaps in the universe.

	CHANNEL 5
	01.15	Alex Haley's Queen
			(1/3)
			First in a three-part drama about a nation striving to remove racism from society. Starring Danny Glover. Continues tomorrow.
	03.00	A Little Piece of Heaven (1991)
			Sensitive drama about a teenager who rescues two abused children. Kirk Cameron stars.
	04.35	Russell Grant's Postcards
	04.40	Prisoner: Cell Block H
			(574/692)
			Daphne has a psychiatric examination.
	05.30	Wild North
	06.00	Children's programmes: Havakazoo
			Messy has a teddy bear mended.
	06.30	Children's programmes: Dappledown Farm
			Farmyard tales.
	06.55	Children's programmes: Mr Men and Little Misses
			Mr Muddle goes Skating
			An animated seasonal tale.
	07.00	Children's programmes: The Beginner's Bible
			The Story of the Nativity
			Baby Jesus is born.
	07.30	Children's programmes: Milkshake!
			Competitions and dedications.
	07.35	Children's programmes: Mr Men Christmas Special
			The Mr Men help a boy find Santa Claus.
	08.00	Children's programmes: Lassie
			Graduation (part 1)
			Tommy is forced to part with the faithful Lassie.
	08.30	Children's programmes: Tiger, Tiger
			The wildlife series takes a look at the way humans interact with animals. With Sally Greenwood.
	09.00	Charlie Strapp and Froggie Ball (1994)
			Animated adventure featuring grasshopper Charlie Strapp and his friends Froggie Ball, Parrot and Metal Nicky, who have to rescue a pine forest from destruction.
	10.35	Children's programmes: Harry and Cosh
			69th Street
			Harry's mother goes away, so he takes advantage of the situation and watches a lot of television.
	11.00	The Pepsi Chart
			Featuring Lolly, A1, S Club 7, Westlife and Steps.
	11.30	The Mag
			Sallyann Keizer is joined on the debate programme by young people who have differing views on Christmas.
	12.10	The Movie Chart Show
			A special edition takes a look at the five worst things about being a teenager. Contributors include actor Ben Affleck and Kevin Spacey.
	12.40	Daria
			It Happened One Nut
			Daria works on a nut stall.
	13.05	5 News
	13.15	The Adventures of Mowgli (1996)
			Animated version of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale The Jungle Book, narrated by Charlton Heston. A boy child, who is left in the jungle by his parents, is raised by a family of wolves.
	15.00	Sunset Beach
			Omnibus.
	17.10	Alagna and Gheorghiu: Favourite Arias
			Two of opera's most exciting vocal talents, Roberto Alagna and Angela Gheorghiu, perform a selection of Romantic classics in an open-air gala. Recorded in Dresden, Germany, in July, the concert features solos and duets by Verdi, Bizet and Puccini.
	18.00	Bjorn Again Live at the Royal Albert Hall
			In concert in London, the Abba tribute band perform the group's greatest hits.
	19.00	Night Fever
			Christmas
			A seasonal edition of the karaoke quiz, hosted by Suggs, featuring all-girl beach group Waikiki and Abba tribute band Fabba. Guests include former EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer.
	19.55	5 News and Sport
	20.00	Deadly Summer
			Another chance to see the black comedy. Relationships are strained when two very different couples go on holiday together in rural France, but a series of unexpected events ends up throwing the two wives together.
	22.00	Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice (1969)
			Comedy. After visiting a California retreat, Bob and Carol try to convince friends Ted and Alice of the benefits of sexually liberal marriages.

	BBC ONE
	00.40	Doctor in the House (1954)
			Comedy starring Dirk Bogarde. Medical student Simon Sparrow faces five hectic years at St Swithin's Hospital under the stern eye of irascible Sir Lancelot Spratt. Director Ralph Thomas (1954, U) (S) Rims: pp 51-80 ****
	02.10	BBC News 24
			Ends 7.00am
	06.00	Polka Dot Shorts
			Ends 10am Polkaroo and friends exchange presents. (R) (S)
	06.10	Teletubbies
			Snowy Story. A cloud begins to snow. (R) (S) (W) Then Teletubbles Advent Calendar (S)
	06.40	Barney's Christmas Surprise
			Barney has a gift. (R) (S)
	06.45	Christmas Toons
			The animated tale White Christmas. (R) (S)
	07.10	The True Meaning of Crumbfest
			Animation about a mouse. (S)
	07.35	Blue Peter - a Christmas Box of Delights
			Highlights. (S) (W)
	08.00	Live and Kicking's Christmas Cracker
			Featuring Irish heart-throbs Westlife and Jesse Spencer from Neighbours. Plus seasonal silliness from the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby, as well as cartoon Rugrats. With Emma Ledden and Steve Wilson. (S)
	10.00	Christmas Day Service- Joy to the World
			Diane Louise Jordan joins gospel choirs and musicians for a live broadcast from a church celebrating Christ's birth. Carols include Angels from the Realms of Glory and Joy to the World. Producer Diane Reid (S) (W)
	11.00	James and the Giant Peach (1996)
			Animated fantasy adventure, with live-action sequences. When James's parents are killed, he is sent to live with his mean-spirited aunts, who make his life miserable. But then he receives a magical gift. Director Henry Selick (1996, U) (S) Films: pp 51-80 ****
	12.15	News and Weather
	12.20	The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show
			Eric and Ernie star in a comedy show from 1977, which features Elton John. (R) (S)
	13.30	Christmas Top of the Pops
			Episode 1868
			The top-selling songs of 1999, plus this year's Christmas No 1. Director/Producer Chris Cowey (S)
	14.30	Hooves of Fire
			Comedy animation. Robbie the Reindeer arrives at the North Pole confident that he will win a place on Santa's superfit sleigh team. Narrated by Robbie Williams. See Choice. Repeated Monday 2712 noon (S) (W) Family: page 14
	15.00	The Queen
			Her Majesty addresses the Commonwealth. (S) (W)
	15.10	Noel's Christmas Presents
			Noel Edmonds returns for the 11th year to surprise deserving people with special presents. He helps people fulfil their ambitions to scuba-dive in the Seychelles and go halibut-fishing in British Columbia. In the UK, he presents a racing wheelchair bike to a girl so she can enter charity marathons. (S) (W) Deja View with Mark Lewisohn : p29
	16.00	Jumanji (1995)
			Fantasy adventure starring Robin Williams. In 1969, youngster Alan Parrish gets trapped in the strangejungle world of a magical board game he unearthed on a building site. Twenty-six years later, two more children discover the game. Director Joe Johnston (1995. PG) (S)(W) Films: pp 51-80 ****
	17.40	BBC News and Weather
	17.50	EastEnders
			First of today's two editions. Grant's Christmas present gives Phil an opportunity to make things up with his mum, but has he got other ideas? Second edition 8.30pm. (S) (W)
	18.20	Auntie's Cracking New Bloomers
			A bumper bundle of TV bloomers from shows such as Real Women and Birds of a Feather, unwrapped by Terry Wogan. Director Ben Kellett ; Producers Clare Ragsdale and Tom Webber (S)
	19.00	David Copperfield
			(1/2)
			First in a two-part dramatisation of Charles Dickens's novel. David's early life is idyllic but then his mother marries brutal Murdstone. Concludes tomorrow at 6.25pm. See Choice. Dramatised by Adrian Hodges Producer Kate Harwood; Director Simon Curtis (S) (W) Drama: page 8
	20.30	EastEnders
			Barry is desperate to win back his beloved Natalie. (S) (W)
	21.00	The Vicar of Dibley
			Winter. Alice solves the problem of the Christmas show by proposing that she and Hugo play Mary and Joseph in a Nativity play. Continues on Monday 27 at 9pm. For cast see Christmas Eve (S) (W)
	21.40	Before They Were Famous
			The show that sets out to embarrass celebrities returns and preys on the likes of Julian Clary, Robson Green, Celine Dion, Jonathan Ross, George Clooney and Ricky Martin. Producer Samantha Peters ; Executive producer Caroline Wright (S)
	22.20	BBC News
			With George Alagiah. Weather David Braine (S)
	22.30	The Royle Family
			The family gathers to celebrate Christmas. See Choice. Written by Caroline Aheme. Craig Cash. Carmel Morgan: Director Steve Bendelack Producer Kenton Allen Repeated tomorrow 10.10pm BBC2 (S) Comedy: page 6; John Peel : page 29
	23.10	They Think It's All Over
			Comedy sports quiz. Hosted by Nick Hancock with panellists David Gower, Gary Lineker, Rory McGrath and Jonathan Ross. Director Ian Lorimer ; Producer Harry Thompson (S) (W) Repeated on Tuesday 28 at 11.50pm
	23.45	Rumours of Angels
			Thora Hird and Tony Robinson team up as star and writer of an alternative telling of the Christmas story. Producer Graham Judd ; Director Tristram Powell (S) (W)
	23.50	The Italian Job (1969)
			Comedy caper, showing as a 30th anniversary celebration of its release, continues the season of films starring Michael Caine. Just out of jail, Charlie Croker "inherits" plans for a$4 million gold heist in Italy. But he faces problems. Director Peter Collinson (1969. PG) (S) (W) Caine stars in A Shock to the System at 1.30am Films: pp 51-80 *** Followed by Weatherview

	BBC TWO
	01.30	The Female Jungle (1955)
			Crime drama, featuring Jayne Mansfield and starring Lawrence Tierney. After being found drunk at the scene of the crime, Sergeant Stevens is handed the case of actress Monica Madison's murder. Ends 2.40am Director Bruno VeSota (1955) (BW) (S) Films: pp 51-80 *
	06.25	Harvey
			Comedy, continuing a short season starring James Stewart. Harvey, an invisible giant white rabbit who keeps tippler Elwood P Dowd company, causes chaos. Director Henry Koster (1950. U) (BW) (S) Shenandoah is on Thursday 30, 4 05pm Films: pp 51-80 *****
	08.05	An American in Paris (1951)
			Musical starring Gene Kelly. Jerry, an American painter living in Paris, is loved by the rich and beautiful Milo. Perversely, he falls in love with a poor orphan. Director Vincente Minnelli (1951, U) (S) Films: pp 51-80 **** Then One Man and His Dog-the Previews Contestant profile. (S)
	10.00	The Simpsons
			Homer v Patty and Selma
			Homer has to borrow money. With the guest voices of Mel Brooks and Susan Sarandon. (S)
	10.25	The Big Knights
			Alchemy. The two sirs infiltrate the court of King Otto's rival. With the voices of Timothy West and Prunella Scales. (S) Next edition is Tuesday 28 at 12.40pm
	10.35	Jim Henson's The Storyteller
			Based on a Russian folk tale. The Luck Child. It is foretold that a peasant child will one day rule the world. (S) Next edition at lpm
	11.00	Christmas Oratorio
			The first of the six cantatas of Bach's Christmas Oratorio, performed by the Monteverdi Choir and the English Baroque Soloists, conducted by John Eliot Gardiner. (S) (W) Next edition tomorrow at 10.50am
	11.30	They Said It Couldn't Be Done
			First of seven wildlife programmes in which David Attenborough talks to film-makers about their pioneering documentaries, reruns of which follow. Today he speaks to Kenyan Alan Root. Mzima - Portrait of a Spring Thirty years ago, Root and wife Joan used home-made methods to film underwater. (S) Next edition tomorrow at 2.55pm WEBSITE: www.bbc.co.uk/animalzone Factual: page 13
	12.30	Don Quixote
			A model animation based on Cervantes's tale, featuring the voice of Simon Callow. (S)
	13.00	Jim Henson's The Storyteller
			Sapsorrow. A princess flees to escape marriage. (S) Next edition tomorrow at 10.20am
	13.25	Wives and Daughters
			Shown Sunday 19 at 9pm on BBC1 (S) (W)
	14.45	Vintner's Tales with Jancis Robinson
			Profile of Claude Douard, who looks after a restaurant's wine cellar. (R) (S)
	14.55	The Simpsons
			Bart's Comet. A comet is heading for Springfield. (S)
	15.15	White Christmas (1954)
			Musical starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. Two army pals visit the Columbia Inn, where their old general is struggling to keep a hotel open. They help by staging a show. Widescreen. Director Michael Curtiz (1954. U) (S) (W) Films: pp 51-80 *****
	17.10	Singin' in the Rain (1952)
			A satirical and affectionate musical, starring Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds, that tells the story of the fabulous twenties, when Hollywood wrestled with the problem of turning silents into talkies. Featuring the songs Make 'Em Laugh, You Are My Lucky Star and Singin ' in the Rain. Directors Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen (1952. U) (S) Films: pp 51-80 *****
	18.50	Cecilia and Bryn at Glyndebourne
			Italian mezzo-soprano Cecilia Bartoli and Welsh bass-baritone Bryn Terfel combine to deliver a concert in the splendour of Glyndeboume Opera House in East Sussex. Myung-Whun Chung conducts the London Philharmonic Orchestra for a selection of pieces that includes duets from Mozart's Marriage of Figaro and Don Giovanni, Rossini's Barber of Seville and Donizetti's ElixirofLove. Director Brian Large; Producer Nigel Shepherd (S) (W)
	20.20	The Queen
			Her Majesty's message to the Commonwealth. With sign language and in-vision subtitles. (W)
	20.30	IIPostino
			Oscar- and Bafta Award-winning romantic drama. The star, Massimo Troisi, died the day after filming was completed. 1952: exiled Chilean dissident and poet Pablo Neruda travels to Europe, taking up residence on the island of Capri. There he is befriended by Mario, the shy local postman. In Italian with English subtitles. Director Michael Radford (1994. U) Films: pp 51-80 *****
	22.15	Rko 281
			Drama, portraying the events behind the filming of what many regard as the best movie ever made, Orson Welles's Citizen Kane, which is screened at 11.45pm. Widescreen. Director Benjamin Ross (1999) (S) (W) Films: pp 51-80 ****
	23.45	Citizen Kane (1941)
			Biographical drama, produced by, directed by, co-written by and starring Orson Welles. After the death of famous newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane, reporters try to discover the truth about his life. What was he really like, and who was Rosebud, the name he spoke just before he died? Five people each give different impressions of the tycoon. Welles stars in The Trial, which follows at 1.40am. Charles Foster Kane Orson Welles Walter Parks Thatcher (1941. U) (BW) (S) Rims: pp 51-80 *****

	ITV2
	00.30 - 02.00	The Jerry Springer Show
	06.00	GMTV
			Including at 6.10 The Review, 7.00 Children's programmes, and at 8.50 Liz Earle's Lifestyle
	09.25	Sooty and Co Christmas Special
			Chrismas Morning with Sooty
	10.05	An Audience with Sooty
	10.50	A Big Hand for Sooty
	11.50	Sooty and Co Christmas Special
	12.30	Sooty and Co Christmas Special
	12.50	The Adventures of Paddington Bear
	13.05	Extreme Ghostbusters
	13.30	Elephant Day
			A Day in the Life of an Elephant
	13.35	Animal Stories
			Eric the Elephant
	13.40	Rory's African Adventure
			with impressionist Rory Bremner.
	14.10	Rosie and Jim
			Baby Elephant
	14.25	Trailblaze
			Featuring an elephant safari in Zimbabwe.
	15.30	Sport in Action
			Elephant Polo
	15.35	Survival Special
			The relationship between elephants and humans in the Congo.
	15.40	A Day in the Life of an Elephant
	15.45	In the Wild
			Asian elephants with Goldie Hawn.
	16.50	A Day in the Life of an Elephant
	17.00	Survival Special
			Footage of some of Africa's rarest and most remarkable animals.
	18.00	A Day in the Life of an Elephant
	18.10	Trevor McDonald Meets...
	18.40	A Day in the Life of an Elephant
	19.30	Jack and the Beanstalk
			The traditional panto given an affectionate spin by award-winning Simon Nye.
	21.00	The Flint Street Nativity
	22.30	Emmerdale
	23.30	Coronation Street

	BBC CHOICE
	00.15	TOTP2
	01.00	Lovely Christmas Makeovers
	01.30	100 Per Cent Quiz
	06.00	Children's programmes
	10.00	Pop Noodle
			A review of the year.
	10.30	TOTP Christmas Singalong
	11.30	TOTP Revealed
	12.00	Dog and Dinosaur
	15.30	Pop Noodle
	16.00	L and K Replay
			Another chance to see today's edition of Live and Kicking.
	17.00	Lovely Christmas Makeover
	17.30	Zoe Ball: Right Here Right Now
			A look at the career of Radio 1 DJ Zoe Ball, including interviews with Jamie Theakston, Johnny Ball and Zoe herself.
	17.50	Glastonbury Experience 99
			Kevin Greening and Mary Ann Hobbs introduce sets from this year's festival, including REM, Hole, Manic Street Preachers, Blondie, Ian Dury and Joe Strummer.
	22.30	EastEnders
	23.30	In Concert - George Michael
			George Michael performs some of his greatest hits from his solo albums, Faith, Listen without Prejudice and Older.

	BBC KNOWLEDGE
	06.00	Spain Inside Out
	06.30	Spanish Fix
	07.00	Spain Inside Out
			Robert Elms enjoys the operatic splendour of Seville and Inka Marti visits Cadiz.
	07.30	Spanish Fix
			Bear van Beers survives a Spanish driving lesson.
	08.00	Rough Guide to Barcelona
			Reporters Edith Bowman and Dimitri Doganis find out about Barcelona's clandestine theatre and illegal bar scene.
	08.30	Beat Route
			Jools Holland travels to Havana, Cuba, and meets legendary members of the Buena Vista Social Club.
	09.00	Mexico: Whose City?
			Documentary presented by Professor Doreen Massey which considers the balance of power in Mexico City.
	09.30	Azul Tequila
			Hilda questions whether Santiago is Adolfo's son and Lorenza discovers that she is pregnant.
	10.20	The Spirit of the Beehive
			Spanish drama in which a young girl from a remote Castilian village sets out into the countryside to find Frankenstein.
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