2026-01-01 11:00 New Year's Day Concert 13:00 The Great Escape Kriegsjahr 1944: Die Deutschen haben ein Lager speziell für Gefangene errichtet, die schon oft geflohen sind. Was Major Bartlett (Richard Attenborough) und seine Mithäftlinge nicht davon abhält, einen erneuten Ausbruch zu planen. Mühevoll graben Hilts (Steve McQueen), Velinski (Charles Bronson) und andere Gefangene (James Garner, Donald Pleasence u. a.) drei Tunnel. Doch aus den eigenen Reihen dro 15:45 The Italian Job Der Ganove legt den gesamten Verkehr in der Innenstadt von Turin lahm, um einen Raub durchzuziehen. Der Plan funktioniert, aber in den Schweizer Alpen kommt es zu einer haarsträubenden Verfolgungsjagd… \n\n„Charlie staubt Millionen ab“ wurde 2003 mit Mark Wahlberg als „The Italian Job“ neu verfilmt. Das Original zeigt ebenfalls, was mit einem Mini Cooper alles geht, und bietet neben gewitzter Acti 17:20 Talking Pictures Relive some of the greatest film performances from a host of esteemed actors and actresses, as this series delves into the archives to celebrate their revered careers. Featuring interviews with stars at the height of their careers, each episode tells the story of an esteemed individual, focussing on their remarkable contribution to film. First airing in 2013, the series has profiled a number of di 18:15 Bob Monkhouse: The Last Stand 19:15 Close
2026-01-02 11:00 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 11:30 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 12:00 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 12:30 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 13:00 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 13:30 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 14:00 Elvis Presley: '68 Comeback Special Bringing you Elvis Presley's iconic comeback show in 1968, featuring Elvis dressed head to toe in black leather, performing live his most famous and beloved songs, including Heartbreak Hotel, Jailhouse Rock, Hound Dog and Can't Help Falling in Love, among many other hits. Elvis was immersed in his film work for seven years prior to deciding to return to the stage and surprise his audience with one 15:15 Sight and Sound in Concert 15:50 In Concert 16:30 In Concert 17:00 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 17:30 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 18:05 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 18:35 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 19:05 Top of the Pops Travel back in time with a compilation of legendary performances of classic acts straight from the archive of one of the most popular music chart shows in history. Top of the Pops was broadcast weekly from 1964 until 2006, welcoming the greatest stars who performed their biggest hits. This special brings you unforgettable musical moments of pop and rock icons like The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, 19:35 Close
2026-01-03 11:00 Remembers... 11:15 Rentaghost 11:45 Remembers... Patricia explains what attracted her to playing the woman who discovers an extraordinary talent for sleuthing in her sixties, cracking the case where all else fail, and why such roles are so vital in an industry that places a focus on youth over experience. The contrasts between Hetty and Hyacinth Bucket were a huge part of the appeal, and Patricia shares her thoughts on why the sort of variety th 11:50 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates As Hetty Wainthropp (Patricia Routledge) reaches retirement age at 60 and faces an uncertain future financially, she decides that the life of a pensioner is not for her and opens a detective agency instead. Armed only with her no-nonsense Lancashire attitude and her notebook, she embarks on a series of criminal investigations. Aided by her teenage sidekick and reformed thief, Geoffrey, and her dev 13:00 Arena 14:20 Escape to Athena 16:15 Hetty Wainthropp Investigates As Hetty Wainthropp (Patricia Routledge) reaches retirement age at 60 and faces an uncertain future financially, she decides that the life of a pensioner is not for her and opens a detective agency instead. Armed only with her no-nonsense Lancashire attitude and her notebook, she embarks on a series of criminal investigations. Aided by her teenage sidekick and reformed thief, Geoffrey, and her dev 17:25 Arena 18:45 Close
2026-01-04 11:00 Winterwatch 12:00 Film: Rear Window Bei brütender Hitze muss Sensationsfotograf Jeffries (James Stewart) mit einem Gipsbein tatenlos in seiner Wohnung rumsitzen. Um sich die Zeit zu vertreiben, beobachtet er durch das Teleobjektiv seiner Kamera die Bewohner der umliegenden Häuser. Dabei keimt in ihm der Verdacht, dass der Nachbar Mr. Thorwald (Raymond Burr) seine Gattin gekillt hat. \n\nPolizist Doyle (Wendell Corey) hält von solche 13:50 Hitchcock at the NFT 14:45 North by Northwest Den gemütlichen Theaterabend mit seiner geliebten Frau Mama kann sich Roger O. Thornhill (Cary Grant) abschminken. Feindliche Agenten halten den harmlosen Werbefachmann für den amerikanischen Top-Spion George Kaplan und entführen ihn. Von den Bösewichtern abgefüllt, kann er entwischen, doch weder die Polizei noch seine Mutter kaufen dem Volltrunkenen seine abstruse Geschichte ab. Als er selbst unt 17:00 Winterwatch 18:00 Hitchcock at the NFT 18:55 Talking Pictures Relive some of the greatest film performances from a host of esteemed actors and actresses, as this series delves into the archives to celebrate their revered careers. Featuring interviews with stars at the height of their careers, each episode tells the story of an esteemed individual, focussing on their remarkable contribution to film. First airing in 2013, the series has profiled a number of di 19:45 Close
2026-01-05 11:00 Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise 12:00 Pavlopetri: The City Beneath the Waves Just off the southern coast of mainland Greece lies the oldest submerged city in the world, Pavlopetri. An international team of experts uses the latest technology to investigate the site and digitally raise it from the seabed. Led by underwater archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson, the team use the latest in cutting-edge science and technology to prise age-old secrets from the complex of streets and st 13:00 Call My Bluff 13:30 Face the Music 14:00 Imagine Arts series edited and presented by Alan Yentob. A fascinating look at the career of architect Frank Gehry who despite being well into his eighties remains one of the world's most celebrated and famously provocative creative forces. From the iconic Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao to LA's Walt Disney Concert Hall, Gehry's buildings arouse a wide range of reactions. For Gehry, rules are there to be brok 15:10 Frank Gehry: Masterbuilders 15:50 The Brits Who Designed the Modern World If there were an Olympic league table for design, Britain would be right at the top. Since the Second World War, British designers have revolutionised our homes, our workplaces, our roads and our public institutions. In November 2016, the Design Museum opened its new £83m home in Kensington. To mark this great moment for British design, BBC Arts profiles ten great living British designers. Arts re 15:55 Artsnight If there were an Olympic league table for design, Britain would be right at the top. Since the Second World War, British designers have revolutionised our homes, our workplaces, our roads and our public institutions. In November 2016, the Design Museum opened its new £83m home in Kensington. To mark this great moment for British design, BBC Arts profiles ten great living British designers. Arts re 16:55 Ian Rankin Investigates: Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Crime writer Ian Rankin investigates The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Starting with Robert Louis Stevenson's nightmare in September 1885, Rankin traces the roots of this story, which stretches back to Stevenson's childhood. Grave-robbers, hallucinatory drugs and prostitution all play their part in the disturbing account of Henry Jekyll's double-life, as Rankin's journey takes him into th 17:55 Pavlopetri: The City Beneath the Waves Just off the southern coast of mainland Greece lies the oldest submerged city in the world, Pavlopetri. An international team of experts uses the latest technology to investigate the site and digitally raise it from the seabed. Led by underwater archaeologist Dr Jon Henderson, the team use the latest in cutting-edge science and technology to prise age-old secrets from the complex of streets and st 18:55 Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise 19:55 Close
2026-01-06 11:00 Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise 12:00 Yes, Prime Minister With Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne, Derek Fowlds, Michael Aldridge, John Nettleton, Diana Hoddinott. Classic comedy in which minister Jim Hacker finds himself transported to Number 10. MI5 drops a bombshell – the papers of a recently deceased head of MI5 show that he was, at one stage, spying for Russia. Worse still, he was investigated and cleared by an internal Civil Service Committee of Enqui 12:30 Yes, Prime Minister Elevated to the highest governmental office in unusual circumstances, the Rt Hon James Hacker MP sets about implementing his dream of reshaping Britain, introducing a host of exciting reforms, reinvigorating the economy and cementing his place in political history as a bold public benefactor and inspiring leader. Nothing less than a root and branch upheaval of the stuffy Whitehall machinery will d 13:00 Double Cross: The True Story of the D-Day Spies The story of D-Day has been told from the point of view of the soldiers who fought in it, the tacticians who planned it and the generals who led it. But that epic event in world history has never been told before through the perspective of the strange handful of spies who made it possible. D-Day was a great victory of arms, a tactical coup, and a moral crusade. But it was also a triumph for espion 14:00 Culloden 15:10 The Making of Culloden 15:40 Britain's Lost Waterlands: Escape to Swallows and Amazons Country Documentary which follows presenters Dick Strawbridge and Alice Roberts as they explore the spectacular British landscapes that inspired children's author Arthur Ransome to write his series Swallows and Amazons.The landscapes he depicted are based on three iconic British waterlands. The beauty and drama of the Lake District shaped by ancient glaciers and rich in wildlife and natural resources, the