2024-12-26 04:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:00 TOTP: Christmas 1986 Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1986, featuring performances by Billy Ocean, The Communards, a-ha, Diana Ross and George Michael. 13:00 The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show: 1969 A laughter-packed holiday special starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. 14:00 One Foot in the Grave Christmas Special The Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. 15:00 Dave Allen Dave Allen looks at the English, the Irish and many other illogical aspects of life - with his own unique wit and satirical observations. Contains adult humour. 15:55 The Lenny Henry Christmas Special Lenny Henry hosts a Christmas special of sketches and music, featuring favourite characters such as Deakus and Josh Yarlog. With special guests Robbie Coltrane and Terence Trent D'Arby. From 1987. 16:35 What's Up, Doc? Four identical bags get mixed up - one of which is full of top-secret documents. 18:05 Hawaii: Earth's Tropical Islands Exploring Hawaii, a tropical sanctuary for any wildlife that can reach its remote shores. 19:05 TOTP: Christmas 1986 Peter Powell presents the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1986, featuring performances by Billy Ocean, The Communards, a-ha, Diana Ross and George Michael. 20:05 Hawaii: Earth's Tropical Islands Exploring Hawaii, a tropical sanctuary for any wildlife that can reach its remote shores. 21:05 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 22:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm
2024-12-27 04:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 10:30 ..programmes start at 7.00pm 11:58 This is BBC Four Programmes start at 7.00pm. 12:00 Top of the Pops: A Christmas Cracker A selection of hit Christmas songs from yesteryear. 12:10 TOTP: 1983 With JoBoxers, Mike Oldfield, Thompson Twins, Tracey Ullman, Phil Collins, Siouxsie & The Banshees, Spandau Ballet, Howard Jones, Rod Stewart, The Style Council and Culture Club. 13:05 TOTP: Christmas 1990 Mark Goodier and Anthea Turner present a Christmas Day special, including a review of the hits that topped the charts in 1990 and featuring performances by Elton John and Kylie. 14:00 Shirley Bassey at Christmas Shirley Bassey's 1974 TV special with special guest Neil Diamond, who sings Sweet Caroline and Longfellow Serenade and is joined by Shirley for a duet performance of his song Play Me. 15:00 The Everly Brothers Reunion Concert 1983 reunion concert by the Everly Brothers following their ten-year split. They chose the Royal Albert Hall as they had treasured memories of playing there with their father Ike. 16:15 The Everly Brothers: Songs of Innocence and Experience - Arena Film about the Everly Brothers, among the most revered of the early rock 'n' roll giants.