Today 02:15 - 02:45
6/6. Clairvoyant Madame Fontana is invited to hold a seance at the Steptoes' by Albert, who wants to get in touch with Harold's mother - as well as Henry VIII and Laurel and Hardy. [S]
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106: BBC FOUR HD
Tue Dec 23
Today 02:45 - 03:50
8/8. Sitcom about a British government minister and his advisers. Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle could spell great things for Jim Hacker. [S,AD]
Today 03:50 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Today 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Today 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Today 19:00 - 20:00
The Top of the Pops Christmas Day special from 1992. Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie, together with their special guests, Sid Owen and Danniella Westbrook, review the year's chart hits. [S]
Today 20:00 - 20:25
The TARDIS arrives on Earth in the midst of a new ice age, where Brittanicus Base is fighting a battle to force back the glaciers. A huge Ice Warrior is found frozen in the ice. [S,AD]
Today 20:25 - 22:00
A look at the career of Innes Lloyd, one of the UK's most prolific producers of television drama, who made well over 300 individual programmes between 1966 and 1991. [S] [HD]
Today 22:00 - 22:15
Michael Palin recounts the story behind his much-loved 1987 coming-of-age drama East of Ipswich. [S] [HD]
Today 22:15 - 23:30
Michael Palin's nostalgic comedy about a family holiday at a Suffolk seaside resort as Richard Burrill, a 17-year-old, is reluctantly dragged to Southwold with his parents. [S]
Today 23:30 - 00:40
A celebration of some of Pavarotti's finest performances from the BBC archives, capturing how he became the biggest opera star of modern times. [S] [HD]
Wed Dec 24
Tomorrow 00:40 - 01:25
A compilation celebrating the artistry of one of the great sopranos of the 20th century, Jessye Norman. Featuring interviews with the star across the decades. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 01:25 - 02:25
The Top of the Pops Christmas Day special from 1992. Mark Franklin and Tony Dortie, together with their special guests, Sid Owen and Danniella Westbrook, review the year's chart hits. [S]
Tomorrow 02:25 - 03:40
Michael Palin's nostalgic comedy about a family holiday at a Suffolk seaside resort as Richard Burrill, a 17-year-old, is reluctantly dragged to Southwold with his parents. [S]
Tomorrow 03:40 - 04:05
The TARDIS arrives on Earth in the midst of a new ice age, where Brittanicus Base is fighting a battle to force back the glaciers. A huge Ice Warrior is found frozen in the ice. [S,AD,SL]
Tomorrow 04:05 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Tomorrow 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Tomorrow 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00
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. [S]
Tomorrow 20:00 - 20:20
.. Ever Decreasing Circles. Actors Peter Egan and Penelope Wilton look back on their roles as Ann and Paul in the BBC's 1980s sitcom Ever Decreasing Circles. [S] [HD]
Tomorrow 20:20 - 21:40
8/8. Martin's life is turned upside down when his company announces plans to move to Oswestry. Ann falls pregnant, but Martin is too preoccupied with the thought of having to move. [S]
Tomorrow 21:40 - 22:10
Seasonal special of the suburban sitcom. The Goods and the Leadbetters plan their respective Christmases, but neither go according to plan. Classic comedy from 1977. [S]
Tomorrow 22:10 - 22:40
Terry's friend Malcolm receives a Christmas card from another woman, which causes a bust up between him and his wife, Beattie. [S]
Tomorrow 22:40 - 23:40
The magnificent two - well, one and a half. What are they doing on Christmas Eve 1874? Contains adult humour. [S,AD]
Tomorrow 23:40 - 01:10
Screen version of the classic television comedy about habitual prison inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher and his cellmate Lennie Godber. [1979] [S,AD]
Thu Dec 25
Thursday 01:10 - 02:10
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. [S]
Thursday 02:10 - 03:30
8/8. Martin's life is turned upside down when his company announces plans to move to Oswestry. Ann falls pregnant, but Martin is too preoccupied with the thought of having to move. [S]
Thursday 03:30 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Thursday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Thursday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Thursday 19:00 - 20:00
The Read with Steffan Rhodri. Step into the magical world of Narnia with CS Lewis's beloved fantasy classic brimming with adventure, courage and Turkish Delight. [S] [HD]
Thursday 20:00 - 21:25
A Christmas concert full of festive favourites. The BBC Concert Orchestra and BBC Singers perform White Christmas, The Carol of the Bells and more. Presented by Petroc Trelawny. [S] [HD]
Thursday 21:25 - 22:25
Jakki Brambles, Bruno Brookes and Gary Davies present the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1989 and featuring Bros, The Beautiful South and Jason Donovan. [S]
Thursday 22:25 - 23:15
Noel Edmonds and David 'Kid' Jensen introduce Showaddywaddy, Hot Chocolate, Leo Sayer, Manhattan Transfer, David Soul, ABBA, Space, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers and Wings. [S]
Thursday 23:15 - 00:25
Michael Parkinson presents the John Wilson Orchestra in a celebration of festive musical treats from the golden age of swing, with special guest Curtis Stigers. [S] [HD]
Fri Dec 26
Friday 00:25 - 02:00
A young couple have an unforgettable night at the castle of Dr Frank N Furter. Contains some strong language, some sexual content and some violence. [1975] [S] [HD]
Friday 02:00 - 03:00
The Read with Steffan Rhodri. Step into the magical world of Narnia with CS Lewis's beloved fantasy classic brimming with adventure, courage and Turkish Delight. [S] [HD]
Friday 03:00 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Friday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Friday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Friday 19:00 - 20:00
From Nessun Dorma to Holst's Planets, relive highlights from a year of classical music on the BBC with treats from the Proms, Cardiff Singer of the World and archive performances. [S] [HD]
Friday 20:00 - 21:30
A tribute to the remarkable voice and career of the great soprano Lesley Garrett, who shares memories of some of her finest performances on the BBC. [S] [HD]
Friday 21:30 - 22:20
Highlights from the popular soprano's series Lesley Garrett Tonight, with guests including Bryn Terfel, Darcey Bussell, Andrea Bocelli, Gary Barlow, Michael Ball and Lily Savage. [S]
Friday 22:20 - 23:15
Gary Davies, Janice Long, Dixie Peach, John Peel and Steve Wright present the most popular hits of 1985, with stars in the studio and on video, first broadcast on 25 December 1985. [S]
Friday 23:15 - 01:35
A trip into the BBC's archives for a selection of songs from 1985, including Elton John, Duran Duran, Foreigner, Billy Ocean, Marillion, Go West, Strawberry Switchblade and Kirsty MacColl. [S] [HD]
Sat Dec 27
Saturday 01:35 - 02:35
A compilation of ABBA's greatest performances at the BBC, including Waterloo, Dancing Queen, Does Your Mother Know, Thank You for the Music, SOS, Fernando, Chiquitita and more. [S]
Saturday 02:35 - 03:30
Gary Davies, Janice Long, Dixie Peach, John Peel and Steve Wright present the most popular hits of 1985, with stars in the studio and on video, first broadcast on 25 December 1985. [S]
Saturday 03:30 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Saturday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Saturday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Saturday 19:00 - 20:30
Tristan buys a new Daimler car, putting him heavily in debt. He becomes involved with the local bell ringing team, particularly a new schoolteacher, Miss Marston. [S]
Saturday 20:30 - 21:00
8/8. Classic sitcom. As Christmas approaches, Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor. [S,AD]
Saturday 21:00 - 21:20
Actor Sam West introduces a special night of BBC programmes that celebrate the life and work of his mother, Prunella Scales. [S] [HD]
Saturday 21:20 - 21:50
Prunella Scales looks back at her long and varied career in television and films. Featuring clips from her starring roles and contributions from colleagues, friends and family. [S] [HD]
Saturday 21:50 - 23:00
Alan Bennett's drama about the double life led by Sir Anthony Blunt, Soviet agent and surveyor of the Queen's pictures. [S]
Saturday 23:00 - 00:00
1/2. Drama documentary with Prunella Scales. The first episode examines Queen Victoria's traumatic childhood, coronation at 18 and marriage to her first cousin Albert. [S]
Sun Dec 28
Sunday 00:00 - 00:55
2/2. Dramatised documentary on Queen Victoria with Prunella Scales. This episode explores the queen's close bonds with John Brown and Indian servant 'the Munshi'. [S]
Sunday 00:55 - 01:45
Highlights from the popular soprano's series Lesley Garrett Tonight, with guests including Bryn Terfel, Darcey Bussell, Andrea Bocelli, Gary Barlow, Michael Ball and Lily Savage. [S]
Sunday 01:45 - 03:15
Tristan buys a new Daimler car, putting him heavily in debt. He becomes involved with the local bell ringing team, particularly a new schoolteacher, Miss Marston. [S]
Sunday 03:15 - 03:45
8/8. Classic sitcom. As Christmas approaches, Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor. [S,AD]
Sunday 03:45 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Sunday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Sunday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Sunday 19:00 - 20:00
Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 1/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores her favourite space rock, the moon. [S] [HD]
Sunday 20:00 - 21:00
A compilation from the wildlife documentary series presented by David Attenborough, visiting animals in their habitats across the globe, recorded in stunning ultra-high definition. [S,AD] [HD]
Sunday 21:00 - 22:00
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. [S,AD]
Sunday 22:00 - 22:55
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. [S]
Sunday 22:55 - 23:40
Billy Connolly ventures from stage to ice - a frozen Arctic Ocean inhabited by ten-foot polar bears. He must cope for a week. [S,AD]
Sunday 23:40 - 00:30
Mark Cousins talks to actor Terence Stamp about his life and career. Contains some strong language. [S]
Mon Dec 29
Monday 00:30 - 02:10
Three drag performers in flamboyant ball gowns brave the Australian outback in their battered tour bus, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Contains strong language. [1994] [S]
Monday 02:10 - 03:10
Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 1/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores her favourite space rock, the moon. [S,SL] [HD]
Monday 03:10 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Monday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Monday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Monday 19:00 - 20:00
Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 2/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock searches the solar system for signs of alien life. [S] [HD]
Monday 20:00 - 21:00
This extended special of the nature documentary series journeys from the equator to the unexplored depths, meeting the best-loved characters from the series. [S,AD] [HD]
Monday 21:00 - 22:00
Bob Monkhouse entertains a room full of comedians with stand-up, chat and a comedy masterclass. The night became the stuff of legend among comedians. Contains some strong language. [S] [HD]
Monday 22:00 - 23:30
... Tom Stoppard tells Alan Yentob the extraordinary story of his play Leopoldstadt. Deals with adult themes. [S] [HD]
Monday 23:30 - 01:25
In disguise, the stage-struck daughter of a wealthy merchant becomes Shakespeare's muse. Contains some scenes of a sexual nature. [1998] [S,AD] [HD]
Tue Dec 30
Tuesday 01:25 - 02:45
8/8. A stage adaptation of this thriller with a live soundtrack by the BBC Symphony Orchestra. [S] [HD]
Tuesday 02:45 - 03:45
Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 2/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock searches the solar system for signs of alien life. [S,SL] [HD]
Tuesday 03:45 - 05:30
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Tuesday 05:30 - 18:58
Daily from 7.00pm. [HD]
Tuesday 18:58 - 19:00
Programmes start at 7.00pm. [HD]
Tuesday 19:00 - 20:00
Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 3/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock ventures deep into our galaxy, on the hunt for alien life. [S] [HD]
Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
A compilation of the most spectacular moments from the series, highlighting the rich and wonderful diversity of life found on our planet's seven unique continents. [S,AD] [HD]
Tuesday 21:00 - 22:00
Nigel Williams presents a documentary about spies, in fact and fiction, talking to author John le Carre, whose name is synonymous with espionage, about his extraordinary life. [S]
Tuesday 22:00 - 22:10
Michael Jayston looks back on the BBC's adaptation of John le Carre's classic spy tale. [S] [HD]
Tuesday 22:10 - 23:00
1/7. Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. When summoned by the cabinet watchdog for intelligence affairs, Smiley agrees to head the hunt for a secret service mole. [S]
Tuesday 23:00 - 23:50
2/7. Acclaimed adaptation of John le Carre's novel. Smiley is forced to go back over some very old ground when he is told a story about spies. [S]
Tuesday 23:50 - 00:50
John le Carre talks to Mark Lawson about his fragmented childhood, life in the diplomatic service, working with Alec Guinness and his book A Most Wanted Man. [S]