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Wed Dec 17
Our Girls: The Southport Families

Today 02:30 - 03:30

The parents of Alice da Silva Aguiar, Elsie Dot Stancombe and Bebe King, the three girls murdered in the Southport attack, on the love and legacy left behind. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Global Eye

Today 03:30 - 04:00

Nomsa Maseko reports from South Africa in the wake of the first-ever G20 on African soil. Also in HD. [S,SL]

This is BBC Two

Today 04:00 - 06:30

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

The Bidding Room

Today 06:30 - 07:15

23/25. New dealer Rambo gets excited about a Bond poster, a shiny Tiffany ink blotter causes a stir, and some intriguing artefacts tempt the dealers. Also in HD. [S]

Bargain Hunt

Today 07:15 - 08:00

Natasha Raskin Sharp hosts two teams of married couples who are shopping at a bustling antiques fair in Nottinghamshire alongside experts Phil Serrell and Roo Irvine. Also in HD. [S]

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Today 08:00 - 09:00

16/16. Simon Weston and Monty Panesar join Tim Medhurst and Roo Irvine for a jolly jaunt in south west Wales. The car of choice is a 1960 Morris Oxford. Also in HD. [S,SL]

BBC News

Today 09:00 - 11:15

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. Also in HD. [S]

Politics Live

Today 11:15 - 13:00

Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch for the final Prime Minister's Questions of the year. Also in HD. [S]

Impossible

Today 13:00 - 13:45

3/50. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers. Also in HD. [S]

Brainbox Challenge

Today 13:45 - 14:15

Clive Anderson hosts a brain training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games. Also in HD. [S]

Life in the Snow

Today 14:15 - 15:15

Gordon Buchanan meets the animals who live in nature's winter wonderlands, from the polar bear mother helping her cubs to the owl searching for food. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Funeral in Berlin

Today 15:15 - 16:55

Harry Palmer is sent to Berlin with instructions to assist Colonel Stok, the Russian head of security for the Berlin Wall, who is eager to defect to the West. Also in HD. [1966] [S]

Nigel Slater's Simple Cooking

Today 16:55 - 17:15

Nigel Slater explores successful food marriages in the kitchen, turning the spotlight on surf and turf - the classic culinary pairing of fish and meat. Also in HD. [S]

Flog It!

Today 17:15 - 18:00

The charming seaside town of Exmouth, in Devon, plays host to Flog It! where Paul Martin and the team enthuse about precious metals. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Today 18:00 - 18:30

3/10. Jim Howick, Matt Morsia, Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Susan Wokoma face more trivia questions. Also in HD. [S]

Strictly - It Takes Two

Today 18:30 - 19:00

58/60. Janette Manrara is back with all the unmissable news and behind-the-scenes action from Strictly as another of the final couples joins her on the sofa. Also in HD. [S]

Simply Nigella: Christmas Special

Today 19:00 - 20:00

7/7. Nigella shares her foolproof guide to stress-free festive cooking and easy entertaining. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing 2024

Today 20:00 - 21:00

To celebrate another year of fishing, Paul and Bob visit the River Lot in France. Also in HD. [S,AD]

The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never Ride Alone

Today 21:00 - 22:00

An emotional ride. Si King celebrates the life of biker brother and best mate Dave Myers - with memories of great food and good times, and an epic motorcycle convoy. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Live at the Apollo: Christmas Special

Today 22:00 - 22:30

1/7. The brilliant Judi Love introduces comedians Dan Tiernan and John Kearns to the stage. Contains some strong language and adult humour. Also in HD. [S]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Today 22:30 - 23:00

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Victoria Derbyshire. Also in HD. [S] Followed by Weather.

Robin Hood

Today 23:00 - 01:15

Period film action adventure. A dying knight's request takes crusader Robin Longstride from France to the village of Nottingham, via the royal court, and fresh conflicts. Also in HD. [2010] [S,AD]

Thu Dec 18
Celebrity Race Across the World

Tomorrow 01:15 - 02:15

6/6. It's the teams' final race, from MedellĂ­n in Colombia to the Guajira Peninsula, the northernmost point of South America. Which of them will triumph? Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Highland Cops

Tomorrow 02:15 - 03:15

4/7. Police investigate the discovery of human remains near Aviemore. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

The Crash Detectives

Tomorrow 03:15 - 03:45

8/8. A man's injured after he's ejected from a crashing car, but the driver has fled the scene. Also in HD. [S,SL]

This is BBC Two

Tomorrow 03:45 - 06:30

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

The Bidding Room

Tomorrow 06:30 - 07:15

24/25. A collection of encaustic tiles leaves Jo and JB speechless, Glen hopes to find a fortune with his metal detector, and swimming teacher Lynne treats the dealers to a workout. Also in HD. [S]

Bargain Hunt: Christmas Special

Tomorrow 07:15 - 08:00

It's a cracker of a show with Danny Sebastian, his sidekick Elfred and two teams of Christmas shoppers. Also in HD. [S]

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Tomorrow 08:00 - 09:00

3/4. With Buster by his side, Adam Frost gets on with some winter jobs. He's got hellebores to plant, a sedum roof to repair and a nestbox that is in need of a spring clean. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

BBC News

Tomorrow 09:00 - 12:15

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. Also in HD. [S]

Politics Live

Tomorrow 12:15 - 13:00

The big political issues of the day. Also in HD. [S]

Impossible

Tomorrow 13:00 - 13:45

4/50. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers. Also in HD. [S]

Brainbox Challenge

Tomorrow 13:45 - 14:15

Clive Anderson hosts a brain training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games. Also in HD. [S]

The Polar Bear Family and Me

Tomorrow 14:15 - 15:15

1/3. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons. In Svalbard, Gordon and the team find a polar bear birth den. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Tomorrow 15:15 - 17:00

Powerful melodrama adapted from the Tennessee Williams play. Strained emotions mark the birthday celebration of southern plantation owner and patriarch Big Daddy. Also in HD. [1958] [S,AD]

Hairy Bakers' Christmas Special

Tomorrow 17:00 - 17:15

The Hairy Bakers cook up their favourite festive recipes for families who won't be spending Christmas together: fire-fighters, nurses, police and ambulance crews. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Flog It!

Tomorrow 17:15 - 18:00

31/60. Antiques series. Paul Martin is joined by experts James Lewis and Mark Stacey at Guildford Cathedral to pick out a selection of interesting antiques and collectables. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Tomorrow 18:00 - 18:30

4/10. Jim Howick, Matt Morsia, Rebecca Lucy Taylor and Susan Wokoma face more trivia questions. Also in HD. [S]

Strictly - It Takes Two

Tomorrow 18:30 - 19:00

59/60. Janette Manrara dishes up more exciting gossip as the remaining finalist drops by for a chat. And Vicky Gill reveals some of the weekend's costumes in Puttin' on the Glitz. Also in HD. [S]

My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan

Tomorrow 19:00 - 20:00

Gordon Buchanan takes an epic camel ride across Mongolia's harsh Gobi Desert. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby

Tomorrow 20:00 - 21:00

Rob and Monica travel to Lapland to work in freezing temperatures at a Sami-owned hotel. Also in HD. [S,AD]

A Merry Tudor Christmas with Lucy Worsley

Tomorrow 21:00 - 22:00

Lucy recreates festivities from Henry VIII's era: costumes, customs, food and festive fun. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Inside No. 9: The Devil of Christmas

Tomorrow 22:00 - 22:30

1/6. Austria, Krampusnacht 1977. Who has been good and who has been bad this Christmas? Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Tomorrow 22:30 - 23:05

Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Nick Watt. Also in HD. [S] Followed by Weather.

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Tomorrow 23:05 - 00:00

4/4. For 250 years, Japan has thrived, mostly cut off from the west - until US gunboats arrive. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Fri Dec 19
Kingdom

Friday 00:00 - 00:50

5/6. As the lions move against their rivals, can anyone match the force of this powerful pride? Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Friday 00:50 - 01:50

3/4. The Aztecs battle to save their civilisation from Spanish invaders - but is the real threat from the enemy within? Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Haditha: No Justice, Just Kills

Friday 01:50 - 03:00

Families of Iraqis killed by US marines learn why the killers walked free. Contains scenes which some viewers may find disturbing. Also in HD. [S,SL]

Highland Cops

Friday 03:00 - 04:00

5/7. Police race to a major accident on the A9, one of Scotland's deadliest roads. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Friday 04:00 - 06:30

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

The Bidding Room

Friday 06:30 - 07:15

25/25. Lindsay has great expectations for her Dickensian desk, and how will the dealers react to sculptor Darren's heartbreaking story? Also in HD. [S]

Escape to the Country

Friday 07:15 - 08:00

21/50. Nicki Chapman helps two rock musicians find an Oxfordshire home with space for a studio and also meets a South American baker hitting the right notes in a village bakery. Also in HD. [S]

Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles

Friday 08:00 - 09:00

3/4. Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin spends the autumn revealing hidden natural spectacles that occur throughout the British Isles. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

BBC News

Friday 09:00 - 13:00

Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break. Also in HD. [S]

Lifeline

Friday 13:00 - 13:10

Gaby Roslin presents an appeal on behalf of Harry's HAT, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of children with hydrocephalus. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Impossible

Friday 13:10 - 13:55

5/50. Game show presented by Rick Edwards in which players score points by answering questions correctly while avoiding the impossible answers. Also in HD. [S]

Brainbox Challenge

Friday 13:55 - 14:25

Clive Anderson hosts a brain training quiz show in which contestants battle to prove themselves in a sequence of brain games. Also in HD. [S]

The Polar Bear Family and Me

Friday 14:25 - 15:25

2/3. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons. Gordon and the team return to Svalbard in mid-June on the trail of Lyra and her cubs. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Beechgrove Repotted

Friday 15:25 - 15:30

On the edge of the Lammermuirs and 730ft above sea level, Jackie Fry maintains a beautiful two-acre garden in some very challenging conditions. Also in HD. [S]

Strangers on a Train

Friday 15:30 - 17:10

Alfred Hitchcock's suspense classic in which two men who meet by accident plot a perfect murder. From the novel by Patricia Highsmith. Also in HD. [1951] [S]

Flog It!

Friday 17:10 - 18:00

Antiques series. Paul Martin presents from Haddon Hall in Derbyshire with Michael Baggot and Caroline Hawley. Items uncovered include a scent bottle and a stereoscopic viewer. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Friday 18:00 - 18:30

5/10. The celebrities face their final quizzes, and the week's winner is crowned. Also in HD. [S]

Strictly - It Takes Two

Friday 18:30 - 19:30

60/60. Janette Manrara and Fleur East present a Strictly special ahead of the grand final. Also in HD. [S]

Villages by the Sea

Friday 19:30 - 20:00

Archaeologist Ben Robinson uncovers evidence of the German occupation of the Jersey village of Gorey and the role it played in defending the UK. Also in HD. [S]

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Friday 20:00 - 21:00

4/4. Christmas is coming, and Monty and Ned are getting ready for the big day. Meanwhile, Toby Buckland takes his tools over to the new garden of singer-songwriter Will Young. Also in HD. [S]

Christmas Treasures of the National Trust

Friday 21:00 - 22:00

The countdown to Christmas is on as three unique houses get ready for the festive season. Also in HD. [S,AD]

QI

Friday 22:00 - 22:30

8/16. Sandi Toksvig has a weird and wonderful episode of QI featuring Melanie Bracewell, Patrick Kielty, Roisin Conaty and Alan Davies. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S]

Newsnight, followed by Weather

Friday 22:30 - 23:05

Insights and global interviews on the crucial news stories of the day. With Matt Chorley. Also in HD. [S] Followed by Weather.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show

Friday 23:05 - 00:35

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. Also in HD. [1975] [S]

Sat Dec 20
Evri: Where's my Parcel? - Panorama

Saturday 00:35 - 01:05

Panorama goes undercover to investigate the pressures of working in an Evri delivery unit. Also in HD. [S,SL]

Wild Cherry

Saturday 01:05 - 02:00

6/6. The net closes in on the girls as Juliet and Lorna find out the truth. Contains strong language and some upsetting scenes. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

The Man in the Mask: An Orkney Murder

Saturday 02:00 - 02:45

3/3. Twelve years after the murder, a new witness says he saw Ross with a balaclava and a gun. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Highland Cops

Saturday 02:45 - 03:45

6/7. Police on Skye raid an abandoned house they suspect is being used to grow cannabis and deal with a three-car accident that has caused chaos on the island's main road. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Hey Duggee

Saturday 06:05 - 06:15

The Christmas Badge. The Squirrels try to inspire Duggee's friend Clarence, who has lost his Christmas cheer. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Big Lizard

Saturday 06:15 - 06:25

Happy Proximas! When it unexpectedly snows, Cosima decides it must be Christmas! Rex disrupts her festive preparations, but it doesn't stop the family having a perfect 'Proximas'. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Super Happy Magic Forest

Saturday 06:25 - 06:35

Snow Day. When the heroes wake up on Snow Day morning, there isn't a snowflake in sight! The heroes must quest to free the Snow Dragon and save Snow Day for all. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour

Saturday 06:35 - 06:45

Well Deserved. The Lemmings and Grizzy collide with Santa's sled while fighting. Also in HD. [S]

Grizzy and the Lemmings: World Tour

Saturday 06:45 - 06:50

Glacial Carrot. There is only one carrot left in the house, and both Grizzy and the Lemmings need it! Also in HD. [S]

Stage Stars

Saturday 06:50 - 07:15

Christmas Is Coming. With Christmas around the corner, the juniors give a festive performance at the local town fair. Meanwhile, it's time for Encore's end-of-term performance. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Bros in Control

Saturday 07:15 - 07:30

A Christmas Cracker! Brosmas is here! Callum's Christmas challenges await Adam and Joe in a festive showdown! Also in HD. [S]

Cooking Buddies

Saturday 07:30 - 07:55

Rocking Around the Christmas Pud. Buddy and Matilda's champion dancer Meesha gets festive with a rocky road Christmas pudding! Also in HD. [S]

Go Get Arty

Saturday 07:55 - 08:10

Snowglobe Sweaters: A Christmas Special. The Kwapongs whip up DIY snowglobe sweaters, and Rob Biddulph draws a jolly Christmas pud! Also in HD. [S,AD]

One Zoo Three

Saturday 08:10 - 08:35

Winter Wonderland. The brothers create a winter wonderland at the zoo, with festive treats for the animals. Also in HD. [S]

Blue Peter: Christmas Cracker with Strictly, CBeebies and Come Alive

Saturday 08:35 - 09:00

Christmas Cracker with Strictly, CBeebies and Come Alive. Three lucky competition winners go behind the scenes on the set of Strictly Come... Also in HD. [S]

This Farming Life

Saturday 09:00 - 10:00

12/12. A look at modern farming life in Scotland. This final episode features all the farmers from across the year reflecting on what each season means to them. Also in HD. [S]

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Saturday 10:00 - 11:00

4/4. Christmas is coming, and Monty and Ned are getting ready for the big day. Meanwhile, Toby Buckland takes his tools over to the new garden of singer-songwriter Will Young. Also in HD. [S]

Reindeer Family and Me

Saturday 11:00 - 12:00

Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan travels to the frozen north, deep inside the Arctic Circle, to meet the ancient Sami people and the animals they hold so close - reindeer. Also in HD. [S,AD]

The Great Food Guys Christmas Special

Saturday 12:00 - 12:30

Nick Nairn and Dougie Vipond celebrate Christmas with a festive feast of roast lamb with potato gratin. Joining them in the kitchen is celebrity guest Elaine C Smith. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Alison Hammond's Florida Unpacked

Saturday 12:30 - 13:00

10/10. Alison and Aidan hop on a Key West tour train to cruise to Duval Street, join a shoreline cleanup, and cap off their day with the iconic sunset at Mallory Square. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Tea with Mussolini

Saturday 13:00 - 14:50

Italian lad Luca, part-raised by English ladies living in Florence in 1935, re-enters their lives just as the encroaching war sees them forcibly relocated. Also in HD. [1999] [S]

Sense and Sensibility

Saturday 14:50 - 17:00

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are thrown into sudden hardship on the death of their father as their brother, John, inherits his fortune. Also in HD. [1995] [S,AD]

Chris and Michaela: Under the Christmas Sky

Saturday 17:00 - 18:00

Chris and Michaela unearth nature's greatest celestial wonders and winter wildlife. Also in HD. [S]

Porridge

Saturday 18:00 - 19:30

Screen version of the classic television comedy about habitual prison inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher and his cellmate Lennie Godber. Also in HD. [1979] [S,AD]

World's Most Dangerous Roads

Saturday 19:30 - 20:15

8/8. Maisie Adam has invited Suzi Ruffell to Morocco for a girls-on-tour road trip. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Top Gear

Saturday 20:15 - 21:10

5/6. Motoring show. The team sets out to end the chaos that snowfall brings to Britain every year, using a combine harvester, some basic engineering skills and a quick trip to Norway. Also in HD. [S]

Madness: Radio 2 in Concert

Saturday 21:10 - 22:20

Suggs and the nutty boys bring their infectious music to Radio 2 In Concert, featuring many of their 15 UK top ten singles including Our House, House of Fun and It Must Be Love. Also in HD. [S]

Madness at the BBC

Saturday 22:20 - 23:50

Madness frontman Suggs and keyboardist Mike Barson as take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the nutty boys' finest moments from the BBC's archives. Also in HD. [S]

Madness Live: Goodbye Television Centre

Saturday 23:50 - 00:50

The nutty boys perform One Step Beyond, Baggy Trousers, Our House and many more classics. Also in HD. [S]

Sun Dec 21
Civilisations: Rise and Fall

Sunday 00:50 - 01:50

4/4. For 250 years, Japan has thrived, mostly cut off from the west - until US gunboats arrive. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

The War Between the Land and the Sea

Sunday 01:50 - 02:35

3/5. Barclay makes a terrifying descent into the world of Homo Aqua. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

The War Between the Land and the Sea

Sunday 02:35 - 03:20

4/5. Barclay and Salt go on the run in a war-torn London as Tide emerges to provoke mankind. Contains scenes of moderate violence. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

My Life at Christmas: Anita Rani Meets Ade Adepitan

Sunday 03:20 - 04:20

2/3. Anita Rani meets Ade Adepitan to explore his journey to Paralympic glory. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

What's the Monarchy For?

Sunday 04:20 - 05:20

3/3. How far will the royals go to maintain public support - and can they succeed? Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Sunday 05:20 - 06:05

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Prayer and Reflection: Palpung Changchub Dargyeling Buddhist Temple

Sunday 06:05 - 06:35

Prayer and reflection from the Tibetan Buddhist temple in Brynmawr. Also in HD. [S]

Home Comforts at Christmas

Sunday 06:35 - 07:05

1/10. TV chef James Martin gets ahead for Christmas, providing lots of clever tips and tricks to save time and stress on the big day. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Countryfile

Sunday 07:05 - 08:00

Joe Crowley and Vick Hope explore Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic prehistoric monument. Also in HD. [S]

This Farming Life

Sunday 08:00 - 09:00

5/12. A deep freeze scuppers plans for the Barclays in South Ayrshire. Nikki and Ollie sell their produce at a Christmas farmers' market. Robert gets to work on the new alpaca arena. Also in HD. [S]

The Polar Bear Family and Me

Sunday 09:00 - 10:00

3/3. Wildlife cameraman Gordon Buchanan follows a wild polar bear family over three seasons. The team returns in September and finds the polar bears are having a tough time. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Saturday Kitchen Best Bites: Christmas Special

Sunday 10:00 - 11:30

A feast of festive favourites from Jack and Will, Ravneet Gill and Anthony Murphy. Meanwhile, Dame Mary Berry and the Hairy Bikers head out across the UK. Also in HD. [S]

High Society

Sunday 11:30 - 13:15

Musical comedy. Time is short if playboy CK Dexter-Haven is to reclaim his former wife before she remarries. Cynical reporter Mike Connor is covering the wedding. Also in HD. [1956] [S]

The Hairy Bikers: Coming Home for Christmas

Sunday 13:15 - 14:15

The Hairy Bikers throw a festive feast to thank those who helped Dave through his illness. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Equestrian: The London Horse Show

Sunday 14:15 - 16:55

Coverage of the 2025 London International Horse Show. Also in HD. [S]

The Heroes of Telemark

Sunday 16:55 - 19:00

World War II tale based on a true story. As the Germans move closer to the secret of nuclear fission, saboteurs plot to stop the materials going into production. Also in HD. [1965] [S]

Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me

Sunday 19:00 - 20:00

Gordon Buchanan heads to the Rocky Mountains in search of wild horses. Finding two stallions battling over a herd, Gordon immerses himself in their world, hoping to win their trust. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Victoria Wood: The Secret List

Sunday 20:00 - 21:00

1/2. The first of two programmes featuring more than 20 sketches handpicked by Victoria Wood from her first solo series, As Seen on TV. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Oppenheimer

Sunday 21:00 - 23:50

The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist appointed by the US in the race to develop the atomic bomb before the Nazis. But winning that race comes at a cost. Also in HD. [2023] [S,AD]

Raging Bull

Sunday 23:50 - 01:55

The story of the rise and fall of boxer Jake LaMotta. Contains very strong language and some violent scenes. Also in HD. [1980] [S]

Mon Dec 22
Countryfile

Monday 01:55 - 02:50

Joe Crowley and Vick Hope explore Stonehenge, Britain's most iconic prehistoric monument. Also in HD. [S,SL]

Celebrity MasterChef

Monday 02:50 - 03:50

13/15. Finals week kicks off for the remaining five celebrities, and things take a sweet turn as pastry skills and spectacular creations come to the fore. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Celebrity MasterChef

Monday 03:50 - 04:50

14/15. The final four celebrities are tasked with cooking a dish dedicated to someone special. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Kingdom

Monday 04:50 - 05:40

6/6. The story behind Kingdom - the conservationists, antipoaching teams and the film crews. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Monday 05:40 - 06:45

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Home Comforts at Christmas

Monday 06:45 - 07:15

3/10. James Martin brings together a classic collection of festive recipes to satisfy comfort food cravings. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Home Comforts at Christmas

Monday 07:15 - 07:45

6/10. James Martin shares his secrets for Christmas home cooking and making gourmet gifts, with special guest Mary Berry. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Antiques Roadshow

Monday 07:45 - 08:45

The roadshow visits Lister Park and Cartwright Hall in Bradford, where treasures include life-sized ventriloquist dummies, Mae West's hair and rare Indian art bought for a fiver. Also in HD. [S,SL]

Match of the Day

Monday 08:45 - 09:15

Mark Chapman presents highlights of the day's only Premier League game as title contenders Aston Villa host Manchester United. Also in HD. [S]

King of Kings

Monday 09:15 - 11:50

Colourful dramatisation of the birth, life and death of Christ, depicting the tensions between Herod's court and the Roman administration, and the execution of John the Baptist. Also in HD. [1961] [S]

An Ideal Husband

Monday 11:50 - 13:25

Adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comedy of manners. An MP's idyllic marriage is threatened by a blackmail plot. Also in HD. [1999] [S,AD]

Wild Horses, the Rockies and Me

Monday 13:25 - 14:25

Gordon Buchanan heads to the Rocky Mountains in search of wild horses. Finding two stallions battling over a herd, Gordon immerses himself in their world, hoping to win their trust. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Omar Sharif: Talking Pictures

Monday 14:25 - 14:55

A look back at the life of the actor Omar Sharif, who died in July 2015 at the age of 83. Featuring archive interviews with the BBC and contributions from director David Lean. Also in HD. [S]

Doctor Zhivago

Monday 14:55 - 18:00

Oscar-winning epic. A doctor and poet falls in love with the mistress of a political opportunist, but their romance is disrupted by the social upheaval surrounding them. Also in HD. [1965] [S,AD]

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Monday 18:00 - 19:00

13/20. Trisha Goddard and Dr Amir Khan hunt for profit-making antique toys and portraits. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Monday 19:00 - 19:30

1/10. Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their trivia skills. Also in HD. [S]

Celebrity Mastermind

Monday 19:30 - 20:00

1/14. Maryam Moshiri, Chesney Hawkes, Desiree Burch and Danny Robins are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the classic quiz where celebrities go under the spotlight. Also in HD. [S]

Only Connect

Monday 20:00 - 20:30

23/28. The teams face ever more testing questions as they compete for a place in the semi-finals. Also in HD. [S]

Christmas University Challenge

Monday 20:30 - 21:00

1/10. The festive series begins with a match between Christmas 2024's champions Durham and Series 10 runners-up Manchester. Amol Rajan asks the questions. Also in HD. [S]

Secrets of the Conclave

Monday 21:00 - 22:00

Featuring unseen footage and with exclusive access to the Vatican, this is the inside story of the papal conclave that elected Pope Leo XIV, told by the cardinals who were there. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Mammoth Christmas Special

Monday 22:00 - 22:25

4/4. It's Tony Mammoth's first Christmas since coming back from the dead, and he's determined to make it a special one with his family. Also in HD. [S,AD]

The Mandy Who Knew Too Much

Monday 22:25 - 22:45

Comedy by Diane Morgan about the life and times of Mandy Carter. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Beetlejuice

Monday 22:45 - 00:15

Two ghosts hire Beetlejuice, a chaotic spirit, to help them scare a family away. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [1988] [S,AD]

Tue Dec 23
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

Tuesday 00:15 - 01:55

Three drag performers brave the Australian outback in their battered tour bus. Contains strong language. Also in HD. [1994] [S]

Oppenheimer

Tuesday 01:55 - 04:40

The life of J Robert Oppenheimer, the physicist appointed by the US in the race to develop the atomic bomb before the Nazis. But winning that race comes at a cost. Also in HD. [2023] [S,AD,SL]

Celebrity MasterChef Final

Tuesday 04:40 - 05:40

15/15. The judges choose their champion, but only after a nail-biting decider. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Tuesday 05:40 - 06:30

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Tuesday 06:30 - 07:00

1/10. Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their trivia skills. Also in HD. [S]

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Tuesday 07:00 - 08:00

2/6. Choirmaster Gareth Malone is hoping the New Forest property market hits all the right notes as he enlists the help of Sonali Shah to find him a family home in the countryside. Also in HD. [S]

Hamza's Hidden Wild Isles

Tuesday 08:00 - 09:00

4/4. Wildlife cameraman Hamza Yassin spends the winter months revealing hidden natural spectacles that occur throughout the British Isles. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

The Greatest Story Ever Told

Tuesday 09:00 - 12:05

Cinematic retelling of the life of Jesus Christ, with Max von Sydow and Charlton Heston. Also in HD. [1965] [S]

The Hundred-Foot Journey

Tuesday 12:05 - 14:00

The Kadam family madden Madame Mallory by opening a restaurant opposite hers. Also in HD. [2014] [S]

Christmas Treasures of the National Trust

Tuesday 14:00 - 15:00

The countdown to Christmas is on as three unique houses get ready for the festive season. Also in HD. [S,AD]

Spartacus

Tuesday 15:00 - 18:00

76 BC. Born into slavery, the gladiator Spartacus longs for freedom and soon finds himself at the head of an army of slaves in revolt against the might of the Roman Empire. Also in HD. [1960] [S,AD]

Celebrity Antiques Road Trip

Tuesday 18:00 - 19:00

12/20. TV quizzers Anne Hegerty and Shaun Wallace are on a chase to find profit making antiques. Experts James Braxton and Margie Cooper offer the wisdom in this competition. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Tuesday 19:00 - 19:30

2/10. Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their trivia skills. Also in HD. [S]

Celebrity Mastermind

Tuesday 19:30 - 20:00

2/14. Clive Myrie asks the questions as Sally Ann Matthews, Yinka Bokinni, Felicity Ward and Michael Bradley go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz. Also in HD. [S]

Only Connect Pub Quiz Special

Tuesday 20:00 - 20:30

1/4. Charge your glasses, it's the Only Connect Pub Quiz! 4: Revolver, 3: Swept Away, 2: Snatch... what comes next? Also in HD. [S]

Christmas University Challenge

Tuesday 20:30 - 21:00

2/10. Alumni teams from UCL and Leeds reunite for a second chance at being crowned Christmas University Challenge champions. Amol Rajan asks the questions. Also in HD. [S]

New: QI XL: Winter Wonderland

Tuesday 21:00 - 21:45

9/14. Julian Clary, Fatiha El-Ghorri, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies visit Sandi Toksvig's winter wonderland for the QI Christmas special. Also in HD. [S]

New: Live at the Apollo Christmas Special

Tuesday 21:45 - 22:30

1/7. In this special Christmas episode, the magnificent Josh Widdicombe introduces comedians Andrew Mensah and Harriet Kemsley to the stage. Also in HD. [S]

Slumdog Millionaire

Tuesday 22:30 - 00:25

An orphan from the slums makes it to the final question of Who Wants to Be a Millionaire. Also in HD. [2008] [S]

Wed Dec 24
The Photograph

Wednesday 00:25 - 02:05

Romantic drama in which love stories set in the past and the present intertwine. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. Also in HD. [2020] [S,AD]

A Mary Berry Christmas

Wednesday 02:05 - 03:05

Mary Berry celebrates Christmas with Alison Steadman, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Zoe Ball. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Christmas Treasures of the National Trust

Wednesday 03:05 - 04:05

The countdown to Christmas is on as three unique houses get ready for the festive season. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Sir Chris Hoy: Cancer, Courage and Me

Wednesday 04:05 - 05:05

Sir Chris Hoy opens up about his journey with terminal cancer. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

This is BBC Two

Wednesday 05:05 - 06:30

Highlights of programmes on BBC Two.

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Wednesday 06:30 - 07:00

2/10. Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn test their trivia skills. Also in HD. [S]

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Wednesday 07:00 - 08:00

3/6. Alistair Appleton faces his toughest assignment to date as he attempts to find broadcasting icon Janet Street-Porter a country retreat, away from prying neighbours. Also in HD. [S]

Gardeners' World Winter Specials

Wednesday 08:00 - 09:00

4/4. Christmas is coming, and Monty and Ned are getting ready for the big day. Meanwhile, Toby Buckland takes his tools over to the new garden of singer-songwriter Will Young. Also in HD. [S,AD,SL]

Citizen Kane

Wednesday 09:00 - 11:00

A landmark in the history of cinema, telling the story of newspaper magnate Charles Foster Kane in a series of flashbacks. Starring Orson Welles. Also in HD. [1941] [S,AD]

Homes Under the Hammer

Wednesday 11:00 - 12:00

11/80. Featuring properties in Beeston, Welwyn Garden City and Brighton. Also in HD. [S]

Bargain Hunt: Christmas Special

Wednesday 12:00 - 12:40

Yule love this seasonal episode of Bargain Hunt, with a sackful of profits and Christmas cheer, co-presented by Eric Knowles and Father Christmas. Also in HD. [S]

Escape to the Country

Wednesday 12:40 - 13:25

9/53. Nicki Chapman helps a recently retired couple find a dream country home that's full of traditional period charm. Nikki also visits the Weston Park Model Air Show. Also in HD. [S]

Meet Me in St Louis

Wednesday 13:25 - 15:15

A colourful musical about the everyday adventures and romantic entanglements of the Smith family in St Louis. Starring Judy Garland. Also in HD. [1944] [S]

Doris Day: I Don't Even Like Apple Pie

Wednesday 15:15 - 16:05

Doris Day looks back over her successful acting and singing career. Also in HD. [S]

Calamity Jane

Wednesday 16:05 - 17:45

Wild West musical about the roughest, toughest gal in the town of Deadwood. Also in HD. [1953] [S,AD]

Carols from King's

Wednesday 17:45 - 19:00

A celebration of Christmas from the stunning, candlelit King's College Chapel, Cambridge. Also in HD. [S]

Richard Osman's Festive House of Games

Wednesday 19:00 - 19:30

3/10. Mathew Baynton, Mel Giedroyc, Harriet Kemsley and Charles Venn face more trivia questions. Also in HD. [S]

Celebrity Mastermind

Wednesday 19:30 - 20:00

3/14. Clive Myrie asks the questions as Gareth Malone, Gamba Cole, Yewande Biala and Lucy Beaumont go under the spotlight in the celebrity version of the classic quiz. Also in HD. [S]

Only Connect Christmas Special

Wednesday 20:00 - 20:30

2/4. Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the quiz where knowledge only gets you so far. It's Christmas, and two families from series gone by have come together to play an exasperating game. Also in HD. [S]

Christmas University Challenge

Wednesday 20:30 - 21:00

3/10. Keble College, Oxford play Hull in another Christmas match. Anne-Marie Imafidon and Joanna Nadin lead the teams, and Amol Rajan asks the questions. Also in HD. [S]

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Christmas Fishing

Wednesday 21:00 - 22:00

Bob, Paul and Ted visit Devon and Cornwall for their festive treat and meet Dawn French. Also in HD. [S,AD]

A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Room in the Tower

Wednesday 22:00 - 22:30

Roger has been haunted by a recurring dream. What is lurking in the room in the tower? Also in HD. [S,AD]

Indecent Proposal

Wednesday 22:30 - 00:20

A handsome, high-rolling billionaire makes a couple a seductive offer. Contains some strong language and some scenes of a sexual nature. Also in HD. [S]