7:00 PM
Tomorrow's World Christmas 1975
Christmas special of the science magazine programme from 1975
Raymond Baxter, William Woollard, Michael Rood and Judith Hann invite a party of children to their workshop in a Christmas special of the science magazine programme from 1975
7:30 PM
Christmas University Challenge
The first semi-final of the 2022 Christmas competition gets underway
Two alumni teams return tonight to contest the first semi-final of the 202 Christmas competition. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions
8:00 PM
The Two Ronnies Christmas Show
Festive sketches, with guest David Essex
Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett host a Christmas show of sketches, jokes and songs, joined by their guest David Essex
8:45 PM
Porridge Christmas Special
Christmas special from 1976. Fletch is caught making booze in his cell
Mackay and Barrowclough discover Fletch is making booze in his cell and the crafty con seems certain to spend Christmas in solitary
9:30 PM
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Timothy shows off his new home
Timothy gives his parents and girlfriend a tour of his new home, but it is not long before mother interferes in her son's love life
10:00 PM
The Brittas Empire
The staff reassemble in 2019
The staff reassemble at Gordon's castle in 2019 to pay tribute to the great man. Chris Barrie stars in this festive instalment of the comedy, from 1994
10:30 PM
The Kumars at No.42: Christmas Special
Festive edition of the comedy, starring Sanjeev Bhaskar and Meera Syal
The family eagerly await the arrival of their Christmas guests, but as Sanjeev hones his carefully crafted questions, granny Sushila is busy putting a devious plan into action
11:00 PM
Lenny Henry: Young, Gifted and Black - Imagine
Alan Yentob spends time with the comedian and actor
Alan Yentob follows the entertainer as he publishes his memoir in early 2020, recalling his rise to fame at 16, his TV roles and his more recent reinvention as a serious actor
12:15 AM
The Two Ronnies Christmas Show
Festive sketches, with guest David Essex
Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett host a Christmas show of sketches, jokes and songs, joined by their guest David Essex
1:00 AM
Porridge Christmas Special
Christmas special from 1976. Fletch is caught making booze in his cell
Mackay and Barrowclough discover Fletch is making booze in his cell and the crafty con seems certain to spend Christmas in solitary
1:45 AM
Sorry!
Timothy shows off his new home
Timothy gives his parents and girlfriend a tour of his new home, but it is not long before mother interferes in her son's love life