• 00:55 Annie Lennox at the BBC ᴺᵉʷ

    A selection of the singer-songwriter's finest performances plucked from the BBC archives, celebrating the solo side of her accomplishments, which started in earnest with the release of her hugely acclaimed debut solo album Diva in 1992. Since then she has shown time and time again exactly why she remains one of the nation's most popular and critically praised artists, and here we share the evidence once again, with a selection of her finest performances plucked from the BBC archives.

  • 01:55 Annie Lennox: BBC One Sessions

    The Academy Award-winning singer performs at LSO St Luke's, London, with members of the BBC Concert Orchestra. The session includes songs from the Eurythmics' back catalogue, together with material from her solo career. First shown in 2009.

  • 02:55 Eurythmics: We Too Are One

    A film shot for The Late Show during the making of the duo's 1989 album We Too Are One and in the south of France at the start of their world tour, featuring Interviews with Dave Stewart and Annie Lennox.

  • 03:15 Annie Lennox: Diva

    The Eurythmics star talks about her life and her personal and musical relationship with Dave Stewart. The programme also features an extensive selection of archive footage.

  • 03:45 Pan's Labyrinth

    In the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, inquisitive youngster Ofelia is taken by her pregnant mother to live with the sadistic Capitan Vidal. In the surroundings of her new abode, the fairytale-obsessed girl ventures into an elaborate stone labyrinth, where she encounters a mysterious faun. The creature sets Ofelia a series of disturbing tasks which she must complete to journey to an underground kingdom, where she will be restored to the throne as a princess. Guillermo del Toro's period fantasy, starring Ivana Baquero, Sergi Lopez and Ariadna Gil. In Spanish.

  • 05:40 Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light

    S2 E6 Cromwell is arrested, stripped of his titles and imprisoned in the Tower of London, where he awaits trial. As he struggles to make sense of his fall from grace, he is visited by his friend and former ward, Rafe Sadler, now one of the king's gentlemen and the only person brave enough to bring the so-called traitor news from court.

  • 06:40 Strictly Come Dancing: 20 Fabulous Years

    This year, the pro-celebrity dance competition celebrates its 20th anniversary. All together, 309 celebrities have taken to the floor with 22 emerging victorious, and along the way the show has served up countless magical memories. This one-off programme features interviews with past contestants, professionals and judges, delving into the evolution of the show, its cultural impact and the unforgettable moments that have made Strictly a beloved Saturday night institution.

  • 07:55 This Is BBC Two

    Preview of upcoming programmes from BBC Two.

  • 09:05 Stories of Us

    S1 E1 The Rev Kate Bottley and broadcaster Ashley John-Baptiste reveal the inspiring stories of people across the UK who lead spiritually and emotionally fulfilling lives. In this first edition, they set out to meet the people who have found inner peace, calm and equilibrium among the hustle and bustle of modern living. Kate takes to the open waters to experience how wild swimming has been a life-changer for some - and even a life-saver for others. Meanwhile, Ashley discovers how a little time living as a hermit could ease the pressures of busy lives.

  • 10:05 Countryfile

    S2024 Peak District Sammi Kinghorn and Matt Baker explore the Peak District, the first national park created from the National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act 1949. Sammi visits a local bootmaker and gets to grips with the traditional methods, while Matt meets members of the Peak District Mountain Rescue Organisation. Plus, Tom Heap investigates the challenges facing our 15 national parks, and Adam Henson discovers how the turkey became the centrepiece of Christmas dinner.

  • 11:05 Breakfast

    22/12/2024 A round-up of national and international news, plus current affairs, arts and entertainment, and weather.

  • 12:00 The Chimpcam Project: Natural World

    S28 E11 Documentary following a research project at Edinburgh Zoo aimed at providing chimpanzees with the training necessary to shoot a film. Chimp specialist Betsy Herrelko tries to communicate with the primates using video technology, as they are given cameras and taught how to use them. The filmed results can be seen at the end of the programme. Stuart McQuarrie narrates.

  • 12:45 This Wild Life

    S1 E5 Problems in Paradise The safari camp reopens after the rainy season, but Saba Douglas-Hamilton worst nightmare is turning into reality. She has a houseful of guests on their way, but the cupboards are bare and there's nowhere for them to sleep. Her husband Frank Pope has problems of his own as he attempts to fit a tracking device to a six-ton bull elephant.

  • 13:15 Saturday Kitchen Best Bites: Christmas Special ᴺᵉʷ

    S2024 22/12/2024 Matt Tebbutt presents another selection of festive recipes, with dishes by Nathan Outlaw, Sabrina Ghayour, Gennaro Contaldo, Anthony Murphy, Carmen O'Neal and the Hairy Bikers. Also, actor and cook Stanley Tucci faces his food heaven or hell.

  • 14:45 A to Z of Christmas Cooking

    S1 E25 John Torode presents festive recipes from the archives by a number of TV chefs, including a Christmas cake by Fanny Cradock. Plus, Lorraine Pascale reveals how to prepare a turkey.

  • 15:30 Chariots of Fire

    Oscar-winning drama based on the true story of British runners Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams, going for gold at the 1924 Olympics in Paris. The two athletes are driven by very different impulses - Liddell is inspired by his devout Christian faith, while Abrahams hopes to triumph over the anti-Semitism he has endured all his life. Starring Ian Charleson, Ben Cross, Nigel Havers, John Gielgud and Ian Holm. Vangelis provides the soundtrack.

  • 17:30 The London Horse Show : 22/12/2024 ᴸᶦᵛᵉ

    Live coverage of the fifth and final day of the annual event from International Arena and the New Horizon Plastics London Arena.

  • 19:45 Escape to Athena

    Second World War Allied PoWs incarcerated on a Greek island plan to defy the SS by breaking out of prison and pulling off an art robbery, with the help of their liberal-minded camp commandant. Action adventure, with Roger Moore, David Niven, Telly Savalas, Elliott Gould, Stefanie Powers and Claudia Cardinale.

  • 21:40 Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast

    The comedian's parody of daytime magazine programmes, with sketches linked by Duncan Preston and Wood as husband-and-wife duo Martin Cumbernauld and Sally Crossthwaite. Characters include fitness fanatic Jolly Polly, agony uncle Gerard and a soap that airs four times per day. With Julie Walters, Celia Imrie, Susie Blake, Alan Rickman, Lill Roughley, Shirley Cain, Richard Lintern and Philip Lowrie.

  • 22:30 My Epic Camel Adventure with Gordon Buchanan ᴺᵉʷ

    The wildlife cameraman takes a ride through the Gobi desert, starting in the west of Mongolia and crossing blistering sand dunes, endless rocky plains and the treacherous Bumbat Mountain with only his camels for company. To succeed he must befriend the animals, learn as much as he can about them, and try to win their trust and respect, discovering how these creatures have evolved in the most unusual ways to survive and prosper in one of the most hostile environments on the planet.

  • 23:30 Dad's Army

    S7 E6 Turkey Dinner Pompous Captain Mainwaring proves he is a softie at heart by organising a turkey dinner as a Christmas treat for the struggling senior citizens of Walmington-on-Sea. Festive episode from 1974, starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier and John Laurie.

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