6:30 AM
Stories of Us
The Rev Kate Bottley and Ashley John-Baptiste explore the benefits of nature
The Rev Kate Bottley and Ashley John-Baptiste explore the benefits of nature, with a trip to the woods and a day spent working on a farm
7:30 AM
Celebrity Antiques Road Trip
Comedians Rufus Hound and Chris McCausland take part
Comedians Rufus Hound and Chris McCausland join antiques experts Margie Cooper and Ochuko Ojiri in Merseyside
8:30 AM
Between the Covers
With Sandi Toksvig, Alex Jones, Adam Kay and Omari Douglas
Sara Cox is joined by Sandi Toksvig, Alex Jones, Adam Kay and Omari Douglas, who discuss their favourite books as well as reviewing this week's two book club choices
9:00 AM
Jesus Christ Superstar
Musical, starring Ted Neeley
Musical about the life of Christ and the Disciples, seen from the perspective of the traitor Judas. Adaptation of the Andrew Lloyd Webber-Tim Rice stage show, with Ted Neeley
10:40 AM
Homes Under the Hammer
Featuring properties in Llanfynydd, Derby and Southend-on-Sea
A marathon runner completes a seven-year project in Llanfynydd and a couple spruce up a terraced house in Derby. Friends in Southend-on-Sea create a lovely coastal home
11:40 AM
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
John Ford Western, starring John Wayne
A cavalry officer on the brink of retirement takes drastic steps to prevent an impending war with the Arapaho people. John Ford Western, with John Wayne, Joanne Dru and John Agar
1:20 PM
The Big Country
Western, starring Gregory Peck
A naive sea captain tries to avoid taking sides in a raging conflict between his future father-in-law and a hillbilly family. Western, starring Gregory Peck and Jean Simmons
4:05 PM
Maggie Smith at the BBC
Archive appearances by the actress
Celia Imrie narrates a celebration of the life, work and TV appearances made over the years by one of Britain's greatest and best-loved actresses, Maggie Smith
5:05 PM
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Comedy drama sequel, starring Dev Patel and Maggie Smith
Retirement home owner Sonny sets out to expand his empire, but must impress an investor's hotel inspector to do so. Comedy drama sequel, with Dev Patel and Maggie Smith
7:00 PM
Richard Osman's Festive House of Games
With Desiree Burch, Gareth Malone, Jennie McAlpine and Jon Richardson
Desiree Burch, Gareth Malone, Jennie McAlpine and Jon Richardson test their general knowledge skills in a variety of trivia-based games
7:30 PM
Celebrity Mastermind
With Eddie Kadi, Kate Butch, Sammy Winward and Olga Koch
Eddie Kadi, Kate Butch, Sammy Winward and Olga Koch are put to the test by Clive Myrie in the specialist and general knowledge quiz
8:00 PM
Only Connect Single Special
The Brews take on the Irregulars
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts as the Brews take on the Irregulars in an edition that celebrates singles, solos and everything that comes in groups of one
8:30 PM
Christmas University Challenge
St Andrews alumni face graduates of the LSE
In the final heat of 2024's Christmas competition, St Andrews alumni face graduates of the LSE, captained by Abigail Thorn and Mark Urban. Amol Rajan asks the questions
9:00 PM
QI XL
With Neil Delamere, Cariad Lloyd and Chris McCausland
Neil Delamere, Cariad Lloyd and Chris McCausland join regular panellist Alan Davies on the comedy quiz, with host Sandi Toksvig asking questions on a vulgar theme
9:45 PM
Live at the Apollo
Joel Dommett introduces Fatiha El-Ghorri and Jamie MacDonald
Joel Dommett introduces Fatiha El-Ghorri and Jamie MacDonald to London's Hammersmith Apollo stage, where they perform their stand-up routines
10:30 PM
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Hogmanay Fishing
Bob and Paul fish for salmon in the rivers Dee, Tay and Ericht
Bob and Paul travel to Scotland to fish for salmon in the rivers Dee, Tay and Ericht, and to taste the traditional Hogmanay celebrations on offer
11:30 PM
Jools' Annual Hootenanny
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra welcome in 2025
Jools Holland and his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra welcome in 2025 with guests including the Boomtown Rats, Marc Almond, Roger Taylor of Queen, Paul Carrack, CMAT, Jade and Jungle
1:30 AM
40 Hidden Music Treasures at the BBC
Rare performances from the archives
Surprising songs and rare performances from the archives, featuring Jimi Hendrix, MC Hammer, Dusty Springfield, Tammy Wynette, the Beach Boys and Pet Shop Boys.
