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Golden Age of Children's TV. Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the days before everything went digital.

Derek Griffiths, himself an icon of children's broadcasting, looks back on the 1970s animated series Bod, a cult classic narrated by John Le Mesurier of Dad's Army fame.

It's Christmas time, and Bod has a present to deliver to Aunt Flo. When heavy snow threatens to prevent the delivery, a special person lends a hand. Narrated by John Le Mesurier.

Candid portrait of actor John Le Mesurier, from his turbulent marriage to Hattie Jacques to his life-changing role as Sergeant Wilson in Dad's Army.

A special Christmas episode from 1976. Three oranges are to be auctioned, and Captain Mainwaring is determined to get one for his wife.

Rory Bremner looks back at the life and career of Mike Yarwood, master of the imitation game and one of the BBC's most successful stars of the 1970s and 80s.

In a Christmas special, first broadcast on 25 December 1979, Michael Parkinson talks to Peter Cook, Tommy Cooper, Dame Edna Everage and Catherine Bramwell-Booth.

The gang's true motive is revealed, but Jay alienates his colleagues, and lawyer Anousha harbours a suspicion about the old killing. Contains strong language.

Jay gets in harm's way at a violent showdown, but Mary is even more at risk when she learns that the name of a witness has been withheld. Contains some strong language.

Golden Age of Children's TV. Nigel Planer narrates the story of the struggle to make programmes for children in the days before everything went digital.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to Christmas 1985.

A special edition for Christmas Day 1979 with surprise guests and seasonal games for the contestants and families to play at home, starring Larry Grayson and Isla St Clair.

Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett come together for a Christmas spectacular. With special guest star Fiona Fullerton and the Jeff Richer dancers.

Paul Daniels presents a festive edition of his magic show. From 1987.

Roy Hattersley introduces us to Philip Larkin's poetry. With Judi Dench and Alan Bennett.

Philip Larkin talks to John Betjeman in 1964 about his life, his poetry and the city of Hull, where he lived and worked as university librarian.

An opportunity to see Mark Gatiss's astonishing theatrical production of Dickens's classic winter ghost story, A Christmas Carol, directed for the stage by Adam Penford.

Bruce Forsyth and Ronnie Corbett come together for a Christmas spectacular. With special guest star Fiona Fullerton and the Jeff Richer dancers.

Paul Daniels presents a festive edition of his magic show. From 1987.

Grace Dent takes a televisual trip back in time to Christmas 1985.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Wings and Showaddywaddy.

Seasonal special of the sitcom. Hyacinth decides that Richard should help distribute gifts to the old folk at the church hall dressed as Father Christmas.

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.

Sitcom about a British government minister and his advisers. Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle could spell great things for Jim Hacker.

Edith Nesbit recounts the chilling tale of newlywed Victorians Jack and Laura and the legend of two marble tomb effigies who are said to rise each year and walk.

Can experiments bring the breath of life to the horrifying bag of bones, Lot No 249? Contains horror.

The inquisitive Mr Wraxhall discovers that a long-dead Swedish nobleman does not lie easy in his tomb. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting.

In 1923, Edward Williams receives an engraving, but the picture is not what it seems.

An ancient whistle dating back to the times of the Knights Templar spells danger for the man who finds it. Classic MR James chiller adapted by Jonathan Miller.

Noel Edmonds presents a special Top of the Pops from 1978, with Darts, Abba, Boney M, Brotherhood of Man, Father Abraham, Bee Gees, Brian and Michael, Wings and Showaddywaddy.

Seasonal special of the sitcom. Hyacinth decides that Richard should help distribute gifts to the old folk at the church hall dressed as Father Christmas.

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.

Sitcom about a British government minister and his advisers. Rumours of a cabinet reshuffle could spell great things for Jim Hacker.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

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.

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.

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.

Michael Palin recounts the story behind his much-loved 1987 coming-of-age drama East of Ipswich.

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.

A celebration of some of Pavarotti's finest performances from the BBC archives, capturing how he became the biggest opera star of modern times.

A celebration of some of Pavarotti's finest performances from the BBC archives, capturing how he became the biggest opera star of modern times.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Terry's friend Malcolm receives a Christmas card from another woman, which causes a bust up between him and his wife, Beattie.

The magnificent two - well, one and a half. What are they doing on Christmas Eve 1874? Contains adult humour.

Screen version of the classic television comedy about habitual prison inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher and his cellmate Lennie Godber.

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.

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.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

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.

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.

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.

Noel Edmonds and David 'Kid' Jensen introduce Showaddywaddy, Hot Chocolate, Leo Sayer, Manhattan Transfer, David Soul, ABBA, Space, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers and Wings.

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.

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.

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.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

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.

Classic sitcom. As Christmas approaches, Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor.

Actor Sam West introduces a special night of BBC programmes that celebrate the life and work of his mother, Prunella Scales.

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.

Alan Bennett's drama about the double life led by Sir Anthony Blunt, Soviet agent and surveyor of the Queen's pictures.

Drama documentary with Prunella Scales. The first episode examines Queen Victoria's traumatic childhood, coronation at 18 and marriage to her first cousin Albert.

Dramatised documentary on Queen Victoria with Prunella Scales. This episode explores the queen's close bonds with John Brown and Indian servant 'the Munshi'.

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.

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.

Classic sitcom. As Christmas approaches, Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 1/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores her favourite space rock, the moon.

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.

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.

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.

Billy Connolly ventures from stage to ice - a frozen Arctic Ocean inhabited by ten-foot polar bears. He must cope for a week.

Mark Cousins talks to actor Terence Stamp about his life and career. Contains some strong language.

Three drag performers in flamboyant ball gowns brave the Australian outback in their battered tour bus, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert. Contains strong language.

Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 1/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock explores her favourite space rock, the moon.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Programmes start at 7.00pm.

Is There Life Beyond Earth?. 2/3. Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock searches the solar system for signs of alien life.

This extended special of the nature documentary series journeys from the equator to the unexplored depths, meeting the best-loved characters from the series.

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.

Tom Stoppard tells Alan Yentob the extraordinary story of his play Leopoldstadt. Deals with adult themes.