TV
6:50am: Tweenies Christmas Countdown; The Woody Woodpecker Show. The Twelves Lies of Christmas. Fun with the cartoon woodpecker. Woody, Ms Meany and Wally all claim to have saved Christmas in the past - however, Splinter and Knothead find themselves having to save Christmas present. (T)
7:15 Blue Peter. (Digital Widescreen) Children's magazine featuring topical items, performance and special reports from around the world. With Konnie Huq, Simon Thomas, Matt Baker and Liz Barker. Join the team for a special Christmas show with cards, the crib, presents for the pets, a last minute gift make and a carol round the Christmas tree. Plus a special report from Harvington Hall, a 400-year-old stately home full of secret hiding places. (Shown yesterday) (T)
7:45 Rugrats. The Santa Experience. Cartoon adventures of toddlers who find high adventure in the adult world around them. The families escape to a mountain cabin in search of the perfect Christmas, but things get a little crazy when Tommy and Chuckie lay traps for Santa. (R) (T)
8:15 FILM: The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie. (2000) Feature-length animation about the globetrotting family. While the Thornberrys are in Borneo looking for an orang-utan, Donnie gets lost in the rainforest. As Eliza searches for Donnie, she realises he may be heading home to find his family. With the voices of Lacey Chabert and Tim Curry. (T)
9:30 Second Star to the Left. (Digital Widescreen) Animation about a rabbit, a guinea pig and a hamster who find a parcel which has fallen from Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve and resolve to deliver it to its intended recipient. With the voices of Barbara Windsor, Mark Williams and Hugh Laurie. (Shown yesterday) (T)
10:00 God's Surprise: Christmas Day Communion. (Digital Widescreen) A festive celebration of Christ's birth, live from the Parish Church of St Nicholas, Newbury, led by the Rev David Cook and the Rev Lorelie Farmer. With Christmas readings, stories for children, and a selection of popular carols. (T)
11:00 The Two Ronnies Christmas Show. A seasonal selection of comedy sketches and songs with Ronnies Barker and Corbett. David Essex is their musical guest. (R) (T)
11:45 FILM: Casper. (Digital Widescreen) (1995) Stylish, visual effects-laden family fare about a lonely boy-ghost who befriends the young daughter of a ghost hunter. A grasping heiress calls in the exorcist to clear out the spooks and gain her access to the treasures supposedly hidden in the lonely mansion. But father and daughter discover that Casper is not the only spirit haunting the house and find themselves caught up in a fantastic adventure. Starring Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Amy Brenneman, Ben Stein. Dir: Brad Silberling. (T)
1:20pm: BBC News; Weather. (T)
1:30 Top of the Pops. (Digital Widescreen) Special Christmas edition featuring the biggest-selling acts of the year. The Top Of The Pops Star Bar has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland fit for Pop's finest. Including guests S Club 7, Kylie Minogue, Westlife, Shaggy, Atomic Kitten, Afroman, Geri Halliwell, Hear'Say, Wheatus, So Solid Crew and Robbie Williams. (T)
2:30 Hamilton Mattress. (Digital Widescreen) Animation charting the adventures of Hamilton, the world's first superstar aardvark drummer and his caterpillar agent Feldwick. Including the story of how Hamilton got his unusual name, how he found his inner beauty, and how Feldwick came to realise that friendship is more important than wealth or riches. With the voices of David Thewlis, Henry Goodman and Lindsay Duncan. (T)
3:00 The Queen's Christmas Message 2001. (Digital Widescreen) The Queen delivers her traditional Christmas Day message to the nation and the Commonwealth. (T)
3:10 Rolf's Merry Christmas. (Digital Widescreen) Rolf Harris and Gaby Roslin surprise special people in need of a treat, including a woman who raises money for disadvantaged children, a teenager with brittle bone disease who wants to be a DJ, two brothers parted by war 60 years ago, and a couple whose wedding had to be cancelled because of the 11 September terrorist attacks. (T)
4:00 Dazzling Bloomers. (Digital Widescreen) Terry Wogan introduces disastrous clips from, among others, `The Weakest Link', `Dog Eat Dog', `Absolutely Fabulous' and the news. (T)
4:30 BBC News; Weather. (T)
4:40 FILM: Toy Story. (Network TV Premiere) (Digital Widescreen) (1995) Computer-animated fantasy in which a child's toys come alive whenever he leaves the room. Woody is a pull-string cowboy and is respected by the other toys as their leader and the boy's number-one toy. But he finds his authority usurped by the arrival of an impressive astronaut figure who goes by the name of Buzz Lightyear. With the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Dir: John Lasseter. (T)
5:55 EastEnders. (Digital Widescreen) With Todd Carty, Lucy Benjamin, John Bardon, June Brown. Mark asks Lisa to marry him, but unfolding events jeopardise her decision. Jim has a surprise for Dot hidden in a cracker. The Slaters chase after a turkey. (T)
6:25 The Lost World. (Digital Widescreen) Bob Hoskins, James Fox, Tom Ward, Matthew Rhys, Elaine Cassidy, Peter Falk. Two-part adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's novel. Professor Challenger leads a party of explorers from the smog of Edwardian London to South America in search of a mythical plateau rumoured to be inhabited by dinosaurs. The team's success is threatened when two of its members compete for the affections of a missionary's daughter, and is further endangered by the possibility of an enemy within the group. (1/2) (T)
7:40 Alistair McGowan's Big Impression - Christmas Special. (Digital Widescreen) A festive feast of impressions from Alistair McGowan and Ronnie Ancona. The pair once again take up residence at `Beckingham Palace', and add EastEnders Sharon and Kat to their repertoire. Rory Bremner guest stars as Tony Blair in `Westminstars' and Jan Raven appears as self-styled Queen of Mean Anne Robinson. (T)
8:20 BBC News; Weather. (T)
8:30 EastEnders. (Digital Widescreen) With Tony Caunter, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, Pam St Clement. Events take a turn for the worse for Phil as Sharon finds his situation difficult to cope with. Roy is put to the test as he tries to keep everyone happy. (T)
9:05 Only Fools and Horses. (Digital Widescreen) If They Could See Us Now. With David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong, John Challis, Roger Lloyd Pack. Del Boy and Rodders return in the first of three specials, celebrating Christmas in Monte Carlo. (T)
10:15 Before They Were Famous VI. (Digital Widescreen) Angus Deayton introduces another seasonal clipfest of stars at the start of their celebrity careers, including Tamzin Outhwaite, David Beckham, Sophie Dahl, Robbie Williams, Sophie Ellis Bextor and John Travolta. (T)
10:55 FILM: Sliding Doors. (Network TV Premiere) (Digital Widescreen) (1998) Romantic comedy exploring the nature of fate, destiny and self-determination in which a girl's future is affected by a two-second delay. When a young woman loses her job and returns home early to find her boyfriend in bed with his ex, she leaves him and embarks on a new life. But in an alternate reality, she misses her tube arriving a few minutes too late and remains with him oblivious to his infidelity. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Lynch, Zara Turner, Douglas McFerran. Dir: Peter Howitt. (T)
12:30am: Battersea to Bethlehem: A Christmas Story. (Digital Widescreen) A fresh look at the story of the Nativity, through the eyes of a modern-day storyteller. (T)
12:35 FILM: Steptoe and Son Ride Again. (1973) Second feature-length film based on the classic sitcom. Things are bad at the Steptoes' Shepherds Bush rag-and-bone business, so bad, in fact, that Harold is convinced that Albert must die so he can collect the old man's life insurance. A star-studded line-up of British comedy stars lend their support. Starring Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett, Diana Dors, Milo O'Shea, Neil McCarthy, Bill Maynard. Dir: Peter Sykes. (T) (Followed by Weatherview)
2:15 Sign:Two: When Louis Theroux Met the Hamiltons. (Digital Widescreen) A revealing documentary in which Louis Theroux spends time with former MP Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine. During filming, the couple hit the headlines when they were accused of sexual assault. Although the allegations turned out to be groundless, experiencing the media circus gave Louis a unique insight into a life lived under a relentless spotlight. (R) (T) (Signed)
3:35 Joins BBC News 24.
5:30 FILM: Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. (1993) Animated fantasy about a boy who dreams of Slumberland, a place of magic and beauty where he becomes heir to the throne and is entrusted with a key to a mysterious but forbidden room. Will he be able to resist the temptation to open the secret door? With the voices of Gabriel Damon, Mickey Rooney, Rene Auberjonois and Danny Mann. Dir: Masami Hata. (T)
7:15 Blue Peter. (Digital Widescreen) Children's magazine featuring topical items, performance and special reports from around the world. With Konnie Huq, Simon Thomas, Matt Baker and Liz Barker. Join the team for a special Christmas show with cards, the crib, presents for the pets, a last minute gift make and a carol round the Christmas tree. Plus a special report from Harvington Hall, a 400-year-old stately home full of secret hiding places. (Shown yesterday) (T)
7:45 Rugrats. The Santa Experience. Cartoon adventures of toddlers who find high adventure in the adult world around them. The families escape to a mountain cabin in search of the perfect Christmas, but things get a little crazy when Tommy and Chuckie lay traps for Santa. (R) (T)
8:15 FILM: The Wild Thornberrys: The Origin of Donnie. (2000) Feature-length animation about the globetrotting family. While the Thornberrys are in Borneo looking for an orang-utan, Donnie gets lost in the rainforest. As Eliza searches for Donnie, she realises he may be heading home to find his family. With the voices of Lacey Chabert and Tim Curry. (T)
9:30 Second Star to the Left. (Digital Widescreen) Animation about a rabbit, a guinea pig and a hamster who find a parcel which has fallen from Santa's sleigh on Christmas Eve and resolve to deliver it to its intended recipient. With the voices of Barbara Windsor, Mark Williams and Hugh Laurie. (Shown yesterday) (T)
10:00 God's Surprise: Christmas Day Communion. (Digital Widescreen) A festive celebration of Christ's birth, live from the Parish Church of St Nicholas, Newbury, led by the Rev David Cook and the Rev Lorelie Farmer. With Christmas readings, stories for children, and a selection of popular carols. (T)
11:00 The Two Ronnies Christmas Show. A seasonal selection of comedy sketches and songs with Ronnies Barker and Corbett. David Essex is their musical guest. (R) (T)
11:45 FILM: Casper. (Digital Widescreen) (1995) Stylish, visual effects-laden family fare about a lonely boy-ghost who befriends the young daughter of a ghost hunter. A grasping heiress calls in the exorcist to clear out the spooks and gain her access to the treasures supposedly hidden in the lonely mansion. But father and daughter discover that Casper is not the only spirit haunting the house and find themselves caught up in a fantastic adventure. Starring Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Amy Brenneman, Ben Stein. Dir: Brad Silberling. (T)
1:20pm: BBC News; Weather. (T)
1:30 Top of the Pops. (Digital Widescreen) Special Christmas edition featuring the biggest-selling acts of the year. The Top Of The Pops Star Bar has been transformed into a Winter Wonderland fit for Pop's finest. Including guests S Club 7, Kylie Minogue, Westlife, Shaggy, Atomic Kitten, Afroman, Geri Halliwell, Hear'Say, Wheatus, So Solid Crew and Robbie Williams. (T)
2:30 Hamilton Mattress. (Digital Widescreen) Animation charting the adventures of Hamilton, the world's first superstar aardvark drummer and his caterpillar agent Feldwick. Including the story of how Hamilton got his unusual name, how he found his inner beauty, and how Feldwick came to realise that friendship is more important than wealth or riches. With the voices of David Thewlis, Henry Goodman and Lindsay Duncan. (T)
3:00 The Queen's Christmas Message 2001. (Digital Widescreen) The Queen delivers her traditional Christmas Day message to the nation and the Commonwealth. (T)
3:10 Rolf's Merry Christmas. (Digital Widescreen) Rolf Harris and Gaby Roslin surprise special people in need of a treat, including a woman who raises money for disadvantaged children, a teenager with brittle bone disease who wants to be a DJ, two brothers parted by war 60 years ago, and a couple whose wedding had to be cancelled because of the 11 September terrorist attacks. (T)
4:00 Dazzling Bloomers. (Digital Widescreen) Terry Wogan introduces disastrous clips from, among others, `The Weakest Link', `Dog Eat Dog', `Absolutely Fabulous' and the news. (T)
4:30 BBC News; Weather. (T)
4:40 FILM: Toy Story. (Network TV Premiere) (Digital Widescreen) (1995) Computer-animated fantasy in which a child's toys come alive whenever he leaves the room. Woody is a pull-string cowboy and is respected by the other toys as their leader and the boy's number-one toy. But he finds his authority usurped by the arrival of an impressive astronaut figure who goes by the name of Buzz Lightyear. With the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. Dir: John Lasseter. (T)
5:55 EastEnders. (Digital Widescreen) With Todd Carty, Lucy Benjamin, John Bardon, June Brown. Mark asks Lisa to marry him, but unfolding events jeopardise her decision. Jim has a surprise for Dot hidden in a cracker. The Slaters chase after a turkey. (T)
6:25 The Lost World. (Digital Widescreen) Bob Hoskins, James Fox, Tom Ward, Matthew Rhys, Elaine Cassidy, Peter Falk. Two-part adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's novel. Professor Challenger leads a party of explorers from the smog of Edwardian London to South America in search of a mythical plateau rumoured to be inhabited by dinosaurs. The team's success is threatened when two of its members compete for the affections of a missionary's daughter, and is further endangered by the possibility of an enemy within the group. (1/2) (T)
7:40 Alistair McGowan's Big Impression - Christmas Special. (Digital Widescreen) A festive feast of impressions from Alistair McGowan and Ronnie Ancona. The pair once again take up residence at `Beckingham Palace', and add EastEnders Sharon and Kat to their repertoire. Rory Bremner guest stars as Tony Blair in `Westminstars' and Jan Raven appears as self-styled Queen of Mean Anne Robinson. (T)
8:20 BBC News; Weather. (T)
8:30 EastEnders. (Digital Widescreen) With Tony Caunter, Steve McFadden, Letitia Dean, Pam St Clement. Events take a turn for the worse for Phil as Sharon finds his situation difficult to cope with. Roy is put to the test as he tries to keep everyone happy. (T)
9:05 Only Fools and Horses. (Digital Widescreen) If They Could See Us Now. With David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Tessa Peake-Jones, Gwyneth Strong, John Challis, Roger Lloyd Pack. Del Boy and Rodders return in the first of three specials, celebrating Christmas in Monte Carlo. (T)
10:15 Before They Were Famous VI. (Digital Widescreen) Angus Deayton introduces another seasonal clipfest of stars at the start of their celebrity careers, including Tamzin Outhwaite, David Beckham, Sophie Dahl, Robbie Williams, Sophie Ellis Bextor and John Travolta. (T)
10:55 FILM: Sliding Doors. (Network TV Premiere) (Digital Widescreen) (1998) Romantic comedy exploring the nature of fate, destiny and self-determination in which a girl's future is affected by a two-second delay. When a young woman loses her job and returns home early to find her boyfriend in bed with his ex, she leaves him and embarks on a new life. But in an alternate reality, she misses her tube arriving a few minutes too late and remains with him oblivious to his infidelity. Starring Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, Jeanne Tripplehorn, John Lynch, Zara Turner, Douglas McFerran. Dir: Peter Howitt. (T)
12:30am: Battersea to Bethlehem: A Christmas Story. (Digital Widescreen) A fresh look at the story of the Nativity, through the eyes of a modern-day storyteller. (T)
12:35 FILM: Steptoe and Son Ride Again. (1973) Second feature-length film based on the classic sitcom. Things are bad at the Steptoes' Shepherds Bush rag-and-bone business, so bad, in fact, that Harold is convinced that Albert must die so he can collect the old man's life insurance. A star-studded line-up of British comedy stars lend their support. Starring Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H Corbett, Diana Dors, Milo O'Shea, Neil McCarthy, Bill Maynard. Dir: Peter Sykes. (T) (Followed by Weatherview)
2:15 Sign:Two: When Louis Theroux Met the Hamiltons. (Digital Widescreen) A revealing documentary in which Louis Theroux spends time with former MP Neil Hamilton and his wife Christine. During filming, the couple hit the headlines when they were accused of sexual assault. Although the allegations turned out to be groundless, experiencing the media circus gave Louis a unique insight into a life lived under a relentless spotlight. (R) (T) (Signed)
3:35 Joins BBC News 24.
5:30 FILM: Little Nemo: Adventures in Slumberland. (1993) Animated fantasy about a boy who dreams of Slumberland, a place of magic and beauty where he becomes heir to the throne and is entrusted with a key to a mysterious but forbidden room. Will he be able to resist the temptation to open the secret door? With the voices of Gabriel Damon, Mickey Rooney, Rene Auberjonois and Danny Mann. Dir: Masami Hata. (T)
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