TV
6.00 MacDonald's Farm. 6.20 Barney. 6.40 Cubeez. 6.55 Jellikins. 7.00 Ni Ni's Treehouse. 7.30 Diggit Extra. Magazine with animations, games and guests, including `Recess' and `Sabrina'. 8.30 The Rev Steve Chalke introduces a Christmas special.
9:25 SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH. Sabrina Nipping at Your Nose. (REPEAT) (TELETEXT)
Comedy series about a teenage girl with magical powers. Sabrina magically erases winter so she, Harvey and her aunts can enjoy a Jamaican holiday. With Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick.
9:45 EDDY AND THE BEAR SPECIAL.
Animation about a young boy called Eddy and his growing friendship with a big brown bear, based on the series of best-selling children's books by Jez Alborough and featuring the voices of Robert Lindsay and Frances de la Tour.
10:15 CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS. (TELETEXT)
When the governor of a forgotten island learns that his young niece and nephew are to visit for Christmas, he plans a spectacular surprise for them, arranging a full-blown European-style Christmas - complete with snow!
10:45 THE ANIMAL SHELF CHRISTMAS. A Very Special Day. (REPEAT)
Model animation series about the adventures of five toy animals who live in a boy's bedroom. Santa has been and gone for another year and the festivities begin on the shelf... but why is Woeful so sad?
11:00 RUSSELL WATSON AT CHRISTMAS. (TELETEXT)
Russell Watson switches on the Christmas lights in London's Regent Street and wonders why the Christmas spirit cannot last all year round. With members of the `Coronation Street' cast, people from the Manchester Children's Hospital, the Variety Club and the Salvation Army, Big Issue magazine vendors, and featuring many musical favourites.
12:00pm: FILM: ALICE IN WONDERLAND. (1951, Animation) (TELETEXT)
Walt Disney's animated version of the Lewis Carroll classic about a young girl who, after following a mysterious white rabbit, tumbles headlong down a rabbit-hole and embarks on a fantastic adventure. Finding herself in Wonderland, she meets a number of strange characters, including Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Queen of Hearts and a Mad Hatter. Director: Hamilton Luske.
1:20 ITV NEWS; WEATHER. (TELETEXT)
The latest national and international news.
1:30 BRITAIN'S BRAINIEST KID. (REPEAT) (TELETEXT)
Carol Vorderman searches the country in a bid to find the cleverest child in Britain.
3:00 HM THE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. (TELETEXT)
Her Majesty addresses the nation and the Commonwealth.
3:10 FILM: THE GREAT ESCAPE. (1963, War) (TELETEXT)
Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough.
Star-studded WWII classic about a mass escape attempt by plucky Allied POWs from a supposedly escape-proof German camp. The escape committee's plan is to liberate hundreds of inmates and cause havoc throughout occupied territory. But their problems include concealing three tunnels from the guards and disposing of numerous tons of soil. Steve McQueen's daredevil motorcycle antics are a classic cinema moment. Director: John Sturges.
6:10 ITV NEWS; WEATHER. (TELETEXT)
The latest national and international news.
6:25 EMMERDALE. (TELETEXT)
Bernice delivers an unexpected Christmas present, and Carlos returns to state his claim to her affections. The Dingles discover a paralysed Pollard and extend some Dingle hospitality. Cynthia is thrilled to find herself a new job for Christmas.
7:25 CORONATION STREET. (TELETEXT)
Terry is forced to choose between his family and freedom. Deirdre's Christmas wish comes true.
8:30 YOU'VE BEEN FRAMED! CHRISTMAS 2001. (TELETEXT)
Lisa Riley presents more seasonal camcorder catastrophes, including pets at Christmas, fun in the snow, and the `You've Been Framed' Christmas popstars.
9:05 CHRISTMAS STARS IN THEIR EYES. (TELETEXT)
Christmas edition of the show in which Matthew Kelly welcomes back contestants from previous series to sing favourite festive songs, including those by Paul McCartney, Shakin Stevens, Karen Carpenter and Andy Williams. Plus a surprise seasonal rendition of one of this year's chart-topping hits.
10:00 ITV NEWS; WEATHER. (TELETEXT)
The latest national and international news.
10:15 WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (TELETEXT)
Chris Tarrant presents a special celebrity edition of the top-rated quiz show.
11:15 FILM: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING. (1995, Romantic Comedy) (TELETEXT)
Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher.
Old-fashioned romantic comedy about a subway ticket clerk whose life changes when she goes to the aid of a handsome commuter she has worshipped from afar. When he is knocked off the platform during a mugging, she drags him from the path of an oncoming train, and in the confusion is assumed to be his fiancee. And when she is embraced by the comatose man's family, she finds herself carried along by unlikely events. Director: Jon Turteltaub.
1:10am: FILM: THREE AMIGOS! (1986, Comedy) (TELETEXT)
Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, Martin Short.
Comic romp in which the Three Amigos, washed-up heroes of the silent western, fight injustice wherever it rears its ugly head. Off the screen, the hapless trio are cowardly clowns looking to make a fast buck. The offer of a lucrative personal appearance in a real-life Mexican village seems the perfect opportunity. Unfortunately, for the bumbling bozos, the bandits and bullets also turn out to be real. Director: John Landis.
3:00 THIS IS CELINE DION. (REPEAT)
A behind-the-scenes look at the Canadian singer's sell-out tour of 1997, with footage from her appearance in Memphis, Tennessee, and a review of her life so far.
4:00 CLUELESS. Model Smoker.
Sitcom about a spoiled Beverly Hills teenager. Cher's new boyfriend is a hunk, but unfortunately a smoker. She forces him to choose between her and his habit. With Rachel Blanchard, Stacey Dash, Elisa Donovan.
4:25 FILM: DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE. (1993, Adventure)
Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Cloris Leachman.
A family adventure film about two young girls who come to believe that their aunt is a wicked witch who controls a magical moonstone. When a spell is cast on their other aunt, the girls decide it is time to put a stop to the suspected witch's evil plans once and for all. Director: Stuart Margolin.
5:55 ITV NEWS.
The latest news headlines.
9:25 SABRINA, THE TEENAGE WITCH. Sabrina Nipping at Your Nose. (REPEAT) (TELETEXT)
Comedy series about a teenage girl with magical powers. Sabrina magically erases winter so she, Harvey and her aunts can enjoy a Jamaican holiday. With Melissa Joan Hart, Caroline Rhea, Beth Broderick.
9:45 EDDY AND THE BEAR SPECIAL.
Animation about a young boy called Eddy and his growing friendship with a big brown bear, based on the series of best-selling children's books by Jez Alborough and featuring the voices of Robert Lindsay and Frances de la Tour.
10:15 CARIBBEAN CHRISTMAS. (TELETEXT)
When the governor of a forgotten island learns that his young niece and nephew are to visit for Christmas, he plans a spectacular surprise for them, arranging a full-blown European-style Christmas - complete with snow!
10:45 THE ANIMAL SHELF CHRISTMAS. A Very Special Day. (REPEAT)
Model animation series about the adventures of five toy animals who live in a boy's bedroom. Santa has been and gone for another year and the festivities begin on the shelf... but why is Woeful so sad?
11:00 RUSSELL WATSON AT CHRISTMAS. (TELETEXT)
Russell Watson switches on the Christmas lights in London's Regent Street and wonders why the Christmas spirit cannot last all year round. With members of the `Coronation Street' cast, people from the Manchester Children's Hospital, the Variety Club and the Salvation Army, Big Issue magazine vendors, and featuring many musical favourites.
12:00pm: FILM: ALICE IN WONDERLAND. (1951, Animation) (TELETEXT)
Walt Disney's animated version of the Lewis Carroll classic about a young girl who, after following a mysterious white rabbit, tumbles headlong down a rabbit-hole and embarks on a fantastic adventure. Finding herself in Wonderland, she meets a number of strange characters, including Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the Queen of Hearts and a Mad Hatter. Director: Hamilton Luske.
1:20 ITV NEWS; WEATHER. (TELETEXT)
The latest national and international news.
1:30 BRITAIN'S BRAINIEST KID. (REPEAT) (TELETEXT)
Carol Vorderman searches the country in a bid to find the cleverest child in Britain.
3:00 HM THE QUEEN'S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE. (TELETEXT)
Her Majesty addresses the nation and the Commonwealth.
3:10 FILM: THE GREAT ESCAPE. (1963, War) (TELETEXT)
Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough.
Star-studded WWII classic about a mass escape attempt by plucky Allied POWs from a supposedly escape-proof German camp. The escape committee's plan is to liberate hundreds of inmates and cause havoc throughout occupied territory. But their problems include concealing three tunnels from the guards and disposing of numerous tons of soil. Steve McQueen's daredevil motorcycle antics are a classic cinema moment. Director: John Sturges.
6:10 ITV NEWS; WEATHER. (TELETEXT)
The latest national and international news.
6:25 EMMERDALE. (TELETEXT)
Bernice delivers an unexpected Christmas present, and Carlos returns to state his claim to her affections. The Dingles discover a paralysed Pollard and extend some Dingle hospitality. Cynthia is thrilled to find herself a new job for Christmas.
7:25 CORONATION STREET. (TELETEXT)
Terry is forced to choose between his family and freedom. Deirdre's Christmas wish comes true.
8:30 YOU'VE BEEN FRAMED! CHRISTMAS 2001. (TELETEXT)
Lisa Riley presents more seasonal camcorder catastrophes, including pets at Christmas, fun in the snow, and the `You've Been Framed' Christmas popstars.
9:05 CHRISTMAS STARS IN THEIR EYES. (TELETEXT)
Christmas edition of the show in which Matthew Kelly welcomes back contestants from previous series to sing favourite festive songs, including those by Paul McCartney, Shakin Stevens, Karen Carpenter and Andy Williams. Plus a surprise seasonal rendition of one of this year's chart-topping hits.
10:00 ITV NEWS; WEATHER. (TELETEXT)
The latest national and international news.
10:15 WHO WANTS TO BE A MILLIONAIRE? (TELETEXT)
Chris Tarrant presents a special celebrity edition of the top-rated quiz show.
11:15 FILM: WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING. (1995, Romantic Comedy) (TELETEXT)
Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher.
Old-fashioned romantic comedy about a subway ticket clerk whose life changes when she goes to the aid of a handsome commuter she has worshipped from afar. When he is knocked off the platform during a mugging, she drags him from the path of an oncoming train, and in the confusion is assumed to be his fiancee. And when she is embraced by the comatose man's family, she finds herself carried along by unlikely events. Director: Jon Turteltaub.
1:10am: FILM: THREE AMIGOS! (1986, Comedy) (TELETEXT)
Chevy Chase, Steve Martin, Martin Short.
Comic romp in which the Three Amigos, washed-up heroes of the silent western, fight injustice wherever it rears its ugly head. Off the screen, the hapless trio are cowardly clowns looking to make a fast buck. The offer of a lucrative personal appearance in a real-life Mexican village seems the perfect opportunity. Unfortunately, for the bumbling bozos, the bandits and bullets also turn out to be real. Director: John Landis.
3:00 THIS IS CELINE DION. (REPEAT)
A behind-the-scenes look at the Canadian singer's sell-out tour of 1997, with footage from her appearance in Memphis, Tennessee, and a review of her life so far.
4:00 CLUELESS. Model Smoker.
Sitcom about a spoiled Beverly Hills teenager. Cher's new boyfriend is a hunk, but unfortunately a smoker. She forces him to choose between her and his habit. With Rachel Blanchard, Stacey Dash, Elisa Donovan.
4:25 FILM: DOUBLE, DOUBLE, TOIL AND TROUBLE. (1993, Adventure)
Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen, Cloris Leachman.
A family adventure film about two young girls who come to believe that their aunt is a wicked witch who controls a magical moonstone. When a spell is cast on their other aunt, the girls decide it is time to put a stop to the suspected witch's evil plans once and for all. Director: Stuart Margolin.
5:55 ITV NEWS.
The latest news headlines.
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