Huw has handpicked brand new music amongst classic tunes to help you start your evening. Plus we get to know a brand new artist with a quickfire Q&A in Huw Are You.
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Clare McDonnell and Chris Warburton. Plus interviews with people at the centre of the stories, and regular travel updates.
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00 pm
BBC R5L
180 mins
Will Manning
Will Manning is ON! Hits and... honestly, whatever else he thinks up. Say hey on WhatsApp, 0345 6000 958 | @CapitalOfficial
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00 pm
Capital
180 mins
Margherita Taylor
Join Margherita as she plays the best music to take you into the evening, including a film favourite at 4.30pm and a recording by her Star in the Spotlight at 6pm.
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00 pm
Classic FM
180 mins
JK and Kelly Brook
JK and Kelly Brook get you home with the best feel good music and chat every Monday to Friday. Text 82122 or ask your Alexa to "Send a message to Heart".
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00 pm
Heart
180 mins
talkSPORT Drive
The best sporting debate on your way home. Call the show on 03717 22 33 44 (Calls charged at national rate) or text 81089 (50p + charges).
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00 pm
talkSPORT
180 mins
In Tune
The Choir of Clare College, Cambrige, is live in studio for a performance. Petroc also welcomes Bishop Guli Francis-Dehqani to discuss her book, Listening to the Music of the Soul.
Who's Sorry Now?: Nostalgic police drama. A new doctor arrives in Aidensfield as Merton is put under pressure when Jenny becomes convinced that he is having an affair. [S,AD] S14 Ep11
(1996) Brian Levant's festive all-action comedy. Arnold Schwarzenegger is on a mission to get his son (Jake Lloyd) the must-have Christmas toy, Turbo Man. But it's sold out everywhere... [AD,S]
...Shop in the World. Three of the world's largest sweet stores prep for their busiest season, Christmas, hoping for record sales, with giant sweets, historic chocolates and pick 'n' mix. [S]
This easy-to-use TV guide helps you find shows with Subtitles, Sign Language or Audio Description on compatible internet connected Freeview Play devices. Check your device at Freeview.co.uk/555
BBC Radio Stoke bring you a weekday sports magazine programme.
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00 pm
BBC Stoke
60 mins
New: Tenable
Warwick Davis hosts the game show where 10 is the magic number as contestants put their general knowledge to the test for a £125,000 jackpot prize. (S4, ep 25) [S]
The new series continues. Tim and Krys turn their stairs into a medieval wonder. Lily and Luke crack on with a sparkling celebration. Anna and Edward make a feast fit for Santa! (S5 Ep3/5) [AD,S]
Gordon Ramsay revisits three restaurants - Mojito, The Junction (formerly Flamangos) and Bazzini - to check in with the owners. Is he pleased with their progress? (S4 Ep13) [S]
...Christmas. Jamie Oliver and his family prepare for a unique Christmas, from creating edible presents and a gorgeous Christmas dinner to reinventing leftovers. S1/Ep1
Find information on new channels and how to get in touch with us. And if you are a Freeview Play viewer discover more shows on-demand and how to get the most out of your service.
Rob: Rob joins Stephen Mulhern as he goes toe-to-toe with the Banker and tries to come out on top while avoiding becoming a member of the infamous 1p Club. [S] S2 Ep83
Jonathon from London, Barbara from Stourport-on-Severn, Wesley originally from Coleraine and Kirsten from Rugby work together to face one of the country's finest quizzers. [S]
Stephen Mulhern hosts a festive special of the classic game show and asks Davina McCall, Jarvis Cocker and Jo Brand to 'say what they see' in aid of charity. [S,AD]
Declutter, save-space and turn chaotic mess into organised success with Jess's household storage essentials. Call free on 0800 200 66 66 or visit www.musthaveideas.tv
In Tiverton, Henry Cole uncovers some tarnished scales and an original Lambretta scooter. Simon O'Brien wants to revive a bland table and a petrol gauge. S3/Ep16
When 13-year-old Tabitha Tuders vanishes, police suspect she's a runaway. But disturbing circumstances behind her disappearance leaves her family desperate for the truth. S9/Ep8
Hope and Fear: A coded message from Starfleet could hold the key to sending the crew home. Neelix and Paris befriend Arturis, who has the skills to decode it. (S4, ep 26) [S]
Malaysia 2 and Sri Lanka: Adventures in far eastern cuisine. Rick Stein explores the multifaceted food of Penang, and in Sri Lanka he visits a bustling fishing village. [S,AD]
Runaway Og-Pog. Show for young children. Makka Pakka is busy cleaning stones in the garden when his Og-Pog runs away by itself. Makka Pakka and everyone in the garden give chase. Also in HD. [S]
Gordon and Sandra McCallum host at Bryn Woodlands House in Colwyn Bay, where they take their guests harness racing. But how will one guest react to finding a snake in his bed? [S]
Monday Morning Will Be Fine: The cherished sitcom with the nation's favourite grumpy old chap, Victor Meldrew. The Meldrews are burgled and receive an unwelcome wedding invitation. [S]
DJ Spoony plays the biggest and best tunes to get you up dancing!
Wed, Dec 17, 6:30 pm
BBC Radio 2
30 mins
Unite
5/6. Tony organises a digital detox weekend for the family at a remote farmhouse in Wales. Unfortunately it coincides with the escape of a dangerous criminal from a nearby prison.
58/60. Janette Manrara is back with all the unmissable news and behind-the-scenes action from Strictly as another of the final couples joins her on the sofa. Also in HD. [S]
The Lunar Excitation: Raj registers Sheldon for online dating and finds the perfect match: the female version of Sheldon. Penny seduces Leonard while she's drunk. (S3 Ep23) [AD,S]
The Plimpton Stimulation: When Sheldon meets a famous physicist online, he invites her over to the apartment, where she spends her time flirting with Leonard. (S3 Ep21) [AD,S]
National and international news with reports and analysis from ITV's Correspondents in the UK and around the world, plus a focus on the stories that matter to you. [S]
(2004) Tense sci-fi thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dennis Quaid. A scientist sets out to save his son when global warming plunges the world into a sudden climatic catastrophe. [AD,S]
Sharpe's Company: Napoleonic War-based action-adventure. Spain 1812 - Wellesley, who is now the Duke of Wellington, sets his sights on Badajoz as Sharpe is reunited with Teresa. [S] S2 Ep1
Mark Bonnar - Russell's Christmas Magic. A story read by a special guest. Mark Bonnar reads a Bedtime Story all about Santa's sleigh breaking down. Can Russell the Sheep help Santa? Also in HD. [S]
In Sickness and in Health: Nostalgic drama. A kidnap case leaves Vernon's carefully choreographed wedding plans in chaos, and Merton has to choose between his wife and his career. [S,AD] S14 Ep12
Edward Prophet and Rachel Pickup offer some showbiz razzmatazz at The Tollemache Arms in Cheshire. But the show's nearly over at breakfast when Ed ruins the eggs and sets fire to a towel. [S]
South Wales. Energy consultant David hosts a fancy affair at his palatial pad, complete with gold cutlery and a butler. But two guests find his offal-based starter too awful to eat. (Ep5/5) [S]
...Made Easy. Fresh and frozen festive food is tested across five challenges - the shop, party food, trimmings, turkey and deserts - as we compare price, value, taste, nutrition and convenience.[S]
Joel celebrates the culture and communities of the north.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00 pm
BBC Cumbria
180 mins
Food and Drink Christmas Quiz
Chris Kelly, Jilly Goolden and Oz Clarke present a festive edition of the classic food programme from 1993, with guests Patrick Barlow and Helen Atkinson-Wood. Also in HD. [S]
Target has 1Xtra's ultimate guide to new music. @1Xtra on social.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00 pm
BBC R1X
120 mins
5 Live Sport
Steve Crossman builds up to this evening's Carabao Cup quarter-finals featuring Manchester City v Brentford at 7:30pm and Newcastle United v Fulham at 8:15pm.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00 pm
BBC R5L
30 mins
Ashes Highlights
Highlights from day 1 of the 3rd Ashes Test between Australia and England at the Adelaide Oval.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00 pm
BBC R5SX
60 mins
Jo Whiley's Shiny Happy Playlist
Jo brings her Shiny Happy Playlist, 30 minutes of feel-good music from 7-7.30pm to soundtrack listeners' weekday evening.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00 pm
BBC Radio 2
30 mins
Classical Mixtape
Take time out with a 30-minute soundscape of classical music.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00 pm
BBC Radio 3
30 mins
The Archers
David has concerns for a loved one, and Jazzer finds himself the subject of ridicule.
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00 pm
BBC World Sv.
6 mins
Capital Evening Show - Jimmy Hill
Jimmy's having fun with our fave celebrity friends and playing the biggest songs in the world right now | @CapitalOfficial
Wed, Dec 17, 7:00 pm
Capital
180 mins
New: Tenable
Warwick Davis hosts the game show where 10 is the magic number as contestants put their general knowledge to the test for a £125,000 jackpot prize. (S4, ep 26) [S]
The Maternal Congruence: Leonard is horrified when his mother turns up unannounced for a Christmas visit, and then he finds out that Sheldon knew about her divorce before him. (S3 Ep11) [AD,S]
The fast-paced game of words hosted by Adil Ray - fighting it out alongside the reigning Lingo champions are student couple Luke and Sonali and Phil and Jonathan's team. [S]
Set in the heart of the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, this realistic down-to-earth drama superbly chronicles the joys and the heartbreaks of a tight-knit community. [S,AD]
Stephen Mulhern gets everyone in the festive spirit with a special edition of the iconic game show as footballing legend Michael Owen takes on the infamous Banker. [S,AD]
Mike finds a 914 in a barn, but under the muck he can see a profit in the 70's sports car, so he buys it for a bargain price. Can Edd restore it to a saleable condition? S9/Ep5
The First Duty: When Wesley Crusher's team suffers an accident at Starfleet Academy, Picard helps investigate its cause, and believes a cover-up is taking place. (S5, Ep 19) [S]
Christmas Special: The jolly panel show goes all Christmassy as Miranda Hart, Stephen Mangan, Barry Cryer and Miles Jupp join the three wise regulars. [S]
Mistaken Identity: Classic British suburban sitcom. Terry loves to be the centre of attention - until he discovers he bears an uncanny resemblance to a criminal! [S]
It's the final day of the competition and the B&Bers meet for one last time to settle some scores and find out how much they've been paid. Tensions run high before the winner is announced. [S]
Jesper and David can't wait to retire and make the permanent move to Valencia's stunning countryside. Jasmine Harman shows them exciting options for their £250k budget. [S]
9/10. Two of the four highest-scoring winning teams from the heats return to play the second of this year's semi-finals. Jeremy Paxman asks the questions. Also in HD. [S]
Walford reacts to the aftermath of a fire, Kat attempts to make the best of Christmas by putting plans in place, and Anthony raises concerns. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Live football commentary of Manchester City v Brentford in the quarter-final of the Carabao Cup.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:30 pm
BBC R5L
105 mins
Jo Whiley
Jo handpicks her favourite new music from all genres of the musical spectrum and quality vintage songs too.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:30 pm
BBC Radio 2
90 mins
Radio 3 in Concert
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales and conductor Jaime MartÂin perform Greig, selections from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, and Nielsen's Flute Concerto with soloist Elizaveta Ivanova.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:30 pm
BBC Radio 3
135 mins
Lady Susan
8/10. Lady Susan's behaviour in London causes consternation for Alicia and Reginald. Stars Harriet Walter.
Wed, Dec 17, 7:30 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
15 mins
BBC News Summary
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Jazzy and the Pussycats: Bart takes up playing the drums, upstages Lisa and joins a top jazz band. So Lisa turns her back on music and starts rescuing animals instead. (S18 Ep2/22) [AD,S]
The Psychic Vortex: Sheldon and Raj go to a university party where Raj lusts after a girl called Abby. Leonard regrets telling Penny that he disapproves of her belief in psychics. (S3 Ep12) [AD,S]
The Lunar Excitation: Raj registers Sheldon for online dating and finds the perfect match: the female version of Sheldon. Penny seduces Leonard while she's drunk. (S3 Ep23) [AD,S]
Marcus shares his favourite festive finger food, from deliciously bite-size donuts to stress-free chicken wings and crispy roast spuds with a trio of dips. S1/Ep8
Mark Pougatch presents 2025-26 EFL Carabao Cup quarter-final action as Eddie Howe's Newcastle United - the current holders of the trophy - face Fulham at St James' Park. [S]
National and international news with reports and analysis from ITV's Correspondents in the UK and around the world, plus a focus on the stories that matter to you. [S]
Wed, Dec 17, 7:30 pm
ITV1+1
30 mins
Mozart: Genius For Hire
New. Expert interviews, historical analysis and readings of his letters, trace the evolution of Mozart's genius and his battle for financial stability in the pursuit of artistic freedom. [S]
(2004) Tense sci-fi thriller starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Dennis Quaid. A scientist sets out to save his son when global warming plunges the world into a sudden climatic catastrophe. [AD,S]
Comedians Babatunde Aleshe and Jo Caulfield, radio presenter Richie Anderson, and the legendary Carol Smillie enter Richard's den of quiz for this edition. [S]
Three Men and a Mangle: Roy Clarke's sitcom gets a bit saucy when Compo is invited to Nora Batty's bedroom - a moving experience, and one that Seymour will not easily forget! [S]
While recovering from leukaemia, Toby planned a radical new home - wrapped around an ancient oak tree - to improve his health and provide for his family. But building it isn't easy. [AD,S]
In La Belle Nice, Sandi Toksvig hits the big city and the poshest hotel imaginable. After tracing Queen Victoria's footsteps, she hangs out in the opulent 'Cape of Billionaires'. (Ep3/4) [AD,S]
...Christmas Dinner. From million-pound bottles of Champagne and caviar more costly than a car to a mince pie that costs £3,500, this special explores the ultimate in extravagant indulgence.[S]
The team repairs five festive items, including a 100-year-old projector that's part of a family's Christmas Eve tradition, and two revived puffins bring joy to a group of children. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Bradley Walsh hosts the game show that asks contestants to complete a series of general knowledge questions faster than The Chaser, a brainbox of the highest order. [S,AD]
The countdown is on as Legoland Windsor transforms into a winter wonderland with the world's biggest Lego Christmas tree, grottos, festive shows and sparkle sprinkled across the park. [AD,S]
...for Stand Up To Cancer: Ellie Goulding, Mawaan Rizwan, Sophie Morgan and Tracey-Ann Oberman tackle marble cake, jam roly-poly and biscuit portraits of their celeb heroes. (S5 Ep5/5) [AD,S]
The Bozeman Reaction: After Leonard and Sheldon's flat is burgled, the gang create a new state-of-the-art security system to outwit any thieves and protect the place. (S3 Ep13) [AD,S]
...Great Christmas Bake Off. Four of the bake-off family go head-to-head in a bid to win Christmas star baker. The competitors have to whip-up canapes and a tricky Scandinavian bread. S1/Ep2
The fast-paced game of words hosted by Adil Ray - crossing words this time alongside the reigning Lingo champions are sisters Harriet and Ella and best mates Steve and Dave. [S]
Set in the heart of the beautiful countryside of the Yorkshire Dales, this realistic down-to-earth drama superbly chronicles the joys and the heartbreaks of a tight-knit community. [S,AD]
More life-changing money is on offer as Ant and Dec introduce NHS matrons Karis and Tim - then husband-and-wife team Arj and Charlotte - to the Limitless Ladder. [S,AD] S4 Ep5
Poster Child: Detective drama series. DCI Vera Stanhope and her team must race against time to track down the killer of a respected surgeon and save his abducted teenage daughters. [S,AD] S3 Ep2
Sit back, relax and enjoy a selection of our favourite problem-solving must-haves from across our exciting range. Call free on 0800 200 66 66 or visit www.musthaveideas.tv
A pair of furniture restorers work together to revive a well-loved armchair. Meanwhile, silversmith Brenton West attempts to restore a handcrafted box. S6/Ep34
Fifty-seven-year-old Cynthia Langrall is a devoted wife and hardworking paralegal. So when she's shot dead, police are baffled as to who would commit the crime. S4/Ep3
Angus spies a treasure whilst helping a couple downsize and turns detective to identify whether a work of art is by a very famous artist or not. S2/Ep20
Wrongs Darker Than Death Or Night: Major Kira discovers some surprising information about her mother and with Sisko's permission travels back in time to reveal the truth. (S6, Ep 17) [S]
Festive edition of the time-travelling drama. The Doctor has one hour to save a crashing spaceship and a miser's soul - but what lurks in the fog? Also in HD. [S,AD]
Comedians Milton Jones and Ria Lina, popular property expert Martin Roberts, and TV presenter Briony May Williams join the host for a fiendish test of their general knowledge. [S]
Return of the Warrior: The heartwarming sitcom that is fully entitled to the tag British institution. This episode sees the return of Foggy, played as ever by the great Brian Wilde. [S]
...Overcoat. 5/6. Chertkoff is St Petersburg's most high-minded young artist, until he makes a pact with the devil. With Stephen Moore. From April 2002.
Wed, Dec 17, 8:30 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
30 mins
BBC News Summary
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
The Einstein Approximation: Sheldon is baffled by a formula he's working on, so he gets a less mentally taxing job at the Cheesecake Factory to kick-start his creativity. (S3 Ep14) [AD,S]
Jazzy and the Pussycats: Bart takes up playing the drums, upstages Lisa and joins a top jazz band. So Lisa turns her back on music and starts rescuing animals instead. (S18 Ep2/22) [AD,S]
Mark Pougatch presents 2025-26 EFL Carabao Cup quarter-final action as Eddie Howe's Newcastle United - the current holders of the trophy - face Fulham at St James' Park. [S]
Carol's rushed to Queen's after a lighter set fire to her oxygen tank and burnt her face. Trevor, who's blind, has fallen down the stairs at home. And Grace has injured her knee. (S34 Ep5) [AD,S]
Kym Marsh and Jackie Woodburne thriller. Amanda reveals to Helen that Todd is plotting to obtain a court order to force her medical power of attorney. Lee makes a horrifying discovery. (Ep3/4)[AD,S]
4/4. In this fourth and final lecture, Rutger Bregman warns of the existential risks posed by unchecked tech and AI. He urges privileged individuals to do better in shaping our future.
Louise's seductive and destructive path weaves closer to the North men, causing tensions for father and son. Stars Olivia Ross.
Wed, Dec 17, 9:00 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
60 mins
This is Red Button
This is Red Button
Wed, Dec 17, 9:00 pm
BBC Red Button
360 mins
The Hairy Bikers: You'll Never...
...Ride Alone. An emotional ride. Si King celebrates the life of biker brother and best mate Dave Myers - with memories of great food and good times, and an epic motorcycle convoy. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Bradley Walsh hosts the game show that asks contestants to complete a series of general knowledge questions faster than The Chaser, a brainbox of the highest order. (S14, ep 36) [S]
Glam Aimee makes her Beach Club debut. Joe has never had a girlfriend. Will veterinary nurse Emily help break his duck? Charlie and Elle head home. Was it more than a holiday fling? (Ep3) [AD,S]
The countdown is on as Legoland Windsor transforms into a winter wonderland with the world's biggest Lego Christmas tree, grottos, festive shows and sparkle sprinkled across the park. [AD,S]
What do the Goggleboxers think of Blue Lights, Strictly, Victoria Beckham (on Netflix), Slow Horses, Antiques Roadshow, Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain and Police Interceptors? (S26 Ep7) [AD,S]
Host Jimmy Carr, captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden, while Peter Serafinowicz and Joe Wilkinson assist Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. (S3 Ep6) [S]
...for Stand Up To Cancer: Ellie Goulding, Mawaan Rizwan, Sophie Morgan and Tracey-Ann Oberman tackle marble cake, jam roly-poly and biscuit portraits of their celeb heroes. (S5 Ep5/5) [AD,S]
(2021) Jason Statham reunites with director Guy Ritchie to give it both barrels as a mysterious hardman working for a money truck firm that keeps getting hit. But is he an inside man? [AD,S]
...Christmas. The Hairy Bikers create dishes to keep the party going on those limbo days between Christmas and New Year! They're joined by special guest, Alex Jones. S1/Ep2
Graham Norton invites acting royalty Richard E Grant, Gavin and Stacey actress Joanna Page, and TV and radio presenter Tyler West to spin the Wheel in aid of charity. [S,AD]
Lee Mack hosts a festive special with all the bells and whistles you'd expect as 100 contestants hope to make the holiday season even more special by winning up to 100,000 pounds. [S,AD]
Action-adventure film sequel starring Jason Statham and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, 2023. The team of elite mercenaries reunites - with new blood - to tackle an arms dealer in Libya. [S,AD]
Kathryn, who's lived on the same London street for 60 years, is building a mirror image of her Edwardian home right next door, but with a 21st-century twist. [AD,S]
Henry and Sam are in Devon to visit a father and daughter who own a shed full of vintage Americana. They immediately take interest in a dusty Chicago police car. S4/Ep1
Wed, Dec 17, 9:00 pm
QUEST+1
30 mins
New: American Monster
Tymeir shines as the loving son, but his brother Rodney's jealousy boils over, driving him to a hideous act of violence that tears their family apart. S11/Ep9
Pete Wild presents a selection of classic rock tracks.
Wed, Dec 17, 9:00 pm
RNIB Connect
60 mins
New: About Face
The team treats a woman with the worst dog bite they have ever seen. Dr. Panossian and Dr. Rovelo remove hundreds of tumours from a woman's face. S1/Ep6
New. A reimagined account of the early life of Maria Anna 'Nannerl' Mozart, five years older than Wolfgang and a musical prodigy in her own right. [S,AD]
Standoff: Officer Bradford's wife has been non-fatally shot, and he vows to track down the man who did it. Pressure mounts for Officer Nolan. (S1, ep 9) [S,AD]
When Miss Jones becomes engaged to a librarian and looks set to move out, Rigsby is distraught but is determined that no other man should have her. S2 E4: Moonlight and Roses
Dolly and Tom's baby is christened, Mr Seaton goes to hospital to have an operation, and Bella misses Jessie who now lives in Kent with Arthur. S3 E12: Diamond-Cut Diamond
Jingle Bells: Christmas Special: Jolly old Stephen Fry jingles a few bells with Sarah Millican, Phill Jupitus, Danny Baker and Alan Davies in a special festive edition of the quiz show. [S]
New. Origins: While Duke lies unconscious in hospital, Eliza's thoughts turn to how they first met twelve years ago when Duke came down to London from Glasgow and was taken in by her father. [S,AD]
Wed, Dec 17, 9:00 pm
U&Drama+1
60 mins
Victoria Wood with All the...
...Trimmings. Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a wide range of pastiches. Also in HD. [S,AD]
4/10. Motoring magazine. Jeremy, Richard and James are challenged to each drive a second-hand car across the wilds of Botswana, facing obstacles such as salt pans, rivers and animals. Also in HD. [S]
Henry and Sam look around an incredible Americana collection in Cornwall. After examining an array of classic motors, Sam springs a big surprise on Henry. S4/Ep2
Antonia Quirke speaks to composers who've scored original music for Austen adaptations about their musical choices and also about the music Austen encountered. Today: Jeremy Sams.
True crime series. In 2011 a distressed 999 call is made by Julie Dixon to say masked men have attacked, and her partner David is in a room on fire. But a different story later emerges... (Ep1)
See what's in store on tonights Babestation X show!
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
ADULT smileTV3
10 mins
Asian Network Celebrates Shah...
...Rukh Khan. Gagan Grewal celebrates the one and only King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan! From romantic anthems to blockbuster hits, Gagan's taking you through SRK's unforgettable career.
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
BBC Asian Net.
60 mins
The Late Show
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
...Shadowlands. Screenwriter William Nicholson recalls the making of the 1985 BBC drama Shadowlands, an exploration of faith, love and loss starring Joss Ackland and Claire Bloom. Also in HD. [S]
Feel-good tunes to make you groove, from soulful house to RnB, disco to doo-wop and everything else in-between. Join in with addictive guessing game 'Music Is The Answer'.
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
BBC Radio 2
120 mins
Night Tracks
Hannah Peel presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
BBC Radio 3
90 mins
The World Tonight
In depth reporting, intelligent analysis and breaking news from a global perspective.
4/6. Whilst Imogen, Tony and Ashley do their best to make Georgiy the Ukrainian refugee feel welcome in their house, Rebecca's brother Daniel challenges Gideon to a rap battle.
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
30 mins
The Late Show
Becky Want with late-night conversation, amazing stories and the soundtrack to your night.
Warwick Davis hosts the game show where 10 is the magic number as contestants put their general knowledge to the test for a £125,000 jackpot prize. (S4, ep 8) [S]
...Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr hosts as Cats Does Countdown does Christmas. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer play Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. With Mr Swallow and Joe Wilkinson. [S]
Glam Aimee makes her Beach Club debut. Joe has never had a girlfriend. Will veterinary nurse Emily help break his duck? Charlie and Elle head home. Was it more than a holiday fling? (Ep3) [AD,S]
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
Channel 4+1
60 mins
Calm Classics with Ritula Shah
Ritula Shah provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of the day.
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
Classic FM
180 mins
New: Dating Naked UK
Brand new series - Return of the Exes: Two old faces are hellbent on reclaiming their connections. And one gets a chance to do so on a date with his old flame - and her new beau. (S1 Ep8) [AD,S]
Greg Davies sets our five comics more tenuous tasks. Who can give Alex Horne the biggest surprise when he emerges from his shed after an hour cooped up inside? (S3 Ep2/5) [AD,S]
What do the Goggleboxers think of Blue Lights, Strictly, Victoria Beckham (on Netflix), Slow Horses, Antiques Roadshow, Eva Longoria: Searching for Spain and Police Interceptors? (S26 Ep7) [AD,S]
(2021) Jason Statham reunites with director Guy Ritchie to give it both barrels as a mysterious hardman working for a money truck firm that keeps getting hit. But is he an inside man? [AD,S]
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
Film4+1
140 mins
Jamie Oliver: Together...
...Christmas Party. Jamie starts festivities with a Christmas party menu of bramble cocktails, tasty beef bourguignon, and a sparkling winter bombe ice cream dessert.
Quiz show. Ben Shephard returns to pit four players against a mesmerising machine. There are mystery prizes and a jaw-dropping jackpot up for grabs in this thrill-packed quiz! [S]
McStroke: Peter decides to grow a moustache. After being mistaken for a fireman he becomes a hero, but his reward leads to more troubles. [S,AD] S6 Ep11
The Miniature Murders: The worlds of dollhouses and real houses collide when a noted real estate agent is murdered in front of a crowd at the unveiling of a new doll house. [S,AD] S21 Ep2
Constance is on a mission to get the listing for a celebrity singer's £12.5m home, Guy values a quaint cottage in Henley-on-Thames, and Diana takes on a high-end rental. (S2 Ep2) [AD,S]
Laurie Bursey believes she's finally found happiness in bad boy Kurt Bird. But when Kurt's violent side comes to light, happiness becomes fear. S10/Ep6
After enduring years of torment over her looks, Holly wants a straighter nose. Plus, Leo has become isolated since losing his left eye to cancer. S1/Ep4
Unnatural Causes: At the Great Slaughter Mangold Wurzel Festival, the body of a woman is discovered stuffed in the Aunt Sally. Cause of death: Asphyxiation by sawdust in the lucky dip. [S,AD]
Wed, Dec 17, 10:00 pm
U&Drama+1
60 mins
Matthew Perry and the Ketamine...
...Queen. Documentary examining actor Matthew Perry's death and Hollywood's ketamine drug network. Contains some strong language. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Action-adventure film sequel starring Jason Statham and Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson, 2023. The team of elite mercenaries reunites - with new blood - to tackle an arms dealer in Libya. [S,AD]
The girls redecorate the flat, but when their furniture is collected from the landing and sent to a retirement home but don't have the heart to ask for it back. S7 E8: Yellow and Green Make Blue
It's August 1904; with the family upstairs taking their summer holidays, the staff downstairs have free reign in the house even while all the Bellamys are away. S1 E3: Board Wages
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen.
Wed, Dec 17, 10:06 pm
BBC World Sv.
24 mins
Babestation X
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Wed, Dec 17, 10:10 pm
ADULT smileTV3
20 mins
The Sports Bar
Reaction, analysis and your chance to have your say on the day's sport. Call the show on 03717 22 33 44 (Calls charged at national rate) or text 81089 (50p + charges).
Moving drama about love and loss, set in the 1950s. When confirmed bachelor CS Lewis responds to a fan letter from an American woman called Joy Davidman, his life is transformed. Also in HD. [S]
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Tony Livesey with late night conversation, the stories that matter to you, and in-depth interviews. Join the conversation, text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).
Wed, Dec 17, 10:30 pm
BBC R5L
150 mins
This Is Sports Extra
This is BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - bringing you even more live commentaries from the world's greatest sporting events. Listen on BBC Sounds.
Wed, Dec 17, 10:30 pm
BBC R5SX
30 mins
Resist Phony Encores!
4 Extra Debut. Gruff Rhys attempts to understand crowd behaviour: The Beatles' 1967 visit to Bangor. With Stephen Reicher. From 2020.
When animal rights activists threaten a series of attacks in London and place the daughter of a laboratory owner in hospital, Gene is determined to track them down. S2 E3
A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas: Animated comedy series. Christmas gets off to a rocky start for the Griffins when Peter gives the family presents away. [S,AD] S3 Ep16
Bridget Jones finds happiness, but then questions if she really does have everything she ever wanted. Contains strong language and adult humour. Also in HD. [2004] [S,AD]
ITV News provides a fresh perspective on the major stories of the day with national and international news with reports and analysis from ITV's Correspondents. [S]
When animal rights activists threaten a series of attacks in London and place the daughter of a laboratory owner in hospital, Gene is determined to track them down. S2 E3
This is BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - bringing you even more live commentaries from the world's greatest sporting events. Listen on BBC Sounds.
Wed, Dec 17, 10:45 pm
BBC R5SX
30 mins
Mary Macdonald's Big Trip by...
...Alexander McCall Smith. 3/5. In Alexander McCall Smith's new serial for radio, Miss Macdonald learns an important lesson about karma amidst the beauty and bustle of Kathmandu. Read by Ceit Kearney.
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Wed, Dec 17, 10:50 pm
ADULT smileTV3
15 mins
6 Music Artist in Residence
3/4. Bon Iver founder Justin Vernon takes us through his penultimate playlist in this short series. Music to listen to together.
...Trishala Lakhani. Trishala brings real talk, good vibes and feel-good tunes. From social media pressures to South Asian wins, get your weekly boost of positivity on Asian Network Motivation.
Period film action adventure. A dying knight's request takes crusader Robin Longstride from France to the village of Nottingham, via the royal court, and fresh conflicts. Also in HD. [2010] [S,AD]
...Christmas Special: Jimmy Carr hosts as Cats Does Countdown does Christmas. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer play Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. With Mr Swallow and Joe Wilkinson. [S]
Jessica, who's 28, is a real-life Bridget Jones who wants the perfect man to bring out her naughty side. Opera singer Clare, who's 21, seeks someone who hits all the right notes. (S7 Ep3) [AD,S]
The Reunion: Ma Mary and Aunt Sarah go all out to prepare for the school reunion. Will the truth come out about what really happened on leavers' night 20 years ago? (S3 Ep5/7) [AD,S]
Brand new series - Return of the Exes: Two old faces are hellbent on reclaiming their connections. And one gets a chance to do so on a date with his old flame - and her new beau. (S1 Ep8) [AD,S]
Guy challenges his chef friends to prepare a 19th century-style holiday meal. Marc Murphy makes a stiff pumpkin eggnog and roasted squash with sage. S3/Ep11
Quiz show. Ben Shephard returns to pit four players against a mesmerising machine. There are mystery prizes and a jaw-dropping jackpot up for grabs in this thrill-packed quiz! [S]
In 2010, three men are murdered in a convenience store. CCTV uncovers evidence of a robbery gone wrong and offers clues to the killer's identity. S9/Ep15
Leather expert Susie revives some damaged motorbike saddle bags. Stained-glass craftsman Matt and blacksmith Dom work on a decorative window panel with a remarkable story. S6/Ep29
The Last Fight: Monroe and Rosalee get some much needed help as they try to restore Nick's powers, while he and Hank look into goings-on at a Wesen boxing gym. (S4, ep 3) [S]
The key stories of the day plus debate and discussion with our panel of reviewers on the stories making the morning newspapers in the extended press preview.
A Fat Bald White Man: Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding fell rubber ducks and destroy a cake to impress the very demanding Greg Davies. [S]
Setting Out Your Stall: The hugely popular crime drama series with a cast of the nation's favourites. The UCOS team investigate the death of a market trader, Kathy Green. [S,AD]
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Wed, Dec 17, 11:05 pm
ADULT smileTV3
20 mins
Travel Man: 96 Hours in Rio
In this festive special, Joe Lycett and Stephen Mangan romp around Rio de Janeiro as they take to the skies, try out their samba skills and learn to cook a Christmas dinner Brazilian-style. [AD,S]
Jerome Is the New Black: Animated comedy. Peter and the guys interview potential friends to fill the vacancy left by Cleveland, while Brian discovers that Quagmire hates him. [S,AD] S8 Ep7
All of the action as the 2025 T100 Triathlon World Championship is decided in Qatar, a destination like no other where cultural authenticity meets modernity. [S]
Martin, who's 77, is rushed to St George's after he blacked out and collapsed at home. He has two more seizures in A&E. Lilly has cut her head after falling off her scooter. (S10 Ep18/24) [AD,S]
When an undercover agent is found dead, a visit to Paris to meet one of Simon's girlfriends becomes more complex than even he expected. S2 E7: The Work of Art
1/4. Comedy. Mobeen receives a surprise visit from armed police, who arrest Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to schoolkids in Small Heath. Contains very strong language. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Live ball-by-ball cricket commentary of Australia v England on the 2nd day of the 3rd Ashes Test at the Adelaide Oval.
Wed, Dec 17, 11:15 pm
BBC R5SX
525 mins
No-Platformed
3/4. Comedy that drives a train through conventional sitcom-land via a platform crowded with silly jokes. Russ, Clara and Stuart spruce up the station toilets.
Captivating documentary exploring the haunting world of Charles Dickens' supernatural tales through actor readings, archive footage and immersive visuals. [S]
(2011) Thriller with Jason Statham and Donald Sutherland. A hitman is ordered to kill his mentor, but then takes on the dead man's son as an apprentice. Could get complicated... and deadly. [AD,S]
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Wed, Dec 17, 11:25 pm
ADULT smileTV3
10 mins
The Comedy Club Interview
From 10pm until midnight, seven days a week, the Comedy Club has two hours of comedy. Plus Laura Lexx chats again to the legendary comedy producer John Lloyd.
Action thriller film sequel starring Bruce Willis and Justin Long, 2007. John McClane and a young hacker join forces to take down a master cyber terrorist in Washington, D.C. [S]
...Policing Bill, Part 1. Coverage of the seventh day of debate in the House of Lords on the committee stage of the Crime and Policing Bill, on Wednesday 17 December. [S]
3/10. Nikita Khrushchev makes his move: he will send an arsenal of nuclear weapons to Cuba. In secret. The Cuban Missile Crisis, told by Nina Khrushcheva and Max Kennedy.
Wed, Dec 17, 11:32 pm
BBC World Sv.
27 mins
New: My Lover, My Killer
Daniel Boulton's rage and obsession toward Bethany Vincent and her young son escalate, leading to a devastating double murder. (S3 Ep4)[AD,S]
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Halloween: The gang have tickets to the gig of the century on Halloween night. But it soon becomes clear that life will never be the same again for our Derry Girls. (S3 Ep6/7) [AD,S]
Stan Fixes a Shingle: US animated comedy series. Francine insists on helping Steve with a class project, and Stan finally gets around to fixing a broken shingle on the Smiths' roof. [S,AD] S19 Ep8
ITV News provides a fresh perspective on the major stories of the day with national and international news with reports and analysis from ITV's Correspondents. [S]
Two sinister men arrive at the Pearces' room - they want their bag back and they aren't above throwing David off the balcony if he doesn't disclose its whereabouts. S3 E5: Costa Del Crime
3/4. When the boys visit Eight's Dadha on his deathbed, they are disturbed to hear he has been keeping a dark secret and needs help. Contains adult humour. Also in HD. [S,AD]
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3/4. When the boys visit Eight's Dadha on his deathbed, they are disturbed to hear he has been keeping a dark secret and needs help. Contains adult humour. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Quiz show. Ben Shephard returns to pit four players against a mesmerising machine. There are mystery prizes and a jaw-dropping jackpot up for grabs in this thrill-packed quiz! [S]
Left for Dead: Jones is brought back to his home town to help investigate a series of murders linked to childhood friends and events that occurred years earlier. [S,AD] S11 Ep3
Two sinister men arrive at the Pearces' room - they want their bag back and they aren't above throwing David off the balcony if he doesn't disclose its whereabouts. S3 E5: Costa Del Crime
