Bill returns to the 6 Music airwaves with a festival of popular rhythms. Expect the likes of Prince, The Beths, Phoebe Bridgers, Bob Dylan and much more.
Will Manning reveals this week's EE Official Big Top 40 from Global on the UK's biggest chart show. Who'll be taking the Number 1 trophy? | @BigTop40
Sun, Dec 28, 4:00 pm
Capital
180 mins
A Classical Book Club
Mariella Frostrup presents a special three-part series exploring the huge range of classical music inspired by literature. Expect music from Harry Potter to Romeo and Juliet.
Sun, Dec 28, 4:00 pm
Classic FM
180 mins
The EE Official Big Top 40
Will Manning reveals this week's Number 1 on the EE Official Big Top 40 from Global. Listen to the chart on your Alexa, just say "Alexa, play Heart".
(1971) Film version of the popular comedy series set in 1940. The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard, led by Arthur Lowe's Captain Mainwaring, bumble through a series of misadventures. [S]
British comedy film starring Phil Silvers and Kenneth Williams, 1967. An unjustly disgraced aristocrat joins the Foreign Legion and comes across a fort of nervous legionnaires. [S,AD]
Sharpe's Waterloo: The final regular foray of the action-adventure series. When Napoleon escapes from Elba, the British, Belgians, Dutch and Prussians unite against him at Waterloo. [S] S5 Ep3
(1966) Raquel Welch - in her famous fur bikini - stars in this prehistoric adventure set in an inhospitable landscape populated by two warring tribes and Ray Harryhausen's roving dinosaurs. [S,W]
...Roshan. Tune in to Asian Network Celebrates Hrithik Roshan with Gagan Grewal, a special show dedicated to the Bollywood star's best tracks such as Ek pal ka jeena and many more!
Sun, Dec 28, 5:00 pm
BBC Asian Net.
60 mins
The Make a Difference Show
Make a Difference Award winners share their stories with Bryan Adams.
Sun, Dec 28, 5:00 pm
BBC Cumbria
60 mins
The Make a Difference Show
Make a Difference Award winners share their stories with Bryan Adams.
Sun, Dec 28, 5:00 pm
BBC Lancashire
60 mins
The Make a Difference Show
Make a Difference Award winners share their stories with Bryan Adams.
Sun, Dec 28, 5:00 pm
BBC Manchester
60 mins
The Make a Difference Show
Make a Difference Award winners share their stories with Bryan Adams.
This is BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra - bringing you even more live commentaries from the world's greatest sporting events. Listen on BBC Sounds.
Sun, Dec 28, 5:00 pm
BBC R5SX
240 mins
Pick of the Pops
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1984.
Sun, Dec 28, 5:00 pm
BBC Radio 2
60 mins
The Early Music Show
Hannah French is joined by Baroque flaustist Ashley Solomon to explore some of the extraordinary flutes in the collection of the German musical instrument enthusiast Peter Spohr.
Sun, Dec 28, 5:00 pm
BBC Radio 3
60 mins
Desert Island Discs Revisited
From Beethoven to Puccini. Primatologist Dr Jane Goodall shares her castaway choices with Sue Lawley. From January 2000.
Sun, Dec 28, 5:00 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
45 mins
The Make a Difference Show
Make a Difference Award winners share their stories with Bryan Adams.
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 8) [S]
Jamie makes an incredible celebration meal of rainbow tomato crostini and roast lamb, finished off with strawberry panna cottas and mango caipirinhas. S1/Ep1
In a rage, Ben Butler killed his young daughter, Ellie, but along with his wife faked a 999 call and protested innocence. Experts analyse their interviews. S3/Ep7
Electronic expert Mark revives a record turntable. Plus, the team restore a chair specially made for King George IV's coronation, and a mechanical toy clown. S6/Ep54
Graham Norton welcomes three new players - social media coach Hannah, fragrance expert Samuel, and hairdresser Sophie - as they face a series of puzzles to win 50,000 pounds. [S,AD] S1 Ep2
10/10. Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are on a festive mission to get from flying reindeer to eternity, in the most entertaining way possible, with the help of Zoe Lyons.
...Attenborough. Visitors: Sir David Attenborough continues exploring the Great Barrier Reef, and discovers the animals that visit every year - some travelling thousands of miles. (2 of 3) [S]
Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore: Mr Burns outsources the plant to India and puts Homer in charge of training the workforce. Patty and Selma kidnap a celebrity. (S17 Ep17/22) [AD,S]
Phil and Angie Sutcliffe host at the Jolly Carter pub in Bolton. Despite Angie's nerves, the room inspections go well, but will their guests be as keen on their roller disco entertainment? [S]
...Burkina Faso: Africa Cup of Nations coverage. Algeria are favourites, but these two drew at the last AFCON, when Burkina Faso went way further. So the Fennec Foxes will want revenge. [S]
Olde Hitching Post: Gordon visits the historic Olde Hitching Post restaurant in Massachusetts. Tom bought the business for his daughter but refuses to let her run it. (S6 Ep6) [S]
...Tampa Bay @ Miami. Dermot O'Leary, Sam Quek and Osi Umenyiora are joined by NFL fans to watch Tampa Bay Buccaneers versus Miami Dolphins and take part in fun games to win a US trip.
Hamza Yassin heads to the Cromarty Lighthouse Field Station, where scientists are tracking Scotland's resident bottlenose dolphins in the UK's longest-running study of its kind. Also in HD. [S]
6/6. Classic wartime sitcom. Mainwaring's Home Guard platoon decides to give a turkey dinner to the old-age pensioners of Walmington-on-Sea. Also in HD. [S]
...2025: Amber Gill, Colin Murray, Sarah Hadland and Tim Vine brave the Christmas clay. Whose North Pole scene leaves them out in the cold, and who sleighs with the most reindeer bowls? [AD,S]
Sam and Henry are in Dorset to look around a collection of bikes, cars and tractors. The guys consider buying a pedestrian walk sign and a Yamaha FS1-SE. S3/Ep10
Bradley Walsh presents as comedian Lucy Porter, radio and TV presenter Colin Murray, Strictly vocalist Tommy Blaize and actor Asim Chaudhry face five Chasers. [S]
...Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Awe-inspiring fantasy adventure film sequel starring Ben Barnes, 2010. Lucy and Edmund Pevensie return to Narnia for a naval quest with King Caspian. [S,AD]
Snowball Skate. Preschool animation. Sarah and Duck explore a winter fair in the park and discover an amazing skating rink inside a giant snowball! Also in HD. [S,AD]
(1966) Raquel Welch - in her famous fur bikini - stars in this prehistoric adventure set in an inhospitable landscape populated by two warring tribes and Ray Harryhausen's roving dinosaurs. [S,W]
John Sullivan's bittersweet sitcom. Penny faces a testing time as she thinks that she may be pregnant and has to face dinner with Vince's parents. S2 E6: Pregnant?
Do Not Ever Never Let Go! Children's animation with siblings Lola and Charlie. When Lotta is given a bike, Lola wants one too. She is given Charlie's old bike and learns to ride it. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Lisa Gets the Blues: Lisa gets the yips and Bart is made to dress up and sing as Annie from the musical. They go to New Orleans to recover. (S29 Ep17/21) [AD,S]
John hopes that the scaffolding outside the Alexandra Hotel in Llandudno won't put off his guests. But there are slip-ups with towels and teabags, and Gloria gets locked in the loo. [S]
4:50 from Paddington: When Elspeth McGillicuddy sees a woman on a train being strangled, the authorities think that she has been dreaming, but Miss Marple knows better... [S,AD] S1 Ep3
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Mary Anne talks with Thom Yorke and Stanley Donwood at the Ashmolean museum about the Radiohead exhibition, and their new album Hail To The Thief (Live Recordings 2003-2009).
Mark Goodier counts down the chart from this day in 1997.
Sun, Dec 28, 6:00 pm
BBC Radio 2
60 mins
Words and Music
Music by Berlioz, Virgil Thomson and Tchaikovsky inspired by Byron's poetry, and readings by Robert Glenister from his writings, in today's programme celebrating Byron (1788-1824).
The Mysterious Noise Machine. Animation about a family of small creatures who live on, and inside, a planet. A strange object falls into the Iron Chicken's nest. 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 9) [S]
Channel 4's flagship news programme. Including the weather. [S]
Sun, Dec 28, 6:00 pm
Channel 4+1
30 mins
Jamie Oliver: Together
Jamie creates a super-relaxed menu for a dynamite Mexican taco night. He makes slow-cooked pork belly with red cabbage slaw, and a chocolate semifreddo. S1/Ep3
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.
Angus helps a widow in Lincoln find new homes for her late husband's aviation paintings. Plus, he finds a ring with some serious bling in Essex. S6/Ep1
When Laci Peterson went missing, her husband claimed he last saw her before he went fishing - but his secret mistress exposed his lies. Experts examine his behaviour. S3/Ep10
A beloved banjo gets a new lease of life. Leather expert Suzie revives a pair of 1930s rollerskates and an antique wooden salad bowl is ready to serve again. S5/Ep18
The game of words hosted by Adil Ray - crossing words against the reigning Lingo champions this time are mother and daughter Valerie and Sarah and siblings Michael and Shanice. [S]
National and international news with reports and analysis from ITV's Correspondents in the UK and around the world as well as the latest major sports results. [S]
Sun, Dec 28, 6:05 pm
ITV1+1
15 mins
PokÂemon: XYZ
A Real Icebreaker! Ash is back at Snowbelle City Gym for a rematch - will Gym Leader Wulfric feel the heat? [S]
Urban Wild: Sir David Attenborough narrates a day in the animal life of Singapore's urban environments, from a troop of suburban macaques to a family of otters in Marina Bay. (2 of 4) [S,AD]
(2007) Animated comedy. When Homer's love for a pig causes world-threatening pollution, Springfield gets enclosed in a huge dome. D'oh! Will he do the decent thing and save his neighbours? [AD,S]
Epic sci-fi adventure film directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, 1968. A spacecraft is sent to Jupiter to find the origins of a mysterious relic. [S]
Look What the Ball Did! The ball bounces all over the garden. It accidentally knocks over Makka Pakka's pile of stones, so Makka Pakka rebuilds it and tries to protect it. Also in HD. [S]
The latest news and weather from around the North West. [S]
Sun, Dec 28, 6:20 pm
ITV1+1
15 mins
French and Saunders Xmas 1998
Joanna Lumley presents Dawn and Jennifer in a parody of Titanic, the biggest blockbuster of 1998 - their guests including Adrian Edmondson and the Spice Girls. Christmas Special 1998
The celebrity guests joining Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell for this edition are Raj Bisram, Deborah Frances-White, Stephen Mulhern and Jenny Ryan. [S]
...Christmas Special: In this special Christmas episode, the teams must create an item featured in the Nine Days of Bricksmas carol to win the title and the trophy. (S4 Ep2/2) [AD,S]
It's the final day of the competition and the B&Bers meet one last time to settle some scores and find out how much they've been paid, before the winner is announced. [S]
...Weapon. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson Holmes must step in and crack a secret code to prevent a new weapon from falling into the hands of Nazi Germany. Basil Rathbone stars. (1942) [S]
Your football calls with Robbie Savage and Chris Sutton. Phone 08085 909693 free from mobiles and landlines. Text 85058 at your standard message rate.
Sun, Dec 28, 6:30 pm
BBC R5L
90 mins
Village Christmas by Laurie Lee...
...(Omnibus). The writings of Laurie Lee bring to life the landscape and traditions of England in the last century. Read by Derek Jacobi.
Sun, Dec 28, 6:30 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
70 mins
The Festive Pottery Throw Down...
...2025: Amber Gill, Colin Murray, Sarah Hadland and Tim Vine brave the Christmas clay. Whose North Pole scene leaves them out in the cold, and who sleighs with the most reindeer bowls? [AD,S]
Sun, Dec 28, 6:30 pm
Channel 4+1
75 mins
New: Fletchers' Family Farm at Christmas
After a year unlike any other, the Fletcher family are more than ready for a little Christmas magic as they go on a snowy Alpine adventure in beautiful Austria. [S,AD]
The music and sermons of the Jimmy Swaggart Crusades from around the world. Featuring music by Brother Swaggart, John Starnes, Janet Paschal and the Crusade team.
Sun, Dec 28, 6:30 pm
SonLife
120 mins
The Final Word with Natalie Sawyer
Have your say on the weekend's football. Call the show on 03717 22 33 44 (Calls charged at national rate) or text 81089 (50p + charges).
Sun, Dec 28, 6:30 pm
talkSPORT
150 mins
Total Drama: Island Reboot
Ice to Beat You. A chilling challenge inside an iceberg leads to the coldest elimination of the season. [S]
Bradley Walsh presents as comedian Lucy Porter, radio and TV presenter Colin Murray, Strictly vocalist Tommy Blaize and actor Asim Chaudhry face five Chasers. [S]
Sun, Dec 28, 6:35 pm
ITV1+1
55 mins
Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle
(2017) Fantasy adventure sequel with Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black. Four teenagers are sucked into the Jumanji video game to complete a dangerous quest. [AD,S]
Action-adventure film sequel starring Alexander Skarsgard and Millie Bobby Brown, 2021. Humanity is caught in the balance when Godzilla and the mighty King Kong collide. [S,AD]
Will Young - Two Dads. Will Young reads a Bedtime Story about a little boy who has been adopted and finds out that having two dads is double the fun! Also in HD. [S]
...Gentlemen: (2003) Fantasy with Sean Connery. In an alternative Victorian age, can Allan Quatermain, Dorian Gray, Captain Nemo, Mina Harker and the Invisible Man avert a war? [AD,S,W]
Kevin McCloud revisits Strathaven in Scotland, where flying instructor Colin and trapeze enthusiast Marta built an incredible metal home inspired by aircraft hangars on their own airfield. [AD,S]
Sit back and enjoy the bit in-between Xmas and New year with nothing but the best music.
Sun, Dec 28, 7:00 pm
BBC R1X
120 mins
Ashes Highlights
Highlights from day 3 of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England at the MCG.
Sun, Dec 28, 7:00 pm
BBC R5SX
60 mins
Radio 1's Chillest Show with...
...Gabrielle Morris. Planet Earth's most soothing musical vibes from 2025 with Gabrielle Morris, including a re-spin of, musician and Stranger Things actor, Djo's Chill Mix.
The residents of Walford prepare to celebrate the screening of Nigel's film, one resident makes a decision they may come to regret, and Zack sparks speculation. 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 10) [S]
Zeb Soanes eases you into the evening with a relaxing soundtrack of all-time favourites and contemporary classics.
Sun, Dec 28, 7:00 pm
Classic FM
180 mins
Jamie Oliver: Together
Jamie serves up the ultimate picnic. He makes jam jar prawn cocktails, veggie quiches, a garlicky courgette and couscous salad, and tangerine drizzle cake. S1/Ep4
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
Judge Rinder examines cases that have shocked the nation. He looks at how one of Britain's most violent criminals evaded capture for over a decade. S2/Ep7
Kissing Christmas Goodbye: With business booming for Agatha Raisin, her planned Christmas break is interrupted when she receives a letter begging for protection. (S4, ep 1) [S,AD]
Host Rob Brydon joins David Mitchell and Lee Mack - plus guests Fern Britton, Richard E Grant and Sanjeev Bhaskar - for the panel show that tries to discern fact from fiction. [S]
Atmospheric, gripping feature-length drama set in Victorian Newcastle, adapted from the best-seller. Orphaned Millie is taken in by a local rag woman, and a new life begins. [S]
Ant and Dec are here with their never-ending money ladder as husband-and-wife team Richard and Lorna finish their brave game before postman David and his partner Aaron play. [S,AD] S4 Ep3
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen.
Sun, Dec 28, 7:06 pm
BBC World Sv.
24 mins
Sunday Feature: Wolf Biermann -...
...the German Bob Dylan. Uncovering the events that led to protest singer Wolf Biermann - hailed as the German Bob Dylan and long living under house arrest - to be exiled from the GDR.
Sun, Dec 28, 7:15 pm
BBC Radio 3
45 mins
Bass Notes
Jah Wobble investigates the scientific properties of bass notes, and their spiritual dimension as explained by Tibetan Buddhism.
(2007) Animated comedy. When Homer's love for a pig causes world-threatening pollution, Springfield gets enclosed in a huge dome. D'oh! Will he do the decent thing and save his neighbours? [AD,S]
Jim Hacker has to balance conflicting moral demands when he travels to Qumran to ratify a British electronics firm's contract. S3 E4: The Moral Dimension
Epic sci-fi adventure film directed by Stanley Kubrick and starring Keir Dullea and Gary Lockwood, 1968. A spacecraft is sent to Jupiter to find the origins of a mysterious relic. [S]
Newly-weds Des and Julie look for their dream home in the Spanish town of Oliva in Valencia to enjoy with their big extended family. Can Ben Hillman find them the perfect place for £105k? [S]
5/14. Fire, Matt Edmondson, Sonnaz Nooranvary and Lewis Goodall are put to the test in the classic quiz where celebrities brave the famous black chair. Also in HD. [S]
Lee Mack hosts a festive special where every question is seasonally themed and 100 contestants hope to make the holiday season even more special by winning up to 100,000 pounds. [S,AD]
After a year unlike any other, the Fletcher family are more than ready for a little Christmas magic as they go on a snowy Alpine adventure in beautiful Austria. [S,AD]
Sun, Dec 28, 7:30 pm
ITV1+1
60 mins
Hotspots: Libya - The Migrant Boats
Alex Crawford and her team join a boat patrol off the coast of east Libya searching for dinghies full of migrants.
Looking at the world through the lens of its media.
Sun, Dec 28, 7:32 pm
BBC World Sv.
27 mins
Inheritance Tracks
Comedian and author Miranda Hart chooses 'Never Tear Us Apart' by INXS and 'That I Would Be Good' by Alanis Morissette.
Sun, Dec 28, 7:40 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
10 mins
Would I Lie To You?
Rob Brydon hosts the jocular panel show about truth-bending and lie-telling, with David Mitchell and Lee Mack and guests Jason Manford, Ruth Jones, Jack Dee and Peter Serafinowicz. [S]
(2017) Fantasy adventure sequel with Dwayne Johnson, Karen Gillan, Kevin Hart and Jack Black. Four teenagers are sucked into the Jumanji video game to complete a dangerous quest. [AD,S]
Sun, Dec 28, 7:45 pm
Channel 4+1
135 mins
FILM: The Magnificent Seven
Chris Adams, an experienced gunslinger, forms a team with six other men to save a Mexican village from a group of bandits led by Calvera. However, each of the seven men have their own plan. [S]
...Mincemeat (Omnibus). Some seasonal sparring from the worst of pen friends Vera and Irene. Starring Patricia Routledge and Prunella Scales.
Sun, Dec 28, 7:50 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
70 mins
The League of Extraordinary...
...Gentlemen: (2003) Fantasy with Sean Connery. In an alternative Victorian age, can Allan Quatermain, Dorian Gray, Captain Nemo, Mina Harker and the Invisible Man avert a war? [AD,S,W]
...Cameroon: Africa Cup of Nations coverage. Les ÂElÂephants and the Indomitable Lions ooze tournament pedigree. But Cameroon recently sacked their manager. So is it advantage CÃote d'Ivoire? [S]
Action-adventure film sequel starring Alexander Skarsgard and Millie Bobby Brown, 2021. Humanity is caught in the balance when Godzilla and the mighty King Kong collide. [S,AD]
Kate and Rob replace their 1940s past-it prefab with a bespoke, modern, factory-built home using volumetric modular construction. But will it feel like the characterful home they dream of? [AD,S]
With all the money gone, the Meldrum family and its servants look to the future - can Lady Lavender and Cissy save them all from financial ruin? S4 E6 Well, There You Are Then...!
Stuart picks his favourite freakier tunes of the last twelve months. Expect music from the likes of Stereolab, Half Man Half Biscuit and Legs on Wheels.
Gagan Grewal is celebrating the magic of Kajol with some of her most memorable roles like Anjali from Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, exclusive interview clips and some of her best songs!
Sun, Dec 28, 8:00 pm
BBC Asian Net.
60 mins
Planet Earth II: A World of Wonder
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. Also in HD. [S,AD]
Harry Benjamin and the team look back on the 2025 F1 season from McLaren's HQ, hearing from world champion Lando Norris and McLaren team principal Andrea Stella.
Sun, Dec 28, 8:00 pm
BBC R5L
60 mins
Ashes Highlights
Highlights from day 3 of the 4th Ashes Test between Australia and England at the MCG.
Sun, Dec 28, 8:00 pm
BBC R5SX
60 mins
The Paul Gambaccini Collection
Paul is excouraging you to do 'nothing' and 'relax' - it is twixmas!
Sun, Dec 28, 8:00 pm
BBC Radio 2
120 mins
Schumann Kreisleriana
A chance to hear Lucy Parham's personal recommendation for Schumann's kaleidoscopic piano piece Kreisleriana and more of yesterday's Record Review new releases.
Sun, Dec 28, 8:00 pm
BBC Radio 3
60 mins
Sphere of Influence
From anthropology to physics, Kate Bryan is joined by Professor Dorothy Price to learn about the surprising possible influences on Edvard Munch's celebrated painting, The Scream.
Walford is abuzz with Christmas spirit for Yolande's carol concert, the Slaters attempt to buoy up Zoe, and Oscar accidentally reveals a truth. 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 11) [S]
Brand new series - Bart's Birthday: Bart has to organise his own birthday party when Homer forgets to post the invitations. Mr Burns fakes his own death. (S36 Ep1/18) [AD,S]
...Champions 2025: They've already won Greg's golden noggin. But which series supremo can go one better? Andy Zaltzman, John Robins, Maisie Adam, Mathew Baynton and Sam Campbell do battle. [AD,S]
Jamie prepares a vegetarian feast. Fragrant dishes include a coconut squash curry, fried golden paneer and a smoky aubergine dal, plus minted mango fro-yos. S1/Ep5
Blue: Crime drama. DCI Vera Stanhope finds herself investigating both sides of the thin blue line in order to find the killer of a brilliant young copper. [S,AD] S12 Ep3
Angus helps a woman fund her elderly mum's care, and he clears a home for a couple who went through a life-changing, traumatic event on holiday. S6/Ep3
A loving wife and mother is found brutally murdered at home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Can security camera footage help detectives hunt down her killer? S6/Ep2
New Year Special. Join Pete Wild for some of the best acoustic music from across the decades
Sun, Dec 28, 8:00 pm
RNIB Connect
120 mins
Angus Ashworth: Yorkshire...
...Heritage Hero. Angus spends a weekend at a stately home that boasts a nightclub in the basement - part of a plan by its owners to make their mansion pay its way. S1/Ep5
Three more teams take on the classic darts-based game show as world number one Luke Humphries partners with host Freddie Flintoff to try to complete a charity challenge. [S,AD] S1 Ep2
This Boxing Day and holiday season, our present to you is the science of gifts, such as donating blood, sharing food, and the physics of making hand-knitted gifts.
Sun, Dec 28, 8:06 pm
BBC World Sv.
54 mins
Would I Lie To You?
Rob Brydon hosts the devious and deceitful comedy panel show. Regulars David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome guests Stephen Mangan, Keeley Hawes, Kevin Bridges and Prof Brian Cox. [S]
...Special. DI Mervin Wilson and the team must solve one of their most challenging cases yet when a man is found shot dead after a raucous office Christmas party. Also in HD. [S,AD]
A situation escalates at The Vic for the Slaters, and the Beales and the Brannings prepare to sit down to a joint family Christmas dinner. Also in HD. [S,AD]
5/10. Teams from Exeter College, Oxford, led by Reeta Chakrabarti, and Trinity Hall, Cambridge, captained by Adam Mars-Jones, return to compete again. Amol Rajan asks the questions. Also in HD. [S]
Brand new series - The Yellow Lotus: The Simpsons stumble across a mystery and an old enemy while they're on holiday at a peculiar island resort. Dr Hibbert drugs an otter. (S36 Ep2/18) [AD,S]
Torvill and Dean reflect on a remarkable 50-year career on ice as this documentary captures every moment during their final UK and Australia tour and emotional last dance. [S,AD]
Lee Mack hosts a festive special where every question is seasonally themed and 100 contestants hope to make the holiday season even more special by winning up to 100,000 pounds. [S,AD]
A limbless sepsis survivor battles impossible odds for a life-changing double hand transplant. But as her long-awaited operation finally arrives, it nearly kills her all over again.
...Madhuri Dixit. Gagan Grewal is celebrating one of the most iconic names in Bollywood cinema - Madhuri Dixit, a fearsome actress who has appeared in over 70 Bollywood films and numerous songs.
Sun, Dec 28, 9:00 pm
BBC Asian Net.
60 mins
One Foot in the Grave Christmas...
...Special. 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. Also in HD. [S,AD]
...Best of 2025. Richie Brave takes us through some of the highlights of 2025.
Sun, Dec 28, 9:00 pm
BBC R1X
60 mins
Stephen Nolan
Johnny I'Anson sits in with the day's main news stories, topical debate and interviews. Call 08085 909693 (calls are free from mobiles and landlines). Email: nolan@bbc.co.uk.
Sun, Dec 28, 9:00 pm
BBC R5L
180 mins
NFL
Live play-by-play commentary from week 17 of the NFL.
Sun, Dec 28, 9:00 pm
BBC R5SX
120 mins
Tennis: Battle of Sexes -...
...Sabalenka v Kyrgios. More than 50 years after Billie Jean King's era-defining victory over Bobby Riggs, Aryna Sabalenka meets Nick Kyrgios in a new tennis battle of the sexes.
Radio 3's series shining new light on the 'modern' music of the 20th century. This week, Kate Molleson studies composer and co-founder of the BBC Radiophonic Workshop, Daphne Oram.
Sun, Dec 28, 9:00 pm
BBC Radio 3
60 mins
Money Box
Performer Christopher Biggins shares how he's forged a career in the creative industries as well as some money dos and don'ts for those hoping to do the same.
1/4. The mighty Titanic collides with an iceberg. As news of the damage filters through to the captain, he realises his 'unsinkable' ship is going to sink. Also in HD. [S,AD]
(2018) Rami Malek turns in an Oscar-winning performance as Freddie Mercury in this rollercoaster musical biopic of the late Queen frontman. Big tunes. Big drama. Bigger teeth. [AD,S]
(2021) Comedy action starring Ryan Reynolds. Guy lives in Free City. Free City isn't real. Nor is Guy. It's all a big online game. Can he take down the corrupt game publisher? [AD,S]
Jimmy Carr oversees the disputes on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. With Sean Lock, Jon Richardson, Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan and Joe Wilkinson. [S]
Brand new series - Bart's Birthday: Bart has to organise his own birthday party when Homer forgets to post the invitations. Mr Burns fakes his own death. (S36 Ep1/18) [AD,S]
(2022) Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star in writer and director Martin McDonagh's award-winning tragicomedy about the end of a life-long friendship on a very small island. Awkward. [AD,S,W]
Oscar-winning action crime drama film sequel starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, 2008. The Joker wreaks havoc on Gotham City to force Batman to reveal his true identity. [S,AD]
Paramedics have to change their plans when a pregnant woman's waters break at home. And a daughter's worried about her mum, who's collapsed and is confused. (S12 Ep1) [S]
Get inspired with Anthea Turner as she reveals her favourite must-haves that make everyday life a little easier. Call free on 0800 200 66 66 or visit www.musthaveideas.tv
Audio expert Mark restores a vintage jukebox that holds fond memories for widower Jeff. Plus, silversmith Brenton navigates his way through an old compass. S5/Ep41
A police officer is shot dead at point blank range at the Harris County Courthouse outside Houston, Texas. With no witnesses, can security cameras lead to his killer? S6/Ep1
Angus helps two grieving families. Satellite-themed cup-holders and a huge gold ring do well, but a haul of hard rock albums gets everyone spinning. S6/Ep5
Alan Carr is back on the road with a brand-new stand-up special. From the high of his star-studded wedding to the low of lockdown on a farm, Alan finds happiness in the smallest things. [S]
When a teenager dies in the care of the state, the search for truth exposes a trail of failings. Nick Martin uncovers the story the state did not want told.
Lady Caroline invites Jack to visit Gallowshield, Sarah is about to marry Stan Liddell, who is involved in anti-fascist politics, and Jack helps a persecuted Jewish shopkeeper. S4 E8: Action!
Danny Kelly with football discussion and debate around the leagues in Europe.
Sun, Dec 28, 9:00 pm
talkSPORT
180 mins
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?...
...Celebrity Special. The usual questions, the legendary lifelines, and Jeremy Clarkson are ready to give Anton du Beke and Fred Sirieix the chance to win a million. [S]
Action thriller film starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman, 1995. A dangerous battle erupts between two senior crewmen during a crisis on a US nuclear-equipped submarine. [S,AD]
...Hotel. Starring Judi Dench, Dev Patel and Maggie Smith. As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel only has a single remaining vacancy, Sonny pursues his dream of opening a second hotel. (2015)[S]
A recent marathon race held in Iran caused controversy after many of the women runners ignored the country's mandatory hijab laws - an act of defiance now happening daily.
Brand new series - The Yellow Lotus: The Simpsons stumble across a mystery and an old enemy while they're on holiday at a peculiar island resort. Dr Hibbert drugs an otter. (S36 Ep2/18) [AD,S]
Iconic action drama film starring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis, 1986. A daring young pilot in the US Navy's elite fighter weapons school learns things not taught in the classroom. [S,AD]
Torvill and Dean reflect on a remarkable 50-year career on ice as this documentary captures every moment during their final UK and Australia tour and emotional last dance. [S,AD]
Jo is going on a date with Philip but has forgotten that she is meant to be babysitting; Chrissy agrees to take her place and persuades Robin to come with her. S2 E5: Two Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue
(1999) Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts star in the BAFTA-winning comedy romance about a bookshop owner who manages to get a glamorous movie star to go out with him. With Rhys Ifans. [AD,S]
...Johar. Gagan Grewal presents a special tribute to the iconic filmmaker Karan Johar, celebrating his cinematic journey and unforgettable contributions to Bollywood!
Sun, Dec 28, 10:00 pm
BBC Asian Net.
60 mins
The Late Show
Asma Younus with late-night conversation, stories and the soundtrack to your night.
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. Also in HD. [S]
...Theo Johnson - Best of 2025. Theo Johnson recaps on some of the best live performances from BBC Introducing festival stages throughout 2025!
Sun, Dec 28, 10:00 pm
BBC R1X
120 mins
Radio 2 Unwinds with Angela...
...Griffin. Angela Griffin gets nostalgic and reflects on 2025. Featuring music by Whitney Houston, Zero 7 and The Pretenders.
Sun, Dec 28, 10:00 pm
BBC Radio 2
60 mins
Night Tracks
Sara Mohr-Pietsch presents an adventurous, immersive soundtrack for late-night listening, from classical to contemporary and everything in between.
Sun, Dec 28, 10:00 pm
BBC Radio 3
90 mins
Loose Ends Lounge
In the second of two special programmes, Stuart Maconie presents some of the best music performances from this year's Loose Ends, including Blossoms and Emma-Jean Thackray.
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. (S9, ep 76) [S]
(2018) Rami Malek turns in an Oscar-winning performance as Freddie Mercury in this rollercoaster musical biopic of the late Queen frontman. Big tunes. Big drama. Bigger teeth. [AD,S]
Sun, Dec 28, 10:00 pm
Channel 4+1
155 mins
Karthi Gnanasegaram
Karthi provides the perfect soothing soundtrack to help you wind down at the end of the day.
Father Ted and Father Dougal get lost in the lingerie section of a huge department store. Only Ted's quick thinking can avert a potential embarrassment for the Church. [AD,S]
(2021) Comedy action starring Ryan Reynolds. Guy lives in Free City. Free City isn't real. Nor is Guy. It's all a big online game. Can he take down the corrupt game publisher? [AD,S]
(2022) Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson star in writer and director Martin McDonagh's award-winning tragicomedy about the end of a life-long friendship on a very small island. Awkward. [AD,S,W]
Guy Fieri hits up joints with bountiful flavours, including a Malaysian oasis in Cincinnati, a Salvadorian spot in New York and a pizza bus in Omaha. S38/Ep2
Join Anna Whitehouse as she rounds off the week with the best feel good music. Send a message to Anna on Alexa, just say... "Alexa, send a comment to Heart".
Happy Families: When the owners of Karras Games gather for a murder mystery weekend, the immersive experience takes a puzzling twist when a killer strikes for real. [S,AD] S22 Ep3
Michelle, 54, is airlifted to St George's after being involved in a car crash with her husband Paul. Derren, 41, has fractured his ankle while trampolining with his daughter. (S12 Ep9/21) [AD,S]
Deep in the countryside, expert restorers take in Britain's broken and battered artefacts and bring them back to life while learning the rich history of the objects. S5/Ep20
...Darts. With help from Luke Littler, Rob and Rom sharpen their own skills for a special challenge at this year's World Darts Championship. (S7, ep 4) [S,AD]
Sandra still isn't pregnant and she craves attention from Derek. In the meantime, Carol's cousin Willy comes stay and only gets on with Derek. Could this help Sandra. S9 E2: The Sixth Day
Clive Myrie guest hosts as writer and comedian Andy Hamilton and journalist Helen Lewis join team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop to delve into the news. [S]
...Christmas Special. Child's Play: Judi Love, Joe Swash, David James and Samia Longchambon try to get on the same wavelength as the Child's Play children to win big for charity. [S,AD]
Sandra still isn't pregnant and she craves attention from Derek; in the meantime, Carol's cousin Willy comes stay and only gets on with Derek. Could this help Sandra? S9 E2: The Sixth Day
Mr and Mrs Kirbridge return from their honeymoon in Austria and set up their new household in nearby Greenwich, but are the couple as happy as they should be? S2 E1: The New Man
The world's Newsroom brings you global events as they happen.
Sun, Dec 28, 10:06 pm
BBC World Sv.
24 mins
Babestation X
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Oscar-winning action crime drama film sequel starring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, 2008. The Joker wreaks havoc on Gotham City to force Batman to reveal his true identity. [S,AD]
New. National treasure Dame Judi Dench invites her friend, Sir Kenneth Branagh, for tea at her Surrey home. They swap star-studded stories from their careers on stage and screen. [S]
Action thriller film starring Denzel Washington and Gene Hackman, 1995. A dangerous battle erupts between two senior crewmen during a crisis on a US nuclear-equipped submarine. [S,AD]
Southbay: Jack comes to the aid of an old friend, and is sucked into a difficult case involving a family of police officers, where he is pitted against his former mentor. [S,AD]
Watch Babestation like you've never seen it before! The Babestation babes (18+) go one step further on Babestation X. They're live and waiting for you now. Press the red button to get involved now.
Sir Stephen Fry joins the renowned Canadian computer scientist and 'Godfather of AI' Yoshua Bengio to discuss their shared concerns over the development of advanced AI systems. [S]
Why do so many seemingly sane people swim in freezing cold water? Acclaimed comedian Jen Brister explains what's in it for her, with a mixture of stand-up and aquatic observation.
Sun, Dec 28, 10:30 pm
BBC Radio 4 Ex
30 mins
BBC News Summary
The latest two minute news summary from BBC World Service.
Guy Fieri visits restaurants owned by familiar faces. Antonia Lofaso is cooking up out-of-this-world global flavours, and Justin Warner is serving up righteous ramen. S38/Ep3
Iconic action drama film starring Tom Cruise and Kelly McGillis, 1986. A daring young pilot in the US Navy's elite fighter weapons school learns things not taught in the classroom. [S,AD]
...Hotel. Starring Judi Dench, Dev Patel and Maggie Smith. As the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel only has a single remaining vacancy, Sonny pursues his dream of opening a second hotel. (2015)[S]
After an attempt to stop a prison riot goes badly wrong and one of their own is left behind, the team try everything they can to save their colleague. S3 E6
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Sun, Dec 28, 10:50 pm
ADULT smileTV3
15 mins
Billy Connolly: A Scot in the...
...Arctic. Billy Connolly ventures from stage to ice - a frozen Arctic Ocean inhabited by ten-foot polar bears. He must cope for a week. Also in HD. [S,AD]
...Leela Bhansali. Haroon Rashid is celebrating the cinematic brilliance of Sanjay Leela Bhansali! Join Haroon on a journey through Bhansali's vibrant world of emotion and cinematic magic.
...Griffin. Angela Griffin celebrates an incredible year of music with her musical highlights of 2025. Featuring laid back sounds from CMAT, Celeste, Curtis Harding and more.
Sun, Dec 28, 11:00 pm
BBC Radio 2
60 mins
Gareth Gwynn's Alternative Archive
Gareth Gwynn looks at key moments in history which never happened - from Russia landing the first manned spacecraft on the moon to Neil Kinnock becoming prime minister in 1992.
Guy Fieri samples Tennessee's holiday traditions. In Hendersonville a barbecue joint serves up shoulder pull and a holiday ham with a fiery finish. S18/Ep11
Immerse yourself in an exclusive auction showcase, where we unveil a treasure trove of unbeatable jewellery deals on live television. as we bring you Amazing Deals with Jeff Hayden.
Blue MacMurchie repairs a set of bagpipes that belonged to a soldier in the Royal Scots. And, Steve Fletcher works on a quirky tortoise-shaped bell. S4/Ep28
From nightmarish bad moves to our very own super-heroes, prepare to be stunned and amazed with action from the roads around the world as we've got it all Caught On Dashcam. (S5, ep 3) [S]
Joining Rob Brydon and lightning-quick team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell to sort fact from fiction this time are Jo Brand, Sam Quek, Bobby Seagull and Joe Thomas. [S]
Watch Babestation like you've never seen it before! The Babestation babes (18+) go one step further on Babestation X. They're live and waiting for you now. Press the red button to get involved now.
Doctors suspect that 31-year-old Aaron has sustained a brain injury in a high-speed car crash. His twin brother Alvin talks about his hopes for Aaron's future. (S12 Ep11/21) [AD,S]
Whales play an unexpected role in storing carbon and shaping marine ecosystems. From their inner ears to their watery graves, what can they reveal about the changing oceans?
The series continues with Stranger Things, Strictly, Celebrity Scam Interceptors, Malice, Songs of Praise, CBeebies Bedtime Stories and Animals on Drugs. (S26 Ep13) [AD,S,SL]
Night of the Nearly Dead: Singing sensation Eoin McLove, at no.1 for 27 weeks with 'My Lovely Mayo Mammy', secretly visits Mrs Doyle for tea after she wins a poetry competition. (S3 Ep7/8) [AD,S]
...Hendrix Vision. See how Electric Lady Studios became the state of the art recording space inspired by Jimi Hendrix's vision, rising from the rubble of a Greenwich Village nightclub. [S]
In Buenos Aires, Simon discovers that a threatened widow he has been protecting is an innocent accomplice to a brilliant robbery. S2 E18: The Romantic Matron
The Farooqis have an unforgettable Christmas when a surprise bonus leads to a Lapland holiday, but things go downhill fast after a disastrous discovery. Also in HD. [S,AD]
(2020) Fighty, satirical horror that upset Donald Trump. Hilary Swank plays a rich lefty who likes hunting working class people to the death. But she didn't reckon on Betty Gilpin. [S,W]
Sci-fi comedy film starring Simon Pegg and Nick Frost, 2013. Five friends recreate an epic pub crawl from 20 years earlier, but not everything about their home town is as it seems. [S,AD]
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Sun, Dec 28, 11:25 pm
ADULT smileTV3
10 mins
Disclosure: How Safe Is My Baby?
Investigating a maternity system that is putting women and babies at risk. Contains some scenes which some viewers may find upsetting. [S]
After decades of extinction, wild jaguars are roaming once again in Northern Argentina. Charlotte Pritchard is in The Impenetrable Forest finding out how this has become possible.
Sun, Dec 28, 11:32 pm
BBC World Sv.
27 mins
Babestation X Live
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(2019) Luc Besson's action-thriller about a young Russian assassin, with Sasha Luss. A scout offers Anna an opportunity to become a model in Paris, but can she escape her links to the KGB? [S]
Actor Terence Stamp joins Mark Cousins to talk about his life and career. Together, they watch clips from Stamp's films, including Billy Budd, Far from the Madding Crowd and Blue. Also in HD. [S]
Going to America: Ted accepts a job in the US, with his very own parish in Beverly Hills. But with his ambition about to be realised, Ted's problem is how to tell the others. (S3 Ep8/8) [AD,S]
Celebrity guests Bez, Motsi Mabuse, Shazia Mirza and Steve Pemberton reveal extraordinary stories about themselves, but are they telling the truth or making it all up? [S]
Tom Allen celebrates funny cock-ups from the world of entertainment featuring Idris Elba, Paul Rudd, Ant and Dec, Susanna Reid, Alan Carr and many more of our favourite stars. [S,AD]
The Stitcher Society: An outcast controversially acquitted of murder becomes the latest inductee into a post-operative heart rehab club whose members' lives start to be cut short. [S,AD] S22 Ep2
Jo is going on a date with Philip but has forgotten that she is meant to be babysitting; Chrissy agrees to take her place and persuades Robin to come with her. S2 E5: Two Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue
Looking back at some of the most memorable and iconic music promos in the era when pop videos became as big as the songs - from David Bowie to The Buggles, A-ha to Duran Duran.[S]
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Jo is going on a date with Philip but has forgotten that she is meant to be babysitting; Chrissy agrees to take her place and persuades Robin to come with her. S2 E5: Two Foot Two, Eyes Of Blue
