Programme Index

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Top of the Pops

Christmas Hits

Duration: 1 hour, 26 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Available for 5 months

A compilation of performances from Christmas shows, including The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Madness, Chas & Dave, Slade, Pet Shop Boys and Frankie Goes to Hollywood. Show more

Contributors

Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Performer:
Madness
Performer:
Chas & Dave
Performer:
East 17
Performer:
Coldplay
Performer:
Pet Shop Boys
Performer:
undefined Slade
Performer:
Mud
Producer:
Dione Newton

Sir Tom Jones and Beverley Knight present a special evening of music and spiritual cheer, featuring performances from choirs and a house band from the British gospel scene. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tom Jones
Presenter:
Beverley Knight
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Producer:
Dawn Payne
Director:
Rhodri Huw
Production Manager:
Sue Perry-Grech

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

on BBC Four HD

Adaptation of Henry James's classic ghost story. A young governess is sent to a country house to take care of two orphans, but becomes fearful of malevolent forces. Show more

Contributors

Sarah Grose:
Sue Johnston
Dr Fisher:
Dan Stevens
Flora:
Eva Sayer
Professor:
Corin Redgrave
Peter Quint:
Edward MacLiam
Emily Jessel:
Katie Lightfoot
Abused Maid:
Nellie Burroughes
Ann's Father:
Peter Bygott
Police Inspector:
Cameron Stewart
Producer:
Colin Wratten

Omnibus

Whistle and I'll Come to You

Duration: 42 minutes

on BBC Four HD

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

Contributors

Professor Parkins:
Michael Hordern
Hotel Proprietor:
George Woodbridge
Proprietress:
Nora Gordon

Brand

Omnibus

The Sky at Night

The Real Star of Bethlehem: A Christmas Special

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC Four HD

The team go in search of the potential causes of the Star of Bethlehem. The list of candidates includes supernovae, comets, meteors and unusual alignments of the giant planets. Show more

BBC Four HD

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