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Available for 5 hours, 18 minutes

Two children have a magical Christmas Eve adventure as they travel to the Land of Sweets and witness their toys coming to life. Staged at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield. Show more

Contributors

Stage Director:
Jon Spooner
Producer:
Jon Hancock
Executive Producer:
Tony Reed
Uncle Drosselmeyer:
Andy Day
Jack-in-the-Box:
Joseph Elliott
Wind-up Monkey:
Richard David-Caine
Sugar Plum Fairy:
Katrina Bryan
Christmas Cracker:
Steven Kynman
Nutcracker:
Ryan Harston

Christmas Morning

Christmas Day Service Live from Bristol Cathedral - 2016

Duration: 59 minutes

on BBC One HD

A traditional Holy Communion service for Christmas Day, live from Bristol Cathedral. The cathedral choir, directed by Mark Lee, lead the congregation in well-loved carols. Show more

Duration: 28 minutes

on BBC One HD

Available for 11 months

Animated comedy. Shaun the Sheep tricks the Farmer into buying three prank-pulling llamas, but when the mischief goes too far, Shaun is forced to take action to get rid of them. Show more

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Genres

Formats

Top of the Pops

Christmas 2016

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC One HD

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates return to the Top of the Pops studio to celebrate Christmas Day with a special edition of the music show. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Fearne Cotton
Presenter:
Reggie Yates
Performer:
Anne-Marie
Performer:
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Performer:
Jonas Blue
Performer:
Calum Scott
Performer:
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Performer:
James Arthur
Performer:
Craig David
Performer:
Louisa Johnson
Performer:
Skepta
Performer:
Olly Murs
Performer:
Zara Larsson
Series Producer:
Stephanie McWhinnie
Executive Producer:
Mark Cooper
Director:
Julia Smith

The Great British Bake Off

2016 Christmas Specials

Episode 1

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC One HD

The first episode sees Mary-Anne, Ali, Cathryn and Norman face festive challenges. Show more

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

The Return of Doctor Mysterio

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC One HD

Available for years

In an epic New York adventure, the Doctor and Nardole link up with a reporter and a masked superhero. Can the Doctor save Manhattan from aliens? Show more

Contributors

The Doctor:
Peter Capaldi
Nardole:
Matt Lucas
Mr Brock:
Tomiwa Edun
Young Grant:
Logan Hoffman
Director:
Ed Bazalgette
Producer:
Peter Bennett
Executive Producer:
Steven Moffat
Executive Producer:
Brian Minchin
With thanks to:
DC Comics

Strictly Come Dancing

Series 14

Episode 28: Christmas Special

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

on BBC One HD

The couples pay tribute to some of the most memorable Christmas films of all time, with routines inspired by Home Alone, The Polar Express, Elf and Frozen. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Tess Daly
Participant:
Ainsley Harriott
Participant:
Pamela Stephenson
Participant:
Gethin Jones
Participant:
Denise Lewis
Participant:
Melvin Odoom
Participant:
Frankie Bridge
Series Producer:
Charlotte Brookes
Executive Producer:
Louise Rainbow

Call the Midwife

Christmas Special 2016

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

on BBC One HD

Available for years

Drama series about a group of midwives. The Nonnatus team face big challenges when they travel to Africa to try to save Hope Clinic, which is in danger of closure. Show more

Contributors

Sister Julienne:
Jenny Agutter
Nurse Phyllis Crane:
Linda Bassett
Sister Monica Joan:
Judy Parfitt
Trixie Franklin:
Helen George
Sister Mary Cynthia:
Bryony Hannah
Shelagh Turner:
Laura Main
Patsy Mount:
Emerald Fennell
Nurse Barbara Gilbert:
Charlotte Ritchie
Sister Winifred:
Victoria Yeates
Tom Hereward:
Jack Ashton
Dr Patrick Turner:
Stephen McGann
Fred Buckle:
Cliff Parisi
Angela Turner:
Alice Brown
Timothy Turner:
Max Macmillan
Delia Busby:
Kate Lamb
Violet Buckle:
Annabelle Apsion
S.A.P.S Sergeant:
Francois Coertze
S.A.P.S Constable:
Dries Botha
Sister Edith:
Amy Anley
Sister Gertrude:
Andrea Dondolo
Dr Myra Fitzsimmonds:
Sinead Cusack
Grandmother:
Phumla Stamper
Constance:
Zanele Radau
Mr Starke:
Danny Keogh
Roza's Mother:
Jennifer Pau
Voice of Mature Jennifer Worth:
Vanessa Redgrave
Executive Producer:
Pippa Harris
Executive Producer:
Heidi Thomas
Director:
Syd Macartney
Production Company:
Neal Street Productions

EastEnders

25/12/2016

Duration: 1 hour

on BBC One HD

The Albert Square residents are determined to have a peaceful Christmas. But with secrets festering and families fractured, will they get the Christmas they asked for? Show more

Contributors

Max Branning:
Jake Wood
Stacey Fowler:
Lacey Turner
Martin Fowler:
James Bye
Bex Fowler:
Jasmine Armfield
Sonia Fowler:
Natalie Cassidy
Michelle Fowler:
Jenna Russell
Dot Branning:
June Brown
Abi Branning:
Lorna Fitzgerald
Lauren Branning:
Jacqueline Jossa
Jack Branning:
Scott Maslen
Ronnie Mitchell:
Samantha Womack
Roxy Mitchell:
Rita Simons
Louise Mitchell:
Tilly Keeper
Ben Mitchell:
Harry Reid
Phil Mitchell:
Steve McFadden
Sharon Mitchell:
Letitia Dean
Jay Brown:
Jamie Borthwick
Billy Mitchell:
Perry Fenwick
Honey Mitchell:
Emma Barton
Donna Yates:
Lisa Hammond
Kush Kazemi:
Davood Ghadami
Shakil Kazemi:
Shaheen Jafargholi
Carmel Kazemi:
Bonnie Langford
Denise Fox:
Diane Parish
Libby Fox:
Belinda Owusu
Kim Fox-Hubbard:
Tameka Empson
Vincent Hubbard:
Richard Blackwood
Patrick Trueman:
Rudolph Walker
Kathy Beale:
Gillian Taylforth
Steven Beale:
Aaron Sidwell
Ian Beale:
Adam Woodyatt
Jane Beale:
Laurie Brett
Linda Carter:
Kellie Bright
Mick Carter:
Danny Dyer
Johnny Carter:
Ted Reilly
Whitney Carter:
Shona McGarty
Shirley Carter:
Linda Henry
Sylvie Carter:
Linda Marlowe
Babe Smith:
Annette Badland
Amy Mitchell:
Abbie Knowles
Dennis Rickman:
Bleu Landau
Janet Mitchell:
undefined Grace
Will Mitchell:
Freddie Phillips
Lily Fowler:
Aine Garvey
Ricky Mitchell:
Henri Charles
Derek Harkinson:
Ian Lavender
DC Fred Cole:
Victor Gardener
Marcus Greaves-Smith:
Dominic Jephcott
Dermot Hayes:
Geoffrey Newland
Delivery Man:
Jack Brundle
Heather Trott:
Cheryl Fergison
Executive Producer:
Sean O'Connor

Mrs Brown's Boys

Christmas Specials 2016

Episode 1: Mammy's Forest

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC One HD

Available for years

Comedy series. Agnes Brown has had enough hassle with Christmas trees to last a lifetime, so this year she refuses to have one. Show more

Contributors

Agnes Brown:
Brendan O'Carroll
Dr Flynn:
Derek Reddin
Bono Brown:
Jamie O'Carroll
Rory Brown:
Rory Cowan
Dino Doyle:
Gary Hollywood
Buster Brady:
Danny O'Carroll
Cathy Brown:
Jennifer Gibney
Dermot Brown:
Paddy Houlihan
Betty Brown:
Amanda Woods
Winnie McGoogan:
Eilish O'Carroll
Father Damien:
Conor Moloney
Sharon McGoogan:
Fiona Gibney
Trevor Brown:
Martin Delany
Mr Foley:
Mike Nolan
Barbara:
Emily Regan
Maria Brown:
Fiona O'Carroll
Mr Rabbit:
James Benson
Series Producer:
James Farrell
Director:
Ben Kellett

Tracey Ullman's Show

Series 1

Episode 7: The Best Of

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC One HD

Comedy sketch show. The best bits of series one, and Tracey imagines what would happen if Clare Balding were left in charge of the BBC over the festive season. Show more

Would I Lie to You?

Series 10

At Christmas

Duration: 29 minutes

on BBC One HD

Rob Brydon hosts a festive edition of the comedy panel show. Joining David Mitchell and Lee Mack are Tom Courtenay, Richard Osman, Chris Kamara and Sara Pascoe. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Rob Brydon
Panellist:
Lee Mack
Panellist:
David Mitchell
Panellist:
Tom Courtenay
Panellist:
Chris Kamara
Panellist:
Richard Osman
Panellist:
Sara Pascoe
Executive Producer:
Peter Holmes
Executive Producer:
Rachel Ablett
Executive Producer:
Ruth Phillips
Series Producer:
Richard Cohen
Production Company:
Zeppotron

Have I Got a Bit More News for You

Have I Got a Bit More 2016 News for You

Duration: 45 minutes

on BBC One HD

An extended compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2016. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.

Contributors

Panellist:
Paul Merton
Panellist:
Ian Hislop
Director:
Lissa Evans
Director:
Paul Wheeler
Producer:
Ed Ryland
Series Producer:
Mark Barrett
Series Producer:
Jo Bunting
Production Company:
Hat Trick Productions

Citizen Khan

Series 5

Episode 7: It's a Khanderful Life

Duration: 30 minutes

on BBC One HD

Available for years

In this festive episode, Mr Khan faces up to the fact that his life hasn't turned out the way he planned it. Show more

Contributors

Mr Khan:
Adil Ray
Mrs Khan:
Shobu Kapoor
Shazia Khan:
Krupa Pattani
Amjad Malik:
Abdullah Afzal
Mrs Malik:
Harvey Virdi
Clarenza:
Lynda Baron
Keith:
Phil Nice
Little Mo:
Hussain Akhtar
Baby Nadiya:
Zainab Akhtar
Writer:
Anil Gupta
Writer:
Adil Ray
Executive Producer:
Rebecca Papworth
Producer:
Anil Gupta
Director:
Karl Rooney

Duration: 1 hour, 43 minutes

on BBC One HD

Romantic comedy about a subway ticket clerk whose life changes when she goes to the aid of a handsome commuter and is mistaken for his fiancee. Show more

Contributors

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