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Britain's Christmas Story

Series 1

Episode 2

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC One HD

Available for years

Gareth Malone and Karen Gibson conclude their series by looking at Christmas traditions in Victorian times, and the archbishop of Canterbury reveals how he celebrates Christmas. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Gareth Malone
Presenter:
Karen Gibson
Series Producer:
Karen Selway
Executive Producer:
Rob Unsworth

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC One HD

The enchanting true-to-life tale of polar bear cubs and their mother on a 400-mile journey from their birth den in Svalbard to the pack ice surrounding the North Pole. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:
Kate Winslet
Producer:
Philip Dalton
Director:
Philip Dalton
Executive Producer:
John Downer
Executive Producer:
Lucinda Axelsson
Camera Operator:
Stephen Downer
Camera Operator:
Matthew Goodman
Camera Operator:
Michael W Richards
Camera Operator:
Roie Galitz

Songs of Praise

The Big Sing Christmas

Duration: 35 minutes

on BBC One HD

A feast of festive carols from the Assembly Hall in Belfast, hosted by Aled Jones with special guests Katherine Jenkins, G4, Alexis Ffrench and The Lion King star Shaun Escoffery. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
Aled Jones
Executive Producer:
Cat Lewis
Executive Producer:
Emyr Afan
Series Producer:
Matthew Napier
Producer:
Judith Sharp
Production Company:
Avanti Media

Duration: 1 hour, 14 minutes

on BBC One HD

Computer-animated adventure. When Andy receives a toy Buzz Lightyear for his birthday, his old favourite toy, cowboy Woody, feels left out and jealous. Show more

Duration: 1 hour, 46 minutes

on BBC One HD

Available for 10 months

A ten-year-old girl embarks on a great adventure when she meets the Big Friendly Giant, but their friendship draws the unwanted attention from other, mean giants. Show more

Contributors

The Queen:
Penelope Wilton
Fleshlumpeater:
Jemaine Clement
Mr Tibbs:
Rafe Spall
Bloodbottler:
Bill Hader
Maidmasher/Cook:
Olafur Darri Olafsson
Manhugger/Lout 1:
Adam Godley
Butcher Boy/Danish Driver:
Michael Adamthwaite
Bonecruncher/Lout 2:
Daniel Bacon
Childchewer/Pub Landlord:
Jonathan Holmes
Gizzardgulper/Late Night Walker:
Chris Gibbs
Meatdripper/Lout 3:
Paul Moniz de Sa
Composer:
John Williams
Director of photography:
Janusz Kaminski
Author:
Roald Dahl
Producer:
Sam Mercer

Formats

Countryfile

Christmas Special

Duration: 55 minutes

on BBC One HD

John Craven and the team are at Tyntesfield in Somerset, a stately pile that celebrates Christmas in high Victorian style. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:
John Craven
Presenter:
Anita Rani
Presenter:
Steve Brown
Presenter:
Ellie Harrison
Presenter:
Sean Fletcher
Presenter:
Adam Henson
Presenter:
Tom Heap
Series Producer:
Joanna Brame
Executive Producer:
William Lyons

His Dark Materials

Series 1

Betrayal

Duration: 57 minutes

on BBC One HD

Available for years

As the Magisterium closes in, Lyra learns more about Asriel's rebellion. But her assistance to him comes at great personal cost.

Contributors

Lyra Belacqua:
Dafne Keen
Mrs Coulter:
Ruth Wilson
Carlo Boreal:
Ariyon Bakare
Thorold:
Gary Lewis
Roger Parslow:
Lewin Lloyd
Lord Asriel:
James McAvoy
Iorek Byrnison:
Joe Tandberg
Director:
Jamie Childs
Producer:
Laurie Borg
Production Company:
Bad Wolf Productions

A Christmas Carol

Series 1

Episode 1

Duration: 58 minutes

on BBC One HD

Available for 8 months

Misanthropic businessman Ebenezer Scrooge's business partner Jacob Marley has died. To avoid spending time in purgatory, Marley must persuade Scrooge to repent his misdeeds. Show more

Contributors

Ebenezer Scrooge:
Guy Pearce
Jacob Marley:
Stephen Graham
The Spirit of Christmas Past:
Andy Serkis
Bob Cratchit:
Joe Alwyn
Mary Cratchit:
Vinette Robinson
Belinda Cratchit:
Tiarna Williams
Director:
Nick Murphy
Production Company:
Minim UK Productions
Production Company:
FX Productions

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