Children's drama.
Calhoun Rides Again. An old friend runs into trouble when he visits Ricky and Sandy North.

With Philippa Forrester.
Including today's window on the Good Morning Advent Calendar. • STEREO
Musical animation. • STEREO

Nature series.
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Cartoon fun.

Cartoon.

More hilarious capers. (Stereo)

Animated adventures.

Special Christmas edition with a host of star guests including
Take That performing their new single, Birds of a Feather Linda Robson and Pauline Quirke , and singer Lisa Stansfield. There's a competition to win a trip to meet Michael Jackson. Also, Run the Risk goes festive when Peter Simon and Shane Richie put
Grange Hill 's Rachel Victoria Roberts, Byker Grove 's Lindy Ann Barras , and Neighbours' Kristian Schmid through their paces. Plus cartoons, music and competitions. With
Sarah Greene , Phillip Schofield , Trev Neal and Simon Hickson. Editor Chris Beilinger • STEREO
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Introduced by Bob Wilson.
Provisional Timetable
12.20 Football Focus
12.45 Racing; 1.00 News
1.05 Boxing; 1.15 Racing
1.30 Golf; 1.50 Racing
2.05 Show jumping
2.55 Rugby league
3.45 Football half-times
3.55 Rugby league; 4.40 Final Score
Rugby League
Live coverage of the pick of the quarter-filial ties in the Regal Trophy (kick-off at 3.00pm). Commentary by Ray French .
Show Jumping
Volvo World Cup qualifier from Olympia. John Whitaker , twice winner of the World Cup final, and Olympic champion Ludger Beerbaum head a top class line-up in this latest qualifier for next April's final. Commentary by Stephen Hadley.
Football Focus
A look back at the week's FA
Premier League action with Bob Wilson and Gary Lineker.
Golf
Highlights of the second round of the Johnnie Walker World
Championship of Golf from the Tryall Club, Jamaica. Nick Faldo leads the European challenge against a strong American field. (Further coverage tonight at 12.20am)
Racing
From Ascot.
12.50 HSS Hire Shops Hurdle Race (2m1/2 f)
1.20 Youngmans LongWalk Hurdle Race (3m 1 1/2 f)
1.55 SGB Handicap Chase (3m)
Commentary by Peter O'Sullevan , Julian Wilson , Richard Pitman.
Boxing
From Wembley Conference Centre. Billy Schwer , British and Commonwealth lightweight champion, looks to extend his impressive unbeaten record against former WBO champion Maurizio Acevez. Commentary by Harry Carpenter. Producer Martin Hopkins Editor Dave Gordon

With Moira Stuart.
Weather Ian McCaskill

Vintage comedy series by Jimmy Perry and David Croft.
Starring Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn

The Home Guard discover an unexploded bomb in the vault of Captain Mainwaring's bank.
With special guest Robert Dorning as the bank inspector
(Teletext subtitles: page 888)

Jim Davidson hosts the game show where snooker stars test their skill against the clock on behalf of contestants. Making a return visit to the programme tonight are Terry Griffiths, Ken Doherty and Cliff Thorburn. With referee John Virgo. Director Charles Garland
Producer John Burrowes
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Noel turns up with a kilt and a Gotcha Oscar on Anne and Nick's Good Morning show,
Golden Girl Bea Arthur graces Crinkley Bottom with her presence, British tennis ace
Jeremy Bates is hoping to Grab a Grand in straight sets - and you'd better tidy the house, you. just might be on NTV tonight. Director/Producer Michael Leggo ● STEREO
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Couples compete to see who goes for the conveyor belt and its host of goodies. With Rosemarie Ford.
Director Bill Morton
Producer David Taylor
(Bruce Forsyth Christmas Generation Game is on Christmas Day at 5.20pm)
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Drama series set in Holby City Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department.

Julian's relationship with Simon reaches crisis point, and an emotional Sandra faces a tough decision.
A champion ice skater takes her future into her own hands, while a cycling fanatic learns the extent of his wife's devotion.

Episode written by Peter Bowker
(A special edition of Casualty is on Christmas Eve at 8.30pm)
(Stereo) (Teletext subtitles: p 888)

With Martyn Lewis.
Weather Ian McCaskill
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Comedy thriller from Beverly Hills Cop director Martin Brest , starring Robert De Niro Charles Grodin
Bounty hunter Joe Walsh is just the man to bring embezzler
Jonathan "Duke" Mardukas to justice. He's down on his luck, the$100,000 fee is just what he needs - and he beats both the FBI and an unscrupulous rival to his quarry. The only problem is that Jonathan cheated the Mafia out of a cool$15 million, they want their money back, and they don't care who they kill to get it.
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Highlights from two of this afternoon's top Premier
League matches, plus all the goals, action and reaction from the day's other fixtures.
Commentary by Barry Davies and Clive Tyldesley.
Comment and analysis from
Gary Lineker and Alan Hansen. Introduced by Ray Stubbs. Series producer John Shrewsbury Editor Brian Barwick ● STEREO

Johnnie Walker World
Championship from Jamaica. Defending champion and winner of this year's US
Masters Fred Couples, Open champion and world No 1 Nick Faldo , and Spain's Severiano Ballesteros lead the 26 tournament winners and other qualifiers competing for a prize fund of$2,700,000. Commentary by Peter Alliss , Alex Hay and Dave Marr.
Introduced by Steve Rider.