Family drama starring William Powell
Discovering long-buried treasure in an old mission, orphan David finds the fabulous wealth threatens to upset life with his new family. With
Tommy Ivo , Rosemary De Camp. Director Ted Tetzlaff
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Christmas Special with Roy Castle
Tap-dancer, singer, musician and record-breaker, Roy Castle has been entertaining people for nearly 50 years. Over the past 12 months he has battled against lung cancer, so this Christmas is a special celebration for him. Graham Young joins Roy Castle and his family at home for live music, worship and laughter.
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Europe's broadcasters come together in a celebration of Christmas traditions and folklore, capturing the excitement and mystery of the season throughout Europe.

Speed, stamina and strength: Olympic athletes strive for them, animals survive by them. This film looks at top performers from both the natural and human worlds.
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Comedy starring Michael Caine

Just out of jail, Charlie Croker "inherits" plans for a gold heist. But he must overcome a few problems, like lack of money and the anger of the Mafia!
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Omnibus edition.
Christmas celebrations in the Square bring an unusual entertainer to the Vic, a nasty surprise for Pat and a surprising decision for Arthur, while Mandy faces up to her past.
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The celebrated story of those striving for Olympic glory, starring
Ben Cross, Ian Charleson

This multi-award winning drama portrays the struggles, triumphs and disappointments of two of the British athletes aiming for the 1924 Paris Olympics. Scot Eric Liddell runs for his religion, while
Jewish Harold Abrahams races against prejudice. Both men are driven to prove themselves, on the track and off it.
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A Christmas cavalcade of magical Disney clips from favourites such as Cinderella, The Little Mermaid, Dumbo and Beauty and the Beast.
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A special edition full of dolls, toys, trains and teddy bears, presented by Hugh Scully.
This Christmas roadshow for young people, which comes from the National Railway
Museum in York, invites 2,000 enthusiasts to bring their treasured possessions. Children's television presenters Anthea Turner , Andi Peters ,
Michaela Strachan and Neighbours star Kristian Schmid join in the fun. Producer Michele Burgess
Executive producer Christopher Lewis
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With Chris Lowe.
Weather Michael Fish
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For Christmas, from Chester Cathedral. This week's Songs of Praise comes as the culmination of a year of 900th anniversary celebrations for Chester Cathedral.
Martin Bashir introduces a programme of favourite carols and Christmas music and meets local people for whom
Christmas is a time of special significance. With Chester Cathedral Choir and the St Werburgh Orchestra.
0 Come, All Ye Faithful; Good King Wenceslas; God Rest You Merry Gentlemen; Away in a Manger;
Glory to God; Every Star Shall Sing a Carol; Lullay Lord Jesus; The Morning Stars Sang Together. Producer Diane Reid
Editor Roger Hutchings
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Terry Wogan rummages through the BBC skip for more of those magic moments in broadcasting history when everything that can go wrong, does. It's the night of the year when TV professionals, actors and sports personalities across the length and breadth of the country duck under the duvet in shame as the rest of the nation relishes this spectacular collection of cock-ups.
Written by Steven Knight , Mike Whitehill Director Ian Hamilton
Producer Paul Smith
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Joan Hickson stars for the last time as Miss Marple - Agatha Christie's self-effacing elderly lady with the intuitive talent for solving mystery.
Also starring Claire Bloom, Barry Newman

Gossington Hall has a new owner - the American film star Marina Gregg. But during the annual charity fete held in the grounds of her house, a local worthy, Heather Badcock, is taken ill and dies. Foul play is suspected and Inspector Craddock is assigned to the case. The first person he calls on is his aunt - Jane Marple.
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A special Christmas edition from 1977 of this classic comedy series, by John Esmonde and Bob Larbey. Silly but It's Fun. Tom and Barbara and Margo and Jerry prepare for their respective Christmases, but neither goes according to plan.

With Michael Buerk.
Weather Michael Fish
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Songs of Longing. A portrayal of the extraordinary spiritual world of a parish priest in one of the remotest parts of Britain. Canon Angus MacQueen has returned to Bornish in the Hebridean island of his boyhood, South Uist, west of the Scottish mainland. The power of the elements still shapes the day-to-day life of the islanders, and Celtic beliefs in the supernatural lie easily alongside devout Catholicism. Convinced of its special value, MacQueen is determined to pass on the riches of the Gaelic culture, its language, songs and stories, to a younger generation. Series editor John Blake
A Daniel Whistler/Millennium production for BBCtv
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A spectacular and bloody version of the legend of King Arthur from director John Boorman, starring Nigel Terry Helen Mirren

This adaptation of Malory's Morte d'Arthur includes the quest for the Holy Grail, the story of Merlin, and the knights of the Round Table.
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