Comedy starring Alan Arkin
Scotland Yard requests help from France's bumbling Inspector Clouseau to catch a gang of bank robbers.
(1968) ***
See Films: pages 56-63
In the first of a seven-part series in which guests discuss theirthoughts on some of life's big questions, cricketer Imran Khan talks to Mark Lawson.
In a series celebrating the 2,000th anniversary of Christ's birth, Debbie Thrower meets a former Kray gang member who claims that Jesus changed his life while in prison.
A look at two families who have moved from cities into the country.
(Stereo)
Followed by Weather for the Week Ahead.
The recently-restored version of the epic historical adventure, starring Charlton Heston, Sophia Loren
During the 11th century, Spain is country divided between small Christian kingdoms and Moorish strongholds. From the confusion there emerges a knight whose exploits earn him the name El Cid.
(1961) *****
(Stereo)
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John Humphrys reviews events that made the headlines including Japan's catastrophic earthquake, Eric Cantona's antics and Princess Diana's bombshell.
(Shown last Thursday)
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
Omnibus of Christmas Day's editions.
Fantasy adventure starring David Bowie
Sarah calls on the goblins to take her baby brother away. To her amazement' they do, and she has 13 hours to save him from becoming a goblin forever.
(1986) ***
(Subtitled)
See Films: pages 56-63
A new six-part drama serial. In the early 19th century, orphaned country boy Simon leaves his home and heads for London.
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Adapted by James Andrew Hall from a novel by Joan Aiken
(Stereo)
More Dickens than Dickens: page 20
With Chris Lowe.
(Subtitled)
Weather Richard Edgar
A special edition from the Ice Arena at Blackpool Pleasure Beach presented by Pam Rhodes featuring Olympic skater Nicky Slater. Music includes Shine Jesus Shine, Good King Wenceslas Looked Out, In the Bleak Midwinter, Jesus Put This Song into Our Hearts, See Amid the Winter's Snow.
Comedy romance starring Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice
Scott Hastings is determined to devise his own ballroom dancing steps. However, departing from tradition alienates those closest to him. Only beginner Fran is willing to help Scott perform his choreography.
(1992) *****
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
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With Edward Stourton.
(Subtitled)
Weather Richard Edgar
... And Look What Happened to Me.
Guests who appeared on The Morecambe and Wise Show recall their experiences.
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Morecambe and Wise Show producers John Ammonds and Ernest Maxin
(Stereo) (Subtitled)
Angus Deayton and guests Richard Wilson, Jack Dee and Maureen Lipman look back over 1995.
Including Big Ben at midnight.
See today's choices.
(Stereo)
See This Week: page 10
The Archbishop of Canterbury reflects on his hopes for the year ahead.
(Stereo)
Gordon Kennedy and Lorraine Kelly host the Hogmanay festivities live from Edinburgh Castle. Music from Gary Glitter, Big Country, Eddi Reader, Aly Bain, Phil Cunningham and Edwyn Collins.
(Stereo)
Continuing the season of Carry On Christmas films.
When two guys decide to take their girlfriends on a holiday, they think they're off to a nudist colony.
(1969) ***
(Subtitled)
See Films: pages 56-63
("Carry On Doctor" is on tomorrow at 1.10am)
