6.00 Joe 90
Puppet adventures.
(Repeat)

6.25 Santa and the Tooth Fairies
Animation.
(Repeat)

6.50 Noddy
Animation.
(Repeat) (Stereo)

7.20 Playdays: The Patch Stop

7.40 Christopher the Christmas Tree
Cartoon.
(Repeat)

8.00 Christmas Time
Animation.

8.30 Little Mouse on the Prairie
Animation.
(Stereo)

8.55 Round the Twist
Fantasy-drama.
(Repeat)

9.20 A Flintstones Christmas Carol
Animation.
(Repeat)

Animated adventure for children.

The immigrant Mousekewitz family are finding life tough in New York. But a crafty feline offers them the chance of a fresh start in the Midwest.
(1991, U)
See Films: pages 50-72 **

Drama, set in Canada in the 1860s, telling the story of a young girl's journey of self-discovery, from a country farm to the heart of the industrial age. Based on the novel by Katherine Paterson.
Adapted by Maggie Wadey (Stereo)

(Details at 5.35pm) (Stereo)

First of three schoolboy dramas, based on the stories by Richmal Crompton.

William tries to run a stall at the village fete.

(Second story is tomorrow at 1.45pm)
(Repeat) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

James Bond spy thriller, starring Sean Connery

Agent 007 comes out of retirement and has to deal with his arch enemies and a plot to hold the world to ransom.
(1983, PG)
See Films: pages 50-72 ****

Another chance to see the Oscar-winning comedy adventure by animator Nick Park. A sinister Penguin disturbs Wallace and Gromit's peace.
(Repeat) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

A new animated adaptation of Beatrix Potter's stories.
(Next tale tomorrow at 4.40pm) (Stereo)

Today's football results and sporting news. Introduced by Ray Stubbs.

Cartoon fun.
(Repeat)

Hannah makes a sacrifice. Sam waves goodbye to Australia, and Jo's fairy-tale wedding plans come true.
(Shown at 1pm)
(For cast see Friday 3 January)

The first showing on network television for this family adventure, starring Jason James Richter, Lori Petty

Jesse, a young street kid, is always getting into trouble ever since his mother left him with social services, his life has consisted of stealing and running. But one day his vandalism leads him to the North West Adventure Park, where he meets an orca whale called Willy, and the unlikeliest of friendships develops.
(1993, U)
See Films: pages 50-72

Peggy gives Grant some unwelcome advice, Joe is finding it hard to cope, and Pauline faces some uncomfortable home truths.

(For cast see Monday 30 December)
(Omnibus editions on Sunday)
(Stereo)

With Peter Sissons.
(Subtitled)
Weather Suzanne Charlton

Film Premiere. Historical drama starring Richard Gere, Jodie Foster

Two years after the end of the American Civil War, Jack Sommersby returns home to his wife. His personality seems to have changed for the better, but as he has been away for seven years, his wife and others set aside their suspicions that he may be an imposter.
(1993, 15)
See Films: pages 50-72 ***

Oscar-winning comedy starring Dustin Hoffman, Anne Bancroft, Katharine Ross

Shortly after graduating from college, Benjamin Braddock returns home to a celebratory party and discovers a new "tutor" in the attractive form of Mrs
Robinson. Twice his age and worldly wise, the alcoholic Mrs Robinson decides that Benjamin needs instruction in more physical matters after his intellectual struggles.
(1967, 15)
See Films: pages 50-72 *****

The guests in a festive edition of the irreverent chat show are Hollywood actors Danny DeVito and Sylvester Stallone. Plus Angus Deayton's preview of The End of the Year Show on New Year's Eve at 11pm.
(Shown on Sunday at 10.05pm)