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Tales of PrudleTarg and Oddly
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Lois and Clarks. America finds itself underthe murderous rule of the mysterious John Doe.
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Zoe Ball and Jamie Theakston present a Christmas edition, with music from the Spice Girls, and guests including Bill Tarmey and Liz Dawn (Coronation Street's Jack and Vera Duckworth) and tennis star Greg Ruzedski. Plus zany comedy with Ben, Jez and Richard, mischief from the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby, and an adventure for Kenan and Kel.
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12.12pm Weather
Introduced by Steve Rider.
12.20 Football Focus
Gary Lineker looks back at the week's talking points and ahead to today's Premiership action.
12.55 News
1.00,1.35,2.10 Racing From Ascot.
Hosted by Julian Wilson on his final Grandstand. Featuring races at 1.10, 1.45 and 2.20, followed by highlights and memories of Julian Wilson's BBC racing coverage and broadcasting career spanning over 30 years. Commentary by Julian Wilson , Jim McGrath, Richard Pitman and Peter Scudamore.
1.20, 1.55 Ice Skating
Barry Davies and Robin Cousins commentate on the British championships from Hull Ice Arena.
2.40 Show Jumping
Coverage of the World Cup qualifier at the 26th Olympia International Show Jumping championships. Commentary by Michael Tucker and Stephen Hadley.
3.45 Football Half-times
3.55 Speed Skating
Coverage of the British Short-Track Speed Skating championships from the Spectrum Centre, Guildford. Commentary by Paul Dickenson and Wilf O'Reilly.
4.45 Final Score
News and results.
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The Father Christmas Affair. A bonus is to be given to the successful candidate for the post of Father Christmas.
Written by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft
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Tonight's festive edition includes a variety of seasonal games, starguests and a pantomime finale, in which
Captain Hook gets his comeuppance from Peter Pan (Jim Davidson ), narrated by Su Pollard. With Melanie Stace.
Director Richard Valentine
Producer Jonathan Beazley
A festive feeling hits the Great House at
Crinkley Bottom. All the usual ingredients plus celebrity guests and seasonal music. See today's choices.
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Shirley Bassey is tonight's guest host who also sings a medley of her all-time great hits. The show also features the cast of the West End musical Chicago.
(A documentary Shirley Bassey: This is My Life can be seen on Friday 2 January)
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Josh risks his life to rescue a father and son from a fire, and Mark lets the cat out of the bag.
See today's choices.
Episode written by Jonathan Rich
See Drama: page 9
Then National Lottery Update
Another chance to see last year's Christmas edition of the comedy starring Dawn French
To avoid hurting anyone's feelings, vicar Geraldine agrees to attend three Christmas lunches.
This year's Christmas special can be seen on Boxing Day at 9pm. Director
Gareth Carrivick Stereo Subtitled.
With Peter Sissons.
Weather Peter Cockroft
Highlights of two of the day's top FA Premiership matches, including the game between Leicester City and Everton at Filbert Street. Plus the rest of today's goals and other main talking points.
Commentary by Barry Davies, Tony Gubba and Jon Champion.
Introduced by Desmond Lynam with Alan Hansen and Trevor Brooking.
(Repeated tomorrow at 6.45am)
BBC Match of the Day Magazine: available monthly.
See Alan Hansen: page 38
Tonight's guests in the sports quiz are 400m British record holder Iwan Thomas and comedian Jeff Green.
Shown last Thursday
Actress Andie MacDowell is among the guests in the last chat show of the series.
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Adventure starring Robert Shaw, James Earl Jones
1718: Lord Durant is the dictatorial governor of Jamaica whose orders are obstructed by two pirates who are determined to oust him from the island.
(1976. PG) ***
See Films: pages 43-76
Followed by Weather
BBC1 joins the continuous-news station with bulletins on the hour.
