6.00 Christopher the Christmas Tree
(Repeat)

6.25 Santa's First Christmas
(Repeat) (Stereo)

6.50 The Legend of Prince Valiant
(Repeat) (Stereo)

7.15 Eek! the Cat
(Repeat)

7.35 Free Willy
(Stereo)

8.00 A Monster Christmas
(Repeat) (Stereo)

8.30 The Demon Headmaster Takes Over TV
A panto with an all-star cast.
(Stereo)

9.20 Casper
(Stereo)

9.40 Teletubbies: Christmas Carols
(Stereo)
Po: People, page 17

Fern Britton celebrates Christmas at York's Castle Museum, with Archbishop of York Dr David Hope, David Bellamy, Gary Barlow, Adiemus and York Minster choir.
(Stereo)
See Family: page 12

Fantasy, based on a novel by Roald Dahl, starring Gene Wilder
For young Charlie Bucket a dream comes true: he wins a lifetime's supply of chocolate, plus a tour of eccentric sweet tycoon Willy Wonka's factory.
(1971, U)
See Films: pages 43-76

A seasonal selection of classic sketches and songs featuring the talents of comic duo Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.
With guest David Essex.

Her Majesty addresses the Commonwealth.
♦ The Queen: People, page 14

A boy meets Star Wars creator George Lucas ; a scout leader visits the African home of Baden-Powel and a wish to see elephants in their natural habitat becomes a reality. Noel Edmonds brings more surprises to deserving people. Director Ben Kellett : Producer Guy Freeman
♦ See Family: page 12

Comedy starring John Goodman, Elizabeth Perkins

Helped by his friend Barney Rubble, Fred Flintstone wins promotion at the quarry where they work. But Fred soon discovers that he has been tricked.
(1994, U)
See Films: pages 43-76 **

Rolf Harris, Shauna Lowry and Steve Knight are joined by friends old and new at the RSPCA's Harmsworth hospital this Christmas. Last in the series.
See today's choices.
See Factual: page 11

Terry Wogan presents clips that the stars hoped would never be shown. Including out-takes from Tom Jones, I'm Alan Partridge, Can't Cook Won't Cook, Blue Peter, EastEnders and Men Behaving Badly.
See also Auntie's New Winter Bloomers on Monday 29 December at 8.30pm
(Stereo) (Subtitled)

With Justin Webb.
Weather Peter Cockroft.
(Subtitled)

Comedy starring Jim Carrey, Cameron Diaz

Shy bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers an ancient mask which has the power to transform him into a lime green cartoon character in a zoot suit.
(1994, PG)
See Films: pp 43-76 *****

Followed by A Perfect Day for Christmas

With Anna Ford.
Weather Peter Cockroft
(Subtitled)

Christmas Day in Gary and Tony's flat: a day spent lying in front of the telly in a self-induced coma.
See today's choices.

Nick Hancock hosts the irreverent sports quiz.
David Gower. Gary Lineker, Lee Hurst and Rory McGrath are joined by Sooty and Matthew Corbett, and footballer Graeme Le Saux.
(Repeated Saturday 27 December at 11.05pm) (Stereo) (Subtitled)

A contemporary Christmas fable, featuring Samuel West and Peter Capaldi.
(Stereo)

Disaster movie spoof, starring Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen

An eccentric collection of passengers and crew set off from Los Angeles on a flight bound for Chicago. However disaster looms when the pilots fall sick with food poisoning.
(1980, PG)
See Films: pp 43-76 *****

Comedy starring Sidney James, Kenneth Williams, Charles Hawtrey

The path to true love proves to be a rocky one for clients of the Wedded Bliss Marriage Bureau.
(1970, PG)
See Films: pages 43-76 **

Followed by Weather

BBC1 joins the continuous-news station with bulletins on the hour.