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7.10 Teletubbies Christmas Carols
Some children sing carols.
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Then Teletubbies Advent Calendar
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Animation.
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A small boy helps Santa.
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Cartoon fun with the mischievous toddlers.
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Art and craft ideas.
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Stanley undergoes a festive transformation.
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Two boys try to scare their classmate.
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Spydra tries to eliminate Christmas.
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The Tweenies hope for a visit from Father Christmas.
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Festive comedy starring Dudley Moore. Patch, one of Santa's elves, creates havoc with the Christmas preparations at the North Pole then heads for New York. There he teams up with a toy manufacturer to develop a fantastic new brand of candy. Director Jeannot Szwarc (1985. U)
(S) (W) Films: pp 51-80 **

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Comic fantasy, starring Dolly Parton. A small-time singer who meets an untimely death is refused entry into heaven until she has proved her worth on Earth. Director Michael Switzer (1996) (S) Films: pp 51-80**??

Terry Jones's film version of the classic children's novel. Mole and Rat are alarmed to hear their friend Toad is selling his property to some weasels to pay for a new passion: motor cars.
(1996, U) (S) (W)
Films: pp 51-80 ***

Simon goes on the trail of the Nativity story in Nazareth and Bethlehem, while Matt offers last minute ideas for festive decorations. (S)(W)

A family drama for Christmas. Suddenly made homeless three days before Christmas, Geraldine and her two daughters seek refuge in Scottleys department store.
See Choice.
Adapted by Alex Shearer from his novel
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Family: page 15

A festive edition of the light-hearted game show, including a challenge to complete the Royal Marines' arctic assault course and a cavalcade of guests including Rick Wakeman, Lawrence Dallaglio, Kathy Staff, Stephen Lewis and John Virgo. Hosted by Jim Davidson with Melanie Stace.
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With Fiona Bruce.
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Tonight's look at the millennium appeal. (S)(W)

Ronan Keating and Boyzone sing some of their best-known songs on Dale Winton's lottery draw show.
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In a special Christmas edition, Jeremy Spake takes up the auctioneer's hammer to sell off airlines' lost luggage for charity, and animal health officer Stuart King jostles with the press pack when a dog rescued by a soldier in Kosovo arrives at Heathrow to begin a new life in Britain.
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With Fiona Bruce.
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A light-hearted nostalgic voyage through the last 40 years of festive music, celebrities and commercials in the company of Dale Winton, with his guests Anne Robinson, David Seaman, Culture Club and Steps.
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A live broadcast from Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral, where worshippers gather for a traditional celebration of the first communion of Christmas, led by the Rt Rev James Jones, Bishop of Liverpool.
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Comedy starring Dirk Bogarde.

Medical student Simon Sparrow faces five hectic years at St Swithin's Hospital under the stern eye of irascible Sir Lancelot Spratt.
(1954, U) (S)
Films: pp 51-80 ****

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