Polkaroo and friends exchange presents.
(R) (S)

A cloud begins to snow.
(R) (S) (W)

Then Teletubbies Advent Calendar
(S)

Barney has a gift.
(R) (S)

The animated tale White Christmas.
(R) (S)

Animation about a mouse.
(S)

Highlights.
(S) (W)

Featuring Irish heart-throbs Westlife and Jesse Spencer from Neighbours. Plus seasonal silliness from the Leprechauns and Mr Blobby, as well as cartoon Rugrats. With Emma Ledden and Steve Wilson.
(S)

Diane Louise Jordan joins gospel choirs and musicians for a live broadcast from a church celebrating Christ's birth. Carols include Angels from the Realms of Glory and Joy to the World.
(S) (W)

Animated fantasy adventure, with live-action sequences. When James's parents are killed, he is sent to live with his mean-spirited aunts, who make his life miserable. But then he receives a magical gift.
(1996, U) (S)
Films: pp 51-80 ****

Eric and Ernie star in a comedy show from 1977, which features Elton John.
(R) (S)

The top-selling songs of 1999, plus this year's Christmas No 1.
(S)

Comedy animation. Robbie the Reindeer arrives at the North Pole confident that he will win a place on Santa's superfit sleigh team. Narrated by Robbie Williams.
See Choice.
(Repeated Monday 27 12 noon)
(S) (W)
Family: page 14

Her Majesty addresses the Commonwealth. (S) (W)

Noel Edmonds returns for the 11th year to surprise deserving people with special presents. He helps people fulfil their ambitions to scuba-dive in the Seychelles and go halibut-fishing in British Columbia. In the UK, he presents a racing wheelchair bike to a girl so she can enter charity marathons.
(S) (W)
Deja View with Mark Lewisohn: p29

Fantasy adventure starring Robin Williams.

In 1969, youngster Alan Parrish gets trapped in the strange jungle world of a magical board game he unearthed on a building site. Twenty-six years later, two more children discover the game.
(1995, PG)
(S) (W)
Films: pp 51-80

A bumper bundle of TV bloomers from shows such as Real Women and Birds of a Feather, unwrapped by Terry Wogan.
(S)

The show that sets out to embarrass celebrities returns and preys on the likes of Julian Clary, Robson Green, Celine Dion, Jonathan Ross, George Clooney and Ricky Martin.
(S)

With George Alagiah.
Weather David Braine
(S)

Comedy sports quiz. Hosted by Nick Hancock with panellists David Gower, Gary Lineker, Rory McGrath and Jonathan Ross.
(S) (W)
(Repeated on Tuesday 28 at 11.50pm)

Thora Hird and Tony Robinson team up as star and writer of an alternative telling of the Christmas story.
(S) (W)

Comedy caper, showing as a 30th anniversary celebration of its release, continues the season of films starring Michael Caine.
Just out of jail, Charlie Croker "inherits" plans for a $4 million gold heist in Italy. But he faces problems.
(1969, PG) (S) (W)
Caine stars in A Shock to the System at 1.30am
Films: pp 51-80 ***

Followed by Weatherview

Black comedy, concludes the Michael Caine season.

Graham Marshall hits upon a devious path to success.
(1990, 15) (S)
Films: pp 51-80 ***

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