The quartet watch Ned work on his bicycle.
(R) (S)

Highlights from the comedy series.
(S)

Animation

Santa Claus is puzzled by strange voices that keep him awake.
(R) (S)

A triple bill of animated adventures set in Busytown.
(R)

Animated version of the classic tale, featuring music by Tchaikovsky.
(R)

Animated tales.
(S)

Festive animation.
(R)

Animation
Bob plays Santa at a local school. (S)

Judy prepares a picnic.
(S) (W)

Animation. Ralph is captured by a clown.
(R) (S)

Cartoon tale of a little duck who misses the annual migration south.
(R)

Adventure. In a small Nova Scotia town, two children set out to find a mate for a moose who is stranded on a small island.
(1996)
Films: pp 51-80 **

Comedy animation featuring pint-sized hero, Robbie the Reindeer.
(Shown Christmas Day, 2.30pm)

Comedy. A hotel manager must protect his establishment's reputation when a pompous Englishman arrives along with his pet orang-utan, Dunston.
(1996, PG) (S) (W)
Films: pp 51-80 ***

Second of two omnibus editions.
(S) (W)

Comedy starring John Goodman. Fred Flintstone inadvertently becomes drawn into an embezzlement scam operating at the quarry where he works.
(1994, U) (S)
Films: pp 51-80 ***

Attempting to match-up real-life partners on Dale Winton's game show are EastEnders actors Wendy Richard and Adam Woodyatt, and TV presenters Jenny Powell and Paul Ross.
With Kriss Akabusi and actress Sherrie Hewson. (S) (W)

Another against-the-clock cookery challenge as boxing luminaries Chris Eubank and Frank Bruno join chefs Paul Rankin and Ross Burden. Presented by Fern Britton.
(S) (W)
Recipes: see Ceefax page

Musical comedy starring the Spice Girls. In the run-up to a vital concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, the group are plagued and harassed from all sides when what they really, really want is to rehearse in peace. On the eve of the gig, the pressures become too great and the girls walk out, leaving the future of the group hanging in the balance.
(1997, PG) (S) (W)
Films: pp 51-80

Peggy and Frank make a stand against Dan's invasion of the Vic. Pat's suggestion for Ian has dire consequences.
For cast and credits see Tuesday 21 and Tuesday 28 (S)

Carol Smillie and the team head off for the Canarian island of Tenerife where ex-pat couples take up the DIY challenge. With Graham Wynne and Linda Barker.
See Choice.
(S)
Factual: page 13

With Michael Buerk.
Regional News
Weather with Sally Cummings
(S)

Feature-length documentary that blends music with newly restored archive film to provide a decade-by-decade journey through the 20th century. The programme includes the very first moving pictures - recorded at the Paris World Exhibition of 1900 - and features performances from a range of artists such as Frank Sinatra, Shirley Temple, Judy Garland and the Rolling Stones.
See Choice.
(S)

Followed by Weatherview

Comedy. When rag-and-bone-men Steptoe and Son put their carthorse into retirement, Harold's mission to buy a replacement has an unintended outcome.
(1973, PG) (S)
Films: pp 51-80 **

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