The BBC South West region started on 20th April 1961 as part of the BBC Television Service, before becoming BBC One South West.

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Breakfast

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team

Breakfast: 25/12/2008

25/12/2008

BBC One - Breakfast, 25/12/2008

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.

BBC One

Hotel Trubble

Children's sitcom set in Hotel Trubble, the craziest hotel in town.

Hotel Trubble: Series 1

Hotel Trubble: Series 1: Episode 2: Verity Lumiere

Episode 2

Episode 2: Verity Lumiere

Series 1

Verity Lumiere

CBBC - Hotel Trubble, Series 1, Verity Lumiere

Receptionist Sally must try to keep her temper when a film star arrives at the hotel.

Sitcom. Film star Verity Lumiere comes to stay at the hotel to prepare for her new film. Can receptionist Sally keep her temper long enough to win herself a part?

CBBC

The BBC's multiplatform offering bringing the very best programmes to 6-12 year olds.

CBBC is the BBC's multiplatform offering for 6-12 year olds bringing the very best drama, entertainment and factual programmes to its young viewers.

BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

The Slammer

Show in which a group of comedians enter a mock prison and must perform for their freedom

Entertainment show in which a group of comedians enter a mock prison. Each programme sees four of the acts perform for their freedom in front of a studio audience

The Slammer: Series 1

The Slammer: Series 1: Episode 14

Episode 14

The Slammer Returns - CBBC - BBC

Acts include yo-yoers, a rock band, jugglers and a snappy American finger-clicker.

Entertainment show in which comedians enter a mock prison. It is Christmas in the Slammer, and that means visiting time for the inmates, who include yo-yoers and a juggler.

It is Christmas in the Slammer and that means visiting time for the inmates. Performing for freedom are yo-yoers, a young rock band, jugglers and a snappy American finger-clicker.

Entertainment show in which a group of comedians enter a mock prison

Entertainment show in which a group of comedians enter a mock prison. Each programme sees four of the acts perform for their freedom in front of a live studio audience

Pinky and Perky

Pinky and Perky: Episode 23: It's Christmaaaas!

Episode 23

Episode 23: It's Christmaaaas!

It's Christmaaaas!

CBBC - Pinky and Perky, It's Christmaaaas!

It's Christmas Day but there seems to be a severe shortage of presents at PPCTV.

It is Christmas Day and there is a severe shortage of presents at PPCTV. Pinky and Perky soon realise they forgot to send everyone's Christmas lists to Santa.

It's Christmas Day but there seems to be a severe shortage of presents at PPCTV and everyone is thoroughly fed up. Pinky and Perky soon realise what has happened - they forgot to send everyone's Christmas lists to Santa! Perky panics and tries to get rid of the evidence by hiding them anywhere he can find, but the letters soon find a way of coming back to haunt him.

Pinky and Perky's secret finally comes out when the offending articles make an unexpected appearance during the live show and they suddenly find they have a lot of explaining to do. However, when a very important visitor arrives with presents in tow, it looks as though their bacon has been saved!

3D animated comedy series. Pinky and Perky are a pair of piglets who have just been given their big break in showbiz: their own children's television show.

Frankenstein's Cat

Children's animation about Lottie, a girl who doesn't fit in, and Nine, a mismatched cat

Children's animation about the unique friendship between Lottie, a girl who doesn't fit in, and Nine, a cat who doesn't fit together properly

Frankenstein's Cat: Brains

05/02/2008

Brains

CBBC - Frankenstein's Cat, Brains

The castle finds itself at the mercy of rat-sized living brains that devour raw data.

Children's animation about the friendship between Lottie, a misfit, and Nine, a cat. The castle finds itself at the mercy of rat-sized living brains that devour raw data.

Children's animation about the unique friendship between Lottie, a girl who doesn't fit in, and Nine, a cat who doesn't fit together properly. 

After a particularly insane experiment by Dr Frankenstein, the castle finds itself at the mercy of a plague of rat-sized living brains that devour raw data from the professor's computers, increasing their intelligence with each megabyte. Nine is ordered to clear the castle of the creeping cortexes - a task that proves difficult.

Christmas Morning

Christmas Day Eucharist

Christmas Morning: Christmas in Peterborough 2008

Christmas in Peterborough 2008

BBC One - Christmas Morning, Christmas in Peterborough 2008

A special Christmas Day service from Peterborough Cathedral.

Live from Peterborough Cathedral, Christmas is celebrated by the Dean of Peterborough, The Very Reverend Charles Taylor, and Reverend Canon Jonathan Baker.

Live from Peterborough Cathedral. 

Christmas Day Eucharist is celebrated by the Dean of Peterborough, The Very Reverend Charles Taylor, and the preacher is the Reverend Canon Jonathan Baker. 

Music includes Mozart's Mass in D and traditional carols Once In Royal David's City, While Shepherds Watched and O Come All Ye Faithful.

The Santa Clause 2

24/12/2006

BBC One - The Santa Clause 2

Santa returns to Earth to find love and also help his son, who is on the naughty list.

Humorous, festive sequel. The new Santa (Tim Allen) realises that there is a clause in his contract which states that he needs a wife, or else he will lose his job.

Humorous, festive sequel as the new Santa realises that there is a clause in his contract which states that he needs a wife, or else he will lose his job. 

Forced to return to Earth to find love, and also help his son who is on the naughty list, he leaves a temporary replacement to fill in. The new Santa's ideas of how things ought to be run are slightly different from the real Mr Claus, however, and Christmas is threatened again.

The Two Ronnies

Sketch show featuring the double act of Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett.

The Two Ronnies: Christmas Special

25/12/1997

Christmas Special

BBC One - The Two Ronnies, Christmas Special

A seasonal selection of comedy sketches and songs with Ronnies Barker and Corbett.

BBC News

BBC News: 25/12/2008

BBC News - BBC News, 25/12/2008

The latest national and international news stories, followed by Weather.

Top of the Pops

The biggest stars, iconic performances and outrageous outfits in Britain's best pop show.

The biggest stars, the most iconic performances, the most outrageous outfits – it’s Britain’s number one pop show.

Top of the Pops: Christmas Special

BBC One - Top of the Pops, Christmas Special

Performances from the biggest artists of 2008, and the year's Christmas Number One.

Fearne Cotton and Reggie Yates present an hour-long Top of the Pops special, with performances from some of the biggest artists of 2008, including the year's Christmas Number One.

The Queen

HM the Queen's Christmas message to the peoples of the Commonwealth

The Queen: 2008

2008

BBC One - The Queen, 2008

Her Majesty the Queen's Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.

Shark Tale

29/09/2007

CBBC - Shark Tale

Animated comedy about a fish (Will Smith) who takes the credit for a shark's death.

Animated comedy about a fast-talking fish (Will Smith) who gains fame after taking credit for the death of a mobster. As his lie unravels, he finds himself in dangerous waters.

Animated comedy. Oscar is a jive-talking little fish who dreams big. But his big dreams land him in hot water when a great white lie turns him into an unlikely hero. At first, his fellow fish swallow Oscar's story hook, line and sinker, and he is showered with fame and fortune. It's all going along swimmingly until it starts to become clear that Oscar's tale about being the defender of the reef is all wet. Oscar finds out that being a hero comes at a market price when his lie threatens to make him the catch of the day. Now he has to tread water until he can get the scales to tip back in his favour again.

Featuring the voices of Will Smith (Oscar), Robert De Niro (Don Lino), Renee Zellweger (Angie), Jack Black (Lenny), Angelina Jolie (Lola), Martin Scorsese (Sykes), Doug E Doug (Bernie), Michael Imperioli (Frankie), Vincent Pastore (Luca) and Peter Falk (Don Feinberg).

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

01/04/2007

BBC One - Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

Wallace and Gromit's pest control business is called into action against a giant rabbit.

Claymation featuring the voice of Peter Sallis. Wallace and Gromit's pest control business is called into action when a giant rabbit terrorises their town's vegetable patches.

Oscar-winning claymation about the chase for a giant rabbit terrorising a town's allotments and vegetable patches days before the annual vegetable-growing competition. 

As Wallace and his trusty companion are called into action with their pest control business, a dastardly Lord Victor Quartermaine competes to capture the Were-Rabbit and win the heart of a beautiful lady.

The latest national and international news stories from the BBC, followed by Weather.

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

The modern adventures - from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker.

The modern adventures across space and time - from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker. It's the trip of a lifetime.

Doctor Who

Doctor Who (2005–2022): The Next Doctor

The Next Doctor

BBC One - Doctor Who (2005–2022), The Next Doctor

When the Doctor meets another Doctor, the two must combine forces to stop the CyberKing.

When the Doctor meets another Doctor, the two must combine forces to stop the Cybermen and the colossal CyberKing.

Strictly Come Dancing

Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Dazzling routines, outrageous sets, flamboyant costumes and the occasional dance dis-aaa-ster.

Strictly Come Dancing: Series 6

Strictly Come Dancing: Series 6: Christmas Special 2008

Christmas Special 2008

Series 6

BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing, Series 6, Christmas Special 2008

Former contestants join this year's top three in a bid to become Christmas champion 2008.

A seasonal edition of the dancing contest, in which former contestants join this year's top three in a battle to be crowned Christmas champion 2008.

Gather round the television for a Christmas treat as Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host this seasonal special.

Former Strictly celebrities Alesha Dixon, Kelly Brook and Jill Halfpenny are back to dance and they join this year's top three couples as they compete to be crowned Christmas champion 2008.

Plus, Russell Watson will perform.

The show in which celebrities compete in a ballroom dancing contest.

EastEnders 2008 - 2012

Classic years in the Square. Relive the dramas of Whitney's teen years, Janine's scheming, Kat and Alfie's return, Roxy and Ronnie's fights and goodbye to Peggy and Pat.

EastEnders

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2008: 25/12/2008 - Part 1

25/12/2008 - Part 1

BBC One - EastEnders 2008 - 2012, 2008, 25/12/2008 - Part 1

Sean is as happy as he has ever been - but can it last?

Sean is as happy as he has ever been - but can it last? Ian finally finds his yuletide spirit, while Dot comes to terms with the reality that she may be spending Christmas alone.

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2008

It's a classic year in the Square with new arrival Whitney making a splash, sibling rivalry between Ronnie and Roxy, and the knives out for Max.

Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death

24/12/2008

BBC One - Wallace and Gromit: A Matter of Loaf and Death

Wallace and Gromit's business faces danger when a killer starts targeting local bakers.

Comic adventure starring the hapless inventor and his canine companion. Wallace and Gromit's new bakery business faces danger when the 'Cereal Killer' targets the town's bakers.

Wallace and Gromit have opened a new bakery - Top Bun - and business is booming, not least because a deadly Cereal Killer has murdered all the other bakers in town. Gromit is worried that they may be the next victims, but Wallace does not care, as he has fallen head over heels in love with Piella Bakewell, former star of the Bake-O-Lite bread commercials. So Gromit is left to run things on his own, when he would much rather be getting better acquainted with Piella's lovely pet poodle Fluffles.

But then Gromit makes a shocking discovery which points to the killer's true identity. Can he save his master from becoming the next baker to be butchered? And does Fluffles know more than she is saying? It all adds up to a classic 'who-doughnut' mystery, as four-time Academy Award-winning director Nick Park creates a hilarious new masterpiece in the tradition of 'master of suspense' Alfred Hitchcock.

Featuring the voices of Peter Sallis (Wallace) and Sally Lindsay (Piella Bakewell).

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2008: 25/12/2008 - Part 2

25/12/2008 - Part 2

BBC One - EastEnders 2008 - 2012, 2008, 25/12/2008 - Part 2

Sean discovers the secret that will change his life forever.

Sean discovers the secret that will change his life forever, a vest-wearing Christian is ridiculed and Dot gets a dark surprise in the form of a nasty visitor from her past.

Sean discovers the secret that will change his life forever. At the Beales', the gang has a laugh at vest-wearing Christian, and Dot gets a dark surprise in the form of a nasty visitor from her past.

The Royle Family

Sitcom about a working-class family from Manchester, whose lives revolve around the TV

The drama and ridiculousness of family life served up with a side of tea, toast and telly. The relatable Manchester family that excels at banter.

The Royle Family: The New Sofa

The New Sofa

BBC One - The Royle Family, The New Sofa

Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner, and Jim struggles to cope with Dave's parents.

Festive special edition of the hit sitcom. Inspired by Nigella, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's mum and dad are invited.

Festive special edition of the hit family sitcom. Inspired by Nigella Lawson, Denise decides to cook Christmas dinner for the family. Jim provides the yuletide log and, much to his dismay, Dave's mum and dad are invited to join the festivities. What could possibly go wrong?

Blackadder Rides Again

BBC One - Blackadder Rides Again

Documentary looking at the sitcom from its beginnings, featuring interviews with the cast.

Documentary looking at the much-loved sitcom from its first transmission in 1983. Including an exclusive in-depth interview with Edmund Blackadder himself, Rowan Atkinson.

Documentary looking at the much-loved sitcom from its first transmission in 1983. The programme includes an exclusive in-depth interview with Edmund Blackadder himself, Rowan Atkinson - the first time he has agreed to talk about his experiences making the show.

Also reflecting on their time in the show are the other key members of the team, many of whom have gone on to become some of the greatest names in entertainment: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Richard Curtis, Ben Elton, Rik Mayall, Miriam Margoyles, Miranda Richardson and Tony Robinson.

The latest national and international news, followed by Weather.

Bend It Like Beckham

28/10/2003

BBC Two - Bend It Like Beckham

A young Asian woman joins a football team, but does not tell her traditionalist family.

Comic tale of an Asian teenager who joins a local football team but does not tell her traditionalist family who want her to go to law school and settle down with a nice Indian boy.

Comedy drama. To avoid her Sikh parents' disapproval, soccer-obsessed teenager Jess Bhamra hides the fact she has joined a local female football team, where her friendship with a fellow player and growing attraction for the coach cause repercussions for all concerned.

BBC Two

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

On Christmas Night

On Christmas Night: 2008

26/12/2008

BBC One - On Christmas Night, 2008

The story of Christmas read by Robert Hardy and Gabriella Drake.

The story of Christmas read by Robert Hardy and Gabriella Drake with a carol from Shrewsbury.

Carry On Follow That Camel

13/02/2004

BBC Two - Carry On Follow That Camel

Having been unjustly disgraced, a young English aristocrat joins the Foreign Legion.

Comedy about an aristocrat who, unjustly disgraced by accusations of cheating, joins the Foreign Legion and comes across a fort full of nervous legionnaires. With Phil Silvers.

Comedy about a young English aristocrat who, unjustly disgraced by accusations of cheating, joins the Foreign Legion and comes across a Bilko-like sergeant with a fort full of nervous legionnaires. 

With trouble brewing, the new recruit is forced to show his metal and, hopefully, win back the heart of his lover.

Weatherview

Weatherview: 26/12/2008

BBC - Weatherview, 26/12/2008

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BBC News Channel

Joining the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news, with hourly bulletins

Joining the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news, with bulletins on the hour and the headlines every 15 minutes

Joins BBC News; Joins BBC News

Joins BBC News: Joins BBC News

BBC News - Joins BBC News, Joins BBC News

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