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Doctor Who Confidential

A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show

Doctor Who Confidential: Christmas 2008 Special

25/12/2008

Christmas 2008 Special

BBC Three - Doctor Who Confidential, Christmas 2008 Special

An in-depth look behind the scenes of this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special.

An in-depth look behind the scenes of this year's Doctor Who Christmas Special, as we catch up with the two Doctors.

A multi-platform service for 16-34s, featuring comedy, entertainment and factual content.

The BBC’s multi-platform service for 16 to 34s, innovating with breakthrough comedy, stand-out entertainment, brave documentary and intellectual factual content.

New. A glimpse behind the scenes of the Christmas special.  Doctor, Doctor: p22; Poster offer: p25

Doctor Who: Top 5 Christmas Moments

BBC One - Doctor Who: Top 5 Christmas Moments

A look back at the best moments from the Doctor's festive adventures.

BBC One

Shrek the Halls

23/12/2007

CBBC - Shrek the Halls

Shrek's quiet family Christmas is gatecrashed by Donkey and the gang.

Festive animated comedy. Shrek (Mike Myers) just wants to have a nice quiet Christmas with Fiona and the baby ogres. Donkey, however, is full of holiday cheer and has other ideas.

Festive animated comedy. It is Christmas Eve, and Shrek has done nothing to prepare for his Christmas. Being an ogre, Shrek is not keen on Christmas and he just wants a nice quiet one with Fiona and their baby ogres - but Donkey is full of holiday cheer and has other ideas! Soon Donkey and all of Shrek's other friends descend on his hovel to join in the fun, and everyone has a different idea about what makes the perfect Christmas. It spirals into the most chaotic party imaginable.

Featuring the voices of Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) and Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots).

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.

Festive animated short featuring the full cast of the Shrek movies.  Simulcast on the BBC HD channel

Cool Runnings

27/09/1997

BBC One - Cool Runnings

Four Jamaican bobsleighers dream of competing in the Winter Olympics.

Family comedy loosely based on the true exploits of four Jamaican bobsleighers who dream of competing in the Winter Olympics despite never having seen snow. John Candy stars.

Entertaining story - loosely based on true events - of four Jamaican bobsleighers who dream of competing in the Winter Olympics, despite never having seen snow.

With the help of a disgraced former champion desperate to redeem himself, the Jamaicans set out to become worthy of Olympic selection - and go all out for glory. One of John Candy's last film roles.

Sports comedy, based on a true story. When Derice Bannock , a Jamaican sprinter, fails to qualify for the Olympic team, he is still determined to win a medal - so he forms Jamaica's first 
Olympic bobsleigh team. Review p71.  
Director Jon Turteltaub (1993, PG)

Little Britain USA

Little Britain USA: Episode 3

Episode 3

BBC One - Little Britain USA, Episode 3

Sebastian worries over the special relationship between the French and American Presidents

Matt Lucas and David Walliams continue their American odyssey, with Sebastian getting jealous over the 'special relationship' between the French and American Presidents.

Matt Lucas and David Walliams continue their American odyssey, with Prime Minister Sebastian getting jealous over the 'special relationship' between the French and American Presidents. Elsewhere, Vicky Pollard undergoes group therapy at boot camp, and Emily Howard poses nude for a life drawing class. 

We also meet new characters Sofia the nosy cleaner and the Hunters, who are trying to catch some tasty, if small, prey.

Matt Lucas and David Walliams take their comic creations Stateside.

Vicky Pollard gets to grips with therapy at boot camp.

Gavin & Stacey - Christmas Special

Gavin & Stacey

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love.

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love, bringing their friends, family and baggage with them. The slow-burn hit that became the nation's favourite.

Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special

Gavin & Stacey: Christmas Special

24/12/2008

Christmas Special

BBC One - Gavin & Stacey, Christmas Special

As everyone spends Christmas together, Gavin and Stacey have a startling announcement.

Festive edition of the hit sitcom. As Nessa and the Wests head to Essex to spend Christmas with the Shipmans, Gavin and Stacey have a startling announcement to make.

It's Christmas and the Welsh contingent have been invited to celebrate the festive season with the Shipmans. So, with the help of Dave and his coach, Nessa and the Wests head east.

In Essex, Dawn and Pete are round for drinks. Mick is preoccupied with the new love of his life, a handsome Norfolk bird, and Smithy cannot wait to spend his first Christmas with Neil the baby.

Pam has done a fabulous spread, Bryn has got his mistletoe at the ready and everything looks set to be a cracker of a Christmas. But 'tis no longer the season to be jolly when the bubbly starts flowing and the Christmas spirit gets a grip, and Gavin and Stacey make a startling announcement that will rock their Barry and Billericay boats.

As the Welsh contingent arrives to spend Christmas with the Shipmans, everyone seems festive - until an announcement from Gavin and Stacey. See choice, page 134.

Gavin & Stacey: 12 Days of Christmas

12 Days of Christmas

BBC One - Gavin & Stacey, 12 Days of Christmas

James Corden and Ruth Jones look at the making of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special.

Creators James Corden and Ruth Jones go behind the scenes of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special with an access-all-areas look at the making of a modern Christmas classic.

Creators James Corden and Ruth Jones go behind the scenes of the Gavin and Stacey Christmas Special with an access-all-areas look at the making of a modern Christmas classic. 

Includes interviews with cast members Corden, Jones, Mat Horne, Joanna Page, Rob Brydon, Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb and Melanie Walters, plus on and off set footage from read-through to wrap.

New. A look at the making of the festive comedy special.
One final question with Mathew Horne and James Corden: page

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

2008

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.

EastEnders.

Shown at 8pm and 9pm on BBC1. See Choice, page 144

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.

Family Guy

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffins

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffin household

Family Guy: Series 6

Family Guy: Series 6: Episode 1: Blue Harvest

Episode 1

Episode 1: Blue Harvest

Series 6

Blue Harvest

BBC Three - Family Guy, Series 6, Blue Harvest

Peter begins to tell a story, which leads to a Star Wars flashback.

Animated comedy series about US family life. With the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter begins to tell a story, which leads to a Star Wars flashback.

Animated comedy series about US family life. With the Griffins stuck at home during a blackout, Peter begins to tell a story, which leads to a Star Wars flashback. Acting out scenes from Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Peter plays Han Solo, Lois is Princess Leia, Stewie becomes Darth Vader, Brian plays Chewbacca and Chris is Luke Skywalker. Cleveland and Quagmire play the parts of R2-D2 and C-3PO, while Herbert is the wise Obi-Wan Kenobi.

Subversive animated comedy about the everyday trials and tribulations of the Griffin family

Ideal

Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer and his strange collection of acquaintances

Ideal: Xmas

27/12/2005

Xmas

BBC Three - Ideal, Xmas

While Moz tries to enjoy a seasonal spliff, his pregnant girlfriend snogs a woman.

Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer. While Moz enjoys a seasonal spliff, his pregnant girlfriend snogs a woman and his mam makes a surprise entrance with a karaoke machine.

Sitcom about a small-time dope dealer. While Moz tries to enjoy a seasonal spliff, his pregnant girlfriend snogs a woman in the bathroom, dead Craig's twin brother sucks a hitman's nipple, and Moz's mam makes a surprise entrance with a karaoke machine. And there's an emotional queen's speech, as freshly-dumped Brian pours out his heart, and more, all over Moz's shoulder.

Liverpool Nativity

16/12/2007

BBC One - Liverpool Nativity

Liverpool's musical heritage soundtracks a contemporary drama set in a fictitious state.

Contemporary music drama which reworks the Nativity story. Set in a fictitious state, it tells the story of a pregnant young girl, set against a backdrop of political tension.

Liverpool's great musical heritage is the soundtrack to a contemporary drama set in a fictitious state, a tale as relevant today as it was 2,000 years ago. It tells the intimate personal story of a pregnant young girl, set against a backdrop of political tension and unrest, and stars a host of well-known Liverpool actors and personalities.

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