BBC Three

Merlin

Fantasy drama based on the legend of King Arthur and Merlin.

Merlin: Series 2

Merlin: Series 2: Episode 13: The Last Dragonlord

Episode 13

Episode 13: The Last Dragonlord

Series 2

The Last Dragonlord

BBC One - Merlin, Series 2, The Last Dragonlord

When the Great Dragon attacks Camelot, Arthur and Merlin search for the last Dragonlord.

Fantasy drama. Finally free, the Great Dragon attacks Camelot. Only a Dragonlord can kill a dragon, but Uther wiped them all out years ago. Or did he?

The Great Dragon is finally free. Full of rage, he attacks Camelot with pitiless intensity. The castle is crumbling and Arthur's men cannot hold out much longer but only a Dragonlord can kill a dragon and Uther wiped them all out years ago. Or did he? Gaius admits one such man could still be alive and in hiding.

The last Dragonlord is the key to Merlin's own past as well as the future of Camelot, but will Arthur and Merlin find Balinor in time to save the kingdom?

BBC One

Fantasy-drama based on Arthurian Legend - you can't escape destiny.

Series two. 13/13 The Great Dragon attacks Camelot.
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Merlin: Secrets and Magic

Merlin Secrets and Magic

Merlin Secrets and Magic: Episode 13: That's a Wrap

Episode 13: That's a Wrap

That's a Wrap

BBC Three - Merlin Secrets and Magic, That's a Wrap

A backstage look at the explosive series finale of Merlin.

Backstage footage and interviews from the fantasy drama series Merlin. Featuring a look at the explosive series finale. Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

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.

Exclusive backstage footage and on-set interviews from fantasy-drama series Merlin.

Companion series to the BBC One family fantasy-drama Merlin. With exclusive backstage footage and on-set interviews with key cast and crew.

Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers

06/09/1997

BBC One - Wallace and Gromit: The Wrong Trousers

A mysterious penguin moves in with Wallace and Gromit, embroiling them in a heist.

Oscar-winning claymation. Wallace and his canine companion Gromit become embroiled in a jewellery heist after a mysterious penguin rents a room in their house.

Oscar-winning animated adventure featuring Wallace and Gromit. The duo are plunged into a hilarious tale of skulduggery involving an extraordinary pair of automated trousers and a villainous penguin. Featuring Peter Sallis as the voice of Wallace.

Wallace & Gromit: The Wrong Trousers

Classic animated comedy. Can Wallace and Gromit foil the sinister plans of a criminally-minded penguin?

Rptd New Year's Eve 5.20pm on BBC1 (S) (AD)

Don't Get Screwed

Don't Get Screwed: Episode 8

Episode 8

BBC Three - Don't Get Screwed, Episode 8

Featuring two passengers who miss their flight because of an inept taxi driver.

Consumer show that makes viewers aware of their rights. Featuring two passengers who miss their flight because of a taxi driver and a shopper who is refused a refund on a t-shirt.

Consumer show that goes to extreme lengths to make viewers aware of their rights so they can fight back and avoid being screwed.

On the receiving end of the team's appalling customer service are two passengers who miss their flight because of an inept taxi driver, a shopper who is refused a refund on a ruined sale t-shirt and a couple who have their romantic weekend away ruined.

Consumer show that makes viewers aware of their rights so they can avoid being screwed

Consumer show that goes to extreme lengths to make viewers aware of their rights so they can fight back and avoid being screwed

A shopper is refused a refund on a ruined T-shirt.
Last in series. (S) (AD)

Move Like Michael Jackson

Move Like Michael Jackson: Episode 6

Episode 6

BBC Three - Move Like Michael Jackson, Episode 6

Story of the series, tracing the fortunes of the acts from auditions to the studio shows.

The story of the series, tracing the fortunes of the dance acts from their local auditions through to the studio shows where they perform for Jermaine Jackson himself.

The story of the series, tracing the fortunes of the dance acts from their local auditions through to the studio shows where they perform for Jermaine Jackson himself. 

The competition was intense as hundreds competed for the opportunity of a lifetime - dancing at Michael Jackson's memorial event hosted by Jermaine. There are plenty of new moments to enjoy as we meet those dancers who didn't make it through - from the funny to the entertaining.  

Hosted by Reggie Yates.

A search for dancers whose skills best embody the spirit of Michael Jackson.

A nationwide search to find Britain's most talented and original dancers who can demonstrate they have the spirit, showmanship and technical ability of Michael Jackson.

Move like Michael Jackson

Tracing the stories of the contestants, from their local auditions through to the studio shows.
Last in series. (S)

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: 2009: 21/12/2009

21/12/2009

2009

BBC One - EastEnders 2008 - 2012, 2009, 21/12/2009

Stacey and Bradley return but their happiness is threatened when Stacey uncovers a mystery

Stacey and Bradley return, but their happiness is threatened when Stacey uncovers a mystery. Jane discovers Christian and Syed's affair.

In the Square gardens, Janine begins the countdown to the Christmas tree lights switch-on. Watching the event, Jane worries to Christian about Ian selling the loan of the Vic to Archie. Christian is distracted by Syed and walks away from Jane.

Upstairs in the Vic, Peggy says they should never have trusted Ian. Jumping to Archie’s defence, Roxy blames Peggy for signing the divorce papers, thus, giving away her marital rights. Ronnie requests that the Mitchells do everything above board as advised by their lawyer. She points out that Archie is powerless without an ‘order of possession’. 

Afterwards, Ronnie and Roxy bicker about how to deal with Archie. Roxy suggests trying mediation but Ronnie is adamant that they do not bargain with him, reminding them of why they cannot trust Archie.

Later, Archie arrives at the Vic. Roxy tries her method of mediation and declares the family should be together at Christmas. Archie, Ronnie and Roxy sit around a table at the Vic, trying to reach a compromise. They all agree to at least aim for a peaceful Christmas until Janine arrives, flaunting her relationship with Archie.  Ronnie immediately rejects Janine as part of any family Christmas. Archie is incensed and insulted by Ronnie’s words. He tells them that he is thoroughly disappointed in his girls before storming out.

To add insult to injury, Janine reveals to the Mitchell sisters that Billy knew about their plan to take over the Vic and comments on her relationship with Archie. Furious, Ronnie flies at Janine before chucking her out. Roxy finally agrees with Ronnie that it’s ‘war’.

Meanwhile, Ian claims he is ill and explains to Ben that selling the loan was not personal but business. Ben asks his dad to buy the loan back from Archie and Jane agrees he should. 

Jane is distraught over Ian’s behaviour confiding in Christian that she is unable to understand Ian’s selfish ways. Christian empathises and unknowingly discloses that he has found someone and eventually he relents to Jane’s pressure to tell her about his relationship. Later, Jane spots Christian in the Square staring up at Syed’s window and she realises that it is Syed who Christian is in love with.

Mo is having trouble controlling the children in the nativity rehearsals with Dotty appearing to cause Mo the most mischief. Mo threatens the children, stating that she knows Father Christmas and he will cancel Christmas if the children do not cooperate There is a power cut at the community centre and Father Christmas (or is it Charlie Slater?) appears at the door. Mo asks him to come back on Christmas Eve when the show is over and the children have behaved. Dotty and the others snap to attention and concentrate making the nativity a success.

Pat receives a phone call and she’s heard telling the caller on the phone that although she will be needed in Albert Square over Christmas she will arrange a flight.

Bradley and Stacey have arrived home and are back in love.  They discuss their future and their holiday.  Later, Jean tells Stacey how much she missed her. Stacey collapses…

EastEnders 2008 - 2012: 2009

A classic year in the Square, with wedding bells for Archie and Peggy, a mother and daughter reunited at last and a shock for Stacey.

Jane discovers Christian's affair with Syed.
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Shown at 8pm on BBC1 (S) (AD)
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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 3

Family Guy: Series 3: Episode 16: A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

Episode 16

Episode 16: A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

Series 3

A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' Christmas

BBC Three - Family Guy, Series 3, A Very Special Family Guy Freakin' ChristmasSearch BBC

The Griffins manage to have a merry Christmas despite Lois's holiday plans falling apart.

Animated comedy. Christmas is ruined when Peter gives all the family presents away and they have to go shopping on Christmas Eve.

Christmas gets off to a rocky start for the Griffins when Peter accidentally gives all of the family presents away and they have to go shopping on Christmas Eve.

More subversive animated comedy from the Griffin family

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

Series three. Lois's well-laid Christmas holiday plans fall apart. (S)

American Dad!

Animated comedy about a CIA agent who will stop at nothing to protect his country

From Seth MacFarlane, animated comedy about a CIA agent who will stop at nothing to protect his country

American Dad!: Series 3

American Dad!: Series 3: Episode 9: The Best Christmas Story Never

Episode 9

Episode 9: The Best Christmas Story Never

The Best Christmas Story Never

BBC Three - American Dad!, Series 3, The Best Christmas Story NeverSearch BBC

An injunction prevents Langley Falls from lighting their Christmas tree.

When an injunction prevents Langley Falls from lighting their Christmas tree, Stan blames the non-believers for ruining his favourite holiday.

When an injunction prevents Langley Falls from lighting their Christmas tree, Stan blames the non-believers for ruining his favourite holiday. With Stan's holiday spirit at an all-time low, the Ghost of Christmas Past visits him and tries to show him the true meaning of Christmas. However, Stan is convinced that Christmas can be saved by changing the outcome of Vietnam, but finds that changing the past only dramatically changes the future.

Animated series about Stan Smith, who works for the CIA

Animated series from the creator of Family Guy about Stan Smith, who works for the CIA and is constantly on the alert for terrorist activity

Series two. The lighting of the town Christmas tree is cancelled. (S)

Russell Howard Live

BBC Three - Russell Howard Live

Live stand-up from Russell Howard, at the Bloomsbury Theatre during his 2007 tour.

Live stand-up from Russell Howard, star of Russell Howard's Good News and Mock the Week, recorded at the Bloomsbury Theatre during his sell-out 2007 tour.

The Mock the Week star in performance at London's Bloomsbury Theatre.
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Rptd on Wed 23 Dec at 10pm on BBC2 (S)

Russell Howard's Good News

BBC Two

Topical comedy show with Russell Howard, who offers his perspective on the latest news.

Topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the news outlets from online and print to broadcast

Russell Howard's Good News: Xmas Special

17/12/2009

Xmas Special

BBC Two - Russell Howard's Good News, Xmas Special

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard.

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard, who takes on traditional yuletide topics and considers some of the more unusual aspects of Christmas.

Festive edition of the topical comedy series hosted by Russell Howard. Usually seen offering his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile, this seasonal special sees Russell taking on traditional yuletide topics. He considers some of the more unusual aspects of the mince pie and sherry-soaked merry-go-round we call Christmas.

Russell Howard's Good News Xmas Special

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Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum

Young adults compete against each other in tough work challenges set by their parents.

Young adults compete against each other in tough work challenges set by their parents, designed to force them to become more independent

Young, Dumb and Living off Mum

Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum: Series 1: Episode 3

Episode 3

Series 1

BBC Three - Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum, Series 1, Episode 3

The six remaining spoilt brats are forced to work a day's labour on a farm in Hampshire.

Pampered teenagers compete in real-life challenges set by their parents. The six remaining spoilt brats experience hard graft when they are forced to work a day's labour on a farm.

Can parents of spoilt teenagers and twentysomethings reverse the years of over-indulging and mollycoddling?  

Thanks to them their kids have become bone idle, workshy and devoid of life skills. Now these parents have had enough. They want to fast-track their overprotected brats into fully functioning, independent adults using real-life challenges in just four weeks.

With the prize of a round-the-world trip on offer, these eight 17- to 25-year-olds give up their home comforts for a house in south-east London where they must fend for themselves for the first time - cooking, cleaning and, worst of all for them, working. Each episode, the most useless kid is ejected by the people who made them what they are: their parents. 

The six remaining spoilt brats experience the first hard graft of their lives when they are forced to work a day's labour on a farm in the depths of Hampshire.

Reluctant to clean up after themselves, they turn on each other and the house becomes divided, with Nicky and Rachel on one side and Dogan, Dina and Sean on the other. Confronted by Dina about her lack of hygiene and domestic cleanliness, Rachel is determined to prove to the house that she is not the dirty girl they think she is, and attempts something she has never done before - to use the washing machine.  

At the farm, Nicky is true to form and pleads to quit as soon as the going gets tough; Dina confronts her worst fear in the form of a meat cleaver; and Danielle's inability to get to grips with pie-making nearly leaves a restaurant full of hungry customers without any supper.

Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum: Series 1

Pampered teenagers compete against each other in challenges set by their parents

Series in which moddlycoddled 17 to 25-year-olds with no life skills are fast-tracked into fully functioning, independent adults using real life challenges in just four weeks

Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum: Series 1: Episode 4

Episode 4

BBC Three - Young, Dumb and Living Off Mum, Series 1, Episode 4

The five remaining spoilt brats are forced to run two stalls at Portobello Market.

Pampered teenagers compete in real-life challenges set by their parents. The five remaining spoilt brats are forced to run two stalls at Portobello Market, selling cheap tat.

Can parents of spoilt teenagers and twenty-somethings reverse the years of over-indulging and mollycoddling?  

Thanks to them their kids have become bone idle, workshy and devoid of life skills. Now these parents have had enough. They want to use real life challenges to fast-track their overprotected brats into becoming fully functioning, independent adults in just four weeks.

With the prize of a round-the-world trip on offer, these eight 17- to 25-year-olds give up their home comforts for a house in south-east London where they must fend for themselves for the very first time - cooking, cleaning and, worst of all for them, working. In each episode the most useless kid is ejected by the people who made them what they are - their parents. 

The five remaining spoilt brats turn Del-Boy Trotter for the day when they are forced to run two stalls selling cheap goods at Portobello Market.  

Tension is rife between Nicky and Dogan after Dogan made it clear that he wants Nicky to be the next person evicted from the house. Nicky is finding life hard now that her main friend and ally Rachel is no longer there and doesn't take kindly to Dogan's continual baiting.  

As the kids have been surviving on trash, the parents decide to make them cook a healthy meal for each other every day - with interesting results.

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