Gharbar marks Christmas; and on this occasion Asian women talk about the ingredients essential for living as a part of society, not as a separate entity. Then there is a story and music for all the family.
Producer ASHOK RAMPAL. BBC Birmingham

An opportunity to relive the outstanding moments from BBC2's sporting year. Desmond Lynam introduces the action that made 1978 so memorable and, with Henry Cooper , recalls the year's personalities and events that made the headlines.
4.0 Tennis
Bjorn Borg v Jimmy Connors
For BJORN BORG this year's Wimbledon Final was a special occasion. He was playing for his third consecutive singles win, a feat last performed by Fred Perry in the 30s. Commentators DAN MASKELL and MARK COX
4.40 The Wightman Cup The destiny of the cup rested on the shoulders of British Captain
VIRGINIA WADE and SUE BARKER in the deciding doubles match. Commentators DAN MASKELL and JOHN BARRETT
5.15 Bowls
The Masters Tournament
The intriguing final between two of the world's top flat green bowlers, Britain's Commonwealth Champion DAVID BRYANT and American DICK FOLKINS. Commentators
DAVID VINE and GRAHAM HOWARD
5.45 Golf 78
PETER ALLISS and HARRY CARPENTER talk about the achievements and disappointments of the golf year - NICK FALDO'S PGA triumph at Royal Birkdale; SEVERIANO BALLESTEROS belting the bats from the Belfry at the tenth hole in the Hennessy Cognac Cup; JACK NICKLAUS winning the Open at the home of golf - St Andrews.
6.30 Darts
A look back at the World Professional Championship and that memorable ten-dart finish of LEIGHTON REES. Commentators DAVID VINE and SID WADDELL
7.0 Cricket 78
JOHN ARLOTT talks to IAN BOTHAM and DAVID GOWER , the two young English cricketers who in 1978 captured the imagination of the British public.
Producers
Tennis A. p. WILKINSON, FRED VINER
Bowls JOHNNIE WATHERSTON
Golf RICHARD TILLING
Darts NICK HUNTER
Cricket DAVID KENNING , JOHN MCNICHOLAS (Part 2 is at 9.15 pm)

The film starring Bernie Casey
Stephen Macht with Britt Ekland
The turbulent years preceding World War II were the setting for two historic heavyweight prize-fights between America's Joe Louis and Germany's Max Schmeling.
Screenplay by LARRY FORRESTER Produced by LOU MORHEIM
Directed by ROBERT MICHAEL LEWtS
(First showing on British television)

9.20pm: Grand Prix
The 1978 Formula One World Championship was dominated by one team, Team Lotus. But success for Colin Chapman and his number one driver Mario Andretti was marred by the tragic death of Ronnie Petersen, the number two. Controversy surrounded the Brabham Fan Car and the Arrows team. Grand Prix takes a detailed look at the issues, recalls the important races, talks to Formula One Constructors Association Chief Bernie Ecclestone, visits Colin Chapman in his Norfolk head-quarters and Mario Andretti at his home in America, and looks ahead to the 1979 season.
Commentator Murray Walker

10.10pm: Snooker
The World Professional Snooker Championship
With the world's top 16 players competing for this title, we had the expected dramas, surprises and brilliant shots.
Alan Weeks guides us through the 14 days of the tournament which was the richest, most important and most exciting snooker championship ever seen on television. Commentators Ted Lowe, Jack Karnehm, Clive Everton
Producers
Motor Racing ROGER MOODY Snooker NICK HUNTER
An Evening of Sport HUW JONES and JIM RESIDE

Weather

Concludes the Christmas season of classic musicals starring Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers.

Top Hat is a 'comedy of errors' which begins in London and ends - happily - in Venice. Once again the music is by Irving Berlin, including the classics "Cheek to Cheek" and "Isn't this a Lovely Day".
Films; pages 16-17