Presented by Nici Marx.
Timetable on Christmas Day (W)

Young people's views of the future. (S)

Concluding Ken Burns 's compelling documentary series. One Sky above Us: 1887-1914 With native American cultures overwhelmed by land-hungry
Americans and immigrants, the Sioux make their last stand at
Wounded Knee. Narrated by Peter Coyote. (R) (S)

The last of three daily science programmes, presented by Gary Lineker. Today's programme explores the workings of the brain and asks whether some people have more formidable powers than others.
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The Final. Eight of the best amateur choirs from England, Northern Ireland and Wales perform to a full house at London's Royal Albert Hall. With
Howard Goodall and Diane Louise Jordan. Directors Lucie Donahue , Rhodri Huw , Robin Lough and Griff Rowland
Producer Paul Bullock (S) (W)

Clare Balding introduces a four-race card from Chepstow, featuring at 2.15 the Welsh National. The other races are at 1.10, 1.40 and 2.50. Commentary from Jim McGrath , Richard Pitman and Peter Scudamore.
Producer Gerry Morrison

The Kirk Douglas season continues with this
- Oscar-winning drama, also starring Lana Turner. A Hollywood producer calls together a writer, a director and a star. They are curious to know his purpose, and he reveals that ruthless movie mogul Jonathan Shields needs their help. But all three have vowed never to work with Shields again and each remembers why.
Director Vincente Minnelli (1952, PG)
(BW)(S) The Kirk Douglas season continues with Champion tomorrow at 12.25pm Films: pp 49-79 ****

Second in the seven-part daily drama starring Gerard Depardieu. Dantes, posing as the fabulously rich Count of Monte Cristo, has gone to Paris where an unwitting Viscount Morcerf takes his
"new" acquaintance to watch a trial prosecuted by the man who had Dantes thrown into prison. in French with English subtitles. For cast see Boxing Day

John le Carre 's classic spy story continues with the second of seven dramatisations being shown on successive days and starring the late Alec Guinness. George Smiley hears a spy story and is invited to go backwards and forwards over very old ground.
More cast on New Year's Eve (R) (S)

Classic spy thriller starring Cary Grant , Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. Advertising executive Roger Thomhill finds his life in deadly peril when he is mistaken for the mysterious "Mr Kaplan" by a ruthless espionage organisation. Failing to convince them of his identity,
Thornhill tracks down the one man who can prove his story only to find himself accused of murder.
Director Alfred Hitchcock (1959, PG) (S) Films: pp 49-79 *****

Highlights from the series hosted by Jeremy Clarkson , including clips from interviews with William Hague , Status Quo, Jenson Button and Jamie Oliver. Other memorable moments include the lambasting of John Prescott , and some explosive action in the Clarkson kitchen.
Director Brian Klein ; Producer Rob Baker (S) (W)

Comedy homage to forties film noir, starring Steve Martin and Rachel Ward. A private eye is approached by the sultry Juliet Forrest , who wants him to investigate the death of her scientist father. The search for clues leads to some very interesting suspects
Director Carl Reiner (1982, PG) (BW) (S) Films: pp 49-79 ****

A look back at last summer's music festival, with David Bowie , Travis, MacyGray, Chemical Brothers, Moby,
Moloko, Leftfield, Coldplay, David Gray and the Pet Shop Boys among the featured acts. Ends 2.55am.
Producer Alison Howe (S) (W)