Countryfile celebrates Christmas at Bamburgh Castle on the Northumbrian coast. John Craven learns what the first Christmases on Lindisfarne would have been like. Show more
Film version of the Dr Seuss story. The magical, mischievous cat visits two bored youngsters who are stuck in the house on a rainy day. Show more
Musical fairy tale based on the classic Brothers Grimm story. A woodcutter and his wife wish for a small boy. They are granted this wish in the miniature form of Tom Thumb.
Animated comedy about a young bee who becomes disillusioned and flees to Manhattan in search of a new life, only to learn that humans steal honey from bees. Show more
The traditional celebration of Christmas from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge. The world-famous choir, directed by Stephen Cleobury, sings a glorious selection of carols. Show more
A year in the life of an extraordinary village, hidden away in the French countryside, showing the parallel world of tiny creatures that live side by side with unsuspecting humans. Show more
Seasonal special of the suburban sitcom. The Goods and the Leadbetters plan their respective Christmases, but neither go according to plan. Classic from 1977. Show more
Oscar-winning comedy drama. A silent film star falls in love with a young dancer, but the advent of talking pictures changes their careers. Show more
The Royal Ballet gives full access behind the scenes for a landmark documentary as they prepare for this season's yuletide production of The Nutcracker. Show more
HM Queen Elizabeth II delivers her annual address in the Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.
The Morecambe and Wise Show
Christmas Show 1976
1 hour, 5 minutes on BBC Two England
Available for years
Classic quintessential seasonal viewing from one of the best British comedy duos.
A festive edition of the quiz. In the penultimate first round match, Magdalene College, Cambridge, take on St Hilda's College, Oxford. Show more
Seasonal comedy special. Christmas Eve, 1850. Ebenezer Blackadder is a decent, kind, generous human being - until he gets a glimpse of his loathsome ancestors.
Classic wartime sitcom. Mainwaring's Home Guard platoon decides to give a turkey dinner to the old-age pensioners of Walmington-on-Sea.
Beverley Knight and Gregory Porter introduce a feast of uplifting festive music from the cream of the British gospel scene, at the church of St John in Hackney. Show more
How the Victorians invented Christmas as it's known today, through the eyes of four bakers, who make favourite festive products from a revolutionary era in British history. Show more
Sandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas special with guests Josh Widdicombe, Susan Calman, Matt Lucas and Alan Davies.
British drama. With the help of a generous stranger, the poor orphan Pip tries everything to win the heart of the rich, cold-blooded Estella. Show more
Anarchic and offbeat 1960s story of 36 hours in the lives of The Beatles, as they travel to a TV show in London. Show more