Programme Index

07:15

Short Circuit

Duration: 1 hour, 31 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 07:15 on BBC Two HD

Comedy with Ally Sheedy. A military robot escapes from a weapons company in search of 'input' when a lightning strike gives it a mind of its own and a wisecracking personality. Show more

Contributors

Stephanie Speck:: Ally Sheedy
Newton Crosby:: Steve Guttenberg
Ben:: Fisher Stevens
Howard Marner:: Austin Pendleton
Skroeder:: GW Bailey
Frank:: Brian McNamara
Voice of Number Five:: Tim Blaney
Duke:: Marvin McIntyre
Otis:: John Garber
Mrs Capeda:: Penny Stanton
General Washburne:: Vernon Weddle
Senator Mills:: Barbara Tarbuck
Director:: John Badham
Producer:: David Foster
Writer:: S. S Wilson

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08:50

Pollyanna

Duration: 2 hours, 9 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 08:50 on BBC Two HD

Drama about a young orphan girl who brings cheer to the misanthropic inhabitants of a New England town when she moves to live with her aunt. Show more

Contributors

Pollyanna:: Hayley Mills
Aunt Polly Harrington:: Jane Wyman
Reverend Paul Ford:: Karl Malden
Dr Edmond Chilton:: Richard Egan
Nancy Furman:: Nancy Olson
Mr Pendergast:: Adolphe Menjou
Author:: Eleanor H Porter
Writer:: David Swift
Director:: David Swift

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11:00

Carols from King's

2014

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 11:00 on BBC Two HD

The traditional celebration of Christmas from the Chapel of King's College, Cambridge marks the sixtieth anniversary of the first programme being broadcast. Show more

Contributors

Producer:: James Whitbourn
Director:: Pamela Hossick
Conductor:: Stephen Cleobury

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Carols from King's

12:15

To the Manor Born

Series 1

Episode 8: The First Noel

Duration: 27 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 12:15 on BBC Two HD

Available for years

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Classic sitcom. As Christmas approaches, Audrey is determined to carry out her responsibilities as though she still lived at the manor. Show more

Contributors

Audrey fforbes-Hamilton:: Penelope Keith
Richard DeVere:: Peter Bowles
Marjory:: Angela Thorne
Mrs Polouvicka:: Daphne Heard
Ned:: Michael Bilton
The Rector:: Gerald Sim
Writer:: Peter Spence

12:45

The Choir

The Choir: New Military Wives

Episode 2

The Choir: The Choir: New Military Wives

Duration: 59 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 12:45 on BBC Two HD

Two-part documentary following Gareth Malone as he forms a Military Wives choir to perform at a WWI centenary prom. Performance day looms ever closer as rehearsals intensify. Show more

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The Choir

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13:45

Carols from King's

Sixty Years of Carols from King's

Duration: 1 hour

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 13:45 on BBC Two HD

On the sixtieth anniversary of this Christmas institution, Juliet Stevenson narrates the story of Carols from King's. Show more

Contributors

Narrator:: Juliet Stevenson
Producer:: Cesca Eaton
Executive Producer:: Julian Mercer

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Carols from King's

14:45

BBC Proms

2014

Kiss Me, Kate at the Proms

BBC Radio 3

Duration: 2 hours, 15 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 14:45 on BBC Two HD

John Wilson and his orchestra are joined by a spectacular ensemble of singers and dancers from Broadway and the West End for a unique performance of the musical Kiss Me, Kate. Show more

Contributors

Fred Graham/Petruchio:: Ben Davis
Lilli Vanessi/Katharine:: Alexandra Silber
Bill Calhoun/Lucentio:: Tony Yazbeck
Lois Lane/Bianca:: Louise Dearman
First Man (Gunman):: James Doherty
Second Man (Gunman):: Michael Jibson
Harry Trevor/Baptista:: Ian Talbot
Hattie:: Louise Marshall
Paul:: Jason Pennycooke
Harrison Howell:: Alex Bourne
Ralph (The Stage Manager):: Christopher Howell
Gremio:: Michael Pickering
Hortensio:: Gary Watson
Performer:: Kiss Me Kate Ensemble
Conductor:: John Wilson
Orchestra:: John Wilson Orchestra
Stage Director:: Shaun Kerrison
Choreographer:: Alistair David
Producer:: Helen Mansfield
Director:: Bridget Caldwell

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MusicClassical

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BBC Proms

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BBC Proms: 2014

17:00

The Queen

2014

Duration: 10 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 17:00 on BBC Two HD

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II delivers her annual address in the Christmas message to the nation and Commonwealth.

Contributors

Director:: Catherine Stirk
Producer:: Catherine Stirk
Executive Producer:: Claire Popplewell

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Factual

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The Queen

17:10

James May's Toy Stories

Action Man at the Speed of Sound

Duration: 59 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 17:10 on BBC Two HD

James May attempts to see if it's possible for Action Man to do what no toy has ever managed before - travel faster than the speed of sound. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: James May
Executive Producer:: Will Daws
Executive Producer:: Stuart Cabb
Series Producer:: Tom Whitter
Director:: Tom Whitter

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Factual

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James May's Toy Stories

18:15

Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Episode 5: The Sketches

Morecambe & Wise In Pieces

Duration: 59 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 18:15 on BBC Two HD

Penelope Keith presents a celebration of some of Eric and Ernie's most memorable and well-loved sketches.

Contributors

Presenter:: Penelope Keith
Participant:: Eric Morecambe
Participant:: Ernie Wise
Producer:: Genevieve Dolittle
Director:: Genevieve Dolittle
Executive Producer:: Caroline Wright

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19:15

University Challenge

Christmas 2014

Episode 4

University Challenge: Christmas 2014

Duration: 30 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 19:15 on BBC Two HD

Series featuring distinguished graduates. Philippa Gregory and Allan Little from the University of Edinburgh face James Mates and Jacqui Oatley from the University of Leeds. Show more

Contributors

Presenter:: Jeremy Paxman
Director:: Tracey Rooney
Producer:: Irene Daniels
Participant:: Philippa Gregory
Participant:: Allan Little
Participant:: James Mates
Participant:: Jacqui Oatley

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Entertainment

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Games & Quizzes

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University Challenge

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19:45

Dad's Army

The Love of Three Oranges

Duration: 30 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 19:45 on BBC Two HD

A special Christmas episode from 1976. Three oranges are to be auctioned, and Captain Mainwaring is determined to get one for his wife. Show more

Contributors

Captain Mainwaring:: Arthur Lowe
Sergeant Wilson:: John Le Mesurier
Lance Corporal Jones:: Clive Dunn
Private Frazer:: John Laurie
Private Godfrey:: Arnold Ridley
Town Clerk:: Eric Longworth
Mrs Pike:: Janet Davies
Vicar:: Frank Williams
Verger:: Edward Sinclair
Dolly:: Joan Cooper
Mrs Fox:: Pamela Cundell
Private Pike:: Ian Lavender
ARP Warden Hodges:: Bill Pertwee
Mrs Yeatman:: Oliver Mercer
Private Sponge:: Colin Bean
Writer:: Jimmy Perry
Writer:: David Croft
Director:: David Croft
Producer:: David Croft

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ComedySitcoms

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Dad's Army

20:15

Blackadder

Blackadder's Christmas Carol

Duration: 43 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 20:15 on BBC Two HD

Seasonal comedy special. Christmas Eve, 1850. Ebenezer Blackadder is a decent, kind, generous human being - until he gets a glimpse of his loathsome ancestors.

Contributors

Blackadders:: Rowan Atkinson
Baldricks:: Tony Robinson
Queen Elizabeth I:: Miranda Richardson
Lord Melchett/Frondo:: Stephen Fry
Prince Regent/Pigmet:: Hugh Laurie
Spirit of Christmas:: Robbie Coltrane
Queen Victoria:: Miriam Margolyes
Prince Albert:: Jim Broadbent
Nursie/Bernard:: Patsy Byrne
Beadle:: Denis Lill
Mrs Scratchit:: Pauline Melville
Lord Nelson:: Philip Pope
Millicent:: Nicola Bryant
Ralph:: Ramsay Gilderdale
Urchin:: Martino Lazzeri
Crone:: Barbara Miller
Enormous Orphan:: Erkan Mustafa
Enormous Orphan:: David Nunn
Producer:: John Lloyd
Director:: Richard Boden
Writer:: Richard Curtis
Writer:: Ben Elton

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ComedySitcoms

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Blackadder

21:00

Tim Rice: A Life in Song

Episode 1: A Life in Song

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 21:00 on BBC Two HD

A celebration of one of our greatest musical lyricists. Tim Rice, in the company of Michael Grade, reminisces over 40 years of hit songs. Show more

Contributors

Interviewed Guest:: Tim Rice
Presenter:: Lord Grade
Performer:: Alexander Armstrong
Performer:: David Arnold
Performer:: Gemma Arterton
Performer:: Rob Brydon
Performer:: Roger Daltrey
Performer:: Sophie Ellis-Bextor
Performer:: Cynthia Erivo
Performer:: James Fox
Performer:: Siubhan Harrison
Performer:: Seth Lakeman
Performer:: Andrew Lloyd Webber
Performer:: Robert Lonsdale
Performer:: Tim Minchin
Performer:: Laura Mvula
Performer:: Julian Ovenden
Performer:: Clare Teal
Performer:: Frances Ruffelle
Performer:: Rufus Wainwright
Performer:: Rick Wakeman
Performer:: BBC Concert Orchestra
Performer:: Urban Voices Collective undefined
Music Director:: Mike Dixon

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Tim Rice: A Life in Song

22:30

QI

Series L

Episode 12: No L

Duration: 30 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 22:30 on BBC Two HD

Available for 2 months

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Stephen Fry introduces the QI Christmas special - and a very special guest. With Carrie Fisher, Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Alan Davies.

Contributors

Presenter:: Stephen Fry
Participant:: Carrie Fisher
Participant:: Bill Bailey
Participant:: Jimmy Carr
Participant:: Alan Davies
Director:: Ian Lorimer
Producer:: Piers Fletcher
Producer:: John Lloyd
Production Company:: Talkback Thames

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Games & Quizzes

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QI: Series L

23:00

Marvellous

Duration: 1 hour, 28 minutes

Thu 25^th Dec 2014, 23:00 on BBC Two HD

Part biopic, part musical and part fantasy, this is the inspirational and incredible true story of Neil Baldwin, a man who refused to accept the label of learning difficulties. Show more

Contributors

Neil:: Toby Jones
Mary:: Gemma Jones
Lou Macari:: Tony Curran
Rev Mark:: Nicholas Gleaves
Malcolm:: Greg McHugh
Ringmaster:: Paul Hunter
Rev McCoist:: Steven Cree
Doris:: Jaqueline Redgewell
Lorry Driver:: Paul Bell
Security Guard:: Ben Abell
Laino:: Peter Bowker
Registrar:: Michael Fox
Mr Saeed:: Pal Aron
Bomber:: Oliver Ashworth
Paddy:: Toby DeCann
Susan:: Sarah Finigan
Richard:: Jack Wilkinson
Alan:: Brennan Reece
Pete:: Liam Ainsworth
Participant:: Gary Lineker
Participant:: Uriah Rennie
Participant:: Norman Barrett
Producer:: Katie Swinden
Director:: Julian Farino
Writer:: Peter Bowker
Executive Producer:: Peter Bowker
Executive Producer:: Patrick Spence
Executive Producer:: Lucy Richer

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DramaBiographical

00:30

The Producers

Duration: 2 hours, 14 minutes

Fri 26^th Dec 2014, 00:30 on BBC Two HD

Remake of the Mel Brooks classic in which a crooked Broadway producer co-opts a timid accountant to help him execute an outrageous scheme to stage a play that is certain to flop. Show more

Contributors

Max Bialystock:: Nathan Lane
Leo Bloom:: Matthew Broderick
Ulla:: Uma Thurman
Franz Liebkind:: Will Ferrell
Roger DeBris:: Gary Beach
Carmen Ghia:: Roger Bart
Hold Me-Touch Me:: Eileen Essell
Prison Trustee:: Michael McKean
Judge:: David Huddleston
Lick Me-Bite Me:: Debra Monk
Kiss Me-Feel Me:: Andrea Martin
Mr Marks:: Jon Lovitz
Lead Tenor:: John Barrowman
Writer:: Mel Brooks
Director:: Susan Stroman
Writer:: Thomas Meehan

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