Posted November 23, 20213 yr BBC have announced their Christmas programmes line-up across all channels and iPlayer. You can read the full synopsis here but here are the first few paragraphs: The BBC is treating viewers to a wealth of festive sparkle and yuletide entertainment over the holiday season, spreading good cheer, and a little mystery, across the nation this Christmas and New Year. From a huge array of brand new shows and specials, to festive editions of your favourites, there is something for everyone on the BBC this Christmas, featuring a host of big name stars, much-loved faces, and a very popular little sheep. From the best in drama, comedy and entertainment, to factual, arts, music and religion programming, the offer from the BBC this year promises to enchant and delight. The spectacular line-up is available live or on-demand on BBC iPlayer and across our channels alongside a vast range of box sets, so viewers can choose when and where they want to watch Christmas on the BBC. Charlotte Moore, BBC’s Chief Content Officer says: “Christmas 2021 is a time to reunite with friends and family once more, and this year’s line-up of must-see shows will bring everyone together to share the festive season on the BBC. There’s a stocking full of special programmes to enthral and enchant featuring your favourite stars and characters, whatever your mood. The BBC is the place to be entertained this Christmas and New Year.” The world’s favourite sheep returns to the BBC this year in a ‘Santastic’ adventure Shaun the Sheep: The Flight Before Christmas, which sees Shaun’s seasonal excitement turn to dismay as everyone learns the true value of Christmas. There’s more animated adventures in the adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved story Superworm narrated by Olivia Colman with Matt Smith playing the hero with other voices including Patricia Allison and Rob Brydon. Get ready to escape into other worlds over the festive season in a selection of gripping new dramas; Sarah Phelps’ A Very British Scandal, starring Claire Foy and Paul Bettany as the Duke and Duchess of Argyll, recounts one of the most notorious legal cases of the 20th century. Psychological thriller The Girl Before, adapted from the novel of the same name by JP Delaney, tells the story of Jane, played by Gugu Mbatha-Raw who moves into a strange house designed by an enigmatic architect played by David Oyelowo. Around the World in 80 Days is a brand new adaptation of the classic novel from Jules Verne and stars David Tennant, Ibrahim Koma and Leonie Benesch as the intrepid threesome Phileas Fogg, Passepartout and Abigail ‘Fix’ Fortescue. Mystery packed thriller The Tourist starring Jamie Dornan charts one man’s search for his identity through the vast and unforgiving Australian outback in a character-driven drama full of shocking, surprising, funny and brutal turns.
November 24, 20213 yr Channel 5's Christmas highlights (18th Dec - 31st Dec): * All Creatures Great & Small (New Episode) * Susan Calman's Christmas Cruising (New Episodes) * World's Strongest Man Finals (New Episodes) * A Victorian Christmas (New Episodes) * Christmas on the Farm (Live on Xmas Eve) * Britain's Favourite Dance Craze Hits (New) * Ball & Boe: Back Together (New) * 22 Kids & Counting Christmas Special (New) * World's Most Luxurious Cruise Ship at Christmas (New) * Britain's Flashiest Families at Christmas (New) * We Love Pauline Collins (New) * Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly (New Series) Source: C5 Press. Films TBC.
December 8, 20213 yr No but I believe there’s a repeat on over Christmas. Ah thanks, that's a shame. I guess new epidotes mightn't return at all.
December 9, 20213 yr Author A round up of films being shown over Christmas: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a38449324...-2021-on-tv-uk/ Mary Poppins Returns is BBC 1’s main film on Christmas Day whilst ITV ops for Santa Clause: The Movie. BBC 1 are also airing Gaga’s A Star is Born on Wednesday 29th which I’m sure will be of interest to many here! The Judy Garland version also airs on BBC 2 on Monday 27th too.
December 12, 20213 yr A round up of films being shown over Christmas: https://www.digitalspy.com/movies/a38449324...-2021-on-tv-uk/ Mary Poppins Returns is BBC 1’s main film on Christmas Day whilst ITV ops for Santa Clause: The Movie. BBC 1 are also airing Gaga’s A Star is Born on Wednesday 29th which I’m sure will be of interest to many here! The Judy Garland version also airs on BBC 2 on Monday 27th too. Do itv not bother trying now?
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