BBC LIFESTYLE
Jamie Oliver: Seasons (2 episodes)
From Tuesday 9 December at 20:00
Jamie’s Seasons follows Jamie Oliver as he takes us on a delicious journey through the kitchen calendar, discovering the produce available in the different seasons. In these episodes he gets the seasonal celebrations underway with delicious crowd pleasers and family favourites, just in time for Christmas.
World’s Most Scenic Railway Journeys (6 episodes)
From Thursday 11 December at 20:00
Beginning on a scenic journey to the tip of Cornwall, this picturesque programme takes viewers on individual and stunning train journeys. The travels in this instalment include a Scottish rail odyssey from Glasgow to the Isle of Skye, an extraordinary trip across Sicily and a journey on the Mediterranean’s most spectacular coastline. On each route we meet the people who live and work along these special rail lines around the world and explore the natural wonders along the way.
The Great British Bake Off: Christmas Special: 2024
On Sunday 21 December at 20:00
The Baking competition returns for a Christmas special. In Soap-tacular style, Natalie Cassidy, Chris Bisson, Dean Gaffney, Shobna Gulati and Sheree Murphy take on three festive challenges. Who’ll cobble something together, and who’ll be Queen Vic-torious?
The Great Pottery Throw Down: Special: Christmas 2024
On Monday 22 December at 20:00
Siobhán McSweeney hosts a fabulously festive dollop of Christmas clay, as four celebs roll up their sleeves and take on two yuletide challenges. Celebrities Babátúndé Aléshé, Martin Kemp, Rachel Riley, and Tom Rosenthal competed in a two-part challenge to build a winter wonderland and throw as many wine coolers as possible. Martin Kemp was crowned the winner.
The Great British Bake Off: New Year Special
On Monday 29 December at 20:00
In the new year special of the baking competition, Scottish bakers from across the years celebrate Hogmanay in the tent. Whose Technical will fall short? And whose cranachan will see them crowned as first star baker of the new year?
BBC EARTH
Martin Clunes: Islands of the Atlantic (3 episodes)
From Friday 5 December at 19:00
Martin Clunes explores the many island cultures and creatures of the Atlantic. From sea turtles, giant snails and eccentric village theatre in tropical São Tomé and Príncipe, to fearsome predators and ancient rituals on the remote Bijagos islands. He also experiences colourful festivals, historic wines, mad eccentrics and hair-raising car rallies in Madeira, as well as volcanic cooking, panoramic tea picking and some thrilling whale spotting in the Azores. To finish, Martin embarks upon a trek on Greenland’s permanent ice sheet, with a climate change scientist and a jaw-dropping vista.
Gordon Buchanan: My Epic Camel Adventure
Friday 26 December at 20:00
In the vast, harsh Gobi Desert, Gordon discovers that his survival depends on winning the trust of the traditional method of travel: his camel. At the mercy of a silent land, Gordon must rely on his camel for transport and survival. If he wins its trust, it will carry him across the varying landscapes towards the home of the elusive Gobi bear. Finding food and water for his camel, building a fire from its dung and being warmed by its fur, he discovers how climate change and desertification are threatening not only the nomadic way of life, but all life in the land that this remarkable animal calls home.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing (6 episodes)
From Saturday 27 December at 18:00
Two friends, beautiful places and a good natter. Comedians Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse go on a life-affirming, funny journey, sharing their changed outlooks and trying to land a catch. The adventures in the first series see the pair fish for tench in Norfolk and reminisce about their childhood days, travel to the beautiful Monsal Valley, and try to catch sea trout at the Bridge Pool near Christchurch in Dorset.
BBC UKTV
Sherlock (3 episodes)
From Friday 5 December at 21:05
John Watson: doctor, soldier, war hero, lost soul. Fresh from fighting the war in Afghanistan, a chance encounter brings him into the world of Sherlock Holmes. Holmes: loner, detective, genius. Sherlock can tell a software designer by his tie, an airline pilot by his thumb. He has a unique analytical brain unlike anyone else in the world, and earns his living and staves off boredom by solving crimes. The weirder and more baffling, the better. The two men couldn’t be more different, but Sherlock’s inspired leaps of intellect coupled with John’s pragmatism soon forge an unbreakable alliance. Across three thrilling, scary, action-packed and highly entertaining television movies, Sherlock and John navigate a maze of cryptic clues and lethal killers to get at the truth. The world’s favourite detective has come out of the fog. With sparkling scripts and unforgettable performances from the two leads, this is Sherlock Holmes for a new generation.
Come Dine with Me: South Africa Series 10 (10 episodes)
From Monday 22 December at 19:00
The latest season of Come Dine With Me South Africa joins BBC UKTV! Dave Lamb returns as narrator – adding fun, flair and a smattering of sass as four strangers visit one another’s homes for dinner and attempt to outwit and impress fellow guests with their culinary and hospitality skills in a bid to win a cash prize.
Pilgrimage: The Road Through Portugal (3 episodes)
From Monday 22 December at 21:00
Seven well-known celebrities, with differing faiths and beliefs, meet in northern Portugal to tackle a modern-day Catholic pilgrimage. Known as the Northern Way, their destination is the famous sanctuary in the city of Fatima, one of the biggest Catholic pilgrimage destinations in the world. Travelling by foot, road and train are actor Su Pollard, who was raised in the Church of England; Jewish actress Rita Simons; Pentecostal born-again Christian Shane Lynch of Boyzone fame; reality TV star and influencer Vicky Pattison, who is agnostic; Bobby Seagull, a practising Catholic, maths whizz and TV personality; Nabil Abdulrashid, a comedian and practising Muslim; and Paralympian skier Millie Knight, who is non-practising Church of England. Living as pilgrims, they begin their adventure in the border town of Valenca and over 14 days the celebrity pilgrims will follow the 364-kilometre path as it winds its way south through stunning landscapes, passing places of historical and cultural interest.
Dracula (3 episodes)
From Thursday 25 December at 21:00
Mark Gatiss and Steven Moffat, the makers of Sherlock, bring you a fresh take on the most famous vampire of them all. Featuring Claes Bang as the titular character, these three feature-length episodes introduce the world to Dracula, the vampire who made evil sexy, set in Transylvania in 1897. The blood-drinking Count is drawing up his plans to get to Victorian London, and be warned: the dead travel fast. Dolly Wells, Morfydd Clark and Jonathan Aris are among the supporting cast.
CBEEBIES
Bluey Series 1 to 3
From Monday 1 December at 15:00
Celebrate Christmas with back-to-back episodes of Bluey each day throughout December. This funny and honest look at modern family life celebrates how imaginative play helps shape healthy children. Australian blue heeler puppy Bluey has a boundless imagination and loves to turn daily life into playful adventures. She and little sister Bingo throw themselves into exploring their world, using gameplay to conquer their fears and try out adult roles. And they like nothing more than pulling their parents – particularly Dad – into their fun and games. Mum Chilli’s gone back to work and Dad Bandit juggles childcare with working from home. But though he might think he’s in charge, the girls are definitely calling the shots when it comes to playtime – and pretty much everything else!
Hey Duggee Series 5 (10 episodes)
From Monday 1 December at 17:00
Hey Duggee, the funny animated series for pre-school children that encourages physical activity, returns for series 5. This time, the Rabbits are busy preparing for the Carrot Solstice, Duggee paints his face to look like Enid, and an old friend of Duggee visits, but leaves his favourite hat behind when he goes.
Octonauts Specials
From Monday 1 December at 16:30
Celebrate Christmas on CBeebies Poland with a set of very special extended episodes of Octonauts, including: Octonauts and the Amazon Adventure in which the Octonauts travel deep down the Amazon River in search of a lost city, Octonauts and the Great Christmas Rescue in which the Octonauts travel to Professor Inkling’s childhood home, Octonauts and the Great Penguin Race in which Peso competes in an annual penguin triathlon, plus many more adventures!
Dog Squad Christmas Episode
On Monday 1 December at 17:15
In this special episode of Dog Squad, it’s time for a Christmas mission! Can super-doggy heroes Diesel, Kika, Toffee, Dan and Tinks help guide Santa to Woofton in time to get the Christmas party started?
Hey Duggee’s 11th Birthday Party
On Wednesday 17th December from 06:00
Celebrate the 11th birthday of popular children’s series Hey Duggee with 11 back-to-back favourite episodes! Duggee is a big lovable brown dog, who runs The Squirrel Club; a place where children take part in all sorts of exciting activities, have adventures and earn badges for their accomplishments.
12 Days of Christmas
From Wednesday 24 December at 06:00
Celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas with back-to-back episodes of favourite shows such as Stan Can & Sarah and Duck each morning throughout the festive period. In Stan Can, Stanley is a hamster who’s always happy to help whenever a job needs doing, while in Sarah and Duck, a little girl and her duck friend embark on simple but exciting adventures.
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