Catch up TV
Catch up 21 December 2023
Motherland
Last Christmas
School’s out for the festive season, so the mums (and Kevin) are busy prepping for the ultimate in blended Christmas celebrations. It’s a full house at Julia’s ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Strictly Come Dancing
Series 21: The Final
It’s the grand final of Strictly Come Dancing 2023. After 12 weeks of competition, we have our finalists, and one of them will lift the Glitterball Trophy tonight. Join Te ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Raging Bull
Episode 21-12-2023
The story of the rise and fall of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and determination led him to the very top inside the ring but destroyed his relationships outside it.
21-12-2023
BBC 2
University Challenge
Christmas 2023: Episode 4
The heats of the Christmas competition continue tonight. Captained by writer Alex Bellos, four alumni from Corpus Christi, Oxford face four graduates of the University of Edinbu ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Only Connect
Series 15 Specials: 1. Travel: Globetrotters V Eurovisionaries
Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the series where knowledge will only take you so far. Patience and lateral thinking are also vital.\n\nIn this episode, two former teams with a con ...
21-12-2023
BBC 4
Richard Osman's House Of Games
Festive House Of Games - Series 2: 4. Festive Week 1: Thursday
In this special festive edition, celebrity contestants Richie Anderson, Simon Gregson, Jessica Knappett and Debbie McGee take on a series of rounds selected by the host, quiz le ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Bbc News At Ten
21/12/2023
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Cbeebies Bedtime Stories
881. Gaz Coombes - Ella May Does It Her Way
Join Gaz Coombes for tonight's Bedtime Story about a little girl who likes to do things her way but decides to try something new.
21-12-2023
CBeebies
Celebrity Mastermind
2023/24: Episode 5
Clive Myrie asks the questions as four more famous faces brave the black chair in another episode of the classic quiz where celebrities donate to their chosen charities. Singer- ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Escape To The Country
Series 23 (extended Versions): 6. Devon And Dorset
Now that her sons have fledged the nest, today’s buyer wants a new lease of life in a rural home that has business potential. She’s set her sights on either Devon or ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
London News
Lunchtime News: 21/12/2023
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Breakfast
21/12/2023
The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Eastenders
21/12/2023
Denise makes a decision, disaster strikes for Sharon, and Dean hatches a plan after receiving advice from an unlikely source.
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Series 1: 5. South Yorkshire
It’s South Yorkshire for the duo this time. They start with a visit to an unsung beauty spot in Barnsley, working up an appetite for what claims to be the best yorkshire p ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
My Life At Christmas With Adrian Chiles
Series 1: 2. John Simpson
Adrian Chiles meets veteran correspondent and BBC world affairs editor John Simpson to discuss his memories of Christmas and discover how a life spent reporting on major news ev ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Octonauts: Above & Beyond
Series 1: 24. Puffin Colony
Peso and Kwazii incubate a puffin egg while the Octonauts search for its missing parents.
21-12-2023
CBeebies
Pointless Celebrities
Series 15: Special
A celebrity special edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. \n\nPresented by Alexander Armstro ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Frontline Fightback
Series 3: Episode 9
A family-run farm is blighted by thefts and break-ins. We hear about the impact it has on life in rural communities, and how new security systems that don’t rely on a good ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Do The Right Thing
Episode 21-12-2023
An uncompromising comedy about the racial tensions surrounding a white-owned pizzeria in the Bed-Stuy section of Brooklyn on the hottest day of the summer and the violence that ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
I Kissed A Boy
Series 1: Episode 4
Some couples are going strong in the Masseria, but others have drifted apart. No more break-ups in the Masseria, please! And with the second Kiss-Off around the corner, Dannii M ...
21-12-2023
BBC 3
Bridge Of Lies
Celebrity Specials: Episode 4
Ross Kemp hosts as a team of celebrity comedians, featuring Susan Calman, John Thomson, Jon Culshaw and Shazia Mirza, takes on the Bridge of Lies for their chosen charities.\n \ ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
1917
Episode 21-12-2023
During the First World War, two soldiers are ordered across no-man's-land and deep into enemy territory to deliver a message. If they fail, an entire battalion, under the mistak ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Detectorists
Special
The Danebury Metal Detecting Club is in trouble; developers are sniffing around, and after losing out on a big finder’s fee, the club is going to need a miracle to help sa ...
21-12-2023
BBC 4
Planet Sex: Cara Delevingne
Series 1: 4. What's Your Gender?
The idea of gender is becoming more talked about. But what is it, and why does it matter? Cara explores drag with a trans man in LA, discovers a third gender culture in Mexico a ...
21-12-2023
BBC 3
Animal Park
Christmas 2022: Episode 4
It’s time to deck the halls because Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are heading back to Longleat Safari Park for a magical week of programmes. \n\nIt wouldn’t be Christmas ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Bargain Hunt
Series 64: Christmas Special - Peterborough 15
It’s a Christmas special as Christina Trevanion and Santa’s helpers Catherine Southon and Kate Bliss go antique-hunting in Peterborough before heading to Lichfield i ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Sykes
Series 4: 7. Christmas Party
Eric and Hattie decide to spend Christmas at Corky's with his friends and relatives.
21-12-2023
BBC 4
Baking All The Way
Episode 21-12-2023
Accomplished restaurateur and cookery book author Julie Wilson, from Chicago, is about to publish her new Christmas-themed curated recipe book when she finds herself in Wisconsi ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Christmas In Toyland
Episode 21-12-2023
Data analyst Charlie is sent by her boss at the Big Teddy Toyland company to examine first-hand why one of their stores is kicking the downward sales trend. At store 24 in New J ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Jojo & Gran Gran
Series 2 - Autumn: 9. It's Time To Look For Night-time Animals
JoJo thinks she’s seen every animal that visits Cynthia’s garden. But Cynthia shows JoJo her new night-time camera, which can take photos of nocturnal animals JoJo h ...
21-12-2023
CBeebies
Our School
Our Boarding School: 18. How To Get A Head
To help everyone settle at school, the girls are treated to some ‘big sister’ mentoring from the Year 12 students. Meanwhile, it’s all-change at the top as the ...
21-12-2023
CBBC
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Episode 21-12-2023
With only one room still vacant, Sonny dreams of opening a second hotel, but a rivalry with his fiancée’s friend threatens his marriage plans and expansionist ambit ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
For Love Or Money
Series 3: Episode 9
Gill noticed a comment on her social media from a handsome doctor and began to get to know him better. She even sent him some Amazon cards as gifts for his son. Soon plans were ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
The Toddler Club At Home
Series 1: 19. Our Environment
Gemma, Benjee Bear and Bailee Bear welcome toddlers Sebastian, Sammie, Luka, Francis and Inam, and their grown-ups, to the Toddler Club. Parents, carers and their little ones at ...
21-12-2023
CBeebies
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
Episode 21-12-2023
Enticed to India, assorted ageing Brits seek to stretch finite finances, get swifter treatment or find independence. However, their hotel home, run by over-eager optimist Sonny, ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Operation Ouch!
Series 10: 1. 10th Birthday
Operation Ouch! celebrates its tenth birthday with a party like no other. Dr Chris is in charge of decorations, Dr Ronx has sorted the cake, Mr Grumbles is on the decks with som ...
21-12-2023
CBBC
Bitesize: 9-11 Year Olds
Geography: 9-10 Year Olds: 4. Longitude And Time Zones
Learn about longitude and latitude, locating a place, and comparing time zones.
21-12-2023
CBBC
Seriously Raleigh
Series 1: 4. The Makushi Tribespeople
The Serious Explorers visit the Makushi tribespeople. Nowadays, the Makushi dress in modern clothes, but for many of them their way of life has changed very little since Raleigh ...
21-12-2023
CBBC
Super Mood Movers
Series 1: Rights And Respect
Rhys Stephenson performs a stirring Super Mood Movers song about respecting ourselves and others.
21-12-2023
CBBC
Elizabeth R
5. The Enterprise Of England
Classic historical drama series. With the threat of war against Spain suddenly imminent, Elizabeth must place her faith in the strength of the navy, led by Sir Francis Drake.
21-12-2023
BBC 4
Elizabeth R
4. Horrible Conspiracies
Elizabeth finds her position increasingly threatened by Mary, Queen of Scots and her loyal supporters. Will Elizabeth have to execute Mary in order to remain queen?
21-12-2023
BBC 4
How To Train Your Dragon: Homecoming
Episode 21-12-2023
When it becomes clear that the new generation of Vikings doesn’t remember the bond between dragon and human, Hiccup makes a plan to celebrate dragons with a grand holiday ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Meet Me In St. Louis
Episode 21-12-2023
Vincente Minnelli's colourful MGM musical about the everyday adventures and romantic entanglements of the Smith family in St. Louis, starring Judy Garland. \n\nAmong the memorab ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Snow Animals
Episode 21-12-2023
Liz Bonnin introduces a cast of charismatic animals to reveal the remarkable strategies they use to survive, and even thrive, in winter. For animals this is the toughest time of ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Hetty Feather
A Christmas Adventure
A musical special. Hetty attempts to help Sheila escape from the workhouse but is caught up in a street gang run by her most frightening enemy. Will she get back home to celebra ...
21-12-2023
CBBC
Hey You What If?
Series 1: 9. The Moon Was Made Of Cheese?
Things don’t quite go to plan when the moon turns into cheese.
21-12-2023
CBBC
Nikki Lilly Bakes
Series 1: 3. Five Minute Mug Cake
Junior Bake Off winner Nikki Lilly makes the fastest cake ever! In just five minutes, you too could be tucking into a chewy, chocolatey mugful of sweet and awesome yumminess.
21-12-2023
CBBC
The Next Step
Series 7: 6. The Favourite
When Summer makes a choice affecting Henry's spot at Nationals, he questions her decision, leading to a difficult realization about their relationship.\n\nPiper cancels plans wi ...
21-12-2023
CBBC
Fleabag
Series 2: Episode 6
As the day of the wedding arrives, Jake wants to know where Claire is, and the priest upstages the bride. As secrets are revealed and decisions are made, will Fleabag find the e ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Fleabag
Series 2: Episode 5
Claire has a crisis and turns to Fleabag for help, whilst a familiar face makes a reappearance at the cafe. Hilary makes a friend, Martin demands answers, and Godmother and Dad& ...
21-12-2023
BBC 1
Go Jetters
Series 2: 33. The Sphinx, Egypt
Grandmaster Glitch is in need of a holiday, so he takes his Grimbots to Egypt for some rest and relaxation. Glitch is so relaxed that he falls asleep on his deckchair in the san ...
21-12-2023
CBeebies
A Vicar's Life
Series 1: Episode 1
It is a tough time to be a vicar. Congregations are down, money is tight and churches are battling to survive. This episode introduces three vicars - Matthew, in a small Shropsh ...
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Secret Life Of Boys
Farther Christmas: 9. Day Nine
Ethan and Ginger finally start talking again, until Ginger admits to Ethan that she may be the reason that Penny dumped him! Matt, who is tied up thanks to Corey, does everythin ...
21-12-2023
CBBC
Twirlywoos
Series 4: 13. More About Gone
The Twirlywoos are in a park, hiding under a pile of leaves. They need to avoid the park keeper who is vacuuming up leaves all around them. As he approaches the pile they're hid ...
21-12-2023
CBeebies
Teletubbies
Series 2: 39. Running Around In Circles
Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po run around in circles in the Home Dome. The Noo-noo joins in and the Teletubbies have fun chasing.
21-12-2023
CBeebies
The Good Life
Silly, But It's Fun
Seasonal special of the suburban sitcom. The Goods and the Leadbetters plan their respective Christmases, but neither go according to plan. Classic from 1977.
21-12-2023
BBC 2
Dipdap
Dig
Series in which a drawn line creates challenges for the little character Dipdap. Dipdap hears a strange sound. The line draws him a spade so he can dig down to investigate.
21-12-2023
CBeebies
Deadly 60
Series 3 - Self Defence
Wildlife series. In this Deadly 60 Special, Steve Backshall takes a look at the incredible methods animals employ to protect themselves against predators.
21-12-2023
CBBC
Horrible Histories
Series 4 - Episode 12
Historical sketch show. A Victorian woman books a ticket on a very odd railway, and a modern patient is (mis)treated by a Roman dentist.
21-12-2023
CBBC
Dipdap
Balloons
Series in which a drawn line creates challenges for the unsuspecting little character, Dipdap. Dipdap thinks the balloons will keep him out of the mud.
21-12-2023
CBeebies