24 December 2022

Saturday 24 December. Christmas Eve.

2022-12-24

TV

 * BBC One


 * BBC Two
 * 4.55 pm Chariots of Fire Oscar-winning drama. Two rival British runners push themselves to the limit in their quest to make the 1924 British Olympic team, but neither is prepared to compromise on his priniciples.
 * 6.55 pm Carols from Kings The traditional celebration of Christmas with music and readings, recorded in the candlelit Chapel of King’s College, Cambridge.
 * 10.40 pm Top of the Pops Clara Amfo and Jack Saunders present a hit-packed show featuring the hottest stars and biggest songs of 2022, with a chance to relive performances from Harry Styles, Stormzy, Sam Fender and more.
 * 01.15 am (25/12) Top of the Pops The 1984 Christmas special of the pop chart programme, first broadcast on 25 December 1984.
 * BBC Four
 * 7.30 pm Christmas with Val Doonican From 1986, Val Doonican performs with seasonal music and guest appearances from newsreader Jan Leeming, virtuoso percussionist Evelyn Glennie, snooker star Dennis Taylor and the Arts Educational School Choir. (first broadcast Christmas Eve 1986).