History
Lucy Worsley's Christmas Carols
Was the carol service really invented to lure locals out of the pub into church? Which carol began life as a secret rallying cry to oppressed Catholics? And why did Silent Night spread so rapidly round the world?
Festive Documentary
Christmas In New York: Inside The Plaza
"A world-famous hotel that epitomises the best of everything performs its annual transformation into a magical festive paradise in this enchanting piece of seasonal escapism. At the Plaza on New York’s Fifth Avenue, where suites cost up to $40,000 a night, staff are tasked with fulfilling every whim of their guests."
History
A Merry Tudor Christmas with Lucy Worsley
Travel back in time with historian Lucy Worsley as she explores the extravaganza that was the 12 days of Tudor Christmas. From lavish feasts, to rousing carols, to gifts of all shapes and sizes, Lucy works with experts to bring to life the 12 days of festivities enjoyed by Henry VIII, his court, but also everyday Tudor people.
Live Performance
Alicia Keys: Live in LA
"You are invited to a very special one-off performance by one of the most powerful and original artists of our times – Alicia Keys. The electrifying singer who has sold 50 million albums and scooped 15 Grammy Awards, blending soul, gospel, R&B and hip-hop, takes to the stage at Los Angeles’ Ace Hotel Theatre for an unforgettable evening of music and storytelling."
Drama
Maigret S2
"International movie star Rowan Atkinson returns as legendary French detective Jules Maigret for two more films set in 1950s Paris. In Night at the Crossroads Maigret interrogates suspected murderer Carl Andersen for hours. But despite his best efforts, Andersen's story never slips - he insists he's innocent."
Drama
The Lady Vanishes
A stunning new adaptation of the classic 1930s thriller that sees a beautiful, spoilt young woman risking her life to solve the mysterious disappearance of her travelling companion.
Travel & Adventure
The Misadventures of Romesh Ranganathan S3
"Comedian and self-confessed coward Romesh Ranganathan travels to more of the world’s most unlikely holiday destinations. This time he’s heading to locations including Sierra Leone, Romania, Rwanda and the Scottish Highlands to find out whether there’s more to these places than just negative headlines and if they might, in fact, be perfect holiday spots."
Live Performance
Adele: Live in London
In this BBC Music exclusive, Adele performs some of her world-famous classic tracks, as well as eagerly awaited new material for the very first time, all accompanied by her live band in front of a studio audience. In between songs, host Graham Norton talks to Adele about her career and extraordinary life to date.
Drama
The Canterville Ghost S1
A witty and modern remake of Oscar Wilde’s novella about an American family who move into a haunted English country house. From the makers of Father Brown.
Crime Drama
Death In Paradise Christmas Special
"A Caribbean Christmas treat with the show's first-ever Christmas special. The sun-soaked, scintillating beauty of Saint Marie is rocked at Christmas time by a baffling murder, with a dazzling array of guest stars under suspicion."
Drama
Maigret S1
Globally renowned actor Rowan Atkinson stars as Maigret in these two gripping crime stories set in 1950s Paris. In Maigret Sets a Trap, a serial killer is targeting women in the seedy district of Montmartre.
Music
Kylie's Secret Night
"Grammy and three-time BRIT Award-winner Kylie Minogue surprises fans with an intimate celebration of her extraordinary career. Kylie Minogue's most devoted fans have been brought together for a Kylie-themed fan extravaganza. What they don't know is that they're about to experience the night of their lives - a secret celebration of Kylie's career, hosted by BAFTA-winning comedian Alan Carr, and in the company of the Princess of Pop herself."
Drama
Jonathan Creek: The Clue of the Savant's Thumb
It’s time to dust off the duffle coat as Alan Davies and Sheridan Smith return to star in a brand new Jonathan Creek mystery, involving secret societies, seemingly supernatural events at a girls’ boarding school and the miraculous disappearance of a body in front of several witnesses.
Motoring
Top Gear: Best Of The Specials
A compilation of the wildest, funniest, and most exciting bits from classic Top Gear Specials. For over a decade, Top Gear's road trips - and off-road trips - travelled the globe and tackled the biggest questions in motoring.
Drama
Jonathan Creek: Daemons' Roost
Alan Davies is back as amateur sleuth Jonathan Creek, confronted with his most macabre case yet. Jonathan Creek and his wife Polly are happily installed in the countryside. They're ready to leave behind a life of crime-solving and grisly deaths - but the 'real world' isn't quite ready for Jonathan Creek.
Silent Witness - S22
The award-winning crime drama returns with five thrilling two-part stories. Emilia Fox leads the cast, which also includes David Caves, Liz Carr and Richard Lintern. The series features a diverse supporting cast including Art Malik, Samantha Bond, Dervla Kirwan and Amanda Root.
Love & Hate Crime - S2
An exploration of three shocking types of crime that inflame opinions and confound expectations at every turn. In Florida, the brutal murder of a Guatemalan guest worker brings the tensions of Trump’s America into stark reality.