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Black Mirror

In case you weren't aware, we're very excited for the release of the fourth season of Black Mirror.
Ever since the show switched over to Netflix, we've seen it take a massive leap in scope and talent, and as it ventures into the latest six-part series, it takes another, even bigger and greater leap.

With the director's chair filled with folk who have worked on some amazing movies (The Road, 30 Days Of Night) and some of the best TV out there (Sherlock, Peaky Blinders), in front of the camera, the episodes will have some mighty acting talent, too.

From the teasers we've seen so far, we know that we can expect the darkest of dark horrors, right up to what looks like it could be a fun digi-romance (maybe this season's San Junipero?), and then there is a weird Galaxy Quest-esque, Star Trek parody looking one that seems to have a very ominous undertone that we can't quite put our finger on...


What we didn't know yet - at least up until today - was when exactly the show was coming out.

And of course, it would stand to reason that it will actually arrive on Netflix right when we're all feeling the absolute worst about ourselves, all bloated from too much turkey and seeing the return to work/school /college (delete as appropriate) on the horizon.

Not to worry though, because at least we'll have the Black Mirror to keep us company.

All six episodes will be available on the streaming service from Friday 29 December.

[Susan Foreman]

Grab some paper and a pencil, and start planning yer Christmas and New Year viewing

Saturday 23rd

BBC1
5:30 – Partners In Rhyme Xmas
6:00 – BBC News & Weather
6:15 – Pointless Celebrities Xmas
7:10 – Even Better Than The Real Thing Xmas
8:05 – Casualty
8:55 – Miranda (r)
9:30 – Our Friend Victoria
10:10 – BBC News & Weather
10:30 – Match Of The Day

ITV
6:30 – ITV News & Weather
7:00 – You've Been Framed!
7:30 – Saturday Night Takeaway: The Missing Crown Jewels
8:00 – Film: The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies
10:35 – ITV News & Weather

Christmas Eve

BBC1
6:00 – Countryfile
7:00 – Mary, Mel & Sue's Big Christmas Thank You
8:00 – EastEnders
8:30 – Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas Show
9:35 – Not Going Out
10:15 – BBC News & Weather
10:30 – The Vicar Of Dibley (r)
11:15 – The Two Ronnies Sketchbook (r)
11:45 – Midnight Mass From Leeds Cathedral

ITV
5:50 – Celebrity Chase Xmas
6:40 – All Star Musicals
8:30 – Maigret
10:25 – ITV News & Weather
10:45 – A Night For The Emergency Services (r)
11:45 – Christmas Carols On ITV

Christmas Day

BBC1
12:20 – TOTP Xmas
1:20 – Film: Toy Story 3
3:00 – The Queen
3:10 – Film Premiere: Cinderella
4:45 – The Highway Rat
5:15 – BBC News & Weather
5:30 – Doctor Who
6:30 – Strictly Come Dancing
7:40 – Call The Midwife
9:00 – EastEnders
10:00 – Mrs Brown's Boys
10:35 – 300 Years Of French & Saunders
11:25 – BBC News & Weather
11:40 – On Christmas Night
11:45 – Have I Got A Bit More 2017 News For You (r)

ITV
12:50 – Film: Santa Claus
3:00 – The Queen
3:10 – Film: Harry Potter & The Prisoner Of Azkaban
5:50 – Emmerdale
6:50 – ITV News & Weather
7:00 – For The Love Of Dogs Xmas
8:00 – Coronation Street
9:00 – Victoria
11:00 – ITV News & Weather
11:15 – Film: The Holiday

Boxing Day

BBC1
2:10 – Film Premiere: Shaun The Sheep Movie
3:30 – Doodlebugs
3:45 – Film: Mary Poppins
6:00 – BBC News & Weather
6:30 – Snow Bears
7:30 – EastEnders
8:30 – Little Women
9:00 – The Miniaturist
10:30 – BBC News & Weather
10:45 – Match Of The Day

ITV
3:30 – Film: ET
5:50 – ITV News & Weather
6:10 – Emmerdale
6:40 – Film Premiere: Jurassic World
9:00 – Coronation Street
10:00 – ITV News
10:15 – Birds Of A Feather (r)

Wednesday 27th

BBC1
7:00 – Celebrity Mastermind
7:30 – A Question Of Sport
8:00 – Little Women
9:00 – The Miniaturist
10:00 – BBC News & Weather
10:30 – Mrs Brown’s Boys (r)

ITV
7:00 – Emmerdale
7:30 – Coronation Street
8:00 – Film: Harry Potter & The Goblet Of Fire
10:50 – ITV News & Weather

Thursday 28th

BBC1
7:00 – Celebrity Mastermind
7:30 – Still Open All Hours
8:00 – EastEnders
8:30 – Little Women
9:30 – EastEnders
10:00 – BBC News & Weather
10:25 – Bruno Mars: Live In Harlem

ITV
7:00 – Emmerdale
8:00 – Film: Harry Potter & The Order Of The Phoenix
10:35 – ITV News & Weather

Friday 29th

BBC1
7:00 – Celebrity Mastermind
7:30 – Tim Vine Travels In Time Xmas
8:00 – EastEnders
8:30 – Would I Lie To You?
9:00 – BBC News & Weather
9:15 – Film Premiere: Gone Girl

ITV
7:00 – Emmerdale
7:30 – Coronation Street
8:00 – Film: Harry Potter & The Half– Blood Prince
10:50 – ITV News & Weather

Saturday 30th

BBC1
5:30 – BBC News & Weather
5:50 – Celebrity Mastermind
6:20 – Pointless Celebrities (r)
7:10 – A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
8:00 – Film Premiere: Avengers: Age Of Ultron
10:10 – BBC News & Weather
10:30 – Match Of The Day

ITV
6:10 – ITV News & Weather
6:30 – Saturday Night Takeaway: Who Shot Simon Cowell?
7:00 – Guess The Star
8:00 – Film: Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 1
10:40 – ITV News & Weather
11:00 – Film: The Mask

New Year's Eve

BBC1
4:05 – TOTP New Year
5:05 – Attenborough & The Giant Elephant (r)
6:05 – BBC News & Weather
6:30 – Celebrity Mastermind
7:00 – Countryfile
8:00 – Antiques Roadshow
9:00 – The Real Marigold On Tour
10:00 – BBC News & Weather
10:30 – The Graham Norton Show
11:20 – Nile Rodgers & Chic: Good Times
11:55 – New Year Fireworks
12:10 – Nile Rodgers & Chic: Good Times
12:50 – Michael McIntyre: Happy & Glorious (r)

ITV
3:30 – A Right Royal Quiz
4:30 – Victoria Xmas (r)
6:25 – ITV News & Weather
6:50 – Cannonball
7:50 – Film: Harry Potter & The Deathly Hallows Part 2
10:15 – The Real Full Monty (r)
11:45 – ITV News & Weather including bongs
12:10 – Film: Parenthood

New Year's Day

BBC1
5:00 – Film Premiere: Maleficent
6:30 – BBC News & Weather
6:55 – Grandpa's Great Escape
8:00 – EastEnders
9:00 – McMafia
10:00 – Mrs Brown's Boys
10:30 – BBC News & Weather
11:00 – Film: Indiana Jones & The Kingdom Of The Crystal Skull

ITV
7:00 – Emmerdale
7:30 – Coronation Street
8:00 – Film Premiere: Spectre
10:45 – ITV News & Weather

Highlights from the other channels

BBC2
Saturday 23rd – Film Premiere: Bill @ 6:00
Christmas Eve – Carols From King’s @ 5:45, Film Premiere: The Great Gatsby @ 9:30
Christmas Day – Upstart Crow Xmas @ 8:25, Tom Jones & Beverley Knight’s Gospel Christmas @ 9:00
Boxing Day – Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella @ 5:35
Wednesday 27th – Alan Partridge: Why Where When How & Whom? @ 9:00
Friday 29th – Eric & Ernie’s Home Movies @ 8:00, Vic & Bob’s Big Night Out @ 9:00, Live At The Apollo Xmas @ 9:30, Frankie Boyle’s New Year World Order @ 10:00
New Year’s Eve – Into The Woods: Stage To Screen @ 8:00, Hootenanny @ 11:20
New Year’s Day – Film Premiere: Noah @ 10:00

Channel 4
Saturday 23rd – The World’s Best Christmas Lights @ 8:00
Christmas Eve – Child Genius Xmas @ 8:00, Gogglebox: 2017 @ 9:00
Christmas Day – Bake Off Xmas @ 7:40
Boxing Day – Big Fat Quiz Of The Year @ 9:00
Wednesday 27th – Miranda Does Christmas @ 9:00
Thursday 28th – The Secret Life Of Five Year Olds On Holiday @ 8:30, What Britain Bought In 2017 @ 9:00,
New Year's Day – Bake Off Xmas @ 7:45, Film Premiere: Pitch Perfect 2 @ 9:00

BBC4
Christmas Day – Royal Opera: La Boheme @ 7:00
Friday 29th – Eric, Ernie & Me @ 9:00, Elvis: The Rebirth Of The King @ 10:00

Five
Saturday 23rd – Blind Date Xmas @ 8:00
Christmas Eve – Andre Rieu: His Life In Music @ 9:00
Friday 29th – Victoria Wood By Her Friends @ 9:00
Saturday 30th – Blind Date @ 7:00
New Year’s Eve – Film Premiere: The Lego Movie @ 5:00, Brick By Brick: The Lego Story @ 7:00
New Year’s Day – The Two Ronnies: In Their Own Words @ 8:00

ITV2
Boxing Day – Film Premiere: Sherlock Holmes @ 9:00

[Inspector Abberline]

Basil Brush on Celebrity Chase,10th December....

looks like fox hunting is back...

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[Susan Foreman]

Fans of Gothic melodrama films and bio-pics might find this enjoyable

Feud: Bette and Joan

Part 1 (of 8): Sat 16 Dec - BBC2 - 9pm - 9:55pm
Part 2 is shown immediately afterwards (see below)

"Summary
New series. Emmy-nominated drama, exploring the now-legendary rivalry between celebrated Hollywood actresses Bette Davis and Joan Crawford. The story picks up with the pair in 1962, as Joan comes to realise that good roles are not being written for women of her age. Chancing upon Henry Farrell's novel What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Joan decides she has found the perfect part to showcase her abilities, and convinces director Robert Aldrich to champion a movie adaptation. However, for the film to proceed, Joan realises she will need the talents - and raw star power - of her bitter rival Bette. Starring Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon

Cast & Crew
Joan Crawford - Jessica Lange
Bette Davis - Susan Sarandon
Hedda Hopper - Judy Davis
Mamacita - Jackie Hoffman
Robert Aldrich - Alfred Molina
Jack Warner - Stanley Tucci
Pauline Jameson - Alison Wright
Olivia de Havilland - Catherine Zeta-Jones
Joan Blondell - Kathy Bates
BD Merrill - Kiernan Shipka
Gary Merrill - Mark Valley
Peter - Reed Diamond
Marty - Ken Lerner
Adam Friedman - Joel Kelley Dauten
Writer - Ryan Murphy"



Part 2 (of 8): Sat 16 Dec - BBC2 - 9:55pm - 10:45pm

"Filming on What Ever Happened to Baby Jane? gets under way, and while their egos remain at war, both Joan Crawford and Bette Davis can at least agree that a young, attractive actress in the supporting cast simply has to go. Meanwhile, studio executive Jack Warner is delighted with director Robert Aldrich's progress, and encourages him to stoke the flames of conflict between his leading ladies, in an attempt to enhance their on-screen performances. Drama, starring Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon, with Stanley Tucci and Alfred Molina."

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

That sounds fascinating as I find the stories, whether real or apocryphal, about their tempestuous relationship to be a good blend of funny and terrifying!

[Demdike@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Nosferatu@Cult Labs

That sounds fascinating as I find the stories, whether real or apocryphal, about their tempestuous relationship to be a good blend of funny and terrifying!

It sounds like one, not to watch, but to buy, to me.

I've often thought Jessica channeled Bette during American Horror Story.

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Demdike@Cult Labs

It sounds like one, not to watch, but to buy, to me.

I've often thought Jessica channeled Bette during American Horror Story.

It'll probably be one to watch and then buy, something I keep intending to do with The Night Manager.

[Susan Foreman]

Vic and Bob are returning to BBC4 for four specials in 2018

BBC - Vic & Bob back for even more Big Night Out - Media Centre

[trebor8273]

Originally Posted by Susan Foreman

From what I am led to believe, this is the line-up for BBC and ITV over Christmas and New Year...and it's a good time to catch up with all the unwatched DVD's you have!

Christmas Eve

BBC One
06:00 - Breakfast
07:25 - Match of the Day
09:05 - Planes
10:25 - The Santa Clause
12:00 - BBC News
12:15 - A Life in the Snow
13:15 - Songs of Praise
13:45 - The Farmer's Llamas
14:15 - At the Devils Door
15:40 - Toy Story 3
17:15 - TBA
17:35 - BBC News
18:00 - Countryfile
19:00 - Still Open All Hours
19:30 - Mary
20:30 - EastEnders
21:00 - Micheal Mcintryes Big Christmas SHow
22:05 - Not Going Out
22:45 - The Vicar of Dibley

BBC TWO
06:00 - TBA
07:00 - An Island Parish
07:30 - TBA
09:15 - The Big Family Cooking Showdown
10:15 - Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
11:45 - The Hairy Bikers Home for Christmas
12:45 - Mary Berry's Absolute Christmas Favourites
13:15 - The Millionaires Gift Guide
14:15 - Alex Polizzo's Perfect Christmas
15:20 - TBA
17:45 - Carols from Kings
19:00 - University Challenge
19:30 - Dad's Army
20:00 - TBA
21:00 - TBA

ITV
06:00 - CITV
09:25 - ITV News
09:30 - Save Money: Good Food
10:00 - Jack Frost
11:50 - A Night for the Emergency Services
12:50 - ITV News
13:00 - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
16:00 - Catchphrase
17:00 - Cannonball Christmas Special
18:00 - ITV News
18:15 - The Chase
19:10 - All Star Musicals
21:00 - TBA

Christmas Day

BBC One
06:00 - Breakfast
09:00 - Snow Queen
09:45 - Go Jetters ""Christmas Island
10:00 - Christmas Morning From All Saints Fullham
11:00 - Snow Chick: A Penquin's Tale
12:00 - BBC News
12:10 - Top of the Pops
13:10 - Stick Man
13:40 - Shaun the Sheep Movie
15:00 - The Queen
15:10 - Cinderella
16:45 - The Highway Rat
17:15 - BBC News
17:30 - Doctor Who
18:30 - Strictly Come Dancing
19:45 - Call the Midwife
21:00 - EastEnders
22:00 - Mrs Browns Boys
22:35 - 300 Years of French and Saunders
23:25 - BBC News

BBC TWO
06:10 - TBA
07:10 - An Island Parish
07:40 - TBA
09:00 - The Big Family Cooking Showdown
10:00 - The Sweet Makers: A Tudor Treat
11:00 - Carols from Kings
12:15 - Talking Pictures - Harry Potter
12:45 - Harry Potter A History of Magic
13:45 - TBA
16:30 - Dame Vera Lynn: Happy 100th Birthday
17:30 - The Queen
17:40 - TBA
18:40 - The Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show
19:50 - Dads Army
20:20 - TBA
21:00 - Tom Jones and Beverley Knights Gospel Christmas
22:00 - Judi Dench: All the Worlds Her Stage

ITV
06:00 - CITV
09:25 - National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
11:15 - Babe
12:55 - Santa Claus
15:00 - The Queen
15:10 - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
17:50 - Paul O'Grady For the Love of Dogs at Christmas
18:45 - ITV News
19:00 - Emmerdale
20:00 - Coronation Street
21:00 - TBA
23:00 - ITV News

Boxing Day

BBC One
06:00 - Breakfast
09:00 - Tinkerbell and the Legend of Neverbeast
10:10 - Planes: Fire and Rescue
11:25 - Bargain Hunt
12:25 - BBC News
12:45 - Judi Dench My Passion for Trees
13:45 - Monster University
15:20 - Room on the Broom
15:45 - Mary Poppins
18:00 - BBC News
18:30 - Snow Bears
19:30 - Little Women
20:30 - Eastenders
21:00 - The Miniaturist
22:30 - BBC News
22:50 - Match of the Day

BBC TWO
06:15 - TBA
07:15 - An Island Parish
07:50 - TBA
09:00 - The Big Family Cooking Showdown
10:00 - Nadiya's British Food Adventure x2
11:00 - The Sweet Makers: A Georgian Treat
12:00 - TBA
13:40 - John Noakes: TV Hero
14:20 - TBA
16:30 - Final Score
17:35 - TBA
19:30 - University Challange
20:00 - TBA
21:00 - TBA
22:00 - QI
22:30 - Two Doors Down

ITV
06:00 - CITV
09:25 - Ferris Buellers Day Off
11:25 - Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
13:00 - ITV Racing
15:30 - E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
17:40 - The Chase
18:15 - ITV News
18:30 - Emmerdale
19:00 - Coronation Street
20:00 - TBA
22:15 - ITV News
22:30 - Birds of a Feather
23:30 - Al Murray's Make Christmas Great Again

New Years Eve

BBC One
06:00 - Breakfast
07:35 - Match of the Day
09:00 - Bolt
10:30 - The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists
11:50 - Bargain Hunt
12:20 - BBC News
12:40 - Bedknobs and Broomsticks
14:35 - Snow Bears
15:35 - Top of the Pops
16:35 - Songs of Praise
17:05 - Attenborough and the Giant Elephant
18:05 - BBC News
18:30 - Celebrity Mastermind
19:00 - Countryfile
20:00 - Antiques Roadshow
21:00 - The Real Marigold on Tour
22:00 - BBC News
22:20 - Graham Norton New Years Eve Show
23:20 - Nile Rodgers and Chic: Good Times 2017
23:55 - New Years Even Fireworks

BBC TWO
09:00 - The Big Family Cooking Showdown
10:00 - Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
11:30 - Natural World
12:30 - Natures Weirdest Events
13:15 - Talking Pictures
13:55 - TBA
22:00 - Match of the Day 2
22:50 - Live at the Apollo

ITV
06:00 - CITV
09:25 - ITV News
09:30 - Casino Royale
11:50 - TBA
13:20 - ITV News
13:30 - TBA
13:00 - Paul O'Grady For the Love of Dogs at Christmas
15:00 - TBA
17:00 - A Right Royal Quiz
18:00 - ITV News
18:20 - Ant and Dec's Saturday Nights Takeaway
18:50 - Cannonball!
19:50 - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1
22:20 - The Real Full Monty
23:45 - ITV News

New Years Day

BBC One
06:00 - Breakfast
09:00 - 102 Dalmations
10:35 - Bedtime Stories
12:10 - The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message
12:15 - BBC News
12:30 - A Christmas Carol Goes Wrong
13:30 - Up
15:00 - Blue Planet II
15:30 - Maleficent
18:00 - BBC News
18:30 - EastEnders
20:30 - Still Open All Hours
21:00 - Mcmafia
22:00 - Mrs Browns Boys
22:30 - BBC News

BBC TWO
08:15 - The Big Family Cooking Showdown x2
10:15 - New Year's Day Vienna Concert
12:45 - Natural World
13:30 - TBA
16:20 - The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message
16:30 - Final Score
17:30 - The Perfect Morcambe and Wise
18:00 - TBA
19:00 - TBA
20:00 - University Challange
20:30 - Only Connect
21:00 - TBA

ITV
06:00 - CITV
09:25 - Free Willy
11:40 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
12:45 - ITV News
13:00 - ITV Racing
15:30 - TBA
16:55 - Twins
18:50 - ITV News
19:00 - Emmerdale
19:30 - Coronation Street
20:00 - TBA

what a load of shite as others have said xmas time used to be a time for the whole family to gather in front of the tv

[Nosferatu@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by trebor8273

what a load of shite as others have said xmas time used to be a time for the whole family to gather in front of the tv

There's still plenty of opportunities to sit in front of the TV with the family, whether you're watching Shaun the Sheep, Harry Potter, Cinderella, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Mary Poppins, E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, Bedknobs and Broomsticks, The Pirates! In an Adventure with Scientists, Maleficent or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, not to mention all the TV shows, such as Attenborough and the Giant Elephant, which will be of interest to many.