Holiday Shows
Christmas Carols with Lucy Worsley
Join historian Lucy Worsley on a journey to discover the stories behind some of our favorite Christmas songs and the history of carol singing.
Lucy quickly discovers that the origins of these festive carols suggest there’s more than meets the eye. From pagan fertility rituals and French renaissance jigs to a hymn for peace during World War One, learn more about the history of holiday traditions in this festive treat from the BBC.
Joanna Lumley: In The Land of the Northern Lights
BBC Select is heading north with actress Joanna Lumley as she pursues a life-long dream to witness the elusive Northern Lights in this moving documentary.
As a little girl growing up in Malaysia, Joanna had never seen snow or felt cold. She longed to head to the land of trolls and snow queens.
But she could never have guessed what a challenging and absorbing arctic adventure lay ahead of her.
Wonderland: The Story of Christmas
So many classic children’s books deal with the festive season. There are Christmassy moments in great works by Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Kenneth Grahame, J. M. Barrie, J.R.R. Tolkien and many more. This compelling arts documentary delves into both the joyous descriptions of yuletide created by these writers and also some darker moments in Christmas stories.
Kirstie and Phil's Perfect Christmas
Get ready to enjoy the perfect Christmas. Kirstie and Phil are on hand to show you how to celebrate the festive season in style, plus a plan for the ultimate New Year’s party for all the family. The duo will help you sort out the decorations, source the best gifts, work out what food and drink to serve and finally throw a Christmas bash that even Santa would be proud of.
Horrible Histories: Horrible Christmas
The team that created the hit sitcom Ghosts presents a festive selection of hilarious sketches celebrating Christmas throughout the ages. Meet Henry II’s gastrically challenged jester and some dung-related festive offerings from a bunch of Saxons. Oliver Cromwell tries to ruin Christmas for everyone, Elizabeth I gets a tiny clock on a wrist strap and the First World War stops for a soccer game.