What's on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Red Button 22 December-5 January
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| 06:00 UK time, Saturday, 22 December 2012
It's the last Red Button blog of the year - but with Christmas and New Year nearly upon us it's also one of the biggest.
We've a bumper line-up to keep you entertained over the next fortnight including a glittering array of sporting highlights from the past year, Karen Hardy's expert analysis of the Strictly Come Dancing final and special mini-episodes of Doctor Who and EastEnders. There's also Christmas fun for kids from C³ÉÈËÂÛ̳, highlights from Radio 1's spectacular Hackney Weekend and the triumphant return of the Antiques Roadshow play-along quiz - not to mention a preview of next year's big shows on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ One.
Here's a look at what's in store - and if you want to stay updated on Red Button throughout the festive season, be sure to or visit /redbutton.
Sports Review 2012
Look back at a stunning year of sporting action on the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳
It's been an incredible year of sporting action and over the holiday period you can relive some of the most memorable moments on the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Red Button.
We've picked out an array of events to watch again in full including the Wimbledon men's singles final, the Brazilian Grand Prix and Wales's clash with England in the Six Nations. There's also another chance to see highlights from this summer's Olympics featuring gold medal-winning performances by stars including Jessica Ennis, Mo Farah, Usain Bolt, Nicola Adams, Andy Murray, Chris Hoy and Greg Rutherford.
Available on Freesat/Sky/Virgin Media/Freeview - visit the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Sport website to find out what's on when.
Strictly Come Dancing - The Final
Who will get their hands on the famous glitterball?
This year's thrilling series reaches its two-part conclusion tonight with four celebrities still in the running for TV's glitziest title. Dani Harmer, Louis Smith, Kimberley Walsh and Denise Van Outen have wowed judges and viewers throughout the competition - but which of them will be able to perform when it really counts?
Join Karen Hardy on Red Button during the final for expert analysis of each couple's crucial routines. She's also joined by a familiar face from Strictly's past - former England cricketer Mark Ramprakash, the man she partnered to the title in 2006.
Available on Freesat/Sky/Virgin Media/Freeview:
Sat 22 Dec, 6.30pm-7.55pm, 8.50pm-10.05pm
EastEnders - All I Want for Christmas
Can Fatboy give Poppy the Christmas she deserves?
EastEnders fans can get an extra helping of fun from Walford on Thursday 27 December as we join young lovers Fatboy and Poppy for a special festive episode.
Fatboy is thrilled when Poppy returns for Christmas but not all goes to plan. Unless he mans up the big lad may lose the best Christmas gift he's ever had...
Available on Freesat/Sky/Virgin Media/Freeview:
Thu 27 Dec, 8.55pm-12.30am
Doctor Who
The Doctor returns to ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ One on Christmas Day - and Red Button viewers can get ready for this year's festive adventure by watching a mini-episode.
Madame Vastra, accompanied by her loyal companions Jenny and Strax, is called upon to investigate a Victorian murder mystery. But where is the Doctor?
Available on Freesat/Sky/Virgin Media/Freeview:
Sat 22 Dec, 6pm-6.30pm, 7.55pm-8.50pm, 10.05pm-1.25am
Mon 24 Dec, 7pm-6am
Tue 25 Dec, 3pm-5.15pm
CBeebies Christmas Karaoke
If you love Christmas and you like singing then press red for the CBeebies Christmas Karaoke. You can sing along to songs from a whole host of CBeebies Christmas specials including Mr Bloom's Nursery, Baby Jake and Mike the Knight. Why not get your family and friends to join in too and follow the words as they appear on your screen?
Go on, press red... You know you want to!
Available on Freesat/Sky/Virgin Media/Freeview:
Sat 22 Dec, 6am-2.30pm
Sun 23 Dec, 6am-1pm
Mon 24 Dec, 6am-7pm
Tue 25 Dec, 6am-3pm
Wed 26 Dec, 6am-2.30pm
Thu 27 Dec, 6am-7pm
Fri 28 Dec, 6am-12pm, 2pm-4pm
Sat 29 Dec, 6am-2.30pm
Sun 30 Dec, 12pm-4pm
Mon 31 Dec, 6am-2pm
Hackney Highlights
Radio 1 helped kick off the build-up to the Olympics in June by hosting a huge weekend of live music at Hackney Marshes headlined by two of the biggest stars in pop - Jay-Z and Rihanna. Catch highlights from the festival that took east London by storm this fortnight on the Red Button.
Available on Freesat/Sky/Virgin Media/Freeview:
Fri 28 Dec, 4pm-8.30pm
Sat 29 Dec, 12am-6am, 7pm-8.15pm, 9.10pm-1.15pm
Sun 30 Dec, 9pm-6am
Mon 31 Dec, 9pm-6am
Tue 1 Jan, 6am-12pm, 9.40pm-6am
Wed 2 Jan, 6am-11am, 10pm-6am
Thu 3 Jan, 6am-11am
Antiques Roadshow Play-Along Game
Are you one of the 1.5 million people who've played along with our Antiques Roadshow game? If so you'll know how much fun it is to join Fiona and the team to guess the value of the items featured in the programme. If you haven't played yet, then don't miss your chance this Sunday and find out if you're a novice, enthusiast, connoisseur or expert - and don't forget to tweet your scores to #antiquesroadshow.
Available on Sky/Freeview:
Sun 30 Dec, 7.55pm-9pm
Sound of 2013
Discover which bands and musicians who have been tipped as the Sound of 2013 from 7.15am on Friday 4 January by tuning into the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Red Button. Huw Stephens will reveal the top five acts and the longer top list of 15, all nominated by music critics, editors, broadcasters and bloggers. Huw is also joined by Radio 1's Zane Lowe, Annie Mac, Ally McRae and 1Xtra's Mistajam to tell us why we should love these new artists. Find out more now at www.bbc.co.uk/soundof2013.
Available on Freesat/Sky/Virgin Media/Freeview:
Fri 4 Jan, 7am-7pm, 9pm-6am
Sat 5 Jan, 6am-11am, 7pm-8.25pm, 9.15pm-10pm
Sun 6 Jan, 4am-6am
Love 2013
2012 was a big year for ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ One with shows including Call the Midwife, The Paradise, Last Tango in Halifax, Citizen Khan and The Syndicate capturing the imaginations of audiences across the nation and a fortnight of dedicated Olympic coverage bringing viewers closer to the Games than ever before.
It leaves us with a lot to live up to in 2013 so we've put together a showcase of new series and returning favourites to whet your appetite for the coming year. Check out what ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ One's got in store over the next 12 months with our special preview package on the Red Button this January.
Available on Freesat/Sky/Virgin Media/Freeview:
Tue 1 Jan, 8pm-9.40pm
Wed 2 Jan, 11am-7.30pm
Thu 3 Jan, 5pm-6am
Fri 4 Jan, 6am-7pm
Casualty - The Crash
There's a brand new mini-episode for Casualty fans to enjoy on Saturday 5 January as one of Holby's most hard-bitten characters gets a rude awakening.
Paramedic Jeff Collier thinks he's seen everything the job can throw at him and there's nothing left to shock him. But nothing can prepare him for what he sees when he arrives at the scene of a school coach crash...
Available on Sky/Freeview:
Sat 5 Jan, 10pm-4am
The Dumping Ground Quiz
If you have been enjoying C³ÉÈËÂÛ̳'s drama The Dumping Ground then you are going to love The Dumping Ground Quiz hosted by Tyler and Carmen. There are 11 questions about previous Tracy Beaker series to test your knowledge. You simply answer by pressing the coloured buttons on your remote control. So go on, press red... and get involved!
Available on Sky/Freeview:
Sat 5 Jan, 11am-2.30pm
In It To Win It Play-Along Quiz
Dale Winton returns with another series of In It To Win It, the game show where people compete on general knowledge for a big money jackpot.
Think you can do better? Every Saturday press the Red Button during the show to pit your wits against our studio contestants. Come the final round will you still be In It To Win It?
Available on Sky/Freeview:
Sat 5 Jan, 8.25pm-9.15pm
Secret Fortune Play-Along Quiz
The National Lottery: Secret Fortune is an ultra-tense quiz show with lots of twists, hosted by Nick Knowles.
Studio contestants compete to win their Secret Fortune, anything from £100 to £100,000. Press the Red Button during the show to play along at home with the contestants.
Available on Sky/Freeview:
Sat 29 Dec, 8.15pm-9.10pm
³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Sport
Catch up on all the latest Sport here on the Red Button.
Highlights of the festive fortnight include:
- Live NFL on Sunday 23 December, as the Atlanta Falcons take on the Detroit Lions
- Final Score keeps you up to date on all the latest goals from across the country including the Boxing Day and New Year's Day fixtures
- Memorable sporting moments from throughout the year - visit the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Sport website for more information
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Have your say on ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Online and ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Red Button
The ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Trust carries out an in-depth review of each of the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳'s services at least once every five years. This time the Trust is looking at ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Online and ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Red Button Services.
The Trust wants your views and suggestions on these services and how they can be improved. There is also space in the consultation to raise any other points not covered by our questions. The consultation is open until 23rd January 2013.
To find out more about the consultation and how to take part, visit the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Trust site:
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To request the questions in audio or braille please call 0800 0680 116 or textphone 0800 0153 350.
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CBeebies Red Button
CBeebies Red Button welcomes younger viewers and grown-ups with a sense of adventure to the big, bright and fun world of CBeebies interactive!
Your children's favourite characters are at the heart of the interactive TV experience. Satellite and digital terrestrial viewers will have slightly different offerings from one another. This has enabled the Red Button team to offer the best games tailored to each system.
CBeebies Red Button is available on the CBeebies channel, and via page 5900 on other channels.
Visit the CBeebies website to find out more.
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Comment number 1.
At 23rd Dec 2012, Pratish wrote:Sorcha, gratefully I was one of the survivors of the Mayan prophecy on the 21st December... would have certainly hated to miss the Strictly Come Dancing Final! Have to say ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ programming this year, especially with the Olympics has been outstanding... all the best to you all over the festive season and looking forward to more of the same next year!
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At 24th Dec 2012, Emma Richards wrote:@Pratish - lol, no kidding - I'm quite partial to watching fatboy and poppy on the 27th so quite thankful to the lack of global destruction last week!
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At 30th Dec 2012, estonian wrote:Has ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ considered offering limited time viewing passes on the internet that you could purchase through PayPal or similar? A lot of ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ content is available illegally afterwards but why not make money out of demand? Easy to use legal high quality (realtime?) watching option for people outside UK would be very welcome.
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