BBC One TV Guide

View the BBC One (BBC1) schedule for today. Find showtimes for live UK news, entertainment, drama, and late night films. See what's on BBC One on Sunday 21 December 2025 with full listings and upcoming programmes.

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Planes, Trains and Automobiles

Steve Martin and John Candy star
When bad weather grounds all planes, an uptight advertising man and a laid-back shower curtain ring salesman must get home to Chicago before Thanksgiving.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min i Available on iPlayer

Weather for the Week Ahead

Detailed weather forecast.
Runtime: 5 min

Joins BBC News

BBC One joins the BBC's rolling news channel for a night of news.
Runtime: 4 hr 20 min

Breakfast

The latest news, sport, business and weather from the BBC's Breakfast team.
Runtime: 3 hr

Match of the Day

2025/26: 20/12/2025
Kelly Cates presents highlights of eight Premier League games, including Tottenham against Liverpool and Everton versus Arsenal.
Runtime: 1 hr 30 min

My Life at Christmas with Anita Rani

Anita Rani Meets Floella Benjamin
Anita Rani pays a Christmas visit to Baroness Floella Benjamin to reflect on a remarkable life shaped by family, faith and the festive season.
Runtime: 1 hr

Prayer and Reflection

St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh
We join St Gilesโ€™ Cathedral in Edinburgh for a traditional Presbyterian Christmas service during the month of Advent to reflect on the coming of Jesus Christ.
Runtime: 30 min

A Mary Berry Christmas

A festive feast
Mary Berry celebrates Christmas traditions, including delicious food, Christmas lights, carols and picking the Christmas tree, with Alison Steadman, Harry Aikines-Aryeetey and Zoe Ball.
Runtime: 1 hr

BBC Weekend News

Lunchtime News: 21/12/2025
The latest national and international news from the BBC.
Runtime: 10 min

Weather for the Week Ahead

Detailed weather forecast.
Runtime: 5 min

Songs of Praise

A Christmas Celebration from the Victoria Hall, Bolton
Aled Jones presents a musical feast of traditional carols and festive favourites from the Victoria Hall, Bolton, with special guest performances by Tony Hadley and Phebe Edwards.
Runtime: 35 min

Kingdom

Episode 6
Meet the people that made filming Kingdom possible and uncover the extraordinary acts of conservationists and antipoaching teams protecting South Luangwa and all its inhabitants.
Runtime: 50 min i Available on iPlayer

Spider-Man: Homecoming

Peter Parker must prove himself to Tony Stark while also managing his everyday teenage life. When the Vulture draws him into a dangerous adventure, everything he holds dear is threatened.
Runtime: 2 hr 5 min

BBC Weekend News

Evening News: 21/12/2025
The latest national and international news from the BBC.
Runtime: 10 min

BBC London

Evening News: 21/12/2025
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 5 min

BBC Weather

The latest weather forecast.
Runtime: 5 min

Countryfile

A Cornish Christmas
The Cornish coast comes alive as Matt Baker, Anita Rani and Adam Henson uncover the magic of Cadgwith at Christmas. From tree deliveries to seasonal pasty making and a pub full of sea shanties.
Runtime: 1 hr

Celebrity Escape to the Country

Neil 'Razor' Ruddock
Nicki Chapman helps ex-England international and football hard man Neil โ€˜Razorโ€™ Ruddock find his softer side as he looks to escape to the country with his family in rural Kent.
Runtime: 1 hr

Antiques Roadshow

Unseen Treasures 2
The roadshow reveals more unseen treasures from the summer, including Victorian Christmas cards and a ceramic polar bear, and visits Trentham Gardens near Stoke-on-Trent.
Runtime: 1 hr

The War Between the Land and the Sea

The End of the War
Barclay stands alone, Salt is lost, UNIT is powerless, and the oceans rise as the war reaches its climax. While traitors conspire, can Barclay find Salt before itโ€™s too late?
Runtime: 55 min

Beyond Paradise

Christmas Special 2025
With unexpected visitors, festive cases to solve and a heartwarming reunion on the line, can the team juggle it all and still be ready in time for Marthaโ€™s Christmas surprise?
Runtime: 1 hr

BBC Weekend News

Late News: 21/12/2025
The latest national and international news from the BBC.
Runtime: 25 min

BBC London

Late News: 21/12/2025
The latest news, sport and weather from London.
Runtime: 5 min

Match of the Day

2025/26: 21/12/2025
Mark Chapman presents highlights of the dayโ€™s only Premier League game as title contenders Aston Villa host Manchester United.
Runtime: 30 min

Die Hard 2

Off-duty cop John McClane spots suspicious activity at snowy Dulles Airport, where the fate of incoming flights falls into the hands of a rogue colonel, resulting in carnage before Christmas.
Runtime: 1 hr 55 min
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is on BBC One tonight?

Tonight (Sunday 21 December) on BBC One, you can watch Antiques Roadshow, The War Between the Land and the Sea, Beyond Paradise, and BBC Weekend News. Check the full schedule for more details.

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When does programming end on BBC One today?

Today's programming on BBC One ends at 00:55 with Die Hard 2.

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