BBC One London Thursday, 18 December Find out what's on TV.
Click here to open BBC iPlayer Not in the UK? Click here to read our guide on how to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad.- 6:00am
Breakfast
The BBC's Breakfast programme features the latest news, sport, business, weather and other items on a daily basis.
- 9:30am
Morning Live
Series 7 Episode 137Join Gethin Jones, Helen Skelton, Michelle Ackerley and the team for conversation, advice and tips to make your day that little bit easier.
- 10:45am
Animal Park
Series 20 Episode 2Ryan, the park's registrar, is charged with a vital role - to check in on how the youngest residents of the park are faring on the run-up to Christmas. The park is involved in breeding programmes that help some of the most threatened animals.
- 11:30am
Homes Under the Hammer
Series 28 : A Real BarnstormerThe prospect of a stunning barn conversion in West Sussex has Martin excited. In east London, Jacqui can't find enough plug sockets. And Dion's in Cheshire, where a first-time developer hasn't followed the 'Hammer Golden Rules'.
- 12:15pm
Bargain Hunt
Series 64 : Christmas Special: Peterborough 15It's a Christmas special as Christina Trevanion and Santa's helpers Catherine Southon and Kate Bliss go antique-hunting in Peterborough before heading to Lichfield in Staffordshire for a very festive auction. Christina meets a world record-holding collector of Christmas brooches.
- 1:00pm
BBC News at One
The latest national and international news, followed by weather.
- 1:35pm
BBC London News
News, sport and weather from London.
- 1:45pm
BBC News at One
The latest national and international news, followed by weather.
- 2:00pm
Father Brown
Series 5 Episode 1: The Star of JacobFather Brown investigates when the son of a Duke is abducted from Lady Felicia's yuletide ball. Can he find the child in time for Christmas?
- 2:55pm
Escape to the Country
Series 25 Episode 26: The CairngormsNicki Chapman is in the magnificent Cairngorms, property shopping with a couple who, after exploring the UK in their camper van for the last two years, have decided that the Scottish countryside is where they want to settle.
- 3:45pm
The Bidding Room
Series 7 Episode 25: Mastiff Sculptures, Victorian Clerks Desk, Bauhaus ChairLindsay has great expectations for her Dickensian desk, and how will the dealers react to sculptor Darren's heartbreaking story?
- 4:30pm
Pointless Celebrities
Series 17 : Comedy SpecialA special Comedy edition of the general knowledge quiz in which four teams try to come up with the answers that no-one else could think of. Presented by Alexander Armstrong and co-host Richard Osman, and featuring Geoff Norcott, Danny John-Jules, Ninia Benjamin, Ed Byrne, Olivia Lee, Kerry Howard, Clair Buckley and James Buckley.
- 5:15pm
The Finish Line
The Festive Finish Line: Episode 4Clare Richards, Russell Kane, Josie d'Arby, David James and Jodie Grinham race in moving podiums in a festive episode of the quiz to try to win £5,000 for their chosen charity.
- 6:00pm
BBC News at Six
The latest national and international news, followed by weather.
- 6:30pm
BBC London News
News, sport and weather from London.
- 7:00pm
BBC Sports Personality of the Year
2025Celebrating sporting excellence and achievements through the year.
- 9:00pm
Sir Chris Hoy: Cycle of Hope
Sir Chris Hoy opens up about his journey with terminal cancer and how the mental strength he honed as a six-time Olympic gold medallist is now helping him to inspire others. Filmed behind the scenes, the celebrated cyclist and his family share their experience of his cancer diagnosis in 2024. This emotive programme follows Hoy as he balances life as a husband, father and friend alongside treatment and the charity work he's so passionate about.
- 10:00pm
BBC News at Ten
The latest national and international news, with reports from BBC correspondents worldwide.
- 10:30pm
BBC London News
News, sport and weather from London.
- 10:40pm
Daddy Issues
Series 2 Episode 5: I'm Your ManMalcolm goes to great lengths to fulfil his dad's wishes. Meanwhile, Catherine wants Gemma's help to conceive a baby with Gary. Gemma is shocked when she learns of Malcolm's secret.
- 11:05pm
Daddy Issues
Series 2 Episode 6: For Future Reference, Trousers Stay OnWhilst preparations are being made for Sadie and Malcolm's birthday, Malcolm gets to know Tommy. Gemma secures her first job interview, forcing her to make a difficult decision.
- 11:30pm
Romantic comedy (2016)
Bridget Jones's BabyBefuddled mom-to-be Bridget Jones must figure out which of the two men in her life is the father of her child.
6.5IMDb - 1:25am
Weather for the Week Ahead
Detailed weather forecast.
- 1:30am
The Media Show
13/12/2025Experts try to piece together a succinct picture of the biggest stories making the rounds on social media platforms and news reports across the world.
- 2:00am
Newsday
From London and Singapore the latest international news from the BBC.
- 2:30am
Business Today
Bringing the latest business news and up to date informed analysis from London and around the world.
- 2:45am
BBC Sport
Coverage, commentary highlights and more from the world's biggest sporting events on the Red Button.
- 3:00am
Newsday
From London and Singapore the latest international news from the BBC.
- 3:30am
Business Today
Bringing the latest business news and up to date informed analysis from London and around the world.
- 3:45am
BBC Sport
Coverage, commentary highlights and more from the world's biggest sporting events on the Red Button.
- 4:00am
Newsday
From London and Singapore the latest international news from the BBC.
- 4:30am
Business Today
Bringing the latest business news and up to date informed analysis from London and around the world.
- 4:45am
BBC Sport
Coverage, commentary highlights and more from the world's biggest sporting events on the Red Button.
- 5:00am
BBC News
Twenty-four hours a day, the latest national and international stories as they break.
- 5:30am
Business Today
Bringing the latest business news and up to date informed analysis from London and around the world.