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Overcome Travel Anxiety Ahead Of This Years Season

April 3, 2024 The Silo Leave a comment

A whopping 1.3 billion international tourist arrivals were recorded in 2023.

Undoubtedly, travel has become an integral part of many people’s lives. And while it can bring many joys, it can also cause stress.

With travel season fast approaching, the experts and our friends at HAYPP wanted to help those struggling with travel anxiety by providing helpful tips on how to best overcome it.

Five healthy ways to overcome travel anxiety

1. Understand your anxiety

To be able to best cope with your travel anxiety, you need to have a good understanding of the things that actually cause it. Pinpoint specifically what is making you feel anxious about your trip – is it that you’ll be on the road for hours, that there would be things out of your control, that you would have to be surrounded by a lot of people at an airport? Once you understand what triggers your anxiety, you can ensure to plan ahead for the best ways to handle those triggers.

2. Create a detailed plan for your trip

One of the reasons for experiencing anxiety when travelling is that you’re being taken out of your comfort zone and won’t have full control over everything. To help ease that anxious feeling, try to plan out your trip in as much detail as possible. Write down an itinerary, either on paper, or you can make use of a trip planner app like TripIt, Wanderlog, or Sygic Travel, for every day that you can follow, which will give you a sense of control, but it’s equally as important to think of alternative plans of action for anything that could potentially not go as planned, so that you’re prepared.

3. Learn to use relaxation techniques

Deep breathing by taking long breaths through the nose and then exhaling slowly through the mouth is a technique proven to help reduce any feelings of stress. Another useful way to calm your mind is by meditating, which can take many different forms from listening to music to focusing on your breath. To make sure you find the mindfulness technique that works best for you, try out a few different ones before your trip, so when the time for travelling comes you can use the most efficient one to set your mind at ease.

4. Ensure you have things that bring you joy

Having things with you that generally bring you joy can be extremely useful in distracting you from your negative feelings. These can include physical items like a journal in which to write your thoughts, a book to read, or a game to occupy your attention. Alternatively, you can create a playlist of songs you love or make sure you have your favourite TV show (or movie) with you, as these will keep your mind occupied, decreasing your feelings of anxiety.

5. Take care of your physical health

Being physically active is a great way to reduce feelings of anxiety and stress. Even if it’s just a long walk, make sure to incorporate physical activity in your days, especially the days leading up to your trip and if possible, during the trip as well. Spending some time outside and connecting with nature, be it only by visiting a park, can have a positive effect on your physical and mental being, which in turn will help reduce your anxious thoughts.

For the Silo, Caitlin Purvis.

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Astrocartography Means Travel Destinations Based On Astrological Sign And Time Of Year

March 21, 2024 The Silo Leave a comment

With spring on the horizon, you may be scratching your head about where to vacation this year. Luckily, according to astrology, your star sign could be the key to whether you are destined for sun or slopes.

With this in mind, our friends at BonusFinder Canada sought to discover the ideal holiday destination for each zodiac sign based on their astrocartography lines (a form of locational astrology which allows people to decipher which physical locations are best suited to them based on their birth chart) with the help of celebrity psychic and astrologer Inbaal Honigman. Do you agree or disagree with these suggestions? Leave us your thoughts at the bottom of the post.

Psychic and Wiccan Priestess Inbaal Honigman.

Your star sign’s dream destination according to astrocartography lines:

Aries (March 21-April 19): Alaska

Active and unusual Aries would be best adventuring through the idyllic landscapes of Alaska. Home to some of the world’s most beautiful views and the largest national park, Aries will always have somewhere to explore here.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Los Angeles

Great food and extensive views are a true joy to a Taurus, and it doesn’t get bigger and bolder than Los Angeles; with over 30,000 restaurants and stunning wide-open beaches, Taurus will love everything about LA.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): New York

Always awake and ready to party, Geminis will fall in love with the city that never sleeps, New York! From visiting the Metropolitan Museum of Art to watching an extravagant Broadway show, Geminis will never be bored day or night.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): Iceland

For a dreamy and easygoing Cancer, Iceland is the destination of choice. Between magical views of the northern lights and geothermal lagoons, Cancer will never tire of relaxing in one with nature.

Leo (July 23-August 22): Bordeaux

The luxury fiend Leo must visit Bordeaux, the historic capital of Aquitaine, famous for its excellent wine culture. Between scenic beaches and exclusive vineyard tours, Leos will be able to find their true self.

Virgo (August 23-September 22): Rome

The ideal destination for the neat and traditional Virgo is Rome, where they will undoubtedly relish an enlightening guided tour of the city’s ancient architecture and feel at home in the chic modern shopping areas.

Libra (September 23-October 22): UAE

Classy and elegant Libras would adore the high rises in the desert of the United Arab Emirates; between luxury hotels and a mass of incredible culture, Libras will love discovering what this country has to offer.

Scorpio (October 23-November 21): Sri Lanka

Mysterious and original Scorpios can enjoy going off-grid in the temples of Sri Lanka. While exploring the rich heritage of the Gangaramaya Temple or coming up close to wildlife, Scorpios may find a little serendipity.

Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Tokyo

The adventurous and well-traveled Sagittarius will love the unique streets and incomparable cuisine of Tokyo. Between climbing the Tokyo tower and sightseeing Mt. Fuji, Sagittariuses will always have things to explore.

Capricorn (December 22-January 19): Melbourne

Mature and hardworking, a Capricorn likes diversity and friendliness, and the best place for this is Melbourne. Named the friendliest city in the world* and home to the exotic Royal Botanical gardens, a Capricorn will feel right at home here.

Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): New Zealand

January is the month of Aquarians – unique and free-thinking, they will want to get truly lost in nature in New Zealand. With luscious open spaces and an abundance of beautiful scenery, Aquarians can do just that.

Pisces (Feb 19-March 20): Hawaii

Romantic and shy Pisces‘ ideal travel destination is Hawaii, surrounded by water and an expanse of warm beaches. With volcanic national parks and surfing clear waters, Pisces will love getting back in touch with their aquatic roots.

Inbaal Honigman, celebrity psychic and astrologer, explains:

“Applying astrology to well-being, romance or shopping is increasingly popular, but astrocartography isn’t often consulted… yet.

“Astrocartography is an extension of each individual’s star chart so that you can find the best locations for yourself worldwide. For example, the ‘Sun Line’ would be where you feel most yourself. Your ‘Venus Line’ is the best place to build your home, and Jupiter is the best place for holidays.”

For the Silo, Eve Loffman.

Travel

Best Canadian Cities To Celebrate St Patricks Day Like The Irish

March 13, 2024 The Silo Leave a comment

Looking for the ultimate destination to celebrate Irish culture this March 17? The best cities to celebrate St Patrick’s Day have been revealed.

Our friends at Casino.com have taken the guesswork out of it, calculating the number of Irish bars in the biggest North American cities. By analyzing the number of Irish pubs and the population in each city, the best cities to grab a Guinness this St Patrick’s Day have been ranked.

The best cities to celebrate St Patrick’s Day☘️

Rank	City	State/ Province	Country	Number of Irish bars per 1 million people
1	Boston	Massachusetts	United States	41.5
2	St. John’s	Newfoundland and Labrador	Canada	32.3
3	San Francisco	California	United States	19.8
4	Kelowna	British Columbia	Canada	16.5
5	Seattle	Washington	United States	16.0
6	Washington City	District of Columbia	United States	13.4
7	Baltimore	Maryland	United States	12.3
8	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania	United States	10.2
9	Regina	Saskatchewan	Canada	8.9
10	Kitchener	Ontario	Canada	7.6

Boston, Massachusetts, is the best city to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, with 41.5 Irish bars per 1 million people. Boston has a longstanding Irish heritage, with Irish immigrants arriving in the city as early as 1654 and many more following suit during the Great Irish Famine in the late 1840s and early 1850s. Unsurprisingly, Boston is the ultimate St Patrick’s Day destination, with 41.5 Irish bars per one million people, including Solas Irish Pub and Mr. Dooley’s, which are both open until late.

Celebrate the luck of the Irish in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, with 32.3 Irish bars to choose from per 1 million people. Newfoundland is a hub for Irish culture, often dubbed the ‘most Irish island in the world’, with many Irish settlers choosing to live in the province’s most populous city, St. John’s. With such a prominent Irish community in the city, St. John’s ranks second as one of the best cities to spend St Patrick’s Day in. There are 32.3 Irish bars per one million population.

San Francisco is the third-best city to celebrate St Patrick’s Day, with 19.8 Irish bars per 1 million people. San Francisco’s Irish community was largely established during the late 1840s and early 1850s, at the time of the Great Irish Famine. It is often thought that by the 1880s, around a third of the city’s population identified with Irish heritage. San Francisco is, therefore, one of the best cities for Irish culture and a top destination for St Patrick’s Day, with 19.8 Irish bars for every one million people. For the Silo, Grace Burton.

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Noteworthy Gifts And Gadgets To Improve Your Summer And Beyond

May 7, 2022 The Silo Leave a comment

With upcoming summer temperatures in North America forecast as “lingering on the high end of the spectrum”, many are still out and about enjoying the longer days and extra leisure time. Of course, during the summer our desire for gadgets and gear that eases our travels, enhances our self-care regime, and just makes life more enjoyable is always in high demand. With that in mind, I’ve found some noteworthy gifts and gets sure to improve the rest of your season and far beyond.

myFlipShade (www.MyFlipShade.com) – $9.99 usd

Maybe the best accessory for smartphones since the PopSocket is myFlipShade—a newly launched item that provides a pop-up shield that prevents glare and other weather conditions from affecting your ability to see your screen.

It attaches to the back of your phone using an adhesive strip and flips around to not only prevent annoying glare, but also serve as a privacy shield to block peeping eyes from reading your screen. It also functions as a horizontal and vertical smartphone stand. Even though the shade is an all-in-one phone accessory, it can still be used with other accessories like credit card holders and stands. myFlipShade is compatible with iPhone 6 and up, including Plus models, and comes in several fun colors and patterns to match various mood or personalities: black, pineapple, summer print and marble white.

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Skinit, MacBook Skins, iPhone Cases (www.Skinit.com) – $29.99-$45.99 usd

Speaking of stylish phone accessories, you can express your unique style with Skinit’s authentic case collections and premium vinyl decal skins featuring your favorite iconic brands, characters, and professional sports team…or you can custom-create your own! Skinit collaborates with Marvel, DC Comics, Looney Tunes and Hello Kitty to offer you official and original artwork, so you can let your inner character shine and express yourself with killer pop-culture brands and characters. Skinit is also an official licensor of the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS so you can show off your team pride and let your team passion be known. Skinit iPhone Cases can also be fully customized, including personal photos, and also provide maximum protection from damaging falls. Featuring a dual-layer case construction, the Skinit Pro Case will provide maximum style and solid protection for any iPhone model. No matter what device you have or who your all-time favorite character is, Skinit will likely have you covered.

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i-Top (www.GoliathGames.us) – $16.99 usd

Leave your cellphones behind, disconnect from the world, and embrace quality family time this summer—and as often as you can, really! Goliath Games has introduced a new generation of spinning top toys called i-Top. Using smart technology, this high-tech top keeps track of the number of spins while LEDs light up the display. Spin your way to the top score by competing in multiple challenges. Unlock hidden features by spinning the top an exact number of spins to show special animations, or you can challenge your friends and family to a high score. With over ten different ways to play and tons of animations, the fun with i-Top can be non-stop. Have a friendly family competition to see who can spin the highest score and unlock the most hidden challenges and determine who’s the ultimate i-Top master? Also super portable and travel-friendly, the i-Top—available in Mega Gear Blue, Infinite Purple and Vortex Red—has a spinner that folds down so it easily fits in a pocket or bag. Keep it handy for hours of fun and laughter. Kudos to Goliath, which celebrates and facilitates quality family time and bringing people together.

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RCA Sound Soother (www.RCAAudioVideo.com) – 29.99 usd

There’s no better time than summer to catch up on your sleep and with RCA’s Sound Soother device you can relax and get a good night’s slumber (or daytime nap) while listening to your favorite of 10 pre-loaded sounds. You can also use it block out ambient noise, so it’s great for hotel use and while studying among other scenarios. Users can choose from white noise, waves, rain, brown noise, pink noise, campfire, Canon in D, Clair De Lune, Gymnopedie No. 1 or Greensleeves. Set your sleep timer for 30, 60 or 90 minutes or keep it on constantly to keep you sleeping soundly through the night. AC powered with included adapter or use anywhere with 3 AAA batteries and of course adjustable volume controls. You can also enjoy your own music from your smartphone through the aux input—making this a totally customizable product for your preferences.

Photo Ownership/Copyright: VOXX International Corporation

Minetan (www.MineTanBodySkin.com) – $34.95 usd

During the summer months there’s nothing better than having that perfect, sun kissed glow.

So it’s great news that Aussie self-tanning powerhouse Minetan has landed in the U.S. This one-hour self-tanner contains skin loving, PETA-approved ingredients that truly benefit skin, including moisturizing antioxidants and oils like argan oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, coconut water, shea butter and more. Every product is free of parabens, contains 100% natural DHA, and is even vegan friendly—all quite unique for a tanning brand. You can achieve a streak-free, bronzed babe look in just one hour, or leave it on longer for a darker result. Minetan has an inclusive color range, challenging the industry-wide standard of three size-fits-all (light, medium, dark) approach to tanners, by exploring the nuances of undertone. Offering a comprehensive range of highly advanced tanning products, Minetan’s one-hour tan is just one of their many world-first, skin-friendly formulas that’s been introduced to North American customers—both online and in Ulta Beauty stores. Other notable groundbreakers include a range of nourishing coconut-water based tans, a fitness tan, and a personal spray tan kit. With all of their one-hour tans, you choose your preferred custom color depth skin finish by deciding when you shower after application. You wash off for 45 seconds and you are good to go, with a personalized tan that looks and feels great and is actually good for your skin.

Photo Ownership/Copyright: Minetan

Luster Pro Light Dental Whitening System (www.LusterPremiumWhite.com) – $43.99 usd

Want dramatically whiter, brighter teeth without a trip to the dentist, without messy strips and trays, and without sensitivity?

No problem! Luster Premium White offers just that with its Pro Light Dental Whitening System. Developed by dentists and clinically proven to deliver results, this trusted brand lets consumers enjoy peace-of-mind and professional-grade teeth whitening right at home…quickly, safely, conveniently and comfortably. Luster Pro Light Dental Whitening System is unique among teeth whitening brands in that it uses a patented Dual Power Xenon Whitening Light and Stain Lifting Serum to whiten teeth up to 6 shades in 30 minutes! It gently whitens without sulfates (SLS) and is enamel-safe. The system includes everything needed to deliver amazing results: Dual-Energy Whitening Light, Accelerinse, Stain Lifting Serum, Power White Pro Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste in Mint. The Pro Light Whitening System can be purchased online as well as neighborhood retailers such as Walmart and Walgreens.

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OMM Collection Haircare & Skincare (www.OMMCollection.com) – prices vary

The OMM Collection was inspired by the provincial South of France approach to “naturalism” and the company’s natural “farm to beauty” concept.

Indeed, OMM Unique hair formulas are blended with revolutionary Green Apple Stem Cell and Clover Flower Seed Extract to stimulate natural growth, strengthen hair follicles and deliver nourishment and thickening. The Shampoo is formulated with this Apple Stem Cell Extract with natural oils of Marula, Moringa, Amla and Prickly Pear. It’s a gentle concentrated light wash without sulfates. The Serum is a powerful infusion of hair treatment with Apple Stem Cell Extract and Capixyl, which preserves the hair follicle, providing thicker, healthier hair. The company’s Hair Mask is a rich, deep conditioning, weightless leave in treatment to rejuvenate, strengthen the overall health of hair. The Body Butter Soufflé is a rich, velvety and ultra-hydrating body butter containing natural ingredients that moisturizes the skin and locks in hydration. In addition, their Hand and Body Milk Crème is a rich, non-greasy, hydrating body cream enriched with Shea and Cocoa butter to help nourish, protect skin. The company also offers OMM signature fragrance essential oils of White Tea Jasmine and Dark Chocolate that were custom-developed with exclusivity and excellence in mind by a globally recognized international fragrance house.

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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier (www.Liquid-IV.com) – $24.99 usd – 16 pack

Liquid I.V.’s Hydration Multiplier is a great-tasting, Non-GMO electrolyte drink mix that utilizes the breakthrough science of Cellular Transport Technology (CTT) to deliver hydration to your bloodstream faster and more efficiently than water alone. So effective, Liquid I.V. can provide the same hydration as drinking 2 to 3 bottles of water! Just add the electrolyte powder to your water and let CTT do the rest. Proper hydration allows your body to perform at the highest level, increase calorie burn, helps you stay mentally alert and energized, and even reduces signs of aging. Liquid I.V. is available in three flavors: Lemon Lime, Acai Berry, and Passion Fruit. I also love that Liquid I.V. is committed to defeating dehydration at a global level. With every order received, they donate one serving of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier electrolyte drink mix to someone in need around the world. This includes the poorest regions of countries like Haiti and refugees in Uganda to helping those in need during emergency and disaster situations such as Hurricane Harvey in Houston, Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico, and the Southern California wildfires.

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Empower Cosmopolitan Martini (www.EmpowerCocktails.com) – $21.99 usd

For refreshment of a different sort, try the Empower Cosmopolitan Martini for happy hour, while lounging by the pool or whenever you’re in the mood for a tasty spirit.

While the distilled beverage market is a booming industry, it’s one that continually targets men while often leaving women out as an afterthought. But Empower Cocktails seeks to change all of that. This new disruptor puts celebrating and empowering women at the forefront of its mission, while dazzling and delighting with its ready-to-pour line of delicious cocktail drinks. They recently launched their first cocktail, the refreshing but not too sweet Empower Cosmopolitan Martini. The beverage contains Sweet Potato Vodka that’s locally-sourced from a family-owned farm in Northern California, as well as triple sec, cooling white cranberry and zesty lime. It is best-served refrigerated; all you need to enjoy it is a martini glass and—if you so desire—your favorite garnish. The drink is 25 proof and contains only 80 calories per three ounces. Also cause-conscious, Empower Cocktails partners with several non-profits that champion women’s initiatives including the Voss Foundation, Dress for Success Boston, Kicked it in Heels and the Metro-Manhattan Community Foundation to name a few.

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For the Silo, Merilee Kern. As the Executive Editor and Producer of “The Luxe List,” Merilee Kern is an internationally-regarded consumer product trends expert and hospitality industry voice of authority—a travel, dining, leisure and lifestyle expert who spotlights noteworthy marketplace innovations, change makers, movers and shakers. She reports on exemplary travel destinations and experiences, extraordinary events and newsworthy products and services across all categories. Reach her online at www.TheLuxeList.com, on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/LuxeListEditor, on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/TheLuxeList and on Instagram at www.Instagram.com/LuxeListReviews.

***Some or all of the accommodations(s), experience(s), item(s) and/or service(s) detailed above may have been provided at no cost or sponsored to accommodate this review, but all opinions expressed are entirely those of Merilee Kern and have not been influenced in any way.***

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ENDLESS CHRISTMAS RERUNS SPURS DIGITAL BOARDGAME DOWNLOADS IN UK

December 23, 2021 The Silo Leave a comment

RESEARCH SHOWS 50% OF CHRISTMAS TV SHOWS IN THE UK WILL BE REPEATS

Take note viewers of British television programming- Christmas Day will be the worst for TV repeats with 55% of programs having aired before. Last year a similar situation resulted in Christmas 2020 seeing a massive 460% increase in downloads of Marmalade Game Studios games, which includes official versions of Monopoly, Taboo, Cluedo, Clue, Jumanji and The Game of Life. The studio believes that at least in part this trend was fueled by ‘boredom’ in watching Christmas TV reruns. The corresponding figure for 2019 is 54%.

In addition, new analysis* from the UK’s leading digital board games publisher reveals 50% of the programs this Christmas on BBC 1, BBC2, ITV 1, Channel 4 and Channel 5 will be repeats. The channels will show 403 programs across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day, and 202 will be repeats.
Marmalade Game Studio’s analysis reveals that 72% of the programs that will air on Channel 5 will be repeats, and the corresponding figures for Channel 4, ITV1, BBC2 and BBC1 will be 55%, 41%, 57% and 21% respectively.

Overall, Christmas Day will be the worst for repeats with 55% of programs having aired before, compared to 50% for Boxing Day and 46% for Christmas Eve.

Marmalade Game Studio’s analysis reveals that 52% of programs shown on the five channels across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 2020 were repeats, and the corresponding figure for 2019 is 54%.

Saturday 18th December 2021

BBC One

6.00am Breakfast
10.00am Saturday Kitchen Live :
  Countdown to Christmas
11.30am Mary Berry – Love to Cook (Repeat)
12.00 Football Focus
1.00pm BBC News, Weather
1.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
2.00pm Escape to the Country* (Repeat)
2.30pm Film : Maleficent (2014)*
4.00pm Final Score*
5.10pm BBC News*
5.20pm Regional News, Weather*
5.30pm Superman & Lois*
6.10pm The Weakest Link Strictly Special*
7.00pm Strictly Come Dancing : The Final*
9.05pm Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel*
10.05pm BBC News, Weather*
10.25pm Match of the Day*
11.45pm The NFL Show*
12.15am Film : The Lost Boys (1987)*
1.50am Weather for the Week Ahead*
1.55am BBC News*

*Schedule was slightly changed due to AJ Odudo
being injured so couldn’t take part in the Strictly
Come Dancing Final. Match of the Day was
reduced to 35 minutes because of postponements
of some games due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

Replacement Schedule
   2.00pm Escape to the Country (Repeat)
3.00pm Film : Maleficent (2014)
  4:30pm Final Score
5:15pm BBC Weekend News
5:30pm Regional News
5:35pm BBC Weather
5:40pm Superman & Lois
6:25pm The Weakest Link
7:10pm Strictly Come Dancing
9:00pm Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel
10:00pm BBC Weekend News
10:15pm BBC Weather
10:20pm Match of the Day
10:50pm Euro 2020 : Match of the Day Top 10,
Most Memorable Euros Moments
11:20pm The NFL Show
11:50pm Film : The Lost Boys (1987)
1:25am Weather for the Week Ahead
1:30am BBC News

BBC One Wales (as above except)

2.00pm   A Welsh-Italian Christmas
with Michela Chiappa (Repeat)
  2.30pm Best Dishes Ever  (Repeat) (until 3.00pm)

   BBC One Northern Ireland (as above)

BBC One Scotland (as above except)

2.00pm Escape to the Country (Repeat)
  2.30pm Film : Maleficent (2014)
4.00pm Landward
4.30pm Sportscene (until 5.10pm)
11.50pm Sportscene
12.50pm The NFL Show
1.20am Film : Lost Boys (1987)
2.55am Weather for the Week Ahead
3.00am BBC News

    Sunday 19th December 2021

BBC One

6.00am Breakfast
7.30am Match of the Day (Repeat)
  9.00am The Andrew Marr Show
10.00am Politics England
10.30am Sunday Morning Live
11.30am Heaven Made
12.30pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
1.00pm BBC News, Weather for the Week Ahead
1.15pm Songs of Praise :
Christmas at Westminster Abbey
1.50pm Film : How to Train Your Dragon 3 :
The Hidden World (2019)
3.25pm Frozen Planet (Repeat)
4.25pm BBC News
4.35pm Regional News, Weather
4.45pm Countryfile at Christmas
5.45pm Antiques Roadshow Christmas Special
6.45pm Sports Personality of the Year
9.00pm The Girl Before
10.00pm BBC News
10.20pm Regional News, Weather
10.30pm Match of the Day 2
11.40pm The Women’s Football Show
12.15am Film : Spider-Man : Far From Home (2019)
2.15am Weather for the Week Ahead
2.20am BBC News

Monday 20th December 2021

BBC One

6.00am Breakfast
9.15am Morning Live at Christmas
10.00am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat)
10.45am A Countryside Christmas
11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
1.00pm BBC News
1.30pm Regional News
1.45pm Lifeline
1.55pm Snow Babies (Repeat)
2.55pm Donkey’s Caroling Christmas-Tacular
3.05pm Film : Moana (2016)
4.45pm Wallace & Gromit :
  A Matter of Loaf and Death (Repeat)
5.15pm Pointless (Repeat)
6.00pm BBC News, Weather
6.35pm Regional News
7.05pm Mary Berry’s Festive Feasts
8.00pm EastEnders
8.30pm Would I Lie to You? At Christmas
9.00pm The Girl Before
10.00pm BBC News
10.25pm Regional News, Weather
10.35pm Film : King of Thieves (2018)
12.20am Bad Education Christmas Special (Repeat)
12.50am Cuckoo Christmas Special (Repeat)
  1.25am Weather for the Week Ahead
1.30am BBC News

Tuesday 21st December 2021

BBC One

6.00am Breakfast
9.15am Morning Live at Christmas
10.00am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat)
10.45am A Countryside Christmas
11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
1.00pm BBC News
1.30pm Regional News, Weather
1.45pm Spy in the Snow (Repeat)
2.45pm Film : Saving Mr Banks (2013)
4.45pm Wallace and Gromit : The Wrong Trousers
  (Repeat)
5.15pm Pointless (Repeat)
6.00pm BBC News, Weather
6.30pm Regional News
7.00pm The Goes Wrong Show :
The Spirit of Christmas
(Repeat)
7.30pm EastEnders
8.00pm Celebrity MasterChef
  Christmas Cook-Off
9.00pm The Girl Before
10.00pm BBC News
10.25pm Regional News, Weather
10.35pm The Royle Family :
Barbara’s Old Ring (Repeat)
11.35pm Have I Got a Bit More News for You
(Repeat)
12.20am The Graham Norton Show (Repeat)
1.10am Weather for the Week Ahead
1.15am BBC News

Wednesday 22nd December 2021

BBC One

   6.00am Breakfast
9.15am Morning Live at Christmas
10.00am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat)
10.45am A Countryside Christmas
11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
1.00pm BBC News
1.30pm Regional News, Weather
1.45pm Snow Animals (Repeat)
2.45pm Merry Madagascar (Repeat)
3.05pm Film : Pete’s Dragon (2016)
4.40pm Wallace & Gromit : A Close Shave (Repeat)
5.15pm Pointless Celebrities Christmas Special
6.00pm BBC News, Weather
6.30pm Regional News
7.00pm The Repair Shop at Christmas (Repeat)
8.00pm The Great British Celebrity Sewing Bee
Christmas Special
9.00pm The Girl Before
10.00pm BBC News
10.25pm Regional News, Weather
10.35pm Film : Crazy Rich Asians (2018) Premiere
12.30am Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel (Repeat)
1.30am Superman & Lois (Repeat)
2.10am Weather for the Week Ahead
2.15am BBC News


  Thursday 23rd December 2021

BBC One

6.00am Breakfast
9.15am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat)
10.00am Animal Park Christmas Special (Repeat)
10.45am A Countryside Christmas
11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
1.00pm BBC News
1.30pm Regional News, Weather
1.45pm Penguins : Meet the Family (Repeat)
2.45pm Revolting Rhymes (Repeat)
3.15pm Film : Cinderella (2015)
4.50pm Wallace and Gromit : A Grand Day Out
  (Repeat)
5.15pm Superman & Lois
6.00pm BBC News, Weather
6.20pm Regional News
6.30pm The Weakest Link Christmas Special
7.15pm The Wall Versus EastEnders
8.05pm EastEnders
8.30pm Ghosts Christmas Special
9.00pm Celebrity MasterChef Christmas Cook-Off
  10.00pm Not Going Out Christmas Special
10.40pm BBC News
11.10pm Regional News, Weather
11.20pm Gavin & Stacey
12.20am Film : Late Night (2019)
1.55am Weather for the Week Ahead
2.00am BBC News

Christmas Eve Friday 24th December 2021

  BBC One

6.00am Breakfast
9.15am CBeebies presents :
  The Night Before Christmas (Repeat)
9.50am The Farmer’s Llamas
(Repeat)
  10.20am Room on the Broom (Repeat)
10.45am The Gruffalo (Repeat)
11.15am The Gruffalo’s Child
11.40am Film : Brave (2012)
1.05pm BBC News
1.20pm Regional News, Weather
1.30pm Film : Frozen (2013)
3.00pm Film : Abominable (2019)  Premiere
4.30pm Film : Dolittle (2020) Premiere
6.00pm Shaun the Sheep :
  The Flight Before Christmas
6.30pm BBC News
6.55pm Regional News, Weather
7.00pm The Repair Shop at Christmas
8.00pm EastEnders
8.30pm Top Gear : Driving Home for Christmas
9.30pm I Can See Your Voice
10.30pm The Vicar of Dibley :
The Christmas Lunch Incident (Repeat)
11.15pm BBC News, Weather
11.45pm Midnight Mass from St Chad’s Cathedral
1.00am Film : Lost at Christmas (2020) Premiere
2.35am The NFL Show
3.10am Weather for the Week Ahead
3.15am BBC News

  Christmas Day Saturday 25th December 2021

BBC One

   6.00am Breakfast
9.05am Zog  (Repeat)
9.35am Zog and the Flying Doctors (Repeat)
10.00am Christmas Day Service from
Coventry Cathedral
11.00am Stick Man (Repeat)
11.25am Shaun the Sheep :
The Flight Before Christmas (Repeat)
12.00pm Top of the Pops Christmas
1.00pm BBC News, Weather
1.10pm Film : The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
Premiere
2.30pm Superworm
3.00pm The Queen
3.10pm Film : Mary Poppins Returns (2018)
Premiere
  5.10pm  Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
6.25pm Michael McIntyre’s Christmas Wheel
7.25pm Blankety Blank Christmas Special
8.00pm  Call the Midwife Christmas Special
9.35pm EastEnders
10.20pm Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special
10.50pm The Vicar of Dibley :
The Handsome Stranger (Repeat)
11.50pm BBC News, Weather
12.00am On Christmas Night
12.05am Film : Last Christmas (2019)
1.45am Would I Lie to You? At Christmas (Repeat)
  2.15am I Can See Your Voice
  (Repeat)
3.15am Weather for the Week Ahead
3.20am BBC News

  Boxing Day Sunday 26th December 2021

BBC One

  6:00am Breakfast
9:15am The Snail and the Whale (Repeat)
9:45am The Highway Rat (Repeat)
10:10am Film : Shaun the Sheep: The Movie (2015)
11:30am Film : Trolls (2016)
12:55pm BBC News
1:05pm Regional News, Weather
1:15pm Songs of Praise :
Daniel O’Donnell’s Faith Journey
1:50pm Revolting Rhymes Part One (Repeat)
2:20pm Film : Beauty and the Beast (2017)
4:20pm Film : Paddington (2014)
5:50pm Around the World in 80 Days Episode 1
6:40pm Around the World in 80 Days Episode 2
7:30pm Death in Paradise Christmas Special
9:00pm A Very British Scandal
10:00pm EastEnders
10:25pm BBC News, Weather
10:40pm Match of the Day
12:15am Film : The Accountant (2016)
2:15am Weather for the Week Ahead
2:20am BBC News

  Bank Holiday Monday 27th December 2021

BBC One

   6:00am Breakfast
7:45am Match of the Day (Repeat)
9:20am Film : Monsters vs Aliens (2009)
10:45am Film : The Boss Baby (Repeat)
12:15pm Bargain Hunt
1:00pm BBC News
1:20pm Regional News, Weather
1:30pm Film : Finding Dory (2016)
3:00pm Film : Horrible Histories : The Movie
Rotten Romans (2019) Premiere
4:30pm Countryfile
5:30pm BBC News
5:45pm Regional News, Weather
5:55pm Film : Paddington 2 (2017)
7:30pm EastEnders
8:00pm MasterChef: The Professionals
Rematch 2021
9:00pm A Very British Scandal
10:00pm BBC News
10:25pm Regional News, Weather
10:35pm The Vicar of Dibley
The Vicar in White (Repeat)
11:30pm Not Going Out Christmas Special (Repeat)
12:15am Film : When Harry Met Sally (1989)
1:45am Weather for the Week Ahead
1:50am BBC News

  Bank Holiday Tuesday 28th December 2021

BBC One

    6:00am Breakfast
9:15am Film : Planes (2013)
10:40am Film : Cars 3 (2017)
12:15pm Bargain Hunt Christmas Special (Repeat)
1:00pm BBC News
1:15pm Regional News, Weather
1:25pm Superworm (Repeat)
1:55pm Film : Wallace and Gromit in
  The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005)
3:10pm Monsters vs Aliens :
  Night of the Living Carrots  (Repeat)
3:25pm Film : The BFG (Repeat)
5:15pm Pointless Celebrities (Repeat)
6:00pm BBC News
6:20pm Regional News, Weather
6:30pm The Weakest Link
7:15pm Worzel Gummidge : Twitchers
8:10pm EastEnders
9:00pm A Very British Scandal
10:00pm BBC News
10:25pm Regional News, Weather
10:35pm Match of the Day
12:00am Top Gear : Driving Home for Christmas
(Repeat)
1:05am The Great British Celebrity Sewing Bee
Christmas Special (Repeat)
2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead
2:10am BBC News

Wednesday 29th December 2021

BBC One

6:00am Breakfast
9:05am Film : Monsters University (2013)
10:40am Film : Big Hero 6 (2014)
12:15pm Bargain Hunt Music Special (Repeat)
1:00pm BBC News
1:30pm Regional News, Weather
1:40pm Film : Inside Out (2015)
3:10pm Kung Fu Panda Holiday (Repeat)
3:30pm Film : A Dog’s Journey (2019) Premiere
5:15pm Pointless Celebrities (Repeat)
6:00pm BBC News
6:20pm Regional News, Weather
6:30pm The Weakest Link
7:15pm Worzel Gummidge : Calliope Jane
8:10pm The Repair Shop (Revised Repeat)
9:00pm Film : A Star Is Born (2018) Premiere
11:10pm BBC News
11:35pm Regional News, Weather
11:45pm Mrs Brown’s Boys Christmas Special (Repeat)
12:20am Blankety Blank Christmas Special (Repeat)
12:55am Citizen Khan (Repeat)
1:25am Superman and Lois (Repeat)
2:05am Weather for the Week Ahead
2:10am BBC News

Thursday 30th December 2021

BBC One

   6:00am Breakfast
9:05am Film : Home (2015)
10:30am Dragons: Legend of the
  Boneknapper Dragon (Repeat)
10:45am Film : Missing Link (2019)
12:15pm Bargain Hunt Entertainment Special (Repeat)
1:00pm BBC News
1:30pm Regional News, Weather
1:45pm Film : Zootropolis (2016)
3:25pm The Madagascar Penguins in
A Christmas Caper (Repeat)
3:35pm Film : The Jungle Book (2016)
5:15pm Pointless Celebrities (Repeat)
6:00pm BBC News
6:15pm Regional News, Weather
6:25pm The Weakest Link
7:10pm My Family (Repeat)
7:40pm EastEnders
8:00pm Attenborough and the Mammoth Graveyard
9:00pm The Great British Celebrity Sewing Bee
New Year Special
10:00pm BBC News
10:25pm Regional News, Weather
10:35pm Film : Ready Player One (2018) Premiere
12:45am Not Going Out : Resolutions (Repeat)
1:30am Weather for the Week Ahead
1:35am BBC News

  New Year’s Eve Friday 31st December 2021

BBC One

  6:00am Breakfast
9:10am Film : Captain Underpants :
the First Epic Movie (2017)
10:30am Dragons : Gift of the Night Fury (Repeat)
10:55am Film : The Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
12:15pm Bargain Hunt
1:00pm BBC News
1:30pm Regional News, Weather
1:40pm Meerkat : A Dynasties Special
  (Repeat)
2:40pm Film : Coco (2017)
4:15pm Top of the Pops New Year Special
5:15pm Superman and Lois
6:00pm BBC News
6:15pm Regional News, Weather
6:25pm The Weakest Link
7:10pm EastEnders
8:00pm Question of Sport
8:30pm MasterChef : Champion of Champions
9:30pm Have I Got 2021 News for You
10:00pm BBC News, Weather
10:20pm The Graham Norton Show
New Year’s Eve Show
11:25pm The Big New Years & Years Eve Party
with Kylie and Pet Shop Boys
12:00am Happy New Year Live!
12:10am The Big New Years & Years Eve Party
  with Kylie and Pet Shop Boys
12:40am Film : I Give It a Year (2013)
2:10am Weather for the Week Ahead
2:15am BBC News

BBC Scotland (as above except)

    10:20pm Hogmanay 2021 – Preview
10:30pm Scot Squad Hogmanay Special
11:00pm Queen of the New Year
11:30pm Hogmanay 2021
12:30am The Graham Norton Show
1:35am Film : I Give It a Year (2013)
3:05am Weather for the Week Ahead
3:10am BBC News

New Year’s Day Saturday 1st January 2022

BBC One

6.00am Breakfast
10.00am Saturday Kitchen
11.30am Nigellissima (Repeat)
12.00pm Football Focus
12.30pm Football Focus – Euro 2020 Review
1.00pm BBC News, Weather
1.15pm The Archbishop of Canterbury’s
New Year Message
1.20pm Attenborough and the
Mammoth Graveyard (Repeat)
2.20pm Film : The Sound of Music (1965)
5.10pm BBC News
5.20pm Regional News, Weather
5.30pm The Hit List
6.15pm The Weakest Link
7.00pm Doctor Who : Eve of the Daleks
8.00pm Michael McIntyre’s The Wheel
9.00pm The Tourist
10.00pm Mrs Brown’s Boys
10.30pm BBC News, Weather
10.45pm Match of the Day
11.45pm The NFL Show
12.15am Film : Man Up (2015)
1.40am Weather for the Week Ahead
1.45am BBC News

   Sunday 2nd January 2022

BBC One

6.00am Breakfast
8.30am Match of the Day (Repeat)
9.30am Film : How to Train Your Dragon :
Homecoming (2019)
9.55am Film : Paddington (2014)
11.20am Film : Paddington 2 (2017)
1.00pm BBC News
1.10pm Weather for the Week Ahead
1.15pm Songs of Praise
1.50pm Escape to the Country (Repeat)
2.20pm Film : Robin Hood : Prince of Thieves
(1991)
4.55pm BBC News
5.10pm Regional News, Weather
5.20pm Countryfile
6.20pm Around the World in 80 Days
7.10pm Around the World in 80 Days
8.00pm Call the Midwife
9.00pm The Tourist
10.00pm BBC News
10.20pm Regional News, Weather
10.30pm Match of the Day 2
11.50pm Film : A Star is Born (2018)
2.00am Weather for the Week Ahead
2.05am BBC News

  Bank Holiday Monday 3rd January 2022

BBC One

  6.00am Breakfast
9.00am Film : The Railway Children (1970)
10.45am The Moment of Proof
11.15am Homes Under the Hammer (Repeat)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt
1.00pm BBC News
1.15pm Regional News, Weather
1.25pm Father Brown
2.15pm The Repair Shop (Repeat)
3.00pm I Escaped to the Country
3.45pm The Farmer’s Country Showdown
4.30pm Antiques Road Trip
5.15pm Pointless
6.00pm BBC News
6.20pm Regional News, Weather
6.30pm Attenborough’s Wonder of Song
7.30pm Still Open All Hours (Repeat)
8.00pm EastEnders
8.30pm My Family (Repeat)
9.00pm Four Lives
10.00pm BBC News
10.25pm Regional News, Weather
10.35pm Have I Got a Bit More 2021 News for You
  (Repeat)
11.20pm Question of Sport (Repeat)
11.50am The Graham Norton Show (Repeat)
12.55am Weather for the Week Ahead
1.00am BBC News

Saturday 18th December 2021

BBC Two

6.25am Our Wild Adventures (Repeat)
7.25am Blue Peter : Our Big Christmas Cracker!
  (Repeat)
7.55pm Film : A Christmas Story (1983)
9.25am Film : King of Kings (1961)
12.00pm Nigella’s Christmas Table (Repeat)
1.00pm Mary Berry’s Country House
at Christmas  (Repeat)
2.00pm Film : Great Expectations (1946) (b&w)
3.55pm Charles Dickens and the
Invention of Christmas (Repeat)
4.55pm Flog It! (Repeat)
5.30pm Chris & Michael
Under the Christmas Sky (Repeat)
6.30pm Film : Whisky Galore! (2016)
8.05pm The Snow Wolf : A Winter’s Tale (Repeat)
9.05pm Madonna at the BBC
10.05pm Film : Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
  11.45pm Film : Madonna : Truth or Dare (1991)
1.35am Impeachment :
  American Crime Story (Repeat)

   BBC Two Wales (as above except)

4.55pm The Man Who Took on a Mansion
  (Repeat)
5:40pm Coast (Repeat)
6:00pm Tudur’s TV Flashback (Repeat)
6:30pm Chris and Michaela :
Under the Christmas Sky (Repeat)
7:30pm Film : Whisky Galore (2016) (until 9:05pm)

  BBC Two Northern Ireland (as above except)

   5:30pm Between the Covers  (Repeat)
6:00pm The Wild Gardener (Repeat)
6:30pm Walking With… Jim Moir (Repeat)
7:00pm Gardeners’ World (Repeat)
  (until 8.05pm)

  Sunday 19th December 2021

BBC Two

6.05am Gardeners’ World (Repeat)
7.05pm Countryfile (Repeat)
8.00am Landward (Repeat)
8.30am TV Film : Falling in Love at Christmas (2021)
10.00am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
10.30am Nadiya’s Fast Flavours (Repeat)
  12.00pm Match of the Day Live : Women’s Football
Chelsea v West Ham United
2.20pm Live Equestrian
5.00pm Nigella’s Cook, Eat, Repeat (Repeat)
6.00pm Last Woman on Earth with Sara Pascoe
      (Repeat)
7.00pm Film : The Guernsey Literary and
Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)
9.00pm Beauty and the Beast :
A Pantomime for Comic Relief
10.00pm The Ranganation Christmas Special
10.45pm Two Doors Down  Christmas Special
(Repeat)
11.15pm Inside No 9 : The Devil of Christmas
(Repeat)
11.45pm Film : The Invisible Woman (2013)
1.30am Question Time (Repeat)
2.30am Holby City (Repeat)

Monday 20th December 2021

BBC Two

6.15am Mary Berry – Love to Cook (Repeat)
6.45am Between the Covers (Repeat)
7.15am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (Repeat)
8.15am A Very Country Christmas (Repeat)
9.15am TV Film : Heart of the Holidays (2020)
10.45am Snow Wolf Family and Me (Repeat)
11.15am Nadiya’s Party Feasts (Repeat)
12.15pm Inside the Factory Christmas 2016
(Repeat)
1.15pm Great Alaskan Railroads Journeys (Repeat)
1.45pm Film : Carousel (1956)
3.50pm Film : South Pacific (1958)
6.15pm Porridge : The Desperate Hours  (Repeat)
7.00pm Dad’s Army : Turkey Dinner (Repeat)
7.30pm Mastermind
8.00pm Only Connect
8.30pm Christmas University Challenge
9.00pm QI Christmas Special : Season’s Greetings
9.30pm Two Doors Down Christmas Special
10.00pm We Wish you a Mandy Christmas
10.20pm Motherland Christmas Special (Repeat)
10.50pm Cinderella : A Comic Relief Pantomime
for Christmas (Repeat)
11.50pm Merry Christmas Baby : with Gregory
Porter and Friends (Repeat)
12.50am Film : My Week with Marilyn (2011)
2.25am Countryfile  (Repeat)
3.20am   What We Do in the Shadows (Repeat)

  Tuesday 21st December 2021

BBC Two

6.10am MasterChef : The Professionals (Repeat)
7.10am Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (Repeat)
8.10am Lifeline (Repeat)
8.20am A Very Country Christmas (Repeat)
9.20am TV Film : Dancing Through Christmas
(2021)
10.50am Snow Wolf Family and Me (Repeat)
11.20am Nigellissima :
an Italian Inspired Christmas (Repeat)
12.20pm Inside the Factory Christmas 2017
(Repeat)
1.20pm Great Alaskan Railway Journeys (Repeat)
1.50pm Film : Doctor Zhivago (1965)
5.00pm Remarkable Places to Eat (Repeat)
6.00pm The Good Life : Silly But It’s Fun (Repeat)
6.30pm Mortimer and Whitehouse : Gone Fishing
(Repeat)
7.30pm Dad’s Army : Battle of the Giants! (Repeat)
8.30pm Christmas University Challenge
9.00pm A Taste of Christmas with Andi Oliver
10.00pm Impeachment : American Crime Story
  (Repeat)
11.10pm What We Do in the Shadows
11.35pm What We Do in the Shadows
12.00am What We Do in the Shadows
12.30am NFL This Week
1.20am Mary Berry’s Festive Feasts (Repeat)
2.20am Bridget Riley – Painting the Line (Repeat)
3.20am Dolly : The Sheep that
Changed the World (Repeat)

Wednesday 22nd December 2021

BBC Two

6.15am Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle
  (Repeat)
7.20am  Winter : Earth’s Seasonal Secrets  (Repeat)
8.20am A Very Country Christmas (Repeat)
9.30am TV Film : Christmas a la Carte (2021)
10.50am Snow Wolf Family and Me (Repeat)
11.20am Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas (Repeat)
11.50am  Rick Stein’s Cornish Christmas (Repeat)
12.20pm Inside the Christmas Factory 2019
(Repeat)
  1.25pm Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys (Repeat)
1.55pm Film : Kiss Me Kate (1953)
3.40pm Film : Guys and Dolls (1955)
6.05pm Dad’s Army :
For the Love of Three Oranges (Repeat)
6.40pm Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em :
Jessica’s First Christmas (Repeat)
7.30pm Christmas University Challenge
8.00pm The Hairy Bikers Go North for Christmas
9.00pm Inside the Christmas Factory
10.00pm Live at the Apollo Christmas Special
10.45pm  Secrets of the Apollo (Repeat)
11.45pm Film : Great Expectations (2012)
1.45am Villages by the Sea (Repeat)
2.15am Surgeons : At the Edge of Life (Repeat)
3.15am MasterChef : The Professionals (Repeat)
4.15am  MasterChef : The Professionals (Repeat)

Thursday 23rd December 2021

BBC Two

6.15am Gardeners’ World (Repeat)
7.15am The Polar Bear Family and Me (Repeat)
8.15am Heaven Made (Repeat)
9.15am TV Film : A Christmas to Savour (2021)
10.45am Snow Wolf Family and Me (Repeat)
11.15am Mary Berry’s Festive Feasts (Repeat)
12.15pm The Hairy Bikers Christmas Special
  (Repeat)
12.30pm Inside the Christmas Factory (Repeat)
1.30pm Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys (Repeat)
2.00pm Film : The Battle of River Plate (1956)
3.55pm Film : The Heroes of Telemark (1965)
6.05pm Upstart Crow : A Christmas Crow
(Repeat)
6.45pm Blackadder’s Christmas Carol
(Repeat)
7.30pm Christmas University Challenge
8.00pm Blackburn Sings Christmas with
Gareth Malone
9.00pm Film : Last Christmas (2019) Premiere
10.35pm Top of the Pops 1984 : Big Hits
11.35pm Elton John Christmas Concert :
Old Grey Whistle Test(Repeat)
12.40am Elton John Live in Hyde Park (Repeat)
1.40am  The Kinks Christmas Concert (Repeat)
2.40am Amazing Hotels : Life Beyond the Lobby
  (Repeat)
3.40am Strictly Come Dancing :The Final
(Repeat)


   Christmas Eve Friday 24th December 2021

BBC Two

6.20am Walking with . . . Jim Moir (Repeat)
6.50am Nadiya’s Fast Flavours (Repeat)
7.20am The Polar Bear Family and Me (Repeat)
8.20am Heaven Made (Repeat)
9.20am TV Film : Fixing Up Christmas (2021)
10.45am A Taste of Christmas with Andi Oliver
(Repeat)
11.15am Homes Under the Hammer
  (Repeat)
12.15pm Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
1.05pm Great Alaskan Railroad Journeys (Repeat)
1.35pm Film : To Catch a Thief (1955)
3.20pm Film : North by Northwest (1959)
5.35pm Dad’s Army : My Brother and I (Repeat)
6.15pm Carols from King’s
7.30pm Christmas University Challenge
8.00pm Gardeners’ World
9.00pm Vienna Blood
10.30pm A Ghost Story for Christmas :
  The Mezzotint
11.00pm Film : Amazing Grace (2018)
12.30am Carole King and Friends at Christmas
  (Repeat)1.30am The Carpenters at the BBC (Repeat)
 2.05am The Hairy Bikers Go North for Christmas
  (Repeat)
3.05am Inside the Christmas Factory (Repeat)

  Christmas Day Saturday 25th December 2021

  BBC Two

   6.10am The Polar Bear Family & Me
7.10am Film : Tinker Bell and the
Legend of the NeverBeast (2014)
8.20am Malory Towers (Repeat)
8.45am Carols from King’s (Repeat)
10.00am Gangsta Granny (Repeat)
11.10am Film : Casablanca (1942)
12.50pm Film : Meet Me in St Louis (1944)
2.40pm  Marvellous Musicals : Talking Pictures
  (Repeat)
3.10pm The Two Ronnies Christmas Sketchbook
(Repeat)
3.40pm The Two Ronnies : The Studio Recordings
(Repeat)
4.10pm Quentin Blake – The Drawing of My Life
5.10pm The Queen (Repeat)
5.20pm Film : The Adventures of Robin Hood
(1938)
7.00pm The Morecambe and Wise
Christmas Show 1971 (Repeat)
7.45pm The Morecambe and Wise Show 1970 :
The Lost Tape (Repeat)
8.35pm A Musical Family Christmas
with the Kanneh-Masons
9.35pm Film : Pavarotti (2019) Premiere
11.30pm Pavarotti in Hyde Park (Repeat)
1.05am Beauty and the Beast –
A Pantomime for Comic Relief (Repeat)
2.05am Impeachment: American Crime Story
  (Repeat)
3:15am What We Do in the Shadows (Repeat)
3:40am What We Do in the Shadows (Repeat)
4:05am What We Do in the Shadows (Repeat)

Boxing Day Sunday 26th December 2021

BBC Two

6:45am Film : Mary Poppins Returns (2019)
8:45am Gardeners’ World (Repeat)
9:45am Countryfile at Christmas (Repeat)
10:40am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
12:10pm The Great Food Guys Hogmanay Special
  (Repeat)
12:40pm Film : Singin’ in the Rain (1952)
2:20pm Film : Some Like It Hot (1959)
4:20pm Final Score
5:20pm The Two Ronnies : Christmas Night
  with the Two Ronnies 1987 (Repeat)
6:10pm The Perfect Morecambe & Wise
  Christmas Special (Repeat)
6:40pm Anything Goes : The Musical
9:00pm Mortimer & Whitehouse :
Gone Christmas Fishing
10:00pm Adele : The BBC Sessions
11:00pm Tina Live! (Repeat)
1:10am Film : Mr Holmes (2015)
2:50am Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
  (Repeat)

Bank Holiday Monday 27th December 2021

BBC Two

  6:15am Mary Berry – Love to Cook (Repeat)
6:45am Between the Covers (Repeat)
7:15am North America : Our Wild Adventures (Repeat)
8:15am Cheetah Family & Me (Repeat)
9:15am Talking Pictures : Musicals (Repeat)
10:05am Film : A Star Is Born (1954)
12:55pm Doris Day – Virgin Territory (Repeat)
1:55pm Film : Calamity Jane (1953)
3:35pm West Side Stories – The Making of a Classic
(Repeat)
4:35pm Film : West Side Story (1961)
7:00pm The Hairy Bikers Go North Christmas
  (Repeat)
8:00pm Only Connect Christmas Special
8:30pm Christmas University Challenge
9:00pm Film : Blade Runner 2049 (2017)
11:30pm Film : Highlander (1986)
1:25am Film : Last Christmas (2019)
3:00am Countryfile at Christmas (Repeat)




  Bank Holiday Tuesday 28th December 2021

BBC Two

      6:45am MasterChef : The Professionals (Repeat)
  7:45am The Frozen North : Our Wild Adventures
   (Repeat)
8:45am Cheetah Family & Me (Repeat)
9:45am Film : Suspicion (1941)
11:25am Film : Witness for the Prosecution (1957)
1:20pm Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond
the Lobby Christmas Special  (Repeat)
2:20pm Talking Pictures : Agatha Christie (Repeat)
2:50pm Film : Evil under the Sun (1982)
4:45pm Death on the Nile (1978)
7:00pm Inside the Factory (Repeat)
8:00pm Only Connect Special
8:30pm Christmas University Challenge
9:00pm Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
10:00pm Mock the Week End of Year Special
10:35pm Joanna and Jennifer : Absolutely Champers
(Repeat)
11:35pm Absolutely Fabulous : Cold Turkey (Repeat)
12:15am NFL This Week
1:05am Mortimer & Whitehouse :
Gone Christmas Fishing  (Repeat)
2:05am Scotland’s Sacred Islands with Ben Fogle
  (Repeat)



    Wednesday 29th December 2021

BBC Two

6:40am See Hear
7:10am Villages by the Sea (Repeat)
7:40am Waterhole : Africa’s Animal Oasis (Repeat)
8:40am Bringing Up Baby (Repeat)
10:20am Film : The Nun’s Story (1959)
12:50pm The Best Dishes Ever (Repeat)
1:20pm Amazing Hotels : Life Beyond the Lobby
(Repeat)
2:20pm Talking Pictures : Sean Connery (Repeat)
3:10pm Film : The First Great Train Robbery (1978)
4:55pm Film : Murder on the Orient Express (1974)
7:00pm Wild Tales from the Village (Repeat)
8:00pm Only Connect Special
8:30pm Christmas University Challenge
9:00pm Inside the Factory XL : Diggers
10:00pm Frankie Boyle’s New 2021 World Order
10:45pm Frankie Boyle’s New World Order Unseen
11:20pm Lady Gaga at the BBC
12:20am Mock the Week
End of Year Special (Repeat)
12:55am Film : Absolutely Fabulous :
The Movie (2016)
2:20am See Hear (Repeat)
2:50am Surgeons: At the Edge of Life (Repeat)
3:50am MasterChef: The Professionals (Repeat)

Thursday 30th December 2021

BBC Two

      6:45am Gardeners’ World (Repeat)
7:45am Waterhole: Africa’s Animal Oasis (Repeat)
8:45am Talking Pictures : War Films (Repeat)
9:35am Film : Dunkirk (1958)
11:45am Film : Reach for the Sky (1956)
2:00pm Talking Pictures : Anthony Hopkins
(Repeat)
2:45pm Film : Shadowlands (1993)
4:50pm Film : The Remains of the Day (1993)
7:00pm Mortimer & Whitehouse :
  Gone Christmas Fishing  (Repeat)
8:00pm Only Connect Special
8:30pm Christmas University Challenge
9:00pm Film : Judy (2019)  Premiere
10:50pm Being Bridget Jones (Repeat)
11:50pm Eddie Izzard: Force Majeure (Repeat)
1:20am Film : Alan Partridge : Alpha Papa (2013)
2:45am Nadiya’s Fast Flavours (Repeat)
3:15am Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
  (Repeat)
4:15am MasterChef: The Professionals (Repeat)

New Year’s Eve Friday 31st December 2021

BBC Two

  6:20am Sort Your Life Out (Repeat)
7:20am Waterhole : Africa’s Animal Oasis (Repeat)
8:25am Talking Pictures : Sophia Loren (Repeat)
8:55am Film : El Cid (1961)
11:50am Talking Pictures : Judi Dench (Repeat)
12:30pm Film : Jane Eyre (Repeat)
2:20pm Film : Tea with Mussolini (1999)
4:15pm Nothing Like a Dame (Repeat)
5:35pm Musicals : The Greatest Show (Repeat)
6:55pm Film : Dad’s Army (1971)
8:30pm Christmas University Challenge
9:00pm Film : The Aftermath (2019) Premiere
10:40pm Live at the Apollo Christmas Special
(Repeat)
11:25pm Jools’ Annual Hootenanny
1:25am Legends of Glastonbury
  (Repeat)

  New Year’s Day Saturday 1st January 2022

BBC Two

6.25am The Dengineers (Repeat)
6.55am All Over the Place (Repeat)
7.25am Blue Peter (Repeat)
7.55am Film : Strange Magic (2015)
9.25am Malory Towers (Repeat)
9.50am Malory Towers (Repeat)
10.15am New Year’s Day Concert : Live from
Vienna 2022
12.40pm Film : She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)
2.25pm Wild West : America’s Great Frontier
3.25pm Inside the Factory (Repeat)
4.25pm  The Archbishop of Canterbury’s
New Year Message
4.30pm Final Score
5.15pm Flog It!
6.00pm Film : Porridge (1979)
7.30pm My Hero : Hugh Dennis on Ronnie Barker
(Repeat)
8.30pm The Perfect Morecambe and Wise (Repeat)
9.00pm This is Joan Collins
10.30pm Film : Dangerous Liaisons (1988)
11.00pm My Generation (Repeat)
12.20am TOTP2 : The 60s (Repeat)
12.50am Film : A Town Like Alice (1956)

Sunday 2nd January 2022

BBC Two

6.30am A-Z of TV Gardening (Repeat)
7.15am Life in a Cottage Garden with Carol Klein
  (Repeat)
7.45am Gardeners’ World (Repeat)
8.45am Countryfile (Repeat)
9.40am Beechgrove
10.10am Saturday Kitchen Best Bites
11.40am Nigel Slater’s Simple Cooking (Repeat)
12.10pm  Amazing Hotels: Life Beyond the Lobby
(Repeat)
1.15pm Talking Pictures : Michael Caine (Repeat)
  2.05pm Film : The Ipcress File (1965)
3.50pm Film : The Eagle Has Landed (1976)
6.00pm Earth’s Tropical Islands : Madagascar
  (Repeat)
7.00pm Antiques Roadshow (Repeat)
8.00pm Ski Sunday
9.00pm Mary Queen of Scots (2018)
10.55pm Frankie Boyle’s New World Order
11.40pm  Paddy and Christine McGuinness :
Our Family and Autism (Repeat)
12.40am Doctor Who : Eve of the Daleks



  Bank Holiday Monday 3rd January 2022

BBC Two

  6.35am Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
7.20am Bargain Hunt (Repeat)
8.05am Inside the Factory : Diggers (Repeat)
9.05am The Wonder of Animals (Repeat)
9.35am Film : Odette (1950)
11.30am Film : The Wooden Horse (1950)
1.10pm Talking Pictures : War Stories (Repeat)
1.55pm Film : The Train (1964)
4.05pm Film : Operation Crossbow (1965)
6.00pm Richard Osman’s House of Games (Repeat)
6.30pm Rick Stein’s Cornwall (Repeat)
7.00pm Tom Kerridge’s Fresh Start (Repeat)
7.30pm Mastermind
8.00pm Only Connect
8.30pm University Challenge
9.00pm Inside Dubai : Playground of the Rich
10.00pm Film : The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019)
11.30pm Frankie Boyle’s New World Order (Repeat)
12.05am Countryfile (Repeat)
1.00am Zara McDermott : Uncovering Rape Culture
  (Repeat)
2.00am Take a Hike (Repeat)

Michael Willis, co-CEO at Marmalade Game Studio, said: “Watching TV over Christmas as a family is one of the highlights of the festive season, but with so many repeats being aired, it can be easy to become bored. Playing board games can be a great way to tackle this and bring families together.
“We have recently introduced a new Bubble feature, which more than a million families have signed up to, helping people stay in touch by video chat, allowing gamers to add friends and family to group chats, start games from these, and video chat whilst playing.”

Marmalade Game Studio research** in November before the Omicron variant sparked renewed fears about the spread of COVID-19 found nearly six out of 10 adults (57%) expect to be playing a board game during the Christmas season this year with Monopoly or Scrabble the most likely to be played.

Average spending on a new board game will be around £22 ($37.88 CAD), the study found, with 828,000 people expecting to spend £50 ($86.08 CAD) or more on board games for the festive period.
Digital gaming has surged in popularity and over the period of the lockdowns Marmalade Game Studio estimates downloads have increased 144% in total compared with the previous 18 months.

Marmalade Game Studio is the UK’s leading digital board game publisher, and it recently secured a £22.5 million ($38.74 million CAD) investment from private equity firm LDC to support recruitment and the development of new games, has seen revenues more than double in the last three years.
Marmalade Game Studio, which has offices in London and Lisbon, has managed to boost staff numbers from 28 to 65 while its range of games which includes Monopoly and Cluedo has expanded from 3 to 10 titles with more planned.

Culture

This Quiz Helps You Discover Your Perfect Gap Year

August 8, 2017 The Silo Leave a comment

Hello There! Everyone dreams of taking some time off to travel. However, before settling on the location or how long you intend to stay abroad, as an intrepid explorer you should be thinking about exactly what type of gap year is right for you.

Perhaps you’re looking to explore off the beaten track? Add to your CV? Maybe you want to earn your own way as you travel?

Our friends at gapmedics.com have put together this quiz to help you make this tricky decision. For the Silo, Isabel Swift.

Travel

Explore The World This Summer Via 12 Trendy Family Homes From HomeExchange

May 10, 2017 The Silo Leave a comment

Traveling with kids can be challenging, especially when restricted by a tight budget. As families begin to reevaluate their own homes and hometowns, they are discovering that what they once took for granted can be a huge destination for someone else. Providing travelers with the additional comfort of bedrooms for each family member, a kitchen, garden, pool, toys, bikes and more, a family home away from home can be the perfect base camp to explore a region.

The list below includes 12 family-friendly homes available this summer for families looking to discover the world via HomeExchange:

USA – Colorado – Evergreen

Nestled in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies, this beautiful home is within driving distance of Denver, ski mountains, and Evergreen Lake which is best known for its all-season recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and birding. Bordered by mountain parks with miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding, the home is equipped with bunk beds, toys, and video games for young children. A Jeep Wrangler and a Kia Sorento are also available for exchange.

Thailand – Phuket

The ultimate in discreet luxury and privacy, this villa comes outfitted with an ocean-facing spa and “concierge.” Overlooking Surin Beach, and only a few steps from two of Phuket’s top beaches, families can enjoy picturesque sunset views over the Andaman Sea in between horse and elephant rides.

Mexico – Manzanillo

Outfitted with a vast collection of Mexican folk art, this Mexican style three-bedroom home overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Miles of beaches with balmy ocean breezes and warm water year-round, Manzanillo is widely known as the sea fishing capital of the world. The house is about two miles from the great beach of Santiago Bay where house guests will be treated to a beach club membership.

France – Seignosse

This large Basque Landes-style house is located right on the beach. The five bedroom home boasts several terraces and is located less than two miles from the seaside town of Hossegor. The area is internationally renowned for its Atlantic surf spots and gastronomy, as well as golfing, surfing, and cycling.

USA – California – Santa Monica

Vibrant both inside and out, this ocean view four-bedroom house is full of light. Situated in a quiet neighborhood of Santa Monica, families will have easy access to shopping, restaurants, bike paths, and the beach. For families looking to venture further into the state of California, a Ford Expedition that can fit up to eight passengers is included in the exchange!

United Kingdom – London

Nestled on a quiet residential road in the middle of East London, this spacious Victorian family home has a lovely garden and plenty of toys for children. The vibrant neighborhood is only a bus ride or train away from Central London.

Australia – Kingscliff

Beachfront luxury on the magical Gold Coast, one hour from Brisbane City. With miles of beach, bicycle tracks, and local restaurants within a two-minute walk, this home is a perfect holiday for families.

Canada – West Vancouver

This waterfront seven bedroom villa with beach access, a private deck, spacious swimming pool, boats, and three cars are all located within a half hour drive from downtown Vancouver and mere minutes from parks, mountains, shopping, and restaurants.

Costa Rica – Puntarenas

This literal treehouse is situated in the canopy of the jungle that National Geographic called “the most bio-diverse place on earth.” This home is the perfect respite after a day of ziplining, swimming, waterfall hiking, and bird watching. Providing a true sense of adventure and an off-the-grid feel, this abode is free of televisions, hair dryers, and internet access.

Ireland – Stradbally

A kid-friendly home located one-hour away from Dublin, this modern home comes with a separate nanny studio in the garden, swings, slide, playroom, and lots of toys and bicycles. Nearby historic castles, beautiful woodlands, an equestrian center in Stradbally, a fishing lake and a championship golf course designed by golf legend Steve Ballesteros make this a must-stay neighborhood.

South Africa – Cape Town

This golf course estate boasting breathtaking views of Table Mountain and modern architect is only 15 minutes away from the city center. With direct beach access to Sunset Beach, the internationally-renowned windsurfing and kitesurfing hotspot of Africa, families will not have to venture far to create lifelong memories.

USA – New York – Montauk

Located directly across the street from the ocean, Montauk represents a classic and relaxed old American lifestyle. For those looking to juxtapose their stay with a trip to the bustling city of New York, several means of transport are available to get to Manhattan. Travelers can also opt for a seaplane for a quick forty-five-minute flight into the city.

For the Silo, Alexandra Origet du Cluzeau.
About HomeExchange Founded by Ed Kushins, a pioneer of the “collaborative consumption” movement, HomeExchange has facilitated over one million home swaps since 1992. “It was the inspiration for the still popular 2006 movie “The Holiday” starring Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet and Jude Law. In 2016, 67,000 HomeExchange members made 135,000 home swaps across 150 countries. HomeExchange makes it easy to plan and enjoy a home exchange vacation and offers travelers a memorable, authentic experience. Last year, it was awarded “Best Site for Booking Your Stay” by USA Today readers.

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RESEARCH SHOWS 50% OF CHRISTMAS TV SHOWS IN THE UK WILL BE REPEATS

Overall, Christmas Day will be the worst for repeats with 55% of programs having aired before, compared to 50% for Boxing Day and 46% for Christmas Eve.

Marmalade Game Studio research** in November before the Omicron variant sparked renewed fears about the spread of COVID-19 found nearly six out of 10 adults (57%) expect to be playing a board game during the Christmas season this year with Monopoly or Scrabble the most likely to be played.

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