(BBC Radio 4, 2.30 to 3.30pm)
Brian Sibley's play looks at the early life of CS Lewis and how his upbringing in County Down inspired his writings, including The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
'Light in the Darkness'
(BBC Radio 4, 3.30 to 4pm) Mark Tully, the BBC's long-time India correspondent, investigates the development of Festivals of Light in three different religions - Hinduism, Judaism and Christianity.
'I Love Toys'
(BBC 2, 9.05 to 10.35pm)
The Tracey family of 'Thunderbirds' fame, along with Lady Penelope and her chauffer Parker, pick their favourite toys, while Trinny Woodall and Susannah Constantine cast a critical eye over Barbie's wardrobe, Charlie Dimmock tells the tale of the Cabbage Patch Dolls and Lee Majors makes the case for his action figure.
22 December. 'Snow White'
(Channel 4, 3.30 to 5.20pm)
This modern reworking of the original story by the Brothers Grimm stars Kristin Kreuk as Snow White and Miranda Richardson as her evil stepmother.
'Go4It'
(BBC Radio 4, 7.15 to 7.45pm)
The children's radio magazine programme hears how Christmas is celebrated in other parts of the world.
23 December. 'From Lapland to Lewisham'
(BBC Radio 4, 6.15 to 6.30pm)
As Christmas approaches, Jim Carey waddles and guffaws his way around Lewisham as his portrayal of Father Christmas enchants and terrifies children in turn.
24 December - Christmas Eve. 'The Bear'
(Channel 4, 6.50 to 7.20am)
Raymond Briggs' tale of a giant bear and a little girl and their magical journey through a snowy London.
'Blue Peter Christmas Show'
(BBC 1, 2 to 2.30pm) Simon and Matt tell the story of the Christmas truce of World War I, when warring soldiers met in No Man's Land to play football and exchange gifts.
'Ivor the Invisible'
(Channel 4, 3.30 to 4pm)
The animated story of John, a boy who wakes up one morning to find a big invisible something sitting on his bed.
'The Snowman'
(Channel 4, 4 to 4.30pm)
Raymond Briggs' classic story of a boy whose snowman comes to life, with a memorable musical score.
'Little Wolf's Book of Badness'
(Channel 4, 4.30 to 5pm)
Shunned by his family for brushing his teeth and going to bed early without being growled at, Little Wolf begins his study at Cunning College where he is taught 'if it squeaks, eat it'! Animation based on the books by Ian Whybrow.
25 December - Christmas Day
'Father Christmas'
(Channel 4, 7.25 to 7.55am)
What does Father Christmas do with himself for the other 364 days of the year? Raymond Briggs reveals all.
'Joy to the World'
(BBC Radio 4, 8.05 to 9am)
After the year's troubled headlines from Afghanistan, Bali, India, Iraq, Israel and Pakistan, Emily Buchanan discovers that the worst of times often bring out the best in human nature.
'The King's Beard'
(ITV 1, 9.25 to 10.55am)
An animated fairytale about a king whose huge beard inspires his subjects to grow beards as well, infuriating a poor barber who embarks on a trip to the palace.
'A Small Miracle'
(ITV 1, 10.55 to 11.25am)
A magical Christmas story for the whole family, based on the picture book by Peter Collington.
'Afternoon Play - An Abominable Bestiary: Where the Wild Things Are'
(BBC Radio 4, 2.15 to 3pm) Maurice Sendak's classic picture book is adapted for radio by Peter Wolf.
'The Real Jesus Christ'
(BBC Radio 5 Live, 7 to 8pm)
Clive Anderson profiles the man whose birth we celebrate on 25 December.
26 December - Boxing Day 'Adventures in Science - The Morning After the Night Before'
(BBC Radio 4, 9.30 to 9.45am)
Ben Silburn takes a journey into the human body to discover what happens to us after over-imbibing, and investigates if hangovers are curable.
'Antidote to Christmas'
(BBC Radio 4, 11.30am to 12noon)
Christmas is hazardous to your health - over the 12 days, 80,000 Britons will end up in hospital, there will be 2,000 attacks by vicious trees and 500 falls caused by tinsel, and 500 children will munch and swallow glass baubles.
'Mary Poppins'
(ITV 1, 5.25 to 8pm)
Julie Andrews won an Oscar as the eponymous nanny whose unorthodox approach to life transforms the London family she goes to work for.
29 December 'Dinotopia'
(Channel 4, 6 to 7.45pm)
This three-part mini series based on the bestselling books by James Gurney mixes state-of-the-art computer technology and live action to bring dinosaurs and humans together in peaceful co-existence. But some deadly carnivores pose a constant threat to the delicate balance of nature.
Continues on 30 and 31 December at the same time.
'Analysis - Mr Chips or Microchips?'
(BBC Radio 4, 9.30 to 10pm)
Having computers in schools has long been a central plank of Government education policy. But new evidence suggests computers can hinder rather than help educational progress.
30 December. 'Afternoon Play - The Magic City'
(BBC Radio 4, 2.15 to 3pm)
In E Nesbit's children's tale, Philip lives happily with his grown-up sister, but things change when she marries a man with a ten-year-old daughter, Lucy. A two-part adaption continuing on 31 December at the same time.
'Stig of the Dump'
(BBC 1, 3.45 to 5.25pm)
A young boy discovers a caveman in a quarry in this dramatisation of Clive King's popular children's story. They become secret friends, but the local police are becoming suspicious.
1 January - New Year's Day 'Keeping the Feast'
(BBC Radio 4, 1.30 to 2pm)
This poem by Michael Symmons Roberts explores ritual meals and the link between faith and food.
'Blue Peter Review of the Year'
(BBC 1, 1.15 to 1.55pm) The team pick their favourite moments from 2002's programmes.
2 January. 'The Joy of Home'
(BBC 2, 8 to 9pm)
An affectionate look over 50 years of British homes, with contributions from Terence Conran, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen and Anna Ryder Richardson.
3 January. 'Word of Mouth'
(BBC Radio 4, 4 to 4.30pm)
Michael Rosen looks at the rich language around the common cold.
