BBC Four TV Guide

Documentary charting the changing face of Britain's canals after the Second World War, as enthusiasts fought to save the inland waterways from destruction - despite facing strong opposition from the government. Amateur and professional footage illustrates the canals' transformation from industrial thoroughfares to tourist attractions during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as efforts to restore and preserve the network's locks and boats. Narrated by Gina McKee

Tom Service introduces the classics of tomorrow in a special compilation performed at the classical music festival, with bold and brave compositions, illustrious orchestral pieces and more. The programme showcases three world premieres, an exciting bassoon concerto and interviews with composers including Thomas Adès and Gabriella Ortiz, who reveal the inspiration behind their pieces. With performances from the Royal Albert Hall by the National Youth Orchestra, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, the Academy of St Martin in the Fields, the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the Los Angeles Master Chorale, the BBC Singers and the BBC Symphony Chorus

The actress looks back on the 1985 TV adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn's play, recalling the joy of working alongside an exceptional cast at the very top of their games who treated the comedy drama as if it was 'life and death'. Set across three Christmas Eves, Ayckbourn's sharply observed black comedy remains as fresh, uncomfortable and every bit as hilarious as it did when this acclaimed BBC production was first broadcast

Three couples meet on three separate Christmas Eves in their respective kitchens. Michael Simpson's 1985 adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn's comedy drama, starring Michael Gambon, Maureen Lipman, Geoffrey Palmer, Prunella Scales, Cheryl Campbell and Nicky Henson