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New Year TV Guide: BBC Two, New Year's Day

Check out the full schedule for BBC Two on New Year's Day 2021.

08.40: FILM: On The Town (1949)
Musical about three sailors on a day's leave in New York, starring Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra.

10.15: New Year's Day Concert From Vienna
The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, live from the Musikverein in the Austrian capital.

12.45: Talking Pictures
Celia Imrie looks at the finest work from the UK's finest Dames.

13.20: FILM: Tea With Mussolini (1999)
Period comedy drama about a bunch of English and American women living in 1930s Florence who decide to adopt a local orphan.

15.10: As Time Goes By (repeat)
The two-part reunion special, first shown in 2005, starring Judi Dench and the late Geoffrey Palmer.

16.45: Michael Palin - Travels of a Lifetime (repeat)
The comedian revisits his epic journey to Everest base camp.

18.15: The Archbishop of Canterbury's New Year Message (repeat)
Justin Welby welcomes in the New Year.

18.20: FILM: Mr Holmes (2015)
Ian McKellen stars as an elderly version of the super sleuth.

20.00: Only Connect
A special music edition of the head-scratching quiz show.

20.30: Christmas University Challenge
The grand final.

21.00: Celebrity: A 21st Century Story
The final part looks at celebrities including Meghan Markle, Donald Trump and Stanley Johnson.

22.00: Frankie Boyle's 2020 New World Order
The savage comedian attempts to make sense of 2020.

22.45: Later - with Jools Holland
A look back at the best moments from hootenannies past.

23.45: Secrets of the Apollo (repeat)
Comedians who have graced the Live at the Apollo stage share their memories of the famous Hammersmith theatre.

00.45: FILM: The Nine Lives of Ozzy Osbourne (2020)
Biography of the extraordinary life of the Black Sabbath rocker.

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Coronation Street: ITVX, from 7am and ITV1, 8pm
It's the end of an era as Gail leaves Weatherfield after a remarkable 50 years

Doctor Who: Joy to the World: BBC One, 5.10pm
Nicola Coughlan joins The Doc for an adventure involving the mysterious Time Hotel

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special: BBC One, 3.55pm
Six celebs compete to win the festive glitterball

The King's Christmas Broadcast: BBC One/ITV1, 3pm
Charlie wishes us all an 'appy Crimbo!

Beyonce Live - Ravens vs. Texans: Netflix, 11pm approx.
Queen Bey performs a live halftime show during an NFL Christmas Day double-header

Classic Movies
Home Alone - 4seven, 6.30pm
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York - ITV1, 3.10pm
Miracle on 34th Street: - Channel 4, 5pm
The Lady In The Van - BBC Two, 10.20pm
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - ITV2, 4.10pm
Toy Story 3 - BBC One, 11.20am
The Bodyguard - ITVBe, 9pm