Fri: National Treasure BBC1 at 3:30pm

http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=112170078

Great film. Doesn't make much historical sense but the sheer adventure and possibility of treasure and hidden maps is captivating.

Christmas Day: Merry Christmas

The 39 Steps on YeSTERDAY 10:00pm. Modern remake of the classic spy film which details a spy's journey to prevent German invasion.

http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=111815734

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Thu 9pm: The Young Victoria (Film) on BBC2

http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=111580471

Premiere. The turbulent early years of the monarch who, shortly after being crowned, became caught in a power struggle between her mother and scheming politicians Lord Melbourne and Sir Robert Peel. Meanwhile, a romance develops with her German cousin and eventual husband, Prince Albert. Historical drama, with Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany and Miranda Richardson

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Tuesday 20 December

I am watching After The War Was Won on YeSTERDAY 10:00pm
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SAT 9pm: Defiance (Film) on BBC2

http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=111189733

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WED 7pm: Victorian Farm Christmas on BBC2

Season 1. Episode 2 of 3. The farmers tackle their biggest project to date when they restore the village blacksmith's forge, and begin by making bricks to repair the chimney, which is a five-day process. They concentrate on creating Christmas crackers as the preparations for the banquet get under way, and enlist the help of historian Peter Kimpton. Ruth Goodman demonstrates how to make remedies for chilblains, rheumatism, coughs and cold.

TUE 10pm: A Knight's Tale (2001) on Sky

http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=110805897
A poverty-stricken squire spies an opportunity to make his dreams come true when his employer dies - and takes his place as a knight, launching himself on the road to riches by competing in jousting tournaments. However, his ruse is jeopardised by a dastardly nobleman. Comedy adventure, starring Heath Ledger, Mark Addy, Shannyn Sossamon, Rufus Sewell and Paul Bettany, who appears as Geoffrey Chaucer

MON 10pm: Narrow Escapes of World War Two on YeSTERDAY

Season 1. Episode 12. Operation Pedestal. A profile of Dudley Mason, who was awarded the George Cross after the tanker he was commanding came under attack during Operation Pedestal in August 1942 to relieve Malta

http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=110725494

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FRI 9pm: Windtalkers (15) on Channel 5

Great World War Two action code breaking film.

http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=110404339

THU 10pm: D-Day to Berlin on YeSTERDAY

Part 1 of 3. Docu-Drama narrated by star Sean Bean.
http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=110397134

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WED 10pm: Rome Wasn't Built in a Day on More4

Season 1. Episode 1 of 6. Six builders head for Wroxeter in Shropshire, where they are challenged to construct a full-size Roman villa for English Heritage, using only tools and materials known to their ancient counterparts. The team begins by meeting archaeologist Dai Morgan Evans, who demonstrates how to get in touch with the spirit world to make sure the gods approve of the site. LOOK OUT FOR THIS EVERY WEEK, as the series is repeated
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WED 9pm: Saxon Gold: New Secrets Revealed on National Geographic

Amateur metal detectorist Terry Herbert talks about his July 2009 discovery of a hoard of Anglo-Saxon treasure worth £3.3million in a field near Lichfield in Staffordshire. It shows new aspects of art in the Dark Ages.
http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=110052102

TUE 9pm: The Germans Are Coming on YeSTERDAY

First-hand testimony and government films reveal how Britain braced itself for an invasion during the Second World War, and the methods used to defend the country's shores.
http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=110041974

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MON: 10pm Narrow Escapes of World War Two on YeSTERDAY

Season 1. Episode 11. Moore's March. A Scottish soldier who hiked 200 miles through the Libyan desert without water or supplies recalls Ronald Moore, the leader of his party
http://tvguide.co.uk/detail.asp?id=110029952

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