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  • bbc.co.uk is launched

    12 December 1997

  • Jackanory first broadcast

    13 December 1965

  • Comedy Playhouse

    15 December 1961

  • Culloden

    15 December 1964

  • The Likely Lads

    16 December 1964

  • BBC World Service launches

    19 December 1932

  • Zoo Quest, first on-screen appearance by David Attenborough

    21 December 1954

  • Just a Minute first transmitted

    22 December 1967

  • A Close Shave

    24 December 1995

  • First Empire Address by King George V

    25 December 1932

  • Morecambe and Wise Christmas Shows

    25 December

  • Only Fools and Horses 1996 Christmas Specials

    25 December 1996

  • BBC Reith Lectures

    26 December 1948

  • Alice in Wonderland

    28 December 1966

  • Big Ben chimes broadcast at New Year for the first time

    31 December 1923

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