Tuesday 18 December 2007: Welcome to the Radio Times Newsletter
 
MAGAZINE

In the new issue of Radio Times magazine...

The legendary Christmas issue of Radio Times is on sale now, boasting two whole weeks of festive TV, radio and film.

Prepare yourself for our biggest ever double edition, packed with exclusive features, star interviews and the most detailed Christmas listings in any magazine on the market. If you only buy one magazine this yuletide, make sure it's the double issue of RT!


Also this week:

  • We find out what happens when a pop star and a Time Lord cross paths as Kylie Minogue joins David Tennant in Doctor Who
  • What have those cheeky chaps Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant got to offer in the last ever Extras?
  • Two of Britain's favourite petrolheads, Richard Hammond and James May, tell us what to expect from the series finale of Top Gear
  • There's a free classic Christmas comedy DVD for every reader!

Read more about the Christmas issue

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FEATURE

Christmas on RT

Visit our Christmas section, where we've gathered together a whole host of festive fare, including a preview of Christmas TV, an interview with Dustin Hoffman, a video review of the year, a raft of Top Gear exclusives and much more. It's our gift to you - happy Christmas!

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HIGHLIGHTS
Radio Times recommends...the week's best TV and radio

Saturday 22 December
Strictly Come Dancing - the Final 5:50pm, 9:25pm BBC1

Casino Royale

8:00pm Sky Movies Premiere
Sunday 23 December

Top Gear Night In

from 7:00pm BBC2
Christmas Eve
Carols from King's 5:30pm BBC2
Christmas Day
Kylie Minogue's Christmas Special 1:00pm BBC Radio 1
Finding Nemo 3:10pm BBC1
Doctor Who 6:50pm BBC1
Boxing Day
The Old Curiosity Shop 9:00pm ITV1
Thursday 27 December
Extras 9:00pm BBC1

Saturday 29 December

Hot Fuzz 8:00pm Sky Movies Premiere
Sunday 30 December
The Shadow in the North 8:55pm BBC1
New Year's Eve
New Year Celebrations from 11:05pm BBC TV, ITV1
New Year's Day
Afternoon Play: The No 1 Ladies' Detective Agency 2:15pm BBC Radio 4
Sense and Sensibility 9:10pm BBC1

Thursday 3 January

Big Brother: Celebrity Hijack 9:00pm Channel 4/E4
 
FEATURE

New Radio Times widget

Sometimes trawling the net for information can feel like such a drag. Why can't it all just come to you, rather than you having to seek it out?

Well, now it can! We're happy to unveil the new RT widget, which you can install on your favourite homepage or social networking site. Keep track of the best TV, radio and film in seconds with this superb application...

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You will always find more programme news, recommendations and the latest schedule updates every day at radiotimes.com, and you can expect your next Radio Times newsletter on 8 January 2008.

A very merry Christmas and a peaceful new year from everyone at Radio Times.

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