The On-Screen Advent Calendar 2012: Day Four

BBC1 UNVEILS CHRISTMAS SCHEDULING
Today, the BBC have kindly provided us with the airdates and airtimes for plenty of its much-anticipated festive offerings. It's only right for them to do so with the big countdown to the Christmas Day of 2012 marking its three-weeks-left point, yet there are a few surprises. Doctor Who being at 5.15pm is a lot earlier than its past Christmas Specials, but to be fair BBC1 are pretty darn busy that evening and teatime telly should still bring in strong ratings. Meanwhile, Merlin's two-part finale is airing over two days in close proximity, which is definitely nice to see. Here's the schedule in full:
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22ND
7.55-8.40pm- Merlin: The Diamond Of The Day Part 1
CHRISTMAS EVE
5.05-6.20pm- The Lady & The Tramp
6.20-6.45pm- News & Weather
6.45-8.15pm- A Christmas Carol
8.15-9.00pm- Merlin: The Diamond Of The Day Part 2
9.00-9.35pm- Eastenders
9.35-10.15pm- Outnumbered Christmas Special
10.15pm- Mrs Brown's Boys
CHRISTMAS DAY
3.00-3.10pm- The Queen's Speech
3.10-4.35pm- Shrek Forever After
4.35-5.00pm- Room On The Broom
5.00-5.15pm- News & Weather
5.15-6.15pm- Doctor Who: The Snowmen
6.15-7.30pm- Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special
7.30-8.45pm- Call The Midwife Christmas Special
8.45-9.45pm- Eastenders
9.45pm- The Royle Family