11/12/2012 The One Show

Hello and welcome to a very Christmassy edition of The One Show,

live from Television Centre! APPLAUSE now, the reason we are all

here, apart from the reindeer, and the world-famous choir, and the

Christmas market, is because we are turning on some spectacular

Christmas lights. Yes, Television Centre is going all

Buckingham Palace later on, with something you will not want to miss.

Here to see the magic, from Strictly, please welcome Len and

Bruno! And from EastEnders, Rudolf! Come on in! Thank you so much.

some mulled wine from the market. We will be talking all about the

secrets of Christmas television. But before all of that's, this

famous old building, Television Centre, has seen some fantastic

moments in television history. Tonight, prepare yourself for

another one. The Queen's Diamond Jubilee concert earlier this year

played to an audience of 20,000, plus 17 million on television

across the nation. One segment of the show which was a real talking

point for many people matched a series of stunning images on to

Buckingham Palace itself, allowing the facade to seemingly fall away

like a stage curtain, to transform the Palace into something

completely different. It is called projection mapping, and I am

getting a sneak preview into an extravagant or which is happening

later tonight on The One Show. This is BBC Television Centre, the

setting for tonight's show. To make it happen, you need to start with

an architectural surveyor, like Jonathan Fletcher. A projection

company needs a very accurate 3D model, and we get that through this

device. It will rotate 360 degrees, and it is like a laser. It is

measuring the amount of time it takes for that laser to leave the

instrument, hit the object and return, which gives us a distance.

Once the scanner has completed its work, it forms an image like this,

which, with some computer wizardry, creates a detailed, 3D model of the

building, which is then passed to the protection team. So, why is

having a 3D model so important? What we're trying to do is to make

the building looked like it is transforming into a seemingly

impossible things. Using the 3D model, we can create all of these

illusions, using animation and motion graphics in the computer. We

then render it out and go back on to cite, project the model back on

to the building and play it out to create the illusion. The success of

the illusion rests on the projection matching the building

The result? A sense of wonder. So, tell us what you have got in store

for Television Centre in that we are going to celebrate the building,

and we are going to celebrate Christmas, but really, you will

have to wait and see. With a team of designers working around the

clock on this, the show will only become a reality once the high

powered projectors are put in place and precisely aligned. It has been

a massive technical undertaking, with weeks of planning. Fingers

crossed, it will pay off. Indeed. We will see in about 20 minutes'

time. We have been talking Christmas television, and of course,

one of the highlights will be the Strictly Christmas Special. Aren't

they in for a treat, Len?. I will tell you what, it is fantastic. We

have got sheila Hancock, Bobby Ball... We have got Fabrice Muamba,

and I tell you what, he has got a bionic arm, that boy. He is a

festive-inspired extravaganza. standard is great, you have got

some hot looking girls, some hunky guys... We have got plenty of

laughter, and old star's number. Oh, yes! Look at that, it is really

spectacular. We cannot give too much away, because we want you to

watch it. Straight after that, Bruno, you are very excited about

the Dr Who Christmas Special. absolutely addicted. In fact, I

dedicated a chapter in my autobiography, which is out there,

but I forgot to bring it! When I first came to the UK, I did not

understand English at all, so the first show I watched on television

was Dr Who, because you could follow the story and understand it

without understanding the language. And I have been addicted ever since.

It gets better and better. Unmissable. They are brilliant.

want to be one. I am desperate to beat in it. I will pay for it! It

is so good.. It is good, but I prefer the midwife thing... I would

like to be on that. I would have anything from the 1950s. I wish it

was in black-and-white, really. It would make me feel at home. And

everybody talks like that! They do. Would you do any acting, if the

call came? If I got asked, of course I would. Yes, I would love

to. EastEnders! In Albert square! We will have a word with Rudolph

and Ricky. Before all of that, the Strictly Christmas Special is on

Christmas Day at 6.15pm on BBC One. Now, during tonight's show we will

be turning on not one, but three sets of lights, building up to the

dazzling light show here at Television Centre. How are you

getting on with that?. At least they are wrong. They are slightly

tangled, but don't worry about it. Shall we move on to Carrie? Let's

do that. I have a total treat for you here. Welcome to Salford.

Tonight, we're going to perform a TV first. We are going to create a

piece of art which is 150ft, Horizontal Christmas tree, made

from light. The BBC boffins have developed the technology, taking a

simple torch and turning it into this special effect. Here on the

concourse at media city, we have whole load of volunteers ready with

their torches. At the top of the building, we have a camera ready to

match and captured a moment. I'm not sure that your lights will

match these, because these are pretty spectacular. Fingers crossed

it will work this time. Starring on the Christmas tree is blue Peter's

Apology for the loss of subtitles for 47 seconds

very own Helen Skelton. Are you APPLAUSE AND CHEERING what about

that? ! Complete class. Of course, Helen

Skelton is not just starring on that Christmas tree. I am sure she

will do well. I am obsessed with Strictly. Now, it is a pretty good

year for Christmas television, as we have been saying. Even the

Queen's Speech is going to be filmed in 3D. Gyles Brandreth has

been to find out all about Present opened! Glasses raised,

Christmas dinner is done. You are stuffed. What happens now? It is

time to turn on the telly. So, who decides what to watch and when?

Well, the complex art of Christmas TV scheduling is down to a few

mysterious people in suits. And you going to work as a Scheduler, what

is in your head? You maximise the audience and you please the

audience. Hopefully that is the same thing. My primary focus is BBC

One, and BBC One on Christmas Day is an institution. I play all the

right notes, but not necessarily in the right order. Back in the 1970s,

it seemed simple - brilliant entertainers, and more than 20

million people watching them on Christmas Day. And so it came to

pass that topping the festive ratings by any means necessary was

every Scheduler's dream. Is the aim to beat the opposition? Primary, it

is to get more people to watch your programme, and if it does down the

opposition, that is a bonus. Quite often we have children watching, as

part of a group. There is much more group viewing at Christmas time,

and we need to have broad appeal programmes, which can interest

anybody in the family. But as we know, family viewing may not be a

case of the more, the merrier. By the end of the 1980s, one thing was

clear - the battle lines between the channels had been drawn. This,

my sweet, is a letter from my solicitor, telling you that your

husband is filing for divorce. operas were ratings gold, but

things changed. Once upon a time, it was all very simple. The way to

divide up the Christmas pudding? Well, it was easy. There were only

a few channels, and only one television to watch your programmes

on. But then, as the years went by, the platforms began to multiply,

and the channels? There were hundreds, if not thousands!

explosion in the number of channels which happened from the late 1990s

onwards has meant that television viewing has fragmented so what.

remains important to try as hard as you can, even though the numbers

might be getting slightly smaller. We have to continue to invest in

the day. On BBC One on Christmas Day, the big new drama hit of the

year was Call The Midwife. Dr Who has a new assistant, and it is an

absolutely fantastic episode. A lot of the press have called it the

best episode ever, so that is really strong. Stop thinking about

the I don't think and! We could all do the job of scheduling ourselves,

but this Christmas, how about getting together and watching in

the same place, with the same people, on the same channel? Listen,

Bruno... I have seen a few of these in my time. They have actually

succeeded in putting me in a cage. They have been trying for years!

Obviously, reindeers are incredibly talented, because they can fly all

over the world on Christmas Eve. All Santa Claus's reindeers,

believe it or not, are female. The males will drop their antlers in

the late autumn, but the females keep them all winter, to protect

their young in spring. So all of them, including Rudolph, they are

all girls! You learn something new every day. This is the thing, you

have got no antlers, so you're obviously a male. I have been

waiting for this moment all my life. I have found my match - and she has

got horns! Let's speak about their sense of smell. It is astonishing,

seven or eight times better than ours. They eat lichens for a living.

This is it in a compressed form. But if they are flying around the

world, getting hungry, an occasional carrot would be good.

Mince pies, no. We will leave you with her. I always to use to leave

a carrot out for Rudolph. To make a special guest comfortable, we have

brought him down to the market, of course. But how does this compare

A little bit more expensive. But good times. And in charge of the

mulled wine is Jay Rayner. I would love some. And you are on the TV

over the festive period. Yes, I am in the first edition of the special

series of University Challenge. Shock, I went to university! And

they allowed me to compete. I cannot reveal anything except to

say it was thrilling to sit on set and have Jeremy Paxman be rude and

sarcastic. Nice to see you. Cheers. I am just over here. Who has got

the mistletoe? Big surprise! Before you start kissing people, Christine,

let's hear about it. It is cheeky, it grows from dead trees and it is

that that gives it its fame and fortune that it lit up the winter

landscape when nothing else did. People say it is difficult to get

this year. Total bunkum! That is the story the press comes out with

every year. There is so much! Everybody can snog their way

through Christmas! LAUGHTER. Come Mwah! Mwah! For a lot of people,

their Christmas lights are a very serious business. In a moment, we

will be live in one of Britain's most competitive streets. But first,

and look at how they have been Good railings, very tidy. Pretty

nice neighbourhood, this. What on earth?! What is that? It is not

just this that will be lighting up the street. Runton Road take their

Christmas lights very seriously. For the last 20 years, this cul-de-

sac has tended to a Christmas grotto. 40 neighbours try to outdo

each other. Any community spirit existing in the year is put to the

test in the run-up to Christmas. This taxi driver raises money for a

local charity for his efforts. Have you got the best set-up? I would

like to think so. Quietly we tried to outdo each other. Any sabotage?

It is tempting. No. We would not do such beings. Maybe they won't go as

far as sabotaging their neighbours but there is no stopping them

spying. That is nice, with the Snowman. That is a new edition this

year. There is an item missing that I am sure he had last year. Is it

in your shed? You must have to rethink your tactics. Do you think

so? I turn a blind eye as Chris inspects his rivals displays. Over

the years, at the Runton Road rivalry has residence spending

hundreds of pounds on decorations and while Chris puts the finishing

touches, a rival neighbour reveals his secret weapon. We bought a snow

machine to try to outsmart the neighbours a bit. Do you look at

the opposition? Yes, and we say, we could do with something like that.

This over-the-top display might lobby to everybody's taste but the

residents of the Brompton -- of Runton Road are determined to make

the most of it. Lots of doom and gloom in the country at the moment

so it is nice to see a smile on people's faces. What do you say to

the people who say, I don't need Christmas lights? Bah humbug!

Welcome back to Runton Road. In one minute's time we will find out

which resident has the brightest balls and the biggest baubles. Easy

for you to say. The residents have turned out in full force! I am

joined by Nick, a local resident. His secret weapon is the snow

machine. You are hoping to outshine the opposition. Are you confident?

Yeah, we are going to do it this year, mate. Your electricity bill

goes up by �50. Is it worth it? Definitely. Let's find out if yours

is the brightest house on the street because across the road we

have Lucy Siegle with Chris, the opposition. We are not intimidated!

Not at all! We are hoping to be the best and the brightest in the cul-

de-sac. On this very spot. Nick can throw whatever he likes of. Wind,

rain and snow. He has only got a snow machine but I like you're

fighting talk. The proof of the Christmas pudding is in the

lighting! Let's get this started! Runton Road, are you ready? Here we

It is lovely! Even the reindeer are nodding their

heads behind us! Brilliant. Also on over Christmas we have got

EastEnders, on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and Boxing Day. The

big deal is the Kat anad Alfie story. Who is the culprit? Me! You

are a cheeky one! Is it you? I am not allowed to say. I might have a

few scratches on my neck from someone but I am not allowed to say

who. It must have been so busy forming that many episodes? It is

crazy but it always is around Christmas. We try to stack up the

episode so we get to see our families. A how much time do you

get off? Two weeks. You must be filming is done now. We have just

passed a puree I think. We have just finished January -- we have

just passed February I think. cold. It is not Trinidad or Tobago,

it is it. Are you going there for Christmas? No, I will be with my

children and grandchildren. after EastEnders we have The Royle

Family. 9:45pm. You used to be in sitcoms as well, do you miss them,

Rudolf? They become classics, yes. Unfortunately you cannot show them

here, although they are in the Caribbean and Africa still. They

were great. And we had fun! what are you doing over Christmas,

Ricky? I am going to spend loads of time with my little sister. I have

not spent enough time with her because of work and madness. She is

13 and she plays guitar and she is awesome. I am looking forward to

chilling out with her. I got an Aw! You used to sing carols before?

my first Christmas I was carol- singing for Dorothy, and this

Christmas I am in the middle of the madness, the big crux of the story.

It is really exciting. When we were filming I was like, wow! I am part

of this! They are doing a fantastic job. We should celebrate his

performance. Best newcomer and all that. Deservedly so. A bunch of

talented youngsters. Brings a nice energy, does it? Fantastic. And he

looks after us! Brilliant. Thank you so much, Rudolph and Ricky.

Noodles, we hear you have got a very good voice so feel free to

join in -- Rudolf. On Christmas Eve it is the TV tradition that the

choir of King's College Cambridge performs. This year, it will be on

BBC Two at 6:15pm. Before the light show, let's have a festive number

from their new album, A Festival Of Nine Lessons & Carols. This is Hark

The Herald Angels Sing. Join in at home!

# Hark the herald angels sing. # Hark! The herald angels sing.

CHEERING AND APPLAUSE Can it get any more Christmassy?