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What's On Weekly: December 29, 2025

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Welcome back to What's On Weekly!

This week, celebrate the New Year with the annual London Parade, a Great Performances celebration in Vienna, a Miss Scarlet marathon, and more.
 

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Great Performances | Rodgers and Hammerstein's 80th Anniversary

Directed and choreographed by Christopher Gattelli, Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 80th Anniversary features an all-star cast at London’s Theatre Royal Drury Lane, including Michael Ball, Daniel Dae Kim, Maria Friedman, Audra McDonald, Julian Ovenden and more.

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Tune in Wednesday, December 31, at 7pm

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London Parade 2026

London's New Year's Day Parade is a cherished turn-of-year tradition bringing pomp, circumstance and good old-fashioned fun to the U.K. capital. 

Broadcast live, The London Parade 2026 captures this wonderful celebration for viewers across the USA. Now in its fifth decade, the event will raise spirits along its iconic parade route through the ancient City of Westminster. 

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Tune in live on Thursday, January 1, from 7am to 10:30am.


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From Vienna: The New Year's Celebration 2026

Celebrate the arrival of 2026 with the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra in the Golden Hall of the Musikverein in this beloved annual concert. 

“Downton Abbey” and “Paddington” star Hugh Bonneville returns as host, visiting scenic locations throughout Vienna that relate to the orchestra’s concert program.

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Tune in Thursday, January 1, at 7pm with a repeat at 8:30pm.

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Miss Scarlet | Season 5 Marathon!

Join us as we rebroadcast Miss Scarlet Season 5 in its entirety, before the new Season 6 premieres on January 11.

When Season 5 season kicks off, Eliza Scarlet is once again back at it with her own agency and this time around, it's certainly thriving. But while her professional life may be on a successful path, on the personal side, the Duke has now been away in New York for several months, leaving Eliza to make a difficult decision. 

TUNE IN
Tune in Sunday, January 4, from 10am to 5:30pm.

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Lucy Worsley Investigates | Bloody Mary

Join Lucy Worsley as she re-investigates some of the most dramatic chapters in British history. She uncovers forgotten witnesses, re-examines old evidence and follows new clues.

In this episode, Lucy investigates Queen Mary I. Was she really as bloody as history suggests?

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Tune in Sunday, January 4, at 7pm.

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