I would like to request a favor of the British members of this forum. Please help me prove that I am not insane.

I am an American, but I spent a substantial part of my formative years in London, going so far as to become a dual citizen. I have not lived there for many years now, but I have maintained a few quirks that I picked up while across the Pond. One is annoying my wife with my pronunciation of the word "rather." Another is my fondness for Twiglets (I import them by the kilo, I kid you not). However, at Christmas time, there is another tradition that I have that always raises a few eyebrows.

I absolutely must watch Zulu.

I tell Americans that it is a British tradition. I explain to them that it is not a proper holiday season unless both Zulu and The Great Escape are seen on television. While I cannot get BBC 1 or 2 to enjoy these annual classics, I have continued the event with a yearly viewing of the most prominent one, Zulu, at some point between Christmas Eve Day and Boxing Day. I actually have to schedule holiday time around it.

I wish to prove to my wife that this is not pure insanity. So, if you are British, a resident of Britain, or otherwise know the truth of my statements, please affirm in this thread that the BBC shows both Zulu and The Great Escape every single year at Christmas time!