which he will be killed off a year later. Richards died in 11th February 2005 at the age of 74. 25 December – The first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone makes its UK television debut on BBC One as part of the channel's Christmas Day lineup. 26 December – Overnight viewing figures suggest BBC One beat ITV in the Christmas Day battle of the ratings, with EastEnders watched by 12.3 million viewers and The Vicar of Dibley achieving an audience of 11.8 million. The television premiere of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was seen by 7.9 million. On ITV, Coronation Street attracted 11.3 million, while the first Midsomer Murders Christmas special received 6.3 million viewers. 27 December – Debut of Pride, Simon Nye's tale about two lion cubs growing up on the African plains, and which is aired on BBC One. The film features the voices of numerous British actors and uses CGI technology to enhance footage of actual lions and other animals. 31 December – New Year's Eve highlights on BBC One include the network television premiere of the psychological thriller Don't Say a Word. After five and a half years, Channel 4 has another rebrand replacing the previous squares idents with objects that transform into the Channel 4 logo. Unknown STV axes the lunchtime edition of Scotland Today. Peppa Pig begins its first television screening in New Zealand on TV3. Debuts BBC One 1 January – Carrie's War (2004) 17 January – The Murder Room (2004) 2 February – Sea of Souls (2004–2007) 24 February – Hustle (2004–2012) 12 March – The Worst Week of My Life (2004–2006) 18 April – He Knew He Was Right (2004) 15 May – Strictly Come Dancing (2004–present) 6 July – 55 Degrees North (2004–2005) 9 July – Coming Home (2004–present) 3 September – Carrie & Barry (2004–2005) 6 September – Live at the Apollo (2004–present) 9 September – Should I Worry About...? (2004–2005) 28 September – A Thing Called Love (2004) 16 October – Julian Fellowes Investigates: A Most Mysterious Murder (2004) 17 October – Himalaya with Michael Palin (2004) 14 November – North & South (2004) 26 December – Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking (2004) BBC Two 15 February – Bella and the Boys (2004) 20 February – Sex & Lies (2004) 1 March - Look and Read: Shadow Play (2004)