Recording A Program/schedule

For the last couple of weeks I have been unable to record either of my favorite soap operas.  I can record a program but not the entire series.  I press the button as I usually do and nothing happens.  I can record anyother series just not Days of Our Lives or General Hospital.  This problem first occured Dec 17 and has continued to today. Second issue.  When I use the guide to access the schedule, there is no info after Dec 27.  Normally the information is available a week in advance. For the record, I have already unplugged the recorder and let it reset itself once.