Schedule Saturday 14th December 2024
6am
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Bless This House
Series 4, Episode 2 - And They Will Come Home...Mike and Sally start asserting their independence: Sid's delighted by the thought of their leaving home, but Jean is far less keen. Who'll win the battle of wits?
6:10am
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Mr. Bean
Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr BeanMr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.
6:35am
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Bless This House
Series 4, Episode 3 - Who's Minding The Baby?An impatient Sid accidentally agrees to look after baby Dominic whilst Trevor and Betty head off for a couple of days' break. But after a night of screaming no one's feeling their best, and Sid takes the little one out for a walk...
6:45am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, NorwayThe Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.
6:45am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, ChileWhen the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.
6:45am
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Mr. Bean
Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.
6:55am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 22 - Hotel BeanMr Bean has some unexpected guests who think he runs a hotel!
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry ChristmasShaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.
7:05am
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Supertato
Series 3, Episode 5 - Veg-O-Vision Song ContestSupertato and the Tato Team must battle to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's earth-shaking stomping performance at the Veg-O-Vision Song Contest.
7:05am
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Dodo
Series 1, Episode 2 - TroubleWhen an adrenaline-fueled game of dares gets out of hand, Joe accidentally throws a ball at a teacher and now he's in big, big trouble.
7:10am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 7 - Lost Tempers In SpaceDanger Mouse and Jeopardy Mouse find themselves stranded on a far-flung planet inhabited by Fly People.
7:15am
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Dodo
Series 1, Episode 7 - DiscoJoe Connolly arrives at the disco with high hopes of a slow dance with Daisy Adeyemi. The only thing standing in his way is his best friend, Frisbo, who has his own high hopes of knee sliding. And girls don't like kneeslides.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 48 - Smarty PantsDennis is mega-excited to trial a pair of hi-tech Smarty Pants - underpants with all the capabilities of a smartphone. However, whenever he and the gang test the pants, Walter is always one step ahead of them.
7:30am
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The Two Ronnies
A selection of three episodes of sketches from Barker and Corbett.
7:45am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, GreeceThe Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!
8:20am
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 20 - Fairy SquadTwinkle feels she is being taken for granted by the other heroes, so she joins the Fairy Squad when they arrive.
8:45am
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Inner Voices
Episode 2 - Mr WilliamsAn irascible pensioner wiles away an afternoon at his old people's home wondering why his family don't seem to visit much.
9am
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Mr Willow's Wife
Episode 2 - Together AgainFelicity Willow decides it's time that she and her husband Paul do more together. But does he agree?
9:30am
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
Episode 3 - Dick TurpinThe veteran of many parts recounts a disastrous TV adaptation with an American backer.
10:20am
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A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 22, Episode 17Former Liverpool and England footballer David James, journalist and sports presenter Katherine Downes, football pundit and former Chelsea player Pat Nevin, and comedian Danny McLoughlin join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.
11am
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A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
11:30am
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Breaking The News
Series 29, Episode 10Des Clarke is joined by guests Felicity Ward, Geoff Norcott, Josie Long and Raymond Mearns.
11:40am
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In EnglandDel and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!
11:40am
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Mr Bean's Holiday
The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.
12pm
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Classic Movies: The Story Of I'm All Right, Jack
A profile of the landmark workplace satire.
12:05pm
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Junior Taskmaster
Episode 6 - You Can't Milk A PigeonIt's the first semi-final, which means we're getting dangerously close to finding out who'll be taking home Junior Taskmaster Rose Matafeo's golden bonce. The contestants are on tenterhooks, Rose is scrutinising their every move, and Rose's assistant Mike Wozniak has even combed his moustache. Our semi-finalists perform a poem about their favourite celebrity and tell some secrets to a milkman called Mark.
12:30pm
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The Naked Week
Episode 3The team look at the week's news and, while trying understand how rebels took Syria so quickly, a military strategist helps us to take the Warwickshire stronghold of Nuneaton. Plus Rupert the Jorkiepoo helps solve the prison overcrowding crisis.
1pm
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There's Something About Movies
Series 3, Christmas SpecialAlan Carr hosts the merry mayhem as Martin Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Rafe Spall, Guz Khan and Mo Gilligan for a seasonal round of the movie quiz show.
1pm
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I'm All Right Jack
An upper-class dimwit is thrown onto the shop floor by his uncle in an attempt to provoke a strike. With Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas & Peter Sellers.
1:30pm
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Almost Never
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas WonderlandEveryone is feeling Christmassy, and Nate and Chloe are finally an item.
1:40pm
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Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Five Gold RingsChristmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.
1:45pm
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Inner Voices
Episode 2 - Mr WilliamsAn irascible pensioner wiles away an afternoon at his old people's home wondering why his family don't seem to visit much.
1:55pm
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Kingdom
Series 2, Episode 1There's still no word from Peter's missing brother Simon so Peter happily takes on the role of surrogate father to Daniel. The Women's Institute calls for Peter's help in a bid to save the local lighthouse. Sidney Snell and pub landlord Ted are practising for their annual horn dance, but there is an accident during the rehearsal. Lyle and Peter get caught up in a burger war. Honor develops a soft spot for Lyle of which he is totally unaware. Beatrice is becoming increasingly volatile.
2pm
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There's Something About Movies
Series 4, Christmas SpecialAlan Carr hosts a festive special of the film quiz, with Thomas Brodie Sangster, Susan Wokoma and James Acaster joining Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen. One round sees the panellists recreating Christmas classics including Miracle On 34th Street, It's A Wonderful Life and Die Hard.
2pm
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Mr Willow's Wife
Episode 2 - Together AgainFelicity Willow decides it's time that she and her husband Paul do more together. But does he agree?
2:05pm
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The Lavender Hill Mob
An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.
2:30pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different ChristmasIt is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.
2:30pm
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
Episode 3 - Dick TurpinThe veteran of many parts recounts a disastrous TV adaptation with an American backer.
3pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - The Frog's LegacyAt Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?
3pm
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A League Of Their Own
A selection of Christmas specials form the sports-based panel game.
3pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas PastChristmas is coming, but there isn't much in the way of cheer at the flat or at school.
3pm
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Kingdom
Series 2, Episode 2Pressure is mounting on Peter as he is forced to hide his fugitive brother, Simon - but how long can he keep Simon's reappearance a secret? Meanwhile, Peter becomes involved when a doting daughter accuses her seriously ill father's nurse of being more interested in his money than his well-being - but is all as it seems? And Lyle is forced to bare all to resolve a dispute between the local naturist community and a group of objecting residents.
3:05pm
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My Family
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
3:25pm
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Nikhil & Jay
Episode 6 - Nikhil And Jay And The Turmeric SuperpowerJay gets turmeric on his hands and turns everything yellow! What if the whole world turns yellow because of his turmeric superpower?
3:30pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 11 - Christmas!It's the last day before the Christmas holidays and everyone gets very excited when it starts to snow, but as the snow gets heavier and heavier, it starts to look like everyone's worst nightmare might be about to happen - being trapped in school, for Christmas!
4:20pm
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Murder, They Hope
Christmas Special - Blood Actually: "A Murder They Hope Mystery"It's Christmas and Gemma has hired a lovely cottage in a quaint village. Terry spots that the village has a Santa competition, but things take a dark turn as competitors start being killed off in a host of warped and festive ways.
4:45pm
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Supertato
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Tato TeamDuring the Veggies' Super Sidekick Costume Contest, Evil Pea traps Supertato in a jar of honey. All is lost until the Veggies become real super sidekicks, the Tato Team!
5pm
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Outnumbered
A selection of six episodes from the semi-improvised sitcom.
5:30pm
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The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
5:30pm
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Nikhil & Jay
Episode 4 - Nikhil And Jay And The Deepavali FireworksNikhil, Jay and their family celebrate Deepavali, also known as Diwali, with kolam, laddus and bunting. But will they be able to watch the fireworks without scaring Max the cat?
6pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
A selection of episodes from the second series of the angling comedy.
6pm
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6:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The ShoreWith the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!
6:30pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 4 - Mr. Bean Goes To TownIn this escapade, Mr. Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date.
7pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Episode 9Joel Corry, Self Esteem and Joe Wilkinson join guest captain Sophie Willan and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix.
7:15pm
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The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 31, Episode 5 - Fantastic ElasticProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince expand their knowledge of elasticity with Olympian Bryony Page, comedian Jessica Fostekew & experts Dr Anna Ploszajski and Prof James Busfield.
7:45pm
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Inner Voices
Episode 2 - Mr WilliamsAn irascible pensioner wiles away an afternoon at his old people's home wondering why his family don't seem to visit much.
8pm
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
8pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Christmas Special - LaplandRob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan head to Lapland for Christmas, where they try their luck at a range of festive-themed tasks featuring elves, reindeer, magic and Santa Claus to see if there's one activity that they have the Christmas spirit for.
8pm60 min
Archive On 4: Victoria Wood - Loose Chippings
Biographer Jasper Rees presents an assortment of previously unbroadcast audio gems from Victoria Wood.
8pm
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Mr Willow's Wife
Episode 2 - Together AgainFelicity Willow decides it's time that she and her husband Paul do more together. But does he agree?
8pm
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 2, Episode 1 - Outrageous FortuneWhen a pampered pet runs away from a life of luxury, Frank and Lu are tasked with tracking down the hound.
8:30pm
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
Episode 3 - Dick TurpinThe veteran of many parts recounts a disastrous TV adaptation with an American backer.
8:35pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's 25th Year Stand-Up Special
Michael McIntyre is celebrating 25 years of stand-up comedy, with a special recording of Macnificent, his latest, worldwide sold-out show.
9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin MammyWith Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.
9pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
A selection of episodes from the third series of the adult sitcom.
9pm
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Play's The ThingWhen a LARP (live action role-play) battle in the woods goes wrong, Lu and Frank must clear the Queen's name and catch the culprit.
9pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the first series of the hit sketch show.
9:15pm
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Scot Squad
Series 8, Episode 2The Bravehearts in blue crack down on criminality all across Caledonia.
9:30pm
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Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing
A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
9:45pm
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Best Of Chewin' The Fat
Series 1, Episode 5Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.
10pm
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TEZ Talks
Series 2, Episode 3 - Once You Go AsianTez talks about the assumptions people have about Muslims, especially him and his love life.
10pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.
10:15pm
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Lazy Susan: East Coast Listening Post
Series 1, Episode 3 - Talk ManDana and Eric head to the north east of England to spend time with a male therapy group called Talk Man.
10:30pm
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Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music
Episode 2.4: Mitch has money worries - the Inland Revenue have declared his Cyberman costume isn't a legitimate business expense. In an effort to drum up some money, he and his sidekicks attempt to launch the International Mitch Franchise.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer JonesRomesh Ranganathan is our host for a very special Christmas edition of Live at the Apollo. This festive trip to the legendary Hammersmith Apollo sees Romesh introduce Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones all with their favourite christmassy material for a Noël to remember.
11pm
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Cuckoo
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Greg Davies sitcom.
11pm30 min
Wing It
Episode 2 - The Nightmare Commuter TrainAlasdair Beckett-King plays host to a panel of improv comedy all stars in this new spontaneous series, full of ridiculous challenges & completely made up games.
11pm
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Lemn Sissay's Origin Stories
Episode 2 - Mutatis MutandisLemn looks at the children at Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, otherwise known as The X-Men Academy.
11:30pm
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Henry Normal
Episode 1 - A Normal ImaginationIn this new episode Henry looks at imagination, perception and how we express ourselves through art and creativity. From the first cave paintings through to Henry's own experiences of creating, writing and producing some of Britain's best loved comedies over the years, Henry explores the wonders of the human imagination.
Midnight
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' MammyMrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.
Midnight
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Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud
Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan's ChristmasWhat's a three-bird roast? And why the sudden need for a new sofa? Micky explores our craze for Christmas, finding some strange traditions along the way.
12:05am
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Last Christmas
Romantic comedy in which a shop assistant strikes up a friendship with a customer who helps her confront some of the shortcomings in her life.
12:50am
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
12:50am
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
1am60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 18, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Tom Allen, Thanyia Moore, Lloyd GriffithIn this special festive edition of the award-winning show, Tom Allen plays host in front of a packed audience and welcomes Thanyia Moore and Lloyd Griffith to the stage.
1:05am
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Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas ShoppingKeith Lemon stocks up on food and drink with Richard Madeley, and goes to a Christmas tree farm with Alison Hammond. He also tries tobogganing with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, and bakes yuletide treats with Paloma Faith.
1:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 7Tim Westwood, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty and Matthew Crosby debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.
1:20am
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 5 - RelationshipsAfter the events of Norwich it becomes clear that Alistair is in love with Jean instead of Judith. He also asks for more rewrites, so Lionel checks back into the hotel and seeks Sandy's services once more. As he struggles, Jean arrives and offers to lend a hand.
1:40am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 8This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.
1:40am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 11 - You Gotta Have FriendsTerry finds himself in the cells when he helps a friend of Arthur's who is wanted for attempted murder.
1:50am
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
1:50am
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Mobility
Comedy short about three disabled teenagers from Huddersfield who must catch the same mobility bus to school each day.
1:50am
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 6 - The PicnicAlistair is positively barraging Jean with what he thinks are romantic gestures, but are in fact endlessly aggravating. Judith, meanwhile, is still very keen on Lionel. Jean suggests the four go out for a picnic, intent on fixing up Alistair with Judith.
2am
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
2am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
A selection of episodes from the third series of the adult sitcom.
2:05am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 6, Episode 7This episode stars Rhys James, Ali Woods, Gabby Bryan, Gbemi Oladipo, Freya Mallard, Paddy Young, Luke McQueen and Ed Kear.
2:10am
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The Story Of Panto With Gyles Brandreth
Gyles Brandreth examines the origins of pantomime.
2:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts an edition packed with festive surprises. Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley are on hand to help maintain order as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.
2:35am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 6, Episode 8Routines by some of the nation's best-loved comedians, including Jack Skipper, Desiree Burch, Nabil Abdulrashid, Sam Williams, Esther Manito, Jamie D'Souza and Dee Allum.
3am
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 6, Christmas SpecialRhod is joined by Mel B, Jo Brand & Alex Jones, competing for the cringiest teens in this Christmas special. Whose mum shows up to dish the dirt on someone's teen antics?
3:05am55 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer JonesRomesh Ranganathan is our host for a very special Christmas edition of Live at the Apollo. This festive trip to the legendary Hammersmith Apollo sees Romesh introduce Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones all with their favourite christmassy material for a Noël to remember.
3:45am
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 5Shaun Ryder, Ninia Benjamin and Fatiha El-Ghorri revisit their teenage years, revealing one of them had a bathroom accident on a school trip and one believes in UFOs.
3:45am
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Inner Voices
Episode 2 - Mr WilliamsAn irascible pensioner wiles away an afternoon at his old people's home wondering why his family don't seem to visit much.
4am
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Mr Willow's Wife
Episode 2 - Together AgainFelicity Willow decides it's time that she and her husband Paul do more together. But does he agree?
4:05am
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Old Mother Riley, MP
A repeat of this 1939 film.
4:15am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Christmas SpecialChristmas celebrity special where I'm A Celebrity stars Scarlett Moffatt and Jordan Banjo take on comedian James Acaster.
4:30am
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Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic
The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.
4:30am
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J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook
Episode 3 - Dick TurpinThe veteran of many parts recounts a disastrous TV adaptation with an American backer.