Television
TV schedule Friday 18th December 2009
3:55pm15 min
ChuckleVision
Series 21, Episode 6 - See How They RunIn the final episode of ChuckleVision, Paul and Barry are in a nostalgic mood as they reminisce about a race they competed in as children. When it emerges that they both remember winning, we flashback to The Chuckles' childhood to discover the truth.
4:20pm7 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 20 - In The DoghouseBitzer's kennel is accidentally destroyed and the canny canine hopes the farmer will replace it with a new deluxe model. But when he sees his master's clumsy attempt to build a new kennel, Bitzer is so horrified that he packs his bags and leaves home. Shaun, however, hopes to tempt Bitzer to return with the kennel of his dreams.
4:30pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 2, Episode 11 - Alien InvasionDani's most loyal viewers, the aliens, have got bored of never getting to meet their heroine and her pals, and have decided to teleport down to Earth.
5:15pm30 min
Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 2, Episode 11The dangerous dinner lady dishes up a selection of unpalatable dishes at the canteen, and Jasmine and Prudith try a cappuccino.
5:45pm25 min
Bear Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 10 - Cousin DevDev, a blue bear who looks remarkably like Nev, arrives claiming to be his cousin.
6:50pm
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On The Buses
Comedy following workshy bus driver Stan and his family; his conductor, Jack; and their depot boss, Inspector Blake.
7:25pm
(repeat)
Rising Damp
Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones.
7:30pm
(repeat)
The What In The World? Quiz
Episode 1This week the show covers such diverse topics as poisonous plants, sailing stones and light refraction. The guest experts are Stuart Hine and Dr Mark Spencer from the Natural History Museum.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 9With guest host Bill Bailey, and panellists Mark Watson and Charles Kennedy.
9pm60 min
9:30pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim VineThe pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.
10pm30 min
Beautiful People
Series 2, Episode 6 - How I Got My GashSimon falls madly in love with the new boy at school and decides that it's time to "come out", but luckily for him he's not the only one...
10:05pm30 min
Girl Friday
All female sketch show pilot starring Josie Long, Kerry Howard, Sara Pascoe, Nat Luurtsema, Kathryn Drysdale and Lu Corfield.
10:35pm60 min
Friday Night With Jonathan Ross
Series 17, Episode 15 - Hugh Grant, Eddie Izzard, The Priests, RihannaThe final show of the series includes exclusive interviews with - in a rare TV appearance - that most English of movie stars, Hugh Grant; and our most successful comedy export, Eddie Izzard. Plus, there's an interview with Rihanna, who will also be performing live in the studio.
10:35pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 6 - Calendar GeeksIn the final episode of the series, Reynholm Industries are proud to announce their first sexy nude calendar. Enough said, probably.
11:05pm
(repeat)
Russell Brand's Ponderland
Series 2, Special - Russell Brand's Christmas PonderlandFollowing his recent series, Russell Brand holds forth on all that is Christmas in this special episode.
11:05pm
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 2, Episode 5 - Bette Midler, JLS, Johnny VegasAlan is joined by the Divine Miss M - the amazing Bette Midler who will be making a rare appearance in the UK and chatting about her new album: The Best Bette: Deluxe Edition. The other guests are boy band sensation JLS, and Johnny Vegas.
11:55pm
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We Need Answers
Series 2, Episode 3 - Poetry, God, Politics And GeographyComedienne Miranda Hart competes with poet and journalist Ian McMillan. The guests must accurately guess when 60 seconds has elapsed by placing a bucket on their heads and removing it at the correct time.