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TV schedule Monday 28th December 2009

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50am (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Hyacinth and Richard take to the high seas aboard the QE2. A little luxury amid like-minded, socially-acceptable people, the cruise is almost Hyacinth's dream come true. However, some unexpected passengers look set to threaten her enjoyment.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 12:35pm (repeat)
Carry On Cleo. Cleopatra (Amanda Barrie). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cleo

The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7pm (repeat)
A Matter Of Loaf And Death. Copyright: Aardman Animations

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.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Big Top. Image shows from L to R: Geoff (John Thomson), Lizzie (Amanda Holden), Helen (Sophie Thompson). Copyright: Big Bear Films

Big Top

Episode 5 - Clown

Plonky the Clown visits the local children's hospital to spread the healing power of laughter and is soon banned for traumatising the children.

BBC Two 9pm
90 min
Not Again: Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Rowan Atkinson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: BBC

Not Again: Not The Nine O'Clock News

Documentary looking back at the show that launched the careers of Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and many others.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Four editions of the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

BBC Two 10:30pm (repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News. Image shows from L to R: Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Pamela Stephenson, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: Getty Images

Not The Nine O'Clock News

Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
BBC Two 11pm (repeat)
Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal. Dara O Briain. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal

Stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain. An hour of highlights from the comedian's 2006 routine.

BBC Two 11:55pm (repeat)
The Funny Side Of.... Clive Anderson. Copyright: BBC

The Funny Side Of...

Episode 7 - The Funny Side Of Chat

Clive Anderson accompanies us through the most embarrassing chat moments on TV.

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