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Television

TV schedule Tuesday 26th January 2010

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Merry Christmas Mr Bean: Mr Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:30pm (repeat)
Mr. Bean. Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson)

Mr. Bean

Mr Bean in Room 426: Mr 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. With guest star Danny La Rue.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series F, Episode 8 - Fashion

With Reginald D. Hunter, Rich Hall and Clive Anderson.

BBC Four 10pm
30 min
We Need Answers. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Tim Key, Alex Horne. Copyright: BBC

We Need Answers

Series 2, Episode 9 - Young Adults

In this episode, former Royal Correspondent and broadcaster Jennie Bond competes against presenter Rick Edwards. Jennie and Rick must make sandwiches - in a sleeping bag.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 7, Episode 1

It's Frank's 50th and Liam has the dubious honour of sharing the auspicious day with him on his 11th birthday. Uncharacteristically, Frank snubs the chance of a party, and instead opts to dwell in his own lonely loveless existence until... Libby, a local librarian literally falls into his life.

BBC Three 10:30pm
30 min
Coming Of Age. Image shows from L to R: Chloe (Anabel Barnston), Matt (Tony Bignell), DK (Joe Tracini), Ollie (Ceri Phillips), Jas (Hannah Job). Copyright: BBC

Coming Of Age

Series 2, Episode 3 - French Rs

The arrival of the new French teacher, Mademoiselle Duquette, causes a stir and Ollie becomes obsessed by her.

BBC Four 10:30pm
30 min
Newswipe With Charlie Brooker. Charlie Brooker. Copyright: Zeppotron

Newswipe With Charlie Brooker

Series 2, Episode 2

It's the second episode of the second series of Newswipe and there's the usual mix of contributors, reviews and jokes as the news channels continue to provide enough rubbish to make a show out of.

BBC Four 11pm (repeat)
Nerdstock: 9 Lessons And Carols For Godless People. Robin Ince. Copyright: Greenbay

Nerdstock: 9 Lessons And Carols For Godless People

An alternative Christmas show for atheists, humanists and other non-believers, featuring comedians and scientists. Hosted by Robin Ince.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm
60 min
Shameless. Frank Gallagher (David Threlfall). Copyright: Company Pictures

Shameless

Series 7, Episode 2

The Maguire clan is fully mobilised for the christening of its newest member - baby Connor, with Mimi pulling all the strings.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jason Manford. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 9, Episode 3

In a sports-themed edition of the show Jimmy Carr asks Sean Lock, Jason Manford, Gabby Logan, Johnny Vaughan, John Bishop and Denise Lewis to guess the country's top sporting highlights.

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