Television
TV schedule Tuesday 21st December 2010
8am
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Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 1 - The Colour Of MagicOn Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.
1:45pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
1993 Christmas Special: Social climber Hyacinth finds herself all at sea when she makes an unexpected discovery during a QE2 cruise that threatens to jeopardise her dream trip.
3:25pm
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Carry On Cowboy
Saddle up for a fistful of double entendres in this western spoof from the Carry On team. Stodge City is terrorised by the villainous Johnny Finger.
3:30pm
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Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 2 - The Light FantasticThe Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.
5pm60 min
The Unforgettable...
Series 4, Episode 6 - Danny La RueLong before Lily Savage, La Cage Aux Folles or Priscilla Queen Of The Desert, there was Danny La Rue, Britain's foremost female impersonator who single-handedly turned cross dressing into mainstream family entertainment.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 3 - The Ticket MachineMum and Olive decide to become mail-order agents, but grossly misunderstand how profitable it'll be, leaving Stan with a huge debt to pay off. Jack thinks he has the answer in the form of an 'expropriated' ticket machine...
5:50pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way OutFletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.
6:05pm25 min
Bear Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 13 - Caught on CameraPrank comes up with a wicked plan to rid the flat of Nev and Barney for good.
6:10pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
2005 Christmas Special, Merry Entwhistle and Jackson Day: After a hard day playing Father Christmas, Smiler has a stiff drink to revive himself. Unfortunately, the alcohol has the opposite effect and his friends are forced to drag his lifeless body about the village - arousing the interest of the local constabulary.
6:45pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A BabyThe time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.
6:55pm
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Business Like Show BusinessIt's Christmas, and Mildred has finally been given her first role in the Hampton Wick Players' annual pantomime - as one of Cinderella's ugly sisters.
7pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 22, Episode 8With Francis Wheen on Ian's side and James Naughtie on Paul's.
7:30pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 5 - Christmas DutyStan and Jack are lumbered with last-minute Christmas Day duty after the rostered clippie falls ill, which spoils the whole family's plans for dinner.
7:40pm
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7:55pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 3, Christmas Special - Learning To FlyFrank is left in charge of a plane.
8:20pm
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An AlanDespite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.
8:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
9pm
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Looking For Eric
Eric a football fanatic postman whose life is descending in to crisis receives some life coaching from the famously philosophical Eric Cantona.
9pm60 min
Accidental Farmer
Comedy drama pilot starring Ashley Jensen as a high-powered London-based executive who moves to the country to run a farm.
9pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 5 - ArtIn an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.
9pm
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Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1: Daffyd visits Myfanwy at her new gay bar, and Lou wins a holiday to Disney World. Vicky Pollard is sent to jail in Thailand for drug smuggling, Marjorie Dawes goes to the USA, and Bubbles De Vere calls in on a friend.
9pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 5 - Stephen Fry's Little CrackerSomeone's sweet tooth lands him in trouble in an autobiographical short written by and starring Stephen Fry.
9:15pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 6 - Kathy Burke's Little CrackerThe Clash gives a certain fan life-changing advice in an autobiographical short written by and starring Kathy Burke.
9:30pm
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Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2: Vicky Pollard's mum arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's trial. Lou and Andy remain stranded - but only Lou tries to come up with an escape plan. Sebastian becomes suspicious of the Prime Minister's special relationship with the US President.
9:30pm60 min
The Angina Monologues
Victoria Wood takes to the stage for a night of comedy in support of The British Heart Foundation.
9:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 6 - DatingAs Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.
10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - StarboundA tramp takes up residence in the Meldrews' garden shed. Patrick is shocked when his new boss announces that she has recently hired Victor as her gardener, and Nick Swainey's mother claims she's being abducted by aliens every night.
10pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights
Episode 4The Glaswegian comedian applies his no-holds-barred style to a selection of stand-up performances and pre-filmed sketches, in which he picks apart all aspects of modern life and British culture.
10:05pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 9, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Russell Howard and guests return with a special festive edition of the topical comedy show.
10:10pm
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Dirk Gently
Stephen Mangan stars as Douglas Adams's holistic detective who believes he can solve crimes due to the interconnectedness of all things.
10:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 7 - GangsterGuy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 2Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 2Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week. The Good News Extra stand-up is Pete Johansson.
10:30pm35 min
Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights
Episode 5The Glaswegian comedian applies his no-holds-barred style to a selection of stand-up performances and pre-filmed sketches, in which he picks apart all aspects of modern life and British culture.
10:30pm
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Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 1 - Victoria Wood's Little CrackerFor eight-year-old Eunice, this Christmas is going to be different. This year it's just her and her dad, and there's little festive spirit to be found.
10:35pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 10Hosted by guest presenter Josh Groban, with panellists Charlie Baker, Tinchy Stryder, KT Tunstall and Michael Ball.
10:45pm
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Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 5 - Stephen Fry's Little CrackerSomeone's sweet tooth lands him in trouble in an autobiographical short written by and starring Stephen Fry.
11pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At ChristmasLee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.
11pm
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Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 6 - Kathy Burke's Little CrackerThe Clash gives a certain fan life-changing advice in an autobiographical short written by and starring Kathy Burke.
11:05pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 39, Episode 4With guest host Jeremy Clarkson and guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Clare Balding.
11:15pm
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Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
Episode 12Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.
11:35pm
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Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
11:45pm
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 1, Episode 2More banter with cheeky Lee Nelson. Jason Bent is interviewed by Adrian Chiles, meanwhile Dr Bob puts the fun back into fungal infections.
12:15am
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Mongrels
Series 1, Episode 3 - Marion The Young LoverSpringwatch comes to film on the Isle of Dogs and Nelson is horrified to discover all the animals are, in fact, actors. Destiny becomes a guide dog, Marion attempts to win love by staying alive for one more day, and Kali reveals she used to nest in Amy Winehouse's hair.
12:35am
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The Many Faces Of...
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of Richard WilsonRichard Wilson talks about his impressive career to date, with archive footage and testimony from friends and colleagues.