Television
TV schedule Wednesday 22nd December 2010
8am
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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.
9:35am
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Horrible Histories
Back-to-back episodes all day until 3:50pm.
1:45pm
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Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
3:20pm
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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.
5pm60 min
The Unforgettable...
Series 4, Episode 7 - Mike ReidA celebration of the life and times of Mike Reid, the East End boy who started out on the wrong side of the law before bursting onto our screens as a stand-up comedian and ultimately becoming one of Britain's best-loved TV characters - Frank Butcher from EastEnders.
5:15pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 12 - The New TellyWhen the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!
6:10pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
2006 Christmas Special, A Tale of Two Sweaters: Howard calls on Alvin, who's invited Clegg and Truly round for Christmas dinner. The perennial adulterer is wearing Marina's pullover in case she should happen to stop by - but is forced to make a lightning change when wife Pearl turns up instead.
6:50pm
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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...
6:55pm
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of ChristmasAfter a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.
7pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 22, Christmas SpecialA special festive edition of the show. With Charles Kennedy on Ian's side and John Sergeant on Paul's.
7:30pm
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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.
7:40pm
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8pm
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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!
8pm60 min
It's Paul Burling
One-off show in which Britain's Got Talent finalist Paul Burling gives his impressions of various comical showbiz characters.
8:05pm
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Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings
Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.
8:20pm
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan AttractionAlan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?
9pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 1With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.
9pm60 min
The Comedy Annual
Episode 1 - The Comedy Annual 2010Some of the biggest names in British comedy - including Jason Manford, Jenny Eclair, Mark Watson and John Bishop - come together to take a look back at 2010 and deliver their verdict on the most brilliant, outrageous and infuriating moments of the year. From the volcanic ash cloud to vuvuzelas, no comedy stone will be left unturned.
9pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 7 - Jo Brand's Little CrackerIt's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.
9:15pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little CrackerChristmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.
9:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 2With guest host David Mitchell and panellists Grayson Perry and Ed Byrne.
10pm
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Christmas Lights
Comedy drama starring Robson Green and Mark Benton which shows what can happen when families forget what the festive season is really about.
10pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 3, Christmas Special - Chris Moyles Christmas Quiz NightChris is joined by guests Pamela Anderson, Kelly Osbourne and Paddy McGuinness, who compete in a festive themed quiz night of fun.
10:20pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 3With guest host Miranda Hart and panellists Mark Steel and Andrew Neil.
10:20pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 3Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.
10:30pm
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Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 7 - Jo Brand's Little CrackerIt's all about teenage turmoil and a moggy mystery in an autobiographical short written by and starring Jo Brand.
10:45pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Christmas Special - Nan's Christmas CarolThis festive special sees Nan's acid-tongued insults catch up with her when the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future, along with a dead husband, pay an unexpected visit, in this comic re-telling of Charles Dickens's tale A Christmas Carol. Is it too late for Nan to swap her Scrooge-like misery for some seasonal goodwill?
10:45pm
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Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 8 - Bill Bailey's Little CrackerChristmas is about giving not gadgetry in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Bill Bailey.
10:50pm
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Ruth Jones
Ruth Jones hosts a seasonal chat show packed full of celebrity interviews, musical performances, and other fun.
11pm30 min
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
Episode 13Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb and Lucy Montgomery trawl through the ITV World of Sport archive from the 1970s and 80s.
11pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 4With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.
11pm
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 5, Episode 2 - Cheryl Cole, Stacey Solomon, Shaun Ryder, Michael McIntyreA festive show in which Alan is joined by Cheryl Cole, I'm A Celeb winners Stacey Solomon and Shaun Ryder; plus Michael McIntyre.
11:20pm
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Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
11:20pm
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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.
11:30pm
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The Goodies
First broadcast of the sketch show in 25 years. Series 5, The OK Tea Rooms. The Goodies cause chaos in the West Country.
11:35pm
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 1, Episode 3More cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent shrugs of allegations of assault at a court appearance, and Lee stitches up Omelette in a Peer Pressure Challenge.
Midnight
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The Funny Side Of...
Episode 6 - The Funny Side Of ChristmasClive Anderson presents the best and the worst that TV has served up to us over the years at Christmas.
12:05am
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Mongrels
Series 1, Episode 4 - Nelson The Stroke VirginDestiny enjoys a taste of life in the limelight after being awarded Animal of Courage 2010, but it is Marion who is the real hero. Nelson tries to be stroked by a human and Kali develops a crush on a crow that turns out to be female.
1:20am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Episode 5 - D.I.V.O.R.C.EDonna and Gaz have decided to get divorced, a decision that takes them down memory lane.
1:50am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Episode 6 - Val DoonicanNow that Gaz and Donna are divorced, Gaz decides it is time to propose to Janet.