Television
TV schedule Friday 24th December 2010
8am
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Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
Episode 1It is the night before Hogswatch - the Discworld version of Christmas - and the Hogfather, an anthropomorphic personification who gives presents to good children, has gone missing. It is up to Death to take his place in order to keep the children believing in him.
9am
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Horrible Histories
Christmas Special - Horrible ChristmasFarting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.
11am
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Please Sir!
Movie spin-off from the popular TV sitcom, in which teacher Bernard Hedges takes troublesome class 5C to a holiday camp.
1:35pm
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Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our HandsThis third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!
2:45pm
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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.
4pm
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Terry Pratchett's Hogfather
Episode 2There is not much time for Death and Albert to save the Hogfather. As they continue giving out presents, Death pops in the offices of the Unseen University to see if the wizards might have an answer. Susan meanwhile makes her way to the Toothfairy's castle with the help of the newly created god of hangovers.
4:40pm
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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.
4:50pm
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A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit
Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.
5:25pm
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The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
6:05pm
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A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
6:15pm
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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.
6:15pm
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Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
6:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Mother Nature's SonRodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!
7pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 23, Episode 2With Ben Miller on Ian's side and Charlotte Church on Paul's.
7:40pm
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8:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
8:20pm
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Talented Mr. AlanFollowing a nervous breakdown, Alan's working his way slowly back up the ladder: he's got a girlfriend, a house (under renovation), one of the most popular slots on Radio Norwich, and a book: Bouncing Back.
8:30pm60 min
My Family
Series 10, Christmas Special - Mary ChristmasOne young girl seems set to have a particularly un-merry Christmas, while Ben looks upon the new year as a chance to renew an old battle with his next-door neighbour.
9pm
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain and his little helpers, Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons, present a festive cracker of a show comprising unseen festive material and out-takes.
9pm60 min
Peep Show & Tell
A documentary looking at the success of Channel 4 sitcom Peep Show. With behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and clips.
9pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 11 - Dawn French's Little CrackerMake way for the Queen Mother who comes to visit in an autobiographical short inspired by and starring Dawn French.
9:30pm30 min
QI
Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus PocusA special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.
9:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 7, Christmas SpecialSpecial festive edition of the topical show with Dara O Briain and his little helpers - Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.
9:55pm60 min
The Many Faces Of...
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Alison SteadmanAlison Steadman talks about her impressive career, featuring archive footage and testimony from friends and colleagues.
10pm
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
10pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Highlights SpecialIn this special edition we have a look back at 2010, a year which saw the fall of Gordon Brown, a Con-Dem Coalition, the raise of the Tea Party Movement, and Hislop and Merton satirising it all.
10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 4, Special - JLS SpecialRegulars Keith, Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by JLS band members Marvin, Oritse, JB and Aston for some hilarious fun and games. Plus Hollywood star Verne Troyer features in a special round.
10pm30 min
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 5 - Seasonal BeatingsIt's Christmas Day and Mark has invited his parents over for lunch. He has planned everything in detail, but Jeremy has become over excited, and Dobby and Super Hans are unexpected guests.
10:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain and his little helpers, Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons, present a festive cracker of a show comprising unseen festive material and out-takes.
10:30pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 8, Christmas Special - Kara Tointon, Matt Lucas, David Walliams, Matt SmithThe award-winning host gets into the festive spirit with a Christmas edition of his anarchic talk show. Graham's guests include funnymen Matt Lucas and David Walliams, Strictly Come Dancing winner Kara Tointon and The Doctor himself - Matt Smith. Plus, there's a performance by Ellie Goulding.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 5Russell 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 11 - Dawn French's Little CrackerMake way for the Queen Mother who comes to visit in an autobiographical short inspired by and starring Dawn French.
10:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 6 - WeddingMark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.
10:45pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 4, Episode 6 - McFly SpecialThe regulars are joined by all the members of top band McFly - Tom Fletcher, Danny Jones, Harry Judd and Dougie Poynter - for some games which see the band having to rank themselves in order of talent and looks.
10:45pm
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Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 3 - Catherine Tate's Little CrackerA novel twist on the Nativity in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Catherine Tate.
10:55pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
11pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 8, Episode 2Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Christmas SpecialFill your boots with a festive fix of the sports panel show. Referee James Corden welcomes his Gavin & Stacey co-star Ruth Jones, as well as boxing legend Ricky Hatton.
11:05pm
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An Audience With...
Episode 16 - Freddie StarrAn evening with the outrageous and unpredictable Freddie Starr as he performs in front of a celebrity audience. Those in the front few rows will no doubt be on their guard.
11:15pm
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
11:30pm30 min
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts
Documentary - Doing ChekhovAn exclusive look behind the scenes at the making of Sky Arts' Chekhov Comedy Shorts, which saw the likes of Steve Coogan, Julia Davis and Johnny Vegas bring the playwright's work to life.
11:30pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 4, Episode 7 - N-Dubz SpecialTop band N-Dubz join the regulars as they battle it out to prove who knows the most about this week's celebrity gossip. How will Dappy, Fazer and Tulisa get on?
11:45pm
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 1, Episode 5Who will be victorious in the game of national stereotypes - 20 Second Foreign Challenge? Meanwhile Jason Bent meets Five Live's Chappers.
11:55pm
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The Worst Week Of My Life
The Worst Christmas Of My Life. It's Christmas Eve and as the preparations build, so do Howard's troubles. Perhaps taking Baby Emily to visit Santa will provide some much needed festive fun? Ben Miller and Sarah Alexander star.
Midnight
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Father Ted
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy TedWhen Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.
Midnight
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Misfits
Series 2, Christmas Special'Tis the week before Christmas and all through the estate, not much of anything is happening, until one of the gang sees some graffiti that offers 'Money for Powers'.
12:05am
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An Audience With...
Episode 21 - Another Audience With Freddie StarrComedian Freddie Starr entertains a celebrity audience.
12:15am
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Mongrels
Series 1, Episode 6 - Destiny The Infection RiskNelson falls in love with Sandra, a mangy, flea-ridden fox whom he meets at the rubbish tip while rescuing Marion. Gary angers Kali after he erects anti-pigeon spikes on the pub walls, but Destiny is overjoyed when he enters her into a competition.
12:15am
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Celebrity Juice
Series 4, Christmas SpecialKeith, Fearne, Holly and Rufus are joined by Westlife band members Kian Egan and Mark Feehily, plus award-winning comedian Russell Kane for a festive special of the panel show.
12:25am
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The Goodies
1973 Christmas Special, The Goodies and the Beanstalk: The Goodies' money worries leave them forced to sell their most prized possession - Buttercup, the three-seater bike - in exchange for a tin of baked beans. In desperation, Graeme plants one of the beans - with unexpected results.