Television
TV schedule Thursday 30th December 2010
9:25am
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The Unforgettable...
Series 4, Episode 1 - Bob MonkhouseBob Monkhouse was one of British television's most popular and prolific performers. Fondly remembered as the quintessential TV gameshow host, he was also a writer, cartoonist and stand-up comedian - but his private life was dogged by tragedy and sadness.
12:50pm30 min
Just William
Episode 3 - The School ReportA bad school report means lessons all summer for William, and Bob the gardener is sacked by Mr Bott. A cunning plan is needed, and portly Mr Bott's unsightly efforts to fight the flab give the pals exactly that.
4:45pm
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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.
5:30pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 1, Episode 3 - Young HeartsThe Indian Doctor's wife, Kamini Sharma, is still desperate to leave the village of Trefelin. But as she tries to escape, she finds herself becoming the only person who can help local tearaway Dan when he gets into trouble.
5:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 10, Highlights Special - The Best Of Christmas TV BurpA seasonal compilation of previous TV Burp Christmas specials.
7pm
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Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Documentary celebrating the marvellously mirthful saga of Edmund Blackadder. Featuring interviews with key cast and crew, and rare rehearsal footage.
7:55pm
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9pm
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Butterflies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialRia is filled with doom at the thought of another Christmas. For Ria, Christmas is a time of truth. Surrounded by people she loves, she is forced to do things she hates. She does her best to cope with the chaos of the seasonal celebrations.
9pm30 min
The Rob Brydon Show
Series 1, Special - The Rob Brydon Show Christmas SpecialRob Brydon returns for a Christmas Special in which he entertains special guests Jack Dee, Jo Brand and Alice Cooper in front of a live studio audience.
9pm
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Episode 1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-OpenedJohn Cleese hosts a special tribute to what is arguably the finest sitcom ever made.
9:30pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 11Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Robert Webb plus guest panellists Cee Lo Green, Chris Packham, Example and Andi Osho.
9:45pm
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Terry & June
Terry and June's plans for a quiet Christmas are shattered when Terry's boss Sir Dennis invites himself to Christmas dinner.
10pm30 min
Shooting Stars
Series 7, Christmas Special - Shooting Stars Christmas Special 2010Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer host a special Christmas episode of the comedy quiz show, with guests Ronnie Wood, Thandie Newton, Ricky Tomlinson and Joanna Page.
10pm45 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 4, Highlights Special - Bang Tidy YearKeith Lemon, Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound look back over the best bits from Celebrity Juice in 2010.
10:30pm
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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.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 8Russell 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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Bill Bailey: Tinselworm
A TV broadcast of Bill Bailey's 2008 stand-up tour. This performance was filmed at Wembley Arena at the end of the comic's sell-out tour.
10:45pm
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Love Actually
Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.
11pm
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Living Legends: Norman WisdomThis is the story of Norman Wisdom, a living legend, one of the country's best-loved and most successful clowns since Charlie Chaplin, who has made millions laugh around the world.
11pm60 min
Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy
Stand-up and music from American comedian Rich Hall at the Hammersmith Apollo, including songs from his country and western singer alter-ego Otis Lee Crenshaw.
11pm
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Episode 2 - Fawlty Towers Exclusive: Basil's Best BitsA special tribute to the peerless sitcom. John Cleese discusses his experience of playing Basil Fawlty and picks out his favourite moments from the show.
11:35pm
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Frankie Boyle's Tramadol Nights
Episode 6The 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.
11:45pm
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 1, Highlights Special - Lee Nelson's Well Good BitsHighlights from the comedy series in which south London tearaway Lee Nelson entertains the studio audience with cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games.
Midnight
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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.
Midnight
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The Goodies
Episode 4.5, The Stone Age. There's trouble with a tyrannosaurus rex. Graeme's love of archaelogy lands the Goodies in a subterranean predicament.
12:05am
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The Morgana Show
Episode 5More big and silly character-based comedy sketches starring Morgana Robinson.
12:15am
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Mongrels
Series 1, Episode 8 - Nelson The Naughty ArsonistIt's the worst time of the year for the animals - Bonfire Night (aka 5/11). After failing in his job last year as a fire warden, Nelson faces an angry mob led by Marion demanding an end to the event for good. Kali has her wings clipped and discovers she is suddenly an easy meal for Vince. Destiny decides to pursue a modelling career.
1:20am
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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.
1:25am
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Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 4 - The FootballEveryone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.
1:55am
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Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 5 - The ParentsIt's Sunday and Becky's parents are coming round to fix the fridge.
2:25am
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Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 6 - The ArgumentSteve and Becky are drunk and arguing. They storm back into the flat, soon followed by their even drunker friends.