Television
TV schedule Monday 8th December 2014
6am
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The Upper Hand
Series 4, Episode 17 - A Walk On The Mild SideCaroline reminisces about her childhood fantasy of asking the wildest boy in the youth club out on a date.
7am
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2point4 Children
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Heart Has Its ReasonsHaving dropped off Jenny at university in the East End, Bill and Ben find the van being looted by a group of pre-teen tearaways. They manage to catch one of the group, Declan, but are more moved than angry when he explains he has no parents.
7:25am
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French Fields
Series 2, Christmas Special - Noel, NoelHester has a perfect English Christmas planned - in the middle of northern France. She'll entertain the locals with traditional British foods, and celebrate in style with Emma, Peter and baby Guy.
7:30am
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7:40am
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
8:15am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 2 - In Sickness And In HealthMildred's in hospital with a suspected grumbling appendix, leaving George home alone for a few days. Or he would be, if Jerry didn't drop by!
8:35am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
8:45am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
9:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 2 - What Happened To The Horse?An innocuous forest becomes the focus of ghostly rumours.
10:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:30am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Episode 7 - Swan SongBelieving René and Edith to be dead by firing squad, Madame Fanny and LeClerc empty the till and head to Paris for one last binge. Back in Nouvion, the resistance take over the running of the café, whilst Gruber and the Colonel plan to escape to Spain to sell the painting.
10:30am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up DadDad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.
10:55am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
11:05am
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Heavens Above!
1963 film starring Peter Sellers as a socially progressive vicar who is appointed by mistake to a wealthy parish.
11:10am
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My Family
Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We BringChristmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!
11:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 14 - Cow CapersRichard has high hopes of a promotion when he's asked to help out on a local farm. But when Sooty, Sweep and Soo go along to assist, they land him right in it. Guest starring Stu Francis.
12:20pm
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Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 5 - ChristmasGOLD's five-part tribute concludes with a celebration of the comedy duo's Christmas specials, and charts how they became a nationwide tradition.
1pm
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The Liver Birds
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Lily And The DandelionSandra and Carol have a disagreement - Sandra wants to preserve all of God's little creatures but Carol is more interested in preserving herself. The bigger question appears to be how to preserve their friendship!
1:20pm
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
1:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 7 - Barry Becomes A Psychopathic Killer But Only Part TimeSmiler finds himself being pursued by a woman who believes he's rich.
1:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 47 - The BallThe nasty tennis player is big and angry and wants his ball back - the one Mr Bean managed to throw onto the roof of a house across the road. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by the helpful intervention of a neighbour's pet hamster.
1:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 48 - ToothacheBean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?
2pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 1 - The French LessonShirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.
2:10pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up DadDad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 6 - MoneyTracey faces a dilemma after Garth receives a windfall.
3pm10 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 21 - The IntruderWhen the Farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder. However, the plan backfires when he's suspected of being the crazed chicken thief of Mossybottom Farm.
3:05pm
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy DayWith heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?
3:30pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 2 - What Happened To The Horse?An innocuous forest becomes the focus of ghostly rumours.
4:10pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Episode 7 - Swan SongBelieving René and Edith to be dead by firing squad, Madame Fanny and LeClerc empty the till and head to Paris for one last binge. Back in Nouvion, the resistance take over the running of the café, whilst Gruber and the Colonel plan to escape to Spain to sell the painting.
4:15pm
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Faith In The Future
Series 2, Episode 7 - Art LoversFaith and Hannah accompany a coachload of mature art students on a painting holiday to rural France.
4:45pm
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French Fields
Series 3, Episode 1 - French With TearsA visit from Emma and Peter is made rather awkward as the pair are not speaking, and Hester's fiscal irresponsibility comes back to haunt the Fields when cheques begin to bounce.
4:50pm
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My Family
The 2005 Specials, Christmas Special - ...And I'll Cry If I Want ToThis year's Harper family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Last StrawFollowing her latest social failing, Mildred considers emigrating to Australia. Jeffrey is only too delighted to put aside his lamp-post campaign and help out in the process, but is George as keen, and will Australia want them?
5:20pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 11Newsreader Arthur Sleep has a problem with a small dog in the newsroom, gardener Will Barrow has trouble with some cheeky moles, and explorer Rapids Johnson tries to spot the elusive ballerina bear.
5:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 45 - HaircutAfter accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!
5:35pm
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Boj
Episode 25 - Denzil's Lost TeddyDenzil has lost his treasured teddy bear, Snugsy. The Twitchlets have Snugsy, and they won't give him back! How can Boj get him back to Denzil and keep the Twitchlets happy?
5:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 46 - Neighbourly BeanAs Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme he hears loud noises from next door. He moves from house to garden but can't escape the relentless racket of trumpets, electric drills and screaming babies. Mr Bean's mind turns to thoughts of revenge.
6pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 6 - MoneyTracey faces a dilemma after Garth receives a windfall.
6:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
6:40pm
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Bread
Series 7, Episode 9Adrian has eloped to Scotland to marry Irene whilst Aveline has a scare that helps her bond with Oswald once again. Meanwhile, Joey has lost patience with his family's problems and decides to put himself first for a change.
6:45pm
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The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
Episode 2The comedy duo reunite to share backstage stories from some of their classic moments.
7pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 1 - The French LessonShirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 7 - Barry Becomes A Psychopathic Killer But Only Part TimeSmiler finds himself being pursued by a woman who believes he's rich.
7:30pm
The Royal Variety Performance 2014
Michael McIntyre hosts this year's Royal Variety Performance from the London Palladium. Jack Whitehall, Trevor Noah, Russell Kane and Sarah Millican are the stand-ups providing the laughs this year.
8pm
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At Home With The Braithwaites
Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:05pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Christmas SpecialPlans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?
8:30pm30 min
Trollied
Series 4, Episode 6Gavin is determined to make Charlie look good when dad Brendan swings by the store. Plus, Colin forces Rose and Lisa to resolve their differences.
8:45pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & WealthDel is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Christmas SpecialWith lots of Christmas-themed questions and a sprinkling of tinsel, 8 Out Of 10 Cats celebrates the season of goodwill in true festive style. Guests up for yuletide fun include Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan and Joe Wilkinson.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Highlights SpecialA compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news stories of 2013. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.
9pm
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Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 7Mrs Professor Shales gets suspicious and assumes her husband is having an affair - but with Vod, not Oregon.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 2 - Nobbly BobblyDonna discovers a dreadful secret in her late mother's house. Louise decides to reveal the awful truth about Janet & Gaz. Meanwhile, even biscuit therapy isn't enough to overcome Jonny's fear of leaving the house.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 28, Episode 10The regulars are joined by Charley Bagnall and Jake Roche from Rixton, Coronation Street actress Kym Marsh, Van McCann from Catfish and the Bottlemen and comedian Romesh Ranganathan.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 6, Christmas Special - The HouseAttempting to give Lucy the perfect Christmas, Lee takes her, her parents - and Daisy - away to a cosy country cottage, formerly home to his own aunt.
10pm30 min
Some Girls
Series 3, Episode 4Greenshoots Academy has been shortlisted to feature in a television documentary series. Unfortunately Headmaster Mr Jefferies is having traumatic personal problems so Holli tries to help. Viva attempts to mend the relationship between Amber and her sister Topaz, but regrets interfering when she realises what Topaz is really like.
10pm35 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Highlights Special - Jimmy, Sean & Jon's Best BitsHost Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson select their favourite bits from the last series for this special compilation show.
10:35pm30 min
Bob Servant
Series 2, Episode 2 - CourtBob faces court after assaulting his arch-rival, Hendo, with a bag of frozen burgers.
10:35pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 9With guest host Jack Dee, and panellists Joan Bakewell and Mark Watson.
10:35pm30 min
Toast Of London
Series 2, Episode 6 - Fool In LoveThis series ends when an old flame of Toast's, Lorna Wynde, turns up in London.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 3 - ShrinkJanet and Gaz decide to take some extreme measures to stop Louise's blackmail plans. Donna's spending spree is interrupted by Gaz's bombshell.
10:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 8More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
11pm
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Adam Buxton's BUG
Episode 3Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.
11pm
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 2Guy and Mac are given the all clear to return to work. Caroline tries to make Mac remember their relationship but Guy keeps interfering. Guy also has to cope without a driving licence, Alan has to cope without sex, and Martin decides to dump Karen.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 6Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
11:05pm40 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 9With guest host Jack Dee, and panellists Joan Bakewell and Mark Watson.
11:05pm45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 9With guest host Jack Dee, and panellists Joan Bakewell and Mark Watson.
11:20pm
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The League Of Gentlemen
Christmas SpecialVicar Bernice has an unforgettable Christmas Eve when she is forced to listen to three spooky Christmas tales told by her parishioners.
11:20pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 3, Episode 5 - Stags And HensIt's the day of Shazia's hen do, and she's looking forward to having some fun with her friends. Unfortunately, though, she ends up with a few extra guests in tow.
11:30pm
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Adam Buxton's BUG
Episode 4Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.
11:35pm
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 7, Episode 8 - Miranda Hart, Jeremy Clarkson, Martin Freeman, Ella HendersonJonathan's guests are Call the Midwife star and comedian Miranda Hart, outspoken Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, and Sherlock and The Hobbit star Martin Freeman. Music is provided by former X Factor star Ella Henderson, whose debut album and single went straight in at number one.
11:45pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 3, Episode 5 - Stags And HensIt's the day of Shazia's hen do, and she's looking forward to having some fun with her friends. Unfortunately, though, she ends up with a few extra guests in tow.
11:50pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 3, Episode 5 - Stags And HensIt's the day of Shazia's hen do, and she's looking forward to having some fun with her friends. Unfortunately, though, she ends up with a few extra guests in tow.
11:50pm
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 16, Episode 10 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Oliver, Victoria Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, One DirectionMichael Keaton talks about Batman, Birdman and Beetlejuice; Victoria Wood reveals she resolves disappointment through writing; Jamie Oliver recalls a disastrous evening with Jules; Ian McKellen says he had no idea what was going on in The Hobbit; and One Direction talk about coping with success.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:15am
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 16, Episode 10 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Oliver, Victoria Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, One DirectionMichael Keaton talks about Batman, Birdman and Beetlejuice; Victoria Wood reveals she resolves disappointment through writing; Jamie Oliver recalls a disastrous evening with Jules; Ian McKellen says he had no idea what was going on in The Hobbit; and One Direction talk about coping with success.
12:20am
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 16, Episode 10 - Michael Keaton, Jamie Oliver, Victoria Wood, Sir Ian McKellen, One DirectionMichael Keaton talks about Batman, Birdman and Beetlejuice; Victoria Wood reveals she resolves disappointment through writing; Jamie Oliver recalls a disastrous evening with Jules; Ian McKellen says he had no idea what was going on in The Hobbit; and One Direction talk about coping with success.
12:20am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 2 - Nobbly BobblyDonna discovers a dreadful secret in her late mother's house. Louise decides to reveal the awful truth about Janet & Gaz. Meanwhile, even biscuit therapy isn't enough to overcome Jonny's fear of leaving the house.
12:30am
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Some Girls
Series 3, Episode 4Greenshoots Academy has been shortlisted to feature in a television documentary series. Unfortunately Headmaster Mr Jefferies is having traumatic personal problems so Holli tries to help. Viva attempts to mend the relationship between Amber and her sister Topaz, but regrets interfering when she realises what Topaz is really like.
12:30am
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Puppy Love
Episode 4It's a big day for Naomi. Jepherson Denomer, a trustee from the charity she works for, is coming on a fact-finding visit.
12:40am
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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.
1am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 3 - ShrinkJanet and Gaz decide to take some extreme measures to stop Louise's blackmail plans. Donna's spending spree is interrupted by Gaz's bombshell.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Highlights SpecialA compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news stories of 2013. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.
1am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
1:20am
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Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 6Guests facing crazy challenges this week are Coronation Street's Georgia May Foote, TV presenter Jeff Brazier, singer Joe McElderry and comedian Ben Shires.
1:40am
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The League Of Gentlemen
Christmas SpecialVicar Bernice has an unforgettable Christmas Eve when she is forced to listen to three spooky Christmas tales told by her parishioners.
2am
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Frank Skinner's Opinionated
Series 3, Episode 6 - GlasgowFrank is joined in Glasgow by Reginald D Hunter and Sarah Millican.
2am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Episode 6With guest panellists Tulisa, Professor Green and comedians Seann Walsh and Tash Demetriou.
2:05am
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At Home With The Braithwaites
Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.
2:25am
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This Is Jinsy
Series 1, Episode 5 - NamewormThrecker, an officious ex-teacher of Maven's who delights in tormenting Jinsy's arbiter, visits the island.
2:30am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 6Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
2:40am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Nicked KnockwurstWhen the Communist Resistance hold Herr Flick's sausage ransom, a plan is concocted for René to buy it from them. Of course, they'd all be better off going in disguise...
2:40am
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Seann Walsh World
Episode 9A banana museum, farting, the sneezing challenge, and music from a genitals obsessed woman.
3:15am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 5 - Pretty Maids All In A RowAs the airmen don new disguises, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the warpath. He is particualrly suspicious of the café: after all, why would a small provincial establishment have hanging on its wall a genuine Van Gogh...?
3:30am
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Some Girls
Series 3, Episode 4Greenshoots Academy has been shortlisted to feature in a television documentary series. Unfortunately Headmaster Mr Jefferies is having traumatic personal problems so Holli tries to help. Viva attempts to mend the relationship between Amber and her sister Topaz, but regrets interfering when she realises what Topaz is really like.
3:35am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.