Television
TV schedule Monday 14th December 2015
6:20am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 1 - Finders Keepers?When George finds a lost credit card, he wonders if there might be a reward. Meanwhile, Mildred suspects that another wedding anniversary will go by, forgotten, and Jeffrey is bothered by Tristram's new playmates.
7:10am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You BluesGasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.
7:20am
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When You Come Home
A repeat of this 1948 film.
7:40am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas MysteryHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:45am
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Highlights Special - Savage SongsA compilation of the songs from the series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of Charles II, Blackbeard the Pirate, George IV going solo, the Victorian Inventions song, and the World War Two Girls.
7:50am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here AnymoreA chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.
8am
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Peckham PimpernelThe receipt of a mysterious and threatening letter at Desmond's barber shop sends the Ambrose clan into a mild state of panic. Before long, Beverley's conducting a seance around the kitchen table.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 19 - MuddyWhen Oggy loses his toy in the mud Wussywat helps him find it, making some muddy new ones in the process. Squidgetastic!
8:25am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
8:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Christmas Special - A Short Blast Of Fred AstaireWill hypnosis calm the nerves of those taking part in the Christmas concert?
9:20am
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Yes Minister
Special - Party GamesHaving been appointed Party Chairman, Jim finds himself sucked into the wheels of dark political machinations after the PM resigns with no clear successor. Games are afoot, and a small internal party crisis looks set to balloon - unless the humble sausage can offer a bridge between conflicting interests...
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 1 - FullThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.
9:45am
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 1 - TeamworkMr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 5 - Relative StrangersPorkpie is earning a little pin money by helping out at the barber shop and the first customer he meets turns out to be his long lost daughter Denise, now a medical student, who hasn't seen her father for twenty years.
10am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity MerchantsGloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.
10:40am
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Forces' Sweetheart
Comedy with Michael Bentine and Harry Secombe.
10:40am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You BluesGasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.
11am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 8 - Rat TrapBean has to deal with an unwanted house guest, but the stubborn pest refuses to leave!
11:15am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 9 - Valentine's BeanBean tries to be romantic but his idea of what that means proves very different to Irma's!
11:20am
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 4 - MoodsTwinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.
12pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Special - Between The Devil And The Deep Blue SeaThe route that Gary uses to get back to 1941 has become a row of shops.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
1pm
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 4 - Looking For MickeyWhen Mad Micky goes on the run to protest his innocence, Terry has to look after him and Arthur sees his chance of a scoop.
1:25pm
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 1 - TeamworkMr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 1 - FullThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.
1:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 5Unfortunately for Richard, his latest attempt to overhaul the workings of the estate farm and improve its throughput happen to coincide with Marjory and Audrey's being on a kick of 'countryside conservancy'.
1:40pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Old Fashioned Christmas MysteryHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
2pm
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Come On George
George Formby stars as a stable-hand who befriends a nervous horse and discovers that he's the only one who can calm it down enough to win races.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 6 - Appreciation SocietyTracey and Sharon decide to change places as each believes the other's job is far easier than their own. Meanwhile next door neighbour Dorien is getting threatening letters and is very worried...
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 8 - For Love Or MoneyDesmond and Porkpie reform their old band, the Georgetown Dreamers, in hope of winning the cash prize in a local music competition sponsored by Michael's bank...
2:40pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Christmas Special - Yuletide SpiritGrim is on the search for a group of dangerous carol singers, and the politics of Christmas workplace gift-giving throw the station into disarray when Goody buys Maggie some sexy lingerie. Fowler, meanwhile, has am-dram panto on his mind...
2:45pm
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2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 25 - Chip Off The Old BlockThe Farmer has taken up sculpting, but unintentionally drops a huge slab of stone on top of Timmy's teddy. Shaun and the flock must struggle and strain to lift the heavy block and retrieve the precious toy.
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 26 - Pig TroubleWhen Bitzer injures his foot and can't work, the Farmer chooses the pigs to take over his role. The power crazy pigs take the opportunity to turn the farm into a porky paradise - at the sheep's expense. Bitzer tries in vain to warn his master what is going on behind his back, but it's Shaun who steps in and restores the status quo.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic BeanMr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!
3:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 24 - Caring BeanMrs Wicket is injured and Mr Bean has to look after her - then her demands start to become a pain.
3:25pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Christmas Special - A Short Blast Of Fred AstaireWill hypnosis calm the nerves of those taking part in the Christmas concert?
3:25pm15 min
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 9 - Heartbreak HeistWhen Otto learns that the Farr family treasure lies buried somewhere beneath Scream Street, he forces Cleo to help him find it - by holding her heart to ransom! Unfortunately dim-witted Cleo's Dad has forgotten where the treasure is, so as everyone tries to find it, the situation becomes a race against time to save Cleo's heart.
3:40pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 33 - Fun And GamesPoor Denzil keeps ruining all his friend's games by knocking everything over. But Boj comes up with a game where it's good to knock things down - Bojey-Bosh Bowling!
4pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4 - The New SuitArkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.
4:20pm
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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.
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Christmas SpecialSchool may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!
4:40pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The WickedIt's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.
4:45pm5 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 27 - SnowIt's a cold snowy day in the garden, so Ird suggests doing some exercises to keep warm. When more snow starts to fall, Ird and Ortus make a snowman, while Duckadile and Wussywat go sledging.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.
5:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage FrightRaquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...
5:20pm
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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!
5:25pm
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Justin's House
Series 1, Christmas Special - All Wrapped UpRobert and Little Monster are getting the house ready for Christmas. Justin tries to help, but keeps making more and more mess. Things get even worse when he tries to wrap a present for Father Christmas.
5:30pm
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The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
5:35pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
5:35pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
6pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 5Unfortunately for Richard, his latest attempt to overhaul the workings of the estate farm and improve its throughput happen to coincide with Marjory and Audrey's being on a kick of 'countryside conservancy'.
6:30pm
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The Best Of Tommy Cooper
A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 4 - Is Jeremy Quite Safe?A retired jewel thief regales Marina and Davenport with fanciful stories of his past exploits in the South of France. When Aunty Wainwright finds an old safe without a key, who better to open it?
7pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New YearGeraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
7:40pm
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My Family
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of ChristmasThe Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity MerchantsGloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 8 - For Love Or MoneyDesmond and Porkpie reform their old band, the Georgetown Dreamers, in hope of winning the cash prize in a local music competition sponsored by Michael's bank...
8pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
8:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting GameWhile Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.
9pm
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Da Ali G Show
Episode 1In the first show of his very own series, Ali G heads to Cannes to secure funding for his own film idea and talks to disgraced politician Neil Hamilton in the studio. He also hosts a debate on animal rights, and Borat investigates British manners.
9pm
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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.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Christmas SpecialComedians Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head up the teams for this year's Christmas capers, joined by guests pop duo Jedward, comedian Micky Flanagan, actress and presenter Liza Tarbuck and The Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm30 min
Trollied
Series 5, Episode 7While Gavin frets about his relationship, Katie is tasked with the tough challenge of training the staff to recognise which fruits are which.
9:30pm
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Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
9:30pm30 min
Trollied
Series 5, Episode 8A treasure hunt is held to celebrate 50 years of Valco value. Meanwhile, despite his best efforts, Gavin can't avoid confronting his and Cheryl's situation.
10pm
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Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Christmas SpecialJohnny Vegas joins Sean as they take on Jon and Katherine Ryan, while David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
10pm
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The Vital Spark
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Drop O' The Real StuffCaptain Para Handy steers his famous puffer, the Vital Spark, up and down the Clyde, together with his motley crew.
10pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick HelmIn the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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Bring The Noise
Episode 8David Walliams and Melanie C join the fun as the debut series of the lively music and comedy show concludes.
10:20pm
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The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.
10:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 3 - Self DefenceWhen Miss Gulliver raises concern about a popular but extremely violent new videogame, Alfie helps her to organise a school weapons amnesty.
10:45pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 10Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell plus guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Andy Hamilton.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 6 - Appreciation SocietyTracey and Sharon decide to change places as each believes the other's job is far easier than their own. Meanwhile next door neighbour Dorien is getting threatening letters and is very worried...
11:30pm
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The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon
Steve Coogan presents a musical extravaganza hosted by Eurovision star and king of the power ballad, Tony Ferrino.
11:30pm
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 11 - Tina Fey, Kurt Russell, Josh Widdicombe, SiaKurt Russell talks about Elvis, Tina Fey says she almost made Robert De Niro laugh, Josh Widdicombe talks about his Hobbit ambitions and Sia says she wants to reveal more of herself.
11:30pm
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11:45pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick HelmIn the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.
Midnight50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 8This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:10am
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Mock The Week
A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.
12:30am
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Da Ali G Show
Episode 1In the first show of his very own series, Ali G heads to Cannes to secure funding for his own film idea and talks to disgraced politician Neil Hamilton in the studio. He also hosts a debate on animal rights, and Borat investigates British manners.
12:35am
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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.
1:05am
(repeat)
Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
1:40am
(repeat)
Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
1:50am
(repeat)
Minder
Series 3, Episode 4 - Looking For MickeyWhen Mad Micky goes on the run to protest his innocence, Terry has to look after him and Arthur sees his chance of a scoop.
1:55am
(repeat)
The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.
2:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
2:10am
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2:55am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
3:25am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Episode 2 - A Woman Never LiesFollowing the commotion at the chateau, the resistance are blackmailing Helga, Gruber and the Colonel with evidence of the Fallen Madonna. The only chance they have of raising the 10 million franc ransom is to hold-up the garrison pay truck! Meanwhile, Michelle's radio station is beginning to take shape.
3:35am
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When You Come Home
A repeat of this 1948 film.