Television
TV schedule Saturday 17th December 2016
6:25pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
6:40pm
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John Bishop's Christmas Show
Christmas Special - John Bishop's Christmas Show 2015John Bishop returns for his third Christmas Special for BBC One, recorded at the Lyceum Theatre in London. This time, he welcomes the comedy talents of Sarah Millican, Danny Bhoy, Tom Allen and Andy Askins, plus music from Jess Glynne and international superstar Kylie Minogue.
7pm
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Room 101
Series 2, Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Cilla BlackOne half of Mel & Sue, one half of Punt & Dennis, and all of Cilla Black try to cast parent and toddler fun groups, Las Vegas and knickers into Room 101.
7:40pm
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Room 101
Series 2, Episode 6 - Clive Anderson, Alex Jones, Jack WhitehallTV and radio presenter Clive Anderson, One Show co-host Alex Jones and comedian Jack Whitehall nominate deer, British themed bars in foreign countries and metrosexuality to be cast into Room 101.
8pm
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The Two Ronnies
Christmas Special - Christmas Night with the Two RonniesHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
8:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.
8:55pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 2, Episode 5The legend that is Sting sings a classic and his new single, plus there is comedy from Jack Whitehall and a very special performance from David Brent. Jamie Oliver plays celebrity Send To All where Michael sends a text of his choosing to Jamie's phone contacts. 'Unexpected Star' has a twist this week when two people from the same family get the surprise of their lifetimes.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 6Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.
10pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 4, Episode 5 - Nobody Wants Vom On Their CheeriosDave Gorman carries on assessing the goodishness of modern life, turning his attention to the various codes that we all know but don't know we know. And with the help of a roomful of photographs of Alan Sugar, he devises an experiment to discover whether people's behaviour is the same in the real world as it is online.
10:25pm45 min version (repeat)
10:30pm60 min
The Funny Thing About...
Episode 4 - ChristmasJohnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 46 - 2016: Best. Year. Ever.Sam counts down the best moments from what most people are calling the greatest year in human history, including politician sex scandals, the UKIP fist-fight, and that gorilla that drank 5 litres of Ribena. Meanwhile, David Davies MP tries to make the case for refugee dental checks.
10:50pm
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Men Behaving Badly
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the laddish sitcom.
11:10pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way OutFletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.
11:20pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 6James Corden and co welcome Bring The Noise comedian Katherine Ryan, recordbreaking ex-jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy and the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time, Chris Hoy.