Television
TV schedule Tuesday 20th December 2016
6am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Episode 4 - Use Of BathWhen Mrs. Smallwick leaves the taps running in the bathroom above Flora's bedroom causing a mini-flood, she issues Miss Milton with an ultimatum: Smallwick must leave or she will! Milton is only too keen to oblige, leaving Flora to search for a flat post-haste, and Cissie keen to accompany her. Their new abode is less than luxurious.
7:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside FavouriteBitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.
7:30am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your HamsterDM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!
7:45am20 min
Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 12 - The WeddingEveryone is very excited. Not only is it the last day of term, it is also the day of Mr Nasal and Miss Spray's wedding! But as always at Dockbridge High, nothing goes to plan. Will the staff and pupils be able to pull together to save the day?
7:50am
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 7 - The ProposalSandy is still refusing to talk to Harry so Jean tries to find a way to patch things up. Things are very different for Judy when Alistair proposes!
8:05am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, ScotlandThe Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.
8:05am
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Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 10 - Pirate DayJustin, Robert and Little Monster try to protect Gem's jewels from naughty Captain Sinker when the stars of Swashbuckle drop in for Pirate Day. Guest starring Gemma Hunt and Ella Kenion.
8:30am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 1 - Six Big BoobiesThe airmen have gone, and all is back to (relative) normality at Café René. Herr Flick's not too pleased to have ended up with three copies of The Fallen Madonna though...
8:55am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9:15am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?
9:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 10 - SportyIt's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 2 - OutThe Twirlywoos help a painter make an unusual work of art, and the Stop-Go Car has something surprising coming out of its boot!
9:45am
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Madame Louise
A repeat of this 1951 film.
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Christmas Special - Barry's ChristmasIt's Boxing Day, and Barry is in big trouble. Will Foggy's prized Christmas present come to his rescue?
10:35am
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All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 11 - WrestlerWhen Wrestle-Hysteria comes to town, Charlie is desperate to get tickets for the show. But with no money to buy them, he and his friends must go to extraordinary lengths to fulfill their dreams. Meanwhile, Mum has found a way to fulfill Hannah's dreams - but will it really help her win her daughter's trust?
11am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Special - The Special RelationshipBoycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.
11:05am
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4 O'Clock Club
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the musical children's comedy.
11:30am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
1pm
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Who Done It?
Big screen debut for Benny Hill as a street-sweeper who wins enough money to pursue his dream of becoming a private investigator.
1:20pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 10 - SportyIt's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 2 - OutThe Twirlywoos help a painter make an unusual work of art, and the Stop-Go Car has something surprising coming out of its boot!
1:50pm
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 9 - Last Orders At The WinchesterThe Winchester Club is faced with permanent closure when one of Arthur's schemes backfires.
2:30pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?
3:45pm
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All At Sea
Short comedy film starring Hal Monty and Max Bygraves as two sailors on leave, cut from Skimpy In The Navy.
3:45pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Christmas Special - Barry's ChristmasIt's Boxing Day, and Barry is in big trouble. Will Foggy's prized Christmas present come to his rescue?
4pm
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Outnumbered
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
4:10pm
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Carry On Girls
The once-bustling seaside resort of Fircombe organises a beauty contest to try to increase visitors and revenue for the town.
4:25pm
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The Magnet
Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.
4:30pm
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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.
5pm
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And PainsIf Arthur can't sell his second-hand cars, he'll just have to hire them out.
5pm
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The Cow That Almost Missed Christmas
A one-off animated version of the Nativity tale for CBeebies. It retells the story of Jesus's birth from the point of view of a female cow.
6pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - The Frog's LegacyAt Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?
6:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Christmas Special - All Mod ConnedFoggy has decided that Compo, Clegg and he are to have a 'get away from it all' Christmas holiday.
6:35pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 9 - Strictly Zig & ZagThere's a hole in Zig and Zag's wall and a trip to the mini-mart to get some filler ends up with them dancing their way to a solution.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever AgainDanger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.
7pm
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All Over The Town
Comedy drama about a small seaside town and its local newspaper in the aftermath of World War II.
7pm
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Porridge
Christmas Special - The Desperate HoursHauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.
7pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 9 - Can't Buy Me LoveIn a desperate bid to improve his social standing, Michael falls for glamorous nightclub owner Rochelle Jackson.
7pm
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 1, Episode 2Comedians Marcus Brigstocke and Gina Yashere join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games; Sonic 2, Portal 2, Snake, Little Big Planet and special endgame Boom! Shake the Rooms in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions
7pm
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Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
7:20pm
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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.
7:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 10 - Art AttackGloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.
8pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And SenilityAs the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - DatesDel attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...
8pm
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QI
A selection of three extended episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
8:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Futility Of The FlyVictor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.
8:50pm
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The Big Money
Comedy about a small-time thief who becomes caught up in a world of organised crime after stealing a suitcase stuffed with forged £1 notes.
9pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 1The fact-busting comedy panel series hosted by Lee Mack returns as Jerry Springer, Emma Bunton and Jason Byrne put further fascinating titbits to the test.
9pm
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The Adam And Joe Show
Series 3, Episode 3Baaadad goes on a mission to the throbbing epicentre of youth culture, Ibiza, and the cuddly toys star in Ally McSqueel.
9pm90 min
The Graham Norton Story
Documentary about the career of Graham Norton.
9pm60 min
Celebrity Advice Bureau
Episode 2Entertaining series in which celebrity advisers, including Louis Walsh, Fay Ripley, David Baddiel and Rick Edwards, offer their best advice for daily dilemmas.
9pm60 min
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 4, Episode 2Caroline tells Gillian the truth about why she had to take the new headship. Gillian's mounting guilt over Eddie's death drives her to make a life-changing decision. On the night of Celia's play, a twist of fate means Alan is forced to confront his fears.
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.
9:25pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 8 - Something FishieLife becomes explosive when Gary and Phoebe have to deal with a protection racket. Yvonne receives a rude surprise.
9:30pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 2Jonathan Ross, Dara O Briain and Alex Jones attempt to out-fact each other as startling theories are put to the test in Lee Mack's riotous panel show.
9:30pm
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The Adam And Joe Show
Series 3, Episode 4The Bard gets a stuffing in the toy movie of Shakespeare in Love and the Star Wars figures aim for talk-show domination in Jedi Springer. Meanwhile, the Vinyl Justice Squad get ruthless with Thomas Dolby's record collection.
9:45pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry ChristmasIt's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!
10pm45 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer JonesRomesh Ranganathan is our host for a very special Christmas edition of Live at the Apollo. This festive trip to the legendary Hammersmith Apollo sees Romesh introduce Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones all with their favourite christmassy material for a Noël to remember.
10pm45 min
Virtually Famous
Series 4, Christmas SpecialTattoo Fixers' Jay Hutton and Paisley Billings plus Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Irish comedian Jason Byrne join the teams to take a trip through the best viral content of the week, and have seasonal glance at the funniest Christmas themed content on the internet.
10:05pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And AmiabilityThe Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.
10:40pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 5Nan appears on Paul O'Grady's teatime show and broadcasts her horrible views to the nation. The Aga Saga Woman takes a wrong turn into Tottenham and Lauren refuses to speak French for a French oral exam.
10:45pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 4 - Threatening WeatherPlunged into darkness after a power cut on a sweltering summer night, Victor and Margaret reflect on their lives, hopes and fears.
10:45pm
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Upstart Crow
Series 1, Episode 5 - What Bloody Man Is That?The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford. On the way, they meet three witches who have some surprising predictions to make about Will's future, leading to a very serious case of house envy.
11pm
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Miranda
Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?
11pm
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Upstart Crow
Series 1, Episode 5 - What Bloody Man Is That?The plague leads Will and his friends to escape to the family home in Stratford. On the way, they meet three witches who have some surprising predictions to make about Will's future, leading to a very serious case of house envy.
11pm
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 1Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 4Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.
11:15pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 2James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by John McEnroe, Jimmy Carr and Alesha Dixon in the sports-based quiz show.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Christmas Special - The Chigwell ConnectionTracey and Sharon start a "Free the Chigwell Two" campaign when they discover that the detective who arrested Darryl and Chris may be bent.
11:20pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 6Lauren almost gets married, Derek gets a massage, Georgie does another fund raiser - this time for dwarves, Janice & Ray talk about a sandwich with no bread, Nan's sister comes over from Spain and Essex couple Paul & Sam return with more laughs.
11:30pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 9 - Flash, Bang, WallopGary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.
11:30pm
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 2Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on graverobbers Burke and Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese.
11:40pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas ChumsHarry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.
11:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 7Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Stewart Francis.
Midnight
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
Midnight
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 1Russell Howard talks bread, wonky vegetables, and cleavage; plus answers questions on Lego and self-pleasure in space. His guests are Jimmy Carr and Darren Harriott.
12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 6In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.
12:25am
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Gonks Go Beat
In the far future, Earth has split into two rival populaces based on musical taste. A representative of the Galaxy is sent to unite the factions.
12:30am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 2Russell Howard talks erotic buckaroo, landline phones, and weird sex; plus answers questions on literature and older women. His guests are Joe Lycett and Rhys James.
12:35am
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French And Saunders
2002 Specials, Christmas Special - French And Saunders's Christmas PuddingsDawn French and Jennifer Saunders find themselves house-sitting for a rock star over Christmas, during which time they sample some television favourites and offer a new angle on Monarch of the Glen and Tipping the Velvet.
12:45am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 6It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.
1am
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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.
1am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 5 - James Acaster At The Comedy StoreTonight's host is the recently single James Acaster. He's joined by the anti-China Jarred Christmas, sexually confident Tiff Stevenson, and Scotland lover Jamali Maddix.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1:15am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 2The fact-busting fun continues as Lee Mack is joined by broadcaster Sara Cox, MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace and comedian Rhod Gilbert.
1:20am
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Last Tango In Halifax
Series 1, Episode 2Celia and Alan decide to buy an extravagant sports car instead of an engagement ring. They throw an engagement party at the farm, which descends into chaos for both families.
1:30am
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French And Saunders
Christmas Special 1998Comedy sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with guests including Joanna Lumley, the Spice Girls, Adrian Edmondson and Helen Mirren. Featuring the duo's irreverent tribute to Irish family group, The Corrs, and a spoof on the making of the film Titanic.
1:30am
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Stella
2014 Christmas Special - Christmas In PontyberryEnjoy a festive fix of Ruth Jones's hit comedy drama. When Michael has to head home for the holidays, Stella throws herself into work on the hospital's children's ward.
1:30am
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The New Statesman
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Rik Mayall sitcom.
2am
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 4Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.
2:10am
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 5 - And God Created WomanTed ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.
2:15am
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Be My Guest
A repeat of this 1965 film.
2:35am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 18This week's episode featured the Knitted Character taking a nasty tumble, Harry trying to take a piece of toast from a dog's mouth using a fork, an outrageous airport story and "mug pinball" on Coronation Street.
2:40am
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 6 - Grant Unto Him Eternal RestFather Jack consumes more floor polish than is good for him and leaves Ted and Dougal half a million pounds in his will. But will he stay dead long enough for them to claim it?
2:40am
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Live At The Electric
Series 3, Episode 1Two Episodes Of Mash launch their new unconventional nicotine aversion product, Luke McQueen enters a rap battle in an attempt to win back his lost love, Chastity Butterworth discovers how difficult it is to shout breadbuns while wearing a snorkel, and Alex Smith laments being white, middle-class and vaguely attractive.
3am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 2Lauren joins the cheerleaders to impress Ryan, 50s landlady Ma Willow makes her first appearance and Nan has a mouse in her house.
3am
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The Adam And Joe Show
Series 3, Episode 3Baaadad goes on a mission to the throbbing epicentre of youth culture, Ibiza, and the cuddly toys star in Ally McSqueel.
3am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 1Russell Howard talks bread, wonky vegetables, and cleavage; plus answers questions on Lego and self-pleasure in space. His guests are Jimmy Carr and Darren Harriott.
3:10am
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Kingdom
Series 2, Episode 6Beatrice returns with new baby Petra in her arms. Everyone gets soaked by the malfunctioning sprinklers during rehearsals for Aunt Auriel's summer play, and the cast have to relocate temporarily to Kingdom and Kingdom. Lyle tries to help a young girl who is struggling to cope, caring for her sick mother and younger sister. Simon's trial is dropped due to a lack of evidence - which puts paid to Lyle's hopes of a partnership. A storm hits Market Shipborough and Simon disappears.
3:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 7Fern Brady, Phil Spencer, Henning Wehn and Carol Vorderman join Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock to look at the what people have been talking about this week.
3:20am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And PainsIf Arthur can't sell his second-hand cars, he'll just have to hire them out.
3:25am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 2Russell Howard talks erotic buckaroo, landline phones, and weird sex; plus answers questions on literature and older women. His guests are Joe Lycett and Rhys James.
3:30am
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The Adam And Joe Show
Series 3, Episode 4The Bard gets a stuffing in the toy movie of Shakespeare in Love and the Star Wars figures aim for talk-show domination in Jedi Springer. Meanwhile, the Vinyl Justice Squad get ruthless with Thomas Dolby's record collection.
3:45am
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Virtually Famous
Series 4, Christmas SpecialTattoo Fixers' Jay Hutton and Paisley Billings plus Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Irish comedian Jason Byrne join the teams to take a trip through the best viral content of the week, and have seasonal glance at the funniest Christmas themed content on the internet.
4am
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 9 - Can't Buy Me LoveIn a desperate bid to improve his social standing, Michael falls for glamorous nightclub owner Rochelle Jackson.
4:30am
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 10 - Art AttackGloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.