Television
TV schedule Thursday 29th December 2016
6am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas At Paradise LodgeWhen Miss Milton gives Cissie some super-strength glue to use, Christmas preparations take a drastic turn for the worse. A electrical fault only adds to Paradise Lodge's woes.
6:15am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
6:25am
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Mutiny On The Buses
Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.
7am
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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...
7:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 16 - The PelicanAn unusual guest lands on the farm. Shaun and Bitzer try their best to make the visitor feel welcome but can't work out what the unexpected arrival needs. When they realise it is hungry, they set about trying to find it some food - if only they could get their hands on the Farmer's prize catch.
7:30am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 2 - Danger At C LevelPenfold has had enough of being tied up, blown up and walloped and needs a holiday.
7:45am
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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.
8am
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Only Fools And Horses
Repeat-runs of the entire fourth and fifth series.
8:05am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 37 - Mount Rushmore, USAWhen the Grimbots add Glitch's face to those of the presidents on Mount Rushmore they cause a major mudslide.
8:25am
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Boj
Episode 41 - Adventure CampWhen Cousin Hoj joins Boj and his buddies on adventure camp, everyone has trouble making friends with him. Boj has a fun boj-a-boom idea to make Hoj fit in with his friends.
8:55am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9:10am
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Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 3 - Watch More TVThings get itchy in The Great Diddy Flake Off and it's time to carefully take to the dance floor in Strictly Come Booby-Trapped.
9:40am
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10:25am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Christmas Special - The North PoleThe Go Jetters visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve, but disaster strikes as they discover Grandmaster Glitch has borrowed Santa's sleigh!
10:35am
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So Awkward
A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's sitcom.
10:50am
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Chicken Run
Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.
11:10am
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Mr Bean's Holiday
The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.
11:20am
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 4The Berrito Brothers show off their basketball skills to a small audience, while Storybook Stan has problems reading a book about flying, and Professor Muddles struggles to get his latest invention - a Bounce Back Fence - to work properly.
1:25pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 1 - Dad's New FlatDad, Amber and co move into a bigger flat - with an extra bedroom. But when Fran, Jake and the girls clash over who will have the new room, Millie and Lauren feel pushed out and decide the answer is to stay permanently at mum's house.
2pm
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Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 1 - The Colour Of MagicOn Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.
2:05pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.
2:30pm
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
2:35pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
3pm
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 17 - Blocked PipeWhen Little Monster blocks up the pipes with old custard, Robert calls in the help of slop experts Cook and Line from Swashbuckle.
4pm
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The Millionairess
Classic film starring Sophia Loren as the beautiful millionairess who finds that money cannot buy marital bliss, and Peter Sellers as the bewildered Indian doctor with whom she falls in love.
4pm
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Carry On Screaming!
Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.
5pm
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Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 2 - The Light FantasticThe Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.
6:35pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 17 - Zogly On SeaZig and Zag turn Zogly Manor into a mobile home and head to the coast for sun, sea and surfing shenanigans.
6:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The WitchThe Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big HeadSquawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.
7pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 10 - Two Lads And A LadyMandy disapproves of Michael's new girlfriend - and she's not the only one.
7pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Christmas SpecialIt's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.
7pm
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Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico FaceIn the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.
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.
7:30pm
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Last Holiday
Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.
7:30pm
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8pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In FashionAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
8pm
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 2, Episode 7 - HoaxSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
8pm
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Les Dawson Forever
Episode 2Sez Les director David Mallett explores never-broadcast footage from tapes untouched for 50 years, and the Roly Polys talk about working with Les Dawson. Lorraine Chase looks back on Blankety Blank and Les's wife meets with the fan who appeared alongside Les in his final TV appearance.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:30pm
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 2, Episode 8 - Don't Mention The ArabsSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
8:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 2 - And So To BedAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Out-takes - UnseenTune in for outtakes, pranks and bloopers in this special episode of unseen footage from the lads' US adventure.
9pm
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Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 6 - Comedy Greats - Spike MilliganA warm tribute to the unique comedic skills of Spike Milligan, whose off-the-wall humour and work on programmes like The Goon Show influenced generations of comedians.
9pm50 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
Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe
Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2016 WipeCharlie Brooker returns for his annual review of the year and this year he's picked 2016. Which seems appropriate.
9pm
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Have I Got News For You
A selection of extended episodes from the 50th series of the satirical panel game.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Episode 3Freddie, Jack and Jamie drive into Sin City for three last make-or-break challenges.
9:15pm
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Ladies Who Do
Comedy about a group of cleaning ladies to City bigwigs.
9:20pm
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The Two Ronnies Spectacle
Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become OneNew and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.
10pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 4Lee Mack welcomes comedians Katherine Ryan and Hugh Dennis and former world champion boxer Amir Khan as the fun and fact-filled panel show continues.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts this festive show with Sean Lock and Kathy Burke who take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
10pm30 min
Cunk On...
2016 Specials, Christmas Special - Cunk On ChristmasPhilomena is on a festive mission to track down the true meaning of Christmas, and find out exactly what it is he wants.
10:15pm65 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 16, Out-takes - Bestest Unseenest BitsKeith Lemon and pal Paddy McGuinness look back at some previously unseen Celebrity Juice footage as they reminisce about the hilarious celebrity shenanigans that went down in 2016. Guests on the popular panel show the year have included famous comedians, big name soap and reality stars, top TV presenters and chart-topping pop stars, but who will be featured in this collection of moments that were deemed too naughty or too funny for TV?
10:20pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 3 - Porn YesterdayAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
10:30pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 5Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, comedian Jimmy Carr and presenter Gabby Logan put the world's most startling facts to the test.
10:30pm60 min
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
11pm
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Rattle Of A Simple Man
A naïve, virginal 30-something football fan has his eyes opened after friends challenge him to chat up a stunning blonde.
11pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Seven SteptoeraiAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Highlights Special - Best BitsJames Corden reflects on the funniest moments, the wackiest challenges and the best gags of Series 10 in a special highlights episode of the hit comedy and entertainment show.
11:05pm
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Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.
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...
11:20pm30 min
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Highlights SpecialA compilation of the best bits from Series 1 and 2 of the award-winning series. Featuring the Urban Fox, David Dickinson, the Big Fat Gypsy Kardashians and a whole host of other characters, not to mention some exclusive new material shot behind the scenes at the end of series wrap party.
11:30pm
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A Gert Lush Christmas
One-off comedy special from siblings Russell Howard and Kerry Howard.
11:35pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a Christmas edition of Channel 4's hit comedy panel show. Featuring special guests Jack Dee, Lorraine Kelly, Josie Long and Britain's favourite pantomime Dame, Christopher Biggins.
11:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 5It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.
11:40pm
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Extras
Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.
Midnight
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 7 - MovingSharon's two bedroom flat above the café becomes hot property. Both Dorien and Garth want to rent it out. After prospective buyers decide against purchasing Dorien's house, it looks like Tracey may sell hers and suddenly Sharon needs the flat herself.
Midnight
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Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Midnight
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 7Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.
12:20am
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Extras
Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.
12:55am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 8Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.
1am
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1am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 7 - Russell Kane At The Comedy StoreRussell Kane is tonight's host and he's talking teenage sex. He's joined by the frugal Nick Dixon, wine buff Tom Wrigglesworth, and playa Joel Dommett.
1am
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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.
1am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Highlights Special - Best BitsJames Corden reflects on the funniest moments, the wackiest challenges and the best gags of Series 11 in a special highlights episode of the hit comedy and entertainment show.
1:40am
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Extras
Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.
2am
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Spaced
Series 1, Episode 5 - ChaosTim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.
2am
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 3Isy Suttie tells the story of Prince Edward and Mrs Simpson (featuring Greg James and Sophie McShera), while Ed Gamble narrates his version of The Great Escape (featuring Jamie Laing).
2:20am
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Blandings
Series 2, Episode 5 - Sticky Wicket At BlandingsColonel Fanshawe (guest star James Fleet) calls to sound out Clarence as his successor as Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, an honour for which Connie is desperate; but Beach has become positively peculiar. Blandings is more than ever an embarrassing shambles. And there is the question of Mugsy, the dog.
2:30am
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Spaced
Series 1, Episode 6 - EpiphaniesAfter a visit from Tyres, the whole gang decide to go clubbing. Brian remembers yet another painful past incident and Mike forgets a bad day with some fancy dress and dancing.
2:30am
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 4Tom Rosenthal talks about Richard III, while a sloshed Jessica Knappett tells the story of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
2:35am
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Very British Problems
Christmas Special - Very British Problems At ChristmasNarrated by Julie Walters and featuring archive footage from the 1940s to the present day, this programme tackles the complexities of British life at Christmas.
3am
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Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 4 - Joanna's BirthdayIt's Joanna's 48th birthday, something she is not keen on anyone else knowing about. Alan gives him a locket as a present, but there is something unpleasant inside it. Caroline discovers a league table of all the women in the hospital made by Guy, and Martin has trouble with his mother... whoever she is.
3am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 7Russell Howard talks about being an uncle and middle class muggers; plus answers questions on how to get out of work. His guests are Steve Williams and Isy Suttie.
3am
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Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 5Two Episodes of Mash's astronauts make an unscheduled stop on their way to the rocket, Antonio explains how to deal with any competition to his intended conquests and headmaster accidentally eats a piglet in WitTank presents The School.
3:25am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 8Russell Howard talks about his love of women, from their distinctive laughs to his mum's brilliant brain. His guests are Josie Long and Stuart Goldsmith.
3:30am
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Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 6It's all-out gang warfare for Totally Tom, Daveutio is alarmed by Sharonetti's new hair-do in The Only Way Is Shakespeare, and Marcel Lucont has some French poetry to share with us.
3:30am
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The Windsors
Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve with The Windsors and it's an even tenser affair than usual following the events that led Wills to usurp Prince Charles as next in line to the throne.
4am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 10 - Two Lads And A LadyMandy disapproves of Michael's new girlfriend - and she's not the only one.
4:20am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Episode 5Another episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all.
4:30am
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5:10am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Christmas Special - Twas The Night Before ChristmasCissie's wins the annual lottery to dress up as Father Christmas. But not all is silent at night when Paradise Lodge is disturbed by a burglar.