Television
TV schedule Sunday 3rd December 2017
6am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's PetsIt's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...
6am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 2 - The New BuildingIt is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?
6:10am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 9 - Going NowhereCouncillor Cowdrey gets nowhere when he tries to find a town willing to twin with Lower Mintworth.
6:20am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.
6:45am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 23 - More About TwirlingThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a sports hall. They watch a gymnast dance whilst twirling a ribbon. Toodloo copies the gymnast, twirling a ribbon. Chickedy and Chick join in and Great BigHoo tries too but he ends up twirling his ribbon around Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick.
7:10am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Episode 6 - A Tsar Is BornJim's efforts to appease the Kumranistan Foreign Secretary have failed. But then, Sir Humphrey has a plan.
7:10am
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Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 1 - Back To SchoolIt is the first day of term and as Billy, Tahj, Emily and Jasmine get used to life in Year 10, Mr Capp reveals he has had a life-changing experience over the holidays. Mr Christopher teaches another important life lesson and trumping teacher Miss Davis is back with some gusto!
7:40am
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Bothersome Beasts Of Baboon RockWith their constant yelling and arguing, the baboons are giving the entire zoo a headache.
7:45am
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Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
7:50am
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 11 - Into The Lion's DenThe arrival of two new lion cubs at the zoo has whipped all the residents into a frenzy of cuteness.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, ChileWhen the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.
8:10am
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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.
8:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Christmas SpecialHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
9:20am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The AlgarveVictor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...
9:25am
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Mr Bean
CITV devotes the entire day to the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9:40am
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Double Bunk
Comic adventure following a group of four taking a relaxing cruise down the Thames - or so they hope.
10:05am
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 8 - Bolshy BoudicaBritish Queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London. Meanwhile, across the world, famous emperors Caligula and Nero, dish out their own unique brand of Imperial nastiness.
11:10am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, SenegalThe team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.
11:20am
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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.
12pm
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Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
12:40pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas ShowHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
1pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of three episodes of the lie-based panel game.
1:10pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr BeanMr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.
1:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
3pm
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Take Me High
A repeat of this 1973 film.
3:55pm
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Arthur Christmas
Aardman 3D-animation movie for Christmas 2011 about the kind-hearted but clumsy son of Santa Claus. Starring James McAvoy.
4pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas ShowHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
4:30pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, SenegalThe team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.
5pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
5:05pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 24Acrobatic troupe the Berrito Brothers show off their weight-lifting skills, intrepid explorer Rapids Johnson goes in search of the furry-footed fishing bear, wildlife park tour guide Sue Keeper gets sheep and goats mixed up and gardener Will Barrow finds all sorts of animals hiding in his wheelbarrow.
6pm
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The Bulldog Breed
1960 film starring Norman Wisdom. A grocer on the rebound from a failed relationship joins the Navy.
6:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Christmas Special - EngagementAlice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.
7pm
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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.
7:10pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
8pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, JimeoinNina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.
8:10pm
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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.
8:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 3A Roman emperor finds a nasty alternative to candles, an Egyptian tries to save money on mummification, and the Roundheads and Cavaliers take part in Historical Wife Swap.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy RoadshowJoining Michael McIntyre on stage for this festive viewing extravaganza are Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock, James Corden, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Rhod Gilbert, with music from Kylie Minogue.
9pm
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The Paul O'Grady Story
A documentary looking at the career of Paul O'Grady.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 7Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.
9pm
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Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.
9:50pm50 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.
10pm
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Taskmaster
Series 4, Episode 6 - Spatchcock ItAlex Horne supervises the tasks as Mel Giedroyc's good nature is tested to its limits, Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a cute little camel and Hugh Dennis risks it all in a seemingly simple sleeping bag challenge.
10:10pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold TurkeyIt's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?
10:25pm
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Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 46 - Burrell Lets It GoSam explains the maths behind the Brexit divorce bill in terms us thickos can understand, and asks whether research into artificial intelligence is any more than an excuse to invent better sex dolls. Princess Di's former butler Paul Burrell talks princesses and sings everyone's favourite song from Frozen. With Paul Danan, Bella Younger & Andrew Pierce.
10:40pm
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Fonejacker
Series 1, Episode 4George Agdgdgwngo has a serious amount of monies to giveaway and Mr Doovdé is trying to get in touch with DHL.
11pm
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House Of Fools
Christmas Special - The Bobble Hat AffairIt's Christmas. Vic and Beef can't wait to get the party started.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
A selection of episodes from the eighth and ninth series of the sports-based panel game.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 10Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on special guest captain Sarah Millican and Rob Beckett. Susie Dent is in with Vic Reeves, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
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.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 11Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc and special guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner.
12:35am
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Shooting Stars
Series 1, Christmas Special - Xmas Shooting StarsWith Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey and Alvin Stardust.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.
1:30am
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - The InterviewMark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.
2am
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 3 - On The PullJeremy meets Mark in the supermarket and asks him to go to a party. Mark doesn't want to go having been rebuffed earlier by Sophie when he asked her for a date.
2am
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Taskmaster
Series 4, Episode 6 - Spatchcock ItAlex Horne supervises the tasks as Mel Giedroyc's good nature is tested to its limits, Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a cute little camel and Hugh Dennis risks it all in a seemingly simple sleeping bag challenge.
2:15am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.
2:30am
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Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 6There is good news for Dennis, and Marjorie Dawes bumps into Paul while out shopping.
2:50am
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The Best Of The Adventures
Film comprising the best bits from Stanley Long's saucy Adventures film trilogy from the late 1970s.
3am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 2This week's episode featured Simon the tree on Autumnwatch, the prize on The Gadget Show and the introduction of the Knitted Character competition. Where has the Knitted Character been this week?
3am
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John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour
TV broadcast of John Bishop's 2011 stand-up show, filmed at Liverpool's Echo Arena on the last night of his sell-out tour.
3am
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Hoff The Record
Series 2, Episode 5 - FinanceHoff finally decides to take his career into his own hands and pursue his passion project. He enters a devil's pact with a suave millionaire to fund a musical he's trying to get off the ground but when he doesn't like the conditions, he falls out with his entourage.
3:10am
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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.
3:25am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Episode 4 - A Diplomatic DilemmaDesperate to secure the Kumranistan loan agreement, Jim must provide some unusual sexual arrangements!
4:30am
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The Work Experience
Sitcom-cum-prank show featuring two interns per episode, set to work in a fake fashion PR agency.