Television
TV schedule Thursday 21st December 2017
7pm
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Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 2 - The Guest StarsThis second part looks at some of the duo's most memorable guests.
8pm
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Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And ErnGOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.
8pm60 min
Ross Noble Off Road
Episode 3In the final episode, it's the last three days of one of the world's hardest motorbike challenges, and no one thinks Ross will finish it. Can he keep his body, his bike, and his relationships with everyone around him intact and do what no joker has ever done before; finish the Scottish Six Day Trial?
9pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
9pm90 min
The Great Xmas Rant
From the turkey, to the hangovers, to the shopping and office parties, comedians rant about what annoys them most about Christmas.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Christmas SpecialJames gets mates Jamie, Jack, Freddie round for another unforgettable Christmas on A League Of Their Own. This year, formal wear is a must as it's all back to Jack's country manor for a super-posh Yuletide party. There's plenty of festive fun on the menu as they host Nigel Havers, Kriss Akabusi and David Seaman. Plus, they look back on their favourite moments from the last 12 series.
9:05pm
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The Royle Family
Special - The Queen Of ShebaNearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.
10pm10 min
Charity Shop Sue's Xmas
Sky Christmas Comedy Shorts episode set in a charity shop.
10pm12 min
James Acaster's Xmas
Sky Christmas Comedy Shorts episode written by and starring James Acaster.
10pm10 min
Humza Arshad's Xmas
Sky Christmas Comedy Shorts episode starring Humza Arshad.
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?
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 1It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Christmas Special - Russell Howard Christmas SpecialThis week, Russell is joined by comedian John Oliver, in his first British TV appearance since 2006.
10:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - JobEdina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?
10:30pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 18, Highlights Special - The Sweetest BitsKeith Lemon introduces all the best, most-sweetest bits from Series 18 of the outrageous comedy panel show, alongside show regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Gino D'Acampo. Featuring clips of all the silliest games, funniest gags and biggest moments of mayhem from the series.
10:30pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 2Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.
10:35pm30 min
Insert Name Here
Series 3, Christmas SpecialIn this special festive edition, Josh is joined by Jack Dee and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Martin Kemp and Liz Bonnin. In a twist to the usual format, different names are discussed, all with a link to Christmas. So expect fiendish facts about everyone from the baby Jesus to Noel Edmonds!
10:55pm
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The Royal Variety Performance 2017
Miranda Hart hosts the Royal Variety Performance 2017. Acts include Jason Manford and Tom Allen.
11pm
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The Fast Show
The Fast Show Night, Out-takes - You Ain't Seen These, Right?A compilation of previously unseen sketches from The Fast Show, including Road Rage, Richard, the King, and Mid Life Crisis Man.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Christmas SpecialJames Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp serve up some Yuletide high jinks in comedy sports quiz.
11:05pm
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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.
11:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Christmas Special - White BoxHaving broken a promise to Saffy, Eddy's had the entire kitchen stripped back to bare white walls. Her daughter is not pleased, and orders that a normal room be restored immediately. Edina's sure she's seen the perfect room to model it on, but she cannot recall where...
11:40pm
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Alexander Armstrong's Real Ripping Yarns
Alexander Armstrong explores the literature that inspired Michael Palin and Terry Jones's classic comedy anthology series, Ripping Yarns.
Midnight
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Room 101
Series 5, Episode 5 - Shaun Ryder, Sam Simmons, Meera SyalMusician Shaun Ryder, Australian comedian Sam Simmons and actress and author Meera Syal try to put boisterous whistling, meeting people, and overuse of the word "like" into Room 101.
Midnight
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 4Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with Richard Branson. Stand-up from Phil Ellis.