Television
TV schedule Sunday 9th December 2018
6:15am
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School For Scoundrels
Comedy about a born loser who enrols at the College of Lifemanship and learns how to charm and ease his way to the top with the minimum of effort.
7am
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My Family
Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas OddityIt is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.
7:10am
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Lovejoy
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Firefly CageAs a 'divvie', Lovejoy is a dealer with a special talent for guessing the real value of antiques. Unfortunately, he doesn't always divine the dangers that lurk in a cunning and greedy trade.
7:15am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 27 - Freewheelin'It's the famous Beanotown Freewheeler Derby! During practice, the gang realise Walter's go-cart is especially speedy. Worried that Walter will beat his record, Dennis creates a lighter, faster cart but loses control and injures himself. It is up to Rubi's wheelchair know how and Dennis' carting skills to win the race.
7:25am
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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.
7:35am
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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.
7:40am
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Boj
Episode 21 - Mia's PetMia has a pet ladybird in a box. When Mr Cloppity explains that ladybirds need to fly free, Boj plants a mini Giggly Park outside Mia's house for the ladybird to call home.
7:45am
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Snide PiperWith the annual Strange Hill spring festival approaching, Mitchell drives the music teacher mad and the kids get a mysterious new teacher who may have a much deeper connection to the ancient festival than they realise.
7:50am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage PatchA storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.
8am
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Lovejoy
Series 1, Episode 3 - The StingLovejoy decides that one double-cross deserves another as he comes to the rescue of a pretty girl in trouble and indulges Charlie Gimbert's passion for jade.
8:05am
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We Have Been Watching
Christmas SpecialWith Christmas hats and crackers at the ready, the show's stars are ready to delve into Christmas, and episodes discussed in this taster for the new series include Eric & Ernie's Christmas Show, Father Ted, Mr Bean, Are You Being Served?, The Fast Show, Miranda, Only Fools And Horses, 'Allo 'Allo! and The Royle Family Christmas episode from 2000..
8:25am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cake CalamityBitz has created a super strawberry, dreamy creamy, nicely icely, bake-a-licious cake that is so tasty Bob suggests she makes more so she can sell them to the whole world.
8:40am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cake CalamityBitz has created a super strawberry, dreamy creamy, nicely icely, bake-a-licious cake that is so tasty Bob suggests she makes more so she can sell them to the whole world.
9:05am
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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.
9:20am
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The Early Bird
Slapstick comedy starring Norman Wisdom as a milkman for a small, independent dairy who finds his livelihood threatened by a large conglomerate.
9:25am
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9:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle BeanMr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.
10:05am
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A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
10:25am
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Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 6 - Other People's ChildrenMartin and Louisa do not seem to be having much success with their therapy, so Dr Timoney advises that they should try and take things back to the beginning of their relationship and plan a date.
10:30am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 14 - Cat's Lost BagCat has lost her favourite Cat Pack, which she has had since she was just a little girl explorer, so Robert calls on someone special to help look for it.
10:40am
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A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
10:50am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 5 - Opportunity Knocks And BruisesLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas OddityIt is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.
11:25am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 2 - Night Night, WaffleThe Brooklyn-Bells spend their first night together as a new family, only to be kept awake by Waffle, whose constant barking upsets Mrs Hobbs, their cat-obsessed neighbour.
11:25am
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 1The Saxon gods form an unlikely team of superheroes, famous astronaut Neil Armstrong reveals his new weight loss programme, we meet Georgian London's crime-fighting genius, and Rosa Parks sings about her struggle for equality.
11:50am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 6 - Gone With The WinchesterLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
12:40pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 2, Christmas SpecialMrs Khan is determined to hold a traditional 'family Christmas' - their first ever. Mr Khan is far more concerned with how much he can donate for sale at the mosque's charity Christmas fayre.
1:20pm
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His Excellency
A repeat of this 1952 film.
1:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern MenDel buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.
2pm
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Murder On The Blackpool Express
Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.
2:30pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
2:40pm
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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.
2:45pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl ClubBitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.
2:55pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl ClubBitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.
3pm
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Bottoms Up
Feature film based on the TV sitcom Whack-O!, starring Jimmy Edwards as the headmaster of Chiselbury School, 'for the sons of gentlefolk'.
3pm
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Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 7John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
3:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South AmericaGlitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.
3:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 21 - The Forbidden City, ChinaSome runaway Chinese drums roll towards the Forbidden City. Can the Go Jetters stop them?
3:30pm
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Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 8John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
3:40pm
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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.
4pm
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Outnumbered
A selection of three episodes from the semi-improvised sitcom.
4pm
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 3 - FoodJon is joined by Victoria Coren Mitchell and Rob Beckett to address worries to do with Food - are people eating badly? Will the world run out of food? Was food better when we were kids? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.
4:05pm
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Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!
Third instalment in the Nativity! series of Christmas school-based comedies.
4:45pm
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The Magnet
Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.
5pm
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
5pm
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Judge Romesh
Series 1, Episode 7Judge Romesh dishes out justice for a rapper and a video producer locked in a bitter battle over £3,000 and an ABBA tribute act come to court over loss of earnings due to a stark-naked accident.
5:05pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 7Professor Muddles creates a machine to make himself young again, while sports reporter Keith Fitt attempts to break another world record.
5:30pm
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Judge Romesh
Series 1, Episode 8This episode sees a wife bringing her husband to court over his obsession with a 'classic' car. Plus warring neighbours resort to drastic measures to settle their constant rowing.
6pm
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Murder On The Blackpool Express
Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.
6pm
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Ross Noble Off Road
Episode 2Team Noble reach breaking point as they discover what challenges this legendary biking event has hidden up its rather rocky sleeves. Ross is in over his head, and up to his neck in deep and muddy bogs!
6:15pm
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Miranda
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.
6:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 43 - A Running BattleIt is the start of a Fun Run and Mr Bean lines up beside his deadly enemy - the fat bloke who stole his parking space. Fun Run or not, nothing will stop Mr Bean beating this man to the finishing post - even if he has to flag a cab!
7:10pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 44 - Egg And BeanMr Bean gets in a flap when a monster turns up in his cake mix. The good news is that the monster turns out to be a harmless baby bird. The bad news is that it grows into a huge stork and takes over Mr Bean's home! He tries to return it to the wild and finds that teaching it to fly makes his arms ache!
7:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Flashbacks, Episode 1 - Friends And FailsNero and Dexter relive their most iconic scenes on the show. Akai is amazed to see his original audition while memories of Dexter's stag do have everyone in stitches.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the wartime sitcom.
8pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
8pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 7, Episode 3 - AmericaDexter and Lizzie have the chance to move to America - but how will they break it to Nero? And how will Nero break the news to his friends?
8pm
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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.
8:25pm
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Horrible Science
Episode 7 - Microscopic MonstersThis episode examines some of the nasty invaders that live in our homes and on our bodies.
8:50pm
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Christmas SpecialWith lots of Christmas-themed questions and a sprinkling of tinsel, 8 Out Of 10 Cats celebrates the season of goodwill in true festive style. Guests up for yuletide fun include Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan and Joe Wilkinson.
9pm3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar
Episode 9 - Why Santa Is A Bit Of A Prick By Ken ChengKen Cheng tells us why he thinks Father Christmas lives in the Fortress of Solitude and he is actually Sir Philip Green in disguise.
9:05pm55 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The ApolloIn the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.
9:50pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log ChumsSpecial Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.
9:50pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr oversees the disputes and deliberations on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.
10pm
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 4 - HumanityJon is joined by Nish Kumar and Desiree Burch to address worries when it comes to humanity. Will the apocalypse be dull? What will the next step in human evolution be? Is Nish a disgusting human? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.
10:40pm
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The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.
10:55pm
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Les Dawson Forever
Episode 1Charlotte Dawson learns about the early part of her father's career, whilst Roy Barraclough reminisces about working with Les Dawson and the creation of Cissie and Ada. Barry Cyer meets former colleagues from sketch show Sez Les.
10:55pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 4In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.
11pm
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The Mash Report
Series 2, Episode 6In the last episode of the series, Nish and Catherine Bohart address the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement and Northern Irish border; Rachel looks at MPs' PR disasters and public funding shortfalls; and Geoff Norcott investigates businesses aligning themselves with the latest popular causes and politically correct issues.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 10Dara O Briain and the team scale another week's news mountain and plant their satirical flag at the top. With guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe.
11pm
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, Episode 4Russell Howard is joined by Derren Brown to talk about his new Netflix show Sacrifice, and discovers cryotherapy with Paul Chowdhry.
11:30pm
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I'll Get This
Series 1, Episode 5With Josh Widdicombe, Gemma Collins, Adrian Chiles, Melvin Odoom and Holly Walsh.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 5Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.
11:50pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
11:55pm
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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.
Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 1James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.
12:05am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's BirthdayIt's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.
12:15am
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12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
12:35am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In LondonIn a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.
12:40am
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Football Genius
Episode 4 - Dulwich Hamlet v Manchester CityPaul Sinha's team of Dulwich Hamlet supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Manchester City fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.
12:50am
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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.
1am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Lee Mack panel show.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1:30am
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
1:45am
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Cool It, Carol!
Joe Sickles and Carol Thatcher decide to head to London for work but the naïve couple soon become drawn to the more seedy side of the capital.
1:45am
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The Last Leg
Series 15, Episode 8Joe Lycett and Rosie Jones join the regulars to help dissect the week's events and talking points.
2am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really RetiringLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
2am
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Porters
A repeat run of the entire first series.
2:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 4In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.
2:20am
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Fonejacker
Series 1, Special - Fonejacker Christmas SpecialThe king of prank calls returns for a festive special, featuring all the favourite characters from series one: George the scamster, Irish Mike, Terry Tibbs, Indian Call Centre and Mr Miggins, as well as Fonejacker himself out in the streets of Britain seeking targets to call and confuse.
2:40am
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Shooting Stars
Series 3, Christmas SpecialWith Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly.
3am
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Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
3:10am
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Shooting Stars
Series 1, Episode 8With Noddy Holder, Chris Rea, Samantha Janus and Richie Wermerling.
3:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 5Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging as Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Nick Helm, Kate Humble, David O'Doherty and Claudia Winkleman.
3:45am
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Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing
A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.