Television
TV schedule Wednesday 12th December 2018
6am
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Thunder In The City
An American marketing genius visits his near-penniless English relatives and sets about restoring their aristocratic fortune.
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 18 - On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a clothes boutique, where they watch a lady trying on different hats. She isn't satisfied with any of them, and goes off to try on a dress.
7:10am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 2Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:10am
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Ross Noble Off Road
Episode 1Ross Noble finds a typically off-the-wall solution to the problem of how to train in the south of England for an off-road adventure in Scotland. But when the real trials begin they soon wonder if it was enough... it wasn't.
7:10am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 33 - Ralf's Last PrankWhen Dennis and the gang think they have caused Ralf to lose his job, they're determined to make his last day at Bash Street School totally blam by setting up the greatest prank Ralf's ever known.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The UglyWhen Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.
7:50am
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My Family
Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We BringChristmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 38 - The Great Mosque Of Djenne, AfricaGrandmaster Glitch has been invited to Djenne in Mali, Africa, to visit the people and to see one of his favourite things at work - mud!
8am
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Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 5 - VIPA VIP is visiting Dockbridge High and the pupils are on their best behaviour. A shame the same can't be said for the teachers!
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 12 - Zooper DooperWhen the heating at the Justin Town Zoo breaks down, all the animals need somewhere to stay for a day or two. Eager to help, Justin brings home some animals.
8:55am
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Mother Nature's SonRodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 3, Episode 3 - Who's Got TalentSweep takes singing and dancing lessons from Steps star Faye Tozer - but will he be good enough to win Mr Slater's talent show?
9:35am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And PainsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 6 - RollingThe Twirlywoos get carried away when they roll a picnic down a hill. Back in the Boat, the Very Important Lady falls apart, and her head rolls back and forth, thwarting the Twirlywoos' attempts to put her back together!
10am
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Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 3 - Second FiddleLovejoy is desperate to find out why a violin virtuoso has asked him to turn a real Stradivarius into a fake. Lovejoy enlists the help of Tommy Norris to find out why.
10am58 min
Jonathan Pie's American Pie
Mockumentary starring the character Jonathan Pie.
10:25am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never ComesWhen Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?
10:45am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 49 - In The PinkMr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.
11am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
11:05am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
11:55am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
12:50pm
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My Family
Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We BringChristmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!
1pm
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Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 4 - Credit To SadeSade runs up Bayo's phone bill and resorts to drastic measures to get the money to pay him back. Tobi and Kevin try to convince mum to buy them a new computer game.
1:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt JessieAlvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.
1:30pm
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Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 5 - Gladys's New JobGladys gets an interview as a manager at Bayo's workplace. Bayo tries everything to stop her from going for it. Tobi and Kevin help Cousin Femi win over Monica.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 6 - RollingThe Twirlywoos get carried away when they roll a picnic down a hill. Back in the Boat, the Very Important Lady falls apart, and her head rolls back and forth, thwarting the Twirlywoos' attempts to put her back together!
1:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Mother Nature's SonRodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!
2pm
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French Fields
Series 2, Episode 1 - Long Leggedy Beasties And Things That Go Bump In The NightWilliam and Hester find themselves at odds with the neighbours after farmer Monsieur Dax sets up a scarecrow. Meanwhile, Hester's in search of 'situations vacant'.
2:50pm
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 11 - The Great TrilbyLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
3pm
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3:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinterIt's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.
3:25pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 49 - In The PinkMr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.
3:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
4:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' OutingIt's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 17 - Back To SchoolMr Bean inadvertently becomes a teacher - but can he control the unruly class?
4:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 18 - Lord BeanMr Bean finds out he is a lord and visits his Scottish family home - but keeping a castle is a costly business.
4:50pm
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Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 3 - Second FiddleLovejoy is desperate to find out why a violin virtuoso has asked him to turn a real Stradivarius into a fake. Lovejoy enlists the help of Tommy Norris to find out why.
4:50pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 8 - Snowy Sports DayEveryone is excited about competing in Snowy Sports Day.
5pm30 min
Millie Inbetween
Specials, Episode 3 - Coming HomeCraig shows Millie his new beach club and tries to convince her that Spain really suits her dad.
5:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 13 - Central Park, New YorkAs Xuli, Lars and Foz enjoy the view from the Statue of Liberty, they spot a blanket of smog covering the New York skyline.
5:25pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 13Accident-prone Gail Force causes chaos in a series of reports from Little Bottom campsite, Dan Step struggles to do a tap dance with a heavy suitcase, and Professor Muddles invents a teleporting hat.
6pm
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French Fields
Series 2, Episode 1 - Long Leggedy Beasties And Things That Go Bump In The NightWilliam and Hester find themselves at odds with the neighbours after farmer Monsieur Dax sets up a scarecrow. Meanwhile, Hester's in search of 'situations vacant'.
6pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Christmas Special - EruptionsJoe Maplin installs a model volcano in the ballroom which erupts during Ted's act. He is not prepared to tolerate such interruptions, so at dead of night he leads an expedition to sabotage it.
6pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 1A new series of the hit panel show. Lee Mack is joined by Alex Jones and Alexander Armstrong and David Mitchell is joined by Chris Tarrant and Mel Giedroyc.
6pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
6:35pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 7 - FanzillasZig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.
6:40pm
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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!
6:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 2Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar, and David Mitchell is joined by Kate Humble and Miles Jupp.
6:50pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 30 - The UninvitedLuke throws a party, but doesn't invite Dixon, who decides to pump the Watsons' house full of poltergeists! The uninvited guests take over, and carry Resus off. Can they be stopped before they throw him into the Underlands?
7pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifith series of the time-travel sitcom.
7pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come HomeAfter thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 12A Victorian teacher is confused by her pupils' bizarre names, the Romans run out of animals to execute, and Queen Victoria advertises her exercise DVD.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt JessieAlvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.
7:20pm
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8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 4, Episode 11Anthony and Dhechen are up next to test their relationship for a chance to win the big bucks! Jimmy and Katherine are armed with more relationship rocking questions and line-up of mystery guests that this couple may, or may not, be pleased to see...
8pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 13 - OmnishamblesSandi Toksvig organises an Omnishambles. Learn how to throw the two-handed javelin, meet the woman who never knew that she'd won an Olympic gold medal, and much more besides. With Stephen K. Amos, Josh Widdicombe and Cally Beaton.
8pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 7, Episode 11 - HolidayCJ wins a family holiday and has to get Bell and Maddie to pretend they're married. Polly holds a raffle for cash to decorate the common room, but what will they use for a prize?
8:30pm
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8:30pm
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Millie Inbetween
Specials, Episode 3 - Coming HomeCraig shows Millie his new beach club and tries to convince her that Spain really suits her dad.
8:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinterIt's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.
9pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.
9pm
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Trollied
Series 6, Episode 5It's Gavin and Cheryl's 11-month anniversary so Gavin plans a romantic afternoon. But when Duncan catches wind of their plans he starts to meddle...
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights SpecialIn this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.
9pm3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar
Episode 12 - Right On Christmas With Geoff Norcott & Hipster Geoff NorcottHipster Geoff Norcott argues with non-hipster Geoff Norcott about Christmas. They don't get along.
9pm
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Love Actually
Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.
9:05pm55 min version (repeat)
QI
Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & KaboodleWith Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.
9:10pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
9:30pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy ChristmasWith the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.
9:30pm
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Trollied
Series 6, Episode 6Duncan takes great delight in announcing the failure of Gavin's health food drive, while Neville is roped into giving Linda driving lessons.
10pm
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Roast Battle
Christmas Special - Roast Battle Xmas SpecialJimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan and Jonathan Ross are joined by a very important guest for one night... Santa! (who looks suspiciously like Nick Helm). This hour-long Christmas special sees comedians Desiree Burch, Suzi Ruffell, Ed Gamble and Bobby Mair going head to head, all competing to be crowned the Roast Battle Xmas Champion!
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Taskmaster
Champion Of Champions, Episode 1 - Wiley Giraffe BlowerCritically-acclaimed, multi-award nominated Taskmaster welcomes back all five series champions: Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding, Rob Beckett and Bob Mortimer.
10pm30 min
Vic & Bob's Big Night Out
Series 1, Episode 3Tonight Vic & Bob are joined by a very special guest star, the incredible pop singer George Ezra - who proves he is a dab hand with a hammer and nails in Novelty Island, before trying to perform his number one hit single Shotgun.
10pm
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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.
10:10pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
10:30pm
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Inside No. 9
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Trial Of Elizabeth GadgeTwo of England's most notorious and feared witch-finders are summoned to the unassuming village of Little Happens in order to try an old woman.
10:45pm
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Still Game
Series 7, Episode 5 - Heavy PettingCanine capers are unleashed when Jack and Victor become dog sitters. Winston's jealousy sparks some serious pet one-upmanship and the heat is on as Isa prepares for Craiglang's Bake Off.
11pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Highlights SpecialDara presents a special end of series show featuring hilarious new material, out-takes and favourite bits.
11:10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 3In this show, captain Jon Richardson and Jason Manford take on guest captain Alan Carr and Katherine Ryan. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.
11:15pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 4, Episode 4This week US actor and singer Josh Groban hands over his phone to play Send To All and Michael heads to Newport to wake up another unsuspecting member of the public to play The Midnight Gameshow. There's live music from chart topper Paloma Faith, legendary funk & soul singer Nile Rodgers and Chic perform, and there'll be another amazing performance from our first couple for The Unexpected Star.
11:25pm
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The Fast Show
Series 2, Christmas SpecialThe Jazz Club puts a new spin on 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'.
11:40pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 4, Episode 4This week US actor and singer Josh Groban hands over his phone to play Send To All and Michael heads to Newport to wake up another unsuspecting member of the public to play The Midnight Gameshow. There's live music from chart topper Paloma Faith, legendary funk & soul singer Nile Rodgers and Chic perform, and there'll be another amazing performance from our first couple for The Unexpected Star.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 3Lee Mack is joined by Miranda Hart and Clare Balding and David Mitchell is joined by Dale Winton and Richard Bacon.
11:40pm
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, Episode 5Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news, talks to Michelle Wolf about being trolled on Twitter by Trump, and takes an ice bath with Paul Chowdhry.
11:45pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 4, Episode 4This week US actor and singer Josh Groban hands over his phone to play Send To All and Michael heads to Newport to wake up another unsuspecting member of the public to play The Midnight Gameshow. There's live music from chart topper Paloma Faith, legendary funk & soul singer Nile Rodgers and Chic perform, and there'll be another amazing performance from our first couple for The Unexpected Star.
11:45pm
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 13, Episode 13 - Michael Caine, David Walliams, Mo Farah, Sue Perkins, George EzraJonathan is joined by legendary icon of cinema Sir Michael Caine, the hilarious David Walliams, 19-times gold medal-winning athlete Sir Mo Farah and comedian and presenter Sue Perkins. Plus, chart-topping George Ezra will be chatting and performing in the studio.
11:55pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 5Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 4Lee Mack is joined by Des O'Connor CBE and Tess Daly, while David Mitchell is joined by Rhod Gilbert and Sally Phillips.
12:30am
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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.
1am50 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.
1am
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Soho Theatre Live
Episode 2 - Nish KumarNish Kumar discusses the woes of his pun-able name, that awkward time he saw the film Shame with his father and his innate inability to do sports as a kid.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 8, Episode 6Kelly Osborne, Terry Christian, Reginald D. Hunter and Isy Suttie take part in the topical comedy show.
1:35am
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
2am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 3Holiday-makers in Cardiff face a tourist information machine that's full of nonsense facts, commuters keen to get across town are driven nuts trying to order a taxi with Cab B.O.T, and the Construct-a-Bear machine gets saucy in Brighton.
2am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 5Ross Noble, Liza Tarbuck, Colin Lane and Josie Long join Alan as being a chid genius and naming a cow after Jarvis Cocker lead the conversation.
2:30am
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Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
2:40am
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2:45am
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Bread
Series 1, Episode 1Billy wastes his money on a stolen statue and Joey attempts to claim an incontinence allowance for Grandad.
3am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 7James Corden and the boys are joined by Irish footie star Robbie Keane, funnyman Romesh Ranganathan and British athletics golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill.
3:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 2More 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.
3:15am
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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 4 - Why?As the book launch draws nearer, Lionel shops for a new suit but finds himself getting more and more pessimistic about its success. This naturally leads him to question Alistair's constant enthusiasm.
3:25am
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Soho Theatre Live
Episode 2 - Nish KumarNish Kumar discusses the woes of his pun-able name, that awkward time he saw the film Shame with his father and his innate inability to do sports as a kid.