Television
TV schedule Saturday 15th December 2018
7:05am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 17 - Gadget KidMr Bean is dogged by a young Japanese boy in the Science Museum and takes an instant dislike to the scallywag, until he sees what he has in his knapsack - gadgets so cool that you cannot get them in the West. So when a security guard tries to ruin their fun, they run away together - to Mars!
7:10am
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The Two Ronnies
A selection of three episodes of comedy from Barker and Corbett.
7:10am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 38 - Bertie's BackboneDennis and the gang train Bertie in the art of standing up to people so he can rebel against Walter's bossiness - but they train him too well and he becomes a dangerous rebel without a clue!
7:15am
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Lovejoy
A selection of three episodes of the comedy drama.
7:15am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 18 - The VisitorMr Bean cannot place the face of the uninvited fat bloke on his doorstep. This blast from the past proves to be a blasted pain in the neck - eating him out of house and home.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 30 - Queen Of The WeevilsOur hero's lack of belief in wizardry comes back to bite him as an evil Magical Queen, the Queen of Weevils, is released and determined to take revenge on the world.
7:40am
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Boj
Episode 22 - Giggly Park Rescue SquadBoj, Denzil and Gavin become heroes for the day! They rescue the residents of Giggly Park from a variety of mishaps and create a game they can all play happily together.
7:50am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of ScillyIt's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.
8:25am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 7 - Bitz's Beach PartyBob can't go to his friend Phoebe's party because she has measles.
8:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch TwiceDanger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.
8:40am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 7 - Bitz's Beach PartyBob can't go to his friend Phoebe's party because she has measles.
9:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 38 - Rare BirdMr Bean loves bird spotting and is desperate to tick off the last elusive bird in his book.
9:40am
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9:55am
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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.
10:30am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 15 - Growing GloopJustin has started a wonderful plant collection, so Mr Bloom delivers a special new flower to Justin's House along with a mysterious Super Swellberry, which contains magical 'growing gloop' to help the plant grow.
11am
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My Family
Series 7, Christmas Special - Ho Ho NoSusan takes a delighted Ben to the peace of a country hotel for Christmas day. But he gets a nasty shock when she arranges for the rest of the family to turn up.
11:25am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 3 - Goodbye Waffle?It's the day after the Brooklyn-Bells' wedding and time to say goodbye to the puppy. Evie goes with Jess to her veterinary practice to scan Waffle's microchip.
12:15pm
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Millie Inbetween
Specials, Episode 1 - Promises PromisesLauren and Craig return home to celebrate mum and Mike's first wedding anniversary, but when Declan drops a romantic bombshell on Lauren and dad drops an explosive one on Millie, everyone's future is turned upside-down.
12:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Special - From Here To PaternityJed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.
12:45pm
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Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!
Third instalment in the Nativity! series of Christmas school-based comedies.
1:20pm
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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?
2:20pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Khan Family ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.
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.
2:45pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 13 - Woolly Wonder GirlPolice Chief Bevel has his hands full trying to stop rowdy rascals Zip and Pop on their noise-making spree in Craft City.
3pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Christmas Special - The Punch And Judy AffairWhen the staff cross the picket lines, Mr. Grace orders them to put on a show for the strikers' children to smooth things over.
3:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 22 - The Wieliczka Salt Mine, PolandGrandmaster Glitch's digging causes a flood in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Can the Go Jetters save the famous salt statues?
3:25pm
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The Magnet
Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.
3:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 23 - Giant's Causeway, Northern IrelandA giant Grandmaster Glitch means big trouble for the Giant's Causeway - can the Go Jetters stop him in his tracks?
3:30pm
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Millie Inbetween
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the children's sitcom.
5pm
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Dad's Army
Christmas Special - The Love Of Three OrangesAfter an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.
5:05pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 8The Berrito Brothers test their strength, and Keith Fitt demonstrates swimming strokes in the studio.
5:05pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 8Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Poppy and Ben and special guests Katie Thistleton, Stu Goldsmith, Ivo Graham and Suzi Ruffell, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.
5:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In EnglandDel and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!
6pm
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Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the first series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
6:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 1 - In The WildMr Bean goes deep into the countryside in search of the perfect wildlife photograph.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
7:10pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 2 - Missing TeddyBean tracks down the men responsible for kidnapping his teddy - only to find he is not their only captive!
7:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Time On Our HandsThis third 1996 special was at the time thought to be last that would be made. Rodney's doing a stock take in the garage and has found an artificial leg, some Showaddywaddy LPs and an old watch. They get the watch valued and get just a little shock when it sells at Sotherby's for £6.2 million pounds. After all these years their finally millionaires!
7:45pm
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Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 2 - Diddy PooperFeaturing full schedule of Diddy TV that includes Ninja Diddy Worriers, live coverage of The World Bundle Championship, and a new series of Bottom Gear looking at some of the best pants on the market.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
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.
8:30pm
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Dad's Army
Christmas Special - The Love Of Three OrangesAfter an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.
9pm
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Trollied
A selection of five Christmas specials of the supermarket sitcom.
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.
9pm
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Bridget Jones's Diary
Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.
9pm120 min
Death On The Tyne
A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.
9pm60 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 4, Episode 5Strictly's very own Anton Du Beke hands over his phone for Send To All, and Love Islanders Dani Dyer and Samira Mighty help surprise the latest Unexpected Star as the Theatre Royal is turned into a cinema. Gino D'Acampo gets a rude awakening when he becomes the first celebrity to play The Midnight Gameshow and there's music from pop superstar Cheryl.
9pm3 min
Dave's Advent Calendar
Episode 15 - The Worst Christmas Hip Hop Record Ever With Darren HarriottDarren Harriott hates the Grinch at Christmas. Especially when he raps...
9pm
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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.
9:05pm55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 8Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sara Pascoe.
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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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Christmas Special - Xmas UntitledIn this suitably festive outing, guests Jason Manford, Jo Joyner, Joe Lycett and the Reverend Richard Coles chew the (goose) fat about Santa and all things Christmas. And it's funny, obviously.
10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 20, Christmas SpecialKeith Lemon hosts the Christmas special of the outrageous comedy panel show, which sees team captains Jimmy Carr and Fearne Cotton going head to head in a series of hilarious games. Joining the panel for the festive fun are X Factor judge Ayda Williams, number wizard Carol Vorderman, Loose Woman Stacey Solomon, drag extraordinaire Courtney Act, the King of Reem Joey Essex and Juice regular Gino D'Acampo.
10pm
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, Episode 6This week, Russell engages in a spiritual healing session with Roisin Conaty and interviews Magid Magid.
10:05pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 13, Episode 14 - Dame Joan Collins, Danny Dyer, Big Narstie, Kevin Bridges, Anne-Marie, James ArthurJonathan Ross is joined by legendary star of stage and screen Dame Joan Collins; the nation's favourite EastEnder Danny Dyer; rapper and TV personality Big Narstie; and the hilarious Kevin Bridges. Plus, Anne-Marie and James Arthur will be performing their version of The Greatest Showman song Rewrite The Stars.
11pm
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11pm
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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.
11pm
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Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
11pm45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
All Girls Live At The Apollo, Highlights Special - Part 2A further selection of highlights from the greatest female comedians to have appeared on Live At The Apollo.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
11:05pm
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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.
11:30pm
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11:30pm45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
All Girls Live At The Apollo, Highlights Special - Part 2A further selection of highlights from the greatest female comedians to have appeared on Live At The Apollo.
11:30pm
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A Gert Lush Christmas
One-off comedy special from siblings Russell Howard and Kerry Howard.
11:45pm
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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...
11:45pm
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Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.
Midnight
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Not Going Out
Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.
12:10am
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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.
12:15am
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Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.
12:50am
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The Two Ronnies
Christmas SpecialHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
1am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 10 - The New UniformsStan and Jack try the new uniforms out, but they have an unforeseen effect on the opposite sex.
1am
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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!
1am60 min version (repeat)
1am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas PartyJames Corden is treating the A League Of Their Own boys to an extra-special Yuletide treat: a good ol' fashioned knees-up in the countryside.
1:30am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 11 - Going SteadyStan has been going steady with Sally. There's only one snag: she's Blakey's niece.
1:30am
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Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox
A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.
1:50am50 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.
1:50am
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Ministry Of Justice
Episode 3The Ministry shines a spotlight on corporate wrongdoing by launching a campaign to protect the unfairly persecuted 'one percent'. There's also a surprising tenancy agreement with a landlord offering 'sex for rent'. The Ministry also markets a shocking new pet protection concept at a dog show.
2am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 7, Special - Big Brother 9 SpecialAlong with host Jimmy Carr, team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford, and special guests Vanessa Feltz and Danny Wallace, a gang of Big Brother names past and present participate in this look back at the British public's favourite moments from the 2008 BB series.
2:15am
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School For Sex
Bankrupted by a series of devious wives, Giles Wingate begins training other young women in the same underhand tricks.
2:20am
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2:40am50 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.
2:55am
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Bread
Series 1, Episode 3Freddie Boswell calls by the family home and throws everyone off: Nellie's distraught at the idea of his permanent return, whilst the kids are all keen to see him again.
3:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 4Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rachel Riley, David O'Doherty, Louie Spence and Joe Lycett.
3:25am
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Marley's Ghosts
Series 2, Episode 6 - ChristmasSet against a backdrop of the local nativity play, some shocking news sets Adam and Michael against each other. By the end of this episode, things will never be the same for Marley and her ghosts.
3:40am
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