Television
TV schedule Monday 31st December 2018
6:25am
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Holiday On The Buses
Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside DownThe Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.
7:10am
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - DatesDel attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...
7:10am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 12 - The FanWalter attempts to ruin The Dinmakers' chance of reaching fame. He will stop at nothing - even wearing a frock, and pretending to be a fan called Wanda who loves Dennis in order to break up the band!
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 44 - Sir Danger De MouseThe Queen of Weevils returns and convinces DM he's a medieval knight in order to escape from a secure prison - can Penfold break the spell and prevent London becoming a medieval city?
7:30am
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Birds Of A Feather
A selection of four Christmas specials.
7:35am
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Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
7:40am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSomeone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
8:10am
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Mutiny On The Buses
Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.
8:40am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
8:45am
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Holiday On The Buses
Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports DayIt's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?
9:20am
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 1 - Brothers In ArmsBrothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.
9:40am
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10:25am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My UncleUncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?
10:45am
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Hank Zipzer
A repeat-run of the entire second series of the children's comedy starring Henry Winkler.
11:05am
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Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
11:30am
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 6 - Family MattersFamily Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.
11:55am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 7 - The Great Depression Of 1994Everybody on the manor is affected when Arthur's brother-in-law becomes depressed. Even Arthur is laid low by the pervading air of gloom - until he spots a way of making money out of misery.
12:30pm
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Death On The Tyne
A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.
12:35pm
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Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
1pm
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Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 22 - Technology BanBayo sets Tobi a challenge to last 24 hours without technology. Funke sets up a local business in the café selling Nollywood DVDs.
1:05pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 4 - Desert Road TripBob is excited to see an amazing cactus that only flowers once a year, but the gang's race across the hot sandy desert slows to a crawl when Bitz and Purl over-engineer their vehicle.
1:25pm
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Funny Girl: The Musical
A recording of Sheridan Smith starring in the stage musical.
1:30pm
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Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 23 - House PartyWith her parents away for the weekend Sade decided to throw a party in the café. Can she keep them from finding out?
1:35pm
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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.
1:50pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
1:55pm
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The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
2:35pm
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 5 - Behind The ScenesThis episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....
3:35pm
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Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 4Alexander Armstrong looks at how the show transferred to the radio and to the stage before finally coming to an end on television - only to live on in the hearts of its millions of fans.
4pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 41 - Superhero BeanBean turns superhero in an attempt to outwit a cunning cat burglar.
4:40pm
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Dad's Army
Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.
4:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 42 - What A Load Of RubbishBean is a bit too enthusiastic while cleaning his flat and Teddy ends up on his way to the dump.
5pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 9 - Robin Hood's Giant PumpkinDIY Dan tries to tidy up lots of autumn leaves, Arthur Sleep is joined by a squirrel newsreader, and Robin Hood cheats at the giant vegetable contest.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 2 - Waffle Is UnwellWaffle is unwell. He's in his pyjamas and under strict orders to stay in bed and rest.
5:25pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 3 - Waffle And The KittenThe Brooklyn-Bells are looking after the kitten from Jess's veterinary practice.
6pm
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Get Some In!
Series 1, Episode 1A new set of recruits arrive for their two years of National Service at RAF Skelton, and proceed to become particular enemies of their Drill Instructor, Corporal Marsh.
6pm
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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 2, Episode 4Helping Harry in this episode are Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens, broadcaster Janet Street-Porter, star of The Last Leg Alex Brooker, and legendary actor Una Stubbs.
6:10pm
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Dinner For One
UK broadcast of the 1963 British comedy sketch that is shown every New Year's Eve on German TV.
6:30pm
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Get Some In!
Series 1, Episode 2Jakey's got some sets of cheap hankies he has it in mind to sell, which causes an awful lot of trouble as C Flight collect their kit from the stores.
6:30pm
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Horrible Histories
2016 Specials - The Grisly Great Fire Of LondonFor the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Horrible Histories returns for a one-off special looking at the disaster and the events that surrounded it.
6:35pm
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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.
7pm
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Please Turn Over
An average family's life is turned upside down when their teenage daughter writes a best-selling steamy novel.
7pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the time-travel sitcom.
7pm
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The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
Episode 6The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.
7pm
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Taskmaster
Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned AgainFive hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.
7:10pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.
7:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.
7:30pm
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Terry & June
Series 3, Episode 6 - In Sickness And In HealthTerry and June are looking forward to a weekend away - on behalf of Sir Dennis - when Terry falls ill.
8pm
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The Many Faces Of...
Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of June WhitfieldComedy actress June Whitfield tells her own story, from her early days in the West End to her successful sitcom career.
8pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
8:10pm
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Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 3Alexander goes behind the scenes to discover just how Dad's Army was made. He meets locals from the Norfolk town of Thetford, which stood in for Walmington-on-Sea, and we hear from the expert professionals who brought Jimmy Perry and David Croft's ambitious ideas to the screen.
8:30pm
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Terry & June
Series 3, Episode 6 - In Sickness And In HealthTerry and June are looking forward to a weekend away - on behalf of Sir Dennis - when Terry falls ill.
8:30pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?David Mitchell is joined by Lily Allen and Noddy Holder while Lee Mack is joined by James Acaster and Sian Gibson.
9pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?David Mitchell is joined by Lily Allen and Noddy Holder while Lee Mack is joined by James Acaster and Sian Gibson.
9pm
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Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley
TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.
9pm
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.
9pm120 min
The Last Leg
Series 15, New Year Special - The Last Leg Of The YearTwo hour special to celebrate the arrival of 2019. Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by a plethora of celebrity guests, big-name bands and a host of famous faces from the past year to take a satirical swipe at the news we've all loved and loathed in 2018.
9pm
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The Inbetweeners Movie
Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.
9:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My UncleUncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?
9:30pm
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Up North
Series 1, Episode 5 - Trouble Up NorthSlasher Jenkins escapes from Donny Prison and ends up gate crashing his brother-in-laws birthday party. Patch gets a 50th birthday he will never forget in a hurry!
10pm60 min
Gary Goes To Hollywood
Gary McLintoch heads to Los Angeles to explore the ups and downs of life in Tinseltown and meet the Scots who've relocated there to seek fame and fortune.
10pm45 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Christmas Special - O ChristmasSandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas Special. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly-shaped present and get the wine stains out of your carpet, amongst other things. With Holly Walsh, Jason Manford and Romesh Ranganathan (and his mother Shanthi).
10:20pm
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Morecambe & Wise In America
Episode 1This episode tells of Morecambe and Wise's first steps in their American adventure, appearing on the high-rating CBS variety series The Ed Sullivan Show.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 24, New Year Special - Olivia Colman, Nicholas Hoult, Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Rita OraTogether on Graham's Hogmanay sofa: the new Queen in The Crown, Olivia Colman, acclaimed for her portrayal of Queen Anne in the 18th Century comedy-drama The Favourite, together with her co-star Nicholas Hoult; Oscar-nominated star of Atonement and Love Actually, Keira Knightley, shining in new biographical movie Colette; and great Australian actor Guy Pearce (LA Confidential, Memento), talking about new historical drama Mary Queen of Scots. With music from Rita Ora, who performs a medley of hits from her current album Phoenix.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 8Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.
10:45pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 14, Christmas SpecialThe funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.
11pm30 min
Only An Excuse?
New Year Special - 2018With the final whistle about to blow on 2018, Scotland's premier comedy team, starring Jonathan Watson, get together for another kick of the ball. Featuring sketches, spoofs, gags and comic characters putting the boot into the headlines that have dominated Scottish football and Scottish life over the past 12 months.
11pm
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The Inbetweeners
A selection of favourite episodes as chosen by fans of the show.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), New Year SpecialJimmy Car hosts while Sara Pascoe and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
11:10pm
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Vic & Bob's Big Night Out
All four episodes of the recent series.
11:20pm
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 6 - Family MattersFamily Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.
11:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 9James Acaster, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe are the guests on this week's show.
11:30pm
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Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
Midnight
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the third series of the lie-based panel game.
12:05am
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Father Ted
A selection of seven episodes of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.
12:10am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 5Sandra shows us the silly game of 'Last Hit' - however, things soon turn ugly when a man gets hit by a car, but still feels as if he needs to play. Nan and her grandson visit the Pound Shop where everything doesn't go according to plan.
12:20am
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Two Doors Down
Series 2, Episode 1A very tanned Cathy and Colin have returned from a luxury cruise and seem strangely keen to persuade neighbours Eric and Beth to join them on their next trip. Ian and Jaz meanwhile, have decided to buy a flat together.
12:30am
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Still Game
Series 5, New Year Special - The Party (Hogmanay Special)Jack and Victor find themselves holed up in the Osprey Heights Hoist at Hogmanay. Trapped in a lift, Winston recalls the daddy of all New Years Eve, in the dim and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.
12:30am
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Comedy Store
An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.
12:40am
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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 22 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2018Jimmy Carr is joined by quizzers Richard Ayoade, Noel Fielding, Mo Gilligan, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman and Michelle Wolf as they battle it out to see who can remember most about the last 12 months.
12:45am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 6Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.
1am
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 24, New Year Special - Olivia Colman, Nicholas Hoult, Keira Knightley, Guy Pearce, Rita OraTogether on Graham's Hogmanay sofa: the new Queen in The Crown, Olivia Colman, acclaimed for her portrayal of Queen Anne in the 18th Century comedy-drama The Favourite, together with her co-star Nicholas Hoult; Oscar-nominated star of Atonement and Love Actually, Keira Knightley, shining in new biographical movie Colette; and great Australian actor Guy Pearce (LA Confidential, Memento), talking about new historical drama Mary Queen of Scots. With music from Rita Ora, who performs a medley of hits from her current album Phoenix.
1am
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Still Game
Series 5, New Year Special - The Party (Hogmanay Special)Jack and Victor find themselves holed up in the Osprey Heights Hoist at Hogmanay. Trapped in a lift, Winston recalls the daddy of all New Years Eve, in the dim and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.
1:15am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.
1:30am
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Kinky Boots
A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.
1:35am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Christmas Special - It Happened In HollywoodSharon and Tracey discover that their real father's name is George Hamilton and conclude that he must be the Hollywood actor. They decide to go to Los Angeles to find him, but cannot raise the fare. Dorian agrees to pay for them as long as she can go too...
1:40am
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Peep Show
A selection of five episodes from the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.
1:50am
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.
2am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 5 - The Immaculate ContraptionArthur appears to be suffering from the wrath of God after flogging a dodgy motor to Sister Angelica, a trusting nun.
2am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 51, Episode 3Victoria Coren Mitchell is joined by stand-up Romesh Ranganathan, and comedy icon Eddie Izzard, fresh from his latest record-breaking 27 marathon runs for Sport Relief.
2:45am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Christmas SpecialSean Lock and Kathy Burke team up against Jon Richardson and David Mitchell. James Acaster joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley and comedian Joe Wilkinson are in charge of the numbers.
3:45am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Episode 2These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.
3:45am
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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.
4:10am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Episode 3These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.