Television
TV schedule Thursday 12th December 2019
6:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 25 - More About SoftThe Twirlywoos are stroking a lady's soft, fluffy hat. Toodloo runs off underneath the hat and Great BigHoo, Chickedy and Chick chase after it. A lady walking her dog strokes the hat, a man eating his sandwiches accidentally tries to eat it and a bald man enjoys wearing it.
7:10am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:15am
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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 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
7:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy ThereA game of beach volleyball is interrupted when a ball thrown by Bevel dislodges the gang's raft.
7:55am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas ShowHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:55am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Whaley Good TimeFuzzypeg eats the Spuds' fish supper and Dave has to catch another. Things look up when he hooks something, but it turns out to be a whale.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 23 - Tomatina Festival, Bunol, SpainCan the Go Jetters fix their own 'glitch' at the biggest food fight in the world?
8:10am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 4 - Born FreeGeorge takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 10 - The Snow MonsterA snow monster has been spotted up Monster Mountain. Justin decides to go exploring to try to spot the snow monster for himself.
8:55am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Little Dog LaughedGeorge talks Truffles out for a walk in the park, but manages to lose her. Fearing Mildred's wrath, he sets about finding her - or a replacement.
9am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The GroomRonnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.
9:10am
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 5 - Fiddler On The HoofArthur puts his savings into an old safe in the lock-up, but his nest egg is in danger when an old acquaintance arrives from Marbella.
9:15am
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 1 - Timmy Makes MusicTimmy cannot decide what instrument to play at band practice, so he hangs on to all of them and causes chaos.
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 3, Episode 4 - Wild Wild WestIt's cowboy festival time at Slaters but the actor playing Big Bad Pete has not turned up for the water pistol shootout. Guest starring Peter Andre.
9:25am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 8 - Best Foot ForwardAfter moving a ladder causing George to fall from the roof of their houses and break a leg, Jeffrey is forced to run errands for him, for fear of legal action.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 24 - Taller And TallerThe Twirlywoos build a tall tower of profiteroles in a bakery kitchen, and have to make themselves taller and taller by stacking on top of one another in order to reach the button on the ever growing Fruit Tea Machine.
10am
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Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 2 - Colour Me YellowDuring a break from decorating the flat, Robin's attempt to stand up for Chrissy against an oaf in the pub quickly goes awry when said oaf turns out to be significantly taller. Surely he's not a coward?
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole PositionIn avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.
11am
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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.
12pm
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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.
1pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
1985 Christmas Special - The Great Cat RobberyThe entertainment staff's troubles have only just begun when they discover there's an emerald necklace hidden somewhere on the camp.
1pm
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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.
1:10pm
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 23 - Timmy's SnowballWhile playing in the snow, Timmy makes a little snowball - which immediately becomes his best friend.
1:15pm
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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.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 14 - More About Taller And TallerStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
2:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The GroomRonnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.
2:30pm
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Brothers In Law
Comedy about a newly called barrister whose initial dismal failure in court is compensated by a triumph at his home town assizes.
3:25pm
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3:25pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 5 - CultureGeorge takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.
3:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole PositionIn avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.
3:40pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored SillyGran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.
3:40pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 22 - Red And Black To The FutureWhen Dennis finds Professor Screwtop's time machine in the lab, he can't resist using it without reading the instructions, and starts a chain of events that lead to Gnashersaurus rex's rampaging through Beanotown! How is Dennis going to set things right without bumping into other versions of himself and destroying the space time continuum?
4:15pm
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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.
4:25pm
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Last Holiday
Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.
4:50pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 24 - Go Jet Academy: Whale RescueThe Go Jetters race to the rescue when a pod of whales becomes stranded at the Academy.
5:15pm
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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.
5:20pm
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Bread
Series 7, Episode 2Freddie has been reported missing and when Jack intercepts Lilo Lill turning up at the Boswells' looking for him, concern grows. But, for Billy, life is beginning to take on a sunnier aspect - thanks to Connie. Adrian, on the other hand, finds his love life to be full of disappointment - thanks to Irene!
6pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Episode 5 - The HeroWhen a salesperson from another department makes fun of a boil on Captain Peacock's posterior, the rest of the staff push Captain Peacock into fighting to defend his honour.
6:10pm
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Robin's Nest
Series 4, Christmas Special - Christmas At Robin's NestRobin and Vicky's enjoyment of Christmas at the bistro is hampered by Vicky's father and one-armed kitchen-hand Albert.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 6 - The PicnicAlistair is positively barraging Jean with what he thinks are romantic gestures, but are in fact endlessly aggravating. Judith, meanwhile, is still very keen on Lionel. Jean suggests the four go out for a picnic, intent on fixing up Alistair with Judith.
6:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A BabyThe time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.
7pm
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Holiday Camp
The Huggett family visit a holiday camp and soon find themselves mixed up in all manner of strange and suspicious people.
7pm
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7:05pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty CleopatraEgyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 3 - SporesClegg, Truly and Billy find Lionel's abandoned wife.
7:25pm
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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.
7:40pm
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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.
7:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 8With Jason Watkins, Phil Wang, Adam Woodyatt and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
8pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry ChristmasIt's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!
8pm
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Agatha Raisin
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Curious Curate - Part 1One of Agatha's friends, Sarah, is accused of murder when a handsome and popular new curate is found dead. Agatha has to dig into the curate's past and unearth a few skeletons if she has any hope of clearing Sarah's name.
8:20pm
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9pm
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 4Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Agatha Raisin
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Curious Curate - Part 2Agatha fights to clear Sarah's name, but her love life is about to get right in the way of her investigation.
9:15pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas Special - Mammy's AssIt's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.
9:55pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2013, Christmas Special - Buckin' MammyMrs. Brown's temper is tested when no-one plays by her rules at games night. She's also rather worried about finding out what little Bono wants for Christmas - not to mention getting a very special tree.
9:55pm65 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 22, Christmas SpecialKeith Lemon hosts this festive special, with team captains Holly Willoughby and Mel B joined by Paddy McGuinness, Gino D'Acampo, Stacey Solomon and Kelly Osbourne.
9:55pm485 min
Channel 4's Alternative Election Night
Episode 1 - Channel 4's Alternative Election Night 2019Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Katherine Ryan are joined by an eclectic mix of the country's biggest political figures and sharpest comedic talent to react to the election results. With top-class analysis and some much-needed laughs.
10pm
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Kevin & Perry Go Large
Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Kevin and Perry visit Ibiza.
10pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 1, Episode 4It's Eric's birthday tomorrow and all he wants is a bit of peace and quiet. But as everyone descends on the Bairds' house the lack of calm is the least of his worries.
10pm30 min
Upright
Series 1, Episode 5Luke contemplates giving up when Meg runs away with the ute and the piano, but a potentially poisonous snakebite makes him change his mind.
10pm
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QI
Series P, Christmas Special - PubsIt's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).
10pm
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 5 - ConsumerismJon Richardson and guests Lucy Beaumont, Angela Barnes and Jamali Maddix discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with Consumerism. Is the High Street dead? Why aren't people recycling? And is it about time Jon got a new look?
10pm30 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Russell Howard Election HourJoin Russell Howard for a 2019 General Election Special. He also chats to David Baddiel about internet trolling, and has the perfect night in with Jack Black.
10:30pm
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I Give It A Year
A comedy about the trials and tribulations of a pair of newlyweds during their first year as a married couple. Stars Rafe Spall and Rose Byrne.
10:35pm30 min
Upright
Series 1, Episode 6Lucky decides to transform his attitude and his appearance, but it's not long before some devastating news sends him spiralling into despair.
10:40pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 15Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
11pm
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Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 1, Episode 5Sara Pascoe is joined by Lee Ridley (Lost Voice Guy), Chris Ramsey and Desiree Burch.
11:30pm
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The Comedy Underground
Episode 1Chris Forbes is joined by Mark Nelson, Rosco Mcclelland, Krystal Evans, Megan Shandley and Taryam Boyd.
11:35pm
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Miranda
Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?
11:40pm
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12:15am
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Catherine Tate's Nan
2015 Specials - Knees Up Wilmott-BrownWhen the freehold on Nan's block of flats is bought up by property developers, all the residents join together to fight for their survival. All except Nan, who bought her flat in the 1980s and finds herself holding a unique position of power.
12:20am
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12:55am
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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...
1am
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Russell Howard Election HourJoin Russell Howard for a 2019 General Election Special. He also chats to David Baddiel about internet trolling, and has the perfect night in with Jack Black.
1am
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The Undiscovered Tony Hancock
Victor Lewis-Smith looks at the life and work of Tony Hancock.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 4Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.
1am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 8With Jason Watkins, Phil Wang, Adam Woodyatt and Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock.
1:40am
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1:50am
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Citizen Khan
Series 4, Christmas Special - Mr Khan's Christmas WonderlandMr Khan embraces Christmas like never before by launching his own range of traditional halal mince pies.
2am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 4Cesc Fabregas, Charlotte Dujardin and Romesh Ranganathan join the regulars, with Jack Whitehall's mum is in the audience... and ready to embarrass her darling son.
2am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 6, Episode 2With John Bishop, Kelly Osbourne, Canadian Mike Wilmot and Dragon's Den millionaire Theo Paphitis.
2:10am50 min version (repeat)
2:20am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
2:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 6, Episode 3With Frankie Boyle, Vanessa Feltz, Lee Mack and ex-Hollyoaks star Matt Littler.
3am
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Comedy RoadshowJoining Michael McIntyre on stage for this festive viewing extravaganza are Jack Dee, Miranda Hart, Sean Lock, James Corden, Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Rhod Gilbert, with music from Kylie Minogue.
3am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 5Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, comedian Jimmy Carr and presenter Gabby Logan put the world's most startling facts to the test.
3am
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Comedy Store
Rhod Gilbert has webbed fingers. He's a sexual pervert. He dreams of the navy. It's all explained at the Comedy Store! Also, his thoughts on Aussies, the 'fake Welsh', chocolate willies, and more!
3:45am
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The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 8Iain Stirling and Lolly Adefope are on the sofa this week and Chris challenges them to play a game of NIDHOGG, whilst legging it on a running machine. Also on the show, Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing assists Chris for his challenge on a train, but will they find someone willing to have their hair cut by Chris?
3:50am
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I Lived With You
A repeat of this 1933 film.
5:30am
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On The Buses
Comedy following workshy bus driver Stan and his family; his conductor, Jack; and their depot boss, Inspector Blake.