Television
TV schedule Wednesday 1st January 2020
6:10am
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Carry On Cleo
The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining UpThe Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!
7am
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter WordMildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...
7:15am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 47 - Crouching Dennis Hidden YetiThe gang's efforts to help JJ master the ancient art of blamjitsu are ruined by Walter's plans to capture the Beanotown yeti. Dennis and the gang defend the yeti, and help JJ unleash her inner blam, in a gravity-defying blam-jitsu face-off with the WilburCorp henchbot.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The ClonesDanger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.
7:35am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Gasman ComethPeter begins to tear his hair out when men from the gas board arrive to install his new central heating: he hasn't asked for, and does not want, it!
7:35am
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery ManWith Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...
7:35am
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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.
7:50am
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Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 3 - Zingy Diddy SauceSettle in for Diddy Dick and Dom's Saturday Night Takeaway, high-diving reality challenge show Splosh, and action-packed adventure with the Mighty Useless Clunking Robots.
8am
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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.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USAKyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?
8:05am
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Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 4 - New HeadWith the sudden departure of Mr Barker, there's a vacancy for a new head teacher at Dockbridge High and Mr Potter has his eye on his dream job. Unfortunately someone else does too.
8:20am
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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.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 14 - Cat's Lost BagCat has lost her favourite Cat Pack, which she has had since she was just a little girl explorer, so Robert calls on someone special to help look for it.
8:35am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'EckBetty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.
9am
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Only Fools And Horses
The day is devoted to the David Jason sitcom.
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 1 - The WeddingRichard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?
9:30am
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Shaun The Sheep Movie
When Shaun's mischief inadvertently leads to the Farmer being taken away, Shaun, Bitzer and the flock have to go into the big city to rescue him.
9:35am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In WillesdenArthur's latest enterprise involves a Karaoke machine and his favourite ventriloquist act from the old days - Professor Pickford and Mystic Mickey.
9:55am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
11:55am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 8 - WishesIf there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?
12:10pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 9 - CrushDave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.
1pm
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The Queen And I
Comedy about the abolition of the Monarchy and the Royal Family moving to the Midlands.
1:10pm
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 5 - Timmy's Big SearchWhen Timmy's glove puppet goes missing, he creates chaos as he hunts for it.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
1:40pm
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Up In The World
Slapstick British comedy vehicle for Norman Wisdom about a window cleaner on a country estate who suffers the pranks of his employer's son.
2pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the entire third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
2:20pm
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Carry On Matron
Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.
2:30pm
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Ratburger
A TV adaptation of David Walliams's 2012 childrens' book about a girl who makes friends with a rat.
3pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 5 - If A Man...Mrs Mark and Marcella form a surprise bond, much to Mark's horror. Just when everyone's getting sick and tired of Mrs Hushman, everyone's favourite maths teacher returns - but will his class take him back?
3:40pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 31 - The Fangtom MenacePieface's first sleepover in the den is troubled by spooky tales of a frightening Fangtom and Walter turning up with a demolition gang determined to flatten the den!
3:50pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 3 - LovestruckResus gets Luella to concoct a spell to stop his parents arguing but, as Luella is still a trainee witch, she gets the potion wrong and soon the whole town is feeling the love. Mrs Negative even falls in love with one of the nastiest characters on Scream Street! How will Luella and Resus get out of this mess?
4pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
4pm
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After Ever After
Cinderella, Christmas Special - Cinderella: After Ever AfterCinderella has just married her Prince Charming, but soon has a rude awakening when she realises married life isn't all it's cracked up to be when you have an image-obsessed, floss-dancing, hip-hop rapping husband.
4:50pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 1 - Honey Bee HijackThe Go Jet Academy holds a honey contest, and while Xuli and Kyan collect honey from around the globe, Tala hopes to win despite only having a single jar. But when Glitch hatches a plan to kidnap all of the world's bees, the Go Jetters must travel across the world to stop him.
5pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 10 - BikeAnna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.
5:15pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 11 - Sports DayDetermined to win this year's Sport's Day, finally making Betty's dreams come true, Dave 'adapts' Anna's chair to speed things up in the final race.
5:45pm70 min
Miranda: My Such Fun Celebration
Reunion show celebrating 10 years of hit sitcom Miranda.
6pm
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The Royal Variety Performance 2019
Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan host the annual entertainment extravaganza from the London Palladium. Performers include Frank Skinner, Kerry Godliman and Flo & Joan.
6:20pm
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The Two Ronnies Unseen
Documentary about, and highlights from, the Two Ronnies' 1986 Australian series.
7pm
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7:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 1With Romesh Ranganathan, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc and David Haye.
8pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 5From the TV show Ibiza Weekender, couple Jordan Davies and Isobel Mills put their relationship on display to win money for Mind charity. Jordan was smitten with Isobel from the start, but let's see how this couple fare in the Face Your Demons round, where a series of mystery guests take to the stage, including Jordan's ex Chyna Ellis who dumped him.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Highlights SpecialCan't get enough of James and the boys? Relive the fun and games of Series 12 with this special highlights episode.
8:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 2With Bob Mortimer, Nadiya Hussain, Diane Morgan and Michael Smiley.
8:30pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 6Social media influencers and YouTubers Tristan and Mettisse met on the TV show Survival Of The Fittest (which Mettisse went on to win), but can the couple survive the show's brutal comparisons?
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.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Episode 2As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.
9pm
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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 23 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2019Jimmy Carr welcomes Dara O Briain, Maya Jama, Asim Chaudhry, Roisin Conaty, Richard Ayoade and Noel Fielding to the end-of-year celebrity panel game, putting their knowledge of the past 12 months to the test. On hand to help are Jon Snow, Mitchell Brook Primary School and a whole host of celebrity question-setters.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing
A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.
9pm60 min
Comedy Legends
Series 2, Episode 11 - Billy ConnollyComedy Legends examines the career of The Big Yin - the one and only Billy Connolly.
9pm
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10pm
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Bounty Hunters
Series 1, Episode 3The stakes have been seriously raised and now Barnaby and Nina need half a million pounds. And they need it fast.
10pm60 min
Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason
Highlights from comedian Dara O Briain's 2019 stand-up show.
10:05pm
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Up The Chastity Belt
Film in which Frankie Howerd joins the Crusades to save his master and bring King Richard back to take his rightful place on the throne of England.
10:05pm
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The Inbetweeners 2
Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.
10:25pm
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The Comedians At The King's
Episode 2Stand-up comedy from some of the country's funniest comedians, including Gary Little, Jojo Sutherland, John Moloney, Ninia Benjamin and Andy Askins.
10:30pm35 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2019, New Year Special - Orange Is The New MammyThere's bad news for Winnie when Agnes discovers Peggy Piper the Pernod poisoner is out on appeal and could be coming back to Finglas.
10:35pm
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Bounty Hunters
Series 1, Episode 4Talked out of avenging his brother's death, Angel heads to England.
10:55pm
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Two Doors Down
Pilot, Episode 1 - Two Doors DownOne-off comedy set in a chaotic New Year's party thrown by Eric and Beth Baird as they count down to the Hogmanay bells in traditional Scottish style.
11pm30 min
A Year In The Life Of A Year
Special - 2019: A Year In The Life Of A YearA review of the year unlike any other review of the year, because almost all of it is made up.
11:05pm
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Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live
TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.
11:30pm
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Frankie Boyle's New World Order
A repeat-run of Boyle's three yearly reviews.
11:40pm
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An Audience With...
Episode 7 - Billy ConnollyBilly Connolly offers his unique brand of stand-up humour to a star-studded audience including Twiggy, Clive James, Michael Brandon, Ringo Starr and Samantha Fox.
11:55pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 2Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.
Midnight
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 5From the TV show Ibiza Weekender, couple Jordan Davies and Isobel Mills put their relationship on display to win money for Mind charity. Jordan was smitten with Isobel from the start, but let's see how this couple fare in the Face Your Demons round, where a series of mystery guests take to the stage, including Jordan's ex Chyna Ellis who dumped him.
12:05am
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Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the third series.
12:05am
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The Inbetweeners
A repeat-run of the entire second series of the E4 sitcom.
12:20am
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
12:30am
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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.
12:30am
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 6Social media influencers and YouTubers Tristan and Mettisse met on the TV show Survival Of The Fittest (which Mettisse went on to win), but can the couple survive the show's brutal comparisons?
12:30am
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Highlights Special - Best Of 2019Funnyman Russell Howard looks back at the best moments from 2019.
12:40am
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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.
12:45am
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1am
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Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
TV edit of Russell Brand's 2013 stand-up show.
1am
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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 17The host, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Ed Byrne and Marcus Brigstoke, oversees the contest between The Bob Stewart's from Belfast and The Badger Inn from Cheshire.
1:35am
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Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Highlights Special - Bestest Bits 2015 Part 1Keith Lemon rounds off 2015 with this festive special looking back at series thirteen and fourteen of the outrageous panel show.
1:40am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 2, Episode 8'Trending' tonight on Alan's own impromptu chat show: kitesurfing, car bombs and Sir Cliff! Jack Dee, Matthew Crosby, Shappi Khorsandi and Julian Clary join him for a natter.
2am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Highlights Special - Best OfA look back at the best moments of the series, featuring Paul Hollywood, Johnny Vegas, Danny Dyer and inimitable host Lee Mack.
2:15am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky FlanaganWith Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.
2:15am
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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.
2:30am
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The Last Leg
Series 18, New Year Special - The Last Leg Of The YearAdam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present a two-hour New Year's special, taking a look back at the highs and lows of 2019 in the company of a selection of celebrity guests, including Sue Perkins, Sara Pascoe, Tom Davis and Rosie Jones. Johnny Vegas is on hand to man the studio's bar and keep the drinks flowing, while house band The Horne Section provide the music. Alex takes on his most daring challenge to date when he trains to become a racing driver, aiming to become the first disabled person in history to complete a high-speed lap in a racing car at Donington Park.
2:30am
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On The Buses
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Used CombinationWhen Arthur acquires a second-hand motor cycle combination, Stan's reputation as an ace mechanic is soon put to the test.
2:35am
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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.
3am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Episode 7Mad challenges await ex-Spice Girl Geri Horner, Chelsea legend John Terry and funnyman Josh Widdicombe as they team up with Jamie, Freddie and Romesh for another riotous round of the James Corden-hosted hit show. On the cards this week is a heady heading challenge and a splashing, slam-dunking race through water.
3am
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 5From the TV show Ibiza Weekender, couple Jordan Davies and Isobel Mills put their relationship on display to win money for Mind charity. Jordan was smitten with Isobel from the start, but let's see how this couple fare in the Face Your Demons round, where a series of mystery guests take to the stage, including Jordan's ex Chyna Ellis who dumped him.
3am
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Through The Keyhole
Series 5, Special - I'm A Celebrity SpecialPanellists joining Keith Lemon on this special include comedian Jimmy Carr; plus former King of the Jungle Tony Blackburn, former Queen of the Jungle Stacey Solomon and Myleene Klass, all of whom braved the Bushtucker Trials in the Australian outback.
3:05am
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The League Of Gentlemen
20th Anniversary Specials, Episode 1 - Return To Royston VaseyFamiliar faces return to Royston Vasey, settling old scores and digging up some old friends - with more bad blood than an abattoir with septicaemia.
3:20am
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
3:20am
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Episode 6Social media influencers and YouTubers Tristan and Mettisse met on the TV show Survival Of The Fittest (which Mettisse went on to win), but can the couple survive the show's brutal comparisons?
3:35am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Episode 2Harry has a singalong at Downton Abbey, meets his long-lost brother Brian Belo, and eyes Katie Price's new reality contest show with more than a little suspicion.
3:40am
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The Funny Thing About...
Episode 1 - KidsAn uproariously silly and sometimes insightful guide to children, including how to make them, how not to break them and how to spin them round in an office chair.
3:45am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 5Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
5:35am
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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.