Television
TV schedule Thursday 10th December 2020
6am
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Only When I Laugh
Series 4, Episode 4 - In Sickness And In HealthHospital patient Norman Binns and his fiancee, Deidre from the library, are discussing their wedding arrangements and honeymoon plans - or at least Deidre is. Norman is suffering doubts about what the future holds.
6:25am
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Forces' Sweetheart
Comedy with Michael Bentine and Harry Secombe.
6:50am
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 25 - Timmy Slips UpEveryone is excited when the frosty playground means that Timmy and his friends can have fun sliding around.
7am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.
7:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry ChristmasShaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.
7:15am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 11 - An Inspector StaysThe police want to use Tracey and Sharon's home for a surveillance operation.
7:20am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Special - A Fear To RememberDanger Mouse faces the Queen of Weevils in a fearful Halloween special.
7:30am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, FinlandUbercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.
7:45am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 12 - All Gone Pear ShapedSharon is still in love with her boyfriend, Colin, and she plucks up the courage to tell her husband. However, she refrains from telling him that Colin is a policeman.
7:45am
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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.
7:55am
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Carry On Admiral
1957 British comedy film directed by Val Guest. Not part of the Carry On series of films, which it predates, though it is similar in tone and style.
7:55am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 15 - Bubble QuestPrincess Purl has one more task to complete to stay a princess.
8:30am
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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.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 13 - Lights! Camera! Action!Justin has spent days watching his entire film collection and now wants to make his own serious action film.
8:50am
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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.
9am
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Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 4 - Another Lost WeekendSid and Trevor's plans for a fishing weekend go out of the window when Jean's dad comes to stay. Even worse, he then goes missing!
9:05am
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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.
9:10am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken ArrowArthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?
9:20am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 17 - More About Next ToThe Twirlywoos watch a waiter set a wedding table in a marquee. The waiter places plates and cutlery next to each other. The Twirlywoos then decide to help out by getting items from outside and placing them next to the plates until there is an entire garden's worth of items on the table. The bride and groom enter and are amazed.
9:30am
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Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 5 - Parents Should Be Seen And Not HeardDifferences in the generation gap become more apparent when Sally becomes engaged - but not to be married, just to live together!
9:55am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 14 - Bean BugMr. Bean becomes Mrs. Wicket's house-mate when he suffers a flea infestation. Will they get on?
10am
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Robin's Nest
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Seven Pound FiddleMoney goes missing from the till. Dishwasher Albert Riddle, with his criminal record, is the obvious suspect. Robin and his girlfriend Vicky are prepared to believe in his innocence but Vicky's father gives Albert his cards on the spot.
10:05am
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 2As the match begins, Roger struggles to juggle the order of his players. In the pavilion Mim is quietly steaming over the humiliation of Dorking and the perception of chatter behind her back, but Maggie has a few wise words. Meanwhile, Kevin's blister could cause trouble.
10:05am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 15 - Coffee BeanMr. Bean is determined to make the best cup of java, ever. Oh, and to get rich brewing it.
10:15am
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 9 - Revolting Russian RevolutionOn its 100th anniversary, Horrible Histories takes a look at the Russian Revolution.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 21 - Pizza To GoSooty and the gang are put in charge of Mr Slater's Pizza Parlour but Soo would rather be a top fashion designer like Valentino Du Prado. Things go from bad to worse in the kitchen as pizzas start flying off the shelves. Perhaps a special visitor can lend a hand? Guest starring Brendan Cole.
10:30am
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Barnacle Bill
A repeat of this 1957 film.
10:30am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:35am
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Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 4 - Education, Education, EducationLouisa and Martin have their first therapy session together - though neither of them was expecting that they would be given homework. Meanwhile, Peter Cronk gets some work experience at the surgery.
11:05am
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Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 7 - Work ExperienceWhen a work experience student arrives at Pottsfield, Danny and Mick see a chance to get her to do all their work so that they can experience all the fun!
11:20am
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Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 8 - Give Us A RingWhen Pottsfield's poshest customer loses her diamond ring, Danny and Mick turn the leisure centre upside down trying to find it!
11:30am
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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?
12:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop DogDoug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.
12:25pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.
12:25pm
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 20 - Timmy's Bouncy FriendTimmy's new friend is big, round, friendly and very, very bouncy - it's a space hopper.
12:30pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 12 - Anyone For Lizard?Hank can't believe his luck when he is chosen to host a Japanese exchange student.
12:40pm
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Child's Play
A repeat of this 1954 film.
12:55pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 13 - The First Date DilemmaHank falls head over heels in love with Zoe, a girl he's met in Mr Rock's additional reading class. Papa Pete advises him to take her on a date...
1pm
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Porridge
Christmas Special - The Desperate HoursHauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.
2:05pm
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2point4 Children
Series 2, Christmas Special - MiseryAs Rona prepares to spend Christmas alone, the Porter clan reluctantly pack up to indulge Bill's guilt complex by spending the festive season with her intolerable mother in Suffolk.
2:45pm
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2point4 Children
Series 3, Christmas Special - Babes In The WoodEn route to spend Christmas with Rona's aunt Pearl and Bill's mum at a country hotel, Rona and the Porters get lost in thick fog and take refuge in a deserted old house. Meanwhile, a dangerous psychopath has escaped from a prison van not far away...
3:15pm
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The Lavender Hill Mob
An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.
3:20pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic ConThe gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.
3:25pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:45pm
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, InnitTerry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.
4pm
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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.
4:15pm
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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.
4:20pm
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Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 9 - Ghost ThiefStuff is going missing in the leisure centre so Danny and Mick decide to spend the night keeping guard. Can they control their fear and catch the thief? Of course not!
4:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 12 - Himalayan Heroes, NepalHoping to follow in his great-aunt's footsteps, Glitch enlists the help of a sceptical Foz and a friendly yak in order to find a yeti in the Himalayas. But when a snowstorm traps them in a cave on the mountainside, the rest of the Go Jetters must battle the elements to find their friends.
4:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 12 - Himalayan Heroes, NepalHoping to follow in his great-aunt's footsteps, Glitch enlists the help of a sceptical Foz and a friendly yak in order to find a yeti in the Himalayas. But when a snowstorm traps them in a cave on the mountainside, the rest of the Go Jetters must battle the elements to find their friends.
5pm30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 8, Christmas SpecialJoin Lauren Layfield, the Dog and brand new trainee teacher Mr Learner, as they start the countdown to Christmas with plenty of festive cheer.
5:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 6 - Going OnlineJean decides to go online, although Lionel isn't keen on the idea. A power cut gives them time for romance by candlelight, and Alistair reveals some deep woes.
5:20pm
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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...
6pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 9Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.
6:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 10Hyacinth wants to share her hostessing techniques and has placed an advertisement in the local newspaper promoting her high quality services.
6:50pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 9 - Wily Winston ChurchillThis episode follows Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II, and finally to his retirement in the Swinging Sixties. Meanwhile across the world, meet the American soldier literally spreading propaganda around the battlefields, and learn about Gandhi's more eccentric side.
7:15pm
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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.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 10 - Little Orphan HowardClegg convinces the gullible Howard that he was left on a doorstep as a baby.
7:30pm
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Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 5 - H.As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.
7:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 2Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.
8pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 14 - Bean BugMr. Bean becomes Mrs. Wicket's house-mate when he suffers a flea infestation. Will they get on?
8:15pm
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A Hole Lot Of Trouble
Half-hour comedy short centring around workmen digging a hole.
8:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 15 - Coffee BeanMr. Bean is determined to make the best cup of java, ever. Oh, and to get rich brewing it.
8:20pm
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8:30pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 8, Christmas SpecialJoin Lauren Layfield, the Dog and brand new trainee teacher Mr Learner, as they start the countdown to Christmas with plenty of festive cheer.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Classic Christmas Comedy Moments
Special compilation programme of Christmas-themed comedy.
9pm60 min
Comedy Legends
Series 3, Episode 10 - Leslie PhillipsOh I say, ding dong! Comedy Legends examines the career of Leslie Phillips, the actor best known for his roles as a cad and a bounder.
9pm25 min
The Treason TV Show
Series 2, Episode 6Utah monolith's, Anti Vaxxers, Trump and Biden plus all the usual suspects...
9pm
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Mock The Week
Series 18, Christmas SpecialHost Dara O Briain and regular panellist Hugh Dennis mark the end of 2019 with a special show looking back on the year's events along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 10, Episode 9 - Air Horn AndyDaisy May Cooper, Johnny Vegas, Katherine Parkinson, Mawaan Rizwan and Richard Herring take on the penultimate selection of ludicrous challenges. Highlights include Mawaan volleying oranges, Katherine counting plastic balls and Richard spilling blood for the cause. Greg Davies judges their efforts, while Alex Horne keeps score.
9pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
9:30pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
9:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin MammyWith Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.
9:40pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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The Undiscovered Kenneth Williams
Victor Lewis-Smith looks at the life and career of Kenneth Williams.
10pm
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Gary: Tank Commander
Series 1, Episode 3 - The GeneralGeneral Randy Badger arrives from America on official duty. He enlists Gary and the boys, and instigates his own mission - to drink beer, see strippers and find his Scottish ancestors, the McBadgers. Hoo ya.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 7Dara O Briain hosts as regular panellist Hugh Dennis looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Laura Lexx, Rhys James, Glenn Moore, Sukh Ojla and Ed Byrne.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 24, Episode 8Keith, Laura and Emily are joined by Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, comedian Joel Dommett, Last Leg presenter Alex Brooker and singer Nicola Roberts.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Episode 13Russell celebrates the covid-19 vaccine and chats to ex-footballer Jamie Redknapp and Spitting Image's Matt Forde.
10:20pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Barbara's Old RingIt's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Royles' and Barbara's gone overboard with the presents. "If you can't spoil your family at Christmas, when can you?" she asks, having spent a whole two hours in Poundland.
10:30pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 6, Christmas SpecialJimmy and Katherine are joined by celebrity couple Jodie Kidd and Joseph Bates. Supermodel and presenter Jodie and ex-royal marine Joe play to win money for a children's hospice.
10:30pm
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The Mash Report
Episode 9: Nish Kumar and comedy correspondents Rachel Parris, Ellie Taylor and Steve N Allen present the satirical and surreal take on everything that happened in the week the programme first aired in June 2019.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 10Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pick through the happenings from around the world this week with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Larry Dean, Ed Gamble and Kerry Godliman.
11pm
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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!
11:05pm
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The Trouble With Maggie Cole
Episode 4Peter has to contend with a campaign for his resignation and journalists are calling trying to dig up family skeletons...Fortunately, his ever dependable secretary is watching his back.
11:10pm
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The Royal Variety Performance 2020
Jason Manford hosts the annual extravaganza. Comedy acts include Daliso Chaponda, Jo Caulfield and Jon Courtenay.
11:20pm
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Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Perfect StuffGreg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.
11:30pm
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May Contain Nuts
Series 2, Episode 3 - GhostsIn this episode, the subject of ghosts is selected for investigation. Do they exist? Would you like to be one?
11:40pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas ChumsHarry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 2In this show guest captain Kathy Burke and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Bob Mortimer. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.
12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 3David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.
12:35am
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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.
12:45am
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Sightseers
Chris and his girlfriend Tina travel around the country in their caravan, but it is not long before the dream goes sour.
12:45am
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The Emily Atack Show
Series 1, Episode 6 - Growing UpThis week's theme is growing up: having turned 30, Emily reflects on the struggles of trying to pretend she's an adult. She candidly talks about her teen years when she wanted to be the drunkest person at a party to, in a blink of an eye, being in her 30s and pretending not to be drunk at a baby shower.
1am
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Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 1, Episode 4 - The Road Less Travelled In VietnamRussell and his mum Ninette have arrived in Vietnam. While in the capital of Hanoi, they taste local delicacies, create melodies with a classically trained wizard and get involved with water puppetry before heading away from the hustle and bustle of town to compete in a rural Olympics.
1am
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1am
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Agatha Raisin
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Love From Hell - Part 1When James vanishes after a blazing row with Agatha leaving behind only a trail of blood and a dead body, everyone is left fearing the worst.
1:15am
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin MammyWith Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.
1:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 18, Christmas SpecialHost Dara O Briain and regular panellist Hugh Dennis mark the end of 2019 with a special show looking back on the year's events along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.
1:55am
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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.
2am
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Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic
The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.
2am
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Agatha Raisin
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Love From Hell - Part 2Agatha attends the reading of the victim's will and then her suspect list gets shorter when a charity auction becomes deadly.
2:30am
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Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 5 - H.As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.
2:35am50 min version (repeat)
3:15am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas ChumsHarry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.
3:25am
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Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.