Television
TV schedule Saturday 12th December 2020
6am
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Bless This House
Series 1, Episode 12 - The Morning After The Night BeforeSid and Trevor wake up, somewhat the worse for drink, with more than a few items of unknown origin now present in the house. From furniture to street signage, neither can remember where they got any of it from!
6:20am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 19 - More About Faster And FasterThe Twirlywoos watch a man practising his tennis strokes using a machine to shoot the balls to him.
6:50am
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Mr. Bean
A selection of five episodes of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7:05am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 52 - Bean ShoppingMr Bean is locked in a department store overnight and has the time of his life.
7:10am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 4Hugely 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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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 23 - Frankensquawk's MonsterWhen Professor Squawkencluck's mum comes to visit a gigantic enraged rubbish monster is not far behind.
7:20am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 1 - Game OverMr. Bean becomes obsessed with gaming after being introduced by Mrs. Wicket's nephew. He decides he must have his own console!
7:30am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 6 - Griller ThrillerDennis' ultimate hero, Grizzly Griller, plans on trekking to the source of the River Beano, broadcasting the treacherous path on live TV. Dennis introduces him to his pet hamster, Galahad - only to discover they are his biggest fear! Grizzly is so afraid that Dennis must disguise himself as his hero and go in his place!
7:45am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Christmas Special - The North PoleThe Go Jetters visit the North Pole on Christmas Eve, but disaster strikes as they discover Grandmaster Glitch has borrowed Santa's sleigh!
7:50am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 5Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
8:40am
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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.
8:45am15 min
Big Fat Like
Episode 4Learn the top 5 scariest numbers, get tips from a hardcore CBeebies gamer and meet a family of actual unicorns as we join them in their own home.
10am
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Citizen Khan
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Khan Family ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.
10:20am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Christmas Special - Cat's First ChristmasJoin Justin, Robert the Robot and Little Monster in Justin's House as they aim to serve up the best Christmas ever for their adventurer neighbour, Cat.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 23 - Run Rabbit RunRichard is nervous when he finds out the park is due for an inspection. Sooty builds a robot to help him tidy, and everything is soon spotless - if only Soo's rabbit wasn't on the loose.
10:40am
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A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
11:10am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 15 - Were-GranGran needs new teeth. Probably not wise to nab a set found on the side of the road though, under a full moon.
11:20am
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A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
12pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
12:30pm
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Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 6 - Roller DiscoDanny and Mick get their skates on in order to get their jobs done in time for the roller disco - that spells wheely big trouble for everyone.
12:40pm
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Chalet Girl
Pretty tomboy Kim flips burgers to support herself and her dad. However, when she flukes a winter-long catering job in the Alps life changes.
12:40pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialRattus attempts to put together his own festival (the delightfully named Glastonsmelly).
1:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In EnglandDel and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!
1:10pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 6Special guest stars Al Murray and The League Of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton join the Horrible Histories cast today for more fascinating facts, mirthful music and gruesome gags.
3pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 14 - Bullet Train, JapanIn Japan, Grandmaster Glitch is at a railway station, wondering where his grimbots have gone. Some excited bleeps further down the platform reveal that they've jumped into the driver's cabin of a bullet train and are happily pressing all the buttons!
3:10pm
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Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 1 - Culture And SophisticationLenny Henry is joined by guests including Glenda Jackson and Hugh Dennis to reveal how Morecambe & Wise can tell us all we need to know about being cultured and sophisticated.
3:25pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 15 - Sponsored WaffleWaffle, Simon, Doug, Evie and Ruby do a sponsored silence to raise money for the school.
4pm
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Lovejoy
Christmas Special - The Prague SunA feature-length Christmas episode written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais and starring Ian McShane. It looks like Lovejoy will be spending Christmas alone. Then a savage attack on a veteran Second World War flier from Czechoslovakia leads Lovejoy and Eric to Prague on a hunt for missing diamonds.
4pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 17 - Gadget KidMr Bean is dogged by a young Japanese boy in the Science Museum and takes an instant dislike to the scallywag, until he sees what he has in his knapsack - gadgets so cool that you cannot get them in the West. So when a security guard tries to ruin their fun, they run away together - to Mars!
4:10pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 18 - The VisitorMr Bean cannot place the face of the uninvited fat bloke on his doorstep. This blast from the past proves to be a blasted pain in the neck - eating him out of house and home.
4:30pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 12 - DigWhen Betty insists Dave finds a hobby, he takes up treasure hunting, and rocks the very foundations of his tower block home.
4:40pm
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Arthur Christmas
Aardman 3D-animation movie for Christmas 2011 about the kind-hearted but clumsy son of Santa Claus. Starring James McAvoy.
4:45pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 13 - Growing PainsDave is given a bulb to grow. Popping it in his lunch box, it isn't long before he discovers it's partial to Betty's sandwiches.
4:45pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialRattus attempts to put together his own festival (the delightfully named Glastonsmelly).
5pm
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Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
5pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of lie-based panel game.
5:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
5:15pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 6Special guest stars Al Murray and The League Of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton join the Horrible Histories cast today for more fascinating facts, mirthful music and gruesome gags.
5:30pm
Pointless Celebrities
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman's quiz. Taking part are Catherine Bohart, Rachel Parris, Ivo Graham, Elis James, Milton Jones, Stephen K Amos, David O'Doherty and Rose Matafeo.
6:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersIt's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...
7pm
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Miranda
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.
7pm
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Death On The Tyne
A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.
7pm
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Whisky Galore!
New colour adaptation of the classic 1949 Ealing comedy and Compton Mackenzie novel, Whisky Galore, based on a true story.
7pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
7:15pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy MouseWhen the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.
7:25pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger KWhen an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.
8pm
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father TedWhen he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.
8:05pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 10 - BertiesittingEager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.
8:15pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 11 - We Want To Break FreeDennis is exasperated to find that he can't land himself in detention.
8:25pm
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A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
8:30pm
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 2 - Entertaining Father StoneFather Stone, a priest even more boring than Dougal is stupid, is paying his annual visit - and he doesn't have to get back to his Parish for a few weeks...
8:30pm
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Dad's Army
Christmas Special - The Love Of Three OrangesAfter an unpleasant incident involving wet bath enamel, Elizabeth Mainwaring is in a particularly bad mood. As the parish council hosts a bazaar in aid of troop comforts, George has his sights set on an orange to placate her.
9pm
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Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 2 - Work And MoneyLenny Henry is joined by guests Michael Grade, John Thomson, Gary Morecambe and Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about work and money.
9pm
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Snatch
Comedy crime drama directed by Guy Ritchie. Jewel thief Franky Four Fingers steals a big diamond but is ambushed in London.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Meet The Richardsons
Meet The Richardsons At Christmas, Episode 1The families attempt to create the perfect Christmas for daughter Elsie. Jon is against the commercialisation of the season and wants to keep the season as pure, but Lucy just wants a big tree.
9pm
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The Inbetweeners
A repeat-run of the entire third series.
9:30pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 16, Episode 9 - David Walliams, Micky Flanagan, Judi Love, Megan Thee Stallion, Robbie WilliamsJonathan is joined by record-breaking children's author and Britain's Got Talent judge David Walliams, comedians Micky Flanagan and Judi Love, rapper and worldwide phenomenon Megan Thee Stallion, and one of the best-selling UK solo artists of all time Robbie Williams, who will be chatting and performing in the studio.
9:35pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 5 - BeerBlackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!
9:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 1Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Nish Kumar, Tiff Stevenson and Josh Widdicombe.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Dara O Briain - Crowd Tickler
TV edit of Dara O Briain's 2015 stand-up show, Crowd Ticker.
10pm
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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.
10:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 2Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by James Acaster, Dane Baptiste, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Holly Walsh.
11pm
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Russell Howard & Mum
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the comic travelogue.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 8Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.
11:05pm
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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.
11:10pm
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father TedWhen he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.
11:15pm
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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.
11:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At ChristmasLee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.
11:40pm
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 2 - Entertaining Father StoneFather Stone, a priest even more boring than Dougal is stupid, is paying his annual visit - and he doesn't have to get back to his Parish for a few weeks...
11:40pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 4, Christmas Special - Xmas Special!Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan host a very special Christmas episode. Joining them on the sofa for a festive special is daughter of comedy legend Les Dawson and Celebs Go Dating star Charlotte Dawson. Joined by her boyfriend Matt Sarsfield, the Lancashire couple will be putting their relationship on the line in the hope of winning thousands of pounds for charity. With guest appearances from Jemma Lucy, Frankie Cocozza and Stephen Bear.
Midnight
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Two Doors Down
Christmas SpecialBeth and Eric are hoping to have a quiet festive feast on their own.
Midnight
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 6 - Will It Make Toasters Cheaper?Mr Gorman brings the curtain down on his mischievous series of stage shows by looking at the role faith plays in modern life.
12:05am
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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!
12:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 4In this show, captain Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on captain Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.
12:15am
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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.
12:40am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersIt's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...
1am
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1:25am
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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.
1:40am70 min version (repeat)
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.
2am
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2:35am
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At ChristmasLee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.
2:40am
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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.
2:50am
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
The Best Of, Highlights Special - The Best Of Dara O Briain's Go 8 BitDara O Briain presents the very best moments from the first two series of Dave's UKTV Original hit show, Go 8 Bit.
3:10am
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Two Doors Down
Christmas SpecialBeth and Eric are hoping to have a quiet festive feast on their own.