Television
TV schedule Sunday 20th December 2020
6am
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The Black Abbot
A gang of crooks uses the legend of a ghost haunting an old dark mansion to help them kidnap a rich man.
6am
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Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 12 - A Touch Of The UnknownThe Abbott household is haunted by ghostly noises and faceless man-like shapes in the night-time, after Jean and Betty hold a seance to determine their families' futures. Is Sid due a wage rise, or a disaster?
6:20am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 16 - Next ToThe Twirlywoos see a lady putting coloured stars next to items in a shop window display, and they get carried away putting stars next to everything in sight! Back in the boat, the Stop-Go Car brings some blocks, and the Twirlywoos have fun lining them up.
7am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 2 - Senior Citizen CaineArthur's ambition to own a Rolls are jeopardised when Terry has to protect a widowed garage owner.
7:05am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 6 - Bed BeanMr. Bean breaks his bed using it as a trampoline. He tries to fix it, but he can't. Next morning, he goes to buy a brand-new bed.
7:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 16 - Pickly HeatIt's a scorching hot day on the farm and the Flock need to cool off. When Bitzer discovers the Sheep Dip is out of action the Flock have to come up with another plan. Meanwhile, the Farmer has his own ideas for cooling off, which don't impress Bitzer at all.
7:15am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 1Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:20am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster EffectBrunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.
7:20am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 7 - Spa DayMrs. Wicket demands Mr. Bean drive her and Miss Wince to the spa, and wait outside until they're done. But Bean gets bored, and looks for fun!
7:30am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 9 - The Hamazing HamstermanDennis gets into a fluffy mess when he runs into Von Screwtop's hadron collider with the professor's pet hamster, Galahad. To stop Dennis from completely changing into a hamster, the gang must sneak him into Wilbur's lab to use his reverse hadron collider and change him back!
7:45am
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Monsters Of Flamingo LagoonMysterious monsters are rumoured to be lurking in Flamingo Lagoon and keeper Pete Smallbones is on a mission to prove to the zoo that the monsters are real.
7:50am
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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.
8:05am
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A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit
Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.
8:05am
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Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 7 - White WeddingWith a wedding to organise, nothing can go wrong today. But Danny accidentally orders 10,000 toilet rolls and needs to hide them from the boss...
8:25am
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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.
8:40am
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The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
9:20am
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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.
9:30am
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Nativity 2: Danger In The Manger!
Comedy sequel starring Marc Wootton and David Tennant. This year, the pupils of St Bernadette's intend to compete in a national singing competition.
10am
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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.
10am
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The Epic Adventures Of Morph
Morph - Five Epic Adventures. Stop-motion animated comedy featuring Morph, his sidekick Chas and their old friends Delilah, Grandmorph and the Very Small Creatures.
10:25am
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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.
10:35am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And PresentsWhen the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.
10:40am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
11:10am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud FellowSummer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.
11:20am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First ChristmasIt's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.
11:35am
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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!
11:35am
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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.
11:40am
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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.
12pm
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Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?!
Third instalment in the Nativity! series of Christmas school-based comedies.
12:35pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 7Lee Mack is joined by Huw Edwards and Sarah Millican, and David Mitchell is joined by Bradley Walsh and Josie Lawrence.
1:15pm
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Kind Hearts And Coronets
Black Ealing comedy with eight classic characterisations by Alec Guinness as the noble victims of vengeance-seeking relative Dennis Price.
2pm
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Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 3 - Joan RiversBarry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Joan Rivers, whose cutting wit and sarcasm left an indelible mark on the comedy world.
2pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 4 - Dream ChristmasThe girls spend Christmas Eve and part of Christmas Day at dad's.
2:55pm
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Almost Never
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas WonderlandEveryone is feeling Christmassy, and Nate and Chloe are finally an item.
3:25pm
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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.
3:25pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 1 - Waffle Tries To Be StillWaffle ends up in Evie's class, when he must be still so the headteacher doesn't see him.
4:05pm
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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.
4:25pm
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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.
4:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
4:40pm
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Carry On Regardless
Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.
4:40pm
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GiggleQuiz
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Giggle QuizmasChristmas quiz packed with funny festive clips, Gigglepresents and a Christmas singalong.
5pm
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Miranda
A selection of five episodes from the Miranda Hart sitcom.
5:20pm
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TV Flashback
Series 3, Episode 2 - AdventureTudur Owen is on a quest for adventure as he picks through another selection of funny and fascinating clips from the past 50 years of Welsh TV, featuring everything from bucking broncos and medieval warriors to Hawaiian hula girls.
6:35pm
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Taskmaster
Series 10, Episode 10 - Dog Meat TrifleThe comedians gather for the grand final, to find which one of them will be going home with Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head - a prize that lies within the grasp of four of them. But there are still more games to be played, leading to Katherine Parkinson searching for a spider, Daisy May Cooper destroying a mannequin and Johnny Vegas's pocket watch finally coming in handy.
6:50pm
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So Awkward
Series 5, Christmas Special - All We Want For ChristmasCan Lily, Martha, Jas, Ollie, Rob and Sid handle the pressure of a perfect Christmas?
7pm
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Dad's Army
The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is thrown into disarray with the arrival of a beautiful female journalist in the town.
7pm
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Big Zuu's Big Eats
Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 2 - Comedy SpecialPhil Wang, Desiree Burch, Ed Gamble and Rosie Jones return for more of Zuu's delicious eats - but not before he takes them on some festive foraging.
7:10pm
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Genevieve
Film about two classic car fanatics who, after completing the annual London-to-Brighton run, decide to make the return leg a race.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the wartime sitcom.
8:05pm
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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.
8:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the entire second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
9pm
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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.
9pm115 min
Victoria Wood: In Her Own Words
A look back at one of Britain's best loved comedians, featuring interviews with Jo Brand, Jenny Eclair, Gyles Brandreth, Susie Blake and the actors who worked alongside Victoria Wood. The programme charts her rise from her upbringing in Lancashire, via her partnership with Julie Walters on Wood and Walters, As Seen On TV, and her one-woman shows that sold out London's Royal Albert Hall.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 1In the first episode of the new series, former Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg takes to the host's chair. Stand-up comedians Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty are the guests.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 22, Episode 9Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by Tattoo Fixers star Paisley Billings, comedian Josh Jones, Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
9:30pm
The Death Of Stalin
Comedy film directed by Armando Iannucci about the last days of Joseph Stalin and the chaos after his death.
9:30pm
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Stella Street
Series 1, Episode 10In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.
9:40pm
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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.
9:45pm
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The Kumars At No. 42
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Sanjeev's joined by Cliff Richard and Neil Morrissey.
10pm
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Taskmaster
Series 10, Episode 10 - Dog Meat TrifleThe comedians gather for the grand final, to find which one of them will be going home with Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head - a prize that lies within the grasp of four of them. But there are still more games to be played, leading to Katherine Parkinson searching for a spider, Daisy May Cooper destroying a mannequin and Johnny Vegas's pocket watch finally coming in handy.
10pm
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Still Game
Series 5, Episode 3 - Smoke On The WaterAfter much discussion with the regulars in The Clansman, Jack arranges a birthday surprise for Victor's 75th - a trip down the River Kelvin in an inflatable dinghy. The duo are joined on their voyage by Winston, but the relaxing pleasure cruise soon turns into a nightmare.
10pm
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10pm60 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas ShoppingKeith Lemon stocks up on food and drink with Richard Madeley, and goes to a Christmas tree farm with Alison Hammond. He also tries tobogganing with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, and bakes yuletide treats with Paloma Faith.
10pm
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Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing
A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.
10pm
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Joe Lycett: I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett
TV version of the hit stand-up show I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett.
10:15pm
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Goodness Gracious Me
Series 2, Christmas SpecialGoodness Gracious Me goes festive for Christmas. Mr "Everything Comes From India" makes some interesting arguments; the Robinsons and Coopers share a traditional meal; we see inside a women's drop-in centre; and Rav's Animal Hospital returns.
10:20pm
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Upstart Crow
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmas CrowThe Shakespeares are planning a lovely cosy Christmas with just the family up in Stratford.
10:30pm
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Scot Squad
Christmas SpecialIt's a crime-tinged Crimbo cracker shadowing the good guys banging-up the Bad Santas.
10:40pm
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11:05pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - DeliveryFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
11:05pm
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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.
11:15pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
11:20pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 15, Christmas Special - Noel At The ApolloA festive special as Sara Pascoe introduces Flo & Joan and Chris McCausland.
11:30pm
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 16, Episode 10 - Tyson Fury, Russell Kane, Maya Jama, Joan CollinsThe host welcomes WBC and Ring Magazine World Heavyweight Champion Tyson Fury, who talks about a potential super-fight with fellow Brit and holder of three world titles Anthony Joshua. Also appearing are comedian Russell Kane, TV presenter Maya Jama and national treasure Joan Collins.
Midnight
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Christmas Special - The Russell Howard Christmas HourRussell Howard takes a look back at the biggest moments this year alongside chatting to Joel Dommett and Matt Lucas, hearing music from Flo & Joan, inviting his favourite performers including London Hughes, Aisling Bea and Guz Khan to reflect on festive 'Life Lessons', and celebrating 2020's 'Good Deeds' in a jam packed Christmas special.
12:15am
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Two Doors Down
Christmas SpecialBeth and Eric are hoping to have a quiet festive feast on their own.
12:20am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 2Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and guest panellists Ruth Davidson MSP and Henning Wehn.
12:55am
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Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.
1am
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Roast Battle
Series 1, Episode 1Some of the sharpest wits in British comedy go up against one another, with participants attempting to humorously 'take down' their opponent to win the 'battle'. It's Tom Allen v Suzi Ruffell and Phil Wang v Ed Gamble.
1am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Christmas SpecialJames Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp serve up some Yuletide high jinks in comedy sports quiz.
1:20am
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1:30am
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Roast Battle
Series 1, Episode 2Featuring Joe Lycett versus Nick Helm and Daniel Sloss v Desiree Burch.
2am
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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 3Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons, oversees the clash between The Tap Social Movement in Oxford and the Rufus T Firefly in Glasgow.
2am65 min version (repeat)
QI
Series Q, Episode 1 - QuirkyWith Loyiso Gola, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican. Find out who has Type Q blood, where to find the world's most dangerous cup of tea, what's even quainter than a model village, and the best type of pants to wear if you're trying for a baby.
2am
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Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head
Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.
2:20am
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Only When I Laugh
Series 4, Episode 6 - When Did You Last See Your Father?A dissolute old drunk turns up in the hospital looking for his son.
2:25am
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Upstart Crow
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmas CrowThe Shakespeares are planning a lovely cosy Christmas with just the family up in Stratford.
2:55am
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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 4Al Murray, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Andy Parsons, supervises the battle between the Queen's Park Cafe from Glasgow and the Earl Haig from London.
3:05am
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Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
3:05am
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 8 - FamilyJack Dee and Ivo Graham amusingly address Jon Richardson's fears about family life. Top of the anxiety-inducing agenda: will Jon's wife replace him with a robot?
3:30am
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Urban Myths: Hendrix & Handel
Comedy about Jimi Hendrix and George Frideric Handel, who lived in the same London building 246 years apart.
4am
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Urban Myths: F For Fakenham: Orson Welles In Norwich
Comedy about an unlikely business endeavour for Hollywood star Orson Welles in East Anglia.