Television
TV schedule Wednesday 1st December 2021
6:50am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 35 - Grim FestIt's Grim Fest, the annual festival at Grimsby Heights - this year it's the Spuds' turn to run the show, and they have persuaded a special guest - wrestler Micky Boom Boom - to help them make it a day to remember. Unfortunately, their jealous neighbours the Dups are out to sabotage their efforts...
7am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch TwiceDanger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.
7:05am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 36 - Old DaveDave is sick of following his mum and dad's rules - creating a reverse fountain of youth in the bath, he shrivels himself into an old man and sets about making up his own rules to follow. It is not long before the whole world starts turning upside down, proving that rules really are there for a reason...
7:15am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For PoorerMarlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 13 - The Comedy CrownThe gang enter Pieface into a comedy contest to make him realise how funny he is.
7:25am
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Bread
Series 2, Episode 5Billy is distraught when Julie takes the baby and heads to London to stay with friends; meanwhile Freddie Boswell comes home to stay.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 49 - Puffin Patrol, IcelandThe Go Jetters are going to Westman Islands, Iceland, where the world's largest colony of Atlantic puffins gathers every year.
7:55am
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Bread
Series 2, Episode 6The Boswells' pet dog, Mongy, is not well and the family rally round to make sure he gets the treatment he needs. Meanwhile, Billy continues to mope - until Julie returns from London.
8:05am
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That's My Boy
Series 3, Episode 4 - Light And ShadeRobert's other mother returns from a break in Bournemouth having apparently joined a cult!
8:10am15 min
8:35am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 1Starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker with New World, Tina Charles and Madeline Smith as Henrietta.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 10 - Justin's Bed And LunchJustin's House is opened as a small hotel, but the advert goes out before it's ready.
8:40am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Inspector's NieceA new clippie hides a terrible secret - she's Blakey's niece!
9:25am
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Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersChristmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.
9:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 49 - In The PinkMr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 5 - ConnectingThe Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!
9:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
9:55am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 27 - Happy Birthday GarethDave makes a Gareth-shaped piñata for Gareth's birthday, but his starfish friend is unfamiliar with such an item and confused when the Spuds bash it to pieces. Convinced that Dave does not like her anymore, Gareth leaves and heads back out to sea - can Dave find her in time and persuade her that it was all a silly misunderstanding?
10am
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Horrible Histories
Christmas Special - Horrible ChristmasFarting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.
10:05am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - WhoopsFoggy and Clegg somewhat cautiously agree with Compo that Christmas isn't what it used to be. In an effort to recapture the spirit of their youth they look up two long-lost boisterous school mates: champion lamp-post climber and duck impressionist 'Chuffer' Enright, and long-distance hand walker 'Splutter' Lipinscale...
10:10am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 28 - King Of The DumpSchool puts Dave on a work placement with his dad at the local dump - sucked into the mysterious world of rubbish, an old cow and a group of unruly fridges teach Dave an important lesson about recycling.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 7 - The GenieWhen Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.
10:30am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance EntrepreneurLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
10:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Getting Sam HomeIn answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...
11:30am
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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.
11:40am
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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.
11:50am
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Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 5 - Strictly Come TeachingMr Christopher is searching for talent in his quest to find Dockbridge High's next top teaching assistant, and Mr Capp falls foul of one of Hillary Head's new rules.
12:05pm
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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!
12:10pm
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Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 22 - Timmy's PuppetOn Timmy's way to nursery, his homemade sock puppet falls out of his backpack. Poor Timmy does not realise it until he arrives to see everyone playing with their own puppets.
12:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 50 - Meteorite Mayhem, Wolfe Creek Crater, AustraliaThe Go Jetters are in Australia, exploring the Wolfe Creek Crater, also known as Kandimalal. While Ubercorn explains how the crater was formed by a meteorite, Foz searches it for fragments of the space rock, as objects from space often contain precous metals. But soon he has competition in the form of Glitch.
12:30pm
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The Reluctant Bride
A repeat of this 1955 film.
12:40pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 3 - Goodbye Waffle?It's the day after the Brooklyn-Bells' wedding and time to say goodbye to the puppy. Evie goes with Jess to her veterinary practice to scan Waffle's microchip.
12:50pm
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Hold The Sunset
Christmas Special - If I Were A Wise ManIt's the last Christmas Edith will have with her family before she and Phil set off for their dream retirement in the Mediterranean. Edith's son Roger enlists her scurrilous one-time flame, Bob 'the burglar', to give Christmas its proper flavour; Edith's sister Joan won't watch the Queen's Speech anywhere else; Queenie locks Sandra and Wendy into a wardrobe; and Phil finds himself talking to a ghost.
12:50pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Episode 2 - RoofPolly's first day of term doesn't go to plan when she's asked to look after troublesome new boy Evan. Meanwhile, Bell's return as head teacher is doomed to failure from the start.
1pm60 min version (repeat)
1:25pm
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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.
2:10pm
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Lagging
Series 1, Episode 7 - SlugsBecca likes a boy who's massively into gaming - but she knows precisely zero about playing online games... so she makes Sol pretend to be her and game online on her behalf.
2:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 51 - Go Jet Academy: Birthday SurpriseThe Go Jetters face their toughest mission yet: organising a birthday party for Ubercorn without him finding out!
2:35pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Special - From Here To PaternityJed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.
2:35pm
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Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 9 - Diddy iPlayerDiddy Dick and Dom are on duty at Diddy iPlayer HQ ready to play 'on demand' their greatest shows from this series.
2:40pm
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 7 - Timmy Finds AliensTimmy and his friends make a collage of the moon, complete with green aliens.
2:50pm
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So Awkward Files
Episode 4 - Martha and JasMartha doesn't need any help filling in her form. Jas is determined to help out though, cheerfully listing Martha's weaknesses and recalling all the occasions when she didn't tell the truth.
3:10pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 21 - Too Cool For RulesDennis and his mates rebel against an outbreak of unfair fun-killing rules.
3:15pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 6 - X Marks The SpotBitz, Purl and Bob are on a treasure hunt on Faraway Island with the help of an old map, and they find a huge chest full of yummy chocolate coins.
3:25pm
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3:35pm
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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.
4:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 49 - The World Is Full Of StuffPenfold disappears when stuff all over the world goes missing.
4:55pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersChristmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.
4:55pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed WineLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
5pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 37 - An Honest FaceA sweetie thief has been reported in Grimsby and the suspect looks strikingly similar to Dave, so Dave and his friends must find a clever way to prove that he is not guilty.
5pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 13 - Waffle Steals The ShowDoug, Ali and Mrs Hobbs all perform in the school show, but Evie nearly misses the finale.
5pm
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All At Sea
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in Scarborough and Charlie, keen to make money, goes into business as a shopping mall Santa - but can he avoid the anger of local parents and disappointed children? Meanwhile, Hannah is dating a new boy because he gives very expensive Christmas presents, and Louie thinks Santa is a dangerous criminal.
5:15pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 38 - Little Fluffy CloudDave and Anna nurse a poorly polluted cloud back to health and teach it how to fly again.
5:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Eiffel Tower, FranceIn France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?
5:20pm
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Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 7Penny's divorce finally comes through and during a lunch to celebrate she jokingly asks Vince to propose to her. He obliges but emphasises that he is serious and Penny is taken aback by his sincerity. She contemplates a future with Vince once again and comes to a momentuous decision.
5:35pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
6pm
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For The Love Of Ada
Series 1, Episode 6 - Walter Proposes To AdaWalter proposes to Ada, but struggles to find the money for the ring she likes. Their engagement gives Leslie the chance of an "early night" with Ruth!
6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Episode 5 - Firing SquashedWhilst Flick and Von Smallhausen look set to face the firing squad for robbing the garrison pay truck, the Colonel and Lieutenant Gruber - still dressed as Hitler and Goering - are captured by the Communists. Michelle's Resistance wish to use the duo for their own ends, but who will win?
6pm60 min version (repeat)
6:20pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 8, Special - Holly H Song SpecialSocial media star Holly H is Rattus's guest on his radio station, BBC Radio Number Two.
6:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Episode 6 - A Fishful Of FrancsAs the Colonel attempts to pay off the resistance with 10 million francs concealed in a large dogfish, Herr Flick and Monsieur Alfonse get in the way. At the café, General Von Klinkerhoffen forces René and Madame Edith into the Hitler and Goering uniforms, and it looks like they're bomb-fodder.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Flag And Its SnagFoggy is in the grip of another enthusiasm. "What better to complete the great British landscape than the great British flag - stirring the pride of future generations." But to reach the summit of Foggy's ambitions needs a certain amount of energy - not too apparent in Foggy's two compatriots, Clegg and Compo.
7:25pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 37 - An Honest FaceA sweetie thief has been reported in Grimsby and the suspect looks strikingly similar to Dave, so Dave and his friends must find a clever way to prove that he is not guilty.
7:40pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 38 - Little Fluffy CloudDave and Anna nurse a poorly polluted cloud back to health and teach it how to fly again.
7:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 34 - The BottleMr Bean's prized ship in a bottle ends up on a milkman's float, leading to a mission to get it back from the local dairy.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:10pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 21 - GoldfishWith his beloved teddy bear at the dry cleaners, Mr Bean finds a new playmate from the garden pond.
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.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 4Jo Brand, Jordan Banjo and Nabil Abdulrashid reflect on their teenage years, with revelations about the theft of underwear and body-popping skills.
9pm30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 2, Episode 4Host Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Erika Ehler, Joe Thomas and Henning Wehn who compete to deliver the best lecture.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
9:40pm
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10pm
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Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar
Stand-up special from Ed Gamble.
10pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 16, Episode 4 - Larry Dean, Harriet Kemsley, SlimThe inimitable Larry Dean introduces comedians Harriet Kemsley and Slim to the stage.
10:05pm
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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.
10:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 5This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.
10:35pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
11pm
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Question Team
Series 1, Episode 8On this week's panel are Sara Pascoe, Darren Harriott, Jessica Knappett and special guest Isy Suttie.
11:15pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials - IdentityThere's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...
11:20pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 3 - Jo Brand and Michael McIntyreComedian Jo Brand hosts, with special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.
11:55pm
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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.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 5With Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Maisie Adam and Michael Odewale.
12:15am
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Rob Beckett's Undeniable
Episode 4Rob Beckett invites guests Melvin Odoom, Ahir Shah, Josh Jones and Harriet Kemsley to bring as many brilliant facts as they can in an attempt to impress everyone and hopefully get on Rob's closely guarded Wall of Facts.
12:35am
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Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist
Episode 1Quite literally a festive treat as Mike Smash returns to our screens with a playlist of Christmas-friendly tunes from his sonic stocking. Fantabulous!
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 2The second episode of Have I Got News For You sees politician Alan Johnson as host, with The Sunday Times's Political Editor and author Tim Shipman and comedian Janey Godley join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as guest panellists.
1:15am
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Taskmaster
Series 12, Episode 10 - Caring Uncle MinpictOn the final leg of this marathon challenge, Guz Khan joyously gobbles chocolates, Victoria Coren Mitchell attempts to decipher Alan Davies' unfathomable body movements and Desiree Burch writes a very persuasive song for Alex Horne. Morgana Robinson also remains in the running. Later, television's ultimate prize - Taskmaster Greg Davies's gilded bonce on a short spike - is finally awarded.
1:40am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
2:05am
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Comedy Central Live
Episode 6 - Kiri Pritchard-McLeanKiri Pritchard-Mclean takes to the stage to perform her very own stand-up special. With brand new material, Kiri takes us through her past relationships and 'micro-cheating' on social media.
2:10am
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 11Join Russell as he looks at Europe's anti-lockdown protests, chats with presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jimmy Carr, with Jacob Hawley in the Spotlight.
2:20am
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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.
2:20am
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Along For The Ride With David O'Doherty
Episode 2 - Brecon Beacons with Grayson PerryDavid is joined by artist and former mountain bike racer Grayson Perry, as they take to the Brecon Beacons, to enjoy the stunning views and tackle the challenging hills. During the two-day trip, they bond over Grayson's career, childhood tales and his disdain for nature, and attempt to conquer a gruelling five-mile climb while deeply hungover.
2:25am
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Hypothetical
Series 2, Episode 8Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster return with ridiculous hypothetical scenarios for Jamali Maddix, Laura Lexx, Rosie Jones and Joe Lycett.
2:35am
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
2:35am
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Comedy Central Live
Episode 5 - Luisa OmielanThe hilarious Luisa Omielan performs live from Camden as she tackles Brexit and dating in her stand-up special.
3am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 4, Episode 5With Michael McIntyre, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Johnny Vegas and Ulrika Jonsson.
3:10am
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Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials - IdentityThere's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...
3:15am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 5This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.
3:25am
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3:30am
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Stath Lets Flats
Series 3, Episode 6 - Here Comes The StevenAlone and struggling to start anew, Stath sees his dad's wedding as the perfect opportunity to win back the love of his life.