Television
TV schedule Thursday 9th December 2021
6:50am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 5 - Grimmest FaceDave is practising for Grimsby's Grimmest Face competition and finds that the wind changing direction really can cause the face to stick...
7am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 12 - Big PenfoldThe world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.
7:05am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 6 - Breaking GranGran has been particularly naughty lately and is sentenced to a stay in an old people's home, but the home is the stuff of nightmares for Gran, and it's soon up to the Spuds to break her free.
7:10am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
7:20am
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Bread
Series 4, Episode 4Yizzel's mate involves Shifty in an insurance job on his car but forgets that he didn't have an M.O.T. certificate! Meanwhile, Shifty's romance with Martina continues and Celia starts to bond with Nellie ...
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 19 - Pranks For The MemoriesDennis is on his final warning - one more prank and he will be sent to Grim Lane School.
7:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 1Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, ScotlandThe Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.
7:55am
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Bread
Series 4, Episode 5Billy and Adrian both leave home and Nellie decides to teach them a lesson by delivering their belongings to them personally. They both realise that the grass is not so green on the other side and return home - while Shifty appears to be going in the opposite direction.
8:05am
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That's My Boy
Series 4, Episode 3 - What Seems To Be The Trouble?With their furniture now in place, Robert gets to work and soon finds there's a baby to deliver. Ida, however, is bored stiffless and considering moving back to London.
8:10am15 min
Class Dismissed
Series 6, Episode 9 - Complete WastersLindaand Miss Aviary cause a stink with a trashy climate clean-up campaign.
8:15am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Christmas SpecialGranville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don't always go according to plan and people keep disappearing - although the nation's favourite grocer might have one last trick he can perform successfully, if he can find a glamorous assistant.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 16 - Stay InnJustin, Robert and Little Monster are all very excited because they're going on holiday! Justin decides that instead of taking any clothes, he's going to fill his suitcase with his favourite comic books instead. He doesn't know where they're going, but as long as there's a pool to sit by whilst he reads his comics, he'll be happy. Robert leads them all off on their surprise holiday, only to arrive back seconds later. The surprise is that they're visiting the 'Justin's House Holiday Park' based right here in Justin's House.
8:40am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 11 - Going SteadyStan has been going steady with Sally. There's only one snag: she's Blakey's niece.
8:55am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
9:25am
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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.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 11 - OverThe Twirlywoos see a man stepping over puddles and try to copy him. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo has to jump over a wall to avoid being discovered by the Twirlywoos.
9:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 22 - InventorWhen an inventor moves into the empty room in the attic, he and Bean try to out-invent each other.
9:55am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 39 - Spud IslandThe Spuds have a surprising day out when the lift in their tower block home at Grimsby Heights delivers them to a desert island instead of the ground floor.
10:05am
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Trottie True
Trottie True, Camden girl and star of the Victorian music hall, finds love across a surprising class divide.
10:05am
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Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 1 - Queen Vic's Home VidsA special episode making 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Featuring Victorian fake news, paparazzi, and camera men strapped to the front of moving trains, Queen Victoria shows you how her subjects invented and became obsessed with films!
10:10am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 40 - Trucking American DreamsThe Spuds join Betty on a work trip across America - will a surprising body swap allow their American dreams to come true?
10:15am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Extra! Extra!Vampires, witches, and other ghostly figures begin to appear all over town yet nobody bats an eyelid.
10:25am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's BushLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy DayWith heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?
11:15am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinterIt's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.
11:30am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To DawnThis episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...
11:40am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 22 - Happy Boom Day!Danger Mouse's plan to hold a surprise party for Professor Squawkencluck is undone when the Baron releases killer birthday presents into the world.
11:55am
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Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 11 - Valentine's DayLove is in the air this Valentine's day at Dockbridge High, but Mr Nasal and Miss Spray are still apart. Can the pupils mend their broken hearts? And will Mark finally get Marcella to say yes to a date? Featuring Fred Sirieix.
12:10pm
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 13 - Timmy's PlaneFinlay makes a fantastic paper plane and Timmy tries to copy him, but his versions won't fly as well.
12:10pm
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Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 5 - MascotballDanny wants to be the basketball team mascot and is trying to get an outfit for the match.
12:15pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Christmas SpecialGranville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don't always go according to plan and people keep disappearing - although the nation's favourite grocer might have one last trick he can perform successfully, if he can find a glamorous assistant.
12:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USAKyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?
12:40pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Good DogThe Essam family visit the Brooklyn-Bells. Jess hopes their well-behaved dog, Baxter, will teach Waffle how to be good, but Waffle has other ideas...
12:50pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Episode 8 - SpleenEli visits his poorly nan and finds hospitals are more fun for patients than visitors.
12:55pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
1pm60 min version (repeat)
2:10pm
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Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 3 - Tantrum by NovaTantrum by Nova, the brand new fragrance on sale now! The trouble is, it hasn't been made yet. Infuriated manager McLaren quits her job, and Sid struggles to fill her well-polished shoes.
2:15pm
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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.
2:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, ChileWhen the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.
2:35pm
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 5 - PopcornDiddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Dom Show, Deadly Diddy 60 and Diddymind. Strictly's Bruno Tonioli gives his verdict.
2:40pm
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 14 - Squeaky TimmyTimmy and Ruffy accidentally spoil Otus's big moment in a musical lesson, so they try to make it up to him.
2:55pm
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Dad's Army
Christmas Special - Battle Of The Giants!Humiliated by Square's comments for his lack of old service medals, Mainwaring and his opposite commit their men to a high-stakes contest of skill, initiative and military cunning. Which is the better body of men - but more to the point, who is the better commander?
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 4 - Timmy In A TizzyTimmy the little lamb is distraught when the farmer take's his favourite toy, can Shaun and pals get it back?
3:10pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 28 - Chez BashWhen Olive surprises herself and everyone around her by actually becoming a good cook, Dr Pfooflepfeffer tries to cash in by turning the school canteen into an exclusive and super-expensive dining experience.
3:25pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 6, Episode 9 - Complete WastersLindaand Miss Aviary cause a stink with a trashy climate clean-up campaign.
4:20pm
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Nurse On Wheels
Comedy about a rural village's new district nurse and her romantic entanglements.
4:20pm
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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.
4:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide SpiderDanger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.
4:55pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 8 - Him IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
5pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 49 - Look Into Our EyesThe people of Grimsby believe that the Twins are wise lifestyle gurus who are able to predict what everyone wants before they know it themselves, but the Twins need a nap before they get cranky.
5:05pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 6 - Waffle's Great EscapeMrs Hobbs supervises Waffle at the Brooklyn-Bell house. Waffle wants to join Evie at school and tries to escape. Later, the family look at photos and Evie asks about her birth dad.
5:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, GreeceThe Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!
5:15pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 50 - The StowawaysDave and his friends are given a lesson in responsibility when their school assigns them an animal each to look after overnight.
5:20pm
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Just Good Friends
Series 3, Episode 6It's the day of the divorce and Gina is about to acquire most of her husband's businesses. Vince also has problems with his scrap metal firm when he learns that the United Nations are to investigate the sale of 6, supposedly scrap, German tanks to Luanda. The day can only get better, surely?
5:30pm30 min
Ted's Top Ten
Episode 4 - No-Nos At Uncle Alan's FuneralTed is faced with conflict when the funeral of his great uncle Alan clashes with a planned trip to ride an infamous rollercoaster.
6pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Christmas Special - There Goes The GroomRonnie is put off the idea of marriage by Truly's stories of matrimonial disasters.
6pm
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Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
6pm60 min version (repeat)
6:25pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 3A Roman emperor finds a nasty alternative to candles, an Egyptian tries to save money on mummification, and the Roundheads and Cavaliers take part in Historical Wife Swap.
6:40pm
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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...
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 1 - In The Service Of HumanityGetting rather wet in a life-saving attempt, Clegg and Compo are dismayed to hear that the incident has inspired Foggy to devote his life - and theirs - to first aid and rescue.
7:25pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 49 - Look Into Our EyesThe people of Grimsby believe that the Twins are wise lifestyle gurus who are able to predict what everyone wants before they know it themselves, but the Twins need a nap before they get cranky.
7:40pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 50 - The StowawaysDave and his friends are given a lesson in responsibility when their school assigns them an animal each to look after overnight.
7:50pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome StrangerYet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Episode 4Joining Romesh, Jamie and Freddie this week are comedians Nish Kumar, Jo Brand and Catherine Bohart. Together, the crew try out some aerial yoga, take on the wall in a speed climbing challenge, and endure a Storm Warning in the final challenge.
8:30pm30 min
8:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 1This episode's guests are David Baddiel, Ed Balls, Jo Brand and Kimberly Wyatt.
9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's MemoriesWhen a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 5 - Joan Rivers and Patrick KieltyThe undisputed Queen of the Jewish Princesses, Joan Rivers, hosts the unstoppable Patrick Kielty as they point the finger at bad parents, inept terrorists and binge drinking.
9:20pm
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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.
10pm
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Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland
Episode 2This final installment of two one hour specials, finds Billy back in the Scotland of his childhood, where he reveals that knitted woolly swimming trunks were not a figment of his imagination.
10pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 5Rachel Riley, Ahir Shah and Iain Stirling reflect on their teenage years, revealing which of them smashed a stained glass window and who can play Nirvana on the saxophone.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 13Russell discusses the big Tory Christmas party of 2020, chats to businessman and Dragon Steven Bartlett, and comedian Josh Widdicombe. Music comes from Cat Burns.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.
10:40pm
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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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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.
11pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Episode 5Miranda Hart bravely gives Michael her phone in Celebrity Send to All, and there is music from Niall Horan and new comedy material from Michael himself. And whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of The Midnight Game Show? An A&E doctor is fooled into thinking the theatre is actually a grand hotel in the most ambitious Unexpected Star surprise ever.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Highlights SpecialDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis present a special edition of the topical comedy show, with highlights and out-takes from previous weeks.
11:05pm
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The Amorous Adventures Of Moll Flanders
A repeat of this 1965 film.
11:10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 6Jon Richardson and Michelle Wolf take on guest captain Jonathan Ross with Johnny Vegas. Pappy's join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
11:20pm
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Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 7Comedian Rhod Gilbert guest presents. Fellow comedian Tom Allen & broadcaster Emma Barnett appear as panellists alongside team captains Ian Hislop & Paul Merton.
Midnight
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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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Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show
Christmas comedy entertainment specials hosted by stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.
12:05am
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Blankety Blank
Series 18, Episode 9Playing for the prizes tonight are Fay Ripley, Louis Smith, Sara Pascoe, Jo Brand, Janette Manrara and Martin Kemp.
12:40am
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 1This episode's guests are David Baddiel, Ed Balls, Jo Brand and Kimberly Wyatt.
12:40am
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 18, Episode 7 - Elton John, Rob Brydon, Judi Love, Craig DavidElton John joins Jonathan from his home to talk about his latest album The Lockdown Sessions. Back in the studio, the host welcomes Rob Brydon and Judi Love, and there is a musical performance by Craig David and MNEK.
1am
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Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun
Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.
1:20am
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2am
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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.
2am
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Frank Skinner: Man In A Suit
TV broadcast of Frank Skinner's 2014 stand-up DVD.
2am
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Hypothetical
Series 3, Episode 8Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Sue Perkins, Sara Pascoe, Dane Baptiste and Sindhu Vee.
2:45am
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Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
3:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 5, Special - Big Brother 8 SpecialWith Danny Wallace, James Corden, Gerry Stergiopoulos and Charley Uchea.
3:20am
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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.
3:30am
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly DeadMrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.