Television
TV schedule Friday 24th December 2021
6am
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!
6am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 10 - More About Going OverThe Twirlywoos are in a field with an obstacle course.
6:20am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 4 - Merry Go RoundThere is an amazing seahorse merry-go-round on the beach, and everyone is having lots of fun going round and round - except Bevel.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 9 - Prize PossessionThe Farmer can't believe his luck - he has a winning ticket! He just needs to keep it safe until morning and there's only one dog for the job. Unfortunately, Bitzer is a hopeless guard dog. Can he rescue the winning ticket, or has he lost the Farmer's fortune?
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 30 - Queen Of The WeevilsOur hero's lack of belief in wizardry comes back to bite him as an evil Magical Queen, the Queen of Weevils, is released and determined to take revenge on the world.
7:10am
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Citizen Khan
Series 2, Christmas SpecialMrs Khan is determined to hold a traditional 'family Christmas' - their first ever. Mr Khan is far more concerned with how much he can donate for sale at the mosque's charity Christmas fayre.
7:15am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail HydrantDanger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.
7:20am
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Bread
Series 5, Episode 7Aveline has good news about Oswald's sperm count, Adrian finally hears from Magdalena and Joey's loyalty to the family drives a bigger wedge between him and Roxy. Meanwhile, Shifty is in trouble with Yizzel and his mate over money, so he steals their car and heads for London - again!
7:30am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 30 - Learning To LoseJJ applies to an elite sporting school. However, not realising it's miles away from Beanotown, he needs to do badly in the sporting assessment to get out of it.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 46 - Korowai Treehouses, IndonesiaThe Go Jetters have been invited by the Korowai tribe to visit their village in the rainforest of Papua in Indonesia.
7:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?
7:55am
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Bread
Series 5, Episode 8Jack arrives home drunk and is whisked in to Grandad's house to avoid a confrontation with his mother ... and the vicar! Aveline decides to put her desire for a baby on hold while she returns to modelling and Nellie meets her admirer in the park.
8am
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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!
8am
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After Ever After
Cinderella, Christmas Special - Cinderella: After Ever AfterCinderella has just married her Prince Charming, but soon has a rude awakening when she realises married life isn't all it's cracked up to be when you have an image-obsessed, floss-dancing, hip-hop rapping husband.
8:05am
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That's My Boy
Series 2, Christmas Special - Cold TurkeyRobert and Angie's plans for a quiet Christmas with Ida are set wildly awry when Robert's recently widowed boss lets it be known he has no one to spend the day with. And his other mother has no plans neither. Nor Ida's brother, Wilfred!
8:15am
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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.
8:20am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 10 - The SpiderBitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?
8:35am
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of ChristmasAfter a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.
8:55am
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Citizen Khan
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Khanderful LifeAn encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows Mr Khan how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a "Khanderful Life" after all.
9am
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Guessable?
A selection of episodes from the first series.
9:10am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year ItchIt's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...
9:15am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 5 - Incredible Duck TrekMummy duck is trying to lead her ducklings from their nest in Bitz's castle to the lake, but it's a long way, so Bitz and Bob help guide them there safely.
9:30am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 47 - Go Jet Academy: Volcanic IslandGrandmaster Glitch is drilling into the ground below the ocean near Academy Island, looking for bubbly mud that is heated up by an underground volcano.
9:35am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 7Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
9:45am
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That Riviera Touch
Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.
9:50am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 5 - Opportunity Knocks And BruisesLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
9:50am
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Shaun The Sheep
Christmas Special - The Farmer's LlamasWhen the Farmer and Bitzer go to a Country Fair, Shaun steals away with them intent on causing mischief.
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto PalaverWhen the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?
11am60 min
11am
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Nativity Rocks!
A fourth installment in Debbie Isitt's hit Nativity! film series.
11:10am
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Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the remake of the hit cartoon.
12pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr BeanMr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.
12:15pm
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 4 - Sweet Dreams TimmyIt is nap time but Timmy is too excited to sleep. While the other animals snooze, Timmy wants to play.
12:20pm
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Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 3 - Travel And AdventureLenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.
12:20pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 48 - Chocolate Hills, PhilippinesThe Grimbots discover a place called the Chocolate Hills on Bohol Island in the Philippines and take Grandmaster Glitch there.
12:20pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Beano creation.
12:30pm
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After Ever After
Jack And The Beanstalk, Christmas Special - Jack And The Beanstalk: After Ever AfterAnother tale of what happens after happily ever after, this time looking into what happened after Jack felled the giant beanstalk and defeated the giant.
12:30pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
12:45pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night InSimon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.
1:05pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 9, Episode 6 - ScoutsEvan helps Polly out when she lies to her mum - and ends up having to join the Scouts.
1:20pm
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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...
1:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
1:30pm
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After Ever After
Hansel & Gretel, Christmas Special - Hansel & Gretel: After Ever AfterThe siblings have escaped the witch's gingerbread house only to learn that their village is being enchanted by a mysterious stranger plying them with sweet treats. Determined to set things right, it's up to Hansel and Gretel to face their worst fears and return to the witch's house for a final showdown.
2:25pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 4 - Battle Of The GoblinsHank finds himself in trouble when he accidentally breaks his and Frankie's science project.
2:30pm
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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!
2:50pm
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Danny & Mick
Series 1, Comic Relief Special - Team CharityDanny and Mick try to raise money for a good cause, but succeed in raising laughs, eyebrows and hair instead.
3:10pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry ChristmasShaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.
3:15pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 18 - Screwtop In LoveRubi worries that her dad is lonely, so the gang try to find Professor von Screwtop a girlfriend!
3:30pm
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Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse
Christmas comedy special about the real-life meeting of Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl.
3:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 19 - The Great Beanotown Bake-OffPieface's all time hero, Cherry Bakewell, is coming to Beanotown to judge the annual bake-off.
3:50pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Is ComingThe Larkin family prepares for the festive season. Excitement and anticipation fill the air as Pop trims the huge tree with tinsel and lights, and the rest of the family festoon the house with paper chains and Christmas baubles. But outside in the darkening woods, there's an exhausted man on the run.
4:20pm
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My Family
Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy ChristmasA festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.
4:25pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
4:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
4:55pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Series 2, Christmas Special - Le Grand WeekendCharley and Mariette are left holding the fort when Ma and Pop win a surprise trip to Paris. Things don't go as planned and it turns into quite a weekend.
5pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Special - The Special RelationshipBoycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.
5pm
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Agatha Raisin
Christmas Special - Kissing Christmas GoodbyeDuring the dark, grey days of early December, the sleuth is obsessed by two things - the looming festivities, and her ex James Lacey. In order to drive the latter from her thoughts, Agatha concentrates on planning the perfect Christmas for her friends, but when there's a poisoning in the village, it's down to her to solve the case before the 25th rolls around.
5pm
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Hank Zipzer
Christmas Special - Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe90 minute feature film Christmas special. No-one loves yuletide like Hank Zipzer and this year, with a new baby brother on the way, Hank means to have the Best. Christmas. Ever! But Hank's life never runs smoothly and soon Miss Adolf is turning Mr Rock's Rudolph the Rock'n'Roll Reindeer into a one-woman Christmas Carol.
5:35pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
5:40pm
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My Family
Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas OddityIt is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.
5:55pm
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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?
6pm
Shaun The Sheep
Christmas Special - The Flight Before ChristmasShaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else's present?
6:30pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Christmas Special - The Flight Before ChristmasShaun's seasonal excitement turns to dismay when a farmhouse raid to get bigger stockings for the Flock inadvertently leads to Timmy going missing. Can Shaun get Timmy back before he becomes someone else's present?
6:55pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In WhiteThe date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!
7pm60 min version (repeat)
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 7 - From Wellies To Wet SuitWhen Compo expresses a desire to explore the wonders of the deep, Foggy and Clegg, knowing his normal natural aversion to water, are so impressed that they readily sponsor his purchase of one slightly used frogman suit.
7:20pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.
7:30pm
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The Smallest Show On Earth
A couple inherit a cinema and are shocked to find a decrepit building.
8pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Eyes Of TiresiasA 73-year-old widow's dreams are foretelling deaths. Is it just coincidence? Is she psychic? Or is it just something in the goldfish food...?
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 2, Christmas Special - On The EdgeBirdwatchers disturb the peace of Portwenn in the search of a rare chough meanwhile Louisa's father arrives and Pauline plans to leave.
8pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!
8:05pm
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Upstart Crow
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Crow Christmas CarolThings get Dickensian when a mysterious stranger inspires Will to get Greene to mend his evil ways with the help of three Christmas spirits.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer JonesRomesh Ranganathan is our host for a very special Christmas edition of Live at the Apollo. This festive trip to the legendary Hammersmith Apollo sees Romesh introduce Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones all with their favourite christmassy material for a Noël to remember.
9pm
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Ricky Gervais Live: Animals
Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.
9pm
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Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the second series.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 4, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Big ShowMichael presents a night packed with Christmas treats and unmissable surprises including a special guest handing over their phone in Send to All, another spectacular Unexpected Star and one unsuspecting member of the public gets a big surprise.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Highlights Special - Best OfThe ALOTO look back at some of the highlights of Series 16.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:05pm
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Rita, Sue And Bob Too!
A funny and life-enhancing comedy from Alan Clarke set against a background of deprivation.
9:30pm30 min
Growing Up Scottish
Christmas Special - Christmas & HogmanayScotland's comedians show us Christmas and Hogmanay past, from decorations to nativity plays and opening presents, along with the ups and downs of street parties and New Year resolutions.
9:30pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts an edition packed with festive surprises. Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley are on hand to help maintain order as Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican take on Lee Mack and Jason Manford. They are joined by guests Nick Mohammed and Joe Wilkinson.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father ChristmasLee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.
10pm
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Still Game
Series 4, Christmas Special - Cold TurkeyChristmas comes with a bang and a barrel of laughs to Craiglang. Winston's stolen turkey turns out to be far from oven-ready, Tam and Frances enjoy their first yuletide as a married couple, and Navid's customers get more than they bargained for with his mulled wine.
10pm
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Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Spitting Image
Series 22 (BritBox Series 2), Christmas SpecialAdvent events to go through Spitting Image's legendary prism include: a shocking Christmas surprise for Prince Andrew; an ever-heroic Tom Cruise stepping up to save Christmas for Santa; who better to add a bit of flair to the Queen's annual Christmas message than Phoebe Waller-Bridge; Kier Starmer finally springing into action for an oncoming Christmas lunch crisis with his (always law-abiding) vigilante alter-ego, Fox Man; while poor Rishi Sunak is visited by terrifying visions including of The Ghost of Tory Glory Past.
10:25pm
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Ricky Gervais: Politics
Ricky Gervais's sell-out live show looking at the world of politics.
10:30pm
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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?
10:30pm90 min
Christmas Comedy Club With Lost Voice Guy
2021 SpecialHe rose to fame as the winner of Britain's Got Talent in 2018. Now Lost Voice Guy returns to TV for this festive special featuring guests Bill Bailey, Rosie Jones, Omid Djalili and Joel Dommett.
10:30pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 23, Christmas SpecialAdam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker front a merriment-packed Christmas edition. In a show filled with festive treats, the boys get into the Christmas spirit in a way only they can - joined in the studio by the "absolutely fabulous" Joanna Lumley and chef and grime artist Big Zuu for some very merry leglessness.
10:35pm
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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge
Christmas Special - Knowing Me, Knowing Yule... With Alan PartridgeAlan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.
10:40pm
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Meet The Richardsons
Meet The Richardsons At Christmas, Episode 2The Richardsons' plans for a quiet family Christmas are thrown into further chaos when more celebrities turn up unexpectedly, but it's perfect for the panto that Lucy wants to put on for Elsie. Did Lucy really get so drunk at Jools Holland's Hootenanny that she invited Jason Donovan over for Christmas dinner? And are they about to get a new stepfather in law in the shape of Johnny Vegas for Christmas?
11pm
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Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour
Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.
11:15pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
11:20pm
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My Family
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of ChristmasThe Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.
11:30pm
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Friday Night Dinner: 10 Years And A Lovely Bit Of Squirrel
A documentary special looking at hit sitcom Friday Night Dinner as it turns 10 years-old.
11:35pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
11:45pm
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Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
Midnight
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 29, Christmas SpecialGreg Davies hosts a festive edition of the comedy quiz, with regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix joined by Frankie Goes To Hollywood frontman Holly Johnson, broadcaster Lauren Laverne and People Just Do Nothing star Asim Chaudhry.
Midnight
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Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live
Stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett in this TV version of his 2016 live show and DVD.
12:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a festive-themed edition of the words and numbers game, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican face off against Sean Lock and David Mitchell. David O'Doherty joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
12:30am
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Bad Education
Series 2, Christmas SpecialFollowing Pickwell's departure, Mr Fraser appoints Alfie writer and director of the annual Christmas play: will it be Robocop or The Nutcracker? Miss Gulliver's keen that he and his class help at the soup kitchen.
12:40am
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Insert Name Here
Series 4, Christmas Special - XmasIn this festive series opener Josh Widdicombe is joined by Chris Packham and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard Osman is joined by Carol Vorderman and James Acaster. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the as the two teams vie to outdo the other.
12:45am
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 18, Christmas Special - Christmas Special: Bradley Walsh, Roisin Conaty, Andrew Garfield, Tom Hollander, Leona LewisJonathan introduces a festive edition of the chat show, and is joined by The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh, comedian and actress Roisin Conaty, Hollywood star Andrew Garfield and Bafta Award winner Tom Hollander. Music comes from Leona Lewis, who also joins the host for a chat.
12:50am
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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.
1am
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Hitmen
A repeat-run of the second series of the Mel and Sue sitcom.
1am
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Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
1am
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Christmas Special - Rob & Romesh Vs ChristmasA festive special in which Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan join the circus, teaming up with West End and Big Top show Zippos. They learn how to do acrobatics, contortion and knife throwing ahead of their final Christmas performance at Winter Wonderland.
1am
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Lost At Christmas
Scottish romantic comedy set amidst a Christmas road-trip.
1am
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Friday Night Dinner
The best three episodes as voted for by fans.
1:15am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Christmas Special - Xmas UntitledIn this suitably festive outing, guests Jason Manford, Jo Joyner, Joe Lycett and the Reverend Richard Coles chew the (goose) fat about Santa and all things Christmas. And it's funny, obviously.
1:25am65 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Romesh Ranganathan, Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh, Spencer JonesRomesh Ranganathan is our host for a very special Christmas edition of Live at the Apollo. This festive trip to the legendary Hammersmith Apollo sees Romesh introduce Kerry Godliman, Seann Walsh and Spencer Jones all with their favourite christmassy material for a Noël to remember.
1:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer taking on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate with guests Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson
1:35am
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Football Genius
Episode 2 - Leicester City v Charlton AthleticPaul Sinha's team of Leicester City supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Charlton Athletic fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.
1:40am
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Paul O'Grady's Saturday Night Line-Up
Christmas SpecialA festive edition of the comedy chat and game show in which Paul puts questions, scenarios and dilemmas to celebrity guests Dame Joan Collins, Paddy McGuinness, Sunetra Sarker and Julian Clary, who must arrange themselves from best to worst correctly to match the order the British public have put them in.
1:40am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field TripIt's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.
2am
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Romesh Ranganathan: Irrational Live
TV edit of Romesh Ranganathan's stand-up DVD.
2am
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The Funny Thing About...
Episode 4 - ChristmasJohnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.
2:15am
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Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 1, Episode 5Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Richard Ayoade, Ed Gamble and Sindhu Vee.
2:15am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceIt's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.
2:25am
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 4 - Love And Let LoveTwo's company but three's a crowd, as the old saying goes. And so it proves to be the case when first Chrissy, and then Robin, hope to have some privacy in the flat for the evening!
2:25am
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Celebrity Juice
Series 24, Christmas SpecialChart star Paloma Faith, presenter and friend of the show Paddy McGuinness, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and football pundit Chris Kamara join Keith Lemon, Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for this festive special of the comedy quiz.
2:30am
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father ChristmasLee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.
2:30am
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Landscapers
Episode 3Christopher opens up about his past as the couple's relationship with Susan's parents comes under the spotlight. Lancing and Wilkie have a breakthrough.
2:35am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy TedWhen Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.
2:45am
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Derry Girls
Series 1, Episode 5The Quinn family are rushing to get out of Derry before the Orange Parades start.
3am
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Citizen Khan
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Khanderful LifeAn encounter with a mysterious heavenly passer-by shows Mr Khan how things might have been different and convinces him that, despite all its frustrations, his is a "Khanderful Life" after all.
3am
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Noel Fielding: An Evening With
TV broadcast of Noel Fielding's 2015-released live DVD.
3am
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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.
3:10am
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Derry Girls
Series 1, Episode 6Erin is over the moon when she manages to secure herself the position of Editor of the school magazine.
3:15am
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Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 2, Episode 9 - Rob DelaneyA keen runner, Rob Delaney has been out jogging but Zuu is the perfect chef for someone who has worked up a big appetite.
3:25am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Christmas SpecialChristmas celebrity special where I'm A Celebrity stars Scarlett Moffatt and Jordan Banjo take on comedian James Acaster.
3:30am
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Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 6 - New Year's EveIt's New Year's Eve, and Mark is depressed about Dobby, but Jeremy is determined that the 'El Dude Brothers' are going to enjoy the night of their lives.
3:50am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 5 - Opportunity Knocks And BruisesLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
4:05am
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Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
4:45am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 2 - Stan's RoomUnable to get a moment's peace with clippie Doreen, Stan argues with his mother's rules and meddling and decides to move out. But only one room is near his price range - and Blakey is the landlord!
5:15am
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That's My Boy
Series 5, Episode 3 - JezebelIda - and by extension, Angie - takes quite the exception to an attractive blonde in the village; a particularly awkward development as Robert prepares to give a speech to the Young Wives Group, to which she belongs.
5:25am
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Mr. Bean
A selection of three episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.