Television
TV schedule Wednesday 29th December 2021
6am
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That's My Boy
Series 5, Episode 7 - Two Lonely PeopleMiss Parfitt is distraught when her mother leaves to live with her sister. Feeling alone in her home, Wilfred offers to keep her company - but it's not long before rumours threaten to spread through the village.
6:20am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 10 - Bevel Genie's Home Sweet HomeBitz, Bob and Purl are on a treasure hunt in Big Hot Sandy Desert.
6:25am
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That's My Boy
Series 1, Episode 1 - Live As FamilyIda Willis is well known for liking her clients 'desperate' and that's just what she finds when she starts working for Dr. Robert Price and his wife, Angie. But there is a huge surprise in store for all of them...
6:55am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 1 - The NurseryA nursery is set up for the clippies' children and the Sister in charge requires an assistant. Something surely that even Olive can handle?
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 15 - Wildlife WatchA film crew arrives to record a rare bird nesting at Mossybottom Farm. The Farmer is delighted by all the attention, but when a cameraman films the flock enjoying a game of cricket, drastic action is needed.
7:10am
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Only Fools And Horses
The day is devoted to the David Jason sitcom.
7:10am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5itIt's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.
7:20am
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Bread
Series 5, Episode 13It's Ma Boswell's birthday and she waits by the phone for Derek to ring and make her day. A surprise visit from Roxy causes Joey problems but he is surprised by his mother's reaction when he finally admits the relationship to her.
7:20am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your HamsterDM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!
7:25am
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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!
7:25am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 9 - Last Orders At The WinchesterLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
7:30am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 33 - Hands OffA patch of wet cement, a boy and a dog itching to put their prints into it and a policeman determined not to let that happen. Can Dennis and Gnasher muddle Sergeant Slipper long enough before the cement sets?
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 14 - Cheddar Gorge, EnglandGlitch fills Cheddar Gorge with a river of melted cheese, turning it into a giant cheese fondue. Can the Go Jetters rescue the tourists and sheep from the cheesiest glitch ever?
7:55am
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Bread
Series 6, Episode 1When Leonora arrives to take up residence in Billy's former home, Jack and Adrian are besotted but Billy is horrified as Julie neglected to tell him she was moving. Shifty returns full of apologies and gets a final chance from the family. To add to an eventful 24 hours, their pet dog Mongi has died and the family buries its ashes - then Aveline is rushed to hospital as she is about to give birth...
8am
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Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 2The adventure continues as Moist attempts to introduce postage stamps to Ankh-Morpork, Reacher Gilt sets a banshee assassin on the unsuspecting Postmaster and Gilt finds himself face to face with the Patrician. All is not well in Ankh-Morpork.
8am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 19 - Save That TreeMr. Bean climbs into his favourite tree to stop it from being chopped down.
8:15am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 20 - For SaleMrs. Wicket is selling up and moving on... but what will happen to Mr. Bean?
8:20am
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Billionaire Boy
Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.
8:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 16 - The PelicanAn unusual guest lands on the farm. Shaun and Bitzer try their best to make the visitor feel welcome but can't work out what the unexpected arrival needs. When they realise it is hungry, they set about trying to find it some food - if only they could get their hands on the Farmer's prize catch.
8:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 19 - The Every Place Chase RaceAnimated preschool seriBitz, Bob and Purl are in a race across the whole wide world to win the trophiest trophy ever, and they are joined by a new team member, Roly, a roller-skating baby dinosaur. es introducing children to science and engineering.
8:35am
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Lagging
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Dad ProblemSol gets his grandad over to distract his dad while he games, but gets dragged on a family outing to a chair museum. Leah's mum insists she can't game until she tidies her bedroom.
9:15am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 11 - Castle Bake OffRivalries are brought to the boil in the Yum-tastic Pizza Bake Off as Bob vies with Zip and Pop for the prize.
9:35am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 15 - Mountain Gorillas, The Democratic Republic Of The CongoThe Go Jetters race to save a family of mountain gorillas from traps left by hunters and also from a sneezy Grandmaster Glitch's germs.
9:40am
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Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
10:15am
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Carry On Again Doctor
A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 4 - Squeaky CleanMr Slater is coming for tea! Sooty is cleaning Richard's room, Sweep is in charge of the dishes, and all is set for a great evening. But with a crazy vacuum cleaner on the loose and Richard covered in paint, their plans for a dream tea look set for disaster!
10:30am
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The Rebel
Comedy starring Tony Hancock as a bored London office clerk who begins to make waves on the Parisian art scene.
10:40am
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Class Dismissed
Series 4, Episode 3 - Crank!Vlogger and history teacher Miss Crank pulls out all the stops to prank the students, and in French class the new teaching assistant proves to be a bit of a handful.
10:50am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated sitcom starring Johnny Vegas.
11am
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Flushed Away
When an uptown rat gets flushed down the toilet in his penthouse apartment, he ends up in the sewers of London.
11:15am
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Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated remake of the hit cartoon.
11:40am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And PainsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
11:55am
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Don't Lose Your Head
In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.
12:10pm
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Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 24 - Timmy Brings A SmileApricot brings her favourite blanket to the nursery but the other animals mistake it for a rag.
12:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 31 - The Pan-American Highway, PanamaThe team must protect a sloth from Glitch's plan to build a road through the Darien Gap.
12:25pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
12:45pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 8 - Waffle In The Shoe ShopWhile Zoe helps Doug with his homework project about Alaska, Simon and Jess take Waffle and Evie to the shops to buy new school shoes. But Waffle's attempts to help end up causing chaos.
1pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the entire third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
1:10pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 9, Episode 9 - KissingOwen has a date and needs to learn how to kiss fast - but who will volunteer to teach him?
2pm
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Comedy Legends
Series 4, Episode 6 - Laurel & HardyBarry Cryer pays tribute to much-loved double act Laurel and Hardy, whose slapstick comedy style brought them international fame.
2:30pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Day I Flunked ChemistryHank thinks new boy Ben is totally cool, and is amazed to discover that the feeling is mutual. But will Ben feel the same if he finds out about Hank's learning difficulties? Hank isn't willing to take the risk and so decides not to tell him. That plan has disastrous consequences when Hank misreads an experiment, leading to the gassing of Ms Adolf and the evacuation of the science block.
2:55pm
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Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 3 - Undercover CustomerJoy calls in an undercover customer to check on her team - leaving Danny and Mick suspecting everybody.
3:05pm
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It's Got To Be Funny, Hasn't It...
Max Wall, one of Britain's greatest clowns, traces his life and career.
3:10pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 12 - Little Sheep Of HorrorsLittle lambs shouldn't watch scary movies, as Timmy finds out at his cost.
3:15pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 24 - I, ClawdiaWhen the gang's sausages go missing, and they discover gnashed bicycle wheels and one of Gnasher's teeth, it seems like there's only one suspect. But Dennis refuses to believe that Gnasher is to blame. Gnasher realises he's being set up by Clawdia, Walter's ultra sneaky cat, and has to find a way to prove his innocence.
3:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 25 - Postcards From The VegPieface laments that Paul is looking peaky and needs a holiday. Dennis has a plan! But its only when Walter kidnaps Paul that he realises his chips are down and he needs the gang's help to put things right!
4:45pm
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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.
4:50pm
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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!
5pm
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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.
5:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 20 - Go Jet Academy: Sea Arch EscapeThe Go Jetters race to save Tala and Xuli, who are trapped beneath a collapsing sea arch.
6pm
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For The Love Of Ada
Series 2, Episode 4It's Ada's birthday, and there's a bit of a clash between Walter's plans, Ada's plans, and the interfering Freda Skinner!
6pm
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QI
Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus PocusA special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.
6:20pm
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Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 7 - Nova's EmbarrassingingEmbarrassment? Nova Jones doesn't know the meaning of the word, until McLaren, struggling with her own word-blindness, commits Nova to an embarrassing gig on a wibbly planet.
6:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 5Jay Blades, Sue Johnston, Bob Mortimer and Alice Levine are the guests this time.
6:45pm5 min version (repeat)
Nova Jones
Comedy-adventure series about an 18-year-old popstar and her 12-year-old sister and manager.
7pm
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The Decoy Bride
Romantic comedy film starring David Tennant.
7:10pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated sitcom starring Johnny Vegas.
7:15pm55 min
Worzel Gummidge
Christmas Specials - Calliope JaneSusan and John are excited when they learn that F R Peregrine's Travelling Fair is coming to Scatterbrook, and Worzel recalls the legend of a fairground organ that an send humans to sleep.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 3 - The Waist LandFoggy has a scam selling food to the desperate inhabitants of a health farm.
7:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 6Rob Brydon, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by Steph McGovern, Richard Osman, Jennifer Saunders and Joe Sugg.
7:30pm
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TV Flashback
Series 5, Episode 1 - Big News StoriesComedian Tudur Owen presents a selection of small-screen clips recalling big news stories over the years, featuring Tupperware parties, Crossroads fanatics and dance marathons.
7:40pm
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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.
8pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 2 - Angel HairA pop star's marriage is threatened by a ransom note - but how can the kidnapping be filmed before the victim is captured?
8:15pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Christmas Special - MeltedThe world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.
9pm
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Shirley Valentine
Overcome by the drudgery of life, housewife Shirley Valentine takes off on a life-changing holiday. Stars Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.
9pm
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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 26 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2021The annual year-end quiz, hosted by Jimmy Carr. Guests including Sarah Millican, James Acaster, Jonathan Ross, Guz Khan, Sara Pascoe and Judi Love look back on the strange events of 2021, from space travel and celebrities who do not shower, to sea shanties and Tony Blair's peculiar hair. Charles Dance and the children of Mitchell Brook Primary School are on hand to help Jimmy pose his questions.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland
Episode 1In British comedy there is a line in the sand - and that line is Billy Connolly. Before he found fame on an international level, British comedy was an end of the pier kind of affair. But through sheer talent and force of personality Connolly ploughed a different, and deeply personal yet universal, approach to comedy - and in doing so he changed the face of British comedy forever.
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.
10pm
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Still Game
2007 Festive Specials - HogamanayJack and Victor go on a retreat in Tighnahulish at Hogmanay with pals Winston and Tam. When Meena goes on holiday to India to visit her sister, Navid takes advantage of his freedom: but a love rival soon turns the tables on him.
10pm
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An Audience With...
Episode 22 - Ronnie CorbettMulti-talented Ronnie Corbett entertains a star-studded audience - including Ronnie Barker, Frank Skinner, Damien Hirst, Samantha Janus and Lord Parkinson - with his singing, dancing and piano playing, not to mention a touch of comedy.
10pm45 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
New Year Special - Frankie Boyle's 2021 New World OrderFrankie Boyle is joined by Jamali Maddix, Sophie Duker, Susie McCabe and Miles Jupp.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 4 - Over And OvaLearn some tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig and join in as the studio audience sings along with Western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Grayson Perry and Jan Ravens.
10pm
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Billy Connolly: Portrait Of A Lifetime
A programme looking at the artwork depicting Billy Connolly placed on walls in Glasgow.
10:20pm
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Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
10:45pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 1, Episode 6 - Anthony Joshua: RevisitedRob Becket and Romesh Ranganathan are off to catch up with the Heavyweight Champion of The World, Anthony Joshua.
10:45pm30 min
Frankie Boyle's New World Order
Frankie Boyle's 2021 New World Order, Highlights Special - Unseen & Best BitsHighlights and unseen footage from the most recent series, featuring Miles Jupp, Sophie Duker, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Jamali Maddix, Ahir Shah and Desiree Burch.
11pm
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Lee Evans: Monsters
A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.
11pm
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Red Dwarf
A selection of episodes from Series VI.
11:15pm
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Landscapers
Episode 4Susan and Christopher each take the stand for a final chance to prove their version of events from that fatal night in the Wycherley home.
11:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
2021 Specials, New Year Special - Breaking The YearDes Clarke, Jim Smith and guests Susie McCabe, Neil Delamere and Susan Riddell take a wry look back at the biggest stories and events of the year, from the end of lockdown to the rebirth of Scotland as a footballing force.
11:45pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 1 - BalletThe boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?
11:45pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2021, Christmas Special - Mammy's Mechanical MerrimentAgnes has been recruited to the church choir, but she's under strict instructions from Father McBride that there's to be no singing and certainly no dancing.
Midnight
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Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 1Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.
12:05am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
12:20am
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Blankety Blank
Series 18, Christmas SpecialBradley Walsh hosts a fun-filled festive edition of the game show. TV presenter Angela Rippon, actor and author Richard E Grant, comedians Tom Allen and Sarah Millican, singer Mel B and McFly's Danny Jones aim to help the contestants fill in the blanks and win a selection of prizes - or at the very least go home with the famous Blankety Blank chequebook and pen - before the winner goes through to the supermatch game to play for the jackpot.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 20, New Year Special - End Of Year SpecialA compilation of highlights from the previous twelve months.
12:40am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
12:55am
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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.
12:55am
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.
1am
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Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit
Amazon special from Paul Chowdhry.
1am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 7Tom Allen, Geoff Norcott, Vicki Pepperdine and Esme Young join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.
1:15am
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Derry Girls
Series 2, Episode 5 - The PromJenny Joyce organises a 50s style prom but the girls are more intrigued by the arrival of a new girl at Lady Immaculate. Erin, Clare and Michelle are looking for prom dates but Orla has already got someone special in mind.
1:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 8Jo Brand, Simon Day, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Henning Wehn join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack.
1:50am
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Derry Girls
Series 2, Episode 6 - The PresidentAs Christmas approaches, excitement in Derry is at fever pitch for President Bill Clinton's visit. Meanwhile James gets a surprise and Granda Joe embarks on a mysterious plan of his own.
2am
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Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 2, Episode 1Jon is joined by James Acaster and Judi Love to navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV. Includes a dive into the game show Moment of Truth.
2:15am
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 2Russell Howard chats to Robert Peston and Paul Chowdhry. Plus, stand-up from Janine Harouni.
2:25am
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QI
Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And HysteriaWith Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.
2:25am
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Shopping With Keith Lemon
A selection from the second series.
2:50am
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Smashie's Christmastastic Playlist
Episode 2A second helping of smashieness as seasoned DJ Mike Smash continues with his playlist of Christmas-friendly tunes plucked from his sonic stocking.
3:45am
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Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed
Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.
3:50am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 9 - Last Orders At The WinchesterLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
4:30am
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Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.