Television
TV schedule Saturday 17th December 2022
6am
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Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need
A repeat-run of the entire series.
6am
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Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 1 - Home & AwayRobin and Chrissy borrow the Ropers' car and head to Southampton to see his beloved home team take on West Ham. Unfortunately it breaks down en route. Back in London, Mr Roper is sporting a brand new wig and is sure no one has noticed.
6am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.
6:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 11 - More About LongerThe Twirlywoos watch a fisherman make his rod longer and longer. The fisherman casts out the line and settles down for a nap.
6:30am
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 24 - Timmy's MonsterIt is a wintry day at the nursery and Timmy discovers some strange extra-large footprints in the snow.
6:40am
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Mutiny On The Buses
Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.
6:45am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 48 - Go Jet Academy: Symbiosis Shrink DownWhile Xuli and Kyan brush up on their Vroomster skills, Tala, Lars and Foz help the Academy's banana crop by removing some vines that were constricting the trees. Nearby, Glitch prepares a picnic for Ubercorn.
7am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter WonderlandEvil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.
7am
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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.
7:05am
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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.
7:10am
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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.
7:15am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 16 - The Snowman ComethIt's Christmas and DM and Penfold are tasked with protecting Santa from the villainous clutches of the festive season-destroying Snowman.
7:30am
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Lovejoy
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Ian McShane comedy drama.
7:30am
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The Two Ronnies
A selection of three episodes of sketches from Barker and Corbett.
7:40am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The BeanostalkA massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.
7:45am
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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.
8:20am
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Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 2 - One For The RoadMr Roper has taken up home-brewing. Meanwhile, Chrissy's learning to drive and Robin's attempting to instruct.
8:30am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside FavouriteBitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.
8:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat GalaIt's time for the Snowy Goat Gala on High Snowy Mountain.
9am
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Blockbusters
A selection of episodes from the second series of the game show revival.
9am
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A League Of Their Own
A selection of Christmas specials from the sports-based panel show.
9:30am
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John And Julie
Comedy starring Sid James and Peter Sellers, following the adventures of two small children who run off to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
10:05am
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Citizen Khan
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Khan Family ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 20 - The New PosterRichard is set to lose his job if business doesn't improve. Sooty and Sweep decide to make some new posters to advertise Slater's Holidays - but this means tricking Richard into having his photograph taken at the worst possible moment. What will the guests think of the disastrous results?
10:40am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For HeatherDel is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.
11:15am
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Summer Holiday
1963 musical comedy starring Cliff Richard on a road trip in a London bus.
11:20am
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Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Chequered BoxA tabloid photographer produces some damning evidence against a highly respected police officer. Is he really a ruthless killer or can Jonathan clear his name?
11:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Christmas SpecialPlans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?
11:35am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 12 - Waffle's RehearsalThe Poodles' Class rehearse for the school show, and Waffle has a special line to sing.
12:05pm
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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.
12:25pm
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About Time
Richard Curtis rom-com with a time-travelling sci-fi twist.
12:40pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 6 - Gorgon's WoodWhen the disappearance of a porcelain figure of a mustic monk sets off a train of tragic events, the trail takes Jonathan and Carla to a mysterious wood.
1pm
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1:05pm
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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.
1:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 11 - Harbin Ice City, ChinaWhen Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.
1:35pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, EnglandThe Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.
1:45pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
1:55pm
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 8 - Ballerina TimmyTimmy is enthralled by Mittens's new music box, which has a splendid ballerina on top.
2pm
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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.
2:20pm
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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.
2:50pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 13 - Totes EmoshWhen her heroine Jade gives an emotional slide show in assembly promoting a Save the Hedgehogs campaign, Martha becomes troubled.
3pm
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My Family
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
3:20pm
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So Awkward
Series 5, Christmas Special - All We Want For ChristmasCan Lily, Martha, Jas, Ollie, Rob and Sid handle the pressure of a perfect Christmas?
3:30pm
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About A Boy
Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy.
3:40pm
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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.
4:30pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower TakeoverEvil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.
5pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A repeat-run of the 1996 Christmas specials.
5pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series R, Episode 11 - RoamingSandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of roaming this week, with Sara Pascoe, Josh Widdicombe and Benjamin Zephaniah and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.
5:55pm
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Carry On Christmas
Special - Carry On ChristmasEven the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future take on a new significance when played by the Carry On team.
6pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the 14th series of the lie-based panel game.
6:30pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
6:55pm
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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.
7pm
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Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
8pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...
8pm
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 3, Episode 6 - Reputation, Reputation, Reputation!Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of hairdressing and find themselves combing through a tangled web of backstabbing and deceit.
8pm
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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.
8pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
8:55pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2016, Christmas Special - Mammy's ForestAgnes Brown has had enough hassle with Christmas trees to last a lifetime, so this year she refuses to have one.
9pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 30, Christmas Special - Never Mind The Xmas BuzzcocksGod bless you merry gentlemen may nothing you dismay, the boys and girls from Buzzcocks are back to save the day! Greg Davies, Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix present a special Christmas edition of the mayhem-filled musical panel show, featuring a trio of very special guests: nosewrinkler and Steps singer Claire Richards, dapper comedian Tom Allen, and the unstoppable force of nature that is Pete Doherty.
9pm
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Still Game
Series 2, Episode 5 - Tappin'Could this be the end for Craiglang? A loan shark is plying his trade and everyone's keen to avail themselves of his services. Will they still be smiling when he calls in their debts?
9pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the adult sitcom.
9:30pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 6, Episode 6 - Garden PartyTaking advantage of the weather, the neighbours head for the back garden, but it's hardly relaxing as Beth fields criticisms of everything from her garden furniture to her slabs.
9:30pm
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Made In Dagenham
Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.
9:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez MammyCathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.
10pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the cornershop sitcom.
10pm
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Outsiders
Series 2, Episode 5It's the Outsiders' penultimate day in the woods and the competition is hotting up as they battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society.
10:05pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 19, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre, Minnie Driver, Gordon Ramsay, Big Zuu, Adam LambertIn a festive edition of the chat show, Jonathan is joined by comedian Michael McIntyre, actress Minnie Driver, chef Gordon Ramsay, and rapper Big Zuu. Plus, current Queen frontman and Grammy-nominated singer Adam Lambert performs in the studio.
10:15pm
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Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything
Episode 2At the very moment Joey and Rosie seem to have made up, a tragedy occurs. Everyone takes it very hard, including Rosie. With Nico in tow, she goes back to her usual damaging behaviours, drinking excessively and seeking out kumquats on Deliveroo.
10:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - JobEdina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?
10:25pm
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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?
11pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
A selection of three Christmas specials from the Brendan O'Carroll sitcom.
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.
11:10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 1Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.
11:15pm
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Yes Minister
Special - Party GamesHaving been appointed Party Chairman, Jim finds himself sucked into the wheels of dark political machinations after the PM resigns with no clear successor. Games are afoot, and a small internal party crisis looks set to balloon - unless the humble sausage can offer a bridge between conflicting interests...
11:25pm
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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.
11:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 1Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back to taking satirical swipes at the nation's news on a weekly basis. The new series kicks off with regular guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Eshaan Akbar and Rhys James. Alasdair Beckett-King makes his Mock The Week debut.
Midnight
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Christmas SpecialRussell Howard returns with his traditional Christmas episode, reflecting on a year like no other. In his first TV appearance in over 15 years, horror fiction heavyweight Garth Marenghi returns to our screens to read a passage from his terrifying festive horror novel.
12:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 2Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
12:20am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 4Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
12:55am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 2 - SectioningMerry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.
12:55am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here AnymoreA chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.
1:20am55 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee NelsonDanny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.
1:30am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
1:45am
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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.
2:05am
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez MammyCathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.
2:15am
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Question Team
Series 1, Episode 7Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Lou Sanders, Toussaint Douglass, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and special guests The Delightful Sausage.
2:35am
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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.
2:50am
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Jon & Lucy's Party Of The Year
Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont and guests look back over the year.
3:10am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 8 - A German TraditionModern Life Is Goodish concludes tonight with a look at the current obsession with customer feedback and market research. Just how reliable is this data? Dave tries to find out with the help of fans of Ant and Dec and people who like a very specific type of soup.
3:20am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 2 - SectioningMerry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.
3:35am
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The Baby
Episode 7 - The CurseIn a last attempt to break the curse, Mrs Eaves and Natasha set off in pursuit of Jack, as Bobbi struggles to rally for her audition redo with Sam.