Television
TV schedule Wednesday 20th December 2023
6am
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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.
6am
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The Football's On
Series 11, Episode 3A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
6am
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Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 1 - The Colour Of MagicOn Discworld, the cowardly and incompetent failed wizard Rincewind crosses paths with a man called Twoflower, who is visiting the grand city of Ankh-Morpork as a tourist. They, along with Twoflower's very dangerous Luggage, travel the Disc to see what is on offer.
6am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 3 - Whatever Happened To Her IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
6:25am
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Dodo
Series 1, Episode 2 - TroubleWhen an adrenaline-fueled game of dares gets out of hand, Joe accidentally throws a ball at a teacher and now he's in big, big trouble.
6:40am
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Dodo
Series 1, Episode 7 - DiscoJoe Connolly arrives at the disco with high hopes of a slow dance with Daisy Adeyemi. The only thing standing in his way is his best friend, Frisbo, who has his own high hopes of knee sliding. And girls don't like kneeslides.
6:50am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 3 - Super SheepTired of being pushed around by the pigs, Shaun transforms into a high-flying hero.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 18 - Dry HardA late night scary movie makes Penfold even extra-jittery, forcing Danger Mouse to make his sidekick sit out the latest mission to stop the Baron from flooding the entire world.
7:10am
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The Two Ronnies
A selection of three episodes of classic sketches by Barker and Corbett.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of CrocWhen Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian OceanGrandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
7:45am
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Terry Pratchett's The Colour Of Magic
Episode 2 - The Light FantasticThe Discworld is on a collison course with a nearby star. The only way to save the world is by reading the eight most powerful spells on the Disc. However, one of those spells is in Rincewind's head, and he's just fallen off the edge of the world.
8am
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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.
8:05am
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Never The Twain
Series 10, Episode 5 - There But For The Grace Of GodWhen Simon's Aunt Eleanor discovers one of his friends is sleeping rough after falling on hard times, she offers the man a bed at Simon's!
8:35am
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Never The Twain
Series 10, Episode 5 - There But For The Grace Of GodWhen Simon's Aunt Eleanor discovers one of his friends is sleeping rough after falling on hard times, she offers the man a bed at Simon's!
9:30am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 3, Christmas SpecialGranville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 12 - More About OverStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
10am
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Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 11 - Christmas!It's the last day before the Christmas holidays and everyone gets very excited when it starts to snow, but as the snow gets heavier and heavier, it starts to look like everyone's worst nightmare might be about to happen - being trapped in school, for Christmas!
10:05am
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The Fosters
Series 1, New Year Special - New Year With The FostersThe Fosters think they're hard up, but when they discover on New Year's Eve that an elderly neighbour has resorted to eating dog food, they resolve to do what they can to help.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 20 - Record BreakersSooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to break a world record for judge Boris McSquirter, will Sooty's giant brick tower win the day, or will Sweep become the tallest dog in the world? Guest starring Richard Arnold.
10:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 11Dr Culpeper invites us all to his highly unhealthy health spa, a Crusader knight competes on Historical Masterchef, King John worries about all the internet haters, and crooner William Shakespeare serenades us with his big band.
10:35am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Christmas Special - Welcome To EarthCompo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?
11:05am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 19 - Double TroubleSupertato and Carrot are looking for ice and think Evil Pea has become kind by giving them some. They soon realise it's not Evil Pea after all.
11:15am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew PavarottiWesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.
11:55am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark DawnPink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.
12:05pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Admirable PenfoldThe greatest secret agent and his clumsy sidekick continue their fight against Baron Greenback.
12:20pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The FleasThe Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.
12:35pm
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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.
12:55pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of the Beano creation.
1:10pm
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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?
1:30pm
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The Unofficial Science Of...
Special - Home AloneThere's one big burning question that all Home Alone fans need answering; would Harry & Marv have survived those traps in real life? James Acaster and Guz Khan aim to find out.
1:55pm
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Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 2 - Work And MoneyLenny Henry is joined by guests Michael Grade, John Thomson, Gary Morecambe and Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about work and money.
1:55pm
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Horrible Histories
Christmas Special - Horrible ChristmasFarting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.
2:25pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta DanceSupertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.
2:35pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 29 - Go Jet Academy: Map ReadersAt the Go Jet Academy, Ubercorn has found an old map that leads to the GO Dome of the Ancients.
2:55pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New YearGeraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...
2:55pm
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost HopA mystery illness leaves Topaz the kangaroo without a hop and the vets scratching their heads.
3:30pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 43 - Jam SessionA jam spillage in the professor's experiment brings a sticky surprise to life.
3:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
3:45pm
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Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Episode 4The Royle campervan hits the North-East, to experience the Angel of the North, a working coal mine and glass blowing - and meet local pigeon-racers, food bank heroes - and a soccer legend.
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:35pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 16 - Broccoli AloneSupertato is out chasing a milkshake robot and leaves Broccoli in charge of Tato Tower.
4:40pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 30 - The Boreal Forest, CanadaGrandmaster Glitch's Grimbots really need some cuddles, so it's down to Glitch to find them a new teddy bear!
4:50pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 4 - Three Cons Make A MountainLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
5pm
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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.
5pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Christmas Special - LaplandRob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan head to Lapland for Christmas, where they try their luck at a range of festive-themed tasks featuring elves, reindeer, magic and Santa Claus to see if there's one activity that they have the Christmas spirit for.
5:30pm
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All At Sea
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in Scarborough and Charlie, keen to make money, goes into business as a shopping mall Santa - but can he avoid the anger of local parents and disappointed children? Meanwhile, Hannah is dating a new boy because he gives very expensive Christmas presents, and Louie thinks Santa is a dangerous criminal.
6pm
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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.
6pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
A selection of Christmas specials from the music-based panel game.
6pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 9, Christmas Special - Cracking ChristmasMeet the 18th Century man whose job was to walk a thousand turkeys from Norfolk to London - he set off in September, and yes, they did have shoes.
6:10pm
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For The Love Of Ada
Series 4, Christmas Special - Christmas With AdaAfter a riotous work Christmas party, Leslie's in the doghouse. His tie's missing, as are the car keys, and a large-cupped bra is found on the back seat. If only he could remember what happened!
6:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Modern MenDel buys a self-help book aimed at the modern New Man in an effort to improve his relationship with Raquel. Meanwhile, the Trotters' finances have hit an all-time low.
6:45pm
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Porridge
Christmas Special - The Desperate HoursHauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.
8pm
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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?
8pm60 min
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir
Christmas SpecialThe couple seek out their favourite seasonal birds, with a special focus on the bohemian waxwing, whose festive headgear, berry-eating diet and community spirit sum up so much of what Christmas is about.
8pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 1Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.
8pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
8:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasFestive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.
8:30pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
8:35pm
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The Dawson Watch
Series 3, Christmas SpecialIn a special Christmas show, Les turns his gaze to all varieties of the festive, Yuletide spirit.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing
A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.
9pm
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Father Ted
A selection from the first and second series of the sitcom from Craggy Island.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Micky Flanagan: An Another Fing
A TV broadcast of Micky Flanagan's 2017-released stand-up show.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm60 min
Mike Yarwood At The BBC
Rory Bremner reflects on the life and career of fellow impressionist Mike Yarwood, one of the BBC's most successful stars of the 1970s and 1980s. Assessing Yarwood's style, impact and legacy, Rory shares some of his memories of the comedian's career, using archive clips and interviews he gave.
9:40pm
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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.
10pm
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Tom Allen Absolutely Live
Tom Allen performs for a sell-out crowd at the London Palladium.
10pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the lie-based panel game.
10pm65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIn this Yuletide edition Mo's joined by an all-star line-up of celebrity guests, including chart-topping singer Leona Lewis, TV Cupid Fred Sirieix, comedian and presenter Joel Dommett and star of People Just Do Nothing and The Curse, Allan Mustafa. The stars will take on a Christmas carol edition of Nursery Grimes, and Mo's studio audience get into a nationwide karaoke battle against Babatunde Aléshé's squad of partygoers in Manchester in a very merry Pass the Mic singalong.
10:30pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 7, Episode 4 - CarveryIan and Gordon arrange a Father's Day treat for both sets of parents - a trip to a carvery. Having guilt-tripped her way to an invitation, Christine also attends.
11pm
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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.
11pm
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Smothered
Episode 3Sammy is semi-recovered from the discovery of Ellie's mum and Tom's ex-wife, Gillian. Though Sammy's not quite ready to meet Ellie just yet, she is ready to meet Tom's friends. A wild night out together is just what they need for Tom to show Sammy's flatmates that he's fun too. A "dad emergency" derails the night for Tom, testing the balance between his relationship with Sammy, and his responsibilities to his daughter.
11pm120 min
Jason Byrne: Audience Precipitation
Comedy from the Irish stand-up Jason Byrne.
11:30pm
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Smothered
Episode 4Sammy is in full 'adult mode', embracing her new role, but only in theory, not practice. Tom realises he's fallen far out of step with his former friends and tries to forge a new friendship with another dad at school. Sammy's first proper attempt at babysitting Ellie is a harsh introduction to the realities of parenting. Sammy has trouble being honest with Tom about an old flame.
Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
Series 18, Christmas SpecialIn this Christmas special, Romesh and the gang are joined in the studio for festive fun and games by Manchester United and French International legend Patrice Evra as well as award-winning comedian Rob Beckett. Together, the gang make a special visit to Brentford FC to cook up a Christmas lunch for the players...
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 5Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out the week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman and Tez Ilyas.
12:20am
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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.
12:20am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
12:30am
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Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas ShoppingKeith Lemon stocks up on food and drink with Richard Madeley, and goes to a Christmas tree farm with Alison Hammond. He also tries tobogganing with Joe Swash and Stacey Solomon, and bakes yuletide treats with Paloma Faith.
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasFestive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.
1am
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Jack Dee: Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee performs for a sell-out crowd at the Hammersmith Apollo during his 2002 tour.
1am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 17, Christmas SpecialThe boys come together to take part in a special celebrity golf tournament that Romesh has organised as a Christmas present for Jamie.
1am
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Breeders
Series 4, Episode 9 - No Matter What: Part 1Paul and Ally find they have very different ideas about the best way forward.
1:25am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold TurkeyIt's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?
1:25am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance EntrepreneurLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
1:30am
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Breeders
Series 4, Episode 10 - No Matter What: Part 2Jackie's health is continuing to worsen. Paul helps out a distressed Luke.
1:30am
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The Emily Atack Show
Series 3, Episode 3Emily takes a comedic look at wellness, with sketches seeing her getting up to mischief at the clinic and misunderstanding cheat day. Plus, impressions of Billie Eilish and Adele.
2am
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 5, Episode 3Olga Koch, Michael Odewale and Dermot O'Leary roll back the clock. What will they learn about each other - and who will be the most embarrassed?
2am
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Brassic
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Very Brassic ChristmasThe plan is to kick back, relax and enjoy life to the max. But then comes the inevitable. A call from Dr Chris saying his aunt is in crisis and needs looking after and a robbery at Tyler's school ruining his nativity. Vinnie, Erin, Tommo, Cardi, Carol, Ashely and JJ must now bring on their A Game and help save Christmas the Brassic way. Bring on a heist at a winter wonderland, a fight with a man called Dick Dolphin, babysitting Chris's Aunt and the best Nativity ever staged. Co-stars Imelda Staunton as Aunt Edie and Greg Davies as Dick Dolphin.
2am
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Outsiders
Series 1, Episode 5It's the Outsiders' penultimate day living together in the wild and all three pairs are under increasing pressure. Cracks in their relationships start to appear as they take pot shots at one another in a hunting challenge and have to lead each other blindfolded in a sensory deprivation challenge. Jess attempts to persuade Jamali that their relationship has a romantic feel, but he remains unconvinced!
2:05am
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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.
2:20am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed WineLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
2:25am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 1Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.
2:40am
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Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules
TV broadcast of Al Murray's first live DVD, recorded at London's Playhouse Theatre in 2003.
2:45am
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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?
2:45am60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 13, Episode 6 - Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff NorcottIrish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.
2:55am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
3:25am
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Him & Her
Series 3, Episode 6 - The ProposalIt's Steve and Becky's first anniversary and Steve has planned to ask her to marry him. But he reckoned without the arrival of Laura.
4:50am
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Never The Twain
Series 9, Episode 3 - A New Lease Of LifeOld antique dealers never die, they simply fade away, but Simon decides he's fading away far too quickly for his own good.
5:15am
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Never The Twain
Series 9, Episode 4 - Aspects Of LoveCan Ringo be trusted to keep a secret? Is Oliver about to become Aunt Eleanor's toy boy? Is Simon having a clandestine affair with his doctor's wife?