Television
TV schedule Monday 25th December 2023
6:20am
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The Sandwich Man
Film charting a day in the life of a sandwich-board man and pigeon-fancier as he wanders the streets of London.
6:35am
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Dodo
Series 1, Episode 8 - TextmasIt's Christmas and Joe is having to stay in his brother, Jamie's room. Joe now must endure a night of Jamie's brotherly cruelty and figure out what to do when a girl texts you.
6:50am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
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 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.
7:25am
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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.
7:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, NorwayThe Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.
7:50am
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Diddy TV
Series 4, Christmas Special - A Very Diddy ChristmasChristmas is coming and Diddy TV presents its very own festive line-up. Panel Beaters Christmas special, Kirsty Allsort's perfect Christmas and a santa sack full of adverts!
8am
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Guessable?
Christmas SpecialSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite James Acaster, Roisin Conaty, Kemah Bob and Gyles Brandreth to play some festive guessing games.
8:05am
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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.
8:10am
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Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 4 - Love And RelationshipsLenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.
8:25am
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Sketchy Comedy
Episode 7A plane, chair, pencil and watering can are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
9am
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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.
9am
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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.
9:10am
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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.
9:15am
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The Larkins
Christmas Special - The Larkins At ChristmasIn this festive special, the Larkins are gearing up for Christmas, and in the village all talk is of the pantomime and an ongoing spate of burglaries. While PC Harness applies his limited gifts to finding the culprit, Mariette and Charley take their love to the next level, and Pop and Ma are overjoyed to have the pair back for Christmas...
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 15 - More About Shorter And ShorterStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
9:55am
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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.
10am
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 5, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual entertainment extravaganza returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises!
10:30am
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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?
10:30am
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Dodger
Episode 2 - ChristmasDodger embarks on a secret rescue mission and the gang organise a festive hijack of 200 geese, whilst also unwittingly crashing a Christmas party at none other than No. 10 Downing Street.
10:40am
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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.
10:50am
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The Two Ronnies
Christmas Special - Christmas Night with the Two RonniesHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
11am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 21 - Evil Pea's Veggie VisionEvil Pea is tricked by lots of Supertatoes who appear all over the supermarket.
11:15am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Christmas Special - Christmas PastChristmas is coming, but there isn't much in the way of cheer at the flat or at school.
11:40am
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Christmas Carole
Suranne Jones stars as a unashamedly wealthy entrepreneur in a modern take on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens.
11:45am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Christmas SpecialSchool may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!
11:50am
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Gavin & Stacey
Repeat-runs of the first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
11:55am
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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.
12:20pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First ChristmasIt's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.
12:30pm
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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?
12:45pm
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Nativity!
A British comedy film about a frustrated under-achieving teacher trying to put on a festive play. Stars Martin Freeman.
1:15pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
2022 Specials, Christmas Special - Christmas On IceRob and Romesh make an appearance on Disney On Ice.
1:30pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
2:25pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power SuitEvil Pea becomes more powerful than Supertato by wearing a giant powersuit.
2:25pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different ChristmasIt is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.
2:30pm
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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.
2:50pm
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Almost Never
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas WonderlandEveryone is feeling Christmassy, and Nate and Chloe are finally an item.
3:10pm
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The Italian Job
Comedy crime caper in which a group of British crooks plot a bank heist in Turin.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:40pm
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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.
4:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 51 - Ilulissat, GreenlandGrandmaster Glitch has taken his teddy, Cuddles, to Ilulissat in Greenland to show him the sights, but Cuddles falls out of Grim HQ and gets stuck in the snow.
4:45pm
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Dodger
Christmas Special - CoronationFagin and the gang's biggest heist yet - getting their hands on Queen Victoria's crown from her Coronation ceremony.
5:15pm
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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.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Christmas Special - Waffle's First ChristmasIt's the eve of Waffle's first Christmas with the Brooklyn-Bells. Mrs Hobbs is invited, and Gramps has knitted a Christmas jumper. Waffle learns about Santa and really wants to meet him.
5:25pm
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Dad's Army: The Animations
Episode 4 - The Animated Christmas SpecialsIn these two shorts (from Christmas Day 1968 and Christmas Day 1970), Captain Mainwaring drills his platoon in physical fitness and assembles a choir to entertain the troops.
5:25pm
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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.
5:40pm
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Professor Branestawm
Episode 1 - The Incredible Adventures Of Professor BranestawmArmed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.
5:55pm
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The Morecambe & Wise Show
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Morecambe & Wise Christmas ShowSketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.
6pm
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
7pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 5, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual entertainment extravaganza returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and even bigger surprises!
7pm
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Stanley Baxter In Person
Stanley Baxter reflects on his comic career in the first in-depth interview of his 40 years in entertainment.
7pm
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Dad's Army: The Animations
Episode 4 - The Animated Christmas SpecialsIn these two shorts (from Christmas Day 1968 and Christmas Day 1970), Captain Mainwaring drills his platoon in physical fitness and assembles a choir to entertain the troops.
7pm
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The Morecambe And Wise Story: Look Back In Laughter
Documentary about the lives and careers of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
7:15pm
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The Heist Before Christmas
James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall play two Santa Clauses with different agendas.
7:35pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry ChristmasIt's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!
7:45pm30 min
Ghosts
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Christmas GiftChristmas is just around the corner and Mike's mum, Betty is staying. Although she is just trying to be helpful, Mike and Alison soon lose patience with her interfering ways.
7:55pm
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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.
8pm
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Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
8pm
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The Music Of Morecambe And Wise
A look at the musical highlights of the double-act.
8:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 11 - The Best BitsRob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode packed with some of the best bits from the series.
8:45pm
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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.
8:50pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of DoomWhen a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious
TV edit of Michael McIntyre's 2015 DVD.
9pm
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Murder, They Hope
Christmas Special - Blood Actually: "A Murder They Hope Mystery"It's Christmas and Gemma has hired a lovely cottage in a quaint village. Terry spots that the village has a Santa competition, but things take a dark turn as competitors start being killed off in a host of warped and festive ways.
9pm
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Fisherman's Friends
Comedy about a group of Cornish fisherman whose singing group lands a record deal.
9pm
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Scot Squad
Christmas SpecialIt's a crime-tinged Crimbo cracker shadowing the good guys banging-up the Bad Santas.
9pm15 min
Ricky Tomlinson Remembers... The Royle Family
Co-star Ricky Tomlinson takes a fond look back at sitcom The Royle Family.
9pm
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QI
A selection of Christmas specials from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
9:15pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
9:25pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle TheftThe arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.
9:30pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 7, Episode 6 - VegasAlan and Michelle are bleary-eyed off a delayed flight from Las Vegas. They've got big news to share with the neighbours, but their exciting announcement gets quickly out of hand.
9:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
9:55pm
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The Mrs Merton Show
Series 1, Episode 1Tonight's guests are comedian Steve Coogan, magical assistant Debbie McGee, athlete Kriss Akabusi and Britain's tallest man. Hooky and the Boys supply the music.
10pm
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Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes
TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.
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.
10pm60 min
Barry Humphries: The Last Laugh
In this Christmas special documentary a host of top stars reflect on the life and comedy of Barry Humphries - AKA Dame Edna Everage - a trailblazer and a hellraiser whose road to worldwide fame was far from easy.
10:25pm70 min
Arena: Caroline Aherne: Queen Of Comedy
Celebrating the unique life and talent of Caroline Aherne, featuring unseen photographs and contributions from a cast of her lifelong friends.
10:30pm60 min
Paul Black: Nostalgia
A stand-up show at the Music Hall in Aberdeen, with the comedian examining the quality bar of Neds these days and showcasing a childhood photo that he reckons solved one of the great divides in our nation.
10:45pm
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2023, Christmas Special - Mammy's MareAll Mrs Brown wants is a nice, peaceful Christmas, but the family have other ideas! Cathy's decided to cook Christmas dinner for the first time ever, a sentimental decoration has gone missing and a surprise dinner guest all have the potential to ruin Agnes's quiet Christmas.
11pm
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolyAfter Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 16, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Jason Manford, Maisie Adam, Nabil AbdulrashidJason Manford is your host as he introduces Maisie Adam and Nabil Abdulrashid to the stage.
11:05pm
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Father Ted
A selection episodes from the second series of the sitcom from Craggy Island.
11:25pm
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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.
11:35pm
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The Fast Show
Series 2, Christmas SpecialThe Jazz Club puts a new spin on 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas'.
11:40pm
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Victoria Wood's All Day Breakfast
Victoria Wood takes her own inimitable look at the breakfast and daytime television phenomenon in this Christmas special from 1992.
11:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry ChristmasIt's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!
11:40pm
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The Inbetweeners
A repeat-run of the entire second series of the E4 sitcom.
11:45pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 31, Christmas SpecialGreg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali are making some Christmas noise in this special edition of the music-based panel show, with the gang joined by big-collared funnyman Harry Hill, Little Mix superstar Leigh-Anne Pinnock, and Kaiser Chiefs frontman and Yorkshire Tea enthusiast Ricky Wilson. Plus, there's special appearances from 100% of DJ Luck and MC Neat, two fifths of 5ive, two sevenths of The Wurzels, and one half of Blazin' Squad's remaining squad.
Midnight
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QI
A selection of Christmas specials from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
12:05am
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Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2
The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.
12:20am
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And Now For Something Completely Different
Big screen version of the Monty Python TV series in which the team re-perform some of their most famous sketches.
12:30am
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Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout
Episode 3 - Llantwit Major AFC - South WalesAndrew meets members of the club committee to find out why this small club in the second division of the Welsh League has a massive social media following and a fan base in Argentina. Mensah also ditches the white Air Force trainers for a new pair of wellies as he steps foot on a farm for the first time to meet former player and fan Jimbo.
12:30am
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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.
12:35am
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Yesterday
Comedy about a struggling musician who, after a global blackout, finds he is the only person to remember The Beatles.
12:35am
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East Is East
Comedy drama about a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife, is trying to run a fish-and-chip shop while coping with their 7 children.
12:45am
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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.
12:50am
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The Unofficial Science Of...
Special - Die HardChris Ramsey and Paul Chowdhry join engineer Zoe Laughlin to replicate stunts from the action film, including rooftop escapes and walking over shattered glass. Meanwhile, Alex Brooker explores the sets and meets cast members to hear their memories of the film.
1am
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Jon Richardson: Old Man
Jon Richardson's 2018 tour of the UK and Ireland, performed in Blackpool.
1am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
A selection of six episodes from the animated podcast.
1:15am
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Christmas Special 2023 - Kevin Bridges, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Jenkins, Willem DafoeJonathan is joined by Kevin Bridges, Romesh Ranganathan, Katherine Jenkins and Willem Dafoe for this Christmas special.
1:30am
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Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
1:50am
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Upstart Crow
Christmas Special - Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow: Lockdown Christmas 1603The plague has hit London and as Christmas approaches Will and Kate are in wave fifteen of state-enforced home confinement together in Will's London lodgings...
1:55am
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My Family
The 2005 Specials, Christmas Special - ...And I'll Cry If I Want ToThis year's Harper family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember.
1:55am
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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.
2am
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Outsiders
Series 2, Episode 4It's day four in the woods for the Outsiders, as they continue to battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society. David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their knot skills to the test as they tie each other up, create masterpieces out of discarded rubbish, and spy on him as they take part in the Surveillance badge. Will Jess and Joe's pre-challenge nap pay off? Will Darren and Maisie's busty new friend seduce David?
2:15am
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Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
2:25am
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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.
2:25am45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 66, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2023 For YouTeam captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists in this compilation edition revisiting the big news stories of 2023.
2:35am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolyAfter Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.
2:35am
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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.
2:35am
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Him & Her
Series 3, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, which means a dodgily-cooked turkey for two and a family gathering - by webcam.
2:45am
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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.
2:45am
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Billy Connolly: Made In Scotland
Episode 2This final installment of two one hour specials, finds Billy back in the Scotland of his childhood, where he reveals that knitted woolly swimming trunks were not a figment of his imagination.
2:50am75 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 13, Christmas Special - Katherine Ryan, Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John RobinsStand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. In a special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.
2:50am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Christmas SpecialRoutines by Russell Kane, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Glenn Moore, Lily Phillips, Nabil Abdulrashid, Bella Hull and Vidura Rajapaksa are brought to life in sketch form.
3am
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Doc Martin
Concluding Specials, Christmas Special - Last Christmas In PortwennPicturesque Port Isaac provides the beautiful wintry backdrop for this festive special, with all the regular members of the cast reprising their roles. Portwenn is full of festive fun, until Doc Martin has the grotto closed down because he fears Santa has something contagious.
3:05am
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Ahir Shah: Dots
Ahir Shah performs his stand-up show Dots for a live audience.
3:05am
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
3:05am
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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.
3:35am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Christmas Special 2023Jimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown, packed with festive surprises. Joe Lycett and Danny Dyer take on Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers, and Mr Swallow (Nick Mohammed) joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. And as a Christmas treat, Cats Does Countdown royalty Joe Wilkinson is back to help/annoy Rachel.
4am
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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...
4:15am
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Guessable?
Christmas SpecialSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite James Acaster, Roisin Conaty, Kemah Bob and Gyles Brandreth to play some festive guessing games.
5am
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Never The Twain
Series 10, Episode 4 - Happy HolidaySimon and Oliver are looking forward to getting away from it all for a weekend in the country.
5:10am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 516-year-old solo-player Evan plays against teenage sweethearts Manreet and Nyah. Can the couple keep their cool to bag the cash and get across the board victorious?
5:30am
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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!
5:35am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 6The contestants this week are in their early twenties; team of two from Kent, Lynette and Ayo, take on Salford University student Joe.