Television
TV schedule Tuesday 26th December 2023
6am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day SocialArthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...
6:20am
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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.
6:25am
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Dodo
Series 1, Episode 13 - FightJoe Connolly has never been in a fight, but that doesn't stop him from getting the reputation as the toughest kid in Year 7.
6:35am
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Dodo
Series 1, Episode 14 - TadpolesJoe Connolly has made a decision - he is going to ask Lily Scott to be his girlfriend.
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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Desmond's
Series 6, Christmas Special - O Little Town Of PeckhamShirley is planning a traditional Guyanese Christmas but the family have other plans.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 39 - Snowed InShaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight, they are all unaware that the farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 23 - The Scare Mouse ProjectColonel K spins a terrifying tale about the Headless Postman - an ancient and alarmingly scary apparition.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 48 - Smarty PantsDennis is mega-excited to trial a pair of hi-tech Smarty Pants - underpants with all the capabilities of a smartphone. However, whenever he and the gang test the pants, Walter is always one step ahead of them.
7:35am
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Only Fools And Horses
All-day repeats of the David Jason sitcom.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 37 - Kinderdijk, NetherlandsIt's a whirlwind of windmill excitement as the Go Jetters travel to Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to celebrate National Mill Day.
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.
8:30am
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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.
9am
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
A selection of seven episodes from the variety show.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 16 - More About ThroughThe Twirlywoos watch a fisherman threading through cord to repair his nets.
10:20am
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Gavin & Stacey
Repeat-runs of the second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
10:35am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And PresentsWhen the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.
11am
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Sparrows Can't Sing
Returning home from sea after two years, Charlie Gooding finds his home demolished and his wife Maggie (Barbara Windsor) missing.
11am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 22 - Come Back CobsThe Cobs have finally had enough of Evil Pea's ungratefulness and team up with Supertato.
11:45am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 1 - Beat The BusNew teacher Miss Mistry is taking Class 3C on a trip to Flumes 'o' Doom theme park.
12pm
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Roald & Beatrix: The Tail Of The Curious Mouse
Christmas comedy special about the real-life meeting of Beatrix Potter and Roald Dahl.
12:20pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 2 - Waffle At The KennelsWaffle is staying at Angela's kennels while the Brooklyn-Bells are on holiday.
12:35pm
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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.
1:15pm
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Dad's Army
The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is thrown into disarray with the arrival of a beautiful female journalist in the town.
1:30pm
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After Ever After
A repeat-run of the fairy tale sequels.
1:35pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 10 - Thanksgiving SinnerDanger Mouse and Penfold receive a crash course in the customs of America's oldest holiday when they cover for Jeopardy Mouse as she takes time off for Thanksgiving.
1:55pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 11 - We Want To Break FreeDennis is exasperated to find that he can't land himself in detention.
2:25pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 13 - Double Doughnut RescueSupertato almost quits being a superhero when he can't save two friends at the same time.
2:30pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 38 - The Great Mosque Of Djenne, AfricaGrandmaster Glitch has been invited to Djenne in Mali, Africa, to visit the people and to see one of his favourite things at work - mud!
2:40pm
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Worzel Gummidge
Series 3, Christmas Special - Worzel's Christmas Special: A Cup O' Tea An' A Slice O' CakeAll-singing, all-dancing Worzel Gummidge special which examines the important role that scarecrows play in helping Father Christmas find his way back to the North Pole on Christmas morning. The programme also explains what happens when one particular scarecrow - in this case, Worzel Gummidge - literally deserts his post.
3:50pm
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Kinky Boots
A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.
4:05pm
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Lagging
Series 3, Episode 1 - Party GamesFresh faces join Team SMoRCLe as Sol and his friends ready up for the Zaag Rumble and try to escape Becca's zombie house party.
4:35pm
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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.
4:45pm
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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.
5:15pm
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Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
5:30pm
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The Heist Before Christmas
James Nesbitt and Timothy Spall play two Santa Clauses with different agendas.
5:45pm
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Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
5:45pm
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The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas SketchbookRonnies Corbett and Barker return with a final festive helping of fun from The Two Ronnies back-catalogue, plus music from Katie Melua.
6:15pm
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Michael Crawford And Michele Dotrice Remember... Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Stars Michael Crawford and Michele Dotrice reflect on hit sitcom Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em.
6:35pm
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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.
6:45pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Specials - Jessica's First ChristmasExcitement grows in the Spencer household as the annual nativity play fast approaches.
7pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 7David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.
7:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 3With Nick Robinson, Sara Cox, Harry Shearer and Jason Manford.
7:55pm
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My Family
Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We BringChristmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!
8pm
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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.
8pm
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Father Ted
A selection episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom from Craggy Island.
8pm90 min
Ronnie Corbett's 30 Greatest Moments
This special 90-minute documentary celebrates the life of one of Britain's most talented and loved comedians and comedy actors, Ronnie Corbett through 30 moments from his incredible career spanning six decades.
8:30pm
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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.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the variety show.
9pm
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Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 1 - Bad BehaviourBritain's funniest national treasure revels in his own and others' bad behaviour. Keith Moon also makes an appearance, as does a truck full of snakes as Billy recounts wild tales of sex, booze and assaulting salesmen with bowls of trifle!
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
9pm
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Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.
9pm125 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 28 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Mel Giedroyc, Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones and Kevin Bridges look back on the year.
10pm
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Detectorists
Series 2, Christmas SpecialLance seems to have lost his metal detecting mojo, and Russell's talk of a curse isn't helping.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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The Two Ronnies: In Their Own Words
Documentary about Ronnie Barker and Ronnie Corbett, told using interviews the pair have done.
10pm
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The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings
A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.
10:15pm
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Nish Kumar: Your Power, Your Control
Stand-up comedy show from Nish Kumar.
10:30pm
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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.
10:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Christmas Special - GayIt's Fashion Week season; London's over, and New York's due up next. A fortuitous time, therefore, for Gran to let slip that Serge is gay and living in the Big Apple. Eddy resolves to track him down - after all, how many gay men can there be in New York?
11pm
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The Scotts
Series 3, Episode 6Colette organises a gala charity do with the star turn on lead vocals being Colette herself. Vonny has a big decision to make and Henry's trying out new things for Laura.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 17, Episode 2 - Ed Gamble, Tom Davis, Judi LoveThe brilliant Ed Gamble introduces comedians Tom Davis and Judi Love to the stage.
11:15pm
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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.
11:25pm
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People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 3 - Court CaseGrindah finds himself in trouble with the law again and prepares himself for a possible jail sentence. With all the boys showing their support down at Brentford Court, Steves is left alone at the station with a daunting eight-hour set. At Roche's house, Chabuddy's creative side comes out when he is asked to help decorate the new nursery.
11:30pm
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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.
11:35pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
11:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
A repeat-run of the entire third series of the E4 sitcom.
11:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Mother Nature's SonRodney's talk of environmental pollution brings him a strange ally when Del becomes a friend of the Earth. Of course, he's got a scam going and it involves a joint venture with the Water Board - but they are a silent partner!
11:55pm
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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.
11:55pm
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Paul Merton's Comic Heroes
Paul Merton explore what motivated the greatest comics in this documentary.
11:55pm
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People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 4 - New FriendsBeats's new friend Darren causes friction at the station. Miche surprises Roche with an impromptu baby shower but when conversation turns to the wedding, a few home truths begin to reveal themselves. Chabuddy decides to turn his bar into a restaurant and employs a very cheap new member of staff.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 21, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah.
12:15am
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Dreamland
A repeat-run of the entire first series.
12:20am
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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 28 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2023Richard Ayoade, Katherine Ryan, Mel Giedroyc, Mo Gilligan, Rosie Jones and Kevin Bridges look back on the year.
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.
12:50am
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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.
12:55am
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The Emily Atack Show
Series 2, Episode 3 - RelationshipsComedy sketches, stand-up and impressions on the theme of relationships, with Emily meeting a new partner's parents, pitching long-term relationship insurance and seeing an old schoolmate at the worst possible time.
1am
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Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes
TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.
1:20am
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Inside No. 9
Series 6, Episode 1 - Wuthering HeistPantalone has an audacious plan to steal a consignment of diamonds worth a tasty twelve million. But he's hired a complete bunch of double-crossing clowns to do it.
1:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 7David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.
1:45am
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Katherine Ryan: Missus
Stand-up special from Katherine Ryan.
2am
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My Family
Series 5, Christmas Special - Glad Tidings We BringChristmas for Susan means the ideal opportunity to take control of Ben, that is until Janey arrives home and makes the big announcement: she is getting married!
2am
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Detectorists
Series 2, Christmas SpecialLance seems to have lost his metal detecting mojo, and Russell's talk of a curse isn't helping.
2am
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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.
2:20am
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Blankety Blank
Series 20, Christmas SpecialJoining Bradley Walsh for this festive edition of the long-running game show are Ainsley Harriott, Brian Blessed, AJ Odudu, Katherine Ryan, Rob Beckett and Gemma Collins.
2:35am
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CelebAbility
Series 7, Episode 3Iain Stirling is joined by team captain Scarlett Moffatt as she leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating four celebrities - Danielle Harold, Max George, Dean McCullough and Kemah Bob - in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities that the celebs believe that they possess.
2:45am
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Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 1 - Bad BehaviourBritain's funniest national treasure revels in his own and others' bad behaviour. Keith Moon also makes an appearance, as does a truck full of snakes as Billy recounts wild tales of sex, booze and assaulting salesmen with bowls of trifle!
2:45am
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People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 3 - Court CaseGrindah finds himself in trouble with the law again and prepares himself for a possible jail sentence. With all the boys showing their support down at Brentford Court, Steves is left alone at the station with a daunting eight-hour set. At Roche's house, Chabuddy's creative side comes out when he is asked to help decorate the new nursery.
2:50am70 min version (repeat)
3am
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Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London
The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.
3am
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Smothered
Episode 5It's opening night for Gillian's restaurant and nerves are high, while Raina still doesn't know about Sammy and Tom, and tonight is not the time to find out.
3:15am
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People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 4 - New FriendsBeats's new friend Darren causes friction at the station. Miche surprises Roche with an impromptu baby shower but when conversation turns to the wedding, a few home truths begin to reveal themselves. Chabuddy decides to turn his bar into a restaurant and employs a very cheap new member of staff.
3:30am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 9 - Time And TidesSharon and Tracey help out Dorien because women "of a certain age" need careful handling.
3:30am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 18, Highlights Special - Best OfThe series sees the return of host Romesh Ranganathan, alongside Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and new faces Lioness legend Jill Scott, and comedian, presenter and triple BAFTA-winner, Mo Gilligan.
3:30am
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Smothered
Episode 6It is nearly Christmas and Sammy and Tom's relationship hangs in the balance. Is a big romantic gesture enough to bring them back together in time for the holidays?
3:55am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas Is ComingThe Larkin family prepares for the festive season. Excitement and anticipation fill the air as Pop trims the huge tree with tinsel and lights, and the rest of the family festoon the house with paper chains and Christmas baubles. But outside in the darkening woods, there's an exhausted man on the run.
4:15am
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Big Christmas ShowMichael McIntyre's annual festive special returns to BBC One this Christmas, stuffed with big stars, big laughs and big surprises!
4:15am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To PinnerLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
5:15am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 7Teenagers and Eton College friends take on Ursy from Gloucestershire. Philip makes a fabulous faux pas in his answer to the question 'What 'U' is something designed for both men and women?' replying with 'underwear' instead of 'unisex'.
5:35am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 8School friends Jodie and Sophie from Essex play against A-level student Seth from Ipswich on tonight's show with the hopes of being the lucky prize winner.