Television
TV schedule Saturday 30th December 2023
6am
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 6All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime! The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones's phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed either, as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.
6am
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George & Mildred
A selection of five episodes from the Man About The House spin-off.
6:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 16 - More About Fitting TogetherThe Twirlywoos watch a lady trying to make a picnic bench, fitting planks of wood together. Her dog comes to tell her it is time for a walk. Whilst she is away, the Twirlywoos start fitting together the planks of wood, but are they following the instructions for the picnic bench or making something completely different?
6:20am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 8 - Him 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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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.
6:35am
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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.
6:50am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bonneville Salt Flats, USAThe Go Jetters arrive at the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA - a huge dry lakebed that's perfect for high-speed driving. Lars unveils the Turbo Zoomster, a racecar made for Xuli to break the Go Jet land speed record. Suddenly, Grandmaster Glitch arrives at the wheel of his suped-up dragster. He once lost a race to the current record holder, Ubercorn, and now he's back for a second go.
6:55am
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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
Series 1, Episode 17 - FetchingWith Bitzer head over tails in love with a local lass, can Shaun keep the flock in order?
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 5 - Squawkenbard Kingcluck BrunelWhen King Kong Brunel suggests that the Professor's success is all due to her privileged life as Danger Agency lab technician with scientist parents, an irked Squawk uses Brunel's Cow Trainer to swap bodies with him in order to show that she could be just as successful in his shoes.
7:10am
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Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
7:10am
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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.
7:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 13 - LoyaltySharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.
7:20am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's BushLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
7:20am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let CryHaving put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.
7:25am
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Only Fools And Horses
All-day repeats of the David Jason sitcom.
7:30am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 3 - BathmageddonIt's time for Gnasher's annual bath, but the stinky hound will do anything to avoid it.
7:50am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Christmas Special - Christmas In DreamlandSharon falls asleep and enters a parallel universe in which she is the wealthy sister, Tracey is the poor relation and Dorien is Doreen her char lady...
7:50am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 4 - Rainforests Of Sumatra, IndonesiaWhen Grandmaster Glitch invents the world's most pungent perfume, he finds he needs one more ingredient: the super stinky aroma of the titan arum, a huge flower that blooms once every few years in the rainforests of Sumatra.
8am
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A League Of Their Own
A selection of episodes from the 18th series of the sports-based panel game.
8:30am
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Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
8:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope PerilPrincess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.
8:45am
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Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 1 - Going BodminDoctor Martin Ellingham, new to Cornwall and the fishing village of Portwenn, doesn't have the easiest of starts when every aspect of local life seems to go against the grain, and male patients appear to be growing breasts.
9:50am
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Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 2 - Gentleman PreferDr Ellingham raises the ire of seemingly the entire village when he sacks Elaine, who is taking out her own frustrations on her father and his fiancée. Meanwhile, Martin diagnoses former teacher Roger Fenn with a possible larynx cancer.
9:55am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 5 - Operation JewelEvil Pea steals Tomato's precious jewel. Supertato ventures to get it back by secretly lifting the jewel from Evil Pea's crown and defeating a crowd of rampaging Mini Peas.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 3, Episode 4 - Wild Wild WestIt's cowboy festival time at Slaters but the actor playing Big Bad Pete has not turned up for the water pistol shootout. Guest starring Peter Andre.
10:30am
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Andrew Mensah's Stand-Up Kickabout
Episode 4 - Mousehole AFC - CornwallMousehole are flying high with 4 promotions in 5 seasons so Andrew heads down to the very tip of the country to find out whether Mousehole can become the first ever Cornish team to play in the English Football League. He went to Cornwall once but vowed never to return, will his second visit flip his opinion?
10:50am
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Carry On Henry
Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.
12:40pm
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Carry On Loving
Chaos ensues when the Carry On gang run a marriage bureau. The proprietors, Sid Bliss and Sophie Plummer, seem to only match the most unlikely couples.
1pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 17 - Up, Up And AwayIt's the day of the kite festival and first up are Zip and Pop, who dazzle the crowd with their performance.
1:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the lie-based panel game.
1:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 4 - Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa RicaA feather duster drama unfolds high in the Monteverde Cloud Forest when Glitch's feather collecting goes wrong. Can the Go Jetters save a rare bird's nest and find a lost trophy?
1:25pm
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Wallace & Gromit: The Curse Of The Were-Rabbit
Wallace and Gromit discover that their new pest control business is in high demand when a monstrous rabbit strikes.
1:35pm
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So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 11 - Our Brilliant CareersSelecting the right work experience sends Lily, Martha and Ollie into a spin.
2:05pm
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So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 12 - Virtue And VirtualityLily gets addicted to a virtual reality game and Ollie is forced to express his feelings.
2:30pm
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Carry On Behind
Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.
3:05pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 23 - Wonder PeaEvil Pea tricks Supertato by pretending to be his sidekick and captures him instead.
3:35pm
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GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 10 - Professor Muddles' Brain BusterProfessor Muddles invents a machine to try and improve his team's brainpower.
4:20pm
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Carry On Cleo
The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.
4:30pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 20 - Dino DangerA toy dinosaur rampages through the supermarket and scares the Grape Kids. Carrot and Supertato work out that it's controlled by a remote control and try to get the dinosaur back in its box.
5:20pm
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The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
6pm
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Paddington 2
Acclaimed film sequel. Paddington Bear finds himself incarcerated for a crime he did not commit.
6pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series I, Episode 6 - InventiveWith Bill Bailey, Nina Conti (with her puppet Gran) and Sean Lock.
6:10pm
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Carry On Doctor
Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.
6:30pm
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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.
6:45pm
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Fisherman's Friends
Comedy about a group of Cornish fisherman whose singing group lands a record deal.
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the lie-based panel game.
8pm
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Carry On... Up The Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.
8:25pm90 min
Bradley Walsh's Comedy Legends
Episode 3 - Double ActsBradley Walsh unpacks what it takes to make it as a comedy duo whilst celebrating his favourite double acts of all time. Do opposites attract as with The Two Ronnies and French & Saunders? Or is it a case of them sharing a sense of the world and why it's funny, like Fry & Laurie or Armstrong & Miller? Bradley challenges today's comedy legends to unravel the secrets of the genre, alongside classic archive clips and first-hand anecdotes from his life in the business.
8:30pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 6Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?
9pm
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Jack Whitehall Live
Debut TV and DVD stand-up show from popular young comic Jack Whitehall.
9pm
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Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 5 - The RoadIf there is one person who knows a thing or two about how to travel it's Billy Connolly. After 50 years of near constant touring, we find the Big Man resplendent in his back garden rummaging through trinkets and memories as he ruminates about dream locations, nightmare family holidays and offers up travel tips for your private bits!
9pm75 min
Alan Carr: Regional Trinket
A stand-up show by the comedian that is all about finding happiness and joy in the small things in life.
9pm
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QI
A selection of episodes from Series S from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
9pm
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.
9:55pm
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Ronnie Corbett's 30 Greatest Moments
A look back at the career of Ronnie Corbett.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.
10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come HomeAfter thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.
10pm
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Carry On At Your Convenience
Sid James plays Sid Plummer, a works foreman struggling to bridge the gap between an unreasonable, strike-happy shop steward and a naive manager's son.
10pm
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Four Weddings And A Funeral
A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.
10:20pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.
10:25pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
A selection of episodes from the first series of the adult sitcom.
11pm
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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.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 17, Episode 6 - Suzi Ruffell, Alfie Brown, SikisaSuzi Ruffell is the host for this episode of the award-winning stand-up show. She introduces comedians Alfie Brown and Sikisa to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo.
11:35pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Special - MinnelliumIt's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.
11:45pm
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An Audience With...
Episode 10 - One More Audience With Dame Edna EverageA packed celebrity audience joins Dame Edna Everage in her "massage parlour for the human spirit".
11:50pm
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Britain's Favourite 70s Sitcoms
A look at the best sitcoms of the 1970s.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 21, Highlights Special - The History Of... Part 2The second of the two special episodes looking back at the 17-year history of the show as it comes to an end, featuring some of its funniest moments from recent years.
12:20am
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Inside No. 9
Series 6, Episode 5 - How Do You Plead?Webster, the famous barrister, is not well and not an easy man to look after. His carer Urban knows how to take the rough with the smooth, dishing out the drugs or appealing to the old man's vanity. But on this particular night, something is coming that will test Webster's resolve and legal skills to the very end.
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 3Featuring Rick Edwards, Greg Davies, Alex Jones and John Cooper Clarke.
12:50am
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Jason Manford Live
Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.
12:50am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 4, Episode 1On tonight's show, Finlay Christie, Joel Dommett, Felicity Ward, Babatunde Aleshe, Shane Todd, Nigel Ng, Helen Bauer and Steen Raskopoulos.
1am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The LimitRodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help
1:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 8The guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker.
1:20am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 4, Episode 2Routines by comedians including Dane Baptiste, Bobby Mair, Sikisa, Larry Dean, Russell Kane, Jayde Adams, Travis Jay and Seann Walsh are reconstructed as sketches.
1:35am
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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.
1:40am
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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...
1:50am
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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.
2am50 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 61, Episode 9Aisling Bea takes to the host's chair for her programme debut. Ian and Paul are joined by comedian and actor Roisin Conaty & BBC newsreader and the recently-announced new host of Mastermind, Clive Myrie.
2:05am
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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?
2:05am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
A selection of episodes from the first series of the adult sitcom.
2:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts this festive show with Sean Lock and Kathy Burke who take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Joe Lycett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
2:15am
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Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 5 - The RoadIf there is one person who knows a thing or two about how to travel it's Billy Connolly. After 50 years of near constant touring, we find the Big Man resplendent in his back garden rummaging through trinkets and memories as he ruminates about dream locations, nightmare family holidays and offers up travel tips for your private bits!
2:35am
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Don't Lose Your Head
In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.
2:50am
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Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
2:50am70 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 13, Episode 1 - Sara Pascoe, Gary Delaney, Larry DeanThis episode of the award-winning Live At The Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sara Pascoe as she introduces rising comedy star Larry Dean and master of the one-liner Gary Delaney to the stage.
2:50am
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CelebAbility
Series 7, Episode 7Pete Wicks leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating Danny Miller, Bobby Norris, Bobby Mair and Angellica Bell in a series of silly games.
3am
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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.
3:05am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage FrightRaquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...
3:15am
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The Assassination Bureau Limited
Period adventure comedy about a group of assassins for hire who are contracted to kill their own boss.
3:30am
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Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious
TV edit of Michael McIntyre's 2015 DVD.
3:50am
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The Funny Thing About...
Episode 4 - ChristmasJohnny Vegas illuminates the minefield of Christmas rituals and traditions. Is it a fortnight of goodwill and festive cheer or just two days and a roast? Familiar faces offering their Christmas confessions include Anthea Turner, Vanessa Feltz, Carl Fogarty, Nina Wadia and Matt Richardson.
3:50am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 8 - Him IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
4:25am
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George & Mildred
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Man About The House spin-off.
5:10am
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 3, Episode 1 - ArtRob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.
5:15am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 9Primary school friends Maisie and Melissa play against football fanatic Matthew - see if he has the skills to succeed!
5:35am
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Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 1The first contestants are ready to take on the greatest quiz show of all time! This week's premiere episode sees best friends Eddy and Alex take on Emma for a chance at winning a trip to sunny Barcelona if they can beat the infamous Gold run. With interesting spot prizes to be won, along with heaps of cash, who will be the first winner of the new series?