Television
TV schedule Friday 13th December 2024
6:15am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Dessert SongTerry and Arthur are trying to peddle pickled walnuts when they encounter Charlie, a Greek Cypriot with revenge on his mind, and become involved in the battle for a Greek restaurant.
6:30am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 24 - Moustache MysteryBroccoli is horrified when someone paints moustaches on photographs of her friends.
6:55am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 20 - Wedding DayMr Bean has to get the bride to the church on time - any way he can!
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 16 - The PelicanAn unusual guest lands on the farm. Shaun and Bitzer try their best to make the visitor feel welcome but can't work out what the unexpected arrival needs. When they realise it is hungry, they set about trying to find it some food - if only they could get their hands on the Farmer's prize catch.
7:10am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 7 - Lost Tempers In SpaceDanger Mouse and Jeopardy Mouse find themselves stranded on a far-flung planet inhabited by Fly People.
7:10am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean PhoneMr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 30 - Learning To LoseJJ applies to an elite sporting school. However, not realising it's miles away from Beanotown, he needs to do badly in the sporting assessment to get out of it.
7:30am
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The Two Ronnies
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of comedy from Barker and Corbett.
7:35am
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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.
8:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter WordMildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...
8:25am
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 21 - Trail Of WailsThe tired heroes must quest to find out and stop whatever is making the loud wailing noise that has kept the residents of the Forest up all night.
8:35am
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery ManWith Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...
9am
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Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 1 - Sausage FingersJason Manford, Miles Jupp, Henning Wehn and Maisie Adam return to the Comedy Central loft.
9:20am
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Horrible Histories
Series 10, Episode 4 - Gruesome Gunpowder PlotHorrible Histories presents the sometimes-ludicrous story of Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 24 - Taller And TallerThe Twirlywoos build a tall tower of profiteroles in a bakery kitchen, and have to make themselves taller and taller by stacking on top of one another in order to reach the button on the ever growing Fruit Tea Machine.
10:25am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
11:05am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Throne ThiefSupertato, Carrot, Broccoli and Chilli are playing when, suddenly, they hear a scream and discover an upset Evil Pea in her freezer. Her throne has been stolen! Who would do such a thing?
11:50am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas SuitRichard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.
12:10pm
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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.
12:25pm
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Big Lizard
Episode 15 - The Triple EclipseCosima and Big Lizard race against time to watch a cosmic triple eclipse.
12:30pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
12:35pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 49 - MousefallDanger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.
12:50pm
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The Lavender Hill Mob
An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.
12:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse RiseDanger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.
1:15pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 11 - Peas and QuietThere are odd noises in the supermarket. Supertato discovers that Evil Pea and the Mini Peas are asleep and walking through the supermarket. Supertato tries to get them back to bed.
1:20pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 17 - President DennisDennis is accidentally elected class president and is eager to shed the burden that comes with the title. However, every daft class policy he declares only makes him more popular.
1:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 18 - Inventor's BlockDennis doesn't realise the pressure he's putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor's block.
1:35pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Christmas SpecialHyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.
1:45pm
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 10 - Neville The LiarThe heroes quest to get Hoofius' Toby Jug back from the depths of the Riddling Ruins and are faced with a series of puzzles and traps to solve.
2:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
3:25pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 28 - Chez BashWhen Olive surprises herself and everyone around her by actually becoming a good cook, Dr Pfooflepfeffer tries to cash in by turning the school canteen into an exclusive and super-expensive dining experience.
3:30pm
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Big Lizard
Episode 9 - How To Work TogetherCosima, Big Lizard and Ammon are squabbling over Dad's precious explorer notebook when disaster strikes. Only by working together can they save it from being lost forever!
3:40pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 29 - Screwtop SchoolProfessor von Screwtop gets mistaken for the new kid in school and joins Class 3C for the day. Rubi is so embarrassed at her dad's antics that she resorts to pranking to get him into trouble and out of the way.
3:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide SpiderDanger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.
3:50pm
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 11 - You Gotta Have FriendsTerry finds himself in the cells when he helps a friend of Arthur's who is wanted for attempted murder.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
4:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 44 - Whistler Mountain, CanadaThe Go Jetters are on Whistler Mountain in Canada, doing some skiing and checking out the amazing cable car.
4:30pm
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 24 - Pocket BeastsTwinkle uses her excellent pocket beast card skills when on a quest to rescue the missing Council of Happiness from Grackle the Giant.
4:40pm
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Supertato
Series 3, Episode 6 - Desserts Of DestinyEvil Pea lures Supertato and Tomato into her cave of frosted doom. Can they find the courage to avoid her traps and retrieve The Lost Candle of Birthdays for Tomato's Museum?
5pm
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 4, Christmas Special - No More Desire A RoseFrank and Lu are hired to unmask a mysterious figure who threatens to destroy the Christmas fair, while Sebastian is faced with his first solo case - but it doesn't go as planned.
5:20pm
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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...
5:30pm
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6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Episode 7 - Swan SongBelieving René and Edith to be dead by firing squad, Madame Fanny and LeClerc empty the till and head to Paris for one last binge. Back in Nouvion, the resistance take over the running of the café, whilst Gruber and the Colonel plan to escape to Spain to sell the painting.
6:05pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In EnglandDel and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 2 - Give Us A LiftFoggy has an idea which is sure to bring the pleasure back into climbing hills.
7pm
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QI
Series R, Episode 2 - Ruff And ReddySandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, asking questions about ruffs, red items and other things beginning with the letter R. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Tom Allen, Susan Calman and Zoe Lyons.
7:10pm
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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.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?Nora is acting strangely and Compo is worried.
7:30pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasDavid Mitchell is joined by Victoria Coren Mitchell and Naga Munchetty, while Lee Mack is joined by Alex Brooker and Melvyn Hayes.
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?
8pm
The Royal Variety Performance 2024
Ellie Taylor, Matt Forde, Scott Bennett and Larry Dean are amongst this year's performers.
8pm
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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.
8pm60 min
Junior Taskmaster
Episode 6 - You Can't Milk A PigeonIt's the first semi-final, which means we're getting dangerously close to finding out who'll be taking home Junior Taskmaster Rose Matafeo's golden bonce. The contestants are on tenterhooks, Rose is scrutinising their every move, and Rose's assistant Mike Wozniak has even combed his moustache. Our semi-finalists perform a poem about their favourite celebrity and tell some secrets to a milkman called Mark.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 68, Episode 10Stephen Mangan guest hosts. Liberal Democrats leader Ed Davey makes his debut appearance, as does comedian Rachel Parris.
9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - Mammy ChristmasWith the festive season fast approaching, Agnes Brown finds herself facing her busiest Christmas yet.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 7Tim Westwood, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty and Matthew Crosby debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.
9pm
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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.
9:30pm
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Only Child
Episode 4 - The ThespianRichard battles medical receptionists - and a stubborn Ken - in order to secure Ken a doctor's appointment on the same day that he is asked to impart his acting wisdom to the local am-dram group.
9:30pm
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Mr. Bean
Comic Relief Special - Mr. Bean's Red Nose DayMr. Bean visits the police station to report items stolen from his car... It'd be far easier if he wasn't on a sponsored silence!
9:30pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 8This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 10Charlie Brooker assumes the role of host, with journalist and broadcaster Emma Barnett and comedian Phil Wang joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
10pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 6, Christmas SpecialRhod is joined by Mel B, Jo Brand & Alex Jones, competing for the cringiest teens in this Christmas special. Whose mum shows up to dish the dirt on someone's teen antics?
10pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Episode 9Joel Corry, Self Esteem and Joe Wilkinson join guest captain Sophie Willan and regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix.
10pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 18, Episode 5 - Emmanuel Sonubi, Troy Hawke, Olga KochEmmanuel Sonubi hosts the comedy show filmed at London's Hammersmith Apollo, introducing stand-up routines by fellow comedians Troy Hawke and Olga Koch.
10pm
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Still Game
Series 6, Episode 6 - RecipeJack and Victor discover Pete the Jakey was the inventor of the famous Beefy bake and seek recompense on his behalf. Tam and Frances are having marital problems. Who can offer council... Navid?
10pm65 min
10:30pm30 min
Breaking The News
Series 3, Episode 10Join Des Clarke and guests Felicity Ward, Geoff Norcott, Josie Long and Raymond Mearns as they offer their own take on the last seven days.
10:40pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 32, Episode 11 - Daniel Craig, Jesse Eisenberg, Kieran Culkin, Nicola Coughlan, FloDaniel Craig says he couldn't have made Queer while he was still doing Bond, Nicola Coughlan can't say anything about Doctor Who, Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin talk about their new movie, and Flo performs live in the studio.
11pm
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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.
11pm
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Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun
Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.
11pm
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Danny Bhoy: Mr Priority
Stand-up set from the Scottish comic.
11pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the first series of the hit sketch show.
11:05pm
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The History Boys
Film adaptation of Alan Bennett's acclaimed stage play about eight history students.
11:05pm
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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.
11:20pm
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Him & Her
A selection of episodes from the first series.
11:30pm
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Smoggie Queens
Episode 3 - A Smoggie FeudEveryone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.
11:40pm
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Smoggie Queens
Episode 3 - A Smoggie FeudEveryone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.
Midnight
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Smoggie Queens
Episode 4 - A Smoggie MurderDickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.
Midnight
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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.
12:10am
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Smoggie Queens
Episode 4 - A Smoggie MurderDickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.
12:10am
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Jon Richardson: The Knitwit
Broadcast for Jon Richardson's 2022 tour.
12:35am
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Jimmy Carr: Stand Up
Jimmy Carr's second live DVD, recorded in 2005 at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, presented for TV audiences.
12:45am
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CelebAbility
Series 5, Episode 3Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating AJ Odudu, Sam Thompson, Pete Wicks and Stephen Bailey in a series of silly games.
12:50am
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2012, Christmas Special - The Virgin MammyWith Christmas finally over, most mothers would seize the chance to relax - but not Agnes Brown. After getting permission from the Bishop to stage her Nativity Play, Agnes has now finished her script and rehearsals are in full swing.
1am
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
1:20am
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QI
Series R, Episode 3 - Road And RailSandi Toksvig hosts the high-brow quiz, asking questions about road, rail and other things beginning with the letter R. Trying to come up with the answers are Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Cally Beaton and Holly Walsh.
1:30am
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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?
1:50am
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Ladhood
Series 1, Episode 5 - SchneckerLiam finds himself doing cocaine with a stranger and wonders, was he always so reckless?
2am50 min version (repeat)
2am
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Maisie Adam: Appraisal
2024 stand-up special from Maisie Adam.
2am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 4 - Wipe That Smile Off Your TapeIn an attempt to boost her success with men, Sharon joins a video dating agency.
2:05am
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Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian
Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.
2:15am
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Ladhood
Series 1, Episode 6 - The First TimeAfter an argument with Jess, Liam is nostalgic for the simplicity of first love.
2:35am
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
3am
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Smoggie Queens
Episode 5 - A Smoggie BirthdayThe gang learn that it's Stewart's birthday, but he doesn't want them to make a big fuss out of it in case his grandmother or colleagues find out he's gay. The queens come up with a cunning plan.
3:05am
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 6, Christmas SpecialRhod is joined by Mel B, Jo Brand & Alex Jones, competing for the cringiest teens in this Christmas special. Whose mum shows up to dish the dirt on someone's teen antics?
3:30am
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Smoggie Queens
Episode 6 - A Smoggie PrideIt's Middlesbrough Pride! Mam is hosting the main stage and has booked a Girls Aloud drag tribute act. It 'promises' to be a banger.
3:50am
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Junior Taskmaster
Episode 6 - You Can't Milk A PigeonIt's the first semi-final, which means we're getting dangerously close to finding out who'll be taking home Junior Taskmaster Rose Matafeo's golden bonce. The contestants are on tenterhooks, Rose is scrutinising their every move, and Rose's assistant Mike Wozniak has even combed his moustache. Our semi-finalists perform a poem about their favourite celebrity and tell some secrets to a milkman called Mark.