Television
TV schedule Thursday 26th December 2024
6am
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Never The Twain
Series 1, Episode 2 - Of Meissen MenIf it isn't bad enough that they fall out over business, family and everything else, now Simon and Oliver have fallen for the same woman and will stop at nothing to win her over - and gain possession of her porcelain collection.
6:30am
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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?
6:35am
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Never The Twain
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night At The OperaA sudden passion for opera grips both Simon and Oliver - if it gets either one of them to Edinburgh for a weekend with Veronica it will be worth it. But will she agree to go?
6:55am
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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.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair DayThe flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.
7am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 38 - Rare BirdMr Bean loves bird spotting and is desperate to tick off the last elusive bird in his book.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold FlingerQuark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.
7:05am
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Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Gipsy's WarningSid's planned weekend of relaxing fishing looks set to hit the bumpers when a gipsy warns Jean of an accident involving water and a loved one.
7:15am
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7:20am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 6, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 38 - Partners In CrimeWhile helping Sergeant Slipper prove that he has what it takes to remain Beanotown's policeman, the gang unknowingly become entangled in Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's real theft.
7:20am
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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...
7:35am
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Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Biggest Woodworm In The WorldSid's delighted with his latest bargain purchase: a genuine Georgian mahogany chair. Unless it's Regency. And beech. And it appears to have a woodworm infestation. But the family soon have bigger things to worry about when Mike brings home an exotic dancer friend to stay for a few nights...
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 21 - Tepui Mountains, VenezuelaFoz, Kyan and Lars are climbing a Tepui in Venezuela, with Xuli exploring this amazing place in her Vroomster.
8am
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the variety show.
8:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 6 - Fishy BusinessMildred accidentally disposes of George's beloved goldfish, Moby. He's initially distraught, but soon decides to give homing pigeons a try...
8:15am
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Creature Comforts
Comic Relief Special - Greetings from Creature ComfortsAnimated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
8:25am
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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.
8:35am
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 4 - The Over-Eager EagleTwinkle is unhappy with how easy questing has become since Cral the Eagle joined the heroes, offending the eagle just when they need him the most.
8:40am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 7 - I Gotta HorseMildred's sister Ethel makes rare contact, enquiring about an old model of their father's. Mildred doesn't think anything of it, until a rather enlightening chat with Ann...
9am
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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.
9:15am
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Mutiny On The Buses
Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And DownThe Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!
9:40am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of 16 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.
10:15am
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Breeders
Repeat-run of the entire third and fourth series of the parenting sitcom.
10:15am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Legend Of Sir WaffleWaffle has accidentally flooded Mrs Hobbs' kitchen and she's furious. Jess and Simon mop up while Waffle, with Doug and Evie's help, makes George a special new bed to say sorry.
10:30am
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Bad Tidings
One-off Christmas comedy drama in which Chris McCausland and Lee Mack play perpetually feuding neighbours.
10:30am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar ExplorersWhen Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.
10:40am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 3 - Cheese MoonIt's a space race as Supertato helps Carrot fly her baguette rocket to become the first Veggie on the cheese moon, but halfway there Evil Pea makes them crash land.
10:50am
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Big Lizard
Episode 6 - The Missing VolleyballTwig steals Cosima's volleyball. A chase leads Big Lizard and Cosima to her den... and also to a happy discovery!
10:55am
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Big Lizard
Episode 7 - How To HoverboardCosima and Big Lizard's solar-powered hoverboards run out of battery at nightfall. Can glowbugs be the answer?
11:05am
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Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 3 - Super SheepTired of being pushed around by the pigs, Shaun transforms into a high-flying hero.
11:05am
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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.
11:20am
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
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.
12:40pm
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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!
12:50pm
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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.
1pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 3, Episode 6 - Chub (Lower Wye, Herefordshire)The final episode of this series sees Bob and Paul return to the river Wye, Bob's favourite river, to fish for chub.
1:30pm
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After Ever After
Hansel & Gretel, Christmas Special - Hansel & Gretel: After Ever AfterThe siblings have escaped the witch's gingerbread house only to learn that their village is being enchanted by a mysterious stranger plying them with sweet treats. Determined to set things right, it's up to Hansel and Gretel to face their worst fears and return to the witch's house for a final showdown.
1:40pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Gone Christmas Fishing 2020, Christmas SpecialGone Christmas Fishing follows Bob Mortimer as he returns to his childhood roots in Middlesbrough to fish and reminisce with his dear friend and angling mentor Paul Whitehouse.
1:40pm
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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.
1:50pm
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Paddington
Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.
2pm
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Dad's Army
Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.
2:30pm
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After Ever After
Red Riding Hood, Christmas Special - Red Riding Hood: After Ever AfterFifty years after the events of the classic fairy-tale, a grown-up Red Riding Hood has established a fearsome reputation within the village of Wolferton as a deadly Wolf Buster, and her eager granddaughter Red Riding Boots wants desperately to become a Wolf Buster herself.
2:40pm
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Mr. Bean
A selection of episodes featuring Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
2:40pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power SuitEvil Pea becomes more powerful than Supertato by wearing a giant powersuit.
2:50pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 3 - Waffle The GuestWaffle tries to be a purr-fect house guest for Mrs Hobbs but he misses the Brooklyn-Bells.
2:55pm
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So Awkward
Series 5, Christmas Special - All We Want For ChristmasCan Lily, Martha, Jas, Ollie, Rob and Sid handle the pressure of a perfect Christmas?
3:25pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 44 - School of LifeMiss Mistry arranges to tag along with Dennis and the gang after school.
3:30pm
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Big Lizard
Episode 17 - The CocoonA dragonfly steals a bee cocoon that Cosima had vowed to keep safe. Cosima and Big Lizard give chase, leading to a surprising solution with a vacuum cleaner and some sticky vines!
3:35pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 45 - Finding ScruffbuttIt's Pieface's turn to look after class hamster, Space Captain Harrison McScruff-Butt. His own self doubt and Walter's resolve to sabotage him lead to a rescue mission to free Scruff-Butt from Walter's mansion.
3:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark GamesThe heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.
4:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas PowerGlitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!
4:25pm
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 6 - The Wonky WardrobeWhen tasked with the simple quest of building a flat-packed wardrobe, the heroes fail to read the instructions and are whirled into a wonky world.
4:35pm
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The Young Ones
Musical comedy starring Cliff Richard.
4:40pm
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Supertato
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Tato TeamDuring the Veggies' Super Sidekick Costume Contest, Evil Pea traps Supertato in a jar of honey. All is lost until the Veggies become real super sidekicks, the Tato Team!
5:10pm
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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.
5:30pm
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6pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Copper KettleLionel takes Jean for a day out in the Buckinghamshire countryside just as they did when they first met, in an attempt to rekindle something of their long-lost romance. However, his hope of locating a particular restaurant named The Copper Kettle hits a few snags.
6pm
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My Family
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 5 - Stop That BathCompo, Clegg and Foggy find that, for once, Howard has a cast iron excuse for being out without permission.
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of three episodes from the lie-based panel game.
7pm
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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.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 6 - Springing SmilerFoggy, Clegg and a rather enthusiastic Compo accept the challenge of springing Smiler, Nora Batty's ex-lodger.
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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The Morecambe & Wise Show
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Morecambe & Wise Christmas ShowSketch series starring comedy legends Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, plus a string of top-name celebrity guests.
8pm
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Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
8:40pm
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Ghosts
Series 4, Christmas Special - It's Behind YouThe Ghosts, touched by Alison's thoughtful generosity, are inspired to give her a special Christmas present in return - but with Alison due back in a matter of hours, can they pull off their ambitious plan in time? Mike's loaded Tupperware comes in handy when their journey hits a bump in the road, forcing them to reassess their Christmas day plans. And Kitty gets her moment in the spotlight thanks to a much-needed pep talk from a surprising source.
8:45pm15 min version (repeat)
Growing Up Scottish
Series 2, Episode 3 - Sports/BooksScotland's comedians look back at sport, from cross-country to tug-o-war, via darts and golf. Then on to Scottish books: novels, writers, wizards and the best jokes in Macbeth.
9pm40 min
Blankety Blank
Christmas SpecialBradley's back with a very special Christmassy edition of Blankety Blank. Joining him are Jane McDonald, Joel Dommett, Jonathan Ross, Oti Mabuse, Sara Pascoe and The Vivienne.
9pm
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QI
A selection of episodes from Series R.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the variety comedy.
9pm75 min
Micky Flanagan: If We Ever Needed It
A stand-up show by the comedian, who discusses life since turning 60 and growing older and reflects on the changes in the world around him.
9pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The WitchThe Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.
9:40pm45 min
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIn a moment of adversity, Sue and Pete gather all their offspring, including one grandchild, to try to celebrate a traditional family Christmas.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
10pm30 min
Only Child
Episode 6 - The Long GoodbyeRichard struggles with finding the right time to tell Ken his big news as the two of them spend the day touring Forres in search of the ideal spot to scatter Jean's ashes.
10pm
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10:15pm
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Ricky Gervais: Politics
Ricky Gervais's sell-out live show looking at the world of politics.
10:20pm
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Ghosts
A selection of episodes from the third series of the supernatural sitcom.
10:30pm
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Mr. Bigstuff
A repeat=run of the entire first series.
10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To WarwickSimon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 4, Episode 6 - Mate DateKate hopes she and Jonny didn't keep Janet awake with their noisy lovemaking in her house. Janet loses her temper, apologises and explains that she's nervous - there's a new boss starting at the bakery.
10:40pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 6Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.
10:55pm
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The Lenny Henry Christmas Special
A special festive show from Lenny Henry.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 63, Episode 9Jon Richardson hosts for the first time, with Ian and Paul joined by Labour peer and journalist Joan Bakewell, and comedian Phil Wang.
11:10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 4, Episode 7 - Homeless And HornyGaz can't get an erection. He's worried but won't tell Donna. She tells him she's a meeting with her fanciable personal tutor. Jonny realises he hasn't enough money to buy a drink. Louise cuts Janet's cigarette break short - literally!
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.
11:20pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 1A Northern Irish mum is delighted that her son is gay. Meanwhile, Nan visits an old friend in hospital and Lauren takes a job in a burger bar.
11:25pm
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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.
11:50pm
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My Family
Series 4, Christmas Special - Sixty Feet UnderA shopping trip to London turns sour when the tube train the family are travelling on grinds to a halt. The Harpers are forced to sit it out with an odd bunch of passengers for company.
Midnight
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the 11th series of the lie-based panel game.
12:15am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersIt's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...
12:20am
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Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live
Third live show from Sarah Millican, edited from the 2014 DVD release of the same name.
12:50am
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Gone Christmas Fishing 2024, Christmas Special - The Lot Valley, South West FrancePaul and Bob head to Cahors in the South West of France, where they celebrate another eventful year of fishing together.
1am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are ComingThe threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...
1am
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Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian
Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.
1am
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Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show
Christmas comedy entertainment specials hosted by stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.
1:20am
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Daddy Issues
Episode 6 - SadieMalcolm throws Gemma a baby shower, and Derek surprises Malcolm with a birthday present. Xander discovers Gemma in labour, whilst Malcolm and Derek are locked in an escape room.
1:40am
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Ghosts
A selection of episodes from the third series of the supernatural sitcom.
1:45am
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Man Eater
Don't be afraid to embrace the beast within you...
1:50am
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Gavin & Stacey
Christmas SpecialFor Gavin and Stacey, parenthood continues to present them with several challenges, their 'baby' now being ten.
2am
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Jack Whitehall Live
Debut TV and DVD stand-up show from popular young comic Jack Whitehall.
2:20am
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 6, Episode 2Emily Atack gets a surprise from her favourite boyband, Trevor Nelson recalls some dating mishaps and Sam Campbell reveals his rap battling past. There are outrageous house parties, mortifying obsessions and weird crushes, but who will be crowned the most embarrassing?
3am
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Kiri Pritchard-McLean: Home Truths
Stand-up from the Welsh comic's 2022 tour.
3am
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The Life And Death Of Lily Savage
Documentary telling how Paul O'Grady took a brave decision to kill off his female alter ego.
3am
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Count Abdulla
Episode 1 - HalaloweenAbdulla Khan's mother is keen to show him off at the first Eid since he qualified as a junior doctor; unfortunately the new moon this year coincides with Halloween, and as a lifetime horror devotee he's desperate to go to his friends' costume party.
3:10am
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly DeadMrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.
3:15am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
3:25am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 3 - Cash And CurryDel's swooping in on the deal of a life time - it could keep them all in pilau rice forever. All he has to do is get hold of a poxy statue... The trouble is, he hasn't reckoned on a touch of gang warfare!
3:30am
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Count Abdulla
Episode 2 - The Exorcism Of Abdulla KhanAbdulla wakes up in a bed in his own hospital, unable to recall the previous evening's events. He's soon in for a shock, and it'll take a lot to convince his mum Bushra that he's not turned to alcohol.
3:45am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To WarwickSimon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.
3:45am
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Comedy Central Chart Show
Episode 3 - GrimeGrime artist Bosski raps about his Day One Man Dem - his ever-present crew. But does he actually know any of them?
4am
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 3, Highlights Special - Almost EverythingThe very best bits from the last three series of the BAFTA-nominated show. See the boys become drag queens; dance with dancehall legends in Kingston, Jamaica; go on a very special safari in South Africa; perform with Birmingham royal ballet; and get a rather invasive treatment in Hollywood.
4:05am
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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...
4:30am
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Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.
4:35am
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Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Gipsy's WarningSid's planned weekend of relaxing fishing looks set to hit the bumpers when a gipsy warns Jean of an accident involving water and a loved one.
5am
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Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Biggest Woodworm In The WorldSid's delighted with his latest bargain purchase: a genuine Georgian mahogany chair. Unless it's Regency. And beech. And it appears to have a woodworm infestation. But the family soon have bigger things to worry about when Mike brings home an exotic dancer friend to stay for a few nights...