Schedule
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Early
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00:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 1
7/10 In his next alien insect encounter, the Time Lord travels back to medieval England.
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00:30
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 2. First Footprint City
2/10 Heading for a home they have never known, the crew must come to terms with shocking news.
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01:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 2. An Arrest for Murder
2/5 A seance has revealed Captain Trevelyan was murdered, but who is the killer?
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01:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 2. The Marlow Incident
2/8 With Queenie dead, will her clue help the detective and his wife find the missing baby?
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02:00
Now Show Extra—19/12/2011
Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present an extended version of this week's Now Show.
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02:45
CrΓ¨me de la Crime—Series 3, The Lies of the Artists
2/4 Michael Feydeau and David Pershore probe a case of counterfeit art.
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03:00
John Masefield - The Midnight Folk—Episode 2
2/2 Little boy Kay Harker sets out on a magical quest to find treasure. With Charles Dance.
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04:00
Lynne Truss - Life Without George
A kindly angel meets George Bailey at Christmas. And this is not what you think it is.
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04:15
Sheila Goff - Doppler Effect
The lives of six characters intersect in London at Christmas. Semi-improvised drama.
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05:00
Flying the Flag—Series 1, Weather Problems
2/6 Eastern Bloc dissidents seeking refuge descend on the British Embassy.
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05:30
Elephants to Catch Eels—Series 2, Mother
6/6 A surprise for 18th-century smuggler Tamsyn, and confusion aboard a boat to France.
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Morning
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06:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
3/5 With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he did not murder his uncle.
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06:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste
3/8 More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
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07:00
The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 1
1/5 40 is the new 21. Sketch show written and performed by the well-lived.
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07:30
Heresy—Series 8, Episode 3
3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the show that dares to commit heresy.
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08:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Bill and Father Christmas
It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth Lad.
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08:30
Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Burglar
6/6 Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit.
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09:00
Cabin Pressure—Cabin Pressure at Christmas
It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration?
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09:30
Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
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10:00
Wynyard Browne - The Holly and the Ivy
Norfolk 1947: a parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
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11:00
Keith Waterhouse - Albert and the Liner
A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
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11:15
Lavinia Murray - By the Coast of Coromandel
A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
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Afternoon
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12:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Bill and Father Christmas
It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth Lad.
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12:30
Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Burglar
6/6 Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit.
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13:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
3/5 With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he did not murder his uncle.
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13:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste
3/8 More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
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14:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—8. Turmoil
8/10 William realises he loves Frances, so he sets out to find her. With Paul Venables.
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14:15
This Sceptred Isle—Bad King John and the Loss of Normandy
35/216 Richard is dead, John becomes King and there follows a separation from France.
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14:30
Winter Tales—Winter Tales - Series 1, The Murder Mark
3/5 Others laugh until Mr Pavey's preoccupation with palmistry helps solve a murder.
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15:00
Wynyard Browne - The Holly and the Ivy
Norfolk 1947: a parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—21/12/2011
Mel Giedroyc learns about Icelandic moss bread and meets Christmas turkeys on the farm.
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17:00
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—2. The Bank Loan
Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans?
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17:30
The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 1
1/5 40 is the new 21. Sketch show written and performed by the well-lived.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
8/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
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18:30
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 3. Sands of Kyros
3/10 After their devastating news, the starship's crew face peril from a once-benign force.
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19:00
Hancock's Half Hour—Bill and Father Christmas
It's a far from festive season when Bill overhears the blabbermouth Lad.
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19:30
Harry Worth—Thirty Minutes Worth, The Burglar
6/6 Cat burglar Fingers Fogerty pays the comedian an unwelcome visit.
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20:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
3/5 With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he did not murder his uncle.
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20:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste
3/8 More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
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21:00
Keith Waterhouse - Albert and the Liner
A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
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21:15
Lavinia Murray - By the Coast of Coromandel
A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
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22:00
Heresy—Series 8, Episode 3
3/6 Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts the show that dares to commit heresy.
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22:30
Nebulous—Series 2, Last of the Present Sirius
6/6 The Professor gets trapped in a time loop - but what's causing his intergalactic deja vu?
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23:00
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once—Series 1, The Agony and the Ecstasy
2/6 Italian exchange student Gian Paolo meets the Conroy family. And it's Gay Pride.
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23:30
Revolting People—Series 2, Some More Trying Times
3/6 McGurk turns spy, Samuel enters showbiz and Ezekiel gets stuck.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, A Sting in the Tale, part 2
8/10 The Time Lord concludes his tale of encountering the deadly insects in medieval England.
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00:30
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 3. Sands of Kyros
3/10 After their devastating news, the starship's crew face peril from a once-benign force.
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01:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 3. Emily Goes to Work
3/5 With James arrested, his fiancee insists that he did not murder his uncle.
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01:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 3. Introducing Mr Droste
3/8 More mystery, as the detective sets out to unravel the secret behind Mrs Desmond's gloves.
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02:00
Cabin Pressure—Cabin Pressure at Christmas
It's the big day, but MJN Air is at work. Will Arthur get his festive celebration?
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02:30
Whispers—Series 2, Episode 2
2/6 Scandals quiz with Anthony Holden, Lynne Truss, Lucy Moore and Michele Brown.
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03:00
Wynyard Browne - The Holly and the Ivy
Norfolk 1947: a parson tries to find the true meaning of Christmas.
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04:00
Keith Waterhouse - Albert and the Liner
A lad is convinced a model of the Queen Mary is coming his way for Christmas.
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04:15
Lavinia Murray - By the Coast of Coromandel
A surreal tale of Edward Lear in search of his creations. Stars Derek Jacobi.
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05:00
It Sticks Out Half A Mile—2. The Bank Loan
Will a visit to the pier pour cold water on the renovation plans?
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05:30
The Right Time—Series 2, Episode 1
1/5 40 is the new 21. Sketch show written and performed by the well-lived.
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