Schedule
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Early
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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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Morning
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06:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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06:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire
4/8 The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
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07:00
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6 The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot involving Queen Victoria.
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07:30
Clare in the Community—Series 6, Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em
3/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker is now at the frontline as a sick bug hits colleagues.
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08:00
The Men from the Ministry—Boots
When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
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08:30
Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out
3/20 Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid.
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09:00
Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
2/8 Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
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09:30
The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
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10:00
Black Cinderella Two Goes East, or Confessions of a Glass Slipper Tryer Onner
All-star panto set in the land of Saxmania. Co-produced by Douglas Adams, with John Cleese
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11:00
Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
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11:15
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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Afternoon
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12:00
The Men from the Ministry—Boots
When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
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12:30
Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out
3/20 Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid.
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13:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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13:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire
4/8 The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
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14:00
Charlotte Bronte - The Professor—9. Joy and Sorrow
9/10 Happy news for William and Frances, but the orphan worries for their future.
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14:15
Ambridge Extra—Series 2, Episode 24
There may not be room at the inn for one person, and Daniel is on a spending spree.
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14:30
Winter Tales—Winter Tales - Series 1, Cake
4/5 Jenny is a perfect example of modern womanhood, until she interviews a suffragette.
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15:00
Black Cinderella Two Goes East, or Confessions of a Glass Slipper Tryer Onner
All-star panto set in the land of Saxmania. Co-produced by Douglas Adams, with John Cleese
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16:00
The 4 O'Clock Show—22/12/2011
Mel Giedroyc jumps in for some wild swimming and checks out winter headgear for Russians.
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17:00
King Street Junior—Series 5, Is This a Career I See Before Me?
2/7 Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston. From 1990.
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17:30
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6 The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot involving Queen Victoria.
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Evening
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18:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 1
9/10 Now up to speed, Mike Yates joins forces with the Time Lord to tackle the alien swarm.
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18:30
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 4. The Solaric Empire
4/10 Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
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19:00
The Men from the Ministry—Boots
When the men have to find 5000 boots, No 1's writing proves problematic.
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19:30
Dad's Army—Series 2, Put That Light Out
3/20 Mainwaring's platoon causes havoc in Walmington-on-Sea during an air-raid.
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20:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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20:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire
4/8 The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
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21:00
Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
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21:15
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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22:00
Clare in the Community—Series 6, Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em
3/6 Caring social worker Clare Barker is now at the frontline as a sick bug hits colleagues.
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22:30
Ross Noble Goes Global—Series 1, Singapore
5/5 Spotting a monkey, the comedian is having a bad hair day in the incredible humidity.
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23:00
The Cheese Shop Presents ... The Butter Factor—The Brandy Butter Factor - Christmas Special
A festive hamper of Saturnalia and scurrilous sketches..
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23:30
Think the Unthinkable—Series 1, Utiliton
4/5 The consultants tackle some call centre problems, and Ryan moves to a 'war zone'.
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Late
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00:00
Doctor Who—Hornets' Nest, Hive of Horror, part 1
9/10 Now up to speed, Mike Yates joins forces with the Time Lord to tackle the alien swarm.
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00:30
James Follett - Earthsearch—Earthsearch I, 4. The Solaric Empire
4/10 Astra and Darv are taken to a neighbouring moon for cross-examination.
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01:00
Agatha Christie—The Sittaford Mystery, 4. A Recipe for Ginger Cake
4/5 Emily sets out to prove that the Willetts took part in the captain's murder.
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01:30
Paul Temple—Paul Temple and the Vandyke Affair, 4. Boulevard Seminaire
4/8 The mystery glove trail leads the smooth detective and his wife to a rendezvous in Paris.
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02:00
Know Your Place—Not to Be Used for Babies
2/8 Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
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02:30
The 99p Challenge—Series 3, Episode 2
2/6 Sue Perkins grills Simon Pegg, Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham and David Quantick.
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03:00
Black Cinderella Two Goes East, or Confessions of a Glass Slipper Tryer Onner
All-star panto set in the land of Saxmania. Co-produced by Douglas Adams, with John Cleese
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04:00
Charles Dickens—The Story of the Goblins Who Stole a Sexton
Goblins kidnap a surly grave-digger to teach him some valuable lessons.
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04:15
Whodunnits—Hercule Poirot - The Adventure of the Christmas Pudding
Hercule Poirot must try to retrieve a priceless stolen ruby at a festive party.
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05:00
King Street Junior—Series 5, Is This a Career I See Before Me?
2/7 Crossed swords in the staff room and an unexpected bombshell for Mr Beeston. From 1990.
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05:30
The Newly Discovered Casebook of Sherlock Holmes—Sherlock Holmes and the Glorious Doppelganger
4/6 The spoof sleuth probes a dastardly plot involving Queen Victoria.
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