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Celebrity Squares
Saturday 20th, ITV, 6pm
Warwick Davis is joined by Ashley Roberts, David Haye, Reece Shearsmith, Andi Peters, Sandi Toksvig, Stewart Francis, Bridget Christie, and resident comedians Tim Vine and Joe Wilkinson for a festive special. Guide |
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Saturday 20th, ITV, 10pm
Finishing the current series with a Christmas episode, Jonathan welcomes David Walliams, Peter Capaldi, Jimmy Carr and Ed Sheeran. Music comes from the star of Disney's Frozen, Idina Menzel. Guide |
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Rik Mayall: Lord Of Misrule
Saturday 20th, BBC Two, 10:05pm
A highly-anticipated documentary celebrating the work of Rik Mayall. Ben Elton, Alexei Sayle, Christopher Ryan and Tim McInnerny are amongst those interviewed. Guide |
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Would I Lie To You?
Monday 22nd, BBC One, 8:30pm
David Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson for a special edition of the panel show. Guide |
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Trollied
Monday 22nd, Sky1, 8:30pm
The last in the series. It's charity day at Valco and everyone's doing their little bit to help. Guide |
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John Bishop's Christmas Show
Monday 22nd, BBC One, 9pm
An all singing, all dancing Christmas spectacular. John Bishop is joined on stage at the Dominion Theatre in London's West End by some of the most exciting names in music and comedy. Guide |
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The Wrong Mans
Monday 22nd & Tuesday 23rd, BBC Two, 9pm
Sam and Phil are blasted back to zero again in two new hour-long episodes of the hit comedy drama. 4,000 miles from home, Phil is relishing the chance to reinvent himself but Sam pines for his old life. Guide |
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Stella
Monday 22nd, Sky1, 9pm
Enjoy a festive fix of Ruth Jones's hit comedy drama. When Michael has to head home for the holidays, Stella throws herself into work on the hospital's children's ward. There's also a panto to watch. Guide |
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Monday 22nd, BBC Two, 10pm
X-Factor judge Louis Walsh, Sex Pistol Glen Matlock, comedian Lloyd Langford and Melissa Steel take part in a Christmas-themed show. Guide |
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Some Girls
Monday 22nd, BBC Three, 10pm
Last in the series. Anna ropes Viva in to organise prom night decorations against her will. Meanwhile Holli has finally got enough money to buy back her Mum's jewellery. Guide |
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Derek
Monday 22nd, Channel 4, 10pm
A special to conclude the show. As Broad Hill prepares for the wedding of the year, Kev's behaviour proves too much for Hannah. Vicky prepares to fill her shoes, while Derek tries to hold the home together. Guide |
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Brian Pern
Monday 22nd, BBC Two, 10:30pm
The final episode of the great music-based series. It follows Brian as he records a charity record in aid of bi-polar polar bears. Guide |
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Tuesday 23rd, Channel 4, 9pm
In this special, the teams discuss and dissect the seasonal topical events. With guests Freddie Flintoff, Ricky Wilson and Roisin Conaty. There's also an appearance from X Factor's Stevi Ritchie. Guide |
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Psychobitches
Tuesday 23rd, Sky Arts 1, 9:30pm
In the final episode of the sketch series, Richard E Grant makes a startling appearance as Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins. Guide |
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Mock The Week
Tuesday 23rd, BBC Two, 10pm
The regulars test out Christmas products, reminisce about yuletide visits to A & E, a long living goldfish and harps. There's also the customary outtakes reel. Guide |
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Man Down
Tuesday 23rd, Channel 4, 10pm
A new special from Greg Davies. Christmas is coming, the turkey is getting fat... and, in this case, alarmingly aggressive. Guide |
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2014 - The Rory Review
Tuesday 23rd, BBC One Scotland, 10:40pm
A programme for BBC Scotland viewers. Rory Bremner takes a comic look at the topics that got the nation talking in 2014. Guide |
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The Incredible Adventures Of Professor Branestawm
Christmas Eve, BBC One, 8:30pm
A new adaptation of the Norman Hunter's classic children's books with Harry Hill as the original mad professor. This looks great. See our guide for a trailer. Guide |
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A League Of Their Own
Christmas Eve, Sky1, 9pm
James Corden is treating the A League Of Their Own boys to an extra-special Yuletide treat: a good ol' fashioned knees-up in the countryside. Guide |
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Not Going Out
Christmas Eve, BBC One, 9:30pm
The will-they-won't-they tension between Lee and Lucy reaches new highs in this epic series finale for Christmas, as the couple find themselves in previously uncharted emotional water. There's an out-takes special on Saturday 27th. Guide |
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Cuckoo
Christmas Eve, BBC Three, 10:25pm
It's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle. Guide |
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Miranda
Christmas Day, BBC One, 7:15pm
We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife? Guide |
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Christmas Day, Channel 4, 9pm
In this Christmas special there's a feast of festive frolics plus the odd song or two from Alan's very special Christmas house band. Guide |
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas Day, BBC One, 10:05pm
The arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued... and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it! Guide |
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QI
Christmas Day, BBC Two, 10:30pm
Bill Bailey, Jimmy Carr and Carrie Fisher take part in a festive edition of the brainy panel show. Guide |
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Michael McIntyre's Very Christmassy Christmas Show
Christmas Day, BBC One, 10:40pm
Christmas comedy entertainment special hosted by Michael McIntyre. He's joined by a whole host of guests for a mix of stand-up, sketches, music and chat. Guide |
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Still Open All Hours
Boxing Day, BBC One, 6:25pm
The update of classic 1970s/80s sitcom starts a full series. David Jason returns as Granville for some more family-friendly sitcom fun. Guide |
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The Boy In The Dress
Boxing Day, BBC One, 6:55pm
Following on from the success of Mr Stink and Gangsta Granny, here's an adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing. As ever, it has a wonderful cast. Guide |
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Agatha Raisin And The Quiche Of Death
Boxing Day, Sky1, 8:30pm
A crime-based comedy drama starring Ashley Jensen. Check out our guide for behind-the-scenes video interviews with the cast. Guide |
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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Friday 26th, Channel 4, 9pm
Jimmy Carr challenges Richard Ayoade, David Mitchell, Mel B, Micky Flanagan, Sarah Millican and Kevin Bridges to remember what went on in 2014. Guide |
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Birds Of A Feather
Friday 26th, ITV, 9pm
An 11th series of the hit sitcom starts with this Christmas special. Dorien is treating Sharon and Tracey to a festive trip to the Canaries. Will it be plane sailing? Guide |
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Through The Keyhole
Friday 26th, ITV, 9:30pm
Join a festive Keith Lemon as he goes 'Through The Christmas Keyhole'. The panel getting in the spirit are chat-show king Jonathan Ross, X Factor judge Louis Walsh and Coronation Street star Kym Marsh. Guide |
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Live At The Apollo
Saturday 27th, BBC One, 10:35pm
Hal Cruttenden is in charge for this episode of the stand-up show, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade. Guide |
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Still Open All Hours
Sunday 28th, BBC One, 7:30pm
Episode 2 of the new series. Granville is determined to improve Gastric's image in order to matchmake him with Madge. Meanwhile, Old Mr Bentinck needs to be tempted to spend. Guide |
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Last Tango In Halifax
Sunday 28th, BBC One, 9pm
A third series of the hit comedy drama begins. An unexpected visitor forces Alan to think about his past. Gillian and Caroline are anxious - his decision to keep his secret from Celia is sure to backfire. Guide |
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House Of Fools
Sunday 28th, BBC Two, 10pm
A special episode of Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer's off-the-wall sitcom. Vic and Beef can't wait to get the party started, but things then take a surreal turn. Guide |
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Monday 29th, Channel 4, 9pm
Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are back with a Christmas Special of the brainy panel game. Guests this time are David Mitchell and Kathy Burke. Guide |
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Mapp And Lucia
Monday 29th - Wednesday 31st, BBC One, 9pm
EF Benson's classic Mapp And Lucia has been adapted by Steve Pemberton into this new three part series. The episodes go out on consecutive nights. Guide |
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Charlie Brooker's 2014 Wipe
Tuesday 30th, BBC Two, 10pm
Charlie Brooker looks back on a relentlessly grim year where the cheeriest story was people throwing ice over themselves. (He must have forgotten Ed Miliband and that bacon sandwich). Guide |
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Britain's Favourite Sitcoms
New Year's Eve, Channel 5, 9pm
A new countdown show looking at the nation's most treasured sitcoms. What will come top? Dad's Army, Fawlty Towers, Only Fools And Horses, or something else? Guide |
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Funny Old Year
New Year's Eve, ITV, 9pm
Jason Manford hosts a one-hour comedy special on the best, worst and strangest news, sport and celebrity stories of the year. Guide |
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Alan Carr's New Year Specstacular
New Year's Eve, Channel 4, 9pm
Alan again celebrates New Year's Eve and welcomes in 2015. Along with an array of special guests, Alan dresses up as various celebrities to present some topical sketches. Guide |
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Still Game: The Story So Far
New Year's Eve, BBC One Scotland, 10pm
BBC Scotland viewers can tune into a documentary looking at the success of Still Game. The long-running institution Only An Excuse? follows on BBC One Scotland at 11pm. Guide |
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The Graham Norton Show
New Year's Eve, BBC One, 10:15pm
Graham is joined by Eddie Redmayne, Bradley Wiggins, Liam Neeson, Anna Kendrick and Conchita to take viewers close to the Big Ben chimes. Plus the funniest red chairs from the year. Guide |
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Mock The Week
New Year's Eve, BBC Two, 10:50pm
Dara O Briain and the team crack open the bubbly, link arms and welcome 2015 with another selection of out-takes, quizzes and favourite clips featuring guests including Ed Byrne, Sara Pascoe and James Acaster. Guide |
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Miranda
New Year's Day, BBC One, 8pm
Another new episode, and it's the series's finale. Will Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love? Guide |
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Birds Of A Feather
New Year's Day, ITV, 8:30pm
The ladies are back at home following their holiday trip. Dorien gets the idea that Sharon could be the heroine for her next book - and Tracey's got her hands full with a despondent Garth. Guide |
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
New Year's Day, BBC One, 9:35pm
A second new special. After a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave. Guide |
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Room 101
Friday 2nd January, BBC One, 8:30pm
A new series of the panel show. Joining Frank Skinner for the first show are Len Goodman, Ronni Ancona and Tim Vine. There's a clip in our guide. Guide |
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The Big Fat Quiz Anniversary Quiz
Friday 2nd January, Channel 4, 9pm
Russell Brand, Noel Fielding, Jonathan Ross, Warwick Davis, Jack Whitehall and Claudia Winkleman take part in this second new quiz of the season, celebrating 10 years of the format. Guide |
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Benidorm
Friday 2nd January, ITV, 9pm
Series 7 of the sitcom begins. The Solana staff are suffering pay cuts and the Garveys think Madge has a stalker. This series sees some new characters arrive - see our guide. Guide |
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The Last Leg
Friday 2nd January, Channel 4, 11:05pm
Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe return to look back over 2014 in their inimitable style. Guide |
