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Series 2: Episode 6 Christmas Special

Featuring Harry Enfield and Catherine Tate. Plus a duet from Michael Ball and Alfie Boe.

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Episode 7: Christmas Comedy Shuffle

Peter Kay returns with festive favourites from Car Share and Phoenix Nights.

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Series 20: Episode 12

With Will Smith, Helen Mirren, Naomie Harris, Martin Freeman and Katie Melua.

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Shrek the Halls

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Shrek's quiet family Christmas is gatecrashed by Donkey and the gang.

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David Walliams Celebrates Dame Shirley Bassey

24/12/2016

David Walliams hosts a special night of entertainment from Dame Shirley Bassey.

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How animals and plants rise to the challenges of winter.

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24/12/2016

Ed Reardon and feline companion Elgar co-present a selection of programmes about cats.

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Christmas with Dolly Parton and sister Stella.

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Christopher Frayling explores the enduring appeal of Dickens' A Christmas Carol.

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Alistair McGowan plays all 44 parts in David Spicer's new comic take on the Lord of Lies.

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Berry Christmas! Make Mary's festive favourites

16 alternatives to the traditional Christmas turkey

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Star Wars actress Fisher has heart attack

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New Sherlock: 'It's much darker and very intense'

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