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Gigglebiz

Join Justin Fletcher and all his funny characters in this slapstick comedy show.

Have a giggle with Justin Fletcher and all his funny characters in this slapstick comedy show full of mayhem and mischief.

Gigglebiz: Series 1

Gigglebiz: Series 1: Episode 1

Episode 1

Gigglebiz & GiggleQuiz - CBeebies - BBC

Including Rapids Johnson, a roving wildlife explorer who doesn't always spot the wildlife.

Sketch show. Featuring TV's worst DIY expert and a weather presenter who has a knack of predicting weather that happens only to her.

Sketch show. Featuring TV's worst DIY expert trying and failing to get to grips with the art of putting up curtains, a troupe of acrobats who have seen better days and a weather presenter who has a knack of predicting weather that happens only to her. Plus Rapids Johnson, a wildlife explorer who doesn't always spot the wildlife and Arthur Sleep, everyone's favourite punning newsreader. Humphrey is irrepressible and inquisitive, launching himself into a game of crazy gold together with his trusty companion Woody the dog. There are also the Gigglekids, children from all round the country who tell Justin their favourite jokes.

Series 1

CBeebies

The UK's most watched and most loved channel for the under-sixes.

The UK's most watched and most loved channel for the under-sixes, dedicated to delighting and surprising its pre-school audience.

Comedy sketch show for younger viewers, featuring a variety of different characters in funny situations

Gigglebiz: Series 1: Episode 2

Episode 2

Featuring local reporter Gail Force, on the case of a flea outbreak in Little Bottom.

Sketch show. Featuring Ann Teak, a bossy antiques expert who thinks she knows everything about a suit of armour, and the Berito Brothers with another ill-thought-out routine.

Sketch show. Featuring Ann Teak, a bossy antiques expert who thinks she knows everything about a suit of armour, the Berito Brothers with another ill-thought-out routine, and local reporter Gail Force, on the case of a flea outbreak in Little Bottom. Wildlife explorer Rapids Johnson is still on the trail of the elusive giant panda, while Humphrey, the irrepressible and inquisitive wanderer, is off on a camping jaunt with Woody the dog.

Also with Packed Lunch Pete, who never quite manages to eat his packed lunch and Arthur Sleep, everyone's favourite punning newsreader. There are also the Gigglekids, children from all round the country who tell Justin their favourite jokes.

Jinx

Jinx: Episode 10: Minty Freshman

Episode 10

Episode 10: Minty Freshman

Minty Freshman

CBBC - Jinx, Minty Freshman

Lulu volunteers herself and Frenchy for the school talent show.

Comedy drama about a girl with a magical cookbook. Lulu volunteers herself and Frenchy for the school talent show and enlists Cookie to help.

CBBC

The BBC's multiplatform offering bringing the very best programmes to 6-12 year olds.

CBBC is the BBC's multiplatform offering for 6-12 year olds bringing the very best drama, entertainment and factual programmes to its young viewers.

Comedy drama about a girl with a magic cookbook

Pinky and Perky

Pinky and Perky: Episode 23: It's Christmaaaas!

Episode 23

Episode 23: It's Christmaaaas!

It's Christmaaaas!

CBBC - Pinky and Perky, It's Christmaaaas!

It's Christmas Day but there seems to be a severe shortage of presents at PPCTV.

It is Christmas Day and there is a severe shortage of presents at PPCTV. Pinky and Perky soon realise they forgot to send everyone's Christmas lists to Santa.

It's Christmas Day but there seems to be a severe shortage of presents at PPCTV and everyone is thoroughly fed up. Pinky and Perky soon realise what has happened - they forgot to send everyone's Christmas lists to Santa! Perky panics and tries to get rid of the evidence by hiding them anywhere he can find, but the letters soon find a way of coming back to haunt him.

Pinky and Perky's secret finally comes out when the offending articles make an unexpected appearance during the live show and they suddenly find they have a lot of explaining to do. However, when a very important visitor arrives with presents in tow, it looks as though their bacon has been saved!

3D animated comedy series. Pinky and Perky are a pair of piglets who have just been given their big break in showbiz: their own children's television show.

The Sarah Jane Adventures

Prepare for scares as Doctor Who’s famous companion, Sarah Jane Smith combats alien foes.

Prepare to be scared as one of Doctor Who’s most famous companions - Sarah Jane Smith - combats evil alien forces here on Earth. Starring Elisabeth Sladen.

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 3

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 3: Episode 1: Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 1

Episode 1: Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 1

Series 3

Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 1

CBBC - The Sarah Jane Adventures, Series 3, Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 1

The rhino-like Judoon return, as their prisoner crashes on Earth. A Veil is on the loose.

Children's drama featuring an investigative journalist. The rhino-like Judoon return, as their prisoner crash-lands on Earth. A Veil is on the loose.

Children's drama series from the makers of Doctor Who, following the adventures of investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith and her young friends.

The rhino-like Judoon return, as their prisoner crash-lands on Earth. A Veil is on the loose.

Drama series following the adventures of investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith

Children's drama series from the makers of Doctor Who, following the adventures of investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith, a former companion to the Doctor

Sarah Jane Adventures

The Sarah Jane Adventures: Series 3: Episode 2: Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 2

Episode 2: Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 2

Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 2

CBBC - The Sarah Jane Adventures, Series 3, Prisoner of the Judoon, Part 2

Luke, Clyde and Rani must fight their most fearsome enemy yet - Sarah Jane Smith.

Children's sci-fi drama featuring an investigative journalist. Luke, Clyde and Rani must fight their most fearsome enemy yet - Sarah Jane Smith.

Children's drama series from the makers of Doctor Who, following the adventures of investigative journalist Sarah Jane Smith and her young friends.

Luke, Clyde and Rani must fight their most fearsome enemy yet - Sarah Jane Smith.

Ingenious

25/12/2009

CBBC - Ingenious

Family film about three children who find a genie on a farm in Alderley Edge.

Family film starring Una Stubbs. Three children find a genie, who takes them on a wild and unpredictable adventure to a world of magic, dragons and hidden treasure.

Family film about three children who find a genie - Genius - on a farm in Alderley Edge. Genius takes them on a wild and unpredictable adventure to a world of magic, dragons and hidden treasure. In return, the kids introduce him to something he has never known: friendship.

The Queen

HM the Queen's Christmas message to the peoples of the Commonwealth

The Queen: 2009

2009

BBC One - The Queen, 2009

Her Majesty the Queen's Christmas message to the nation and the Commonwealth.

BBC One

BBC One is a TV channel that started broadcasting on the 20th April 1964. It replaced BBC Television.

The Incredibles

BBC One - The Incredibles

A family of superheroes living the quiet life must save the world.

Children's animation with the voices of Samuel L Jackson and Holly Hunter. The superpowered Incredibles try to live the quiet life, but are forced into action to save the world.

Superhero Mr Incredible receives a mysterious invitation to a remote island after spending the last 15 years living a humdrum suburban existence working for an insurance company. He and his family are forced into action to save the world.

Shrek the Halls

23/12/2007

CBBC - Shrek the Halls

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

Festive animated comedy. Shrek (Mike Myers) just wants to have a nice quiet Christmas with Fiona and the baby ogres. Donkey, however, is full of holiday cheer and has other ideas.

Festive animated comedy. It is Christmas Eve, and Shrek has done nothing to prepare for his Christmas. Being an ogre, Shrek is not keen on Christmas and he just wants a nice quiet one with Fiona and their baby ogres - but Donkey is full of holiday cheer and has other ideas! Soon Donkey and all of Shrek's other friends descend on his hovel to join in the fun, and everyone has a different idea about what makes the perfect Christmas. It spirals into the most chaotic party imaginable.

Featuring the voices of Mike Myers (Shrek), Eddie Murphy (Donkey), Cameron Diaz (Princess Fiona) and Antonio Banderas (Puss in Boots).

Shaun the Sheep

One of Aardman Animations' best-loved characters stars in his own series set on a farm

One of Aardman Animations' best-loved characters stars in his own series. Set on a remote rural farm, Shaun's flock live a peaceful life under the watchful eye of their sheepdog Bitzer

Shaun the Sheep: Series 2: Episode 2: Draw the Line

Episode 2: Draw the Line

Shaun the Sheep - CBBC - BBC

The flock hijacks a road line-painting machine and makes giant works of art in the field.

Children's animation set on a remote rural farm. The flock hijacks a road line-painting machine and causes chaos while creating giant works of art in the field.

Draw the Line

Shaun the Sheep: Series 2

Series 2

Shaun's flock live a peaceful life under the watchful eye of their sheepdog Bitzer.

Set on a remote rural farm, Shaun's flock live a peaceful life under the watchful eye of their sheepdog Bitzer.

The Gruffalo

BBC One - The Gruffalo

Animated tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut.

Animation based on the classic children's book written by Julia Donaldson, telling the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut.

Animation based on the classic children's picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler, telling the magical tale of a mouse who takes a walk through the woods in search of a nut. Encountering three predators who all wish to eat him - a fox, an owl and a snake - the plucky mouse has to use his wits to survive. He announces that he is meeting a monster with terrible features, a 'gruffalo'.

Featuring the voices of Robbie Coltrane (The Gruffalo), James Corden (Mouse), Helena Bonham Carter (Squirrel), Rob Brydon (Snake), John Hurt (Owl), Tom Wilkinson (Fox), Sam Lewis (First Small Squirrel) and Phoebe Givron-Taylor (Second Small Squirrel).

Doctor Who (2005–2022)

The modern adventures - from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker.

The modern adventures across space and time - from Christopher Eccleston to Jodie Whittaker. It's the trip of a lifetime.

Doctor Who

Doctor Who (2005–2022): The End of Time - Part One

The End of Time - Part One

BBC One - Doctor Who (2005–2022), The End of Time - Part One

On Christmas Eve, the Doctor is reunited with Wilf to face the return of an old enemy.

It is Christmas Eve, and the Doctor is reunited with Wilf to face the return of an old enemy.

It is Christmas Eve, and the Doctor is reunited with Wilf to face the return of an old enemy. Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

Strictly Come Dancing

Celebrities take to the dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom routines.

Celebrities take to the Strictly dance floor to perform a dazzling display of ballroom and latin routines.

Strictly Come Dancing: Series 7

Strictly Come Dancing: Series 7: Christmas Special 2009

Christmas Special 2009

Series 7

BBC One - Strictly Come Dancing, Series 7, Christmas Special 2009

Six celebrities battle it out in this festive special for the Christmas trophy.

Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly host the ultimate Christmas selection box. The Christmas trophy is up for grabs as six celebrities battle it out in this festive special.

Strictly is back with the ultimate Christmas selection box. 

The Strictly 2009 title may have been taken, but the Christmas trophy is still up for grabs as six celebrities battle it out in this festive special. The final three celebrities from the 2009 series, plus Gethin Jones, Rachel Stevens and Austin Healey, attempt to walk away with the best Christmas present of all.

As ever, hosts Bruce Forsyth and Tess Daly oversee proceedings and there are some extra festive treats to watch out for too.

Part of the BBC Christmas 2009 season.

The show in which celebrities compete in a ballroom dancing contest.

Strictly Come Dancing Christmas

Doctor Who Confidential

A look behind the scenes of the famous sci-fi show

Doctor Who Confidential: Lords and Masters

Lords and Masters

BBC Three - Doctor Who Confidential, Lords and Masters

Behind the scenes of the tenth Doctor's penultimate episode, with cast interviews.

Behind the scenes of the tenth Doctor's penultimate episode. Featuring stunts more ambitious than ever and interviews with David Tennant, John Simm and Bernard Cribbins.

Doctor Who Confidential goes behind the scenes for the tenth Doctor's penultimate episode. It's the beginning of the end for the Doctor, and the cast and crew go on an action-packed journey towards the final showdown.

With stunts more ambitious than ever and interviews with all the key players, Confidential gives an up close and personal account of the most thrilling two-part finale a viewer could wish for.

Featuring interviews with David Tennant, John Simm and Bernard Cribbins.

BBC Three

A multi-platform service for 16-34s, featuring comedy, entertainment and factual content.

The BBC’s multi-platform service for 16 to 34s, innovating with breakthrough comedy, stand-out entertainment, brave documentary and intellectual factual content.

The Royle Family

Sitcom about a working-class family from Manchester, whose lives revolve around the TV

The drama and ridiculousness of family life served up with a side of tea, toast and telly. The relatable Manchester family that excels at banter.

The Royle Family: The Golden Egg Cup

The Golden Egg Cup

BBC One - The Royle Family, The Golden Egg Cup

It's a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration is planned.

It's a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration is planned. They have received the gift of money from their children, but what will they do with it?

There's a new buzz in the Royle Family household, as it's a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration is planned. Poor Mary from next door can't be present though as, sadly, she has lost all bladder control and has leaked in a number of shops in the precinct.

Jim and Barbara have received the gift of money from their loving children, but what to do with it? Barbara wants to go abroad for the first time having only been away once on their honeymoon to Ormskirk. Will Jim persuade Barbara that an HD satellite box is a more appropriate way to spend their children's generous gift? Tension mounts, a family discussion ensues - the question is where will they go? Down to the television superstore as Jim suggests or Barbara's dream holiday to the Bermuda triangle?

The world is their oyster, but will they find their pearl..?

Gavin & Stacey

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love.

Essex and Wales collide when Gavin and Stacey fall in love, bringing their friends, family and baggage with them. The slow-burn hit that became the nation's favourite.

Gavin & Stacey: Series 3: Episode 5

Episode 5

BBC One - Gavin & Stacey, Series 3, Episode 5

The Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day at the beach, and Gavin has a heart-to-heart.

The Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day at the beach, Gavin's heart-to-heart with his dad gives him something to think about, and a dark cloud looms on the horizon.

It is Bank Holiday Monday, and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach; even Doris gets her sun dress on. 

Gavin's heart-to-heart with his dad gives him something more to think about, and a dark cloud looms on the horizon when Dave arrives to find Nessa and Smithy enjoying all the fun of the fair.

Gavin & Stacey: Series 3

Comedy series about the romance between Essex boy Gavin and Welsh lass Stacey.

Third series of the sitcom about the romance between Essex boy Gavin (Mathew Horne) and Welsh lass Stacey (Joanna Page)

Gavin & Stacey: 5/6

The Catherine Tate Show

Comedy sketch series performed by the versatile actress with a gallery of characters.

Am I bovvered? Catherine Tate plays a cast of lovable, outrageous characters in this hugely popular sketch comedy show.

The Catherine Tate Show: Nan's Christmas Carol

Nan's Christmas Carol

BBC Two - The Catherine Tate Show, Nan's Christmas Carol

In a comic retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Nan receives some unexpected visitors.

In a comic retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Nan receives some unexpected visitors in the form of Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future.

It's Christmas Eve and Nan receives some unexpected visitors, in the form of Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future. In this comic retelling of Dickens' A Christmas Carol, Nan is shown the error of her ways, but is it too late for her to swap her Scrooge-like misery for some seasonal goodwill? Mathew Horne returns as Nan's ever-patient grandson Jamie, and there are guest appearances from David Tennant, Ben Miller and Roger Lloyd-Pack.

BBC Two

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Catherine Tate

Top Gear

The team push their cars and themselves to the limits in the world’s biggest motoring show

The team push their cars and themselves to the limits in the world’s biggest motoring show.

Top Gear: Series 14: Episode 5

Series 14

BBC One - Top Gear, Series 14, Episode 5

The team attempts to prove that cars can be art and Jeremy test-drives the Noble M600.

Motoring magazine. The team fills an art gallery with motoring-related works to try to prove cars are more popular than traditional art. Also Jeremy test-drives the Noble M600.

Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May attempt to prove that cars can be art by taking over an entire modern art gallery in Middlesbrough and filling it with motoring-related works, including some remarkable creations of their own. In their quest to prove that cars can be more popular than traditional art, the presenters set themselves the challenge of attracting more visitors to their exhibition than will visit a more traditional gallery over the same period, a task that forces them to engage in some unusual promotional activities. 

Also on the show, Jeremy is on the test track in a new British supercar, the sensationally fast and sensationally expensive Noble M600.

Top Gear: Series 14

Motoring news and views from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May.

Motoring news and views from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May. This series includes a test drive on Romanian roads and a Bolivia special

Hotel Babylon

Drama series set in the sexy world of the luxury five star hotel

Drama series set in the sexy world of the luxury five star hotel, on a journey beyond the facade of the smiling faces and glittering chandeliers and into the frenetic, non-stop world of the staff

Hotel Babylon: Series 4

Hotel Babylon: Series 4: Episode 4

Episode 4

Series 4

BBC One - Hotel Babylon, Series 4, Episode 4

Emily's estranged father turns up with something to say, and Sam gambles away the hotel.

When Emily's estranged father turns up at Babylon, she wants him to leave, but he has something he needs to tell her first. Meanwhile, Sam gambles Hotel Babylon and loses.

When Emily's estranged father turns up at Babylon, she wants him to leave, but he has something he needs to tell her first.

Meanwhile, Sam gambles Hotel Babylon and loses, and Tony meets his doppelganger and they put their uncanny resemblance to good use.

Drama series set in the sexy world of the luxury five star hotel.

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