ABC Kids/Comedy Program Guide: Week 52

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ABC Kids/Comedy Program Guide: Week 52 Index

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Index

Program Guide ... 3

Sunday, 20 December 2020 ... 3

Monday, 21 December 2020 ... 9

Tuesday, 22 December 2020 ... 14

Wednesday, 23 December 2020 ... 20

Thursday, 24 December 2020 ... 26

Friday, 25 December 2020 ... 31

Saturday, 26 December 2020 ... 36

NOTE: Program times may differ in some states if viewing on VAST or Foxtel. More information can be

found at ABC Help.

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ABC Kids/Comedy Program Guide: Week 52 Sunday, 20 December 2020

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Program Guide

Sunday, 20 December 2020

5:00am

Five Minutes More

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:05am

Guess How Much I Love You

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:15am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:30am

Postman Pat Special Delivery Service

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:45am

Brewster The Rooster

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:55am

Humpty's Big Adventure

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:00am

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:30am

Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:55am

Thomas And Friends

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:05am

Noddy Toyland Detective

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:20am

Pocoyo

(Repeat,G) 7:30am

School Of Roars

(CC,G) 7:40am

Peter Rabbit

(CC,Repeat,G) 7:55am

Peppa Pig

Bluey

(CC,AD,Repeat,G) 8:05am

Love Monster

(Repeat,G)

8:20am

Book Hungry Bears

(Repeat,G)

8:35am

Rusty Rivets

Bananas In Pyjamas

Play School

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

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4 | P a g e 9:30am

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:05am

Lah-Lah's Stripy Sock Club

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:20am

Charlie And Lola

Kazoops!

Hoot Hoot Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:45am

Wanda And The Alien

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:00am

Miffy's Adventures Big and Small

(Repeat,G)

11:10am

Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood

(Repeat,G)

11:20am

Bing

(Repeat,G)

11:30am

Waffle The Wonder Dog

(Repeat,G)

11:40am

Sally & Possum

(CC,Repeat,G) 12:00pm

Teletubbies

(CC,Repeat,G)

12:10pm

In The Night Garden

(CC,Repeat,G)

12:40pm

Clangers

(Repeat,G) 12:50pm

Twirlywoos

Baby Jake

Pablo

(Repeat,G)

1:35pm

The Furchester Hotel

(Repeat,G)

1:45pm

This Is Scarlett And Isaiah

(CC,Repeat,G)

1:55pm

Get Grubby TV

(CC,Repeat,G)

2:05pm

Grandpa In My Pocket

(Repeat,G)

2:20pm

Dino Dana

Arthur

(Repeat,G)

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5 | P a g e 3:05pm

Catie's Amazing Machines

Numberblocks

Play School

Bananas In Pyjamas

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:10pm

Emma!

Dot.

Kiddets

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:45pm

Play School Story Time

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:55pm

Floogals

Dinosaur Train

Wallykazam!

Peppa Pig

Go Jetters

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:10pm

Hey Duggee: The Tinsel Badge

(CC,Repeat,G)

It's nearly Christmas, so while Duggee wraps presents to go under the tree he asks the Squirrels if they want to decorate the clubhouse.

6:20pm

Bluey: The Creek

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

Bored of the local playground, Dad and the kids go bush on a journey to their local creek.

Cast out of her comfort zone, Bluey's eyes are opened to the beauty of the natural world.

6:25pm

Hey Duggee: The Treasure Hunt Badge

(CC,Repeat,G)

The squirrels find a treasure map inside Duggee's big shiny ruby. X marks the spot! Can they find their way to the treasure with so many obstacles in their way, like a Sea Monster and Giant Snake?

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6 | P a g e 6:35pm

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: The Elf Factory

(CC,Repeat,G)

The Elf Factory is deep down in the roots of The Great Elf Tree. It is almost Christmas time and the elves are busy making toys. When there is a problem with the toys a little bit of magic saves the day.

6:45pm

Andy's Baby Animals: Bedtime

(CC,Repeat,G)

Andy Day knows every young animal needs a place to rest. Many young apes must learn how to make a bed out of leaves, while in Tibet, bar-headed geese make a soft, fluffy nest out of feathers on the hard rock.

6:55pm

Shaun The Sheep: CSI Mossy

(CC,Repeat,G)

Bitzer's annoying whistle is infuriating the residents of Mossy Farm but when it vanishes 'Detective Shaun' suspects theft. He resolves to track down the culprit, encountering false leads and red herrings as he goes.

7:05pm

The Deep: Song Of The Siren

(CC,Repeat,G)

Devil Daniels- Monster Hunter thinks he's hunting a siren- a mythical creature whose song lures sailors to their doom. The Nektons discover it's actually a rare whale with a unique voice, and race to save it from destruction.

7:30pm

Spicks And Specks: Collette Mann, Paul Dempsey, Tony Martin & Cal Wilson

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Joining Adam, Myf and Alan tonight are ex-prisoner Collette Mann, 'Something for Kate' front-man Paul Dempsey, comedian/writer Tony Martin and host of 'Sleuth 101' Cal Wilson. Music is provided by The Beez.

8:00pm

Would I Lie To You At Christmas

(CC,Repeat,M,Sexual References)

Rob Brydon hosts a festive edition of this award-winning comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones while Lee Mack's team includes Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes. (Final)

8:30pm

Penn And Teller: Fool Us: Here Lie Penn and Teller

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Damien James' P&T puppets guess a card, Kelvin Chow's cards are magic, Joshua Lozoff and Alyson guess an animal, historian Murray Sawchuck performs Mr Electric's classic, and Penn and Teller create a card trick for the ages.

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7 | P a g e 9:15pm

Live At The Apollo

(CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References)

In this special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.

10:00pm

Gruen XL

(CC,Repeat)Final

It's the year everything stopped... except advertising. So, we can't stop either. Gruen is back for an extended version of the new season where marketing secrets are unmasked faster than a conspiracy theorist in Bunnings.

10:45pm

TBA

11:30pm

Insert Name Here: Xmas

(CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language)

Sue Perkins hosts a festive edition with Jack Dee, Martin Kemp, Liz Bonnin and Suzannah Lipscomb joining team captains. There is a twist - all the names are different, but

everyone of them is related to Christmas.

12:00am

Would I Lie To You?: At Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

Host Rob Brydon is joined by British comedian Miles Jupp, actress Miranda Hart, actor Stephen Mangan and writer/comedian Barry Cryer for this Christmas-themed episode.

12:30am

Review With Myles Barlow: Christmas Special

(CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Violence)

In this one-off special, Myles turns his critical eye to the most celebrated occasion of the year - Christmas. Myles examines the practice of giving, festive indulgence, and the Christmas spirit.

12:55am

The Thick Of It

(CC,Repeat,M,Frequent Coarse Language, Drug References, Sexual References)

With Nicola Murray and Peter Mannion both on the back foot after the unravelling of the key-worker housing sell-off policy there's inevitably going to be a scramble for the moral high-ground.

1:25am

Alan Davies 'As Yet Untitled': I've Been Fingered By Captain Kirk

(CC,Repeat,MA,Adult Themes, Coarse Language)

Alan is joined by Katherine Jakeways, Lee Mack, Nick Helm and Olivia Lee to discuss such varied subjects as an incident involving the horse Red Rum and a car window, Olivia Lee's grandmother's love advice, and more.

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8 | P a g e 2:15am

ABC News Update

(Repeat)

The headlines from ABC News, updating you on the day's top stories from across Australia and around the world.

2:20am

ABC COMEDY Programs Resume At 7.30pm

ABC COMEDY programs resume at 7.30pm, offering an unrivalled mix of scripted and non-scripted comedy and entertainment shows every night. (Soundtrack provided by ABC Jazz. Playlist details at abc.net.au/jazz).

4:00am

ABC Kids Programs Resume At 5am

ABC Kids programs resume at 5.00am

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ABC Kids/Comedy Program Guide: Week 52 Monday, 21 December 2020

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Monday, 21 December 2020

5:00am

Five Minutes More

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:05am

Guess How Much I Love You

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:15am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

Ready, Jet, Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:55am

Big Ted's Big Adventure

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:00am

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:30am

Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:55am

Thomas And Friends

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:05am

Noddy Toyland Detective

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:20am

Pocoyo

School Of Roars

(CC,G) 7:40am

Peter Rabbit

Peppa Pig

Bluey

Love Monster

(Repeat,G)

8:20am

Book Hungry Bears

(Repeat,G)

8:35am

Rusty Rivets

Bananas In Pyjamas

Play School

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:00am

Ready, Steady, Wiggle!

(CC,Repeat,G)

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10 | P a g e 10:10am

Lah-Lah's Stripy Sock Club

Charlie And Lola

Kazoops!

Hoot Hoot Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:45am

Wanda And The Alien

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:00am

Miffy's Adventures Big and Small

(Repeat,G)

11:10am

Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood

(Repeat,G)

11:20am

Bing

Play School

(CC,AD,Repeat,G) 12:00pm

Teletubbies

Moon and Me

Tik Tak

Clangers

Twirlywoos

Baby Jake

Pablo

Mister Maker

dirtgirlworld

Wallykazam!

Sarah And Duck

hoopla doopla!

Molly And Mack

Molly Of Denali

(CC,Repeat,G)

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11 | P a g e 3:30pm

Play School

Bananas In Pyjamas

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:10pm

Emma!

Dot.

Kiddets

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:45pm

Play School Nursery Rhyme News Time

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:55pm

Floogals

Dinosaur Train

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:25pm

Nella the Princess Knight

(Repeat,G)

5:50pm

Peppa Pig

Peter Rabbit

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:10pm

Fireman Sam: Dashing Through The Snow

(CC,Repeat,G)

It's Christmas and Gareth has promised Sarah, James, Mandy and Norman a magical day out. But Gareth hasn't checked the weather forecast and doesn't know that a snow storm is approaching.

6:20pm

Bluey: Christmas Swim

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

The Heelers gather for a classic Aussie Christmas, Bluey gets a new teddy and introduces him to the whole family. But the family play too rough with him and now he wants to go home. Until Frisky convinces him to stay.

6:25pm

Hey Duggee: The Scarecrow Badge

(CC,Repeat,G)

The birds keep eating Duggee's grain. Tag, Betty, Happy and Norrie help Duggee to build an enormous robot scarecrow whilst Roly keeps a careful watch on the birds.

6:35pm

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: Ben And Holly's Christmas: Part 1

(CC,Repeat,G)

Father Christmas pays a surprise visit to The Little Kingdom to check on the Christmas preparations. Everything is going according to plan until the King, the Queen and the Wise old Elf get trapped...

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12 | P a g e 6:45pm

Andy's Wild Adventures: Lemurs

(CC,Repeat,G)

Andy and Kip embark on a wild adventure to Madagascar in search of lemurs. Lemurs can jump huge distances from tree to tree and along the ground and so with the help of Kip's invention, Andy gets to hop along with them.

7:00pm

Sir Mouse: The Statue

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

King asks Mouse and Dragon to carry a heavy statue of him to the mountain top. They'll need the help of Sir Knight for this challenging mission!

7:15pm

Odd Squad: The Jackies

(Repeat,G)

Ms O and her team will stop at nothing to win their very first Jackie Award.

7:30pm

Spicks And Specks: A Very Specky Christmas

(CC,Repeat,PG)

The very first Spicks and Specks festive one-hour Christmas special, as Adam, Myf and Alan are joined by Hamish Blake, Belinda Emmett, James Morrison and Rove McManus.

8:30pm

*New Episode*

Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Charles Esten

(CC,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References)

Aisha Tyler hosts another hilarious episode of the legendary improv show featuring regulars Wayne Brady, Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie along with guest performer Charles Esten.

8:50pm

The Office: Christmas Specials

Tim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency. And, there are a few suprises in store at the Christmas party.

9:45pm

The Young Offenders: Christmas Special

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Frequent Coarse Language)

Conor and Jock set off on a chaotic adventure to give Mairead, who has been ill in hospital, the white Christmas she has always dreamed of.

10:20pm

Detectorists

Andy has a job interview and Lance has a lot of catching up to do, so the mystery of the buried bomber is the least of their problems. But then a disturbing possibility emerges from an unlikely source.

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13 | P a g e 10:50pm

Hang Ups

(CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References, Sex Scenes)

Richard is busy trying to relaunch his career online after the disastrous collapse of his group therapy practice, but it's obvious that working from home is destined to be chaotic.

11:15pm

Stath Lets Flats: A Pushy Boy

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language)

Stath needs to impress his dad/boss Vasos and let some flats, after losing his patience and pushing a customer. In an act of desperation he steals a viewing from arch rival Carole, but things don't go to plan.

11:40pm

Arj Barker: Get In My Head

Take a peek into Arj Barker's head as he contemplates everything from the theory of social evolution to fondue. Sit back, relax, take a load off your mind, and jump into Arj's.

12:40am

Green Wing

(CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Violence)

Statham is unusually cheerful, but it will end in tears. Caroline and Mac's relationship seems doomed so Caroline goes out on a date.

1:35am

The IT Crowd: Tramps Like Us

(CC,AD,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References)

Jen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit; Jen seeks new pastures; Roy ends up on the streets; and Moss gets slightly concussed.

1:55am

Alan Davies 'As Yet Untitled': Watch Out, Worthy Bill's About

(CC,Repeat,MA,Coarse Language)

Alan is joined by Bob Mortimer, Russell Kane, Lucy Montgomery and Miles Jupp to discuss such varied subjects as sneaky cockroaches, Iranian fruit, how one can 'show off' in the gym a little too much, and more.

2:45am

ABC News Update

(Repeat)

2:50am

ABC COMEDY Programs Resume At 7.30pm

4:00am

ABC Kids Programs Resume At 5am

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Tuesday, 22 December 2020

5:00am

Five Minutes More

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:05am

Guess How Much I Love You

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:15am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

Ready, Jet, Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:55am

Big Ted's Big Adventure

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:00am

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:30am

Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:55am

Thomas And Friends

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:05am

Noddy Toyland Detective

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:20am

Pocoyo

School Of Roars

(CC,G) 7:40am

Peter Rabbit

Peppa Pig

Bluey

Love Monster

(Repeat,G)

8:20am

Book Hungry Bears

(Repeat,G)

8:35am

Rusty Rivets

Bananas In Pyjamas

Play School

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:00am

Ready, Steady, Wiggle!

(CC,Repeat,G)

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15 | P a g e 10:10am

Lah-Lah's Stripy Sock Club

Charlie And Lola

Kazoops!

Hoot Hoot Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:45am

Wanda And The Alien

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:00am

Miffy's Adventures Big and Small

(Repeat,G)

11:10am

Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood

(Repeat,G)

11:20am

Bing

Play School

Teletubbies

Moon and Me

Tik Tak

Clangers

Twirlywoos

Baby Jake

Pablo

Mister Maker

dirtgirlworld

Wallykazam!

Sarah And Duck

hoopla doopla!

Molly And Mack

Molly Of Denali

(CC,Repeat,G)

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16 | P a g e 3:30pm

Play School

Bananas In Pyjamas

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:10pm

Emma!

Dot.

Kiddets

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:45pm

Play School Nursery Rhyme News Time

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:55pm

Floogals

Dinosaur Train

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:25pm

Rusty Saves Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:50pm

Peppa Pig

PJ Masks

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:05pm

Charlie And Lola: But I Don't Really Like This Present

(CC,Repeat,G)

Lola always loves the presents her best friend Lotta gives her, until the HAT.

6:20pm

Bluey: Fairies

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

Bluey's house has fairies! Tails are being braided, stickers are everywhere, and Mum's got a peg beard. Now the family must band together to hunt for these invisible mischief- makers.

6:25pm

Hey Duggee: The Funny Face Badge

(CC,Repeat,G)

Whoooooo the Shamanistic Owl looks a bit down. How can the squirrels cheer her up?

Maybe Duggee can do some juggling, or perhaps Happy can do some beat boxing.

6:35pm

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: Ben And Holly's Christmas: Part 2

(CC,Repeat,G)

It's Christmas Eve and Father Christmas is making his deliveries to children around the world. Meanwhile King and Queen Thistle are stuck as well as the Wise Old Elf who is stuck in a Christmas tree.

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17 | P a g e 6:45pm

Andy's Wild Adventures: Gannets

(CC,Repeat,G)

Andy and Kip head to South Africa for a wild adventure in search of Gannets. These birds can dive into water from a great height at incredible speeds in search of a fish supper.

7:00pm

Sir Mouse: Kings Speech

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

King has lost his voice. Which is a disaster, because he has to give his New Year speech.

Mouse and Dragon are summoned to the castle to find the missing voice.

7:15pm

Odd Squad: Invasion Of The Body Switchers

(Repeat,G)

When Ms O and Oscar accidentally switch bodies, Olive and Otto must set things right before the entire Odd Squad team finds out what happened.

7:30pm

Spicks And Specks: A Very Specky Christmas

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Join host Adam Hills, team captains Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough, and specky guests Andrew Denton, Missy Higgins, Hamish Blake and Rhonda Burchmore in this one-hour special of yuletide tunes and trivia.

8:30pm

Insert Name Here: Xmas

In this festive season special, Josh is joined by Chris Packham and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Carol Vorderman and James Acaster.

9:00pm

*New Episode*

Ghosts: Perfect Day

(CC,M,Violence)

The big day has arrived, but some freak weather disrupts plans. It's up to Alison, Mike and the ghosts to rally and pull off what they've been working so hard to achieve, and for Button House to deliver against all odds.

9:35pm

Upstart Crow: A Christmas Crow

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Will promises his wife Anne that he'll be home for Christmas with the family. But when Marlowe, Kate and Robert Greene look likely to be facing a miserable Christmas in London, Will asks them all back with him to Stratford.

10:15pm

I'm Alan Partridge: I Know What Alan Did Last Summer

(Repeat,PG)

Concerned about a visit from the Inland Revenue, Alan lies to Sonja about the extent of his friendship with U2 singer Bono.

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18 | P a g e 10:40pm

I'm Alan Partridge: Alan Wide Shut

(Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language)Final

It's the end of the line for Alan's book, but the house is ready and there's Lynn's baptism to look forward to.

11:15pm

Frontline: The Great Pretenders

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes)

Mike is upset when a viewer accuses the show of being irresponsible. Meanwhile, Marty helps a killer to walk free.

11:40pm

Hang Ups

(CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Sexual References, Violence)

With Karen away on business, Richard is left holding the fort, and family pressures result in him enlisting the support of his squabbling siblings. Meanwhile, new clients Martin and Jane offer some welcome distraction.

12:05am

Stath Lets Flats: A Absolutely Garden

Stath is still struggling to let any flats, so he is delighted when his dad gives him a garden flat to let in a desirable area. Thinking it will sell itself, Stath only books one viewing.

12:30am

Green Wing

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References)

Caroline has to be cruel to be kind, while Joanna and Statham struggle to conceal the incident with the stuffed heron. Sue turns private investigator and Martin comes into some money.

1:20am

Whose Line Is It Anyway?: Charles Esten

Aisha Tyler hosts another hilarious episode of the legendary improv show featuring regulars Wayne Brady, Ryan Stiles and Colin Mochrie along with guest performer Charles Esten.

1:45am

Detectorists

Andy has a job interview and Lance has a lot of catching up to do, so the mystery of the buried bomber is the least of their problems. But then a disturbing possibility emerges from an unlikely source.

2:15am

QI: No L (Christmas Special)

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher and comedians Bill Bailey and Jimmy Carr join regular panellist Alan Davies and host Stephen Fry for a festive edition of the comedy quiz.

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19 | P a g e 2:45am

ABC News Update

(Repeat)

2:50am

ABC COMEDY Programs Resume At 7.30pm

4:00am

ABC Kids Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC Kids/Comedy Program Guide: Week 52 Wednesday, 23 December 2020

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Wednesday, 23 December 2020

5:00am

Five Minutes More

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:05am

Guess How Much I Love You

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:15am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

Ready, Jet, Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:55am

Big Ted's Big Adventure

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:00am

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:30am

Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:55am

Thomas And Friends: Big World! Big Adventures!

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:05am

Noddy Toyland Detective

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:20am

Pocoyo

School Of Roars

(CC,G) 7:40am

Peter Rabbit

Peppa Pig

Bluey

Love Monster

(Repeat,G)

8:20am

Book Hungry Bears

(Repeat,G)

8:35am

Rusty Rivets

Bananas In Pyjamas

Play School

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:00am

Ready, Steady, Wiggle!

(CC,Repeat,G)

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21 | P a g e 10:10am

Lah-Lah's Stripy Sock Club

Charlie And Lola

Kazoops!

Hoot Hoot Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:45am

Wanda And The Alien

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:00am

Miffy's Adventures Big and Small

(Repeat,G)

11:10am

Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood

(Repeat,G)

11:20am

Bing

Play School

Teletubbies

Moon and Me

Tik Tak

Clangers

Twirlywoos

Baby Jake

Pablo

Mister Maker

dirtgirlworld

Wallykazam!

Sarah And Duck

hoopla doopla!

Molly And Mack

Molly Of Denali

(CC,Repeat,G)

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22 | P a g e 3:30pm

Play School

Bananas In Pyjamas

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:10pm

Emma!

Dot.

Kiddets

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:45pm

Play School Nursery Rhyme News Time

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:55pm

Floogals

Dinosaur Train

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:25pm

Peter Rabbit's Christmas Tale

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

5:50pm

Peppa Pig

Floogals

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:05pm

Noddy Toyland Detective: The Case Of The Snow Mystery

(CC,Repeat,G)

Noddy wants to work out how to make it snow for everyone in Toyland before the end of Christmas Day!

6:20pm

Bluey: Work

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

In a game of 'Work', Dad hires Bluey and Bingo at his drainpipe factory. But when Bluey takes charge, Dad finds his new boss pretty tough, especially her no dancing rule.

6:25pm

Hey Duggee: The Bouncing Badge

(CC,Repeat,G)

It's Tag's birthday and Duggee has put up a bouncy castle to celebrate, but will they get a chance to try out some bouncing?

6:35pm

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: The North Pole

(CC,Repeat,G)

On route to deliver the final box of presents, the Elf Plane is forced to land. No one minds, as it's an opportunity for everyone to meet Father Christmas. The Wise Old Elf also meets his twin brother the Wiser Older Elf.

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23 | P a g e 6:45pm

Andy's Wild Adventures: Okavango Safari

(CC,Repeat,G)

Andy and Kip embark on a wild adventure to the Okavango Delta in Africa in search of the huge variety of animals that come to the delta to drink. Andy takes a dip himself alongside baboons, hippos and a herd of elephants.

7:00pm

Sir Mouse: Frog and Prince

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

Mouse and Dragon discover a frog in the tower. They think it's Prince, bewitched. With King's help, they look for a way to undo the spell.

7:15pm

Odd Squad: The Odd Antidote

(Repeat,G)

When Ms O has bizarre side effects after being sprayed by a weird plant, Olive and Otto must travel around town finding the correct measurements of the ingredients for the medicine to cure her.

7:30pm

Spicks And Specks: A Very Specky Christmas

(CC,Repeat,PG)

The tradition continues as Adam, Myf and Alan bring lots of off-the-wall Christmas cheer to a fun-filled, family-friendly, festive one-hour special.

8:30pm

The IT Crowd: Friendface

Jen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social website, and finds out why some

friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.

8:55pm

Rosehaven

(CC,AD,Repeat,PG)

As best friends who live, work and eat together, Emma and Daniel's relationship is put to the test. Are they spending TOO much time together? They host a dinner party to audition for a third person to join their dream team.

9:20pm

*Australian Premiere*

Would I Lie To You?: At Christmas

(CC,G)

Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for a festive edition of the award-winning comedy panel show. And as ever, David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains, plus a stellar cast of celebrity guests.

9:55pm

Frontline: Give 'Em Enough Rope

(CC,Repeat,PG)

When the network owner announces he wants to be interviewed on Frontline, Mike is thrown into an ethical spin.

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24 | P a g e 10:25pm

Daniel Muggleton: Let's Never Hang Out

(CC,Repeat,MA,Coarse Language)

With blunt takes and an effortless delivery, Daniel gives his reasons why you should never call your kid River, how to win arguments at McDonald's and what counts as a Plan B.

11:15pm

The Thick Of It

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language)

Everyone has a lot of questions to answer about the suicide of a key worker after his flat was sold off.

11:45pm

Hang Ups

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sexual References)

Richard is still struggling to cope with his new business and a mounting list of personal problems. His client Neil, continues to reveal a little too much about his dark past, which leaves Richard fearing for his life.

12:10am

Stath Lets Flats: A Job Is A Chance

(CC,Repeat,M,Coarse Language, Drug References, Sexual References)

After Stath burns down a property, he falls out with his dad and gets a job at the slick agency next door, Smethwicks. It's a chance for Stath to prove himself outside the family business.

12:35am

Green Wing

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Sex Scenes)

Paranoid Joanna and Statham become fugitives after police arrive at the hospital. Mac, Guy and Martin each make an offer of sorts to Caroline.

1:25am

QI: Merriment (Christmas Special)

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Jenny Eclair, Johnny Vegas, Bill Bailey and Alan Davies join host Stephen Fry, who awards points for the answers he finds most interesting. Stephen prepares for the festive period with some seasonal merriment.

2:00am

Catherine Tate Christmas Special

Don't miss Catherine Tate's award-winning performance in this hilarious Christmas special.

2:35am

ABC News Update

(Repeat)

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25 | P a g e 2:40am

ABC COMEDY Programs Resume At 7.30pm

4:00am

ABC Kids Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC Kids/Comedy Program Guide: Week 52 Thursday, 24 December 2020

26 | P a g e

Thursday, 24 December 2020

5:00am

Five Minutes More

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:05am

Guess How Much I Love You

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:15am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:30am

Postman Pat Special Delivery Service

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:45am

Bing

(Repeat,G)

6:00am

Once Upon A Sesame Street Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:55am

Thomas And Friends: Big World! Big Adventures!

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:05am

Noddy Toyland Detective

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:20am

Pocoyo

Peter Rabbit

Peppa Pig

Bluey

Love Monster

(Repeat,G)

8:20am

Book Hungry Bears

(Repeat,G)

8:35am

Bob The Builder

Bananas In Pyjamas

(CC,Repeat,G)

9:00am

A Very Play School Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

9:45am

Waffle The Wonder Dog

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:00am

Ready, Steady, Wiggle!

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:10am

Lah-Lah's Stripy Sock Club

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:20am

Charlie And Lola

(CC,Repeat,G)

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27 | P a g e 10:35am

Kazoops!

Rita and Crocodile

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:45am

Wanda And The Alien

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:00am

Miffy's Adventures Big and Small

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:05am

Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:20am

Bing

(CC,Repeat) 11:30am

Play School

Teletubbies

Moon and Me

Tik Tak

Clangers

Twirlywoos

Baby Jake

Pablo

(Repeat,G)

1:30pm

Mister Maker Around The World

(CC,Repeat,G)

1:50pm

Get Grubby TV

Wallykazam!

Sarah And Duck

hoopla doopla!

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

2:45pm

Molly And Mack: The Best Christmas Ever

(Repeat,G)

3:00pm

Molly Of Denali

Play School

Bananas In Pyjamas

(CC,Repeat,G)

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28 | P a g e 4:15pm

Pingu In The City

Dot.

Kiddets

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:45pm

Play School Nursery Rhyme News Time

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:55pm

Floogals

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:20pm

PJ Masks Save Christmas

(Repeat)

5:45pm

Peppa's Christmas

Fireman Sam

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

6:10pm

Shaun The Sheep: We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas ever.

6:20pm

Bluey: Verandah Santa

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

It's Christmas Eve and Dad and the kids are taking turns pretending to be Santa! But when Socks nips Bluey and Bluey refuses to leave her a present, they must all learn the true meaning of being good for Christmas.

6:25pm

TBA

6:35pm

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: Snow

(CC,Repeat,G)

It's Christmas Eve and the presents have just been delivered to Father Christmas at the North Pole. Back at the elf tree, Mr Elf is sitting down to a nice cup of tea as Father Christmas rings up to say the toys are missing.

6:45pm

Andy's Wild Adventures: Bowerbirds

(CC,Repeat,G)

Andy and Kip go on a wild adventure to the second largest island in the world, New Guinea, home to the Bowerbird, a bird which decorates its nest with bright flowers and colourful objects to attract a mate.

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29 | P a g e 7:00pm

Sir Mouse: Prince in Distress

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

Prince is staying in his new play tower for the first time. But he cannot cope on his own and he constantly calls Mouse and Dragon for help.

7:15pm

Odd Squad: Reindeer Games Part 1

(Repeat,G)

In this Christmas-themed episode, Olive and Otto help Santa track down his missing reindeer. Also, Oscar helps Ms O get off Santa's naughty list.

7:30pm

Spicks And Specks: A Very Specky Christmas

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Join host Adam Hills and team captains Myf Warhurst and Alan Brough in a one-hour special of yuletide tunes and trivia.

8:30pm

Hard Quiz Kids Special

(CC,Repeat)

Hard Quiz Kids Special! Tom Gleeson can dish it out, but can he take it? Grade 5 and 6 contestants Nash, Olivia, Sam and Scarlett match wits with Tom as they battle each other for a Big Brass Mug that's bigger than they are!

9:00pm

*New Episode*

Mock The Week

(CC)

Fast-tracked from the UK, the show combining the best elements of panel show, stand- up and improvised games with two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at the news and world events.

9:30pm

Shaun Micallef's Mad as Hell Pagan Holiday Special

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes)

Shaun decides to direct a play about the over-commercialisation of Xmas but sees Francis decorating his doghouse and realises the spirit of Xmas is not dead. He cancels the play and goes home to watch this special instead.

10:30pm

Live At The Apollo: Christmas Special - Sara Pascoe, Chris McCausland, Flo and Joan

Sara Pascoe introduces a special festive edition of the comedy show recorded before a packed house at London's Hammersmith Apollo, warming up the audience and

introducing Chris McCausland and musical comedy duo Flo and Joan.

11:15pm

Insert Name Here: Xmas

In this festive season special, Josh is joined by Chris Packham and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard is joined by Carol Vorderman and James Acaster.

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30 | P a g e 11:50pm

Ghosts: Perfect Day

(CC,Repeat,M,Violence)

The big day has arrived, but some freak weather disrupts plans. It's up to Alison, Mike and the ghosts to rally and pull off what they've been working so hard to achieve, and for Button House to deliver against all odds.

12:20am

Green Wing: Christmas Special

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language, Nudity, Sexual References)

Statham and Joanna are on the run as hospital staff ride the highs and lows of a wedding and a funeral. It all ends happily ever after. Or does it? (Final)

1:50am

The Office: Christmas Specials

Tim's world is rocked when Dawn turns up at the office to say hello. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency. And, there are a few suprises in store at the Christmas party.

2:40am

ABC News Update

(Repeat)

2:45am

ABC COMEDY Programs Resume At 7.30pm

4:00am

ABC Kids Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC Kids/Comedy Program Guide: Week 52 Friday, 25 December 2020

31 | P a g e

Friday, 25 December 2020

5:00am

Grandpa Honeyant Storytime

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:05am

Guess How Much I Love You

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:15am

Pocoyo

Bob The Builder

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:55am

Big Ted's Big Adventure

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:00am

The Furchester Hotel

(Repeat,G)

6:25am

Yo Gabba Gabba!

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:50am

Thomas And Friends

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:05am

Noddy Toyland Detective

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:15am

Pocoyo

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:25am

Peter Rabbit's Christmas Tale

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

7:50am

Peppa's Christmas

Bluey

Rusty Saves Christmas

Bananas In Pyjamas

Play School

(CC,Repeat,G)

9:30am

Once Upon A Sesame Street Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:20am

Nella the Princess Knight

(Repeat,G)

10:40am

Five Minutes More

(CC,Repeat,G)

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32 | P a g e 10:45am

Becca's Bunch

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:00am

Miffy's Adventures Big and Small

(Repeat,G)

11:05am

Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:20am

Bing

(Repeat,G)

11:30am

A Very Play School Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

12:15pm

Moon and Me

Tik Tak

Clangers

Twirlywoos

Baby Jake

Pablo

Mister Maker

dirtgirlworld

(CC,Repeat,G)

2:00pm

Go Jetters: The North Pole

(CC,Repeat,G)

2:25pm

Sarah And Duck

hoopla doopla!

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

2:45pm

Waffle The Wonder Dog

(CC,Repeat,G)

3:00pm

Molly Of Denali

Play School

Bananas In Pyjamas

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:10pm

Emma!

Dot.

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:35pm

Timmy's Christmas Surprise

(CC,Repeat,G)

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33 | P a g e 4:55pm

Aliens Love Underpants And Panta Claus

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:25pm

The Hive: The Perfect Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:50pm

Peppa Pig

Go Jetters

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:10pm

Dog Loves Books: Dog Loves Billy Goat Gruff

(CC,Repeat,G)

Pug needs help mending his new see-saw. On their adventure our friends meet a Troll who guards an old bridge so that the goats cannot cross it. Dog persuades the Troll to build a new strong bridge.

6:20pm

Bluey: Christmas Swim

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

The Heelers gather for a classic Aussie Christmas, Bluey gets a new teddy and introduces him to the whole family. But the family play too rough with him and now he wants to go home. Until Frisky convinces him to stay.

6:25pm

Hey Duggee: The Tinsel Badge

(CC,Repeat,G)

It's nearly Christmas, so while Duggee wraps presents to go under the tree he asks the Squirrels if they want to decorate the clubhouse.

6:35pm

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: The Elf Factory

(CC,Repeat,G)

The Elf Factory is deep down in the roots of The Great Elf Tree. It is almost Christmas time and the elves are busy making toys. When there is a problem with the toys a little bit of magic saves the day.

6:45pm

Andy's Wild Adventures: Bull Frogs

(CC,Repeat,G)

Andy and Kip embark on another Wild Adventure, this time to see Giant Bull Frogs in the grassy plains of Southern Africa. These frogs live underground, only emerging, much to Andy's surprise, when it starts to rain.

7:00pm

Sir Mouse: The Dance

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

Mouse says that knights don't dance, which is why she won't come along to the dance.

But she goes later, disguised as a lady, and dances all night!

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34 | P a g e 7:15pm

Odd Squad: Reindeer Games Part 2

(Repeat,G)

In this Christmas-themed episode, Olive and Otto help Santa track down his missing reindeer. Also, Oscar helps Ms. O get off Santa's naughty list.

7:30pm

A Very Specky Christmas

Join Adam, Myf and Alan, along with their sleigh full of special guests as they liven up your Christmas with a sack full of yuletide tunes and trivia.

8:30pm

Blackadder's Christmas Carol

(CC,Repeat,PG)

After a genial spirit shows the benevolent Ebenezer Blackadder visions of his unscrupulous ancestors, he resolves to mend his generous ways.

9:15pm

Would I Lie To You?: At Christmas

(CC,Repeat,G)

Host Rob Brydon is joined by British comedian Miles Jupp, actress Miranda Hart, actor Stephen Mangan and writer/comedian Barry Cryer for this Christmas-themed episode.

9:45pm

Russell Howard: Wonderbox

(CC,Repeat,MA,Coarse Language, Sexual References)

Russell performs his usual gleefully juvenile brand of social commentary and discusses some of the joy to be found in everyday experiences. Recorded in front of his home crowd in Bristol.

11:15pm

Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary: Olympics

(CC,Repeat,M,Sexual References)Final

While Saffy has been in Africa, Edina and Patsy have had trouble keeping it together. The house is a pig-sty but worse still Stella McCartney has barred Edina from her shop. A Hollywood Legend is due at the door any minute.

11:45pm

The IT Crowd: Calendar Girls

(CC,AD,Repeat,PG)

In the final episode, Reynholm Industries proudly announce their first sexy, nude calendar. Enough said, probably.

12:10am

The Catherine Tate Show

Nan meets her grandson's girlfriend, Lauren gets a tattoo of her boyfriend only for him to immediately dump her, and new bride Victoria makes a memorable wedding speech.

12:45am

The Young Offenders: Christmas Special

(CC,Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Frequent Coarse Language)

Conor and Jock set off on a chaotic adventure to give Mairead, who has been ill in hospital, the white Christmas she has always dreamed of.

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35 | P a g e 1:15am

Upstart Crow: A Christmas Crow

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Will promises his wife Anne that he'll be home for Christmas with the family. But when Marlowe, Kate and Robert Greene look likely to be facing a miserable Christmas in London, Will asks them all back with him to Stratford.

2:00am

The IT Crowd: Friendface

Jen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social website, and finds out why some

friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.

2:20am

ABC News Update

(Repeat)

2:25am

ABC COMEDY Programs Resume At 7.30pm

4:00am

ABC Kids Programs Resume At 5am

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ABC Kids/Comedy Program Guide: Week 52 Saturday, 26 December 2020

36 | P a g e

Saturday, 26 December 2020

5:00am

Five Minutes More

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:05am

Guess How Much I Love You

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:15am

Lily's Driftwood Bay

Ready, Jet, Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:45am

Brewster The Rooster

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:55am

Maurice's Big Adventure

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:00am

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:30am

Wiggle, Wiggle, Wiggle

(CC,Repeat,G)

6:55am

Thomas And Friends

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:05am

Noddy Toyland Detective

(CC,Repeat,G)

7:20am

Pocoyo

School Of Roars

(CC,G) 7:40am

Peter Rabbit

Peppa Pig

Bluey

Kangaroo Beach

(Repeat,G)

8:20am

Book Hungry Bears

(Repeat,G)

8:35am

Rusty Rivets

Bananas In Pyjamas

Play School

Sesame Street

(CC,Repeat,G)

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37 | P a g e 10:00am

The Wiggles World

(Repeat,G)

10:10am

Lah-Lah's Stripy Sock Club

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:20am

Charlie And Lola

Kazoops!

Hoot Hoot Go!

(CC,Repeat,G)

10:50am

Wanda And The Alien

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:00am

Miffy's Adventures Big and Small

(Repeat,G)

11:05am

Daniel Tiger's Neighbourhood

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:20am

Bing

(Repeat,G)

11:30am

Waffle The Wonder Dog

(CC,Repeat,G)

11:45am

Sally & Possum

Teletubbies

(CC,Repeat,G)

12:10pm

In The Night Garden

(CC,Repeat,G)

12:40pm

Clangers

Twirlywoos

Baby Jake

Pablo

(Repeat,G)

1:35pm

The Furchester Hotel

(Repeat,G)

1:45pm

This Is Scarlett And Isaiah

(CC,Repeat,G)

1:55pm

dirtgirlworld

(CC,Repeat,G)

2:05pm

Grandpa In My Pocket

(Repeat,G)

2:20pm

Dino Dana

Sarah And Duck

(Repeat,G)

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38 | P a g e 2:45pm

Molly And Mack

(Repeat,G)

3:05pm

Catie's Amazing Machines

(Repeat,G)

3:25pm

Numberblocks

Play School

Bananas In Pyjamas

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:10pm

Emma!

Dot.

Kiddets

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:45pm

Play School Story Time

(CC,Repeat,G)

4:55pm

Floogals

Dinosaur Train

(Repeat,G)

5:25pm

Timmy's Seaside Rescue

(CC,Repeat,G)

5:50pm

Peppa Pig

Go Jetters

(Repeat,G)

6:10pm

Kangaroo Beach: Frizzy's Big Show!

(Repeat)

When a TV crew shows up to film real life rescues on Kangaroo Beach, Frizzy vows to become world famous by being rescued.

6:20pm

Bluey: The Beach

(CC,AD,Repeat,G)

As Mum goes for a walk along the beach, Bluey runs to catch up with her. Along the way, she has a series of encounters that both excite and test her in her first solo adventure.

6:25pm

Hey Duggee: The Sand Castle Badge

(CC,Repeat,G)

It's a lovely warm day for the beach. The squirrels learn how to make sand castles. They are doing such a good job that Jon and Nigel the crabs ask if the squirrels could work together to build them a new home.

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39 | P a g e 6:35pm

Ben And Holly's Little Kingdom: Trip To The Seaside

(CC,Repeat,G)

Holly joins Ben and his family on an Elf trip to the seaside, and Mr Elf tells her that no magic is to be used. But when they realise that no one has remembered to pack lunch they ask Holly to use her magic to make some.

6:45pm

Andy's Baby Animals: Swimming

(CC,Repeat,G)

Swimming lessons for young animals with Andy Day. In New Zealand baby fur seals choose a safe pool in a river. In Antarctica Adelie penguin chicks have to learn how to sink.

6:55pm

Shaun The Sheep: Pond Life

(CC,Repeat,G)

On a roasting hot day, all the flock want to do is take a dip in the pond. But before the gang can get their swim they need to see off a pair of fly tippers who have been filling the pond with rubbish.

7:05pm

The Deep: Bad Luck Fish

(CC,Repeat,G)

Can a fish really be responsible for wrecking Dolos' boat, sinking the Aronnax and almost destroying the Rover? Fontaine believes so and it's invaded Jeffrey's home on the Aronnax. How can she get rid of it and it's bad luck?

7:30pm

Spicks and Specks: 2010s Special

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Adam, Alan and Myf are joined by Kate Miller-Heidke, Vance Joy, Luke McGregor and Claire Hooper to discuss everything in music for the 2010s. They discuss Eurovision, Taylor Swift and how Adele answers the telephone.

8:25pm

*Australian Premiere*

Red Dwarf: The Promised Land

The posse meet three cat clerics who worship Lister as their God. Lister vows to help them as they're being hunted by Rodon, the ruthless Feral Cat King who wants to wipe out cats who worship anyone but him.

9:55pm

Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious

Michael returns to the stage to do what he does best - make everyday life face-achingly hilarious. Michael throws everything into this memorable performance that has the audience rolling in the aisles and on their feet.

10:50pm

Mock The Week

(CC,Repeat)

Fast-tracked from the UK, the show combining the best elements of panel show, stand- up and improvised games with two teams of comedians taking a satirical swipe at the news and world events.

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40 | P a g e 11:20pm

Penn And Teller: Fool Us: Here Lie Penn and Teller

(CC,Repeat,PG)

Damien James' P&T puppets guess a card, Kelvin Chow's cards are magic, Joshua Lozoff and Alyson guess an animal, historian Murray Sawchuck performs Mr Electric's classic, and Penn and Teller create a card trick for the ages.

12:00am

Arj Barker: Get In My Head

Take a peek into Arj Barker's head as he contemplates everything from the theory of social evolution to fondue. Sit back, relax, take a load off your mind, and jump into Arj's.

1:00am

Would I Lie To You At Christmas

Rob Brydon hosts a festive edition of this award-winning comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones while Lee Mack's team includes Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes. (Final)

1:35am

I'm Alan Partridge: I Know What Alan Did Last Summer

(Repeat,PG)

Concerned about a visit from the Inland Revenue, Alan lies to Sonja about the extent of his friendship with U2 singer Bono.

2:00am

I'm Alan Partridge: Alan Wide Shut

(Repeat,M,Adult Themes, Coarse Language)Final

It's the end of the line for Alan's book, but the house is ready and there's Lynn's baptism to look forward to.

2:30am

Absolutely Fabulous 20th Anniversary: Olympics

(CC,Repeat,M,Sexual References)Final

While Saffy has been in Africa, Edina and Patsy have had trouble keeping it together. The house is a pig-sty but worse still Stella McCartney has barred Edina from her shop. A Hollywood Legend is due at the door any minute.

3:00am

ABC News Update

(Repeat)

3:05am

ABC COMEDY Programs Resume At 7.30pm

4:00am