Schedule Friday 30th September 2011
6am
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Victoria Wood
Episode 1 - Mens Sana In Thingummy DoodahVictoria Wood explores the delights and torments of a stay at a fashionable health farm.
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 3 - Good Girls Should Be In BedBeryl's in quite the quandary: she really likes her latest boyfriend, but he's only in town for a short while and is due to return to London tomorrow morning. And then he asks her to have breakfast with him...!
7am
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Sykes
Series 1, Episode 4 - MenaceThe Sykes twins are playing host to the 10-year-old daughter of Eric's old army friend for the weekend. As sweet and innocent as she appears, Eric can't help but be suspicious after her elder sister's rain of practical jokes some years previously.
7:25am10 min
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 26 - Timmy's ScrapbookAll the nursery pals put together scrapbooks of their most precious childhood memories.
7:30am
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Victoria Wood
Episode 2 - The LibraryA librarian decides to try out the latest video technology in an attempt to find her Mr Right.
7:45am
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 3A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.
8am
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The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 4 - Birds On StrikeAfter taking three days off work with "tonsillitis" to spend time with a boyfriend before he goes to sea for 18 months, Beryl's keen to show her face back at the factory. No sooner has she done so than her family are blackmailing her into taking part in a labour dispute protest.
8:40am
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Waiting For God
Episode 2.10, The Boring Son: Tom's son Geoffrey summons up the courage to walk out on his wife, and moves into Bayview instead - but after a few days of his boring company Diana hatches a plan to get rid of him.
9:20am
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last Posh FrockAfter constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.
10am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 2 - A Tour De FranceRené is being held hostage, and missing presumed exploded by the Nazis, the Resistance, and the girls at the café. As they plan tributes to their fallen hero, he is desperate to escape being shared around by the Communists in their underground bunker!
10:40am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 2 - DreamlandMargaret goes missing after suffering a nightmare and Victor has an interesting encounter with a chimpanzee at the local fete.
10:55am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 2, Episode 7 - When Hally Met SallySally's old school rival Hally arrives at Hotel Trubble and soon starts bossing everyone around; Sally has to do something before Hally takes over the hotel.
11:20am
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Sykes
Series 1, Episode 4 - MenaceThe Sykes twins are playing host to the 10-year-old daughter of Eric's old army friend for the weekend. As sweet and innocent as she appears, Eric can't help but be suspicious after her elder sister's rain of practical jokes some years previously.
11:30am30 min
Clare In The Community
Series 7, Episode 2 - To Kill A Mocking BirdClare ends her relationship with Brian and is surprised by her colleagues' reaction to the news. On the plus side, she's a single parent.
12pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 26th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.20.
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 75, Episode 3Sandi Toksvig and panellists Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Jeremy Hardy and Susan Calman take a sideways look at the week's news, with Corrie Corfield reading out the cuttings.
1:15pm30 min
Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase
Series 1, Episode 2 - Jonathan LynnChristopher's special guest is Jonathan Lynn.
1:35pm
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Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 7 - Quality TimeThe monsters are fed up with the family never having time for them, so they steal all the clocks in the house. In response, Nick installs a huge and terrifying grandfather clock - from now on, the house is going to run like clockwork! There's definitely no 'time' for fun anymore.
1:45pm15 min
Can You Hear Me At The Back?
Episode 3Comedy monologues recorded at the Edinburgh festival, featuring new and seasoned writers.
2pm
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Waiting For God
Episode 2.10, The Boring Son: Tom's son Geoffrey summons up the courage to walk out on his wife, and moves into Bayview instead - but after a few days of his boring company Diana hatches a plan to get rid of him.
2:30pm
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Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 3, Episode 7The fearsome Vikings discover a new trick, Colin and Malcolm struggle with an empty trolley and the helpful bees stumble into a fairy tale.
2:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last Posh FrockAfter constantly being treated like one of the lads, the life of self sufficency upsets Barbara who admits to missing feeling like a woman. Tom eventually realises that Barbara gave up more than he did when they traded lives and performs a selfless act to try and help.
3:20pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 2 - A Tour De FranceRené is being held hostage, and missing presumed exploded by the Nazis, the Resistance, and the girls at the café. As they plan tributes to their fallen hero, he is desperate to escape being shared around by the Communists in their underground bunker!
4pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 2 - DreamlandMargaret goes missing after suffering a nightmare and Victor has an interesting encounter with a chimpanzee at the local fete.
4:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo BicycleA squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?
5pm
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Terry & June
Series 8, Episode 11 - Mistaken IdentikitTerry loves to be the centre of attention, but when he discovers he bears an uncanny resemblance to a criminal, he wishes the spotlight would focus on someone else.
5:15pm
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Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
5:25pm35 min
Dani's House
Series 4, Episode 3 - The NaturalWhen Jack is cast in a small role on McHurties Hospital, both he and Dani are embarrassed to find that they are supposed to have an on-screen kiss. Max and Ben explore a new glam rock sound for their band and end up with a smoking guitar.
6pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 6There's everything to play for as the premiere panel show continues. While former Olympic champion Karen Pickering joins the Reds, comedian Jimmy Carr is picked for the Blues.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 75, Episode 4Sandi Toksvig is in the chair as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Laura Solon, Phill Jupitus and Fred MacAulay examine the funnier aspects of the week's news. Charlotte Green reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
7:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In WhiteThe date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!
7:20pm
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7:35pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 2 - Return Of The Golden ChildMoss uncovers an internet site that takes people's personal details and calculates when they will die.
8pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 8 - The Day The Balloon Went UpThe platoon discover a runaway barrage balloon and decide to release it safely themselves. This proves not to be wise, when the balloon flies away with Captain Mainwaring still hanging onto it.
8:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo BicycleA squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie BoyleLive stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.
9pm
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An Audience With...
Episode 21 - Another Audience With Freddie StarrComedian Freddie Starr entertains a celebrity audience.
9pm
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Keeping Mum
Black comedy starring Rowan Atkinson & Maggie Smith. A family's sweet new housekeeper solves their problems... but she's a serial killer.
9pm
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg DaviesGreg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.
9pm
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Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 6While Marjorie learns that sorry really is the hardest word, Dafydd has to decide whether to remain the only gay in the village.
9:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids TodayFowler plans a camping trip for some young offenders, whereas Grim is keener for them to have a short sharp shock. Patricia has to take care of an abandoned infant and becomes broody. Habib is harrassed by some fascists and unfortunately Goody steps in to help her...
9:30pm
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 6Superstar footballer Jason Bent is quizzed about his new contract by BBC Radio 5 Live's Mark Chapman, Dr Bob hosts an impromptu student party on the maternity ward, and Lee's Nan gives her take on a club classic. Plus, Omelette tackles this week's Peer Pressure Challenge.
10pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of ClassIn his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.
10pm30 min
10pm100 min
Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun
Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.
10pm45 min version
The News Quiz
Series 75, Episode 3Sandi Toksvig and panellists Andy Hamilton, Julia Hartley-Brewer, Jeremy Hardy and Susan Calman take a sideways look at the week's news, with Corrie Corfield reading out the cuttings.
10:30pm
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Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 5 - The ParentsIt's Sunday and Becky's parents are coming round to fix the fridge.
10:30pm30 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 2Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week, from the silly to the serious, and are joined by Sarah Millican, Joe Wilkinson, DJ Nick Grimshaw and Ollie Locke from Made In Chelsea.
10:35pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
10:35pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 3Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.
10:40pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 2 - The BuildersBasil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.
11pm
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Max MillerThough born 100 years ago, Max Miller's influence is still felt today. He was the highest paid comedian in variety and a master of innuendo. With footage of Miller in action.
11pm
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Old Harry's Game
Series 1, Episode 6 - RedemptionWhen Thomas calls God by his first name (Nigel), God comes down to Hell. Satan uses this visit as a chance to ask God to forgive him.
11pm
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Mount Pleasant
Series 1, Episode 6Lisa and Dan are burgled, and are devastated to discover that their wedding photograph has been taken. Plus, Fergus demonstrates his knack for playing loose with the truth.
11:05pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The GroomWith his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.
11:05pm120 min
My Funniest Year
Episode 2 - Al Murray: 1997Al Murray looks back to 1997, the year when the world had gone Spice Girl mad, Elton John turned 50 in a typically understated way, and Labour swept into power.
11:20pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.6, Decoy: Linda embarks on a mission to assess whether Jez is capable of having an affair after a sobbing Suze tells her she thinks he's going through a mid-life crisis, while Tom lands an audition for Crossroads.
11:30pm
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One Foot In The Gravy
John Shuttleworth takes to the stage at London's Shepherd's Bush Empire. A TV broadcast of Graham Fellows' 2001 stage show.
11:30pm
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This Is Jinsy
Series 1, Episode 3 - BeardboyJinsy's annual celebration of facial fur is thrown into disarray when a mysterious assailant starts nibbling beards.
11:40pm
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11:45pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 4David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.
Midnight
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 2, The Big Break: Tom lands an audition to play a hooligan in a crime reconstruction, and promptly embarks on a spot of serious character research, while Linda receives a mysterious love letter.
12:10am
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 1, Episode 5 - Arthur HaynesArthur Haynes is regarded as a forgotten hero of comedy since his untimely death in 1966. Interviewees illuminate Haynes' creative approach to comedy.
12:10am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 1A Northern Irish mum is delighted that her son is gay. Meanwhile, Nan visits an old friend in hospital and Lauren takes a job in a burger bar.
12:15am
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 3Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.
12:20am
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 3 - Johnny VegasJohnny Vegas headlines Dave's One Night Stand from his hometown of St. Helen's, supported by Justin Moorhouse and Seymour Mace.
12:30am
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Can You Hear Me At The Back?
Episode 3Comedy monologues recorded at the Edinburgh festival, featuring new and seasoned writers.
12:30am
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 1, Episode 4 - Helen Mirren, Harry Hill, Louie SpenceJonathan is joined by acting legend Dame Helen Mirren, comedian Harry Hill and the fantastically flexible Louie Spence. Plus Kasabian perform their latest single live in the studio.
12:40am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In WhiteThe date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!
12:50am
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 6Superstar footballer Jason Bent is quizzed about his new contract by BBC Radio 5 Live's Mark Chapman, Dr Bob hosts an impromptu student party on the maternity ward, and Lee's Nan gives her take on a club classic. Plus, Omelette tackles this week's Peer Pressure Challenge.
1:20am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 5At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Kevin Bridges on his Scottish accent, Zoe Lyons on alpha males, Andrew Lawrence on his school experiences and Russell Kane on the X Factor.
1:20am
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Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun
Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.
1:20am
(repeat)
Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 6While Marjorie learns that sorry really is the hardest word, Dafydd has to decide whether to remain the only gay in the village.
1:40am
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Love Soup
Series 1, Episode 6 - War Is HeckThe wife of Alice's cousin is going to jail, so she asks Alice to keep an eye on her daughter. However, Alice begins to wonder if her cousin is beginning to fall in love with her. Irene and Bob get back together, and Bob's mother wants to see Gil.
1:50am
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Not The Nine O'Clock News
Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
1:50am
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Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 5 - The ParentsIt's Sunday and Becky's parents are coming round to fix the fridge.
1:55am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.6, Decoy: Linda embarks on a mission to assess whether Jez is capable of having an affair after a sobbing Suze tells her she thinks he's going through a mid-life crisis, while Tom lands an audition for Crossroads.
2:20am
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Max MillerThough born 100 years ago, Max Miller's influence is still felt today. He was the highest paid comedian in variety and a master of innuendo. With footage of Miller in action.
2:25am
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The Detectives
Episode 4.4, Sacked: Briggs and Louis antagonise their new female boss by getting themselves blamed for a booking mix-up involving a children's party clown and a stripping gran-o-gram. The future of the force lies in the hands of the traffic squad's Captain Careful - and his green Superman-style tights.
2:30am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 2, The Big Break: Tom lands an audition to play a hooligan in a crime reconstruction, and promptly embarks on a spot of serious character research, while Linda receives a mysterious love letter.
2:55am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 6At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Russell Kane on the recession, Micky Flanagan on trying for a baby, Tom Stade on drug addiction and Mark Watson on Londoners and muggers.
3:05am
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Time Gentlemen Please
Series 1, Episode 9 - Fawkes/OffIt's Guy Fawkes' night, also the birthday of little Carl, and the Guv's taking it particularly badly. Meanwhile, a new Guy Fawkes celebratory drink is causing havoc at Thackeray pubs.
3:30am
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Episode 4.1, The Undiscovered Country: After attending a funeral Gus becomes paranoid about dying.
3:55am
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Not The Nine O'Clock News
Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.