Schedule Friday 28th October 2011
6am
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Waiting For God
Episode 3.6, Scandal: The ladies bowling team nickname Tom 'Superstud' when Diana ends up in his bed after the residents are bequeathed £200 to get drunk at a wake.
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 5, Episode 5 - Dinner For ThreeSandra finds herself dealing with the problems of other people - especially when it comes to boyfriends and mothers!
6:40am
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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.
7am
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As Time Goes By
Episode 4.5, Welcome News: A Hollywood producer arrives in town, full of big ideas about filming one of Lionel's books - but his plan to use authentic locations is met with disapproval.
7:30am
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As Time Goes By
Episode 4.6, The Anniversary Party: Lionel's proposal to Jean is accepted, but their happiness is not shared by everyone. Sandy walks out on her boyfriend while Stephen tries to organise a surprise party for Penny.
7:30am30 min
What's So Funny?
Series 2, Episode 4Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With guests including Stephen K Amos and Zoe Lyons.
8am
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Waiting For God
Episode 3.7, Sabotage: Tom and Diana decide they would like a holiday, but face the task of upsetting the devious Harvey's construction plans to raise the necessary cash.
8:40am
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The Liver Birds
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Lily And The DandelionSandra and Carol have a disagreement - Sandra wants to preserve all of God's little creatures but Carol is more interested in preserving herself. The bigger question appears to be how to preserve their friendship!
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 4 - The Self-Propelled Salad StrainerWhen Nora Batty leaves home to visit a person unknown, Compo decides that the time has come for him to say it with flowers.
10am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Dawn Of ManVictor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.
10:40am
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Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Whisky PriestAfter being told of Italian terrorists being found with British government-produced arms, Jim feels compelled to inform the PM and demand an inquiry. This is just the kind of matter, however, that the PM is particularly keen to stay ignorant of.
10:45am15 min
Soloparentpals.com
Series 3, Episode 5 - Rosewood and EbonyAfter a disastrous weekend at a hotel in Cheltenham, Tom decides not to tell Rosie that he is applying for a job in Manchester, but she ends their relationship after discovering the truth. However, the single mother upsets Callum by keeping her new pregnancy a secret, prompting him to run away during a school trip.
11:20am
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Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Dining Room CurtainsVal arrives home to find that Roger has had yet another run in with Phil - his boss at the Winter Gardens.
11:30am30 min
Clare In The Community
Series 7, Episode 6 - Basic AttractionFinally, it is Clare and Brian's wedding day. But first there is the Hen Party and Stag Night to get through.
12pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.
12:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 7 - Will Randolph Make A Good Impression?Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life.
1:20pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 1Episode 2.1: Comedy sketches, with Harry as Il Postino Pat, and Dawn French as his beloved Signora Goggins. Also featuring the Self-Righteous Brothers and Kevin the Teenager.
1:45pm15 min
...At The Stand
Hardeep At The Stand, Episode 2Join Hardeep Singh Kohli for stand-up comedy from James Dowdeswell, Francesca Martinez and young up-and-coming comic James Kirk.
2pm
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As Time Goes By
Episode 4.5, Welcome News: A Hollywood producer arrives in town, full of big ideas about filming one of Lionel's books - but his plan to use authentic locations is met with disapproval.
2pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Man From OswestryScandal in the Pennines! Blamire has run off with a woman (of all things!), and his replacement, Foggy Dewhurst, proves himself to be something of a trouble-maker.
2:15pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 1, Episode 5 - The FeteThe South Welsh mining village of Trefelin is preparing for the annual summer fete.
2:35pm
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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.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Episode 4.6, The Anniversary Party: Lionel's proposal to Jean is accepted, but their happiness is not shared by everyone. Sandy walks out on her boyfriend while Stephen tries to organise a surprise party for Penny.
3:05pm
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Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 8 - Next Big ThingChildren's series combining live action and puppetry about a family who discover a group of monsters living under their house.
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 4 - The Self-Propelled Salad StrainerWhen Nora Batty leaves home to visit a person unknown, Compo decides that the time has come for him to say it with flowers.
4pm
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Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 3 - The ArchbishopWhen the King's top assassin 'accidentally' kills the Archbishop of Canterbury, Edmund finds himself appointed to the newly vacated role. He quickly learns where his best allegiances lie...
4:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Dawn Of ManVictor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.
4:40pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 1 - Fitting PunishmentSusan is looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, but not looking forward to being called a grandmother. Nick wants to move back in. And a new arrival at Ben's surgery has quite an impact.
5:15pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 11 - The StrainStan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.
5:20pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Whisky PriestAfter being told of Italian terrorists being found with British government-produced arms, Jim feels compelled to inform the PM and demand an inquiry. This is just the kind of matter, however, that the PM is particularly keen to stay ignorant of.
5:20pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 2 - They Shoot Harpers, Don't They?When Roger shows some talent at acting, Susan decides to jump on the bandwagon and takes dancing lessons... and a 'wine tasting' class! Meanwhile Michael is disappointed when he gets a B in an exam.
5:30pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 4, Episode 7 - One Small Step For SamSam is visited by a mystery astronaut sent by NASA, who puts her through various tests as part of her application to become an astronaut. When Jack announces he is leaving on a world sailing trip, Dani and Ruby organise a nautical-themed goodbye party.
5:30pm
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The Alan Davies Show
Episode 2 - (Mungo)Alan agrees to look after Mungo, his girlfriend's talented stunt-dog who proceeds to eat everything in sight.
6pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.
6pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen BitsThese are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.
6pm
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Paradise Lost In Space
Episode 5When Norman introduces the Oblivions to physical love, one thing leads to another.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 75, Episode 8In the chair is Sandi Toksvig, joined by panellists Jeremy Hardy, Hugo Rifkind, Susan Calman and Fred MacAulay, for a tongue-in-cheek examination of the week's news while Neil Sleat reads out a selection of cuttings.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 7 - Will Randolph Make A Good Impression?Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life.
7pm30 min
What's The Story?
Series 5, Episode 3Justin Waite is joined by Nadia Kamil, Benjamin Partridge, Noel James and Torchwood's Tom Price.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 1Episode 2.1: Comedy sketches, with Harry as Il Postino Pat, and Dawn French as his beloved Signora Goggins. Also featuring the Self-Righteous Brothers and Kevin the Teenager.
7:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Episode 3Harry takes an interest in the history of humans with Dr Alice Roberts' Origins Of Us, and asks whether jam or cream should go on a scone first?
7:45pm
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Soloparentpals.com
Series 3, Episode 5 - Rosewood and EbonyAfter a disastrous weekend at a hotel in Cheltenham, Tom decides not to tell Rosie that he is applying for a job in Manchester, but she ends their relationship after discovering the truth. However, the single mother upsets Callum by keeping her new pregnancy a secret, prompting him to run away during a school trip.
8pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 6Five-year-old Karen decides she's had enough of mum's nagging and announces that she's leaving home to go to Spain, or possibly Greenland.
8:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Man From OswestryScandal in the Pennines! Blamire has run off with a woman (of all things!), and his replacement, Foggy Dewhurst, proves himself to be something of a trouble-maker.
8:30pm30 min
Spy
Series 1, Episode 3 - Codename: GradesTim fine-tunes his computer hacking skills at work, and puts them to good use by altering Marcus's school grades. Has the fledgling spy gone too far?
8:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 4 - Warm ChampagneThe Meldrews are back from holiday and Victor's luck - and temper - is worse than ever. Margaret can take no more of their existence and decides to embark on a reckless adventure that could change both her own and Victor's lives forever.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 3Guest host Lee Mack is joined by panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Derbyshire.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 8Sebastian helps out with an important visit from the Italian Prime Minister.
9pm60 min
An Audience With...
Episode 52 - Barry ManilowBarry Manilow, accompanied by his orchestra, performs many of his best-loved songs including Copacabana, Mandy, Could It Be Magic, and I Write The Songs. The international superstar also answers questions from a celebrity audience about a career that spans five decades.
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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Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 3Guest host Lee Mack is joined by panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Derbyshire.
9:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.
9:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 1Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.
10pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The CorpseEvery hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.
10pm30 min
10pm
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Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules
TV broadcast of Al Murray's first live DVD, recorded at London's Playhouse Theatre in 2003.
10pm
(repeat)
What's So Funny?
Series 2, Episode 4Ed Byrne and Lucy Porter bring a mix of news, reviews and interviews from the comedy world. With guests including Stephen K Amos and Zoe Lyons.
10pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 4, Episode 4Comic Phill Jupitus and Stoke City star Peter Crouch are up for a bit of banter this week. Plus, Team GB's Tom Daley oversees a diving challenge between Redknapp and Bishop.
10:10pm35 min
Pete Versus Life
Series 2, Episode 2 - Frank Leaves NoreenPete is back with his ex-girlfriend, Chloe, and is desperate to make a good impression. Unfortunately, Pete's dad, Frank, turns up on his doorstep after deciding that he and Pete's mum should have a break from each other.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Episode 2 - James McAvoy, John Bishop, Joanna Lumley, Nancy Dell'OlioJoining Graham on his sofa are British actor turned Hollywood star James McAvoy, national treasure Joanna Lumley; top comic John Bishop; and dancing Italian Nancy Dell'Olio; With music from the Arctic Monkeys.
10:35pm
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Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason
Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.
10:45pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 5 - The AnniversaryIt's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.
10:45pm30 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 6Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.
10:50pm
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny HillBenny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.
11pm
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 3The threesome attend their first antenatal class, and Alice and Richie experience serious doubts about their suitability as future parents.
11pm
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Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs
Episode 6Noel Fielding, Flight of the Conchords and Dylan Moran perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.
11pm
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The Lee Mack Show
The quick-fire comic presents stand-up, sketches and music in his popular show for Radio 2.
11pm
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Trollied
Series 1, Episode 3Julie's spirits are a little too lifted when Gavin gives her the Valco manager's handbook, and Andy regrets signing up for the marathon.
11:15pm
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Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Special - Chris Moyles Hollywood Stars Quiz NightAhead of Series 5, tonight's quiz features a star-studded US vs UK line-up as Hollywood comic legend Will Ferrell goes head-to-head with David Walliams and Louis Walsh.
11:25pm
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Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 6 - The Black SealIt is St. Juniper's Day and the King strips Edmund of his title and duties in Edinburgh; fleeing the castle in rage, The Black Adder sets about creating the most fearsome band of Knights ever known in order to take the throne and rule the Kingdom.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.
11:30pm
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This Is Jinsy
Series 1, Episode 7 - ZoopWith the pig postal system already causing him major stress, Maven is forced to deal with a renegade thrash-folk band and its enigmatic leader.
11:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 12Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle plus guest panellists Michelle Williams, Goldie, Professor Green and Miles Jupp.
11:30pm
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Trollied
Series 1, Episode 4With Gavin away for the day, Julie jumps at the chance to take charge. Trouble looms, however... Meanwhile, Andy bumps into a butcher he's had a beef with in the past.
11:55pm
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 3, Episode 3 - Arthur AskeyA celebration of the life and career of British comedian Arthur Askey through clips from TV shows, films, sketches and Royal Variety performances. Featuring contributions by Peter Waterman, Cliff Richard, Bob Monkhouse and June Whitfield.
12:05am
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Game On
Series 2, Episode 1 - Roundheads & CavaliersMartin meets Clare, a nurse who is as desperate to lose her virginity and he is to lose his: game on!
12:05am60 min version (repeat)
12:15am
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Bunny And The Bull
A surreal road movie that takes place entirely in a North London flat. This is the feature debut of Mighty Boosh director Paul King.
12:30am
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Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Series 2, Episode 4Joining Richard this week are three very funny men - Al Murray, Tim Key and Chris Ramsey. Subjects up for discussion include - how to make sport more fun, what makes them angry, and what has been their most elaborate lie.
12:40am
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Black Books
Series 3, Episode 5 - Travel WriterBernard is ordered to pay rent to a cat. Manny's favourite travel writer Jason take a shine to Fran, as well as charming everyone else in his path.
12:45am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 1Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.
1am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 19Mick Ferry on Newcastle, Charlie Baker on getting fat, Jason John Whitehead on racism and fame, and Jeff Innocent on Crocs and road rage.
1am
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 1, Episode 8 - Miranda Hart, Michael Sheen, Noel GallagherFor the last in the current series of his chat show, Jonathan Ross is joined by comedian Miranda Hart, actor Michael Sheen, and musician Noel Gallagher who talks about life after Oasis, and performs his new single.
1:05am
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 1 - Fitting PunishmentSusan is looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, but not looking forward to being called a grandmother. Nick wants to move back in. And a new arrival at Ben's surgery has quite an impact.
1:05am
(repeat)
Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules
TV broadcast of Al Murray's first live DVD, recorded at London's Playhouse Theatre in 2003.
1:15am
(repeat)
Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 6 - The Black SealIt is St. Juniper's Day and the King strips Edmund of his title and duties in Edinburgh; fleeing the castle in rage, The Black Adder sets about creating the most fearsome band of Knights ever known in order to take the throne and rule the Kingdom.
1:15am
(repeat)
Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 8Sebastian helps out with an important visit from the Italian Prime Minister.
1:45am
(repeat)
My Family
Series 4, Episode 2 - They Shoot Harpers, Don't They?When Roger shows some talent at acting, Susan decides to jump on the bandwagon and takes dancing lessons... and a 'wine tasting' class! Meanwhile Michael is disappointed when he gets a B in an exam.
1:55am
(repeat)
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...
2:05am
(repeat)
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny HillBenny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.
2:20am
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 4 - Warm ChampagneThe Meldrews are back from holiday and Victor's luck - and temper - is worse than ever. Margaret can take no more of their existence and decides to embark on a reckless adventure that could change both her own and Victor's lives forever.
2:30am
(repeat)
Duty Free
Series 3, Episode 2 - Déjà VuThe Pearces are back in Spain, but Amy has a feeling of déjà vu and she's suspicious!
2:45am
(repeat)
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live
2011, Episode 2Andi Osho introduces Pete Firman, Phil Nichol, Terry Alderton, Jason Byrne, Charlie Baker, Imran Yusuf, Rich Hall and more.
3:05am
(repeat)
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 3, Episode 3 - Arthur AskeyA celebration of the life and career of British comedian Arthur Askey through clips from TV shows, films, sketches and Royal Variety performances. Featuring contributions by Peter Waterman, Cliff Richard, Bob Monkhouse and June Whitfield.
3:30am
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The Detectives
1997 Christmas special, Go West Young Man: A bungled police stake-out sends Superintendent Cottam into hiding in Canada's wild west and bumbling bobbies Louis and Briggs are dispatched as bounty hunters to bring back their man.