Schedule Monday 19th December 2011
6am
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Bread
Series 6, Episode 3To everyone's amazement Shifty has got a job as a bus driver, while Jack and Leonora's relationship is growing ever stronger. Lilo Lill confides in Freddie that she is suffering an incurable illness and hasn't got long to live!
6:30am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 7, Episode 7 - ExposedAn investigative journalist plans to film an expose on the centre.
7am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile TrioClegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...
7am
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Married
Series 1, Episode 3Bachelor Robin Lightfoot is feeling a little warmer towards his adopted 'wife' - but then he discovers 'his' past misdemeanours and his doppelganger's other woman turns up to rock the boat.
7:30am
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 56, Episode 5A welcome visit to the Watford Colosseum for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
7:35am
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Bread
Series 6, Episode 4Shifty tries to convince Martina that he has changed but ends up taking his passengers on an unexpected trip. Adrian and Jack are both competing for Leonora's affections...
8:10am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 7, Episode 8 - Curse Of The Tiger WomenBrittas is in a celebratory mood, but Councillor Drugget has some bad news for him.
8:50am
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Doctor In Love
Leslie Phillips stars in this film about a doctor who falls in love with a nurse while undergoing treatment at his own hospital.
9am
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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 1, SpecialCount Arthur Strong, one time variety star, makes his preparations for Christmas. From his altercation with a carol singer and his improvised 'reading' of the Nativity, to his show for the elderly at leafy glade old people's home. What could possibly go wrong?
10am
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Man Of The Moment
Norman Wisdom stars as a clerk who gets involved in international diplomacy.
10:45am
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Doctor At Sea
Dirk Bogarde stars as a doctor who signs up to be a ship's medical man in an effort to find excitement.
11:05am
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My Family
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of ChristmasThe Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.
11:30am30 min
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off
Series 5, Episode 4 - Rocket ManGiles meets some leftover post-Soviet rocket fuel. What could possibly go wrong? And how will he react to the world's first weightless pasty?
12:20pm
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 5Mum and Dad try to organise a quiet meal out together. But first they have to escape the house!
12:35pm
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To The Manor Born
Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary SpecialAudrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 3 - Enter The PhantomIn his ceaseless efforts to gain the everlasting respect of one Nora Batty, Compo is encouraged by Foggy and Clegg to capitalise on his natural magnificence and fearlessness. After all, how could she fail to be impressed by a mysterious figure on a motorcycle doing 'wheelies'?
1:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.
1:50pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 1, Episode 5 - The HolidayHarold announces his intention to go on holiday abroad, alone, next year - but Albert wants them to go back to Bognor together as usual.
2:25pm
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Carry On Jack
Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.
2:45pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
3:55pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
1993 Christmas special, Sea Fever: Hyacinth plans to cruise on the QE2, unaware that Onslow and Daisy have won a competition to go on the same cruise.
4pm
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Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 1 - CrushamondoSadie falls for geek-turned-hottie Joe, but how can she compete with trog-face Chloe? By proving to him that she's not a grease monkey in overalls. Cue one of Kit's makeovers.
4:15pm
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George And Mildred
Big-screen adaptation of the dysfunctional couple's unique life.
4:30pm30 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 5, Episode 5 - I'm a Chemist Get Me Out of HereWith Dara O Briain, Professor Tony Ryan, Andrea Sella.
5:10pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Getting Sam HomeIn answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...
5:10pm
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My Family
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of ChristmasThe Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.
5:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 1Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.
5:30pm
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Married
Series 1, Episode 3Bachelor Robin Lightfoot is feeling a little warmer towards his adopted 'wife' - but then he discovers 'his' past misdemeanours and his doppelganger's other woman turns up to rock the boat.
6:20pm
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 5Mum and Dad try to organise a quiet meal out together. But first they have to escape the house!
6:30pm30 min
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 56, Episode 6Another visit to the Watford Colosseum for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
7:05pm
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 3 - Enter The PhantomIn his ceaseless efforts to gain the everlasting respect of one Nora Batty, Compo is encouraged by Foggy and Clegg to capitalise on his natural magnificence and fearlessness. After all, how could she fail to be impressed by a mysterious figure on a motorcycle doing 'wheelies'?
7:30pm
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The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
Selection of highlights from classic sketch show The Two Ronnies, hosted by the eponymous duo with brand new music segments.
7:30pm
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Max Boyce: The Road To Treorchy
The story of Live at Treorchy, the best-selling album that turned an unknown comedian and singer called Max Boyce into an international star.
8pm
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Jo Brand's Big Splash
Episode 1Jo attempts synchronised diving and invites Sean Lock to join her in a very muddy race.
8:05pm
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Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Rock & ChipsIn Peckham, the Trotters are all under one roof: Grandad, Joan, husband Reg and the teenage Del Boy. Things suddenly change, however, when ex-con Freddie Robdal appears.
8:30pm60 min
The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff
Christmas SpecialJedrington's family is incarcerated by evil lawyer Skulkingworm in London's infamous prison The Skint, until they can repay a mysterious and vast debt. Will Jedrington rescue his family in time for Christmas or lose them forever? And is there more to the name Secret-Past than meets the eye?
9pm
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 7 - MarriageLee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.
9pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 5It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!
9pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2011, Episode 3 - Jane Horrocks' Little CrackerBad hair and a unique talent are unveiled in a short inspired by the life and times of Jane Horrocks.
9:15pm15 min
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2011, Episode 4 - Harry Hill's Little CrackerIt's all about that father-(puppet)son bond in a short inspired, written and directed by Harry Hill.
9:30pm30 min
The Rob Brydon Show
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Rob Brydon Show Christmas SpecialNoel Fielding, Sarah Harding, Rhys Darby and Angelos Epithemiou join Rob for some egg nog and festive cheer.
9:30pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 6Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.
9:30pm
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Trollied
Series 1, Episode 1Julie prepares to celebrate her birthday with a dinner party, but guests keep dropping out. Meanwhile, new OAP employee Margaret has trouble at the checkout when her elbow turns into tomatoes, and Kieran has a bit of trouble with a shirt.
9:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father ChristmasLee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.
10pm
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Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Five Gold RingsChristmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.
10pm
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The Grumpy Guide To...
Grumpy Guide To Christmas, Christmas Special - The Grumpy Guide To ChristmasMeet the new breed of grumpies: a bit younger but no less embittered, with festive humbug and tales of seasonal Tourette's, inappropriate present-buying and the eating of reindeer.
10pm30 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Christmas SpecialGuest host John Barrowman is joind by Jason Derulo, Joe Wilkinson, Jason Manford, Helen Skelton, and team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding for a festive special.
10pm
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 56, Episode 5A welcome visit to the Watford Colosseum for regulars Tim Brooke-Taylor, Barry Cryer and Graeme Garden, plus Andy Hamilton on the panel and Jack Dee in the chair.
10pm
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Season's Greetings
A TV adaptation of Alan Ayckbourn's black comedy about eight adults trying to have a happy family Christmas and failing dismally.
10:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
10:30pm
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The Funny Side Of...
Episode 6 - The Funny Side Of ChristmasClive Anderson presents the best and the worst that TV has served up to us over the years at Christmas.
10:30pm35 min
Mongrels
Series 2, Episode 8 - Vince And The Helpful HorseIt's New Year's Day and the night before is a complete blur. With a police dog hot on their trail, Nelson and the gang must solve the mystery of what happened to them on New Year's Eve before the law catches up with them. Where did Marion find his Siamese wife? Why are they now two identical Destinys? And not forgetting Nelson's screaming horse flashbacks...
10:30pm
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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 1, SpecialCount Arthur Strong, one time variety star, makes his preparations for Christmas. From his altercation with a carol singer and his improvised 'reading' of the Nativity, to his show for the elderly at leafy glade old people's home. What could possibly go wrong?
10:35pm70 min
Imagine: The Art Of Stand-Up
Episode 1 - Part OneAlan Yentob presents the first of a two-part series for Imagine on the art of stand-up comedy. He talks to comedians in Britain and America, exploring their backgrounds and influences and their passion for making people laugh.
10:50pm
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Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
11pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 1A young couple has to live in their car for their baby's sake, Claire is 'not drunk enough' and Nan accuses a social worker of stealing her clothes. Also, is Beyoncé "bling bling" or "bing bing"?
11pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
11pm45 min version
The Now Show
Series 35, Episode 6Topical stand-up, sketches and comedy songs with Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis and The Now Show team.
11:05pm30 min
Mongrels
Series 2, Highlights Special - Miquita And The Obligatory Clips ShowIn the guise of a documentary, Miquita Oliver presents this special episode, including some of the best bits from previous episodes, interviews, and clips from the 'genuine' original Mongrels audition tapes.
11:20pm
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French And Saunders
2003 Christmas special: The duo perform their takes on Madonna, Britney Spears, Rosemary and Thyme and free running.
11:30pm
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11:40pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 2Margaret is scared several times, Bernie receives a written warning for breaking the photocopier and Nan mistakes Charles Bronson for Charles Manson.
11:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 7 - MarriageLee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.
11:45pm
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Episode 8 - Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr, Alesha Dixon, Eddie Izzard, Rebecca FergusonRobert Downey Jnr reveals his horrible misjudgment on set, Jude Law refuses to show Graham his new hair cut, Alesha Dixon says she would rather be single, and Eddie Izzard says men dressing as women is bizarre. Plus, there's music from Rebecca Ferguson.
11:55pm
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This Is Jinsy
Series 1, Episode 1 - Wedding LotteryIt is wedding lottery time again on Jinsy and residents are making frantic last-minute preparations before being randomly assigned new partners for the next three cycles.
Midnight
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Rev.
Series 2, Episode 6Nigel finally has the chance to prove he'd be a better priest than his boss. The Archdeacon also has lofty ambitions for career advancement.
12:10am
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Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It
More deadpan wit with Jo Brand in this 1997 series of stand-up and sketch comedy based around life on the road.
12:15am
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Episode 8 - Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr, Alesha Dixon, Eddie Izzard, Rebecca FergusonRobert Downey Jnr reveals his horrible misjudgment on set, Jude Law refuses to show Graham his new hair cut, Alesha Dixon says she would rather be single, and Eddie Izzard says men dressing as women is bizarre. Plus, there's music from Rebecca Ferguson.
12:20am
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father ChristmasLee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.
12:25am
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This Is Jinsy
Series 1, Episode 2 - CupboardsIt's been ten days since the Great He last made contact, and Arbiter Maven is starting to worry.
12:30am
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The Grumpy Guide To...
2011 Specials - The Grumpy Guide To DrivingDriving is one of the most successful ways to induce grumpiness, with numerous blood-pressure-raising elements and the uncanny ability to turn any normally passive person into a road-raging wreck.
12:40am
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Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It
More deadpan wit with Jo Brand in this 1997 series of stand-up and sketch comedy based around life on the road.
1am
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Psychoville
Series 1, Episode 7All of the characters are drawn back to the scene of their crime. Will anyone survive the great day of judgement?
1:05am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 5It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!
1:10am
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Game On
Series 2, Episode 2 - Slime Surfers & Jissom MonkeysMatt confides to Mandy about the terror he feels when he's outside. Mandy arranges for her friend Jason, a psychologist, to visit Matt. Martin is boring everybody with talk of his brand new sex life, while Mandy is determined to remain celibate.
1:15am
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Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London
The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.
1:35am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 6Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.
1:40am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Episode 10Dermot O'Leary hosts the popular comedy pop quiz show. Russell Tovey, Michael Ball, David O'Doherty and Aston Merrygold are the guests.
1:50am
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French And Saunders
2003 Christmas special: The duo perform their takes on Madonna, Britney Spears, Rosemary and Thyme and free running.
2am
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Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 1, SpecialCount Arthur Strong, one time variety star, makes his preparations for Christmas. From his altercation with a carol singer and his improvised 'reading' of the Nativity, to his show for the elderly at leafy glade old people's home. What could possibly go wrong?
2:05am
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How Not To Live Your Life
Series 3, Episode 3 - Don's Posh WeekendDon finds himself the centre of attention during a tour he gives for a new exhibition at the gallery.
2:15am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
2:20am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 7, Episode 1 - Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Nicole Scherzinger, Matt CardleAlan Carr returns with the seventh series of his award-winning chat show. He is joined by US X Factor judge Nicole Scherzinger; Tintin stars Simon Pegg and Nick Frost; and 2010 X Factor winner Matt Cardle.
2:35am
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Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It
More deadpan wit with Jo Brand in this 1997 series of stand-up and sketch comedy based around life on the road.
2:35am
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How Not To Live Your Life
Series 3, Episode 4 - Don Meets His MakerThe week doesn't start well for Don when he discovers that his hair is thinning. He is sent into a panic, but quickly arranges an appointment with a specialist to discuss a hair transplant.
2:50am
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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.
3:05am
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The Detectives
Episode 3, Acting Constables: The bungling detectives act as advisers on a TV police show - with dramatic results.
3:05am
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White Van Man
Series 1, Episode 3 - The StandWhen Jeremy refuses to pay the full amount for a bathroom fitting, Ollie blocks his driveway with the van, refusing to move unless Jeremy coughs up.
3:35am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 9 - Never The TwainWith Tracey refusing to visit him, Darryl's sinking into depression and contemplating suicide. Meanwhile, Dorien's tabloid gossip doesn't quite go to plan, Sharon's search for a man has hit the buffers, and Garth is moving - to France!
3:35am
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White Van Man
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Morning AfterDarren wakes up next to a beautiful woman, but what should be his dream come true turns out to be a complete nightmare - particularly when he has absolutely no clue as to who she is or how he got there.
4:05am
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Mongrels
Series 2, Episode 3 - Destiny And The V.E.T.S.Vince bumps into his old mate Danny Dyer. Kali struggles to win back her perch from a bolshy immigrant. Nelson falls for a feisty older vixen and runs into trouble with a disapproving relative. When Marion adopts Destiny's owner Gary, Destiny has to compete to regain his affection.
4:35am
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Mongrels
Series 2, Episode 4 - Nelson And The C***'s SpeechIt's Vince's wedding day and Nelson is thrilled to be his best man. Now all he has to do is to find just one nice thing to say about Vince in his speech - or die. Destiny adopts a high-risk strategy to avoid sitting at the singles' table. Kali is faced with a difficult dilemma over the wedding buffet - is it acceptable to eat your own cousin?
5:30am
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Married
Series 1, Episode 3Bachelor Robin Lightfoot is feeling a little warmer towards his adopted 'wife' - but then he discovers 'his' past misdemeanours and his doppelganger's other woman turns up to rock the boat.