Schedule Thursday 24th January 2013
6am
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 4 - Where's Beryl?London is the 'fun place' to be according to Sandra - it's where Robert is! And it quickly becomes apparent Paul's there too. Securing the last two rooms in a small hotel, the girls head south in anticipation of romance.
6am
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious FoodWith Miss Jones collecting for a famine charity, Philip challenges Rigsby to go 48 hours without eating. He gladly accepts the offer, but soon finds his will weakening...
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 5 - Girl SaturdayBeryl has been told she must start wearing spectacles but she is worried that if they are grotesque then Robert will not want to see her any more.
7am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Great RaceTerry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.
7am
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An Actor's Life For Me
Series 3, Episode 6 - NeighboursRobert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.
7:30am
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Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 2, Episode 1 - Role ModelsStephen K Amos is joined by Sarah Kendall, Grainne Maguire and James Acaster to joke about being a role model in the 21st century.
7:40am
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2point4 Children
Series 7, Episode 3 - Malcolm XBill's surprised to be contacted by Malcolm, the man she was almost engaged to before meeting Ben, and now a successful businessman in the US. After a terrible week at home, she agrees to join him for a weekend in Scotland.
8am
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It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 1 - Loyal SupportGeorge Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.
8:20am
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Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 4Threatened by Harvey with eviction over non-disclosure of a small arthritis-like joint condition, Diana begins a journey of soul-searching, and starts preparing Tom for life at the home without her. He, however, is determined not to accept her being thrown out of Bayview.
8:20am
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The Upper Hand
Series 2, Episode 1 - Common EntranceJo has her heart set on a scholarship to elite boarding school St. Hilda's, and with a few strings pulled by Caroline she's sure to get in. Charlie, however, is nowhere near as enthusiastic.
8:30am
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Take It From Here
Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg - and the dishes are piling up.
9am
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As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
9am
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1835
Episode 3 - The Reluctant AristocratBelport tries to prove he's not a toff, but instead starts the world's first rail strike.
9:05am
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Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 10 - It's Not Easy Being GreenDani's House goes green this week as Sam's school project highlights Dani and Toby's reckless use of energy. Sam challenges the energy-sapping pair to cut their carbon footprint.
9:30am
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9:40am
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The TreesA fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.
10:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
10:25am
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Sooty
Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.
10:30am
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Me & My Monsters
Series 1, Episode 2 - Monster SmartEddie is panicking about the arrival of his school report, and tries to stop the post with the help of the monsters. But they are too busy being educated by Kate and Nick, who are desperate to prove who is the brainier parent.
10:55am
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Scoop
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Big CatWill Digby and Hacker catch the wild cat who is scaring chickens down on the farm?
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 6 - Here We Go Into The Wild Blue YonderCompo yearns to go hang-gliding; but if he wants to fly, he has to be fit.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 7 - Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue YonderWill Compo actually fly? Has Foggy really mastered the technique of aerodynamics? Is Clegg truly concerned about the danger to Compo?
12pm
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 1 - Loyal SupportGeorge Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.
12:20pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 9 - Auto EroticaWhen Nick wins an old car in a poker game, he wants to use it for parts but Ben tries his best to restore it to it's former glory... sadly with little success. Will he and Susan ever get to Dorset for their anniversary weekend away? Meanwhile, Abi finds Michael in her room and has some fun teasing him.
12:30pm
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Take It From Here
Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg - and the dishes are piling up.
12:40pm
(repeat)
Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 10 - It's Not Easy Being GreenDani's House goes green this week as Sam's school project highlights Dani and Toby's reckless use of energy. Sam challenges the energy-sapping pair to cut their carbon footprint.
1pm
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2point4 Children
Series 7, Episode 3 - Malcolm XBill's surprised to be contacted by Malcolm, the man she was almost engaged to before meeting Ben, and now a successful businessman in the US. After a terrible week at home, she agrees to join him for a weekend in Scotland.
1:40pm
(repeat)
Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 4Threatened by Harvey with eviction over non-disclosure of a small arthritis-like joint condition, Diana begins a journey of soul-searching, and starts preparing Tom for life at the home without her. He, however, is determined not to accept her being thrown out of Bayview.
2:20pm
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Great RaceTerry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.
2:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 1 - Full Steam BehindFoggy takes Compo and Clegg to see a piece of history - the Steam Preservation Society's reopening of an old railway line.
3pm
(repeat)
As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
3:15pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
3:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The TreesA fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.
4:15pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like MineHealth and fitness are the new buzzwords in the house, and Rigsby's keenness to portray himself as in prime condition lead him to challenging Philip to a boxing match. The winner may just prove to be a surprise to all.
4:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
4:50pm
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Second Thoughts
Bill and Faith are middle-aged divorcees, ever-trying to forge a relationship together.
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 6 - Here We Go Into The Wild Blue YonderCompo yearns to go hang-gliding; but if he wants to fly, he has to be fit.
5pm
(repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi
Episode 3.3, Abraham's Brother: A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
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.
5:15pm30 min
Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 2 - City BoyJimmy discovers things in the country are not as simple as he thinks. Dani gets some dance training for the annual Bogmoor Ball.
5:20pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 2, Episode 2 - When Worlds CollideCaroline gets more than she bargained for when she offers to host Charlie's monthly poker game.
5:25pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
5:30pm
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An Actor's Life For Me
Series 3, Episode 6 - NeighboursRobert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 7 - Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue YonderWill Compo actually fly? Has Foggy really mastered the technique of aerodynamics? Is Clegg truly concerned about the danger to Compo?
6:20pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 3, Episode 9 - Auto EroticaWhen Nick wins an old car in a poker game, he wants to use it for parts but Ben tries his best to restore it to it's former glory... sadly with little success. Will he and Susan ever get to Dorset for their anniversary weekend away? Meanwhile, Abi finds Michael in her room and has some fun teasing him.
6:30pm30 min
Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 2, Episode 2 - Facing Your FearsStephen K Amos is joined by stand-ups Michael Redmond, Holly Walsh and Boothby Graffoe (and a particularly nervous audience member) to compile an Idiot's Guide to Facing Your Fears.
6:45pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
7pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 4Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.
7pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 1 - The Deadly AttachmentIt is the day the men have been waiting for. When they are asked to watch the crew of a U Boat, they get the chance to meet some Germans face-to-face. But the German Captain has plans to escape, and some names on his list.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
7pm
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 1 - Loyal SupportGeorge Mainwaring has returned to England, having been working in Switzerland. He is shocked to learn that Frambourne is demolishing the local pier. Mainwaring goes to the bank to get a loan so that he can buy the pier, and is startled to discover the bank manager is his former employee, Arthur Wilson.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 1 - Full Steam BehindFoggy takes Compo and Clegg to see a piece of history - the Steam Preservation Society's reopening of an old railway line.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Take It From Here
Poor old Ma Glum has broken her leg - and the dishes are piling up.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand BoyArkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:20pm
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Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The CupboardThe Minister is dismayed when he is instructed that he must discipline the most efficient borough council in the country for having failed to return a few statistical surveys to Whitehall. A visit to Scotland's past offers up the perfect opportunity to reach a compromise.
9pm
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Nixon's The One
Episode 0 - Nixon's The OneHarry Shearer stars as disgraced President Nixon in an eye-opening play based on transcripts of real recordings from his Oval Office. With Henry Goodman.
9pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 5 - Love And DeathVictor and Margaret head off for a weekend at the seaside, staying with old friends who run a B&B, where Victor is presented with a most unusual and unwelcome gift, and Romanian students cause yet further confusion in the Meldrews' lives.
9:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 6 - Timeless TimeVictor is unable to sleep. Things get so desperate that he contemplates opening Ronnie and Mildred's Christmas present from last year.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 11Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests appearing in this one.
10pm55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 4Stephen Mangan hosts the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. The guests are Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and journalist Grace Dent.
10pm30 min
Way To Go
Episode 2 - The Business End Of ThingsWhen their second client, Elroy, deems their assisted-suicide operation amateurish, Scott decides if they're going to be a legitimate business they've got to start acting like one.
10pm
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Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 2, Episode 1 - Role ModelsStephen K Amos is joined by Sarah Kendall, Grainne Maguire and James Acaster to joke about being a role model in the 21st century.
10pm45 min
Fake Reaction
Series 1, Episode 4Joe Swash and Ellie Taylor welcome guests Amy Childs, Kian Egan, Brian Dowling and Tiffany Stevenson. They must try to spot who is faking their reaction.
10pm
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My Mad Fat Diary
Series 1, Episode 2 - Chapter 2: TouchedRae is determined to catch up with the rest of the gang in terms of her sexual experience, but worries her weight will stop her from getting a boyfriend. When one of the boys in the gang asks her out on a date, she embarks on a journey of sexual discovery.
10:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 3 - FranceEdina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.
10:30pm
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Comic To Comic
Series 1, Episode 2 - Chris GreenBruce Morton talks to character comic Chris Green who reveals how his evangelical childhood gave him his first taste for performance art, and how his passion for country music and dressing up led to his most successful character, Tina C, the US Country chanteuse; his influences and his Olivier award.
10:35pm
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 4, Episode 3 - Jo Brand, Eddie Redmayne, Kimberley Walsh, MadnessJonathan welcomes Strictly Come Dancing runner-up Kimberley Walsh from Girls Aloud, Splash! judge Jo Brand, and Eddie Redmayne from the Les Miserables film. Music legends Madness chat and perform live too.
10:55pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 1David Hasselhoff is the Guest Chairman, presiding over team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding, who are joined by Louie Spence, rapper Loick Essien, Sugababe Amelle and Peter Serafinowicz.
11pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 4Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.
11pm
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Hunderby
Episode 2In the wake of Bird Raymond's death, for which Helene is blamed, the shipwreck survivor attempts to adjust to life as a pastor's wife. Negotiating devious Dorothy's wicked schemes grows increasingly tricky when she's also blamed for the deteriorating health of Mother Mathilde.
11pm30 min
Shedtown
Series 2, Episode 3 - End Of The BeginningThe residents attend the funeral of Johnny Edwards.
11pm
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Son Of Cliché
Episode 1: Award-winning sketch comedy from out of this world.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 6, Episode 7A familiar face is welcomed back into the fold this week. Alongside Olympic champion and Strictly hopeful Victoria Pendleton and funny lady Sarah Millican, former Red John Bishop makes a triumphant return.
11pm
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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 13 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2012Jimmy Carr puts another panel of celebrities to the test as they battle it out to see who remembers most about 2012. Guests include Jonathan Ross, Russell Howard, Jack Whitehall and James Corden.
11:20pm
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Bob Servant
Bob Servant Independent, Episode 1 - Launch DayBob launches his political campaign with controversial results. A radio appearance leads to a home visit from the police and protests and uproar from local dog owners, and Bob's campaign lies in tatters.
11:30pm
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Adam Buxton's BUG
Episode 2Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.
11:30pm
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The Penny Dreadfuls Present...
More Brothers Faversham, Episode 2 - MaximillianThe Penny Dreadfuls present the story of Maximillian, horror writer extraordinaire and the sixth born of the Faversham Brothers.
11:35pm55 min version (repeat)
11:40pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The CupboardThe Minister is dismayed when he is instructed that he must discipline the most efficient borough council in the country for having failed to return a few statistical surveys to Whitehall. A visit to Scotland's past offers up the perfect opportunity to reach a compromise.
Midnight
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 1, Episode 4 - Angry WangryJanet decides to become a student so Louise arranges for Janet to meet some of her uni friends.
12:20am
(repeat)
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand BoyArkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...
12:30am
(repeat)
Way To Go
Episode 2 - The Business End Of ThingsWhen their second client, Elroy, deems their assisted-suicide operation amateurish, Scott decides if they're going to be a legitimate business they've got to start acting like one.
12:40am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 1Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.
12:45am
(repeat)
Fake Reaction
Series 1, Episode 4Joe Swash and Ellie Taylor welcome guests Amy Childs, Kian Egan, Brian Dowling and Tiffany Stevenson. They must try to spot who is faking their reaction.
1am
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 5 - Love And DeathVictor and Margaret head off for a weekend at the seaside, staying with old friends who run a B&B, where Victor is presented with a most unusual and unwelcome gift, and Romanian students cause yet further confusion in the Meldrews' lives.
1:10am
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 18 Out Of 10 Cats returns for a new series with a special extended edition. Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, David O'Doherty and Josh Widdicombe.
1:15am
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Nixon's The One
Episode 0 - Nixon's The OneHarry Shearer stars as disgraced President Nixon in an eye-opening play based on transcripts of real recordings from his Oval Office. With Henry Goodman.
1:15am
(repeat)
Commercial Breakdown
Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.
1:25am40 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 4Stephen Mangan hosts the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop. The guests are Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and journalist Grace Dent.
1:30am
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 6 - Timeless TimeVictor is unable to sleep. Things get so desperate that he contemplates opening Ronnie and Mildred's Christmas present from last year.
1:50am
(repeat)
Commercial Breakdown
Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.
2am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 3 - FranceEdina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.
2am
(repeat)
1835
Episode 3 - The Reluctant AristocratBelport tries to prove he's not a toff, but instead starts the world's first rail strike.
2:05am
(repeat)
Al Murray's Compete For The Meat
Episode 1Al Murray presents the first episode of his new comedy quiz show. The celebrities joining Al this week are Dom Littlewood, Olivia Lee and Peter Shilton.
2:25am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 8 - MedicineIn this edition, topics include Karl's thoughts on medical advancements, sickness, and an idea for a machine that would enable physicians to feel their patients' pain.
2:30am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 5 - Girl SaturdayBeryl has been told she must start wearing spectacles but she is worried that if they are grotesque then Robert will not want to see her any more.
2:30am
(repeat)
2:55am
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Pramface
Series 2, Episode 3 - Supermum And Hardguy2000Laura has a work placement and, with Janet out at work and Alan too clumsy to be safely left with a baby, Laura takes up Jamie's offer to babysit.
3:25am
(repeat)
Way To Go
Episode 2 - The Business End Of ThingsWhen their second client, Elroy, deems their assisted-suicide operation amateurish, Scott decides if they're going to be a legitimate business they've got to start acting like one.
5am
(repeat)
The Attractive Young Rabbi
Episode 3.3, Abraham's Brother: A faded photograph and a private film show spell trouble for Rabbi Abraham.
5:30am
(repeat)
An Actor's Life For Me
Series 3, Episode 6 - NeighboursRobert discovers that not everybody needs good neighbours.