Schedule Wednesday 22nd May 2013
6am
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What The Dickens?
Series 1, Episode 1The panel show kicks off with an episode recorded at the Hay Literary Festival. The guests are Robin Ince and Rory McGrath.
6am
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
6:30am
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What The Dickens?
Series 1, Episode 2This week team captains Tim Brooke-Taylor and Dave Gorman are joined by fellow funny men Adam Boulton and Marcus Brigstocke.
6:30am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 10 - My Heart Belongs To DaddyWhen Gary's past catches up with his present, he wonders what, if anything, might lie in his and Phoebe's future.
7am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 1 - Mine's A DoubleA stormy night in the 1940s has a striking effect on Gary's journey back to the present day, leaving him a completely different person in more ways than one. Yvonne is pleasantly surprised with the transformation, but Phoebe sees a side to Gary she was not aware of, and is not impressed.
7:30am
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Down The Line
Series 5, Episode 3More from the ground-breaking Radio 4 show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
7:40am
(repeat)
The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
7:45am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 8Emperor Nero visits the victims of the Great Fire of Rome, some Crusaders attend a training course on how to fight weird monsters, and we meet the man with the best (and worst) job in Tudor England.
8am
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Marrow ContestAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
8:20am
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The Good Life
A selection of episodes from the first series of the self-sufficient sitcom.
8:30am
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I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 5, Episode 14The Incredible Singing Blancmange or The Dessert Song.
9am
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After Henry
Series 4, Episode 6 - Family AlbumEleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past.
9:05am
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 6 - BieberliciousSadie meddles with Ms V's love life just so she can be in a Justin Bieber video. But when her plans start to unravel, Sadie has to work extra hard to earn everyone's forgiveness.
9:10am
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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.
9:30am
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In The Chair
Episode 1: Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short.
10am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year ItchIt's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...
10am
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10:20am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 1 - Mine's A DoubleA stormy night in the 1940s has a striking effect on Gary's journey back to the present day, leaving him a completely different person in more ways than one. Yvonne is pleasantly surprised with the transformation, but Phoebe sees a side to Gary she was not aware of, and is not impressed.
10:30am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 1, Episode 8 - High Trubble MusicalThe staff must put on a fabulous performance for Mr Trubble's birthday.
11am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
11am
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Hounded
Episode 7 - TerrorbyteDr Mu is stealing the internet! With IT systems going into meltdown all over the world, Rufus is transported in the icy wilderness of a social networking site called Puffin Portal.
11:15am
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On Mardle Fen
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Water BabyAfter weeks of heavy rain, Mardle Fen is waterlogged and a strange child leads Warwick through the flood.
11:30am30 min
House On Fire
Series 3, Episode 1 - MarriageWhat do you do when you have got a tax bill you cannot pay? Answer: Marry your irritating flatmate. Result: Mayhem.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Marrow ContestAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
12:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
12:30pm
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I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 5, Episode 14The Incredible Singing Blancmange or The Dessert Song.
12:55pm
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 6 - BieberliciousSadie meddles with Ms V's love life just so she can be in a Justin Bieber video. But when her plans start to unravel, Sadie has to work extra hard to earn everyone's forgiveness.
1pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy CompetitionRodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.
1:30pm30 min
The Guessing Game
Series 2, Episode 4Clive Anderson, Alex Horne and Susan Calman are joined by guests Des Clarke and Maeve Higgins.
1:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14thDel's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...
2:15pm
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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.
2:20pm
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One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the fourth episodes from the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.
3:15pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 3 - The ShepherdTorrential rain threatens to ruin the annual Sheep Dog trials, but the Farmer begs the judges for an opportunity to show off his talented Flock. Things go smoothly until Timmy tries to learn to whistle... Will this stop the Farmer winning another cup to add to his prize collection?
4:10pm
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 5A spiritualist is in town and looks set to cause trouble between Diana and Tom. But Diana smells a fix...
4:15pm
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Duty Free
Series 1, Episode 4 - Spanish LaceDavid and Amy join Linda and her husband, Robert on a trip up the mountains.
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 12 - Friends In High PlacesThe canteen's cook, Mrs. Webb, is worse than awful and when confronted about her culinary skills promptly quits, leaving Blakey in the lurch. He recommends Mrs. Butler as her replacement to the area manager - and when she comes for an interview, it seems the two are old friends...
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
5pm25 min
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost And Found BoyThings have been disappearing around Strange Hill High. As the new kid, suspicion falls on Mitchell, especially in Headmaster Abercrombie's eyes.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving OnWith their home due for demolition by order of the council, George and Mildred Roper are forced to look to move home. Much against the wishes of George and the estate agent - who happens to be the next-door neighbour - Mildred settles on 46 Peacock Crescent, Hampton Wick.
5:30pm
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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.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never ComesWhen Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?
5:50pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
6:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With YouWhen Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...
6:30pm
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6:30pm30 min
Down The Line
Series 5, Episode 4More from the ground-breaking Radio 4 show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
7pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Marrow ContestAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
7:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 5, Episode 14The Incredible Singing Blancmange or The Dessert Song.
7:40pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 5A spiritualist is in town and looks set to cause trouble between Diana and Tom. But Diana smells a fix...
8pm50 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 4Brainbox comedian Dara O Briain teams up with Oxford professor Marcus du Sautoy to make maths interesting. Solving conundrums here are guests Miles Jupp and Stephen Mangan.
8:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.
8:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
8:50pm30 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.
9pm
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Sensitive Skin
Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London.
9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides AgainAgnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 1, Episode 3Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting with Kate. Having now got over the shock of Chantelle's pregnancy, Janice begins to bond with her daughter. Geoff and his mother do a duet at the karaoke.
9:15pm
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On Mardle Fen
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Water BabyAfter weeks of heavy rain, Mardle Fen is waterlogged and a strange child leads Warwick through the flood.
9:30pm
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Benidorm
Series 1, Episode 4Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before. Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick. Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.
9:40pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 5 - Saturday Night DivaHorrified to realise it's Saturday night and he's not got anything planned, Tom rushes out for an evening at one of London's top gay clubs in the hope of meeting someone. Back at Paradist Passage, Linda takes the opportunity to invite Jez round for a drink or twelve.
9:50pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
10pm
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Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing
A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.
10pm
(repeat)
Down The Line
Series 5, Episode 3More from the ground-breaking Radio 4 show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
10pm55 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 3, Episode 5On the show this week, the team discuss gay marriage; 'swivel-eyed loons' and David Cameron's leadership with Gyles Brandreth; and Google's taxes.
10:20pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 6 - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I DoLinda's outraged when Tom announces his intention to marry a woman. But she needn't fret: his betrothed is a lesbian who merely needs to stay in the country for her girlfriend. Linda struggles to understand the situation, but there is just a week before the big day...
10:30pm60 min version (repeat)
10:30pm
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Les Kelly's Britain
Episode 3Les Kelly, host of a magazine show from hell, is a sound bite in human form. His desire to see Britain full of normal decent people, is matched by his ignorance.
10:45pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.
11pm
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide ShutAlan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.
11pm15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing
Series 2, Episode 4 - About Poorly RelativesNathan is unsympathetic when his parents are ill, as he has an important gig and needs to be on his A game.
11pm
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Buy Me Up TV
Episode 3Tanner signs the presenting team up to a team building day. Whilst they're in the woods, self-help guru Trent Beaglemayer takes over the station and sets about his plans for world domination.
11:05pm
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The Wright Way
Episode 5 - Curbing The KerbGerald and his team decide that kerbs are dangerous trip hazards, while Sue sees another side of her mum's new boyfriend.
11:05pm
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Room 101
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod GilbertThis week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.
11:15pm
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One
Radio sketch show created by David Quantick, in which no sketch features more than one voice.
11:30pm55 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
11:30pm
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Knocker
Episode 5 - IncentativityIan carries out a poll concerning racial tolerance, and is given an added incentive. If he interviews people successfully, he earns food.
11:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides AgainAgnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.
11:45pm
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For One Horrible Moment
Episode 5In this final part, the full and hideous truth is finally revealed.
Midnight
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 4Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
12:15am
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Frank Skinner On George Formby
Frank Skinner delves into the world of George Formby, in his eyes the greatest entertainer of all time.
12:20am
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Rev.
Series 1, Episode 6After a terrible review of one of his sermons on a Christian website, Adam has a crisis of faith.
12:25am30 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.
1am
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 5 - Saturday Night DivaHorrified to realise it's Saturday night and he's not got anything planned, Tom rushes out for an evening at one of London's top gay clubs in the hope of meeting someone. Back at Paradist Passage, Linda takes the opportunity to invite Jez round for a drink or twelve.
1am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 1, Episode 4With guests Aston Merrygold from JLS, former Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh and comedian Russell Kane.
1:05am
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10 O'Clock Live
Series 3, Episode 5On the show this week, the team discuss gay marriage; 'swivel-eyed loons' and David Cameron's leadership with Gyles Brandreth; and Google's taxes.
1:25am
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
1:30am
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 6 - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I DoLinda's outraged when Tom announces his intention to marry a woman. But she needn't fret: his betrothed is a lesbian who merely needs to stay in the country for her girlfriend. Linda struggles to understand the situation, but there is just a week before the big day...
2am
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide ShutAlan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.
2am
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Argumental
Series 4, Episode 5More dynamic debates with Sean Lock in the chair. Robert Webb, Seann Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Jo Brand make up the teams.
2am
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After Henry
Series 4, Episode 6 - Family AlbumEleanor's old snaps spark arguments with Sarah over the past.
2:30am
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Rev.
Series 1, Episode 6After a terrible review of one of his sermons on a Christian website, Adam has a crisis of faith.
2:30am
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Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 1 - The ToastSteve and Becky are doing their usual thing - staying in bed and just about to have sex.
2:30am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 4Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
2:30am
(repeat)
In The Chair
Episode 1: Maverick reporter George Cragge's retirement is cut short.
3am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 9Karl contemplates how many different species are actually needed in the world, and whether or not we should keep looking for new forms of life.
3:40am
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Sensitive Skin
Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London.
4:15am
(repeat)
On Mardle Fen
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Water BabyAfter weeks of heavy rain, Mardle Fen is waterlogged and a strange child leads Warwick through the flood.