Schedule Wednesday 23rd October 2013
6am
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2point4 Children
Series 5, Episode 4 - MaydayIt's Bank Holiday Monday and, having ditched plans for a day away, Ben's doing some DIY upstairs. Jenny's boyfriend's due round to meet the family with his grandmother too - and then Bette arrives.
6:10am
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 1 - Just The JobGeorge, finally, gets a job. Mildred is so shocked and delighted by the news that she requires a stiff drink - but it's not long before she'll be downing glasses for a different reason...
6:30am
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Sykes
Series 6, Episode 6 - End Of The WorldSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
7am
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The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue
Episode 6, The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell: Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.
7:10am
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2point4 Children
Series 5, Episode 5 - Seven DialsBen reignites his vendetta against Jake the Klingon with rather unpredictable results. Meanwhile, Bill and Rona are searching for new catering premises and David's got an acting competition.
7:30am
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The Stanley Baxter Playhouse
Series 4, Episode 2 - The German PilotThe story of German Friedrich and Scottish Beth, who met as war time enemies and found love on a Scottish cattle farm.
7:45am
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 12More historically accurate blood, guts, grime and gore from the Horrible Histories team.
7:50am
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Sykes
Series 6, Episode 7 - Television FilmSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8am
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 16 - The Wild Man Of The WoodsAnthony 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.
8:30am
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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.
8:30am
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I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 7, Episode 10Listen out for some excellent advice regarding gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.
8:45am
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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.
8:55am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 25 - The Marching BandRichard is preparing a show that will blow everything away and the gang are desperate to take part. But what can Sweep do? With his bagpipes and batons causing nothing but trouble, Sooty comes up with some mischief of his own.
9am
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Know Your Place
Episode 2, Not to Be Used for Babies: Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
9:10am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating ArtMarlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.
9:10am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 1 - The WeddingRichard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?
9:10am
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Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 4 - SnoozicalBecky dreams of starring in the Strange Hill musical production of Scary Poppins, but regresses into fear-filled dreams after being informed she's a terrible singer. Can she defeat The Grackle?
9:30am
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9:45am15 min
Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life In Laughs
Episode 3Today, it is 1991 and Absolutely Fabulous is about to hit our TV screens.
9:50am
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The Best Of Les Dawson
Episode 1Four-part series paying tribute to Les Dawson, famous for his deadpan wit and curmudgeonly persona. Featuring clips from some of his classic sketches and comedy performances.
10:30am
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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.
11:10am
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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.
11:25am
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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.
11:30am
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Hard To Tell
Series 1, Episode 2One of those parties that starts out as a great way to get to know each other better promptly gets taken over by fake tans, jerk chicken, insomniac parents and berets.
11:50am
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 2 - And So To BedAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
12pm
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 16 - The Wild Man Of The WoodsAnthony 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.
12:30pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 3 - Porn YesterdayAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
12:30pm
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I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 7, Episode 10Listen out for some excellent advice regarding gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.
1:10pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 6 - The DepartedTyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.
1:10pm
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1:50pm
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The Best Of Les Dawson
Episode 2Four-part series paying tribute to Les Dawson, famous for his deadpan wit and curmudgeonly persona. Featuring clips from some of his classic sketches and comedy performances.
1:50pm
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2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 4 - Curiosity Killed The CatBill's bedridden with flu, and as Ben trapses the streets of Chiswick in chase of Snowdrop, the Grimes' latest pet, the builders continue their slow progress in the kitchen. Or so her loving family keep insisting. As for Rona, well...
2pm
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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.
2:15pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
2:30pm
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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.
2:30pm
(repeat)
2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 5 - FrenzyAfter weeks of work the kitchen is finally complete, and Bill can get to work.
2:45pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
3:05pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 5It's back to Totleigh Towers and the company of fierce Spode for Bertie, as he finds himself ordered by new fiancée Lady Florence Craye to retrieve and destroy the memoirs presently being penned by Sir Watkyn, lest they cause wide-scale embarrassment. If that weren't enough to contend with, there's the small matter of a dog under arrest, and an infatuated Gussie Fink-Nottle.
3:15pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 3 - Up Captain PeacockAfter 20 years at Grace Bros., Captain Peacock gets access rights to the executive loo and dining room. Mr. Grainger is particularly annoyed, and no one else is pleased when their lunch break is moved an hour later.
3:15pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bitzer's New HatThe Farmer gives Bitzer a horrible new hat. Bitzer is very upset as he treasured his old hat. The flock rallies round to try to cheer him up with a selection of dashing alternative head gear.
3:45pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 5 - The DuelAn unforseen cog in the works of Gruber's plans lead René to run away from the duel without a shot having been fired. Monsieur Alfonse is outraged - until Michelle explains his importance to the resistance.
4:15pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 4, Episode 4 - Summoned To The HeadCaroline's delight when Tom is promoted at school soon ends in dismay.
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 8 - In Which Romance Springs A LeakToby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.
4:45pm
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Second Thoughts
Series 3, Episode 13 - Faint PossibilityHannah causes alarm when she faints at work, Bill is worried by Liza's indiscreet radio interview, and Joe comes home with shocking news of his own.
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 9 - Variations On A Theme Of Father's DayIn order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.
5pm
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 25 - AdorableCouncillor Cowdrey uses two perfect android children to disrupt life in Bottom Knocker Street.
5pm30 min
All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 5 - BiscuitsCharlie's mum is upset when someone takes two of the special biscuits she was saving for her school reunion. Incorrectly blamed for taking them, Charlie sets about trying to find out who the real culprit is.
5pm
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What Ho, Jeeves!
Series 1, Episode 2 - Pearls Mean TearsBertie's visit to Aunt Agatha causes trouble, and only one man can save the day.
5:15pm15 min
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 3Rapids Johnson builds a hideout to try and spot those elusive bears, accident-prone DIY enthusiast DIY Dan attempts to construct a clothes rack and newsreader Arthur Sleep tells some pun-tastic jokes.
5:15pm
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 26 - Chicken & EggThe Bottom Knocker Street kids join forces to hide a giant chicken and egg without using a single egg pun. Eggciting or what?
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 2 - Days Of Beer And RosieA stranger arrives in town, asking after George. It soon becomes apparent that he was conceived during a chance 'encounter' on VE night...
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.
5:30pm
(repeat)
The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue
Episode 6, The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell: Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.
5:40pm
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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...
6:20pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Seven SteptoeraiAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
6:20pm
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6:30pm
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Bridget Christie Minds The Gap
Series 1, Episode 4Bridget Christie gives a very personal take on the state of modern feminism.
7pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
7pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 6 - Dead LossSharon's mother-in-law dies and Chris is granted 24 hours compassionate leave from prison. Chris uses this to disappear. Sharon and Tony set about tracking him down.
7pm
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 16 - The Wild Man Of The WoodsAnthony 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 7, Episode 10Listen out for some excellent advice regarding gooseberries and Centurion tanks in Arthur Price's shopping news.
7:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 1 - The ArrivalFollowing the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!
7:40pm
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2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 4 - Curiosity Killed The CatBill's bedridden with flu, and as Ben trapses the streets of Chiswick in chase of Snowdrop, the Grimes' latest pet, the builders continue their slow progress in the kitchen. Or so her loving family keep insisting. As for Rona, well...
8:20pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 1 - DateAfter an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.
8:20pm
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2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 5 - FrenzyAfter weeks of work the kitchen is finally complete, and Bill can get to work.
9pm60 min
Mount Pleasant
Series 3, Episode 7Pauline and Charlie hope to give single life a proper send-off on their respective hen and stag dos, but nerves set in when the party plans are kept under wraps.
9pm40 min
You, Me & Them
Series 1, Episode 1 - First EncountersLauren's worst fears are realised when her family meets her older boyfriend Ed for the first time. Ed's ex-wife causes mischief.
9pm60 min
Ambassadors
Episode 1 - The Rabbit Never EscapesKeith Davis, the new British ambassador to Tazbekistan, is tasked with securing a multi-billion pound contract with the country's government. It's thrown into jeopardy when a pompous human rights activist gets himself arrested.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 1 - The MammyAgnes Brown has family troubles to contend with: her son Dermot has fallen out with Maria Nicholson, his long-term girlfriend, and Grandad is feeling poorly.
10pm
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Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 1 - On The BlobDonna thinks she's pregnant and Gaz, scared out his wits at the prospect of becoming a father, runs through the streets of Runcorn in his pants.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
10pm30 min
Staying In With Greg & Russell
Episode 5Little Mix make a flying visit to see the boys in their pad, whilst Wretch 32 and reality star Rylan also make themselves at home. Plus, James Arthur provides a performance of his new single.
10pm
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Arthur Smith's Balham Bash
Series 3, Episode 2Arthur Smith presents music and comedy from his home in Balham, South London. With Jenny Eclair, Simon Evans, Kate Fox and Alex Wilson's salsa Orchestra.
10pm60 min
Misfits
Series 5, Episode 1Handsome barman Alex discovers that he has acquired a strange new superpower, and soon finds himself donning the familiar orange jumpsuit. Meanwhile, Rudy 2 discovers a new support group on the estate.
10:20pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain CookWith a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...
10:30pm
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Gates
Episode 5Parents' evening brings Helen a tidal wave of nerves, but she's more alarmed than relieved to learn that Chloe's a bit of a goody-two-shoes. Meanwhile, Mr Gould appears intent on talking Miss Hunter into retirement. She has no intention of leaving, but can he wear her down?
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Shuttleworths
Radio Shuttleworth 2, Episode 3Tony Hart visits the Sheffield singer, as he tries to paint the lounge for wife Mary. Lorraine Bowen returns after failing to win Ken over in the last series, and Stephen Frost tries to Make Mary Merry.
10:35pm30 min
Father Figure
Episode 6 - Mother FigureThe balance of the Whyte family household is rocked when Elaine makes the surprise announcement that she thinks she might be pregnant.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 2 - BungleJonny wins £1,000 on a scratch card and everyone has their own ideas about how he should spend the money.
10:40pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 6 - Will It Make Toasters Cheaper?Mr Gorman brings the curtain down on his mischievous series of stage shows by looking at the role faith plays in modern life.
11pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 4 - JealousWhen Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.
11pm15 min
Before They Were Famous
Series 2, Episode 2The spoof documentary that sheds light on the often surprising jobs done by the world's best-known writers.
11pm
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Revolting People
Series 3, Episode 5 - Them Thar HillsSamuel and McGurk go looking for gold in hostile 'injun' territory with a guy called Mad Pete. What could possibly go wrong?
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1The final whistle may have blown on the panel show's seventh series, but these unseen clips of James Corden and co are sure to keep the laughs coming.
11:05pm
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Father Figure
Episode 6 - Mother FigureThe balance of the Whyte family household is rocked when Elaine makes the surprise announcement that she thinks she might be pregnant.
11:15pm
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It Is Rocket Science!
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Final CountdownHelen Keen prepares us for The End of The World As We Know It, and plans our escape from planet earth.
11:25pm
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Father Figure
Episode 6 - Mother FigureThe balance of the Whyte family household is rocked when Elaine makes the surprise announcement that she thinks she might be pregnant.
11:30pm
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Down The Line
Series 4, Episode 5Spoof phone-in show starring Rhys Thomas as Gary Bellamy. With Amelia Bullmore, Simon Day, Felix Dexter, Charlie Higson, Lucy Montgomery and Paul Whitehouse as the Great British Public.
11:35pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
11:40pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 5 - Glad To Be Gay?Having picked up the most gormless, clingy hanger-on imaginable during a drunken night in a club with Linda, Tom's horrified by what he wakes up to. Linda, however, has an even bigger shock to come. Has she peered through the purple curtains?
11:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 4With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.
11:45pm
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Submarine
Richard Ayoade's directorial debut. A comic coming-of-age drama about a teenager.
Midnight
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Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
12:20am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sofa ManA job on a TV advert leads Tom to charismatic star Rick Cheesecloth, whilst Linda's new food manufacturing line job places her beside the dashing Ron. As Rick spends gradually ever-more time at Tom and Linda's, it looks like he'll ask Tom to move in with him - is this the end of the flatmates for good?
12:20am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 1 - On The BlobDonna thinks she's pregnant and Gaz, scared out his wits at the prospect of becoming a father, runs through the streets of Runcorn in his pants.
12:20am65 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
12:30am
(repeat)
Jennifer Saunders - Bonkers: My Life In Laughs
Episode 3Today, it is 1991 and Absolutely Fabulous is about to hit our TV screens.
1am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Episode 6 - SlagsIn the not-too distant future, the evil Slags confront the 'nice' Hawaiians, who control with goodwill and flower garlands, in a story of passion and shadowy violence.
1am
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 2Mitch and Richie use drugs as a force for good and put up all the flatpack furniture in the nursery while high as a kite.
1am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 2 - BungleJonny wins £1,000 on a scratch card and everyone has their own ideas about how he should spend the money.
1:25am
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
1:30am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 4 - JealousWhen Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.
1:30am
(repeat)
Staying In With Greg & Russell
Episode 5Little Mix make a flying visit to see the boys in their pad, whilst Wretch 32 and reality star Rylan also make themselves at home. Plus, James Arthur provides a performance of his new single.
2am
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 5 - Glad To Be Gay?Having picked up the most gormless, clingy hanger-on imaginable during a drunken night in a club with Linda, Tom's horrified by what he wakes up to. Linda, however, has an even bigger shock to come. Has she peered through the purple curtains?
2am
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 4With guest host Kirsty Young and panellists Ross Noble and Kevin Maguire.
2am
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Know Your Place
Episode 2, Not to Be Used for Babies: Caretaker Ramsay awards the cleaner her own storeroom, but is keen the perk isn't abused.
2:30am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sofa ManA job on a TV advert leads Tom to charismatic star Rick Cheesecloth, whilst Linda's new food manufacturing line job places her beside the dashing Ron. As Rick spends gradually ever-more time at Tom and Linda's, it looks like he'll ask Tom to move in with him - is this the end of the flatmates for good?
2:30am
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3:50am
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4:25am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 6 - Dead LossSharon's mother-in-law dies and Chris is granted 24 hours compassionate leave from prison. Chris uses this to disappear. Sharon and Tony set about tracking him down.
5am
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What Ho, Jeeves!
Series 1, Episode 2 - Pearls Mean TearsBertie's visit to Aunt Agatha causes trouble, and only one man can save the day.
5:30am
(repeat)
The Secret Life Of Rosewood Avenue
Episode 6, The Resurrection of Reverend Carswell: Shocks galore for the hapless vicar, with his congregation stolen and his shock new title.