Schedule Thursday 18th December 2014
6am
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Faith In The Future
Series 3, Episode 6 - Prodigal MotherFaith at last meets her long-lost daughter Zoe and the two form an instant bond. Hannah observes and, despite her training as a counsellor, feels shunned and jealous. Off she goes to seek comfort from a surprised Jools.
7am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7am
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The Elephant Man
Episode 5, All Features Great and Small: Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance.
7:20am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 2 - The CisternWhen the toilet breaks, Stan and the family are forced to rush next door to use Jack's facilities until they can arrange for a replacement.
7:30am
(repeat)
7:30am
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My Teenage Diary
Series 6, Episode 3 - Oona KingThe diaries of Labour politician Baroness Oona King see her change from an 11-year-old who wants a hamster to a 19-year-old who wants to be prime minister.
7:45am30 min
4 O'Clock Files
Episode 4 - ImaginationMr Bell focuses on the school's ongoing mission to 'imagine the impossible and make it happen'.
7:50am
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
7:55am
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 3 - CharismaAlan gives Rigsby some relaxation pills to help his confidence in wooing Miss Jones; however, he makes no mention of the possible side-effects. Philip's advice is altogether more helpful: to smoke some wood taken from the love tree...
8am
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It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress NightThe fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.
8:25am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
8:30am
(repeat)
Listen To Les
Les Dawson presents his own versions of Dallas and Columbo, plus more piano bashing.
8:35am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
9am
(repeat)
Who Goes There
Episode 3.2: Martin Young's famous people quiz.
9:30am
(repeat)
Robin And Wendy's Wet Weekends
Series 4, Episode 3 - Baby LoveRobin is encouraged to bond with the baby and other fathers. Derek tries to tag along to every event, which leads to chaos.
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
10:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:30am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different ChristmasIt is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.
11:20am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
11:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent MovieWhen Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?
12pm
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Waiting For God
Series 5, Episode 2Marion's outraged when she sobers up and - after 4 weeks - realises that Geoffrey has left her. Harvey's latest plans for Bayview expansion in a Japanese style hit a distinctly Diana-shaped bump.
12pm
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It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress NightThe fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Listen To Les
Les Dawson presents his own versions of Dallas and Columbo, plus more piano bashing.
12:40pm
(repeat)
The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
1pm
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The Liver Birds
Series 7, Episode 3 - A Mark On The WorldIt's really not much of a big thing for Carol if she is not considered important but Sandra is determined to go out and prove she is worth something - and succeeds in proving how unimportant it is to be important.
1:30pm
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
1:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 5 - Who's That Mouse In The Poetry Group?Can Howard manage to keep an eye on Smiler and Marina?
2pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 3 - 'Old De Front Page AgainThe siege continues, with no immediate end in sight and Bob's obstinance hindering all reason. Will it all end peacefully, and without a shot being fired?
2:10pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different ChristmasIt is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 3 - ShiftTracey misses Darryl, Sharon doesn't miss Chris and goes out on the pull. That's not before she gets her job back and loses it in the same day. An expensive shopping trip with Dorien gives Tracey a wake up call and the police raid the house looking for evidence from a raid.
3pm10 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 29 - The StareBitzer gets his wish for some peace and quiet when Shaun becomes hypnotised by Mowermouth the goat and finally stops bothering him. But with the whole flock under the influence of Mowermouth's powerful gaze, Bitzer soon realises just how much he needs his old buddy.
3:05pm
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto PalaverWhen the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?
3:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
4:10pm
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Faith In The Future
Series 3, Episode 7 - Stand by MeNew man Mark invites Faith away for the weekend and walks out when she turns him down. Then old chum Paul returns from France - with marriage in mind. Hannah takes her counselling exams and finds herself having to do a practical on emotional trauma.
4:30pm
(repeat)
4 O'Clock Files
Episode 4 - ImaginationMr Bell focuses on the school's ongoing mission to 'imagine the impossible and make it happen'.
4:45pm
(repeat)
On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Inspector's NieceA new clippie hides a terrible secret - she's Blakey's niece!
4:55pm
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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.
5pm
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No Commitments
Episode 3.5, Seasonal Adjustment: Anna and Charlotte plan to celebrate Christmas their way, but what about Victoria?
5:20pm
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 4 - All Our YesterdaysSpooner's laid up in his room with a broken ankle after tripping over Vienna, and making an awful lot of noise. Rigsby's keen to appear courageous in front of Miss Jones, but the boxer's temperament brings forth every element of his cowardice. Discussion soon turns to the war.
5:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 35 - Art ThiefWhen Mr Bean witnesses the theft of a major artwork on a trip to the National Gallery, he gives chase to the culprit and meets all manner of obstacles along the way.
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 33 - Fun And GamesPoor Denzil keeps ruining all his friend's games by knocking everything over. But Boj comes up with a game where it's good to knock things down - Bojey-Bosh Bowling!
5:30pm
(repeat)
The Elephant Man
Episode 5, All Features Great and Small: Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance.
5:45pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 36 - Scaredy BeanA trip to the cinema makes Mr Bean's imagination play tricks on him.
5:50pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My UncleUncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?
6pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 3 - ShiftTracey misses Darryl, Sharon doesn't miss Chris and goes out on the pull. That's not before she gets her job back and loses it in the same day. An expensive shopping trip with Dorien gives Tracey a wake up call and the police raid the house looking for evidence from a raid.
6pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Christmas Special - Horrible ChristmasFarting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.
6pm
(repeat)
Who Goes There
Episode 3.2: Martin Young's famous people quiz.
6:30pm
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All At Sea
Series 1, Christmas Special - MurdererWhen Charlie notices Mr Leith acting differently, he's convinced it means he's murdered his wife.
6:30pm
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All At Sea
Series 1, Christmas Special - MurdererWhen Charlie notices Mr Leith acting differently, he's convinced it means he's murdered his wife.
6:30pm30 min
My Teenage Diary
Series 6, Episode 4 - Robert NewmanComedian and author Robert Newman reads from his 1981 teenage diaries, in which he goes to a CND rally, meets Joe Strummer and falls in love on the bus... twice.
6:40pm
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Bread
Series 2, Episode 1Julie is heavily pregnant and Billy's keen to do the right thing. Meanwhile, Adrian has found a girlfriend, Carmen, and Jack gets hijacked by a couple of punks who need a lift to Manchester.
7pm
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Porridge: Inside Out
Episode 2 - Banged UpSecond of three programmes celebrating this truly classic sitcom. Find out about life on set, while cast members, the writers and fans share their memories.
7pm
(repeat)
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 3 - 'Old De Front Page AgainThe siege continues, with no immediate end in sight and Bob's obstinance hindering all reason. Will it all end peacefully, and without a shot being fired?
7pm
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress NightThe fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 5 - Who's That Mouse In The Poetry Group?Can Howard manage to keep an eye on Smiler and Marina?
7:30pm
(repeat)
Listen To Les
Les Dawson presents his own versions of Dallas and Columbo, plus more piano bashing.
8pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas SpecialThe Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.
8:50pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A BabyThe time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.
9pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy TedWhen Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr oversees the disputes and deliberations on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.
9pm
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9:30pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 7With Lee Mack, Janet Street-Porter, Patrick McGuinness and Trisha Goddard.
9:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 3, Episode 5 - The ExamAlfie is forced to sit his Biology GCSE with the rest of his class - but do cheaters ever really prosper?
10pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10pm
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FM
Episode 5 - Video Killed The Radio StarLindsay returns from holiday with a beard, which the FM team can't quite get used to. The studio guest this week is urban artist Sway, with Jamie Theakston hosting a radio pub quiz.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 14 - Near, FarLouise and her new boyfriend Mick are getting on well - she loves hearing all his celebrity gossip. None of her friends believe she has such a stylish boyfriend, and she wants to introduce him to them all. Only trouble is, her squeak is starting to annoy him!
10pm35 min
Marked
Broke in the lead-up to Christmas, family man James agrees to a murderous mission. But his mark is the last person he expects.
10pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
10pm
(repeat)
Him & Her
Series 3, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, which means a dodgily-cooked turkey for two and a family gathering - by webcam.
10pm
(repeat)
Radio 2's History Of British Comedy
Episode 4The final episode opens in the late seventies as observational comedy blossoms thanks to an Englishman, a Scotsman and a Welshman. Listen out for the birth of comedy clubs too, and more...
10pm
(repeat)
My Teenage Diary
Series 6, Episode 3 - Oona KingThe diaries of Labour politician Baroness Oona King see her change from an 11-year-old who wants a hamster to a 19-year-old who wants to be prime minister.
10pm30 min
Puppy Love
Episode 6Naomi has to pack up her home to cope with subsidence and is soon dealing with difficult Polish builders demanding money.
10pm65 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 12, Highlights Special - Bestest Bits 2014Keith Lemon and his team captains Gino D'Acampo and Fearne Cotton head to Gino's family home in Sheffield for Christmas as they take a look back at the show's best bits from 2014.
10pm65 min
Babylon
Episode 6With their suspension lifted, the ARV boys return to duty. But when Banjo's bin footage goes viral, Sharon Franklin's response sparks unofficial industrial action among the rank and file.
10:30pm
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FM
Episode 6 - Blinded By The LightLindsay finds his principles tested when he meets a gorgeous but talentless singer. Meanwhile, Dom is conflicted when he is offered a job at a rival station, and Jane meets her nemesis. Featuring a performance by The Charlatans.
10:30pm
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Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking
Series 3, Episode 3Olga the tyrant meets Sue the vicar; Carole presents a novel approach to DIY; a housewife outsources her husband; and public schoolboy Toby Green replaces a holidaying 007.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 1 - Speedycruise!Janet gets a job on a cruise ship, but it will mean leaving Jonny and Corinthian behind? Meanwhile Louise learns the truth about her parents, and Donna goes into business.
10:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
10:55pm
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
11pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 3 - ShiftTracey misses Darryl, Sharon doesn't miss Chris and goes out on the pull. That's not before she gets her job back and loses it in the same day. An expensive shopping trip with Dorien gives Tracey a wake up call and the police raid the house looking for evidence from a raid.
11pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
11pm
(repeat)
Another Case Of Milton Jones
Series 5, Episode 6 - Milton Jones Becomes Britain's Best-Known Undercover JournalistComedy series in which Milton Jones assumes the role of expert in a particular field, with no ability whatsoever. Which means that Milton Jones also becomes Britain's most least-effective undercover journalist.
11pm
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Continuity
Episode 4Radio 4 goes to Preston for the national pie competition, Sarah Topolski gives a sneak preview of next week's obituaries and there's unbridled hilarity from the United Nations as our foreign office sitcom goes Stateside.
11:15pm
(repeat)
Guy Browning's Small Talk
Episode 4, How To Get Out More: From popping out in order to stay in, to the delights of camping, the writer shares life-coaching tips.
11:30pm
(repeat)
A Look Back At The Nineties
Episode 5 - 1999Episode 5, 1999: Brian Perkins, Kate Robbins and Chris Barrie 'look back' at the decade that was yet to happen.
11:50pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log ChumsSpecial Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.
11:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Christmas SpecialWith lots of Christmas-themed questions and a sprinkling of tinsel, 8 Out Of 10 Cats celebrates the season of goodwill in true festive style. Guests up for yuletide fun include Sarah Millican, Stephen Mangan and Joe Wilkinson.
Midnight
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 3A documentary crew come to film at the hospital and Angela soon becomes the star. Sue discovers that Martin has a sex tape of Guy and Joanna, which she uses to blackmail them, ordering Guy to sabotage Caroline and Mac's relationship and ordering Joanna to make her fly.
Midnight
(repeat)
12:20am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 14 - Near, FarLouise and her new boyfriend Mick are getting on well - she loves hearing all his celebrity gossip. None of her friends believe she has such a stylish boyfriend, and she wants to introduce him to them all. Only trouble is, her squeak is starting to annoy him!
12:30am
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 7With Lee Mack, Janet Street-Porter, Patrick McGuinness and Trisha Goddard.
12:30am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Christmas Special - Sweat The Christmas StuffNick Grimshaw hosts a very festive episode of the comedy panel show. With Strictly Come Dancing's Pixie Lott, rock star and judge on The Voice Ricky Wilson, comedian and Hebburn actor Chris Ramsey, and top stand-up comedian Bobby Mair.
12:45am
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 6Six-year-old Karen is preoccupied with the exact whereabouts of Satan, and Ben falls foul of a hardline football referee.
12:50am
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Spaced
Series 2, Episode 4 - HelpTim gets the opportunity to show Damien Knox (of Dark Star Comics) his portfolio, but Daisy unknowingly jeopardises his chance. However, Tyres' quick thinking and Mike's military training help to save the day. Tim finds himself in a tight spot with Sophie.
1am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 1 - Speedycruise!Janet gets a job on a cruise ship, but it will mean leaving Jonny and Corinthian behind? Meanwhile Louise learns the truth about her parents, and Donna goes into business.
1am
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Mongrels
Series 1, Episode 2 - Destiny The Reluctant Sniffer DogDestiny learns of the power of bottom-sniffing, Kali is reunited with an old partner in crime, Nelson adopts one of Vince's cubs and Marion overdoses on catnip.
1am
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Him & Her
Series 3, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, which means a dodgily-cooked turkey for two and a family gathering - by webcam.
1am
(repeat)
Who Goes There
Episode 3.2: Martin Young's famous people quiz.
1:20am
(repeat)
Spaced
Series 2, Episode 5 - GoneTim gets a sense of deja vu when Sophie cancels a date to work late. So, he and Daisy go out into Camden and run into trouble when Daisy fails to differentiate between marijuana and oregano! Tim sees Duane for the first time since they went paintballing together.
1:25am
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
1:40am
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
2:05am
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log ChumsSpecial Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.
2:15am
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
2:30am
(repeat)
Him & Her
Series 3, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, which means a dodgily-cooked turkey for two and a family gathering - by webcam.
2:30am
(repeat)
Puppy Love
Episode 6Naomi has to pack up her home to cope with subsidence and is soon dealing with difficult Polish builders demanding money.
2:35am
(repeat)
Marked
Broke in the lead-up to Christmas, family man James agrees to a murderous mission. But his mark is the last person he expects.
2:45am
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.
3:20am
(repeat)
Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:20am
(repeat)
Almost Royal
Series 1, Episode 6 - Washington, D.CAristocratic British siblings Georgie and Poppy Carlton are in Washington D.C., reaching to the very heart of American politics.
3:45am
(repeat)
Almost Royal
Series 1, Episode 7 - NashvilleYee Haw! The regal Carlton siblings are in Nashville, Tennessee.
5am
(repeat)
No Commitments
Episode 3.5, Seasonal Adjustment: Anna and Charlotte plan to celebrate Christmas their way, but what about Victoria?
5:30am
(repeat)
The Elephant Man
Episode 5, All Features Great and Small: Valentine's Day approaches and some of the zoo staff are keen to find romance.