Schedule Tuesday 31st March 2015
6:10am
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French Fields
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Merry Merry PipesThere's trouble in the Fields' plumbing, when a 'donk-a-donk-a-donk' keeps them awake in the night. Hopefully the houses Hester has been recruited to help sell to Brits have better pipework!
6:50am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
7am
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Question Of LoyaltySir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?
7:30am
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As Time Goes By
Series 9, Episode 2 - Another ProposalJean is delighted to hear that daughter Judith has accepted Alistair's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, Penny and Stephen have some news of their own which may prevent them from attending the wedding.
7:30am
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Ayres On The Air
Series 5, Episode 3 - Self-SufficiencyPam talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting.
8am
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Round The Horne
Episode 4: Censors lambast the BBC, and a cursed tomb in The Clissold Saga.
8:10am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken ArrowArthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?
8:30am
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The Ken Dodd Show
The toothy funster serves up some prime chortle morsels, including a stint on a desert island with Man Friday.
9am45 min version (repeat)
The News Quiz
Series 86, Episode 6Sandi Toksvig is joined by regular panellist Jeremy Hardy and guests Fred Macaulay, star of The Office USA BJ Novak and Hugo Rifkind.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 7 - All GoneThe Twirlywoos watch a lady decorating some cakes. When they see her tidying the decorations away, it gives them the idea to put the cakes away too.
9:25am
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All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 2 - ChickenWhen Charlie and his pals try to exploit Kevin's prize chicken for cash they find themselves in conflict with their families, their poshest neighbour and a local organic chef.
9:45am
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Elastic Planet
Episode 2 - The TrainYou and five other passengers are sitting in a carriage on a train to Whittleble in 1947 - a child genius, a government minister, a man with the head of a fish, an opera singer and a chef.
10am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 10 - All You Can EatHaving forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!
10:15am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 46 - Neighbourly BeanAs Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme he hears loud noises from next door. He moves from house to garden but can't escape the relentless racket of trumpets, electric drills and screaming babies. Mr Bean's mind turns to thoughts of revenge.
10:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 6, Episode 6Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
11:05am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, InnitTerry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 2 - Bringing Up JaneyJaney wants to keep her new man under wraps, while a suspicious Ben tries to expose an affair between Susan and a client.
11:30am
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My Phone Genie
Episode 2 - Home MovieWhen Jaz wishes that her Saturday afternoon could be more interesting than just watching DVDs, Gene makes her and friends Naoko and Mobbsy stars in a selection of movies.
12pm
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 3 - A Very Brief EncounterSusan asks Ben to help an old girlfriend of hers through a divorce, but nearly precipitates her own.
12pm
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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.
12pm
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Round The Horne
Episode 4: Censors lambast the BBC, and a cursed tomb in The Clissold Saga.
12:30pm
(repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show
The toothy funster serves up some prime chortle morsels, including a stint on a desert island with Man Friday.
12:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Special - MinnelliumIt's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.
1pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 6Jacko finds himself in a desperate predicament - but can he get himeself out of trouble?
1:20pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In FashionAlbert 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.
1:20pm
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All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 2 - ChickenWhen Charlie and his pals try to exploit Kevin's prize chicken for cash they find themselves in conflict with their families, their poshest neighbour and a local organic chef.
1:25pm
(repeat)
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 7 - All GoneThe Twirlywoos watch a lady decorating some cakes. When they see her tidying the decorations away, it gives them the idea to put the cakes away too.
1:40pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday BoyWhat can you get the man who has nothing? - a surprise birthday party is a start and Bob goes out of his way to get Terry in place in the pub and all his friends back home with Thelma.
2pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 9, Episode 2 - Another ProposalJean is delighted to hear that daughter Judith has accepted Alistair's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, Penny and Stephen have some news of their own which may prevent them from attending the wedding.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 8 - OutChris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 6 - ReunionMichael fulfills a long-standing commitment to meet up with some old university friends, but fails to measure up to the high standards he once set himself.
2:30pm
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Anita And Me
Episode 7: Meena is called on to help with baby Sunil and sets about healing the rift with Anita.
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 4 - Incredible Journey Of Norman CleggHoward won't reclaim his picnic accessory from Clegg until Pearl is out of sight.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 3 - Sheepless NightsA leak in the barn forces the flock to relocate to the pig sty for the night. However, the selfish pigs don't want to share.
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 4 - Spring LambA reluctant Timmy tries to avoid bath time and in trying to escape he gets a spring attached to his tail. It's up to the flock to catch the bouncing baby sheep and return him to the tub before he destroys the farm.
3:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat PackMr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!
3:20pm
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Question Of LoyaltySir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?
3:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 15 - Nurse!Envious of all the attention his landlady receives when she breaks her leg, Mr Bean pretends to break his leg too. Then in hospital, he encounters the matron from hell!
3:30pm
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The Joke Machine
Schoolchildren compete to tell the best jokes, with a comedy punishment for those whose efforts are not up to scratch. Jarred Christmas hosts.
3:45pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 1, Episode 5 - Diamonds Are A Man's Best FriendWhen word gets out about a lost diamond on the floor (and a nice reward for its return), each staff member plots to find it first and get the lion's share of the bounty.
4:15pm
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French Fields
Series 3, Episode 3 - Make For The Hills!Peter's terrible parents make an unexpected visit to northern France, so William and Hester take their first chance to escape - with unforseen consequences.
4:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 1, Episode 2 - Pigeon PostMessenger pigeons are sent for when the Captain and the Colonel need new uniforms; the only way to get them without arousing too much suspicion is to put an order in at Saville Row!
4:45pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 4 - God Bless Our FamilyClive's family arrives en masse to stop his marriage to Gladys. Does this give Clive the excuse he's been looking for?
4:50pm
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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.
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 6 - ReunionMichael fulfills a long-standing commitment to meet up with some old university friends, but fails to measure up to the high standards he once set himself.
5pm30 min
Roy
Series 4, Episode 11 - Roy JuniorRoy is very confident when he is given an egg to look after for a school project. He expects it to be easy, but he and his classmates are in for one of the most stressful weeks of their life.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Brew It YourselfStan gets himself in hot water when a home brewing attempt results in a beer far more potent than he'd intended!
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 26 - Boj And The BoomsBoj and his buddies form a pop band. When Rupa and Mia walk out due to musical differences, Boj needs a boj-a-boom idea for something they can both play together.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 6Jacko finds himself in a desperate predicament - but can he get himeself out of trouble?
6:20pm
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 5 - A Little UndertakingWhen Ben's uncle dies, his inheritance may not live up to his expectations, but another investment causes problems.
6:30pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 21 - AbracadabraShaun retrieves the Farmer's discarded magic set and puts on a magic show, but inadvertently makes members of the flock disappear.
6:30pm
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Ayres On The Air
Series 5, Episode 4 - BeautyPam talks about meeting Phyllis Diller, buying a very unsuitable outfit having admired it on someone else and explains how you know when you have put on a little too much weight.
6:40pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday BoyWhat can you get the man who has nothing? - a surprise birthday party is a start and Bob goes out of his way to get Terry in place in the pub and all his friends back home with Thelma.
7pm
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 4 - The Psyche Of MikeyMichael announces he's off to see a therapist, and Susan is immediately worried there's something terribly wrong.
7pm
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Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up WalmingtonMorale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.
7pm
(repeat)
Round The Horne
Episode 4: Censors lambast the BBC, and a cursed tomb in The Clissold Saga.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood BarbiBilly takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.
7:30pm
(repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show
The toothy funster serves up some prime chortle morsels, including a stint on a desert island with Man Friday.
7:40pm
(repeat)
You, Me & Them
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old McCreadyA ghost from Lauren's past unexpectedly rises to ruin Clive and Ed's snooker night.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 1 - Yuppy LoveDel has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 3This week's guests are Helen Flanagan, Henning Wehn, Miles Jupp and Alex Brooker.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 1Everybody's back at the Solanas for more sun, sangria and swinging - including Madge's new boyfriend Mel, Didsbury's answer to Julio Iglesias.
9pm
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Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 7 - GangsterGuy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.
9:30pm
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Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 2Instead of escaping from the resort, Martin and Kate find themselves babysitting Telle's baby, Coolio. Mel abandons the idea of having a go at 'Wuthering Heights' at the karaoke night, and asks a question that shocks everyone especially Madge.
10pm
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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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Raised By Wolves
Series 1, Episode 3 - MehmesisIn a Wolverhampton heatwave, cousin Cathy arrives at the Garry home, and soon catches the eye of Lee, Germaine's would-be boyfriend. Della, meanwhile, is attempting self-sufficiency to reduce her massive food bill.
10pm30 min
10pm60 min
Ross Noble Freewheeling
Series 2, Episode 2In Scotland, Ross lands a part in a Braveheart-style film and does a Trainspotting runner from The Krankies and Nessie!
10pm
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Ayres On The Air
Series 5, Episode 3 - Self-SufficiencyPam talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting.
10:20pm
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 4Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular taking points by guests including Tess Daly, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.
10:30pm
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Little Britain
Episode 0 - PilotMatt Lucas and David Williams preview their forthcoming sketch show, which takes a look at life in Britain in the new millennium by following the lives of some less than ordinary folk. Meet Emily Howard - who's a lady, Marjory Dawes and her fat-fighters - and is Daffyd really the only gay in the village?
10:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - GoodbyeeeThe time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...
11pm
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At Home With The Braithwaites
Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.
11pm
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11pm30 min
Julia Sutherland: Fat Chance
Julia Sutherland's honest comic account of losing 6 stone in weight.
11pm
(repeat)
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 4Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey play the game with Sean, Jon and Jimmy this week. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Abandoman, while Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
11:10pm
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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.
11:15pm
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A Wet Handle
Episode 4: Ivor Cutler and friends present poems and songs, including the tale of a yellow fly and shoplifting with a twist.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 8 - OutChris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".
11:20pm
(repeat)
The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 3 - BoringThe housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...
11:30pm
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Vent
Series 2, Episode 2 - Things To Do Before You DieMary and Mum have bought Ben a lifestyle magazine. Meanwhile in his unconscious mind, Blitz takes Ben back to 1973 and finds him a life coach with a rather unusual motivational technique.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Cardinal Burns
Series 1, Episode 6A friendly squash match turns violent; Yumi, Rachel and Olivia celebrate the end of their internship in the dramatic season finale of Young Dreams; and Seb finds a businessman living in a tree in his back garden.
11:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 4, Episode 2Ian Stone joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Mark Watson joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.
11:50pm
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Carry On Matron
Medical-based comedy from the Carry On team. A gang plan to raid a maternity hospital to steal a gigantic stock of birth control pills.
Midnight
(repeat)
Da Ali G Show
A selection of three episodes of Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation.
12:10am50 min version (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.
12:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 3, Episode 6With Jason Manford (before he became a regular team captain), Phill Jupitus, Germaine Greer and Fiona Allen.
12:30am
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I Live With Models
Series 1, Episode 6 - The EditorScarlet gets a break from her hero - powerful magazine editor Joanna Vermouth. But when Tommy gets involved, her entire career is at risk. Meanwhile Anna wants Enrique's bedroom and convinces him it's haunted.
12:30am
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Anita And Me
Episode 7: Meena is called on to help with baby Sunil and sets about healing the rift with Anita.
1am45 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.
1am
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Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show
Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.
1:05am
(repeat)
Shooting Stars
Series 3, Episode 1With Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer and Anthony Worrall-Thompson.
1:05am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, InnitTerry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.
1:45am45 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.
1:45am
(repeat)
The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 3 - BoringThe housemates are bored, so head off to the pub. If only they really opened their eyes and looked around, they might find something interesting going on...
1:45am
(repeat)
Ross Noble Freewheeling
Series 2, Episode 2In Scotland, Ross lands a part in a Braveheart-style film and does a Trainspotting runner from The Krankies and Nessie!
2am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 14, Episode 2 - Michelle Keegan, Elijah Wood, Troy, Warwick Davis, Hudson TaylorAlan is joined byformer soap star Michelle Keegan, actor Elijah Wood, South London magician Troy, actor and presenter Warwick Davis; and folk duo Hudson Taylor.
2:25am
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Just Good Friends
Series 3, Christmas Special - 1986Gina, now owner of her ex-husband's wine importing company, is withholding agreement to sign a contract with the Pinners unless Vince and Penny cancel their plans to marry. She also withdraws the offer of a job to Norman but enlists Daphne's help in her sabotage. Penny and Vince make a final effort to resolve their problems before they are destined to live apart forever. They have a surprise in store for everybody!
2:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 1 - Value BastardNew series filmed in a live comedy club. German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn and Isy Suttie join tonight's line up of original comedians. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.
2:45am
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 3, Episode 8Kevin Bridges and Sally Phillips join Dara for a super sports special of the numbers-based game show. It's Maths of the Day so if you want to know the scores, don't look away.
2:55am
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Shooting Stars
Series 3, Episode 1With Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer and Anthony Worrall-Thompson.
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:30am
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3:50am
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Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 13 - Hole In The GardenWhile cleaning out Bad Bob's shed, the bang and Arthur Dustcart discover that he once made a lawnmower/hovercraft combination. Rex turns it on, but because the blade is upside-down, he drills a massive hole all the way down to Australia.