Schedule Thursday 10th September 2015
6am
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Never The Twain
Series 4, Episode 4 - Loves' Neighbours' LostIn their rivalry for Caroline's hand, could Simon and Oliver be overlooking a third prospect for her affections?
7am
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North By Northamptonshire
Series 1, Episode 1Mary starts rehearsals and is shocked by 12-year-old Gregory's slide show of Victorian ladies. Meanwhile Esther sends Jonathan out to collect money for the Leicestershire Infertile Males Project but he ends up at The Bricklayer's Arms looking at pictures of elephants with Jan.
7:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 7 - Hard To SwallowThe Flock are delighted when a bird-watcher drops his duck call in their field and Shaun uses it to entertain them. However, swallowing the duck call isn't what he had in mind - and the ducks aren't too happy either.
7:15am
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Minder
Series 6, Episode 3 - Return Of The Invincible ManArthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.
7:30am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 1 - In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You ScreamThe Meldrews return from a disastrous Greek holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months and a pile of insurance headaches later, they are ensconced in their new abode and decide to throw a house-warming party. What could possibly go wrong?
7:30am
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Meet David Sedaris
Series 5, Episode 6One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 2Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8am
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Steptoe And Son
Episode 3.1, Homes Fit for Heroes: Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 4 - CatchIrd needs Wussywat's help to collect the apples, but he keeps dropping them. Jinja comes by with his crabbing net and Wussywat discovers his own special way of catching!
8:25am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
8:30am
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Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel
Series 1, Episode 4 - Foo FooIt's a dog's life for shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel when a Pekingese goes missing.
9am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9am
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It's Not What You Know
Series 1, Episode 1Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel nominate one of their nearest and dearest to answer a selection of questions. Renowned film director and food critic Michael Winner is this week's special guest.
9:30am
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After Henry
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sunday LunchTo steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 4 - UpThe Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!
10am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
10:50am
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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.
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 21 - Pizza To GoSooty and the gang are put in charge of Mr Slater's Pizza Parlour but Soo would rather be a top fashion designer like Valentino Du Prado. Things go from bad to worse in the kitchen as pizzas start flying off the shelves. Perhaps a special visitor can lend a hand? Guest starring Brendan Cole.
11:30am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 22 - The Runaway BathA mucky Sweep is told to take a bath and clean himself up - but he gets his paw stuck in the tap. When Sooty comes to the rescue in his campervan the situation heads for disaster.
12pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 7 - I Second That EmulsionThe Harpers quarrel over the new home decor. Nick becomes a piano tuner and then gets a job in a paint shop. Meanwhile, Stupid Brian spends the night in Janey's room causing a dilemma for Ben and Susan.
12pm
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Steptoe And Son
Episode 3.1, Homes Fit for Heroes: Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel.
12:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 16 - Scout BeanThe animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. Mr Bean becomes scoutmaster for the day, but his obsession with badge collecting does not win him any friends.
12:30pm
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Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel
Series 1, Episode 4 - Foo FooIt's a dog's life for shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel when a Pekingese goes missing.
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 8 - Age Of RomanceNick gets an older girlfriend called Amanda who is not only married but old enough to be his mother!
12:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful BeanMr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
1:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 6Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 4 - UpThe Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!
1:40pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
2pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 1 - In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You ScreamThe Meldrews return from a disastrous Greek holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months and a pile of insurance headaches later, they are ensconced in their new abode and decide to throw a house-warming party. What could possibly go wrong?
2pm
(repeat)
Champagne Charlie
Musical comedy starring Tommy Trinder as the music hall star Champagne Charlie.
2:05pm
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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
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 4 - BaggageWhen the past collides with the present at a school reunion, Sharon, Tracey and Dorien have to re-assess their lives.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little FeetDesmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.
2:40pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night InGodber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 7 - Hard To SwallowThe Flock are delighted when a bird-watcher drops his duck call in their field and Shaun uses it to entertain them. However, swallowing the duck call isn't what he had in mind - and the ducks aren't too happy either.
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 8 - Mission InboxibleThe Farmer is engrossed in trying to set up his new computer. The Flock take the opportunity of his back being turned to have a game of football. When the ball accidentally lands inside the farmhouse, under the nose of the Farmer, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to help him retrieve it.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 2Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3:20pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day OutFletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.
4pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
(repeat)
It's Not What You Know
Series 1, Episode 1Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel nominate one of their nearest and dearest to answer a selection of questions. Renowned film director and food critic Michael Winner is this week's special guest.
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Undertaker's ApprenticeDespite Mary's patent desperation to learn the trade, an unfortunate incident compels Ivy to seek a proper apprentice to replace Ernie's continued calamities. The first applicant who arrives is not quite a stranger to the entire household...
4:15pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 22 - Hotel BeanMr Bean has some unexpected guests who think he runs a hotel!
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 4 - The FlyMr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 5 - Hank's HeroHank and Stan are whipped into a frenzy when they hear that new headmaster, Mr Joy - keen to make a splash - is bringing their favourite footballer, Alex Broman to Westbrook Academy for an official visit.
4:30pm
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After Henry
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sunday LunchTo steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.
4:45pm
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Boj
Episode 35 - Sports G'DayIt's sports day in Giggly Park, and Boj mistakenly wins all the medals. With only one race left, can Boj think of a boj-a-boom idea that will help his buddies all win a medal?
4:50pm
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Never The Twain
Series 4, Episode 5 - Come Fly With MeSimon and Oliver decide to buy cheap air tickets to visit the children in Canada but get one flight more than they bargained for - courtesy of the local flying squad.
5pm
(repeat)
North By Northamptonshire
Series 1, Episode 1Mary starts rehearsals and is shocked by 12-year-old Gregory's slide show of Victorian ladies. Meanwhile Esther sends Jonathan out to collect money for the Leicestershire Infertile Males Project but he ends up at The Bricklayer's Arms looking at pictures of elephants with Jan.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 7 - The PrizeWhen Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?
5:30pm
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Meet David Sedaris
Series 5, Episode 6One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.
5:45pm
(repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
6pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 2, Episode 7 - I Second That EmulsionThe Harpers quarrel over the new home decor. Nick becomes a piano tuner and then gets a job in a paint shop. Meanwhile, Stupid Brian spends the night in Janey's room causing a dilemma for Ben and Susan.
6pm
(repeat)
A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
6:25pm
(repeat)
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.
6:30pm30 min
The Museum Of Curiosity
Coding Special - Meeting Forty-Three: Coding SpecialJohn Lloyd is joined by another new curator, Sarah Millican, to present this special episode about coding as the Museum takes a trip up to the Edinburgh Fringe. On the steering committee are the Festival of the Spoken Nerd's Matt Parker, CEO of Raspberry Pi Eben Upton, and Canadian graphic novellist Sydney Padua.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 8 - Age Of RomanceNick gets an older girlfriend called Amanda who is not only married but old enough to be his mother!
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 6 - Going OnlineJean decides to go online, although Lionel isn't keen on the idea. A power cut gives them time for romance by candlelight, and Alistair reveals some deep woes.
7pm
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Steptoe And Son
Episode 3.1, Homes Fit for Heroes: Harold and Albert quarrel over his plans to travel.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 6Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!
7:20pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Flywheel, Shyster And Flywheel
Series 1, Episode 4 - Foo FooIt's a dog's life for shady lawyer Waldorf T Flywheel when a Pekingese goes missing.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are ComingThe threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little FeetDesmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersIt's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm
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PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 3 - The First Temptation Of ChrisThe arrival of area manager, Razz Prince, sets everyone on edge. Lance attempts to prove to the staff that he isn't boring, while everyone else prepares for a big night out.
9pm30 min
Rotters
Slapstick comedy observing a team of idiot robbers who attempt to rob an auction house.
9pm30 min
Cradle To Grave
Episode 2Bet persuades Spud to expand their horizons and take in such rich new experiences as wine, the Bermondsey Small Retailers annual dinner dance, and a caravan holiday in Dymchurch. As for Danny, there are lessons to be learned in biology, both at school and in the bedroom.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
9:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 5 - KidKate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger, a surly 14-year-old boy called Nicky.
9:30pm
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PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bear Bad ManIt's 'Super Sales Wednesday', otherwise known as a 'Family Fun Day' to the annoyed staff of PhoneShop Sutton. As if that wasn't enough, the threatened arrival of a security guard casts a shadow over the day.
9:30pm30 min
Boy Meets Girl
Series 1, Episode 2Leo and Judy have a relaxed Sunday lunch date planned, but when Pam answers his phone and manages to find out the venue, it's inevitable that nothing will go to plan. Judy bumping into a pre-transition friend adds to the colour of the day.
10pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel InspectorsWhen friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...
10pm
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Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2
A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 7Dara O Briain and the team return after the summer break. Featuring guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
10pm
(repeat)
Meet David Sedaris
Series 5, Episode 6One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Episode 1Keith Lemon is back. Holly Willoughby returns as team captain, alongside stand-in captain Gino D'Acampo. Keith welcomes guests Jonathan Ross, Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing, stand-up Chris Ramsey and EastEnders landlady Kellie Bright.
10:30pm45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 3Clips include a mayor who has banned residents from dying; a man who can't stop laughing after an operation; and some naughty placards at the London Marathon. The Mystery Guest is a canine Crufts winner. The Good News Extra comic is Dana Alexander.
10:30pm30 min
Newsjack
Series 13, Episode 1Nish Kumar returns to present the 13th series of the satirical sketch show anyone can write for. Sketches including a right-wing relaxation tape, Jeremy Corbyn introduces some of his more unsavoury friends, and the problems of sending whisky into space.
10:40pm
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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Episode 5Just before the Monty Python tribute series ceases to be, there's just time for The Parrot Sketch, The Ministry of Silly Walks and praise from Chevy Chase and Steve Coogan.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 4 - BaggageWhen the past collides with the present at a school reunion, Sharon, Tracey and Dorien have to re-assess their lives.
11pm30 min
Richard Marsh: Cardboard Heart
Episode 1 - New JobThe team battle each other for a new job that has just opened up in the office. Will tries to make himself the model candidate and takes to the street to learn what the public really want when it comes to greetings cards.
11pm
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Old Harry's Game
Series 1, Episode 4 - AppearancesSatan tries to make Gary tell the time, turns Thomas into various vegetables, and tries to prove to the Professor that humans are all evil by nature.
11:20pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 3 - PotatoWhen Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...
11:30pm
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Sounding Off With McGough
Episode 2Roger McGough's poetic reflections on the inhabitants of the world.
11:45pm
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The Shuttleworths
Series 1, Episode 2 - Mini-Break In GiggleswickJohn Shuttleworth and his family visit a guesthouse in North Yorkshire for an adventure involving a broken teasmade.
11:50pm
(repeat)
12:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 4With Paul Kaye, June Sarpong, Sue Perkins and Peter Serafinowicz.
12:35am
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Rotters
Slapstick comedy observing a team of idiot robbers who attempt to rob an auction house.
12:40am
(repeat)
The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 1 - BambiRealising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.
12:50am60 min version (repeat)
1:25am
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Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 5 - KidKate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger, a surly 14-year-old boy called Nicky.
1:30am
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Threesome
Series 2, Episode 5 - FutureWhen an evil fridge threatens Alice, Mitch and Richie it's off to storage it goes. But it's not finished messing with their heads just yet...
1:50am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
2:05am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 1Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.
2:20am
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Black Books
Series 3, Episode 3 - Moo-Ma And Moo-PaManny's parents are coming to stay so Bernard and Fran are called upon to go along with the slight exaggerations he has made of his life.
2:35am
(repeat)
Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Episode 4A celebration of all things Python. Bill Bailey, Harry Shearer and Kate Beckinsale are among those paying tribute, while classic clips include The Lumberjack Song.
2:40am
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Radges
Sitcom pilot set in a Scottish pupil referral unit for kids with problems.
2:50am
(repeat)
3am
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Threesome
Series 2, Episode 5 - FutureWhen an evil fridge threatens Alice, Mitch and Richie it's off to storage it goes. But it's not finished messing with their heads just yet...
3am
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Fried
Episode 3 - Poulet EtcIt has been a slow business day at Seriously Fried Chicken. They discover that they are losing all of their customers to a new upmarket fried chicken van - Poulet Etc - that has just opened around the corner. Mary becomes more desperate to find a way to win back customers.
3:05am
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 1 - BambiRealising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.
3:20am
(repeat)
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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Top Coppers
Episode 4 - The Twist Of The French NickerThe world's greatest art thief, Gerard Cliché, is in town. Meanwhile, Mahogany and Rust are out to win The Golden Doughnut, the prize for the best crime fighting duo. It's safely in the bag... providing their rivals Romero and Byrne don't turn up.
3:35am
(repeat)
3:40am
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Stella Street
In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.
4am
(repeat)
It's Not What You Know
Series 1, Episode 1Rachel Johnson, Desmond Lynam and Mark Steel nominate one of their nearest and dearest to answer a selection of questions. Renowned film director and food critic Michael Winner is this week's special guest.
4am
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Moone Boy
Series 3, Episode 1 - Where The Streets Do Have NamesMartin and Padraic visit Dublin and Liam encounters an old flame.
4:30am
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After Henry
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sunday LunchTo steam or not to steam? Sarah and Eleanor argue over potatoes.
4:30am
(repeat)
Moone Boy
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Plunder YearsSick of being caught between two warring parents, Padraic goes on the run with Martin. Crunchie Haystacks struggles to cope, too.
5am
(repeat)
North By Northamptonshire
Series 1, Episode 1Mary starts rehearsals and is shocked by 12-year-old Gregory's slide show of Victorian ladies. Meanwhile Esther sends Jonathan out to collect money for the Leicestershire Infertile Males Project but he ends up at The Bricklayer's Arms looking at pictures of elephants with Jan.
5:30am
(repeat)
Meet David Sedaris
Series 5, Episode 6One of the world's best storytellers, back on BBC Radio 4 doing what he does best.