Schedule Saturday 10th October 2015
6am
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Cotton Queen
The story of two feuding Lancashire mill owners who must work together to secure a major American contract.
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 9 - Going NowhereCouncillor Cowdrey gets nowhere when he tries to find a town willing to twin with Lower Mintworth.
6:10am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 10 - Elvis DetectorThe kids build a metal detector that develops a tendency to detect anything but metal.
6:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 19 - Beach PatrolMr Slater has put Richard in charge of the beach and the gang decide to join him. After jumping on the bouncy castle Sooty, Sweep and Soo meet a friendly sand sculptor and have a sandcastle-building competition - but poor Richard ends up in deep water. With special guest star Frank Bruno.
8:20am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 7 - No Hiding PlaceWith England playing in Bulgaria that afternoon, Bob and Terry are determined that they won't hear the score before watching the highlights on TV.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 8 - SandIrd has built a sandcastle and flits off to collect decorations for it.
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.
9am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 7 - In Harm's WayBob is once again in plaster after putting his foot through the ceiling during Terry's DIY adventure. He feels he'll be safe from Terry's influence in the Out Patients department at the hospital. But who is that strange masked character who keeps aggravating his strained ligaments?
9am180 min
Knowing Steve, Knowing You
A three hour documentary looking at the career of Steve Coogan, featuring an in-depth interview with the star himself.
9:40am
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 7 - Jobs For The BoysThe Minister gets into a spot of hot water when discussing a landmark scheme between Government and industry taking place in the Midlands - the Solihull Project - on a radio talk show. It soon becomes apparent that not all is running as it should, and rather distasteful steps must be taken to smooth the issue.
10am
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Dani's Castle
Series 3, Episode 12 - Ghost WriterWith the radio show and their recordings getting more and more popular, Rich and Jimmy are offered a book deal to tell the story of Bogmoor FM.
10am
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Knowing Knowing Me, Knowing You: Alan Partridge
A one-off mockumentary which looked at the work of Pear Tree Productions, the production company run by Alan Partridge.
10:20am
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Death ListWhen Jim hears about secret bugging and phone-tapping he instructs Sir Humphrey to implement numerous privacy precautions. But his mind is changed, fairly rapidly, when he hears he's on a terrorist group's hit list.
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast LaneWesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 13, Episode 6Josh Widdicombe is joined by Fulham centre forward footballer Matt Smith, comedian Jo Caulfield, TV presenter Richard Osman and journalist Thom Gibbs.
11:15am
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Carry On Abroad
The Carry On regulars embark on a package holiday to a Spanish resort. The revellers find that the Palace Hotel hardly lives up to its name.
11:20am
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 23Rapids Johnson enjoys an ice cream on his search for the Ice Cream Bear and Storybook Stan is distracted by some chewy toffees. When an ice cream seller turns up, Ann Teak finds another use for an antique Viking helmet.
11:30am
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Des Clarke Exposed
BBC Radio Scotland stand-up series presented by Des Clarke.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's BicycleHoward's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.
11:40am
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Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 12 - Becky Vs BockyBecky sets her heart on defeating perennial School President Stephanie Bethany. A clay sculpture of Templeton's gaining sentience appears to offer sure-fire electoral success.
12pm
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Horrible Science
Episode 4 - Space, Stars And Slimy AliensThis episode examines what happens to our bodies in space.
12pm
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Genius
Series 2, Episode 1 - Johnny VegasWith Johnny Vegas. Ideas include metal detectors attached to dogs, the science of opposites and friendly car horns.
12:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 5 - Broadcast PlansThe big day arrives: broadcast of Just Two People on American television. Alistair intends to Lionel and Jean to New York to watch it go out live; but how will it be received? Back in London, glumness sets in.
12:30pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 7 - CheatWhen Jaz wishes for help with her school project Gene downloads a cheat application for her which makes Jaz cheat at everything.
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 88, Episode 4Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp, with Susan Calman, Hugo Rifkind, Terry Christian and Holly Walsh.
12:30pm
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The Six Mothers-In-Law Of Henry VIII
Episode 1Twenty years married to Catherine of Aragon - and no son. Should she take all the blame?
12:40pm
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So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Nox FactorLily and Jas compete to see who can suck up to Martha the most in order to get her spare ticket to see a talk given by famous, drop dead gorgeous science presenter, Dr Simon Nox.
12:50pm
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Take A Letter Mr. Jones...
Episode 6 - Business Before Pleasure....Ms. Warner is host to Joe Bradley, a senior executive from Eight Star's New York office, and she has orders to make his visit as enjoyable as possible.
1pm
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The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 1 - Kenneth WilliamsThe Interviews begins with Kenneth Williams, legend of radio and film comedy.
1pm
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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.
1:30pm
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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.
1:30pm30 min
2pm
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Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man
Episode 3 - The Elder Statesman Of ComedyPaul O'Grady charts Bob Monkhouse's reinvention as the elder statesman of British comedy from 1994 to his death in 2003 and sees how at the end of his life Bob was performing some of his most outstanding comedic work. Paul marvels at Bob's final stage performance, and tells the story of how his prized joke books went missing from the BBC.
2:30pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
2:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 7 - FootballJosh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.
3pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the sixth and seventh series of the wartime sitcom.
3:30pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 3 - Cow Poo Treasure HuntWhen he's not allowed to hang out at the shopping centre with Frankie and Ashley, Hank decides to show Stan and Rosa just how capable he is by being the first person ever to make it through Ms Adolf's weekend survival camp. Meanwhile, Papa Pete tries to make it through a single day of Emily helping out at the deli.
4pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Dawn Of ManVictor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.
4pm
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 20 - Justin TimesHelped by a giant potato and CBeebies' Andy Day, Justin and Robert do their best to print the Justin Times.
4:40pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 1Martin is busy organising the lives of all his neighbours blissfully unaware of the approach of a man who will disturb his little empire forever. While his friends embrace the newcomer, Martin concerns himself with organising a protest against a lorry driver who insists on parking in the Close.
5pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the cornershop sitcom.
5:20pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 2When Martin is ousted by Paul as Chairman of almost all of his committees, Ann is hopeful of a renewed social life. Unfortunately her optimism is somewhat misplaced...
5:25pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 5Will Singalot infuriates Robin Hood with his nonstop singing as Robin tries some log-walking to impress Maid Marion, enthusiastic wildlife park guide Sue Keeper gets her guinea pig facts all wrong, and gardener Will Barrow has problems with a very cheeky fox.
6:05pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 2, Episode 1Iain Stirling hosts and the student team captains are joined by Joe Swash, Ashleigh & Pudsey, Alex Riley and Romesh Ranganathan.
6:15pm
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The Horse's Mouth
Oscar-nominated comedy starring Alec Guinness. A vulgar but talented artist searches to translate his vision to a canvas or wall.
6:30pm
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Routemasters
Episode 1 - Taking The MichelangeloWhen Bernie catches the wrong bus, he's transported back to 16th century Rome.
6:55pm
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Doc Martin
Series 2, Episode 2 - In LocoLouisa is nervously awaiting an interview for promotion to head teacher of Portwenn Primary School, and she's anxious to make a good impression. The breakout of a highly contagious skin infection amongst the children isn't going to help any.
7pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom about snobbish Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').
7pm
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Knowing Steve, Knowing You
A three hour documentary looking at the career of Steve Coogan, featuring an in-depth interview with the star himself.
8pm
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Drop The Dead Donkey
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the newsroom sitcom.
8pm
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
8pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the lie-based panel game.
8pm
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Knowing Knowing Me, Knowing You: Alan Partridge
A one-off mockumentary which looked at the work of Pear Tree Productions, the production company run by Alan Partridge.
8pm60 min
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms
Episode 2The concluding half of a two-part special, celebrating the very best of homegrown sitcom from the past six decades, narrated by Tamsin Grieg.
8:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 12 - Man HuntAfter a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!
9pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 1, Episode 5 - The House Of MonkeysElliot Strange's husband has been murdered - in a locked room with bars on the windows - and the chief suspect is a gorilla! Cue Jonathan and Maddy...
9pm
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The Office
Series 1, Episode 5 - New GirlDavid interviews for a new secretary (despite having been told to downsize) and chooses blonde Karen. His efforts to impress end spectacularly badly when he accidentally headbutts her. Meanwhile Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.
9pm
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You, Me And The Apocalypse
Episode 134 days to go. Slough bank manager Jamie's birthday is rocked when he is arrested on suspicion of being an international cyber terrorist. But news of an impending apocalypse throws much more into chaos.
9:05pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 7Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
9:40pm
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - To Kill A Mocking AlanAlan invents a new drink while trying to impress some TV executives, and meets Jed, his biggest fan.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
10pm
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Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour
Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.
10pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative NancyThis week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.
10pm
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Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better
Series 2, Episode 4 - HonestyMark Watson continues to look at the virtues, with the stand-up this week on the topic of 'honesty'. Tim Key and Tom Basden lie, cheat and steal in order to perform their poems and songs.
10pm
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You, Me And The Apocalypse
Episode 233 days to go. Earth's population is in turmoil. Jamie and his flatmate Dave embark on a mission to find Jamie's missing wife Layla but, with the roads in chaos, their quest becomes beset with bizarre obstacles.
10:15pm60 min
Through The Keyhole
Series 3, Episode 7Dave Berry, Ashley Roberts and Michael Buerk are the guests in the final episode of the series.
10:20pm
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Marley's Ghosts
Series 1, Episode 2The ghosts are still in residence at Marley's, and they're driving her up the wall - and out of the house.
10:25pm
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Spike Milligan: Love, Light And Peace
Feature length documentary profiling the career of Spike Milligan.
10:30pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's SpellThe family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.
10:30pm
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10:30pm
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Tonight
Series 1, Episode 4A new age of austerity, riots on our streets, and the prospect of global economic meltdown... Rory Bremner and his satirical team look at the week's news.
11pm
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Don't Sit In The Front Row
Series 2, Episode 3Jack Dee squeezes out more secrets from the studio audience and, this week, he's joined by Phill Jupitus, Andi Osho and Ed Byrne.
11pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 1It's 'Reshuffle Day' at Number 10. When the job at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship is turned down by everybody else, there's no option but to promote junior minister Nicola Murray to the Cabinet.
11pm
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Cradle To Grave
Episode 6Spud demonstrates his keen sense of hearing when it comes to money and wallets. Danny is a young man at a crossroads with the fabulous Miss Blondel - or Louise, as he's now allowed to call her. And something is stirring in Shaky Young's sister's loft.
11pm
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 2, Episode 6Anything goes as Alan Davies and guests Ross Noble, Janet Street-Porter, Angela Barnes and Michael Ball are given free reign to chinwag about Cher, crossbows and The Archers.
11pm
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Saturday Night Fry
Episode 4: Stephen Fry serves up more witty banter and sketches.
11:15pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Episode 5Holly Willoughby and Gino Sheffield D'Acampo lead the teams as Keith welcomes more celebrity guests, including Big Brother's Rylan Clark, radio DJ Sara Cox, magician Ben Hanlin and TV judge Robert Rinder.
11:30pm
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Don't Sit In The Front Row
Series 2, Episode 4Jack Dee and this week's guests, Ed Byrne, Stephen K Amos and Sara Pascoe, rip into the lives of four more Front Rowers.
11:30pm
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11:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 10Russell talks Mothering Sunday and people who state the obvious, plus answers questions on fame and the worst thing about school. His guests are Nick Helm and Chris Kent.
11:30pm
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Boy Meets Girl
Series 1, Episode 6It's Judy's fortieth Birthday and the day of the not very Surprise Party. Leo wants to buy her a really lovely present but is strapped for cash.
11:30pm
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28 Acts In 28 Minutes
Episode 2.2: John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds each to entertain with sketches, stand-up, music and surprises.
11:40pm
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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 1, Episode 3 - Political CorrectnessStewart Lee asks whether political correctness really has gone mad.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2014 News For YouA compilation of the popular satirical news quiz looking back at the big news stories of 2014. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts.
Midnight
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 6Journalist and radio presenter John Humphrys, Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne and Humans and The IT Crowd actress Katherine Parkinson all join Lee Mack for his fun and fact-filled panel show.
12:05am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Episode 2Comedy duo The Rubber Bandits provide anarchic commentary and their own twisted, surreal take on the action as the increasingly bedraggled contestants make their way through the show.
12:20am
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Lizzie And Sarah
A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.
12:30am
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Routemasters
Episode 1 - Taking The MichelangeloWhen Bernie catches the wrong bus, he's transported back to 16th century Rome.
12:40am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field TripIt's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.
1am
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The Office
Series 1, Episode 5 - New GirlDavid interviews for a new secretary (despite having been told to downsize) and chooses blonde Karen. His efforts to impress end spectacularly badly when he accidentally headbutts her. Meanwhile Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.
1am
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Lee Evans Live From The West End
A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 6Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
1:10am
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Josh Widdicombe: And Another Thing
TV broadcast of Josh Widdicombe's 2013 stand-up DVD.
1:15am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceIt's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.
1:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
1:25am
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Together
Episode 1 - SignsAfter Tom's brief encounter with Ellen on a wheelie bin and under her car door, he's determined to see her again.
1:40am
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - To Kill A Mocking AlanAlan invents a new drink while trying to impress some TV executives, and meets Jed, his biggest fan.
1:50am
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The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Work OutingWhen the dashing Philip from the sixth floor pops in to ask Jen to the theatre, she accepts right away. But, to her annoyance, so do Moss and Roy.
2am
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Trigger Happy TV
Series 1, Episode 5Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
2am
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Jam & Jerusalem
A selection of episodes from the third series of the WI sitcom.
2am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 2, Episode 6Anything goes as Alan Davies and guests Ross Noble, Janet Street-Porter, Angela Barnes and Michael Ball are given free reign to chinwag about Cher, crossbows and The Archers.
2:05am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Special - Stand Up To Cancer specialThomas Turgoose returns to honour his bet from the first show to have Alan Carr's name tattooed on his bum if £5000 is raised for SU2C. Plus chat with Sue Perkins, Jonathan Ross, Jamie Laing, Fred Sirieix and music from 5 Seconds of Summer.
2:20am
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The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 1It's 'Reshuffle Day' at Number 10. When the job at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship is turned down by everybody else, there's no option but to promote junior minister Nicola Murray to the Cabinet.
2:20am
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The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 2 - Return Of The Golden ChildMoss uncovers an internet site that takes people's personal details and calculates when they will die.
2:25am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 7Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
2:30am
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Trigger Happy TV
Series 1, Episode 6Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
2:30am
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Dylan Moran Live: Yeah, Yeah
Dylan Moran spreads a little happiness in this TV broadcast of his 2011 show Yeah, Yeah.
2:50am
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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 1, Episode 3 - Political CorrectnessStewart Lee asks whether political correctness really has gone mad.
2:55am
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Crackanory
Series 2, Episode 4 - Self Storage & The Obituary WriterAre you sitting comfortably? Then Johnny Vegas and Meera Syal will begin. Today's wicked tales are about a murderous obit writer and a man who finds relics from his dodgy past.
3:20am
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Lizzie And Sarah
A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.
3:25am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.