Schedule Thursday 10th November 2016
6am
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 2 - Right Said GeorgeRobin is in a musical mood, but with no apparent aptitude for the guitar, Chrissy introduces him to the Ropers' piano. Meanwhile, George's beloved banger of a car is on its last legs.
6:25am
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst DayDamage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.
7am
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Any Other Business
Episode 5Episode 5: The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
7:30am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And DeathLee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.
7:30am
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
7:30am
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The Fair Intellectual Club
Episode 1 - An Encounter with Mr NewtonThe young ladies of a secret Edinburgh scholarly society encounter Isaac Newton. He is struggling with a new theory. Thanks to mathematical genius Alison, the penny finally drops.
8am
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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.
8am
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The Ken Dodd Show
What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy! Ken has his work cut out.
8:05am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South AmericaWhat goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.
8:10am
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 4 - What's Wrong With Mrs. Bale?Even by Mrs. Bale's standards, her mood is particularly fractured and Jean, Rocky and Madge are dying to know what is wrong. Could it be a man? Lionel, meanwhile, is feeling unwell.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 7 - Back In TimeJustin builds a time machine and transports everyone in the house back in time, meeting a few familiar-looking ancestors along the way!
8:30am
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The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
1978 Specials - May Day SpecialThe famous duo's final show for the BBC, in which Ernie hires a French au pair. The Nolan Sisters are the musical guests.
8:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 8 - Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her MummyA ferocious dog won't let Truly, Billy and Alvin enter Clegg's house.
9am
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The Personality Test
Series 2, Episode 1 - Roy HattersleyFirst in the hot seat is former MP Roy Hattersley.
9:20am
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9:25am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Guitar HeroMillie is looking forward to going ice skating and getting some rare one-on-one time with her dad. Jake's feeling the same; his real dad is putting in an all-too-rare appearance to take him to the air guitar championships.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
9:30am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 9 - Plenty Of Room In The BackAuntie Wainwright's new transportation leaves a lot to be desired.
9:45am
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Orders Are Orders
Bilchester army barracks is invaded by an American film unit at the invitation of the adjutant, Captain Harper.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Inventions GameSooty's latest Inventions take the gang onto a TV game show. Can they win over the show's judge, 'The Boss' or will Sweep throw a bone in the works? Guest starring John Thompson.
9:55am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 9 - BabysittingNero is left at home to look after Amber - but trouble comes when Amber decides she doesn't want to be babysat.
10:10am
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper CaperArkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...
10:50am
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
11:20am
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Time Gentlemen Please!
The councillors in a small Essex town attempt to deal with its one unemployed dosser.
11:20am
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Hacker Time
Series 6, Episode 4 - Alison HammondShowbiz reporter Alison Hammond gets flushed in to the Hacker Time studio to star in this episode. More used to mingling with Hollywood A-Listers, how will Alison get on when she is stuck with Hacker and his hopeless crew? There's also another adventure with Admiral Lawnmower and his crew, where they are having trouble with their Sat Nav. Also, Cel Spellman joins Hacker for another song in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again). All that and Accordion George plays Beam My Guest.
11:50am
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Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 9 - FridayFriday gets off to an eggy start in Miss Davis' breakfast club and Whizz and Magda teach their version of cycling proficiency.
12pm
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The Ken Dodd Show
What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy! Ken has his work cut out.
12:05pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
12:30pm
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The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
1978 Specials - May Day SpecialThe famous duo's final show for the BBC, in which Ernie hires a French au pair. The Nolan Sisters are the musical guests.
12:35pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 6 - The FugitiveShaun is in serious trouble when the Farmer discovers he's the cake thief that has sabotaged his baked goods. When another Farmer arrives and begins negotiations with the Farmer, Shaun fears the worst. Is this the end of our hero's time on Mossybottom Farm?
12:45pm
(repeat)
The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 5 - Captain Clutterbuck's TreasureCompo, Clegg and Foggy hatch a plot to become immensely wealthy.
1:20pm
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1:25pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 3 - Chain GangWhen offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
1:30pm
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1:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 5, Episode 5 - The Colour ProblemAlbert tells Harold that the only thing he wants in life is a colour television set but Harold has just spent the money on a new sports car.
2:10pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 3, Episode 3 - Scottish DancingFrank takes part in a Scottish dancing exhibition.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 2 - Food For ThoughtTracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.
2:35pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 8 - Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her MummyA ferocious dog won't let Truly, Billy and Alvin enter Clegg's house.
2:40pm
(repeat)
Hacker Time
Series 6, Episode 4 - Alison HammondShowbiz reporter Alison Hammond gets flushed in to the Hacker Time studio to star in this episode. More used to mingling with Hollywood A-Listers, how will Alison get on when she is stuck with Hacker and his hopeless crew? There's also another adventure with Admiral Lawnmower and his crew, where they are having trouble with their Sat Nav. Also, Cel Spellman joins Hacker for another song in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again). All that and Accordion George plays Beam My Guest.
2:45pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".
3:15pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 9 - Plenty Of Room In The BackAuntie Wainwright's new transportation leaves a lot to be desired.
3:50pm10 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 14 - Rude DudeThe farmer's rock 'n' roll idol is stranded at the farm when his limousine breaks down. Soon revealed as a spoilt pretender, Shaun decides to show him a lesson from the 'school of rock'.
3:55pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper CaperArkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...
4pm
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The Fast Lady
Cyclist Murdoch Troon is encouraged to double his wheel-count for the affections of a beautiful girl - however, her father could be a greater obstacle.
4pm
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Any Other Business
Episode 5Episode 5: The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
4pm
(repeat)
The Personality Test
Series 2, Episode 1 - Roy HattersleyFirst in the hot seat is former MP Roy Hattersley.
4:15pm
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Little KnowledgeThe trio are in desperate need of cash, and Chrissy is determined to find Robin a new job. After browsing the vacancies in the paper, a position selling encyclopaedias door-to-door seems a possibility.
4:30pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 12 - Eye ContactWhen Lily is mistakenly led to believe by Jas that Matt is emigrating to Australia she is distraught that he hasn't even told her he's leaving.
4:35pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Perfect ClippieWithout Arthur's share of the housekeeping, Mum just can't afford three good meals on Stan's income alone so he insists Olive get a job. After some grovelling Blakey agrees to trial her as a clippie again - and she soon turns out to be the best in the depot!
5pm
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Horrible Science
Episode 5 - Wasted WorldGruesome greenhouse gasses and deadly toxic waste. Why do we recycle and what would happen if we stopped? Is global warming really bad news?
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 3 - The Ticket MachineMum and Olive decide to become mail-order agents, but grossly misunderstand how profitable it'll be, leaving Stan with a huge debt to pay off. Jack thinks he has the answer in the form of an 'expropriated' ticket machine...
5:30pm
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The Fair Intellectual Club
Episode 1 - An Encounter with Mr NewtonThe young ladies of a secret Edinburgh scholarly society encounter Isaac Newton. He is struggling with a new theory. Thanks to mathematical genius Alison, the penny finally drops.
5:45pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
6pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 5, Episode 5 - The Colour ProblemAlbert tells Harold that the only thing he wants in life is a colour television set but Harold has just spent the money on a new sports car.
6pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 4 - Wolf GangFalling behind on his music work at school, Luke's parents get him a tutor.
6:30pm30 min
The Fair Intellectual Club
Episode 2 - A Rendezvous with Monsieur VoltaireExiled from France, Voltaire comes to Edinburgh. The young ladies of the Fair Intellectual secret society teach him the value of free speech and new uses for broom handles.
6:35pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 8 - It Came From ZogZig and Zag turn their hands to the movie business - but they are only in it for the free popcorn.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 5 - Captain Clutterbuck's TreasureCompo, Clegg and Foggy hatch a plot to become immensely wealthy.
6:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 36 - Masters Of The TwystyverseDanger Mouse faces double trouble, when a strangely familiar new villainous tyrant plants evil doubles in key positions around the globe, as part of a plot to suck earth through a portal into the Twistyverse so he can be master of both dimensions.
7pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And DeathLee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.
7pm
(repeat)
The Ken Dodd Show
What a wonderful day it is for proving married couples can be genuinely happy! Ken has his work cut out.
7:20pm
(repeat)
As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 2 - Lionel's Ex-WifeLionel receives an unexpected letter from his ex-wife, Margaret, and a meeting leaves all parties in a state of shock!
7:30pm
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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.
7:30pm
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
1978 Specials - May Day SpecialThe famous duo's final show for the BBC, in which Ernie hires a French au pair. The Nolan Sisters are the musical guests.
7:40pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
8pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys EmmanuelArkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The ShoreWith the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!
8:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 4 - I'll Retire To BedlamVictor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees. Later, a trip to the eye clinic gives Victor a chance to moan about the NHS. While he's out, Margaret agrees to look after her niece's two children for a day.
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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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 7David Mitchell and Cariad Lloyd take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
9pm60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 10 - Miriam MargoylesJohn chats to actor Miriam Margoyles, who shares stories from her long and varied life.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 47, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Susan Calman.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 8The team captains are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Joey Barton.
9:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 1 - You're Driving Me CrazyWith both of the women in his life expecting babies, Gary finds there are heavy demands on his time - not to mention his bank balance.
9:55pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
10pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old HandsIt's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 47, Episode 9Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren Mitchell and Joe Wilkinson.
10pm
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The Fair Intellectual Club
Episode 1 - An Encounter with Mr NewtonThe young ladies of a secret Edinburgh scholarly society encounter Isaac Newton. He is struggling with a new theory. Thanks to mathematical genius Alison, the penny finally drops.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 16, Episode 10In this series finale special, Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton welcome 80s pop legend Rick Astley, former Spice Girl Melanie C, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, comedian Paddy McGuinness and show regular Gino D'Acampo to their teams.
10:30pm
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10:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal QuadrangleMargaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.
10:55pm
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Cockneys Vs Zombies
Comedy film about East End bank robbers who get caught up in a zombie infestation.
11pm
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Russell Howard & Mum
USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghost Hunting In SavannahRussell and his mum are heading to one the USA's most haunted cities: Savannah, Georgia in the Deep South. During their stay, the Howards are set for a whole host of paranormal activities; they are booked into a haunted hotel, are trained to become Ghost Hunters and agree to spend the night at Savannah's most Haunted House.
11pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 4, Episode 1 - It Was An Accident And I Was HospitalisedDave addresses so-called guilty pleasures and how some fans of things can take all of the fun out of liking something.
11pm
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Rich Hall's (US) Breakdown
Episode 4Rich Hall and a host of performers and experts on both sides of the Atlantic react to the news of who the next president is going to be.
11pm
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Old Harry's Game
Series 6, Episode 2 - DiscoveriesEdith starts working on Satan's biography. She discovers that almost everyone in the Bible is in Hell and that Adam and Eve are neanderthals. Meanwhile, Scumspawn tries to use hypnosis to help Thomas. Satan also uses it on Edith and discovers she was murdered.
11:05pm
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The IT Crowd Manual
Documentary about Channel 4's geek sitcom The IT Crowd. Includes interviews with the cast and crew.
11:10pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 6 - Terry JonesTerry Jones invites viewers into his home to talk his way through his proudest moments.
11:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 2 - In The MoodGary fears he may not be the only one who can go back to 1942 when young Arthur disappears from the shop.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 2 - Food For ThoughtTracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.
11:20pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 6The guests this week are Joe Wilkinson, Chris Ramsey, Roisin Conaty and Alex Brooker.
11:30pm
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 10 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy StoreChris Ramsey is tonight's host, and he talks sex with a pregnant woman. He's joined by dreamer Jarred Christmas, morning after pill lover Tiff Stevenson, and Jason Cook.
11:30pm
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The Masterson Inheritance
Series 3, Episode 3 - Masterson Rides AgainThe life of young Billy at his Victorian boarding school.
11:55pm
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 4, Episode 5 - Andrew MaxwellIrish comedian Andrew Maxwell performs in his adopted hometown of Hackney. With Chris Ramsey, Pat Cahill and Benny Boot supporting.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 7The regulars are joined by guests Judy Murray, Rob Beckett and Daniel Ricciardo.
12:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 7Jo Brand, Nick Helm, Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks and Louis Walsh take part in the panel show.
12:55am
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Red Dwarf
Series VIII, Episode 1 - Back In The Red: Part OneNow that Red Dwarf has been recreated by the Nanobots, the original crew have all been reinstated, including Rimmer.
1am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 8The team captains are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Joey Barton.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 47, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Susan Calman.
1:35am
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman MarkJeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.
1:45am
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PhoneShop
A selection of episodes from the second series of the high street sitcom.
2am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 47, Episode 9Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Victoria Coren Mitchell and Joe Wilkinson.
2:05am
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 5In the penultimate episode of life at The Grapes, Ken the landlord smartens himself up to play the romantic lead. There is growing concern amongst the regulars that their favourite boozer may be turned into a fun pub and Duffy plays down his recent good fortune.
2:30am
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Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic
The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.
2:45am
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 6It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and "Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow" is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.
3:10am
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The Last Leg
Series 9, Special - US Election SpecialAdam, Josh and Alex react to the news that Donald Trump has been elected to become the 45th President of the United States.
3:15am
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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy 2: Tales From Painted Hawaii, Episode 2 - Saving TerryNoel gets Fantasy block (a weird strain of writers block). If he doesn't overcome this and write an ending to the show, Terry, his only viewer will be killed by an asteroid.
3:35am
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Drifters
Series 4, Episode 5 - SoberMeg, Laura and Bunny decide to detox for a while. Even better, they sign up for a charity mud-running event. But when Laura finds a new man, Bunny has a little health issue and Meg gets some family news, they find themselves unprepared as the race day dawns.
3:50am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And DeathLee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.
4am
(repeat)
The Personality Test
Series 2, Episode 1 - Roy HattersleyFirst in the hot seat is former MP Roy Hattersley.
4:20am
(repeat)
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.
5am
(repeat)
Any Other Business
Episode 5Episode 5: The argy bargy of Chesbury politics presents a brand new Chestnut and a spot of blackmail.
5:30am
(repeat)
The Fair Intellectual Club
Episode 1 - An Encounter with Mr NewtonThe young ladies of a secret Edinburgh scholarly society encounter Isaac Newton. He is struggling with a new theory. Thanks to mathematical genius Alison, the penny finally drops.