Schedule Tuesday 27th August 2024
6:05am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 3 - High Drains PilfererTerry has the misfortune to be driving for mobster Micky the Fish when his mistress's jewellery is stolen.
6:35am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 25 - Waltzing PotatoEvil Pea plans to freeze Supertato into an ice cube by pretending to teach him to dance.
6:50am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 18 - Sheep Sheep GooseA baby goose wants to live with the sheep but doesn't quite fit in.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 16 - There's Something About ScarlettMoments after landing himself a date with Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor pounce on Penfold with conflicting advice on how to woo his new world-famous love interest.
7:15am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 1 - GhostTracey's video recorder becomes possessed, so she moves in with Dorien.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Special - LostTricked into a town-wide clean-up, Dennis and Walter are paired up against their will.
7:30am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of PeckhamIn an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.
7:30am
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The Goon Show
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Case Of The Missing CD PlatesMown down and flattened, frustrated Neddie Seagoon falls foul of diplomatic immunity when he is run over by ambassador Moriarty's steamroller.
7:35am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 2 - Grape Kids' Super CampSupertato shows the Grape Kids how to camp Supertato-style, but Evil Pea arrives and wows them with her ice camping. Before long, the Grape Kids need to be rescued by Supertato.
8am
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Lobby Land
Series 1, Episode 2 - Poker FaceWestminster lobby hack Sam has just written her best political story yet. But in journalism, what you write isn't always what pople read.
8:10am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest NightWhile out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
8:10am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 28 - Go Jet Academy: RainbowGrandmaster Glitch tries to make his own rainbow but creates a huge rain storm instead.
8:45am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At PropertiesThinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.
9am
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Do Gooders
Episode 4 - The InfluencerClive hasn't been feeling himself of late and a potential diagnosis from Lauren causes him to spiral. Harriett and Gladys battle a looming public relations disaster and Achi solves his impending homelessness with a surprise suggestion from Ken.
9:25am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Christmas Special - And A Dewhurst Up A Fir TreeIn an effort to beat the Christmas rush, Foggy buys 100 fir trees from Big Eric - crawling with insects.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 16 - More About Fitting TogetherThe Twirlywoos watch a lady trying to make a picnic bench, fitting planks of wood together. Her dog comes to tell her it is time for a walk. Whilst she is away, the Twirlywoos start fitting together the planks of wood, but are they following the instructions for the picnic bench or making something completely different?
9:50am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
10:05am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sausages Or LimelightSpike Dixon is in love. Unfortunately his prospective father-in-law insists that Spike gives up showbusiness and comes into his lucrative butchery empire.
10:25am
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Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated sequel.
10:45am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 5, Episode 6It's a day full of bad surprises for Granville when the till becomes unwell, Leroy buys an ice cream van and the Black Widow finds him overheating in a tight spot.
11am
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Guessable?
Series 4, Episode 9 - Uncle CoolSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Rosie Jones, Jordan Gray, Sam Campbell and Thanyia Moore to play another round of absurd guessing games.
11:05am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 17 - The Good, The Bad And The PricklyPrickly Pear arrives in the supermarket and tries to take over Evil Pea's freezer. Supertato discovers that Prickly Pear isn't mean at all and just needs some good friends.
11:25am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
12pm
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Worzel Gummidge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Dolly Clothes-PegJealousies develop when Worzel meets a warm-hearted Cockney dressmaker's dummy called Dolly Clothes-Peg. Meanwhile, Aunt Sally is smitten by a fairground strongman. But the course of true love doesn't run smooth for scarecrows, and Worzel returns to his deserted post at Scatterbrook Farm.
12:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 16 - Gua Rusa, BorneoWhen Grandmaster Glitch discovers his Halloween pumpkin isn't as big as the Grimbots' one, he goes in search of some fertilizer to help it grow.
12:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 18 - Terracotta Army, ChinaUbercorn shuts down Glitch's raucous rock performance leaving the Grandmaster determined to find a brand new crowd who'll love his loud music. He decides to travel to Chian in China so that the 1000-strong Terracotta Army can be his adoring audience.
12:30pm
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The Goon Show
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Case Of The Missing CD PlatesMown down and flattened, frustrated Neddie Seagoon falls foul of diplomatic immunity when he is run over by ambassador Moriarty's steamroller.
12:35pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The ToiletsOn a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.
12:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink DawnThe Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.
1pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 6 - Waffle The PupilWaffle must impress on his first day as a trial school pupil but struggles to hold a pen.
1pm
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Lobby Land
Series 1, Episode 2 - Poker FaceWestminster lobby hack Sam has just written her best political story yet. But in journalism, what you write isn't always what pople read.
1:10pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 11 - Spooky DaySupertato is scared when Pumpkin tries to make friends with him.
1:20pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 10 - BertiesittingEager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.
1:25pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At PropertiesThinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.
1:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 11 - We Want To Break FreeDennis is exasperated to find that he can't land himself in detention.
2pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 5, Episode 6It's a day full of bad surprises for Granville when the till becomes unwell, Leroy buys an ice cream van and the Black Widow finds him overheating in a tight spot.
2pm
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The Personality Test
Series 3, Episode 5 - Toyah WillcoxToyah Willcox chairs the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
2:30pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 6 - Tin Can GamesIt's the Tin Can Games and Evil Pea wants to win the Tin Can Trophy. She cheats in the final race by putting a magnet on Supertato's back to stop him from going super fast.
2:30pm
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Getting Nowhere Fast
Chantal's body clock is ticking. She knows she must have a baby and she desperately needs to find a mate. Pamela remembers that feeling only too well. So does Merv and he wishes he didn't. But for Chantal the hunt for a suitable piece of trouser is on!
2:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door ClosesDel's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.
2:40pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 12 - Moving WaffleConnie and Ruby move into Maple Close with their dog, Jelly. Waffle is not allowed to go on a family camping trip but accidentally goes on a different adventure.
3:20pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sausages Or LimelightSpike Dixon is in love. Unfortunately his prospective father-in-law insists that Spike gives up showbusiness and comes into his lucrative butchery empire.
3:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Abominable ShowmanJJ is torn between Blamjitsu with the yeti, and helping the Dinmakers write a school song.
3:40pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 13 - The Comedy CrownThe gang enter Pieface into a comedy contest to make him realise how funny he is.
3:45pm
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sorry Pal, Wrong NumberArthur's new gambling venture involves Terry taking on the prestigious task of guarding three public telephone boxes.
3:55pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 44 - Sharp As A PinAn accidental sidekick swap leaves Danger Mouse with Pinfold, Penfold's cousin.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Odd Dog MenA chance encounter with an unwilling and resentful dog-walker suggests to Foggy that this might just be the business opportunity he has been waiting for all his life. With the reluctant assistance of Compo and Clegg, he sets out to prove that 'walkies' could mean big money for them.
4:05pm
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Bend It Like Beckham
The comic tale of a young Asian woman who joins the local semi-professional football team but opts not to tell her traditionalist family.
4:30pm
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You're Dead To Me
Series 9, Episode 8 - Benedetta CarliniGreg Jenner is joined in seventeenth-century Italy by Professor Michelle Sauer and comedian Sophie Duker to learn about notorious nun Benedetta Carlini.
4:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For ThreeFinding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.
4:40pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 14 - Evil Pea Takes A BreakEvil Pea's spa break is ruined when the Cobs try to trick Supertato while she's gone.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 3 - Goodbye Waffle?It's the day after the Brooklyn-Bells' wedding and time to say goodbye to the puppy. Evie goes with Jess to her veterinary practice to scan Waffle's microchip.
5:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
5:20pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 5, Episode 6It's a day full of bad surprises for Granville when the till becomes unwell, Leroy buys an ice cream van and the Black Widow finds him overheating in a tight spot.
6pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 13 - Thirty Year ItchIt's the Ambrose's 30th wedding anniversary, and Desmond is determined to make it a particularly special one for Shirl. Michael, meanwhile, has a new lady friend to show off. It's bound to be a wonderful evening - right?!
6pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At PropertiesThinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.
6:30pm30 min
Do Gooders
Episode 5 - The FuneralClive's latest fundraising project is put into jeopardy and he must attend a funeral to maintain his position in the league tables. Luckily Ken is on hand to school him in the dark arts of fundraising at a wake. Harriett tasks herself with getting Gladys a date and Lauren and Achi become embroiled in an ethical protest.
6:30pm
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The Goon Show
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Case Of The Missing CD PlatesMown down and flattened, frustrated Neddie Seagoon falls foul of diplomatic immunity when he is run over by ambassador Moriarty's steamroller.
6:35pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 10, Episode 3 - The Hold UpIt's tradition for the staff to play jokes on stock-taking night. However, the robbery that occurs isn't a joke ... but when they contact Mr. Rumbold, he thinks it is.
6:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained RelationsIt's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 1With Romesh Ranganathan, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc and David Haye.
7pm
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Lobby Land
Series 1, Episode 2 - Poker FaceWestminster lobby hack Sam has just written her best political story yet. But in journalism, what you write isn't always what pople read.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 6 - An Apple And A DayClegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 11 - BrandedGodfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 4Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Alan Carr, Joel Dommett and Emily Atack for the next leg of their road trip.
8pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 5 - GambleTony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.
8pm
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The Personality Test
Series 3, Episode 5 - Toyah WillcoxToyah Willcox chairs the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
8pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 6Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!
8:30pm
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Getting Nowhere Fast
Chantal's body clock is ticking. She knows she must have a baby and she desperately needs to find a mate. Pamela remembers that feeling only too well. So does Merv and he wishes he didn't. But for Chantal the hunt for a suitable piece of trouser is on!
8:30pm
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Butterflies
Series 2, Episode 7Leonard rings Ria and asks her to meet him for lunch as he has something to tell her. Her reaction has a disruptive effect on the family.
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
9pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 5, Episode 2Rhod is joined by guests Jack Dee, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and KG Tha Comedian, who revisit embarrassing moments from their teenage years.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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Fleabag
Series 1, Episode 1Angry, pervy, outrageous and hilarious, Fleabag arrives with a bang, as she spins through the city grasping at anyone and anything that might keep her head above water.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 3Watchdog presenter Steph McGovern hosts the satirical quiz, as guests comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
10pm
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Do Gooders
Episode 4 - The InfluencerClive hasn't been feeling himself of late and a potential diagnosis from Lauren causes him to spiral. Harriett and Gladys battle a looming public relations disaster and Achi solves his impending homelessness with a surprise suggestion from Ken.
10:30pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy ReturnsA chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!
10:30pm
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Kevin Eldon Will See You Now
Series 4, Episode 2 - Who The Hell Do You Think You Are?Kevin and his all-important cast take a stroll through the Eldon family archive, meeting Kevin's ancestors, discovering the true value of £35billion and wallowing in mud.
11pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 7 - Boing BoingIt's the semi-final and time is running out to claim the points needed to become the Taskmaster Series Champion. In this episode, Greg Davies and Alex Horne set the contestants a series of cruel conundrums: should Nish Kumar use the coconut harness? What should Sally Phillips do with a slice of bread when blindfolded? And who should they vote for in yet another referendum?
11pm30 min
Jon Holmes Says The C-Word
Episode 8 - Always Look On The Bright Side Of LifeJon and his guests discuss love, hope, strength and the future - ongoing treatments, ongoing research, and the joy of being told you're cancer free.
11pm
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Clare In The Community
Series 9, Episode 6 - Come Dine With MeClare has finally managed to find some time for romance. In the meantime, Brian discovers that a cheap flat comes with some unusual conditions.
11:05pm
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 6 - SpeechLucy is stressed. She has an important speech to make at a Recruitment Conference and nobody to help her write it.
11:25pm
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Jack Dee: Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee performs for a sell-out crowd at the Hammersmith Apollo during his 2002 tour.
11:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 4 - School TripBanned from organising his own trip after a disastrous previous outing, Alfie's class are sent on Miss Gulliver's field trip to a combined petting zoo and ink museum.
11:30pm
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The Wilson Dixon Line
Episode 2 - Sweet Home ColoradoLegendary outlaw country singer Wilson Dixon talks about the country scene, his hometown, Cripple Creek, Colorado, and America in general. He reminisces about his isolated childhood, the people in his dysfunctional family and the local characters that shaped his upbringing.
11:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 5 - GambleTony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.
Midnight
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Breeders
Series 4, Episode 1 - NoëlFive years later, Paul and Ally are on the verge of splitting; Jim and Jackie are in turmoil; Luke and his girlfriend, Maya, drop a bombshell at Christmas dinner that will change everyone's lives forever.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 11Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Ed Gamble and Holly Walsh are the guests this week.
12:20am
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Comedy Central Live
Episode 6 - Kiri Pritchard-McLeanKiri Pritchard-Mclean takes to the stage to perform her very own stand-up special. With brand new material, Kiri takes us through her past relationships and 'micro-cheating' on social media.
12:25am
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
12:30am
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Breeders
Series 4, Episode 2 - No AlternativeThe reality of Luke's announcement hits; Paul and Ally worry about the decision he and Maya made and whether they should support them; as a new year starts, the Worsley family gather together with Maya's family, united in their love and worry.
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 1With Romesh Ranganathan, Martin Kemp, Mel Giedroyc and David Haye.
12:50am
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Comedy Central Live
Episode 3 - Sofie HagenThe wonderful Sofie Hagen performs live from Camden in her very own stand-up special. The Danish comedian speaks about her relationships with men and awkward encounters with her family.
1:20am
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Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Live At The Palladium
A TV broadcast of Al Murray's 2007 stand-up show in which he plays the irreverent and hugely popular Pub Landlord character.
1:20am
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Room 101
Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty WarkChef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.
1:50am
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Bless This House
Series 6, Episode 6 - Something Of ValueThe death of Sid's one-legged uncle seems to promise a small windfall for the Abbotts. They're less than prepared for the non-financial reward that arrives though!
2am
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 7, Episode 1 - Hollywood StuntsRob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan take on more challenges, beginning by heading off to Los Angeles to throw themselves into the world of Hollywood stuntmen. They meet The Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt before training with the film's director David Leitch, then head back to the UK to perform a stunt on Hollyoaks.
2am
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CelebAbility
Series 5, Episode 4Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating Jorgie Porter, Kae Kurd, Chris Hughes and Suzi Ruffell in a series of silly games.
2:20am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy ReturnsA chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!
2:30am
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The Goon Show
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Case Of The Missing CD PlatesMown down and flattened, frustrated Neddie Seagoon falls foul of diplomatic immunity when he is run over by ambassador Moriarty's steamroller.
2:55am
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 5 - Behind The ScenesThis episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....
3am
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Jen Brister: Meaningless
TV broadcast of Jen Brister's 2018 stand-up tour.
3am
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Lobby Land
Series 1, Episode 2 - Poker FaceWestminster lobby hack Sam has just written her best political story yet. But in journalism, what you write isn't always what pople read.
3:50am
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Comedy Central Live
Episode 5 - Luisa OmielanThe hilarious Luisa Omielan performs live from Camden as she tackles Brexit and dating in her stand-up special.
4am
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The Personality Test
Series 3, Episode 5 - Toyah WillcoxToyah Willcox chairs the comedy quiz in which all the questions are about the guest host. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Caroline Quinlan, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
4:30am
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Getting Nowhere Fast
Chantal's body clock is ticking. She knows she must have a baby and she desperately needs to find a mate. Pamela remembers that feeling only too well. So does Merv and he wishes he didn't. But for Chantal the hunt for a suitable piece of trouser is on!
5:25am
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For The Love Of Ada
Series 2, Episode 2Following a bit of interfering on Ada's part, Walter encourages Leslie to assert his masculinity by ordering Ruth upstairs with the intent of procreation. But far from doing her wifely duties, Ruth throws him out!