Television
TV schedule Thursday 22nd August 2013
6am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 2Joey suspects that he's found his dog that went missing two years ago, and Grandad proves to be as shrewd in negotiation as any of the family.
6am
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Home To Roost
Series 1, Episode 3 - All You Need Is LoveA girlfriend is introduced in the home. Naturally, Henry objects to his son's choice, but it is Mrs T. who finds the incriminating evidence in Matthew's bedroom.
6:35am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 7 - Here We Go Again Into The Wild Blue YonderWill Compo actually fly? Has Foggy really mastered the technique of aerodynamics? Is Clegg truly concerned about the danger to Compo?
7:05am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 1 - Desperate Doings In The DungeonCaptain Bertorelli moves into Café René's spare room, and in on Madame Edith. Meanwhile, Michelle has Mimi and Yvette raid the Colonel's quarters for photographic film, and René...well, he has to help rescue Herr Flick...
7:40am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Camera In The PotatoAfter Gruber rescues René from the dungeon, Michelle equips him with a camera disguised as a potato and sends the unwilling café owner straight back to the chateau in search of the safe containing the plans to invade England. Whose bedroom does fate dictate it's hidden in...?
8:15am
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 1 - Bully For BenBen joins the young Harpers for a pub quiz, which leads to some awkward questions being asked.
8:20am
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Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk ClickRigsby turns up at the house with a new sports car, apparently purchased in yet another attempt to woo the lovely Miss Jones. Sadly, his driving doesn't appear to be as stylish as his motor...
8:25am
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Sadie J
Series 3, Episode 8 - SeasonaliciousSadie is desperate to go to a summer music festival - but her plans are wrecked when Steve and Bev decide to hold Christmas in June!
8:55am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 3Freddie loses a valuable ring at a party. Jack, who found it and tried to pawn it, is filled with remorse. Meanwhile, Adrian has gone through a personality change and insists on being called Jimmy!
8:55am
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Sooty
Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.
9:10am
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Sooty
Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.
9:30am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 4After saving a drowning child, Martin has become a hero. He succeeds in boring everybody to death with his tale of heroism.
10:10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 2 - The Art Of The Shorts StoryHoward panics when Pearl asks him why one of his undergarments is missing.
10:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 6Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.
10:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 3 - The Missing Bus Of Mrs AveryThe ladies hire a minibus to take them on a picnic, which becomes more a mystery tour.
11am
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John Bishop's Only Joking
Episode 2The Bish takes to the stage and he's only too happy to share the spotlight. As well as experienced comics Jason Byrne, Jimmy Cricket and Roger Monkhouse, he's joined by a pick'n'mix of celebrity guests that includes Davina McCall, Masterchef's Gregg Wallace and politician-turned-TV regular Ann Widdecombe.
11:30am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go ByRodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!
11:30am
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John Bishop's Only Joking
Episode 3Turn that frown upside down with this latest serving of stand-up. Hanging out with John Bishop this week are fellow funny people Rob Rouse, Hal Cruttenden and Tiffany Stevenson, and showbiz stalwarts Michael Ball, Bobby Davro and Mount Pleasant's Angela Griffin.
12pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 4, Episode 7Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
12:10pm
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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.
12:50pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 1 - Desperate Doings In The DungeonCaptain Bertorelli moves into Café René's spare room, and in on Madame Edith. Meanwhile, Michelle has Mimi and Yvette raid the Colonel's quarters for photographic film, and René...well, he has to help rescue Herr Flick...
1:25pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Camera In The PotatoAfter Gruber rescues René from the dungeon, Michelle equips him with a camera disguised as a potato and sends the unwilling café owner straight back to the chateau in search of the safe containing the plans to invade England. Whose bedroom does fate dictate it's hidden in...?
1:30pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 20 - Parents' DayJaz is disappointed when her parents can't attend Parents' Day, so Gene creates far more interesting parents for her.
1:55pm
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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.
2pm
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 1 - Bully For BenBen joins the young Harpers for a pub quiz, which leads to some awkward questions being asked.
2:10pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 7 - A Chaise Lounge Too FarGlenda's unwanted anniversary oresent Droves handv when Howard finds himself locked in.
2:40pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 4After saving a drowning child, Martin has become a hero. He succeeds in boring everybody to death with his tale of heroism.
2:50pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 4 - CompulsionWhen Dorien starts bulk buying in chain stores, Sharon and Tracey feel that drastic measures are called for.
3:10pm
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DNN
Series 1, Episode 4This week Gary Ogden plays old friend and tennis star Andy Murray; Nellie Osmond meets some zombie actors; and Jahmene Mann shakes hands.
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 2 - The Art Of The Shorts StoryHoward panics when Pearl asks him why one of his undergarments is missing.
3:30pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The NightSharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 3 - The Missing Bus Of Mrs AveryThe ladies hire a minibus to take them on a picnic, which becomes more a mystery tour.
4:20pm
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Only When I Laugh
Series 4, Episode 5 - EscapeWhen a new patient arrives in Ward Three with a prison officer in attendance, tongues start to wag.
4:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 6Mum and Dad struggle to put things right between them, but Karen is unimpressed by their behaviour.
4:55pm
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Duty Free
Series 2, Episode 7 - AdiosThe last day of the holiday has arrived but David and Linda's farewell is rudely interrupted.
5:10pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 4, Episode 7Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
5:20pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 1The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.
5:25pm
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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.
5:25pm
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Home To Roost
Series 1, Episode 4 - SuspectA string of petty criminality is sweeping the neighbourhood, and suspicion falls upon Matthew. From swapped and vandalised house signs to petty theft in the shopping arcade, it seems the young Mr Willows has some explaining to do.
6pm
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Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy
Episode 4Jo Brand, Barry Cryer and Rebecca Front get the inside story on some of Britain's best loved comedy shows. This week's guests are Sandi Toksvig and Chris Ramsey.
6:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 7 - A Chaise Lounge Too FarGlenda's unwanted anniversary oresent Droves handv when Howard finds himself locked in.
6:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With LoveRodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
6:50pm70 min version (repeat)
7pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 8 - Exercising Father's BicycleKeen to emulate his late father, Tom is affected by stories of Compo's cycling expertise/
7:20pm
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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.
7:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 4 - CompulsionWhen Dorien starts bulk buying in chain stores, Sharon and Tracey feel that drastic measures are called for.
8pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 2Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.
8pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 6In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.
8:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The NightSharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.
8:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 3Karen is on a sleep-over and Ben is away at adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a Labrador to look after and a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home.
9pm
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A Young Doctor's Notebook
Series 1, Episode 1A doctor finds his old diary while answering to the authorities about self-prescribing morphine. He has a series of comic exchanges with his young and inexperienced self, mocking him for his youthful looks and guiding him through his early difficulties on the job.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 4Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey play the game with Sean, Jon and Jimmy this week. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Abandoman, while Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason
Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.
9pm30 min
Trollied
Series 3, Episode 1Changes abound as the supermarket sitcom begins its third series. Gavin and Julie meet the new head of strategy, a flashy upstart with big plans for Valco.
9:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso TankWith Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...
9:30pm30 min
Chickens
Episode 1It's Bonfire Night and the women of Rittle-on-Sea are struggling to decide who should be the Guy they burn, whittling their options down to three.
10pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 5Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check.
10pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross NobleJack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10pm30 min
Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 8Russell Kane recounts what happened when he took his mum out clubbing, Daveutio shows off his new chariot in The Only Way is Shakespeare and the beauty of the French language is explained by Marcel Lucont.
10pm30 min
PhoneShop
Series 3, Episode 5 - Hair TodayAs a new shop opens on the high street, Jerwayne and Ashley believe they're witnessing the green shoots of recovery in their love life. Meanwhile Janine is making Lance look fabulous, and Christopher is... Hang on. Where is Christopher?
10pm
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Common Ground
Episode 1 - FloydEx tour manager Floyd (Charles Dance) is used to mingling with the stars. Now in retirement, he is still as rock 'n' roll as ever.
10:15pm
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Common Ground
Episode 4 - Sunshine SimonSouth London crook Simon 'Sunshine' Wilson (Tom Davis) is a big fish in a small pond.
10:30pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Dinner PartyJen has found love, and is giving a dinner party with her new boyfriend and six of their single friends. But when the three male invitees drop out at the last moment, Jen is forced to call upon Moss, Roy and Richmond.
10:40pm
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Coogan's Run
Steve Coogan's cult series in which he adopts a new comic persona in each episode.
11pm
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Big Bad World
Episode 1Ben returns to his home town of Great Yarmouth after university only to discover his ex-girlfriend Lucy has a new boyfriend and his parents have destroyed his bedroom.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.
11pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 5 - Smoke And MirrorsWhen Jen loses concentration during a board meeting due to a faulty bra, Moss overcomes his fear of ladies' underwear and plots a way out of Reynholm Industries by inventing a flawless bra.
11:05pm
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The Last Leg
Series 2, Episode 4Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look back on the week with the help of guest Gabby Logan.
11:15pm
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 2 - Entertaining Father StoneFather Stone, a priest even more boring than Dougal is stupid, is paying his annual visit - and he doesn't have to get back to his Parish for a few weeks...
11:20pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 5 - CardiganGary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 4 - CompulsionWhen Dorien starts bulk buying in chain stores, Sharon and Tracey feel that drastic measures are called for.
11:30pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon EvansGreg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.
11:40pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 1David Hasselhoff is the Guest Chairman, presiding over team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding, who are joined by Louie Spence, rapper Loick Essien, Sugababe Amelle and Peter Serafinowicz.
11:45pm
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 5 - And God Created WomanTed ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.
Midnight
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso TankWith Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...
12:20am
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The Rob Brydon Show
Series 1, Episode 3Rob Brydon meets QI and Blackadder star Stephen Fry. There is also music and chat from Seasick Steve, and stand-up comedy from Daniel Sloss.
12:30am
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Starlings
Series 2, Episode 8Bell and Reuben prepare for their big day, while Gravy makes a life-changing decision.
12:40am
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 5Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check.
12:55am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Dinner PartyJen has found love, and is giving a dinner party with her new boyfriend and six of their single friends. But when the three male invitees drop out at the last moment, Jen is forced to call upon Moss, Roy and Richmond.
1am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 1A young couple has to live in their car for their baby's sake, Claire is 'not drunk enough' and Nan accuses a social worker of stealing her clothes. Also, is Beyoncé "bling bling" or "bing bing"?
1am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1:10am
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross NobleJack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.
1:10am
(repeat)
Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk ClickRigsby turns up at the house with a new sports car, apparently purchased in yet another attempt to woo the lovely Miss Jones. Sadly, his driving doesn't appear to be as stylish as his motor...
1:15am
(repeat)
Coogan's Run
Steve Coogan's cult series in which he adopts a new comic persona in each episode.
1:30am
(repeat)
Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 8Russell Kane recounts what happened when he took his mum out clubbing, Daveutio shows off his new chariot in The Only Way is Shakespeare and the beauty of the French language is explained by Marcel Lucont.
1:30am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 5 - Smoke And MirrorsWhen Jen loses concentration during a board meeting due to a faulty bra, Moss overcomes his fear of ladies' underwear and plots a way out of Reynholm Industries by inventing a flawless bra.
1:35am
(repeat)
Duty Free
Series 2, Episode 7 - AdiosThe last day of the holiday has arrived but David and Linda's farewell is rudely interrupted.
1:40am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 2Margaret is scared several times, Bernie receives a written warning for breaking the photocopier and Nan mistakes Charles Bronson for Charles Manson.
1:45am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 5 - CardiganGary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.
2am
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A Young Doctor's Notebook
Series 1, Episode 1A doctor finds his old diary while answering to the authorities about self-prescribing morphine. He has a series of comic exchanges with his young and inexperienced self, mocking him for his youthful looks and guiding him through his early difficulties on the job.
2am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.
2:15am
(repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents...
1986 Specials, Episode 2 - Private EnterpriseA toilet paper delivery man steals a band's demo tape and gets the money when the 'mystery' band is a success.
2:30am
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 1David Hasselhoff is the Guest Chairman, presiding over team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding, who are joined by Louie Spence, rapper Loick Essien, Sugababe Amelle and Peter Serafinowicz.
2:45am
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Kabadasses
Comedy Lab pilot about two friends who attempt to set up a multi-racial kabaddi team.
3:25am
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The Rob Brydon Show
Series 1, Episode 3Rob Brydon meets QI and Blackadder star Stephen Fry. There is also music and chat from Seasick Steve, and stand-up comedy from Daniel Sloss.