Television
TV schedule Wednesday 8th January 2014
6am
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Fresh Fields
Series 1, Episode 2 - Middle-Age DreadHester joins a gym, but the initial session doesn't end very well. Nor does her visit to a clothing shop looking for staff! Back at home, the couple's daughter's boyfriend visits to ask for her hand in marriage.
6:15am
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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.
6:45am
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 3When Richard misses his first Sunday church service as owner of the manor, Audrey resolves to sort out his increasingly apparent shortcomings and force him to bring the estate up to scratch.
7:15am
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As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
7:55am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 1, Episode 2Bertie is in love. Jeeves considers Miss Bobbie Wickham too frivolous but any girl who can come up with a scheme to get even with Barmy Fotheringay Phipps is Bertie's idea of a helpmate.
8:10am
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Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 5Penny is all ready to tell Vince that it just won't work and she doesn't want to see him any more, but how do you tell someone who hasn't been in touch for weeks? When they do meet she suspects he is seeing somebody else and goes to unusual lengths to try to find out.
8:40am
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 8 - BridesmaidamundoWhen Sadie interferes in her aunt's wedding, she discovers an uncomfortable truth from the past.
9:10am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
9:50am
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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!
10:10am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black HandAce detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.
10:30am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit JunkyardJunkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.
11:10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 5 - The Space AceWhen alcohol interrupts the rigorous programme of Yorkshire's first trainee astronaut, Foggy knows just the man to take over.
11:40am
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Carry On Spying
Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.
11:50am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 5 - ElectionThe council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...
11:55am
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Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 3 - LuckThe aspiring actress has lost her lucky socks and is desperate to find them before her next audition.
12:25pm
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 3 - GagaliciousWhen Kit's cousin comes to stay, Sadie and Dede think he's trying to turn Kit into someone different - but could it be Kit who feels he's got something to hide? Meanwhile, Danny and Jake try their hands at DJ-ing - but how far can they get with only Steve's old vinyl collection to work with?
12:30pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 6 - AnimalsGeraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?
1:10pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
1:10pm
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Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 5Penny is all ready to tell Vince that it just won't work and she doesn't want to see him any more, but how do you tell someone who hasn't been in touch for weeks? When they do meet she suspects he is seeing somebody else and goes to unusual lengths to try to find out.
1:40pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
1:50pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 5 - ConfidenceDorien joins the Open University as Tracey struggles with the great school of life.
2pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 13 - The GodmotherIt could be wedding bells for Michael unless Beverly has her way.
2:10pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 3When Richard misses his first Sunday church service as owner of the manor, Audrey resolves to sort out his increasingly apparent shortcomings and force him to bring the estate up to scratch.
2:30pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Lost WeekendA dull weekend turns into a very painful lesson for Dorien.
2:50pm
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As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
3:10pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 2 - The General's Greatest BattleThe annual parade to celebrate a famous battle takes place. What could possibly go wrong?
3:15pm
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 4 - Sooty's Space RocketWhen Sooty builds his own space rocket, he is determined to be the first teddy bear on Mars. But when the rocket crash-lands on Mr. Slater's mobile toilet, will all his dreams go down the pan?
3:20pm
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Carry On Sergeant
The first Carry On film. Sergeant Grimshawe is desperate to win the award for best troop before he retires.
3:20pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 13 - The SkateboardShaun decides he wants to have a go at skateboarding and sets about building a skatepark from scrap he finds in the dump. Before too long he gets carried away and suddenly discovers it's a bit riskier than he first thought. Bitzer to the rescue.
3:30pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 1, Episode 3Lord Wickhammersley is always one for a wager but, since he came close to losing the East Wing in a game of shove-halfpenny, Lady Wickhammersley has banned betting at Twing. Bertie does not intend to let this stand in his way at the village Sports Day.
4:15pm
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Fresh Fields
Series 1, Episode 3 - Hook, Line And Sink HerHester's father turns up at the house, determined to win back her mother. William, meanwhile, is getting ready to go on a fishing trip - and is most unamused when Hester suddenly wants to join him.
4:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
4:50pm
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 2 - One More For The PotThe lease is up on the flat, and George has a rent increase in mind should the trio wish to renew. The only solution they can think of is to look for a fourth flatmate to split the bills with.
5pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Episode 2 - WeddingIt's Nathan and Miss Poppy's wedding day. And with Nathan in charge of the cake, Josh in charge of the best man's speech, Dexter in charge of the music and Zoe-Marie in charge of the presents what could possibly go wrong? Well, quite a lot.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must WeepWhen the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!
5:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit JunkyardJunkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.
5:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 4It's round four and, while Flintoff's best mate and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison joins the Reds, Mock The Week's Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues. Corden referees.
6pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 5 - The Space AceWhen alcohol interrupts the rigorous programme of Yorkshire's first trainee astronaut, Foggy knows just the man to take over.
6pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 4It's round four and, while Flintoff's best mate and two-time Ashes winner Steve Harmison joins the Reds, Mock The Week's Dara O'Briain is picked for the Blues. Corden referees.
6:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 5 - ElectionThe council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...
7pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Lost WeekendA dull weekend turns into a very painful lesson for Dorien.
7pm
(repeat)
Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 13 - The GodmotherIt could be wedding bells for Michael unless Beverly has her way.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
7:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 6 - AnimalsGeraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?
7:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 2 - The General's Greatest BattleThe annual parade to celebrate a famous battle takes place. What could possibly go wrong?
8pm
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
8pm30 min
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ooh My AnkleFunke pretends to have a broken leg in order to avoid being kicked out of the Adebanjo House. Tobi, Sade and Kevin have a competition to see who can cook the best Nigerian Dish.
8:20pm
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Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 5Jane's found God, and whilst Tom's perfectly happy to join her, Diana is far from amused. Her day is about to get worse, however, as Harvey takes the opportunity to replace Jane with a stern German matron, who immediately sets about having Diana evicted!
8:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 6In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.
9pm
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Walking And Talking
Episode 1Walking home from school after taking a love test, Kath and Mary are accosted by an initially hostile Jimmy the Jew - but Mary has a secret she's brewing up to tell.
9pm
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The Royle Family
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash.
9pm
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Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
9pm
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Keeping Mum
Black comedy starring Rowan Atkinson & Maggie Smith. A family's sweet new housekeeper solves their problems... but she's a serial killer.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 2Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by American comic Hannibal Buress, The Voice reject Sam Buttery, actor Stephen Mangan and Canada's Katherine Ryan.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 2Alexander Armstrong hosts another dose of Have I Got News For You, with panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch MP.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 6, Episode 1Everything seems to be going wrong as the families return for another break in the Spanish sun. Joyce is refusing rooms, Kenneth receives strange messages, and the Garveys don't even leave the airport without problems!
9:30pm
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - Broth + MuppetAlan talks to charity cyclist Jim Jones whilst waiting for celebrity guest Anthea Turner, before struggling to talk military tactics with special forces Afghanistan veteran Tommy Gaskell.
9:30pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich HallJack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.
9:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 3David Hasselhoff, Rachel Riley and comedians Rob Beckett and Justin Moorhouse join regulars Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the topical quiz.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 5 - Crusty CurtainsDonna moves in with Gaz and they decide to each write a 'list of demands' that they can compromise on.
10pm30 min
This Is Jinsy
Series 2, Episode 1 - Intelligent HairMaven's annual Arbiter ceremony goes catastrophically wrong when the historic wig used to crown him suddenly becomes reanimated. Stephen Fry stars as wig keeper Dr Bevelspepp.
10pm
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Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now
TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.
10:30pm30 min
This Is Jinsy
Series 2, Episode 2 - Acco!Time is of the essence as Maven races against the clocks to get his accounts done in time. The only problem is, Jinsy's ink-addicted accountants have gone feral, forcing him to strike a deal with the Chief Accountant (Ben Miller) involving his daughter, Berpetta (also Miller).
10:35pm
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 6, Episode 1 - Jennifer Saunders, Naomie Harris, Jamie Cullum, Paddy McGuinessIn the first episode of the New Year, Jonathan is joined by Jennifer Saunders, Naomie Harris and Paddy McGuiness. Plus, Jamie Cullum performs.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 6 - Mo Mo And PigsyDonna is living with Jonny, and Janet is living with Gaz.
11pm
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Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 1The guests are Helen Flanagan, Marlon Davis, former Westlife member Brian McFadden and his wife, model and DJ Vogue Williams.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 3, Episode 2In this week's fix, Arsenal's Gael Clichy and comedian Dara O'Briain join in the fun.
11:05pm
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Black Pond
An ordinary British family are accused of murder when a stranger dies at their dinner table. Stars Chris Langham.
11:40pm
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 3Ken is forced to downsize the transport for the Big Boy's Beano, they'll be going in a taxi soon.
11:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream JobMark is up for promotion at work, but loses out to Sophie. Jez starts a new job at the music studio Super-Hands works at, although he's only allowed to work on reception.
Midnight
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If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One
TV broadcast of the stand-up comedy show in which Stewart Lee explores the formal limits of the art form.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
Series 3, Episode 3England and Manchester United captain Rio Ferdinand and comedian Lee Mack join in the fun. Plus, strong stomachs are required when the teams compete in a dizzying end-game.
12:10am
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 6 - FuneralJeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.
12:20am
(repeat)
The Royle Family
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash.
12:20am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 5 - Crusty CurtainsDonna moves in with Gaz and they decide to each write a 'list of demands' that they can compromise on.
12:50am
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The Inbetweeners
The Inbetweeners Top Ten Moments: This one-hour special counts down the top ten moments - as voted for by the viewers - from all three series of The Inbetweeners.
1am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 6 - Mo Mo And PigsyDonna is living with Jonny, and Janet is living with Gaz.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 2Alexander Armstrong hosts another dose of Have I Got News For You, with panellists Danny Baker and Louise Mensch MP.
1:10am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 4With guests Jack Osbourne, Uri Geller, Tim Minchin and Holly Walsh.
1:15am
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Set List: Stand-Up Without A Net
Episode 6At the Brixton Electric, Marcel Lucont joins Russell Kane and Paul Foot to perform routines based on topics presented to them while they're on stage.
1:45am
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This Is Jinsy
Series 2, Episode 1 - Intelligent HairMaven's annual Arbiter ceremony goes catastrophically wrong when the historic wig used to crown him suddenly becomes reanimated. Stephen Fry stars as wig keeper Dr Bevelspepp.
2am
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Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now
TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.
2:15am
(repeat)
This Is Jinsy
Series 2, Episode 2 - Acco!Time is of the essence as Maven races against the clocks to get his accounts done in time. The only problem is, Jinsy's ink-addicted accountants have gone feral, forcing him to strike a deal with the Chief Accountant (Ben Miller) involving his daughter, Berpetta (also Miller).
2:30am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 6In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.
2:35am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 4Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Papua New Guinea, sainthood, and a lonely monkey brought home by a zookeeper.
3am
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Bluestone 42
Series 1, Episode 3After Bluestone 42 join a midnight raid on a bomb factory and rescue a kidnapped Danish aid worker, they find more than they bargained for. Simon tries to get a book deal for his memoir.
3am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 5Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including the Top 50 "Freaks of All Time", famous sayings and a fire fighting monkey.
3:30am
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Bluestone 42
Series 1, Episode 4Mary reveals a secret about her past before she became a padre and Nick tries to take full advantage. Bird is offered a promotion.
3:45am
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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.