Television
TV schedule Thursday 1st May 2014
6am
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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.
6:10am
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Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 2 - When There's A WillA rich patient becomes popular when the other patients learn he's about to make his Will...
6:30am
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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.
7am
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 3It's cold, the heating's off, and Diana's in no mood for tolerance or sociability whatsoever. Tired of her lot, she heads out to town in search of a job, with Tom closely in tow.
7:40am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 4The residents of the close establish their own new Neighbourhood Watch scheme, and Howard and Hilda manage to catch a suspect on their very first night of operation.
8:20am
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Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Whisky PriestAfter being told of Italian terrorists being found with British government-produced arms, Jim feels compelled to inform the PM and demand an inquiry. This is just the kind of matter, however, that the PM is particularly keen to stay ignorant of.
9am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 1 - Mine's A DoubleA stormy night in the 1940s has a striking effect on Gary's journey back to the present day, leaving him a completely different person in more ways than one. Yvonne is pleasantly surprised with the transformation, but Phoebe sees a side to Gary she was not aware of, and is not impressed.
9:40am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 4 - Hole In The SkyMargaret's in for a number of shocks as Victor helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet and a pair of eccentric builders arrive to embark on a loft conversion.
10:10am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 14 - Cow CapersRichard has high hopes of a promotion when he's asked to help out on a local farm. But when Sooty, Sweep and Soo go along to assist, they land him right in it. Guest starring Stu Francis.
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The ThroatHoward is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where.
10:55am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 9 - No PetsMr Bean decides he needs some new and exciting friends in the shape of pets.
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.
11:10am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 10 - Ray Of SunshineMr Bean is in pursuit of sunshine but only manages to cause chaos on the beach!
11:40am
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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.
12pm
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The Rutles - Behind The Scenes
Documentary following spoof comedy music act The Rutles on tour in 2014.
12:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night InTerry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.
1pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 1Daddy is taken to hospital - quite inconvenient on the evening of Hyacinth's latest candle-lit supper.
1pm
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Roy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Charity CaseRoy's enthusiasm gets the better of him when he throws himself into the annual school charity drive.
1:40pm
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Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Moral DimensionJim heads overseas to mark the signing of an important contract with a Muslim state - a strict, alcohol-free Muslim state. Panicking at the thought of 5 hours of mere orange juice at the reception, he orders the establishment of a special 'communications room' - but is even more shocked to learn of bribery in securing the deal.
2pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come BackSharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.
2pm
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Tony Hancock: The Live Broadcasts
Documentary looking back at Tony Hancock's career, through which many television programmes were broadcast live.
2:20pm
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
2:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 2, Episode 4Sandra continues to hold out against Jacko's advances - and an old mate of his returns from Canada with a new lifestyle. The argument for married life is displayed to Jacko - but can he be convinced?
3pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
3:10pm
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy DayWith heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.
3:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, SurpriseJean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.
3:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 11 - Birthday BearMr Bean is shocked when Teddy receives a birthday card from Bean's girlfriend.
4pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
4:05pm
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Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 3 - It Can Damage Your HealthDespite being warned on a frequent basis, the patients are undeterred by the risks of smoking.
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 12 - The MoleMr Bean's landlady is hopping mad when she finds mole hills on her lovely croquet lawn.
4:20pm
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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".
4:40pm
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Faith In The Future
Series 3, Episode 5 - Always on My MindFaith's sticking to her vow of celibacy - but only just. She tells Mark she'd like a courtship, but needs time.
5pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger ManWhy is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.
5pm
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Dani's Castle
Series 2, Episode 5 - Boys v GirlsOn a typically dreary, rainy day, the gang attempt to kill time by digging up some old Bogmoor games in which the boys and girls are pitted against each other. It's not long before things are being taken a little too seriously!
5:15pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 4, Episode 9 - The FugitiveJoanna is devastated to hear that, according to Charlie, her grandfather is in prison.
5:15pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 3Rapids Johnson builds a hideout to try and spot those elusive bears, accident-prone DIY enthusiast DIY Dan attempts to construct a clothes rack and newsreader Arthur Sleep tells some pun-tastic jokes.
5:30pm
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Brothers With No Game
Comedy drama TV series based on the hit YouTube series of the same name following four male friends.
5:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The ThroatHoward is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where.
6:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.
7pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 2 - HeadBlackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...
7pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 2, Episode 4Sandra continues to hold out against Jacko's advances - and an old mate of his returns from Canada with a new lifestyle. The argument for married life is displayed to Jacko - but can he be convinced?
7:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 4 - MoneyBlackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.
7:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 1 - A House Full Of WomenLionel increasingly feels he's living in David's house, and Sandy leaves Nick for good so Judith invites her to stay. The change of circumstances bring living arrangements to the front of everyone's minds.
8pm
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Brothers With No Game
Comedy drama TV series based on the hit YouTube series of the same name following four male friends.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series H, Episode 8 - HypotheticalWith Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and the creator of QI John Lloyd.
8:20pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
8:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.
8:30pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 2, Episode 2 - Boycott (Part 2)The Algerian Olympic team are still threatening to boycott the Games after discovering that the Shared Belief Centre does not face Mecca.
9pm
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Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
9pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 1We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.
9pm30 min
The Dog Thrower
One-off silent comedy drama starring Tim Key and Matthew Perry as two men who try to entertain a crowd by throwing their dogs in the air.
9pm30 min
Trying Again
Episode 3Matt and Meg are encouraged to get away from the stress and book a hotel-spa weekend break. But whilst they're gone, the perfect house comes up on the market.
9:30pm
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The Meaning Of Monty Python
A discussion between John Cleese, Michael Palin, Eric Idle, Terry Gilliam and Terry Jones about their film The Meaning of Life.
9:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 2The celebration of parental incompetence continues, with the problems piling up for mum and dad.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 1 - MunchJanet insists Jonny return Andy's ring, get a job and buy her a proper engagment ring - from Argos. Meanwhile a lad named Munch turns up to work at Gaz's garage claiming to be the half-brother Gaz never knew he had.
10pm
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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.
10pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 2Jimmy, Sean and new team captain Jon Richardson are joined by Patsy Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Joe Wilkinson.
10pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A FavourDesmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.
10pm
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10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
10pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 1 - Parents' EveningParents' evening is a nightmare unlike any other for Alfie, and today he's also got a pile of mock exams to mark before fierce deputy headmistress Pickwell fails his entire class.
10pm
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Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 11, Episode 8Keith, Fearne and Holly's guests this time are singer Katy B, Rylan Clark, the lovely Caroline Flack and celebrity chef Gino D'Acampo.
10pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 1 - From HellWhile boss Douglas does his best to run Reynholm Industries into the ground, Jen has to deal with a builder from Hell, Roy loses 20 quid and Moss learns how to stand up to ruffians.
10:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 1 - HospitalPatsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...
10:20pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
10:30pm
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Spaced
Series 1, Episode 5 - ChaosTim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.
10:30pm
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Some People With Jokes
Series 1, Episode 2 - Some Vicars With Jokes: Volume 2More laughs from the pulpit, as vicars from around the UK crack their favourite jokes. Old, new, clean and blue, it's a side-splitting sermon for saints and sinners alike.
10:30pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 2 - Are We Not Men?A new football website allows Roy and Moss to pass as 'proper' men for a momentous couple of days. Meanwhile, Jen goes out with a man who looks like a magician.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 2 - FishJanet agrees to quit smoking when Jonny tells her he doesn't like it. Meanwhile Louise arranges to meet her secret admirer. It turns out to be an old school mate, David Fish. Thanks to 'Oil of Ulay', David has cured his problem skin and is now rather fit.
10:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 4Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Johnny Vegas, Vernon Kay, Paul Chowdhry and Katherine Ryan.
10:50pm
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Viral Tap
Episode 1Aided by comedians Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman and special guest comedian Joel Dommett, Caroline Flack searches through Viral Tap's collection of viewers' videos.
11pm
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Brothers With No Game
Comedy drama TV series based on the hit YouTube series of the same name following four male friends.
11pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 2 - DeathEdina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 1Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Lucy Porter.
11:40pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series H, Episode 8 - HypotheticalWith Sandi Toksvig, Johnny Vegas, and the creator of QI John Lloyd.
Midnight
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Sniggers With Attitude
Sketch show pilot in which Jason Lewis brings his urban skewed comedy to the screen via London Live.
12:20am
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 1We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.
12:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come BackSharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.
12:25am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 1 - MunchJanet insists Jonny return Andy's ring, get a job and buy her a proper engagment ring - from Argos. Meanwhile a lad named Munch turns up to work at Gaz's garage claiming to be the half-brother Gaz never knew he had.
12:30am
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Seann Walsh World
Episode 9A banana museum, farting, the sneezing challenge, and music from a genitals obsessed woman.
12:30am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 3, Episode 4The panel is completed by model and socialite Daisy Lowe, DJ Scott Mills, Game of Thrones star Gemma Whelan and top comedian Seann Walsh.
12:35am
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The Dog Thrower
One-off silent comedy drama starring Tim Key and Matthew Perry as two men who try to entertain a crowd by throwing their dogs in the air.
12:40am
(repeat)
Spaced
Series 1, Episode 5 - ChaosTim and Daisy are still in disagreement about Colin, which is intensified when he mysteriously disappears. When they receive an anonymous note it is up to Tim to pull the troops together and save Colin.
12:55am
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 2The celebration of parental incompetence continues, with the problems piling up for mum and dad.
1am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 2 - FishJanet agrees to quit smoking when Jonny tells her he doesn't like it. Meanwhile Louise arranges to meet her secret admirer. It turns out to be an old school mate, David Fish. Thanks to 'Oil of Ulay', David has cured his problem skin and is now rather fit.
1am
(repeat)
Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 1 - Parents' EveningParents' evening is a nightmare unlike any other for Alfie, and today he's also got a pile of mock exams to mark before fierce deputy headmistress Pickwell fails his entire class.
1:10am
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Spaced
Series 1, Episode 6 - EpiphaniesAfter a visit from Tyres, the whole gang decide to go clubbing. Brian remembers yet another painful past incident and Mike forgets a bad day with some fancy dress and dancing.
1:25am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 1 - HospitalPatsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...
1:55am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 2 - DeathEdina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.
2am
(repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
2am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 1 - From HellWhile boss Douglas does his best to run Reynholm Industries into the ground, Jen has to deal with a builder from Hell, Roy loses 20 quid and Moss learns how to stand up to ruffians.
2:25am
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Sykes
Series 7, Episode 7 - The BBC Honours SykesSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
2:25am
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The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 2 - Are We Not Men?A new football website allows Roy and Moss to pass as 'proper' men for a momentous couple of days. Meanwhile, Jen goes out with a man who looks like a magician.
2:30am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 1Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Lucy Porter.
2:50am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 7Karl says that sometimes he wishes he were smaller so that things like food portions and cities would be bigger in comparison.
3am
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Seann Walsh World
Episode 9A banana museum, farting, the sneezing challenge, and music from a genitals obsessed woman.
3:25am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 1, Episode 7Miss Single gets engaged; a guitar is smashed up in Sharon's studio; Lady Gatecrasher starts the bidding at Europe's largest beer festival; the Technophobe has a roadside breakdown; and Miss Single gets a Ship Mate.