Television
TV schedule Thursday 5th June 2014
6am
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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.
6am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
6:10am
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Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 3 - In Praise Of Older MenChrissy's really quite taken with her new, older boyfriend, Ian. Mrs. Roper's rather fond of him too - although she's better friends with his wife.
6:30am
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 5Richard panics during an awkward business negotiation, and invites an attractive cosmetics producer to Grantleigh - to meet his wife!
6:30am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
7am
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 4 - The AffairPenny arrives in London unannounced, convinced that Stephen is having an affair and seeking a place to stay. Lionel's love scene deadline is pressing, which makes for a long and busy day.
7:40am
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 3 - Porn YesterdayAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
8:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
10:10am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports DayIt's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 2 - The Kiss And Mavis PoskitClegg is more than alarmed when Edie and Nora begin to take an unnatural interest in him, especially when he learns that they have a good friend in need of a husband.
11:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 4 - The GenieShaun dreams of a life in the fast-lane. When Shirley lands upon something that could make his wish come true he can't believe his luck. The only obstacle that stands in his way is the rest of the flock.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 3 - Oh Shut Up And Eat Your Choc-IceNot only has the farm changed over to those new-fangled round hay bales, but one of them has been left dangerously near a steep slope.
12pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.
12:20pm
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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.
12:40pm
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1pm
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 10 - DIY RoyRoy and friends are building a rabbit hutch, but Roy's eagerness destroys it and the team fires him. Bill employs Roy on a decorating job which also ends badly. Can Roy repair the damage and make up with his mates?
2pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 12 - Okey-Cokey-KaraokeAs it remains their only change of going on holiday, Sharon and Tracey participate in a karaoke competition.
2:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 5, Episode 8Jacko finds himself out of a home. Eric and Jean are moving to Reigate. Veronica leaves for Sicily with Marcello and Elmo is seen leaving casino in his pink car with girlfriends.
3pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 5Richard panics during an awkward business negotiation, and invites an attractive cosmetics producer to Grantleigh - to meet his wife!
3:15pm
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven SeasSooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 4Hyacinth is at her wit's end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent, Rose's love life - and Daddy's! Can she cope?
3:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 4 - The AffairPenny arrives in London unannounced, convinced that Stephen is having an affair and seeking a place to stay. Lionel's love scene deadline is pressing, which makes for a long and busy day.
3:50pm10 min
Boj
Episode 14 - Song For MimiIt's Mimi's birthday! Pops makes Mimi a drum kit. Boj wants to create his own present for Mimi but can't find a quiet spot to record his special song for her. So instead Boj re-mixes all those noises made by her friends in Giggly Park - sounds which Mimi loves and gets everyone dancing at her party.
4:20pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 3 - Porn YesterdayAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
4:20pm
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Second Thoughts
Series 1, Episode 2 - Match of the DayFaith decides to thank Bill for dinner by inviting him to meet her kids.
4:45pm
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Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
4:55pm
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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.
5pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
5pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.
5pm
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Dani's Castle
Series 2, Episode 10 - Girl TroubleDylan's love-struck, and as each of the gang offers differing opinions on dealing with his woes, Kait and Esme are stuck in the middle.
5:25pm
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Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 4 - Did You Ever Meet Rommel?It's the Ropers' 20th wedding anniversary, and with George unwilling to mark it of his own initiative, Chrissy invites the couple to dinner. Robin, however, has already invited a German course-mate.
5:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 2 - The Kiss And Mavis PoskitClegg is more than alarmed when Edie and Nora begin to take an unnatural interest in him, especially when he learns that they have a good friend in need of a husband.
5:40pm
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6pm
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Trigger Happy TV
Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
6pm10 min
6:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 3 - Oh Shut Up And Eat Your Choc-IceNot only has the farm changed over to those new-fangled round hay bales, but one of them has been left dangerously near a steep slope.
7pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal PunishmentAfter having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?
7pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 5, Episode 8Jacko finds himself out of a home. Eric and Jean are moving to Reigate. Veronica leaves for Sicily with Marcello and Elmo is seen leaving casino in his pink car with girlfriends.
7:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major StarMelchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...
7:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 1 - The StalkerSandy seems to have been followed home from the station by a strange man for a few nights. When Lionel leaves the house ready to confront him, Jean panics and calls in Alistair's help lest it happen again.
8:20pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
8:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 4Hyacinth is at her wit's end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent, Rose's love life - and Daddy's! Can she cope?
9pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 4There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.
9pm
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Spaced
Series 2, Episode 3 - MettleAfter several failed attempts at work, Daisy meets her match in boss Tina at a restaurant she is working in. Whilst Daisy finds herself trapped in a bizarre parallel world to One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Tim and Mike get stuck in a tense row about Robot Wars. Brian has an accident that also boosts his artistic career.
9pm30 min
Trying Again
Episode 8Everyone rallies around Iain when he suffers a bereavement, especially Matt, who wants to make sure Meg's efforts to help the doctor through a difficult time don't reignite their old flame.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm160 min
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2014Alan Carr, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jon Richardson, John Bishop, Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and many more comedians perform for charity.
9:30pm
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Spaced
Series 2, Episode 4 - HelpTim gets the opportunity to show Damien Knox (of Dark Star Comics) his portfolio, but Daisy unknowingly jeopardises his chance. However, Tyres' quick thinking and Mike's military training help to save the day. Tim finds himself in a tight spot with Sophie.
9:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 7 - Finger SniffingJonny makes a startling discovery about Corinthian's parentage, while Janet and Donna argue when they are both sure they will get the job managing the Archer.
10pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 6 - ReunionMichael fulfills a long-standing commitment to meet up with some old university friends, but fails to measure up to the high standards he once set himself.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 4, Episode 3Shappi Khorsandi makes her first appearance. She's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have the help of another new Mock the Week guest, Fred MacAulay.
10pm30 min
TV OD
Episode 1Former Westlife member and current King of the Jungle Kian Egan reveals his TV guilty pleasure and Celebrity Big Brother-winning Geordie Shore regular Charlotte Crosby faces viewer comments about her role in the outrageous Tyneside-set show.
10pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad BoysRoy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.
10:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 5 - Small OpeningSaffron's first play is due to open for a limited run. When Eddy discovers it's autobiographical, she is afraid it will paint her in a bad light and resolves to have the production shut down.
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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Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 8In this edition, regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by Janice Dickinson, presenter George Lamb and his dad, former EastEnders star Larry Lamb.
10:30pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 6 - Reynholm vs ReynholmDouglas finds marriage agrees with him - for all of two weeks. He's then in court - defending himself - with the help of Jen, Roy, Moss and others.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 8 - War, Hurrgh!Janet starts her job managing The Archer, and in a bid to attract an older clientele, decides to give the pub a wartime theme, while Donna is still intent on revenge. Jonny helps Gaz become a dad, and Louise becomes a prostitute.
10:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
11pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 6 - MenopauseA major e-mail mishap leads to an exodus of clients from Eddy's business. Whilst she struggles to salvage a morsel from her TV and PR enterprises, Patsy is diagnosed with osteoporosis, and Saffy forces the pair to attend a meeting of Menopause Anonymous.
11pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Highlights Special - Best BitsJimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.
11:15pm
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Viral Tap
Episode 6On the show this eweek, Caroline, Matt and Carly are joined by Rick Edwards and Millie Mackintosh.
11:40pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
11:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 9With guest host Bill Bailey, and panellists Mark Watson and Charles Kennedy.
11:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 4Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by guests Tess Daly, Stephen Mangan, Kian Egan and Tony Law to thrash out the hot topics of the week.
Midnight
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 2 - Manny's First DayNew arrival Manny is on a mission to impress as Bernard's assistant. But Bernard far from approves.
12:20am
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 4There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.
12:20am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 7 - Finger SniffingJonny makes a startling discovery about Corinthian's parentage, while Janet and Donna argue when they are both sure they will get the job managing the Archer.
12:40am
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PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 1 - Doctor WhoIt's Christopher's first full day working for PhoneShop so Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to teach him some tricks of the trade.
1am
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
1am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 8 - War, Hurrgh!Janet starts her job managing The Archer, and in a bid to attract an older clientele, decides to give the pub a wartime theme, while Donna is still intent on revenge. Jonny helps Gaz become a dad, and Louise becomes a prostitute.
1:05am
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Fake Reaction
Series 1, Episode 2Matt Edmondson hosts the second episode of the comedy panel show. Former Pussycat doll Kimberly Wyatt, gold medal winner Greg Rutherford, comedian Jeff Leach and Big Brother winner Brian Belo take part.
1:10am
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PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 2 - Never On A TuesdayWhile Christopher prepares for a lunchtime date, Lance obsesses over an email, and Jerwayne fumes over the girl with the owl tattoo.
1:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 12 - Okey-Cokey-KaraokeAs it remains their only change of going on holiday, Sharon and Tracey participate in a karaoke competition.
1:20am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 4, Episode 3Shappi Khorsandi makes her first appearance. She's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have the help of another new Mock the Week guest, Fred MacAulay.
1:30am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 5 - Small OpeningSaffron's first play is due to open for a limited run. When Eddy discovers it's autobiographical, she is afraid it will paint her in a bad light and resolves to have the production shut down.
1:55am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
2am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 6 - MenopauseA major e-mail mishap leads to an exodus of clients from Eddy's business. Whilst she struggles to salvage a morsel from her TV and PR enterprises, Patsy is diagnosed with osteoporosis, and Saffy forces the pair to attend a meeting of Menopause Anonymous.
2am
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad BoysRoy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.
2:05am
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Dead Ringers
TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.
2:05am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 12, Episode 10 - Amanda Seyfried, Adam Hills, Orange Is The New Black cast, Keith LemonIn this episode, Amanda Seyfried talks about her role in the movie A Million Ways To Die In The West; Aussie comic Adam Hills chats about Channel 4's Comedy Gala; and Alan talks to the cast of US TV series Orange Is The New Black. Through The Keyhole host, Keith Lemon pops in to have a good old chat too.
2:15am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
2:25am
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 6 - Reynholm vs ReynholmDouglas finds marriage agrees with him - for all of two weeks. He's then in court - defending himself - with the help of Jen, Roy, Moss and others.
2:30am
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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.
2:40am
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 9With guest host Bill Bailey, and panellists Mark Watson and Charles Kennedy.
3:10am
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Al Murray's Compete For The Meat
Episode 2The quirky game show hosted by Al Murray, in which contestants compete for a frozen chicken, continues. Apprentice alumni Raef Bjayou, Stuart Baggs and James McQuillan help out this week.
3:35am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.