Television
TV schedule Friday 4th July 2014
6am
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The Football's On
Series 1, Episode 16Ian Stone and comedian Doc Brown are joined by James Richardson to take a humorous look ahead to the World Cup quarter-finals in Brazil.
6am
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Second Thoughts
Series 3, Episode 2 - Youth and ConsequencesFaith realises that mid-life crises do not happen only to other people.
6am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Christmas Special - A Short Blast Of Fred AstaireWill hypnosis calm the nerves of those taking part in the Christmas concert?
6:30am
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 8Diana turns her attention to local politics as a means to achieving more influence in her various causes. Unfortunately, Bayview needs her thunderous temper as Jenny faces the sack in a latest cost-cutting drive imposed by the board.
7am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
7:40am
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
8:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 9Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.
10:10am
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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?
10:25am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 8 - QuizNathan drags Josh onto the useless school quiz team to teach him how to stick at something. But Josh realises to his delight that him not knowing any answers will only make Nathan look bad.
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 8 - There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our GardenFoggy identifies the sound of a giant woodpecker and exploits this natural wonder.
11:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 15 - Wildlife WatchA film crew arrives to record a rare bird nesting at Mossybottom Farm. The Farmer is delighted by all the attention, but when a cameraman films the flock enjoying a game of cricket, drastic action is needed.
11:30am
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The Football's On
Series 1, Episode 16Ian Stone and comedian Doc Brown are joined by James Richardson to take a humorous look ahead to the World Cup quarter-finals in Brazil.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your WickThe sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand on?
11:55am
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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.
12:20pm
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The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin
A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.
1pm
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Farewell PartyIt is Ted's farewell do and all of his family and friends attend in fancy dress. But the night is a disaster as Ted learns that Corinna is a con-woman, and news arrives that Paul has been arrested for throwing an egg at the Prime Minister.
1:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 8 - QuizNathan drags Josh onto the useless school quiz team to teach him how to stick at something. But Josh realises to his delight that him not knowing any answers will only make Nathan look bad.
2pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 8 - OutChris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".
2:30pm
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The Football's On
Series 1, Episode 16Ian Stone and comedian Doc Brown are joined by James Richardson to take a humorous look ahead to the World Cup quarter-finals in Brazil.
2:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 2 - SnookeredDeciding to sell his old snooker table, Terry places an advertisement in the local newspaper. Confusion over telephone numbers sends Terry and June on a fortune-hunting trail.
3pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 3 - Chain GangWhen offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 15 - Wildlife WatchA film crew arrives to record a rare bird nesting at Mossybottom Farm. The Farmer is delighted by all the attention, but when a cameraman films the flock enjoying a game of cricket, drastic action is needed.
3:15pm
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 5 - Five Star FishWhen Richard is put in charge of Mr. Slater's five star restaurant, his first customer demands fresh fish. Can Fishermen Sooty and Sweep come to Richard's rescue, or will they catch more than they bargained for? Guest starring Caroline Quentin.
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 2 - Country RetreatPlans to buy a weekend retreat in the country take an unexpected turn when Hyacinth is keen to avoid giving estate agents the impression that they can only afford a small cottage.
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 15 - Rainbow For RupaBoj shows Rupa and her family that a homemade approach to decorating a playroom can be fun and rewarding - creating a messy Outback Rainbow with coloured chalk (to Mrs Nibblit's initial horror) across Rupa's walls. But soon the Nibblits are all getting very artistic!
4:10pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 3 - SpringSpring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.
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.
5pm
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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.
5pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 9Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.
5pm
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
5:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 8 - There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our GardenFoggy identifies the sound of a giant woodpecker and exploits this natural wonder.
6pm
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Farewell PartyIt is Ted's farewell do and all of his family and friends attend in fancy dress. But the night is a disaster as Ted learns that Corinna is a con-woman, and news arrives that Paul has been arrested for throwing an egg at the Prime Minister.
6pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 1 - All Things BrightA reluctant Sean and Desmond are bamboozled into cooking for the Sunday School outing.
6:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your WickThe sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand on?
6:50pm10 min
7pm
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Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 2 - SnookeredDeciding to sell his old snooker table, Terry places an advertisement in the local newspaper. Confusion over telephone numbers sends Terry and June on a fortune-hunting trail.
7pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
8pm
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Kingdom
Comedy drama starring Stephen Fry as rural Norfolk solicitor Peter Kingdom.
8pm
James Corden Does Deal or No Deal
The Dream Factory opens its doors to another well-known face as actor and comedian James Corden goes head to head with the meanest man on telly... the Banker.
Playing for the Terrence Higgins Trust and Save the Children, James hopes for a true Banker spanking in order to win big for his chosen charities. Will comedy triumph over evil as the Banker attempts to thwart James's efforts to raise a life-changing sum for charity?
8:10pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 4 - SummerWhen could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.
9pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 6 - Timeless TimeVictor is unable to sleep. Things get so desperate that he contemplates opening Ronnie and Mildred's Christmas present from last year.
9pm
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 3 - The FixerFran is in need of a job and Manny's friend Gus has a nephew who needs to promote his book. Time to do business.
9pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 5Gavin discovers that Troy is apparently cheating on him. The Oracle's tall tales get him in trouble with the police. Diana comes to help her recently conned son Martin but only succeeds in making him feel much, much worse. Mel and Madge end up taking to the stage at The Benidorm Palace.
9pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
9pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
9pm
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Bridget Jones's Diary
Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 5Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
9:30pm
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 5 - JuryingJeremy gets called up on jury service but falls for the female defendant, Carla. Mark warns him to stop sleeping with her - it's against the law - but Jeremy ignores him.
9:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Christmas Special - Who's ListeningVictor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day, but it doesn't prove to be quite the uplifting, nourishing experience he'd hoped for...
9:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 4 - New Best FriendPatsy finds herself displaced as Edina tidies the house in preparation for old friends Bettina and Max, renowned for their minamilist design concepts, to come and stay.
10pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 1 - All Things BrightA reluctant Sean and Desmond are bamboozled into cooking for the Sunday School outing.
10pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10pm30 min
Friday Night Dinner
Series 3, Episode 3 - Mr Morris ReturnsThe family are distraught when Grandma gets engaged to Mr Morris, her horrible 85-year-old boyfriend. Meanwhile, Jim collects money for charity, while dressed in full dog costume, complete with doggy testicles.
10pm
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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.
10:20pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 3 - Prison VisitorAfter reading a newspaper feature about a lonely prisoner, Linda pens a love letter to the "gorgeous hunk". Tom's not convinced, and downright shocked when she gets a visiting order back - from notorious serial killer Freddie 'The Stick' Windrush!
10:30pm
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The Inbetweeners
A selection of episodes from the third series of the E4 sitcom.
10:30pm
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Trollied
Series 3, Episode 2Gavin finds himself at odds with the forward-thinking Richard during a brainstorm for the new Valco Better store. Valco could soon be down a staff member as well when a visit from Emma's dad prompts Kieran to consider moving out of Warrington.
10:35pm
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John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour
A TV broadcast of stand-up comedian John Bishop's Rollercoaster stage show.
11pm
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CTRL Freaks
Episode 2The comedians turn American nerd Emily into a ditzy pop performer and single party girl Carly must admit to her friends that she's dating twin brothers.
11pm
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The Office
Series 2, Episode 6Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
11pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 4, Episode 2The guests are Richard Bacon, Katie Price and Ultimate Big Brother winner Brian Dowling. Plus Jedward star in their own regular round.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 5Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
11:30pm
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William And Mary
When William and Mary cross paths, they become romantically involved but they life two completely different lives and only have one chance at love.
11:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 6 - In Bed With DorothyFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
11:40pm
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Mock The Week
Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.
Midnight
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The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the first series of the popular sketch show.
Midnight
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Spaced
Series 1, Episode 1 - BeginningsDaisy stumbles upon Tim (thinking he's a drug dealer) when they are both flat hunting. After finding a great place that specifies "professional couples only", they decide to pretend to be a couple. They move into Marsha's house and meet Brian.
12:15am60 min version (repeat)
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.
12:20am
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Bottom
Series 3, Episode 2 - TerrorHedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...
12:20am
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
12:30am
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Spaced
Series 1, Episode 2 - GatheringsDaisy decides that they should have a housewarming (anything to avoid tidying up or work). However, despite her aspirations of a party full of writers, artists and other media types, she is only able to find the paperboy. Tim, Mike, Daisy, Twist and Brian all feel old when they compare themselves to Amber. Brian discovers a big secret about the couple.
12:30am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1am
(repeat)
Black Books
Series 2, Episode 3 - The FixerFran is in need of a job and Manny's friend Gus has a nephew who needs to promote his book. Time to do business.
1am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 4 - New Best FriendPatsy finds herself displaced as Edina tidies the house in preparation for old friends Bettina and Max, renowned for their minamilist design concepts, to come and stay.
1am
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Backchat
Series 1, Episode 4Join Jack Whitehall and his real father Michael as they co-host the chat show with a twist. Guests on the sofa are Bear Grylls, Rylan Clark and Louie Spence.
1am
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TV OD
Episode 5Matt Edmondson talks to Dominic Littlewood and singer Liz McClarnon, plus offers a defence of the series Stand By Your Man.
1:05am
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Friday Night Dinner
Series 3, Episode 3 - Mr Morris ReturnsThe family are distraught when Grandma gets engaged to Mr Morris, her horrible 85-year-old boyfriend. Meanwhile, Jim collects money for charity, while dressed in full dog costume, complete with doggy testicles.
1:15am
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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 5 - Mash Potato UtopiaNoel is taunted by a Dolphin Bomber, New York Cop tells the tale of the singing fish finger and Secret Peter reveals where Alan Hansen has been hiding.
1:30am
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CTRL Freaks
Episode 2The comedians turn American nerd Emily into a ditzy pop performer and single party girl Carly must admit to her friends that she's dating twin brothers.
1:30am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 3 - Prison VisitorAfter reading a newspaper feature about a lonely prisoner, Linda pens a love letter to the "gorgeous hunk". Tom's not convinced, and downright shocked when she gets a visiting order back - from notorious serial killer Freddie 'The Stick' Windrush!
1:30am
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Badults
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolidayMatthew, Ben and Tom are off on holiday and the taxi leaves in exactly 26 minutes. Will they make it out of the door on time?
1:30am
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The Inbetweeners
A selection of episodes from the third series of the E4 sitcom.
1:50am
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The Angelos Epithemiou Show
Episode 4Angelos is joined on his show by heroic explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes, and the two men swap stories about their unique adventures.
1:50am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - Armed ForcesTonight's episode uses previously unreleased audio and includes a story about Karl failing to report an armed robbery.
2am
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The Office
Series 2, Episode 6Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.
2am
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Impractical Jokers
Show in which four comedians dare each other as they take part in 'unbelievably awkward scenarios', all recorded by hidden cameras.
2:10am
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
2:15am
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I'm Spazticus
Series 2, Episode 4The final show in the hidden camera series in which individuals with varying disabilities prank members of the public in cheeky and irreverent ways.
2:30am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 6 - In Bed With DorothyFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
2:30am
(repeat)
Impractical Jokers
Show in which four comedians dare each other as they take part in 'unbelievably awkward scenarios', all recorded by hidden cameras.
2:45am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.
3am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 1, Episode 2Miss Single goes on a test drive; and 'bewty expert' Lorraine Rhodes employs laser technology.
3:25am55 min version (repeat)
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.