Television
TV schedule Thursday 20th November 2014
6am
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The Upper Hand
Series 4, Episode 6 - Charlie's Auntie's UncleCharlie begins to regret helping out a young tearaway when Joanna gets too friendly with him.
7am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 8, Episode 2Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:50am
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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.
8:35am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
9:10am
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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!
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 9 - Lot No. 8Auntie Wainwright is rather pleased with herself when she lands a bargain at an auction. Unfortunately, she doesn't know what she has bought, or what to do with it when she gets it home.
10:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:35am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 5 - Dexter's DadBell has organised a tour of the school by visiting headteachers, including Dexter's dad. But Dexter has exaggerated his role at the school and has to get Josh's help to maintain his lie.
10:40am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Gestapo Ruins A PicnicAfter discovering a call-to-arms poster from the resistance in the town square, the General instructs Von Klinkerhoffen to reopen Nouvion's newspaper as a propaganda tool - with René installed as puppet editor under Gruber's command.
11am
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Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 3, Episode 1Take a trip to the Museum of Imagination and join new characters Colin and Malcolm, the airline trolley dollies who can't stop eating from the trolley, Tony who lives down the back of a sofa and old favourites the fearsome Vikings and the inhabitants of the remote Scottish island of North Barrasay.
11:20am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
11:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 2 - The New BuildingIt is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?
12pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 1 - Soulmate WeekendGranville is desperate for female company, so he decides to resort to advertising. He ends up getting more than he bargained for.
12:40pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 8, Episode 2Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
1pm
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 7 - Have Hen Will TravelWith Beryl's late sleeping having got both girls the sack, when Sandra see an advert stating 'vacancies for temporary general help on smallholding', she convinces Beryl that the answers to all their problems lie in the Welsh soil...
1:30pm
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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.
1:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf StreamThe trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.
2:10pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 18This week's episode featured the Knitted Character taking a nasty tumble, Harry trying to take a piece of toast from a dog's mouth using a fork, an outrageous airport story and "mug pinball" on Coronation Street.
2:10pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 5 - Dexter's DadBell has organised a tour of the school by visiting headteachers, including Dexter's dad. But Dexter has exaggerated his role at the school and has to get Josh's help to maintain his lie.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative StrangersAfter discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 5 - The CrowIt's late in the day as Bitzer rounds up the Flock for bedtime. They prepare themselves for a good night's sleep. Alas, a noisy intruder scuppers their plans. The Flock just find an inventive way to get rid of the pest if they are ever going to get a good night's rest.
3:15pm
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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.
4:10pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Gestapo Ruins A PicnicAfter discovering a call-to-arms poster from the resistance in the town square, the General instructs Von Klinkerhoffen to reopen Nouvion's newspaper as a propaganda tool - with René installed as puppet editor under Gruber's command.
4:10pm
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Faith In The Future
Series 1, Episode 3 - Prickly HeatFaith starts to suffer from hot flushes, and panics at the thought that she may be reaching the menopause.
4:45pm
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French Fields
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Moving ExperienceWilliam's got it all planned out to the last detail - if only the gas man, removal man, electricity man, bed delivery man, estate agent or bed collection man would arrive as planned! Moving out soon becomes a far more hectic and complex experience than they could have possibly imagined. And then Hester manages to mis-pack the passports!
4:50pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 9 - Lot No. 8Auntie Wainwright is rather pleased with herself when she lands a bargain at an auction. Unfortunately, she doesn't know what she has bought, or what to do with it when she gets it home.
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.
5:15pm
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 2 - And So To BedAs if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.
5:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 19This week's episode featured a bowl-headed girl on EastEnders, a trumpet made of pork and carton of milk late for school on Coronation Street.
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 34 - Still As StatuesBoj finds Mia upset because her paintings of the Twitchlets are ruined - they were meant to be a birthday present for her mum. Can Boj help Mia to make a new present?
5:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 5 - No ParkingMr Bean takes his teddy to the cinema but has trouble finding a parking space.
5:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's BountyA local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.
6pm
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 7 - Have Hen Will TravelWith Beryl's late sleeping having got both girls the sack, when Sandra see an advert stating 'vacancies for temporary general help on smallholding', she convinces Beryl that the answers to all their problems lie in the Welsh soil...
6pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are ComingThe threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...
6:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A BitThe Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?
6:40pm
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Bread
Series 6, Episode 7Nellie is away with her "friend" and finding the experience very uncomfortable; meanwhile, the family try to manage without her. Her absence becomes more acute when Grandad has a fall and breaks his leg!
6:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To AshesWhen Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.
6:45pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 2The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.
7pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet JobDesmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf StreamThe trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.
7:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 2 - Horse-tradingArkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing StreakDel's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 4 - Mother Knows BestIt's Portwenn Fun Day and the village is buzzing with excitement about this major fund raising event. PC Penhale is in his element rallying the runners and whipping up support.
8pm
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At Home With The Braithwaites
Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater LoveRodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.
9pm
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Paul
Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 9Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah are the guests booked this week.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 9, Episode 3In a sports-themed edition of the show Jimmy Carr asks Sean Lock, Jason Manford, Gabby Logan, Johnny Vaughan, John Bishop and Denise Lewis to guess the country's top sporting highlights.
9pm30 min
Drifters
Series 2, Episode 5 - Hen Don'tMeg finds herself organising a hen do. Unfortunately, it clashes with a romantic date she simply can't get out of. While Meg struggles to run between both events, Bunny and Laura have troubles of their own to deal with.
9:20pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The RatA public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!
9:30pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 9, Episode 2Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford and guests look at the news stories of the week. This week's guests are Josie Long, Fay Ripley, Peter Jones from Dragons' Den and Jack Whitehall.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 4 - BeastialityMunch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.
10pm
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Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 1Corpulent health-spa guest Desiree and Thai bride Ting Tong join the gallery of grotesques as Matt Lucas and David Walliams's near-the-knuckle sketch show returns for a third run. Featuring a guest turn from Cat Deeley.
10pm
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 1 - Jeremy TherapisedChannel 4's longest-running, award-winning sitcom returns for a new series.
10pm
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Vexed
Series 2, Episode 5Jack and Georgie are sent to a popular local primary school to solve the gruesome murder of the headmaster. But just as the duo think they've cracked the case and prepare to take it to the Old Bailey, they realise that the facts don't quite add up.
10pm
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Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer
TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.
10pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 5Russell looks at landing a probe on a comet, Kim Kardashian's attempt to break the internet and a loose tiger in Paris.
10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
10pm30 min
Puppy Love
Episode 2Nana V and Super Intendant Gerry Hooper plan to run a Canine Responsibility Awareness Community Day, in which Nana V will lead a special hazards class for new puppies.
10pm65 min
Babylon
Episode 2Eager to justify Commissioner Miller's faith in her, Liz presents her vision for Metwork: the force's very own digital news channel that will rival established outlets and tell it like it is, for better or worse.
10:30pm
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 2 - Business Secrets Of The PharaohsMark gets a lucky break when his book, Business Secrets of The Pharaohs, is accepted by a 'publisher'. And Jeremy, in an attempt to kick-start a career for himself, enrols on a life coaching course.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 5 - HospikalJonny goes round to plead with Janet's Dad, who's still refusing to have anything to do with the wedding. Mid-grovel, Jonny is shocked to find that Flo is in the house, alone with Mr Smith.
10:40pm
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Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 2Dafydd succumbs to anti-gay pressure and finds a girlfriend. With special guests Richard and Judy.
10:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
11pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 3, Episode 8Madcap host Keith Lemon invites broadcaster Janet Street-Porter, entrepreneur and Dragons' Den star Peter Jones and comedian Patrick Kielty to take part in another round of the topical panel quiz.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 7The boys are back to jest over another week's polls, with Jamie Cullum, Kirsty Young, Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan.
11:05pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 4Kingsley admits his virginity to Josie and agrees to lose it with her, but has sex with Ruth first.
11:05pm
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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.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative StrangersAfter discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...
11:20pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 4 - Dirty ThirtyIt's Tom's thirtieth birthday, and he's beyond horrified when his parents appear at the front door. They've brought their caravan but even so he's not keen to have the pair hanging around.
11:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 9Dara O'Briain, Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back over another week's news with guests Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Holly Walsh.
11:50pm
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Plebs
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Herpes CatTo endear himself to Cynthia, Marcus befriends a mangy cat whom he's rescued from the courtyard. Stylax is suffering from a disturbing itch and visits a sexual health clinic where he falls for an attractive nurse.
11:55pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 9Jimmy Carr asks 'what has the nation been talking about this week?'. This week he probably wishes he didn't have to...
Midnight
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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 4, Episode 6Sketches include the young Tory of the year contest, Hugh's death threat, and an interview with the Duke of Northampton.
Midnight
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 9, Episode 3In a sports-themed edition of the show Jimmy Carr asks Sean Lock, Jason Manford, Gabby Logan, Johnny Vaughan, John Bishop and Denise Lewis to guess the country's top sporting highlights.
12:05am
(repeat)
At Home With The Braithwaites
Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.
12:15am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
12:20am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 4 - BeastialityMunch is slowly driving Gaz mad through his total failure to ever, ever go away. Meanwhile the preparations for the wedding go from bad to worse when the two bridesmaids decide they can't stand the sight of each other.
12:30am
(repeat)
Vexed
Series 2, Episode 5Jack and Georgie are sent to a popular local primary school to solve the gruesome murder of the headmaster. But just as the duo think they've cracked the case and prepare to take it to the Old Bailey, they realise that the facts don't quite add up.
12:40am
(repeat)
Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
12:40am
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 9, Episode 2Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford and guests look at the news stories of the week. This week's guests are Josie Long, Fay Ripley, Peter Jones from Dragons' Den and Jack Whitehall.
1am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 5 - HospikalJonny goes round to plead with Janet's Dad, who's still refusing to have anything to do with the wedding. Mid-grovel, Jonny is shocked to find that Flo is in the house, alone with Mr Smith.
1:05am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
1:20am
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Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 1Corpulent health-spa guest Desiree and Thai bride Ting Tong join the gallery of grotesques as Matt Lucas and David Walliams's near-the-knuckle sketch show returns for a third run. Featuring a guest turn from Cat Deeley.
1:25am
(repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 2The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.
1:30am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Episode 4Team captains Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are joined by pop stars Rixton and Stacey Solomon and comedians Ed Gamble and Sam Simmons.
1:35am
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Big Bad World
Episode 8Beth wins Chugger of the Year and invites Ben to the awards ceremony in glittering Norwich. Unfortunately Ben finally has a shot at a date with Lucy on the same night.
1:45am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
2am
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Little Britain
Series 3, Episode 2Dafydd succumbs to anti-gay pressure and finds a girlfriend. With special guests Richard and Judy.
2:10am
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Puppy Love
Episode 2Nana V and Super Intendant Gerry Hooper plan to run a Canine Responsibility Awareness Community Day, in which Nana V will lead a special hazards class for new puppies.
2:20am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 9Dara O'Briain, Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back over another week's news with guests Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Holly Walsh.
2:30am
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 4 - Dirty ThirtyIt's Tom's thirtieth birthday, and he's beyond horrified when his parents appear at the front door. They've brought their caravan but even so he's not keen to have the pair hanging around.
2:30am
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Almost Royal
Series 1, Episode 2 - BostonContinuing their stateside tour, British royalty Poppy and Georgie Carlton travel to Boston to discover a little American history.
2:50am
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PhoneShop
Series 3, Episode 6 - Do The MusicA chance encounter with a bully from his Sunday school days puts Jerwayne into a tailspin of doubt and self-denial that forces the whole PhoneShop team into a world of flash cars, posh boys and very dodgy videos.
3am
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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 4, Episode 6Sketches include the young Tory of the year contest, Hugh's death threat, and an interview with the Duke of Northampton.
3:05am
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Big Bad World
Episode 8Beth wins Chugger of the Year and invites Ben to the awards ceremony in glittering Norwich. Unfortunately Ben finally has a shot at a date with Lucy on the same night.
3:30am
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
3:30am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 2Investigative reporter Rachel Connigle tracks down a Latin American dictator in the suburbs, and the OCD lady gets a taxi.