Television
TV schedule Wednesday 10th December 2014
6am
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The Upper Hand
Series 4, Episode 19 - Tunnel Of LoveWill Charlie finally tell Caroline his true feelings?
7am
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2point4 Children
Series 8, Episode 2 - Enter The DragonWith Declan due for the weekend, Bill's particularly keen to ensure a state of relative normality in the Porter household. Then her mother turns up.
7:20am
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French Fields
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Merry Merry PipesThere's trouble in the Fields' plumbing, when a 'donk-a-donk-a-donk' keeps them awake in the night. Hopefully the houses Hester has been recruited to help sell to Brits have better pipework!
7:30am
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7:40am
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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.
7:55am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 4 - A Driving AmbitionAfter seeing her in a car in town with another man, George suspects that Mildred may be having an affair and sets out to bring some romance back to their lives.
8:25am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
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.
9:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 4 - In Which Howard Gets Double BookedHoward has impending simultaneous dates with Pearl and Marina.
10:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:30am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 2 - A Tour De FranceRené is being held hostage, and missing presumed exploded by the Nazis, the Resistance, and the girls at the café. As they plan tributes to their fallen hero, he is desperate to escape being shared around by the Communists in their underground bunker!
10:30am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 6 - Moving DayMillie has to give up her room and share with Lauren, who is not happy about it. She goes over to her dad's - only to find midwife Amber has brought a patient home with her. Craig and Millie square off over territory and house rules, while Lauren finds out there is more to life than wardrobe space.
11:05am
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Geordie
Film about a weak young Scottish boy who grows up to be a muscle-bound hammer thrower.
11:10am
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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 16 - The Haunted HouseSooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?
11:50am
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 8Diana's more than shocked by the rest of Bayview's reaction to her apparent ridding them of Harvey. His plans, meanwhile, could be dealt a blow by the well-meaning interference of Tom.
12:25pm
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The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
Episode 3The Two Ronnies share personal memories from their comedy career.
1pm
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The Liver Birds
Series 6, Episode 1 - Facing Up To LifeCarol's father announces he is going to marry the girl he has been living with.
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 25, Episode 9 - Beware Of Laughing At Nora's HatsNora reveals long-standing feud with a woman who once made fun of her.
1:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 15 - Nurse!Envious of all the attention his landlady receives when she breaks her leg, Mr Bean pretends to break his leg too. Then in hospital, he encounters the matron from hell!
1:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 16 - Dead CatWhile trying to redecorate the hall, Bean is obstructed at every turn by his landlady's vile one-eyed cat. Bean pops it in the dustbin to keep it out of the way for a while. Just his luck that it is rubbish collection day.
2pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion PlansLooking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.
2:10pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 6 - Moving DayMillie has to give up her room and share with Lauren, who is not happy about it. She goes over to her dad's - only to find midwife Amber has brought a patient home with her. Craig and Millie square off over territory and house rules, while Lauren finds out there is more to life than wardrobe space.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
3pm10 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 23 - Bitzer's SecretThe Farmer decides it's time to get fit - and calls on Bitzer to join him. Bitzer has other ideas and comes up with a secret plan to avoid putting in the hard work. Will his scheme catch up with him in the end?
3:05pm
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance CompetitionSooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.
3:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 4 - In Which Howard Gets Double BookedHoward has impending simultaneous dates with Pearl and Marina.
4:05pm
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Faith In The Future
Series 3, Episode 1 - Surprise SurpriseHannah is still living in mum Faith's flat, but has new purpose in her life as she trains as a natural health counsellor.
4:20pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 2 - A Tour De FranceRené is being held hostage, and missing presumed exploded by the Nazis, the Resistance, and the girls at the café. As they plan tributes to their fallen hero, he is desperate to escape being shared around by the Communists in their underground bunker!
4:35pm
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French Fields
Series 3, Episode 3 - Make For The Hills!Peter's terrible parents make an unexpected visit to northern France, so William and Hester take their first chance to escape - with unforseen consequences.
5pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of ClassIn his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.
5:10pm
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 5 - A Military PickleGeorge's brother Charlie drops by after not seeing him for more than 20 years. Amongst the surprises he has in store is a rather late letter!
5:15pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 13King Flannel gets dressed for a party with Lady Chatalot, intrepid explorer Rapids Johnson tries to get a photo of the rare Mexican Hat Bear and gardener Will Barrow has trouble with a cheeky woodpecker.
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 27 - Watch The BirdieGiggly Park Rangers Boj and Rupa are trying to spot the never-spotted long-legged runner bird. Will they fulfil their - and Commander Cloppity's - dream of spotting one?
5:30pm30 min
Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 11 - Bermuda CallingThe family are stunned by Mike's big news. He's been offered a new job - a year in Bermuda!
5:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 6 - Little ProblemsRodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
6:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
6:40pm
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Bread
Series 1, Episode 1Billy wastes his money on a stolen statue and Joey attempts to claim an incontinence allowance for Grandad.
7pm
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The Two Ronnies Spectacle
Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become OneNew and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.
7pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion PlansLooking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 9 - Beware Of Laughing At Nora's HatsNora reveals long-standing feud with a woman who once made fun of her.
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.
8pm
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Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
8pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.
8:30pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.
8:50pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The LimitRodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help
9pm
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Bad Education
School-based comedy about the worst teachers to ever be involved in the British education system.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 3This week, Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
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)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 1Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.
9pm90 min
Spike Milligan: Love, Light And Peace
A very personal portrait of the truly unique comedy genius of Spike Milligan, as told in his own words and featuring exclusive home movie footage. With contributions from those who worked with him, lived with him and were inspired by him.
10pm
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolyAfter Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 4Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey play the game with Sean, Jon and Jimmy this week. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Abandoman, while Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
10pm
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman MarkJeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.
10pm
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 2Guy and Mac are given the all clear to return to work. Caroline tries to make Mac remember their relationship but Guy keeps interfering. Guy also has to cope without a driving licence, Alan has to cope without sex, and Martin decides to dump Karen.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 6 - AntlersGaz's plans for Jonny's stag night go badly wrong, when he discovers that all their friends & acquaintances know that he slept with Janet.
10pm
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Room 101
Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca FrontThis week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".
10pm30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Episode 7With guest panellists Dr Christian Jessen, boy-band Union J and comedians Katherine Ryan and Nish Kumar.
10:30pm
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking IIDobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 7Russell looks at Black Friday, the new Star Wars trailer and if Jesus was a stand-up comedian.
10:30pm30 min
Spike Milligan: Assorted Q
Episode 1A compilation of sketches from Spike Milligan's pioneering sketch shows.
10:35pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 3 - Frankie Boyle, Simon Evans, Aisling BeaFrankie Boyle hosts, with performers Simon Evans and Aisling Bea.
10:40pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, New Year Special - MillenniumA new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 7 - CrabIt's the morning of Janet and Jonny's wedding but unfortunately the bride and groom are nowhere to be seen. Donna worries that Janet has done a runner. She decides that in order to find them her only option is to call the man she despises... Gaz.
10:40pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 6 - Will It Make Toasters Cheaper?Mr Gorman brings the curtain down on his mischievous series of stage shows by looking at the role faith plays in modern life.
11pm
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Frost On Satire
David Frost charts the story of satire and its impact on 20th-century politics. Features interviews with famous satarists from the UK and USA.
11:05pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan CatonJon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.
11:05pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle TheftThe arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.
11:10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's BirthdayIt's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.
11:10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 4Russell Howard, Una Foden and Kevin Keegan join the regulars.
11:15pm
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Psychobitches
Series 2, Episode 4Featuring appearances from Lucrezia Borgia, Nefertiti, Gertrude Jekyll, Lady Godiva, Wallis Simpson, Marie Antoinette and more.
11:25pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Catherine Tate Christmas ShowNan meets up with Charlotte Church, Lauren prepares a rather special 'X Factor' performance and Derek Faye gets a very special role in the Christmas pantomime.
11:35pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan CatonJon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.
11:40pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
11:40pm
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11:40pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In LondonIn a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.
12:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
12:10am
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 4Pete and Sue find themselves in every parent's ultimate nightmare - trapped in a foreign airport with three bored young children (and an increasingly bewildered Grandad).
12:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
12:20am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 6 - AntlersGaz's plans for Jonny's stag night go badly wrong, when he discovers that all their friends & acquaintances know that he slept with Janet.
12:20am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 1Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.
12:30am
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 3This week, Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
12:30am
(repeat)
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Episode 7With guest panellists Dr Christian Jessen, boy-band Union J and comedians Katherine Ryan and Nish Kumar.
12:50am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolyAfter Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.
1am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 7 - CrabIt's the morning of Janet and Jonny's wedding but unfortunately the bride and groom are nowhere to be seen. Donna worries that Janet has done a runner. She decides that in order to find them her only option is to call the man she despises... Gaz.
1:20am
(repeat)
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca FrontThis week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".
1:30am
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, New Year Special - MillenniumA new year approaches - but not just any new year; a new century and a new millennium. Linda's disappointed to learn that the party she was going to has been 'cancelled', but at least Tom's got one of his own to host.
1:55am
(repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 6 - Will It Make Toasters Cheaper?Mr Gorman brings the curtain down on his mischievous series of stage shows by looking at the role faith plays in modern life.
2am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 7Russell looks at Black Friday, the new Star Wars trailer and if Jesus was a stand-up comedian.
2:05am
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Catherine Tate Christmas ShowNan meets up with Charlotte Church, Lauren prepares a rather special 'X Factor' performance and Derek Faye gets a very special role in the Christmas pantomime.
2:20am
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This Is Jinsy
Series 1, Episode 5 - NamewormThrecker, an officious ex-teacher of Maven's who delights in tormenting Jinsy's arbiter, visits the island.
2:25am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
2:30am
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Some Girls
Series 3, Episode 4Greenshoots Academy has been shortlisted to feature in a television documentary series. Unfortunately Headmaster Mr Jefferies is having traumatic personal problems so Holli tries to help. Viva attempts to mend the relationship between Amber and her sister Topaz, but regrets interfering when she realises what Topaz is really like.
2:30am
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Spike Milligan: Love, Light And Peace
Feature length documentary profiling the career of Spike Milligan.
2:35am
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Seann Walsh World
Episode 11Tonight Seann deals with the grammar police, superhero 'Knight Warrior', a jedi hangover, and geriatric strippers.
2:45am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 2 - Gruber Does Some MincingWhen Flick's copy of the Fallen Madonna crumbles to iced particles, Gruber convinces him that it was only a forgery, and that the original can be copied again. Meanwhile, Monsieur Alfonse is keen to regain his life-savings, and the resistance steal a lawnmower engine...
2:45am
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3:05am
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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.
3:05am
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3:20am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 1 - Prisoners Of WarIt is 1941 and René, Edith, the Colonel, the Captain, Maria and Yvette are still stuck inside Normandy's Stalag Luft IV. Eventually Hans is flung over the fence, but escape methods must be found for the others - not to mention the genuine POWs, if possible!
3:30am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:50am
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Rex The Runt
Series 1, Episode 12 - The City ShrinkersUsing time travel, the gang win the lottery. However, they discover that they have won Birmingham. They decide to shrink the city and take it away, which results in Bad Bob and Wendy going on a city shrinking frenzy.