Television
TV schedule Wednesday 7th January 2015
6am
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive SocietyRuth is depressed following 'the deception' of a recent male friend. Rigsby takes what he believes to be his chance to woo her, but their evening encounter is not entirely as planned. Meanwhile, Alan's got problems with a girl's father...
6:45am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's BushLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
6:50am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
7am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Episode 6Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:10am
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9:30am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful BeanMr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.
9:45am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 4 - The FlyMr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.
10:20am
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Copper KettleLionel takes Jean for a day out in the Buckinghamshire countryside just as they did when they first met, in an attempt to rekindle something of their long-lost romance. However, his hope of locating a particular restaurant named The Copper Kettle hits a few snags.
10:50am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 8 - Him IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 4 - Spring FeverIn search of love, Compo hires a housekeeper from Bradford who has been widowed three times.
11:30am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 1 - The WeddingRichard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile TrioClegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...
12:20pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 10, Episode 1Hugely 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 7, Episode 7 - The 'Nearly' HatSandra and Carol do a good deed and help an old woman sell fruit and vegetables from a wheelbarrow. This gives them the idea of starting their own stall in Paddy's market. Sandra hopes they will make enough of a profit to buy their mothers nice presents but the way things turn out the mothers end up helping the daughters.
1pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A GripOverdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.
1:10pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 3 - Good Staff Are Hard To FindWith Maria lost in the post, René and Edith are auditioning for a new serving girl - surprisingly, it seems that the two are looking for entirely different qualities! Meanwhile, with the Italians now in the war, Captain Alberto Bertorelli arrives at the château.
1:40pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Pain In The ClassWhen Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.
1:40pm
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Bread
Series 2, Episode 5Billy is distraught when Julie takes the baby and heads to London to stay with friends; meanwhile Freddie Boswell comes home to stay.
2pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 4 - Smokeless FumingSean is behaving increasingly oddly, and when his diary falls into the wrong hands, the reason why becomes clear.
2:20pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 6, Episode 2 - Come DancingAlbert 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.
3pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 6, Episode 8 - Cuckoo In The NestAlbert 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.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 3 - Shape Up With ShaunShirley the Sheep is the biggest sheep on the farm, but Shaun hopes to change that, can you keep up with Shaun?
3:30pm
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 1In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.
3:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Copper KettleLionel takes Jean for a day out in the Buckinghamshire countryside just as they did when they first met, in an attempt to rekindle something of their long-lost romance. However, his hope of locating a particular restaurant named The Copper Kettle hits a few snags.
4:15pm
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Never The Twain
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night At The OperaA sudden passion for opera grips both Simon and Oliver - if it gets either one of them to Edinburgh for a weekend with Veronica it will be worth it. But will she agree to go?
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 4 - Spring FeverIn search of love, Compo hires a housekeeper from Bradford who has been widowed three times.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious FoodWith Miss Jones collecting for a famine charity, Philip challenges Rigsby to go 48 hours without eating. He gladly accepts the offer, but soon finds his will weakening...
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile TrioClegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...
5pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 8 - Him IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
5pm
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 1 - TeamworkMr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.
5:15pm15 min
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 3Things do not go quite to plan when clumsy antiques expert Ann Teak lends a hand to a vase restorer, while sports reporter Keith Fitt attempts to hula-hoop in the studio.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Inspector's NieceA new clippie hides a terrible secret - she's Blakey's niece!
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 13 - The Sleep UnderMrs Twitch has left Pops and Mimi in charge of the tear-away Twitchlets at a big sleep-over at Boj's house. After a whirlwind evening of breakages and demands, how will they ever settle the little Twitchlets down? With a Boj-a-boom idea to create a contraption that will gently rock them off to sleep.
5:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 5Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.
5:40pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And TerrorConstable Habib falls in love with a fireman, much to Goody's distress. Back at the station, Fowler is having trouble with a hoaxer and Grim is chasing terrorists.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A GripOverdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.
6:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday PresentIt's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.
6:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 3 - Shape Up With ShaunShirley the Sheep is the biggest sheep on the farm, but Shaun hopes to change that, can you keep up with Shaun?
6:40pm
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Bread
Series 2, Episode 5Billy is distraught when Julie takes the baby and heads to London to stay with friends; meanwhile Freddie Boswell comes home to stay.
7pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 3 - Droit De Seigneur BenWhen Brigitte sets Janey up on a date with the son of Lord Whitten, she is over the moon because "he's absolutely gorgeous".
7pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 4 - Smokeless FumingSean is behaving increasingly oddly, and when his diary falls into the wrong hands, the reason why becomes clear.
7:20pm
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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.
7:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 1 - BellsLord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?
7:50pm
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Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
8:20pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 2 - HeadBlackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...
9pm
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 1It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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The History Boys
Film adaptation of Alan Bennett's acclaimed stage play about eight history students.
9pm
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Shaun Of The Dead
Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 2It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Sitcom following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in Runcorn, an industrial town in the North of England.
10pm
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 4Caroline seems to be getting closer to making Mac remember their relationship, but a spanner is thrown in the works when Angela's replacement turns out to be Mac's old girlfriend Holly. Joanna has probles with her eyes, Sue attends an art class with Martin as a nude model, and Guy teaches Guyball to some kids.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 1Jason Manford joins Sean Lock, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon Richardson. Regulars Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson are also on the show. Plus Danny Dyer.
10pm
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Lee Evans Live From The West End
A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.
10pm
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W1A
Series 1, Episode 2Ian's mission to take the sting out of what is now being referred to as 'Wingategate' continues.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 5, Episode 2Mark Watson joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Jo Caulfield joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.
10pm30 min
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Highlights SpecialGrimmy, Rochelle and Melvin choose their highlights from Series 4, looking back at guest appearances from comics and celebrities including Pixie Lott, Tulisa, Lacey Turner and Jack Osbourne.
10pm
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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 18 - The Big Fat Anniversary QuizWith Russell Brand, Noel Fielding, Jonathan Ross, Warwick Davis, Jack Whitehall and Claudia Winkleman.
10:20pm
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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.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Sitcom following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in Runcorn, an industrial town in the North of England.
10:40pm
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 2, Episode 1No agenda or script, just side-splitting improvised chat and amusing anecdotes with Alan Davies and his comedic chums Tommy Tiernan, Jimmy Carr, Seann Walsh and Holly Walsh.
10:50pm
Mark Lawson Talks To Frances De La Tour
From the long-suffering Miss Jones in Rising Damp to headmistress Madame Maxime in Harry Potter, Tony and triple Olivier award-winning actress Frances de la Tour has a career spanning five decades. Mark Lawson talks to her about her life and career.
11pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 2 - The BuildersBasil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.
11:30pm60 min
Jason Byrne Live: Cirque Du Byrne
A TV broadcast of Jason Byrne's tour show.
11:40pm
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French And Saunders
Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
11:40pm
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Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
12:20am
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Shooting Stars
Series 1, Episode 2With Carol Vorderman, Martin Clunes, Noah Huntley and Jarvis Cocker.
12:20am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Sitcom following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in Runcorn, an industrial town in the North of England.
12:20am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 5, Episode 2Mark Watson joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Jo Caulfield joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.
12:30am
(repeat)
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Highlights SpecialGrimmy, Rochelle and Melvin choose their highlights from Series 4, looking back at guest appearances from comics and celebrities including Pixie Lott, Tulisa, Lacey Turner and Jack Osbourne.
1am
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
1am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Sitcom following the lives and loves of a group of twenty-somethings in Runcorn, an industrial town in the North of England.
1:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
1:30am
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 1It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?
1:40am
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - Shadow + TaxAlan joins North Norfolk breakfast host Terri Cohen, filling in for her regular co-host to review the morning's papers. On his own show, Alan is joined by internet millionaire Daniel Langford to talk about technology.
2am
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 2It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.
2:05am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 1In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.
2:10am
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 6 - Turgid + MilkshakeAlong with new 'banter jockey' sidekick Zoe Scott, Alan is joined in the studio by agony aunt Polly Maplin. He later opens up to Zoe about his father, and sports a rather fetching raspberry pink jacket.
2:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 1Jason Manford joins Sean Lock, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon Richardson. Regulars Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson are also on the show. Plus Danny Dyer.
2:30am
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French And Saunders
Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
2:30am
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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.
2:50am
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The Liver Birds
Series 7, Episode 7 - The 'Nearly' HatSandra and Carol do a good deed and help an old woman sell fruit and vegetables from a wheelbarrow. This gives them the idea of starting their own stall in Paddy's market. Sandra hopes they will make enough of a profit to buy their mothers nice presents but the way things turn out the mothers end up helping the daughters.
2:50am
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Mark Lawson Talks To Frances De La Tour
From the long-suffering Miss Jones in Rising Damp to headmistress Madame Maxime in Harry Potter, Tony and triple Olivier award-winning actress Frances de la Tour has a career spanning five decades. Mark Lawson talks to her about her life and career.
3am
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
3am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - Room 102Topics include Room 102, based on George Orwell's Room 101 from 1984; an idea for stopping overweight people from eating late-night snacks; and what Karl would take to a desert island.
3:25am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A GripOverdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.
3:30am
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 10Tom's doctor is concerned about his pains, and after initial tests decided to refer him to a urologist. Frustrated at the lack of information and clarity, Diana sets out to learn all she can about the prostate and even tracks down the Minister of Health.
3:30am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:30am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Highlights SpecialGrimmy, Rochelle and Melvin choose their highlights from Series 4, looking back at guest appearances from comics and celebrities including Pixie Lott, Tulisa, Lacey Turner and Jack Osbourne.