Television
TV schedule Sunday 18th January 2015
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
A selection of three episodes from the surreal children's comedy starring Phill Jupitus.
6:20am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 9 - Foggy NightFreezing fog forces Stan to pull off the road, with Mum, Arthur, Olive and Blakey on board...
6:45am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 10 - The New UniformsStan and Jack try the new uniforms out, but they have an unforeseen effect on the opposite sex.
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 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.
7:10am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 14 - Cow CapersRichard has high hopes of a promotion when he's asked to help out on a local farm. But when Sooty, Sweep and Soo go along to assist, they land him right in it. Guest starring Stu Francis.
7:15am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 8 - Mission InboxibleThe Farmer is engrossed in trying to set up his new computer. The Flock take the opportunity of his back being turned to have a game of football. When the ball accidentally lands inside the farmhouse, under the nose of the Farmer, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to help him retrieve it.
7:35am
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Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 1After a spate of deaths and health scares at the home, Tom decides to take up counselling to help those around him. At the same time, he takes the opportunity to conduct a survey to predict who'll die first!
8am
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 2 - Invasion Of The TempletonsWhen Templeton's Science Fair attempt to blast into the cosmos backfires, he accidentally instigates a full-blown alien invasion - by aliens that seem remarkably familiar and have come to pay homage to the creator of the Universe... Templeton?!
8:15am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Sausage In The WardrobeMaria is - along with the Fallen Madonna - being held in his room at the chateau by General Von Klinkerhoffen. Hidden inside a sausage, the General hangs the painting up to cure - but their unromantic trist is about to be interrupted!
9am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Christmas Special - Flight Of FancyThe resistance's plans to return the airmen to England by catapulting them - with the aid of 200ft of knicker elastic - in an antique aircraft toward Dover, are put into motion. Meanwhile, Gruber sets about copying the Fallen Madonna, and the rest of Nouvion prepares for the vintage transport show arranged to disguise the escape attempt.
10am
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile StoreArkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.
10am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 8James Corden oversees another bout between Redknapp and Flintoff. This week, funnyman Bob Mortimer joins the Blues and world champion diver Tom Daley plays for the Reds.
10:30am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 9It's the penultimate fix and there's still everything to play for. Gabby Logan joins Redknapp's Reds, while Father Ted's Ardal O'Hanlon is picked for Flintoff's Blues.
10:40am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 3When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!
10:45am
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10:55am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 26 - WantedBean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.
11:20am
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And AmiabilityThe Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.
11:20am
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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.
12pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken ReflectionVictor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.
12:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate HoursAlbert 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.
1:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
1:35pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 10William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely; Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like; a Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.
1:40pm
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The Belles Of St. Trinian's
The first film set at Ronald Searle's infamous school. The girls of St. Trinian's find themselves involved in a horse racing scam.
2pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
2:30pm
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 12 - The KnighthoodBrowsing a book of historical noblemen, Hancock sets his heart on a knighthood, but there's no way a popular television comedian would ever be given one. The only route in this business is to be an acclaimed stage performer, and so he so he sets about securing some work. First stop, The Old Vic.
2:30pm
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2:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Futility Of The FlyVictor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.
2:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 26 - WantedBean is mistaken for an escaped convict and carted off to jail.
3pm
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Ain't Misbehavin'
Episode 1Patriotic Wallis is forced out of the RAF after a crash landing leaves him suffering from black-outs. He falls back on his skills as a musician and joins the big band circuit, where he has an unfortunate encounter with wide-boy Trapp. Trapp is proud of avoiding conscription and determined to spend the war womanising and dealing in blackmarket goods.
3:20pm
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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!
3:20pm
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The Englishman Who Went Up A Hill But Came Down A Mountain
When the residents of a Welsh village learn that their "mountain" is just short of the required 1,000ft threshold, they plan to make it taller.
3:25pm
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Carry On Dick
Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.
4pm
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Singing LessonRobert's friend Jodie is coming to visit. Justin thinks she's come for a singing lesson, little knowing that Jodie is a wonderful singer. By the end of the show, it's Justin who learns how to perform a song brilliantly.
4:10pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile StoreArkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.
4:20pm
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Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 6Following the establishment of the residents' committee, Harvey is suffering. The residents are happy, but Harvey's suffering. Meanwhile, Diana's niece and Tom's son are sneaking in to secret meetings in the management office...
4:30pm
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Channel 4's longest running sitcom.
4:45pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 3When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!
5pm
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 1, Episode 3The town comes together to take part in the ancient tradition of "Beating the Bounds". The ladies guild are in charge of refreshments, but Rosie forgets to order the pasties. During the walk, the Vicar tries to oversee proceedings on the Moor, but his ceremonial outfit keeps getting in the way. Also Sal and Tip discover that Eileen is adopted.
5:25pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And AmiabilityThe Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.
6:05pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken ReflectionVictor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.
6:45pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate HoursAlbert 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.
7pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
7pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 3 - The MiracleTrefelin is deserted as Prem waits for a vaccination unit to arrive from Cardiff.
7:25pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
7:30pm30 min
Still Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 5Granville has bought a job lot of bargain stock but needs a clever plan to sell it all. A visiting salesman gives him a marketing idea. Meanwhile Eric is not getting on with his wife and seeks emergency romantic help from young Leroy.
8pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 6, Episode 3Featuring appearances from actor and comedian Johnny Vegas, Sky Sports presenter Charlotte Jackson and former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp, no doubt looking forward to a bit of father-son time with Jamie.
8:05pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
8:45pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Futility Of The FlyVictor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 5Alan stands in a local council election, and surprisingly gets Boyce to help him. Martin accidentally becomes a pimp, Lyndon goes out on a date with Harriet, and Mac discovers that Holly never had that abortion - could he really be a father?
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
9pm60 min
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 3, Episode 4Caroline is overwhelmed at the prospect of looking after baby Flora on her own until a stranger walks into her life who may be the answer to her prayers. Meanwhile Raff is delighted at the news that his mum and uncle are getting wed.
9pm
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Backchat
Series 2, Episode 2Join Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael, for a truly eclectic mix of guests and chat. On the sofa this week are John Prescott and Noel Fielding.
9:25pm
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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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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 2Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.
10pm
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The Football's On
Series 2, Episode 23Ian Stone returns with more football chat. David Baddiel is a guest.
10pm
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Northern Lights
Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.
10pm75 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Highlights Special - Best BitsA chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.
10pm
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10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 1Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 2Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Whitehall and Roisin Conaty, while Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.
10:10pm
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The Royle Family
Special - The Queen Of ShebaNearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.
10:30pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 26, Episode 2Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined on the anarchic music quiz by choir master Gareth Malone and rapper Wretch 32, all under the watchful eye of guest host Example.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 2Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe join the regulars.
10:45pm
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Crims
Episode 2It's the start of the academic programme at Sunnybank View Young Offender Institution and Luke and Jason opt for Creg's dull life skills class.
10:55pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 3 - Speed 3Mrs Doyle takes a fancy to new milkman Pat Mustard. After meeting Pat, Ted's sure than not all is as it seems, and sets out to discover just what he's up to. Little does he realise the danger Dougal will face.
11pm
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Angling Club Christmas PartyTed and Liz attend the party as a couple which causes awkwardness amongst their family and friends. This is heightened when Laurence and Rita also put in an appearance. Ted is also blackmailed due to having cheated in a fishing tournament and shamefacedly resigns.
11pm
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Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian
Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.
11:15pm
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 1Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.
11:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
11:20pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 5The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.
11:25pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 8As the election looms, and the opposition is eyeing the prize, the word around the Westminster village is that Malcolm Tucker is running out of both options and friends.
11:30pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
11:50pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 6It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.
Midnight
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 6It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and "Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow" is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.
Midnight
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Backchat
Series 2, Episode 2Join Jack Whitehall and his father, Michael, for a truly eclectic mix of guests and chat. On the sofa this week are John Prescott and Noel Fielding.
12:20am
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 1 - Eric IdleEric Idle, reporting live from the 'Bollywood Howl', conducts interviews with various colourful individuals about what they thought about him.
12:20am
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Lee Nelson Live
TV broadcast of Lee Nelson's first live stand-up DVD.
12:30am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 2Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.
12:45am
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15 Storeys High
Series 1, Episode 2 - The ModelVince is promoted to swimming instructor and begins to teach a would-be glamour model, much to her husband's annoyance. Meanwhile, Errol decides it's time to redecorate the bathroom.
12:50am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 4Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular taking points by guests including Tess Daly, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.
12:50am
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The Last Leg
Series 5, Episode 2Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker review the main talking points of the week. They are joined by a live studio audience and, in this show, guest Alan Davies.
1am
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Peep Show
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom starring Mitchell and Webb.
1am
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Crims
Episode 2It's the start of the academic programme at Sunnybank View Young Offender Institution and Luke and Jason opt for Creg's dull life skills class.
1:20am
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 1, Episode 3The town comes together to take part in the ancient tradition of "Beating the Bounds". The ladies guild are in charge of refreshments, but Rosie forgets to order the pasties. During the walk, the Vicar tries to oversee proceedings on the Moor, but his ceremonial outfit keeps getting in the way. Also Sal and Tip discover that Eileen is adopted.
1:25am
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Special - The Queen Of ShebaNearly seven years on, and now living with the Royles, Nana is bedridden and the centre of attention. Jim is, unsurprisingly, not best pleased. Meanwhile, Antony is a businessman; Denise is pregnant again; and poor Cheryl is still trying to lose weight and find love.
1:55am
(repeat)
Ain't Misbehavin'
Episode 1Patriotic Wallis is forced out of the RAF after a crash landing leaves him suffering from black-outs. He falls back on his skills as a musician and joins the big band circuit, where he has an unfortunate encounter with wide-boy Trapp. Trapp is proud of avoiding conscription and determined to spend the war womanising and dealing in blackmarket goods.
1:55am
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Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 1 - St. HospitalsMark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.
2:25am
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The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 8As the election looms, and the opposition is eyeing the prize, the word around the Westminster village is that Malcolm Tucker is running out of both options and friends.
2:55am
(repeat)
Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 6It's Melanie's 21st birthday party and "Jumping Joe's Krazy Roadshow" is in full swing. Phil and Nige take the opportunity to try out their new business venture and Tommy eagerly eyes up the buffet.
3:30am
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Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 2It's been 15 years since his wife died, and Tom's feeling the loneliness more than ever. Reluctant to leave his bed, Marion of all people suggests he could find love again. Meanwhile, a new arrival at Bayview takes an instant and particular dislike to Diana. Has she met her match?