Television
TV schedule Wednesday 25th March 2015
6am
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French Fields
Series 2, Episode 4 - Home And AwayThe Fields are busy planning their annual holiday when Hester announces a desire to join Peter and Emma on a canal trip. Meanwhile, Monsieur Dax is arguing over a corner of the garden.
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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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Death ListWhen Jim hears about secret bugging and phone-tapping he instructs Sir Humphrey to implement numerous privacy precautions. But his mind is changed, fairly rapidly, when he hears he's on a terrorist group's hit list.
7:30am
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 4 - Surprising NewsPenny and her dentist husband Stephen return from their holiday with an announcement to make. Jean and Lionel are instantly pleased, but is it all it seems?
8:05am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another GroomThe shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And RoundThe Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.
9:45am
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 10 - Bogmoor BirthdayJimmy fakes his birthday to get out of cleaning the castle, and Kaitlin uncovers a fake when her beloved Prince William is claimed by a stranger.
10:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 8Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
11:05am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another GroomThe shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Wax JobBen decides to sell his dental practice and take up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the art gallery ladder leads to more than one fall.
11:30am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming LessonSweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?
12pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 5 - Neighbour WarsHaving run over Mr Casey's dog some years ago, Ben now compounds the misdemeanour by running over Mr Casey himself. Casey plays the sympathy card for all its worth - and, according to his insurance claim, it seems that it may be worth quite a lot!
12pm
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Hacker Time
Series 4, Episode 8 - Maisie SmithFun, chat and music with a cockney twist as Hacker's guest is EastEnders star Maisie Smith. Will he win her over or will she be on the dog and bone to her agent?
12:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash MachineMr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!
12:40pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism IsmFaced with arresting a failed asylum seeker ready for deportation, Fowler trains his staff in equality by pretending to be a Martian dissident. Meanwhile, Grim has been turned down by the Freemasons and is now trying to become a member of the Order of Todgers.
12:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
1pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 2Jacko decides to go back to working for Veronica at Bainbridges. He also has a run in with the law, when he tries to help Gloria out. Elmo decides to open a winebar.
1pm
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Are You Being Served?
Pilot, Episode 1 - Are You Being Served?Trouble is afoot when the Ladies' Department and Gentlemen's Outfitting are told they must share the same floor.
1:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The WallA television crew has come to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing. Naturally, Fowler's officers see it as their chance for stardom.
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And RoundThe Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.
1:30pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 5While Angie is psyching herself up for her commercial test, Daphne is also preparing for something very important, and has Sam's full support.
1:30pm
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 10 - Bogmoor BirthdayJimmy fakes his birthday to get out of cleaning the castle, and Kaitlin uncovers a fake when her beloved Prince William is claimed by a stranger.
1:40pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Home Is The HeroTerry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!
2pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 4 - Surprising NewsPenny and her dentist husband Stephen return from their holiday with an announcement to make. Jean and Lionel are instantly pleased, but is it all it seems?
2pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The StormCamp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 4 - CompulsionWhen Dorien starts bulk buying in chain stores, Sharon and Tracey feel that drastic measures are called for.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front PageNews breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 10 - The Coming Of The BeastTruly tells Billy Ingleton that there is a tiger on the loose.
2:55pm
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3:20pm
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Death ListWhen Jim hears about secret bugging and phone-tapping he instructs Sir Humphrey to implement numerous privacy precautions. But his mind is changed, fairly rapidly, when he hears he's on a terrorist group's hit list.
3:45pm
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Are You Being Served?
Pilot, Episode 1 - Are You Being Served?Trouble is afoot when the Ladies' Department and Gentlemen's Outfitting are told they must share the same floor.
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 7 - LitterbugsBean is furious with the untidy state of the streets and all the people who drop litter so he goes on a one-man mission to clean up the town.
4:15pm
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French Fields
Series 2, Episode 5 - Sale Or ReturnThe Marquis has put the house up for sale, causing William and Hester quite some hassle, not least the thought of finding new accommodation. The odious Trendles are particularly keen to buy the property.
4:15pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 5While Angie is psyching herself up for her commercial test, Daphne is also preparing for something very important, and has Sam's full support.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 47 - The BallThe nasty tennis player is big and angry and wants his ball back - the one Mr Bean managed to throw onto the roof of a house across the road. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by the helpful intervention of a neighbour's pet hamster.
4:45pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Orphan Of The StormCamp controller, Alec Foster, is systematically sacking just about everyone - can no one save the entertainment staff?
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Pilot, Episode 1 - The New TenantA run-down boarding house in an unnamed northern English town is home to Miss Ruth Jones, an administrator at the local university; a medical student, Alan; the grubby, unfriendly landlord Rupert Rigsby, and his cat, Vienna. When a room in the house becomes vacant Miss Jones suggests that she knows a suitable candidate.
5pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go ByRodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front PageNews breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.
5pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 4, Episode 9 - MobileNero needs his confiscated phone urgently - but how can he get it back without Miss Andress finding out?
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 13 - Gardening TimeAt his wife's suggestion, the depot manager has instigated a gardening competition amongst the staff. Blakey's been keeping his own plants around his office for a while so is quick to sign up, but the only other entrant is Jack. With a prize at stake, their rivalry soon heats up!
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 48 - Out of the BoxBoj, Pops and Mimi are invited to the Bleats' hi-tech house for tea. But when the house breaks down, Boj persuades the Bleats that gadgets aren't the only way to entertain!
5:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General HospitalWith the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 2Jacko decides to go back to working for Veronica at Bainbridges. He also has a run in with the law, when he tries to help Gloria out. Elmo decides to open a winebar.
6pm
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Birdman Of Wormwood ScrubsEx-con Ernie leaves prison after fourteen years with a quarter of a million stashed away in a bank. Enter the ever-helpful Arthur.
6:20pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 6 - Can't Get No SatisfactionMichael and Alfie's internet dating does not go quite according to plan. Kenzo's piano playing may leave a lot to be desired, but will Ben's attempt to get his old band back together prove a bigger hit?
6:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 29 - If You Can't Stand The HeatOn a blisteringly hot day, the Flock want to cool off in the Sheep Dip, but first they have to find some way to keep the Farmer and Bitzer away.
6:35pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 31 - Tidy UpBitzer begins to regret having tried to get the sheep to clean up the yard.
6:40pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Home Is The HeroTerry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!
7pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.
7pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 7 - The Abi HabitAccording to Susan, abstinence makes the heart grow fonder. While Janey looks like having it thrust upon her, for Abi it seems like being a longer term commitment.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 10 - Little Orphan HowardClegg convinces the gullible Howard that he was left on a doorstep as a baby.
7:40pm
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You, Me & Them
Series 1, Episode 4 - The FuneralA lecherous mourner and a bitter widow make Ed and Lauren's first funeral together tricky. Elsewhere, Debs adds spice to her love life.
8:20pm
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act NormalMiranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.
9pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 6 - BrightonMichael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow heads to the seaside and to the Brighton Dome for the final destination of the series. Here, he introduces Micky Flanagan, Jo Caulfield and Jon Richardson, along with unique pub landlord Al Murray, the evening's headline act.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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Misfits
Series 5, Episode 5Rudy takes Finn to the superpower support group to help him get over Jess.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
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.
10pm
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10pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 4Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Matt Dawson, Mel Giedroyc, Josh Widdicombe and Dermot O'Leary.
10pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 3 - Self DefenceWhen Miss Gulliver raises concern about a popular but extremely violent new videogame, Alfie helps her to organise a school weapons amnesty.
10pm30 min
In And Out Of The Kitchen
Episode 3 - The LodgerDamien's only task for the week is to do the household washing. But when Anthony suggests they get a lodger to offset some of the costs of their building work, Damien is forced to take a job as a restaurant reviewer, and his plans, like his washing, are soon spun into disarray.
10pm
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Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
10:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity VicarFollowing the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?
10:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 4 - School TripBanned from organising his own trip after a disastrous previous outing, Alfie's class are sent on Miss Gulliver's field trip to a combined petting zoo and ink museum.
10:40pm30 min
Whose Coat Is That Jacket?
Episode 2With guests Boyd Clack, Elis James, Bethan Roberts and Ryan Jones.
10:40pm
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 1Alan Davies is joined by guests Noel Fielding, Jon Ronson, Andrew Maxwell and Kerry Godliman. Discussion topics include being detained by the US military, giant rabbits and psychopaths.
11pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And MarriageLove is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Special - Channel 4 80s NightJimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack get an 80s makeover as they go back in time with Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty.
11:10pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 4 - CompulsionWhen Dorien starts bulk buying in chain stores, Sharon and Tracey feel that drastic measures are called for.
11:20pm
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Stella
Series 4, Episode 7Stella is overjoyed when sister-in-law and best friend Paula makes a surprise return to Pontyberry. Elsewhere, Big Alan worries about Celia and ex-husband Dan.
11:30pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 8Alex Jones, Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan and Spencer Matthews are the guests taking part the show this week.
11:40pm
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French And Saunders
Series 4, Episode 5Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay comic tribute to Sigourney Weaver, Dana, Mary Hopkin and pony films.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
11:55pm
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
Midnight
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 3Romesh Ranganathan talks Tutankhamun, Joe Lycett on highway man Dick Turpin, and Tom Rosenthal explains how Byron had a pet bear!
12:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 1Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
12:10am
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Northern Lights
Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.
12:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 2Team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford will be supported by this week's celebrity guests Sarah Millican, Jon Richardson, Louie Spence and Johnny Vaughan.
12:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 3, Episode 1With Ulrika Jonsson, David Baddiel, Alan Carr and Appentice reality star Ruth Badger.
12:35am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 5 - JuryingJeremy gets called up on jury service but falls for the female defendant, Carla. Mark warns him to stop sleeping with her - it's against the law - but Jeremy ignores him.
1am45 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
1am
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Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
1:20am
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Shooting Stars
Series 2, Episode 8With Tamara Beckwith, Gareth Jones, Sonya Madan and Richard Wilson.
1:45am45 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
1:50am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 4Sara Cox takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are Iggy Azalea, Eliza Doolittle, Jake Humphrey, and Xtra Factor host Matt Richardson.
2am
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
2:30am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 5Kristen Schaal takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining team captain's Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Alice Levine, Rylan Clark, David O'Doherty and James Arthur.
3am
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Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 7 - Rocket RaymondRex discovers that Bad Bob is making him a Rocket Raymond jet pack for his birthday. Rex tries it on, but it is not long before he flies away and meets the real Rocket Raymond.
3:05am
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 3, Episode 1Brains v brawn! Clever clogs comic Dara O Briain returns with Marcus du Sautoy, Kevin Bridges and Peter Serafinowicz to subtract the tedium from maths and add multiples of fun.
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.