Television
TV schedule Thursday 26th March 2015
6am
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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.
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 4 - The Greasy PoleJim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?
7:25am
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7:30am
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 5 - Future ImperfectAfter Lionel's financial fears, Alistair suggests he sells the house in Hampshire. Salvation to the dilemma comes from an unlikely quarter.
8:05am
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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.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 4 - UpThe Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!
9:45am
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 11 - Communication ProblemsKaitlin protests at yet another harebrained Jimmy scheme, which involves a massive satellite dish, phone signals and crossed wires. Can things return to near normal before Dani returns from an audition?
10:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 6, Episode 4Hugely 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 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.
11:20am
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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?
11:30am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 4 - Squeaky CleanMr Slater is coming for tea! Sooty is cleaning Richard's room, Sweep is in charge of the dishes, and all is set for a great evening. But with a crazy vacuum cleaner on the loose and Richard covered in paint, their plans for a dream tea look set for disaster!
12pm
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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.
12pm
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Hacker Time
Series 4, Episode 9 - Sally NugentFun, chat and music from Hacker T Dog, plus another uninvited appearance from Derek's mother. His guest is BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent. She loves sport. He does not. What could possibly go right?
12:30pm
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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.
12:40pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
12:45pm
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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.
1pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 3Elmo's wine bar opens to mixed reactions, while Jacko and Eric make an Italian connection.
1:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 7 - ... But We Think You Have To GoAlone in wartime France, Gary has to deal with a nasty Nazi, a friendly resistance fighter, and the fact that his double has plans to take his place in London.
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 4 - UpThe Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!
1:30pm
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 11 - Communication ProblemsKaitlin protests at yet another harebrained Jimmy scheme, which involves a massive satellite dish, phone signals and crossed wires. Can things return to near normal before Dani returns from an audition?
2pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 5 - Future ImperfectAfter Lionel's financial fears, Alistair suggests he sells the house in Hampshire. Salvation to the dilemma comes from an unlikely quarter.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The NightSharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 3 - 'Old De Front Page AgainThe siege continues, with no immediate end in sight and Bob's obstinance hindering all reason. Will it all end peacefully, and without a shot being fired?
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast LaneWesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.
2:55pm
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3:20pm
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greasy PoleJim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?
3:45pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dear Sexy Knickers...Mr. Lucas decides to send a little love-note to Miss Brahms, but it goes awry: Mrs. Slocombe gets it instead...but she thinks that the sender's someone other than Lucas.
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 8 - Rat TrapBean has to deal with an unwanted house guest, but the stubborn pest refuses to leave!
4:15pm
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French Fields
Series 2, Episode 6 - Double Or QuitWilliam finally appears to have made friends with Monsieur Dax - by beating him in a boules match and getting riotously drunk! However, the auction on the house is fast approaching, and Hester worries their budget is not large enough.
4:15pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 6Nanny Parker's invitation to lunch in Cheltenham includes Sam. The visit goes very well - but not the journey back to London.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 48 - ToothacheBean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?
4:45pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 1 - Pigs Might FlyClive is still engaged to Gladys, Spike wishes he could be and the Camp Controller arrives threatening everyone's jobs.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 1 - Black MagicNew tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.
5pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Christmas SpecialHyacinth finally achieves her ultimate goal in her search for social acceptability in this special festive edition. She and her husband Richard book a cruise on the QEII and, determined to live up to the correct image, Hyacinth packs umpteen changes of clothes. On board ship, she is in her element - until she makes an appalling discovery that threatens to ruin her trip.
5pm
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 3 - 'Old De Front Page AgainThe siege continues, with no immediate end in sight and Bob's obstinance hindering all reason. Will it all end peacefully, and without a shot being fired?
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 1 - First AidStan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 49 - Double CloppityMr Cloppity is in a pickle. Though he's got the sneezy snufferoos, he's got so much to do in Giggly Park. Can Boj and his buddies help Mr Cloppity be in two places at once?
5:35pm
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The Battle Of The Sexes
Peter Sellers stars as an accountant who revolts when an American tries to modernise his traditional firm.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 3Elmo's wine bar opens to mixed reactions, while Jacko and Eric make an Italian connection.
6pm
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also RisesTerry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.
6:25pm
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My Family
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Heart Of ChristmasThe Harpers are looking forward to another Christmas - except for Ben, who comes up with a cunning plan, feigning a mystery illness to escape the festivities.
6:40pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 3 - Cold FeetWith his impending marriage approaching, Bob is having doubts. All his friends seem to be getting divorced and his relationship with Thelma has been up-and-down. Deep down he knows she is the right girl for him but Terry is hardly giving him the encouragement he craves.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 9Jo Brand host tonight's edition. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton will be Reginald D. Hunter and Joanna Scanlan.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 1 - Follow That BottleThe gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.
7:40pm
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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?
8:20pm
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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...
9pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door ClosesDel's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.
9pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 5The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.
9pm
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Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.
9:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With LoveRodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
10pm30 min
Inside No. 9
Series 2, Episode 1 - La CouchetteOn board the sleeper from Paris to Bourg St. Maurice, a motley collection of passengers try to get a quiet night's sleep as the train makes its way across France. But as the sleeping compartment fills up, the chances of that begin to look highly unlikely. In Deuxième Classe, everyone can hear you scream...
10pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 5Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 2Keith, Holly, Fearne and Gino are joined by guests Johnny Vegas, singer Dappy and Ashley Roberts.
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.
10:15pm
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Psychobitches
Series 2, Episode 5This week's sketches feature Jack Whitehall as a disgruntled Maria von Trapp, Frances Barber as two-faced sideshow hermaphrodite Josephine Joseph and Katy Brand as dancing tour de force Isadora Duncan.
10:20pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 2Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.
10:35pm
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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.
11pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 3Karen is on a sleep-over and Ben is away at adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a Labrador to look after and a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 5Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests Bob Mortimer and Adam Hills. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section while Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from Joe Wilkinson.
11pm
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11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The NightSharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.
11:35pm
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Raised By Wolves
Series 1, Episode 2 - Yoko's Got TalentWhen Germaine's vicious 'visible panty line' traumatises the only male Garry child, Della takes the kids into town on an emergency underwear mission.
11:40pm
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Pramface
Series 1, Episode 6 - AaarghAt eight and half months, Laura is in the final stages of pregnancy. She's also stuck at home and really bored.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 7David Mitchell is joined by Mackenzie Crook and Chris Packham, while Lee Mack is joined by Victoria Coren and Rhod Gilbert.
Midnight
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The New Statesman
Series 4, Episode 3 - Speaking In TonguesAlan advises Piers to make a name for himself, resulting in the entire Brussels translation service going on strike. Luckily there's a computerised replacement system ready to go. Meanwhile, Alan himself is being lobbied by a German Green MEP about the route of a new autobahn.
Midnight50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 3Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.
12:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 3, Episode 3With Peter Serafinowicz, Johnny Vegas, Jayne Middlemiss and Reginald D Hunter.
12:30am
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The New Statesman
Series 4, Episode 4 - Heil And FarewellAlan infiltrates and becomes leader of a resurgent Nazi Party, but his aims look set to have a more honourable side-effect than usual. Plus, he's got Hitler's knob on his side.
12:35am
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Steptoe & Son
Disaster looms when restless rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe decides to get married - against his father's wishes.
12:40am
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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.
12:50am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 3This week's guests are Helen Flanagan, Henning Wehn, Miles Jupp and Alex Brooker.
1:20am
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Shooting Stars
Possibly the world's barmiest, weirdest, surreal and off-the-wall panel show. Presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
2am
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Pramface
Series 1, Episode 6 - AaarghAt eight and half months, Laura is in the final stages of pregnancy. She's also stuck at home and really bored.
2am
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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.
2:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 5Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests Bob Mortimer and Adam Hills. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with help from Alex Horne and the Horne Section while Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from Joe Wilkinson.
2:25am
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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.
2:30am
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Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy
Episode 4Jo Brand, Barry Cryer and Rebecca Front get the inside story on some of Britain's best loved comedy shows. This week's guests are Sandi Toksvig and Chris Ramsey.
2:30am
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Bluestone 42
Series 3, Episode 3There is a new arrival on base - Captain Ellen Best. Bird is immediately hostile towards her, while Simon is utterly infatuated. Meanwhile, Towerblock is desperate to prove he's fitter than Rocket.
2:35am
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 5The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.
2:50am45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.
3:25am
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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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Psychobitches
Series 2, Episode 5This week's sketches feature Jack Whitehall as a disgruntled Maria von Trapp, Frances Barber as two-faced sideshow hermaphrodite Josephine Joseph and Katy Brand as dancing tour de force Isadora Duncan.