Television
TV schedule Wednesday 13th May 2015
6am
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Tommy Cooper
Episode 5Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Bernard Cribbins, aiding Cooper in his illusion of the week.
6:10am
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Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 1 - In Whom We TrystSimon and Oliver find a new way to fall out when they both fall for the same beautiful shop assistant. But their efforts to win her over find them in danger of losing more than their hearts.
6:30am
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Trigger Happy TV
Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
6:45am
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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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Trigger Happy TV
Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
7am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 3 - SporesClegg, Truly and Billy find Lionel's abandoned wife.
7:10am
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 2 - Days Of Fines And ClosuresArthur attempts to do a deal with Tony Benson and his new nightclub. Terry helps Dave by looking after the Winchester Club.
7:30am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 4 - Happy Birthday Robin HoodWhen Billy celebrates his famous ancestor's birthday, Barry gets the wrong idea.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 1Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:55am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 4 - DiscoThe school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 16 - Coming and GoingThe Twirlywoos watch a man as he runs a bath. They want to leave their hiding place to investigate, but the man keeps on coming back! Back in the Boat there are more comings and goings when the Stop-Go Car comes to visit.
10:20am
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 7The super-student team captains are joined by CBBC's own four-legged friend Dodge T Dog, Newround's Ore Oduba, Susan Calman from School Of Silence and Scottish comedian Des Clarke.
10:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 10, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
10:50am
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
11am
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fatal ImpressionA reformed gambler dies owing Arthur money, but a religious miracle seems to offer some compensation.
11:10am
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 4 - Spot OnRoy desperately wants a spot as all his mates have had one. His wish comes true but his cartoon pimple makes Roy's life a living nightmare. Conventional remedies don't work, so how can Roy get rid of his unconventional blemish?
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 24 - The New RideThe Lady Mayoress is coming to open the park's new ghost train so Sooty and the gang are determined to impress. But when Richard's best suit is ruined and Sweep is put in charge of the banners, it's a race against time to get everything ready. With special guest star Ann Widdecombe.
11:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 2 - Iron Age RemainsHyacinth plans to help Richard make the most of his retirement, starting off with a trip to look for remains of an iron age settlement. Rose, meanwhile, is torn between depression and lust.
12pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
12:10pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 4 - DiscoThe school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.
12:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 3 - ScandalBren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.
1pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Glorious DayWhen the TPF head out for a countryside retreat, the last thing Wolfie expects to return to Tooting with is a tank, but after stumbling onto military property in pitch darkness, that's exactly what happens. The opportunity's too good to miss for the misguided Marxist, and the revolution is on!
1:20pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 4 - MoodsTwinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 16 - Coming and GoingThe Twirlywoos watch a man as he runs a bath. They want to leave their hiding place to investigate, but the man keeps on coming back! Back in the Boat there are more comings and goings when the Stop-Go Car comes to visit.
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When YachtingHyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.
1:55pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 5 - Pretty Maids All In A RowAs the airmen don new disguises, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the warpath. He is particualrly suspicious of the café: after all, why would a small provincial establishment have hanging on its wall a genuine Van Gogh...?
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At WeddingsEveryone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.
2:05pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 7The super-student team captains are joined by CBBC's own four-legged friend Dodge T Dog, Newround's Ore Oduba, Susan Calman from School Of Silence and Scottish comedian Des Clarke.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 2 - Just VisitingWith their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.
2:25pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 11 - Go With The FloMatthew's forceful sister Florence arrives from Africa to fetch him home. For good. Matthew is less than thrilled.
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come OffGlenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 1Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 24 - Bitzer's Basic TrainingBitzer thinks The Farmer is planning to replace him, so Shaun helps to knock his friend into shape. Unfortunately Bitzer goes completely over the top with his training regime and starts running the farm with military precision driving everyone crazy.
3:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 7Money's tight at the Lodge, and Audrey's faced with red bills and cut-off services. Mr DeVere, meanwhile, has landed a role in a television advert to be filmed at the manor.
3:40pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 4 - Fire PracticePoor performance during a fire drill prompts Mr. Rumbold to keep everyone behind for fire practice.
4pm
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fatal ImpressionA reformed gambler dies owing Arthur money, but a religious miracle seems to offer some compensation.
4:10pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Great Un-EscapeWhilst the inhabitants of the nearby POW camp have been busy tunneling out, Fairfax and Carstairs are desperate to tunnel in. Helped by René, Edith and the rest of the resistance, they break through just as the tunnel is discovered by the Colonel and Captain; soon all are trapped inside the camp!
4:20pm
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Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 2 - Going Going GoneWhen it comes to business matters Simon and Oliver agree to disagree, and when hunting a grandfather clock at a weekend auction they seem to disagree more than ever!
4:45pm
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Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 3Penny has an uncomfortable dinner with her estranged husband, Graham, where she is told that he is citing her for adultery in the divorce - and he has the pictures to prove it. She is amazed when Vince plays the 'knight in shining armour' and rescues her!
4:55pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For InspectorInspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...
4:55pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 11 - Go With The FloMatthew's forceful sister Florence arrives from Africa to fetch him home. For good. Matthew is less than thrilled.
5pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 1Martin is busy organising the lives of all his neighbours blissfully unaware of the approach of a man who will disturb his little empire forever. While his friends embrace the newcomer, Martin concerns himself with organising a protest against a lorry driver who insists on parking in the Close.
5:25pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin TimeArthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 2 - Musical MayhemBoj's friends are all practising the Cloppity Concerto to play at the Giggly Gig in the park. But when Denzil breaks his guitar, Boj shows him that with a bit of improvisation he can still play at the concert. But what instrument is Boj going to play? He's sure to liven things up with his homemade one-man-band!
5:40pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 2When Martin is ousted by Paul as Chairman of almost all of his committees, Ann is hopeful of a renewed social life. Unfortunately her optimism is somewhat misplaced...
6pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Glorious DayWhen the TPF head out for a countryside retreat, the last thing Wolfie expects to return to Tooting with is a tank, but after stumbling onto military property in pitch darkness, that's exactly what happens. The opportunity's too good to miss for the misguided Marxist, and the revolution is on!
6:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 1After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.
6:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 1Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.
6:55pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 2After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series G, Christmas Special - GroovyA Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When YachtingHyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.
7:30pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
8pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 1Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.
8:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are ComingThe threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...
8:50pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A BabyThe time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.
9pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 1With time ticking inexorably downwards, the marketing team come up with a major public event to mark the '1000 days to go' milestone.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 5Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.
9pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 1Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.
9pm30 min
Newzoids
Series 1, Episode 5In the aftermath of the General Election, Nicola Sturgeon has so many seats she offers a few to a sad-looking Nick Clegg; Professor Brian Cox explains scientists' attempts to split And & Dec; and David Cameron sings about the gullibility of the public.
9:30pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 2A visiting group of dignitaries from Rio is in London for the week. All the team have to do is to meet the Brazilian delegation and take them by coach to the Olympic Stadium to meet Lord Sebastian Coe. What could possibly go wrong?
9:30pm30 min
Car Share
Series 1, Episode 4With a fancy new hands free phone kit fitted in his car John arrives at Kayleigh's house only to discover she's far more excited by previous night's events.
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.
9:30pm30 min
The Delivery Man
Episode 5 - FoundlingMatthew discovers an abandoned baby and desperately tries to track down the mother before the authorities are called in - or Luke finds out. Lisa plays agony aunt and Pat creates some startling artwork.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 4Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.
10pm30 min
You, Me & Them
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Origami Butterfly EffectA shock announcement from Tim and Ellie leaves Lauren pondering and Ed hysterical. Debs' bid to change her ways comes with disastrous consequences, meanwhile Keith and Clive push their relationship to the brink of breaking after a run-in.
10pm30 min
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 3Russell talks about kids of yesteryear, happiness, and answers a question on time-travelling masturbation. His guests are Joe Wilkinson and Sofie Hagen.
10pm30 min
Rory Bremner's Election Report
Post-election comedy special starring Rory Bremner, asking all the important questions about the newly elected government.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
10pm30 min
Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of CultsDI Sleet is joined by Radio 1 DJ Greg James to find out who killed Reese Witherspoon, owner of Successville's chain of bars.
10:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 6Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.
10:40pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series G, Christmas Special - GroovyA Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.
11pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Highlights Special - Best BitsJimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.
11:20pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 5It's been a particularly stressful few weeks, and with the menopause kicking in, Barbara's had enough. Unfortunately, Jim can't see what he's done wrong, and the argument soon spreads to Dave and Denise. But after Bar storms out, Jim reveals a new side...
11:25pm
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Doll & Em
Series 1, Episode 1New comedy series about female friendship between a Hollywood star and the lifetime best friend she hires to be her PA.
11:50pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 3After slagging him off to Vod, Oregon ends up having sex with Professor Shales.
11:55pm
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Midnight
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 6It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.
12:05am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 9The regulars are joined by singer Olly Murs, former member of the Pussycat Dolls Kimberly Wyatt, and comedians Matthew Crosby and Russell Peters.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
12:30am
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Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment
Episode 2 - Popular CultureA heavy entertainment mix of songs, stand-up, poetry and the best joke about Kerry Katona you will ever hear.
12:40am
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FM
Episode 3 - Return To SenderJane's criminal past reveals itself when she admits to having had a kleptomanic stage during her youth. Dom dates a girl with impaired hearing which ends in disaster and Lindsay finds himself embroiled in the saga of Ladyhawke's stolen laptop.
1am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 1Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.
1:25am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 2 - Just VisitingWith their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.
1:30am
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Spaced
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim DavidsonComedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.
1:30am
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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.
1:40am
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French And Saunders
Series 5, Episode 5Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lulu, Kate Moss and yachtswoman Clare Francis.
1:55am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 4Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.
2am55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 1Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.
2:15am
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Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 6Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.
2:45am
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You, Me & Them
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Origami Butterfly EffectA shock announcement from Tim and Ellie leaves Lauren pondering and Ed hysterical. Debs' bid to change her ways comes with disastrous consequences, meanwhile Keith and Clive push their relationship to the brink of breaking after a run-in.
2:55am45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 5Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.
3am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim DavidsonComedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.
3am
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Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment
Episode 2 - Popular CultureA heavy entertainment mix of songs, stand-up, poetry and the best joke about Kerry Katona you will ever hear.
3:25am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 3Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.
3:30am
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French And Saunders
Series 5, Episode 5Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lulu, Kate Moss and yachtswoman Clare Francis.
3:30am
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Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of CultsDI Sleet is joined by Radio 1 DJ Greg James to find out who killed Reese Witherspoon, owner of Successville's chain of bars.