Television
TV schedule Thursday 14th May 2015
6:10am
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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!
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 2, Episode 2 - Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?One of Compo's neighbours is preparing to emigrate to Austrlia; Blamire reveals a musical talent; and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?
7am
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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.
7:30am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 6 - An Apple And A DayClegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 2Comedy 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 5 - LaptopWhen Nathan's laptop mysteriously breaks down in the middle of a project, Josh is the obvious suspect.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 17 - ThroughThe Twirlywoos see a postman putting letters through a letterbox and decide to copy him. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives the Twirlywoos a door to go through.
10:20am
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 8The super-student team captains are joined by Waterloo Road students Kirstie Steele and Shane O'Meara, as well as comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.
10:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 10, Episode 5Hugely 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.
10:55am
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Last Video ShowA video implicating two senior police officers is mistakenly returned to Daley Videos.
11:10am
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 5 - Death In The FamilyRoy is fed up of cleaning his great aunt's house every Saturday, until he discovers that the O'Briens are to set to inherit her fortune. When his aunt unexpectedly dies, Roy feels guilty about being greedy, but perhaps he is worrying unnecessarily.
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 25 - The Marching BandRichard is preparing a show that will blow everything away and the gang are desperate to take part. But what can Sweep do? With his bagpipes and batons causing nothing but trouble, Sooty comes up with some mischief of his own.
11:20am
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
12pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night InTerry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.
12:10pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 5 - LaptopWhen Nathan's laptop mysteriously breaks down in the middle of a project, Josh is the obvious suspect.
12:40pm
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Blandings
Series 1, Episode 3 - Company For GertrudeClarence hopes to avoid dancing with his niece Gertrude by inviting a convenient blockhead to keep her company. Freddie meanwhile must keep his new Portuguese wife a secret from Connie.
1pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 4, Episode 1 - Bigger Than Guy FawkesOne year on, and the TPF are languishing in an open prison when a surprise visitor promises Wolfie fame and fortune on the back of his newfound notoriety. Could he become the "socialist sex symbol" he hopes?
1:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 17 - ThroughThe Twirlywoos see a postman putting letters through a letterbox and decide to copy him. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives the Twirlywoos a door to go through.
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For RichardRichard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.
2pm
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Champagne Charlie
Musical comedy starring Tommy Trinder as the music hall star Champagne Charlie.
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And FishBlamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.
2:05pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 8The super-student team captains are joined by Waterloo Road students Kirstie Steele and Shane O'Meara, as well as comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 3 - ShiftTracey misses Darryl, Sharon doesn't miss Chris and goes out on the pull. That's not before she gets her job back and loses it in the same day. An expensive shopping trip with Dorien gives Tracey a wake up call and the police raid the house looking for evidence from a raid.
2:25pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two SonsMichael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais GlideCompo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 2Comedy 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 25 - Chip Off The Old BlockThe Farmer has taken up sculpting, but unintentionally drops a huge slab of stone on top of Timmy's teddy. Shaun and the flock must struggle and strain to lift the heavy block and retrieve the precious toy.
3:20pm
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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.
3:45pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 5 - Fifty Years OnMrs. Slocombe's birthday is coming up and the staff have three dilemmas: how old is she, what to get her, and what her first name is for the Happy Birthday song?
3:55pm
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Last Video ShowA video implicating two senior police officers is mistakenly returned to Daley Videos.
4:15pm
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Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 3 - Thicker Than WaterSimon divulges the strange secret of his birth to Oliver over a quiet drink and, in doing so, he discovers an even stranger secret that even he didn't know about.
4:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 1 - Prisoners Of WarIt is 1941 and René, Edith, the Colonel, the Captain, Maria and Yvette are still stuck inside Normandy's Stalag Luft IV. Eventually Hans is flung over the fence, but escape methods must be found for the others - not to mention the genuine POWs, if possible!
4:45pm
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Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 4Daphne has the dubious pleasure of a flying visit from the Pinners who happen to be just passing. Meanwhile, Penny and Vince attend a wedding reception where further misunderstandings occur involving Vince and the bride!
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 1 - No Smoke Without FireBlakey has introduced no-smoking rules after a discarded cigarette nearly burned the depot down. He instructs all crews to attend a special course on fire fighting, and soon Stan is challenged to give up the habit...
4:55pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two SonsMichael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.
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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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.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 2 - Love Is What You Make ItAfter yet another blazing row between Olive and Arthur disturbing his peace, Stan decides something must be done. Without Arthur's agreement marriage counselling can't help, but perhaps if he and Jack can stoke up the green-eyed monster...
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 3 - Hoppy BirthdayBoj helps Mia choose something special enough to give Rupa at her birthday party. But before Mia can hand her the wrapped-up skipping rope in comes Gavin with his gift: the Skipsolo 800! But Boj's boj-a-boom idea will make Rupa an even better present from Mia and get the buddies all skipping together.
6pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 4, Episode 1 - Bigger Than Guy FawkesOne year on, and the TPF are languishing in an open prison when a surprise visitor promises Wolfie fame and fortune on the back of his newfound notoriety. Could he become the "socialist sex symbol" he hopes?
6:15pm
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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.
6:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 2Audrey and Marjory invite old school friend Podge for the weekend, following her recent divorce. The figure that arrives, however, is far from that which they expected!
6:55pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".
7pm
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Run Fatboy Run
Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.
7pm
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QI
A selection of three extended episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For RichardRichard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.
7:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome StrangerYet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?
9pm
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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...
9pm
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
9pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 3Roman remains of potentially national significance have been discovered on the site of the Aquatics Centre.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
9:30pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 4Ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck is, in theory, a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals - but he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch.
9:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.
9:40pm
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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.
10pm30 min
The Cool Beans Television Show
Series 2, Episode 1 - CakeAfter a dark six months without a television show, the Cool Beans Collective get the go ahead on a second series. But something's not quite right when they return to film...
10pm30 min
W1A
Series 2, Episode 4On the verge of leaving the BBC, Lucy has been persuaded to take on a new job as Head of Inclusivity.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 11Dara O'Briain and the regulars relive the week's events for the last time in this run. With guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Andi Osho.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 9 - The Normal SpecialKeith, Holly and Fearne are joined by pop couple Marvin and Rochelle Humes, Corrie's Brooke Vincent, former footballer Jimmy Bullard and top record producer Naughty Boy.
10:20pm
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 6It's the big day in The Grapes. The boys prepare for the Big Boys Beano with a hearty breakfast, while Melanie meets her real Dad. Back at The Grapes, Ken discovers who's been blocking the urinals!
10:40pm60 min version (repeat)
10:40pm
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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.
11pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 5 - PoorEdina's ex-husbands have cut off her alimony payments. Saffron and Edina's accountant taker the opportunity to convince her to cut back on the excesses of her lavish lifestyle, and hide the fact that she is independently wealthy.
11:15pm
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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.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 3 - ShiftTracey misses Darryl, Sharon doesn't miss Chris and goes out on the pull. That's not before she gets her job back and loses it in the same day. An expensive shopping trip with Dorien gives Tracey a wake up call and the police raid the house looking for evidence from a raid.
11:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 6 - BirthWhen Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.
Midnight
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 3Roman remains of potentially national significance have been discovered on the site of the Aquatics Centre.
Midnight
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
12:05am
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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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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 11Dara O'Briain and the regulars relive the week's events for the last time in this run. With guests Milton Jones, Miles Jupp and Andi Osho.
12:30am
(repeat)
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 4Ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck is, in theory, a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals - but he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch.
12:30am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.
1am
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Black Books
A selection of episodes from the first series of the bookshop sitcom.
1am
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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.
1:20am
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The Two Ronnies Sketchbook
Episode 6The Two Ronnies are back again with another helping of their greatest work.
1:25am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile HairIntroducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.
1:30am
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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.
1:30am
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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.
2am
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2am60 min version (repeat)
2:15am
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 6It's the big day in The Grapes. The boys prepare for the Big Boys Beano with a hearty breakfast, while Melanie meets her real Dad. Back at The Grapes, Ken discovers who's been blocking the urinals!
2:45am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 5 - PoorEdina's ex-husbands have cut off her alimony payments. Saffron and Edina's accountant taker the opportunity to convince her to cut back on the excesses of her lavish lifestyle, and hide the fact that she is independently wealthy.
2:55am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile HairIntroducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.
3am60 min version (repeat)
3:15am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 6 - BirthWhen Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.
3:20am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 4Door Bitch gets cheesed off at a Farmer's Market and Miss Single tries to have a golf lesson.
3:45am
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Stella Street
In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.