Television
TV schedule Thursday 21st May 2015
6am
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Fresh Fields
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dish Of The DayWith daughter Emma having just left home, Hester Fields decides that it is time to spice up her marriage, starting with a nice meal. Meanwhile, her long-term AWOL father has got in contact with her mother...
6am
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Tommy Cooper
Episode 10Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guest Ronnie Corbett.
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.
7:05am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed WineLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
7:25am
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7:30am
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Just A Minute
Episode 8Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Sue Perkins, Marcus Brigstocke, and Stephen Mangan.
7:30am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 9 - From Audrey Nash To The Widow DilhooleyTruly is reunited with his childhood sweeheart.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 7Comedy 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 10 - School CouncilNathan gets lumbered with running the School Council - and drags Josh in to teach him about responsibility. But instead, Josh uses his new powers to try to change the rules to his own advantage.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
10:20am
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 2, Episode 3The team captains are joined by CBBC's Dodge T Dog, presenter Naomi Wilkinson and the stars of Sam and Mark's Big Friday, Sam and Mark.
10:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 11, Episode 4Hugely 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 8, Episode 3 - Whatever Happened To Her IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
11:10am
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 10 - DIY RoyRoy and friends are building a rabbit hutch, but Roy's eagerness destroys it and the team fires him. Bill employs Roy on a decorating job which also ends badly. Can Roy repair the damage and make up with his mates?
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 5 - Five Star FishWhen Richard is put in charge of Mr. Slater's five star restaurant, his first customer demands fresh fish. Can Fishermen Sooty and Sweep come to Richard's rescue, or will they catch more than they bargained for? Guest starring Caroline Quentin.
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 2, Episode 1 - Absent FriendsA honeymoon skiing in Norway seems an ideal location for Bob and Thelma to start their married life, far away from Terry's influence. But you never can tell, especially when he is looking after the marital home and has his eye on Susan, Thelma's sister.
12:10pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 10 - School CouncilNathan gets lumbered with running the School Council - and drags Josh in to teach him about responsibility. But instead, Josh uses his new powers to try to change the rules to his own advantage.
12:40pm
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Blandings
Series 1, Episode 5 - Lord Emsworth And The Girl FriendWith the help of Freddie and some mischievous schoolchildren, Clarence hopes to dodge the double ordeal of having to wear a top hat and make a speech at the Blandings fete.
1pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 4, Episode 6 - Casablanca Was Never Like ThisSpeed's been sent down. However, unlike every other conviction he's had, he continues to protest his innocence, and Wolfie's convinced he's telling the truth. Is jeweller Mr Rossman quite as innocent as he makes out? And can the duo prove it - especially with the help of Tofkin, aka Dick Diamond?
1:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 5 - RelationshipsAfter the events of Norwich it becomes clear that Alistair is in love with Jean instead of Judith. He also asks for more rewrites, so Lionel checks back into the hotel and seeks Sandy's services once more. As he struggles, Jean arrives and offers to lend a hand.
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 6 - Please Mind Your HeadHyacinth and Richard spend their first night in their new weekend retreat. But plans to become part of the "country set" go horribly wrong as the apartment proves a little on the "bijou" side.
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For ThreeFinding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.
2pm
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A Run For Your Money
A 1949 film in which brothers from a Welsh village take their first trip to London and become separated.
2:05pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 2, Episode 3The team captains are joined by CBBC's Dodge T Dog, presenter Naomi Wilkinson and the stars of Sam and Mark's Big Friday, Sam and Mark.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A GripOverdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.
2:25pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop ManPorkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By ManCompo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 7Comedy 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 30 - The Big ChaseWhen Timmy drives off on the farmer's brand new quad bike, Shaun, Bitzer and the flock have to give chase by any means available. Very soon half the animals on the farm have joined in the chase. Can the sheep rescue Timmy and return the quad bike before the farmer finds out?
3:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 2The local railway station, Marlbury, is faced with closure, and Audrey's damned if she'll let that happen without a fight. Unfortunately, Richard's got his eye on the site for his new cash-and-carry.
3:45pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 5 - Take-overThe staff plot to prevent a take-over of Grace Brothers by a rival store by infiltrating a shareholder's meeting to stack the vote.
4:15pm
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Fresh Fields
Series 1, Episode 2 - Middle-Age DreadHester joins a gym, but the initial session doesn't end very well. Nor does her visit to a clothing shop looking for staff! Back at home, the couple's daughter's boyfriend visits to ask for her hand in marriage.
4:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Jet Propelled Mother-In-LawRené is arrested by the Colonel; in exchange for his release, he agrees to hide the original Fallen Madonna in his cellar. Just outside Nouvion, the General commandeers a set of vineyards and enlists everyone in the café to help pick the grapes.
4:30pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 1 - ParentologyMartha feels ignored by her workaholic mother so Jas helps her to rebel to get noticed.
4:45pm
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Just Good Friends
Series 3, Episode 2After Paris, Penny and Vince are back in London pursuing separate careers. Vince is not prepared to leave it at that, despite the fact that Penny has found out about his wife. He goes on a major charm offensive to try to win her back ...
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Football MatchThe depot establishes a football team, and with the promise of £5 for each player should they win their upcoming match, Stan's keen to join - even with Blakey as trainer. But when the star player is injured, they face a much bigger challenge than imagined!
4:55pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop ManPorkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.
5pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersIt's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...
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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Minder
Series 8, Episode 3 - Whatever Happened To Her IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 4 - The PosterLuxton & District announces a staff competition to find the face of the perfect bus conductor for a new promotional advertising campaign. With a £100 prize for the chosen busman Stan is keen to win - and Blakey's keen to fire him!
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 7 - Giggly HolidayBoj shares a postcard from the Bleat's Hawaiian holiday with Mia and he discovers that the Twitches haven't had a holiday. So Boj has a boj-a-boom idea and asks Mr Cloppity and the buddies to help him create a mini Hawaii in Giggly Park as a big surprise for the Twitches. Aloha!
5:30pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 2 - Friendundancy'Wear your own clothes' day at school is approaching and Lily is anxious not to look like a dork.
5:45pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 3 - PotatoWhen Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...
6pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 4, Episode 6 - Casablanca Was Never Like ThisSpeed's been sent down. However, unlike every other conviction he's had, he continues to protest his innocence, and Wolfie's convinced he's telling the truth. Is jeweller Mr Rossman quite as innocent as he makes out? And can the duo prove it - especially with the help of Tofkin, aka Dick Diamond?
6:25pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger ManWhy is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.
6:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 1The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.
7pm
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QI
A selection of three extended episodes from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
7:05pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo BicycleA squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 6 - Please Mind Your HeadHyacinth and Richard spend their first night in their new weekend retreat. But plans to become part of the "country set" go horribly wrong as the apartment proves a little on the "bijou" side.
7:45pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In WhiteThe date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!
9pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 1It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.
9pm
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Lee Evans Live From The West End
A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.
9:30pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 2Dave and Denise have left baby David with Bar whilst they go out for the first time - since the last time they went out. When next-door neighbour Joe turns up with an injured hand, Jim's amused by his accident, and soon drops Antony in it. Again.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 2Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
10pm30 min
The Cool Beans Television Show
Series 2, Episode 2 - ColeslawChris is acting very suspiciously around Mickey; the Welsh Whisperer invites us to spend some time in his recording studio; and the New York Brass Band swing by for a live performance.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 9Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Holly Walsh take a satirical swipe at the week's news.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 10 - End Of Series SpecialThe teams welcome French DJ David Guetta and comedians Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 1James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
10:15pm
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 1Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige are on the case.
10:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 1Russell Howard talks about running a marathon, a male massage, and answers questions about time travel, feminism, and Transformers. His guests are Nish Kumar and Sara Pascoe.
10:40pm60 min version (repeat)
10:40pm
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Newzoids
Series 1, Episode 6Antiques Roadshow heads to Syria; Miranda Hart visits the doctor; Mad Macs invade Westminster; Wayne Rooney takes part in The Cube; Alex Salmond wants independence; and Prince George sings about his life.
10:55pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 1 - Door HandleEddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...
11pm60 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 9Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah are the guests booked this week.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A GripOverdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.
11:35pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New YearAs the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.
Midnight
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PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 1 - Doctor WhoIt's Christopher's first full day working for PhoneShop so Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to teach him some tricks of the trade.
12:05am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 3More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
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 13, Episode 9Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Holly Walsh take a satirical swipe at the week's news.
12:30am
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PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 2 - Never On A TuesdayWhile Christopher prepares for a lunchtime date, Lance obsesses over an email, and Jerwayne fumes over the girl with the owl tattoo.
12:35am
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Doll & Em
Series 1, Episode 3The director casts Doll as an extra in the big scene. She manages to steal the spotlight from Em.
1am
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Da Ali G Show
A selection of three episodes from Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation.
1am
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Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead, Rich And FamousDCI Sleet is joined by Deborah Meaden to find out who killed Lady Gaga.
1:05am
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Doll & Em
Series 1, Episode 4On set, Em's anxiety about her performance grows when she's distracted by a co-star.
1:15am
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 3No. 10's spin doctor Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Then all political hell is let loose when an unexpected and tragic news story breaks.
1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 6 - Danger ComediansTonight's show includes surreal stand-up Tony Law, idiosyncratic comedian Eleanor Tiernan, satirist Andy Zaltzman, German Henning Wehn and backstage chats with Stewart Lee.
1:30am
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Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment
Episode 3 - RomanceIn this week's sweat-soaked descent into psychopathy-as-entertainment, Nick Helm focuses his ferocious wit on romance.
1:40am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
1:55am
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 1Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige are on the case.
2am60 min version (repeat)
2:10am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
2:25am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 1 - Door HandleEddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...
2:25am
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Tommy Cooper
Episode 8Michael Bentine plays a down-at-heel sheikh in one sketch, with Tommy Cooper as an envoy bearing a message from Queen Victoria.
2:30am
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving HomeManny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.
2:35am
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Wall Of Fame
Episode 2David is joined by Billie Piper and Sally Bercow, wife of the Speaker of the House of Commons.
2:55am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New YearAs the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.
3am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 6 - Danger ComediansTonight's show includes surreal stand-up Tony Law, idiosyncratic comedian Eleanor Tiernan, satirist Andy Zaltzman, German Henning Wehn and backstage chats with Stewart Lee.
3am45 min version (repeat)
3:10am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 3More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
3:25am
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 3No. 10's spin doctor Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Then all political hell is let loose when an unexpected and tragic news story breaks.
3:25am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.