Television
TV schedule Saturday 23rd May 2015
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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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 2 - Sweet Smell Of SuccessMoney is running out and Tracey is getting desperate. Darryl's Jaguar is repossessed when Tracey advertises it through Computer Car. Only problem is, Darryl confesses that he has hidden £25,000 in the spare tyre. Luckily Dorien accidentally saves the day.
7:15am
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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.
10am30 min
That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 5Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.
10:25am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 1, Episode 1Bertie Wooster is in court following rowdy festivities on the night of the Boat Race; help is at hand in the form of new valet, Jeeves. Can he also help Bertie get out of an accidental engagement, and can Bertie help out his friends without disaster?
10:30am30 min
That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 6Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.
11am
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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.
11am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 2 - Bustin GroovesRobert invites supercool pop star Bustin Grooves to lunch, but no matter what they do, Bustin just won't sing. Guest starring Darren Hart.
11:30am
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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.
11:35am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 4 - Oh Howard, We Should Get One Of ThoseTruly helps Compo and Clegg with some detective work when Nora and the ladies take a trip in Edie's car.
12pm
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 6 - Crushing EmbarrassmentIt is April Fools' Day and Mitchell is pranking in overdrive. Before too long he has pranked everyone and unleashed a dormant beast of embarrassment that lives under the school. Mitchell must save his friends - and Tyson - from 'The Embarrassment's' disgusting lair by going toe to toe in a shameful game show.
12:15pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Easter Special - The Easter BunnyEaster is approaching, and whilst the village is struggling to make good on its Lenten fasts, old Mrs Cropley is taken ill. The prognosis is bleak, and she asks the Vicar one final favour before passing into the hereafter...
12:40pm
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Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 6 - Don't Let GoPC Joe Penhale is desperate to keep Maggie and show her he's changed; that he's the macho husband she wants. But once she has the all clear from the doctor, Maggie plans to return to Bude.
1:10pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Way OutFletcher plans to spend Christmas in hospital to avoid being press-ganged into Grouty's latest scheme to spring a fellow prisoner. His plan backfires when Grouty finds out about his upcoming civilian hospital appointment and gives him a vital role in proceedings.
1:55pm
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Roy
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the children's comedy.
2pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 18 - SistersJaz wins tickets to a local concert and is soon battling her sister for who gets to go, though Gene may have a solution.
2:05pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Dawn French sitcom.
2:10pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 10 - Mind The Baby, Mr. BeanThe inept master of disaster finds himself looking after a baby at a funfair.
2:30pm
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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.
2:45pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. BeanMr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.
3pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 3 - Artful BeanMr Bean gets a real bug for painting. Then several bugs ... and flies and slugs and mice.
3:05pm
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Carry On Dick
Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.
3:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 4 - The FlyMr Bean declares war when he finds a fly in his room, and searches for ever more outlandish weapons.
4:25pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 13Accident-prone Gail Force causes chaos in a series of reports from Little Bottom campsite, Dan Step struggles to do a tap dance with a heavy suitcase, and Professor Muddles invents a teleporting hat.
5pm
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 2 - Bustin GroovesRobert invites supercool pop star Bustin Grooves to lunch, but no matter what they do, Bustin just won't sing. Guest starring Darren Hart.
6pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 5The first of three Best of TV Burp shows in the run up to Christmas is jam-packed full of the best clips, skits and quips from all previous series. Featuring Jamie Oliver performing The Jamie Rap, Phil Mitchell deflating, and the trailer for new detective series Life as Meat, in which Harry wakes up in the 70s as an oven-ready chicken, ready to fight crime. Plus Burp legend Paul Burrell is up to his usual tricks in Australian Princess, and a host of top telly stars express their astonishment after learning that Emmerdale's Val has cataracts.
6:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 6Clips include Rachel Stevens shaking like a leaflet on Strictly Come Dancing, Harry's take on Hole in the Wall, Bear Grylls and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall getting another irreverent ribbing, and an Emu puppet with a striking resemblance to Gail Platt harassing Harry.
7pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
7pm
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Doc Martin
Series 4, Episode 8 - The Wrong GoodbyeMartin and Pauline are surprised by the number of patients coming to see him on the last day before his Surgery closes and he moves to London.
7:30pm
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Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
7:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 3 - Command DecisionWith still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?
7:55pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 5 - Escape From VictoryOnce again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.
8pm
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
8:30pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The ArseFollowing his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.
9pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 29th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
9pm
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Coupling
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Freckle, The Key And The Couple Who Weren'tHaving discovered a freckle on his bum, Steve worries of its health implications. Meanwhile, Jane introduces the group to her abstinent boyfriend, James, and Jeff has trouble with a key and Julia's ex.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 3Josie Long and Rob Beckett are the guests this week. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers again.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.
9:20pm45 min
Play To The Whistle
Series 1, Episode 7The regulars are joined by former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash, comedian Bob Mortimer and Emmerdale star Natalie Anderson.
9:30pm
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Coupling
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Girl With One HeartSusan's hosting a dinner party at the flat, and Sally's faced with meeting Patrick's new girlfriend for the first time. Only, he's told the beautiful Jennifer that Sally's a lesbian...
10pm
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Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 3 - LodgersCaroline tries to find a lodger for her house, but the only people who apply are a bunch of loonies and Angela. Joanna decides to attract the attention of Lyndon Jones, the Head of IT. Mac also discovers that Holly is now pregnant.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 3Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert are up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner, while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
10pm
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Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live
TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.
10pm
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Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 10Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
10:20pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 10 - End Of Series SpecialThe teams welcome French DJ David Guetta and comedians Jimmy Carr and Johnny Vegas.
11pm
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Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
11pm
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 2, Episode 1The second series starts with a look at the ancient art of padlock folding and an advert for the film The Numberwang Code.
11pm
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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.
11pm
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The Many Faces Of...
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Many Faces Of Michael CrawfordDocumentary profiling the life and career of Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em and Phantom of the Opera star, Michael Crawford.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-UpRussell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.
11:05pm
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Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the second series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.
11:30pm
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Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
11:40pm
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 2 - The One-Armed Man Is KingWhen Joke Shop proprietor Lance has an under-the-counter arm transplant, the result is not quite what he expected. Meanwhile, useless debt collectors Glen and Big Barry have a run-in with the terrifying Lisgoe, and mortician Owen Fallowfield talks about his singular career.
Midnight
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The Football's On
Series 2, Episode 42Jo Caulfield and Terry Alderton join award-winning comedian and Arsenal fan Ian Stone.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:20am
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Psychoville
Series 2, Episode 5With danger mounting, and few witnesses left, Tealeaf, with the help of Peter Bishop, tries to solve the mystery of the locket. Things however, don't quite go to plan. Elsewhere, once again Jelly becomes Jolly with unexpected results.
12:21am
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Car Share
Series 1, Episode 6Kayleigh has a lot on her mind, the last thing she needs is to be promoting national blackcurrant jam week. Luckily John is on hand to give her some unwanted encouragement and advice.
12:30am45 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
12:30am
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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.
12:50am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 3Josie Long and Rob Beckett are the guests this week. Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers again.
12:55am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To WarwickSimon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.
1am
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Life's Too Short
Episode 2Despite an awkward appearance at a sci-fi convention, an unsuccessful money-making brainstorming session with his assistant, Cheryl, and a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars-themed wedding, Warwick's fortune seems to be on the rise when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role.
1am70 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.
1:05am
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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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Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead, Rich And FamousDCI Sleet is joined by Deborah Meaden to find out who killed Lady Gaga.
1:30am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 5 - Will Is Home AloneWill's mum is away for a weekend with old schoolfriend Fergus. Will is left home alone and the other boys take full advantage of the situation.
1:35am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 14, Episode 10 - Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon, Nick Grimshaw, Reece Shearsmith, Steve Pemberton, The VaccinesAlan's guests are Britain's Got Talent judges Alesha Dixon and Amanda Holden; Nick Grimshaw; Inside No. 9 actors Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton; with music by The Vaccines.
1:40am
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 2, Episode 1The second series starts with a look at the ancient art of padlock folding and an advert for the film The Numberwang Code.
1:45am
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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.
1:50am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For EuropeTed and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.
2am
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Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 3 - LodgersCaroline tries to find a lodger for her house, but the only people who apply are a bunch of loonies and Angela. Joanna decides to attract the attention of Lyndon Jones, the Head of IT. Mac also discovers that Holly is now pregnant.
2am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
2am
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Comedy Central At Just For Laughs
Episode 2Rich Hall, Russell Kane, Tim Minchin, Mark Watson, Joe Lycett, Daniel Sloss, Danny Bhoy and Kristen Schall all feature at the world famous Montreal comedy festival.
2am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 10Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
2am
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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.
2:15am
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 2 - The One-Armed Man Is KingWhen Joke Shop proprietor Lance has an under-the-counter arm transplant, the result is not quite what he expected. Meanwhile, useless debt collectors Glen and Big Barry have a run-in with the terrifying Lisgoe, and mortician Owen Fallowfield talks about his singular career.
2:30am
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Crims
A selection of three episodes from the prison-based sitcom.
2:45am
(repeat)
Psychoville
Series 2, Episode 5With danger mounting, and few witnesses left, Tealeaf, with the help of Peter Bishop, tries to solve the mystery of the locket. Things however, don't quite go to plan. Elsewhere, once again Jelly becomes Jolly with unexpected results.
2:45am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-UpRussell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.
3am
(repeat)
Coupling
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Freckle, The Key And The Couple Who Weren'tHaving discovered a freckle on his bum, Steve worries of its health implications. Meanwhile, Jane introduces the group to her abstinent boyfriend, James, and Jeff has trouble with a key and Julia's ex.
3am
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Almost Royal
Series 1, Episode 3 - TexasBritain's most regal aristocrats - Georgie and Poppy Carlton - embrace the Texan way of life.
3:15am
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Life's Too Short
Episode 2Despite an awkward appearance at a sci-fi convention, an unsuccessful money-making brainstorming session with his assistant, Cheryl, and a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars-themed wedding, Warwick's fortune seems to be on the rise when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role.
3:30am
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Coupling
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Girl With One HeartSusan's hosting a dinner party at the flat, and Sally's faced with meeting Patrick's new girlfriend for the first time. Only, he's told the beautiful Jennifer that Sally's a lesbian...
3:30am
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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.
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.