Television
TV schedule Thursday 4th June 2015
6am
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Fresh Fields
Series 2, Episode 5 - Business ContactsWith his secretary sick, William is enforced to enlist Hester's help in the office. A diary clash could spell disaster for a lucrative new potential contract, but if she can just cover for a few minutes...
6am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In WillesdenLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
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.
7:25am
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7:50am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 6The Frost Report's favourite class sketch is followed up with a look at family life; there's a look at modern trends at parties; and Ronnie Corbett reflects on his start in showbusiness as a top-billing nightclub comic.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 4, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
8:55am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 2 - Head Of YearNathan finally decides to ask Miss Poppy out, but it's on the day that Draper is to select a head of year and Josh is determined that Nathan gets the post instead of Thorne.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And ShorterThe Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!
10:40am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 5Martin is determined to be Snooker champion and when the local tournament favourite moves away he believes the title is his. But Paul enters and is odds-on to win it - or perhaps not after Ann has a quiet word with him.
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.
11:10am
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Roy
Series 3, Episode 2 - Attack Of The 50ft RoyRoy wants to teach big bully Deco a lesson. He borrows Deco's formula for his school science project. Roy's unique version of Deco's formula turns him into a 50ft giant Roy! His friends have to work together to find an antidote before Roy hits the stratosphere.
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 10 - The Fancy Dress PartyWhen Sooty's magic powder falls in the costume box, the gang end up with real super powers. Can they save the fancy dress competition, or will the evil Barrie Bonkers bring it to a sticky end? Guest starring Shaun Williamson.
11:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The BarbecueAn outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!
12pm
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Blandings
Series 2, Episode 2 - Dirty Work At The CrossroadsClarence and Connie's censorious elder sister Charlotte (guest star Celia Imrie) is staying and making everybody's life miserable. The situation deteriorates when Freddie tries to unite two star-crossed lovers by stealing the Empress, and Clarence - getting the wrong end of the stick - steals Sir Gregory's pig in revenge.
12:10pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 2 - Head Of YearNathan finally decides to ask Miss Poppy out, but it's on the day that Draper is to select a head of year and Josh is determined that Nathan gets the post instead of Thorne.
12:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 2 - An Almighty BangWhen Von Flockenstuffen announces plans for a daring raid to capture Churchill, to be run from the chateau, the Colonel decides it is time to have Von Klinkerhoffen reinstated. Meanwhile, back at the Café, the LeClercs are stuck inside a wall...
1pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 1, Episode 4 - Epping's Not FarSam and Daphne are trying to settle down to some sort of routine. Daphne tries to improve her social life but hasn't accounted for Sam.
1:20pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fleeing MonksAs Michelle prepares to send the airmen back to England whilst disguised as Monks, René is attempting to get out of receiving a collaboration medal from the General - an honour for which the Resistance, communists AND townspeople would have him executed!
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And ShorterThe Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 8Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 12 - Old FriendsSharon feels left out and jealous when Tracey invites her old best friend Trish to stay. Things soon turn around when Tracey becomes tired of Trish's obsession with the past and Sharon starts to bond with her.
2:25pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A FavourDesmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 4, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A BitThe Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?
3:45pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Episode 4 - Mrs. Slocombe, Senior PersonMrs. Slocombe is appointed temporary floor manager while Mr. Rumbold recovers from food poisoning, and no one is happy about it.
3:55pm
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Hacker Time
Childrens' comedy entertainment series hosted by Hacker T. Dog.
4:15pm
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Fresh Fields
Series 2, Episode 6 - Get Me To The ChurchEmma's finally set the date for her wedding to Peter, and the Fields are busy in preparation for the big day. If only it wasn't being held so far away! In any case, they've still to meet the groom's parents...
4:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 9 - Watch The BirdieIt is, finally, time for the Generals' Conference and the planning of the invasion of England - the resistance furnish René with another suitably ridiculous photographic device to capture their plans. But it could all go awry if Mimi kills one of the attendees before the day...
4:30pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Nox FactorLily and Jas compete to see who can suck up to Martha the most in order to get her spare ticket to see a talk given by famous, drop dead gorgeous science presenter, Dr Simon Nox.
4:45pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Writing On The WallJim's latest drive to slim down the Civil Service has won favour with both the PM and Cabinet colleagues, but Sir Humphrey is bitterly opposed to the plans. However, the pair are forced to put the disagreement aside when it becomes apparent that they could both be adversely affected.
4:50pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 9 - Getting The BirdMichael is depressed when he is unable to get a girlfriend, so Dick offers to help arrange a date for him - 'Rigor Mortis', one of the hospital's nurses.
4:55pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A FavourDesmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.
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 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And BackDel becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Inspector's NieceA new clippie hides a terrible secret - she's Blakey's niece!
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 15 - Rainbow For RupaBoj shows Rupa and her family that a homemade approach to decorating a playroom can be fun and rewarding - creating a messy Outback Rainbow with coloured chalk (to Mrs Nibblit's initial horror) across Rupa's walls. But soon the Nibblits are all getting very artistic!
5:30pm
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Moone Boy
Series 1, Episode 1 - Men Of The HousesMartin celebrates his 12th birthday, but the local bullies soon get their hands on his birthday present.
6pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 1, Episode 4 - Epping's Not FarSam and Daphne are trying to settle down to some sort of routine. Daphne tries to improve her social life but hasn't accounted for Sam.
6:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 3When Richard misses his first Sunday church service as owner of the manor, Audrey resolves to sort out his increasingly apparent shortcomings and force him to bring the estate up to scratch.
7pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand BoyArkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...
7pm
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Room 101
Series 2, Episode 6 - Clive Anderson, Alex Jones, Jack WhitehallTV and radio presenter Clive Anderson, One Show co-host Alex Jones and comedian Jack Whitehall nominate deer, British themed bars in foreign countries and metrosexuality to be cast into Room 101.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 8Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.
7:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 5 - GambleTony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & KaboodleWith Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.
8:20pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 2 - HeadBlackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...
9pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
9pm
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Cuban Fury
British romantic comedy film set in the world of ballroom dancing. Stars Nick Frost, Chris O'Dowd, Olivia Colman and Rashida Jones.
9pm
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Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience
Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John BishopLive At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
9:30pm
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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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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
9:35pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 5Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett. Greg Davies is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
10pm30 min
The Cool Beans Television Show
Series 2, Episode 4 - Celebrity AirMickey is trying to make extra cash flogging counterfeit bags of 'celebrity air'; Chris takes on Barry from the Dub Pistols in a drinking competition; and K.O.G & The Zongo Brigade perform live in the studio.
10pm
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10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 5, Episode 6Ben Norris joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Ed Byrne joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 3Leafing through his little black book of contacts, James Corden is joined by bruising British boxer Anthony Joshua, funnyman Jimmy Carr and Olympic snowboarder Jenny Jones.
10:15pm
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 2Ken is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.
10:40pm
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 1 - CamilleRescuing a mechanoid, Camille, from a crashed spaceship, Kryten falls in love instantly. However, so does Rimmer. And Lister's quite taken with her too. Just what is going on?
10:55pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 3 - SexEdina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.
11pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 1More 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.
11pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 5Russell talks masturbation in the cinema, uniform dating, and answers questions on cannabis and super powers. His guests are Katherine Ryan and Daniel Simonsen.
11:10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 13Joining the panel this week is comedian and host of Take Me Out, Paddy McGuinness, Boy-band heartthrobs Max George and Tom Parker from The Wanted and superstar DJ David Guetta. With Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Rufus Hound and guest captain Davina McCall.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 12 - Old FriendsSharon feels left out and jealous when Tracey invites her old best friend Trish to stay. Things soon turn around when Tracey becomes tired of Trish's obsession with the past and Sharon starts to bond with her.
11:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 2 - D.N.A.Venturing off of Red Dwarf to explore an identified ship floating nearby, the crew find all its inhabitants dead. In a characteristically inquisitive manner, Cat discovers a DNA modification machine, and unwittingly turns Kryten human.
11:35pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 4 - JealousWhen Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.
Midnight
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Da Ali G Show
A selection of four episodes of Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 2Topical 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.
12:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Highlights Special - Best BitsJimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for an episode of best bits from the last series. A host of well-known faces join the teams as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
12:10am
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Northern Lights
Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.
12:35am
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Doll & Em
Series 2, Episode 1Squirrelled away in a lighthouse retreat, Doll and Em work on a Broadway play for them to also star in.
1am
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Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 5 - Dr DeathDI Sleet is joined by Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt to find out who murdered Dr Wayne Rooney at Successville Hospital.
1am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
1:15am
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
1:30am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John BishopLive At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
1:45am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mistaken IdentityTonight the madcap Paul Foot is joined by the musical David O'Doherty, Nish Kumar, Michael Legge and Josie Long. Backstage chat with Stewart Lee.
1:50am
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 5Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.
2am
(repeat)
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.
2:20am
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Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
2:30am
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 2Ken is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.
2:30am
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Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment
Episode 5 - FameNick Helm (One Man Mega Myth) turns his attention to Fame. Find out why Nick's hero when he was growing up was Evil Knievel, and why a 20 litre microwave is not big enough to cook with - but the box it comes in has its uses. Nick's wearing the trousers and sacks his band. But remember - He Did it all For You.
3am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 3 - SexEdina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.
3am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 2Topical 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.
3:10am
(repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mistaken IdentityTonight the madcap Paul Foot is joined by the musical David O'Doherty, Nish Kumar, Michael Legge and Josie Long. Backstage chat with Stewart Lee.
3:30am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 4 - JealousWhen Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.
3:35am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.