Television
TV schedule Wednesday 17th June 2015
6:10am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 11 - Going SteadyStan has been going steady with Sally. There's only one snag: she's Blakey's niece.
6:30am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 5 - The Immaculate ContraptionArthur appears to be suffering from the wrath of God after flogging a dodgy motor to Sister Angelica, a trusting nun.
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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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 1, Episode 3Harry and The Life Laundry presenter Dawna Walter declutter the set of ITV reality show Mr Right. Plus, Rik Waller bursts like a balloon.
7:25am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 1, Episode 4Harry goes to collect the rent on a property he owns and is surprised to find out that the cast of Popstars: The Rivals have started living there. Plus, Harry takes a look at the kinds of magazines that seem to only exist in soaps.
7:50am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 1Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 5Comedy 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 17th and 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
8:55am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 11 - Music ThiefJosh has written his best track ever and decides he's going to sell CDs of it in school. But when he realises he's sampled a famous track without permission he has to get all the CDs back before he's caught.
9am
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Boj
Episode 22 - Giggly Park Rescue SquadBoj, Denzil and Gavin become heroes for the day! They rescue the residents of Giggly Park from a variety of mishaps and create a game they can all play happily together.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 1 - FullThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.
10:40am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 1Sensing Ann's tension, Paul helps Martin to let go of all the minutiae in his life by giving him and Ann a spot of therapy. The new Martin starts letting his friends down!
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.
11:05am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 5 - The Immaculate ContraptionArthur appears to be suffering from the wrath of God after flogging a dodgy motor to Sister Angelica, a trusting nun.
11:10am
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Roy
Series 3, Episode 11 - I'm A Big Roy NowDeco challenges Roy to a dance-off competition in an arcade in the seaside town of Bray.
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's LifeIt's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.
11:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 3Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.
12pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Christmas SpecialAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
12:10pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 11 - Music ThiefJosh has written his best track ever and decides he's going to sell CDs of it in school. But when he realises he's sampled a famous track without permission he has to get all the CDs back before he's caught.
1pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 3, Episode 1 - Four's A CrowdDespite the Major's departure under a cloud, Daphne finds it hard to accept Sam as a silver lining.
1pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And RollRodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?
1pm
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Boj
Episode 22 - Giggly Park Rescue SquadBoj, Denzil and Gavin become heroes for the day! They rescue the residents of Giggly Park from a variety of mishaps and create a game they can all play happily together.
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 1 - FullThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 1Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?
1:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs LieWhen Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 5 - ConfidenceDorien joins the Open University as Tracey struggles with the great school of life.
2:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th and 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
2:25pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy TrafficLee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 5Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 1 - ConesThe flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and quickly hatch a plan to divert it into their field. While the driver seeks help, the flock have great fun with an endless supply of ice cream - but will they be able to cover their tracks before they're discovered?
3:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 2 - Caught Short AlienWhen Shaun's old friend the Alien drops by for a much-needed loo break, Shaun is only too happy to let him use the facilities in the Farmhouse. While he's going about his business he leaves Shaun in charge of his intriguing new gadget.
4:15pm
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Fresh Fields
Series 4, Episode 3 - One Damned Ming After AnotherThe Antiques Roadshow is town, and Hester's got an antique vase to show off. That is, if it can get any attention, between William's new suit and Nancy's bright blue rinse. Back at home, there's a worrying bump in the night.
4:20pm
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Going Straight
Episode 2 - Going To Be AlrightFletcher pays his first visit to his parole officer to break bad news about his domestic circumstances: when he gets home he's surprised to discover eldest daughter Ingrid has taken up with his old cellmate Godber and son Raymond barely speaks to him. But even these woes can't keep Fletcher's mind from getting to his buried nest egg.
4:50pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 5 - Look Into My EyesWhen Michael starts reading a book on hypnosis, it spells trouble for Duncan.
4:55pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy TrafficLee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...
5pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 12 - The SqueezeMoney is tight at home, so both Arthur and Stan investigate ways of increasing their income. Arthur's been repairing his motorbike and the pair wonder if there's someone out there gullible enough to buy it.
5:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone YardAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
6pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 3, Episode 1 - Four's A CrowdDespite the Major's departure under a cloud, Daphne finds it hard to accept Sam as a silver lining.
6:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 3Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.
6:20pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 14 - The PianoThe Farmer is playing the piano and torturing everyone with his musical inability. When the Flock discover that Bitzer on the other hand is a virtuoso, they decide it's time for a party. They devise a plan to 'borrow' the piano when the Farmer goes to bed - however things don't quite go to plan...
6:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 5Unfortunately for Richard, his latest attempt to overhaul the workings of the estate farm and improve its throughput happen to coincide with Marjory and Audrey's being on a kick of 'countryside conservancy'.
7pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 4Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 1Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?
7:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - The Frog's LegacyAt Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?
8:30pm
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Brotherhood
Episode 3 - LanguageDan falls hard for Blanka, from the local Polish delicatessen. Trouble is, Blanka doesn't speak a word of English. Meanwhile, Toby and Jamie engage in some serious sibling rivalry.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, JimeoinNina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.
9pm60 min
Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man
Episode 3 - The Elder Statesman Of ComedyPaul O'Grady charts Bob Monkhouse's reinvention as the elder statesman of British comedy from 1994 to his death in 2003 and sees how at the end of his life Bob was performing some of his most outstanding comedic work. Paul marvels at Bob's final stage performance, and tells the story of how his prized joke books went missing from the BBC.
10pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 3Ivan & Trudy present their 'wig emporium', Derek Faye purchases a David Beckham calendar and are hospital nurses stealing Nan's personal belongings?
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 9Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah are the guests booked this week.
10pm30 min
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 7Russell explains the many ways his mum embarrasses him, and answers a question on bad Christmas presents. His guests are Roisin Conaty and Sean McLoughlin.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Christmas SpecialDara O'Briain and the team present an extended Christmas spectacular with a stocking full of festive treats, out-takes and ghosts of Christmas specials past.
10pm
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Dirk Gently
Episode 1 - PilotDirk Gently, a detective who believes in the fundermental interconnectness of all things, is called upon by pensioner Ruth to help solve the apparently simple and harmless disappearance of her cat. However, when Dirk spots old university friend Richard MacDuff breaking into the house next door he refuses to put the meeting down to mere coincidence.
10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 6, Episode 11 - I'm A Celebrity SpecialAs this is an 'I'm A Celebrity...' special, Holly and Fearne's teams are completed by celebrities who are linked to the jungle: Gino D'Acampo, Shaun Ryder and Russell Kane.
10:10pm30 min
Doll & Em
Series 2, Episode 3A chance encounter with Ewan McGregor takes Dolly by surprise, while Emily lands a film role that could threaten the future of her off-Broadway play with Doll.
10:30pm
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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.
10:35pm30 min
SunTrap
Episode 4 - CasinoWoody goes undercover to find a thief at the island's gangster-owned casino.
10:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 6 - ChainsMelchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.
11pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 8Josie embarks on a 'girl power' booze and sex fest, aided and abetted by Vod, who believes her uni days are well and truly over.
11:05pm
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SunTrap
Episode 4 - CasinoWoody goes undercover to find a thief at the island's gangster-owned casino.
11:20pm
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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 4, Episode 6Sketches include the young Tory of the year contest, Hugh's death threat, and an interview with the Duke of Northampton.
11:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Russell Howard and guests return with a special festive edition of the topical comedy show.
11:30pm
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 14, Episode 13 - Mark Ronson, Samuel L Jackson, Entourage cast, Humans castMark Ronson drops in for an exclusive chat and performance. Samuel L Jackson also appears. The casts of new movie Entourage and Channel 4's new drama Humans join Alan too.
11:35pm
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Man Down
Series 2, Episode 3 - DiversityDan is sent on a diversity course after alarming headmistress Miss Lipsey, the ongoing target of his clumsy advances, with his complete lack of political correctness. After dragging an injured Brian into his idiotic plans, Dan's 'diversity buddy' proves more helpful than he could have possibly imagined.
11:50pm
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Ali G In Da USAiii
A selection of six episodes from Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation's visit to the USA.
11:50pm
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Cardinal Burns
Series 1, Episode 2A class of nobodies learn how to be rock stars, Banksy accidentally gets his stepson arrested on a late-night stake out, and cockney cabbie Phil shares some juicy stories about Johnny Depp having done a day's work as an extra on Pirates of the Caribbean.
Midnight
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 4 - Big BrotherAs the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:30am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 5 - ConfidenceDorien joins the Open University as Tracey struggles with the great school of life.
12:35am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 2Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Steve Jones, David O'Doherty, Deborah Meaden and Seann Walsh.
12:40am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids TodayFowler plans a camping trip for some young offenders, whereas Grim is keener for them to have a short sharp shock. Patricia has to take care of an abandoned infant and becomes broody. Habib is harrassed by some fascists and unfortunately Goody steps in to help her...
1:20am
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Just A Minute
Episode 9Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Liza Tarbuck, Gyles Brandreth, and Tony Hawks.
1:20am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 8More 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.
1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 11 - Stag NightAcclaimed comedy show filmed in a proper comedy club with a real live audience. Tonight featuring Josie Long, Robin Ince, Alan Parker, David Kay, and Tony Law. Stewart Lee meets the acts backstage.
1:30am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 2Russell Howard worries about the Titanic memorial cruise, gets depressed about TOWIE, and looks back at the Grand National. The Mystery Guest is 79 year-old Dorene, Britain's oldest keep fit instructor. The Good News Extra comic is Paul MacCaffrey.
2am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 3Ivan & Trudy present their 'wig emporium', Derek Faye purchases a David Beckham calendar and are hospital nurses stealing Nan's personal belongings?
2am
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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.
2am
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Dirk Gently
Episode 1 - PilotDirk Gently, a detective who believes in the fundermental interconnectness of all things, is called upon by pensioner Ruth to help solve the apparently simple and harmless disappearance of her cat. However, when Dirk spots old university friend Richard MacDuff breaking into the house next door he refuses to put the meeting down to mere coincidence.
2:10am
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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.
2:10am
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Virtually Famous
Series 2, Episode 10 - Made In Chelsea TakeoverKevin McHale is joined by Made In Chelsea's Spencer and Binky as part of the special takeover night. Seann and Chris are also joined by Russell Kane and David Morgan, plus a special appearance from internet sensation and eccentric inventor Colin Furze.
2:30am
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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.
3am
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 4 - Big BrotherAs the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!
3am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 11 - Stag NightAcclaimed comedy show filmed in a proper comedy club with a real live audience. Tonight featuring Josie Long, Robin Ince, Alan Parker, David Kay, and Tony Law. Stewart Lee meets the acts backstage.
3am60 min version (repeat)
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:30am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 6 - Kids TodayFowler plans a camping trip for some young offenders, whereas Grim is keener for them to have a short sharp shock. Patricia has to take care of an abandoned infant and becomes broody. Habib is harrassed by some fascists and unfortunately Goody steps in to help her...
3:30am
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The Café
Series 1, Episode 3 - Out With The OldCarol is in good spirits as she proudly presents her new menu, but are the regulars ready for the change? It's the night of the pub quiz too.