Television
TV schedule Friday 3rd July 2015
6am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 8 - Come In T-64, Your Time Is Ticking AwayThere's serious trouble for a mini-cab firm in which Arthur has a stake. Drivers are being beaten up and their cars sabotaged. As more and more of them are frightened off, Arthur ropes Terry in as a driver to find out who is behind the bother.
6:10am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 10 - Safety FirstStan and Jack's interpretation of new safety regulations for getting buses in and out of the busy depot causes more accidents than they were designed to prevent.
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.
7:50am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 5Hugely 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 6, Episode 7Comedy 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 22nd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9am
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Boj
Episode 36 - Gavin's Got TalentThe buddies put on a talent show. But when Gavin's act - the mega-robo dancer 64i -doesn't work, the show can't go on. Boj persuades Gavin that he has his own special talent.
9:30am5 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 10 - SportyIt's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 13 - WrappingThe Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.
10:40am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled BandVictor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.
10:50am
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
10:50am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 9 - Monday Night FeverArthur takes a shine to a tone-deaf singer, giving Terry some difficulties to sort on the nightclub scene.
11:10am
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Roy
Series 4, Episode 10 - Fright Of A LifetimeRoy and Becky want to put a stop to Bill and Maura's embarrassing obsession with Halloween. But when they lure Deco into the O'Briens' haunted house to get even with him for tricking Roy, they are genuinely freaked out when things seem to go bump in the night for real.
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Alarm SystemRichard is concerned about security at the park - and it's Sooty Security Services to the rescue. But when the police arrive, will Richard be caught red-handed?
11:20am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 4 - The More I See YouRon agrees to print identity papers for Gary's return to 1940 at a price - he wants to go back in time with him. But where can Phoebe go now that she wants to leave the pub and her aunt's house has been bombed?
1pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 6Nanny Parker's invitation to lunch in Cheltenham includes Sam. The visit goes very well - but not the journey back to London.
1pm
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Boj
Episode 36 - Gavin's Got TalentThe buddies put on a talent show. But when Gavin's act - the mega-robo dancer 64i -doesn't work, the show can't go on. Boj persuades Gavin that he has his own special talent.
1:30pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 10 - SportyIt's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 13 - WrappingThe Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
1:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday ArkwrightWhat does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 5 - CaringSharon and Tracey arrange to take care of their Aunt Sylvie after a fall leaves her hospitalised.
2:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys EmmanuelArkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.
2:25pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 3 - 'Old De Front Page AgainThe siege continues, with no immediate end in sight and Bob's obstinance hindering all reason. Will it all end peacefully, and without a shot being fired?
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 25 - Hidden TalentsIt's a quiet day and the flock decide to entertain each other by performing their favourite party tricks. However, when the Farmer tries to join in, things get a little awkward.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 7Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 22nd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 26 - Picture PerfectBitzer has completed all his chores and is at a bit of a loss. He's delighted when he discovers the barn needs a good tidy-up. Until he comes across a wonky picture that just won't hang straight.
4:15pm
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French Fields
Series 2, Episode 1 - Long Leggedy Beasties And Things That Go Bump In The NightWilliam and Hester find themselves at odds with the neighbours after farmer Monsieur Dax sets up a scarecrow. Meanwhile, Hester's in search of 'situations vacant'.
4:50pm
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Doctor At Large
Episode 4 - Doctor DishUpton is assigned the task of visiting Stacks Lane School, known as The Stacks
, to give a sex education lesson. It is an all-girls school and his students are almost women, so the experience proves embarrassing for Upton when they tease him. When he meets the schoolmistress he realises his problems are not over!
4:55pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 3 - 'Old De Front Page AgainThe siege continues, with no immediate end in sight and Bob's obstinance hindering all reason. Will it all end peacefully, and without a shot being fired?
5pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 8 - Rat TrapBean has to deal with an unwanted house guest, but the stubborn pest refuses to leave!
5pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Patron Of The ArtsJim's stuck in a tricky corner when he realises that he is due to attend an important arts sector dinner event as guest of honour, just days after a timetabled announcement of a less than generous increase in arts funding. Simon Monk, head of the National Theatre, is particularly unforgiving of the low increase.
5:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 9 - Valentine's BeanBean tries to be romantic but his idea of what that means proves very different to Irma's!
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 12 - The InjuryAttempts to redecorate the bathroom leads to a very painful set of injuries for Stan when Olive gives him a hand. Fearing he'll be unable to work for weeks, Jack concocts a plan to get the firm to pay.
5:40pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education ServiceOnce again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!
6pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 6Nanny Parker's invitation to lunch in Cheltenham includes Sam. The visit goes very well - but not the journey back to London.
6:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Green Eyed MonsterFowler is battling Grim for promotion, who tells him that he needs to be married to be promoted. Raymond proposes to Patricia but in such an unromantic way that she leaves him. Goody and Boyle take Fowler for a night on the town to cheer him up but they choose the same place that Habib has taken Patricia.
6:40pm
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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.
7pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 1 - Men Of LettersAlbert 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.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
7:30pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 3Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Mel Giedroyc, Adil Ray and Kian Egan.
7:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
A repeat run of the entire third series of the Dawn French sitcom.
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Highlights Special - ExtraRelive the most memorable moments from Series 2 of the riotous panel show.
9pm
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Drop The Dead Donkey
A selection of episodes from the first series of the satirical sitcom.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live
2014, Episode 2Seann Walsh plays host at an evening of comedy from the Playhouse in Edinburgh. He is joined by acts including Mark Watson, Cardinal Burns and Romesh Ranganathan.
9pm
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Doc Martin
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Practice Around The CornerMrs Tishell returns to the village. Martin has to work out what is wrong with beach comber Lorna. Al and Morwenna have an internet dating disaster, and romance is blossoming for Bert and Jennifer.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 8Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 8In the final episode of the current series, James Corden and Co are joined by West Ham captain Kevin Nolan, comedian Micky Flanagan and TV presenter Gabby Logan.
10pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 9Russell explains Nigel Farage's worst nightmare, and answer's questions on signing boobs and the Queen's last words. His guests are John Robins and Jarlath Regan.
10pm
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Hoff The Record
Series 1, Episode 3 - The United NationsHoff plans to embrace his potential for doing good in the world by becoming a UN Ambassador.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 6, Episode 2Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the past seven days. They're joined by a live studio audience and guest Johnny Vegas.
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.
10:30pm
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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.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 17, Highlights Special - Compilation ShowGraham Norton presents highlights from the current series of his talk show. Guests include George Clooney, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kylie Minogue, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson, Rebel Wilson, Chris Pratt and many more.
10:40pm
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10:40pm
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Vicious
Series 2, Episode 5 - FlatmatesAfter Freddie and Stuart have a falling out, Stuart moves in with Ash and Violet moves in with Freddie.
11pm
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The Office
Series 1, Episode 1 - DownsizeDavid Brent is informed by Head Office that his Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants might be closed down. David's deep rooted need to be popular triumphs over realism and he immediately promises the staff there will be no redundancies.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 8Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Rhod Gilbert. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent.
11:05pm
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Man Down
Series 2, Episode 5 - DennisDan - primarily motivated by impressing Miss Lipsey - volunteers to look after Dennis for a weekend.
11:15pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 11, Episode 7The guests this week are journalist Matthew Wright, Jameela Jamil, TV presenter Paddy McGuinness and Corrie favourite Antony Cotton.
11:20pm60 min version (repeat)
11:25pm
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SunTrap
Episode 6 - OverboardWoody starts working for a company running pirate boat parties for tourists.
11:40pm
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The Office
Series 1, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceDavid hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.
12:05am50 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.
12:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
12:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 5 - CaringSharon and Tracey arrange to take care of their Aunt Sylvie after a fall leaves her hospitalised.
12:20am
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Shooting Stars
Series 1, Episode 1With Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron and Peter Stringfellow.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Christmas SpecialThe regulars test out Christmas products, reminisce about yuletide visits to A & E, a long living goldfish and harps. There's also the customary out-takes reel, a seasonal Scenes We'd Like To See and Hugh Dennis voicing a royal newsreel.
12:55am
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Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 10Guests facing fish snogging, bottom kneading, mouse trap jewellery and a foul-tasting century egg are Lawson's Ryan Fletcher, McFly's Dougie Poynter, comedian Mae Martin and former Sugababe Mutya Buena.
1am
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The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 1 - KillerooBob Fossil sets up a highly illegal and shady kangaroo boxing match between the Killeroo and Howard, who thinks that by winning the fight he will impress the Head of Reptiles, Mrs Gideon. Vince enlists his uncle, a bare-knuckle fighter with a very strange accent, to help with Howard's training.
1:30am
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People Just Do Nothing
A repeat run of the first series of the private radio station sitcom.
1:40am
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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.
2am
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The Office
Series 1, Episode 1 - DownsizeDavid Brent is informed by Head Office that his Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants might be closed down. David's deep rooted need to be popular triumphs over realism and he immediately promises the staff there will be no redundancies.
2:05am
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Man Down
Series 2, Episode 5 - DennisDan - primarily motivated by impressing Miss Lipsey - volunteers to look after Dennis for a weekend.
2:10am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 1In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.
2:15am
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 2 - Manny's First DayNew arrival Manny is on a mission to impress as Bernard's assistant. But Bernard far from approves.
2:30am
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The Office
Series 1, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceDavid hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.
2:45am
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 1 - The Party's OverRobin, Chrissy and Larry are planning a small party, but Mr Roper's dead against it. When he decides to take action to force a halt to the celebrations, Mildred packs her suitcase and leaves!
3am
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Shooting Stars
Series 1, Episode 1With Caryn Franklin, Martine McCutcheon, Rowland Rivron and Peter Stringfellow.
3am
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 3A whimsical guide to the world of numbers with comedian Dara O Briain, who just happens to be a physics graduate too. David O'Doherty and Susan Calman join him this time.
3:05am50 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.
3:10am
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 2 - One More For The PotThe lease is up on the flat, and George has a rent increase in mind should the trio wish to renew. The only solution they can think of is to look for a fourth flatmate to split the bills with.
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 Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 1 - KillerooBob Fossil sets up a highly illegal and shady kangaroo boxing match between the Killeroo and Howard, who thinks that by winning the fight he will impress the Head of Reptiles, Mrs Gideon. Vince enlists his uncle, a bare-knuckle fighter with a very strange accent, to help with Howard's training.
3:30am
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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.
3:30am
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Virtually Famous
Series 2, Episode 1Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh and Chris Stark are joined by Made In Chelsea's Mark-Francis Vandelli, pop star Dappy, The Last Leg's Alex Brooker and comedian Ellie Taylor.