Television
TV schedule Wednesday 19th August 2015
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 40 - Puppet KingCouncillor Cowdrey uses a puppet to get the townsfolk on his side - but the puppet develops a plan of its own!
6:10am
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 6 - To Billy A SonHaving found a baby left in their outdoor privy, Billy and Ivy do their best to care for it - but when little Eric is taken from them, they quickly find themselves in the dock!
6:15am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 10 - Elvis DetectorThe kids build a metal detector that develops a tendency to detect anything but metal.
7am
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Lord Tramp
Hughie's life as a penniless tramp is about to change when he inherits a title and a massive estate - with servants and snooty neighbours.
7:45am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Episode 2Hugely 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 3, Episode 8Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:20am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 23 - Little Monster's DenThings get very messy when Justin and Robert try to make Little Monster a gingerbread den.
8:30am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 7This week's episode featured Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall pointing his spoon at the camera, the Second World War recreated with ice cream and Russ Abbot having a heart attack on Casualty.
8:50am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 8 - Willesden SuiteTerry's job as security for the local Rotary Club offers Arthur a chance to gain some much-needed respectability when he is invited to speak at a function.
9am
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 7 - It's Training MenAn undercover assessor for Cavitex, posing as a patient, leads to Ben having to attend a retraining course.
9am
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Boj
Episode 19 - Robot RecyclerWhile waiting for Mr Cloppity to pick up the recycling, Boj gets Rupa playing with it, making junk robots and rag rope. When Mr Cloppity's buggy gets stuck in the mud, the friends come to the rescue with their robots and rope. But with all of the recycling made into new toys, there is nothing left to recycle.
9:30am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 18 - WheelsWussywat wants to move a pile of pots from the garden, but they are awkward and heavy. How can he do it? With the help of Duckadile's roller-skates of course.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 3 - DownThe Twirlywoos learn all about down when Toodloo gets on a runaway roller-skate. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a course for marbles to roll down.
9:40am
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My Family
Series 9, Special - Kenzo's ProjectClip Show. Kenzo's school project about the family gives everyone a chance to look at some of the crazier moments in the Harper history.
9:55am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
10:20am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 6Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
10:55am
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Roy
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the children's comedy.
12pm
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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.
12:30pm
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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.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 2 - In The MoodGary fears he may not be the only one who can go back to 1942 when young Arthur disappears from the shop.
1pm
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Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 4 - QuarantineOn encountering another ship, the crew go into rescue the female hologram on board. Much to their horror, they discover that she has contracted a holo virus, and has gone completely insane.
1pm
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Boj
Episode 19 - Robot RecyclerWhile waiting for Mr Cloppity to pick up the recycling, Boj gets Rupa playing with it, making junk robots and rag rope. When Mr Cloppity's buggy gets stuck in the mud, the friends come to the rescue with their robots and rope. But with all of the recycling made into new toys, there is nothing left to recycle.
1:30pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 18 - WheelsWussywat wants to move a pile of pots from the garden, but they are awkward and heavy. How can he do it? With the help of Duckadile's roller-skates of course.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 3 - DownThe Twirlywoos learn all about down when Toodloo gets on a runaway roller-skate. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a course for marbles to roll down.
1:40pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
1:40pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 10 - Careless Talk...Gary is rapidly running out of money, and Ron has lost the will to print it.
2:15pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bishops GambitThe position of Dean at Bury St Edmunds has become vacant, and as PM, it's - in practical terms - Jim's job to choose who should take the post. Unfortunately, of the two names put forward for the role, one is a Marxist and the other an atheist, neither of which appeal much to Hacker!
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run DeepSharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.
2:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Go-BetweenTerry's housekeeping and his wife's absence are starting to take their toll on Bob! Not only has Terry broken the toaster by putting chops in it but his fag ends are in the plant pots! Something has to give so Terry decides to pay Thelma a visit to try and persuade her to return to Bob.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 10 - Art AttackGloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.
2:45pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 7 - Leg It To Spain!As René prepares to escape to Spain with the painting for the rest of the war, the Colonel arrives at the café and seizes the artwork. Meanwhile, Flick and Helga's relationship is up-and-down, and the Germans are determined to achieve a suitable group photo for the paper.
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 15 - Frantic RomanticThe Farmer trying to impress his new date by cooking a romantic dinner. Unfortunately, the Farmer can't cook and Bitzer is a useless maitre d'. Can Shaun and the flock save the day when they take over the catering behind the scenes?
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 8Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
3pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 2Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 16 - Everything Must GoEverything must go when the farmer sets up a stall by the side of the road and leaves Bitzer in charge. The lazy sheepdog soon tires of his role and gives Shaun the job. He proves to be a much better salesman than Bitzer and the flock are only too happy to get stuck in, selling pretty much all the farmer's worldly possessions.
3:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 8 - Prior EngagementsFollowing Madamme Edith's crowning as the Spirit of Nouvion, the General decides that she should marry Captain Bertorelli in order to cement relations between the two sides. A celebration at the chateaux offers Michelle the perfect chance to release the British airmen.
3:30pm
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3:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The WeatherIn the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.
3:45pm
The TV That Made Me
Writer and comedy actor Adil Ray joins Brian Conley to enjoy the classic TV moments from his past that helped put him on the path to TV stardom. How did the anarchic Young Ones, the groundbreaking Why Don't You?, and the long-running kids' drama Grange Hill shape him as he grew up, and what part did a show like Bread, featuring the Boswell family from Liverpool, play in inspiring him to become the creator and star of Britain's first ever Asian sitcom, Citizen Khan?
4pm
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Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 5 - Closing The PortalDebbie has had enough of the quests and wants her life back, to concentrate on her family, not being The Chosen One.
4:20pm
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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?
4:20pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last PostIvy attends a service at the Primitive Methodist Chapel. How could she know she'd end up spending the night alone with a man, be condemned by her friends and neighbours - and have to leave the area?
4:25pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 8Ann Teak the know-it-all expert examines a valuable antique ring, prehistoric cave dwellers Ug and Ig play some stone-age football and incomprehensible Farmer Dung shows off his new automatic gate.
4:30pm
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Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Idiot KingDebbie and Negatus meet face-to-face for the first time while camping in the forest.
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 4 - ImaginationMr Bell focuses on the school's ongoing mission to 'imagine the impossible and make it happen'.
4:55pm
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Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 2 - As Young As You FeelOliver is having the birthday blues when he has to spend the night alone while Simon enjoys an evening out with Veronica.
5pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 1 - Wheelie BenWhen the local council insists that Ben is disabled, what can he do but play along with it until the wheels start coming off?
5:25pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen TroubleCanteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...
5:40pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 2 - The Son'll Come OutMichael's news comes as a bit of a shock to Ben, but Susan has more of a shock at Ben's reaction.
5:45pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
6pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
6pm
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 9 - WindowsArthur plans to become a major player in the fitness industry by opening an aerobics studio. Terry gets involved with two Italian families when the daughter of one family walks out on her husband.
6:20pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 5 - Alistair's EngagementAlistair makes a surprising announcement - he's got engaged!
7pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go ByRodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 2 - In The MoodGary fears he may not be the only one who can go back to 1942 when young Arthur disappears from the shop.
7:40pm
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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!
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 10 - Art AttackGloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 5 - ElectionThe council elections are impending, and David's standing for re-election. When Geraldine unknowingly criticises his performance, the locals decide she'd be a far better candidate. For a woman with no political intent it's a daunting prospect, but David could be willing to strike a bargain...
8:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Episode 5James Corden referees as the Reds and Blues butt heads in round five of the panel show. Chart-topper Tinchy Stryder and sports presenter Clare Balding join in the fun too.
9pm
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Da Ali G Show
A selection of three episodes of Sacha Baron Cohen's comic creation.
9pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 3 - JobMiranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon EvansGreg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian ClaryJoining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.
9pm
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 5 - Sara Cox, Aled Jones, Josh WiddicombeDJ Sara Cox, singer and TV personality Aled Jones and comedian Josh Widdicombe try to dump slogan T-shirts, fish bones and The Lord of the Rings into Room 101.
9:40pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 4 - HolidayMiranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.
9:40pm
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 6 - Gyles Brandreth, Melanie Chisholm, Adam HillsEx-politician Gyles Brandreth, Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Australian comedian Adam Hills try to dump acceptance speeches at award ceremonies, different types of toothpaste and abs into Room 101.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 1Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
10pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 2, Episode 6The Geography students go on a field trip, and Kingsley makes an official complaint when things don't go to plan.
10pm
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
10pm30 min
Top Coppers
Episode 1 - The Chill Of The Cockney FreezerThe Top Coppers investigate the notorious Cockney crime boss Harry McCrane who has taken over an ice cream factory as a guise for selling drugs. Meanwhile, Mahogany wants to ask out new girl Pippa, but he already has plans with Rust for video night...
10:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 5 - Demons And AngelsUsing Kryten's matter paddle, the crew manage to figure out how to triplicate things. First a strawberry...and then Red Dwarf!
10:20pm
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Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An OctaveGreg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?
10:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 2, Episode 5 - DrugsHeadmaster Mr Fraser has organised a special guest speaker for Drugs Awareness Day.
10:50pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 9The teams are joined by guests Alex Brooker, Henning Wehn, Rob Beckett and Kate Humble.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run DeepSharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.
11pm
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Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
11pm
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Very British Problems
Series 1, Episode 1 - Other PeopleThis first episode examines the root cause of most Very British Problems: other people.
11:05pm
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Mountain Goats
Episode 1 - HomelessJimmy has burnt his house down and needs a new home. Conor's mum is not happy that Conor has taken up with Jimmy's scurrilous band of rescue hands.
11:05pm
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11:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 5Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by 5 guests: Ed Byrne, Matt Forde, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe.
11:40pm
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Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
11:40pm
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Cardinal Burns
Series 2, Episode 5Young Dreams' Rachel channels her inner Ellie Goulding; office tedium is destroyed with a spiked birthday cake; and music festival stewards Bert and Moon have cruel intentions.
11:55pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian ClaryJoining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.
11:55pm
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Safeword
Series 1, Episode 4Today's guests, boy band legend Five's Ritchie Neville and Geordie queen Vicky Pattison, get their social media accounts scrutinised by the team captains alongside comics Matt Richardson and Tom Craine.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:10am
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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.
12:20am
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Shooting Stars
Series 7, Episode 1The hit comedy panel show is back. Joining Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson are rap artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and EastEnder Linda Henry.
12:30am
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Top Coppers
Episode 1 - The Chill Of The Cockney FreezerThe Top Coppers investigate the notorious Cockney crime boss Harry McCrane who has taken over an ice cream factory as a guise for selling drugs. Meanwhile, Mahogany wants to ask out new girl Pippa, but he already has plans with Rust for video night...
1am
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Getting On
Series 1, Episode 2Pippa is preparing her research paper, while Den and Kim deal with a male referral. However, it's Ivy, a problem patient, who dominates the day.
1am
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 5 - Sara Cox, Aled Jones, Josh WiddicombeDJ Sara Cox, singer and TV personality Aled Jones and comedian Josh Widdicombe try to dump slogan T-shirts, fish bones and The Lord of the Rings into Room 101.
1:10am
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Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 6Guests facing crazy challenges this week are Coronation Street's Georgia May Foote, TV presenter Jeff Brazier, singer Joe McElderry and comedian Ben Shires.
1:25am
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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.
1:40am
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Rex The Runt
Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.
1:40am
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 6 - Gyles Brandreth, Melanie Chisholm, Adam HillsEx-politician Gyles Brandreth, Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Australian comedian Adam Hills try to dump acceptance speeches at award ceremonies, different types of toothpaste and abs into Room 101.
1:55am
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Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
2:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 4 (Channel 4: Series 5), Episode 1Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests David Mitchell and Roisin Conaty. Phill Jupitus is in with Susie Dent, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
2:20am
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2:25am
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 3 - The SleepymanWhilst a blast from Janine's past forces Christopher into a very uncomfortable position, and Jerwayne feels the wrath of his ex-girlfriend, Lance tries to take full advantage of PhoneShop Sutton's newfound fame.
2:30am
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Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
2:55am
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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.
3am
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Shooting Stars
Series 7, Episode 1The hit comedy panel show is back. Joining Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson are rap artist Example, Hairy Biker Si King, former Strictly dancer Camilla Dallerup and EastEnder Linda Henry.
3:20am
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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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Getting On
Series 1, Episode 2Pippa is preparing her research paper, while Den and Kim deal with a male referral. However, it's Ivy, a problem patient, who dominates the day.