Television
TV schedule Thursday 20th August 2015
6am
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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?
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 49 - Street Of DreamsA popular quiz show comes to Bottom Knocker Street. Can a quiz show make all of your dreams come true?
6:15am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 14 - Psssst!!Spies descend upon Bottom Knocker Street to find the secret recipe for Giancarlo Minello's ice cream.
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.
7:15am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 17 - Party AnimalsThe farmer throws a fancy-dress house party for his birthday. When Bitzer loses all the invitations, however, Shaun saves the day again. Disguised in their own ingenious costumes, the sheep stand in as the guests and have a good old knees-up. But can they fool the farmer into believing he is surrounded by his friends?
7:45am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Episode 3Hugely 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 9Comedy 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, Highlights Special - Robert's Memory DownloadIn this special episode, Justin, Robert and Little Robot remember some of the funniest things that have happened in Justin's house.
8:30am
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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.
8:50am
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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.
9am
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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?
9am
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Boj
Episode 20 - Carry On CarrotMrs Woof is making her big soup but is missing Mr Cloppity's carrots, as his crop has failed. Boj and his buddies discover a giant carrot growing amongst the tiddlers but it is too big to deliver to the diner... until Boj gets boj-ing and finds a way to combine all of his friends' ideas to lift it, push it and roll it along.
9:30am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 19 - MuddyWhen Oggy loses his toy in the mud Wussywat helps him find it, making some muddy new ones in the process. Squidgetastic!
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 4 - InsideThe Twirlywoos see a man putting something inside his tent, and they get carried away putting more and more things inside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo has managed to get stuck inside the teapot. Can Peekaboo get out without being spotted by the Twirlywoos?
9:40am
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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.
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 2, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
10:50am
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Doctor In Distress
Dr Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) returns to St Swithin's as an experienced doctor but he still has a roving eye for the ladies.
10:55am
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Roy
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the children's comedy.
12pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Special - Review Of The Year 2009Big-collared comic Harry Hill applies his forensic eye for comedy detail to all the telly you thought he had missed while he was away. With Harry at the helm, you can be sure there will be laughs aplenty - and with so many top clips, skits and quips, this bumper Burp is bursting at the seams with pure entertainment.
12:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 7Harry Hill dips into the archives for some more vintage Burp. Enjoy favourites including Ronald McDonald, Derek Acorah talking to a dog ghost and David Platt showing off his elaborate new handshake.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 3 - Out Of TownThe coast is clear for Gary to have a holiday with wartime mistress Phoebe, since present-day wife Yvonne has packed her bags for a three-week trip to Korea. But Gary has reckoned without an unexpected visitor.
1pm
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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!
1pm
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Boj
Episode 20 - Carry On CarrotMrs Woof is making her big soup but is missing Mr Cloppity's carrots, as his crop has failed. Boj and his buddies discover a giant carrot growing amongst the tiddlers but it is too big to deliver to the diner... until Boj gets boj-ing and finds a way to combine all of his friends' ideas to lift it, push it and roll it along.
1pm
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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.
1:30pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 19 - MuddyWhen Oggy loses his toy in the mud Wussywat helps him find it, making some muddy new ones in the process. Squidgetastic!
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 4 - InsideThe Twirlywoos see a man putting something inside his tent, and they get carried away putting more and more things inside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo has managed to get stuck inside the teapot. Can Peekaboo get out without being spotted by the Twirlywoos?
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 5, Episode 1 - A Room With A ViewA wartime bomb blows Gary back into the present, but what is worse is that his son, Michael, is transported too. Is Michael another time-traveller? And how is Gary going to explain him to Yvonne?
2:15pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 8 - One Of UsA former head of MI5 is posthumously revealed to have been routinely passing information to the Russians during key Cold War years. An embarrassing story for any Government, but the situation becomes particularly tricky when it emerges that Humphrey chaired an inquiry that cleared him of such claims at the time...
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 13 - On The GlassSharon and Tracey's pool business goes into decline as Winter sets in, and Dorien also finds herself broke after Marcus cancels all of her credit cards. Sharon and Tracey decide to go into the double-glazing business and think that Dorien would be the ideal person to do the door-to-door selling...
2:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 3 - Magic And The Morris MinorCompo, Clegg and Truly happen upon a couple whose car has got stuck in a remote field.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 11 - Go With The FloMatthew's forceful sister Florence arrives from Africa to fetch him home. For good. Matthew is less than thrilled.
2:45pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 9 - Soup And SausageThe airmen are now stuck in the sewers directly beneath the town square. It'd be quite simple to free them if only the hinges on the access grate weren't rusted solid. As usual, there's a crackpot plan in place - this time involving an ancient ice cream van.
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 17 - Party AnimalsThe farmer throws a fancy-dress house party for his birthday. When Bitzer loses all the invitations, however, Shaun saves the day again. Disguised in their own ingenious costumes, the sheep stand in as the guests and have a good old knees-up. But can they fool the farmer into believing he is surrounded by his friends?
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 9Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 4 - Elegy For Fallen WelliesWhen Nora forsakes her wrinkled stockings for black tights, the results are catastrophic.
3pm
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3pm
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Girdle Of Gold
Evans the Milk and Griffiths the Hearse search for the fortune that the drunken Griffiths has stashed in his adulterous wife's corset.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 18 - Cat Got Your Brain?Two bungling alien scientists transport Pidsley the cat and Shaun aboard their flying saucer.
3:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
3:30pm
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3:40pm
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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...
4pm
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Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Heart Of The SunUsed to expecting the unexpected in Yonderland, Debbie is captured and taken to Ninny village this week.
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 4, Episode 1 - Flying UndertakerAfter being buzzed by a low-flying plane and finding its pilot is an attractive young woman, Billy sets his sight on the skies. But Auntie Ivy isn't going to let him get into danger without sticking an oar in!
4:20pm
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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...!
4:25pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 9Zany scientist Professor Muddles has some trouble with his pet cat and some itchy fleas, Nana Knickerbocker finds herself at a bus stop and thinks she's in the panto Dick Whittington and Storybook Stan tries and fails to read a winter's tale.
4:30pm
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Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 8 - Dirty ErnieNegatus travels through the portal to Debbie's home under the guise of Dirty Ernie.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 2 - No Room For TwoIt's Friday afternoon and tomorrow Hank will be in charge of the coolest stall at the school fair - this weekend is going to be amazing! Except Emily's room is being redecorated and she will be sleeping in with Hank until it's done. Plus she's bringing Katherine with her. Maybe this weekend won't be so amazing after all.
4:50pm
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Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Woman's Place...Lyn and David have their first marital row and each seeks advice from their respective father. Unfortunately, if they were hoping for mature and wise counsel, they chose the wrong people to ask.
4:55pm
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5pm
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5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's PetsIt's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...
5:40pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne IdentityA young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?
5:40pm
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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.
6:20pm
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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.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 6 - The House Next DoorThe Hardcastles hear noise from the empty house next door. After calling the police out to investigate, the constable takes a shine to Sandy. Penny and Stephen visit London.
7pm
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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.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 3 - Out Of TownThe coast is clear for Gary to have a holiday with wartime mistress Phoebe, since present-day wife Yvonne has packed her bags for a three-week trip to Korea. But Gary has reckoned without an unexpected visitor.
7:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With LoveRodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
7:45pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 5The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 11 - Go With The FloMatthew's forceful sister Florence arrives from Africa to fetch him home. For good. Matthew is less than thrilled.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 6 - AnimalsGeraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?
8:45pm
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Randle And All That
Variety short starring Frank Randle.
9pm
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Training MenAs Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.
9pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 7 - GangsterGuy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.
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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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy TiernanWith Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.
9pm60 min
Very British Problems
Series 1, Episode 2 - Out And AboutThe day to day problems the British encounter as soon as they leave the house and go out and about - at work, at the shops, or when on holiday.
9:30pm
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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.
9:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 5 - Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell, Mark WatsonRich Hall hosts with special guests Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.
9:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At ChristmasLee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.
10pm
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10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 14Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Susie Dent is joined by Joe Lycett.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 8Russell talks about an amusing ringtone, and answers questions on cats, wizards, and what cheers him up. His guests are Carl Donnelly and Iain Stirling.
10pm
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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.
10pm45 min
Safeword
Series 1, Episode 5Glamour model icon Katie Price and jungle king Joe Swash get their social media accounts scrutinised by the team captains alongside guest comics Matthew Crosby and Marlon Davis.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 14Sean Lock and Bill Bailey take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson with Isy Suttie. Susie Dent is joined by Joe Lycett.
10:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 6 - Back To RealityThe Dwarfers start to explore an abandoned space ship on the ocean bed, and slowly they start to realise that the bodies they are finding are all victims of suicide.
10:30pm
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 6Kerry Howard on the pirate Blackbeard, Joel Dommett yaks Colonel Blood stealing the crown jewels, and Tiff Stevenson talks Henry VIII starting a war.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 13 - On The GlassSharon and Tracey's pool business goes into decline as Winter sets in, and Dorien also finds herself broke after Marcus cancels all of her credit cards. Sharon and Tracey decide to go into the double-glazing business and think that Dorien would be the ideal person to do the door-to-door selling...
11pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 3No. 10's spin doctor Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Then all political hell is let loose when an unexpected and tragic news story breaks.
11pm
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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.
11:05pm
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11:20pm
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11:40pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 4It's D-Day for Nicola; whilst she's aboard a train heading to the political wasteland of Bradford he is free to launch an all-out attack on her leadership. She won't go without a fight, but who'll be victorious?
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Midnight
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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?
12:20am
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Shooting Stars
Series 7, Episode 3Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.
12:30am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1am
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Getting On
Series 1, Episode 3Hilary has accused Kim of making an inappropriate remark and is insisting on disciplinary action, forcing Kim to call in her union rep.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1am
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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...
1:20am
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Safeword
Series 1, Episode 5Glamour model icon Katie Price and jungle king Joe Swash get their social media accounts scrutinised by the team captains alongside guest comics Matthew Crosby and Marlon Davis.
1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 12 - CharityUncharitable comedian Henning Wehn is joined tonight by Stephen Carlin, Josie Long, science geek Helen Arney and quiz show supremo Paul Sinha. With interviews from the charitable comedian Stewart Lee.
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.
1:55am
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 3No. 10's spin doctor Stewart Pearson is running 'Thought Camp' at a remote country house hotel. Meanwhile, Phil is surprised to find the ministerial offices less than deserted. Then all political hell is let loose when an unexpected and tragic news story breaks.
2:25am
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Da Ali G Show
Episode 4Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
2:30am
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 4It's D-Day for Nicola; whilst she's aboard a train heading to the political wasteland of Bradford he is free to launch an all-out attack on her leadership. She won't go without a fight, but who'll be victorious?
3am
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Shooting Stars
Series 7, Episode 3Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.
3am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 12 - CharityUncharitable comedian Henning Wehn is joined tonight by Stephen Carlin, Josie Long, science geek Helen Arney and quiz show supremo Paul Sinha. With interviews from the charitable comedian Stewart Lee.
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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Getting On
Series 1, Episode 3Hilary has accused Kim of making an inappropriate remark and is insisting on disciplinary action, forcing Kim to call in her union rep.
3:30am
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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...