Television
TV schedule Friday 21st August 2015
6am
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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!
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 25 - AdorableCouncillor Cowdrey uses two perfect android children to disrupt life in Bottom Knocker Street.
6:15am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 47 - Dunks!The kids are challenged to a game of Dunks to save their very existence.
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 4Hugely 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 10Comedy 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 - Pie CamLittle Monster has a brilliant new invention that helps everyone laugh all over again at some of the messiest times in Justin's house.
8:30am
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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.
8:55am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 6 - If Money Be The Food Of Love, Play OnTerry and Arthur are captivated by an Australian girl who claims to be searching for her long-lost boyfriend - but what is her real motive?
9am
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9am
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Boj
Episode 21 - Mia's PetMia has a pet ladybird in a box. When Mr Cloppity explains that ladybirds need to fly free, Boj plants a mini Giggly Park outside Mia's house for the ladybird to call home.
9:30am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 20 - HollowEgnog doesn't show up to play so Wussywat goes to search for him. Along the way he notices sounds inside hollow places are not what he expects until he finds Egnog inside one!
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 5 - Going OverThe Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.
9:40am
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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?
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 2Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
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, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 8Harry Hill presents more of the best bits from previous series. Classic clips to make the cut include the Amish version of TV Burp, Ray Mears going walkabout in his car, and Strictly Come Dancing sparking a new craze of playing a lady's leg like a guitar.
12:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 9Harry Hill presents more of the best bits from previous series.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 4 - And Mother Came TooRon needs Gary's help in court after he is arrested. In 1942, Phoebe reveals her husband has been killed in action - leaving her free to marry Gary.
1pm
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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.
1pm
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Boj
Episode 21 - Mia's PetMia has a pet ladybird in a box. When Mr Cloppity explains that ladybirds need to fly free, Boj plants a mini Giggly Park outside Mia's house for the ladybird to call home.
1pm
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 6 - If Money Be The Food Of Love, Play OnTerry and Arthur are captivated by an Australian girl who claims to be searching for her long-lost boyfriend - but what is her real motive?
1:30pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 20 - HollowEgnog doesn't show up to play so Wussywat goes to search for him. Along the way he notices sounds inside hollow places are not what he expects until he finds Egnog inside one!
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 5 - Going OverThe Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.
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 2 - London PridePhoebe finds living in the West End difficult, though Noel Coward does his best to help. Yvonne puts Gary on the guest list for a Downing Street party.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your ManAfter seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.
2:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 5 - Surprise At ThrostlenestWhile preparations are being made for Compo's funeral, Nora finds a letter he has written.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two SonsMichael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 19 - Two's CompanyShaun is smitten when a bedraggled new sheep lands among the flock. After a wash in the sheep dip, the newcomer turns out to be quite attractive and Shaun immediately falls head over hoof for her. While Bitzer goes on a journey to find her rightful owner, the flock are kept amused by Shaun's romantic antics.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 10Comedy 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 6 - Just A Small FuneralClegg and Truly brace themselves for their saddest moment - Compo's funeral - while Howard is torn between three demanding ladies.
3pm
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3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 20 - In The DoghouseBitzer's kennel is accidentally destroyed and the canny canine hopes the farmer will replace it with a new deluxe model. But when he sees his master's clumsy attempt to build a new kennel, Bitzer is so horrified that he packs his bags and leaves home. Shaun, however, hopes to tempt Bitzer to return with the kennel of his dreams.
3:30pm
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3:40pm
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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?
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 4, Episode 2 - Trouble At MillBilly bumps into an old school friend whilst collecting a body, and it turns out she's always been rather fond of him! Ivy, meanwhile, attends her own former primary school and is soon called upon to help one of the pupils.
4:20pm
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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?
4:25pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 10Prehistoric cave dwellers Ug and Ig prepare to go hiking with a super-heavy rucksack made of rock, tap-dancing Dan Step gets confused dancing with different hats and antiques expert Ann Teak blows her nose on a valuable handkerchief.
4:50pm
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Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 4 - Blood BrothersOliver never set out to save Simon's life, he had no control over what happened. However, now that they are 'blood brothers' he has every intention of making sure that Simon refuses him nothing...
5pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 5 - He's Just Not That Into BenBen goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.
5pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 6The super-student team captains are joined by Bobby Lockwood and Louisa Connolly-Burnham from Wolfblood, and comedians Katie Mulgrew and Paul McCaffrey.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.
5:40pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 6 - SlammertimeThe Harpers face a robbery and a simple case of mistaken identity, and are amazed at how quickly Ben can make new friends.
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.
6pm
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 7 - A Star Is GornWhen a rock star fakes his own death, Arthur finds himself in possession of a valuable master tape that has every chance of becoming a "posthumous" hit.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 7 - A Surprise For JeanAs Jean longs for a few surprises from Lionel, Alistair comes up with a plan to give her the surprise treat of a lifetime.
6:50pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The PeopleFrustrated by the continued obstacle of local councils to central government policy, not to mention their unwieldynature and lack of democratic accountability, Hacker finds himself welcoming radical reform proposals from a leading professor. Neither Sir Humphrey, nor a troublesome militant socialist feminist council leader, however, are keen on the plans.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 4 - And Mother Came TooRon needs Gary's help in court after he is arrested. In 1942, Phoebe reveals her husband has been killed in action - leaving her free to marry Gary.
7:30pm
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One Foot In The Grave
1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - EndgameVictor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother. There is a mix-up over a holiday cottage, Victor buys a haunted caravan, and Margaret has a heart attack.
8pm
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Yonderland
Series 2, Episode 6 - Game Of CronesPeter has got over his fear that his house is haunted. However, when he discovers male shoes at the end of the bed, he is left with a whole new worry.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 12 - My Two SonsMichael is put in charge of redundancies at the bank and Sean gets things going at the barbershop.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:30pm
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Trollied
Series 4, Episode 4First aid training gets under way but Brian is skeptical about such matters; pharmacists rule medicine, you see, not Jonny-come-latelies. Security guard Ian, meanwhile, is at his wits' end because of an unwelcome visitor: a fox. He'd appreciate it, then, if Harry (and his collection of fake fur coats) would stop winding him up.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 4This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.
9pm
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Drop The Dead Donkey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the newsroom sitcom.
9pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 6 - Rich And FatTony discovers that Gary has £33,000 in his current account, while Tony's ever-expanding waistline doesn't go unnoticed.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Where There's A Will
A repeat of this 1955 film.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 15Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 6, Episode 3Featuring appearances from actor and comedian Johnny Vegas, Sky Sports presenter Charlotte Jackson and former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp, no doubt looking forward to a bit of father-son time with Jamie.
9:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 7 - Home-Made SaunaDeborah and Dorothy are away for the weekend, and Tony concentrates his energies on converting the shed into a sauna.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan CatonJon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 3Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Merchant and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 6, Episode 9Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker tear into the week's main talking points, joined by a live studio audience and guest Jack Whitehall.
10:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series VI, Episode 1 - PsirensWhile trying to search for Red Dwarf, the crew encounter a large number of space ships floating in space.
10:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell KaneHost Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.
10:35pm30 min
Mountain Goats
Episode 2 - FitnessThe ragtag gang of Mountain Rescue Volunteers are getting physical and out of the pub in an assortment of ill-judged fitness gear.
11pm
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The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.
11pm
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 4, Episode 5With Michael McIntyre, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Johnny Vegas and Ulrika Jonsson.
11pm20 min
Dead Air
Sitcom pilot about a radio DJ who is given the chance to host the breakfast show. Created by and stars Radio 1 presenter Greg James.
11:05pm
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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.
11:25pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your ManAfter seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.
11:30pm
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11:35pm
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Lesbian Vampire Killers
Comedy horror about two best friends who must become lesbian vampire killers in order to survive an ancient curse.
11:35pm
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QI
Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & KaboodleWith Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.
12:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
12:05am60 min version (repeat)
12:10am
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Shooting Stars
Series 7, Episode 4EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino take part in the surreal panel game.
12:45am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
12:50am
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Getting On
Series 2, Episode 1There's more grim humour among the bedpans as a new shift unfolds on B4. Kim has an unknown female admission to occupy her, Den has Hilary to cope with, and Pippa has a ward round. Mrs Fyvie, a new patient, is admitted but it's her daughter, Beedy, who requires more attention than her mother.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1:10am
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Viral Tap
Episode 5Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips. This week their guests are London Hughes and Tinchy Stryder.
1:15am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1:25am
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Andy Parsons Gruntled Live
Andy Parsons performs his stand-up show Gruntled in this TV edit of his 2011 DVD.
1:30am
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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.
1:45am
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The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.
1:45am
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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...
2am
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Da Ali G Show
Episode 5Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
2:10am
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Virtually Famous
Series 2, Episode 9Featuring guests Charlotte Crosby, David Haye, Jack and Dean, and Ivo Graham. Plus Arron Crascall too.
2:15am
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Dead Air
Sitcom pilot about a radio DJ who is given the chance to host the breakfast show. Created by and stars Radio 1 presenter Greg James.
2:30am
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Da Ali G Show
Episode 6Sacha 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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People Just Do Nothing
A selection of episodes from the second series of the pirate radio station sitcom.
2:40am
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Shooting Stars
Series 7, Episode 4EastEnders favourite Cheryl Fergison, who plays Heather; One Show regular Dominic Littlewood; chef Jean Christophe Novelli; and Skins actor Luke Pasqualino take part in the surreal panel game.
2:40am
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Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show
Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.
2:55am
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Friday Night Dinner
Series 3, Episode 5 - The PianoDad's bought a piano, and the world's most sarcastic piano tuner comes round to tune it. Meanwhile, the family spot Aunty Val having an affair. What should they do?
3:15am
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Getting On
Series 2, Episode 1There's more grim humour among the bedpans as a new shift unfolds on B4. Kim has an unknown female admission to occupy her, Den has Hilary to cope with, and Pippa has a ward round. Mrs Fyvie, a new patient, is admitted but it's her daughter, Beedy, who requires more attention than her mother.
4am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
4:45am
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All In Good Fun
Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.