Television
TV schedule Thursday 27th August 2015
6am
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Rising Damp
Pilot, Episode 1 - The New TenantA run-down boarding house in an unnamed northern English town is home to Miss Ruth Jones, an administrator at the local university; a medical student, Alan; the grubby, unfriendly landlord Rupert Rigsby, and his cat, Vienna. When a room in the house becomes vacant Miss Jones suggests that she knows a suitable candidate.
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.
6am
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Moone Boy
Series 1, Episode 3 - Another Prick In The WallUsing the battle for the bathroom as an opportunity to catch extra zeds, Martin falls foul of Sinead's pranks when she covers him in make-up while he's asleep. Unable to get to a mirror, Martin heads off to school unaware of his Boy George-esque look...
6:15am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.
6:30am
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Moone Boy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Dark Side Of The MooneUncle Danny arrives just in time for Martin's birds-and-the-bees talk with Mum and Dad. Sean seeks solace with other imaginary friends when Martin upsets him.
7:15am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 27 - Bitzer From The Black LagoonWhile trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.
7:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:30am
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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.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 4, Episode 3Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:20am
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 17 - Cousin CuddleThe Justin Times announces that cousin Cuddle is coming from Monstovia to stay, while Little Monster is going in exchange. Will Cuddle be easier to control than Little Monster?
8:30am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
8:40am
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Minder
Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
9am
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 11 - A Night OutAn eventful night out is had by all, as Janey and Susan go to a hen night, and Roger goes on a blind date. And Ben, who should be at home looking after Kenzo, spends more time out than he bargained for.
9am
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Boj
Episode 25 - Denzil's Lost TeddyDenzil has lost his treasured teddy bear, Snugsy. The Twitchlets have Snugsy, and they won't give him back! How can Boj get him back to Denzil and keep the Twitchlets happy?
9:30am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 23 - GamesWussywat tries playing Snakes and Ladders with Ird and Ortus but he keeps spoiling it. He figures out a better way to play using different things from the Garden.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.
9:40am
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 6 - Relationship HappensBen and Susan go off to a couples' retreat for a weekend - at which they prove to be less than ideal guests - leaving Janey and Michael vying for the affections of Michael's new boyfriend. But the triangle proves to be more Bermuda than eternal.
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
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
10:55am
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 10 - I Think I Broke My DadHank ends up in detention with Mr. Rock and soon realises that it's both fun and a way of avoiding his dad.
11:20am
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Dani's Castle
Series 3, Episode 4 - That Sinking FeelingA romantic date night watching Titanic is ruined when Rich spoils the ending for Kait.
11:50am
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Week I Became A GeniusMiss Adolf has prepared a week of punctuation catch-up classes and Hank is incredibly bored. A bit of crafty ego-playing by Mr Rock soon has things taking an inspirational turn!
12pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
12:15pm
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Dani's Castle
Series 3, Episode 5 - Truth Or ScareClare tries to help her best friend Kait get over her split with Rich by suggesting a good old-fashioned girl's sleepover.
12:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
12:40pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 12 - Anyone For Lizard?Hank can't believe his luck when he is chosen to host a Japanese exchange student.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 8 - Come Fly With MeGary and Phoebe's wedding is drawing near. Can Gary cope with two stag nights, 54 years apart?
1pm
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Red Dwarf
Series VI, Episode 4 - Emohawk - Polymorph 2When Red Dwarf crashes into a Gelf zone, and they need new engine parts, they have no alternative but to go out and brave the fearsome and ugly "Kinitawowi" tribe.
1pm
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Boj
Episode 25 - Denzil's Lost TeddyDenzil has lost his treasured teddy bear, Snugsy. The Twitchlets have Snugsy, and they won't give him back! How can Boj get him back to Denzil and keep the Twitchlets happy?
1:30pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 23 - GamesWussywat tries playing Snakes and Ladders with Ird and Ortus but he keeps spoiling it. He figures out a better way to play using different things from the Garden.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.
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 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 5 - PorridgeWhilst Dorien is trying to gather further evidence against Marcus for their divorce proceedings, Tracey's attempts to get Darryl back into work and a position of responsibility backfire spectacularly.
2:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 1 - Getting Barry's GoatTom causes chaos when he leaves something personal in Barry's garage.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 3 - Halcyon DazeIt's Sean's first day at university - but is he ready to exchange freedom for books?
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 27 - Bitzer From The Black LagoonWhile trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 4, Episode 3Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 5 - A Fishy SendoffIt's the annual fishmongers' parade to the coast, and Michelle has a plan to enter a float capable of spiriting a group across the channel and to freedom in England. Meanwhile, General Von Klinkerhoffen has finalised his plans to blow up Hitler, and requires Gruber and the Colonel's assistance.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 28 - Zebra Ducks Of The SerengetiAfter getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud.
3:15pm
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The Admiral's Secret
Crooks are after the Admiral's valuable diamond.
3:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Episode 4 - Awful Wedded WifeAmidst the fall-out from the failed radio station launch, René is forced to pay out almost 67,000 francs of the café's takings. Flick and Von Smallhausen are still imprisoned, and Gruber and the Colonel are forced to impersonate Hitler and Goering once more. Meanwhile, something curious is taking place at the church.
3:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity VicarFollowing the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?
4:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 5 - Video NastyRodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...
4:20pm
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 1 - Black MagicNew tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.
4:25pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 14Captain Adorable has problems with a space guinea pig, fitness instructor Keith Fitt gets Arthur Sleep running in the studio and zany scientist Professor Muddles demonstrates his bicycle-powered recycling machine.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 3 - Cow Poo Treasure HuntWhen he's not allowed to hang out at the shopping centre with Frankie and Ashley, Hank decides to show Stan and Rosa just how capable he is by being the first person ever to make it through Ms Adolf's weekend survival camp. Meanwhile, Papa Pete tries to make it through a single day of Emily helping out at the deli.
4:50pm
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Never The Twain
Series 3, Episode 2 - PartnersSimon and Oliver's partnership appears to stand in the way of increasing their material wealth, so something must go.
4:55pm
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5pm
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 3 - Accusin' SusanKenzo seems to be the victim of a revenge campaign by Michael's old art teacher, and Susan finds herself caught up in a sexual harassment case at work.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Comedy following workshy bus driver Stan and his family; his conductor, Jack; and their depot boss, Inspector Blake.
5:35pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
5:40pm
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 10 - Susan For A Bruisin'Susan wants to look her best for an impending school reunion. When she is asked to give the keynote address, however, she decides that her best may need some help. Unfortunately, Ben is on hand to administer the 'Cavitox'.
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
Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 4 - The BypassOut at the house in Hampshire, Jean and Lionel get caught up in a countryside crisis when they learn a bypass is to be built around the village.
7pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - Battle SchoolThe Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 8 - Come Fly With MeGary and Phoebe's wedding is drawing near. Can Gary cope with two stag nights, 54 years apart?
7:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?
7:45pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 6In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 3 - Halcyon DazeIt's Sean's first day at university - but is he ready to exchange freedom for books?
8pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series K, Episode 2 - Kit & KaboodleWith Noel Fielding, Ross Noble and Australian comedian Colin Lane.
8:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And MarriageLove is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...
9pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 4 - Ghost's ForgeWhen Maddy's glamorous former colleague Mimi Trantor turns up with a mystery in an old house in Norfolk, it's all change. Jonathan turns investigator, as Maddy finds herself turning into an illusionist...
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Episode 3 - JealousyA cramped weekend away in a small caravan proves eventful.
9pm
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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 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom StadeJason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.
9:30pm
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 4 - WhatheatherWhen Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.
9:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich HallJack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.
9:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TVWhen Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.
10pm
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Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 7Dara O Briain and the team return after the summer break. Featuring guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
10pm45 min
Safeword
Series 1, Episode 6The guests in this episode are TOWIE regular Gemma Collins and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, alongside comics Dane Baptiste and Tom Davis. Which of this week's celebrities will be bottling out first?
10pm60 min
Very British Problems
Series 1, Episode 3 - Feelings And EmotionsThis week the celebrities talk about Brits' excruciating inability to express emotions and feelings.
10:10pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 5 - PorridgeWhilst Dorien is trying to gather further evidence against Marcus for their divorce proceedings, Tracey's attempts to get Darryl back into work and a position of responsibility backfire spectacularly.
10:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series VI, Episode 5 - RimmerworldWhen the Dwarfers discover the crashed Simulant ship that they destroyed, they decide to go on board and recover some of their food supplies.
10:35pm
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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 8Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.
11pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 7Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.
11:05pm
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The Fast Show
Series 2, Episode 6There's more music from jazz club and the soppy businessmen are aboard an aeroplane.
11:20pm60 min version (repeat)
11:40pm
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Lizzie And Sarah
A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.
Midnight
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Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim ShortsGreg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.
12:20am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Special - Five Go Mad In DorsetKeith Allen, Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders from the Comic Strip have a ripping time on their summer hols.
1am
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Getting On
Series 2, Episode 5Tonight, a graduate nurse drives a wedge between Den and Kim, and Hilary's elaborate new hand-washing protocols serve only to help muddy the water. Meanwhile, Pippa suffers the indignity of reapplying for her own job, but luckily Den and Kim find a way of cheering things up.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1:30am
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 4When Alice's tall, handsome and rich ex, Ben, turns up it sends Mitch's pre-existing insecurities into overload.
1:30am
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Fried
Episode 1 - Carlos From SpainMary goes under cover to find out who is making up complaints against her.
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.
2am
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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.
2am
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 7Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.
2am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
2:30am
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 4 - WhatheatherWhen Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.
2:30am
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Lizzie And Sarah
A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.
3am
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The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.
3am
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 4When Alice's tall, handsome and rich ex, Ben, turns up it sends Mitch's pre-existing insecurities into overload.
3am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 6Eamonn Holmes takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Sarah Millican, Jaymi Hensley from Union J, Happy Mondays icon Shaun Ryder and, from Fresh Meat, comedian Greg McHugh.
3am
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Fried
Episode 1 - Carlos From SpainMary goes under cover to find out who is making up complaints against her.
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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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 8Soul legend Michael Bolton is the guest host. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Carol Vorderman, Westlife's Shane Filan, comedian Seann Walsh and Diana Vickers.
3:30am
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Top Coppers
Episode 2 - The Girdle Of Randall RogersWhen the ageing star of hit sci-fi show Future Space starts receiving anonymous death threats, Mahogany finds himself coming face to face with his childhood hero. Meanwhile, in spite of his hatred for actors and the profession, Rust decides to chase fame and fortune and become an actor.
3:45am
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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.
5am
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That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 1If you think your family is annoying, wait until you meet the stars of this hidden camera show. The only thing they love more than each other is playing pranks on the public!
5:30am
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That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 2Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.