Television
TV schedule Friday 18th September 2015
6am
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Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 5 - Reading Between The LinesA vindictive estate agent is on the loose and threatening to ruin Simon and Oliver's neighbourhood. Thanks to a visit to the library and Ringo's unhappy love life, the pair are soon on the villain's trail.
7:30am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 6 - Timeless TimeVictor is unable to sleep. Things get so desperate that he contemplates opening Ronnie and Mildred's Christmas present from last year.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 8Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 12 - HotWussywat has made himself really hot and sweaty chasing Duckadile round the garden. They both need to cool off.
8:25am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
9am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest-running series.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And DownThe Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.
10:50am
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
11:10am
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Keep It Clean
A marketing whizz-kid attempts to help his brother-in-law secure funds for a miraculous cleaning product he has invented.
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 8 - Easter TimeIt's Easter at the park and Richard is in charge of the annual egg hunt. But with Sooty hiding the eggs and Sweep making the hot cross buns, will their plans for a happy Easter be scrambled?
11:30am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes OffSooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?
12pm
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fatal ImpressionA reformed gambler dies owing Arthur money, but a religious miracle seems to offer some compensation.
12pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Second Greatest Story Ever ToldThe Harpers experience internal competition regarding a nativity play when both Nick and Susan audition for parts. Who will get a leading part and who will be a shepherd?! Meanwhile Ben is suffering from a severe toothache but is reluctant to put his trust in any other dentist.
12:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral BeanMr Bean is trying to find a nice quiet place to read his book so he sets off for the library. There he is distracted by some funny online videos on the library computer. Before he knows it, Mr Bean is recording his own video, which is uploaded for everyone to see. Things start to go crazy when people check it out and his popularity takes off. Will he enjoy being in the public eye and how long will his celebrity last?
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 7 - Waiting To InhaleMichael's date arrives with another boy so he decides to take Janey's advice... he tries to make Bex jealous! He pretends he's going out with Abi and it seems to work... but is it Bex who Michael really wants?
12:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 11 - Birthday BearMr Bean is shocked when Teddy receives a birthday card from Bean's girlfriend.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 2 - All About YvonneWhen Yvonne throws Gary out of the marital home, his edgy behaviour makes Phoebe suspicious that he is seeing another woman.
1:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 6Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And DownThe Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.
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.
2pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 6 - Timeless TimeVictor is unable to sleep. Things get so desperate that he contemplates opening Ronnie and Mildred's Christmas present from last year.
2:05pm
(repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 4 - ModelDorien is thrilled by Sharon's new job as a model and becomes her manager.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning PermissionDesmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.
2:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater LoveRodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.
2:50pm
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2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 19 - Bull v WoolIt's a beautiful day and Shaun, Bitzer and Timmy are enjoying a picnic, when an unexpected guest arrives and spoils the peace. Forced into hiding the trio find ways to entertain themselves, until they have to brave up and face their fear.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 8Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 1 - ConesThe flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and quickly hatch a plan to divert it into their field. While the driver seeks help, the flock have great fun with an endless supply of ice cream - but will they be able to cover their tracks before they're discovered?
3:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow PerilAfter a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 42 - Doctor DenzilDenzil and Boj are playing at being doctors. When Dr Woof sprains his paw, they get a chance to practise on a 'real patient'. But how will they get him home?
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest-running series.
4:10pm
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Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 6 - Definitely Not CricketCricket is a game that has been around for ages and when Simon and Oliver are invited to play for the local team they find that most of the team have as well! It takes the power of prayer and a few well-aimed arrows to tip the balance of the match in their favour...
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 15 - Super SpyMr Bean is obsessed by his TV hero Super Spy and is excited when his very own Super Spy kit arrives in the post. While Mr Bean is pretending to be his favourite character, and delighting in all his gadgets, he spots some unusual goings on in the Bruisers' house next door. Naturally Mr Bean assumes the worst and sets out to rectify the situation.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 12 - The MoleMr Bean's landlady is hopping mad when she finds mole hills on her lovely croquet lawn.
4:45pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 6 - On The OmnibusesThere is a celebration at Luxton & District marking 50 years of motor buses. Exhausted from a new working schedule, Stan sits down to feel the comfort in the company's first ever motor bus and promptly falls asleep, dreaming of the day it was introduced...
5pm
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Last Video ShowA video implicating two senior police officers is mistakenly returned to Daley Videos.
5:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 1, Episode 5 - PorkBilly is offered another job outside the funeral business when an esteemed local businessman meets a sticky fate.
5:20pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 25Storybook Stan tries and fails to read a noisy story, location reporter Gail Force gets ready for a ramble, King Flannel battles Lady Chatalot for control of the lawn and zany scientist Professor Muddles tries to find out why water is wet.
6pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Second Greatest Story Ever ToldThe Harpers experience internal competition regarding a nativity play when both Nick and Susan audition for parts. Who will get a leading part and who will be a shepherd?! Meanwhile Ben is suffering from a severe toothache but is reluctant to put his trust in any other dentist.
6pm
(repeat)
A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
6:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 9 - Supersize TimmyTimmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with Miracle-Grow fertilizer, and expands to become the King Kong of sheep. Shaun must keep the giant toddler out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him to normal size.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 7 - Waiting To InhaleMichael's date arrives with another boy so he decides to take Janey's advice... he tries to make Bex jealous! He pretends he's going out with Abi and it seems to work... but is it Bex who Michael really wants?
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's BicycleHoward's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 6Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 2 - All About YvonneWhen Yvonne throws Gary out of the marital home, his edgy behaviour makes Phoebe suspicious that he is seeing another woman.
7:30pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 7Another game of trying to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears.
8pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 5 - BeerBlackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning PermissionDesmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.
8pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
8:30pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1In this opening episode Granville is forced into taking extra security precautions for the shop's takings, which cause him no end of discomfort. Eric suffers a curious injury. Love is in the air for some as Mavis receives a special delivery, and Granville begins to play matchmaker.
8:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 6 - ChainsMelchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 7Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.
9pm
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Black Books
A selection of episodes from the third series of the bookshop sitcom.
9pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 2Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
9pm60 min
Mount Pleasant
Series 5, Episode 2Dan and Cameron bravely attempt to establish some peace between Lisa and Jenna. Plus, the Dawsons are confronted by an all-too-familiar face from their past.
9:20pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 6Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.
9:30pm
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Vicious
Series 1, Episode 2Stuart insists on purchasing Freddie a new coat to attend a Doctor Who fan club event, but is flabbergasted by the prices. Meanwhile, Ash asks for girlfriend advice.
9:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 3Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
10pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The RatA public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!
10pm
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Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer
TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.
10pm
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Room 101
Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca FrontThis week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".
10pm65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 2 - Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette, Keith Lemon, Will Young, Carly Rae JepsenAlan is joined by Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette who talk about their new movie Miss You Already. Keith Lemon drops in to chat about the new series of Celebrity Juice, while music is from Will Young, who is on the show to talk about his latest album 85 Proof. Music is from Carly Rae Jepsen.
10:30pm
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Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mayor The Force Be With YouDI Sleet is joined by TV presenter Dermot O'Leary to find out who murdered Amanda Holden, Mayor Simon Cowell's PA.
10:35pm30 min
Mountain Goats
Episode 6 - LiarJimmy takes on a lone rescue that results in an insurance claim while romance (sort of) blossoms between Conor and Jules.
10:40pm
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Room 101
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod GilbertThis week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 4 - ModelDorien is thrilled by Sharon's new job as a model and becomes her manager.
11pm30 min
People Time
Comedy sketch show written by and starring up-and-coming character comedians.
11:05pm
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Mountain Goats
Episode 6 - LiarJimmy takes on a lone rescue that results in an insurance claim while romance (sort of) blossoms between Conor and Jules.
11:20pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 7With Lee Mack, Janet Street-Porter, Patrick McGuinness and Trisha Goddard.
11:50pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 8With Simon Amstell, Ralf Little, Iain Lee and Property Ladder presenter Sarah Beeny.
12:05am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 2 - Drew Barrymore, Toni Collette, Keith Lemon, Will Young, Carly Rae JepsenAlan is joined by Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Toni Collette who talk about their new movie Miss You Already. Keith Lemon drops in to chat about the new series of Celebrity Juice, while music is from Will Young, who is on the show to talk about his latest album 85 Proof. Music is from Carly Rae Jepsen.
12:05am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
12:20am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of CivilisationModern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.
12:35am
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 6 - The GermansSybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?
12:50am
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Top Coppers
Episode 5 - The Escape Of Vince RustRust's identical twin brother Vince escapes from Justice City penitentiary with a devious plan to swap places with Rust and infiltrate the JCPD. Meanwhile, it's Mahogany's birthday and he's fed up that Rust has forgotten all about it once again.
1am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 3Lee Mack welcomes comedian Jimmy Carr, The Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson and TV presenter Jameela Jamil to join his fun and fact-filled panel show.
1:20am
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 5 - The AnniversaryIt's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.
1:20am60 min version (repeat)
1:20am
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Fried
Episode 4 - The Second ComingMary attempts to move on by getting Trevor's phone number, offering him a new product - Chicken Balls - in return.
1:30am
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Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer
TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.
1:30am
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Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 8Guests facing zombie leftovers, an electric shock piano lesson, a rotten rope and a fishy shower are Made in Chelsea's Ollie Locke, Big Brother star Brian Belo, TV presenter AJ Odudu and comedian David Morgan.
1:45am
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Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mayor The Force Be With YouDI Sleet is joined by TV presenter Dermot O'Leary to find out who murdered Amanda Holden, Mayor Simon Cowell's PA.
1:55am
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Last Video ShowA video implicating two senior police officers is mistakenly returned to Daley Videos.
2am
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The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of three episodes of sketch comedy.
2:15am
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People Time
Comedy sketch show written by and starring up-and-coming character comedians.
2:20am
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Room 101
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod GilbertThis week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.
2:30am
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Ali G In Da USAiii
Ali G takes his brand of interview to the US.
2:40am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 2Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
3:10am
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Fishbowl
Sitcom pilot about a girl who drops out of university and moves back to live with family.
3:35am
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People Time
Comedy sketch show written by and starring up-and-coming character comedians.
3:40am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
3:45am
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Stella Street
In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.
4am
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Big Bad World
Episode 3The gang celebrate Oakley's birthday with a day of excursions - sadly all organised by Oakley himself. The day culminates with a paintballing skirmish - uh-oh!