Television
TV schedule Thursday 24th September 2015
6am
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In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 1 - The OutingBilly and Ivy reminisce about last year's British Undertakers' Association Annual Outing, where they came across another family firm broken down by the side of the road. But there was quite some past between the Unsworths and the Pardoes...
6am
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Down Among The Z Men
The four original Goons star as Prof. Osric Pureheart misplaces a secret military formula.
7:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 8 - The RabbitThe Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?
7:30am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken ReflectionVictor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 2Comedy 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 18 - WheelsWussywat wants to move a pile of pots from the garden, but they are awkward and heavy. How can he do it? With the help of Duckadile's roller-skates of course.
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 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 14 - GoneThe Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.
9:50am
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 4The super-student team captains are joined by MI High spy Oyiza Momoh, Let's Dance for Comic Relief winner Charlie Baker and comedians Katie Mulgrew and Paul McCaffrey.
9:55am
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The Cuckoo Patrol
Freddie & The Dreamers, Kenneth Connor, Victor Maddern, John Le Mesurier and Arthur Mullard star in the story of a troop of scout misfits.
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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All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 2 - VaseIt's Charlie's mum's birthday and she's especially pleased with the special vase that dad has bought her as a present...
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted HouseSooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?
11:30am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance CompetitionSooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.
11:55am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance EntrepreneurLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
12pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 1 - Fitting PunishmentSusan is looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, but not looking forward to being called a grandmother. Nick wants to move back in. And a new arrival at Ben's surgery has quite an impact.
12:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 18 - Lord BeanMr Bean finds out he is a lord and visits his Scottish family home - but keeping a castle is a costly business.
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 2 - They Shoot Harpers, Don't They?When Roger shows some talent at acting, Susan decides to jump on the bandwagon and takes dancing lessons... and a 'wine tasting' class! Meanwhile Michael is disappointed when he gets a B in an exam.
12:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
1:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 9Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.
1:30pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 4The super-student team captains are joined by MI High spy Oyiza Momoh, Let's Dance for Comic Relief winner Charlie Baker and comedians Katie Mulgrew and Paul McCaffrey.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 14 - GoneThe Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.
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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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
2pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken ReflectionVictor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.
2pm
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All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 2 - VaseIt's Charlie's mum's birthday and she's especially pleased with the special vase that dad has bought her as a present...
2:05pm
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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.
2:20pm
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 4 - Women's TroublesSharon and Dave are officially a couple. Tracey thinks she's pregnant, leading Dorien to set her up with her gynaecologist. It turns out to be a false alarm. Sharon on the other hand receives some surprising news, but it isn't great timing.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy TrafficLee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...
2:40pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just DessertsFletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 8 - The RabbitThe Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 2Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 9 - Prize PossessionThe Farmer can't believe his luck - he has a winning ticket! He just needs to keep it safe until morning and there's only one dog for the job. Unfortunately, Bitzer is a hopeless guard dog. Can he rescue the winning ticket, or has he lost the Farmer's fortune?
3:20pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak HotelBeing on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 46 - Blast Off BuddiesWhen Denzil accidentally breaks Gavin's new toy rocket, Boj has a boj-a-boom idea to make Gavin a rocket that will actually fly and fix his buddies' friendship. Boj-a-moon!
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 4 - Peace And QuietFinding it impossible to work in peace in his room at the hospital, Michael goes looking for alternative accommodation. His new friends very quickly all have the same idea!
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 19 - Car WarsMr Bean finally has a showdown with the mysterious Reliant Robin. Who will be the victor?
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 52 - HomelessAfter a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 7 - Ballot Box BlunderWhen a seat on Westbrook's school council becomes available, Hank uses charm, personality and Rosa's pastries to try to stop it from going to McKelty. However, Emily is trying to win the election another way - by convincing everybody that she's too cool for school.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 10 - What The Stars ForetellThe Butler household is thrown into chaos when the stars foretell marital success for Mum and Olive - and they both set their eyes on Blakey! Meanwhile, the Luxton & District is being subsumed into a national company, so change is afoot at the depot.
5pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's BushLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
5:20pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 2 - Play To Me, GipsyA gipsy puts a curse on the Unsworth household and before the day is out, Billy ends up in the local infirmary. But was she a real gipsy, or was it just bad luck?
6pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 1 - Fitting PunishmentSusan is looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, but not looking forward to being called a grandmother. Nick wants to move back in. And a new arrival at Ben's surgery has quite an impact.
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 1, Episode 4 - Timmy In A TizzyTimmy the little lamb is distraught when the farmer take's his favourite toy, can Shaun and pals get it back?
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 2 - They Shoot Harpers, Don't They?When Roger shows some talent at acting, Susan decides to jump on the bandwagon and takes dancing lessons... and a 'wine tasting' class! Meanwhile Michael is disappointed when he gets a B in an exam.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus PositionWesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 9Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14thDel's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy TrafficLee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never ComesWhen Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?
9pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 1 - Lance Got GameLean times have hit the high street, and everyone is feeling the pinch. As Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to make some extra money on the side, Shelley goes on the warpath, and Janine finds herself socialising with the cream of Croydon society.
9pm30 min
Brilliantman!
Slapstick comedy starring Kevin Eldon as a very ordinary man who sees himself as a secret superhero.
9pm30 min
Cradle To Grave
Episode 4Paying for daughter Sharon's dream wedding is giving Spud sleepless nights, whilst Danny has his own conundrum to solve.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
9:20pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 1Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.
9:30pm
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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.
9:30pm30 min
Boy Meets Girl
Series 1, Episode 4Tonight's the Night! Judy and Leo plan to spend their first night together as Tony and Pam are going away and Leo has conspired to get James out of the house too.
10pm
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 2It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.
10pm
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Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 9James Acaster, Gary Delaney, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe are the guests on this week's show.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Special - Ultimate #TBTCelebJuice SpecialKeith Lemon hosts a special anniversary edition of the comedy panel show, bringing back some of the most memorable games from the show's seven year history. Holly and Gino are joined by Hollywood actor Verne Troyer, Tulisa, radio's Chris Moyles and EastEnders star Dean Gaffney.
10:30pm45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 5The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
10:40pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And DishonestyThe House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 4 - Women's TroublesSharon and Dave are officially a couple. Tracey thinks she's pregnant, leading Dorien to set her up with her gynaecologist. It turns out to be a false alarm. Sharon on the other hand receives some surprising news, but it isn't great timing.
11pm
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The Pub Landlord v Nigel Farage: The Battle For South Thanet
One-off documentary following Al Murray as he campaigns in the 2015 General Election in character as The Pub Landlord.
11pm
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Detectorists
Series 1, Episode 1Following a chance encounter with a young history student, Lance and Andy embark on a journey towards the discovery of a lifetime. All they need to do is get permission from the local landowner, the mad one who is rumoured to have done away with his wife.
11:20pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And IncapabilityWhen Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...
11:30pm
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Detectorists
Series 1, Episode 2Lance and Andy haven't told anyone that they are hot on the trail of the Holy Grail of metal detecting: the final resting place of King Sexred of the East Saxons. Except that members of the rival detecting club already seem to know all about it. Who is the mole?
Midnight
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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 1, Episode 4Sketches include the stolen sketches, light metal (The Bishop and The Warlord) and Stephen's nipples.
12:05am
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Da Ali G Show
Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
12:35am60 min version (repeat)
12:40am
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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge
Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.
12:40am
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Da Ali G Show
Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
1:15am
(repeat)
Brilliantman!
Slapstick comedy starring Kevin Eldon as a very ordinary man who sees himself as a secret superhero.
1:15am
(repeat)
Spaced
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
1:20am
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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.
1:30am
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Big Bad World
Episode 6To earn a bit of cash, Ben volunteers for medical testing. Meanwhile, Eggman's band, Subcontractor, have a gig that he's convinced will be their big break.
1:35am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 1Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.
1:35am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
2am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
2:15am
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 2It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.
2:40am
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Radges
Sitcom pilot set in a Scottish pupil referral unit for kids with problems.
2:45am
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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 1, Episode 4Sketches include the stolen sketches, light metal (The Bishop and The Warlord) and Stephen's nipples.
3am
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Big Bad World
Episode 6To earn a bit of cash, Ben volunteers for medical testing. Meanwhile, Eggman's band, Subcontractor, have a gig that he's convinced will be their big break.
3am
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Fried
Episode 5 - The Chicken AwardsJoe and Amara stay behind to man the shop whilst Mary, Ed, Shontal and Derek go to the Seriously Fried Chicken Awards.
3:15am
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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge
Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.
3:25am
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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.
3:30am
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Top Coppers
Episode 6 - The Passion Of The ChrisIt's Justice City's darkest hour. A mysterious computer hacker launches a cyber-attack on the whole city demanding just one thing - John Mahogany. Meanwhile, Rust has a sneaky plan to avoid the tax inspector, to whom he hasn't paid a penny to in five years.
3:55am
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The Pickwick Papers
Adaptation of Charles Dickens's celebrated comic novel.