Television
TV schedule Thursday 8th October 2015
6am
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 4 - Memories Are Made Of ThisThe latest edition of The Undertakers' Journal has a new column, inviting readers to submit articles of interest. Ivy's convinced she has a tale to tell, and sets about writing up the events of 'a typical day', based on their recent exploits with the broken-down hearse.
6am
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Tommy Cooper
Episode 4Tommy Cooper presents comedy, magic and sketches, with guest star Joan Greenwood.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood StillOnly Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.
7:30am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 3 - Hearts Of DarknessA day out in the country and a gentle trip on the river leads to epic complications for the Meldrews, Mrs Warboys and Nick Swainey when they find themselves marooned in the middle of a misty river.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 7, 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 6 - EggWhile Wussywat is playing catch with Oggy, he encounters a funny-shaped stone.
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 23rd and 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:20am
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Girdle Of Gold
Evans the Milk and Griffiths the Hearse search for the fortune that the drunken Griffiths has stashed in his adulterous wife's corset.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 4 - InsideThe Twirlywoos see a man putting something inside his tent, and they get carried away putting more and more things inside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo has managed to get stuck inside the teapot. Can Peekaboo get out without being spotted by the Twirlywoos?
9:50am
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Fit
Episode 4Meet the Darts Caller who can't add up, find out how to trick your dad into buying you a hot dog, and try Brian Butterfield's Workout DVD.
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 12 - ChipsRoy comes to visit, and Charlie embarks on a catering venture in hope of making some money.
11:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 12 - The Magic ShowA broken wand forces Sooty to halt his magic show. With Sweep stuck in the sawing-in-half box and Richard transformed into a chicken, Sooty must put things right if he's going to impress Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee.
11:30am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Pop ConcertRichard is hosting a pop concert in the park for one of his favourite singers - but she hasn't arrived. So it is up to Sweep to take to the stage and give the performance of a lifetime!
12pm
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 9 - While You Weren't SleepingThere are problems in the bedroom which threaten to drive Ben and Susan apart. Abi thinks this may be her fault but she develops her own problems as Janey becomes her personal shopper.
12:30pm
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Take A Letter Mr. Jones...
Episode 4 - The Japanese Contract....Japanese executive Mr Kimura arrives in England to discuss a business deal with Ms. Warner's firm. Ms. Warner expects to finalise arrangements over dinner.
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 5, Episode 10 - Dentist To The StarsOne of Britain's best-loved heartthrobs visits Ben's surgery and although the mere mention of his name sends Susan weak at the knees, Ben is singularly unimpressed - at first. Soon the whole household is in turmoil - except for Michael - who's far too busy making money out of the film crew.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 6 - In The MoodYvonne delivers an ultimatum to Gary, but Ron makes him an offer he can't refuse. Will he return to 1940, and if he does, will he ever come back to the 1990s?
1:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Art ExhibitionHyacinth's passion for art coincides with Daddy's desire to join the Foreign Legion.
1:30pm
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Fit
Episode 4Meet the Darts Caller who can't add up, find out how to trick your dad into buying you a hot dog, and try Brian Butterfield's Workout DVD.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 4 - InsideThe Twirlywoos see a man putting something inside his tent, and they get carried away putting more and more things inside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo has managed to get stuck inside the teapot. Can Peekaboo get out without being spotted by the Twirlywoos?
1:40pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
2pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 6, Episode 8 - Rising To The OccasionWith the Colonel, Flick and Von Smallhousen held by the Communist Resistance, Gruber calls in Von Flockenstuffen to have General Von Klinkerhoffen sectioned. Back in the town, Michelle's plan to have the airmen escape by balloon goes awry when helium cannisters deploy too early...
2pm
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All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 12 - ChipsRoy comes to visit, and Charlie embarks on a catering venture in hope of making some money.
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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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 8 - You Pays Yer MoneyA by-election in Chigwell causes tension about who to vote for between Tracey, Sharon and Dorien. Sharon wants Darryl's vote after Tracey paid his poll tax, but he wants the full £350 for the pleasure, leading Sharon to take drastic action.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 6 - The KidShirley invites problem-child Daisy for the weekend and she drives everyone up the wall.
2:40pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy ReleaseFletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...
2:50pm
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2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 28 - Duck!When Shaun and the flock discover that a pair of nesting ducks have stolen their bedding to make a comfy new home up on top of Bitzer's kennel, the battle is on to set things straight.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 7, Episode 2Comedy 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 29 - The StareBitzer gets his wish for some peace and quiet when Shaun becomes hypnotised by Mowermouth the goat and finally stops bothering him. But with the whole flock under the influence of Mowermouth's powerful gaze, Bitzer soon realises just how much he needs his old buddy.
3:20pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 30 - The Peace PrizeThe mayor is coming to judge the Best Park Competition, and the buddies are helping tidy up. But when everything spills from Mr Cloppity's buggy, how will they hide the mess?
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 23rd and 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
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.
4:20pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 1 - It's All In The Little Blue BookThe gang return to St. Swithin's for another year as students. Michael is keen to get to work but his essential guide to all he needs to know has gone missing.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 9 - CamouflageWith Emily in hospital having her tonsils out and a history project due, Hank decides that the best possible course of action is to take Katherine - Emily's lizard and best friend - into school. Meanwhile at the hospital, Stan is trying to prove to Rosa that he's not squeamish - easier said than done when all you want to do is pass out.
4:55pm
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be CountedIt's election time and the house is out in force: Alan and Philip are making Labour posters in the attic whilst Rigsby is canvassing for the Conservatives. Ruth, meanwhile, is being wooed by all sides.
5:10pm
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The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery
Frankie Howerd falls foul of the infamous schoolgirls in their fourth outing. The girls confront a hapless gang of crooks trying to retrieve stashed loot.
5:20pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 5 - Gone But Not ForgottenOn a day trip to the seaside with Auntie Ivy, Billy gets into a spot of trouble and floats far out to sea in a coffin he's using as a boat. Soon long out of sight, Ivy believes him drowned and returns home to organise a fitting memorial service.
5:20pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 24Acrobatic troupe the Berrito Brothers show off their weight-lifting skills, intrepid explorer Rapids Johnson goes in search of the furry-footed fishing bear, wildlife park tour guide Sue Keeper gets sheep and goats mixed up and gardener Will Barrow finds all sorts of animals hiding in his wheelbarrow.
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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My Family
Series 5, Episode 9 - While You Weren't SleepingThere are problems in the bedroom which threaten to drive Ben and Susan apart. Abi thinks this may be her fault but she develops her own problems as Janey becomes her personal shopper.
6pm15 min
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 10 - Dentist To The StarsOne of Britain's best-loved heartthrobs visits Ben's surgery and although the mere mention of his name sends Susan weak at the knees, Ben is singularly unimpressed - at first. Soon the whole household is in turmoil - except for Michael - who's far too busy making money out of the film crew.
6:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 14 - FleecedIt's time for a haircut for Shaun and his pals, but is the Farmer really the right man for the job? Not after his first attempt!
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 6 - In The MoodYvonne delivers an ultimatum to Gary, but Ron makes him an offer he can't refuse. Will he return to 1940, and if he does, will he ever come back to the 1990s?
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Art ExhibitionHyacinth's passion for art coincides with Daddy's desire to join the Foreign Legion.
7:30pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 2This week sees foreign language students attempt to improve their English with the Tezcorp British Language Test, including learning Tezcorp's take on the national anthem, while pet owners are driven mad by Vet B.O.T, who has his customers begging, sitting and waiting for their animals. Meanwhile, a young gallery worker is left dumbfounded when the new Tezcorp chocolate fountain decides to serve up its chocolate all over a priceless work of art.
8pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of ClassIn his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 6 - The KidShirley invites problem-child Daisy for the weekend and she drives everyone up the wall.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 11 - BrandedGodfrey finds himself a victim of ridicule after he tells Captain Mainwaring that during the Great War he was a conscientious objector.
8:45pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 2 - The BuildersBasil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.
9pm
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come Dine With WeAs a 'Personality Greeter' is added to the staff roster, and a busking saxophonist vies for Janine's affections, Ashley realises a lifelong ambition; while Jerwayne finds that race can still be a barrier to love.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm30 min
Cradle To Grave
Episode 6Spud demonstrates his keen sense of hearing when it comes to money and wallets. Danny is a young man at a crossroads with the fabulous Miss Blondel - or Louise, as he's now allowed to call her. And something is stirring in Shaky Young's sister's loft.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 1Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.
9pm60 min
The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Episode 2Comedy duo The Rubber Bandits provide anarchic commentary and their own twisted, surreal take on the action as the increasingly bedraggled contestants make their way through the show.
9:20pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 5Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.
9:30pm
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 6 - Revenge Of The RazzFeeling sidelined and unloved, Christopher is offered a new sales job by headhunter Dean Bisk, while Ashley and Jerwayne find themselves drafted into Razz Prince's Elite Selling Krew. Is this the end for PhoneShop Sutton as we know it?
9:30pm30 min
Boy Meets Girl
Series 1, Episode 6It's Judy's fortieth Birthday and the day of the not very Surprise Party. Leo wants to buy her a really lovely present but is strapped for cash.
10pm
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 4It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 11Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Ed Gamble and Holly Walsh are the guests this week.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Episode 5Holly Willoughby and Gino Sheffield D'Acampo lead the teams as Keith welcomes more celebrity guests, including Big Brother's Rylan Clark, radio DJ Sara Cox, magician Ben Hanlin and TV judge Robert Rinder.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10:40pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And AmiabilityThe Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.
10:50pm
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Glitchy
Episode 1Featuring shows including Britain and Ireland's Next Top Hand Model, Date My Daughter and 24 Hours in a Phone Box. Some passers-by on the street are also unlucky enough to encounter Mezmo, a petty thief-turned-creepy street magician.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 6Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by Carol Vorderman, Tony Law, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, and Alice Levine.
11pm
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Detectorists
Series 1, Episode 5Even though Andy, Lance, Becky and Sophie are barely talking to each other, their secrets are on the verge of being revealed. Are they all just victims of a 'dirty smears' campaign? And why does everyone else want to move in on Bishop's Farm?
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 8 - You Pays Yer MoneyA by-election in Chigwell causes tension about who to vote for between Tracey, Sharon and Dorien. Sharon wants Darryl's vote after Tracey paid his poll tax, but he wants the full £350 for the pleasure, leading Sharon to take drastic action.
11:20pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
11:20pm
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The Job Lot
Series 3, Episode 1There's confusion and babies all-round at Brownall Job Centre, as Karl thinks Natalie's pregnant; Trish thinks she's beginning the menopause; Bryony's taking care of her baby Uncle Martin; and Angela brings her beloved cat, Muff, to work to give birth.
11:30pm
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Detectorists
Series 1, Episode 6A huge hole has been excavated and police are looking into it. Furthermore, Larry Bishop's invisible dogs have disappeared without trace, and Andy and Lance now have one last chance to discover their hearts' true desire.
Midnight
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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 2, Episode 6Sketches include the song "Where is the Lid?", "Trying to borrow a fiver off..." and Control firing Tony.
12:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
2012 Specials, Episode 2 - The RematchFollowing the success of 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown earlier in the year, Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson once again take on the famous words and numbers quiz.
12:30am
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Mock The Week
A selection of episodes from the 11th series of satirical panel game.
12:40am
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 5Ben's on the case again - this time he's got a mystery illness and is far too sick to go to school, or so he says.
12:50am
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Viral Tap
Episode 3Caroline Flack, Carly Smallman and Matt Richardson are joined this week by David Morgan and Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing.
1:20am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 5Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.
1:30am
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Seann Walsh World
Episode 5Comedian Seann Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with exploding toilets, sex toy swords, and electric shocks with someone who should know better.
1:50am
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Trigger Happy TV
Series 1, Episode 5Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
2am
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 2, Episode 5Clatterford Guild's continuing rivalry with the guild from neighbouring Hole rears its ugly head in the form of a duet of sporting grudge matches - first netball and then crown green bowls, with all pressure on Rosie in the final moments. Meanwhile, Spike has written a love letter to Tash and offered her a dramatic ultimatum - 'leave Marcus and meet me by the Twisty Tree' - or he will give up on their love.
2am
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 4It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.
2am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
2:25am
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Trigger Happy TV
Series 1, Episode 6Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
2:30am
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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 2, Episode 6Sketches include the song "Where is the Lid?", "Trying to borrow a fiver off..." and Control firing Tony.
2:35am
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 2, Episode 6Tash accepts Spike's proposal of marriage and they decide to organise their own unique wedding ceremony. When it all gets a bit too much, a distraught Tash throws herself at Sal's mercy. Secretly delighted to be able to organise her daughter's big day, Sal enlists the help of the Guild to create a magical Faerie Wedding by a babbling brook, with bewinged flower fairies, and a final magical send-off party for the happy couple.
2:45am
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Together
Episode 1 - SignsAfter Tom's brief encounter with Ellen on a wheelie bin and under her car door, he's determined to see her again.
3am
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 5Ben's on the case again - this time he's got a mystery illness and is far too sick to go to school, or so he says.
3am
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Seann Walsh World
Episode 5Comedian Seann Walsh delves into the depths of the internet. Tonight he deals with exploding toilets, sex toy swords, and electric shocks with someone who should know better.
3am
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Ross Noble Freewheeling
Series 1, Episode 6Ross stages a 'tat roadshow' in a York strip club and enlists the help of fellow comic Rufus Hound for a human fox hunt.
3:15am
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Sunny D
Episode 1 - PilotDane needs his salary if he is ever going to break away from his privacy-free home life, but he is desperate to follow his dream. Driven on by personal ambition, the support of his girlfriend Nicola and best friend Sam, today could finally be the day when everything is about to change.
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.