Television
TV schedule Thursday 5th November 2015
6am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must WeepWhen the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger FanShortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.
7:50am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 21 - Flight To GenevaMichelle's latest scheme for the escape of the airmen (involving a mini-submarine) pushes René over the edge, and he attempts to elope with Yvette - and the two original paintings - to Switzerland.
7:50am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 7 - The Great Depression Of 1994Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, 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 6 - EggWhile Wussywat is playing catch with Oggy, he encounters a funny-shaped stone.
8:25am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 22 - Train Of EventsThe Colonel, Gruber and Helga are after the paintings, as are Flick and Von Smallhausen. Mimi, Yvette and Madame Edith are after René. And they're all aboard the Geneva Express, which the Resistance is about to blow up with Christmas puddings...
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 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
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.
11am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 5 - Green BeanBean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.
11:10am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up DadDad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.
11:15am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash MachineMr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!
12pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 2 - The Son'll Come OutMichael's news comes as a bit of a shock to Ben, but Susan has more of a shock at Ben's reaction.
12:40pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky StartDetermined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.
12:55pm
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 8 - On The AutofrontLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 11 - Let's Get Away From It AllGary's life is on the move in both time zones as Yvonne sets her heart on a new flat and Phoebe wants to leave The Royal Oak. Both have surprises in store for the weary traveller...
1:10pm
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The Million Pound Note
Comedy film about a penniless man who is given a million pound note and instructed to live on it for a month without spending any of it.
1:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
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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Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 6 - My Old Man's A ToryAlbert and Harold argue over politics, Albert being a Conservative and Harold being Labour.
2pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 9 - Soup And SausageThe airmen are now stuck in the sewers directly beneath the town square. It'd be quite simple to free them if only the hinges on the access grate weren't rusted solid. As usual, there's a crackpot plan in place - this time involving an ancient ice cream van.
2pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up DadDad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 3 - CommitmentsWho is the rightful owner of Sharon's cafe? Should business, like marriage be 50/50? Commitment seems to be the key word.
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little FeetDesmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.
2:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper CaperArkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 18 - Mountains Out Of MolehillsWith the flock in a dancing mood, not even a molehill can spoil their fun... or can it?
2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 13 - Buzz Off BeesSomething's different around the field, Shaun and the flock decide to investigate.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 8Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 7 - LitterbugsBean is furious with the untidy state of the streets and all the people who drop litter so he goes on a one-man mission to clean up the town.
3:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 8 - Rat TrapBean has to deal with an unwanted house guest, but the stubborn pest refuses to leave!
3:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy ExecutiveTo impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 51 - Keep on GoingBoj, Rupa and Gavin are trekking for their Ranger survival badges. When Gavin's satnav boots go on the blink, Boj uses a bushcraft boj-a-boom idea to get them all back on track!
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:20pm
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Doctor At Large
Episode 8 - Trains And Notes And VeinsHaving left the Major's practice, Upton takes Collier and Stuart-Clark home to his parents' for a weekend away from the daily slog of medicine. However, they meet a lady on the train - and does she have problems!
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 13 - Last DayIt is the last day of the summer term and Hank is determined to make it through without a detention. An incident with an egg in assembly changes all of that and Hank finds himself in danger of being excluded from school permanently.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's LovelyWith his decree absolute at long last in hand, Rigsby finally pops the question to Miss Jones - much to his shock, she accepts! Wedding plans are afoot, but first Rupert must meet the mother.
5:20pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 4Featuring Keith Fit, fitness pundit, who demonstrates how to go canoeing, with predictable results.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 4 - Baby TalkNow settled in their new home, Mildred starts thinking about children and begins investigating adoption processes. Will George put his foot in it again?
6pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 6 - My Old Man's A ToryAlbert and Harold argue over politics, Albert being a Conservative and Harold being Labour.
6pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 2 - The Son'll Come OutMichael's news comes as a bit of a shock to Ben, but Susan has more of a shock at Ben's reaction.
6pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger FanShortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.
6:25pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 1A prank-loving Emperor hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine With Me, the Durham Home Guard injure themselves while learning first aid, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 6 - Available For WeddingsClegg demonstrates his theories about the safety of studded tyres.
6:40pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.
6:55pm
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Johnny English Reborn
Film sequel starring Rowan Atkinson as the bumbling MI7 agent Johnny English, now on the trail of a secret organisation dubbed Vortex.
7:05pm
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Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down
After being mistakenly declared dead, elderly Jeannie MacTaggart makes trouble for the officials who won't correct her records.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 11 - Let's Get Away From It AllGary's life is on the move in both time zones as Yvonne sets her heart on a new flat and Phoebe wants to leave The Royal Oak. Both have surprises in store for the weary traveller...
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
8pm
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Fawlty Towers
A selection of three episodes of the hotel-based sitcom.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 3Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little FeetDesmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.
9pm
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 5 - Hello SunFran takes up healthy living. Bernard is at odds with Manny after discovering Freud.
9pm
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Trollied
Series 5, Episode 1Gavin relays the shocking news that rival chain Lauda is due to open on Valco's patch. While the news worries the rest of the staff, Gavin remains unconcerned. That is until he learns that the store will be run by notorious manager Cheryl Fairweather.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm
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QI
A selection of three episodes from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John BishopLive At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
9pm60 min
The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Highlights Special - Best BitsA collection of 'best bits' from the series.
9pm60 min
Bring The Noise
Episode 3With Nicole away, Ricky Wilson and captains Joel Dommett and Tinie Tempah are joined by Melanie C, Laurence Fox and singer Foxes on the music and comedy show.
9pm30 min
Drifters
Series 3, Episode 3 - VanillaMeg meets an old school friend who's done very well for herself. Re-kindling that friendship brings Meg an exciting job opportunity. Gary reveals a surprising internet enthusiasm and Bunny is on the run from her dad having maxed-out her emergency credit card.
9:30pm
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 6 - A Nice ChangeA change is as good as a rest when Bernard, Manny and Fran decide to escape the madness and go on holiday.
9:30pm
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After Hours
Episode 1 - Young JoblessHaving just left school, things aren't going to plan for Willow. Can he convince his parents that volunteering on a pirate radio show is a good idea?
9:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy TiernanWith Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.
10pm
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Penelope
Young socialite Penelope Wilhern bears the curse of her family, a pig's snout.
10pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
10pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 4Ian Stone returns for more football chat. This episode features special guest Omid Djalili.
10pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 3Russell looks at new scientific findings that link bacon to cancer, the proposed tax credit cuts and a campaign to explain consent using tea.
10pm30 min
Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 2Andy spots something suspicious and Sophie's cracking on with her new friend at the library. The club is visited by the local mayor on a matter of some delicacy, and some old enemies seem unusually interested in Peter's quest to find his grandfather.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Episode 9Guests tonight are former The Wanted member Nathan Sykes, football legend and host of Ninja Warrior Chris Kamara, talk show host Jerry Springer, and Jessica Wright.
10pm
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Trollied
Series 5, Episode 1Gavin relays the shocking news that rival chain Lauda is due to open on Valco's patch. While the news worries the rest of the staff, Gavin remains unconcerned. That is until he learns that the store will be run by notorious manager Cheryl Fairweather.
10:10pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 2Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.
10:30pm
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Brian Pern
Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, Episode 2Brian plans to stage his entire debut solo album, Brian Pern's Musical Version Of The Day Of The Triffids, live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa with a host of special guests.
10:30pm
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After Hours
Episode 1 - Young JoblessHaving just left school, things aren't going to plan for Willow. Can he convince his parents that volunteering on a pirate radio show is a good idea?
10:50pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 3Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.
10:50pm
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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 1, Episode 1Featuring One Direction, Holly Willoughby and Kim Kardashian as you've never seen them before. Guests in the first show include Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, actor John Thomson and former Inbetweeners star Emily Atack.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Highlights Special - Jimmy, Sean & Jon's Best BitsJimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for a compilation show of their best bits from the last series. Guests include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jerry Springer, Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc, Lethal Bizzle, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe.
11:05pm
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Catastrophe
Series 2, Episode 2Sexually frustrated Rob is disappointed when Sharon's psychologist doesn't prescribe sex as the treatment for her post-natal depression. Meanwhile, at Rob's work things take an exciting upturn with the introduction of a hot new French colleague Olivia.
11:15pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 3Russell looks at new scientific findings that link bacon to cancer, the proposed tax credit cuts and a campaign to explain consent using tea.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 3 - CommitmentsWho is the rightful owner of Sharon's cafe? Should business, like marriage be 50/50? Commitment seems to be the key word.
11:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 7, Highlights SpecialAt the halfway point in the series, Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from the series so far.
11:20pm
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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 1, Episode 2Guests in the second show include Fearne Cotton, Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, actor John Thomson and former Inbetweeners star Emily Atack.
11:30pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The CorpseEvery hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.
11:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 6Russell talks weird people, twerking, Geordie Shore, and answers questions on the Yorkshire accent and penis puppy. His guests are Andrew Maxwell and Phil Wang.
Midnight
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 11, Episode 5 - Tracey's ChoiceDorien's Book Group is convening to discuss Crime and Punishment - which turns out to be rather applicable to the events that unfold in Tracey's household. Melanie Fishman returns.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
12:15am
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French And Saunders
Series 3, Episode 3Time to sit back, kick off your fluffy mules, plump up your cushions, open the ginger beer and enjoy the company of comedy queens Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
12:45am
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Glitchy
Episode 5This week, German design guru Andreas Kauffman gives a greasy spoon café a makeover; Watch presents Murder Homes Under The Hammer; and the Real Jockey Housewives go to have their tarot cards read.
1am
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1:10am
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At Home With The Braithwaites
Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.
1:10am
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The Job Lot
Series 3, Episode 5Brownall tops the leader board for getting people off benefits at the monthly managers' meeting. Trish is more interested in Greg, a manager from the nearby Nechells Job Centre branch. Angela and Natalie go on tour attending a work conference in London with Angela giving a talk to fellow colleagues.
1:25am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
1:35am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 8 - On The AutofrontLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
1:35am
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Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 2Andy spots something suspicious and Sophie's cracking on with her new friend at the library. The club is visited by the local mayor on a matter of some delicacy, and some old enemies seem unusually interested in Peter's quest to find his grandfather.
1:40am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Highlights Special - Best BitsA collection of 'best bits' from the series.
1:55am
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 5 - Hello SunFran takes up healthy living. Bernard is at odds with Manny after discovering Freud.
2am
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The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 4Ian Stone returns for more football chat. This episode features special guest Omid Djalili.
2am
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Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
2:05am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 2Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.
2:05am
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Brian Pern
Brian Pern: A Life In Rock, Episode 2Brian plans to stage his entire debut solo album, Brian Pern's Musical Version Of The Day Of The Triffids, live from the peak of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa with a host of special guests.
2:30am
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Old Mother Riley's New Venture
A repeat of this 1949 film.
2:30am
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 6 - A Nice ChangeA change is as good as a rest when Bernard, Manny and Fran decide to escape the madness and go on holiday.
2:35am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 3Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.
3am
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Misfits
Series 1, Episode 4Curtis tries to use his superpower to go back to the past and change what happened the night he was caught by the cops.
3:05am
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French And Saunders
Series 3, Episode 3Time to sit back, kick off your fluffy mules, plump up your cushions, open the ginger beer and enjoy the company of comedy queens Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.