Television
TV schedule Wednesday 2nd December 2015
6:20am
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 6 - Life With FatherIt's a sad day for George as he takes his father to a retirement home. But it's worse for Mildred when he's thrown out and ends up living with them!
7:15am
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Down Among The Z Men
The four original Goons star as Prof. Osric Pureheart misplaces a secret military formula.
7:25am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Christmas SpecialHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:50am
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer HunterArthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 4, Episode 8Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8am
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 7 - PorkpiesMichael's sister and brother-in-law visit England, and have got under the impression that Michael is a successful businessman and even owns Desmond's. Will the others sell him out or help him keep up a pretence to save face?
8:10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Small Tune On A Penny WassailChristmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents.
8:10am
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8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 7 - GlueWhile Ortus is clearing out the shed, Wussywat and Jinja find a scooter and a skateboard to race with.
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.
8:50am
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
9:30am
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old HandsIt's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 13 - WrappingThe Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.
9:50am
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All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 5 - Pride Of ScarboroughEveryone thinks Charlie has foiled a burglary - and so he is nominated to be the Pride of Scarborough, but has the whole truth been told? Meanwhile Kevin has invested in a hot tub, but not even his wife is sure that it will elevate the B&B to spa status.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 11 - Kung YouWhen Shirl's friend Beverley is attacked in the street, the girls enlist the help of a local martial arts teacher to give them a self-defence class.
10:10am
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie SusuIt's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!
10:50am
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The Best Of Tommy Cooper
A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.
11am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 9 - Valentine's BeanBean tries to be romantic but his idea of what that means proves very different to Irma's!
11:15am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 10 - All You Can EatHaving forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!
11:20am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday PresentIt's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.
12pm
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Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream WalkingPhoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.
1pm
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 8 - All Mod ConsTerry is asked to get rid of some squatters, leading Arthur to dream of a future as a property developer.
1:25pm
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All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 5 - Pride Of ScarboroughEveryone thinks Charlie has foiled a burglary - and so he is nominated to be the Pride of Scarborough, but has the whole truth been told? Meanwhile Kevin has invested in a hot tub, but not even his wife is sure that it will elevate the B&B to spa status.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 13 - WrappingThe Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.
1:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 4Audrey is shocked to see a perfectly good and very old fireplace thrown out by Richard, despite the fact that she never liked it herself. She's also more than a little agitated by the apparent unfairness of her new position in life...
1:50pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Christmas SpecialHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 10 - Find The LadyTracey and Sharon need help to understand their husband's tax returns. As the wife of an accountant, Dorien helps them out. They discover that Tracey's husband Darryl has invested well and now has a large sum to look forward to in his pension, but Sharon's husband Chris was less well advised. Sharon tracks down a mystery financial advisor to explain...
2:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sad NewsDesmond and Porkpie learn that Sweetsticks, a friend who came to England with them, has died.
2:40pm
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My Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - Ding Dong Merrily...Janey returns to the Harper household for Christmas, but with some shocking news... she's pregnant! Also Nick begins his new Christmas Tree business, but because the trees he's bought are all for next year Ben is overjoyed to find his living room turned into a forest.
2:45pm
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2:55pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Smelly FarmerThe Farmer's personal hygiene leaves much to be desired. Shaun, Bitzer and the flock decide action is needed - and set about giving the Farmer a full-service wash.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 4, 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 11 - Flat PackMr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 7 - DIYWhen the Farmer pops out for more supplies, Bitzer is left in charge of decorating and calls on the flock for help. He soon realises this may be a terrible mistake as they have their own way of doing things - painting and decorating isn't their strong point!
3:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 12 - Holiday For TeddyMr Bean decides to take Teddy on holiday to the seaside. When he arrives at his hotel a spoilt little girl wants Teddy all to herself. Her protective dad only wants the best for his little princess. A tussle ensues, resulting in a chase across town on to the pier. No one comes between Mr Bean, Teddy and their relaxing holiday!
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Small Tune On A Penny WassailChristmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents.
3:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink DawnThe Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.
3:50pm
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Champagne Charlie
Musical comedy starring Tommy Trinder as the music hall star Champagne Charlie.
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 50 - Sploshy FunWhen Denzil and Rupa fail to win their swimming badges, Boj encourages his buddies to have sploshy fun in the pool and win a new badge at the same time!
4pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On WheelsArkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.
4:15pm
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Doctor At Large
Episode 27 - The VivaWhat better way to relax before a Primary Fellowship exam than go away for a spot of fishing?
4:40pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night InGodber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 3 - Dangerous LivingA newspaper report about the mortality rate of busmen leads everyone to insist Stan loses some weight. He's not pleased, but a date with a much younger clippie makes him think a bit of exercise couldn't hurt.
5pm15 min
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 7 - Mirror MirrorResus feels like he's the family embarrassment, and wishes he was the vampire his parents dreamed of.
5:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 2 - Danger UXDThere is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 1 - Just The JobGeorge, finally, gets a job. Mildred is so shocked and delighted by the news that she requires a stiff drink - but it's not long before she'll be downing glasses for a different reason...
6pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 4Audrey is shocked to see a perfectly good and very old fireplace thrown out by Richard, despite the fact that she never liked it herself. She's also more than a little agitated by the apparent unfairness of her new position in life...
6:20pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 22 - What's Up, Dog?A wayward balloonist lands in the sheep field. Shaun and his friends are intrigued by the hot air balloon and inadvertently take to the skies. Down on the ground an ever more desperate Bitzer runs himself ragged attempting to bring the wayward sheep back down to Earth safely.
6:30pm
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The Best Of Tommy Cooper
A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 6 - Elegy For Small Creature And Clandestine TrackbikeHoward's new bike is difficult to conceal from Pearl.
7pm
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream WalkingPhoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.
7:55pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black CoatSeven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie SusuIt's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 5 - Remember MePC Joe Penhale has an unexpected visitor: his ex wife Maggie. She appears to have completely forgotten that they split up a couple of years ago.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sad NewsDesmond and Porkpie learn that Sweetsticks, a friend who came to England with them, has died.
8:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 13 - Thirty Year ItchIt's the Ambrose's 30th wedding anniversary, and Desmond is determined to make it a particularly special one for Shirl. Michael, meanwhile, has a new lady friend to show off. It's bound to be a wonderful evening - right?!
9pm
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 6Harriet has split up with Lyndon, and Caroline has split up with Mac - but could complementary therapist Jake Leaf be the right man? Statham has won a caption competition so Joanna decides to put him in his place, but the plan badly backfires. The HR staff also get a visit from Kim's Turkish penpal.
9pm
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect ChristmasMiranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 9The teams are joined by guests Alex Brooker, Henning Wehn, Rob Beckett and Kate Humble.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 7Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists including Janet Street-Porter.
9pm60 min
You, Me And The Apocalypse
Episode 10The end of the world is nigh as the adrenaline-fuelled comedy drama reaches a tense conclusion.
9:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 5Russell talks masturbation in the cinema, uniform dating, and answers questions on cannabis and super powers. His guests are Katherine Ryan and Daniel Simonsen.
9:40pm
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10pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Highlights Special - ExtraA selection of previously unseen bits and highlights from the series in which Lee Mack tested random bits of trivia with a selection of guests.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 6Guest host Jo Brand is joined by guest panellists Caroline Lucas and Richard Osman.
10pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 6Russell looks at the reaction to the Paris terrorist attacks in the UK and USA, a drunk polar bear and boozy OAPs.
10pm30 min
Peep Show
Series 9, Episode 4 - Mole-MappingMark's determination to get the woman of his dreams isn't hindered by the fact that she has a husband. Jeremy on the other hand is getting a tough dose of reality from a client.
10:25pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
10:30pm30 min
10:30pm30 min
Toast Of London
Series 3, Episode 3 - Hamm On ToastToast insists that charisma is a 'complete myth' - until he meets Jon Hamm. His day only gets worse when he and Blair must visit their dying father.
10:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 3Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Christmas SpecialDara O'Briain and the team present an extended Christmas spectacular with a stocking full of festive treats, out-takes and ghosts of Christmas specials past.
11:05pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart FrancisAsian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 1Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Paul Foot go up against special guest captain Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Romesh Ranganathan. Nina Conti joins Susie Dent.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 10 - Find The LadyTracey and Sharon need help to understand their husband's tax returns. As the wife of an accountant, Dorien helps them out. They discover that Tracey's husband Darryl has invested well and now has a large sum to look forward to in his pension, but Sharon's husband Chris was less well advised. Sharon tracks down a mystery financial advisor to explain...
11:25pm
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French And Saunders
Christmas Special 1994 - French And Saunders Christmas SpecialDawn French and Jennifer Saunders reprise some of their favourite characters for a yuletide airing, while Charles Dickens and the Oscar-winning film The Piano feel the lash of their satirical humour.
11:35pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart FrancisAsian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.
11:40pm
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 5A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.
12:05am
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Green Wing
A selection of episodes from the second series of the hospital comedy.
12:05am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart FrancisAsian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.
12:10am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 6It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.
12:20am
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Not The Nine O'Clock News
Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
12:20am
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12:30am
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12:55am
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12:55am
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Viral Tap
Episode 4Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips, with guests Joel Dommett and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.
1am
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You, Me And The Apocalypse
Episode 10The end of the world is nigh as the adrenaline-fuelled comedy drama reaches a tense conclusion.
1am
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1am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 6Russell looks at the reaction to the Paris terrorist attacks in the UK and USA, a drunk polar bear and boozy OAPs.
1:10am
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Kingdom
Series 3, Episode 4Peter discovers the identity of his niece's true father. Lyle mediates in a land dispute between golfers and druids, and tries to move his relationship with Emily forward. Peter investigates a blackmail case and helps a client with alimony difficulties.
1:30am
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Dylan Moran Live: Yeah, Yeah
Dylan Moran spreads a little happiness in this TV broadcast of his 2011 show Yeah, Yeah.
1:40am
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French And Saunders
Christmas Special 1994 - French And Saunders Christmas SpecialDawn French and Jennifer Saunders reprise some of their favourite characters for a yuletide airing, while Charles Dickens and the Oscar-winning film The Piano feel the lash of their satirical humour.
1:40am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 7Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists including Janet Street-Porter.
2:30am
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Not The Nine O'Clock News
Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
2:40am
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Live At The Electric
Series 1, Episode 2Show blending stand-up from Russell Kane with short films, quick-fire sketches and music, taking the traditional live comedy show and wiring it to the mains.
2:55am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dead Man MarchingStill believing René to be deceased, Nouvion puts on a procession of their hero's boots and beret. The man himself, meanwhile, is forced to hide in the local museum until he can be smuggled away to England.
3:20am
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Live At The Electric
Series 1, Episode 4There's a Halloween surprise for Joe Wilkinson; Jigsaw's Dan Antopolski reveals his seduction technique; Naz from WitTank tries to get over a hurtful break-up with painful results; and there's the last instalment of The Van.
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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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 4 - Tarts And FlickersAs Michelle struggles to send a microfilm to England by homing pigeon, Herr Flick captures Yvette and Mimi in order to gain access to the café and search for the Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies. A mistaken rendezvous in a broom cupboard leaves Edith and René equally flustered!
3:30am
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