Television
TV schedule Monday 4th January 2016
6am
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Love At Sea
When two people plan to meet on a cruise, they send substitutes who end up falling in love with each other.
6am
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Christmas Special - For The Man Who Has EverythingRigsby's hopes for a quiet Christmas alone crumble when his tenants begin arriving back at the house unexpectedly. The solitude wasn't quite as fun as he'd expected though!
6:55am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 5 - Car Lot BaggersWhen an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 1When Martin invites old Mrs Beardsmore round for tea, Ann is horrified to see him return with a minibus full of her friends from the old people's home. He's determined to give the entire group a good day - preferably without Paul's help.
7am
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7am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 1, Episode 1 - For Love Or MummyTimothy sets his mother's back up when he arranges a date on his regular bath night. When she puts all of his trousers in the wash, he's forced to go dressed in a cat costume.
7:30am
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8am
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 2 - Flats, Lies And VideotapeThings soon go horribly wrong when Lee tries to make a Jeremy Beadle-style video for 'You've Been Framed'.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember ThisFreelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 1Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:20am
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8:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 1Daddy is taken to hospital - quite inconvenient on the evening of Hyacinth's latest candle-lit supper.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 1 - FullThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red EyeCan Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?
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.
10:05am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu AgainPorkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.
10:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 1 - The WeddingRichard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?
11:05am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming LessonSweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?
11:20am
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's ToothBen is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?
11:25am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 1 - Councillor CowdairyAn attempt to repair the chimes of the old ice cream van leads to a visit from a dairy person from another dimension. Councillor Cowdrey sees an opportunity for world domination - or at least his very own chain of cheese shops.
12pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Pain In The ClassWhen Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.
12pm
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12:15pm
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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.
12:30pm
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12:30pm
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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?
12:40pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 1 - Keep On RunningDenzil calls about Boycie's house bringing news that the infamous Driscoll Brothers are being released early from prison and they're on the hunt for the supergrass who helped get them banged up. Boycie is horrified. By the time Marlene and Tyler return, he's sold the house, sold the car dealership and planned a new life in Shropshire.
12:50pm
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 5 - Car Lot BaggersWhen an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 9 - Of Passion And PizzaMervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but he lacks the courage to tell her. Unfortunately for him, he makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together.
1:20pm
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A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 1 - FullThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.
1:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run DeepSharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.
2pm
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A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 13 - On The GlassSharon and Tracey's pool business goes into decline as Winter sets in, and Dorien also finds herself broke after Marcus cancels all of her credit cards. Sharon and Tracey decide to go into the double-glazing business and think that Dorien would be the ideal person to do the door-to-door selling...
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember ThisFreelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 12 - Little Sheep Of HorrorsLittle lambs shouldn't watch scary movies, as Timmy finds out at his cost.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 1Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 1Daddy is taken to hospital - quite inconvenient on the evening of Hyacinth's latest candle-lit supper.
3:50pm
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Trouble Brewing
An eager newspaper worker goes undercover to expose a gang of counterfeiters.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 27 - Muscle BeanMr Bean needs to impress Irma, who is infatuated with the hunky deliveryman. Bean tries to improve his physique at the gym, but has little success. Instead he opts for an inflatable muscle suit.
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?
4:25pm
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Man About The House
Series 1, Episode 1 - Three's A CrowdFlatmates Chrissy and Jo are somewhat startled to find a man asleep in their bath, the morning after a party to say goodbye to newly-married third flatmate Eleanor. As it happens, the stranger, Robin, is new to London and looking for a place to live.
4:55pm
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Rising Damp
Pilot, Episode 1 - The New TenantA run-down boarding house in an unnamed northern English town is home to Miss Ruth Jones, an administrator at the local university; a medical student, Alan; the grubby, unfriendly landlord Rupert Rigsby, and his cat, Vienna. When a room in the house becomes vacant Miss Jones suggests that she knows a suitable candidate.
5pm
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 6 - If Money Be The Food Of Love, Play OnTerry and Arthur are captivated by an Australian girl who claims to be searching for her long-lost boyfriend - but what is her real motive?
5:25pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day SocialArthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...
6pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's ToothBen is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?
6pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Pain In The ClassWhen Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 9 - Of Passion And PizzaMervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but he lacks the courage to tell her. Unfortunately for him, he makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together.
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 1 - Keep On RunningDenzil calls about Boycie's house bringing news that the infamous Driscoll Brothers are being released early from prison and they're on the hunt for the supergrass who helped get them banged up. Boycie is horrified. By the time Marlene and Tyler return, he's sold the house, sold the car dealership and planned a new life in Shropshire.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A TrainWhen Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.
7:30pm
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Sorry!
Series 1, Episode 1 - For Love Or MummyTimothy sets his mother's back up when he arranges a date on his regular bath night. When she puts all of his trousers in the wash, he's forced to go dressed in a cat costume.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu AgainPorkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.
8pm
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Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Documentary - Blackadder: The Whole Rotten SagaDocumentary celebrating the marvellously mirthful saga of Edmund Blackadder. Featuring interviews with key cast and crew, and rare rehearsal footage.
8pm
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Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 1It all takes place in Ankh-Morpork, a powerful city-state based on the historical yet modern settings of New York City and London. Moist von Lipwig is the protagonist of the story. He is a skilled con artist who was going to be hanged for his crimes, but saved at the very last moment by Patrician Havelock Vetinari.
8:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 9 - Can't Buy Me LoveIn a desperate bid to improve his social standing, Michael falls for glamorous nightclub owner Rochelle Jackson.
9pm
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The Adam And Joe Show
Series 1, Episode 1The very first Adam and Joe show features the cult film Trainspotting, but remade with toys. Toys addicted to sherbert.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 5Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:30pm
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The Adam And Joe Show
Series 1, Episode 2Cuddly toys recreate Se7en, and Adam's alter ego Louise offers some useful party tips. Plus, Baaadad reviews the latest singles.
10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 1After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.
10pm
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Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 2The adventure continues as Moist attempts to introduce postage stamps to Ankh-Morpork, Reacher Gilt sets a banshee assassin on the unsuspecting Postmaster and Gilt finds himself face to face with the Patrician. All is not well in Ankh-Morpork.
10pm30 min
Insert Name Here
Series 1, Episode 1 - FrankSue Perkins presents the comedy panel show all about famous people, past and present, who have just one thing in common - they share the same name. With guests Rob Beckett, Roisin Conaty, Stephen Mangan and Kate Williams.
10pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 1 - I Call Mine SallyDave Gorman shreds some naughty magazines and helps a gerbil fulfill its destiny!
10:30pm30 min
Siblings
Series 2, Episode 1 - Kevin RugbyWhen her doctor tells her she is dangerously unfit, Hannah begrudgingly starts to eat healthily and heads to the gym. Meanwhile, Dan has managed to get himself a cleaning job at Hannah's office.
10:35pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys D'Movie
Big-screen spin-off adventure for Brendan O'Carroll and Mrs. Brown's Boys.
10:35pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2015, New Year Special - Mammy's Widow's MemoriesWhen a handsome stranger appears in Foley's Pub, everyone presumes he must be after Cathy. But the stranger reveals he only has eyes for one special woman: Agnes Brown herself. Will Agnes go on her first date in years? And if she does, who's in for the bigger surprise: Agnes Brown, or the stranger?
10:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 2After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 8Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by celebrity guests Freddie Flintoff, Lorraine Kelly, Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 5Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
11pm
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Mock The Week
A selection of episodes from the second series of the satirical panel game.
11:05pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2013, New Year Special - Who's A Pretty Mammy?Agnes is determined that, despite his parents' wishes, grandson Bono will not be attending the infamous local primary. But she's also got her annual New Year's Eve party on her mind.
11:20pm
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The Wrong Mans
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wrong MansThe discovery of a ringing mobile phone seems the least on Sam's mind after witnessing a horrific car accident - but the voice on the other end of the line unveils a kidnap and ransom plot to turn his world upside-down.
11:40pm
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Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
11:45pm
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, New Year Special - Jennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Years And YearsJennifer Lawrence says she hates New Year's Eve, Eddie Redmayne admits he threw up at Madonna's party, Will Ferrell talks about being naked, Mark Wahlberg says he's over enthusiastic where his kids' sports are concerned and Years & Years perform live in the studio.
Midnight
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Special - Five Go Mad In DorsetKeith Allen, Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders from the Comic Strip have a ripping time on their summer hols.
12:10am
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The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, New Year Special - Jennifer Lawrence, Eddie Redmayne, Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg, Years And YearsJennifer Lawrence says she hates New Year's Eve, Eddie Redmayne admits he threw up at Madonna's party, Will Ferrell talks about being naked, Mark Wahlberg says he's over enthusiastic where his kids' sports are concerned and Years & Years perform live in the studio.
12:15am
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Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
12:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 12 - Still Waters Run DeepSharon and Tracey are making a fortune with their swimming pool business, then they are invited by a gangster to build a pool as a present for his girlfriend. However he wants the pool built within a week and their workforce is in Florida. Meanwhile Dorien is riddled with guilt after Marcus lands in hospital.
12:30am
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Siblings
Series 2, Episode 1 - Kevin RugbyWhen her doctor tells her she is dangerously unfit, Hannah begrudgingly starts to eat healthily and heads to the gym. Meanwhile, Dan has managed to get himself a cleaning job at Hannah's office.
12:40am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad News TourA day on the road with the most controversial heavy metal band in the history of the universe, man.
12:45am
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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.
12:55am
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Safeword
Series 1, Episode 280s pop legend Sinitta and Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby are under scrutiny. Joining the teams as guests are comics Iain Stirling and Jason Byrne.
1am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 13 - On The GlassSharon and Tracey's pool business goes into decline as Winter sets in, and Dorien also finds herself broke after Marcus cancels all of her credit cards. Sharon and Tracey decide to go into the double-glazing business and think that Dorien would be the ideal person to do the door-to-door selling...
1am60 min version (repeat)
1:15am
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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.
1:20am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 1After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.
1:35am
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Peep Show
Series 9, Episode 2 - Gregory's BeardJez's life coaching career is going well and it seems a new client could bring more to his life than just a steady source of money. Super Hans in the meantime is getting ready for his wedding day...
1:45am
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 3 - The FixerFran is in need of a job and Manny's friend Gus has a nephew who needs to promote his book. Time to do business.
2am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 2After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.
2am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of CivilisationModern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.
2:15am
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 2 - FeverFran is too hot for comfort, Bernard wants a summer fling and Manny tries to cool down for fear of onsetting his 'illness'.
2:30am
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French And Saunders
Series 3, Episode 1Dawn French (the funny one) and Jennifer Saunders (the other funny one) set off on a gorgeous voyage of discovery to the limits of luscious comic loveliness. Funny beyond normal tolerance levels.
2:30am
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Daniel Sloss Live
Stand-up comedy from young Scottish star Daniel Sloss. TV edit of his 2012 live DVD release.
2:40am
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 3, Episode 2 - Dinner Party & Missing PersonsThe vicar has gone missing, leaving the Guild locked out of the church. Kate eventually finds him up on the moor. Meanwhile a fashion show has made Rosie feel unhappy about her appearance and, after harsh words from her alter ego, she pulls out of the event.
3am
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Misfits
Series 1, Episode 1When five young outsiders on community service get caught in a strange storm they quickly discover that they have developed superpowers.
3am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Special - Five Go Mad In DorsetKeith Allen, Peter Richardson, Adrian Edmondson, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders from the Comic Strip have a ripping time on their summer hols.
3am
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Mock The Week
Series 2, Episode 4Sandi Toksvig joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Andy Parsons, David Mitchell and John Oliver form the other team (Rory Bremner is away).
3:20am
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 3, Episode 2 - Dinner Party & Missing PersonsThe vicar has gone missing, leaving the Guild locked out of the church. Kate eventually finds him up on the moor. Meanwhile a fashion show has made Rosie feel unhappy about her appearance and, after harsh words from her alter ego, she pulls out of the event.
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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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad News TourA day on the road with the most controversial heavy metal band in the history of the universe, man.