Television
TV schedule Tuesday 5th January 2016
6:10am
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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.
6:45am
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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?
7am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 1This week's episode featured Stephen Fry in some soup, bagpipes for lungs on Holby City and, to the disappointment of everyone, there's a new host of Hole in the Wall.
7am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 2Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.
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.
7:25am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 2Paul has outstanding abilities on the cricket field. Martin knows this and he should make him the first name on the team sheet - but can he bring himself to pick his unwitting rival?
7:30am
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7:55am
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 2 - Getting To Know You - AgainWill Lionel contact Jean? Will Jean contact Lionel? Sandy heads to the hotel but finds he has checked out, and when he heads to the office, Judith gives Lionel short shrift. Meanwhile his publisher, Alistair, orders fresh revisions and insists Lionel attend a party he's holding.
8am
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 3 - Growing PainsLee wonders who his parents are. Meanwhile, Michael takes Spanish lessons from Mandy.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 2Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 2 - KiteWussywat manages to muddy up Ird's washing. How will he get it clean again? With a kite, Duckadile's bath bubbles and the wind, of course!
8:30am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 2Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...
9:10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
10am
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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.
10:30am
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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.
10:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 4 - Squeaky CleanMr Slater is coming for tea! Sooty is cleaning Richard's room, Sweep is in charge of the dishes, and all is set for a great evening. But with a crazy vacuum cleaner on the loose and Richard covered in paint, their plans for a dream tea look set for disaster!
11:05am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 5 - The FarmRichard is making donuts to sell in the park but he has run out of eggs. Perhaps the local farmer and his chickens can help? Sooty and the gang take a trip in the campervan to find out - but leave Richard in a rather messy situation!
11:10am
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 3 - Droit De Seigneur BenWhen Brigitte sets Janey up on a date with the son of Lord Whitten, she is over the moon because "he's absolutely gorgeous".
11:25am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 2 - He Came From Outer SpaceA dull and routine day is interrupted by the arrival of an alien on a mission - to collect a mug of water to fuel his planet's life support system.
11:50am
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Last ResortFor Susan's 40th birthday, Ben... or rather Janey... decides that he and Susan should go away for the weekend.
12pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 2Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.
12:15pm
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12:30pm
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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.
12:30pm
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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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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?
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten YearsClegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.
1:10pm
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Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 1 - The ForetellingArriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund Plantagenet, the Duke of Edinburgh, mistakenly beheads his uncle, King Richard III. With his father now King, the weasely Prince re-christens himself 'The Black Adder'.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
1:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your ManAfter seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.
1:55pm
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Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 2 - Born To Be KingHaving left Harry as ruling Prince Regent, King Richard is away killing Turks. Edmund is instructed to arrange entertainment for the upcoming feast of St Leonard's Day, and in the process believes he has found letters pertaining to his brother's legitimacy...
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 2 - Nearest And DearestWith Chris and Darryl due for release Sharon's patience with Dorien is running out. Dorien offers to take her out for the day leading to Sharon pretending her friend has died to get out of it. A stag night out causes Tracey to worry about Garth turning to crime.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 2 - Getting To Know You - AgainWill Lionel contact Jean? Will Jean contact Lionel? Sandy heads to the hotel but finds he has checked out, and when he heads to the office, Judith gives Lionel short shrift. Meanwhile his publisher, Alistair, orders fresh revisions and insists Lionel attend a party he's holding.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 19 - Who's The Mummy?Shaun finds himself out of his depth when newly hatched chicks believe he's their mummy.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 2Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 2Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...
3:30pm
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Desert Mice
Comedy about the activities of an ENSA (Every Night Something Awful) troupe of entertainers. Starring Sid James, Dora Bryan, Alfred Marks & Liz Fraser.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm15 min
4:10pm
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Let George Do It!
George Formby comedy.
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean PhoneMr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!
4:20pm
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Man About The House
Series 1, Episode 2 - And Mother Makes FourChrissy's mother is due for her twice-yearly visit, but she's such a worrier about her daughter living in London, there's no way she'll understand having a man in the flat. Robin'll just have to stay out.
4:30pm30 min
Millie Inbetween
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Guitar HeroMillie is looking forward to going ice skating and getting some rare one-on-one time with her dad. Jake's feeling the same; his real dad is putting in an all-too-rare appearance to take him to the air guitar championships.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 1 - Black MagicNew tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.
5pm
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 7 - A Star Is GornWhen a rock star fakes his own death, Arthur finds himself in possession of a valuable master tape that has every chance of becoming a 'posthumous' hit.
5pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Eiffel Tower, FranceIn France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For InspectorInspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...
6pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 3 - Droit De Seigneur BenWhen Brigitte sets Janey up on a date with the son of Lord Whitten, she is over the moon because "he's absolutely gorgeous".
6pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 5Richard panics during an awkward business negotiation, and invites an attractive cosmetics producer to Grantleigh - to meet his wife!
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Last ResortFor Susan's 40th birthday, Ben... or rather Janey... decides that he and Susan should go away for the weekend.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten YearsClegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.
6:50pm
(repeat)
7:20pm
(repeat)
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.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Home Is The HeroTerry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!
7:30pm
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Sorry!
Series 1, Episode 2 - ButtonsTim's stuck playing the rear end of a pantomime horse, whilst his friend, director Zac, asks him to entertain one of his girlfriends, Vanessa, for the evening.
8pm
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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.
8pm
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Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 1 - The ForetellingArriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund Plantagenet, the Duke of Edinburgh, mistakenly beheads his uncle, King Richard III. With his father now King, the weasely Prince re-christens himself 'The Black Adder'.
8:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 10 - Art AttackGloria falls head-over-heels in love with an artist. Never one to miss an opportunity, Desmond falls heavily in lust with art.
8:45pm
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Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 2 - Born To Be KingHaving left Harry as ruling Prince Regent, King Richard is away killing Turks. Edmund is instructed to arrange entertainment for the upcoming feast of St Leonard's Day, and in the process believes he has found letters pertaining to his brother's legitimacy...
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 1In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm125 min
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything
Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of EverythingTo celebrate the dawn of another year, The Big Fat Quiz gets even bigger and fatter, letting loose on not just the year-gone-by but well... everything.
9:05pm
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Tommy Cooper: Not Like That, Like This
A drama based on the life of Tommy Cooper and the dilemma the married comedian faced when he fell in love with his assistant.
9:30pm
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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'.
9:30pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 1A young couple has to live in their car for their baby's sake, Claire is 'not drunk enough' and Nan accuses a social worker of stealing her clothes. Also, is Beyoncé "bling bling" or "bing bing"?
9:30pm
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 2The machines have had enough. No longer will they stand for being bashed about, kicked around and taken for granted. The Bad Robots are out for revenge...
10pm
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 1It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 1Lee Mack is joined by Got To Dance host Davina McCall, comedian Paddy McGuinness and actor Stephen Mangan.
10:30pm
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Cuckoo
Series 2, Episode 1 - A New BeginningKen is looking forward to an empty nest now Dylan's got into University, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.
10:40pm
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 2It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.
11pm
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Mock The Week
A selection of episodes from the second series of the satirical panel game.
11:10pm
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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.
11:20pm
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 1Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.
11:40pm
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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.
Midnight
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Episode 2 - SusieIn a quiet village, a teacher is about to leave her husband for her lover, but the triangle is disturbed by the arrival of an ageing rock star.
12:10am
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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.
12:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your ManAfter seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.
12:30am
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Cuckoo
Series 2, Episode 1 - A New BeginningKen is looking forward to an empty nest now Dylan's got into University, but a painful operation and a mysterious stranger conspire to make life a lot less simple.
12:35am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee NelsonSean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.
12:40am
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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.
1am
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Bo' Selecta!
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Leigh Francis sketch show.
1am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 2 - Nearest And DearestWith Chris and Darryl due for release Sharon's patience with Dorien is running out. Dorien offers to take her out for the day leading to Sharon pretending her friend has died to get out of it. A stag night out causes Tracey to worry about Garth turning to crime.
1am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Highlights Special - Best BitsJimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for an episode of best bits from the last series. A host of well-known faces join the teams as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1am
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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.
1:05am
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Safeword
Series 1, Episode 3With dancing diva Louie Spence and rapper Tinchy Stryder. The comedy guests are Russell Kane and Johnny Cochrane.
1:15am
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 1It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?
1:55am
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 2It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.
2am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 3 - I Is Da QueenMoney is the root of all comedy as Dave considers our love of cash.
2:25am
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 1Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.
2:30am
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 1 - The EntertainerFran has a new hobby and Bernard has a date. Manny holds the key to success with both.
2:30am
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Together
Episode 6 - HomingTom's Dad has discovered that Ellen's got a criminal record, just as she's having her tag removed. Ellen's discovered that she's got a grandfather, just as she's returning to Leeds.
2:40am
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 3, Episode 3 - New Beginnings & Ladies In LavenderTash and Spike finish restoring their van and Tash finally prepares to move out of the family home. But how far will she get?
2:55am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Episode 2 - SusieIn a quiet village, a teacher is about to leave her husband for her lover, but the triangle is disturbed by the arrival of an ageing rock star.
3am
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Misfits
Series 1, Episode 2Much to their annoyance, the gang have to help out at an OAP's tea-dance as part of their community service. But things look up for Nathan when he befriends a beautiful young volunteer.
3am
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Mock The Week
Series 2, Episode 6Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.
3:20am
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 3, Episode 3 - New Beginnings & Ladies In LavenderTash and Spike finish restoring their van and Tash finally prepares to move out of the family home. But how far will she get?
3:25am
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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.
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.