Television
TV schedule Thursday 14th January 2016
6am
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Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 1 - While The Cat's AwayWhilst the Ropers visit a friend (much to George's disapproval) overnight, Robin, Chrissy and Jo take the chance to host a party in their flat. Robin and Chrissy have particular cause to hope the evening goes well.
6:45am
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Minder
Series 5, Episode 2 - What Makes Shamy Run?Dave at the Winchester Arms points out that the banknotes given to Arthur by Shamy to pay off his debts are in fact forgeries.
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 6Ann wants more than just being a housewife and decides she needs to get a job. Paul offers her a position at the salon, but turns her down when she later hopes to accept it. Martin is none-too-pleased at either decision.
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.
7:20am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 27 - Bitzer Puts His Foot In ItWet concrete prompts Shaun and pals to create their very own Walk of Fame. Can Bitzer keep the concrete clean?
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 2, Episode 2 - Perchance To DreamTimothy's suffering from troubling nightmares in which he's back at school and being beaten by the headmaster - aged 41! He decides to consult a psychotherapist, who offers him advice on an interview for a promotion.
7:40am
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All In Good Fun
Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 9Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 3 - Visiting RockyAfter a trip on a rowing lake that leaves him feeling rather old and rather embarrassed, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire to meet his father - who has a surprise announcement to make.
8:20am
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8:25am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
8:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 3Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.
9am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 1 - Foreign BodiesDr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini nervously await the arrival of his dreaded mother-in-law, Pushpa.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That WayThe Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.
10:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 17 - Chocco ChimpThe prizes have disappeared from Mr Slater's new crazy golf course, and Richard is puzzled. Then the famous detectives Sherlock Sooty and Doctor Watsit are called in to investigate - and set a trap to catch the thief. Guest starring Matthew Corbett.
11:05am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 18 - Who's A Clever Bird?Richard has booked a circus to entertain the guests but it hasn't arrived, so Sooty asks the owner of the bird garden to save the day with his clever budgies.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 9 - Get CartierBen keeps getting unwanted presents from his new patient, Mr Smith from the mob.
11:25am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 9 - Going NowhereCouncillor Cowdrey gets nowhere when he tries to find a town willing to twin with Lower Mintworth.
12pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A WhoreJaney visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.
12:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 35 - HalloweenMr Bean loves Halloween and prepares to give the neighbourhood kids some tricks and treats they will not forget. Then he gets carried away with his spooky pranks and becomes the target of even more fiendish tricks by his neighbours, the Bruisers.
12:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 1 - Home MovieBean attempts to make his own home movie - a horror thriller with Mrs Wicket as the star!
12:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy CompetitionRodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.
12:45pm
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Minder
Series 5, Episode 2 - What Makes Shamy Run?Dave at the Winchester Arms points out that the banknotes given to Arthur by Shamy to pay off his debts are in fact forgeries.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.
1:20pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And DishonestyThe House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That WayThe Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.
1:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 5 - Can't Judge A BookSharon is told to lose weight by the doctor and Dorien changes her image.
2pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And IncapabilityWhen Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 6 - MoneyTracey faces a dilemma after Garth receives a windfall.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 3 - Visiting RockyAfter a trip on a rowing lake that leaves him feeling rather old and rather embarrassed, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire to meet his father - who has a surprise announcement to make.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 21 - AbracadabraShaun retrieves the Farmer's discarded magic set and puts on a magic show, but inadvertently makes members of the flock disappear.
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 9Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 3Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.
4pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 1 - Foreign BodiesDr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini nervously await the arrival of his dreaded mother-in-law, Pushpa.
4pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 35 - HalloweenMr Bean loves Halloween and prepares to give the neighbourhood kids some tricks and treats they will not forget. Then he gets carried away with his spooky pranks and becomes the target of even more fiendish tricks by his neighbours, the Bruisers.
4:15pm
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Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 2 - Colour Me YellowDuring a break from decorating the flat, Robin's attempt to stand up for Chrissy against an oaf in the pub quickly goes awry when said oaf turns out to be significantly taller. Surely he's not a coward?
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish SittingMr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.
4:30pm
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The Football's On
Series 3, Christmas SpecialIan Stone is joined by comedians Matt Lucas and Elis James for a festive special to take a humorous look at the year's football stories. Featuring an appearance by Eddie Izzard.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious FoodWith Miss Jones collecting for a famine charity, Philip challenges Rigsby to go 48 hours without eating. He gladly accepts the offer, but soon finds his will weakening...
5pm
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Minder
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Second Time AroundWhen an author friend of Arthur's learns that her ex-husband has sold her house without permission, she hires Terry to help with ideas and Arthur to help get the money back.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye BlakeyWhilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...
6pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 5The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.
6pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 9 - Get CartierBen keeps getting unwanted presents from his new patient, Mr Smith from the mob.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A WhoreJaney visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea ChestIt seems a simple task, moving your most treasured possessions from one house to the next, but Bob has pangs of guilt about bringing his past with him.
7:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs BoyceBoycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.
7:45pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 2 - Graham ChapmanThe five surviving Pythons pay tribute to Graham Chapman.
8pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And NobilityThe Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 6, Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?Martin and Louisa invite the chairman of her school's board of governors for dinner, but the evening ends in disaster.
8:30pm30 min
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 1 - Aisling Bea, David Tennant, Trevor McDonaldComedian Aisling Bea, Doctor Who star David Tennant and newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald attempt to cast David's South African accent, lateness, and pigeons on the front page into the Orwellian chamber.
8:30pm30 min
Birds Of A Feather
Series 12, Episode 2 - Too Much Of NothingTracey's house has been burgled during Darryl's funeral. The family decide it's up to them to track down their possessions and set out on a trail involving a snooker club, a pawnbroker and the infamous Theydon Boys drag club.
8:40pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And SenilityAs the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.
9pm
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Psychobitches
Series 1, Episode 2Steve Pemberton plays an unusually gruff Dian Fossey. Katy Brand's pork pie-munching Diana Dors is confronted by Sam Spiro's glamorous Marilyn Monroe, while Sharon Horgan gives her take on a brooding Virginia Woolf and a love-struck Cleopatra.
9pm
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Kevin & Perry Go Large
Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Kevin and Perry visit Ibiza.
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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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.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.
9pm
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Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 2Footballer Ashley Cole, Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding and comedian Aisling Bea join James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp.
9:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy CompetitionRodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.
9:30pm
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Psychobitches
Series 1, Episode 3Liz Taylor devours a chocolate éclair before discussing her two marriages to Richard Burton.
9:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim VineThe pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.
10pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 1 - DateAfter an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.
10pm
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 5A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.
10pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 4 - PoogleThe award-winning comic opines on life's little oddities, including micro-chipped cats, over-familiarity in coffee shops, self-driving cars, QR codes and cybersquatting.
10pm30 min
Brian Pern
Brian Pern: 45 Years Of Prog And Roll, Episode 1After a year out of the public eye following his heart attack, Brian is making a major comeback and has allowed award-winning film maker Rhys Thomas access all areas.
10:30pm
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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.
10:30pm
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Jason Manford Live
Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.
10:30pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 1, Episode 1 - Fags, Shags And KebabsJonny lives with girlfriend Janet. Janet's mate Donna needs a boyfriend so her mother Flo won't think she's gay. Donna asks Janet to get her a date with Jonny's best mate Gaz, but neither one of the boys are happy.
10:40pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 2 - TeacherMiranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
11pm
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Mock The Week
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the satirical panel game.
11:15pm
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The Football's On
Series 3, Christmas SpecialIan Stone is joined by comedians Matt Lucas and Elis James for a festive special to take a humorous look at the year's football stories. Featuring an appearance by Eddie Izzard.
11:20pm
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Extras
Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.
11:25pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Highlights Special - Bestest Bits 2015 Part 2Keith Lemon rounds off 2015 with the second of two festive specials looking back at series thirteen and fourteen of the outrageous panel show.
Midnight
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 3, Episode 3 - Mr Jolly Lives Next DoorThe inappropriately named hit man Mr Jolly rents office space next door to the alcoholic incompetents Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, proprietors of Dreamy Time Escorts, London's seediest escort agency.
Midnight
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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 8, Episode 5 - Can't Judge A BookSharon is told to lose weight by the doctor and Dorien changes her image.
12:30am
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Siblings
Series 2, Episode 2 - Golden AuntDan becomes his mother's dance partner at her salsa class, but when his aunt turns up and teaches him you can have anything you want, he decides to rebel. Hannah becomes convinced she's having a golden week.
1am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 6 - MoneyTracey faces a dilemma after Garth receives a windfall.
1am
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 1Tonight Rob Beckett on Henry VIII, Kerry Howard talks Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, and James Acaster on The Black Death.
1am60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series G, Christmas Special - GroovyA Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.
1am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.
1:10am
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 1 - DateAfter an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.
1:25am
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Safeword
Series 1, Episode 6The guests in this episode are TOWIE regular Gemma Collins and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, alongside comics Dane Baptiste and Tom Davis. Which of this week's celebrities will be bottling out first?
1:30am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 1, Episode 1 - Fags, Shags And KebabsJonny lives with girlfriend Janet. Janet's mate Donna needs a boyfriend so her mother Flo won't think she's gay. Donna asks Janet to get her a date with Jonny's best mate Gaz, but neither one of the boys are happy.
1:50am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 5 - Night ShiftWorking the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.
2am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative NancyThis week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.
2:10am
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Brian Pern
Brian Pern: 45 Years Of Prog And Roll, Episode 1After a year out of the public eye following his heart attack, Brian is making a major comeback and has allowed award-winning film maker Rhys Thomas access all areas.
2:30am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New YearAs the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.
2:30am
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 3 - Jo BrandDeadpan host Jack Dee presents more comedy from the London theatre, recounting a traumatic experience at Disneyland before introducing a performance by Jo Brand, who vents her wrath on Big Brother and Trinny and Susannah.
2:55am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 3, Episode 3 - Mr Jolly Lives Next DoorThe inappropriately named hit man Mr Jolly rents office space next door to the alcoholic incompetents Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson, proprietors of Dreamy Time Escorts, London's seediest escort agency.
3am
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 7Miles Jupp, Carl Donnelly and Ava Vidal join Dara, Hugh, Andy and Chris.
3:15am
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Drifters
Series 2, Episode 3 - GooleMeg realises that everyone she knows is on the new dating app BangR. Anxious to prove to Mark that she's winning their break-up, she joins up and scores a date with a fit bloke. There's just one problem: he lives in Goole, 40 miles away. Meanwhile, to her fury, Laura discovers Gary is on BangR. And Bunny refuses to accept rejection.
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.
3:45am
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Drifters
Series 2, Episode 4 - LeiaBeautiful, free-spirited Leia arrives. Meg and Bunny know Leia from their trip to India, and everyone thinks she's amazing - except Meg. Leia's arrival prompts Laura to get involved in politics, Bunny to rescue a cat, and Meg to cause a sensation at an illegal rave.
3:50am
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Rex The Runt
Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.
4am
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 2 - Graham ChapmanThe five surviving Pythons pay tribute to Graham Chapman.