Television
TV schedule Thursday 21st January 2016
6am
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Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 6 - Carry Me Back To Old SouthamptonRobin fails his National Diploma in Catering and decides to move back home to Southampton and work for his dad.
6:45am
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Minder
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Long Ride Back To ScratchwoodArthur scores an own goal when he is persuaded to buy up 2,000 tickets for the England v Scotland football match at Wembley.
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 3When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!
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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7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Rabbit and the PussycatTim goes in search of the Golden Rabbit and finds a girl.
8am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 2 - Shimmer And ShinePorkpie gets himself a job and Lee enters Michael for a hair competition.
8am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 7, Episode 4Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 1 - We'll Always Have ParisLionel and Jean finally embark on their romantic holiday in Paris (only 38 years late). The dream turns sour when the heavens open and they find they are not alone in this lovers' paradise.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 14 - LostWhen Wussywat goes hiking he loses the map and the compass. Luckily he spots some funny colour footprints to find his way home.
8:30am
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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 8Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!
9am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 1 - The Prodigals ReturnIt is now 1966, three years after Prem and Kamini's arrival, and they have become very much a part of the Trefelin community.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 14 - GoneThe Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.
10am
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10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 8 - Coughs And SneezesTony takes control of the shop when Desmond is struck down with flu.
10:50am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 2 - The New BuildingIt is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?
11:05am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black HandAce detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Second Greatest Story Ever ToldThe Harpers experience internal competition regarding a nativity play when both Nick and Susan audition for parts. Who will get a leading part and who will be a shepherd?! Meanwhile Ben is suffering from a severe toothache but is reluctant to put his trust in any other dentist.
11:25am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 10 - Elvis DetectorThe kids build a metal detector that develops a tendency to detect anything but metal.
12pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 7 - Waiting To InhaleMichael's date arrives with another boy so he decides to take Janey's advice... he tries to make Bex jealous! He pretends he's going out with Abi and it seems to work... but is it Bex who Michael really wants?
12:15pm
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12:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash MachineMr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!
12:40pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 5 - Schoolboy FrenchThe circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.
12:50pm
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Minder
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Long Ride Back To ScratchwoodArthur scores an own goal when he is persuaded to buy up 2,000 tickets for the England v Scotland football match at Wembley.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast LaneWesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.
1:20pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private PlaneBlackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 14 - GoneThe Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.
1:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 4 - Women's TroublesSharon and Dave are officially a couple. Tracey thinks she's pregnant, leading Dorien to set her up with her gynaecologist. It turns out to be a false alarm. Sharon on the other hand receives some surprising news, but it isn't great timing.
2pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General HospitalWith the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 5 - CheatTracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.
2:30pm
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You're Only Young Twice!
Comedy amidst the arrivals of both a new rector and new secretary to the Principal, at Scotland's Skerryvore University.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 1 - We'll Always Have ParisLionel and Jean finally embark on their romantic holiday in Paris (only 38 years late). The dream turns sour when the heavens open and they find they are not alone in this lovers' paradise.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 37 - Heavy Metal ShaunWill metal detectors reveal anything interesting to Shaun and Bitzer?
3pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 7, Episode 4Comedy 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 8Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!
4pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 1 - The Prodigals ReturnIt is now 1966, three years after Prem and Kamini's arrival, and they have become very much a part of the Trefelin community.
4pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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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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Man About The House
Series 3, Episode 1 - Cuckoo In The NestIt's been two weeks, and Larry's still sleeping on the sofa. But more annoyingly, he's constantly in the bathroom and eating all of the food in the flat. Chrissy, Jo and Robin have all had more than enough: it's time for him to go!
4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 7 - LitterbugsBean is furious with the untidy state of the streets and all the people who drop litter so he goes on a one-man mission to clean up the town.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The NightCould rumours of the Grey Lady who haunts the house, be true? Rigsby certainly believes so, although he has not seen her - yet.
5pm
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Minder
Series 5, Episode 7 - Hypnotising RitaArthur tries to help a young girl who is being conned by a hypnotherapist over a large sum of money coming to her.
5:10pm
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Carry On... Up The Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Football MatchThe depot establishes a football team, and with the promise of £5 for each player should they win their upcoming match, Stan's keen to join - even with Blakey as trainer. But when the star player is injured, they face a much bigger challenge than imagined!
6pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 3When a valuable antique goes missing from Richard's display of china, suspicion falls upon Audrey - who appears to be suddenly splashing out on a number of home improvements at the Lodge.
6pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Second Greatest Story Ever ToldThe Harpers experience internal competition regarding a nativity play when both Nick and Susan audition for parts. Who will get a leading part and who will be a shepherd?! Meanwhile Ben is suffering from a severe toothache but is reluctant to put his trust in any other dentist.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast LaneWesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 7 - Waiting To InhaleMichael's date arrives with another boy so he decides to take Janey's advice... he tries to make Bex jealous! He pretends he's going out with Abi and it seems to work... but is it Bex who Michael really wants?
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 1 - Absent FriendsA honeymoon skiing in Norway seems an ideal location for Bob and Thelma to start their married life, far away from Terry's influence. But you never can tell, especially when he is looking after the marital home and has his eye on Susan, Thelma's sister.
7:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than AnswersLlewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.
7:45pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 3 - John CleeseThis episode begins with a spoof memorial to 'the late' John Cleese before cutting to a series of new sketches performed by the Pythons.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 8 - Coughs And SneezesTony takes control of the shop when Desmond is struck down with flu.
8pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - GoodbyeeeThe time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Tameness Of A WolfOne of Louisa's pupils blames an upset stomach on a meal she ate at Bert's restaurant and writes about it in the school magazine.
8:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 9 - Kiss Of The SpidermanSean is organising a uni dance and books Spider as DJ. Which is when the trouble starts...
8:30pm30 min
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Joanna Scanlan, Ian WrightSurreal comic Noel Fielding, actress Joanna Scanlan and football pundit Ian Wright attempt to get rid of spiders, the film Grease and stinky cheese.
8:30pm30 min
Birds Of A Feather
Series 12, Episode 3 - Tombstone BluesSharon's disapproval of Tracey dating policeman Barry and apparently overlooking Garth's feelings for his dad lead to a major quarrel between the sisters. Is it one that Dorien, in her new role as Agony Aunt for Get-A-Life Magazine, can solve?
8:40pm
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Blackadder
Special - Blackadder Back & ForthIt's New Year's Eve 1999 and Lord Edmund Blackadder V is holding a dinner party for his four closest friends.
9pm
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream JobMark is up for promotion at work, but loses out to Sophie. Jez starts a new job at the music studio Super-Hands works at, although he's only allowed to work on reception.
9pm
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Psychobitches
Series 1, Episode 4A troubled Nancy Spungen performs a couple of lewd songs, and Eve talks, with great regret, about her sexual relationship with Adam.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 1Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 2, Highlights Special - Best BitsSeries highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus BrigstockeSean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 3It's Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo's turn to get in on the laughs. This time, a crazy line-up of challenges sees the teams attempt to pull a victory bus.
9:25pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 3Bernie welcomes a new co-worker, an American girl explains a meaningful conversation with a man and the scared woman is scared again.
9:30pm
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 6 - FuneralJeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.
9:30pm
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Psychobitches
Series 1, Episode 5The final episode of Jeremy Dyson's witty sketch show sees Kathy Burke reveal the secret behind Mona Lisa's smile.
9:35pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John BishopWelsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.
10pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 3 - JobMiranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.
10pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 1 - Not A Very Nice BiscuitDave Gorman performs a series of witty stand-up shows, exclusive to Dave. The bearded wonder takes a sideways look at the messages we receive every day.
10pm30 min
Brian Pern
Brian Pern: 45 Years Of Prog And Roll, Episode 2Director Rhys Thomas explores how Brian broke America with the success of his classic album Shelf Life.
10:35pm
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Mongrels
Series 1, Episode 3 - Marion The Young LoverSpringwatch comes to film on the Isle of Dogs and Nelson is horrified to discover all the animals are, in fact, actors. Destiny becomes a guide dog, Marion attempts to win love by staying alive for one more day, and Kali reveals she used to nest in Amy Winehouse's hair.
10:40pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 4 - HolidayMiranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 3Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Jack Dee, musician Example, Jerry Springer and Roisin Conaty.
11pm
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Mock The Week
A selection of episodes from the 13th series of the satirical panel game.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 4 - Women's TroublesSharon and Dave are officially a couple. Tracey thinks she's pregnant, leading Dorien to set her up with her gynaecologist. It turns out to be a false alarm. Sharon on the other hand receives some surprising news, but it isn't great timing.
11:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 3 - SexEdina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.
11:50pm
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Adventures Of A Taxi Driver
Cabbie Joe has no trouble picking up girls, who are more than willing to join him for a ride. His back-seat shenanigans look set to land him in bother.
Midnight
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
12:30am
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Siblings
Series 2, Episode 3 - Old Man ModelHannah meets an insanely hot underwear model on a new dating app, but isn't comfortable with his living arrangements. Meanwhile, Dan has found himself in hospital and makes friends with elderly adventurer Frank.
1am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 5 - CheatTracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.
1am
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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.
1am
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 2Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on graverobbers Burke and Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus BrigstockeSean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.
1:10am
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Life's Too Short
Episode 2Despite an awkward appearance at a sci-fi convention, an unsuccessful money-making brainstorming session with his assistant, Cheryl, and a humiliating guest appearance at a Star Wars-themed wedding, Warwick's fortune seems to be on the rise when Johnny Depp hires him to research a new movie role.
1:20am
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Blackadder
Special - Blackadder Back & ForthIt's New Year's Eve 1999 and Lord Edmund Blackadder V is holding a dinner party for his four closest friends.
1:30am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John BishopWelsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.
1:30am
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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 1, Episode 4This week, Keith's joined by Peter Andre, host of DIY Emergency. Danny Dyer talks to Piers Morgan, and the foxes get to mating season.
1:35am
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 3 - On The PullJeremy meets Mark in the supermarket and asks him to go to a party. Mark doesn't want to go having been rebuffed earlier by Sophie when he asked her for a date.
1:40am
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Jam & Jerusalem
Series 3, Episode 1 - Easter & Working From HomeSal is devastated to discover via a planning notice that a barn renovation is to take place in the field that backs onto her house. When she informs the Women's Guild, she finds that they have been well aware of the construction for some time. Sal tries her best to convince the Guild to help her fight the application.
2am
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Mongrels
Series 1, Episode 1 - Nelson The Online PredatorNelson discovers the harsh reality of interspecies dating, Marion gets himself adopted after his previous owner dies, Destiny bites her owner so she can attend dog obedience classes and Kali implicates DJ Toby Anstis in one of her evil schemes.
2:05am
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A FriendMark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.
2:05am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 3Bernie welcomes a new co-worker, an American girl explains a meaningful conversation with a man and the scared woman is scared again.
2:10am
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Brian Pern
Brian Pern: 45 Years Of Prog And Roll, Episode 2Director Rhys Thomas explores how Brian broke America with the success of his classic album Shelf Life.
2:30am
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 3 - JobMiranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.
2:30am
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross NobleJack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.
2:30am
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Siblings
Series 2, Episode 3 - Old Man ModelHannah meets an insanely hot underwear model on a new dating app, but isn't comfortable with his living arrangements. Meanwhile, Dan has found himself in hospital and makes friends with elderly adventurer Frank.
2:50am
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Drifters
Series 2, Episode 5 - Hen Don'tMeg finds herself organising a hen do. Unfortunately, it clashes with a romantic date she simply can't get out of. While Meg struggles to run between both events, Bunny and Laura have troubles of their own to deal with.
3am
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Misfits
Series 3, Episode 5While doing their community service at the local hospital, Kelly gets trapped in the body of Jen, a coma victim.
3am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 3 - SexEdina is encouraged by Patsy to plan an orgy, as she has not had sex for a long time. The pair hire two gigolos and prepare for their night of debauchery; which collides disastrously with Saffron's biology presentation for university.
3am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 1Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.
3:15am
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Drifters
Series 2, Episode 6 - Meg's New JobMeg scores a job at trendy charity HumanKind UK. All she has to do is win over her cool boss Rebecca and fit in with the general hip office vibe. No problem, right? Meanwhile, Bunny has some trouble at the Job Centre and Laura discovers her vocation.
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Pilot, Episode 1 - Grumpy Young MenIt seems it's not only over-the-hillers who are disillusioned. These twenty something men, including Russell Kane and Jim Jeffries, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being grown up.
4am
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 3 - John CleeseThis episode begins with a spoof memorial to 'the late' John Cleese before cutting to a series of new sketches performed by the Pythons.