Television
TV schedule Friday 12th February 2016
6am
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The Black Abbots
Musical comedy special with Russ Abbot and the Black Abbots.
6am
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Little KnowledgeThe trio are in desperate need of cash, and Chrissy is determined to find Robin a new job. After browsing the vacancies in the paper, a position selling encyclopaedias door-to-door seems a possibility.
6am
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The Black Abbot
A gang of crooks uses the legend of a ghost haunting an old dark mansion to help them kidnap a rich man.
7am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 1, Episode 5 - The FuneralRené is - supposedly - dead, and so is forced to masquerade as his own twin brother (René 2); he's also forced to spend thousands of francs on a funeral with an empty coffin. Or at least, it would have been empty if it weren't for the anti-tank mines hidden inside...
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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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Bells for Uncle BarstableTim pursues his piano teacher, Miss Clanger, while trying to solve the riddle left in a note from his dead Uncle Barstable.
7:45am15 min
Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 10 - School TripBilly and Tahj are excited about going on a school trip, while some unusual supply teachers teach those left behind.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 7 - Wedding PreparationsPreparations for Jean & Lionel's marriage move into full swing, and both parties are shocked by the spiralling complexities involved. Alistair is keen to step in.
8am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 5 - Love LettersBeverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.
8:20am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance EntrepreneurLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 4 - CatchIrd needs Wussywat's help to collect the apples, but he keeps dropping them. Jinja comes by with his crabbing net and Wussywat discovers his own special way of catching!
8:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 7 - Let There Be LightRichard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.
9am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 2 - The Gold RushCharming and bullying, the Thomas brothers set about their plans for a New Trefelin.
9am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 30th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
9:20am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 4 - DiscoThe school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 5 - Going OverThe Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.
9:40am
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Forces' Sweetheart
Comedy with Michael Bentine and Harry Secombe.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy TrafficLee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's AwayA huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...
11am
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That Riviera Touch
Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 13 - Going DentalSusan forsakes Ben's dental conference to work on her novel, while Ben gets more than he bargained for when he seeks a new Harley Street partner.
12pm
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 1 - Bliss For IdiotsBen is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer?
12pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
12:05pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 4 - DiscoThe school disco means just one thing for the Carter brothers - girl trouble.
12:30pm
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Last Holiday
Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.
12:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Easter Special - The Easter BunnyEaster is approaching, and whilst the village is struggling to make good on its Lenten fasts, old Mrs Cropley is taken ill. The prognosis is bleak, and she asks the Vicar one final favour before passing into the hereafter...
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are ComingAs Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 5 - Going OverThe Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.
1:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 1, Episode 5 - Writing On The WallWhat have an outbreak of graffiti and a children's fancy-dress parade got in common? Can it be Terry?
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 11 - SchoolingSharon joins the upper crust and is taken for a ride.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 7 - Wedding PreparationsPreparations for Jean & Lionel's marriage move into full swing, and both parties are shocked by the spiralling complexities involved. Alistair is keen to step in.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 10 - Lock OutWhile preparing for bed, the farmer manages to lock himself out of the house and is stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.
3pm
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 7 - Let There Be LightRichard shows that he has a way with electricity when he is pressed into service at the church hall.
3:20pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed WineLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 30th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
4pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 2 - The Gold RushCharming and bullying, the Thomas brothers set about their plans for a New Trefelin.
4:10pm
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 4 - Love And Let LoveTwo's company but three's a crowd, as the old saying goes. And so it proves to be the case when first Chrissy, and then Robin, hope to have some privacy in the flat for the evening!
4:30pm30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 3, Episode 5Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Sarah and Cory and special guests Bec Hill, Victoria Cook, Chris Martin and Charlie Baker.
4:40pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 1, Episode 3 - Gone DancingDating an undertaker puts the girls off. Then Billy meets the ideal girl at a tea dance, and finds he no longer requires Ernie's "wisdom".
5pm
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Boj
Episode 39 - The Giggly DigBoj digs up Mr Cloppity's old time capsule. Now his buddies want their own to bury. When they miss their buried treasures, Boj finds one thing they can all bury together.
5:15pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 7 - Mum's Last FlingWhen Mum uses kiss-proof lipstick and stays out until 1:30am, everyone suspects the worst.
5:30pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 6 - Terry JonesTerry Jones invites viewers into his home to talk his way through his proudest moments.
6pm
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 13 - Going DentalSusan forsakes Ben's dental conference to work on her novel, while Ben gets more than he bargained for when he seeks a new Harley Street partner.
6pm
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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.
6:30pm
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Under Your Hat
To keep an eye on her secret-agent husband, Kay gets a job as a maid.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 1 - Bliss For IdiotsBen is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer?
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are ComingAs Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.
7:20pm
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 2 - Before I DieMiranda's recent experience in the graveyard gets her thinking. This week she starts to worry what her life is all about and what people would say at her funeral.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 4 - Moving OnWhen Terry sees the changes that have happened to his home town since he's been away, he is horrified. The labour exchange add to his misery by sending him for a job interview with a company who's staff are all too familiar. He decides to seek out Hughie, an old army buddy, in deepest Berwickshire.
8pm
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The Story Of Dibley
Documentary celebrating the popular BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, featuring interviews with cast and crew.
8pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's AwayA huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...
8pm
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The Good Old Days
Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.
8:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The TimesDesmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.
9pm
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Meet Ricky Gervais
Off-beat chat show hosted by Ricky Gervais before he was famous. Showing a total lack of both fear and tact, Ricky asks the questions no one else will.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 4 - Lee Mack and Sean LockLee Mack hosts, with Sean Lock performing in front of a packed Hammersmith Apollo. The pair take pot shots at Riverdance, hundreds and thousands, Cockneys and starfish.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 4Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
9:20pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 5Nan appears on Paul O'Grady's teatime show and broadcasts her horrible views to the nation. The Aga Saga Woman takes a wrong turn into Tottenham and Lauren refuses to speak French for a French oral exam.
9:30pm
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Meet Ricky Gervais
Off-beat chat show hosted by Ricky Gervais before he was famous. Showing a total lack of both fear and tact, Ricky asks the questions no one else will.
9:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 6Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
9:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 1 - Yuppy LoveDel has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 1, Episode 5 - The House Of MonkeysElliot Strange's husband has been murdered - in a locked room with bars on the windows - and the chief suspect is a gorilla! Cue Jonathan and Maddy...
10pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 5 - Joan Rivers and Patrick KieltyThe undisputed Queen of the Jewish Princesses, Joan Rivers, hosts the unstoppable Patrick Kielty as they point the finger at bad parents, inept terrorists and binge drinking.
10pm30 min
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 3Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Merchant and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 7, Episode 1The award-winning The Last Leg returns live to Friday nights on Channel 4 with its unique brand of irreverent satire for another 8 weeks. Richard Osman joins the team for this first show.
10pm
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Stella
Series 5, Episode 5Michael tries to make it up to Stella after he discovers Rob's secret. Aunty Brenda gets a blast from her hippy past and things heat up between Ivan and Nadine.
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 6 - Jeremy HuntSam uncovers a Tory conspiracy to put a c**t in charge of the NHS, Bobby Mair invites the public to injure a celebrity and Lord Tim Bell reveals the inner mind of Margaret Thatcher.
10:30pm45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best BitsRussell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.
10:35pm50 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 19 - Julianne Moore, Rebel Wilson, Ant & Dec, Little MixJulianne Moore talks about finally winning an Oscar, Rebel Wilson admits to smelling Brad Pitt, Ant & Dec chat about Prince Charles, and Little Mix perform live in the studio.
10:45pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 12, Episode 6 - Abandoned LoveA surprise visitor in the form of the attractive Emma turns up at Tracey's house. Sharon's suspicious, Tracey is welcoming, and Dorien is shocked to the core. Travis, on the other hand, is over the moon.
11pm
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The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 5 - JungleDixon Bainbridge, owner of the Zoo-niverse, is intent on selling to the highest bidder.
11pm
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 2Iain Stirling slurs his way through Scott of the Antarctic (featuring Mathew Horne and Catherine Tate); whilst Chris Ramsey talks the sinking of the Titanic (featuring Phill Jupitus and Ben Bailey Smith).
11pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
11:05pm
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Virtually Famous
Series 3, Episode 4Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests, Vicky Pattison, Katherine Ryan, Sam Simmons and Rachel Riley.
11:20pm
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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.
11:25pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 6In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Sarah Millican and Jon Richardson, and Lee Mack is joined by David Harewood and Bob Mortimer.
11:35pm
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11:35pm
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11:40pm
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Episode 5 - Scotch MistA strange killer mist surrounds Darkplace, tartanning the hides of unwary travellers while phantom bagpipes play on, regardless. Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. must face more than the music as he unravels the secret behind its sudden appearance. The answer, when it comes, lies a little too close to home, even though Romford would seem a safe enough distance from Glenrothes.
11:45pm
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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.
12:10am
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Nathan Barley
Comedy series which mercilessly parodies the lifestyles of young London media types.
12:40am
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Jam
Comedy show from Chris Morris which delivers various unsettling sketches.
12:45am
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Siblings
Series 2, Episode 6 - Jack's WeddingIt's the wedding day of Dan's best friend Jack, and Hannah has joined him as his plus one. As the day proceeds, Hannah and Dan find themselves at the centre of events. However, neither of them could have predicted the cost of getting involved with this particular family.
1am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 2 - The Gold RushCharming and bullying, the Thomas brothers set about their plans for a New Trefelin.
1am
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Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.
1am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Episode 7Alan is joined by Jo Brand, Chris Martin, Tommy Tiernan and Alun Cochrane to discuss such varied subjects as modern male grooming habits, dating unsuitable men, communicating with the 'other side' and using elongated periods of comedic wonderment to deal with anger management issues.
1:10am
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The Armando Iannucci Shows
Armando Iannucci welcomes you to his world in this TV series.
1:15am
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Russell Howard's Good News
A selection of three episodes of the satirical comedy.
1:30am
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Adventures Of A Private Eye
While his boss is away, assistant private eye Bob West helps a woman who is being blackmailed with some compromising photographs.
1:30am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Highlights Special - Best BitsA collection of 'best bits' from the series.
1:35am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 6Russell looks at the reaction to the Paris terrorist attacks in the UK and USA, a drunk polar bear and boozy OAPs.
1:35am
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Drifters
Series 3, Episode 5 - Plus OneMeg desperately needs a plus one for a very important occasion, Laura's patience is stretched thin when Gary's best friend Maggot comes to stay with them, and Bunny takes it upon herself to do Meg a favour.
1:45am
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Life's Too Short
Episode 7In the series finale, Warwick attends a charity event in the hope of hanging out with celebrities. However, in trying to impress Sting he ends up spending more than he can afford. Consequently he has to look for a new home and hopes Amy will see him again.
2am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 3Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Stephen Merchant and panellists Hal Cruttenden and Gabby Logan.
2:10am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
2:10am
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Drifters
Series 3, Episode 6 - WeddingIt's Meg's little brother's wedding day and Meg is determined not to feel bad about being single. And, in any case, she's been given a very important role in the celebrations. Bunny tests her theory that it's easy to pull at weddings, while Laura faces accusations of disloyalty.
2:20am
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Not The Nine O'Clock News
Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
2:40am
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Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Last SupperTracey's attempt to expose Connor to the world of performance poetry ends disastrously. A visit from her cousin Boy Tracy surprises in more ways than one. Cynthia has some big news to share with the family.
2:45am
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The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 5 - JungleDixon Bainbridge, owner of the Zoo-niverse, is intent on selling to the highest bidder.
3:05am
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Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 6 - Tolled RoadTracey's been kicked out by her Mum, and moves in with best friend Candice and her Nan Esther. Connor's got a new job and hopes that Tracey will move in with him.
3:30am
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Episode 5 - Scotch MistA strange killer mist surrounds Darkplace, tartanning the hides of unwary travellers while phantom bagpipes play on, regardless. Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. must face more than the music as he unravels the secret behind its sudden appearance. The answer, when it comes, lies a little too close to home, even though Romford would seem a safe enough distance from Glenrothes.
3:30am
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Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
3:30am
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Bad Education
Series 3, Episode 2 - After School ClubsMitchell announces he's leaving, and a farewell party is on the cards - plus a few pranks. Alfie's more concerned with impressing Miss Gulliver's new book club, of which her ex boyfriend is a member.