Television
TV schedule Wednesday 17th February 2016
6am
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The Mysterious Mr. Davis
A man beset by creditors invents a fictitious partner.
6am
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 6 - Come Fly With MeGeorge has bought Mildred a new female budgie as company for their male, and asks Robin, Chrissy and Jo to look after it for the evening. Meanwhile, Chrissy has a pair of Frank Sinatra tickets to give away and she intends to make Robin work for them.
6am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 4 - Three Cons Make A MountainLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
7am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 1 - Six Big BoobiesThe airmen have gone, and all is back to (relative) normality at Café René. Herr Flick's not too pleased to have ended up with three copies of The Fallen Madonna though...
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.
7:25am15 min
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 6, Episode 2 - Dream TimeTim meets up with Jennifer, a girl from his past. Muriel is eager to play cupid and arranges a meeting for them. Mother attempts to scupper their plans.
8am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 8 - Judgement DayA funky American preacher sues Desmond for a distressing haircut.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 10 - Improvements?Alistair takes Jean, Lionel, Judith and Sandy to the country house to see filming taking place. None are especially enamoured by what they find.
8:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 3Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.
9am
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9am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series 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 first series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:30am
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9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
9:45am
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The Cuckoo Patrol
Freddie & The Dreamers, Kenneth Connor, Victor Maddern, John Le Mesurier and Arthur Mullard star in the story of a troop of scout misfits.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 1 - The French LessonShirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 2 - The OfferAnother barber shop chain, Short n Curlies, is looking to open a branch in Peckham, and the owner approaches Desmond with a buy-out proposal. He's sorely tempted, but wants to explore other avenues before making his decision...
11:20am
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 6 - And Other AnimalsMichael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.
12pm
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 7 - The Art Of Being SusanSusan is invited to dinner by a wealthy art collector. Her mother is gathering a collection of her own, and Roger is summoning up the courage to pop the question to Abi.
12pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
12:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity VicarFollowing the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 10 - All Of A FlorrieTruly finds out out what it's like when a flirtation from the past turns up with amorous intentions.
1:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And MarriageLove is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 2, Episode 2 - Words Of LoveTerry manages to remember June's birthday for once, and then wishes he hadn't - getting her present turns out to be so complicated it almost ruins their marriage.
1:50pm
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Brothers In Law
Comedy about a newly called barrister whose initial dismal failure in court is compensated by a triumph at his home town assizes.
2pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?
2pm
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2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 2 - Food For ThoughtTracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.
2:30pm
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2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 10 - Improvements?Alistair takes Jean, Lionel, Judith and Sandy to the country house to see filming taking place. None are especially enamoured by what they find.
2:50pm
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Porridge
Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.
2:50pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To PinnerLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bitzer's New HatThe Farmer gives Bitzer a horrible new hat. Bitzer is very upset as he treasured his old hat. The flock rallies round to try to cheer him up with a selection of dashing alternative head gear.
3pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 3Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the first series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:15pm
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 1 - The Party's OverRobin, Chrissy and Larry are planning a small party, but Mr Roper's dead against it. When he decides to take action to force a halt to the celebrations, Mildred packs her suitcase and leaves!
4:50pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 1, Episode 6 - Come Back Little MalcolmThe less-than-honest Mrs Fletcher is forced from her sick bed to bury her husband, Malcolm. But in this business the customer can't complain or ask for a refund. Or can he?
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Surprise For PorkpieMichael's marketing plans for the shop backfire a little and send Porkpie into hiding on his birthday. Gloria, Louise and Matthew are intent on raising his spirits.
5pm
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Horrible Science
Episode 3 - Chemical ChaosThis episode features explosions, atoms and fiendish forces that bubble, go bang and bump! What makes things explode? Lucy has made a mistake in the script and now everyone thinks the show is about elephants. It is a disaster - especially as their guest is the legendary scientist Marie Curie!
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 10 - The New UniformsStan and Jack try the new uniforms out, but they have an unforeseen effect on the opposite sex.
5:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sad NewsDesmond and Porkpie learn that Sweetsticks, a friend who came to England with them, has died.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A GripOverdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.
6pm
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 6 - And Other AnimalsMichael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.
6pm30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 1, Episode 1 - Nish Kumar & Mae MartinNish Kumar discusses the benefits of having an 'ethnically ambitious' face and reveals the true extent of his pessimistic tendencies. Joining Nish is Canadian-born comedian Mae Martin, who gives her own unique take on living as a legal alien in London and what her prim parents make of it all.
6:20pm
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Lunch Hour
Shirley Anne Field plays a young designer on the brink of an affair with a married executive at the company she works for.
6:25pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 10 - All Of A FlorrieTruly finds out out what it's like when a flirtation from the past turns up with amorous intentions.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 7 - The Art Of Being SusanSusan is invited to dinner by a wealthy art collector. Her mother is gathering a collection of her own, and Roger is summoning up the courage to pop the question to Abi.
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 7 - No Hiding PlaceWith England playing in Bulgaria that afternoon, Bob and Terry are determined that they won't hear the score before watching the highlights on TV.
7:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating ArtMarlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.
8pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 1 - AutumnSimon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 6James Corden and co welcome Bring The Noise comedian Katherine Ryan, recordbreaking ex-jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy and the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time, Chris Hoy.
8:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A LunchtimeRaquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...
9pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-OutA new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 7The boys are back to jest over another week's polls, with Jamie Cullum, Kirsty Young, Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 8, Episode 6Benidorm is gearing up for the fancy dress British Fiesta. The boys' ingenious costumes get them in trouble with the law and Les misses Liam. Mateo scares the punters in his clown costume and Troy is harassed by an unwanted and unstable admirer...
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc BrownJason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:30pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving HomeManny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.
10pm
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Da Ali G Show
Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Scented RoomJonathan knows how a million pound painting was stolen. But after a bad review from the painting's owner, even a £50,000 reward and a begging Maddy can't persuade the moody magic man to tell.
10pm
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Marley's Ghosts
Series 1, Episode 3The Vicar's developed an infatuation with neighbour Tina's son Gary, and Michael wants to give back to the world. When Adam learns of a daughter he never knew about we see him taking responsibility and proving to Marley that he would have been a good Dad.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 6James Corden and co welcome Bring The Noise comedian Katherine Ryan, recordbreaking ex-jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy and the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time, Chris Hoy.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 1Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
10pm30 min
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 3Isy Suttie tells the story of Prince Edward and Mrs Simpson (featuring Greg James and Sophie McShera), while Ed Gamble narrates his version of The Great Escape (featuring Jamie Laing).
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 4Mark Watson is on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again this week. Meanwhile Andy Parsons is joined by Ian Stone and Jon Culshaw.
10:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 6Russell talks weird people, twerking, Geordie Shore, and answers questions on the Yorkshire accent and penis puppy. His guests are Andrew Maxwell and Phil Wang.
10:40pm
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The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 5 - Peter Cook & Dudley MooreThis episode tells the fascinating story of the double act that changed the face of British comedy - Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 5Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.
10:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 3Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Tina Malone, Rachel Riley and Chris Ramsey.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 1Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.
11:10pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting A GripOverdue bills lead to the electricity being cut off. Garth has been fighting in school and the central heating is leaking. Roll on two useless plumbers, a pair of female plumbers who botch it up and one who couldn't give a firm time arriving just as the house begins to flood.
11:10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 1After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.
11:15pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 7Russell looks at Turkey's decision to bomb a Russian plane, filibustering and Norway's novel way to educate students about STDs.
11:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of three episodes from the lie-based panel game.
11:50pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 2After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.
11:50pm
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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 2The Urban Fox has a problem with the neighbours' cat; Vernon Kay asks One Direction about sexy ladies; Caroline Flack sticks pens up her nose; and Keith's got to the fifth day of his endurance challenge.
12:05am
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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.
12:10am
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Shooting Stars
Series 2, Episode 10With Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Griff Rhys Jones and Stephen Tompkinson.
12:15am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 7Russell looks at Turkey's decision to bomb a Russian plane, filibustering and Norway's novel way to educate students about STDs.
12:20am
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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.
12:50am
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Blandings
Series 2, Episode 7 - Custody Of The PumpkinConnie plans to marry Freddie off to Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe's unusual niece; but with the Fat Pumpkin prize at stake, Clarence resolves to scupper the marriage and vanquish Parsloe once and for all.
1am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 4The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.
1:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
1:20am
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1:30am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 5 - DrunkFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
1:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 11Andrew Ryan is not too impressed with marriage, Angela Barnes has too many ailments, Peter White became fat in a day, and Funmbi Omotayo talks the Olympics.
1:30am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
1:50am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 7, Episode 14With James Corden, Carol Vorderman, Gabby Logan and Steve Jones.
2am
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Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
2am
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Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 6Saz is determined to lose her virginity and sets about finding the ideal boy and the ideal location with the help of her friends. It becomes apparent that not everyone has been telling the truth about their sex life.
2:10am
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Marley's Ghosts
Series 1, Episode 3The Vicar's developed an infatuation with neighbour Tina's son Gary, and Michael wants to give back to the world. When Adam learns of a daughter he never knew about we see him taking responsibility and proving to Marley that he would have been a good Dad.
2:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 1Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jonathan Ross and Roisin Conaty. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
2:20am
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 1 - The French LessonShirley takes up French lessons at a night school, and Desmond fears that her teacher is becoming too fond of her. Meanwhile, Louise and Gloria are interested in finding 'male order' men.
2:25am
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Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 5Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.
2:30am
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Josh
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Josh Widdicombe sitcom.
2:40am
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The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 4 - Oliver ReedOne of Britain's biggest film stars in the 1960s and 70s, this is the story of Oliver Reed.
2:55am
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 2 - The OfferAnother barber shop chain, Short n Curlies, is looking to open a branch in Peckham, and the owner approaches Desmond with a buy-out proposal. He's sorely tempted, but wants to explore other avenues before making his decision...
3:25am
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Shooting Stars
Series 2, Episode 10With Donna Air, Morwenna Banks, Griff Rhys Jones and Stephen Tompkinson.
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.