Television
TV schedule Thursday 18th February 2016
6am
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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!
6:05am
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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.
7am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Wooing Of Widow ArtoisAs more suitors pop out of the woodwork in search of Edith's hand, René becomes increasingly concerned about the fate of his café. Meanwhile, Herr Flick has devised a plan to send Hitler a forged copy of the Fallen Madonna, and another escape attempt for the airmen is afoot.
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 20 - There's No Place Like GreenbackDanger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 6, Episode 3 - Amaze Your Friends!Timothy attends an assertiveness training programme, and asserts himself with his mother; the results are rather surprising.
8am
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8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 1 - The Country SetLionel and Jean decide to take advantage of the country house for a quiet, relaxing weekend. However, things don't quite go as planned when a group of Madge and Rocky's friends arrive unannounced.
8:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
9am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 5 - Into The LightPrem and Kamini uncover the real plan behind New Trefelin.
9am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 2Lee Mack is joined by Holly Willoughby, Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis.
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 and second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:30am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 3Lee Mack and Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc and Freddie Flintoff test some facts.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion PlansLooking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie SusuAuntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Ego Has LandedAn unusual request from a couple whom Susan and Ben met on holiday leads to chaos in the Harper household, and Susan finally discovers who Kenzo's father is.
12pm
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My Family
Series 7, Episode 2 - Four Affairs And A FuneralA death in the dentist's chair is not very good for business, but, as Ben discovers, it isn't very good for your private life either.
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.
12:10pm
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The Pickwick Papers
Adaptation of Charles Dickens's celebrated comic novel.
12:40pm
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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.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 1 - Jurassic No ParkingBarry's competition prize proves a problem - for everyone who helps to get rid of it.
1:35pm
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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...
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 2, Episode 3 - Uncle Terry & Auntie JuneTerry's nephew Alan threatens to eat the Medfords out of house and home, before getting Terry arrested for fraud!
2pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 2Lee Mack is joined by Holly Willoughby, Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 3 - CommitmentsWho is the rightful owner of Sharon's cafe? Should business, like marriage be 50/50? Commitment seems to be the key word.
2:20pm
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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.
2:30pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 3Lee Mack and Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc and Freddie Flintoff test some facts.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 1 - The Country SetLionel and Jean decide to take advantage of the country house for a quiet, relaxing weekend. However, things don't quite go as planned when a group of Madge and Rocky's friends arrive unannounced.
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 14 - Hide And SqueakThe Farmer is terrorised when a cute mouse appears in the farmhouse and Pidsley the cat is ordered to dispose of the rodent. When the mouse takes refuge in Shaun's fleece, the flock persuade him to protect their new friend from the pitiless cat.
2:55pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of DaleyLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
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 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
4pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 5 - Into The LightPrem and Kamini uncover the real plan behind New Trefelin.
4pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:15pm
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 2 - One More For The PotThe lease is up on the flat, and George has a rent increase in mind should the trio wish to renew. The only solution they can think of is to look for a fourth flatmate to split the bills with.
4:50pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 1, Episode 7 - OnionsOnions and a stuck bicycle set young Billy on a new course - all the way to France.
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 1 - The TreatmentDesmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 11 - Going SteadyStan has been going steady with Sally. There's only one snag: she's Blakey's niece.
5:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 2 - 'Old De Front PageNews breaks in the barbershop when Desmond and the regulars find themselves held hostage by a couple of young, gun-wielding thugs.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 2 - Sweet Smell Of SuccessMoney is running out and Tracey is getting desperate. Darryl's Jaguar is repossessed when Tracey advertises it through Computer Car. Only problem is, Darryl confesses that he has hidden £25,000 in the spare tyre. Luckily Dorien accidentally saves the day.
6pm
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My Family
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Ego Has LandedAn unusual request from a couple whom Susan and Ben met on holiday leads to chaos in the Harper household, and Susan finally discovers who Kenzo's father is.
6:25pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 20 - There's No Place Like GreenbackDanger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 1 - Jurassic No ParkingBarry's competition prize proves a problem - for everyone who helps to get rid of it.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 7, Episode 2 - Four Affairs And A FuneralA death in the dentist's chair is not very good for business, but, as Ben discovers, it isn't very good for your private life either.
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 8 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?Bob believes that Terry needs to broaden his horizons and meet new friends.
7:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 6 - The DepartedTyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.
7:45pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 1The five surviving Pythons reunite to reflect on their award-winning series and the ground-breaking films which changed the face of comedy forever.
8pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinterIt's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 6, Episode 7 - Listen With MotherLouisa is hit by a car and is rushed to hospital. She has shock news for Martin. Mike has a shady revelation from his past, and Al's business plan is dismissed by his dad.
8pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of three episodes from the lie-based panel game.
8:30pm30 min
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 5 - Shaun Ryder, Sam Simmons, Meera SyalMusician Shaun Ryder, Australian comedian Sam Simmons and actress and author Meera Syal try to put boisterous whistling, meeting people, and overuse of the word "like" into Room 101.
8:30pm30 min
Birds Of A Feather
Series 12, Episode 7 - Blonde On BlondeTravis has serious school news that he's scared to break to his mum. Sharon decides she'll pass herself off as Tracey and sort out his problems, but her efforts land the family in a mess that only arch-seducer Dorien can get them out of.
8:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Class Of 62A school reunion has unexpected repercussions for the Trotter family, as events threaten to disrupt Del's glorious path to fatherhood.
9pm
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Blott On The Landscape
Episode 3After his night at the Golf Club, Dundridge awakes to discover himself on a lonely country road. He is in his car but clad only in his underwear. He cannot remember anything.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 1Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 7James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ricky Ponting, Joel Creasey and Jon Richardson.
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Problem At Gallows Gate (Part 1)When Jonathan's badger watch becomes a murder watch, the intrigue is only just beginning. For the man seen strangling a young woman had plunged to his death just weeks earlier...
10pm
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Big School
Series 1, Episode 2Greybridge School is set to hold its annual talent show, and Miss Postern suggests Mr Church duet with her.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 4Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.
10pm
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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).
10pm60 min
The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 10Ian Stone returns for more football chat, with special guest Omid Djalili.
10pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.
10pm30 min
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 3He-Man gets a job at Asda; Street Magic comes to Hogwarts; and David Dickinson tries to buy a song.
10:35pm
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 1 - Foxhunter + Radio PlayAlan tries his hand at producing a quality radio drama.
10:40pm
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 3 - Let's Do ItThings are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.
10:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 1After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.
11pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 4Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by guests Tess Daly, Stephen Mangan, Kian Egan and Tony Law to thrash out the hot topics of the week.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 5Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Ed Byrne and Zoe Lyons.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 2 - Sweet Smell Of SuccessMoney is running out and Tracey is getting desperate. Darryl's Jaguar is repossessed when Tracey advertises it through Computer Car. Only problem is, Darryl confesses that he has hidden £25,000 in the spare tyre. Luckily Dorien accidentally saves the day.
11:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 1 - ParraloxA new TV venture's on the cards for Edina, and she's lined up a guest spot with Richard and Judy to help launch a new campaign; for Patsy, life revolves around a skin-freezing serum called Parralox. Saffy, meanwhile, hopes for a government job promoting British culture.
11:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 2After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.
11:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 6Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons with guests David Mitchell and Adam Hills.
12:20am60 min version (repeat)
12:30am
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Shooting Stars
Series 2, Episode 7With Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley and Paul Kaye as Dennis Pennis.
1am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
1am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
1:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 4Jason Manford and Stephen Mangan take part in the game, whilst Tim Key is in Dictionary Corner.
1:10am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 6 - In Bed With DorothyFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
1:20am
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Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.
1:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 12James Acaster is excellent at 'competitive yoga', Sara Pascoe is scared of spiders, Brett Goldstein is agitated by Kevin Bacon, and Mark Watson likes a drink.
1:30am
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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 3He-Man gets a job at Asda; Street Magic comes to Hogwarts; and David Dickinson tries to buy a song.
1:50am
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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.
1:50am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 5 - Into The LightPrem and Kamini uncover the real plan behind New Trefelin.
1:50am
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Big School
Series 1, Episode 2Greybridge School is set to hold its annual talent show, and Miss Postern suggests Mr Church duet with her.
2am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod GilbertMichael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.
2am
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Josh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & AwayGeoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.
2:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 7, Highlights SpecialThe best bits from the recent series of the irreverent, irrelevant hit topical comedy panel show, presented by Jimmy Carr, with team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford].
2:25am
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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.
2:30am
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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.
2:30am
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Josh
Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & BootedIt's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.
3am
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Blott On The Landscape
Episode 3After his night at the Golf Club, Dundridge awakes to discover himself on a lonely country road. He is in his car but clad only in his underwear. He cannot remember anything.
3am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 1 - ParraloxA new TV venture's on the cards for Edina, and she's lined up a guest spot with Richard and Judy to help launch a new campaign; for Patsy, life revolves around a skin-freezing serum called Parralox. Saffy, meanwhile, hopes for a government job promoting British culture.
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 12James Acaster is excellent at 'competitive yoga', Sara Pascoe is scared of spiders, Brett Goldstein is agitated by Kevin Bacon, and Mark Watson likes a drink.
3am
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Uncle
Series 1, Episode 2 - Party MonsterAfter a series of personal humiliations, Andy's forced to babysit a sick Errol. Upon learning his nephew is faking illness to get out of a child's birthday party, Andy's determined to teach Errol how to be a party monster.
3:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:30am
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Shooting Stars
Series 2, Episode 7With Tim Brooke-Taylor, Belinda Carlisle, Reg Presley and Paul Kaye as Dennis Pennis.
3:30am
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Uncle
Series 1, Episode 3 - I Like-Like YouAndy tries to get back with Gwen by entering a battle of the bands. Only problem, he doesn't have a band. When Andy tries to turn Errol into a ladies' man, things are bound to get complicated...
4am
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 1The five surviving Pythons reunite to reflect on their award-winning series and the ground-breaking films which changed the face of comedy forever.