Television
TV schedule Wednesday 24th February 2016
6am
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 5 - Mum Always Liked You BestRobin's brother drops into town and immediately sweeps Chrissy off her feet, much to Robin's dismay.
6am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In WillesdenArthur's latest enterprise involves a Karaoke machine and his favourite ventriloquist act from the old days - Professor Pickford and Mystic Mickey.
7am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 6 - Herr Flick's RevengeHans, René and the Colonel are imprisoned in Herr Flick's cellar in connection with the location of the various Fallen Madonna copies. Could their days be up? And will a cunning plan involving silk knickers finally get the airmen home?
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 24 - Escape From Big HeadSquawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 7, Episode 1 - Mothers and BrothersMuriel persuades Timothy that his only hope of escaping from Mother is to buy his own cottage.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 5 - Broadcast PlansThe big day arrives: broadcast of Just Two People on American television. Alistair intends to Lionel and Jean to New York to watch it go out live; but how will it be received? Back in London, glumness sets in.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 12 - HotWussywat has made himself really hot and sweaty chasing Duckadile round the garden. They both need to cool off.
8:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 8Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the third series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:20am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 7 - FootballJosh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And BiggerThe Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming LessonSweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?
10am
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Microwave, Five Men And A NappyWith Gloria and Shirley away for the night, Porkpie, Desmond, Michael, Matthew and Tony are left alone to cause trouble - and they soon find themselves looking after a white baby!
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 6 - ReunionMichael fulfills a long-standing commitment to meet up with some old university friends, but fails to measure up to the high standards he once set himself.
11:10am
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The Iron Maiden
An aircraft designer's love of traction engines gets in the way of his job when an American airline owner visits England on a buying mission.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 7, Episode 9 - Life Begins At FiftySusan is accused of shoplifting and as if the forgetfulness, mood swings and night sweats weren't enough of a problem, she also has to put up with Ben's defending her.
12pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapBen takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.
12:05pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 7 - FootballJosh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.
12:40pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For PoorerMarlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?
1:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, Christmas Special - Merry ChristmasIt's been 10 years since Geraldine arrived in Dibley, and the villagers set out to celebrate in ways that only they could dream of. A lingerie model, chocolate fountain, copious amounts of wine and the Archbishop of Canterbury make this a Christmas to remember!
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And BiggerThe Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 3, Episode 1 - The LawnmowerTerry and June get off to a bad start with their new neighbours in a dispute over a lawnmower.
2pm
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Young Man's Fancy
A repeat of this 1939 film.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 7 - BelongingsSharon's decision to give the cafe a new profile and cut the Greek connection doesn't have the desired effect.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 5 - Broadcast PlansThe big day arrives: broadcast of Just Two People on American television. Alistair intends to Lionel and Jean to New York to watch it go out live; but how will it be received? Back in London, glumness sets in.
2:55pm
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3:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 18 - Cat Got Your Brain?Two bungling alien scientists transport Pidsley the cat and Shaun aboard their flying saucer.
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 8Hyacinth is still eager to join Emmet's production of The Boyfriend and drops in at the church hall before a sophisticated barbecue at Violet's.
4pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the third series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 42 - What A Load Of RubbishBean is a bit too enthusiastic while cleaning his flat and Teddy ends up on his way to the dump.
4:15pm
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4:20pm
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 6 - Fire Down BelowAs Norman makes his moves on Chrissy, Robin's feeling increasingly down in the dumps. Facing the evening alone, Larry comes to the rescue - but only seems to want him as second-man for a less than appealing double-date!
4:50pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 4 - Happy BirthdayFollowing a series of somewhat unfortunate events on Billy's birthday, he and Auntie Ivy find themselves in court - on a charge of grave robbing!
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 9 - Stop The World, I Want To Get OffShirley's feeling lost: 'wife', 'mother', 'shopper' - but no longer herself. Although she goes missing, Desmond almost fails to notice as he is engaged in the annual dominoes contest at the shop.
5pm
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Horrible Science
Episode 4 - Space, Stars And Slimy AliensThis episode examines what happens to our bodies in space.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' BusStan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.
5:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 10 - Here Comes De SunPorkpie makes his opposition to the Channel Tunnel known when the required rail link looks set to mean the demolition of his flat. Gloria, meanwhile, has the results of her exams in hand.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 7 - Brief EncounterDorien becomes concerned about their financial situation when Marcus is reluctant to move. Chris is aiming to become the new prison drugs runner and Sharon starts an affair with financial adviser Don when she helps him after he is mugged at Chigwell station.
6pm
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My Family
Series 7, Episode 9 - Life Begins At FiftySusan is accused of shoplifting and as if the forgetfulness, mood swings and night sweats weren't enough of a problem, she also has to put up with Ben's defending her.
6pm30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 1, Episode 2 - Alex Edelman & Tez IlyasAlex Edelman performs a stand-up set where he discusses his bodybuilder twin and club membership as a Jew. He's preceded by Blackburn-based comedian Tez Ilyas.
6:25pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big HeadSquawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapBen takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night InTerry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.
7:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For PoorerMarlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.
7:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 42 - What A Load Of RubbishBean is a bit too enthusiastic while cleaning his flat and Teddy ends up on his way to the dump.
8pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New YearGeraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Highlights Special - ExtraA selection of previously unseen bits and highlights from the series in which Lee Mack tested random bits of trivia with a selection of guests.
8pm
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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.
8:10pm
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8:45pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & WealthDel is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.
9pm
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 1 - The EntertainerFran has a new hobby and Bernard has a date. Manny holds the key to success with both.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 8Carol Vorderman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe are the guests on this episode.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 8, Episode 7The Pride of Benidorm Awards are at the Solana and sleazy compère, Sammy Valentino, is causing trouble. Jodi's acting career gets a boost and Blow & Go are awaiting a mystery new stylist. Crystal brings the house down with a special performance.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe LycettThe series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:30pm
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 2 - FeverFran is too hot for comfort, Bernard wants a summer fling and Manny tries to cool down for fear of onsetting his 'illness'.
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Eyes Of TiresiasA 73-year-old widow's dreams are foretelling deaths. Is it just coincidence? Is she psychic? Or is it just something in the goldfish food...?
10pm
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Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
10pm
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Bull
Episode 1 - A Fabergé Egg (1905)Kindly local shopkeeper Mr Richards has a set of priceless Fabergé eggs that need restoring. When one of the eggs goes missing, Rupert and his team come up with a number of schemes to try to rustle up a replacement.
10pm
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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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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
10pm
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 1Tom Craine regales us with the story of Sir Walter Raleigh (starring Jack Whitehall and Michelle Keegan). Tom Davis tells the tale of Robin Hood (Mathew Baynton) and Maid Marian (Emma Bunton).
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 6Adam Hills joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile joining Andy Parsons is Mark Steel and Russell Howard.
10pm
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The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse
A look back at the life and career of comedian Bob Monkhouse through a collection of previously unseen archive material.
10:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 7Russell explains the many ways his mum embarrasses him, and answers a question on bad Christmas presents. His guests are Roisin Conaty and Sean McLoughlin.
10:30pm
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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).
10:40pm
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The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 6 - Spike MilliganThe Interviews turns to comic genius Spike Milligan, telling the story of his life and career in his own words.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Highlights SpecialA special compilation show packed full of out-takes and best bits from the sixth series.
10:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 6Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Alex Jones, Joe Wilkinson, Danny Dyer and Miles Jupp as they thrash out the hot topics of the week.
11:05pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 4, Episode 1Half way through the second term, and an unannounced visit from JP's older brother makes the Hartnell Avenue residents realise how close the end of the year and their university lives really are.
11:10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 3After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.
11:15pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 8Russell looks at storm Desmond, a mysterious story about missing Welsh apples and a weird story about Shakespeare getting baked.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 7 - Brief EncounterDorien becomes concerned about their financial situation when Marcus is reluctant to move. Chris is aiming to become the new prison drugs runner and Sharon starts an affair with financial adviser Don when she helps him after he is mugged at Chigwell station.
11:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel game.
11:25pm
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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.
11:50pm
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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.
Midnight
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 1It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.
12:10am
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12:30am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 2Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.
12:50am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub GuideTony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.
12:50am
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Safeword
Series 1, Episode 6The guests in this episode are TOWIE regular Gemma Collins and former X Factor judge Louis Walsh, alongside comics Dane Baptiste and Tom Davis. Which of this week's celebrities will be bottling out first?
1:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
1:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 9, Episode 18 Out Of 10 Cats is back for a ninth series. The guests joining Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jason Manford are Claudia Winkleman, Jamelia, Charlie Clements and Shappi Khorsandi.
1:30am
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Bull
Episode 1 - A Fabergé Egg (1905)Kindly local shopkeeper Mr Richards has a set of priceless Fabergé eggs that need restoring. When one of the eggs goes missing, Rupert and his team come up with a number of schemes to try to rustle up a replacement.
1:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 15Gary Delaney hits us with one-liners, Peter White deals with homophobia, Liam Williams tells us his life story, and Lucy Beaumont makes mistakes.
1:50am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 9, Episode 2Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford and guests look at the news stories of the week. This week's guests are Josie Long, Fay Ripley, Peter Jones from Dragons' Den and Jack Whitehall.
2:10am
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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.
2:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
2:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 6Adam Hills joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile joining Andy Parsons is Mark Steel and Russell Howard.
2:30am
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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.
2:30am
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
2:55am
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3am
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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.
3:25am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub GuideTony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.
3:40am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
3:40am
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 3The threesome attend their first antenatal class, and Alice and Richie experience serious doubts about their suitability as future parents.