Television
TV schedule Tuesday 1st March 2016
6am
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My Learned Friend
Released from prison, a convict is gunning for the men who put him away. Will Hay is on the list, and enlists the help of Claude Hulbert.
6am
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 2 - Settling InWhile new students Waring and Upton get used to their new accommodation, they meet some of their new colleagues and have their first encounter with some nurses...
6:10am
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Minder
Series 8, Christmas Special - The Cruel CanalLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
7am
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Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
7am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
7:20am
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The Girl Who Couldn't Quite
Ruth (Elizabeth Henson) hasn't smiled since she was a little girl, but with the friendship of a tramp (Bill Owen) she smiles again.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever AgainDanger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 7, Episode 5 - Winter's TalesTimothy shows Mother, Father and Pippa round his new home. Mother gets a chance to put Pippa off Timothy for life.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 2 - The PsychotherapistJean has been behaving increasingly strangely of late: triple-checking the girls' work, fussing over clients, and regularly quiet and moody at home. Then there's the furtive visit to Harley Street...
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 16 - SortedPy drops Ird's button collection in the potato patch so Wussywat and Duckadile sort them out with Ortus's shiny sieve and a shakey shake dance.
8:40am
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 2As Mr DeVere - or rather, Mr Polouvicka - takes up residence in the manor, the Lodge also has a new owner. Richard's mother has met the seemingly reclusive resident, but he's yet to come across his new neighbour...
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:20am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 11 - SweetsSince Jamie Oliver's push for healthy school meals, sweets have been banned at Elmsbury High. But someone's running an unofficial tuck shop selling crisps and chocolate - and Nathan is given the job of finding out who's behind it.
9:25am
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Two Way Stretch
Prisoner Dodger Lane plans a heist that will involve slipping out of incarceration to steal some diamonds.
9:35am10 min
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And CloseThe Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Souvenir StallThe gang are opening a souvenir pottery stall at the park - but all the pottery gets smashed. Sooty tries to make some more with fresh clay but things don't quite go to plan.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 13 - Thirty Year ItchIt's the Ambrose's 30th wedding anniversary, and Desmond is determined to make it a particularly special one for Shirl. Michael, meanwhile, has a new lady friend to show off. It's bound to be a wonderful evening - right?!
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Head HunterShirley is head-hunted to assist with training at a top Mayfair salon. However, it soon appears that her charismatic female boss has an ulterior motive for getting Shirley out of Peckham for a while!
11:20am
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 1 - Bully For BenBen joins the young Harpers for a pub quiz, which leads to some awkward questions being asked.
12pm
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My Family
Series 9, Special - The Guru100th Episode. Ben is stunned to discover that successful celebrity dentist, Jeremy Livingston, has dedicated his new book to him, especially because he hasn't got a clue who Jeremy is. Guest stars David Haig and John Barrowman.
12:05pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 11 - SweetsSince Jamie Oliver's push for healthy school meals, sweets have been banned at Elmsbury High. But someone's running an unofficial tuck shop selling crisps and chocolate - and Nathan is given the job of finding out who's behind it.
12:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On WheelsArkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.
12:50pm
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Take A Letter Mr. Jones...
Episode 2 - The Protector....Rod Newton, a fellow executive from Australia, has designs on Ms. Warner.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 9 - Beware Of Laughing At Nora's HatsNora reveals long-standing feud with a woman who once made fun of her.
1:20pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of ClassIn his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And CloseThe Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 3, Episode 5 - June's Holiday WeekendThe Medfords' attempts to relax over a weekend are thwarted by a series of events with which Terry, of course, struggles to cope.
2pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 2 - The BuildersBasil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 11 - The FrontPublish and be damned? Dorien gets worried when her life story looks as if it might get into print. Sharon and Tracey are bullied into being the "front" for their naughty neighbour's confessions.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 2 - The PsychotherapistJean has been behaving increasingly strangely of late: triple-checking the girls' work, fussing over clients, and regularly quiet and moody at home. Then there's the furtive visit to Harley Street...
3pm
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 1 - I'll Never Forget Whats'ernameLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
3:05pm
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Dentist On The Job
Comedy sequel. Colonel Proudfoot is looking for a dentist to endorse his new toothpaste and his cousin may have just the men.
3:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 2 - The CoconutThe Farmer returns from the fair triumphant after winning a coconut. He soon discovers getting into the coconut isn't as easy as it seems. Shaun and Bitzer take on the challenge and try every trick in the book, but it proves a tough nut to crack.
3:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 2As Mr DeVere - or rather, Mr Polouvicka - takes up residence in the manor, the Lodge also has a new owner. Richard's mother has met the seemingly reclusive resident, but he's yet to come across his new neighbour...
3:20pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever AgainDanger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.
4pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm15 min
4:15pm
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4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 3 - It's All Go...Waring and Upton get their first taste of the medical profession in practice, but a catastrophically failed viva only leads to more trouble.
4:30pm30 min
Millie Inbetween
Series 2, Episode 13 - Out Of The WoodsMillie persuades both sides of the family to go on a joint camping holiday.
4:50pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Actress And The UndertakerA variety show is playing at the theatre for the week, and after an accident on-stage, Billy meets - and soon falls in love with - beautiful chorus girl Vera.
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 4 - Smokeless FumingSean is behaving increasingly oddly, and when his diary falls into the wrong hands, the reason why becomes clear.
5pm
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Boj
Episode 43 - Happy HarvestersBoj's buddies are off to Mr Cloppity's allotment to harvest their vegetables. When they discover a cheeky slug has eaten them, Boj finds something else for his buddies to harvest!
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 3 - Dangerous LivingA newspaper report about the mortality rate of busmen leads everyone to insist Stan loses some weight. He's not pleased, but a date with a much younger clippie makes him think a bit of exercise couldn't hurt.
5:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 5 - Relative StrangersPorkpie is earning a little pin money by helping out at the barber shop and the first customer he meets turns out to be his long lost daughter Denise, now a medical student, who hasn't seen her father for twenty years.
6pm
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 1 - Bully For BenBen joins the young Harpers for a pub quiz, which leads to some awkward questions being asked.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 11 - Love On The RunWhen Darryl ends up in hospital, he and the nurse devise a plan for him to escape to spend a night with Tracey. Sharon has a fling with an artist who gives Tracey a surprise welcome home.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 9, Special - The Guru100th Episode. Ben is stunned to discover that successful celebrity dentist, Jeremy Livingston, has dedicated his new book to him, especially because he hasn't got a clue who Jeremy is. Guest stars David Haig and John Barrowman.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 9 - Beware Of Laughing At Nora's HatsNora reveals long-standing feud with a woman who once made fun of her.
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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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.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Ant And The GrasshopperBob's swamped with the chores of married life and a hectic work life, while Terry idles away his time playing billiards or going to the pictures. When Terry predicts a future of ulcers and heart-attacks for him, Bob wonders who has taken the right path to happiness...
7:55pm
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8pm
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Fawlty Towers
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the hotel sitcom.
8pm
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QI
A selection of episodes from Series D from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
8:10pm
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9pm
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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.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 8Singer and presenter Nicole Scherzinger, The Mighty Boosh funnyman Noel Fielding and England rugby union star James Haskell join the regulars.
9pm
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Shaun Of The Dead
Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.
9pm60 min
Stella
Series 5, Episode 8Michael decides it's time to choose between his son and career. Following their recent shenanigans, Stella tries to confront Rob. But can she find him?
9:30pm
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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.
10pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 1 - BellsLord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Three GamblersIt's Jonathan's birthday and he's been given a book on using playing cards as weapons, a set of Adam Klaus bathroom products, and a dangerous case involving a murdered corpse that has come back to life for revenge.
10pm30 min
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Blackbird + GangsterAlan invites folk musician Blackbird Goodbrook into the studio to sing some songs about bees, before getting real with a reformed young offender turned youth leader.
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Episode 10Alan is joined by Charlie Higson, Sally Phillips, Johnny Vaughan and Ellie Taylor to discuss such varied subjects as Josh Hartnett, emergency escapes from oil rigs, acts of charity and the potential use of men's Spanx.
10pm60 min
Virtually Famous
Series 3, Episode 7Scarlett Moffatt from Gogglebox and Arg from TOWIE, plus comedians David Morgan and Chris Ramsey, take part in the panel show.
10:10pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 5Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.
10:40pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 1 - Open GovernmentNewly installed in his office, Jim Hacker is about to have his first encounter with the feared Sir Humphrey Appleby in an effort to establish "Open Government".
10:50pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 6Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...
11pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 5Russell looks at landing a probe on a comet, Kim Kardashian's attempt to break the internet and a loose tiger in Paris.
11:05pm
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Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live
TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.
11:20pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 1 - Men Of LettersAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 11 - Love On The RunWhen Darryl ends up in hospital, he and the nurse devise a plan for him to escape to spend a night with Tracey. Sharon has a fling with an artist who gives Tracey a surprise welcome home.
11:30pm
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 2Ken is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.
11:35pm
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The Unforgettable...
Series 5, Episode 4 - Dick EmeryA tribute to Dick Emery - best known for his sketch show of comic characters and catchphrases in the 70s.
11:40pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 6Russell looks at UKIP getting another MP, immigration, Paddington Bear and um, names for female masturbation...
11:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 8Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.
12:20am60 min version (repeat)
12:40am
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Shooting Stars
Series 3, Episode 1With Tanya Bryer, Mariella Frostrup, Leo Sayer and Anthony Worrall-Thompson.
12:40am50 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.
1am
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Stella
Series 5, Episode 8Michael decides it's time to choose between his son and career. Following their recent shenanigans, Stella tries to confront Rob. But can she find him?
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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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 5 - CardiganGary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.
1:20am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Episode 10Alan is joined by Charlie Higson, Sally Phillips, Johnny Vaughan and Ellie Taylor to discuss such varied subjects as Josh Hartnett, emergency escapes from oil rigs, acts of charity and the potential use of men's Spanx.
2am
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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.
2:20am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 5Russell looks at landing a probe on a comet, Kim Kardashian's attempt to break the internet and a loose tiger in Paris.
2:30am
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 5Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.
2:30am
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Comedy Store
Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!
3am
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 6Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...
3am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 11 - The FrontPublish and be damned? Dorien gets worried when her life story looks as if it might get into print. Sharon and Tracey are bullied into being the "front" for their naughty neighbour's confessions.
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 18Mick Ferry has been accidentally racist, Mark Olver talks the West Country accent, Nick Dixon is omnipotent, and Zoe Lyons isn't one for dinner parties.
3:25am
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 5It's Richie's birthday and new boyfriend Dave has special plans. The trouble is that Alice has her own (more special) plans... as does their unborn baby.
3:30am
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Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 2Ken is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.