Television
TV schedule Thursday 3rd March 2016
6am
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 4 - Peace And QuietFinding it impossible to work in peace in his room at the hospital, Michael goes looking for alternative accommodation. His new friends very quickly all have the same idea!
6:05am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 2 - No Way To Treat A DaleyLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 2When Martin is ousted by Paul as Chairman of almost all of his committees, Ann is hopeful of a renewed social life. Unfortunately her optimism is somewhat misplaced...
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.
7:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 40 - Save The TreeThe sheep's beloved tree is in danger of being cut down for firewood.
7:25am
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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.
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 1, Episode 2 - ButtonsTim's stuck playing the rear end of a pantomime horse, whilst his friend, director Zac, asks him to entertain one of his girlfriends, Vanessa, for the evening.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 4 - What's Wrong With Mrs. Bale?Even by Mrs. Bale's standards, her mood is particularly fractured and Jean, Rocky and Madge are dying to know what is wrong. Could it be a man? Lionel, meanwhile, is feeling unwell.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 18 - WheelsWussywat wants to move a pile of pots from the garden, but they are awkward and heavy. How can he do it? With the help of Duckadile's roller-skates of course.
8:40am
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 4Audrey is shocked to see a perfectly good and very old fireplace thrown out by Richard, despite the fact that she never liked it herself. She's also more than a little agitated by the apparent unfairness of her new position in life...
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:20am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 13 - End Of TermIt's the end of term and Nathan is due to be assessed by Head Master Mr Byron. His future hangs in the balance. So when Josh messes up, and it looks like Nathan's career as a teacher is over, it's down to the rest of the 4 O'Clock Club to save his skin.
9:25am
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The Reluctant Bride
A repeat of this 1955 film.
9:35am10 min
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports DayIt's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?
10am
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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.
10:30am
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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.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 5 - A Little UndertakingWhen Ben's uncle dies, his inheritance may not live up to his expectations, but another investment causes problems.
12pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's ToothBen is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?
12:05pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 13 - End Of TermIt's the end of term and Nathan is due to be assessed by Head Master Mr Byron. His future hangs in the balance. So when Josh messes up, and it looks like Nathan's career as a teacher is over, it's down to the rest of the 4 O'Clock Club to save his skin.
12:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little DiseasePerhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?
12:45pm
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Take A Letter Mr. Jones...
Episode 4 - The Japanese Contract....Japanese executive Mr Kimura arrives in England to discuss a business deal with Ms. Warner's firm. Ms. Warner expects to finalise arrangements over dinner.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Christmas Special - Variations On A Theme Of The Widow WinstanleyTruly tries to find an old classmate and deliver her to Clegg's doorstep.
1:20pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel InspectorsWhen friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Piece Of The ActionTerry has anything but a relaxing weekend. The jigsaw he's been slaving over has one final piece missing, and Malcolm's saddled him with analysis of an important report without a set of crucial figures. Sir Dennis will hit the roof.
1:45pm
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Somewhere In Camp
Comedy about the inhabitants of an army camp during the Second World War.
2pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet NightA local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 13 - LoyaltySharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 4 - What's Wrong With Mrs. Bale?Even by Mrs. Bale's standards, her mood is particularly fractured and Jean, Rocky and Madge are dying to know what is wrong. Could it be a man? Lionel, meanwhile, is feeling unwell.
2:55pm
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy RiderLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
3:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A BitThe Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?
3:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 4Audrey is shocked to see a perfectly good and very old fireplace thrown out by Richard, despite the fact that she never liked it herself. She's also more than a little agitated by the apparent unfairness of her new position in life...
3:20pm
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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.
3:30pm
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Last Holiday
Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:15pm
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4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Students Are Revolting!Some new-age university students turn up at the hospital protesting on political matters, and try to get the medical students to join them.
4:30pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 2 - FerretNero is back at Elmsmere - but only for two days. Can he rescue his old life by winning the talent contest?
4:50pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 3 - BowlsScandal hits the Unsworth household when Ivy is seen socialising with a married man. And as she has just warned him of much the same thing, Billy is most amused!
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me CrazyIt's a testing time for Michael and Patricia when she decides to take a holiday without him. And Desmond is encouraged to take his driving test again, with disastrous consequences.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 8 - The AnniversaryStan and his family are celebrating Olive and Arthur's 10th wedding anniversary. Aunt Maud has seen fit to send them a dog as a gift, but Arthur is none too amused.
5:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 9 - DaydreamsDesmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.
6pm
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 5 - A Little UndertakingWhen Ben's uncle dies, his inheritance may not live up to his expectations, but another investment causes problems.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 13 - PartingSharon is ignoring Chris and accuses him of lying about being ill in a desperate plea for attention, until she gets a call from the prison. Chris has a tumour. Will Sharon change her mind about leaving him and changing her surname?
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's ToothBen is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Christmas Special - Variations On A Theme Of The Widow WinstanleyTruly tries to find an old classmate and deliver her to Clegg's doorstep.
6:45pm
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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.
6:45pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 3The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The DogA local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Great RaceTerry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.
7:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 48 - Ball PoolMr Bean loves playing in the neighbourhood soft play centre - bouncing on the trampolines, whizzing down the slides and immersing himself in the ball pool. He does not like sharing the place with all those annoying kids. So Bean decides to turn his flat into his own private play area where he can play in peace. Unfortunately Irma, Mrs Wicket and The Bruisers all want to join in the fun with him.
8pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf SaladBasil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.
8pm30 min
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg JamesComedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.
8pm
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8:10pm
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8:30pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Panel show in which believable lies and unbelievable truths must be identified.
8:40pm
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8:45pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The CorpseEvery hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 2Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in with Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Out-takes - UnseenRejoin the A League of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 10.
9:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 3Lee Mack is joined by Miranda Hart and Clare Balding and David Mitchell is joined by Dale Winton and Richard Bacon.
9:25pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 2A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.
10pm
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Big School
Series 1, Episode 5Miss Postern has put herself down for an Ironman competition, but realises too late what is involved. Her attempts to train, assisted by Mr Gunn, only serve to raise Mr Church's jealousy to new heights.
10pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Coonskin CapWhen a policewoman is shot at by an invisible perpetrator, Jonathan's powers of detection are once again called upon - this time on national TV.
10pm
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 4Tom Rosenthal talks about Richard III, while a sloshed Jessica Knappett tells the story of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
10pm30 min
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 4, Episode 1 - WealthStewart Lee returns to BBC Two with a fourth series of his Comedy Vehicle. In this first episode Stewart looks at wealth.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm30 min
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 5With Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon off to Sky, BBC Two ask Keith to make a new series of The Trip. Kanye West plays Glastonbury (Horse Fair); Kate Garraway hears the latest celeb gossip from George Clooney's pig; and Mr Benn visits the Cartoon Job Centre.
10pm65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 16, Episode 1 - Matthew Perry, Phillip Schofield, Caitlin Moran & Raised By Wolves Cast, The 1975Alan is joined by actor Matthew Perry to talk about his West End play The End of Longing, and Phillip Schofield chats about the new series of ITV's You're Back In The Room. Plus: Caitlin Moran and Rebekah Staton, Alexa Davies, Helen Monks and Molly Risker from Channel 4's Raised By Wolves; and The 1975 perform their new single, The Sound, live in the studio.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners Movie
Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.
10:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
10:40pm
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act NormalMiranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.
10:40pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Economy DriveFired up by the press, Hacker decides to impose cuts on the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey is appalled and sets out to stop him, calling on some old service tricks to manipulate Jim's stance...
11pm
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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.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 1Russell's back for a new series, and on his radar this week are the iPhone 5, a man who shot himself in the buttocks during a film screening, and meets a sheep shearer in the Mystery Guest segment. The Good News Extra comic is Felicity Ward.
11pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 1Lee Mack is joined by Got To Dance host Davina McCall, comedian Paddy McGuinness and actor Stephen Mangan.
11:20pm
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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?
11:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 3 - ParisEddy, Patsy, Saffy - and Bubble - decamp to Paris for the day, in order to take part in a photoshoot based on themes of generational and age differences. Saffy is not pleased to have been roped in, but Patsy's got a plan that'll ensure her compliance.
11:20pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old HandsIt's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 13 - PartingSharon is ignoring Chris and accuses him of lying about being ill in a desperate plea for attention, until she gets a call from the prison. Chris has a tumour. Will Sharon change her mind about leaving him and changing her surname?
11:25pm
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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.
Midnight
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Hoff The Record
Series 1, Episode 1 - The MovieHoff has arrived in the UK to star in an avant-garde biopic about his own life.
12:30am
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Shooting Stars
Series 3, Episode 6With Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway and Melinda Messenger.
12:40am
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Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 2Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.
1am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
1:10am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 7 - Home-Made SaunaDeborah and Dorothy are away for the weekend, and Tony concentrates his energies on converting the shed into a sauna.
1:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 2Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return to discuss topics including the football. With guests Carl Donnelly, Jo Caulfield and Milton Jones.
1:25am
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The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 5With Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon off to Sky, BBC Two ask Keith to make a new series of The Trip. Kanye West plays Glastonbury (Horse Fair); Kate Garraway hears the latest celeb gossip from George Clooney's pig; and Mr Benn visits the Cartoon Job Centre.
1:50am
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Big School
Series 1, Episode 5Miss Postern has put herself down for an Ironman competition, but realises too late what is involved. Her attempts to train, assisted by Mr Gunn, only serve to raise Mr Church's jealousy to new heights.
2am60 min version (repeat)
2:25am
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 2A 'sudden wing malfunction' delays FlyLo passengers on their way to Malaga, while Melody and Taaj get tough with FlyLo's new baggage allowance regulations.
2:30am
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Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour
Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.
3am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 3 - ParisEddy, Patsy, Saffy - and Bubble - decamp to Paris for the day, in order to take part in a photoshoot based on themes of generational and age differences. Saffy is not pleased to have been roped in, but Patsy's got a plan that'll ensure her compliance.
3am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 13 - LoyaltySharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.
3:25am
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 4When Alice's tall, handsome and rich ex, Ben, turns up it sends Mitch's pre-existing insecurities into overload.
3:30am
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Shooting Stars
Series 3, Episode 6With Adam Ant, Fern Britton, Wayne Hemingway and Melinda Messenger.
4am
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 3The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.