Television
TV schedule Wednesday 9th March 2016
6am
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 8 - The War Of The MascotsThe St. Swithin's team's recent rugby victory prompts the losing team of rival hospital High Cross to seek revenge. Replying in kind, the boys end up in hot water.
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 1When Martin invites old Mrs Beardsmore round for tea, Ann is horrified to see him return with a minibus full of her friends from the old people's home. He's determined to give the entire group a good day - preferably without Paul's help.
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 3, Episode 3 - The ShepherdTorrential rain threatens to ruin the annual Sheep Dog trials, but the Farmer begs the judges for an opportunity to show off his talented Flock. Things go smoothly until Timmy tries to learn to whistle... Will this stop the Farmer winning another cup to add to his prize collection?
7:20am
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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.
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Next Best ManFrank announces he's getting married to long-term girlfriend Jennifer, and after an accident Tim is promoted to best man duties.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 1 - Pardon?The family suspects that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. They try to find a way to let him know gently.
8am
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The Roy Files
Episode 3 - BulliesRoy is making a scrapbook for history homework about the person he knows best - himself. With excerpts from some of the funniest, most embarrassing and most surprising events in his life so far.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 22 - RainbowWussywat wants to find the start of a rainbow, but when it starts to fade he decides to make his own from different coloured objects.
8:40am
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Christmas SpecialIt's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.
8:50am
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The Bargee
Meet Hemel Pike, the Casanova of the canals. Born on the waterways, he sees no downside to the aquatic life - but events could catch up with him.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:20am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 4 - Ice CreamDraper initiates a big clamp-down on security and truancy in school, meaning there are no more visits to the ice cream van just outside the front gates.
9:35am10 min
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 23 - More And MoreThe Twirlywoos learn more and more when they watch a shopkeeper build up a display of apples. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a tree which gives more and more bananas every time the Twirlywoos touch it.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Pop ConcertRichard is hosting a pop concert in the park for one of his favourite singers - but she hasn't arrived. So it is up to Sweep to take to the stage and give the performance of a lifetime!
10am
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 12 - Too YoungDesmond is having trouble sleeping and is advised to take up exercise. At first scornful, his tracksuited contemporary Bert shames him into fitness after beating him easily in a race for the bus.
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 13 - Roots TraditionDesmond and Shirley think it's time Michael appreciated his roots and Sean engages Matthew to tell them about theirs.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne IdentityA young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?
12pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 5 - He's Just Not That Into BenBen goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.
12:05pm
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 3 - Ghost TourDani and the gang come up with a way to pay off the castle debts but will it work without the help of Gabriel and Esme, or indeed the visiting Sam?
12:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self ServiceSlow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
1:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Second Time AroundDel's rekindled passion with old flame Pauline and it looks like wedding bells are in the air again. Rodney's not so thrilled after what happened to her first two husbands...
1:25pm
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That Beryl Marston...!
Episode 2 - PaxGeorgie and Gerry go out for a meal, but the night isn't what either of them had hoped for. Much to Georgie's later relief!
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 23 - More And MoreThe Twirlywoos learn more and more when they watch a shopkeeper build up a display of apples. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a tree which gives more and more bananas every time the Twirlywoos touch it.
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 5 - The AuctionTerry persuades the vicar to let him run the local charity fundraising auction; neighbour Tarquin - a trained auctioneer - had been hoping for the honour, and is not best pleased.
2pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To ChingfordDel has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 4 - Absent FriendsA spate of burglaries throws suspicion on Sharon and Tracey.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 1 - Pardon?The family suspects that Lionel has become a tad hard of hearing. They try to find a way to let him know gently.
3:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 8 - Mission InboxibleThe Farmer is engrossed in trying to set up his new computer. The Flock take the opportunity of his back being turned to have a game of football. When the ball accidentally lands inside the farmhouse, under the nose of the Farmer, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to help him retrieve it.
3:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Christmas SpecialIt's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.
3:20pm
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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.
3:50pm
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And The Same To You
The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 9 - Getting The BirdMichael is depressed when he is unable to get a girlfriend, so Dick offers to help arrange a date for him - 'Rigor Mortis', one of the hospital's nurses.
4:15pm15 min
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 51 - Dancing BeanMr Bean needs to learn to dance to impress his girlfriend Irma.
4:50pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last PostIvy attends a service at the Primitive Methodist Chapel. How could she know she'd end up spending the night alone with a man, be condemned by her friends and neighbours - and have to leave the area?
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 3 - Growing PainsLee wonders who his parents are. Meanwhile, Michael takes Spanish lessons from Mandy.
5pm
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5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 12 - The InjuryAttempts to redecorate the bathroom leads to a very painful set of injuries for Stan when Olive gives him a hand. Fearing he'll be unable to work for weeks, Jack concocts a plan to get the firm to pay.
5:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 4 - Lee's JourneyLee goes to Liverpool in search of his mother, unaware that she's already come to London to look for him.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.
6pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne IdentityA young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?
6pm30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 1, Episode 4 - Felicity Ward & Larry DeanThis week's stand-up comes from Felicity Ward and Larry Dean.
6:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 5 - He's Just Not That Into BenBen goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.
6:50pm
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7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 9 - The ExpertBob and Thelma have had another argument and she has gone back to her mother. Bob turns to Terry for a shoulder to cry on and eventually agrees that he should stay calm and do nothing. But Bob is not a man to play it cool and is soon regretting his approach - especially when he can smell Thelma's cologne on Norman, his teddy bear.
7:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self ServiceSlow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.
7:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 52 - Bean ShoppingMr Bean is locked in a department store overnight and has the time of his life.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
8:10pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 40 - A Round Of GolfMr Bean fancies a game of golf so he creates his own golf course inside his flat. Then he invites Irma to join him for a round.
9pm
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Black Books
Sitcom focusing on a foul tempered bookshop owner, his trusty assistant and the girl next door.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Highlights Special - Best BitsJimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Chequered BoxA tabloid photographer produces some damning evidence against a highly respected police officer. Is he really a ruthless killer or can Jonathan clear his name?
10pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 2 - A Star Is BornAlbert 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.
10pm
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Bull
Episode 3 - A Collection Of Mounted Deer Heads (1977-2005)When Rupert inherits a collection of mouldering deer heads from a rich Russian widow, a reluctant Faye is sent out onto the streets of Newby-On-Wye to drum up some business. Meanwhile, Beverley has a quiet word with an increasingly put-upon Toby about "workers' rights", which can only mean bad news for Rupert.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Very British Problems
Series 1, Episode 2 - Out And AboutThe day to day problems the British encounter as soon as they leave the house and go out and about - at work, at the shops, or when on holiday.
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.
10pm30 min
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 5Charlotte Ritchie reveals the truth behind The Cottingley Fairies (stars Catherine Tate and Mathew Horne), and Nish Kumar talks about the Invention of the Telephone (featuring Anthony Head).
10pm
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Live From The BBC
Series 1, Episode 3 - Spencer Jones & James AcasterSpencer Jones performs his award-winning physical and prop-based show on television for the first time, and James Acaster discusses his love of a capella music (mainly football chants).
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm30 min
Raised By Wolves
Series 2, Episode 2 - Hairy PoppinsDella makes the house 'inspection ready' for the landlady's visit, but ends up with an eviction notice. The kids spend a laid-back day with their long-lost father that ends in civil disobedience. Unimpressed with the state of the rental market, Della has a stroke of luck when Grampy discovers a health-hazard that might be the answer to her prayers.
10pm
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The Aliens
Episode 1Lewis is a border guard at a checkpoint that patrols a wall, but after a chance encounter with mysterious alien Lilyhot his life is thrown into turmoil when he discovers that he's actually half alien.
10:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 2 - Sex EducationAlfie becomes embroiled in a web of horror when an exercise in parental appeasement goes disastrously wrong. It's not long before he finds himself leading a sex education class in front of students, parents, angry Mumsnet users, and a couple of foreign exchange students...
10:40pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Writing On The WallJim's latest drive to slim down the Civil Service has won favour with both the PM and Cabinet colleagues, but Sir Humphrey is bitterly opposed to the plans. However, the pair are forced to put the disagreement aside when it becomes apparent that they could both be adversely affected.
10:40pm
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The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 1 - Kenneth WilliamsThe Interviews begins with Kenneth Williams, legend of radio and film comedy.
10:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 1More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
11pm
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The Last Leg
Series 7, Episode 4This week, the boys are joined by author and journalist Caitlin Moran.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 1Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".
11:10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 1Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.
11:15pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 2Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar, and David Mitchell is joined by Kate Humble and Miles Jupp.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tinker, Tailor...Sharon and Tracey find themselves under investigation.
11:20pm
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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.
11:40pm
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Comic Roots
Series 2, Episode 4 - Kenneth WilliamsArchitecture, poetry, art and music were the formative influences on the aesthete known to millions as Kenneth Williams.
11:40pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 7Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.
11:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 2Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe join the regulars.
11:50pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 2Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.
Midnight
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Fresh Meat
Series 4, Episode 3Vod decides to retreat to an anarchist commune, with Oregon and Josie tagging along. Meanwhile, the boys head to London.
12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Highlights Special - The Unseen BitsRob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for an episode of previously unseen material from the comedy panel show.
12:35am
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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.
12:50am
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1am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 4, Episode 5With Michael McIntyre, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Johnny Vegas and Ulrika Jonsson.
1:10am
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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.
1:30am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 1 - Door HandleEddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...
1:30am
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1:45am
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The Adam And Joe Show
A repeat run of the first series of the show starring Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish.
2am60 min version (repeat)
2:05am
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Bull
Episode 3 - A Collection Of Mounted Deer Heads (1977-2005)When Rupert inherits a collection of mouldering deer heads from a rich Russian widow, a reluctant Faye is sent out onto the streets of Newby-On-Wye to drum up some business. Meanwhile, Beverley has a quiet word with an increasingly put-upon Toby about "workers' rights", which can only mean bad news for Rupert.
2:15am
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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.
2:20am
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Behold The Monkey
Comedy based on the true story of a cleaner who restored a church fresco in Spain and became an overnight global internet sensation.
2:30am
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Paul Chowdhry: What's Happening White People?
TV broadcast of Paul Chowdhry's 2012 stand-up show.
2:40am
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2:50am
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At-Issue
10 minute short film by stop-motion animator Drew Roper.
3am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 4 - Absent FriendsA spate of burglaries throws suspicion on Sharon and Tracey.
3:10am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 1 - Door HandleEddy's become bogged down in the detail whilst renovating the kitchen after Patsy's fire, and is on the hunt for a very specific door handle. If only she could remember where she saw it - or which continent it may be on...
3:25am
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Threesome
Series 2, Episode 2 - VacuumIt's Richie's first day back at work after paternity leave and his new PA Billy is a little idiotic, but could he be Richie's only hope in a domestic spat?
3:45am
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Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.