Television
TV schedule Friday 18th March 2016
6am
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The Balloon Goes Up
Comedy duo Ethel Revnell and Gracie West masquerade as WAAFs on a balloon site and help the authorities capture a group of spies.
6am
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 2 - What Seems To Be The Trouble?Michael's first day on the wards does not go too well when his first patient turns out to be Yugoslavian.
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 3When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!
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 10 - The Rounders MatchThe Flock and the Pigs are in the middle of a high-spirited game of rounders. Tensions are high as Shaun steps up to the plate - will he score the winning run? Will the Pigs' foul-play prevent victory? Or will The Farmer discover what they're up to?
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Big SleepTim collapses and ends up in Casualty where he manages to muddle up his charts and convinces himself he's going to die. He records his last confession.
7:45am15 min
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 5 - PopcornDiddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Dom Show, Deadly Diddy 60 and Diddymind. Strictly's Bruno Tonioli gives his verdict.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 1 - A Deeply Personal ProblemWhen Jean attempts a spot of match-making for Judith and Sandy, Lionel finds himself at the centre of a frustrating misunderstanding.
8am15 min
8:40am
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 1The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.
8:50am
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Old Mother Riley's New Venture
A repeat of this 1949 film.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:25am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 11 - Music ThiefJosh has written his best track ever and decides he's going to sell CDs of it in school. But when he realises he's sampled a famous track without permission he has to get all the CDs back before he's caught.
9:35am10 min
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 30 - PullingThe Twirlywoos watch a carpenter at work. They see her measuring wood with a tape measure.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 19 - Beach PatrolMr Slater has put Richard in charge of the beach and the gang decide to join him. After jumping on the bouncy castle Sooty, Sweep and Soo meet a friendly sand sculptor and have a sandcastle-building competition - but poor Richard ends up in deep water. With special guest star Frank Bruno.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 13 - The GodmotherIt could be wedding bells for Michael unless Beverly has her way.
10:30am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class ActMatthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.
11:20am
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Last Holiday
Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 11 - A Night OutAn eventful night out is had by all, as Janey and Susan go to a hen night, and Roger goes on a blind date. And Ben, who should be at home looking after Kenzo, spends more time out than he bargained for.
12pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 6 - NightshiftWith Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!
12:10pm
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 10 - Bogmoor BirthdayJimmy fakes his birthday to get out of cleaning the castle, and Kaitlin uncovers a fake when her beloved Prince William is claimed by a stranger.
12:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4 - The New SuitArkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Christmas Special - Merry Entwistle And Jackson DaySanta, alias Smiler, needs reviving after a strenuous day - but possibly not with a strong drink.
1:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 6 - WantedRodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 30 - PullingThe Twirlywoos watch a carpenter at work. They see her measuring wood with a tape measure.
1:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 6 - Dead LossSharon's mother-in-law dies and Chris is granted 24 hours compassionate leave from prison. Chris uses this to disappear. Sharon and Tony set about tracking him down.
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 5, Episode 6 - BingoTerry and June are persuaded to help entertain the local old folks at the Church Hall. But what should have been a rewarding afternoon turns into high drama when the vicar reveals that the bingo has been rigged.
2pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 1 - A Deeply Personal ProblemWhen Jean attempts a spot of match-making for Judith and Sandy, Lionel finds himself at the centre of a frustrating misunderstanding.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 15 - The SnapshotThe Farmer wants a family photo and instructs Bitzer to gather all the animals together. Getting them all to stand still at the same time is more than they can manage and Shaun discovers he's cut out of the shot. Bitzer can't bear to have his friend left out so the pair set out to find a solution.
3:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 1The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.
3:20pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink DawnThe Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 51 - Dancing BeanMr Bean needs to learn to dance to impress his girlfriend Irma.
4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 3 - Take Off Your Clothes... And HideA visit to a strip joint turns out not to be as enjoyable as the boys had anticipated when one of the performers falls ill and they are required to assist.
4:15pm
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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.
4:30pm30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 3, Episode 10Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Leah and Adryan, and special guests Bobby Lockwood, Grace Mandeville, Matthew Crosby and Tom Craine, who battle it out in a series of games.
4:50pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 4, Episode 7 - Do You Take This Woman?Ernie falls in love. Besotted, he begs Ivy to stop him from ruining his life by proposing! Billy is in agreement: he knows Ernie's new girlfriend, Mary, from his childhood. When the pair get caught in a storm, old truths will out.
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lollipop ManPorkpie invites everyone to see him in action on the school crossing.
5pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, AfricaGlitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's PetsIt's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...
5:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 5 - PardnershipDesmond goes into partnership with Lee on a sure-fire money-spinning venture.
5:30pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 5The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 9 - Favour Of The MonthTracey's good deed backfires when she tries to help an ex-con.
6pm
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 11 - A Night OutAn eventful night out is had by all, as Janey and Susan go to a hen night, and Roger goes on a blind date. And Ben, who should be at home looking after Kenzo, spends more time out than he bargained for.
6:15pm
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The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 13Stephen Mangan and Ian Moore join Ian Stone to watch Dortmund v LFC and Athletico Bilbao v Sevilla.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Christmas Special - Merry Entwistle And Jackson DaySanta, alias Smiler, needs reviving after a strenuous day - but possibly not with a strong drink.
6:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 6 - NightshiftWith Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
7:20pm
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Miranda
Series 3, Episode 1 - It Was PanningPenny is threatening to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she doesn't sort her life out...
7:55pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 51 - Dancing BeanMr Bean needs to learn to dance to impress his girlfriend Irma.
7:55pm7 min
Little Britain
Sport Relief 2016, Sport Relief SpecialSports agent Micky Pern has got his latest signing - Peter Crouch - back into the England football team. There's just one catch...
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
8:10pm
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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.
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy ReturnsA chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee NelsonDanny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.
9:20pm
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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...
9:30pm
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The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 13Stephen Mangan and Ian Moore join Ian Stone to watch Dortmund v LFC and Athletico Bilbao v Sevilla.
9:34pm13 min
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Sport Relief SpecialHapless Frank is back in a number of calamitous escapades culminating in a chance meeting with cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins at the Lee Valley VeloPark.
10pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night InGodber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Curse Of The Bronze LampA wealthy kidnap victim appears to pull off a mind-boggling act of teleportation to alert the police to her whereabouts.
10pm
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Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton
Episode 3Stepping up this week are Victoria Wood, Tommy Cooper, Steve Martin, Lenny Henry, Alfredo, Victor Borge, Bob Monkhouse, Rita Rudner, Jasper Carrott and Emo Phillips.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent has help from Nick Helm.
10pm
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John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour
TV broadcast of John Bishop's 2011 stand-up show, filmed at Liverpool's Echo Arena on the last night of his sell-out tour.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 5Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison look back at the Wimbledon final and ahead at the final preparations for the London Olympics, with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp and Milton Jones.
10pm
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Stella
Series 5, Episode 10It’s a happy day in Pontyberry as Stella and Michael tie the knot in the 50th episode of Ruth Jones’s much-loved comedy drama.
10:05pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 7, Episode 6In this edition, filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux joins the team.
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 11 - ApologiesSam asks if Britain has gone apology-crazy and Lord Kinnock tells Jeremy Corbyn to smarten up.
10:40pm
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The Two Ronnies Spectacle
Episode 3 - Songs & SerialsMore classic Ronnies, this time looking at the songs and serials that became a much-loved staple of their shows.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 6Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.
10:40pm
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Benidorm
Series 1, Episode 4Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before. Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick. Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.
11pm
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The Mighty Boosh
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Priest And The BeastVince and Howard are struggling to get a deal with Pie Face Records. Out of desperation they turn to in-house shaman Naboo for a quick fix solution, who instead tells them the story of Rudy Van Disarzio and Spider Dijon, AKA the Bongo Brothers.
11pm
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 6Sarah Alexander and Brett Goldstein appear in The Virgin Queen narrated by Ellie Taylor. And Joe Lycett tells his version of the Battle of Trafalgar starring Anthony Head.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 3Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Countdown's Susie Dent is in with assistance from Dara O Briain.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 9 - Favour Of The MonthTracey's good deed backfires when she tries to help an ex-con.
11:20pm
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Highlights Special - Series 1 HighlightsA bumper crop of unseen clips from Series 1 of the left-field chat show. Hear how Josie Long will turn into an old male Sikh and Marcus Brigstocke nearly became a polar bear's lunch!
11:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Big NewsRussell Howard turns his eye back to some of the biggest and best news stories covered in the past six series of Good News, plus some choice out-takes from the show.
11:40pm
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Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
12:05am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 16, Episode 3 - Steve Coogan, All Saints, Rob Delaney, Michael Socha, Michaela CoelReformed girl group All Saints join Alan for an exclusive chat about their comeback, and perform their new single One Strike live in the studio. Steve Coogan drops in for a chat, and Michael Socha and Michaela Coel talk about their new E4 drama The Aliens. American comedian and star of Catastrophe, Rob Delaney, discusses his UK stand-up tour.
12:15am
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Raised By Wolves
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Old SchoolAretha is worried about her future, so decides to go to the local comprehensive school, prompting much discussion of the family's home education credo.
12:20am
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15 Storeys High
Series 1, Episode 4 - Ice QueenVince becomes rather taken with the woman upstairs, but can he pierce her icy heart? Meanwhile, Errol, convinced he's going to win a BMW, starts taking driving lessons.
12:20am
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QI
A selection of episodes from Series B of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
1am
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Bottom Live: The Big Number Two Tour
Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundson reprise their roles as anarchic flatmates Richie and Eddie on stage. The duo invite the Queen to dinner.
1:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent has help from Nick Helm.
1:30am
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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.
1:30am
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Virtually Famous
Series 3, Episode 9Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests: Suzi Ruffell, Romesh Ranganathan, Jameela Jamil and Thomas Turgoose.
2:10am
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Love And Marriage
Episode 5While Pauline and Ken endure the hilarious agonies of relationship counselling, Martin and Michelle also put their marriage under pressure. They decide on a life swap, with Michelle going to work and Martin staying at home. Will the change be too much for them to bear?
3am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 11 - An Inspector StaysThe police want to use Tracey and Sharon's home for a surveillance operation.
3:15am
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The Mighty Boosh
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Priest And The BeastVince and Howard are struggling to get a deal with Pie Face Records. Out of desperation they turn to in-house shaman Naboo for a quick fix solution, who instead tells them the story of Rudy Van Disarzio and Spider Dijon, AKA the Bongo Brothers.
3:30am
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg DaviesGreg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.
3:55am
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Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
4:30am
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The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 13Stephen Mangan and Ian Moore join Ian Stone to watch Dortmund v LFC and Athletico Bilbao v Sevilla.
4:30am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 2 - Stan's RoomUnable to get a moment's peace with clippie Doreen, Stan argues with his mother's rules and meddling and decides to move out. But only one room is near his price range - and Blakey is the landlord!