Television
TV schedule Tuesday 17th May 2016
6am
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Doctor At Large
Episode 28 - Bewigged, Bothered And BewilderedHaving been newly appointed to the post of Junior Registrar, Upton blots his copybook during an evening in casualty by giving an injection to a patient that causes an allergic reaction...
6:20am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 1 - HottyspottyitisEvery time Justin and Little Monster sneeze something messy happens in Justin's house. Helped by a doctor download, Robert does his best to cure the pair of their Hottyspottyitis.
7:05am
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Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
7:05am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 6 - Aces High And Sometimes Very LowThe chips are down for Arthur's friend Maurice when the professional gambler is barred from the casinos and mugged of all his winnings. Terry's job is to mind Maurice while he recoups his losses.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy MouseWhen the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.
7:30am
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Boj
Episode 32 - Picnic In The ParkBoj, Mimi and Pops are excited about joining the Woofs for a family picnic. When rain sadly puts a halt to the festivities, Boj has an idea for an outside-inside picnic.
7:40am
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 5 - Welcome NewsMike flies in from LA with news of the miniseries' development, and asks to see Lionel's childhood home for himself.
7:55am
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
8:20am
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
8:55am
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 2 - And So To BedAlbert 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.
8:55am
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So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 13 - Pouncing TigersJas has a mega-crush on Lily's older brother, Jason, though she'd never admit it.
9:25am10 min
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 31 - CountingOrtus is doing a counting dance with his flowerpots so Wussywat joins in but falls into them when he gets to four.
9:25am
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 2 - Roy The RoverRoy desperately wants a dog but his parents refuse. An accident causes Roy to believe that he's a dog and he embarks on a doggy adventure. Will Roy's parents find him and will Roy ever become a boy again?
9:35am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 21st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 26 - TwirlingThe Twirlywoos are at an ice rink, where they watch a young girl twirling around. The Twirlywoos can't resist having a go themselves, but when they try to twirl they find it's trickier than it looks! The Box visits the boat with a grass skirt which causes the wearer to twirl around. Toodloo performs a twirling routine and careers around the boat out of control.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy DayWith heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?
10:25am
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Folly To Be Wise
A repeat of this 1953 film.
11:35am
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Carry On Behind
Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.
12pm
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bengal TigerTerry is hired out by Arthur to act as a minder for a newsagent who is being threatened.
12:10pm
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So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 13 - Pouncing TigersJas has a mega-crush on Lily's older brother, Jason, though she'd never admit it.
12:15pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest CutSusan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?
12:50pm
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Bless This House
Popular sitcom spin-off film starring Sid James, Terry Scott, Diana Coupland and June Whitfield.
12:55pm
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Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 3The arrival of Dad's goddaughter from Australia has an unfortunate effect on the Brockman household. Mum and Jake also have visitors to stay and Ben's role in Spartacus - The Musical is under threat.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais GlideCompo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.
1:25pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 31 - CountingOrtus is doing a counting dance with his flowerpots so Wussywat joins in but falls into them when he gets to four.
1:35pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just DessertsFletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 26 - TwirlingThe Twirlywoos are at an ice rink, where they watch a young girl twirling around. The Twirlywoos can't resist having a go themselves, but when they try to twirl they find it's trickier than it looks! The Box visits the boat with a grass skirt which causes the wearer to twirl around. Toodloo performs a twirling routine and careers around the boat out of control.
1:40pm
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Bread
Series 6, Episode 8Adrian has become successful and his new found wealth has gone to his head and the distribution of his unwanted goods is not altogether welcome. Grandad worries about his lost pigeon but a visit from the sister of an old acquaintance brings hope for the future for both he and Adrian.
2:15pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 5 - Welcome NewsMike flies in from LA with news of the miniseries' development, and asks to see Lionel's childhood home for himself.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 3 - ShiftTracey misses Darryl, Sharon doesn't miss Chris and goes out on the pull. That's not before she gets her job back and loses it in the same day. An expensive shopping trip with Dorien gives Tracey a wake up call and the police raid the house looking for evidence from a raid.
3pm
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
3:05pm
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3:10pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 5 - ScrumpingThose pesky pigs have taken all the apples, and wont let the sheep have one - they didn't count on Shaun!
3:20pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 1 - Ice Cream CloneZig and Zag's attempts to clone an ice cream in order to cool themselves down have a chilling effect on the whole of Burb Street.
3:30pm
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
3:35pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 21st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:40pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 6 - ZazzlerCubi and Lexi play zooples to try to avoid being cleaned in the zazzler.
4pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 3This week's episode featured Blanche from Coronation Street proposing some ideas for new BBC Three shows, DI Jack Frost getting his head sliced off going through a revolving door and Harry hitting Mr G Love with a spare car door.
4:10pm
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Doctor At Large
Episode 29 - A Situation Full Of PromiseMike Upton has been promoted to Junior Registrar, so there's a vacancy for a Senior Houseman. Stuart-Clark is the hot favourite, and as Mike is on the selection board, it all looks promising.
4:30pm
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 49 - In The PinkMr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.
4:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 4This week's episode featured acting toilets, Pat's box of gifts on EastEnders, a horse ridden by a duvet on Merlin and the theft of a raffle ticket on Emmerdale.
4:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 9 - Lost PropertyStan and Jack find two portions of fish and chips on the bus and, to cut a long story short, eat them. When a woman comes into the depot to report the loss, Blakey institutes a heavy crackdown on the reporting of lost property.
5pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 16 - Mount Etna, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch makes popcorn in Mount Etna, blocking the volcano and endangering the farms on its slopes.
5:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sydney Opera House, AustraliaGlitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.
5:15pm
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter WordMildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...
5:35pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 1Captain Adorable has no idea how his spaceship works, intrepid but accident-prone location reporter Gail Force has some flower-related problems at the village fete and the infuriating and constantly-singing minstrel Will Singalot causes problems for Robin Hood's plans to woo Maid Marion by singing all about Robin's stinky feet.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 10 - Business Is BusinessSharon decides that she wants to sell the café and set up a new swimming pool business with Tracey. Dorien wants her to accept a mystery buyer found by her husband, but Chris wants her to sell to someone in the Greek community...
6pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 2 - DI Why?When Zig and Zag's kitchen stool gets broken in a pancake-tossing incident, Mr Jones suggests DIY.
6:20pm
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What's Good For The Goose
Norman Wisdom stars as an assistant bank manager who has a wild induction into 1960s subculture when he's sent away by bosses to a bankers' conference.
6:20pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 2 - And So To BedAlbert 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.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais GlideCompo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger FanShortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.
7pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest CutSusan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 1Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 2Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...
7:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 3The arrival of Dad's goddaughter from Australia has an unfortunate effect on the Brockman household. Mum and Jake also have visitors to stay and Ben's role in Spartacus - The Musical is under threat.
8pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs BoyceBoycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.
8:20pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak HotelBeing on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?
8:25pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 49 - In The PinkMr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.
8:40pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 1 - Man OverboardPlans to move a number of military bases to the north of England, in an effort to reduce unemployment levels in the region, a dealt a blow when Sir Humphrey fabricates an inter-Cabinet plot against the PM. With resignations on the cards, Jim has some tricky posturing to pull off.
8:40pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
9pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting GameWhile Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.
9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 3 - iMammy (Batteries Not Included)With Dermot and Maria's baby due very soon, Agnes is excited about the prospect of having a new Brown in the house.
9pm
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Rhod Gilbert And The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst
Welsh wonder Rhod Gilbert performs his acclaimed stand-up show at the Hammersmith Apollo.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series K, Episode 12 - Knights And KnavesWith Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sue Perkins & the Rev. Richard Coles.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Episode 2As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.
9:20pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 2 - Official SecretsWith his predecessor due to publish memoirs with not entirely flattering recollections of Jim's time as Minister for Administrative Affairs, he attempts to see the book censored. There's little legal ground to do so, and Number 10 is thrown into a panic when word of the blocking attempt is leaked...
9:30pm
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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.
9:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 7 - Playing AwayFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
10pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 3 - Nob And NobilityThe Scarlet Pimpernel is at the height of his activities sneaking aristocrats out of revolutionary France, and Blackadder is not too pleased at the sudden overrunning of London with the objectionable garlic-munchers. He decides to prove the Pimpernel's actions as overrated by rescuing an aristo himself - or not...
10pm
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'CarrollFrank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.
10pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 7Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.
10:20pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 1 - HairTony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.
10:30pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 10The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Dr Christian Jessen, Russell Kane, Kimberley Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.
10:40pm
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Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And SenilityAs the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.
10:40pm
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Room 101
Series 2, Episode 7 - Bill Turnbull, Ben Miller, Jo BrandBBC Breakfast host Bill Turnbull, and comedians Ben Miller and Jo Brand try to put into Room 101 sneezing, other pedestrians and personalised number plates.
11pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 4There's a bumpy ride ahead for husband-and-wife pilot team Simon and Jackie when Simon's one-night stand is rostered onto their flight to Barcelona.
11pm
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May I Kill U?
Dark comedy film in which Kevin Bishop stars as a cycling policeman who starts killing criminals instead of arresting them.
11:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And BewilderedBoycie decides his staff need to work harder and vows to sack the next employee he catches slacking. Mrs Cakeworthy is the first out the door, but she soon has her boss regretting her decision when the Londoner learns she is a witch. Elsewhere, Tyler has his own problems - he is traumatised by the school art class.
11:20pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Highlights Special - Best BitsHilarious highlights from the latest series, hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. With guests Jack Dee, Jedward, Sarah Millican, Amy Childs, Micky Flanagan, Jack Whitehall, Charlie Brooker and Gok Wan.
11:20pm60 min version (repeat)
11:50pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 3Derek Faye meets Bonnie Langford, Lauren receives a proposal, Nan has a new neighbour from upstairs and Bernie's brothers and sisters from Ireland come for a visit.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series K, Episode 12 - Knights And KnavesWith Victoria Coren Mitchell, Sue Perkins & the Rev. Richard Coles.
12:10am
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Vic Reeves Big Night Out
Cult comedy in which Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present some very surreal comedy.
12:15am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 10 - Business Is BusinessSharon decides that she wants to sell the café and set up a new swimming pool business with Tracey. Dorien wants her to accept a mystery buyer found by her husband, but Chris wants her to sell to someone in the Greek community...
12:30am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 4Gingers For Justice take to the rooftops, Lauren causes trouble in science class and The Aga Saga Woman and her children are terrified when a mechanic brings over a courtesy car whilst her Land Rover is being repaired.
12:40am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold TurkeyIt's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?
1am
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Episode 2As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.
1am
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 1Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return for a brand new series. The guests for the first episode are Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Katherine Ryan.
1:15am
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 1 - No Smoke Without FireBlakey has introduced no-smoking rules after a discarded cigarette nearly burned the depot down. He instructs all crews to attend a special course on fire fighting, and soon Stan is challenged to give up the habit...
1:15am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 2, Highlights SpecialThe Rubberbandits look back over an action-packed second series filled with ridiculous challenges and crazy contestants as they hand-pick their highlights from the show's recent run. Which of the curiously-named challenges will feature as they count down their top ten favourite contestants from the series?
1:30am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 7 - Playing AwayFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 10 - DisturbancesTonight's bill includes the absurd original talent that is Paul Foot and hard-hitting Canadian stand-up Glenn Wool, plus backstage interviews from Stewart Lee.
1:40am
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 2 - Love Is What You Make ItAfter yet another blazing row between Olive and Arthur disturbing his peace, Stan decides something must be done. Without Arthur's agreement marriage counselling can't help, but perhaps if he and Jack can stoke up the green-eyed monster...
1:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 5Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.
1:55am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
2am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 1 - HairTony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.
2:20am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 9, Episode 7With guests David Walliams, Rhod Gilbert, Lauren Laverne and Janice Dickinson.
2:35am
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Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 6There is good news for Dennis, and Marjorie Dawes bumps into Paul while out shopping.
3:10am
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A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 2, Episode 2Sketches include the improvised sketch, Control feeding his pigeons, and Peter and John worrying about Derwent Enterprises going into liquidation. This episode is sponsored by Tideymans Carpets.
3:40am
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Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
3:50am
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.