Television
TV schedule Thursday 16th June 2016
6am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
6am
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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?
6:20am
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 6 - Auntie Justina VisitsAll is well in Justin's House - until news arrives that Auntie Justina is paying a visit. Last time she came, Little Monster poured custard into her bag. Everything needs to be spick and span, and Little Monster must not be seen - especially near Justina's bag!
6:50am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 5 - DreamhouseTerry finally gets the chance to taste the high life when he has to mind a singing star's dream home. Arthur, as usual, has other ideas.
7am
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As Time Goes By
Series 9, Episode 4 - What Now?Alistair and Judith are now married, but will Harry pluck up the courage and ask Sandy to join him in Canada? Meanwhile, in the Hardcastle household, Jean has taken pity on a homeless girl named Dave - but Lionel is not entirely sure about her new friend.
7:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 1 - ConesThe flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and quickly hatch a plan to divert it into their field. While the driver seeks help, the flock have great fun with an endless supply of ice cream - but will they be able to cover their tracks before they're discovered?
7:30am
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Boj
Episode 4 - Under The Giggly MoonA father-son camping trip in Giggly Park ends up in chaos as the Bleats' Camperzoom 2000 motor home goes wrong and the Woofs' airbeds deflate. Boj saves the day with his boj-a-boom idea to create hammocks from the remaining pieces of fabric from his friends' ruined camping equipment.
7:40am
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 2 - An Old Flame?Lionel's jealousy is aroused when an old flame from Jean's past gets in touch with her. But Jean cannot resist the invitation to dine with a boyfriend of so many years ago.
7:45am
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 9 - Let It GoDiddy Hazel Irvine hosts the final of the world snooker tournament between Juddery Trump and Ronnie O'Notagain. Also, there is more American sitcom action in RoboPop.
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, EnglandThe Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!
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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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up DadDad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.
9am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 1 - Early RetirementFor some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.
9:15am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
9:20am
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Roy
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Roy TrapRoy hears his parents arguing and worries that they may be separating. What he doesn't realise is that they are acting in a local play, directed by Mr Hammond. Roy has to intervene when he thinks Mr Hammond is falling in love with his mother.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 2 - KiteWussywat manages to muddy up Ird's washing. How will he get it clean again? With a kite, Duckadile's bath bubbles and the wind, of course!
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 18 - SoftThe Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.
9:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's PartyIt's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.
10am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The DrainThere's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!
10:45am
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Not So Dusty
Comedy about two dustbinmen who come into the possession of a valuable book.
12:10pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bigging Up DadDad has a date with Amber, who the girls think is way out of his league - so they decide to give his image a radical makeover. Meanwhile, Craig ruins mum's plan to create a new sausage sensation for Sunnyshopper, but then has second thoughts and tries to help turn things around.
12:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay FeverMarlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.
1pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The WeatherIn the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.
1pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 2 - Getting On Sidney's WireThe trio's attempts to do some handy work around the cafe are doomed to failure.
1:25pm
(repeat)
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 2 - KiteWussywat manages to muddy up Ird's washing. How will he get it clean again? With a kite, Duckadile's bath bubbles and the wind, of course!
1:35pm
(repeat)
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 18 - SoftThe Twirlywoos meet a soft and fluffy cat. Back in the Boat the Box brings them a soft surprise.
1:40pm
(repeat)
As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 2 - An Old Flame?Lionel's jealousy is aroused when an old flame from Jean's past gets in touch with her. But Jean cannot resist the invitation to dine with a boyfriend of so many years ago.
1:40pm
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Bread
Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.
2:20pm
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Law And Disorder
Classic 1950s film starring Michael Redgrave as a con man who poses as a clergyman until his son begins to pursue a legal career.
2:20pm
(repeat)
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.
2:20pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come BackSharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.
2:30pm
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 9 - Let It GoDiddy Hazel Irvine hosts the final of the world snooker tournament between Juddery Trump and Ronnie O'Notagain. Also, there is more American sitcom action in RoboPop.
2:45pm
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another GroomThe shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.
3pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 1 - Early RetirementFor some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 9 - Supersize TimmyTimmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with Miracle-Grow fertilizer, and expands to become the King Kong of sheep. Shaun must keep the giant toddler out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him to normal size.
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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Zig And Zag
Episode 23 - Eau De AlienZig and Zag think the way to fame is through your own celebrity scent. However, Eau de Alien has a little too much animal attraction.
3:40pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 11 - Ziptastic TowerCubi and Lexi try to build a perfect tower of bricks, but they can't resist fiddling.
3:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 29th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:15pm
(repeat)
In Loving Memory
Series 3, Christmas Special - God Rest Ye Merry GentlemenIt's looking to be a cash-strapped Christmas at Unsworth's, but Ivy has just the thing to distract and bring some joy: producing the local undertaker's association's pantomime.
4:30pm15 min
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 11 - Hang In ThereMax and Gark mistake a famous poster of a cat for a real animal, and when the poster disintegrates they think the world will end unless they find a replacement.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 4 - Educating ZipzerA film crew is coming to the school to make a documentary. Everyone comes into school very excited, particularly Mr Joy who intends to be onscreen as much as possible.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 10 - What The Stars ForetellThe Butler household is thrown into chaos when the stars foretell marital success for Mum and Olive - and they both set their eyes on Blakey! Meanwhile, the Luxton & District is being subsumed into a national company, so change is afoot at the depot.
5:20pm
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Man About The House
Series 1, Episode 5 - It's Only MoneyRobin, Chrissy and Jo's day is thrown awry when their £80 rent money (last month's) goes missing from the flat. The police are called, but they still need to make up the shortfall to pay Mr. Roper.
5:25pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 27 - The Strokkur Geyser, IcelandThe geysers in Iceland are blocked - Glitch is to blame and it could cause an earthquake. Go Jetters go!
5:30pm
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Horrible Science
Episode 7 - Microscopic MonstersThis episode examines some of the nasty invaders that live in our homes and on our bodies.
5:40pm
(repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
6pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
6pm10 min
Zig And Zag
Episode 24 - You Want Frights With That?Zig and Zag stage their own haunting in a bid to get their video onto their favourite TV show Ghost Hunters Live, If They Weren't Dead 5.
6:25pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 5 - Video NastyRodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...
6:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 2 - Getting On Sidney's WireThe trio's attempts to do some handy work around the cafe are doomed to failure.
6:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
7pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable ManA member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
7:05pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & WealthDel is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.
7:15pm
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What Every Woman Wants
A repeat of this 1954 film.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When YachtingHyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.
8pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating ArtMarlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.
8:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The WeatherIn the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Horrible Science
Episode 7 - Microscopic MonstersThis episode examines some of the nasty invaders that live in our homes and on our bodies.
8:40pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The CageVictor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.
9pm
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The Night We Dropped A Clanger
A Royal Air Force officer plans to fool the Nazis as to his whereabouts by using a double, but the double is accidentally sent on the officer's mission.
9pm
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The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 4It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.
9:20pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 5 - Beware The Trickster On The RoofVictor and Margaret battle to rid their home of an evil curse. Victor's neighbours put their house up for sale - but there are very few takers. Victor becomes convinced that a TV aerial is laughing at him.
9:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso TankWith Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...
10pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Queen's Birthday PresentIt's the tenth anniversary of Inspector Fowler and Sergeant Dawkins's relationship. She thinks he has got her a present but actually he is preparing to celebrate the Queen's Official Birthday. CID, meanwhile, are investing in computers.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 2Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
10pm
(repeat)
10pm60 min
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 4, Episode 6Alan invites Al Murray, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Luisa Omielan and Rob Beckett to join him for a feast of funny stories. The group discuss weird crushes, wacky weddings, anger management and abnormal nipples.
10pm
(repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 1Lee Mack returns with a new series of his hit panel show. First to sort their facts from their fiction are Dara O Briain, Davina McCall and Jessica Hynes.
10pm
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 3 - Tramps Like UsJen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new, Roy ends up on the streets and Moss gets slightly concussed.
10:15pm45 min
Safeword
Series 2, Episode 3Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Carol Vorderman join the teams, against Tiff Stevenson and Patrick Monahan.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & WealthDel is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.
10:30pm
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 4 - SpeechAs 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.
10:40pm
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 5Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
10:40pm
(repeat)
The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And TerrorConstable Habib falls in love with a fireman, much to Goody's distress. Back at the station, Fowler is having trouble with a hoaxer and Grim is chasing terrorists.
11pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tinker, Tailor...Sharon and Tracey find themselves under investigation.
11pm
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 3Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert are up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner, while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
11pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 5Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by 5 guests: Ed Byrne, Matt Forde, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe.
11pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 1James Corden and the gang return for an all-new run of the smash-hit sports panel show. With gold medallist Amy Williams, Dutch footballer Edgar Davids and Jimmy Carr as guests.
11:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 6 - The DepartedTyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.
Midnight
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 8Carol Vorderman, Krishnan Guru-Murthy, Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe are the guests on this episode.
Midnight
(repeat)
Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic
The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.
12:05am
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An Immigrant's Guide To Britain
Episode 3In this episode, amongst other things, we find out whether telling a stranger that you have an angry rash on your testicles is too much information.
12:15am
(repeat)
Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dance ClassA trip to Rainbow Rhythms dance group has some surprising results for Mark, Jez and Sophie.
12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 2, Episode 4With guest panellists Davina McCall, Michael Aspel, Dara O'Briain and Jason Manford.
12:40am
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Stalled
A cleaner gets trapped in a women's restroom and encounters an all-out attack by a horde of zombies.
12:50am
(repeat)
Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 2 - Local ZeroMark makes a new friend at work, whilst at Toni and Tony's party celebrating the reaffirmation of their vows, Jez meets an old school friend.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.
1:10am
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 2Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
1:25am
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 4It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.
1:30am
(repeat)
Seann Walsh World
Episode 2Seann Walsh presents more viral clips. Tonight he deals with Japanese 'poo food', drunk cooking, a cappella dubstep, and competitive crying.
1:40am
(repeat)
Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
2am
(repeat)
Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer
TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.
2am
(repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 4, Episode 6Alan invites Al Murray, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Luisa Omielan and Rob Beckett to join him for a feast of funny stories. The group discuss weird crushes, wacky weddings, anger management and abnormal nipples.
2am
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 4Russell Howard, Una Foden and Kevin Keegan join the regulars.
2:05am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso TankWith Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...
2:15am
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 3Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert are up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner, while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
2:45am
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
2:45am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 3 - Tramps Like UsJen, Roy and Moss find their lives moving in different directions after a disappointing settlement to a sexual harassment suit. Jen seeks pastures new, Roy ends up on the streets and Moss gets slightly concussed.
3am
(repeat)
3:10am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 4 - SpeechAs 'Employee of the Month', Jen asserts herself as manager, and makes powerful enemies in Moss and Roy. Meanwhile, Douglas finds the love of his life is not all that she appears to be.
3:20am
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 4Paul and Sam discover that their geography is a bit rusty, Nan is excited about Meals On Wheels and Carole is annoyed by vegetarians, mime artists and windscreen washers.
4:30am
(repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.