Television
TV schedule Thursday 23rd June 2016
6am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
6am
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In Loving Memory
Series 4, Episode 4 - Criminal RecordsWhen a hearse is reported to have been involved in a smash-and-grab at a nearby jewellery shop, Ivy is convinced that Billy's turned to crime. Meanwhile, a mysterious Welshman keeps phoning Unsworth's with tip-offs.
6:20am
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 13 - Robert Gets ConvertedRobert has invented a converter which changes the sounds of things. Unfortunately he falls into his contraption and ends up talking gobbledygook. Will anyone come and save the day?
6:50am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken ArrowArthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?
7:10am
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 3 - The New NeighboursWhen the new next-door neighbours - a Mr and Mrs Duncan - move in, Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to find out what they are like.
7:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 2 - Caught Short AlienWhen Shaun's old friend the Alien drops by for a much-needed loo break, Shaun is only too happy to let him use the facilities in the Farmhouse. While he's going about his business he leaves Shaun in charge of his intriguing new gadget.
7:30am
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Boj
Episode 9 - Giggly RinkThere's a pop-up ice rink in Giggly Park. Though Gavin has got the gear he hasn't got the nerve to skate, until Boj decides to skate with him using his boj-ed together boomerskates - a pair of boomerangs strapped to his feet! Soon everyone is having slippity-sliding fun!
7:45am15 min
Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Be NaughtyMeet the world's most stupid detective in a new crime drama, and it's eviction night in Diddy Brother.
7:50am
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Two On The Tiles
A husband and wife are blackmailed by their butler with evidence of separate nights out.
7:50am
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 7 - The ProposalSandy is still refusing to talk to Harry so Jean tries to find a way to patch things up. Things are very different for Judy when Alistair proposes!
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 21 - The Forbidden City, ChinaSome runaway Chinese drums roll towards the Forbidden City. Can the Go Jetters stop them?
8:30am
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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 9 - Mobile WarsLauren's new smartphone is driving everyone mad. But when Mike finally confiscates it, it goes missing and turns up in Millie's room. She's accused of stealing it, but although she knows she's innocent, she needs to prove it. Dad has to look after Fran and Jake, and he gives them a bit too much freedom to explore their creativity.
9am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Art ExhibitionHyacinth's passion for art coincides with Daddy's desire to join the Foreign Legion.
9:20am
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Our Girl Friday
An heiress is shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise with three men and it isn't long before they notice her rather obvious charms.
9:20am
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Roy
Series 3, Episode 11 - I'm A Big Roy NowDeco challenges Roy to a dance-off competition in an arcade in the seaside town of Bray.
9:25am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
9:25am
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9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
9:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of four episodes from the world's longest-running sitcom.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 1 - Fitness FunaticRichard is determined to get into shape at the new health spa. The only problem is that no one has warned him that Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge! Is Sweep's swirling jacuzzi about to leave Richard in a spin? Amy Childs of TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother fame is the guest star.
10am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 2 - The New BuildingIt is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?
11:40am
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 7The day of the all-important Cromer away match dawns and the team are playing well. Will Roger finally realise his dream and beat arch rival Fatty Woolacott, or has fate got something else in store?
12:10pm
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 1Roger's struggling to win back Mim's trust, and is struggling to know what to say to reassure and calm her fears. Meanwhile, the team's suffering a sudden onslaught of medical emergencies and inflated egos, and Rodge is desperate not to ask their opponents to lend them a man.
12:10pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 9 - Mobile WarsLauren's new smartphone is driving everyone mad. But when Mike finally confiscates it, it goes missing and turns up in Millie's room. She's accused of stealing it, but although she knows she's innocent, she needs to prove it. Dad has to look after Fran and Jake, and he gives them a bit too much freedom to explore their creativity.
12:20pm
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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.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 8 - The Bandit From Stoke-On-TrentAn old friend of the trio is back in town, but why?
1pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 1 - MondayIt's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.
1:25pm
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1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 1, Episode 2An encounter with a trainee nun leaves Jacko in fear of the dole. Will he gain salvation or has his luck finally run out?
1:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 7 - The ProposalSandy is still refusing to talk to Harry so Jean tries to find a way to patch things up. Things are very different for Judy when Alistair proposes!
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 8 - Poetic JusticeOn a prison visit to the Isle of Wight, Dorien finally meets Chris.
2:20pm
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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.
2:30pm
(repeat)
Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Be NaughtyMeet the world's most stupid detective in a new crime drama, and it's eviction night in Diddy Brother.
2:50pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Art ExhibitionHyacinth's passion for art coincides with Daddy's desire to join the Foreign Legion.
2:50pm
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, Innit?Terry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 14 - Hide And SqueakThe Farmer is terrorised when a cute mouse appears in the farmhouse and Pidsley the cat is ordered to dispose of the rodent. When the mouse takes refuge in Shaun's fleece, the flock persuade him to protect their new friend from the pitiless cat.
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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The Time Of His Life
A repeat of this 1955 film.
3:35pm
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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.
3:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of four episodes from the world's longest-running sitcom.
3:40pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 16 - Zip Zip ZipCubi and Lexi are in a competitive mood but must learn to play just for fun.
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 4, Episode 5 - Cuckoo In The NestUnable to satisfy his latest girlfriend, Annie, out on the moors, Billy decides it's time he gets a home of his own. Fortuitously, his cousin Donald arrives unannounced and seems a perfect taker for his old room.
4:30pm15 min
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 12 - Wart AttackGark notices a wart on Betty's face that seems to have appeared overnight, he's terrified that it must be Zaxos, an intergalactic criminal who's out to get him.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 5 - Hank's Good TurnThere is a school inspector coming round and the school is to be on its best behaviour.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' BusStan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.
5:20pm
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Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 3 - In Praise Of Older MenChrissy's really quite taken with her new, older boyfriend, Ian. Mrs. Roper's rather fond of him too - although she's better friends with his wife.
5:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 22 - The Wieliczka Salt Mine, PolandGrandmaster Glitch's digging causes a flood in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Can the Go Jetters save the famous salt statues?
5:30pm
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Horrible Science
Episode 2 - Abominable BloodRed blood - what is it and why do we need it? How does it transport important things around the body? Bob the robot needs his first aid badge so he can go to the robot jamboree - the only trouble is he is hates blood. Mark is stopped just in time by expert Charles Drew as he is about to give someone a blood transfusion from a dog!
5:50pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
6pm
(repeat)
Brush Strokes
Series 1, Episode 2An encounter with a trainee nun leaves Jacko in fear of the dole. Will he gain salvation or has his luck finally run out?
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 8 - The Bandit From Stoke-On-TrentAn old friend of the trio is back in town, but why?
6:45pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come HomeAfter thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark GamesThe heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 1, Episode 3True stories about early days in showbusiness and how they started their careers. This week starring Arthur Askey, Diana Dors, Jimmy Jewel, Jimmy Logan, Ted Ray, Norman Vaughan and Barbara Windsor.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 1The Saxon gods form an unlikely team of superheroes, famous astronaut Neil Armstrong reveals his new weight loss programme, we meet Georgian London's crime-fighting genius, and Rosa Parks sings about her struggle for equality.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At PropertiesThinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Fallen MadonnaValuable painting The Fallen Madonna has gone missing from the château; Hitler wants the masterpiece for his private collection and so Herr Flick of the Gestapo is determined to find it.
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 1Lee Mack is joined by Got To Dance host Davina McCall, comedian Paddy McGuinness and actor Stephen Mangan.
8:20pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 2 - RoyalsA Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.
8:30pm
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Horrible Science
Episode 2 - Abominable BloodRed blood - what is it and why do we need it? How does it transport important things around the body? Bob the robot needs his first aid badge so he can go to the robot jamboree - the only trouble is he is hates blood. Mark is stopped just in time by expert Charles Drew as he is about to give someone a blood transfusion from a dog!
8:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Worst Horror Of AllVictor celebrates his return to work but is not pleased that his first day on the job involves a nasty case of vermin control. His bad luck continues that night, when Victor and Margaret visit the BBC with a virtually unconscious window cleaner they believe to be Mrs Warboy's cousin.
9pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 3Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.
9:20pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Pit And The PendulumPatrick's cherry tree launches an attack on Victor's junipers, which prompts Victor to seek professional help. Victor's interest in tropical fish causes a fresh ruction between the pair.
9:35pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 3 - MoroccoIn Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.
10pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey TrapInspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
10pm45 min
It's Not Me, It's You
Episode 1Panel show hosted by Eamonn Holmes. Team captains Kelly Brook and Vicky Pattison lead teams of well-known guests from the twin worlds of comedy and entertainment as they go head-to-head over a series of fun and cheeky games and challenges. This week's players are Katherine Ryan, Stephen Bailey, Anton Du Beke and Frankie Bridge.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis discuss Brexit with Angela Barnes, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Miles Jupp.
10pm45 min
Safeword
Series 2, Episode 4This week's comedian guests are Dane Baptiste and Stephen Bailey, whilst the celebs getting a roasting are Ferne McCann and rugby player James Haskell.
10pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 2The fact-busting fun continues as Lee Mack is joined by broadcaster Sara Cox, MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace and comedian Rhod Gilbert.
10pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 5 - FriendfaceJen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social networking website, and then finds out why some friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.
10:15pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come HomeAfter thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.
10:30pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 6 - Calendar GeeksIn the final episode of the series, Reynholm Industries are proud to announce their first sexy nude calendar. Enough said, probably.
10:40pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag WeekThe local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.
10:40pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 7Topical 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
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11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 8 - Poetic JusticeOn a prison visit to the Isle of Wight, Dorien finally meets Chris.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 2Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 7Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.
11:20pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 1, Episode 2 - Pigeon PostMessenger pigeons are sent for when the Captain and the Colonel need new uniforms; the only way to get them without arousing too much suspicion is to put an order in at Saville Row!
11:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 1, Episode 3Dara O'Briain and Eamonn Holmes join David Mitchell whilst Ulrika Jonsson and Jimmy Carr are Lee Mack's guests.
11:50pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 2Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Midnight
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Highlights Special - Best BitsIn tonight's episode, it's a trip down memory lane to revisit the best bits from the past series of 8 Out Of 10 Cats with host Jimmy Carr, team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock and a host of celebrity guests.
Midnight
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Jon Richardson: Funny Magnet
TV broadcast of Jon Richardson's first stand-up DVD, released in 2012.
Midnight
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 6The guests this week are Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Rufus Hound, Miranda Hart and Welsh funny man Rhod Gilbert.
12:30am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 7Jack Whitehall hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and guest panellists including Janet Street-Porter.
1:05am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - SisteringMark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...
1:30am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
1:40am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 3Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.
1:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 1Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return for a new series of the topical show. Micky Flanagan, Nathan Caton and Greg Davies are the guests.
2am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 3The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.
2:05am
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The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 5 - FriendfaceJen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social networking website, and then finds out why some friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.
2:15am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 3 - MoroccoIn Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.
2:20am
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Seann Walsh World
Episode 6Seann Walsh looks at the weirdest kiss of all time, internet video-dating, and Sam Sadler talks 'bid-bops'.
2:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 2Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return to discuss topics including the football. With guests Carl Donnelly, Jo Caulfield and Milton Jones.
2:30am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 4The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.
2:30am
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The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 6 - Calendar GeeksIn the final episode of the series, Reynholm Industries are proud to announce their first sexy nude calendar. Enough said, probably.
2:50am
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Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie
A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's first stand-up DVD.
2:55am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - SisteringMark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...
3:30am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 3Ivan & Trudy present their 'wig emporium', Derek Faye purchases a David Beckham calendar and are hospital nurses stealing Nan's personal belongings?
4:50am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.