Television
TV schedule Friday 8th July 2016
6am
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 1 - Why Do You Want To Be A Doctor?New students Michael Upton and Duncan Waring find themselves mixing with veteran first-years Paul Collier and Dick Stuart-Clark, as they embark upon their medical training at St. Swithin's Hospital.
6:25am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
7am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the second series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
7am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 8 - Willesden SuiteTerry's job as security for the local Rotary Club offers Arthur a chance to gain some much-needed respectability when he is invited to speak at a function.
7:10am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 5 - School RulesZig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!
7:15am
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 5Ben's on the case again - this time he's got a mystery illness and is far too sick to go to school, or so he says.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 36 - Masters Of The TwystyverseDanger Mouse faces double trouble, when a strangely familiar new villainous tyrant plants evil doubles in key positions around the globe, as part of a plot to suck earth through a portal into the Twistyverse so he can be master of both dimensions.
7:55am
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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.
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 5 - Niagara Falls, Canada and USAGlitch blocks Niagara Falls to give Grim HQ a mud bath. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
8am
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Counterfeit Cat
Episode 8 - Furst BornWhen Max uses a furball enhancer it goes wrong and he can't stop coughing up furballs. The balls become a furball baby called Phlegmy, forcing Max and Gark to act as its parents.
8:15am
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Counterfeit Cat
Episode 6 - CatiquetteGark and Max must pass a series of tests to prove their worth as cats.
8:30am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 3Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.
8:55am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 2, Episode 7 - So Long SunnyshopperWhen mum is made redundant from her job at Sunnyshopper, the family are supportive - until she starts a regime of frenzied over-tidying.
9:10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
9:20am
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Roy
Series 4, Episode 9 - And The Winner Is...Roy feels like the luckiest kid in the world when he wins a dinner date with Hollywood Vampire actor and hunk, Zach Morgan. Everyone in school starts bribing Roy to win the prize of being his guest and Roy is faced with the impossible choice of who to bring.
9:25am
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9:50am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent MovieWhen Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?
10am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 24 - Disco Disco!Richard is looking forward to Mr Slater's disco, but - Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge. With no sound system and a broken smoke machine, Sooty has to call in some old friends to save the day. With special guest stars B*Witched.
10:35am
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Spot Bots
Episode 5 - RechargeThe Spot Bots play zooples while they wait for Cubi's hover batteries to recharge.
11:40am
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Make Me An Offer!
A hard-up antique porcelain dealer attempts to pull off the purchase of a lifetime in search of a near-mythical piece of Wedgwood.
11:55am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Father Christmas SuitRichard is full of Christmas spirit but this only threatens to hinder Hyacinth's plans for him to distribute gifts at the Vicar's party for the elderly.
12:10pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 2, Episode 7 - So Long SunnyshopperWhen mum is made redundant from her job at Sunnyshopper, the family are supportive - until she starts a regime of frenzied over-tidying.
12:35pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 9 - GravyPetula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For ThreeFinding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.
1:15pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 10 - ToastThe toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.
1:25pm
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1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 1, Episode 13Veronica returns to the scene with a proposition for Jacko which leaves him full of guilt, Lionel wallows in self-pity and unironed shirts and Philip becomes the man his nanny always told him he would be.
1:55pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 5Ben's on the case again - this time he's got a mystery illness and is far too sick to go to school, or so he says.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 7 - BelongingsSharon's decision to give the cafe a new profile and cut the Greek connection doesn't have the desired effect.
2:25pm
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A Fire Has Been Arranged
Comedy about a trio of crooks on the hunt for their stashed loot after 10 years in prison. Unfortunately a department store has been built on the site.
2:35pm
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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.
2:35pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 5 - RechargeThe Spot Bots play zooples while they wait for Cubi's hover batteries to recharge.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 28 - Zebra Ducks Of The SerengetiAfter getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud.
3:10pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 3Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.
3:35pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 13 - Bitter Then YouZig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.
3:50pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 30 - The Peace PrizeThe mayor is coming to judge the Best Park Competition, and the buddies are helping tidy up. But when everything spills from Mr Cloppity's buggy, how will they hide the mess?
4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 2 - Settling InWhile new students Waring and Upton get used to their new accommodation, they meet some of their new colleagues and have their first encounter with some nurses...
4:30pm
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Counterfeit Cat
Episode 2 - Where Do All The Cat Toys Go?Max loses his favourite toy leading to him and Gark being engulfed in a rip in space time.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 13 - Not TonightNew canteen girl Stella makes a pass at Stan, and - having suffered a long unlucky streak - he is only too happy to jump to her advances. But are her intentions honourable?
5:20pm
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Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 1 - Home & AwayRobin and Chrissy borrow the Ropers' car and head to Southampton to see his beloved home team take on West Ham. Unfortunately it breaks down en route. Back in London, Mr Roper is sporting a brand new wig and is sure no one has noticed.
5:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 5 - Niagara Falls, Canada and USAGlitch blocks Niagara Falls to give Grim HQ a mud bath. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
5:45pm15 min
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 22 - Takeaway Of TerrorWhen Luke gets a job at Otto Burger, the three friends slowly discover that the burgers are not all they seem, and the secret sauce does terrible things to customers.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 1, Episode 13Veronica returns to the scene with a proposition for Jacko which leaves him full of guilt, Lionel wallows in self-pity and unironed shirts and Philip becomes the man his nanny always told him he would be.
6:35pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 1 - Yuppy LoveDel has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For ThreeFinding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The UglyWhen Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 2, Episode 9Stories about showbusiness colleagues. This week starring: Ray Alan, Marti Caine, Roy Hudd, David Jacobs, Millicent Martin, Spike Milligan, Jack Warner.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Highlights SpecialSome of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the brilliant but miserable Charles Dickens, and the very determined Rosa Parks.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 9Having lost out in a floral display competition, Hyacinth sets her sights on a new car and soon has Richard on a Rolls-Royce test drive.
7:50pm
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dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Policeman ComethIn a change of strategy from London, a French-speaker is sent, disguised as a policeman. René has far more to worry about; he and Hans have been tasked with borrowing Gruber's armoured car in order to blow up a train!
8pm
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Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Pistachio EclairIn one of the most difficult challenges of the competition, the rivals find themselves confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: The Mayor of Chesham.
8pm
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The Good Old Days
Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.
8:40pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The WallA television crew has come to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing. Naturally, Fowler's officers see it as their chance for stardom.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 16Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe who take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Susie Dent is joined by Alex Horne & The Horne Section in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 10, Episode 1 - Gimme ShelterSharon's living back in her council flat and Tracey's still in Chigwell with younger son Travis... but what's become of Dorien? What can bring the Birds back together? And who else might return to the nest?
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 47, Episode 5Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Jack Dee are joined by guest panellists Bridget Christie and Charlie Brooker.
9pm
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Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 1 - Rescue MeAfter their tumultuous time last series, Louisa has gone for a break to visit her mother in Spain and to have some time to think, and get some perspective on their relationship. Martin is faced with the questions: will Louisa come back to him; and what can he do to make sure that she does?
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 5Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jon Richardson are the guests on the show this week.
9:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative CultureThe station is rife with tension when the ladies are forced to share the mens' locker rooms, with no funds available to fix a problem in theirs. Meanwhile, Grim is organising a major drugs raid, Boyle a drinking evening, and Habib's looking after her younger sister.
9:30pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 10, Episode 2 - SlaveSharon finds that looking after Dorien's every wish is a full time job - and with money tight, Sharon and Tracey take Dorien's designer clothes to a car boot sale to raise funds. But it's not enough - Dorien will have to start earning too.
10pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 2, Episode 4When an unfortunate predilection for the trumpet causes Jeeves and Wooster to part ways, the minor aristocrat retreats to a country cottage to practice his musical skill in peace. Unfortunately, Bertie soon finds himself in the midst of a love triangle, between old friend Chuffy and American heiress Pauline.
10pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Christmas Special - White BoxHaving broken a promise to Saffy, Eddy's had the entire kitchen stripped back to bare white walls. Her daughter is not pleased, and orders that a normal room be restored immediately. Edina's sure she's seen the perfect room to model it on, but she cannot recall where...
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 10Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison analyse the week's news. With guests Ed Byrne, Alun Cochrane and Gary Delaney.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
Series 8, Episode 5The team are joined by stand-up comedian and actor Greg Davies to examine the biggest and most entertaining news stories.
10:05pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 10, Episode 7This week's guests are EastEnders sisters Samantha Womack and Rita Simons; Professor Green; ITV Breakfast's Kate Garraway; and Benidorm actor Jake Canuso.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 11Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests appearing in this one.
10:45pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 7 - BelongingsSharon's decision to give the cafe a new profile and cut the Greek connection doesn't have the desired effect.
11pm
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
11pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 7Russell Howard talks about being an uncle and middle class muggers; plus answers questions on how to get out of work. His guests are Steve Williams and Isy Suttie.
11:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 8Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.
11:30pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 15Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
11:30pm
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 7Matt Richardson takes us back to World War II (stars Simon Bird and Dustin Demri Burns), whilst an inebriated Josie Long narrates the tale of Dr Crippen (stars Olivia Colman).
11:40pm
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
Midnight
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Adam Hills: Happyism Live
TV broadcast of Austrailian comedian Adam Hills's 2013 live UK DVD, Happyism.
Midnight
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Out-takes - The Unseen BitsHighlights from the comedy panel show in which team mates must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories previously known only to their closest confidantes.
12:20am
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Limmy's Show!
Series 1, Episode 5It's a concept episode as Limmy pitches ideas for some remarkable new characters to his fellow cast members. There's also more from some of the regular characters, including the 80s style detective who continues to hunt down his nemesis.
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
1am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 5Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1:30am
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John Bishop Live: Elvis Has Left The Building
John Bishop performs stand-up comedy in front of his home crowd, illustrating why he has become one of the nation's top comedians.
1:40am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 1Alan Davies is joined by guests Noel Fielding, Jon Ronson, Andrew Maxwell and Kerry Godliman. Discussion topics include being detained by the US military, giant rabbits and psychopaths.
1:40am
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Safeword
Series 2, Episode 6In the final episode, Katherine and David are joined Andrew Maxwell and Matthew Crosby, roasting Kate Garraway and Tyger Drew Honey.
2am
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Power Monkeys
Episode 6The Unity Unit has resorted to violence, Oleg has resorted to betrayal, Bea has resorted to tyranny and Gerry learns the healing power of the truth, all on Spencer's wedding day!
2:30am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
2:35am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 15Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
4:10am
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Man About The House
Series 3, Episode 4 - Of Mice And WomenWhen Jo spots a mouse scurrying across her bedroom floor, it provides Robin with the perfect excuse to try to spend some time with Chrissy. Mr Roper's quite pleased, too!
4:40am
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Man About The House
Series 3, Episode 5 - Somebody Out There Likes MeFlowers, and later a large box of chocolates, arrive for Chrissy, "from an admirer". She's uncomfortable with the unidentified attention and gives them to Mildred; George is more than a little bit jealous.