Television
TV schedule Wednesday 13th July 2016
6am
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Brothers In Law
Comedy about a newly called barrister whose initial dismal failure in court is compensated by a triumph at his home town assizes.
6am
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 4 - Peace And QuietFinding it impossible to work in peace in his room at the hospital, Michael goes looking for alternative accommodation. His new friends very quickly all have the same idea!
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.
6:55am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 11 - A Well Fashioned Fit UpArthur's sortie into haute couture lacks the glamour he anticipated when he, and not Terry, ends up minding the frocks.
7am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
7am
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 2Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.
7:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And RoundThe Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.
7:15am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 7 - FanzillasZig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 3 - GreenfingerTrying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.
7:40am
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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 7 - The Statue of Liberty, USAGrandmaster Glitch makes the Statue of Liberty fall right into the path of a passing ferry. Go Jetters, Go!
8:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 6Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.
8:25am
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The Roy Files
Episode 2 - WinningRoy is making a scrapbook for history homework about the person he knows best - himself. With excerpts from some of the funniest, most embarrassing and most surprising events in his life so far.
8:40am
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9am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Getting Sam HomeIn answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...
9:25am
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9:50am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 5 - The FarmRichard is making donuts to sell in the park but he has run out of eggs. Perhaps the local farmer and his chickens can help? Sooty and the gang take a trip in the campervan to find out - but leave Richard in a rather messy situation!
10am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 6 - Poorly SooSoo has had an accident on her roller-skates and needs to stay in bed. Luckily Sooty and Sweep are on hand to bake her a cake - but they only have eggshells and pepper! Can Richard come to the rescue?
10am30 min
Murder In Successville
Series 2, Episode 5 - Head, Shoulders, Knees & ToesD.I. Sleet is joined by Spice Girl Emma Bunton. Our detectives learn that James May, a cop from North Successville, has been murdered.
10:35am
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Spot Bots
Episode 8 - Zipadoodle DooThe Spot Bots must learn to stay focused for long enough to see the Zipadoodle Doo.
11am
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 4 - Return Of The Prodigal PratWhen the local paper announces Ben's death, he sees it as an opportunity to avoid doing all the things he doesn't want to do.
11:40am
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 5 - Owed To SusanThe Harpers' marriage is threatened by Susan's discovery that the love poem Ben wrote to woo her was not an original.
11:50am
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The Balloon Goes Up
Comedy duo Ethel Revnell and Gracie West masquerade as WAAFs on a balloon site and help the authorities capture a group of spies.
12:20pm
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 2Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 7 - From Wellies To Wet SuitWhen Compo expresses a desire to explore the wonders of the deep, Foggy and Clegg, knowing his normal natural aversion to water, are so impressed that they readily sponsor his purchase of one slightly used frogman suit.
1pm
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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.
1:25pm
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1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 2, Episode 3Lesley has flown the nest and Lionel recruits Jacko for a secret painting mission. While he paints, he becomes embroiled in private family business and learns that age can be a big factor in relationships.
1:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 6Richard is worried that Hyacinth's visit to a country house auction will cost him a lot of money. Meanwhile, Daddy has become unwittingly involved with a Mrs Braddock.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.
2:30pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys EmmanuelArkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.
2:35pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 8 - Zipadoodle DooThe Spot Bots must learn to stay focused for long enough to see the Zipadoodle Doo.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 31 - The MagpieA magpie has nested in the big tree and is causing chaos by stealing everything around the farm. The magpie's nest soon begins to fill up with loot and Shaun has to come up with a brilliant plan to outwit the burgling bird.
3:15pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Getting Sam HomeIn answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...
3:45pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 16 - Billy Goat's GriefThere's a neighbourhood inspection so Zig and Zag employ a herd of goats to eat their untidy garden neat - what could possibly go wrong?
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 33 - Fun And GamesPoor Denzil keeps ruining all his friend's games by knocking everything over. But Boj comes up with a game where it's good to knock things down - Bojey-Bosh Bowling!
4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Students Are Revolting!Some new-age university students turn up at the hospital protesting on political matters, and try to get the medical students to join them.
4:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 12 - Everyone Loves ClementineEven though she doesn't actually exist, Clementine Moustache quickly becomes the most popular girl in the school.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Best ManThe Inspector's niece is getting married to one of the drivers and much to Blakey's alarm, Stan is to be Best Man. He and Jack proceed to get the groom very, very drunk indeed.
5:20pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 4 - Return Of The Prodigal PratWhen the local paper announces Ben's death, he sees it as an opportunity to avoid doing all the things he doesn't want to do.
5:20pm
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Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 4 - Never Give Your Real NameLarry's philandering looks set to cause him real trouble when one of his girlfriends fears she's pregnant. Unfortunately for Robin, he never gives out his real name...
5:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brandenburg Gate, GermanyWhen Grandmaster Glitch takes the quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate, the Go Jetters must stop him before he reaches Grim HQ.
5:35pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 3Featuring Professor Muddles, the zany scientist whose experiment becomes a bit unstuck.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 2, Episode 3Lesley has flown the nest and Lionel recruits Jacko for a secret painting mission. While he paints, he becomes embroiled in private family business and learns that age can be a big factor in relationships.
6pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 5 - Owed To SusanThe Harpers' marriage is threatened by Susan's discovery that the love poem Ben wrote to woo her was not an original.
6pm
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Counterfeit Cat
Episode 7 - Betty Laser EyesBetty's bad eyesight leads to her buying dog biscuits instead of cat treats. Gark tries to help but by giving Betty laser eye surgery he starts a war with a race of googly eyed aliens.
6:15pm
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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.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 7 - From Wellies To Wet SuitWhen Compo expresses a desire to explore the wonders of the deep, Foggy and Clegg, knowing his normal natural aversion to water, are so impressed that they readily sponsor his purchase of one slightly used frogman suit.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys EmmanuelArkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.
6:45pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 5 - Michael PalinMichael Palin selects his favourite Python clips, including the fish-slapping dance he performed with John Cleese.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 30 - Queen Of The WeevilsOur hero's lack of belief in wizardry comes back to bite him as an evil Magical Queen, the Queen of Weevils, is released and determined to take revenge on the world.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 3, Episode 5Stories about how they started in showbusines. This week starring: Liza Goddard, Hughie Green, Yootha Joyce, Bernard Manning, Alfred Marks, Leslie Philips, Terry Scott, Max Wall.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 1 - Awesome Alfred The GreatWatch King Alfred the Great argue with his older brothers, then defeat the Vikings using his cunning hit-and-run tactics, summoning the spirit of Ed Sheeran. Meanwhile, across the world, Ant and Dec host a very special Chinese edition of I'm A Celebrity, and the Egyptians tell us how healthcare should really be done.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Home Is The HeroTerry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!
7:20pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 3Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze, and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 4 - Swiftly And With StyleMonsieur Alfonse arrives in the café and makes his intentions towards Madamme Edith clear. It's already been a long, hard day for René, what with being caught by the resistance associating with the Germans - but when Alfonse challenges him to a duel, it could get a lot worse...
8pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 1 - Cooking The BooksBookshop owner Bernard dreads the end of the financial year as his accounts beckon, Fran is an unlikely birth partner and accountant Manny swallows The Little Book of Calm.
8pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas at Arkwright's, and Granville has his eye on a tree which gives him more than he bargained for.
8pm
Mastermind
Radio 4 sitcom Bleak Expectations is one of the subjects in this week's episode. Ian from BCG is the contestant answering the questions on that topic.
8pm
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael VaughanFrank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.
8:30pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 2 - Manny's First DayNew arrival Manny is on a mission to impress as Bernard's assistant. But Bernard far from approves.
8:40pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 1 - Open GovernmentNewly installed in his office, Jim Hacker is about to have his first encounter with the feared Sir Humphrey Appleby in an effort to establish "Open Government".
8:40pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 2 - TeacherMiranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.
8:40pm
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian JessenFrank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.
9pm
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PhoneShop
A selection of episodes from the first series of the High Street sitcom.
9pm
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Agatha Raisin
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Day The Floods CameThe village is in shock when a young bride is found dead in the river, shortly after her wedding at Charles's manor.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny BhoyDara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.
9pm
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The Titfield Thunderbolt
Comedy starring Stanley Holloway. The villagers of Titfield take matters into their own hands when their local railway line closes down.
9:20pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Official VisitThe President of tiny African nation Buranda - formerly a British colony - is overthrown in a coup d'état just days before he is due to visit the United Kingdom. Jim's determined that the new President should fulfill the plans, but Humphrey is less than enthused.
9:20pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 3Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
9:20pm
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10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 6 - Secret Of The Seven SorcerersVictor's conjuring hobbyists group meets at his and Margaret's house, but they run into serious trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. On the up side, he at least has a new job to look forward to - as a lollipop man.
10pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 3 - JobMiranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.
10pm30 min
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 8Russell Howard talks about his love of women, from their distinctive laughs to his mum's brilliant brain. His guests are Josie Long and Stuart Goldsmith.
10pm30 min
Boy Meets Girl
Series 2, Episode 2Jackie welcomes the pest controller into her bed, whilst Tony and James prepare for the opening of the café.
10pm
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10pm30 min
Man Down
Series 3, Episode 1 - The HeistWe rejoin Dan at a crossroads in his life - he knows he can't go on, he must do something.
10:30pm
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 8Elis James and John Robins discuss the Battle of Waterloo (stars Vicky Pattison and Hugh Dennis), and Tom Parry tells us about Arthur Conan Doyle becoming Sherlock (stars Bradley Walsh).
10:35pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 17Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
10:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 1 - Only A StoryMrs Warboys has temporarily moved in with the Meldrews after rain flooded her basement flat. Victor is doing battle with the local newspaper, which keeps mixing up the names printed alongside reader contributions.
10:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 3 - CasualtiesDeborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.
10:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 1Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 7Richard Ayoade and David Walliams return to the show, and Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams also takes part.
11:15pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 2This week sees foreign language students attempt to improve their English with the Tezcorp British Language Test, including learning Tezcorp's take on the national anthem, while pet owners are driven mad by Vet B.O.T, who has his customers begging, sitting and waiting for their animals. Meanwhile, a young gallery worker is left dumbfounded when the new Tezcorp chocolate fountain decides to serve up its chocolate all over a priceless work of art.
11:15pm40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Joanna Scanlan, Ian WrightSurreal comic Noel Fielding, actress Joanna Scanlan and football pundit Ian Wright attempt to get rid of spiders, the film Grease and stinky cheese.
11:15pm
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People Just Do Nothing
Series 2, Episode 1 - The GodfatherGrindah has to decide who he wants to make godfather to little Angel.
11:20pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 5 - The DuelAn unforseen cog in the works of Gruber's plans lead René to run away from the duel without a shot having been fired. Monsieur Alfonse is outraged - until Michelle explains his importance to the resistance.
11:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series II, Episode 5 - QueegThe trio learn the hard way that the grass is definitely not always greener, when Holly is replaced by back-up system Queeg 500.
11:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 2Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for another edition. David is joined by Robert Webb and Terry Wogan, and Lee is joined by Katy Wix and Kevin Bridges.
11:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.
11:45pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
A selection of three episodes of the statistical panel game.
Midnight
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Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 1 - St. HospitalsMark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.
Midnight
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12:30am
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Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 2 - Man JamDobby, the object of Mark's desires, is going out with Simon a graphic designer. Mark and Gerrard form the 'Dobby Club', devoted to winning her over.
12:40am
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1:05am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 3Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 7After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.
1:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 18Mick Ferry has been accidentally racist, Mark Olver talks the West Country accent, Nick Dixon is omnipotent, and Zoe Lyons isn't one for dinner parties.
1:45am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 3 - CasualtiesDeborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.
2am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
2am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 8Dara, Hugh and Andy joined by guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Stewart Francis and newcomer Miles Jupp.
2am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 4As the hit comedy and entertainment series continues, James Corden and co welcome comedian Jimmy Carr, Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman and Aston Villa star Micah Richards.
2:20am
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Red Dwarf
Series II, Episode 5 - QueegThe trio learn the hard way that the grass is definitely not always greener, when Holly is replaced by back-up system Queeg 500.
2:30am
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Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.
3am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 1Wooster heads to Manhattan, with Jeeves ever reliably in tow. Having bumped into Tuppy - himself on a business trip - on the boat over, Bertie soon finds himself managing not only the lovesick Glossop, but also the teetotal drip son of one of his aunt's friends.
3am50 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
3:30am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.