Television
TV schedule Wednesday 20th July 2016
6am
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 9 - Getting The BirdMichael is depressed when he is unable to get a girlfriend, so Dick offers to help arrange a date for him - 'Rigor Mortis', one of the hospital's nurses.
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.
6:50am
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Minder
Series 5, Episode 5 - Second Hand PoseAfter being left in an industrial freezer, Terry decides to look for alternative employment and gets work helping out an old friend in the second-hand furniture business.
7am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
7am
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 7The Brockman family have a very restless night. Will anyone get any sleep? And what on earth are those dreadful noises coming from next door? And why is there a policeman at their front door?
7:15am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 12 - All Washed UpMayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood StillOnly Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.
7:30am
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Citizen Smith
Series 1, Episode 7 - But Is It Art?As he fails to make a successful recording of his latest song, Wolfie is on the lookout for any money-making opportunity he can find. And with Ken's attention firmly taken up by pavement art, he could have just found the answer.
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 12 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa, ItalyThe Go Jetters race to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but has it really been glitched?
8:10am
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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.
8:25am
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The Roy Files
Episode 8 - Fears And PhobiasRoy looks into the curious world of fears and phobias. Everybody is scared of something and being a cartoon boy, Roy has lots of unique phobias that he explores and learns that it is best to tackle fear head on.
8:40am
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8:45am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 4 - CatchIrd needs Wussywat's help to collect the apples, but he keeps dropping them. Jinja comes by with his crabbing net and Wussywat discovers his own special way of catching!
10am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10am30 min
Murder In Successville
Series 2, Episode 6 - MemoirsD.I. Sleet is in Successville General Hospital recovering from being shot.
10:35am
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Spot Bots
Episode 13 - Sky DenThe Spot Bots try to work out how they can all fit on their tall sky den.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 12 - May The Best Man WinAbi's father asks Ben to be his best man, which turns out to be a bad move.
12pm
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 7The Brockman family have a very restless night. Will anyone get any sleep? And what on earth are those dreadful noises coming from next door? And why is there a policeman at their front door?
12:40pm
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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.
1pm
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What's Good For The Goose
Norman Wisdom stars as an assistant bank manager who has a wild induction into 1960s subculture when he's sent away by bosses to a bankers' conference.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Three AstairesThe trio take part in a church concert, and just might get a chance to show off their showbiz credentials.
1pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
1:20pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 1, Episode 7 - But Is It Art?As he fails to make a successful recording of his latest song, Wolfie is on the lookout for any money-making opportunity he can find. And with Ken's attention firmly taken up by pavement art, he could have just found the answer.
1:25pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 4 - CatchIrd needs Wussywat's help to collect the apples, but he keeps dropping them. Jinja comes by with his crabbing net and Wussywat discovers his own special way of catching!
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 1Jacko has made a life-changing decision, but what will the consequences be for him and those around him?
2pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 2 - BangIt's an explosive time in Chigwell, with upheavals for Sharon, Tracey and Dorien.
2:35pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 13 - Sky DenThe Spot Bots try to work out how they can all fit on their tall sky den.
2:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On WheelsArkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 36 - Shaun Goes PottyThe farm takes delivery of a brand new pool table. Before the farmer can take it indoors, Bitzer and the flock have a game, with disastrous cloth-ripping consequences. They must repair the damage before the farmer finds out.
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
3:45pm
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Counterfeit Cat
Episode 5 - Go ViralKeen to help Max, Gark uses his powers more than he should until they begin to go out of control.
3:45pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 21 - Best BehaviourZig and Zag think they need to learn manners. However, they accidentally enrol themselves on an obedience class for dogs.
4pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's comedy.
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 38 - Picky EaterBoj and Mia are invited to Rupa's for pizza, but Mia doesn't like eating mixed-up food. Can Boj help Mia enjoy dinner at the Nibblits's house with the mix-it-up song?
4:10pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever CasinoThe lads face stiff competition when Dave decides to establish their own gambling club based in the flat.
4:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 13 - Pouncing TigersJas has a mega-crush on Lily's older brother, Jason, though she'd never admit it.
4:45pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 8 - The New NurseMary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.
5:15pm
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Little KnowledgeThe trio are in desperate need of cash, and Chrissy is determined to find Robin a new job. After browsing the vacancies in the paper, a position selling encyclopaedias door-to-door seems a possibility.
5:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South AmericaWhat goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.
5:35pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 8Singing waiter Opera Oliver plays gooseberry between two romantic diners, Simon Pieman rolls onto court to deliver a delicious cream pie to an umpire and glamorous news reporter Gail Force is at Little Bottom station with a world transport exclusive.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 1Jacko has made a life-changing decision, but what will the consequences be for him and those around him?
6pm
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 12 - May The Best Man WinAbi's father asks Ben to be his best man, which turns out to be a bad move.
6:25pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 12 - All Washed UpMayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Three AstairesThe trio take part in a church concert, and just might get a chance to show off their showbiz credentials.
6:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
6:45pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 6 - Terry JonesTerry Jones invites viewers into his home to talk his way through his proudest moments.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The ClonesDanger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 3, Episode 12Clive Dunn tells a story of how he did a dirty trick with 41 pairs of boots and Clement Freud explains how he extricated himself from a log-jam. This week starring: Billy Dainty, Clive Dunn, Clement Freud, Hughie Green, Humphrey Lyttleton, Leslie Phillips, Terry Scott.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 7 - Gorgeous George IIIKing George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure some 60 years later, and we learn a bit about his court life along the way. Meanwhile, across the world we hear about some of the words we have got from India, and the Battles of the Day team give their unique insight into the American Revolution.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 7 - No Hiding PlaceWith England playing in Bulgaria that afternoon, Bob and Terry are determined that they won't hear the score before watching the highlights on TV.
7:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On WheelsArkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Nicked KnockwurstWhen the Communist Resistance hold Herr Flick's sausage ransom, a plan is concocted for René to buy it from them. Of course, they'd all be better off going in disguise...
8pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 3 - Grapes Of WrathBernard and Manny have the cleaners in and are forced to house-sit for a friend with expensive taste in wine. Fran has an unusual date.
8pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2Granville is having a cut-price sale but only on old stock, not the boiled ham or new inflatable underwear support system that are getting a special Arkwright promotion. Meanwhile, there's an air of romance around as Mrs Featherstone takes a shine to new resident Mr Newbold; a former patient of Nurse returns; and Mavis has a plan to invite Granville to her house for coffee.
8pm
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 5 - Sara Cox, Aled Jones, Josh WiddicombeDJ Sara Cox, singer and TV personality Aled Jones and comedian Josh Widdicombe try to dump slogan T-shirts, fish bones and The Lord of the Rings into Room 101.
8:30pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 4 - The BlackoutFran sees her boyfriend on a lunch date. Bernard is snubbed by friends but doesn't know why and Manny plays good cop, bad cop.
8:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Nice Cosy Little DiseasePerhaps a nice cosy little disease on Arkwright's part would be the thing to attract the ministrations of a certain district nurse?
8:40pm
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 6 - Gyles Brandreth, Melanie Chisholm, Adam HillsEx-politician Gyles Brandreth, Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Australian comedian Adam Hills try to dump acceptance speeches at award ceremonies, different types of toothpaste and abs into Room 101.
8:45pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Economy DriveFired up by the press, Hacker decides to impose cuts on the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey is appalled and sets out to stop him, calling on some old service tricks to manipulate Jim's stance...
9pm
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PhoneShop
A selection of episodes from the second series of the high street sitcom.
9pm
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Agatha Raisin
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Witch Of WyckhaddenAgatha turns to a special hair tonic supplied by a local witch after a dying-disaster makes her hair fall out. When the sorcerer is later found bludgeoned to death, Agatha becomes embroiled in the case. As she begins to investigate, she finds herself falling for police chief Jimmy Jessop. However, Agatha's love life is about to get incredibly complicated...
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 1 - Eddie Izzard, Josh Widdicombe, Trevor NoahEddie Izzard hosts, with special guests Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah.
9:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It OffDermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...
9:20pm
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9:25pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 4 - Big BrotherAs the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!
10pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 9Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.
10pm30 min
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 9Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.
10pm40 min
The Rebel
Series 1, Episode 1 - LawFollowing a reluctant visit to see his doctor, Henry witnesses a robbery and gives chase - only to be accused of homophobia by a do-gooder policeman, whom he then assaults!
10pm30 min
Boy Meets Girl
Series 2, Episode 3Leo gets a job as a dispatch rider and more than meets his match in new prankster-loving boss, Kat. Pam invites Peggy over for dinner now that they're 'virtually in-laws', with the catering to be provided by Tony's café.
10pm
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QI
Series B, Christmas Special - BirthSpecial Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.
10pm30 min
Man Down
Series 3, Episode 2 - The CallingStar-struck by a new cool and trendy priest, Dan finds himself welcomed into the church club, where he very quickly makes an impact.
10:05pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Affair Of The Hollow LadyNew locks on the front and back doors threaten Victor's chances of seeing the European Cup quarter-final when they keep jamming, and a widow from the local greengrocer's has designs on Victor that are more animal than vegetable.
10:30pm
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Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
10:30pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 1Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
10:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 4 - Three GirlfriendsFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
10:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 5Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.
10:45pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 3 - Rearranging The DustVictor and Margaret visit a solicitor to sort out some legal matters. But a long, non-eventful wait then brings more misery.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 2 - BangIt's an explosive time in Chigwell, with upheavals for Sharon, Tracey and Dorien.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall join forces with Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer and New York City FC's latest signing, Frank Lampard; funnyman Kevin Bridges and Judy Murray, the mother of tennis ace Andy.
11:15pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 3Tezcorp is branching out into naughty computer software - we are all reliant on the internet these days so why not try Tezbrowze? Meanwhile Border Control B.O.T. is keeping the Isle and Wight Safe, and the latest Tezcorp release, Hear 2 Stay, is giving members of the public an earful.
11:15pm40 min version
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 3 - Greg Davies, Katie Price, Adil RayStand-up Greg Davies, Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, and reality TV star Katie Price try to abolish among other things beards, ketchup and people who give their dog very specific instructions.
11:15pm
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People Just Do Nothing
Series 2, Episode 2 - The BabysitterMiche starts her new job as a trainee hairdresser, leaving Grindah has to look after Angel for the day.
11:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series III, Episode 3 - PolymorphA chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.
11:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 6Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.
11:25pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 2 - Gruber Does Some MincingWhen Flick's copy of the Fallen Madonna crumbles to iced particles, Gruber convinces him that it was only a forgery, and that the original can be copied again. Meanwhile, Monsieur Alfonse is keen to regain his life-savings, and the resistance steal a lawnmower engine...
11:45pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 5Jimmy, Sean and Jon thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Vernon Kay, Tim Minchin, Joe Wilkinson and Rachel Riley.
11:45pm40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 3 - Greg Davies, Katie Price, Adil RayStand-up Greg Davies, Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, and reality TV star Katie Price try to abolish among other things beards, ketchup and people who give their dog very specific instructions.
Midnight
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 3 - The Love BunkerSimon, Dobby's ex-boyfriend, invites Mark, Dobby, Jeremy and Superhans to join him and his friends for a paintballing weekend. Mark is convinced that Simon is using the weekend as a cover to get back with Dobby, and Jeremy is convinced he can life coach Neil, Simon's best friend.
Midnight
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12:15am40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 3 - Greg Davies, Katie Price, Adil RayStand-up Greg Davies, Citizen Khan star Adil Ray, and reality TV star Katie Price try to abolish among other things beards, ketchup and people who give their dog very specific instructions.
12:30am
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 4 - Big Mad AndyMark employs a decorator, Andy, to repaint the kitchen, and Jeremy helps out by giving him free 'life-coaching' advice. Meanwhile, Mark enrols on a business studies evening course and meets Stephanie, an attractive older woman.
12:35am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 6Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.
12:40am
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1am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 4Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 9Kevin Bridges, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Patrick Kielty join Hugh, Andy and Dara.
1:25am
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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.
1:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 2Mark Watson gets IDed, James Acaster shares a bed with his best mate, Sara Pascoe talks Holy Communion, and Lloyd Langford crashes everything he tries to drive!
1:40am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 4 - Three GirlfriendsFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
1:55am
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 3Tezcorp is branching out into naughty computer software - we are all reliant on the internet these days so why not try Tezbrowze? Meanwhile Border Control B.O.T. is keeping the Isle and Wight Safe, and the latest Tezcorp release, Hear 2 Stay, is giving members of the public an earful.
2am
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 2Russell talks about the ridiculousness of homophobia, answers a question on bullying, and sniffs the audience. His guests are Rob Delaney and Tiff Stevenson.
2am
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2am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Highlights Special - Best BitsJames Corden reflects on the funniest moments, the wackiest challenges and the best gags of Series 10 in a special highlights episode of the hit comedy and entertainment show.
2:20am
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Red Dwarf
Series III, Episode 3 - PolymorphA chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.
2:30am
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 2Tom Rosenthal talks The Great Fire of London, Andrew Maxwell on graverobbers Burke and Hare, and Rob Beckett on Queen Victoria's unwanted cheese.
2:40am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 3Peter Andre takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining Phill and Noel this week are TV judge Jason Gardiner, Ana Matronic from Scissor Sisters, Charles Cave from White Lies and comedian Tony Law.
2:55am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 5It's back to Totleigh Towers and the company of fierce Spode for Bertie, as he finds himself ordered by new fiancée Lady Florence Craye to retrieve and destroy the memoirs presently being penned by Sir Watkyn, lest they cause wide-scale embarrassment. If that weren't enough to contend with, there's the small matter of a dog under arrest, and an infatuated Gussie Fink-Nottle.
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 5Charlie Baker takes up dancing, Luisa Omielan isn't happy with the rules of dating, Ola gives judgement on wi-fi networks, and Matt Forde does impressions.
3:15am
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Drop The Dead Donkey
A selection of episodes from the first series of the newsroom sitcom.
3:25am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 6Tonight at the legendary Comedy Store; Justin Moorhouse likes Australia (mostly), Holly Walsh is prudish about sex, Mark Olver is jealous of the young folk, and Brett Goldstein talks internet porn.
4am
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Rex The Runt
Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.