Television
TV schedule Wednesday 27th July 2016
6:10am
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 1 - It's All In The Little Blue BookThe gang return to St. Swithin's for another year as students. Michael is keen to get to work but his essential guide to all he needs to know has gone missing.
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, Christmas Special - Around The CornerArthur's luck seems to be going to the dogs when he buys a dodgy greyhound and gets conned over some bent videos. But are the police too busy fighting with each other to catch him red-handed?
7am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
7:05am
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Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 5The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.
7:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 13 - WrappingThe Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.
7:15am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 17 - Zogly On SeaZig and Zag turn Zogly Manor into a mobile home and head to the coast for sun, sea and surfing shenanigans.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
7:40am
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My Hero
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mission ImpossibleThermoman is called upon to save Grimsby from being destroyed by an abandoned Russian space station. Unfortunately, he has his own domestic disaster to deal with first. He's got Marmite over the front of his Thermo-uniform.
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 17 - Table Mountain, South AfricaGlitch wants to ski, so the grimbots give Table Mountain a snowy peak, which threatens its rare plants.
8:15am
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Citizen Smith
Series 2, Episode 5 - Working Class HeroWolfie's shell-shocked to be given a job (despite his best efforts otherwise), but Dad's delighted that Yeti is joining the honest working classes. Before too long however, their roles are quite distinctly reversed.
8:25am
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The Roy Files
Episode 13 - TeachersRoy explores the importance of giving teachers the attention and respect they deserve.
8:40am
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9am
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Hacker Time
Series 5, Episode 3 - Millie InbetweenFun, chat and music from Hacker T Dog, featuring Millie Inbetween actors Millie Innes and Jeremy Edwards.
9:05am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 11th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:25am
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9:50am
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10am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:35am
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Spot Bots
Episode 18 - Spotterfly SpottingCubi and Lexi must get switched on in order to photograph a super fast spotterfly.
11:40am
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 6 - My Will Be DoneBen visits a website which predicts your death. When it tells him he doesn't have long to live he starts thinking about his will. Hearing this news Susan goes into over-drive planning his funeral. Meanwhile Nick is back, this time working as a funeral director.
12:20pm
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Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 5The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 3 - Enter The PhantomIn his ceaseless efforts to gain the everlasting respect of one Nora Batty, Compo is encouraged by Foggy and Clegg to capitalise on his natural magnificence and fearlessness. After all, how could she fail to be impressed by a mysterious figure on a motorcycle doing 'wheelies'?
1pm
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My Hero
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mission ImpossibleThermoman is called upon to save Grimsby from being destroyed by an abandoned Russian space station. Unfortunately, he has his own domestic disaster to deal with first. He's got Marmite over the front of his Thermo-uniform.
1pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
1:25pm
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1:35pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 2, Episode 4 - Spanish FlyA foreign revolutionary arrives at the house asking after Wolfie, and talking about financial support.
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 6Lionel has now become so paranoid about Jacko setting up his own decorating business right opposite Bainbridge's, that Veronica decides that action is called for. Jacko, however, has more important things on his mind.
2:15pm
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Those People Next Door
A repeat of this 1953 film.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 7 - A Brush With The LawTracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.
2:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The DogA local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!
2:35pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 18 - Spotterfly SpottingCubi and Lexi must get switched on in order to photograph a super fast spotterfly.
2:50pm
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Minder
Series 6, Episode 1 - Give Us This Day Arthur Daley's BreadArthur digs a very large hole for himself when he recruits some ex-cons as cheap labour for his landscape gardening enterprise. A spate of local burglaries soon brings Chisholm on to the scene.
2:55pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered FuneralHis best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 3 - The ShepherdTorrential rain threatens to ruin the annual Sheep Dog trials, but the Farmer begs the judges for an opportunity to show off his talented Flock. Things go smoothly until Timmy tries to learn to whistle... Will this stop the Farmer winning another cup to add to his prize collection?
3:45pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 11th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:45pm
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Counterfeit Cat
Episode 10 - WormholeGark has a wormhole. Max jumps into it and Gark follows. As they float through space he swaps his powers for a bravery module to make Max be brave when he gets back to Earth.
3:55pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
A selection of three episodes from the children's sitcom.
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 44 - Buzzy BojMr Cloppity's bees have not returned back to their hive. So Boj has a boj-a-boom idea to encourage them back with a little help from some buzzy kazoos.
4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 2 - What Seems To Be The Trouble?Michael's first day on the wards does not go too well when his first patient turns out to be Yugoslavian.
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 1 - TeamworkMr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For InspectorInspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...
5:20pm
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 2 - One More For The PotThe lease is up on the flat, and George has a rent increase in mind should the trio wish to renew. The only solution they can think of is to look for a fourth flatmate to split the bills with.
5:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, FinlandUbercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.
5:35pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 13The Lost Pirate finally get his hands on some treasure and loveable superhero Captain Adorable saves the day once more.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 6Lionel has now become so paranoid about Jacko setting up his own decorating business right opposite Bainbridge's, that Veronica decides that action is called for. Jacko, however, has more important things on his mind.
6:35pm
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 6 - My Will Be DoneBen visits a website which predicts your death. When it tells him he doesn't have long to live he starts thinking about his will. Hearing this news Susan goes into over-drive planning his funeral. Meanwhile Nick is back, this time working as a funeral director.
6:35pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 3 - LovestruckResus gets Luella to concoct a spell to stop his parents arguing but, as Luella is still a trainee witch, she gets the potion wrong and soon the whole town is feeling the love. Mrs Negative even falls in love with one of the nastiest characters on Scream Street! How will Luella and Resus get out of this mess?
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 3 - Enter The PhantomIn his ceaseless efforts to gain the everlasting respect of one Nora Batty, Compo is encouraged by Foggy and Clegg to capitalise on his natural magnificence and fearlessness. After all, how could she fail to be impressed by a mysterious figure on a motorcycle doing 'wheelies'?
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The ToiletsOn a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 4, Episode 6Embarrassing stories. This week starring: Acker Bilk, Roger de Courcey, Percy Edwards, Dickie Henderson, Vince Hill, Miriam Karlin, Tom O'Connor, Sylvia Syms, Sydney Tafler.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - It's A Wicked World SpecialA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring ghastly Genghis Khan, the wise Confucius and a dance-off during a naval battle! There's also a Bollywood number from Queen Victoria. With Rattus to guide the way.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night InTerry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.
7:45pm
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HighLites
Comedy drama following the world's worst hairdressers, Bev and her assistant, Shirley.
8pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-OutA new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 5 - Pretty Maids All In A RowAs the airmen don new disguises, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the warpath. He is particualrly suspicious of the café: after all, why would a small provincial establishment have hanging on its wall a genuine Van Gogh...?
8pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution?
8pm
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Room 101
Series 2, Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Cilla BlackOne half of Mel & Sue, one half of Punt & Dennis, and all of Cilla Black try to cast parent and toddler fun groups, Las Vegas and knickers into Room 101.
8:30pm
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving HomeManny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.
8:40pm
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 3 - Let's Do ItThings are looking up for Miranda's love life when as she finds herself with two dates and two men vying for her affections. As always with Miranda, these things are never simple and she risks losing out on her perfect man.
8:40pm
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Room 101
Series 2, Episode 6 - Clive Anderson, Alex Jones, Jack WhitehallTV and radio presenter Clive Anderson, One Show co-host Alex Jones and comedian Jack Whitehall nominate deer, British themed bars in foreign countries and metrosexuality to be cast into Room 101.
8:45pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Writing On The WallJim's latest drive to slim down the Civil Service has won favour with both the PM and Cabinet colleagues, but Sir Humphrey is bitterly opposed to the plans. However, the pair are forced to put the disagreement aside when it becomes apparent that they could both be adversely affected.
9pm
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PhoneShop
A selection of episodes from the third series of the high street sitcom.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 3 - iMammy (Batteries Not Included)With Dermot and Maria's baby due very soon, Agnes is excited about the prospect of having a new Brown in the house.
9:20pm
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9:25pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To KnowJim is on his high-horse about what he needs to know - and that's everything. Sir Humphrey, on the other hand, believes he should only know what he wants him to know, and begins swamping the Minister with useless information. Soon trouble is brewing over the detail of a badger colony at Hayward's Spinney.
10pm30 min
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 10Russell Howardtalks about depressed dogs and regretful flashers; plus answers questions on sex from a virgin. His guests are Ed Gamble and Fern Brady.
10pm40 min
The Rebel
Series 1, Episode 2 - CharityWhen Charles goes missing, Henry eventually finds him volunteering in a former church, now newly opened charity shop 'Virtuous'. Donations to Margaret's shop have dropped off, and they suspect are being stolen from outside the door overnight. With some investigation, the horrible truth about Virtuous begins to come to light.
10pm30 min
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm30 min
Man Down
Series 3, Episode 3 - Big NewsBrian meets the woman of his dreams... and the children of nightmares... while Jo is drawing on every ounce of creative energy to plan the grand opening of her new shop.
10:05pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 4 - Hole In The SkyMargaret's in for a number of shocks as Victor helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet and a pair of eccentric builders arrive to embark on a loft conversion.
10:30pm
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 3Romesh Ranganathan talks Tutankhamun, Joe Lycett on highway man Dick Turpin, and Tom Rosenthal explains how Byron had a pet bear!
10:30pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 2Sean Lock and Rob Beckett go up against Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters again.
10:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 4 - Super MammyAgnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.
10:45pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 5 - The Exterminating AngelMargaret tries to organise an unlikely love affair after Victor takes to the road, and a disaster of truly biblical proportions descends when the Meldrews are invited to Ronnie and Mildred's for the evening. In addition, a visit to the dentist goes horribly wrong.
11pm
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Agatha Raisin
Series 1, Episode 8 - Murderous MarriageAgatha is about to marry the handsome James. But the wedding ceremony is halted mid-vow by the arrival of Jimmy Raisin, the husband Agatha ardently hoped was dead and has neglected to mention to her fiancé. Even less convenient than a living husband who interrupts your wedding is one who turns up dead in a ditch the very next day. Naturally, Agatha tops the suspect list and must race to prove her innocence.
11pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 4David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.
11pm
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11:15pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 4The Bad Robots are back with another brand new infuriating machine - the all new automated shopping survey machine S.A.L.Y. Whilst pub goers are left empty pocketed and empty hearts by Quizimodo, Tezcorp's pub quiz machine; the British Language test makes a return as foreign language students are asked to make sense of UK accents - 'piece of cake me old mukka?'
11:15pm40 min version
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty WarkChef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.
11:15pm
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People Just Do Nothing
Series 2, Episode 3 - Weed DroughtChabuddy G has printed all of his counterfeit designer t-shirts and is preparing to sell them at the local market.
11:25pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Great Un-EscapeWhilst the inhabitants of the nearby POW camp have been busy tunneling out, Fairfax and Carstairs are desperate to tunnel in. Helped by René, Edith and the rest of the resistance, they break through just as the tunnel is discovered by the Colonel and Captain; soon all are trapped inside the camp!
11:25pm
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 1 - CamilleRescuing a mechanoid, Camille, from a crashed spaceship, Kryten falls in love instantly. However, so does Rimmer. And Lister's quite taken with her too. Just what is going on?
11:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 7 - A Brush With The LawTracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 7David Mitchell is joined by Mackenzie Crook and Chris Packham, while Lee Mack is joined by Victoria Coren and Rhod Gilbert.
11:45pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 7Guests Russell Kane, Mark Watson and Louise Redknapp join Jimmy, Jon and Sean.
11:45pm40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty WarkChef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.
11:55pm
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream JobMark is up for promotion at work, but loses out to Sophie. Jez starts a new job at the music studio Super-Hands works at, although he's only allowed to work on reception.
12:15am
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Room 101
Series 5, Episode 4 - Heston Blumenthal, James Acaster, Kirsty WarkChef Heston Blumenthal, comedian James Acaster and newsreader Kirsty Wark try to rid the world of plastic flowers, geese, and the shot put.
12:20am
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12:30am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And DeathLee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.
12:30am
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 6 - FuneralJeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.
12:35am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 8The guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week are Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett, Joey Essex from The Only Way Is Essex and Jennifer Metcalfe from Hollyoaks.
1am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Patter Of Little FeetDesmond's daughter's growing up too fast, while his eldest son's hardly growing up at all.
1am60 min version (repeat)
1:05am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1:25am
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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.
1:30am
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Drop The Dead Donkey
A selection of episodes from the first series of the newsroom sitcom.
1:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 10Nathan Caton deals with rudeness, Jarred Christmas loves an English turn of phrase, Andy Askins has one-liners galore, and Andrew Lawrence calls in sick.
1:45am
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 1 - CamilleRescuing a mechanoid, Camille, from a crashed spaceship, Kryten falls in love instantly. However, so does Rimmer. And Lister's quite taken with her too. Just what is going on?
1:55am
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 4The Bad Robots are back with another brand new infuriating machine - the all new automated shopping survey machine S.A.L.Y. Whilst pub goers are left empty pocketed and empty hearts by Quizimodo, Tezcorp's pub quiz machine; the British Language test makes a return as foreign language students are asked to make sense of UK accents - 'piece of cake me old mukka?'
2am
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 5Russell talks masturbation in the cinema, uniform dating, and answers questions on cannabis and super powers. His guests are Katherine Ryan and Daniel Simonsen.
2am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Episode 1Alan is joined by Katherine Jakeways, Lee Mack, Nick Helm and Olivia Lee to discuss such varied subjects as an incident involving the horse Red Rum and a car window, Olivia Lee's grandmother's love advice, an embarrassing meeting for Katherine Jakeways and getting fingered by Captain Kirk.
2:15am
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 1The five surviving Pythons reunite to reflect on their award-winning series and the ground-breaking films which changed the face of comedy forever.
2:20am
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 5 - Dream JobMark is up for promotion at work, but loses out to Sophie. Jez starts a new job at the music studio Super-Hands works at, although he's only allowed to work on reception.
2:30am
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 5Russell Kane talks King Charles II, Alex Horne on the 1966 World Cup trophy theft, and Diane Morgan chats Lady Godiva.
2:50am
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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.
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 13Andrew Lawrence tries to look after himself, Jen Brister tells you how to spot a lesbian, Geoff Norcott talks stag dos, and Mick Ferry is partial to the odd drink.
3:05am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 3Bertie once again finds himself attempting to smooth the path of love by winning marital approval for Tuppy Glossop. The Rosie M. Banks guise, a false fiancée and a dalliance with Honoria all end up coming into play, and it's not long before Jeeves and Wooster are fleeing Manhattan in fear of their lives!
3:25am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 14Henry Paker is going bald, Charlie Baker thinks back to his hormonal school days, Suzi Ruffell is dealing with a break-up, and Justin Moorhouse deals with grumpy owls.