Television
TV schedule Thursday 28th July 2016
6am
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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.
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 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.
7am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
7:10am
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Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 6Mum and Dad struggle to put things right between them, but Karen is unimpressed by their behaviour.
7:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 14 - GoneThe Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.
7:10am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 18 - ZagracadabraZig and Zag believe that they are street magicians and attempt a trick so dangerous that the Secret Agents are forced to help them out.
7:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A BitThe Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?
7:40am
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My Hero
Series 1, Episode 4 - Thermoman's Greatest ChallengeThermoman's repeated visits to the health centre to save Janet from a wasp sting or a spider are baffling patients and staff.
7:55am
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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.
8:15am
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Citizen Smith
Series 2, Episode 6 - Rock BottomWhen an old school friend - now a successful American record producer - drops back into town, Wolfie begins to see himself as a rockstar in the making.
8:25am
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8:40am
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8:45am
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Off The Dole
Long-time dole claimant John Willie is forced to find work, and is quickly hired as a private detective.
8:55am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 11th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9am
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Hacker Time
Series 5, Episode 4 - Rav WildingFun, chat and music from Hacker T Dog, featuring Hero Squad and Crimewatch presenter Rav Wilding.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 10 - SportyIt's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.
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.
10am27 min
Fleabag
Series 1, Episode 2Haunted by memories of her dead best friend, dumped by her emotionally-fragile boyfriend, and now desperately trying to sell her stolen goods, Fleabag attempts to rekindle romantic fires to distract her from the mayhem of her life.
10:35am
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10:55am
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 7 - My Fair CharladySusan employs a cleaner, who turns out to be such a treasure that she takes over the cooking as well, much to the family's delight.
11:35am
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Mouth TrapOne of Ben's patients, whilst under anaesthetic, admits to killing his wife. Susan, currently overdosing on murder mysteries, decides to turn sleuth in an effort to expose the killer but then gets involved in a cover-up of her own.
12:15pm
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Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 6Mum and Dad struggle to put things right between them, but Karen is unimpressed by their behaviour.
12:55pm
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My Hero
Series 1, Episode 4 - Thermoman's Greatest ChallengeThermoman's repeated visits to the health centre to save Janet from a wasp sting or a spider are baffling patients and staff.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 4 - Catching Digby's DonkeyThe complete inability of Digby to catch a simple-brained animal is beyond the comprehension of Lance Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst. With the assistance of Compo and Clegg - a small but well-trained team - Foggy sets out to show the animals once and for all who is boss.
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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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 10 - SportyIt's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.
1:35pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 2, Episode 6 - Rock BottomWhen an old school friend - now a successful American record producer - drops back into town, Wolfie begins to see himself as a rockstar in the making.
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 1There's never a dull moment in Jacko's life - and he's in for surprises concerning his friends and workmates!
2:15pm
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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.
2:15pm
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Cheer Boys Cheer
When a merger with a larger brewing company seems imminent, a company man brightens the sagging spirits around him.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 8 - Mind Over MatterDorien's hypnotises Sharon to help her to overcome her arachnophobia. This causes mayhem.
2:35pm
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2:50pm
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Minder
Series 6, Episode 2 - Life In The Fast Food LaneArthur gets into the car phone business, not realising he is dealing with a dodgy supplier. And Terry fancies a girl who tries to hide her rich family background.
2:55pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self ServiceSlow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A BitThe Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?
3:35pm
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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 6 - CatiquetteGark and Max must pass a series of tests to prove their worth as cats.
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 45 - Bedtime for RupaRupa is off to bed early to rest before her big gymnastics competition. But with all of the noises from Giggly Park keeping her awake, can Boj help to get Rupa off to sleep?
4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 3 - Take Off Your Clothes... And HideA visit to a strip joint turns out not to be as enjoyable as the boys had anticipated when one of the performers falls ill and they are required to assist.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 10 - Captain Hank And The Last PicksHank has been drinking cans of Goodness Fizz in order to win games equipment for the school.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin TimeArthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!
5:20pm
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Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Generation GameRobin's convinced he's finally in with a real chance with Chrissy. Downstairs, Mildred is trying to get George to take her to a party on a riverboat.
5:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South AmericaGlitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.
5:30pm
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 7 - My Fair CharladySusan employs a cleaner, who turns out to be such a treasure that she takes over the cooking as well, much to the family's delight.
5:35pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 14Farmer Dung puts on an impressive display of sheep-rounding, adventurer Rapids Johnson seeks out a rare bear at a funfair and Dina Lady cooks a full English breakfast - with a twist.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 1There's never a dull moment in Jacko's life - and he's in for surprises concerning his friends and workmates!
6:10pm
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Mouth TrapOne of Ben's patients, whilst under anaesthetic, admits to killing his wife. Susan, currently overdosing on murder mysteries, decides to turn sleuth in an effort to expose the killer but then gets involved in a cover-up of her own.
6:35pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 4 - Wolf GangFalling behind on his music work at school, Luke's parents get him a tutor.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 4 - Catching Digby's DonkeyThe complete inability of Digby to catch a simple-brained animal is beyond the comprehension of Lance Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst. With the assistance of Compo and Clegg - a small but well-trained team - Foggy sets out to show the animals once and for all who is boss.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink DawnThe Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.
6:50pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self ServiceSlow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 4, Episode 7Stories about their early lives. This week starring: Acker Bilk, Tom O'Connor, Sydney Tafler, Dave Lee Travis, Norman Wisdom.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 13 - The End Of An EraIt's the day of the wedding and Bob decides to show his appreciation and present Terry with a prized possession - his photo album. As the day progresses, the nervous bridegroom swaps wedding vows and awaits, with trepidation, the best man's speech.
7:30pm
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Penny Points To Paradise
Comedy starring Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. A pools winner celebrates in a guest-house full of crooks.
7:30pm
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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?
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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'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!
8pm
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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.
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 6Lee Mack is joined by Chris Tarrant, Robert Webb and Kimberley Wyatt.
8:05pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken ReflectionVictor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.
8:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The CageVictor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.
8:40pm
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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.
8:45pm
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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.
9pm
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Da Ali G Show
Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
9pm
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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.
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 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.
9:20pm
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9:25pm
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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.
9:30pm
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Da Ali G Show
Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
10pm
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 4 - A New LowThere's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 1Jimmy Carr Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long is in Dictionary Corner.
10pm
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10pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 6 - Dat Is Data Dat IsDave considers the appeal of dogging and pokes fun at Lord Sugar's tweets.
10:05pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 5Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.
10:20pm
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Jonathan Creek
Special - Satan's ChimneyWhen an actress is murdered on the set of her latest movie, Jonathan is called upon to explain how the killer managed to fire a gun through a plate glass window without breaking it. The funeral, held at the ancient Doomdorf Castle in Scotland presents more mysteries and Jonathan, without Maddy, has only a pushy showbiz agent, Carla Borrego, to trust.
10:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
10:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 1 - HairTony returns from his holidays sporting a beard, and Dorothy moves in with Gary.
10:45pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 6Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!
11pm
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11pm
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11:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
11:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 2 - D.N.A.Venturing off of Red Dwarf to explore an identified ship floating nearby, the crew find all its inhabitants dead. In a characteristically inquisitive manner, Cat discovers a DNA modification machine, and unwittingly turns Kryten human.
11:25pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 1 - Prisoners Of WarIt is 1941 and René, Edith, the Colonel, the Captain, Maria and Yvette are still stuck inside Normandy's Stalag Luft IV. Eventually Hans is flung over the fence, but escape methods must be found for the others - not to mention the genuine POWs, if possible!
Midnight
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Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dance ClassA trip to Rainbow Rhythms dance group has some surprising results for Mark, Jez and Sophie.
Midnight
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12:15am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 10Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week, from the silly to the serious, and are joined by comedian Jack Dee, singer Stacey Solomon, comedian David O'Doherty and musician Alex James.
12:35am
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Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 3 - Jeremy Makes ItJeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.
12:50am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 8 - Mind Over MatterDorien's hypnotises Sharon to help her to overcome her arachnophobia. This causes mayhem.
1am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 6 - Dat Is Data Dat IsDave considers the appeal of dogging and pokes fun at Lord Sugar's tweets.
1:10am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 2Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 1Jimmy Carr Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long is in Dictionary Corner.
1:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 12James Acaster is excellent at 'competitive yoga', Sara Pascoe is scared of spiders, Brett Goldstein is agitated by Kevin Bacon, and Mark Watson likes a drink.
1:50am
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 2 - D.N.A.Venturing off of Red Dwarf to explore an identified ship floating nearby, the crew find all its inhabitants dead. In a characteristically inquisitive manner, Cat discovers a DNA modification machine, and unwittingly turns Kryten human.
2am
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Friday Night Dinner
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Two TonysDad accidentally invites someone he used to hate round for dinner - an annoying man who talks with his eyes closed. How will Dad get rid of him?
2am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 1Russell Howard talks bread, wonky vegetables, and cleavage; plus answers questions on Lego and self-pleasure in space. His guests are Jimmy Carr and Darren Harriott.
2am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Episode 2Alan is joined by Matt Lucas, John Thomson, Sarah Kendall and Stuart Goldsmith to discuss such varied subjects as upsetting rock legends, impressions, an exploding spider's nest and why comedy and music don't go together.
2:15am
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Black Books
A selection of episodes of the second series of the bookshop sitcom.
2:25am
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Catastrophe
Series 2, Episode 6Rob has told Sharon about the situation with Olivia, but the news has not been received well.
2:30am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 4Cross-dressing is called for when Aunt Dahlia, attempting to sell her magazine to a nouveau riche Liverpudlian, hopes to impress upon him its worth with the writings of a celebrated American novelist. Bertie's horrified, meanwhile, when Florence reattaches her affections to him, leaving Cheesewright baying for blood.
2:30am
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Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 6Kerry Howard on the pirate Blackbeard, Joel Dommett yaks Colonel Blood stealing the crown jewels, and Tiff Stevenson talks Henry VIII starting a war.
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 15Gary Delaney hits us with one-liners, Peter White deals with homophobia, Liam Williams tells us his life story, and Lucy Beaumont makes mistakes.
3:25am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 16Tonight at the Comedy Store: Nish Kumar is ethnically diverse; Bobby Mair meets a dwarf drug-dealer; John Robins researches the vajazzle; and Chris Ramsey talks about Twitter.
3:45am
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sex, Lies and AudiotapeSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
4:05am
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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.
4:15am
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 1, Episode 9 - Death, Disaster 'N' DamienSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.