Television
TV schedule Thursday 4th August 2016
6am
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Lunch Hour
Shirley Anne Field plays a young designer on the brink of an affair with a married executive at the company she works for.
6am
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Royal VisitThe whole hospital is looking forward to the visit of a royal prince and princess - with the odd exception...
6:25am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
7am
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
7:15am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 23 - Eau De AlienZig and Zag think the way to fame is through your own celebrity scent. However, Eau de Alien has a little too much animal attraction.
7:35am
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My Hero
Series 2, Episode 2 - GirlfriendDisaster strikes at the heart of Thermoman's domestic bliss when his long-lost fiancée, Xil, arrives from Ultron. Janet is horrified to learn that George is bound by Ultron law to marry Xil, but she is determined not to lose her man. George's cunning plans to dissuade Xil don't work, neither do Janet's woman-to-woman powers of persuasion. All seems lost, until Janet makes a discovery...
7:35am
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Minder
Series 6, Episode 6 - Waiting For GoddardArthur is only too willing to help when a local tramp comes into an inheritance.
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 23 - Giant's Causeway, Northern IrelandA giant Grandmaster Glitch means big trouble for the Giant's Causeway - can the Go Jetters stop him in his tracks?
8:10am
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Citizen Smith
Series 3, Episode 5 - We Shall Not Be MovedWhen Charles serves Ken and Wolfie with an eviction notice, the TPF two hit back by declaring the flat their official squat.
8:25am
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 4 - Let's Face The MusicFeaturing I'm not a Celebrity, Get Me in There! Also with Crime Diddy and an appeal to help elderly people buy their own catapult.
8:40am
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8:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 13th and 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9am
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Hacker Time
Series 5, Episode 9 - SoniaFeaturing sketches via The Next Step but One and The Quarter Past 4 O'Clock Club. Hacker's special guest is 80s singer Sonia, star of the West End and Eurovision.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 15 - SqueakWhen Duckadile loses his squeak, Wussywat decides to find it, using his ears and a pair of binoculars to spot things far away.
10am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10am26 min
Fleabag
Series 1, Episode 3Fleabag helps her inappropriate brother-in-law buy a present for Claire, who is organising her own surprise birthday party. Meanwhile, on the hunt for a date, Fleabag reconnects with a toothy friend.
10:30am
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4 O'Clock Club
A selection of episodes from the third series of the musical children's comedy.
10:35am
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Spot Bots
Episode 24 - Counting CogsThe Spot Bots play zooples to take a break from counting Cubi's cog collection.
11am
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The Harry Hill Movie
Film in which Harry Hill ventures across country with his Nan and their sick hamster.
11:30am
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 1 - Bliss For IdiotsBen is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer?
12:10pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
12:35pm
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Millie Inbetween
A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's comedy.
12:50pm
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My Hero
Series 2, Episode 2 - GirlfriendDisaster strikes at the heart of Thermoman's domestic bliss when his long-lost fiancée, Xil, arrives from Ultron. Janet is horrified to learn that George is bound by Ultron law to marry Xil, but she is determined not to lose her man. George's cunning plans to dissuade Xil don't work, neither do Janet's woman-to-woman powers of persuasion. All seems lost, until Janet makes a discovery...
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dried Dates And CodfanglersCompo discovers - too late - that the little black ball he has just tossed into Seymour's pond is of great sentimental value to him - particularly relating to one Nora Batty. But Seymour is more interested in demonstrating his new voice-activated, electronic door-lock.
1pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
1:25pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 15 - SqueakWhen Duckadile loses his squeak, Wussywat decides to find it, using his ears and a pair of binoculars to spot things far away.
1:30pm
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Citizen Smith
Series 3, Episode 5 - We Shall Not Be MovedWhen Charles serves Ken and Wolfie with an eviction notice, the TPF two hit back by declaring the flat their official squat.
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 6Jacko finds himself in a desperate predicament - but can he get himeself out of trouble?
2pm
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Last Holiday
Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.
2:10pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet RollsArkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Beautiful GameTracey manages a boys' football team, while Dorien finds a psychic who will change her life.
2:30pm
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The Crowded Day
Comic drama set in a central London department store in the run-up to Christmas.
2:35pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 24 - Counting CogsThe Spot Bots play zooples to take a break from counting Cubi's cog collection.
2:50pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4 - The New SuitArkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.
2:50pm
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 1 - It's A Sorry Lorry MorrieTerry leaves his fingerprints on a stolen lorry while doing a job for Arthur.
3:30pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 13th and 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:45pm
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Counterfeit Cat
Episode 2 - Where Do All The Cat Toys Go?Max loses his favourite toy leading to him and Gark being engulfed in a rip in space time.
3:55pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
A selection of three episodes of the children's comedy.
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 50 - Sploshy FunWhen Denzil and Rupa fail to win their swimming badges, Boj encourages his buddies to have sploshy fun in the pool and win a new badge at the same time!
4:15pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 8 - If You Can Help Somebody... Don't!Michael is concerned for an elderly lady who is being discharged from the hospital against her wishes.
4:30pm30 min
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 11 - Christmas In JulyOnly Hank Zipzer would think of holding Christmas in the middle of summer.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be CountedIt's election time and the house is out in force: Alan and Philip are making Labour posters in the attic whilst Rigsby is canvassing for the Conservatives. Ruth, meanwhile, is being wooed by all sides.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving OnWith their home due for demolition by order of the council, George and Mildred Roper are forced to look to move home. Much against the wishes of George and the estate agent - who happens to be the next-door neighbour - Mildred settles on 46 Peacock Crescent, Hampton Wick.
5:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USAIt is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?
5:35pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 4Professor Muddles builds a tickle machine, Captain Adorable hurtles through space with his intrepid crew, trying and failing to dodge asteroids and Storybook Stan unsuccessfully attempts to read a story about a Russian doll.
5:40pm
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Randle And All That
Variety short starring Frank Randle.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 6Jacko finds himself in a desperate predicament - but can he get himeself out of trouble?
6:10pm
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 1 - Bliss For IdiotsBen is unhappy with his lot, but is even less happy with Susan's book-writing house guest. Perhaps the Brotherhood of the Cockerel has the answer?
6:35pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 9 - Heartbreak HeistWhen Otto learns that the Farr family treasure lies buried somewhere beneath Scream Street, he forces Cleo to help him find it - by holding her heart to ransom! Unfortunately dim-witted Cleo's Dad has forgotten where the treasure is, so as everyone tries to find it, the situation becomes a race against time to save Cleo's heart.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dried Dates And CodfanglersCompo discovers - too late - that the little black ball he has just tossed into Seymour's pond is of great sentimental value to him - particularly relating to one Nora Batty. But Seymour is more interested in demonstrating his new voice-activated, electronic door-lock.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy MouseWhen the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.
6:50pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet RollsArkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Amusing and interesting personal anecdotes as told to Dick Hills.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 5A priest makes a piano from live pigs, Emperor Caligula declares war on the sea, and we discover disgusting beauty tips from Ancient Egypt.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Great RaceTerry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.
7:30pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4Granville plans a double date with Madge and Mavis but needs to find a way to smarten up Gastric. There's more romance in the air as Mrs Featherstone has her heart set on a new husband and Nurse Gladys is wooed by a former patient, Mick, whose boil she once attended to. Meanwhile, a mysterious new product from the Far East arrives which needs some clever marketing to Eric and Cyril.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 3 - Good Staff Are Hard To FindWith Maria lost in the post, René and Edith are auditioning for a new serving girl - surprisingly, it seems that the two are looking for entirely different qualities! Meanwhile, with the Italians now in the war, Captain Alberto Bertorelli arrives at the château.
8pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 7Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Highlights Special - ExtraRelive the most memorable moments from Series 2 of the riotous panel show.
8:10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black CoatSeven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.
8:35pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A TrainWhen Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.
8:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 7Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.
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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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Highlights Special - Best BitsA chance to see some of the best bits from the last seven weeks, as well as some previously unseen material.
9:15pm
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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!
9:20pm
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The Rebel
Series 1, Episode 3 - ArtCharles has been holding the fort at the charity shop when he sells an old urine bottle. Unfortunately it has great sentimental value for Margaret, and also seems to be an apprentice piece by Marcel Duchamp for his famous urinal art-work.
9:20pm
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QI
A selection of five episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel show.
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.
9:55pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 1Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?
10pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 5 - CardiganGary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.
10pm30 min
Boy Meets Girl
Series 2, Episode 6On the night before the wedding Peggy's boiler bursts. Pam comes to the rescue, insisting that the Arkleys move in with the Macdonalds for the night.
10:15pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 3Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Tina Malone, Rachel Riley and Chris Ramsey.
10:35pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 2Hyacinth is thrilled when the wealthy Mrs Fortescue asks them for a lift into town. But events don't go quite as Hyacinth would have wished, and she ends up on the back of a lorry whilst Mrs Fortescue is in the pub!
10:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 6 - Rich And FatTony discovers that Gary has £33,000 in his current account, while Tony's ever-expanding waistline doesn't go unnoticed.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Beautiful GameTracey manages a boys' football team, while Dorien finds a psychic who will change her life.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 2James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 5Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
11:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Flying NunWith invasion plans afoot, and new waitress Mimi Labonq proving to be equal help and hindrance, Michelle supplies René with a newer, more powerful radio - as long as it can get a good signal.
11:20pm
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 6 - MeltdownKryten discovers a matter transporter and transports the crew to 'Waxworld' - a theme park full of waxdroids.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 3Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
Midnight
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
12:05am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 1Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.
12:35am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - SisteringMark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...
1:10am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Episode 4 - Watching TVWhen Tony's relentless cheerfulness gets everyone down, the others decide that humiliation is the only answer.
1:10am
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Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 1Following the hostage situation, the holidaymakers return to The Solana to enjoy a free week's vacation as compensation for their travails the previous year.
1:25am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 2 - Identity TheftChaser Paul Sinha is joined by David O'Doherty, Henning Wehn, and funny women Josie Long, Bridget Christie and Isy Suttie. Backstage chats with Stewart Lee.
1:40am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 1, Episode 4 - The VanThe new doctor, Prem Sharma, comes up with a cunning plan to diagnose the miners' health problems.
1:50am
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Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy
Noel Fielding's Luxury Comedy, Episode 3 - King TuttaDolly falls in love with a hat, Roy Circles reveals how he got over the death of his wife, and Noel uses his magic typewriter to obtain the ultimate frying pan.
1:50am
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 6 - MeltdownKryten discovers a matter transporter and transports the crew to 'Waxworld' - a theme park full of waxdroids.
1:55am
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Lee Nelson Live
TV broadcast of Lee Nelson's first live stand-up DVD.
2am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 4Russell Howard talks Tom Jones, pant throwing and RnB music with a West Country edge. His guests are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and James Acaster.
2am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Episode 9Alan is joined by Jason Byrne, Denise Van Outen, Josh Widdicombe and Alice Levine to discuss such varied subjects as acts of charity (with a twist!), stealing from the Royal Family, tough crowds and how sitting down in the shower can lead to some serious consequences.
2:10am
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 1 - It's A Sorry Lorry MorrieTerry leaves his fingerprints on a stolen lorry while doing a job for Arthur.
2:10am
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Kingdom
Series 1, Episode 4A year since the death of her husband, neither Gloria nor son Scott are dealing with their loss well. Meanwhile, Peter's on the verge of bringing a Human Rights case against his old Cambridge college.
2:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 5Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
2:20am
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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.
2:25am
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PhoneShop
Series 3, Episode 5 - Hair TodayAs a new shop opens on the high street, Jerwayne and Ashley believe they're witnessing the green shoots of recovery in their love life. Meanwhile Janine is making Lance look fabulous, and Christopher is... Hang on. Where is Christopher?
2:30am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
2:30am
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 2Iain Stirling slurs his way through Scott of the Antarctic (featuring Mathew Horne and Catherine Tate); whilst Chris Ramsey talks the sinking of the Titanic (featuring Phill Jupitus and Ben Bailey Smith).
3am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
3am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 2, Episode 1Aunt Dahlia is again making demands of Bertie; this time, he's to arrange for an antique cow-shaped milk creamer to be turned over to Uncle Tom's possession. Unfortunately, there's a fascist and a near-senile judge to contend with first...
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 3Jarred Christmas explains why December is the best month, Suzi Ruffell has a party house, Carl Donnelly is suspicious of animals, and Nish Kumar is 'mysterious'.
3am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 7Jordan and Harley from Rizzle Kicks host. With Noel Fielding, Phill Jupitus, Laura Whitmore, Lissie and Paul Foot.
3:25am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 4Shappi Khorsandi wants the best for her son, Gary Delaney is all about the one-liners, Dane Baptiste praises smoking, and Andy Askins is a family man.
3:30am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 9Jack Whitehall takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are Johnny Borrell, Katy B, Alex Brooker, and, uh, Kriss Akabusi.