Television
TV schedule Friday 12th August 2016
6am
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Orders Are Orders
Bilchester army barracks is invaded by an American film unit at the invitation of the adjutant, Captain Harper.
6:10am
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 13 - FinalsThe day of judgement has finally arrived as the students are thrust into a busy period of exams before they can become fully-qualified doctors.
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 5, Episode 5There are communication problems in the Brockman house as Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance and Dad's phone gets the better of him.
7:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 5 - Going OverThe Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.
7:15am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 5 - School RulesZig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 23 - Frankensquawk's MonsterWhen Professor Squawkencluck's mum comes to visit a gigantic enraged rubbish monster is not far behind.
7:40am
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSomeone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
8:15am
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 1 - Baby TalkLife is becoming increasingly stressful for George and Janet Sunday. Keeping George's alter ego secret from Janet's parents is difficult enough but with a new baby in the house who, to put it mildly, takes after George rather more than Janet, it is becoming impossible.
8:25am
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Highlights Special - That's What You ThinkDiddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. The pair look back at some of their greatest ratings hits over their first season on air.
8:35am
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Next To No Time!
Comedy following a shy engineer's attempts to convince a businessman he's never met of his innovative plans.
8:55am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9am30 min
Hacker Time
Series 6, Episode 5 - Isabel Clifton and Matthew AshfordeIsabel Clifton and Matthew Ashforde, who play Hetty and Mr Cranbourne, are Hacker's guests. Look out for Hacker's homage to Hetty Feather and his song all about the harrowing past. Also, X marks the spot when Admiral Lawnmower and his crew reach their final destination.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 21 - TweetWussywat wants to know how to whistle so he can copy Ird's tweeting. He's not doing so well, until he recruits the help of Duckadile, a pinwheel and some new birdy friends!
10am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:30am
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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.
10:55am
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'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the wartime sitcom.
11am
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Doctor In Clover
Gaston Grimsdyke goes on a medical school course run by Sir Lancelot Spratt. Stars Leslie Phillips.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 9 - JawsEdie's days of carrying a heavy dustbin full of rubbish are numbered - Seymour is going to install a new waste-disposal unit for her. All it needs is a more powerful than usual motor, a bit of assistance and hey presto...!
1pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
1:05pm
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Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 5There are communication problems in the Brockman house as Mum struggles to maintain a work life balance and Dad's phone gets the better of him.
1:25pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 21 - TweetWussywat wants to know how to whistle so he can copy Ird's tweeting. He's not doing so well, until he recruits the help of Duckadile, a pinwheel and some new birdy friends!
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 5 - Going OverThe Twirlywoos watch a horse going over a jump and try to have a go themselves. Meanwhile, back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car visits Peekaboo and they play a game of leapfrog.
1:30pm
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Hacker Time
Childrens' comedy entertainment series hosted by Hacker T. Dog.
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 5, Episode 6Jacko loses his home and his job, and things look so desperate that for a moment an offer from Elmo of free board and lodging above the wine bar looks tempting. But only for a moment.
1:45pm
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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.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 6 - Appreciation SocietyTracey and Sharon decide to change places as each believes the other's job is far easier than their own. Meanwhile next door neighbour Dorien is getting threatening letters and is very worried...
2:20pm
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 1 - Baby TalkLife is becoming increasingly stressful for George and Janet Sunday. Keeping George's alter ego secret from Janet's parents is difficult enough but with a new baby in the house who, to put it mildly, takes after George rather more than Janet, it is becoming impossible.
3pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:55pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
A selection of three episodes of the children's sitcom.
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 5 - In The HothouseWhen Mia and Rupa disagree over how to help Mr Cloppity water the plants in his hothouse they break the hose. But Boj invents a game they can all play to get the plants watered. He even creates a little hothouse of his own where Pops's outback marigold, a long way from home, can live happily in Giggly Park.
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 1, Episode 1 - In Loving MemoryJeremiah Unsworth dies unexpectedly, leaving his undertakers' business to wife Ivy and new recruit nephew, Billy Henshaw.
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 4 - Hot TubNero's camping trip is threatened by Dexter's plans for a romantic weekend away.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big SpendersRigsby's hoping to take new tenant Brenda out for the evening. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a cashflow problem, a string of unwelcome visitors start arriving at the house.
5pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 4 - HolidayMiranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.
5pm
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Mystery PongRobert's favourite scientist, Nina, is coming to visit Justin's house. Before the visitor arrives, Justin the detective needs to detect where a mystery pong is coming from.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Little Dog LaughedGeorge talks Truffles out for a walk in the park, but manages to lose her. Fearing Mildred's wrath, he sets about finding her - or a replacement.
5:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, SpainGrandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.
5:35pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 10Prehistoric cave dwellers Ug and Ig prepare to go hiking with a super-heavy rucksack made of rock, tap-dancing Dan Step gets confused dancing with different hats and antiques expert Ann Teak blows her nose on a valuable handkerchief.
5:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 5, Episode 6Jacko loses his home and his job, and things look so desperate that for a moment an offer from Elmo of free board and lodging above the wine bar looks tempting. But only for a moment.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 9 - JawsEdie's days of carrying a heavy dustbin full of rubbish are numbered - Seymour is going to install a new waste-disposal unit for her. All it needs is a more powerful than usual motor, a bit of assistance and hey presto...!
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 17 - The Inventor PreventorThere's serious monkey business in this episode as Danger Mouse and Penfold have to thwart a Victorian time-travelling chimp, Isambard King Kong Brunel, from uninventing the world.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 1, Episode 7True stories about working and holidaying overseas. This week starring: Jim Dale, Jimmy Jewel, Jimmy Logan, Jon Pertwee and Barbara Windsor.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 11Queen Victoria learns her British comforts aren't very British, a Viking warrior won't stop talking in rhyme, and the contestants try to become executioners on Axe Factor.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Go-BetweenTerry's housekeeping and his wife's absence are starting to take their toll on Bob! Not only has Terry broken the toaster by putting chops in it but his fag ends are in the plant pots! Something has to give so Terry decides to pay Thelma a visit to try and persuade her to return to Bob.
7:30pm
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You Lucky People!
A repeat of this 1956 film.
8pm
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Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 1 - "Stop Messin' About!" - The Very Best Of Kenneth WilliamsMatron! Kenneth Williams' saucy delivery made him one of our best-loved comic actors. Alongside rare footage, the Carry On team pay tribute to the late entertainer.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Dinner With The GeneralRené is sent back to Gruber's bedroom, in the guise of a fireman and accompanied by LeClerc, tasked with blowing open the safe. Unfortunately for him, it seems that everyone else is at the chateau too...
8pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 11, Episode 3 - Guess Who's Coming To Essex?When Sharon and Tracey discover that Dorien has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, they decide to get involved, but Dorien is reluctant to confront her past. Meanwhile, Tracey finds motherhood is not all that it's cracked up to be.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:30pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 11, Episode 4 - The Girls With The Pearl ButtonsWhen Tracey is nominated by Auntie Vera to succeed her as Pearly Queen of Thornton Heath and Sharon finds out, the gloves are off and it is war. Things are not much better when Dorien reluctantly agrees to a family reunion with Naomi.
8:35pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 3Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.
8:50pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel InspectorsWhen friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...
9pm
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Drop The Dead Donkey
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the newsroom sitcom.
9pm
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Paul
Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.
9pm
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
9pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 6This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.
9pm
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Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 6 - Other People's ChildrenMartin and Louisa do not seem to be having much success with their therapy, so Dr Timoney advises that they should try and take things back to the beginning of their relationship and plan a date.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 2Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1The final whistle may have blown on the panel show's seventh series, but these unseen clips of James Corden and co are sure to keep the laughs coming.
9:15pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 4Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.
9:35pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 3Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.
9:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 4Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.
9:55pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 1Bertie's back in New York, thoroughly enjoying a quiet, relaxed existence, and working on wooing a young artist by the name of Gwladys Pendlebury. His peace does not look set to last, however, when Tuppy arrives in hope of licencing an old family recipe for soup, and Aunt Agatha turns up equally unannounced with Wooster's twin cousins in tow.
10pm30 min
It's Not Me, It's You
Episode 7This week's guests are Sally Lindsay and Andrew Maxwell, plus Stephen Bailey and Joey Essex.
10pm30 min
Friday Night Dinner
Series 4, Episode 4 - The PyjamasAdam has been staying at Mum and Dad's all week, but with Mum fussing over him so much, he's started behaving like a little boy again. Meanwhile, Jim has passed his driving test - after 15 attempts.
10:20pm
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S OutFollowing a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.
10:20pm
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QI
Series E, Children In Need Special - EntertainmentA Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.
10:25pm
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Comedy Store
An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.
10:40pm
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A Fish Called Wanda
A black comedy starring John Cleese and Michael Palin. A con artist uses her female charms to steal a stash of jewels.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 6 - Appreciation SocietyTracey and Sharon decide to change places as each believes the other's job is far easier than their own. Meanwhile next door neighbour Dorien is getting threatening letters and is very worried...
11pm
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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Episode 3Simon Pegg, Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Dara O Briain are among those celebrating some fine Python moments, from Nudge Nudge to The Meaning Of Life.
11pm
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Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes
TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.
11pm
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11:05pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 2Wooster's attempt to facilitate a large business deal goes terribly awry. Not only does every endeavour to unite the concerned moguls fail, but Bertie finds himself unwillingly engaged once more to Lady Florence Craye - a development sure to enrage her erstwhile fiancé, Stilton Cheesewright.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 2Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
11:40pm
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Parrot Sketch Not Included: 20 Years Of Monty Python
Compilation special, celebrating 20 years of the Monty Python comedy group.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 5This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.
11:40pm
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Man Down
Series 3, Episode 5 - AdoptedDan shares the shocking news of his adoption with his best mates and embarks on a search for a life that could have been.
11:55pm
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 4Tom Rosenthal talks about Richard III, while a sloshed Jessica Knappett tells the story of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
Midnight
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 2 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy StoreRob Beckett is tonight's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen.
12:05am
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A Granny's Guide To The Modern World
Episode 2Bobby immerses himself in Soho's gay community and learns the difference between a bear and an otter. Trish, Daphne and Margot learn to play shoot 'em up video games. Helen attempts to bag a toy boy.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 5Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Josh Widdicombe, Gary Delaney, Tiffany Stevenson and Romesh Ranganathan.
12:25am
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 5Charlotte Ritchie reveals the truth behind The Cottingley Fairies (stars Catherine Tate and Mathew Horne), and Nish Kumar talks about the Invention of the Telephone (featuring Anthony Head).
12:55am
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Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2
The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.
1am
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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Episode 4A celebration of all things Python. Bill Bailey, Harry Shearer and Kate Beckinsale are among those paying tribute, while classic clips include The Lumberjack Song.
1am
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1:30am
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Wasted
Episode 4It's Neston Berry's annual Berry Man festival and Morpheus is chosen to be the star of the show. Sarah falls in love with a bat lover and attempts to win his affections whilst Morpheus becomes the object of another's. With a little encouragement from Sean Bean, has Morpheus finally found someone to love him back? Kent and Alison find a new way to get wasted.
1:40am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 5 - The SourceReporters gather at the surgery to hear that the outbreak of smallpox in Trefelin is finally under control.
1:40am
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Monty Python Live At The Hollywood Bowl
Live concert performed at the Hollywood Bowl in 1982 by the Monty Python team, comprising of the best sketches from their TV series.
1:40am
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QI
Series E, Christmas Special - EmpireA Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.
2:15am
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Kingdom
Series 2, Episode 4Simon is back and tells Peter that he's ready to start work. Peter has to sort out a sponsorship dispute between the local sex shop and the cricket team - then he knocks team captain Nigel Pearson down while riding Lyle's bike. Simon is having a passionate affair with a mystery blonde who turns out to be Nigel's wife. Lyle is called upon to represent a lady who refuses to pay her council tax. Sidney Snell buys Gloria a ski training machine - and proposes a cruise on the Norwegian fjords.
2:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 5Gina Yashere is back to be on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again. Meanwhile Ed Byrne and Russell Howard make up Andy Parsons's side.
2:30am
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Fresh Meat
Series 4, Episode 1Half way through the second term, and an unannounced visit from JP's older brother makes the Hartnell Avenue residents realise how close the end of the year and their university lives really are.
2:45am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the second series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
3:20am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S OutFollowing a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.
4:45am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must WeepWhen the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!