Television
TV schedule Tuesday 16th August 2016
6am
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The Final Test
Cricket comedy.
6am
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In Loving Memory
Series 1, Episode 2 - The LegacyJeremiah's will contains little comfort for widow Ivy and nephew Billy, as they're forced to offer permanent lodgings to his estranged sister.
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 7 - In And OutThe Twirlywoos cause confusion at the stables when they keep letting a horse out. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoos have fun bouncing in and out of the Box.
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 25 - Megahurtz AttacksDanger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.
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 1 - The Eiffel Tower, FranceIn France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?
8:15am
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 3 - Pet RescueElla and Stanley have the decorators in, so Janet has volunteered to look after their dog, Biggles--much to George's disgust. However, George is determined to overcome his aversion and bond with the mutt.
8:25am
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Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mr BullyFeaturing fat cat drama in Downton Moggy. Also, join Holly Willoughay and Holly Willoughby for Surprise Surprise Surprise Surprise.
8:40am
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8:50am
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There Was A Young Lady
Super-efficient secretary Elizabeth Foster circumvents the schemes of smash-and grab gangsters.
8:55am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 16th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9am
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Hacker Time
Childrens' comedy entertainment series hosted by Hacker T. Dog.
9am30 min
Hacker Time
Series 6, Episode 7 - Michelle HardwickHacker tricks Emmerdale actress Michelle Hardwick into the studio to endure lots of soap jokes, as well as perform in a sketch entitled Emmerfail. Plus Cel Spellman stars in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and there's another trip to The Accommodation Place.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 23 - GamesWussywat tries playing Snakes and Ladders with Ird and Ortus but he keeps spoiling it. He figures out a better way to play using different things from the Garden.
10am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:55am
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As Time Goes By
A selection of three episodes of the sitcom starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.
12:10pm
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
12:50pm
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Doctor In Distress
Dr Simon Sparrow (Dirk Bogarde) returns to St Swithin's as an experienced doctor but he still has a roving eye for the ladies.
12:55pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 1We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 11 - Wind PowerEven in the extreme cold, Seymour has an avid interest in the power of the wind. But how can he harness all that free energy for the everlasting good of mankind? With the steadying help of Clegg; an old pair of roller skates; an improvised sail; and a gullible test-pilot, he sets out to make history.
1pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
1:25pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 23 - GamesWussywat tries playing Snakes and Ladders with Ird and Ortus but he keeps spoiling it. He figures out a better way to play using different things from the Garden.
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 7 - In And OutThe Twirlywoos cause confusion at the stables when they keep letting a horse out. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoos have fun bouncing in and out of the Box.
1:30pm
(repeat)
Hacker Time
Childrens' comedy entertainment series hosted by Hacker T. Dog.
1:35pm
(repeat)
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.
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 5, Episode 8Jacko finds himself out of a home. Eric and Jean are moving to Reigate. Veronica leaves for Sicily with Marcello and Elmo is seen leaving casino in his pink car with girlfriends.
2:05pm
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Dentist On The Job
Comedy sequel. Colonel Proudfoot is looking for a dentist to endorse his new toothpaste and his cousin may have just the men.
2:10pm
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 3 - Pet RescueElla and Stanley have the decorators in, so Janet has volunteered to look after their dog, Biggles--much to George's disgust. However, George is determined to overcome his aversion and bond with the mutt.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 8 - OutChris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".
2:50pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 16th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:45pm
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Counterfeit Cat
Episode 8 - Furst BornWhen Max uses a furball enhancer it goes wrong and he can't stop coughing up furballs. The balls become a furball baby called Phlegmy, forcing Max and Gark to act as its parents.
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 7 - Giggly HolidayBoj shares a postcard from the Bleat's Hawaiian holiday with Mia and he discovers that the Twitches haven't had a holiday. So Boj has a boj-a-boom idea and asks Mr Cloppity and the buddies to help him create a mini Hawaii in Giggly Park as a big surprise for the Twitches. Aloha!
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 1, Episode 3 - Gone DancingDating an undertaker puts the girls off. Then Billy meets the ideal girl at a tea dance, and finds he no longer requires Ernie's "wisdom".
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Christmas Special - For The Man Who Has EverythingRigsby's hopes for a quiet Christmas alone crumble when his tenants begin arriving back at the house unexpectedly. The solitude wasn't quite as fun as he'd expected though!
5pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' OutingIt's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...
5:20pm
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Let's Go Crazy
Short comic film starring Peter Sellers in a variety of roles.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 9 - My Husband Next DoorWith the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...
5:45pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 4The Pythons make it big in the States, release their first film, And Now For Something Completely Different, and then set out to make Monty Python And The Holy Grail.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 5, Episode 8Jacko finds himself out of a home. Eric and Jean are moving to Reigate. Veronica leaves for Sicily with Marcello and Elmo is seen leaving casino in his pink car with girlfriends.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 11 - Wind PowerEven in the extreme cold, Seymour has an avid interest in the power of the wind. But how can he harness all that free energy for the everlasting good of mankind? With the steadying help of Clegg; an old pair of roller skates; an improvised sail; and a gullible test-pilot, he sets out to make history.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
6:50pm
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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.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 2, Episode 2Stories about families and friends. This week starring: Thora Hird, Roy Hudd, George Melly, Spike Milligan, Warren Mitchell, Reg Varney.
7:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 13 - The Shape Of Things To ComeWith the death of notorious Uncle Jacob, the Collier family gather to pay their last respects. Terry has time to reflect on his own future but Bob is shocked when Mrs Collier's description of the deceased seems a little too close to home.
7:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The LimitRodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help
7:55pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. BeanThanks to some ingenious driving, Mr. Bean gets to an appointment with the dentist after oversleeping. He also has trouble in the park with a bothersome wasp, and meets a child with a remote-controlled boat.
8pm
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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.
8pm
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8:30pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides AgainRowan Atkinson creates more comic mayhem as Mr. Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.
8:40pm
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8:50pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf SaladBasil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.
9pm
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 5Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.
9pm
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Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic
The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 3The Oracle is given the run around by a blind date with a very big secret. Brandy seduces Mateo when Martin isn't looking. Mel decides he is going to buy a local tourist spot Peacock Island and tries to find the mysterious Spanish owner.
9:10pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 6, Episode 6Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
9:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At ChristmasFestive edition of the comedy panel show in which teams must sort the truth from the fiction. Rob Brydon presents, David Mitchell is joined by Bill Bailey and Ruth Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Jo Brand and Dame Kelly Holmes.
9:35pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 3 - FranceEdina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.
10pm
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greasy PoleJim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?
10pm30 min
Borderline
Series 1, Episode 3 - The CopThe regular flight schedule into Northend Airport is suspended, and a special guest is in the building, in the form of Detective Terry Bradshaw from the London Met.
10pm
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Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An OctaveGreg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?
10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 11, Episode 6On this week's show, Keith, Fearne and Holly are joined by Lethal Bizzle, Laura Whitmore, Chris Ramsey and Made in Chelsea's Jamie Laing.
10pm30 min
Wasted
Episode 5After another night out, the gang are feeling the effects, so Sarah and Alison go to an unbearable hipster BBQ in search of love and - more importantly - food, whilst Kent is left on his own to deal with his paranoia. All the while a chipper Morpheus takes Kent's Mum out for a pub lunch that turns sour...
10:05pm
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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.
10:15pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The CorpseEvery hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.
10:30pm30 min
Impractical Jokers UK
Episode 3The jokers try to get the public to sign their petitions, but for what, they don't know. Kill all the swans? Ban poor people on the weekends?
10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
10:40pm
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Devil You KnowAngry at being blocked by an E.C. directive, Jim hears worse news of a cabinet reshuffle and a possible move to Brussels. Sir Humphrey would not normally be concerned but he's heard who might replace him!
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 8 - OutChris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".
11pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 3 - MoroccoIn Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 7Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 1James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.
11:05pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 5Tezcorp's new world order of enraging us pathetic humans with the mischievous automation is gaining pace as this week sees Frank and Send, the postage machine, has a new trick up its robotic sleeve.
11:10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 2Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Whitehall and Roisin Conaty, while Rob Beckett joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner and Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.
11:20pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Dreaded Circular SawIn the confusion of the chateau 'fire', René and LeClerc - now in full German uniform - are captured by the Communist Resistance and held captive in an old sawmill. Meanwhile, the Colonel is distraught to learn that the original Fallen Madonna and van Gogh have gone missing.
11:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 2James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.
11:35pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 6Digi-photo-matic photo booth offers the most ridiculous added extras, such as a passport photo on an abandoned totem pole.
11:40pm
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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.
11:40pm
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12:10am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 4Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Johnny Vegas, Vernon Kay, Paul Chowdhry and Katherine Ryan.
12:20am
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 4 - TimeRick wakes up with a woman in his bed and begins bragging of his sexual exploits. Unfortunately, she happens to be a serial killer. There's yet more to deal with when the house is transported back in time.
12:20am
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1am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 5Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging as Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Nick Helm, Kate Humble, David O'Doherty and Claudia Winkleman.
1am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 8The guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker.
1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 8 - Shouty BollocksHenning Wehn talks royalty, Tony Law tells his new joke and there's original comedy from Eleanor Tiernan, Boothby Graffoe, Simon Munnery and interviews by Stewart Lee.
1:40am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 2 - The Gold RushCharming and bullying, the Thomas brothers set about their plans for a New Trefelin.
1:40am
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Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An OctaveGreg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?
1:55am
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Wasted
Episode 5After another night out, the gang are feeling the effects, so Sarah and Alison go to an unbearable hipster BBQ in search of love and - more importantly - food, whilst Kent is left on his own to deal with his paranoia. All the while a chipper Morpheus takes Kent's Mum out for a pub lunch that turns sour...
2am
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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.
2am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 8Russell Howard talks about his love of women, from their distinctive laughs to his mum's brilliant brain. His guests are Josie Long and Stuart Goldsmith.
2:20am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
2:20am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
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.
2:30am
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 6Sarah Alexander and Brett Goldstein appear in The Virgin Queen narrated by Ellie Taylor. And Joe Lycett tells his version of the Battle of Trafalgar starring Anthony Head.
2:35am
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 4 - TimeRick wakes up with a woman in his bed and begins bragging of his sexual exploits. Unfortunately, she happens to be a serial killer. There's yet more to deal with when the house is transported back in time.
2:35am
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Kingdom
Series 2, Episode 6Beatrice returns with new baby Petra in her arms. Everyone gets soaked by the malfunctioning sprinklers during rehearsals for Aunt Auriel's summer play, and the cast have to relocate temporarily to Kingdom and Kingdom. Lyle tries to help a young girl who is struggling to cope, caring for her sick mother and younger sister. Simon's trial is dropped due to a lack of evidence - which puts paid to Lyle's hopes of a partnership. A storm hits Market Shipborough and Simon disappears.
2:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 8Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan discuss topics including today's Scottish Independence Referendum vote.
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.
3:20am
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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.
3:40am
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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.