Television
TV schedule Wednesday 17th August 2016
6am
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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".
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 6Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.
7:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
7:15am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 6 - Meet The Robo ParentsZig and Zag create Robo-parents simply to use them to get the family deal at the Pizzeria, however the robots 'parental programme' gets out of control!
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster EffectBrunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.
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 2 - The Pyramids of Giza, EgyptGlitch creates big trouble with a little pyramid when he and the Go Jetters visit Egypt.
8:15am
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Older ManIt's George's birthday and, at 327 years old, he's a mere spring chicken in Planet Ultron terms. But the lease on George's earthly body has run out and he's starting to look his real age rather rapidly.
8:25am
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Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 3 - Watch More TVThings get itchy in The Great Diddy Flake Off and it's time to carefully take to the dance floor in Strictly Come Booby-Trapped.
8:40am
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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 8 - Luis TroyanoGreat British Bake Off finalist Luis Troyano joins Hacker, Derek, Lolly, Wilf, Herman, Larry and whoever the other ones are. Expect plenty of cake jokes, some of them funny! Plus Cel Spellman stars in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and another trip to The Accommodation Place.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 24 - GentleWussywat discovers a cocoon and then a newly hatched butterfly and learns the best way to be gentle is to "not touch at all".
10am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10am30 min
People Just Do Nothing
Series 3, Episode 1 - DubplateThe Kurupt FM boys decide it is time to make a new track. They hire a studio and get to work, but will an hour be enough time? Meanwhile, Miche looks for a wedding venue, keen to book something as soon as possible, and Chabuddy G makes preparations for his date.
10:55am
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The Green Green Grass
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Only Fools and Horses spin-off.
12:05pm
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 12 - When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes TerribleAware of his responsibility not to let the passing away of an old school chum go without some ceremony, Clegg takes Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey to re-create the times when Bill Henry and he would walk gates and climb trees together. Then, certain uncanny things happen...
1pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
1:10pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 2The celebration of parental incompetence continues, with the problems piling up for mum and dad.
1:25pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 24 - GentleWussywat discovers a cocoon and then a newly hatched butterfly and learns the best way to be gentle is to "not touch at all".
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
1:30pm
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Hacker Time
Childrens' comedy entertainment series hosted by Hacker T. Dog.
1:40pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
1:50pm
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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 9 - In At The Deep EndTracey receives a letter addressed to Darryl requesting a quotation for the installation of a swimming pool. Sharon decides it would be a good idea to start up a pool business of their own, especially when she discovers that there is profit of at least £5,000 to be made. Meanwhile, Garth is depressed and wants to know the meaning of life, and Dorien is sponsoring a child in the Gambia - but she sends him a pair of gloves and matching scarf from Harrods.
2:25pm
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Older ManIt's George's birthday and, at 327 years old, he's a mere spring chicken in Planet Ultron terms. But the lease on George's earthly body has run out and he's starting to look his real age rather rapidly.
3:05pm
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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 10 - WormholeGark has a wormhole. Max jumps into it and Gark follows. As they float through space he swaps his powers for a bravery module to make Max be brave when he gets back to Earth.
3:55pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
A selection of three episodes from the children's sitcom.
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 8 - Flat As A PancakeIt is a hot day in Giggly Park and Denzil has invited some friends over to play. When Boj sees Dr Woof put a sticking plaster on Denzil's hurt knee, he gets a boj-a-boom idea how to mend the leaky paddling pool (which Dr Woof has been trying to pump up all morning!) with Mrs Woof's extra sticky pancakes.
4:10pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 1, Episode 4 - The RivalsA rival undertaker engages in trade war, before Ivy begins to see his softer side.
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 4 - ImaginationMr Bell focuses on the school's ongoing mission to 'imagine the impossible and make it happen'.
4:45pm
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Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My BoyRigsby returns from a Spanish holiday to find Alan has let out the two spare rooms: he's delighted that Miss Jones has returned, but likely to be less than enthusiastic about a single mother and her baby - especially if the father is who he believes.
5:05pm
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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.
5:15pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 10 - Family PlanningMildred's mother has come to stay for the week, and it's become increasingly clear that she won't be able to live alone for much longer. Mildred calls a family meeting to decide what should happen to her - and George makes a discovery.
5:50pm
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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
6pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 12 - When You Take A Good Bite, Yorkshire Tastes TerribleAware of his responsibility not to let the passing away of an old school chum go without some ceremony, Clegg takes Compo and Seymour on a sentimental journey to re-create the times when Bill Henry and he would walk gates and climb trees together. Then, certain uncanny things happen...
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 20 - There's No Place Like GreenbackDanger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 2, Episode 3Stories about 'My Early Life'. This week starring: Marti Caine, David Jacobs, George Melly, Spike Milligan, Reg Varney, Jack Warner.
7pm
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Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 4Dad and Ben go on a winter camping trip where Ben shows off his survival skills. Jake has to decide about a gap year, and Mum has had enough of Stacey, the Australian goddaughter who is still staying.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 1A prank-loving Emperor hosts a dinner party on Roman Come Dine With Me, the Durham Home Guard injure themselves while learning first aid, and the Viking rock band paint the town red... literally.
7:20pm
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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.
7:30pm
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Not So Dusty
Comedy about two dustbinmen who come into the possession of a valuable book.
7:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
8pm
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Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
8pm
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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.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:30pm
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Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
8:35pm
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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?
8:50pm
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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.
9pm
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Spaced
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry AldertonAdam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.
9pm
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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.
9:15pm
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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!
9:30pm
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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.
9:40pm
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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.
9:55pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 3Reginald D. Hunter and Aisling Bea join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson, while Holly Walsh joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.
10pm30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 3 - Katherine Ryan At The Comedy StoreThis episode is hosted by Katherine Ryan and stars Elliot Steel, Tom Allen and John Robins.
10pm30 min
Man Down
Series 3, Episode 6 - The PartyDan's teaching career is reduced to a few words in his final school assembly. But with seismic news, shocking revelations and sinister developments, will Dan's world turn completely upside-down?
10:15pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 5 - The AnniversaryIt's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.
10:20pm
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Britannia Hospital
Black comedy satirising the NHS and early-1980s British society.
10:20pm
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10:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 3 - Self DefenceWhen Miss Gulliver raises concern about a popular but extremely violent new videogame, Alfie helps her to organise a school weapons amnesty.
10:30pm35 min
A Granny's Guide To The Modern World
Episode 3Laura-June meets Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby and gets to grips with modern fame, Winston goes online dating, and Bernard convinces unsuspecting members of the public that he was a founding member of the Jackson Five and the architect of Hadrian's Wall.
10:35pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday BoyWhat can you get the man who has nothing? - a surprise birthday party is a start and Bob goes out of his way to get Terry in place in the pub and all his friends back home with Thelma.
11pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 9 - In At The Deep EndTracey receives a letter addressed to Darryl requesting a quotation for the installation of a swimming pool. Sharon decides it would be a good idea to start up a pool business of their own, especially when she discovers that there is profit of at least £5,000 to be made. Meanwhile, Garth is depressed and wants to know the meaning of life, and Dorien is sponsoring a child in the Gambia - but she sends him a pair of gloves and matching scarf from Harrods.
11pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.
11pm
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11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 1The boys are joined by West Ham striker Andy Carroll, comedian David Walliams and former Spice Girl Melanie C.
11:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 5 - Otherwise EngagedWhen Denise recognises René as her long-lost childhood sweetheart, she sets him free - after beginning arrangements for their wedding. Meanwhile, Helga continues to try to work her way into Gruber's confidence.
11:15pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 2Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by American comic Hannibal Buress, The Voice reject Sam Buttery, actor Stephen Mangan and Canada's Katherine Ryan.
11:40pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 4There's a bumpy ride ahead for husband-and-wife pilot team Simon and Jackie when Simon's one-night stand is rostered onto their flight to Barcelona.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen BitsThese are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.
11:45pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 8Topical 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.
12:05am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 3David Hasselhoff, Rachel Riley and comedians Rob Beckett and Justin Moorhouse join regulars Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the topical quiz.
12:20am
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Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part OneLou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 9Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Holly Walsh take a satirical swipe at the week's news.
1am
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1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 11 - Love MeTonight Maeve Higgins is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Glenn Wool, Stephen Carlin and ridiculously funny Aussie Sam Simmons. Stewart Lee meets the acts backstage.
1:40am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 3 (BBC One Daytime), Episode 3 - Desperate MeasuresAs more and more villagers sign up for New Trefelin, Prem is left isolated.
1:40am
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2am
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 9Russell Howard answers questions on Percy Pigs, Marmite and Muslims and also reveals his most awkward sexual moment. His guests are Steve Bugeja and Tommy Tiernan.
2:15am
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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.
2:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 1Dara O Briain and the team return for another series of the topical comedy featuring guests James Acaster, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
2:30am
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Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part OneLou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.
2:30am
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Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 7Matt Richardson takes us back to World War II (stars Simon Bird and Dustin Demri Burns), whilst an inebriated Josie Long narrates the tale of Dr Crippen (stars Olivia Colman).
2:50am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
2:50am
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Kingdom
Series 3, Episode 1Peter has the tricky task of helping an injured Iraq War veteran come to terms with his future, and Lyle takes the reins when an attractive young woman is sexually discriminated against by the army. Meanwhile Gloria has a very demanding father to cope with and Beatrice is adjusting to motherhood in her own special way.
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 17Tom Wrigglesworth meets some rather posh folk, Paul Thorne's eyebrows are taking over, Lucy Beaumont has a trick, and Jeff Innocent looks a bit dodgy.
3am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 5Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
3:25am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 18Mick Ferry has been accidentally racist, Mark Olver talks the West Country accent, Nick Dixon is omnipotent, and Zoe Lyons isn't one for dinner parties.