Television
TV schedule Thursday 25th August 2016
6:10am
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In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 2 - Play To Me, GipsyA gipsy puts a curse on the Unsworth household and before the day is out, Billy ends up in the local infirmary. But was she a real gipsy, or was it just bad luck?
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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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Weekend AwayJudith is planning a weekend away. Alistair is due in Paris but first announces that publication is in just three weeks. Could he and she be having a romantic liaison of their own? Jean feels decidedly uneasy at the thought of an empty house...
7:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 14 - High And LowThe Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.
7:15am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 12 - All Washed UpMayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.
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 8 - The Brandenburg Gate, GermanyWhen Grandmaster Glitch takes the quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate, the Go Jetters must stop him before he reaches Grim HQ.
8:15am
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 10 - A Day To RememberIt's a bad day for Planet Earth when George accidentally erases his own memory, to the extent he can't remember who ThermoMan is, let alone that he is ThermoMan. For Janet it's a dream come true. George turns into a model husband who volunteers to change nappies and take Ollie for strolls in the park - a first in the Sunday household!
8:25am
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Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 9 - Diddy iPlayerDiddy Dick and Dom are on duty at Diddy iPlayer HQ ready to play 'on demand' their greatest shows from this series.
8:40am
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8:55am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 33 - FlowerIt's a hot day in the garden and Wussywat's big flower is wilting and looking very sad.
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.
10am
Fleabag
Series 1, Episode 6Fleabag takes a date to her Godmother's Sex-hibition only to discover a few shocks are in store for her, including a declaration of love, a familiar piece of work, and an entire wall of surprises. But where is Claire? Fleabag is forced to face up to her actions, and to finally reveal what happened to her beloved friend, Boo.
10:15am
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The DogA local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!
10:55am
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Charity Horse Racing EveningTed has to face his family and friends after having been declared bankrupt and subsequently left by Liz. She already has her eye on Neville however, but so does Rita. Meanwhile, Paul must try to keep his unfaithfulness a secret from Jenny.
12:05pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The WeddingArkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...
12:15pm
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
12:45pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 10, Episode 6 - The Day Of The Welsh FerretGetting a ferret home would not, normally, bother Compo.
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.
1:25pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's ToothBen is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?
1:25pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 33 - FlowerIt's a hot day in the garden and Wussywat's big flower is wilting and looking very sad.
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 14 - High And LowThe Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.
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.
1:45pm
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Three Up, Two Down
Series 1, Episode 4 - Epping's Not FarSam and Daphne are trying to settle down to some sort of routine. Daphne tries to improve her social life but hasn't accounted for Sam.
2:05pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Weekend AwayJudith is planning a weekend away. Alistair is due in Paris but first announces that publication is in just three weeks. Could he and she be having a romantic liaison of their own? Jean feels decidedly uneasy at the thought of an empty house...
2:15pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Partridge SeasonThe Punch and Judy man gets drunk, and everyone has the problem of covering up for him so that he is not discovered by the senior camp staff.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 2 - Nearest And DearestWith Chris and Darryl due for release Sharon's patience with Dorien is running out. Dorien offers to take her out for the day leading to Sharon pretending her friend has died to get out of it. A stag night out causes Tracey to worry about Garth turning to crime.
2:45pm
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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.
2:45pm
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Economy DriveFired up by the press, Hacker decides to impose cuts on the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey is appalled and sets out to stop him, calling on some old service tricks to manipulate Jim's stance...
3:20pm
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 10 - A Day To RememberIt's a bad day for Planet Earth when George accidentally erases his own memory, to the extent he can't remember who ThermoMan is, let alone that he is ThermoMan. For Janet it's a dream come true. George turns into a model husband who volunteers to change nappies and take Ollie for strolls in the park - a first in the Sunday household!
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 sitcom.
4pm
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The Iron Maiden
An aircraft designer's love of traction engines gets in the way of his job when an American airline owner visits England on a buying mission.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 14 - Song For MimiIt's Mimi's birthday! Pops makes Mimi a drum kit. Boj wants to create his own present for Mimi but can't find a quiet spot to record his special song for her. So instead Boj re-mixes all those noises made by her friends in Giggly Park - sounds which Mimi loves and gets everyone dancing at her party.
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 3 - The HoneymoonersAuntie Ivy is thrilled with Billy's 'young lady', Doreen, and begins thinking of their marriage - but Doreen feels she needs more proof that she and Billy are suited.
4:30pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dinner DateLily is desperate to find out if she and Matt are actually going out or not, so she invites him round to dinner.
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 7 - Suddenly At HomeThe house is plunged into confusion and mourning when Rigsby discovers basement tenant Mr Osborne, stiff as a board.
5:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The DogA local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Dorothy LettersWhen Mildred discovers a batch of love letters wrapped up in George's belongings, addressed to a 'Dorothy' and the most recent only four months old, she's naturally somewhat worried.
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.
6pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's ToothBen is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?
6:30pm
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Blankety Blank
Lily Savage hosts the game show in which contestants attempt to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible.
6:35pm
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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.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 10, Episode 6 - The Day Of The Welsh FerretGetting a ferret home would not, normally, bother Compo.
6:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Dawn French sitcom.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 3, Episode 2Stories about their families and friends. This week starring: Roy Castle, Henry Cooper, Clement Freud, Alfred Marks, Jack Parnell, Marjorie Proops, Joan Turner.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 7Joan of Arc gets a visit from a confused angel, a pirate captain tries to make his crew dress like ladies, and Mrs Celt enjoys being a Roman on Historical Wife Swap.
7:15pm
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Blankety Blank
Lily Savage hosts the game show in which contestants attempt to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible.
7:20pm
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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.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Arrival Of The Homing DuckWith the General breathing ever-closer down his neck over the location of the paintings, the Colonel issues René an ultimatium. Meanwhile, Michelle explains her plans for a long-distance duck to transport the microfilm, and Madame Edith goes into hiding - as LeClerc.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:35pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 7 - No Hiding PlaceWith England playing in Bulgaria that afternoon, Bob and Terry are determined that they won't hear the score before watching the highlights on TV.
9pm
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Evil Aliens
Slapstick-horror film about an alien abduction on a remote Welsh farm, a TV crew, and a woman desperate to keep her job.
9pm
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Black Books
A selection of episodes from the third series of the bookshop sitcom.
9pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-UpRussell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.
9:15pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 8 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?Bob believes that Terry needs to broaden his horizons and meet new friends.
9:35pm
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Make Me An Offer!
A hard-up antique porcelain dealer attempts to pull off the purchase of a lifetime in search of a near-mythical piece of Wedgwood.
9:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 4, Episode 3Shappi Khorsandi makes her first appearance. She's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have the help of another new Mock the Week guest, Fred MacAulay.
9:55pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 7At last Hyacinth finds herself with an ideal opportunity to impress Emmet with her singing, during an event at the church hall. Rose, meanwhile, decides to become a nun.
10pm50 min
The Circuit
New comedy pilot from Dennis Kelly and Sharon Horgan in their first collaboration for a decade.
10:20pm
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10:35pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 8Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!
10:40pm60 min version (repeat)
11pm
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Extras
Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 3Sean Lock and David O'Doherty go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
11pm
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11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 8Singer and presenter Nicole Scherzinger, The Mighty Boosh funnyman Noel Fielding and England rugby union star James Haskell join the regulars.
11:15pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 9 - Watch The BirdieIt is, finally, time for the Generals' Conference and the planning of the invasion of England - the resistance furnish René with another suitably ridiculous photographic device to capture their plans. But it could all go awry if Mimi kills one of the attendees before the day...
11:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 2 - Nearest And DearestWith Chris and Darryl due for release Sharon's patience with Dorien is running out. Dorien offers to take her out for the day leading to Sharon pretending her friend has died to get out of it. A stag night out causes Tracey to worry about Garth turning to crime.
11:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A FriendMark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 7David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.
Midnight
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The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything
Episode 2Jonathan Ross, Noel Fielding, Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Adam Buxton and Rob Beckett battle it out for the Big Fat Quiz crown.
12:10am
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
12:15am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Special - Jubilee Special8 Out Of 10 Cats is all pomp and ceremony as it celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in its own inimitable style. With guests Jennie Bond, Miles Jupp, Chris Kamara and Sarah Millican.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 4, Episode 4Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle for the fifth time. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have Ed Byrne.
1am
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1:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 4 - A Minute Of SilenceTonight's episode of the 'connoisseurs stand-up show of choice' features Tony Law, David Kay, Susan Calman, Michael Legge, and musical storytellers Ginger & Black. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.
1:35am
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The Circuit
Sitcom pilot about 'the worst dinner party'.
1:40am
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1:55am
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Drifters
Series 2, Episode 5 - Hen Don'tMeg finds herself organising a hen do. Unfortunately, it clashes with a romantic date she simply can't get out of. While Meg struggles to run between both events, Bunny and Laura have troubles of their own to deal with.
2:10am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 3Derek Faye meets Bonnie Langford, Lauren receives a proposal, Nan has a new neighbour from upstairs and Bernie's brothers and sisters from Ireland come for a visit.
2:20am
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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.
2:20am
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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.
2:20am
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Drifters
Series 2, Episode 6 - Meg's New JobMeg scores a job at trendy charity HumanKind UK. All she has to do is win over her cool boss Rebecca and fit in with the general hip office vibe. No problem, right? Meanwhile, Bunny has some trouble at the Job Centre and Laura discovers her vocation.
2:40am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 2, Episode 6Bertie's resolve to marry Bobbie is thrown into disarray after a midnight mishap and speech at a girls' school - meanwhile, back in London, Bingo has fallen in love with a waitress and insists on using the Wooster intellect to win his uncle over to the idea. The less said of Tuppy Glossop's latest romantic entanglements, the better!
2:55am
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No Smoking
A village chemist invents an anti-smoking tablet but the tobacco companies aren't happy.
3am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
3am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Highlights Special - Stand-Up Highlights SpecialRussell Howard offers up a special episode of stand-up from all the rising stars of comedy who featured in the current series, with performances from Daniel Sloss, Mae Martin, Nathan Caton, Reggie Watts, Andrew Ryan, Glenn Wool and Marcel Lucont.
3am
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Mount Pleasant
Series 5, Episode 5Having acknowledged their relationship woes, Lisa and Dan attempt to patch things up with a date night.