Television
TV schedule Friday 26th August 2016
6:10am
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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.
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 3 - Visiting RockyAfter a trip on a rowing lake that leaves him feeling rather old and rather embarrassed, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire to meet his father - who has a surprise announcement to make.
7:10am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 15 - OutsideThe Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?
7:15am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 13 - Bitter Then YouZig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail HydrantDanger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.
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 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, AntarcticaWhen Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.
8:15am
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My Hero
Series 1, Episode 1 - My HeroIt's just an ordinary day at the Northolt surgery. Dr Piers Crispin, the publicity-mad TV doctor, still fancies Janet almost as much as he fancies himself, Mrs. Raven, the sarcastic receptionist, is still frightening patients and Janet's mother has dropped in to wonder why her daughter is bent on passing up such an eligible husband as Piers.
8:25am
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 1 - MistyDiddy Dick and Dom launch their own television channel. The programmes include Diddy Doctor Who, The Belch and top-rated game show Bees or No Bees.
8:40am
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8:55am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Extra! Extra!Vampires, witches, and other ghostly figures begin to appear all over town yet nobody bats an eyelid.
9:25am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 34 - SmoothyWussywat is pulling up carrots and drinking a smoothy to stay cool in the sun but he spills it.
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.
10:05am
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered FuneralHis best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.
10:55am
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.
12:05pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of PraiseGeraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.
12:05pm
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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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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The WeatherIn the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 1 - Come Back Jack Harry TeesdaleReturning home from a happy caravaning weekend, the Teesdales stop and give Compo, Clegg and Seymour a lift home. It soon becomes obvious that Mrs Teesdale is deeply worried about something. Can they help?
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 9, Episode 6 - Dog DazedSusan decides to get another dog but, as ever, it is Ben who ends up in the doghouse.
1:25pm
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 34 - SmoothyWussywat is pulling up carrots and drinking a smoothy to stay cool in the sun but he spills it.
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 15 - OutsideThe Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?
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 5 - Just DessertsDaphne is the proud owner of an antique which Sam wants. He attempts to arouse her sympathies - but Daphne is a hard case to crack.
2:05pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 3 - Visiting RockyAfter a trip on a rowing lake that leaves him feeling rather old and rather embarrassed, Lionel takes Jean to Hampshire to meet his father - who has a surprise announcement to make.
2:15pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Day Of ReckoningIn the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
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 4 - Big BrotherAs the new Government continues with long-brewing plans for a 'National Integrated Data Base' of the public's information, Jim sets out to ensure that the privacy of the individual is protected - and Sir Humphrey poses firm opposition to legislative changes!
3:20pm
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My Hero
Series 1, Episode 1 - My HeroIt's just an ordinary day at the Northolt surgery. Dr Piers Crispin, the publicity-mad TV doctor, still fancies Janet almost as much as he fancies himself, Mrs. Raven, the sarcastic receptionist, is still frightening patients and Janet's mother has dropped in to wonder why her daughter is bent on passing up such an eligible husband as Piers.
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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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Extra! Extra!Vampires, witches, and other ghostly figures begin to appear all over town yet nobody bats an eyelid.
4pm
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I Lived With You
A repeat of this 1933 film.
4:05pm
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Boj
Episode 15 - Rainbow For RupaBoj shows Rupa and her family that a homemade approach to decorating a playroom can be fun and rewarding - creating a messy Outback Rainbow with coloured chalk (to Mrs Nibblit's initial horror) across Rupa's walls. But soon the Nibblits are all getting very artistic!
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 4 - Happy BirthdayFollowing a series of somewhat unfortunate events on Billy's birthday, he and Auntie Ivy find themselves in court - on a charge of grave robbing!
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 6 - CourtroomMrs Goodman establishes a kids' court - but can Nero escape the law to make a dance video with his crew?
4:50pm
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Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young LoversRigsby's a little over-enthusiastic with advice when a couple of newly-weds move into the house. However, a rude surprise awaits him.
5pm
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 2 - HousewarmingNow he is comfortable in his new house, Justin wants to have a housewarming party. In order to help, Robert the robot has turned the heating up to full, while Justin has forgotten to invite the guests and Little Monster is in a very cheeky mood. Will the party be ruined?
5pm
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 2 - PeanutsContestants enter the Box for a chance to win amazing prizes. There is heart-rending drama in 24 seconds in A&E, and we return to Diddy Dragon's Den.
5:05pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered FuneralHis best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Business Like Show BusinessIt's Christmas, and Mildred has finally been given her first role in the Hampton Wick Players' annual pantomime - as one of Cinderella's ugly sisters.
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 9, Episode 6 - Dog DazedSusan decides to get another dog but, as ever, it is Ben who ends up in the doghouse.
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 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The UglyWhen Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 1 - Come Back Jack Harry TeesdaleReturning home from a happy caravaning weekend, the Teesdales stop and give Compo, Clegg and Seymour a lift home. It soon becomes obvious that Mrs Teesdale is deeply worried about something. Can they help?
6:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 3 - SpringSpring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.
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 8 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?Bob believes that Terry needs to broaden his horizons and meet new friends.
7:35pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 4 - SummerWhen could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.
8pm
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Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 4 - Comedy Greats - Pete And DudA host of figures from the world of entertainment - but not Greta Garbo - hail the life, careers and partnership of bona fide comic legends Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.
8pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 11, Episode 7 - Without A TraceSharon makes plans to take Tracey and Dorien on a madcap 70s weekender, but there is no dressing up the news that Tracey is about to receive.
8pm
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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...
8pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & GentlemenWith Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.
8:30pm
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Fierce Creatures
John Cleese leads the staff (and animals) of an English zoo under threat from a heartless global corporation.
8:30pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 11, Episode 8 - Spa WarsTracey and Sharon take a trip to a Spa to cope with Tracey's shattering news and try to make plans for the future: and Dorien prepares to say a long goodbye to her daughter.
8:35pm
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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.
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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Camping
A repeat-run of the entire series by and starring Julia Davis.
9pm
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
9pm
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Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 8 - The Doctor Is OutMartin finds himself trapped by Annie Winton, whilst Louisa wonders about the breakdown of their therapy.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 4Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio 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, Highlights Special - Rally SpecialJames Corden and the gang, including comedian Jimmy Carr and Olympian Amy Williams, go head-to-head in the standout challenge from Series 7: the rally car race, as seen back in Episode 1.
9:15pm
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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!
9:30pm
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Room 101
Series 5, Episode 5 - Shaun Ryder, Sam Simmons, Meera SyalMusician Shaun Ryder, Australian comedian Sam Simmons and actress and author Meera Syal try to put boisterous whistling, meeting people, and overuse of the word "like" into Room 101.
10pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 5When Stiffy demands Bertie returns to Totleigh, he reluctantly obeys. Her latest little task for him turns out to be as precarious as ever. A small statuette purchased by Sir Watkyn is reputed to be cursed, and she's desperate to be rid of the thing. Gussie, meanwhile, has become repulsed by Madeline after she demands he turn vegan - and we all know who's next in line for her hand!
10pm30 min
Friday Night Dinner
Series 4, Episode 6 - For SaleThe boys arrive home to find a 'For Sale' sign in front of the house. How will they stop Mum and Dad from selling the family home? And what happens when Jim comes round as a potential buyer?
10:20pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
10:25pm
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Comedy Store
Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!
10:35pm
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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.
10:55pm
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Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
11pm
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
11:10pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 6Bertie couldn't be happier. Both Madeline and Florence are at long last engaged to persons other than himself. With the coast clear he travels to Totleigh - gripped by by-election fever - to prepare for Madeline's impending wedding to Spode. There's just a spot of trouble with the plumbing...
11:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
11:40pm
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
11:45pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.
Midnight
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Comedy Central At Just For Laughs
Episode 1Russell Howard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Foot, Bo Burnham and Katherine Ryan all feature tonight as we venture to the world famous Montreal comedy festival.
12:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 4Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
12:20am
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Limmy's Show!
Series 1, Episode 1Jacqueline McCafferty goes shopping for good gear in Versace, Falconhoof has a difficult caller to deal with, Mr Mulvaney the silver haired businessman with delinquent tendencies raises the alarm - and Limmy gets himself a new girlfriend.
12:25am
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Mock The Week
Series 4, Episode 5Joining Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle is Rhod Gilbert and joining Russell Howard and Andy Parsons is Jo Caulfield.
1am
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Nuns On The Run
Film starring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane as a pair of gangsters desperate to go straight, against their gang boss's wishes.
1:05am
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QI
Series D, Christmas Special - DecemberChristmas Special with Dara O'Briain, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.
1:10am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 4 - Russell Kane At The Comedy StoreThis episode is hosted by Russell Kane and features Shappi Khorsandi, Phil Wang and Nish Kumar.
1:40am
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Wasted
Episode 6Alison has tickets to an exclusive sex party, so with nothing else to do, all the gang agree to go despite feeling slightly out of their comfort zone. Will Sarah and Kent finally get it on? Will Morpheus lose his virginity? Will any of them ever feel clean again? Certainly in Morpheus's case... probably not.
1:45am
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2:10am
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Black Books
Series 3, Episode 5 - Travel WriterBernard is ordered to pay rent to a cat. Manny's favourite travel writer Jason take a shine to Fran, as well as charming everyone else in his path.
2:20am
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The Indian Doctor
Series 1, Episode 5 - The FeteThe South Welsh mining village of Trefelin is preparing for the annual summer fete.
2:25am
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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.
2:35am
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Lazybones
Reg is expected to marry a wealthy American but she has been swindled and is penniless.
2:35am
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Fresh Meat
Series 4, Episode 3Vod decides to retreat to an anarchist commune, with Oregon and Josie tagging along. Meanwhile, the boys head to London.
2:45am
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Black Books
Series 3, Episode 6 - PartyBernard, Manny and Fran finally get out and go to a party. But the mix of drink and emotion turns things awry.
2:45am
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
3am
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Mount Pleasant
Series 5, Episode 6Lisa and Jenna's feud reaches a head when an argument lands them behind bars.
3:05am55 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Highlights Special - Christmas Highlights SpecialIn this special Christmas episode, Russell Howard offers up all the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material.
3:15am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
3:20am
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
4:35am
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Travelling ManWhen George advertises for a lodger to take their spare room, Mildred is not impresse - until, that is, she sees the male applicant!
5:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of AllMildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...