Television
TV schedule Friday 23rd September 2016
6am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
6:10am
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In Loving Memory
Series 5, Episode 1 - And Auntie Came TooIt's Oldshaw's wedding of the year as Billy and Mary finally tie the knot. They're very keen to get off on their honeymoon, but Auntie Ivy is insisting on accompanying them!
7:10am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 7 - FanzillasZig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.
7:25am
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
7:40am
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Calling All Cars
Comedy documentary, pivoting on the Dover Harbour Car terminal.
8am
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 6 - Shock, Horror!Baby Ollie has a temperature so George, instead of concentrating on saving the world, keeps zooming back to the flat to check on the baby. But all this dashing about is making George careless and it's not too long before an unscrupulous journalist takes advantage of the situation and obtains pictures of George in his Thermoman guise... Suddenly it's all over the papers that Janet is having an affair with Thermoman.
8:05am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 25 - Komodo National Park, IndonesiaWhen Grandmaster Glitch supersizes a fierce komodo dragon, the Go Jetters must find the size ray to fix the glitch.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Bloomer PlantJustin and Robert decide to clear and recycle around the house. They get things ready for Mr Bloom to take to his composterium, but will the objects they gather be any use to Mr Bloom's nursery?
8:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 5 - Surprise At ThrostlenestWhile preparations are being made for Compo's funeral, Nora finds a letter he has written.
8:55am
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9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 6 - Just A Small FuneralClegg and Truly brace themselves for their saddest moment - Compo's funeral - while Howard is torn between three demanding ladies.
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.
9:40am
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The Young Ones
Musical comedy starring Cliff Richard.
9:40am
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 2 - Extra-Curricular ActivitiesMr Bell highlights what the school can offer away from the classroom. From sport to school trips, can life at Elmsmere be 'almost fun'?
9:50am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In WillesdenLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
9:50am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy DayWith heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?
10:10am
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys EmmanuelArkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.
10:50am
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Inauguration Of The Outer Inner Relief Ring RoadRita must face open hostility due to the unpopular ring road and also has to cope with the knowledge that her son Paul will be sent to prison for six months.
12:15pm
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Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies
Episode 1 - Passport To SuccessRichard traces the history of Ealing Studios, from the Silent Films made at the turn of the century, to the Music Hall comedies of the 30s and a film from the 40s that brought the phrase 'an Ealing Comedy' into the national lexicon - Passport To Pimlico.
12:20pm
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12:35pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 15 - Frantic RomanticThe Farmer trying to impress his new date by cooking a romantic dinner. Unfortunately, the Farmer can't cook and Bitzer is a useless maitre d'. Can Shaun and the flock save the day when they take over the catering behind the scenes?
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?Nora is acting strangely and Compo is worried.
1:05pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
1:10pm
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 2 - Extra-Curricular ActivitiesMr Bell highlights what the school can offer away from the classroom. From sport to school trips, can life at Elmsmere be 'almost fun'?
1:20pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Wax JobBen decides to sell his dental practice and take up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the art gallery ladder leads to more than one fall.
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.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 5 - ConnectingThe Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!
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 4, Episode 4Sam, having arranged a surprise for Daphne, is disappointed to discover she is not free. Worried, he decides to find out why.
2pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 2 - Lionel's Ex-WifeLionel receives an unexpected letter from his ex-wife, Margaret, and a meeting leaves all parties in a state of shock!
2pm
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The Horse's Mouth
Oscar-nominated comedy starring Alec Guinness. A vulgar but talented artist searches to translate his vision to a canvas or wall.
2:15pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 9 - The Society EntertainerJeffrey Fairbrother decides that a change of voice would be a good idea on Radio Maplin. In the meantime Spike meets his femme fatale which results in a dramatic change in his outlook. Ted has other ideas!
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 1 - NickedSharon is poor with a low-life husband, her sister Tracey lives the high life in a luxury house, but when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery they are forced to live together, next to Chigwell's most vivacious socialite.
2:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
2:45pm
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Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Whisky PriestAfter being told of Italian terrorists being found with British government-produced arms, Jim feels compelled to inform the PM and demand an inquiry. This is just the kind of matter, however, that the PM is particularly keen to stay ignorant of.
3:20pm
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 6 - Shock, Horror!Baby Ollie has a temperature so George, instead of concentrating on saving the world, keeps zooming back to the flat to check on the baby. But all this dashing about is making George careless and it's not too long before an unscrupulous journalist takes advantage of the situation and obtains pictures of George in his Thermoman guise... Suddenly it's all over the papers that Janet is having an affair with Thermoman.
3:45pm
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The Mouse That Roared
Classic comedy in which Peter Sellers plays multiple roles. The tiny Grand Duchy of Fenwick declares war on the United States.
3:45pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair DayThe flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.
3:55pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 10 - Too Many CrooksLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 5 - Surprise At ThrostlenestWhile preparations are being made for Compo's funeral, Nora finds a letter he has written.
4:15pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 5, Episode 2 - Three's A CrowdAs their honeymoon continues, Billy is worried sick about Ivy's disappearance but Mary's far from disappointed! Auntie, it seems, has found her own way to pass the time and doesn't want to leave.
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 10 - CardiganNero has to stop Bell becoming deputy head - and he thinks the best alternative candidate is Dexter.
4:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 6 - Just A Small FuneralClegg and Truly brace themselves for their saddest moment - Compo's funeral - while Howard is torn between three demanding ladies.
4:50pm
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 2, Episode 8 - The OperationConsternation is the order of the day at Paradise Lodge when Flora is patently feeling unwell, despite refusing to go to the doctor. Eventually it's decided that Cissie will go in her stead and recount Flora's symptoms as if her own - and she's diagnosed with a grumbling appendix! It's off to hospital sharpish for Miss Petty...
5pm
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 12 - Zooper DooperWhen the heating at the Justin Town Zoo breaks down, all the animals need somewhere to stay for a day or two. Eager to help, Justin brings home some animals.
5pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 48 - Ball PoolMr Bean loves playing in the neighbourhood soft play centre - bouncing on the trampolines, whizzing down the slides and immersing himself in the ball pool. He does not like sharing the place with all those annoying kids. So Bean decides to turn his flat into his own private play area where he can play in peace. Unfortunately Irma, Mrs Wicket and The Bruisers all want to join in the fun with him.
5pm
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 6 - He Ain't HeavyDiddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Diddy Step and there is street magic in Abracamazing.
5:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 47 - A Magic Day OutMr Bean and Irma are off for a day at the seaside. Irma is travelling light, but Bean wants to take almost everything his owns in an enormous trunk. Arriving at the seaside, Bean's trunk gets accidentally swapped with that of a famous stage magician. As Bean entertains Irma pulling rabbits out of hats. the angry magician arrives on the scene - and he is not a happy bunny.
5:15pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 8 - OfstedDockbridge High is being inspected by Ofsted. Can the school pass with flying colours?
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 7 - I Gotta HorseMildred's sister Ethel makes rare contact, enquiring about an old model of their father's. Mildred doesn't think anything of it, until a rather enlightening chat with Ann...
5:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys EmmanuelArkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.
5:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 5 - Slang GangHead of school council Jade comes up with the idea of a graffiti wall at school, with pupils invited to express themselves on it.
5:35pm15 min
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, GreeceThe Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!
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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As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 2 - Lionel's Ex-WifeLionel receives an unexpected letter from his ex-wife, Margaret, and a meeting leaves all parties in a state of shock!
6pm
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 2 - Invasion Of The TempletonsWhen Templeton's Science Fair attempt to blast into the cosmos backfires, he accidentally instigates a full-blown alien invasion - by aliens that seem remarkably familiar and have come to pay homage to the creator of the Universe... Templeton?!
6:25pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark GamesThe heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?Nora is acting strangely and Compo is worried.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Wax JobBen decides to sell his dental practice and take up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the art gallery ladder leads to more than one fall.
7:20pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough JusticeJudge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.
7:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember ThisFreelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 23 - An Enigma VariationWhen the paintings are hidden inside a hollowed-out statue that is then requisitioned by the General, it falls on René and co to infiltrate one of Klinkerhoffen's parties and snatch them back.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And BackDel becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...
8pm
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 1, Episode 3Comedians Bob Mortimer and Holly Walsh join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.
8:30pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Episode 4With John Simpson, Hugh Dennis, Katherine Ryan and Warwick Davis.
8:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 5 - Slang GangHead of school council Jade comes up with the idea of a graffiti wall at school, with pupils invited to express themselves on it.
8:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 5 - Richard's New HobbyHyacinth, realising that Richard is bored with early retirement, suggests he take up film-making as a hobby. It quickly backfires!
9pm
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Run Fatboy Run
Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.
9:10pm
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The Family Way
A look at the troubles of a young newlywed couple whose marriage has yet to be consummated.
9:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Art ExhibitionHyacinth's passion for art coincides with Daddy's desire to join the Foreign Legion.
9:30pm
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 6, Episode 6 - A Bit of an AtmosphereSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 1James Corden, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp are joined by guests Anthony Joshua, Rob Beckett and Roisin Conaty as the sports-based quiz show returns.
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Sinner And The SandmanA retired local psychic inadvertently makes the most amazing and impossible prediction of his career.
10pm
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 6, Episode 7 - The Final ChapterSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 9Dara and Hugh are joined by guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Elis James and Sara Pascoe.
10:10pm
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 3 - NastyIn a graveside flashback, Vyvyan, Neil, Rick and Mike recount a night of terror as they encountered a vampire whilst attempting to connect up a VCR to watch some video nasties.
10:35pm
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Miranda Hart: My, What I Call, Live Show
A TV broadcast of Miranda Hart's live comedy show.
11pm
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
11pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 4This week, Lee is joined by Jason Byrne, Danny Dyer and Meera Syal.
11:25pm
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A Hole Lot Of Trouble
Half-hour comedy short centring around workmen digging a hole.
11:30pm
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Red Dwarf
Series XI, Episode 1 - TwenticaThe Dwarfers find themselves in an alternative version of America where modern technology is prohibited, making Rimmer and Kryten illegal. The Dwarfers infiltrate the tech savvy underground and try to bring down the authoritarian regime.
11:40pm
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
Midnight
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Andy Parsons: Slacktivist
Andy Parsons returns to the stage with his one man stand-up show Slacktivist.
12:10am
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 11Milton Jones, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests appearing in this one.
12:20am
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Limmy's Show!
Series 1, Episode 5It's a concept episode as Limmy pitches ideas for some remarkable new characters to his fellow cast members. There's also more from some of the regular characters, including the 80s style detective who continues to hunt down his nemesis.
12:50am
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 1, Episode 3Comedians Bob Mortimer and Holly Walsh join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.
1:50am
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Mock The Week
Series 8, Episode 2Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons unleash mock and awe on another week with the help of guests Sarah Millican, John Bishop and Chris Addison.
2am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's AwayA huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...
2:10am
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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.
2:20am
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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.
2:30am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The TimesDesmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.
2:30am
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 10Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison analyse the week's news. With guests Ed Byrne, Alun Cochrane and Gary Delaney.
2:35am
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Drifters
Series 3, Episode 4 - Hot & ColdMeg finds herself in a relationship with a guy she nicknames "Hot and Cold". Has she got herself a boyfriend or just a casual sex partner? Bunny thinks she may have found a way in to the glamorous world of the theatre and Laura is furious when Gary takes a job in Glasgow, leaving her alone on her birthday.
2:45am
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Lizzie And Sarah
A dark comedy pilot written by and starring Julia Davis and Jessica Hynes. The duo play two fiftysomething suburban housewives.
3am
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Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 5 - Housewarming PartyCaroline decides to have a housewarming party, inviting several of her hospital friends (and Angela). Sue takes Martin out clothes shopping for the party, and Alan decides to spice up his sex life by "kidnapping" Joanna.
3am
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Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 4 - The UnicornTracey and Connor decide to have sex but Connor's having trouble in the bedroom. Meanwhile Cynthia borrows Tracey's laptop for some sex research of her own.
3:10am
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Red Dwarf
Series VIII, Episode 1 - Back In The Red: Part OneNow that Red Dwarf has been recreated by the Nanobots, the original crew have all been reinstated, including Rimmer.
4am
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Trigger Happy TV
Series 1, Episode 5Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
4:30am
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Trigger Happy TV
Series 1, Episode 6Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
5:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Last StrawFollowing her latest social failing, Mildred considers emigrating to Australia. Jeffrey is only too delighted to put aside his lamp-post campaign and help out in the process, but is George as keen, and will Australia want them?