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Television

TV schedule Sunday 5th February 2017

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 5 - Busmen's Perks

Olive wants to redecorate her bedroom. By far the cheapest approach is for Stan to get a couple of cans of cheap bus paint from the garage. After all, everyone's at it - even the boss.

Talking Pictures TV 6:05am (repeat)
Vintage Wine. Image shows from L to R: Charles Popinot (Seymour Hicks), Josephine Popinot (Eva Moore)

Vintage Wine

A young-at-heart retiree reveals to his wealthy family that he has married again.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:25am (repeat)
Carry On Jack. Image shows from L to R: Sally (Juliet Mills), Midshipman Albert Poop-Decker (Bernard Cribbins)

Carry On Jack

Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:45am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 18 - Fireworks

Its fireworks night at the park, but Sooty, Sweep and Soo can't afford to go. Sooty decides to sell Curry soup and things soon hot up.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Creepy Creeper

Luke never thinks about others and forgets to get his mum a birthday present. Knowing she is into gardening, he digs up a beautiful flower from the woods. The strange plant grows rapidly and begins to overtake the garden, trapping the Watsons. Luke and his friends must think fast before the plant takes over the whole town.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 8 - Innercrombie

It's Valentine's Day and while attempting to sabotage Abercrombie's zero tolerance to romance, the trio discover a portal to the inside the head's head. What at first seems like the best thing ever soon turns into a nightmare as the bullies gain control of the headmaster. The only way to stop them is to test the old adage - the heart rules the head.

Talking Pictures TV 7:35am (repeat)
The Big Job. Image shows from L to R: Mildred Gamely (Joan Sims), Frederick 'Booky' Binns (Dick Emery), George 'The Great Brain' (Sid James), Myrtle Robbins (Sylvia Syms), Timothy 'Dipper' Day (Lance Percival). Copyright: Anglo Amalgamated

The Big Job

After their release from prison, an inept gang of bank robbers attempt to recover the proceeds of the Big Job that got them 15 years.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:55am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 5 - Popcorn

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Dom Show, Deadly Diddy 60 and Diddymind. Strictly's Bruno Tonioli gives his verdict.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Gold devotes the day to Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

Glitch creates big trouble with a little pyramid when he and the Go Jetters visit Egypt.

BBC Three 10am
30 min
Uncle. Image shows from L to R: Andy (Nick Helm), Errol (Elliot Speller-Gillott). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Uncle

Series 3, Episode 6 - ... Is This Just Fantasy?

Melodie shows up at Andy's flat they finally hash it out and confess their feelings for each other. But, after a night of bliss, Melodie is gone.

CITV 10:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:10am
10 min
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 17 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't

Roy is delighted when Becky invites him to play with her dollhouse. However, Roy lets his imagination run away with itself and ends up breaking Becky's beloved toy.

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cruise

Bean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:30am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 10

Prehistoric cave dwellers Ug and Ig prepare to go hiking with a super-heavy rucksack made of rock, tap-dancing Dan Step gets confused dancing with different hats and antiques expert Ann Teak blows her nose on a valuable handkerchief.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 5 - The Staff

Mr Bell seeks to explain how the staff at Elmsmere are not just teachers - but more like superheroes.

CITV 12:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CITV 12:55pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

London Live 1pm (repeat)
It's Not Cricket. Image shows from L to R: Major Bright (Basil Radford), Primrose Brown (Susan Shaw), Captain Early (Naunton Wayne). Copyright: Gainsborough Pictures 1928 Limited

It's Not Cricket

Kicked out of the military, a pair of twits establish their own private detective firm and unwittingly find a stolen diamond.

Film4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1pm (repeat)
Carry On Nurse. Image shows from L to R: Matron (Hattie Jacques), Sister (Joan Hickson). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 3:05pm (repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 17 - Now You See Me, Now You Don't

Roy is delighted when Becky invites him to play with her dollhouse. However, Roy lets his imagination run away with itself and ends up breaking Becky's beloved toy.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:30pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Highlights Special

Some of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the brilliant but miserable Charles Dickens, and the very determined Rosa Parks.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (repeat)
The Beachcomber

The Beachcomber

Drunken womaniser Ted is sent to a tropical island by his family where he meets new friends.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 11 - Get Fit Justin

Justin prepares food for his friend Katie on Get-Fit Day. His idea of fit food is very different from hers, while Robert has invented the Jigglometer 3000 to ensure that Justin keeps on the move.

U&W channel logo 4:20pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

CITV 4:55pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

CITV 5:10pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cruise

Bean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.

Talking Pictures TV 6pm (repeat)
Hobson's Choice

Hobson's Choice

Screen adaptation of Harold Brighouse's classic Lancashire comedy.

U&W channel logo 6:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7pm (repeat)
Millie Inbetween. Millie (Millie Innes). Copyright: The Foundation

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 9 - Take The High Road

Millie goes green and insists the whole family make do without the internet for a week. Mike's not hard to persuade, so off goes the wifi! When Millie's favourite band release their new video exclusively online she's caught in her own green trap.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
Still Open All Hours. Granville (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 7

Arkwright's becomes a delivery point for people's internet shopping. When a large delivery arrives, Granville decides he could use it to help Gastric impress Madge, who has taken to her bed in a foul mood. Meanwhile, Granville is worried he is not using his shop counter space well enough to advertise, and Eric turns to Leroy for advice after Kath finds evidence of a lady's stocking his pocket.

CITV 7:55pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A repeat-run of the entire second series of the prison-based sitcom.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 1

The fact-busting comedy panel series hosted by Lee Mack returns as Jerry Springer, Emma Bunton and Jason Byrne put further fascinating titbits to the test.

CITV 8:20pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Caroline Aherne sitcom.

U&W channel logo 9pm (repeat)
Celebrity Advice Bureau. Joel Dommett. Copyright: UKTV

Celebrity Advice Bureau

Episode 1

Entertaining series in which celebrity advisers, including Louis Walsh, Fay Ripley, David Baddiel and Rick Edwards, offer their best advice for daily dilemmas.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of Doom

When a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 17, Episode 9

The teams are joined by guests Alex Brooker, Henning Wehn, Rob Beckett and Kate Humble.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Tonight At The London Palladium. Al Murray

Tonight At The London Palladium

Series 3, Episode 5

Bradley Walsh welcomes singer songwriter Jack Savoretti; popband The Vamps; young American dancing sensations Kevin Tellez and Gabrielly Palacio; the cast of Disney's musical The Lion King; and STOMP, who celebrate their 25th anniversary with a very special performance. Plus comedy from everybody's favourite Pub Landlord Al Murray and British soul singer Beverley Knight performs a song from The Bodyguard.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Showtime. Michael McIntyre. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

Sky Arts logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Urban Myths: Adolf Hitler The Artist. Adolf Hitler (Iwan Rheon)

Urban Myths: Adolf Hitler The Artist

Comedy drama about a young Adolf Hitler trying to get into an Arts Academy.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jo Brand

Have I Got News For You

Series 51, Episode 4

Jo Brand, who recently walked 135 miles from coast to coast, is joined by actress and comedian Diane Morgan (aka Screenwipe's Philomena Cunk), and former star of The Apprentice, Nick Hewer.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9:30pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle Theft

The arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Yap, Yap, Yap!

TV edit of Alan Carr's 2015-released live show.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 10, Episode 6 - Blinded By Love

Chris, Sharon's estranged husband, gets in touch to request a divorce - so he can marry a blind woman. Tracey has a few doubts.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 2

Russell Howard talks erotic buckaroo, landline phones, and weird sex; plus answers questions on literature and older women. His guests are Joe Lycett and Rhys James.

BBC Two 10pm
45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 2 - Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan Caton

This week, star of the BBC sitcom Josh, and The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe, hosts as he introduces the brilliant Nathan Caton and Australian comic Celia Pacquola to the stage.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts the panel game with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson taking on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams. David Baddiel joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

Russia Today 10:25pm (repeat)
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 5 - An Idiot's Guide To Brexit

Sam gives us a simplified account of the Brexit vote, Conservative MP Kwasi Kwarteng gives a proper one, and the panel keep their eye on Donald Trump.

Comedy Central 10:30pm (repeat)
Kevin & Perry Go Large. Image shows from L to R: Kevin (Harry Enfield), Perry (Kathy Burke)

Kevin & Perry Go Large

Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Kevin and Perry visit Ibiza.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 5

Nicola and Peter Mannion are invited onto BBC Radio 5 Live for a debate on Richard Bacon's late-night phone-in programme.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 1 - Why Are There Still Chickens?

Dave Gorman flips his lid and his laptop open to ponder modern life. Dave conducts a live experiment with over a thousand eggs!

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:10pm (repeat)
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Richard Ayoade, Jimmy Carr, Jonathan Ross, Adam Buxton, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Hot Sauce

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Episode 2

Jonathan Ross, Noel Fielding, Richard Ayoade, Aisling Bea, Adam Buxton and Rob Beckett battle it out for the Big Fat Quiz crown.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Thick Of It. Image shows from L to R: Glenn Cullen (James Smith), Terri Coverley (Joanna Scanlan), Nicola Murray (Rebecca Front), Malcolm Tucker (Peter Capaldi), Oliver Reeder (Chris Addison). Copyright: BBC

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 6

With the Prime Minister away at a summit in Spain, Malcolm Tucker is left at home to mind the shop.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 17, Highlights Special - Best Bits

A compilation edition of the panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Guests include Jo Brand, David O'Doherty, Katherine Ryan, Jerry Springer, Roisin Conaty and Johnny Vegas.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Crackanory. Image shows from L to R: Simon Callow, Ruby Wax, Sue Perkins, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Katherine Parkinson, Meera Syal, Rik Mayall, Warwick Davis. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Crackanory

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Untangler & Murder He Wrote

Warwick Davis and Emilia Fox narrate darkly comic tales. A man with a gift for untangling things tries to woo a princess. A wife is framed for a murder plot - by her own hubby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Conan Affair

With the help of his friend Beef, Bob has a hot date lined-up.

U&Dave channel logo 12:40am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Highlights Special

Dara O'Briain and the regulars present a special highlights edition of the topical comedy show.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:50am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Danny Dyer take on Joe Wilkinson and Gabby Logan. Meanwhile David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.

London Live 1am (repeat)
Trigger Happy TV. Dom Joly

Trigger Happy TV

A repeat-run of the second series of the hidden camera show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pork Pie Affair

Julie entrusts Vic and Bob with the safety of her prize pork pie. However, the boys can't resist the temptation to sample the delicious pie.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:05am (repeat)
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 10, Episode 2

In this show, comedian, actor and campaigner Russell Brand helps the team dissect the week's events.

U&Dave channel logo 1:20am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 3, Episode 6

Adam Hills joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile joining Andy Parsons is Mark Steel and Russell Howard.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:40am (repeat)
Rowan Atkinson Live. Rowan Atkinson

Rowan Atkinson Live

Rowan Atkinson performing best sketches from his one man shows.

Comedy Central Extra 1:45am (repeat)
Drunk History. Image shows from L to R: Edward Wilson (Tim Downie), Captain Robert Falcon Scott (Mathew Horne), Lawrence Oates (Matthew Steer). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 2

Iain Stirling slurs his way through Scott of the Antarctic (featuring Mathew Horne and Catherine Tate); whilst Chris Ramsey talks the sinking of the Titanic (featuring Phill Jupitus and Ben Bailey Smith).

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:50am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of Doom

When a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.

Comedy Central Extra 2:15am (repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:25am (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle Theft

The arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:35am (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

U&Dave channel logo 2:50am (repeat)
Ross Noble Freewheeling. Ross Noble. Copyright: North One Television / Stunt Baby

Ross Noble Freewheeling

Series 2, Episode 1

Ross Noble enlists Billy Ocean's help in a quest for justice and is deluged by cheese!

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:55am
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 7

Tim Westwood, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty and Matthew Crosby debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 3

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Comedy Central Extra 3:15am (repeat)
Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Store

Rhod Gilbert has webbed fingers. He's a sexual pervert. He dreams of the navy. It's all explained at the Comedy Store! Also, his thoughts on Aussies, the 'fake Welsh', chocolate willies, and more!

Comedy Central Extra 3:40am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 1 - Career Suicide

Tonight's opener sees Tony Law, Bridget Christie, and Kevin Eldon included in the line-up. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.

Talking Pictures TV 3:50am (repeat)
Sailors Don't Care. Copyright: Butcher's Film Service

Sailors Don't Care

A repeat of this 1940 film.

ITV Encore 3:55am (repeat)
Mapp & Lucia. Image shows from L to R: Lucia (Geraldine McEwan), Mapp (Prunella Scales). Copyright: London Weekend Television / Rex

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:25am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Snake

The Indian busmen hold a social evening in the depot canteen with an attractive snake dancer. Jack steals the opportunity to ask her out, and asks Stan to take his washing home for him - complete with slithery companion!

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