Television
TV schedule Friday 7th April 2017
6am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas At Paradise LodgeWhen Miss Milton gives Cissie some super-strength glue to use, Christmas preparations take a drastic turn for the worse. A electrical fault only adds to Paradise Lodge's woes.
6:55am
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
7am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow TalkBoycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.
7:25am
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
7:30am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
8am
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Sorry!
Series 4, Episode 6 - Collapse of Small PartyTimothy Lumsden meets the bearded lady and things get hairy.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, SenegalThe team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 20 - Cat UnpacksCat is about to go on another big adventure, but she can't go anywhere because her Cat-pack is too full and too heavy to carry.
8:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 5Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.
8:40am
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 5 - Welcome NewsMike flies in from LA with news of the miniseries' development, and asks to see Lionel's childhood home for himself.
9am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
9:20am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 20 - More About On And OffThe Twirlywoos learn about On and Off by watching a man trying shoes on and taking them off in a shoe shop. Later, they encounter an octopus that jumps on and off everyone it sees.
9:30am
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So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 12 - Everyone Loves ClementineEven though she doesn't actually exist, Clementine Moustache quickly becomes the most popular girl in the school.
10am
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
10:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's creation.
11:05am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
11:55am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
12:15pm
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Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 1 - Follow That BottleThe gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.
1:05pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 20 - More About On And OffThe Twirlywoos learn about On and Off by watching a man trying shoes on and taking them off in a shoe shop. Later, they encounter an octopus that jumps on and off everyone it sees.
1:40pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 2, Episode 4 - Frank And MarvinFrank is trying to make a success of his ventriloquist act, while Betty has some important news confirmed.
1:45pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 5 - Welcome NewsMike flies in from LA with news of the miniseries' development, and asks to see Lionel's childhood home for himself.
2pm
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To Paris With Love
A repeat of this 1955 film.
2pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 5Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 3 - Non StarterSharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.
2:25pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.
2:30pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's creation.
3pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 4 - Who's Taking You Home Tonight?Gary's fictional job with Ron may cover his trips back in time to 1941, but it's not much help when both Yvonne and Phoebe expect him for dinner on the same evening. For love to find a way, he needs more than a little bit of luck, and a very large stomach.
3pm
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
3:05pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
3:10pm
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A Private Function
Satire about food rationing and social climbing, set amidst post-war austerity Britain.
3:10pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 5 - School RulesZig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!
3:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 14 - The PianoThe Farmer is playing the piano and torturing everyone with his musical inability. When the Flock discover that Bitzer on the other hand is a virtuoso, they decide it's time for a party. They devise a plan to 'borrow' the piano when the Farmer goes to bed - however things don't quite go to plan...
3:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 1 - Men Of LettersAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
4pm
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Man In The Moon
A repeat of this 1960 film.
4pm
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Boj
Episode 30 - The Peace PrizeThe mayor is coming to judge the Best Park Competition, and the buddies are helping tidy up. But when everything spills from Mr Cloppity's buggy, how will they hide the mess?
4:05pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
4:10pm
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Christmas Special - Twas The Night Before ChristmasCissie's wins the annual lottery to dress up as Father Christmas. But not all is silent at night when Paradise Lodge is disturbed by a burglar.
4:20pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 2 - A Star Is BornAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 5 - The StaffMr Bell seeks to explain how the staff at Elmsmere are not just teachers - but more like superheroes.
4:45pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 7 - Goodbye StanWith the cost of living heading ever-upwards, Stan's had enough and decides to apply for a different job: at a car factory. In the north!
4:45pm
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
5:05pm
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Carry On Cleo
The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 8 - Hot WaterNow that Stan's left home, Blakey moves in as Mum and Olive's lodger. Unfortunately his meddling quickly puts an end to the immersion heater in the hot water tank and when he and Jack try to fix it, things only get worse!
6pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 2, Episode 4 - Frank And MarvinFrank is trying to make a success of his ventriloquist act, while Betty has some important news confirmed.
6pm
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6:05pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
6:35pm
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 1 - Follow That BottleThe gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.
6:45pm
(repeat)
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow TalkBoycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 6 - Big Head AwakensDM must save his reputation and the world when Squawkencluck's artificially intelligent defence super computer goes despotically insane!
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 6The Ug and Ugio families go head to head on Stone Age Family Fortunes, mad King George III's doctors are even madder than he is, and Emperor Elagabalus launches his pranktastic Roman lottery.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
7:25pm
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Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The ShoreWith the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 4, Episode 6 - Midwife CrisisMartin meets Portwenn's new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa. Martin is dismissive of her profession, and the two of them do not hit it off.
8pm30 min
Carters Get Rich
Episode 2As the Carters adjust to their new lifestyle, Ellie begins to embrace her celeb status and Liz upgrades the sofa.
8:25pm
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
8:40pm
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
9pm
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Crashing
Episode 1It's practically peaceful in the disused hospital. That is, until the spontaneous arrival of Lulu, Anthony's oldest and least responsible friend.
9pm
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Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened
Episode 2 - Fawlty Towers Exclusive: Basil's Best BitsA special tribute to the peerless sitcom. John Cleese discusses his experience of playing Basil Fawlty and picks out his favourite moments from the show.
9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It OffDermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...
9pm
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Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley
TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.
9pm60 min
Decline And Fall
Episode 2Paul Pennyfeather finds himself tutoring the son of Margot Beste-Chetwynde over the school summer holidays. As he tries to act natural among the higher echelons of 1920s society crowding Margot's elegant home, Paul wonders whether the feelings he fosters for the wealthy and alluring widow are returned.
9pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 4, Episode 6 - Spray GravyDave turns his attention to baby naming books and what claims to be a complete food replacement system. And he has high hopes for his latest invention: a way of minimising the time it takes to listen to your favourite songs.
9:30pm
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Crashing
Episode 2Anthony attempts to have a mature conversation with Lulu, Melody wants to pin down Colin for a date, and Sam encourages Fred to take a day off work.
9:30pm30 min
Comedy Bigmouths
Episode 2 - Russell KaneIan Stone is the host and MC, alongside fellow comedians Ivo Graham, Geoff Norcott and Jo Caulfield. This week's guest comedian is Russell Kane.
9:40pm
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Bottom
Series 1, Episode 1 - SmellsWhilst looking in the newspaper for personals ad inspiration, Richie comes across an advert for pheromones. Could this be the answer to help him lose his virginity?
10pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 7Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.
10pm
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The Funny Thing About...
Episode 2 - HolidaysJohnny Vegas narrates a silly and occasionally revealing jaunt through the world of holidays, covering everything from packing your bags to cacking your pants.
10pm
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10pm30 min
The Nightly Show
Episode 30Bradley Walsh is joined by Louise Redknapp, Hal Cruttenden and next week's host Jason Manford.
10pm65 min
The Last Leg
Series 10, Episode 11In this edition, Ed Miliband and Aisling Bea join the team to dissect the week's events.
10:20pm
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Bottom
Series 1, Episode 2 - GasHaving illegally hooked their gas supply up to their neighbour's, Richie and Eddie are somewhat panicked to find the gas man at their door to inspect all the street's meters.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 21, Episode 1 - Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Jack Whitehall, Gemma Whelan, Take ThatMichael Caine and Morgan Freeman rule out retirement, Jack Whitehall talks about an unlikely encounter with Steven Seagal, Gemma Whelan says being in Decline And Fall was a hoot and Take That perform live in the studio.
11pm
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The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 7 - ElectroVince is convinced that The Human League invented music. According to Vince, Howard's past career as a jazz trumpeter does not measure up. When Vince is offered a chance to join a new band, 'Kraftwork Orange' with Johnny Two Hats and the Electro Girls, he's intent on leaving everything behind, including Howard.
11pm
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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.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 1Guest captain David Walliams and Jonathan Ross go up against Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Isy Suttie joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
11:15pm
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Play To The Whistle
Series 3, Episode 6For the final show of the current series, the gang are joined by golf superstar Andrew 'Beef' Johnston, Queen of the Jungle Scarlett Moffatt and top comic Rob Beckett.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 3 - Non StarterSharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.
11:25pm
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Witless
Series 2, Episode 1When Leanne and Rhona learn that a corrupt cop has leaked their safe house location they have no choice but to go on the run.
11:30pm
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Drunk History
Series 3, Episode 5Jessica Hynes stars as Emmeline Pankhurst in Luisa Omielan's hammered history of the suffragettes, while Stephen Mangan is Henry V in Tom Rosenthal's trollied tale of Agincourt.
11:40pm
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The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 8 - HitcherBob Fossil has a big problem at Zoo-niverse. Ivan, the bear has developed some very anti-social habits and attacks Fossil.
Midnight
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Steptoe And Son
Series 6, Episode 6 - Pot BlackAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Midnight
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Russell Howard & Mum
USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 5 - Hot-Rodding At The Demolition Derby (South Carolina)Russell and his mum are in South Carolina, where they have joined the Knights of Destruction, an All-American Demolition Derby, who find new and insane ways to smash up cars. Russell has signed up to get behind the wheel at the event and Ninette is taking to the mic to commentate in front of the 4000 strong crowd.
Midnight
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Highlights Special - ExtraRelive the most memorable moments from Series 2 of the riotous panel show.
12:15am
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The Nightly Show
Episode 30Bradley Walsh is joined by Louise Redknapp, Hal Cruttenden and next week's host Jason Manford.
12:20am
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Inside No. 9
Series 1, Episode 5 - The UnderstudyAn episode set behind-the-scenes at a performance of Macbeth.
12:30am
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12:40am
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Steptoe And Son Ride Again
The rag-and-bone business is in trouble and Harold is convinced that Albert must die so that he can collect the old man's life insurance.
1am
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Inside No. 9
Series 1, Episode 6 - The HarrowingAn episode set in a gothic mansion owned by a brother and sister who shut themselves away from the outside world.
1am
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Carters Get Rich
Episode 2As the Carters adjust to their new lifestyle, Ellie begins to embrace her celeb status and Liz upgrades the sofa.
1:10am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 4, Episode 6 - Spray GravyDave turns his attention to baby naming books and what claims to be a complete food replacement system. And he has high hopes for his latest invention: a way of minimising the time it takes to listen to your favourite songs.
1:25am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 2Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
1:30am
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Moone Boy
Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of MarysMartin befriends new boy Trevor in order to dine on his family's regular gourmet meals because Ma Moone is too distracted with political campaigning to feed her youngest child.
1:30am60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill JupitusKevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.
1:40am
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Nathan Barley
Comedy series which mercilessly parodies the lifestyles of young London media types.
2am
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Miracle In Soho
1950s romantic comedy about a road mender who falls in love with a woman about to emigrate.
2am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 3The BAFTA-winning sports/comedy show continues. Featuring guests Josh Widdicombe, Kevin Pietersen and Joe Hart.
2:10am
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 10Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode. With James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.
2:15am
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Bo' Selecta!
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Leigh Francis sketch show.
2:20am
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The Armando Iannucci Shows
Armando Iannucci welcomes you to his world in this TV series.
3:05am
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Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
3:15am
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Big School
Series 2, Episode 1A new year is starting at Greybridge, and Miss Postern intends to kick it off with an inspiring careers workshop with guest speaker Fenella Forbes, a best-selling childrens' author.
3:25am
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Catastrophe
Series 3, Episode 6Rob and Sharon are in Ireland to say goodbye to Sharon's dad. Rob's utterly irrepressible mum Mia travels from America to pay her version of respects. With Fran reeling in shock, and Rob still unable to find the right time to talk about his almost-secret collapse, all roads are leading to a dramatic series finale.
4:30am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 1 - Olive's DivorceOlive is in trouble - Arthur has left her for good and she has to face the divorce court. Afterwards she's almost inconsolable and doesn't feel like being alone, but Mum's off to Aunt Maud's and Stan has a date.
5am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Perfect ClippieWithout Arthur's share of the housekeeping, Mum just can't afford three good meals on Stan's income alone so he insists Olive get a job. After some grovelling Blakey agrees to trial her as a clippie again - and she soon turns out to be the best in the depot!