Television
TV schedule Wednesday 12th April 2017
6am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 2 - Flora's Big MistakeHaving accompanied Cissie to the surgery, Flora overhears her doctor and a nurse discussing an imminent death. She resolves to make her friend's last days and weeks as comfortable as possible.
7am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs BoyceBoycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.
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 5, Episode 3 - Bells for Uncle BarstableTim pursues his piano teacher, Miss Clanger, while trying to solve the riddle left in a note from his dead Uncle Barstable.
8am
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 3Mim's catering skills are put to the test when the team turn up on her doorstep for a meeting that Roger's not told her about. She gets even more upset when she overhears the men saying that they don't intend to take their wives away on the next trip.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 3 - Stonehenge, EnglandCan the Go Jetters stop Glitch playing dominoes with the ancient stones of Stonehenge?
8:30am
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 4Roger approaches Kevin for some tips on spicing up his and Mim's sex life. Kevin is only too happy to oblige but the outcome is not quite what Roger anticipates!
8:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
8:40am
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 8 - Wedding Day NervesWhile Lionel suffers an attack of the wedding day wobbles, bride-to-be Jean does her utmost to remain calm in spite of her sister-in-law's efforts.
8:55am
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
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 8 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?Bob believes that Terry needs to broaden his horizons and meet new friends.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 23 - More About TwirlingThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a sports hall. They watch a gymnast dance whilst twirling a ribbon. Toodloo copies the gymnast, twirling a ribbon. Chickedy and Chick join in and Great BigHoo tries too but he ends up twirling his ribbon around Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick.
9:30am
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 3 - Locustium InsectiumJas has fallen in love big time with the school locusts and is tenderly looking after them.
10am
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Miracle In Soho
1950s romantic comedy about a road mender who falls in love with a woman about to emigrate.
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
11am
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Blackadder
A selection of three episodes from the comic historical saga.
11:15am
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Scream Street
A selection of episodes from the children's animated comedy.
11:50am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
12pm
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Two Thousand Women
Film set in 1944 in a Nazi-run French internment camp for British women caught up in the invasion of Europe.
12pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood BarbiBilly takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.
1pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 23 - More About TwirlingThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a sports hall. They watch a gymnast dance whilst twirling a ribbon. Toodloo copies the gymnast, twirling a ribbon. Chickedy and Chick join in and Great BigHoo tries too but he ends up twirling his ribbon around Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick.
1:40pm
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1:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 8 - Wedding Day NervesWhile Lionel suffers an attack of the wedding day wobbles, bride-to-be Jean does her utmost to remain calm in spite of her sister-in-law's efforts.
2pm
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 6 - Dead LossSharon's mother-in-law dies and Chris is granted 24 hours compassionate leave from prison. Chris uses this to disappear. Sharon and Tony set about tracking him down.
2:20pm
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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.
2:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
3pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
3pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 3 - Locustium InsectiumJas has fallen in love big time with the school locusts and is tenderly looking after them.
3:30pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 8 - It Came From ZogZig and Zag turn their hands to the movie business - but they are only in it for the free popcorn.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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Boj
Episode 33 - Fun And GamesPoor Denzil keeps ruining all his friend's games by knocking everything over. But Boj comes up with a game where it's good to knock things down - Bojey-Bosh Bowling!
4:15pm
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 4 - Desirable ResidenceWhilst out shopping with Cissie, Flora's shocked to notice Paradise Lodge listed for sale in the estate agents' window. She's going to have to put a stop to this!
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
4:45pm
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Mr Bean
Animated adventures of comedy favourite Mr Bean, voiced by Rowan Atkinson.
4:50pm
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Gipsy's CurseFlora's enraged when she finds a visiting gypsy in her seat in the lounge, and lets her feelings be quite clear. The old traveller curses her life, but Flora isn't the least bit concerned - until strange things start happening...
4:50pm
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 5Maggie confronts the heartache of being unable to conceive, and in the race against her biological clock she learns her test results from the doctor.
5pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USAIt is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?
5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 12 - Friends In High PlacesThe canteen's cook, Mrs. Webb, is worse than awful and when confronted about her culinary skills promptly quits, leaving Blakey in the lurch. He recommends Mrs. Butler as her replacement to the area manager - and when she comes for an interview, it seems the two are old friends...
5:25pm
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 6Tension mounts as the team and their wives arrive at the hotel in Cromer for the away match with arch enemy Fatty Woolacott. Roger gives them all strict instructions to have an early night and puts a complete ban on 'naughties.'
6pm
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6pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 8 - Banished!Otto plots to build himself a luxury home, which would mean forcing the Scream Street residents to live in tents.
6:20pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
6:30pm
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The Million Pound Note
Comedy film about a penniless man who is given a million pound note and instructed to live on it for a month without spending any of it.
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
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood BarbiBilly takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
7pm
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Henry IX
Episode 1 - Reigned InHenry's snap decision to abdicate sends shockwaves through the Royal household, who close ranks in their efforts to make the King see sense.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 9The Stuarts are confused by the newly discovered drink tea, a Viking funeral ends in a massive fight, a child evacuated in the Blitz thinks farm animals are monsters, and some cowboys sing about life in the Wild West.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 6Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!
7:40pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The CorpseEvery hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.
8:20pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
8:30pm
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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
(repeat)
Blackadder
A selection of three episodes from the comic historical saga.
9pm40 min
Henry IX
Episode 2 - Exit StrategyWith news of the possible abdication leaked to the press, suspicion is all around and causing havoc with previously rock solid relationships within the Royal household.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh, Jason ByrneMicky Flanagan hosts the first episode of the new series of Live At The Apollo, with guests Seann Walsh and Jason Byrne.
9pm60 min
Benidorm
Series 9, Episode 6Is Pauline pregnant, who's the daddy? Cue the Oracle's golden opportunity to hone his sleuthing skills. Billy gets some life changing advice and the staff feel the heat at the Solana Psychic convention. The boys bank on a profitable trip to the casino.
9:30pm
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Meet Ricky Gervais
Off-beat chat show hosted by Ricky Gervais before he was famous. Showing a total lack of both fear and tact, Ricky asks the questions no one else will.
9:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are ComingThe threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...
10pm
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The Outcast Comic
Documentary exploring censorship and free speech in comedy, through the centre-right comedian Andrew Lawrence.
10pm30 min
Drunk History
Series 3, Episode 6Charlotte Crosby and Matthew Lewis star in Phil Wang's take on Isaac Newton's rise to fame. Adam Buxton's story of King Alfred and the Vikings features Blake Harrison and Alexander Armstrong.
10pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 1This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Danny Dyer, Jon Richardson, Joe Lycett and Moira Stuart.
10pm30 min
The Nightly Show
Episode 33Jason Manford is joined by former England cricketer Freddie Flintoff and actor Nigel Havers.
10:15pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 2Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week, from the silly to the serious, and are joined by Sarah Millican, Joe Wilkinson, DJ Nick Grimshaw and Ollie Locke from Made In Chelsea.
10:20pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 1, Episode 3Mrs Khan is very keen to go on holiday. But holidays cost money, plus there's Shazia's honeymoon to pay for.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard & Mum
USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 6 - Fabulous Dogs Of New YorkRussell and his mum's American Adventure has led them to the Big Apple, where they are doing things doggy style. They are getting up close and personal with some of Manhattan's most pampered and preened pooches, where they will fully experience the New York Dog Scene, including hanging out with its Bona-Fido doggy stars.
10:35pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 3David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.
10:45pm
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Car Share
Series 2, Episode 1John and Kayleigh find themselves, reluctantly, having to make the daily commute to work separately.
11pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
11pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 1, Episode 4Mr Khan is determined to be the impresario behind the new call to prayer at the Sparkhill mosque and sets out to hold his own X Factor style auditions. Meanwhile, family duty calls when he's asked to sort out future son-in-law Amjad's job promotion.
11pm
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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.
11:10pm
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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.
11:15pm
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Mock The Week
Series 4, Episode 4Gina Yashere joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle for the fifth time. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have Ed Byrne.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 6 - Dead LossSharon's mother-in-law dies and Chris is granted 24 hours compassionate leave from prison. Chris uses this to disappear. Sharon and Tony set about tracking him down.
11:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 6 - PoliticsFraser's on professional suspension after an unfortunate incident involving a projector. With the school elections due to take place, Pickwell's determined that to show the governors that she can run something successfully, and Alfie's keen to show Miss Gulliver he can take politics seriously.
11:40pm
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Little Britain
Series 2, Episode 1Bubbles De Vere is under some pressure to settle her bill at the Health Spa.
11:55pm
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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.
Midnight
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Steptoe And Son
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Wooden OvercoatsHarold has bought some coffins and intends leaving them in the house.
Midnight
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 3Lee Mack welcomes comedian Jimmy Carr, The Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson and TV presenter Jameela Jamil to join his fun and fact-filled panel show.
12:05am
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The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 6Chris welcomes guests Nish Kumar and Carl Hutchinson who compete against each other in a game of WWE with a twist; Chris has invited professional wrestlers The London Riots to show Nish and Carl what a real wrestling move looks like. Plus, this week on the train, Chris tries to make dinner for his guest, Pussy Cat Doll Ashley Roberts.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 5Guest captain Claudia Winkleman and Johnny Vegas go up against Jon Richardson and Reginald D Hunter. Sara Pascoe joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters. Joe Wilkinson will also be appearing.
12:10am
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Car Share
Series 2, Episode 1John and Kayleigh find themselves, reluctantly, having to make the daily commute to work separately.
12:20am
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Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 6 - WeddingMark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.
12:35am
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12:45am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 8Russell looks at breast feeding, if immigrants cause traffic problems (as UKIP claim), and if The Queen should actually be The Queen.
1am
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The Sex Thief
Riotous early 70s sex comedy in which an audacious cat burglar steals more than his female victims' jewellery.
1am
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
1:15am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 1This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Danny Dyer, Jon Richardson, Joe Lycett and Moira Stuart.
1:40am
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
1:50am
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Rattle Of A Simple Man
A naïve, virginal 30-something football fan has his eyes opened after friends challenge him to chat up a stunning blonde.
1:50am
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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!
2:10am
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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.
2:20am
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2:50am
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Shooting Stars
Series 4, Episode 5With Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, Nell McAndrew and Michael Winner.
2:55am
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Marshal's Law
A selection of episodes from the Loaded TV sitcom.
3:15am40 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 8Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.
3:20am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs BoyceBoycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.
3:45am
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Dentist On The Job
Comedy sequel. Colonel Proudfoot is looking for a dentist to endorse his new toothpaste and his cousin may have just the men.
3:50am
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 5Maggie confronts the heartache of being unable to conceive, and in the race against her biological clock she learns her test results from the doctor.
4:15am
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 6Tension mounts as the team and their wives arrive at the hotel in Cromer for the away match with arch enemy Fatty Woolacott. Roger gives them all strict instructions to have an early night and puts a complete ban on 'naughties.'