Television
TV schedule Thursday 18th May 2017
6am
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In Loving Memory
Series 4, Episode 6 - Cash And CarryIvy's faith in human nature is challenged when a trusted old friend, Annie Greenhalgh, dies and contracts their services - but seemingly without making any arrangements to pay. Then they find a pawn ticket...
7am
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The Piglet Files
Series 2, Episode 3 - Piglet In A TroughPiglet's on a downward spiral: drinking, gambling, money troubles, and constantly cocking up at work. Thankfully, it's all a ruse between him and Drummond - unfortunately, it's because further information has come to light regarding Major Maxwell.
7:25am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 7Martin has a chance meeting with a psychiatrist at Paul's party and sings his praises. Ann suggests that he may like to talk to him again - professionally!
7:25am
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
7:45am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 37 - Mount Rushmore, USAWhen the Grimbots add Glitch's face to those of the presidents on Mount Rushmore they cause a major mudslide.
7:45am
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Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 7 - Careers DayIt's Careers Day at Dockbridge High so everyone will be getting some excellent advice from careers advisor Miss Droppitt, if she can spare five minutes between her other jobs. Mark follows in Mrs Mark's footsteps and Mr Capp changes his appearance.
8am
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My Hero
Series 2, Episode 1 - ParentsGeorge ruins Janet's parents' amateur dramatic performance by shouting out as if it's a panto, so Janet tries to deflect their anger by telling them the truth - that he is really superhero Thermoman. Although Janet's mum and dad now love him, life gets more complicated when everyone knows, particularly when Mrs Raven tries to offer him her body.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, WalesHow will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?
8:20am
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Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 24 - Toy RoyWhen Tristan's cousin Lucy comes to play for her birthday, the boys accidentally tear her present of a Teddy Bear. Roy pretends to be a toy to distract Lucy, while Tristan tries to fix up the bear. Roy soon realises that he misses being himself, but how can he tell Lucy the truth?
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 1 - HottyspottyitisEvery time Justin and Little Monster sneeze something messy happens in Justin's house. Helped by a doctor download, Robert does his best to cure the pair of their Hottyspottyitis.
8:35am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 11 - Valentine's DayLauren is completely loved-up and ignoring Millie. Missing her sister's attention, Millie pretends she's had a valentine from a new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Craig impresses Fran when he sticks up for Jake.
8:40am
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 7 - The ProposalSandy is still refusing to talk to Harry so Jean tries to find a way to patch things up. Things are very different for Judy when Alistair proposes!
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.
9:05am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 12 - The Big DayWhen she realises it's finally time mum and Mike got married, Millie persuades Lauren and Craig they should 'propose' to them.
9:20am
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 4 - MoodsTwinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.
9:30am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky WashingSooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?
9:55am
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 12 - Caught In The Act, FactTerry helps out an old friend and is in danger of being run in by the law - not once, but twice. Meanwhile, Arthur is up to something particularly fishy.
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 22nd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
12pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Matress On WheelsArkwright's always been dead against getting a van, until Granville points out the advantages of taking a lady friend for a drive.
12:35pm
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 5 - Death In The FamilyRoy is fed up of cleaning his great aunt's house every Saturday, until he discovers that the O'Briens are to set to inherit her fortune. When his aunt unexpectedly dies, Roy feels guilty about being greedy, but perhaps he is worrying unnecessarily.
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 5 - Neighbour WarsHaving run over Mr Casey's dog some years ago, Ben now compounds the misdemeanour by running over Mr Casey himself. Casey plays the sympathy card for all its worth - and, according to his insurance claim, it seems that it may be worth quite a lot!
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 8 - The Mischievous Tinkle In Howard's EyesHoward discovers there are better ways than the mobile phone to contact other nature-lovers - and quite openly, too.
1:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 15 - Wildlife WatchA film crew arrives to record a rare bird nesting at Mossybottom Farm. The Farmer is delighted by all the attention, but when a cameraman films the flock enjoying a game of cricket, drastic action is needed.
1:10pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 16 - The PelicanAn unusual guest lands on the farm. Shaun and Bitzer try their best to make the visitor feel welcome but can't work out what the unexpected arrival needs. When they realise it is hungry, they set about trying to find it some food - if only they could get their hands on the Farmer's prize catch.
1:20pm
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My Hero
Series 2, Episode 1 - ParentsGeorge ruins Janet's parents' amateur dramatic performance by shouting out as if it's a panto, so Janet tries to deflect their anger by telling them the truth - that he is really superhero Thermoman. Although Janet's mum and dad now love him, life gets more complicated when everyone knows, particularly when Mrs Raven tries to offer him her body.
1:20pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 4 - Parents EveningIt's Parents Evening at Dockbridge High and the students are feeling nervous - all except for Year 8 pupil Mark.
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.
1:40pm
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 1After a rather unique funeral service, Bayview welcomes a somewhat younger resident than is usual for a bit of R-n-R: overworked local vicar Dennis. Tom has a grand plan to have him counsel Marion.
2pm
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Man In The Moon
A repeat of this 1960 film.
2pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 7Martin has a chance meeting with a psychiatrist at Paul's party and sings his praises. Ann suggests that he may like to talk to him again - professionally!
2:10pm
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The Best Of Benny Hill
Comic highlights from the early career of multi-talented comedian Benny Hill, featuring some of his best-loved characters.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
2:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 4 - MoodsTwinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.
3pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 10 - The Yanks Are ComingGary manages to overcome his jealousy enough to get Jeep parts for Ron, but his shopping trip is interrupted by an outbreak of racial tension.
3pm
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
3:15pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 3 - JobsworthZig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!
3:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 7 - The ProposalSandy is still refusing to talk to Harry so Jean tries to find a way to patch things up. Things are very different for Judy when Alistair proposes!
3:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 22nd and 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".
4:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 6, Episode 12 - CampingNero, Dexter and the boys go camping. But teachers Nunn and Bell tag along - with disastrous results. Meanwhile Amber foolishly decides to take up a career as a hairdresser.
5pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 6, Episode 13 - RingWith Nunn arranging the stag do, Bell planning the honeymoon and Nero in charge of the ring, will Dexter and Lizzie's last-minute wedding be a happily ever after or a total disaster?
6pm
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 1After a rather unique funeral service, Bayview welcomes a somewhat younger resident than is usual for a bit of R-n-R: overworked local vicar Dennis. Tom has a grand plan to have him counsel Marion.
6pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 5 - Neighbour WarsHaving run over Mr Casey's dog some years ago, Ben now compounds the misdemeanour by running over Mr Casey himself. Casey plays the sympathy card for all its worth - and, according to his insurance claim, it seems that it may be worth quite a lot!
6pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 35 - Bone CruncherA surfing competition with a difference comes to Scream Street - an air surfing competition! But the race is run by a sinister pirate. The gang all enter, not realising they may have just signed their lives away.
6:30pm
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The Big Money
Comedy about a small-time thief who becomes caught up in a world of organised crime after stealing a suitcase stuffed with forged £1 notes.
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 29, Episode 8 - The Mischievous Tinkle In Howard's EyesHoward discovers there are better ways than the mobile phone to contact other nature-lovers - and quite openly, too.
6:40pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The ClonesDanger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 11Dr Culpeper invites us all to his highly unhealthy health spa, a Crusader knight competes on Historical Masterchef, King John worries about all the internet haters, and crooner William Shakespeare serenades us with his big band.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 6 - Please Mind Your HeadHyacinth and Richard spend their first night in their new weekend retreat. But plans to become part of the "country set" go horribly wrong as the apartment proves a little on the "bijou" side.
7:20pm
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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.
7:30pm30 min
Deaf Funny
Episode 1Sketch comedy in sign language (with subtitles for the sign-impaired). This episode features a fitness instructor, a cowboy interpreter, a man who thinks he is 'Facebook Famous', a Deaf hugger, a policewoman protecting the standard of BSL, and a Deaf spy with a novel way of eavesdropping.
8pm
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Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 1 - SeriousLee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.
8pm
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 2, Episode 1Dara O Briain, Ellie Gibson, Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon present more computer game fun. First up taking the joystick challenge are Richard Osman and Sara Pascoe who compete against each other in Galaga, Doodle Jump, Micro Machines, Human Fall Flat and Block Block. Who will triumph?
8pm
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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.
8:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 6, Episode 13 - RingWith Nunn arranging the stag do, Bell planning the honeymoon and Nero in charge of the ring, will Dexter and Lizzie's last-minute wedding be a happily ever after or a total disaster?
8:40pm
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The Fast Show
Series 1, Episode 3Character-based sketch show featuring Professor Denzil Dexter and the Off Roaders.
9pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 2 - And So To BedAlbert 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.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 5Richard Ayoade and Rob Beckett going up against Jon Richardson and Claudia Winkleman. Adam Riches joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
9pm60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 2, Episode 10 - Anna FrielJohn Bishop talks to Anna Friel.
9pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
9:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's InflationIt's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.
9:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 3 - Porn YesterdayAlbert 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.
10pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'HanlonDeadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.
10pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick HelmIn the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 17, Episode 9Joining the teams this time are Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson, reality TV star Joey Essex, singer Ella Eyre and Luke and Pete from The Kooks, who also perform live.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh AwardsWill is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.
10:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 11 - Let's Get Away From It AllGary's life is on the move in both time zones as Yvonne sets her heart on a new flat and Phoebe wants to leave The Royal Oak. Both have surprises in store for the weary traveller...
10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam TimeExams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.
10:40pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 6Russell looks at UKIP getting another MP, immigration, Paddington Bear and um, names for female masturbation...
11pm
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Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 2 - The TestMark makes a final play for Dobby, the object of his desires.
11pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 3Russell Howard talks adult colouring-in books and gluten; plus answers questions on the Queen's seduction methods, STD penguins. His guests are Chris Ramsey and Yuriko Kotani.
11pm
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Taskmaster
Series 4, Episode 4 - Friendship Is TruthWhat will Mel Giedroyc do to a humble pommel horse? Should Hugh Dennis climb that high? And why are Alex Horne and Noel Fielding dancing like a pair of shrews? As always, Taskmaster Greg Davies will deliver his judgements on their efforts, and his well-trained assistant Alex Horne is overseeing the tasks.
11pm
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Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud
Episode 5 - OffenceAs a comic, the subject of offence is close to Micky's heart. But what is out of bounds? Sex, size, race, Donald Trump? Micky goes in search of answers.
11:15pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 1Jimmy Carr and team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are back for a new series of the topical comedy panel show. The teams are joined by celebrity guests Paul Hollywood, Dawn O'Porter, Joe Wilkinson and Rob Beckett.
11:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 4Russell Howard talks Tom Jones, pant throwing and RnB music with a West Country edge. His guests are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and James Acaster.
11:35pm
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French And Saunders
Series 3, Episode 6Cuddly comic loveliness from Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders meets plank-spanking brilliance from Mark Knopfler, Dave Gilmour, Lemmy from Motorhead, Mark King and Gary Moore.
Midnight
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 3 - Ova Is Latin. For EggsThe laptop-loving king of irreverence is once again tackling life's burning issues, from the shyness of elks to the evolution of the Honey Monster.
12:05am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 8The guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week are Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett, Joey Essex from The Only Way Is Essex and Jennifer Metcalfe from Hollyoaks.
12:15am
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French And Saunders
Series 3, Episode 7Tonight's show is the last for the moment. Can the Thames Flood Barrier save London from the tears of a grateful but saddened nation?
1am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 7This week's episode featured Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall pointing his spoon at the camera, the Second World War recreated with ice cream and Russ Abbot having a heart attack on Casualty.
1am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 5This week's guests are Danny Baker, Roisin Conaty and Jack Dee.
1am
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Britain Today Tonight
Episode 3Investigative reporter Ken Kildoon goes undercover in south London to root out corruption in British amateur athletics.
1:15am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
1:25am
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Britain Today Tonight
Episode 4Digger Daley chairs a debate between a representative of the UK gambling industry and the evangelical Reverend Kriss.
1:30am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 8This week's episode featured a whistle on a handrail, a dangerous amount of pork fat on River Cottage and the last Knitted Character competition
2am
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'HanlonDeadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.
2am
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Seann Walsh Live: Seann To Be Wild
A TV broadcast of Seann Walsh's stand-up DVD.
2am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of CivilisationModern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.
2:15am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh AwardsWill is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.
2:45am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam TimeExams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.
2:50am
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The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.
2:55am
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Loaded
Episode 2 - Leon's TeacherNew boss Casey arrives from the US for a "flying visit" and immediately fires a rocket up the gang - they need to start developing new content. And fast. But the boys, freshly-minted millionaires, have other things on their mind.
3:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 19, Episode 2Rob and Aisling are joined by Joey Essex, Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman and comedians Roisin Conaty and Nish Kumar.
3:25am
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The Piglet Files
Series 2, Episode 3 - Piglet In A TroughPiglet's on a downward spiral: drinking, gambling, money troubles, and constantly cocking up at work. Thankfully, it's all a ruse between him and Drummond - unfortunately, it's because further information has come to light regarding Major Maxwell.
3:40am
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 1 - Lance Got GameLean times have hit the high street, and everyone is feeling the pinch. As Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to make some extra money on the side, Shelley goes on the warpath, and Janine finds herself socialising with the cream of Croydon society.
4:10am
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Training MenAs Ashley and Jerwayne come to terms with the fact that they are getting older, Lance fumes that a training day has been dumped on him at the last minute, and Janine drags Christopher into the hunt for her stalker.