Television
TV schedule Wednesday 31st May 2017
6am
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The Balloon Goes Up
Comedy duo Ethel Revnell and Gracie West masquerade as WAAFs on a balloon site and help the authorities capture a group of spies.
7am
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The Piglet Files
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Plane TruthWhen two soviet aircraft designers defect in quick succession, Piglet's technical knowledge - and a passing interest in plane design - places him as the best candidate to assess the men and work out who's their best source.
7:25am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 2Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.
7:25am
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
7:35am
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The Great Game
Thora Hird, Diana Dors and James Hayter star in this 1950s film about a football club chairman who illegally approaches a rival club's star player.
7:45am
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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?
8am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 3When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, AfricaGlitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?
8:20am
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Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 8 - Let's Rock, Little RoyRoy's got soul! He has music pouring out of him, literally.
8:40am
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, SurpriseJean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.
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.
9am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 1, Episode 7Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
9:20am
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
9:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And CloseThe Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.
9:40am
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 3The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear, Charles Dickens sings about his life and books, the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Come Dine With Me, and Vlad the Impaler reveals his horrible new plan for keeping out the neighbours.
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 24th and 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:30am
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Our Girl Friday
An heiress is shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise with three men and it isn't long before they notice her rather obvious charms.
11:35am
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Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 8 - Let's Rock, Little RoyRoy's got soul! He has music pouring out of him, literally.
12pm
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Trial And Error
Legal satire. A seedy barrister is given the dock brief for a man who freely admits he murdered his wife; he is acquitted owing to incompetent defence, and they both continue their fantasy lives.
12pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater LoveRodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.
12:05pm
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Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost And Found BoyThings have been disappearing around Strange Hill High. As the new kid, suspicion falls on Mitchell, especially in Headmaster Abercrombie's eyes.
12:25pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A ColdGreenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's ToothBen is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?
12:40pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 3 - SpoilsportShaun persuades Bitzer to take part in his game of cricket but Bitzer is more worried about the condition of the pitch than the game.
12:45pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 4 - Baa-d Hair DayThe flock don't recognise Shaun when he loses one his most distinctive features. His old pal Bitzer helps him track down the lost thatch, but not before Shaun becomes very attached to one of the chickens.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The ThroatHoward is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where.
1:20pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 3When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!
1:25pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And CloseThe Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.
1:40pm
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 9Diana is hospitalised after collapsing during a trip out to watch an old folks' grand prix, and is convinced she's got mere weeks to live - at most. After all, what could a shadow on her lung be but cancer?
2pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 2Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And StrifeWith money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.
2:35pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 3The boys test their horsepower to the max on Stone Age Top Gear, Charles Dickens sings about his life and books, the Greek philosophers host weird dinner parties on Historical Come Dine With Me, and Vlad the Impaler reveals his horrible new plan for keeping out the neighbours.
2:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
3pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 6 - How Long Has This Been Going On?Gary is getting ready for Yvonne's return from Korea, but an unexpected arrival at the Royal Oak could cause him even more trouble.
3:05pm
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
3:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, SurpriseJean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.
3:20pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 12 - All Washed UpMayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.
3:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Pit And The PendulumPatrick's cherry tree launches an attack on Victor's junipers, which prompts Victor to seek professional help. Victor's interest in tropical fish causes a fresh ruction between the pair.
4pm
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Last Holiday
Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 25th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 1, Episode 7Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
4:15pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.
4:20pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 2 - Descent Into The MaelstromMargaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 8 - The New NurseMary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.
5pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USAKyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?
5:25pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 3, Episode 3 - BowlsScandal hits the Unsworth household when Ivy is seen socialising with a married man. And as she has just warned him of much the same thing, Billy is most amused!
6pm
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 9Diana is hospitalised after collapsing during a trip out to watch an old folks' grand prix, and is convinced she's got mere weeks to live - at most. After all, what could a shadow on her lung be but cancer?
6pm
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's ToothBen is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?
6pm
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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 30, Episode 5 - Nobody Messes With Tony The ThroatHoward is deeply concerned when Pearl starts going out every day with Nelly, and she will not say where.
6:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 3After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A ColdGreenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 6Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 7Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!
7:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 4The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.
8pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The DogA local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!
8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 4Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by lovebirds Ben and Stephanie, who will put their relationship on the line for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
8:30pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 2Anthony and Jestina will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
8:40pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 1, Episode 5Mr Khan's new plasma TV provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan versus England cricket match. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting...
9pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand BoyArkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 3In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Tom Rosenthal, Craig Revel Horwood, Roisin Conaty and US comic Rob Delaney for this show.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
9pm
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The Keith & Paddy Picture Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - GhostbustersKeith and Paddy's version of Ghostbusters, featuring Robbie Williams, Sarah Parish, Emily Atack, Emma Willis, Will Mellor, Vicki Michelle and Chris Kamara.
9:20pm
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The Fast Show
Series 1, Episode 5Featuring Ron Manager, Ed Winchester and Roy and Renee, the train passengers from hell.
9:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...
9:50pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 4In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.
10pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 3 - BirminghamTonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.
10pm
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Bad Education
Series 3, Episode 4 - FundraisingMartin Wickers's attempts to teach Alfie to drive end in disaster when they run over the school caretaker.
10pm30 min
White Gold
Series 1, Episode 2 - Sexy RollercoasterWhen Vincent, Fitzpatrick and Lavender meet a group of men from a local publishing company, their alpha male hackles are raised: not only do these men get an expense account, but they each have a company car.
10pm30 min
Unspun With Matt Forde
Series 3, Episode 5The guest on tonight's show is former Liberal Democrat MP Chris Huhne.
10:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 7 - Easy LivingGary's world is changing fast. Yvonne is changing careers as Phoebe plans the wedding. And Reg's domestic problems threaten his job.
10:30pm5 min
Election Spy
Episode 2The political offices react to the fact that Jeremy Corbyn is to appear on the BBC's TV debate show, as Theresa May dodges it. Meanwhile in the Lib Dem office, Harry and Brian are still waiting for the newspapers to write more than a sentence about their party.
10:35pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 2Anthony and Jestina will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
10:35pm
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 9More topical comedy from Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. with guests Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Joe Wilkinson.
11pm
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Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 1 - St. HospitalsMark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.
11pm
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
11pm
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Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour
Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 5Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley deals with the letters and numbers.
11:15pm
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes SpecialDara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.
11:35pm
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French And Saunders
Series 5, Episode 5Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lulu, Kate Moss and yachtswoman Clare Francis.
11:55pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 4With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.
12:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 7Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.
12:15am
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You, Me & Them
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old McCreadyA ghost from Lauren's past unexpectedly rises to ruin Clive and Ed's snooker night.
12:35am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 8Joining David's team this week are comedian John Bishop and star of Gavin And Stacey, Joanna Page. With Lee are EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and comic actor Chris Addison.
12:45am
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Cool It, Carol!
Joe Sickles and Carol Thatcher decide to head to London for work but the naïve couple soon become drawn to the more seedy side of the capital.
12:55am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 6Clips include Rachel Stevens shaking like a leaflet on Strictly Come Dancing, Harry's take on Hole in the Wall, Bear Grylls and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall getting another irreverent ribbing, and an Emu puppet with a striking resemblance to Gail Platt harassing Harry.
1:10am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And StrifeWith money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.
1:10am
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1:25am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 10Harry gets egged for wearing a suit, fires Noah Dingle back to Emmerdale in a cannon and shears a sheep. Plus, TV Burp's new talent show The K Factor starts.
1:50am
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 3 - BirminghamTonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.
1:50am
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Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 9More topical comedy from Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. with guests Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Joe Wilkinson.
1:55am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's BallThe annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...
2am
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Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues
Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.
2:30am
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes SpecialDara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.
2:45am
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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.
2:45am
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PhoneShop
A selection of episodes from the second series of the high street sitcom.
2:50am
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Loaded
Episode 4 - Watto's MumWatto's ecstatic when his errant mum arrives back on the scene, seemingly oblivious to her son's multimillion pound fortune and claiming to have made one all of her own.
3:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 3Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.
3:05am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 8Joining David's team this week are comedian John Bishop and star of Gavin And Stacey, Joanna Page. With Lee are EastEnders actress Patsy Palmer and comic actor Chris Addison.
3:15am
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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.
3:50am
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Games That Lovers Play
Sex comedy starring Joanna Lumley, Richard Wattis, Penny Brahms and Jeremy Lloyd.
4:15am
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The Adam And Joe Show
Series 2, Episode 7Adam and Joe's cuddly toy collection present their own version of a top US sitcom - F.U.R.E.N.D.S, and Dave Navarro from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers receives a visit from the Vinyl Justice Squad.