Television
TV schedule Thursday 13th July 2017
6am
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 2 - Right Said GeorgeRobin is in a musical mood, but with no apparent aptitude for the guitar, Chrissy introduces him to the Ropers' piano. Meanwhile, George's beloved banger of a car is on its last legs.
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 18 - On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a clothes boutique, where they watch a lady trying on different hats. She isn't satisfied with any of them, and goes off to try on a dress.
7:20am
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The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Ice Man ComethWhen the Russians mistake Piglet for another agent, it seems that his life may suddenly be in great danger. Meanwhile, his latest technological developments aren't exactly working as intended.
7:25am
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
7:50am
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The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Beagle Has LandedDexter and Lewis attempt to infiltrate a militant animal-rights group. Unsurprisingly, they have little success. Piglet, however, could be just the man for the job.
8am
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8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 27 - The Strokkur Geyser, IcelandThe geysers in Iceland are blocked - Glitch is to blame and it could cause an earthquake. Go Jetters go!
8:20am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 4Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 11 - Magical JustinJustin wants to perform magic, so Robert calls in the help of a real magician to make sure Justin's tricks are truly magical.
9am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 1Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
9am
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
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.
9am30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 2, Episode 5 - Ivo GrahamLive From The BBC is thrilled to bring Ivo Graham to the stage. Since leaving university in 2012, Ivo has become a regular fixture on the comedy circuit with a charming, crafty and self-aware wit which has proved a hit with audiences.
9:30am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 7 - The GenieWhen Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.
9:30am15 min
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 4 - More About Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man making a cup of tea.
9:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 27th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:10am
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 10Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.
10:50am
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Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 4 - Pink CarnationsRigsby decides he must finally move on, giving up on Miss Jones and filing for divorce. He places an advert in the local newspaper, but his search for love doesn't run entirely smoothly.
11:40am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 4Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...
12:20pm
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
12:30pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 9 - Zazzy SoundsCubi and Lexi make lots of noise by creating their own sound effects.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 6 - Going To Gordon's WeddingCompo's nephew is marrying Josie. Foggy is apprehensive - the combination of relatives and alcohol fills him with deep foreboding.
1pm
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The Chain
A repeat of this 1984 film.
1pm
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The Girl On The Boat
Entanglements abound as charming but bumbling Englishman Sam attempts to win the hand of sweet-natured American Billie.
1pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day OutFletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.
1:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Easter Special - Ground Hog DayIt's almost time for the ice cream van to pay its daily visit and Bitzer has his heart set on a well-earned treat. However, his work is not done - there's a whole list of chores standing in his way and he needs his wits about him to get the job done in time.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 4 - More About Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man making a cup of tea.
1:35pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 21 - The IntruderWhen the Farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder. However, the plan backfires when he's suspected of being the crazed chicken thief of Mossybottom Farm.
1:40pm
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Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 5After an uncharacteristically blunt interjection from Tom, Jane transforms herself into a 'beauty queen' in order to attract Harvey's attention. Meanwhile, Sarah arrives with news that she is engaged to be married to entrepreneur Sam Parry.
1:40pm
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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!
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 15 - Someone Else's BabyAs the Antiques Roadshow throws up a surprise for Dorien, a letter in an old box and a barmy Auntie Sylvie throw up a few shocks for Tracey and Sharon. What is the meaning of the letter?
2:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley LiveTo celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.
2:40pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 10Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.
3pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The PositiveWith the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.
3pm
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The Girl On The Boat
Entanglements abound as charming but bumbling Englishman Sam attempts to win the hand of sweet-natured American Billie.
3pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel InspectorsWhen friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...
3:35pm
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
3:40pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
3:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 27th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:40pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, SpainGrandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.
4pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 1Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
4pm
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4pm
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Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Little KnowledgeThe trio are in desperate need of cash, and Chrissy is determined to find Robin a new job. After browsing the vacancies in the paper, a position selling encyclopaedias door-to-door seems a possibility.
4pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 38 - Nightmare NeighboursLuke's master plan to make his room uninhabitable and move in next door with Resus backfires when a pack of vampire rats invades.
4:30pm
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The Best Of Tommy Cooper
A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.
4:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 6 - Girls & BoysJas decides Lily should disguise herself as a boy in order to get closer to Matt and find out his true feelings towards her.
4:35pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 1 - First AidStan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?
5pm
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mating GameMildred's beloved dog Truffles is in season. George is all for getting her some form of injection - until he hears the price of pedigree puppies. Meanwhile, Tristram's becoming more impressionable, and Ann insists Jeffrey gives up smoking.
5pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 7 - BFFWhen Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.
5:40pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day OutFletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.
6pm
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Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 5After an uncharacteristically blunt interjection from Tom, Jane transforms herself into a 'beauty queen' in order to attract Harvey's attention. Meanwhile, Sarah arrives with news that she is engaged to be married to entrepreneur Sam Parry.
6:20pm
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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!
6:35pm
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 6 - Going To Gordon's WeddingCompo's nephew is marrying Josie. Foggy is apprehensive - the combination of relatives and alcohol fills him with deep foreboding.
7pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley LiveTo celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Highlights SpecialSome of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the brilliant but miserable Charles Dickens, and the very determined Rosa Parks.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At PropertiesThinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.
7:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 9 - DaydreamsDesmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.
7:40pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Hotel InspectorsWhen friends tip off the Fawltys that there are a group of hotel inspectors in town, Basil sets out to be as nice and amenable towards the guests as possible. However, one particularly demanding visitor pushes him over the edge...
8pm
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 2, Episode 9Liza Tarbuck and comedian Jamali Maddix join Dara O Briain, team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon and resident gaming expert Ellie Gibson to compete against each other in Crash Bandicoot, Far Cry 3, Bomb Jack, Golf With Your Friends and Livin' Nevada Loca.
8:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag WeekThe local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.
8:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 7 - BFFWhen Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.
9pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 5Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
9pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 1Hetty Wolf takes her first ever flight with Great British Air; husband and wife pilots Simon and Jackie sort out their marriage at 35,000 feet; and Omar is forced to do something about the lack of life-jackets on his planes.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of three episodes of the Lee Mack sitcom.
9:40pm
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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.
9:50pm
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The Best Of Tommy Cooper
A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.
10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Sinner And The SandmanA retired local psychic inadvertently makes the most amazing and impossible prediction of his career.
10pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 6Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Rhys James, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.
10pm60 min
CelebAbility
Series 1, Episode 5This time, reality TV star Joey Essex, the Real Housewives' Ampika Pickston, Union J's Josh Cuthbert, Olympian Jade Jones and TV presenter AJ Odudu join forces.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen 2Go behind the scenes of the boys' epic US adventure with a second helping of unseen footage. Packed with bloopers, wind-ups and behind-the-scenes banter, it features all the hilarious (and humiliating) moments you were never meant to see.
10:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 1Following the death of her husband, Audrey fforbes-Hamilton discovers that their large country estate is almost bankrupt, and is told that she has no option other than to sell up.
10:20pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan CarrJimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.
11pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 1Episode one sees the launch of Nails Babez, the automated manicure machine which gives nails the Tezcorp treatment; the new Currency Exchange machine - ruining holidays before you've even got on a plane, and visitors to Marwell Zoo are finding out the truth about their penguins from the Tezcorp Tourist Information Machine.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 6Dara, Hugh and Andy are back, with Chris Addison on board now as a regular panellist. The guests are Nathan Caton, Micky Flanagan and Stewart Francis.
11:15pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Highlights Special - Best BitsA compilation edition of the panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Guests include Jo Brand, David O'Doherty, Katherine Ryan, Jerry Springer, Roisin Conaty and Johnny Vegas.
11:20pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Curse Of The Bronze LampA wealthy kidnap victim appears to pull off a mind-boggling act of teleportation to alert the police to her whereabouts.
11:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 3 - iMammy (Batteries Not Included)With Dermot and Maria's baby due very soon, Agnes is excited about the prospect of having a new Brown in the house.
11:30pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 2This week sees foreign language students attempt to improve their English with the Tezcorp British Language Test, including learning Tezcorp's take on the national anthem, while pet owners are driven mad by Vet B.O.T, who has his customers begging, sitting and waiting for their animals. Meanwhile, a young gallery worker is left dumbfounded when the new Tezcorp chocolate fountain decides to serve up its chocolate all over a priceless work of art.
11:40pm
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QI
A selection of three episodes of the world's most cleverest and most interesting panel game.
Midnight
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 1 - BambiRealising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.
Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip 2.0, Out-takes - Unseen 2Go behind the scenes of the boys' epic US adventure with a second helping of unseen footage. Packed with bloopers, wind-ups and behind-the-scenes banter, it features all the hilarious (and humiliating) moments you were never meant to see.
12:05am
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The Black Abbot
A gang of crooks uses the legend of a ghost haunting an old dark mansion to help them kidnap a rich man.
12:10am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 6It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.
12:20am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 6Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.
12:40am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 15 - Someone Else's BabyAs the Antiques Roadshow throws up a surprise for Dorien, a letter in an old box and a barmy Auntie Sylvie throw up a few shocks for Tracey and Sharon. What is the meaning of the letter?
12:40am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 5With Carol Vorderman, Myleene Klass, Russell Kane and Rufus Hound.
12:45am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan CarrJimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.
1:50am
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French And Saunders
Series 5, Episode 4Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders present a series of their comedy sketch shows. Tonight, there's a hint of caped crusaders, and the guest appearances include Patsy Kensit.
1:55am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley in charge of the letters and numbers.
2am
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The Best Of The Adventures
Film comprising the best bits from Stanley Long's saucy Adventures film trilogy from the late 1970s.
2am
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 3 - You Must Have ShowersMildred takes a liking to the Fourmiles' shower, and orders that George arrange one to be fitted in their bathroom. Much against her better judgement, he gets old friend Jerry to do the work.
2am
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 4On tonight's show Russell reads from 50 Shades of Grey, and answers questions on university, ghosts, and milking a cow. His guests are Doc Brown and Paul McCaffrey.
2am
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Mock The Week
Series 4, Episode 2Ian Stone joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Mark Watson joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.
2:25am
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Big School
Series 2, Episode 2It's Miss Postern's birthday - but unfortunately it seems she's the only member of the Greybridge teaching staff who has remembered.
2:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 3Jarred Christmas explains why December is the best month, Suzi Ruffell has a party house, Carl Donnelly is suspicious of animals, and Nish Kumar is 'mysterious'.
2:40am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 6, Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford battle it out to discover who knows what is going on in Britain today. The guests on this first episode of the sixth series are David Walliams, Vic Reeves, Apprentice winner Raef Bjayou and Jodie Kidd.
2:55am
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French And Saunders
Series 5, Episode 6Comedy sketch series with Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders. Tonight's guest appearances include Lenny Henry, Rosemary Leach and Gary Waldhorn.
3:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts the topical comedy panel show, with team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock. The teams are joined by guests Dr Christian Jessen, Lethal Bizzle, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.
3:25am
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3:45am
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 4 - WhatheatherWhen Christopher comes into some money, cash-strapped Lance can't believe his good luck - things must be on the up. They aren't, and Lance is forced into aiding and abetting Jez's latest charity scam. Meanwhile Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to use their sales techniques as tools of seduction.
3:45am
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The Windsors
Series 2, Episode 2Camilla offers her kidney to a sick child; but when the girl survives an 'accident', Camilla realises she actually has to go through with it...
4:15am
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come Dine With WeAs a 'Personality Greeter' is added to the staff roster, and a busking saxophonist vies for Janine's affections, Ashley realises a lifelong ambition; while Jerwayne finds that race can still be a barrier to love.