Television
TV schedule Thursday 17th August 2017
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 21 - More About SpinningThe Twirlywoos visit a school hall. They see a teacher pick up different coloured hoops and set them spinning, so they try to spin hoops themselves.
7:20am
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 2Tom's thrown in at the deep end - literally - when he is left to look after his grandchildren. They've certainly inherited their mother's charm. Whilst Diana wages her own war of retribution, Jane talks Harvey into joining a dating agency.
7:50am
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 3It's cold, the heating's off, and Diana's in no mood for tolerance or sociability whatsoever. Tired of her lot, she heads out to town in search of a job, with Tom closely in tow.
8am
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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.
8:20am
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 6Frustrated at constant comments about her pasty appearance, Audrey sets off on holiday - or at least sets about creating the appearance of one, whilst relaxing under a sun lamp in the Lodge!
8:25am
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Live It Up!
A repeat of this 1963 film.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 17 - Cousin CuddleThe Justin Times announces that cousin Cuddle is coming from Monstovia to stay, while Little Monster is going in exchange. Will Cuddle be easier to control than Little Monster?
8:45am15 min
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 4 - The WegetarianNeil the wimpy lion is under pressure from his overbearing mother-in-law to 'man-up' and 'get buff' like previous alpha-male lion, Maximus.
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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Boj
Episode 29 - Puppet ShowBoj helps Mia to look after the Twitchlets, but they quickly get stuck putting on a never-ending puppet show! How can they get the Twitchlets to entertain themselves?
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
9:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 27th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
9:50am
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All In Good Fun
Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.
9:50am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:45am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 4 - Three Cons Make A MountainLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
10:55am
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive SocietyRuth is depressed following 'the deception' of a recent male friend. Rigsby takes what he believes to be his chance to woo her, but their evening encounter is not entirely as planned. Meanwhile, Alan's got problems with a girl's father...
11:10am
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Hacker Time
Series 6, Episode 4 - Alison HammondShowbiz reporter Alison Hammond gets flushed in to the Hacker Time studio to star in this episode. More used to mingling with Hollywood A-Listers, how will Alison get on when she is stuck with Hacker and his hopeless crew? There's also another adventure with Admiral Lawnmower and his crew, where they are having trouble with their Sat Nav. Also, Cel Spellman joins Hacker for another song in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again). All that and Accordion George plays Beam My Guest.
11:25am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 2, Episode 6 - The DeputyWhen Miss Milton is confined to her bed following a fall, a former boys' school teacher is hired to run Paradise Lodge in her place. And he is not about to let the ladies enjoy a relaxing retirement!
11:40am
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 6Frustrated at constant comments about her pasty appearance, Audrey sets off on holiday - or at least sets about creating the appearance of one, whilst relaxing under a sun lamp in the Lodge!
11:55am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
12:20pm
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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.
12:30pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 8 - Zipadoodle DooThe Spot Bots must learn to stay focused for long enough to see the Zipadoodle Doo.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 3 - The Waist LandFoggy has a scam selling food to the desperate inhabitants of a health farm.
1pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 1Hyacinth gets more than she bargained for on a senior citizens' daytrip to the seaside.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
1:35pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 20 - Sheep FarmerWhen Timmy sees a particularly grumpy farmer giving one of the flock a hard time, he decides to give him an idea of what it's like to be a sheep. But when the time comes to have the old farmer back, things aren't quite so simple.
1:40pm
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 10Tom's doctor is concerned about his pains, and after initial tests decided to refer him to a urologist. Frustrated at the lack of information and clarity, Diana sets out to learn all she can about the prostate and even tracks down the Minister of Health.
1:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.
1:45pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 24 - You Want Frights With That?Zig and Zag stage their own haunting in a bid to get their video onto their favourite TV show Ghost Hunters Live, If They Weren't Dead 5.
1:55pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 21 - Blood Is Thicker Than WaterDesperate to be a true vampire, Resus makes a wish at a wishing well, only to find out that the wishing well is evil and his parents are now normals! Can he reverse his wish before the Negatives are banished from Scream Street forever.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 13 - LoyaltySharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.
3pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.
3:05pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
3:05pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
3:15pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 27th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
3:15pm
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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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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, WalesHow will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?
3:40pm
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 4 - The WegetarianNeil the wimpy lion is under pressure from his overbearing mother-in-law to 'man-up' and 'get buff' like previous alpha-male lion, Maximus.
4:15pm
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Spring FayreFlora's rivalry with the vicar's wife is brought into sharp focus when she discovers she's barred from involvement in the spring fayre.
4:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Salford CurseLily is feeling abandoned by her friends - they all seem too busy to hang out with her. Matt advises her that a big gesture could do the trick.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day SocialArthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...
5pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 12 - Eye ContactWhen Lily is mistakenly led to believe by Jas that Matt is emigrating to Australia she is distraught that he hasn't even told her he's leaving.
5:15pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 1Hyacinth gets more than she bargained for on a senior citizens' daytrip to the seaside.
5:20pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious FoodWith Miss Jones collecting for a famine charity, Philip challenges Rigsby to go 48 hours without eating. He gladly accepts the offer, but soon finds his will weakening...
5:55pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
6pm
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 10Tom's doctor is concerned about his pains, and after initial tests decided to refer him to a urologist. Frustrated at the lack of information and clarity, Diana sets out to learn all she can about the prostate and even tracks down the Minister of Health.
6:25pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 23 - The Zombie Body ShopOtto's latest money-making scheme consists of stealing zombie body parts and selling them back. It ends up with him and the gang being mobbed by angry zombies. Can they find a way to escape and stop the zombies from tearing them all limb from limb?
6:30pm
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The Big Job
After their release from prison, an inept gang of bank robbers attempt to recover the proceeds of the Big Job that got them 15 years.
6:35pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 4 - SummerWhen could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 3 - The Waist LandFoggy has a scam selling food to the desperate inhabitants of a health farm.
6:50pm
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 4 - The WegetarianNeil the wimpy lion is under pressure from his overbearing mother-in-law to 'man-up' and 'get buff' like previous alpha-male lion, Maximus.
7:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 6Richard plans a skiing holiday, but with his mother ill and Audrey having put her back out, will he ever leave? He's just got to learn how to ski first!
7:25pm
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Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.
7:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 10 - Two Lads And A LadyMandy disapproves of Michael's new girlfriend - and she's not the only one.
7:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 3 - Boots, Boots, BootsMainwaring becomes obsessed with the state of the platoon's feet and begins a series of courses designed to harden the soles. His demanding marches soon force the members of the platoon to try and stop him.
8pm
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Bobby And Harriet Get Married
Episode 3 - I Don't Like Drums Or BassBobby learns that Best Man, Dylan, is to propose but will he return the honour? Meanwhile, Harriet is forced into a world of pain as she has to cut down the guest list.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 6Mad Dogs actor Philip Glenister and comedians Jo Brand and Josh Widdicombe join host Lee Mack in putting more madcap theories to the test.
8:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 12 - Eye ContactWhen Lily is mistakenly led to believe by Jas that Matt is emigrating to Australia she is distraught that he hasn't even told her he's leaving.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall join forces with Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer and New York City FC's latest signing, Frank Lampard; funnyman Kevin Bridges and Judy Murray, the mother of tennis ace Andy.
9pm
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John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 1 - James CordenJohn chats to James Corden about the highs and lows of his rise to fame, and his life in the USA.
9:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 2 - HeadBlackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...
10pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom about walking disaster area Frank Spencer.
10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
10pm30 min
The Mash Report
Series 1, Episode 4With the onset of Brexit, Trump and indeed the dab, we are in the midst of the most unprecedented political and world events in recent history. Luckily, comedian Nish Kumar is on hand with The Mash Report.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 1 - RabbitIn an attempt to secure a lucrative work contract Lucy goes for dinner at a client's house but on her way home accidentally drives over his daughter's beloved pet rabbit. Panicking, in case she loses the job, she inveigles Lee into her hair-brained scheme to get herself off the hook.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 7The regulars are joined by guests Judy Murray, Rob Beckett and Daniel Ricciardo.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
10:20pm
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 3With Bob Mortimer, Marcus Brigstocke, Katherine Ryan and John Robins. Alan and co discuss podium dancing and Bob's unusually high backside, amongst other things.
10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
10:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 2 - SkiingOn a skiing trip to Eastern Europe, Lee, Lucy and Daisy are stuck in a cable car with a pregnant woman.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 3Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
11:20pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 3Sean Lock and Rhod Gilbert are up against Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe. Johnny Vegas is in Dictionary Corner, while Joey Essex 'assists' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
11:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.
11:20pm
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11:40pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 2 - Graham ChapmanThe five surviving Pythons pay tribute to Graham Chapman.
Midnight
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Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now
TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.
Midnight
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House Of Fools
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Ghost AffairMuch to Bob's frustration, when Ghost Hunter magazine offers a chimp as a prize to anyone who can provide a genuine photo of a ghost, Vic instantly begins ghost hunting around the flat with Beef and Bosh.
Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 2James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.
12:10am50 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.
12:20am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
12:40am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 3With Bob Mortimer, Marcus Brigstocke, Katherine Ryan and John Robins. Alan and co discuss podium dancing and Bob's unusually high backside, amongst other things.
12:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 9Dara O'Briain, Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back over another week's news with guests Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Holly Walsh.
1:15am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
1:20am
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1:45am
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Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 5 - The PartyAs a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.
1:50am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
2am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 9 - Lost PropertyStan and Jack find two portions of fish and chips on the bus and, to cut a long story short, eat them. When a woman comes into the depot to report the loss, Blakey institutes a heavy crackdown on the reporting of lost property.
2am
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Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
2:15am
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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.
2:50am
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House Of Fools
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Ghost AffairMuch to Bob's frustration, when Ghost Hunter magazine offers a chimp as a prize to anyone who can provide a genuine photo of a ghost, Vic instantly begins ghost hunting around the flat with Beef and Bosh.
3am
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The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 7This week, Sara Pascoe and Adam Hess try to guess which audience member ended up in Barcelona after a boozy night out in Essex, they dodge paintballs whilst playing the ultimate video game, Call of Duty, and Chris decides to get a party going on the train with help from radio DJ Roman Kemp.
3:25am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You BluesGasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.
3:25am
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 9Dara O'Briain, Chris Addison, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back over another week's news with guests Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Holly Walsh.
3:55am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 10 - Two Lads And A LadyMandy disapproves of Michael's new girlfriend - and she's not the only one.
4:30am
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