Television
TV schedule Thursday 31st August 2017
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
7am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the first series of the time travel sitcom.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, AntarcticaWhen Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 17 - Justin's Lost VoiceJustin is in a singing mood and has been singing so loudly all day that he has lost his voice. Ever the caring friend, Robert tries various funny ways to help.
8:40am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
8:45am15 min
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 14 - Meet The HumansIn this special episode, silverback gorilla Jurgen introduces us to the human faces of the zoo, talking us through all the fascinating jobs done by the keepers and the vets.
8:55am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 2 - All The Tea In ChinaShy Shorty plucks up courage to ask his new-found girlfriend Kath out for the evening - and has thought of a place to have a special meal...
9am
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Boj
Episode 39 - The Giggly DigBoj digs up Mr Cloppity's old time capsule. Now his buddies want their own to bury. When they miss their buried treasures, Boj finds one thing they can all bury together.
9:30am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 11 - OverThe Twirlywoos see a man stepping over puddles and try to copy him. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo has to jump over a wall to avoid being discovered by the Twirlywoos.
9:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 4 - Atrocious ArtistsDiscover the most stolen painting in history and how Picasso and Dali found innovative ways of paying for things without using money.
9:50am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10am
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Miracle In Soho
1950s romantic comedy about a road mender who falls in love with a woman about to emigrate.
10:05am
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The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 2 - Fair ExchangeSarah is mistakenly captured by a couple of bumbling Russian agents, and getting little support from drummond or Maxwell, Piglet goes about securing her return himself.
10:40am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 1, Episode 1 - Your Life In Their HandsPeter doesn't much feel like eating his breakfast, which leads Sheila to insist he visit the doctor for a check-up.
10:50am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 1 - I'll Never Forget Whats'ernameLong-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 3, Episode 4 - The Good SamaritansWhen a new lodger arrives at the house with talk of only staying one night before "moving on", Rigsby's soon calling the Samaritans to stop a suicide attempt. But which of the residents will come off worse?
11:15am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.
11:30am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 1 - Breakfast At Peabody'sPeabody's Store is having a big sale and Miss Milton is after the star bargain, a black tulip mink coat - unfortunately for her, so is Flora!
11:55am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 4 - The More I See YouRon agrees to print identity papers for Gary's return to 1940 at a price - he wants to go back in time with him. But where can Phoebe go now that she wants to leave the pub and her aunt's house has been bombed?
12pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
12:30pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 18 - Spotterfly SpottingCubi and Lexi must get switched on in order to photograph a super fast spotterfly.
12:35pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of nine episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 5 - The Woollen Mills Of Your MindIn an effort to give Nora Batty a much needed interest in life, Compo surprises everyone by announcing that he will be running for her in the forthcoming marathon. Who better to train a man to the ultimate in physical strength and human endurance than ex-Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst and his unwilling assistant Norman Clegg?
1:30pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bitzer's New HatThe Farmer gives Bitzer a horrible new hat. Bitzer is very upset as he treasured his old hat. The flock rallies round to try to cheer him up with a selection of dashing alternative head gear.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 11 - OverThe Twirlywoos see a man stepping over puddles and try to copy him. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo has to jump over a wall to avoid being discovered by the Twirlywoos.
1:35pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 8 - It Came From ZogZig and Zag turn their hands to the movie business - but they are only in it for the free popcorn.
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 1, Episode 1Painter and decorator Jacko gets into a spot of bother after forgetfully arranging two dates on the same night. At least they're in the same pub!
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 9 - East Side StoryTracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.
3pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.
3:10pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
3:10pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
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 10 - Chichen Itza, MexicoGrandmaster Glitch's giant ball game threatens El Castillo. Can the Go Jetters bounce back and save it?
4:20pm
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 2 - Flora's Big MistakeHaving accompanied Cissie to the surgery, Flora overhears her doctor and a nurse discussing an imminent death. She resolves to make her friend's last days and weeks as comfortable as possible.
4:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 13 - Totes EmoshWhen her heroine Jade gives an emotional slide show in assembly promoting a Save the Hedgehogs campaign, Martha becomes troubled.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 7 - The PrizeWhen Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?
5pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 4The Berrito Brothers show off their basketball skills to a small audience, while Storybook Stan has problems reading a book about flying, and Professor Muddles struggles to get his latest invention - a Bounce Back Fence - to work properly.
5pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Two Mrs HamptonsLily realises she's turning out to be just like her mum: she's desperate to avoid her grades dropping now she's officially going out with Rob.
5:25pm
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Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 5 - Fawcett's PythonMiss Jones raises supsicions about new tenant Madeline. Rigsby's not too bothered about her brand of "modern interpretive dancing", but isn't that keen on her partner...
5:40pm
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 1, Episode 1Painter and decorator Jacko gets into a spot of bother after forgetfully arranging two dates on the same night. At least they're in the same pub!
6pm
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6:20pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 33 - Gnome Sweet GnomeLuke and Resus find an old map of Scream Street and start putting together the pieces of a sinister 3D puzzle, which turns out to be a garden gnome - but an evil one that has a wicked agenda.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 5 - The Woollen Mills Of Your MindIn an effort to give Nora Batty a much needed interest in life, Compo surprises everyone by announcing that he will be running for her in the forthcoming marathon. Who better to train a man to the ultimate in physical strength and human endurance than ex-Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst and his unwilling assistant Norman Clegg?
7:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 1Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.
7:30pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 8 - Judgement DayA funky American preacher sues Desmond for a distressing haircut.
8pm
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And The Same To You
The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret.
8pm
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Bobby And Harriet Get Married
Episode 5 - Just Another WeddingThe Big Day. Bobby's drunken mentor, Mike, is in town for the wedding but serves only as a reminder of Bobby's bacchanalian past - is he still a fun guy?
8pm30 min
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm
Episode 3 - LeedsNick travels to Leeds with his best mate David Trent, where they tuck into Yorkshire pudding wraps for breakfast before Nick seeks out some chicken soup to help mend his broken heart at a Jewish deli.
8pm60 min
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 1Is our skin crawling with mites? Do we think we're better looking than we actually are? And do we enjoy movies more if someone spoils the ending? Martin Clunes, Jimmy Carr and Aisling Bea bid to find out.
8:30pm30 min
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm
Episode 4 - BrightonNick goes back to Brighton to catch up with some old friends and take his mind off his ex.
8:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Two Mrs HamptonsLily realises she's turning out to be just like her mum: she's desperate to avoid her grades dropping now she's officially going out with Rob.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 2In this show guest captain Kathy Burke and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Johnny Vegas and Bob Mortimer. John Cooper Clarke joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley takes care of the letters and numbers.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 7Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.
10pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom about walking disaster area Frank Spencer.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 5 - RachelAfter some dubious advice from Daisy, Lee decides that the best way to get Lucy to notice him is to make her jealous, and the best way to make her jealous is to get himself a girlfriend. Now all he has to do is choose the right girl...
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Out-takes - UnseenRejoin the A League Of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 11.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 5 - Will Is Home AloneWill's mum is away for a weekend with old schoolfriend Fergus. Will is left home alone and the other boys take full advantage of the situation.
10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Camping TripWill decides to organise one last trip for the gang before they go their separate ways. The four heroes pack the Fiat for a camping trip in the countryside. Will draws on all his scout training - the same however, cannot be said for Jay, Neil and Simon who aren't prepared for the great outdoors at all.
10:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 6 - PlayThe return from Africa of Lucy's first teenage love proves too much for Lee, especially when it turns out that Scott has written a play for Lucy and wants her to star in an Amateur production of it. Can Lee prevent them from getting too close?
10:50pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.
11:15pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 9 - East Side StoryTracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.
11:15pm
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Ruby Robinson
Slapstick comedy starring Kim Cattrall as a woman who lives in an isolated house with a team of acrobat helpers.
11:20pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 1Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.
11:20pm
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11:30pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 4 - The More I See YouRon agrees to print identity papers for Gary's return to 1940 at a price - he wants to go back in time with him. But where can Phoebe go now that she wants to leave the pub and her aunt's house has been bombed?
11:45pm
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 4 - Terry GilliamA look at a colourful collage of Terry Gilliam's weirdly wonderful animations.
Midnight
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 1Is our skin crawling with mites? Do we think we're better looking than we actually are? And do we enjoy movies more if someone spoils the ending? Martin Clunes, Jimmy Carr and Aisling Bea bid to find out.
Midnight
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Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 5Stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis and boxer James DeGale are next in line to join James Corden and the ALOTO boys for more laughs, trivia and wacky challenges. This week, the guests don giant foam trainers to compete in a tricky heptathlon, while Freddie Flintoff faces off against Jack Whitehall in a heated fencing challenge.
12:10am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 2 - All The Tea In ChinaShy Shorty plucks up courage to ask his new-found girlfriend Kath out for the evening - and has thought of a place to have a special meal...
12:20am
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.
12:35am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 3Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests this week.
12:45am
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The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 2 - Fair ExchangeSarah is mistakenly captured by a couple of bumbling Russian agents, and getting little support from drummond or Maxwell, Piglet goes about securing her return himself.
12:50am
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Doghouse
Horror comedy. A group of blokes travel to a small village for a get away break only to discover all of the female inhabitants have turned into killer zombies.
1:10am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 4Dr Christian Jessen, Lorraine Kelly, Sarah Millican and Tom Rosenthal join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to play the panel game.
1:15am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 1, Episode 1 - Your Life In Their HandsPeter doesn't much feel like eating his breakfast, which leads Sheila to insist he visit the doctor for a check-up.
1:15am
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QI
A selection of three episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
1:15am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 5 - Will Is Home AloneWill's mum is away for a weekend with old schoolfriend Fergus. Will is left home alone and the other boys take full advantage of the situation.
1:20am
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Viral Tap
Episode 4Caroline Flack, Matt Richardson and Carly Smallman look through another selection of comical clips, with guests Joel Dommett and former Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.
1:30am
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Soho Theatre Live
Episode 6 - Rhys JamesRhys James is the final comedian to take the stage for the Soho Theatre Live series.
1:45am
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The Two Ronnies Spectacle
Episode 3 - Songs & SerialsMore classic Ronnies, this time looking at the songs and serials that became a much-loved staple of their shows.
1:50am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Camping TripWill decides to organise one last trip for the gang before they go their separate ways. The four heroes pack the Fiat for a camping trip in the countryside. Will draws on all his scout training - the same however, cannot be said for Jay, Neil and Simon who aren't prepared for the great outdoors at all.
2am
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Laxdale Hall
Car owners in a remote Scottish village refuse to pay road taxes untill a proper road has been built.
2:35am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 5 - Night ShiftWorking the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.
3:15am
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Comic Roots
Series 1, Episode 1 - Les Dawson's LancsPawnbrokers, poverty, policemen and boxers - these are a few of Les's Collyhurst memories.
3:30am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 7 - The SpeechDesmond is away at a conference, but his speech has gone awol.
3:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 3, Episode 4With Sally Lindsay, Julian Clary, Radio 1 DJ Edith Bowman and stand-up comedian Dave Johns.
3:45am
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I've Gotta Horse
Musical comedy starring early rock star Billy Fury as himself, an animal-mad entertainer.
4am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 8 - Judgement DayA funky American preacher sues Desmond for a distressing haircut.
4:30am
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London Irish
Episode 1Packy bumps into Ryan, an old friend from home who sustained a serious injury whilst covering his shift. His lingering guilt initially gets the better of him, but things seem unlikely to end well.
4:55am
(repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.