Television
TV schedule Thursday 28th September 2017
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 8 - BehindThe Twirlywoos entertain a baby - and confuse her dad by popping up behind him. Back in the Boat the Drawing Wall draws a wall, with someone unusual hiding behind it.
7:10am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 9 - Strictly Zig & ZagThere's a hole in Zig and Zag's wall and a trip to the mini-mart to get some filler ends up with them dancing their way to a solution.
7:15am
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The Piglet Files
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Wright StuffDexter's compiling his memoirs - largely fictional - and intends to have them published one day. However, a former Assitant Director General of the service is about to have his own book published: and Peter's wife works for the publisher.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To DawnThis episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...
7:50am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 7 - Turned Out Nice AgainIf there's one wartime entertainer Gary can't stand it's George Formby. When George turns up wanting to record Gary's latest song, Gary has to find a way to keep musical history intact.
8am
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She Knows Y'Know
Comedy starring Hylda Baker.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 18 - Reggie The RobotRobert's much cooler younger brother Reggie is coming to visit Justin's House, so Robert tries everything he can to show that he can be just as cool.
8:35am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 8 - There's Something About A SoldierYvonne wants Gary to get a 'sensible' job with her new company, while his life in the 1940s seems threatened by a returning hero. Is this the time to make a clean break with the past?
8:35am
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 5 - Heroic Heroes And Villainous VillainsHorrible Histories takes a look at the world's greatest heroes and villains. On the heroic side, there is everything from Douglas Bader's frequent escapes to the first men on the moon and Martin Luther king Jr, whereas our more villainous side contains Al Capone, and Rameses the Great, and Steve Biceps brings us History's Deadly 60.
9am
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 6It's Roger's nightmare - not only does rain stop play but he discovers his ability as captain is being questioned by a member of the team. However, somewhat surprisingly it's Miriam who refuses to let the insurgents win, and plots a cunning counter-attack to ensure Rodge's position.
9am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
9:10am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 4 - Kath's FamilyShorty Mepstead dresses up to the 'nines' and goes round to Kath's. Her parents are, as usual, having a monumental row - this time about a broken pane of glass. Shorty offers to mend it...
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 11 - More About LongerThe Twirlywoos watch a fisherman make his rod longer and longer. The fisherman casts out the line and settles down for a nap.
9:30am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black HandAce detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.
9:35am
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 7Can Roger's captaincy survive the EGM? Opinions fly, tensions rocket and the vote is cast - but Shirley provides an unexpected diversion.
9:45am
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The Piglet Files
Series 2, Episode 2 - Red Spy At NightDrummond is more than a little surprised when an agent, buried 12 years ago, rings his front door bell at 11pm with a list of KGB informants and spies. However, he's delighted to find Maxwell's name on the list, and puts Piglet and Dexter on the case immediately. Could it possibly be true?
10am
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile StoreArkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.
10:05am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Episode 6 - ChoirWhen Dexter starts a choir, Josh thinks it is the lamest thing in the world - until Rachel joins and Josh decides it is the perfect way to get close to her. Meanwhile, Fleur and Eleesha get roped into Mr Nunn's boys-only boxing club.
10:20am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 2, Episode 1 - Your MoveSheila's suddenly desperate to move home. She's never been happy living in their current home - apparently! All this is news to Peter, who's forced to engage with local estate agents.
10:40am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 3 - Rearranging The DustVictor and Margaret visit a solicitor to sort out some legal matters. But a long, non-eventful wait then brings more misery.
10:55am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
11am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 8 - Best Foot ForwardAfter moving a ladder causing George to fall from the roof of their houses and break a leg, Jeffrey is forced to run errands for him, for fear of legal action.
11:20am
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 1, Episode 3 - Love Thy NeighbourFrank has great difficulty in trying to find a doctor to tend to his poorly mother-in-law.
11:35am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 7 - Turned Out Nice AgainIf there's one wartime entertainer Gary can't stand it's George Formby. When George turns up wanting to record Gary's latest song, Gary has to find a way to keep musical history intact.
11:35am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 8 - The AnniversaryStan and his family are celebrating Olive and Arthur's 10th wedding anniversary. Aunt Maud has seen fit to send them a dog as a gift, but Arthur is none too amused.
12:10pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 9 - Cover UpStan offers to re-cover Mum's upholstery but he can only get hold of the material used for bus seats.
12:15pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 8 - There's Something About A SoldierYvonne wants Gary to get a 'sensible' job with her new company, while his life in the 1940s seems threatened by a returning hero. Is this the time to make a clean break with the past?
12:20pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 17 - The Hang GliderThe Farmer has a thrilling new hobby - however it's not as easy as it looks! When the Farmer gets stuck in a tree Bitzer comes to his rescue, leaving Shaun and the Flock to get to grips with the airborne contraption.
12:30pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 18 - The Shadow PlayIt's bedtime for Timmy but he's overtired and his Mum can't get him to sleep. Nothing seems to calm him until Shaun accidentally makes a shadow puppet on the wall. They put on a puppet show to help Timmy get to sleep. As the drama unfolds the audience see more than they bargained for.
12:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The LimitRodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help
12:55pm
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1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 1 - Come Back Jack Harry TeesdaleReturning home from a happy caravaning weekend, the Teesdales stop and give Compo, Clegg and Seymour a lift home. It soon becomes obvious that Mrs Teesdale is deeply worried about something. Can they help?
1pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Episode 6 - ChoirWhen Dexter starts a choir, Josh thinks it is the lamest thing in the world - until Rachel joins and Josh decides it is the perfect way to get close to her. Meanwhile, Fleur and Eleesha get roped into Mr Nunn's boys-only boxing club.
1:15pm
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Climbing High
A wealthy young man pretends to be poor to try and win the affections of a hard-up model despite his engagement to an aristocrat.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 11 - More About LongerThe Twirlywoos watch a fisherman make his rod longer and longer. The fisherman casts out the line and settles down for a nap.
1:40pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 1Jacko has made a life-changing decision, but what will the consequences be for him and those around him?
1:55pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 7Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Lewis and Harriette who will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
2pm
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Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Five Gold RingsChristmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.
2:10pm
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Doc Martin
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Holly Bears A PrickleDoc Martin and Louisa are finally going on a date. They have found the perfect spot for romance, the stunning grounds of a country house while classical music plays.
2:10pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 5 - Heroic Heroes And Villainous VillainsHorrible Histories takes a look at the world's greatest heroes and villains. On the heroic side, there is everything from Douglas Bader's frequent escapes to the first men on the moon and Martin Luther king Jr, whereas our more villainous side contains Al Capone, and Rameses the Great, and Steve Biceps brings us History's Deadly 60.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
2:25pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 8Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Kaio and Modina who are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
3:15pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 19 - Let It GrowZig and Zag discover the joys of growing your own vegetables, but at the farmer's market they discover that bigger doesn't always mean better.
3:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of seven episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.
3:40pm
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Boj
Episode 15 - Rainbow For RupaBoj shows Rupa and her family that a homemade approach to decorating a playroom can be fun and rewarding - creating a messy Outback Rainbow with coloured chalk (to Mrs Nibblit's initial horror) across Rupa's walls. But soon the Nibblits are all getting very artistic!
4pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 19 - Car WarsMr Bean finally has a showdown with the mysterious Reliant Robin. Who will be the victor?
4:15pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 11 - The LodgerBetween decimalisation and inflation the Butlers are feeling the pinch. Blakey suggests the family take in a lodger - and he happens to know someone who's looking. Unfortunately for Stan, there's no spare bedroom at home...
4:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 4 - A Room Of Her OwnLily decides her bedroom is babyish and needs a makeover to reflect the fact she's now a sophisticated teen.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 10 - Safety FirstStan and Jack's interpretation of new safety regulations for getting buses in and out of the busy depot causes more accidents than they were designed to prevent.
5pm15 min
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USAGlitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.
5pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 5 - Never The Bridesmaid, Never The BrideJas is asked to be a bridesmaid and is worried about being too clumsy to pull it off.
5:05pm
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Outside Edge
A selection of episodes from the third series of the cricket-based sitcom.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 9 - My Husband Next DoorWith the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...
6pm
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Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 1Jacko has made a life-changing decision, but what will the consequences be for him and those around him?
6pm15 min
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 21 - Nero Come HomeOn seeing his adopted goldfish get busted for stealing top-secret documents, Penfold bewails the fact he has never had a pet of his own to love.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 1 - Come Back Jack Harry TeesdaleReturning home from a happy caravaning weekend, the Teesdales stop and give Compo, Clegg and Seymour a lift home. It soon becomes obvious that Mrs Teesdale is deeply worried about something. Can they help?
6:40pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 5 - School RulesZig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!
6:50pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 14 - Lost LooksEefa asks Luke, Resus and Cleo to help with a clean-up of the attic at the Emporium.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty CleopatraEgyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.
7:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Book SigningIt's the day of Lionel's book launch, and Alistair has a new publicity stunt prepared in case sales start flagging. Jean, meanwhile, is busy trying to push as many sales as she can.
8pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 7Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Lewis and Harriette who will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 51, Episode 4Jo Brand, who recently walked 135 miles from coast to coast, is joined by actress and comedian Diane Morgan (aka Screenwipe's Philomena Cunk), and former star of The Apprentice, Nick Hewer.
8pm60 min
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 5Are you more likely to order dessert if your server is overweight? Does wearing a lab coat make you cleverer? And can you tell whether someone is male or female just from looking at their tongue? David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Sir Trevor McDonald go to extreme lengths to find out as they join Lee Mack on his panel show.
8:30pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 8Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Kaio and Modina who are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
8:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 5 - Never The Bridesmaid, Never The BrideJas is asked to be a bridesmaid and is worried about being too clumsy to pull it off.
9pm
Dying Laughing
Film interviewing some of the world's top comedians about performing stand-up.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 1Russell Howard is back. A drunk man tries to surf, and a look at a dodgy horse drink. In the Mystery Guest segment Russell tries some break dancing. The Good News Extra comic is Doc Brown.
9pm60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 3, Episode 3 - Jimmy CarrJimmy Carr talks to John Bishop about his start in comedy following a nine-to-five career, his subsequent rise to become one of the UK's hardest-working and respected comedians on the circuit, and the highs and lows that comes with the job. Jimmy talks candidly on the tabloid backlash following his financial "error of judgement", and how his precise comedy style translates to his huge US fan-base.
9pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
9pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 3Boxer Tony Bellew, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and British hockey star Sam Quek join the regulars.
10pm
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The Truth About Women
To a husband unable to understand his wife, an old gentleman recounts romantic passages in his life: his first love, a "fast" girl, an adventure in the East, a romance in Paris, a title-seeking American, an artist and a nurse. Finally, how he married his wife.
10pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The WeddingArkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 5In this show, guest captain Jason Manford and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Lee Mack and Fay Ripley. Alex Horne and The Horne Section are in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley presides over the letters and numbers.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 18, Episode 3Joining team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton this time are father and son duo Larry and George Lamb, Celebrity Big Brother winner Sarah Harding and comedian Jimmy Carr.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 2Uber, Trump and Kim Jong-un get the Russell Howard treatment as he mocks the madness of the news. He also chats to comedy writer Adam Kay.
10:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 4 - Hole In The SkyMargaret's in for a number of shocks as Victor helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet and a pair of eccentric builders arrive to embark on a loft conversion.
10:50pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 7 - Turned Out Nice AgainIf there's one wartime entertainer Gary can't stand it's George Formby. When George turns up wanting to record Gary's latest song, Gary has to find a way to keep musical history intact.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 7Richard Ayoade and David Walliams return to the show, and Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams also takes part.
11pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 3, Episode 1The Pub Landlord - Al Murray - and Desiree Burch take to the stage into tonight's Stand Up Central.
11pm30 min
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm
Episode 11 - SohoNick Helm is in his spiritual home of Soho for a fried chicken breakfast with comedian Lloyd Griffith.
11:20pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 1, Episode 4 - Have A Break, Take A HusbandFrank and Betty go on their second honeymoon.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
11:20pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 3This week, Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
11:30pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 8 - There's Something About A SoldierYvonne wants Gary to get a 'sensible' job with her new company, while his life in the 1940s seems threatened by a returning hero. Is this the time to make a clean break with the past?
11:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 7Russell explains the many ways his mum embarrasses him, and answers a question on bad Christmas presents. His guests are Roisin Conaty and Sean McLoughlin.
11:30pm30 min
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm
Episode 12 - WalesNick Helm and David Trent go camping for the weekend at Machfest.
11:50pm
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Withnail & I
Film following the drink-and drug-fuelled misadventures of two struggling actors in a squalid London flat and an isolated Lake District cottage.
Midnight
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 5Are you more likely to order dessert if your server is overweight? Does wearing a lab coat make you cleverer? And can you tell whether someone is male or female just from looking at their tongue? David Mitchell, Katherine Ryan and Sir Trevor McDonald go to extreme lengths to find out as they join Lee Mack on his panel show.
Midnight
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 7Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Lewis and Harriette who will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
Midnight
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Porters
Series 1, Episode 2Seeing Lucy swoon over the heroic Doctor McKenzie prompts Simon to impulsively offer a kidney to a young transplant patient called Lewis.
Midnight
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12:10am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 2, Episode 1 - Your MoveSheila's suddenly desperate to move home. She's never been happy living in their current home - apparently! All this is news to Peter, who's forced to engage with local estate agents.
12:10am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 7Guests Russell Kane, Mark Watson and Louise Redknapp join Jimmy, Jon and Sean.
12:30am
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 8Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Kaio and Modina who are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
12:40am
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The Piglet Files
Series 2, Episode 2 - Red Spy At NightDrummond is more than a little surprised when an agent, buried 12 years ago, rings his front door bell at 11pm with a list of KGB informants and spies. However, he's delighted to find Maxwell's name on the list, and puts Piglet and Dexter on the case immediately. Could it possibly be true?
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 1Rob Brydon presents a new series of the panel game. Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Fiona Bruce, Micky Flanagan, Steve Jones and Claudia Winkleman.
1am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 3Boxer Tony Bellew, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and British hockey star Sam Quek join the regulars.
1am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 8The guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week are Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett, Joey Essex from The Only Way Is Essex and Jennifer Metcalfe from Hollyoaks.
1:15am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 4 - Kath's FamilyShorty Mepstead dresses up to the 'nines' and goes round to Kath's. Her parents are, as usual, having a monumental row - this time about a broken pane of glass. Shorty offers to mend it...
1:40am
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Through The Keyhole
Series 4, Episode 2This time, presenter Eamonn Holmes, singer Emma Bunton and presenter Jonathan Ross try to identify the mystery home owners.
1:50am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
1:50am
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2:05am
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The Sex Thief
Riotous early 70s sex comedy in which an audacious cat burglar steals more than his female victims' jewellery.
2:25am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 10Harry Hill delves into the archives to showcase some of the best clips from over the past few series. The show features classic send-ups of The X Factor, including Eoghan Quigg's voting face and Harry's show-stopping Britney Spears impression.
2:30am
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 10Dara O Briain and the team look back over another week's events with guests Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe.
2:50am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 11Harry Hill serves up another special episode celebrating the best bits from the series, including Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall stripping for pensioners on River Cottage and Jimmy Doherty caught furiously making butter on Jimmy's Food Factory.
3:15am
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Bob Monkhouse On The Spot
Series 1, Episode 4Bob Monkhouse faces his audience in a uniquely frank and comic question-and-answer session.
3:55am
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Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 2 - Sid! - The Best Of Sid JamesWith his trademark dirty laugh, Sid was made for the Carry On films. With extracts from his finest on-screen moments, there are also fond tributes from his many co-stars.