Television
TV schedule Thursday 23rd November 2017
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 13 - More About This Way, That WayThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a restaurant and a waiter is taking the diners' orders.
7:10am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 13 - Screwtop SpudswapDennis is desperate to prevent Pieface from failing Mrs Creecher's maths test! He persuades the gang to use Professor Von Screwtop's mind-swapping device. But in a disastrous turn of events, Screwtop is on the loose with the brain of Paul the potato and Pieface is left with a potato with the brain of Screwtop to help get him through the test!
7:25am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The PeopleFrustrated by the continued obstacle of local councils to central government policy, not to mention their unwieldynature and lack of democratic accountability, Hacker finds himself welcoming radical reform proposals from a leading professor. Neither Sir Humphrey, nor a troublesome militant socialist feminist council leader, however, are keen on the plans.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood StillOnly Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.
7:45am
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Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 11 - Valentine's DayLove is in the air this Valentine's day at Dockbridge High, but Mr Nasal and Miss Spray are still apart. Can the pupils mend their broken hearts? And will Mark finally get Marcella to say yes to a date? Featuring Fred Sirieix.
8am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Last DayAs Brittas prepares for his departure to Brussels as European commissioner for sport, he decides that an emergency watertank should be installed as an extra fire precaution.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, ChileWhen the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.
8:05am
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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.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 19 - The SleepoverSomeone is making a mess every night in Justin's house, while Justin always wakes up tired in the morning. They discover that these two things may be related when Mr Maker comes round for a sleepover.
8:40am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 1Sensing Ann's tension, Paul helps Martin to let go of all the minutiae in his life by giving him and Ann a spot of therapy. The new Martin starts letting his friends down!
9:20am
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Sorry!
Series 4, Episode 1 - My Huckleberry FriendIn this tale St George rescues the damsel and settles for co-existence with the dragon.
9:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 8 - Easter TimeIt's Easter at the park and Richard is in charge of the annual egg hunt. But with Sooty hiding the eggs and Sweep making the hot cross buns, will their plans for a happy Easter be scrambled?
9:30am15 min
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 14 - More About Taller And TallerStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
9:35am
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Three Men In A Boat
Adaptation of Jerome K Jerome's famed comic novel, starring Laurence Harvey, Jimmy Edwards and David Tomlinson.
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 11th and 12th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:50am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 4, Episode 9 - MobileNero needs his confiscated phone urgently - but how can he get it back without Miss Andress finding out?
12pm
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All At Sea
Short comedy film starring Hal Monty and Max Bygraves as two sailors on leave, cut from Skimpy In The Navy.
12pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Mini SeriesAlistair returns from a whistle-stop trip to the US and announces that a major TV network is interested in producing Jean and Lionel's love story. The race is on to produce a treatment.
12:15pm
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Dry Rot
A bookie and his assistants attempt to recoup their losses by rigging a horse race.
12:15pm
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Fit
Episode 2The army are called in to get children to eat five fruit and veg a day, how to get gold if you only won bronze, and we meet Des, the fitness coach from beyond the grave.
12:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
12:45pm
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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.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your WickThe sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand on?
1:15pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 10 - School PhotoFor this year's school photo, Dockbridge High decided to hire one of the world's best photographers... but none of them were available so they got Blake Papaway instead. As the staff and pupils prepare, Blake goes missing. Will they find him in time?
1:20pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 1Sensing Ann's tension, Paul helps Martin to let go of all the minutiae in his life by giving him and Ann a spot of therapy. The new Martin starts letting his friends down!
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 14 - More About Taller And TallerStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
1:40pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
2pm
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The Brittas Empire
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Last DayAs Brittas prepares for his departure to Brussels as European commissioner for sport, he decides that an emergency watertank should be installed as an extra fire precaution.
2:10pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 4 - Educating ZipzerA film crew is coming to the school to make a documentary. Everyone comes into school very excited, particularly Mr Joy who intends to be onscreen as much as possible.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 1 - Keeping Up AppearancesOn a visit to see Chris, Sharon notices that Darryl has let himself go; he's unshaven, with greasy unwashed hair, and has picked up equally filthy habits. But Tracey's such a regular visitor that she's not noticed his gradual decline, and doesn't take too kindly to Sharon pointing it out.
2:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 6 - Whose Fleas Are These?When the Goods realise their house has been taken over by fleas, they a horrified to think that they have contaminated the Leadbetter household during a recent trip.
3:20pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
3:25pm
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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.
3:45pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 13 - Screwtop SpudswapDennis is desperate to prevent Pieface from failing Mrs Creecher's maths test! He persuades the gang to use Professor Von Screwtop's mind-swapping device. But in a disastrous turn of events, Screwtop is on the loose with the brain of Paul the potato and Pieface is left with a potato with the brain of Screwtop to help get him through the test!
4pm
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Porridge
Christmas Special - The Desperate HoursHauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 11th and 12th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 45 - Birthday PartyMr Bean is feeling down. Everyone has forgotten his birthday - and to make it worse - Mrs Wicket is having a noisy party downstairs.
4:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, FinlandUbercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.
4:15pm
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The Captain's Table
Captain Ebbs has finally been given command of a luxury liner. Unfortunately for him, he has a First Officer more concerned with women.
4:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 12 - Cranmede FeverLily is determined that this year she and Jas will beat Martha and Ollie in the school's general knowledge quiz.
5pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Christmas Special - The Two Ronnies Christmas ShowHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
5pm30 min
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 13 - So Long FarewellMartha is offered a place at Greatacre, the boarding school her mother once went to. Ollie can't cope with the idea of Martha leaving.
5:35pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 24Gail Force reports live from a new playground and is very keen to try out all the new equipment. Gardener Will Barrow waters some very funny flowers and Professor Muddles has got a brand new invention to help tidy away toys.
6pm
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
6pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
6pm10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 14 - Are We There YetiWhen the gang go on an adventure in search of the Beanotown Yeti, Walter follows with plans of his own for the rare beast, and Dennis and his chums must come to its rescue.
6:35pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 39 - The Cute Shall Inherit The EarthA CATastrophe hits earth and only DM can stop things from getting too hairy when cute kittens begin replacing humans.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your WickThe sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand on?
6:40pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
6:50pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 7 - Mirror MirrorResus feels like he's the family embarrassment, and wishes he was the vampire his parents dreamed of.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.
7:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 3 - The BathroomWhen Lionel walks in on Sandy in the bath, Jean thinks it is time the house had another bathroom.
7:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 6 - Whose Fleas Are These?When the Goods realise their house has been taken over by fleas, they a horrified to think that they have contaminated the Leadbetter household during a recent trip.
8pm
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The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 5Channel Nine hosts a TV awards ceremony and the Suits You Sir tailors get a comeuppance.
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 6, Episode 4 - Nobody Likes MeWhen Martin is talked into taking baby James to playgroup, he is forced to sing along with the other mums.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:25pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 45 - Birthday PartyMr Bean is feeling down. Everyone has forgotten his birthday - and to make it worse - Mrs Wicket is having a noisy party downstairs.
8:30pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 2, Episode 5Stories about general experiences. This week starring: Roy Hudd, Millicent Martin, George Melly, Spike Milligan, Warren Mitchell, Beryl Reid.
8:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 13 - So Long FarewellMartha is offered a place at Greatacre, the boarding school her mother once went to. Ollie can't cope with the idea of Martha leaving.
8:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
9pm
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Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
9pm60 min
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 3, Episode 11 - Jeremy CorbynThe Leader of the Labour Party opens up for an absorbing discussion about his life and his politics, including his thoughts on Trump, the investigation into the war in Iraq, and the death of his brother.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo BrandStand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.
9pm60 min
Living The Dream
Series 1, Episode 4Troy's wrestling nemesis Krakatoa rocks up at the park and demands a rematch to settle old scores.
9:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides AgainAgnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.
10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The WitchThe Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter, Julian ClaryOmid Djalili presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Reginald D Hunter and Julian Clary.
10pm
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Bounty Hunters
Series 1, Episode 5Backed into a corner by Angel, the gang have no choice but to get into the Shermans' super-secure mansion and steal the statues back by force.
10pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 1 - ParraloxA new TV venture's on the cards for Edina, and she's lined up a guest spot with Richard and Judy to help launch a new campaign; for Patsy, life revolves around a skin-freezing serum called Parralox. Saffy, meanwhile, hopes for a government job promoting British culture.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Mock The Week
A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh AwardsWill is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.
10pm60 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 10Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.
10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam TimeExams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.
10:45pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 1Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.
10:55pm
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Fonejacker
Series 1, Episode 2Irish Mike represents more inappropriately named companies and the Chinese Gang enquire about bringing a film crew into the cinema to film the film.
11pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 4 - JealousWhen Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.
11pm
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Da Ali G Show
Episode 1In the first show of his very own series, Ali G heads to Cannes to secure funding for his own film idea and talks to disgraced politician Neil Hamilton in the studio. He also hosts a debate on animal rights, and Borat investigates British manners.
11:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 8 - Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?Bob believes that Terry needs to broaden his horizons and meet new friends.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 1 - Keeping Up AppearancesOn a visit to see Chris, Sharon notices that Darryl has let himself go; he's unshaven, with greasy unwashed hair, and has picked up equally filthy habits. But Tracey's such a regular visitor that she's not noticed his gradual decline, and doesn't take too kindly to Sharon pointing it out.
11:25pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 5This week, Jon Richardson is joined by Holly Walsh and rapper Example, whilst Sean Lock has actor John Hannah and Canadian comic Bobby Mair on his team.
11:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 6 - The EndEddy's taken up residence in a new age commune, and with Patsy now in New York and Saffy away at uni, Mother squats in the otherwise empty house, going on a shopping TV spree. But Edina's soon bored of her lifestyle, and Patsy's not having as much fun as she hoped - could a reunion be on the cards?
Midnight
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 5 - Sara Cox, Aled Jones, Josh WiddicombeDJ Sara Cox, singer and TV personality Aled Jones and comedian Josh Widdicombe try to dump slogan T-shirts, fish bones and The Lord of the Rings into Room 101.
Midnight
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 12, Episode 12 - Peter Kay, Luke Evans, Sheridan SmithIn the last edition of the current series, Jonathan Ross chats to comedy star Peter Kay, Hollywood star Luke Evans and award-winning actress and singer Sheridan Smith.
Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 2Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.
12:15am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 6Jimmy, Jon and Sean are joined by Carol Vorderman, Tony Law, Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, and Alice Levine.
12:20am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Catherine Tate Christmas ShowNan meets up with Charlotte Church, Lauren prepares a rather special 'X Factor' performance and Derek Faye gets a very special role in the Christmas pantomime.
12:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 4Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Zoe Lyons.
1:10am
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French And Saunders
Christmas Special 1994 - French And Saunders Christmas SpecialDawn French and Jennifer Saunders reprise some of their favourite characters for a yuletide airing, while Charles Dickens and the Oscar-winning film The Piano feel the lash of their satirical humour.
1:20am
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2am50 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 5 - Omid Djalili, Reginald D Hunter, Julian ClaryOmid Djalili presents stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Reginald D Hunter and Julian Clary.
2am
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Living The Dream
Series 1, Episode 4Troy's wrestling nemesis Krakatoa rocks up at the park and demands a rematch to settle old scores.
2am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo BrandStand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.
2:50am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
3am
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 10Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks charity with Manchester United star Juan Mata. Stand-up from Julian Deane.
3:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
3:15am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
3:45am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 10Nathan Caton deals with rudeness, Jarred Christmas loves an English turn of phrase, Andy Askins has one-liners galore, and Andrew Lawrence calls in sick.
4am
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The Estate Agents
Episode 1 - GangstersA gangster is hired to kill Jerry but inadvertently shoots Devlin. Jerry joins the rival company but when he returns from buying some champagne, he finds a bloodbath.
4:30am
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The Estate Agents
Episode 2 - FuneralLegendary estate agent Roy Dance explodes. Blood splatters across the living room walls and his wife Dawn. A venue is needed for Roy's wake. With adult humour some might find offensive.