Television
TV schedule Wednesday 13th December 2017
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 17 - More About CleaningThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a hall with a very dirty floor.
7:10am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 3 - JobsworthZig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!
7:25am
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 42 - You Read My MindLuke secretly uses Eefa's new mind-reading potion to help him get top marks in his test. But the side-effects of the potion leave Luke wishing he hadn't. Will Luke be able to find the antidote in time?
7:30am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 2, Episode 6 - What About The WorkersPeter's caught up in the officiousness of trade unionism when a repair man at his firm spots him, a white collared worker, turning a conveyor belt on and off. Matters are set to only get worse as the shop steward arrives.
7:45am
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Strange Hill ChristmasAs Mitchell attempts to escape school and bring his Christmas holidays to an early start, the entirety of the staff and students become locked inside.
8am
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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.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 11 - Harbin Ice City, ChinaWhen Grim HQ's heating gets stuck on, Glitch looks for a cold place to land and cool down.
8:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 38 - Fireside FavouriteBitzer has caught a cold, and the farmer decides to tuck him up in the house to recover. In doing so, Pidsley the cat is ousted from his favourite spot next to the fire. The mean cat attempts various ways to remove the snotty dog, while the sheep do their best to keep Bitzer where he needs to be.
8:25am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 12 - Zooper DooperWhen the heating at the Justin Town Zoo breaks down, all the animals need somewhere to stay for a day or two. Eager to help, Justin brings home some animals.
8:30am
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 7The day of the all-important Cromer away match dawns and the team are playing well. Will Roger finally realise his dream and beat arch rival Fatty Woolacott, or has fate got something else in store?
8:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9am
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 1Roger's struggling to win back Mim's trust, and is struggling to know what to say to reassure and calm her fears. Meanwhile, the team's suffering a sudden onslaught of medical emergencies and inflated egos, and Rodge is desperate not to ask their opponents to lend them a man.
9:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky WashingSooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 18 - More About Upside DownThe Twirlywoos are in a very smart cafe, hiding behind some upside down cups.
9:45am
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Girdle Of Gold
Evans the Milk and Griffiths the Hearse search for the fortune that the drunken Griffiths has stashed in his adulterous wife's corset.
10:50am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 10 - PlaydateMum and Mike plan a half-term caravan holiday, but the kids rebel. When the holiday is cancelled Millie arranges a 'playdate' for them over at Dad and Amber's.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - Ding Dong Merrily...Janey returns to the Harper household for Christmas, but with some shocking news... she's pregnant! Also Nick begins his new Christmas Tree business, but because the trees he's bought are all for next year Ben is overjoyed to find his living room turned into a forest.
12pm
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My Family
Series 4, Christmas Special - Sixty Feet UnderA shopping trip to London turns sour when the tube train the family are travelling on grinds to a halt. The Harpers are forced to sit it out with an odd bunch of passengers for company.
12:05pm
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Not Wanted On Voyage
Comic crime caper starring Brian Rix and Ronald Shiner as stewards on a luxury cruise ship who uncover a diamond theft plot.
12:40pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 10, Episode 2Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
1pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 3 - Those Magnificent Men And Their Heating MachinesHarold has bought a whole central heating system and plans to install it all himself.
1pm
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The Magnificent Seven Deadly Sins
A collection of short films about the Seven Deadly Sins. Writers include Galton and Simpson, Spike Milligan, Barry Cryer and Graham Chapman.
1:10pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 23 - Eau De AlienZig and Zag think the way to fame is through your own celebrity scent. However, Eau de Alien has a little too much animal attraction.
1:20pm
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 11 - The MCDXX MenMitchell, Becky and Templeton discover a 15th Century band of superheroes in the school's basement. Unfortunately, they release Ye Olde Righteousness League's arch-nemesis...
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 19 - More About TurningThe Twirlywoos visit a skate park. They spot a skateboard and jump on, practising turning and trick moves.
1:35pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
1:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 5 - CaringSharon and Tracey arrange to take care of their Aunt Sylvie after a fall leaves her hospitalised.
2pm
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All Over The Town
Comedy drama about a small seaside town and its local newspaper in the aftermath of World War II.
2:05pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinmaker DivaDennis and the gang are fed up with dinner lady Olive's completely inedible school dinners. In their mission to 'drop the slop', they discover a poster of her past career as a singer. The gang ask her to join The Dinmakers - hoping she'll swap a life in the kitchen for fame. However, after unleashing Olive's inner diva, their new mission is how to get Olive back into the kitchen!
2:15pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 3Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Charlotte and Harrison and special guests Johnny & Inel, Phil Wang and Jess Robinson.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 6 - Nine And A Half DaysSharon gets more involved than she expected in the prisoners' wives support group.
3:10pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 23 - Frankensquawk's MonsterWhen Professor Squawkencluck's mum comes to visit a gigantic enraged rubbish monster is not far behind.
3:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 3 - Sheepless NightsA leak in the barn forces the flock to relocate to the pig sty for the night. However, the selfish pigs don't want to share.
4pm
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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.
4pm
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The Millionairess
Classic film starring Sophia Loren as the beautiful millionairess who finds that money cannot buy marital bliss, and Peter Sellers as the bewildered Indian doctor with whom she falls in love.
4:10pm
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My Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - Ding Dong Merrily...Janey returns to the Harper household for Christmas, but with some shocking news... she's pregnant! Also Nick begins his new Christmas Tree business, but because the trees he's bought are all for next year Ben is overjoyed to find his living room turned into a forest.
4:30pm
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 2As the match begins, Roger struggles to juggle the order of his players. In the pavilion Mim is quietly steaming over the humiliation of Dorking and the perception of chatter behind her back, but Maggie has a few wise words. Meanwhile, Kevin's blister could cause trouble.
4:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Christmas Special - Horrible ChristmasFarting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.
4:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 4 - Live Now, PAYE LaterAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
4:50pm
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My Family
Series 4, Christmas Special - Sixty Feet UnderA shopping trip to London turns sour when the tube train the family are travelling on grinds to a halt. The Harpers are forced to sit it out with an odd bunch of passengers for company.
5pm
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 3It's Saturday and Roger is beside himself with worry. Mim is ill - naturally a cause for concern - but more importantly, who shall make the team teas for the afternoon's match?
5pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 2, Christmas Special - Christmas Island, Indian OceanGrandmaster Glitch thinks all his Christmases have come at once when his grimbots take him to visit Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean.
5:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 10 - Between OurselvesWhile Thelma is still at her mother's, Bob has not been eating. He is also regretting having Terry stay with him as he's messy, lazy and causing his neighbours to talk. Bob writes a letter to Thelma that Terry tries to deliver at the library but even that is doomed to failure it seems.
5:30pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 10, Episode 2Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
6pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 3 - Those Magnificent Men And Their Heating MachinesHarold has bought a whole central heating system and plans to install it all himself.
6pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 22 - Dark Side Of The MouseIf being zapped with a mind-controlling Mindzooka ray by a couple of D-list villains wasn't bad enough, Danger Mouse's shame goes viral thanks to a series of embarrassing videos of our brainwashed hero.
6:20pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, Christmas Special - The Handsome StrangerYet another Dibley cottage has been sold to a Londoner, and Geraldine's not happy about the breakdown of the community. Setting out to confront the new stranger, she is struck by his immediate charm and good looks - but is he all he seems?
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 6 - Desperate For A DuffieldRejected yet again by Nora Batty, Compo looks up an old girlfriend from his schooldays.
6:40pm
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About Time
Richard Curtis rom-com with a time-travelling sci-fi twist.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 9The Vikings launch their advert for We Sell Any Monk, Queen Elizabeth I surprises her court with some very odd laws, the sacrifice-obsessed Aztec priests sing their gruesome disco song, and we discover the Roman equivalent of text messaging.
7:20pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 5 - Welcome NewsMike flies in from LA with news of the miniseries' development, and asks to see Lionel's childhood home for himself.
7:30pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2006/2007 Specials, New Year Special - The Vicar In WhiteThe date of the wedding is fast approaching, and the Vicar's delighted to be attending in a dress rather than a dog collar. However, the villagers decide that their gift to the happy couple will be to organise everything for them - something Geri was actually rather looking forward to, thank you!
8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 11Vicky and Akil are this week's loved up couple who are getting grilled by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Christmas Special - Diamonds Are For HeatherDel is in love again after catching the eye of Heather during a rendition of 'Old Shep' at the Nag's Head. It's not long before he wants to get engaged, as usual, but this time there is a complication... her husband.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Champion Of Champions, Episode 1 - Wiley Giraffe BlowerCritically-acclaimed, multi-award nominated Taskmaster welcomes back all five series champions: Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding, Rob Beckett and Bob Mortimer.
9:10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 5Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jo Brand, Ronan Keating, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and James Acaster.
9:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas Special - Mammy's AssIt's Christmas and all across Ireland Mothers are looking forward to their loved ones returning home. With son Trevor coming back from the missions abroad for the first time in four years, Agnes Brown is determined to make this Christmas a truly special celebration, with her whole family present at last.
10pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
10pm
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Sick Note
Series 1, Episode 6 - Chicken SoupOfficer Hayward is on the prowl, just a hair's breadth away from uncovering the truth, while Becca suspects foul play.
10pm
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Russell Howard & Mum
USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 4 - Ghost Hunting In SavannahRussell and his mum are heading to one the USA's most haunted cities: Savannah, Georgia in the Deep South. During their stay, the Howards are set for a whole host of paranormal activities; they are booked into a haunted hotel, are trained to become Ghost Hunters and agree to spend the night at Savannah's most Haunted House.
10pm30 min
The Rebel
Series 2, Episode 6 - LoveA burglary at Henry's house includes the theft of the Urn with Henry's late wife in.
10pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.
10pm30 min
Detectorists
Series 3, Episode 6"There's something about karma going on" is Lance's wise observation, and there certainly seems to be something in the air. They have one last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Perfect time for a rally.
10:30pm
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10:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 2, Episode 6 - FundraiserWhen Abbey Grove falls into financial ruin, can Alfie come up with a plan to save the school?
10:30pm
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 1, Episode 6 - Escape From Royston VaseyMr Chinnery has some bad luck with a calving cow. Edward's local shop receives an unexpected visitor.
10:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 5 - Loathe StoryAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
10:40pm
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Miranda
Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?
10:40pm30 min
Scot Squad
Series 4, Episode 5PC Ken Beattie finds himself duped by the offer of free hugs from a stranger, The Chief is stumped by a new crime-fighting campaign; and countryside coppers, PC Charlie McIntosh and PC Jane MacKay find a spiritual connection in their latest investigation.
11pm
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Spike Milligan: Love, Light And Peace
Feature length documentary profiling the career of Spike Milligan.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 3Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kathy Burke and Josh Widdicombe. Countdown's Susie Dent is in with assistance from Dara O Briain.
11:10pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 7 - Exploitin'Saffy's feeling the stress of motherhood, and taunted by Patsy as to her tired emotional and physical state, agrees to allow Eddy to look after Jane for the day. Unfortunately, the wayward grandmother doesn't have entirely honest intentions for the young one.
11:20pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Go-BetweenTerry's housekeeping and his wife's absence are starting to take their toll on Bob! Not only has Terry broken the toaster by putting chops in it but his fag ends are in the plant pots! Something has to give so Terry decides to pay Thelma a visit to try and persuade her to return to Bob.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 5 - CaringSharon and Tracey arrange to take care of their Aunt Sylvie after a fall leaves her hospitalised.
11:20pm
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The Fast Show
The Fast Show Night, Out-takes - You Ain't Seen These, Right?A compilation of previously unseen sketches from The Fast Show, including Road Rage, Richard, the King, and Mid Life Crisis Man.
Midnight
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 1 - MuggingMark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.
Midnight
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 7 - Bob Mortimer, Rachel Riley, Brendan O'CarrollFrank Skinner is joined by surreal comic Bob Mortimer, Countdown star Rachel Riley and Mrs Brown's Boys star Brendan O'Carroll. Nominations include wrapping food in bacon, small pedal bins and unripe fruit being sold in supermarkets.
Midnight
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 5Jamie Carragher, Jimmy Carr and Kirsty Gallacher take part in the sporting fun.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Christmas SpecialJohnny Vegas joins Sean as they take on Jon and Katherine Ryan, while David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
12:35am
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Miranda
Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?
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.
1:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 4The teams are joined by guests Mel Giedroyc, Johnny Vegas, Aisling Bea and Kym Marsh.
1:15am
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The Fast Show
The Fast Show Night, Out-takes - You Ain't Seen These, Right?A compilation of previously unseen sketches from The Fast Show, including Road Rage, Richard, the King, and Mid Life Crisis Man.
1:20am
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1:55am
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Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 7Vicky Pollard tells her social worker that she has swapped her baby for a Westlife CD.
2am
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Taskmaster
Champion Of Champions, Episode 1 - Wiley Giraffe BlowerCritically-acclaimed, multi-award nominated Taskmaster welcomes back all five series champions: Josh Widdicombe, Katherine Ryan, Noel Fielding, Rob Beckett and Bob Mortimer.
2:10am
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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.
2:30am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 9Harry Hill presents more of the best bits from previous series.
2:40am
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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.
2:55am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 2, Episode 6 - What About The WorkersPeter's caught up in the officiousness of trade unionism when a repair man at his firm spots him, a white collared worker, turning a conveyor belt on and off. Matters are set to only get worse as the shop steward arrives.
3am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 6 - Nine And A Half DaysSharon gets more involved than she expected in the prisoners' wives support group.
3am
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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.
3:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 9Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by celebrity guests Jimeoin, Joe Wilkinson, Nancy Dell'Olio and Greg Rutherford.
3:20am
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Comic Roots
Series 2, Episode 4 - Kenneth WilliamsArchitecture, poetry, art and music were the formative influences on the aesthete known to millions as Kenneth Williams.
3:25am
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Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.
3:55am
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 2As the match begins, Roger struggles to juggle the order of his players. In the pavilion Mim is quietly steaming over the humiliation of Dorking and the perception of chatter behind her back, but Maggie has a few wise words. Meanwhile, Kevin's blister could cause trouble.
4:20am
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Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 3It's Saturday and Roger is beside himself with worry. Mim is ill - naturally a cause for concern - but more importantly, who shall make the team teas for the afternoon's match?
4:30am
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London Irish
Sitcom about four hard-drinking, hard-living Irish 20-somethings residing in London who find themselves in all kinds of trouble.