Television
TV schedule Thursday 11th January 2018
7:25am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 2 - Dare DennisA bungled attempt at a stunt leads Dennis to accidentally become an internet star and Beanotown celebrity. But his moment of fame is short-lived and he is soon replaced by Walter's cat who can play the piano. Dennis has to stage the best stunt yet to gain back his audience.
7:30am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 8 - One Of UsA former head of MI5 is posthumously revealed to have been routinely passing information to the Russians during key Cold War years. An embarrassing story for any Government, but the situation becomes particularly tricky when it emerges that Humphrey chaired an inquiry that cleared him of such claims at the time...
7:45am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
8am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 6, Episode 7 - Snap HappyWhen Brittas tries to organise a simple staff photograph, what can go wrong?
8am
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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.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 9 - Justin's CometJustin and Robert are having a stargazing party to watch the rare Justin's Comet, which is passing over Justin Town for the first time in a gazillion years. They set up a massive telescope so everybody can witness the event together.
8:40am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream WalkingPhoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.
9am
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Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting ResultsHarvey finds himself a job, but it is not quite what he wants to do.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:25am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 4HHTV's war reporter Mike Peabody regrets his decision to cover the Norman Siege of Palermo, the Pilgrim Fathers rap about Jamestown in America and a German submarine captain has the worst toilet accident in history.
9:35am
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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!
9:40am
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 5 - Not A Bad Lad, DadTerry arrives home to find a nine-year-old boy on his doorstep - a minding job he hadn't anticipated!
10:25am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
10:30am
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Spot Bots
Episode 9 - Zazzy SoundsCubi and Lexi make lots of noise by creating their own sound effects.
10:45am
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Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 3 - John CleeseThis episode begins with a spoof memorial to 'the late' John Cleese before cutting to a series of new sketches performed by the Pythons.
11:15am
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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.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 4 - Germs Of EndearmentBen's and Susan's trip to Spain starts out being an anniversary present from Janey and Michael, but then they discover that they all have to pay for it.
11:30am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
11:45am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 6, Special - BabyLizzie starts having labour pains but Dexter is nowhere to be found. It's down to Nero to make sure Dexter arrives before the baby. A special musical episode.
12pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs BoyceBoycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.
12pm
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Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting ResultsHarvey finds himself a job, but it is not quite what he wants to do.
12:20pm
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Dry Rot
A bookie and his assistants attempt to recoup their losses by rigging a horse race.
12:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 2Hyacinth is thrilled when the wealthy Mrs Fortescue asks them for a lift into town. But events don't go quite as Hyacinth would have wished, and she ends up on the back of a lorry whilst Mrs Fortescue is in the pub!
1pm
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1:20pm
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The Brittas Empire
Series 6, Episode 7 - Snap HappyWhen Brittas tries to organise a simple staff photograph, what can go wrong?
1:35pm
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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!
1:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 1 - And Afterwards At...Harold is getting married but Albert isn't happy with the idea.
2pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain CookWith a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...
2:05pm
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
2:20pm
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2:20pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 9 - Zazzy SoundsCubi and Lexi make lots of noise by creating their own sound effects.
2:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal PunishmentAfter having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?
2:40pm
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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.
2:55pm
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer HunterArthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.
3:15pm
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Tommy The Toreador
An English seaman stranded in Spain finds himself mixed up in a traditional bull-fight.
3:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs BoyceBoycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.
3:35pm
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Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 4 - SnoozicalBecky dreams of starring in the Strange Hill musical production of Scary Poppins, but regresses into fear-filled dreams after being informed she's a terrible singer. Can she defeat The Grackle?
3:45pm
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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.
3:50pm
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The Young Ones
Musical comedy starring Cliff Richard.
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 9 - Giggly RinkThere's a pop-up ice rink in Giggly Park. Though Gavin has got the gear he hasn't got the nerve to skate, until Boj decides to skate with him using his boj-ed together boomerskates - a pair of boomerangs strapped to his feet! Soon everyone is having slippity-sliding fun!
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 9 - No PetsMr Bean decides he needs some new and exciting friends in the shape of pets.
4:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 1 - Olive's DivorceOlive is in trouble - Arthur has left her for good and she has to face the divorce court. Afterwards she's almost inconsolable and doesn't feel like being alone, but Mum's off to Aunt Maud's and Stan has a date.
4:20pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 14 - Bullet Train, JapanIn Japan, Grandmaster Glitch is at a railway station, wondering where his grimbots have gone. Some excited bleeps further down the platform reveal that they've jumped into the driver's cabin of a bullet train and are happily pressing all the buttons!
4:30pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 2 - Friend FrictionMillie is missing her dad. Fran is missing her mum. Millie seeks a new friend and is unaware how much she is hurting Fran, Jake and potential buddy, Jessie, in the process.
4:55pm
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 3 - CharismaAlan gives Rigsby some relaxation pills to help his confidence in wooing Miss Jones; however, he makes no mention of the possible side-effects. Philip's advice is altogether more helpful: to smoke some wood taken from the love tree...
5pm30 min
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 3 - Room For A LionConfident cousin Leo moves into Craig's old room. Lauren tries to bring him down and Millie tries to rescue him. Flora excels at Jake's game.
5:25pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 4 - Baby TalkNow settled in their new home, Mildred starts thinking about children and begins investigating adoption processes. Will George put his foot in it again?
6pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 2 - We Have Put Her Living In The TombVictor and Margaret agree to look after Kylie the tortoise whilst Margaret's god-daughter Jennifer goes on holiday. Meanwhile, they set about decorating the new house.
6pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 2Hyacinth is thrilled when the wealthy Mrs Fortescue asks them for a lift into town. But events don't go quite as Hyacinth would have wished, and she ends up on the back of a lorry whilst Mrs Fortescue is in the pub!
6pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 13 - Mother Of All ScaresLuke goes home to find that Otto has moved in after fleeing Sneer Hall to escape a visiting relative with a bit of a temper. Then when Luke brings her round to visit Otto so that the two can reconcile, things don't quite go to plan.
6:15pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 20 - CrumfanAfter reports of unexplained unruliness at the UN, Danger Mouse and Penfold arrive to scenes of quarrelling diplomats.
6:25pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 26 - Superzag & WonderzigAfter watching a superhero movie, Zig and Zag find their calling - they will become superheroes themselves.
6:40pm
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6:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan RiteAfter a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.
7pm
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Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 2, Episode 1 - Getting ResultsHarvey finds himself a job, but it is not quite what he wants to do.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 4HHTV's war reporter Mike Peabody regrets his decision to cover the Norman Siege of Palermo, the Pilgrim Fathers rap about Jamestown in America and a German submarine captain has the worst toilet accident in history.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 5 - Wish Me Luck...Yvonne is in line for promotion, and Gary suspects that he is only holding her back. Life in 1941 seems more and more appealing, and Gary feels it may be time for him to make a choice, even if that means faking his own suicide. But then banjo-wielding George Formby rears his head in the past.
7:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 7 - Backs To The WallWhilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?
8pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 4, Episode 5Stories about landladies. This week starring: Acker Bilk, Leslie Crowther, Roger de Courcey, Percy Edwards, Vince Hill, Miriam Karlin, Roy Kinnear, Cardew Robinson, Sylvia Syms, Tommy Trinder.
8pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major StarMelchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 1James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 2Rob Brydon, Emma Bunton and Carol Vorderman join funnyman Lee Mack to challenge more improbable facts. Using whatever wacky means possible, they'll be testing whether parents can tell if their kids are lying, whether you can control someone's hand with your brain and if just one spoonful of olive oil can calm an entire lake.
8:30pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 3 - Room For A LionConfident cousin Leo moves into Craig's old room. Lauren tries to bring him down and Millie tries to rescue him. Flora excels at Jake's game.
8:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private PlaneBlackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.
9pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 6The Frost Report's favourite class sketch is followed up with a look at family life; there's a look at modern trends at parties; and Ronnie Corbett reflects on his start in showbusiness as a top-billing nightclub comic.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 2Footballer Ashley Cole, Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding and comedian Aisling Bea join James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp.
9:10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 1Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jack Dee, Rob Beckett, Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney and Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing.
9:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 2 - Book Clubbin'Edina is struggling to come to terms with the news of Saffy's pregnancy, and Patsy's only offer is the address of an abortion clinic. They throw themselves into a new celebrity book club, but the arrival of the father-to-be brings Eddy some much needed joy.
9:30pm
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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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John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 8 - Jo BrandJohn is joined by one of his favourite comedians, Jo Brand, who shares tales of her life and career.
10pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 8Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
10pm
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Game On
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Great EscapeMatthew and Martin spend the night discussing 'hot babes' and various lurid sexual fantasies. Mandy thinks she's in line for a dream job in Bermuda.
10pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 13, Episode 6 - Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff NorcottIrish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.
10pm
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Taskmaster
Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A BaguetteHow will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.
10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Episode 2Keith Lemon, Holly Willoughby and Gino D'Acampo are joined by actor and model Kelly Brook, music manager Louis Walsh, Corrie's Hayley Tamaddon and comedian Jimmy Carr.
10pm30 min
Derry Girls
Series 1, Episode 2The school trip this year is to Paris. Erin's keen to cultivate her writing, Clare and James want to improve their French, Orla thinks she's going to meet Nicole and Papa from the Renault Clio adverts and Michelle wants to ride a French fella.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
10:30pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
10:40pm
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Game On
Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad TimingMatt's interest in Mandy's underwear leaves him in a compromising position when Mandy comes home and finds him in her bed. Martin is beaten up by some school children, which rather dampens his enthusiasm to become a teacher.
11pm
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Men Behaving Badly
A selection of episodes from the third series of the laddish sitcom.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 2James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.
11pm
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11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 4Lee Mack and Bob Mortimer go up against Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner again.
11:15pm
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Michael Palin: A Life On Screen
A look at the fascinating career of Michael Palin as a BAFTA-winning actor, writer and presenter.
11:20pm
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11:20pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell KaneHost Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.
11:40pm
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Midnight
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Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.
12:20am
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Shooting Stars
Series 7, Episode 3Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.
12:30am
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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.
1am
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Big Train
Sketch show featuring stars including Simon Pegg, Mark Heap, Kevin Eldon, Julia Davis and Catherine Tate.
1am
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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.
1:40am
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Game On
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Great EscapeMatthew and Martin spend the night discussing 'hot babes' and various lurid sexual fantasies. Mandy thinks she's in line for a dream job in Bermuda.
1:40am
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2am
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Russell Kane
TV version of Russell Kane's 2015-released stand-up show.
2:15am
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Game On
Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad TimingMatt's interest in Mandy's underwear leaves him in a compromising position when Mandy comes home and finds him in her bed. Martin is beaten up by some school children, which rather dampens his enthusiasm to become a teacher.
2:20am
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Tommy Cooper
Episode 5Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Bernard Cribbins, aiding Cooper in his illusion of the week.
2:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons dissect another week, with the help of England's Jack Whitehall, South Africa's Nik Rabinowitz and New Zealand's Jarred Christmas.
2:30am
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Common People
Common People weaves together six stories and over 30 characters to present a dramatic, funny and magical tale of romance, crisis and adventure on one of London's luscious commons.
2:50am
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Shooting Stars
Series 7, Episode 3Joining Vic, Bob, Ulrika, Jack and Angelos on the hit comedy quiz this week are Strictly dancer Brendan Cole, football pundit Chris Kamara, war correspondent John Simpson and Tulisa from top pop group N-Dubz.
3am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim VineThe pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.
3:10am
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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.
3:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 5Alex Jones, Alex Brooker, Sarah Millican and James Acaster are the guests appearing with Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week to look at British pastimes.
3:20am
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Dentist In The Chair
Comedy with Bob Monkhouse, Peggy Cummings and Kenneth Connor. A burglar breaks into the wrong shop and steals medical instruments instead of silver.
3:20am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 8This week's episode featured a whistle on a handrail, a dangerous amount of pork fat on River Cottage and the last Knitted Character competition