Television
TV schedule Tuesday 23rd January 2018
7:25am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 10 - Prank WarsDennis discovers that Ralf the janitor is the legendary Prankmaster General and is told he could become his successor. Walter won't let this happen and challenges him to a prank battle to win Ralf's book of pranking - the infamous Prankypedia.
7:30am
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Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Official VisitThe President of tiny African nation Buranda - formerly a British colony - is overthrown in a coup d'état just days before he is due to visit the United Kingdom. Jim's determined that the new President should fulfill the plans, but Humphrey is less than enthused.
7:45am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever AgainDanger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.
8am
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The Butler's Dilemma
In debt to gamblers, Rodney (Richard Hearne) agrees to pass as a butler at a gambling party.
8am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 7, Episode 8 - Curse Of The Tiger WomenBrittas is in a celebratory mood, but Councillor Drugget has some bad news for him.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane RescueGrim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 17 - Justin's Lost VoiceJustin is in a singing mood and has been singing so loudly all day that he has lost his voice. Ever the caring friend, Robert tries various funny ways to help.
8:40am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
9am
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Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 3, Episode 2 - Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Down And...Rita is feeling a little low after her escape from murderer Neville Heath.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:25am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 12A Victorian woman books a ticket on a very odd railway, a modern patient is (mis)treated by a Roman dentist, Alfred the Great pitches a movie about his life, and a Greek geek competes on Historical Mastermind.
9:30am
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 13 - A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The BackTerry is up to his neck in it when Arthur despatches him to the country to make a very unusual repossession.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 16 - Next ToThe Twirlywoos see a lady putting coloured stars next to items in a shop window display, and they get carried away putting stars next to everything in sight! Back in the boat, the Stop-Go Car brings some blocks, and the Twirlywoos have fun lining them up.
10:20am
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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 17 - Don't Step On The CracksCubi is putting Lexi off her game as she tries to avoid the cracks.
10:45am
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 5The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.
11:15am
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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.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Pain In The ClassWhen Michael is bullied by a boy at school, a meeting between his parents and the bully's parents doesn't help at all! Janey tries to persuade Susan to let her get a tattoo to no avail. Meanwhile, Nick decides to become an internet billionaire.
11:25am
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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, Episode 12 - CampingNero, Dexter and the boys go camping. But teachers Nunn and Bell tag along - with disastrous results. Meanwhile Amber foolishly decides to take up a career as a hairdresser.
12pm
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Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 3, Episode 2 - Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Down And...Rita is feeling a little low after her escape from murderer Neville Heath.
12pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Go Down To The WoodsMarlene is distraught when Earl the dog and Tyler both go missing. Boycie, Bryan and Jed form a search party, but entering the haunted woods with night drawing in soon confounds the rescuers.
12:40pm
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The Brittas Empire
Series 7, Episode 8 - Curse Of The Tiger WomenBrittas is in a celebratory mood, but Councillor Drugget has some bad news for him.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 6 - The Only Diesel Powered Saxophone In CaptivityCompo challenges an old school rival, Goatie Helliwell, to a children's trolley race.
1:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 1 - Early RetirementFor some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 16 - Next ToThe Twirlywoos see a lady putting coloured stars next to items in a shop window display, and they get carried away putting stars next to everything in sight! Back in the boat, the Stop-Go Car brings some blocks, and the Twirlywoos have fun lining them up.
1:40pm
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Bread
Series 1, Episode 2Billy buys a ring for Julie, but learns that opals are bad luck and is told to get rid of it.
2pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 1 - HomesickGrandad's not well, his legs are playing him up and the lifts are broken. When Rodney finds himself unwittingly elected to Chairman of the local Residents' Association, Del spies the perfect opportunity to improve their lot.
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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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Beautiful GameTracey manages a boys' football team, while Dorien finds a psychic who will change her life.
2:25pm
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Spot Bots
Episode 17 - Don't Step On The CracksCubi is putting Lexi off her game as she tries to avoid the cracks.
2:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy CompetitionRodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.
2:40pm
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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.
2:50pm
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 1 - Dead Men Do Tell TalesTerry gets another dead-end job when Arthur agrees to look after a coffin. What is really in it?
3:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Go Down To The WoodsMarlene is distraught when Earl the dog and Tyler both go missing. Boycie, Bryan and Jed form a search party, but entering the haunted woods with night drawing in soon confounds the rescuers.
3:40pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 7 - FanzillasZig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.
3:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Inspector's NieceA new clippie hides a terrible secret - she's Blakey's niece!
3:55pm
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Boj
Episode 17 - Star FishingPops takes Boj, Gavin and Mia for an evening of stargazing. On their way they find Mr Cloppity doing some night fishing. Mia wants to catch a star but Gavin says that is impossible. But Boj uses Mr Cloppity's rod and a bit of imagination to catch a (reflected) star in a bucket for Mia. Now Gavin wants one too.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 6In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.
4pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 29 - CampingAn old photo album causes Bean to reminisce about summers at Scout camp as a boy, and sets him planning a night under the stars with Teddy. Purchasing a tent proves a problem, but nothing is going to stop him having a good time - even if he has to get the garden shed over the roof of his house.
4:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Brew It YourselfStan gets himself in hot water when a home brewing attempt results in a beer far more potent than he'd intended!
4:55pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Perfect GentlemanRigsby's found a new lodger for the house; the charming gentleman Seymour, staying in town away from his country estate. Philip and Alan aren't quite as convinced of his authenticity though.
5pm15 min
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 24 - The Valley Of Balls, KazakhstanThe Go Jetters travel to the Valley of Balls in Kazakhstan, where they find thousands of rocks which are almost perfectly round. Meanwhile, Grandmaster Glitch is seeking the ideal ball to use to practice his bowling - something big and heavy.
5:25pm
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 2 - All Around The ClockGeorge hasn't been allowed to forget his wedding anniversary, and buys Mildred a carriage clock. Meanwhile, the Fourmiles return from a 'winter holiday' to find their house burgled.
6pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 5 - Beware The Trickster On The RoofVictor and Margaret battle to rid their home of an evil curse. Victor's neighbours put their house up for sale - but there are very few takers. Victor becomes convinced that a TV aerial is laughing at him.
6pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 1 - Early RetirementFor some, early retirement can be a blessing. For Richard this particular blessing comes very heavily disguised indeed.
6pm
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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.
6:15pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 4 - Ernest Penfold And The Half-Price WandThe streets of are London teeming with hundreds of wannabe wizards, all brandishing identical wands. After discovering that the wands are mass-produced shavings from Merlin's legendary staff, DM and Penfold set out to stop Quark's latest money-making scheme by reuniting the staff with its rightful owner.
6:30pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 19 - Homework From HellLuke is used to putting off his homework but the more he puts it off, the bigger the burden grows. Until eventually his homework turns into an unmanageable monster.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 6 - The Only Diesel Powered Saxophone In CaptivityCompo challenges an old school rival, Goatie Helliwell, to a children's trolley race.
6:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early BirdsAfter accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.
7pm
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Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 3, Episode 2 - Pick Yourself Up, Dust Yourself Down And...Rita is feeling a little low after her escape from murderer Neville Heath.
7:20pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 4 - It's A Sin To Tell A LieGary's best friend and printer Ron is having marriage problems and it seems that his latest batch of 40s currency won't pass the quality threshold. Or could there be another time-traveller on Gary's patch?
7:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy EventWhen Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.
7:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 12A Victorian woman books a ticket on a very odd railway, a modern patient is (mis)treated by a Roman dentist, Alfred the Great pitches a movie about his life, and a Greek geek competes on Historical Mastermind.
7:30pm
National Television Awards
Dermot O'Leary hosts a live event at The O2 to name the winners of the annual TV awards. Various comedy shows are in the running.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14thDel's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 3Lee Mack welcomes comedian Jimmy Carr, The Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson and TV presenter Jameela Jamil to join his fun and fact-filled panel show.
8pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 4 - Too-Ra Taloo Rye-EhThis week an annoying printer gets the sledge-hammer treatment, Christine Hamilton receives an unexpected gift, and some bees get to travel first class. Sort of...
8:30pm30 min
Harry Hill's Tea Time
Series 2, Episode 4 - Jenny AgutterCall The Midwife star Jenny Agutter is next to brave Harry Hill's crazy kitchen. And it's rather fortunate timing because the kitchen's resident pet sausage could give birth at any moment. Expect funny clips and hilarious sketches as Harry puts roast turkey on the menu, pokes fun at Jenny's hit film The Railway Children and challenges her to mould a bust of Jeremy Paxman out of stuffing.
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never ComesWhen Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?
9pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James AcasterCanadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.
9pm
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 4 - Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack WhitehallKevin Bridges introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.
9:10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 7The boys are back to jest over another week's polls, with Jamie Cullum, Kirsty Young, Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan.
9:20pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 3 - iMammy (Batteries Not Included)With Dermot and Maria's baby due very soon, Agnes is excited about the prospect of having a new Brown in the house.
9:50pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 4, Episode 12Stories about confusing one star with another in showbusiness. This week starring: Derek Batey, Roger de Courcey, Percy Edwards, Fred Emney, Dickie Henderson, John Junkin, Moira Lister, Cliff Michemore, Peggy Mount, Cardew Robinson, Sydney Tafler, Tommy Trinder.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil WangMischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.
10pm30 min
Inside No. 9
Series 4, Episode 4 - To Have And To HoldAdrian spends his time photographing other couples' weddings, but his own marriage to Harriet is far from happy. Can they renew their vows, spice up their love life and make a fresh start, or have they just run out of love, trust and time?
10pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 3 - PhoenixSometimes with humour, more often with viciousness, Taskmaster Greg Davies continues to rank five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex assignments such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery. Alex Horne, Greg's obedient private secretary in charge of data, is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also, Mark Watson tries to open an unlocked briefcase.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 19, Episode 3In this show, Rob and Aisling are joined in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points by First Dates love guru Fred Sirieix, This Is England actor Thomas Turgoose and comedians Desiree Burch and Sara Pascoe.
10pm30 min
Trollied
Series 7, Episode 4It's the launch of Valco 24 and Lou's got a stunning night display up her sleeve. Hot newbie Craig means Linda's keen to work the first night shift.
10:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Highlights Special - Best Of - Vol 2More highlights from the 9th series of the sports-based panel show with James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.
11pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.
11pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.
11pm
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11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 8, Episode 5David Walliams, Reginald D Hunter, Yvette Fielding and property expert Phil Spencer talk about Michael Jackson, the heatwave, the Queen and much more.
11pm
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11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 13 - The Beautiful GameTracey manages a boys' football team, while Dorien finds a psychic who will change her life.
11:30pm
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Harry Hill's Tea Time
Series 2, Episode 4 - Jenny AgutterCall The Midwife star Jenny Agutter is next to brave Harry Hill's crazy kitchen. And it's rather fortunate timing because the kitchen's resident pet sausage could give birth at any moment. Expect funny clips and hilarious sketches as Harry puts roast turkey on the menu, pokes fun at Jenny's hit film The Railway Children and challenges her to mould a bust of Jeremy Paxman out of stuffing.
11:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 3 - Jeremy In LoveJeremy realises that he's in love with Elena and decides to be generally less selfish to win her affection. He also thinks it might be a good idea to tell her he loves her, but Mark isn't so sure...
11:40pm
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Midnight
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How To Get Ahead In Advertising
Satire on advertising, starring Richard E. Grant as an ad man in the midst of a breakdown.
Midnight
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John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour
TV broadcast of John Bishop's 2011 stand-up show, filmed at Liverpool's Echo Arena on the last night of his sell-out tour.
12:15am
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Inside No. 9
Series 2, Episode 4 - Cold ComfortIt's Andy's first day as a volunteer at the Comfort Support Line call centre, which offers the lonely and desperate a chance to talk about their problems. All the CSL counsellors have their own ways of dealing with clients, coping with the emotional stress, and killing time between phone calls. But is Andy really prepared for what's to come?
12:20am
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12:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 4Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Patsy Kensit and adventurer Bear Grylls, assist in identifying the week's hottest topics.
12:55am60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil WangMischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.
1am
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Trollied
Series 7, Episode 4It's the launch of Valco 24 and Lou's got a stunning night display up her sleeve. Hot newbie Craig means Linda's keen to work the first night shift.
1am
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1:40am
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1:55am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.
2am
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Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live
TV edit of the 2010 stand-up show Lockipedia Live, starring Sean Lock.
2:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 19, Episode 3In this show, Rob and Aisling are joined in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points by First Dates love guru Fred Sirieix, This Is England actor Thomas Turgoose and comedians Desiree Burch and Sara Pascoe.
2:20am
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2:25am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 3This week's episode featured Mr Blobby, a night light that can also be used as a weapon on BBC Two's Design For Life and a mummified rat on Grimefighters.
2:50am
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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.
3am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky FlanaganWith Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.
3:15am
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Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 3 - Jeremy In LoveJeremy realises that he's in love with Elena and decides to be generally less selfish to win her affection. He also thinks it might be a good idea to tell her he loves her, but Mark isn't so sure...
3:45am
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Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 5 - "Oh, Miss Jones!" - The Very Best Of Leonard RossiterAn affectionate tribute to comic actor Leonard Rossiter, whose masterly portrayals of miserly landlord Rigsby and disenchanted Reggie Perrin live long in the memory.