Television
TV schedule Thursday 31st May 2018
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 29 - HidingThe Twirlywoos are at a child's birthday party. They watch an adult hide a bag of chocolate gold coins for a treasure hunt.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 31 - The MagpieA magpie has nested in the big tree and is causing chaos by stealing everything around the farm. The magpie's nest soon begins to fill up with loot and Shaun has to come up with a brilliant plan to outwit the burgling bird.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger MouseDanger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!
7:10am
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The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 6 - Now You See ItPiglet and the gang are sent chasing a top secret French-developed radar-cloaking system across the English countryside - unfortunately, both the Swedes and Americans are sticking their oars in!
7:35am
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The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 7 - A Private Member's BillWhen a leading politician advocates the merging of MI5 and MI6 under the control of Special Branch, Piglet, Lewis, Dexter and Flint are sent out to thwart his plans by discrediting him.
7:45am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 34 - Extreme Sports DayDennis recruits Grizzly Griller to help make school sports day more extreme, but as he and JJ get competitive against each other, who is sabotaging both their chances of winning?
8am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 11 - Let's Get Away From It AllGary's life is on the move in both time zones as Yvonne sets her heart on a new flat and Phoebe wants to leave The Royal Oak. Both have surprises in store for the weary traveller...
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 31 - Timgad Ruins, AlgeriaThe Go Jetters travel to Algeria in north Africa to check out the ancient Timgad Ruins.
8am
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Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 4 - New HeadWith the sudden departure of Mr Barker, there's a vacancy for a new head teacher at Dockbridge High and Mr Potter has his eye on his dream job. Unfortunately someone else does too.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 3 - Cake FactoryThings turn messy when Robert invents a cake-making machine. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.
8:40am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 5 - Schoolboy FrenchThe circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.
9am
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 17 - Timmy On SafariTimmy dreams of being an explorer who tracks and photographs wild animals.
9am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 19 - Day Of The DerekDanger Mouse is in the midst of foiling Quark's latest plot, which involves auctioning off the nice bits of the world and compact crushing the rest...
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 2 - More About CollectingThe Twirlywoos are watching some children collecting shells on a beach.
9:35am
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 7 - Mitchell Who?Mitchell accidentally erases himself from history after deleting his school record. At first his anonymity is fun but when his friends forget him and he starts to disappear he calls on Samia, the one person who can remember him, to help reboot his existence.
10am
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of ScotsWe follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.
10:50am
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The Beachcomber
Drunken womaniser Ted is sent to a tropical island by his family where he meets new friends.
11:20am
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You Rang, M'Lord?
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Wounds Of WarAlf tells Sir Ralph that Lord Meldrum can't be having an affair with Lady Agatha because he was wounded in the artillery.
12pm
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Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 2 - The RingLovejoy tricks Lady Jane into bidding for him in an illegal "ring" at an auction.
12:20pm
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Hank Zipzer
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's sitcom starring Henry Winkler.
12:25pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 3 - A Short Introduction To Cooper's RulesJust as PCs Cooper and Walsh master the art of fighting crime from the rear, Barry spoils it all by taking a retired vicar out for the day.
1pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 6 - Wedding BellsAfter a signifcant stock disagreement with Peacock, Rumbold and Grainger, Mrs. Slocombe becomes the centre of attention when Young Mr. Grace implies he may take a wife. The notion rather seems to go to her head.
1pm60 min version (repeat)
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 2 - More About CollectingThe Twirlywoos are watching some children collecting shells on a beach.
1:35pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 13Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Honey and Callum and special guests Saima Chowdhury, Ahir Shah, Charlie Baker and Rory Crawford, who battle it out in a series of hilarious rounds and challenges.
1:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Lack Of PunchJoe Maplin announces that the staff are to perform in short plays written by his girlfriend. Ted, unhappy at these new arrangements, hatches other plans...
1:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 5 - Trouble And StrifeTed Bovis's ex-wife turns up at the camp demanding the arrears of her maintenance. She has in tow a bailiff who presents Ted with a writ. Failure to pay could result in prison, so Ted is forced to resort to all the fiddles he can remember in order to raise the money.
2pm
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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.
2:20pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 3 - Forward Mr. GraingerMr. Grainger is appointed temporary manager while Mr. Rumbold attends a conference, and proves to be quite the dictator. However, Mr. Rumbold's early return puts Mr. Grainger in hot water with his co-workers.
2:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 5 - Schoolboy FrenchThe circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.
2:45pm
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What A Whopper
A group of friends try to fake a sighting of the Loch Ness Monster in order to make some money.
3pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:40pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 9 - Class Teddy TimeSupply teacher Miss Davis finds a whole new meaning to German vocabulary, Emily gets in trouble with Miss Fun With Numbers over the class teddy and Mr Konundrum struggles with his love life.
3:45pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Football MatchThe depot establishes a football team, and with the promise of £5 for each player should they win their upcoming match, Stan's keen to join - even with Blakey as trainer. But when the star player is injured, they face a much bigger challenge than imagined!
4:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 4 - The PosterLuxton & District announces a staff competition to find the face of the perfect bus conductor for a new promotional advertising campaign. With a £100 prize for the chosen busman Stan is keen to win - and Blakey's keen to fire him!
4:45pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 19 - Jungle Fashion ShowIt's fashion show time. Bitz has designed some fantastic hats, Bob is taking the photographs, Purl is modelling them and Bevel is guiding them through the jungle to find the perfect place to hold the show.
4:55pm
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 6 - Stand Up And Be CountedIt's election time and the house is out in force: Alan and Philip are making Labour posters in the attic whilst Rigsby is canvassing for the Conservatives. Ruth, meanwhile, is being wooed by all sides.
5pm
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Lovejoy
Series 5, Episode 1 - Pig In A PokeWhile the true-to-form Lovejoy is selling a set of dodgy Gillray prints to a friend of Jane's, Eric discovers a stolen antique Bacchus hidden at their house. The police have their suspicions and the race is on to return it to the rightful owner.
5pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 6 - Wedding BellsAfter a signifcant stock disagreement with Peacock, Rumbold and Grainger, Mrs. Slocombe becomes the centre of attention when Young Mr. Grace implies he may take a wife. The notion rather seems to go to her head.
5:10pm10 min
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 32 - Everglades National Park, FloridaThe Go Jetters are visiting the Everglades National Park in Florida, USA.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 1 - Finders Keepers?When George finds a lost credit card, he wonders if there might be a reward. Meanwhile, Mildred suspects that another wedding anniversary will go by, forgotten, and Jeffrey is bothered by Tristram's new playmates.
5:40pm
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You Rang, M'Lord?
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Wounds Of WarAlf tells Sir Ralph that Lord Meldrum can't be having an affair with Lady Agatha because he was wounded in the artillery.
6pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Lack Of PunchJoe Maplin announces that the staff are to perform in short plays written by his girlfriend. Ted, unhappy at these new arrangements, hatches other plans...
6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 1 - Dignity IntactAisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips are the chosen quintet who all harbour the same dream of lifting the premier prize in television, sport, or indeed, any field at all: Greg's decapitated head on a spiked plinth. First up they play basketball without hands, get stranded in a lake and devise special cuddles for a special someone.
6pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark GamesThe heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.
6:10pm10 min
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 35 - Today The Dog, Tomorrow The WorldPower-hungry tiny alien Empress Miasma takes control of Gnasher from the inside and uses him in her attempts to take over planet Earth. But when Miasma breaks out of Gnasher into Beanotown for real and Walter helps her grow in size, mayhem really takes hold!
6:40pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 3 - Forward Mr. GraingerMr. Grainger is appointed temporary manager while Mr. Rumbold attends a conference, and proves to be quite the dictator. However, Mr. Rumbold's early return puts Mr. Grainger in hot water with his co-workers.
6:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 5 - Trouble And StrifeTed Bovis's ex-wife turns up at the camp demanding the arrears of her maintenance. She has in tow a bailiff who presents Ted with a writ. Failure to pay could result in prison, so Ted is forced to resort to all the fiddles he can remember in order to raise the money.
6:50pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 46 - The Dread ShoesIt's the Scream Street dance competition and everyone is pairing up in the hope of winning the trophy. Otto desperately wants to win and will do whatever is necessary to get his hands on the silverware.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & GentlemenWith Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of ScotsWe follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 3 - A Short Introduction To Cooper's RulesJust as PCs Cooper and Walsh master the art of fighting crime from the rear, Barry spoils it all by taking a retired vicar out for the day.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 5 - High FinanceJones is in financial danger as he has an outstanding £50 overdraft with the bank, and cannot afford to pay his staff. Helping to assess his books, Mainwaring discovers that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.
8pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The PosterMainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 1In the opening episode, the boys are joined by England and Tottenham Hotspur superstar Dele Alli, funnyman Stephen Mangan and comedian Rob Beckett.
8pm
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 3 - FoodJon is joined by Victoria Coren Mitchell and Rob Beckett to address worries to do with Food - are people eating badly? Will the world run out of food? Was food better when we were kids? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.
8pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 2, Episode 9 - CamouflageWith Emily in hospital having her tonsils out and a history project due, Hank decides that the best possible course of action is to take Katherine - Emily's lizard and best friend - into school. Meanwhile at the hospital, Stan is trying to prove to Rosa that he's not squeamish - easier said than done when all you want to do is pass out.
8:40pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
9pm
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Porridge
Ronnie Barker stars as Norman Stanley Fletcher, trying to keep his nose clean and guiding his young 'roomie' Godber, whilst residing in HMP Slade.
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.
9pm22 min
Urban Myths: The Sex Pistols Vs Bill Grundy
A comedy drama about the infamous appearance of The Sex Pistols on Bill Grundy's live teatime television show.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod GilbertMichael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.
9:10pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 6Micky Flanagan, Hari Kondabolu, Tess Daly and Krishnan Guru-Murthy join Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to delve into the world of polls.
9:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
10pm30 min
Grn Scrn Gr8s
Episode 3Playing tonight's episode are Jose The Comedian, Demz Lad, Nadz The Comedienne and Elroy Welsh.
10pm
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The League Of Gentlemen
20th Anniversary Specials, Episode 3 - Royston Vasey Mon AmourThe local authorities, the local paper and the local police all play their part as the developing situation in Royston Vasey reaches its earth-shattering climax. Can the genii be put back in the bottle? And what dark forces have been unleashed in the amphibarium?
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 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
10pm30 min
The Week That Wasn't
Episode 3Subjects range from the cancellation of the Trump-Kim meeting to a new BBC Four series of Peter Kay's Car Share and Patrick Stewart on Brexit.
10:30pm
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10:30pm
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 8Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.
10:35pm
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Friday Night Dinner
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lord LuckWhile clearing up the loft, Dad finds his old, terrifying-looking ventriloquist dummy Lord Luck.
10:40pm
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How The Young Ones Changed Comedy
Documentary about sitcom The Young Ones and its part in the alternative comedy scene.
11pm
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The Best Of Tommy Cooper
A selection of episodes from the first series of highlights of Tommy Cooper's career.
11:10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 11 - An Inspector StaysThe police want to use Tracey and Sharon's home for a surveillance operation.
11:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Episode 1James Corden has flown Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall and Freddie Flintoff to America for an adventure. The jet-lagged boys hit the bowling alley and take to the field in front of a packed-out crowd at an Oakland Raiders game.
11:45pm
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Urban Myths: The Sex Pistols Vs Bill Grundy
A comedy drama about the infamous appearance of The Sex Pistols on Bill Grundy's live teatime television show.
Midnight
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12:30am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 2James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.
12:40am
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian ClaryJoining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.
12:40am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 1Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.
12:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and John Robins.
1am
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The Week That Wasn't
Episode 3Subjects range from the cancellation of the Trump-Kim meeting to a new BBC Four series of Peter Kay's Car Share and Patrick Stewart on Brexit.
1:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 3Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests this week.
1:30am45 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 7Tim Westwood, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty and Matthew Crosby debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.
1:45am
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1:55am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 8 - Come In T-64, Your Time Is Ticking AwayThere's serious trouble for a mini-cab firm in which Arthur has a stake. Drivers are being beaten up and their cars sabotaged. As more and more of them are frightened off, Arthur ropes Terry in as a driver to find out who is behind the bother.
2am
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2:15am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
2:20am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 10, Episode 11This week's episode featured magic scones on One Man and His Campervan, a pram crash on EastEnders and Eoghan Quigg doing his face. Plus, we find out who the TV Burp employee of the month is.
2:40am
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Ross Noble Freewheeling
Series 1, Episode 5The Noodlemeister ditches the guide book and embarks on a nutty, Twitter-driven tour of Britain. Ross attends a wedding and later dishes out bananas to a cycling team.
2:45am
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian ClaryJoining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.
2:45am
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Friday Night Dinner
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lord LuckWhile clearing up the loft, Dad finds his old, terrifying-looking ventriloquist dummy Lord Luck.
3am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 2Lee Mack is joined by Rhod Gilbert, Ruth Jones and Richard Madely.
3:30am
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