Television
TV schedule Wednesday 8th August 2018
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 23 - More About All GoneThe Twirlywoos are watching a lady planting carrot seeds in a vegetable patch.
6:45am
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The Time Of His Life
A repeat of this 1955 film.
7:15am
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 5 - Big Templeton Is Watching You!A new school security system is installed - and the cameras seem to record what happens in the future. When Templeton becomes security monitor and goes mad with this incredible, all-seeing power, the very existence of Strange Hill is threatened.
7:35am
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The Piglet Files
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Plane TruthWhen two soviet aircraft designers defect in quick succession, Piglet's technical knowledge - and a passing interest in plane design - places him as the best candidate to assess the men and work out who's their best source.
7:50am
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 45 - The PlagueTo avoid failing a test Cleo unleashes plagues over Scream Street, not realising how bad they would be - she is now desperate to stop them! Can she enlist the help of Luke and Resus before they ruin the entire town?
8am
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Sorry!
Series 7, Episode 6 - Up, up and Away?It is Timothy's last day at home and, after overcoming his mother's attempts to stop him, he flies away!
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.
8:35am
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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.
8:40am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 3 - California DreaminWhen Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.
9am
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 13 - Timmy's PlaneFinlay makes a fantastic paper plane and Timmy tries to copy him, but his versions won't fly as well.
9:05am
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Horrible Histories
2016 Specials - Staggering StorytellersAs part of the BBC's #Lovetoread campaign, the award-winning Horrible Histories returns to look at some of literature's greatest works and history's wackiest writers.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 13th and 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:30am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bengal TigerTerry is hired out by Arthur to act as a minder for a newsagent who is being threatened.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 26 - TwirlingThe Twirlywoos are at an ice rink, where they watch a young girl twirling around. The Twirlywoos can't resist having a go themselves, but when they try to twirl they find it's trickier than it looks! The Box visits the boat with a grass skirt which causes the wearer to twirl around. Toodloo performs a twirling routine and careers around the boat out of control.
9:50am
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 6 - Life With FatherIt's a sad day for George as he takes his father to a retirement home. But it's worse for Mildred when he's thrown out and ends up living with them!
9:55am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
12pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than AnswersLlewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A WhoreJaney visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.
1:15pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 2, Episode 13 - Project ZenithDexter finds himself fronting Bell's new plan for Elmsbury - Project Zenith. But the plan has big, bad implications for the 4 O'Clock Club. Josh sets out defeat the scheme, with a little help from his friends and family.
1:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 6 - Deviations With DavenportThe three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.
1:20pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The MotleyThe Camp Host is getting his big chance. He is being booked to do cabaret at a posh golf-club dinner.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 26 - TwirlingThe Twirlywoos are at an ice rink, where they watch a young girl twirling around. The Twirlywoos can't resist having a go themselves, but when they try to twirl they find it's trickier than it looks! The Box visits the boat with a grass skirt which causes the wearer to twirl around. Toodloo performs a twirling routine and careers around the boat out of control.
1:45pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 5, Episode 1Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Jenai and Cody and special guests Charlie Baker, Suzi Ruffell, Johnny Cochrane and Inel Tomlinson, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.
2pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 14 - The Reluctant MillionairesWhen Mimi appears in the square with news that the General freed everyone from the Communists, René and co. are delighted that they will not need to pay the ransom - but upon learning who the stolen money actually belongs to, they are soon desperately trying to get rid...
2pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 8, Episode 1 - Is It Catching?Mr. Humphries comes down with Marines' Disease, and the entire staff is forced into quarantine with him. And on Mr. Spooner's first day in the department, too!
2:20pm
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Make Mine Mink
Comedy about a genteel, middle class group of misfits who become hobbyist thieves in aid of charity.
2:50pm
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Band Waggon
Wartime film based on the popular BBC radio comedy series.
2:55pm
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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.
2:55pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
3:15pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 20 - Zog's Got TalentWhen a big TV talent show comes to town, Zig and Zag are keen to get involved, but they need to find their inner talent.
3:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy ReturnsA chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 13th and 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:05pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 8 - Fix The RoofThere's a leak in the roof above Hilary Head's office so she forces the whole school to get involved in raising money to fix it. Mr Christopher releases a charity single and Mark chooses to do a sponsored silence but finds it harder than expected when Billy embarrasses him in front of Marcella.
4:40pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 1 - Bitz's Big BuildBitz promises to build a strong house for Little Bo Purl's goats and for the three little pigs, one that big bad Robo Wolf can't blow down.
4:50pm
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Lovejoy
Series 2, Episode 10 - Lily's PearlsLovejoy smells a rat when he meets Lady Jane's husband's new business partner.
5pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 3 - Zipzers And AliensHank accidentally gets his friends' copies of worldwide publishing sensation Alien Adventures confiscated by Miss Adolf and has to put things right before the author herself makes a very special visit to Westbrook.
5:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Eiffel Tower, FranceIn France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?
5:20pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The FleasThe Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.
6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 14 - The Reluctant MillionairesWhen Mimi appears in the square with news that the General freed everyone from the Communists, René and co. are delighted that they will not need to pay the ransom - but upon learning who the stolen money actually belongs to, they are soon desperately trying to get rid...
6pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 8, Episode 1 - Is It Catching?Mr. Humphries comes down with Marines' Disease, and the entire staff is forced into quarantine with him. And on Mr. Spooner's first day in the department, too!
6:40pm
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6:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 4 - On With The MotleyThe Camp Host is getting his big chance. He is being booked to do cabaret at a posh golf-club dinner.
6:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 6 - Who's The Caddy?The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
2016 Specials - Staggering StorytellersAs part of the BBC's #Lovetoread campaign, the award-winning Horrible Histories returns to look at some of literature's greatest works and history's wackiest writers.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 6 - Deviations With DavenportThe three friends try to help a guide-book writer who is lost.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 2 - Don't Forget The DiverCaptain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.
8pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
8pm
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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.
8:30pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 3 - Zipzers And AliensHank accidentally gets his friends' copies of worldwide publishing sensation Alien Adventures confiscated by Miss Adolf and has to put things right before the author herself makes a very special visit to Westbrook.
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained RelationsIt's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...
9pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the prison-based sitcom.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 4Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.
9pm
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Taskmaster
TV format in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne set a group of comedians various outlandish challenges.
9:10pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 8This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.
9:20pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 2, Episode 6 - The MakeoverMr Khan is, obviously, the natural choice to front a new promotional video for the mosque. Or so he believes. Manager Dave, however, has different ideas.
10pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 3, Episode 5 - Stags And HensIt's the day of Shazia's hen do, and she's looking forward to having some fun with her friends. Unfortunately, though, she ends up with a few extra guests in tow.
10pm
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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.
10pm30 min
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson At The Comedy StoreLee Nelson introduces the very best of comedy talent from the legendary Comedy Store in London; the fabulous Sophie Willan, the hilarious Stephen Bailey and from Denmark the magnificent Sofie Hagen.
10pm30 min
Judge Romesh
Series 1, Episode 1Romesh Ranganatahan is Judge Romesh. He presides over the case of a husband whose horrendous bargain hunting addiction is becoming detrimental to his wife and kids. Plus, two former friends who are battling it out over, what one claims, was that holiday from hell.
10pm50 min
CelebAbility
Series 2, Episode 7Celebrity guests in this week's episode are Perri Kiely, Roman Kemp, Tanya Bardsley, Ferne McCann and Laura Jackson.
10pm35 min
Hang Ups
Episode 1Richard is busy trying to relaunch his career online after the disastrous collapse of his group therapy practice.
10:30pm
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 2 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy StoreRob Beckett is tonight's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen.
10:30pm30 min
Judge Romesh
Series 1, Episode 2A kids' entertainer is dragged kicking from the court whilst an up-and-coming singer is locked in monetary dispute with his backing dancer.
10:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 2After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.
10:45pm
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Bad Move
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dead ZoneNicky and Steve have left behind their old life in Leeds and moved to their dream house in the country. But the dream is rapidly turning into a nightmare.
11pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny BhoyDara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.
11:15pm
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Summer Comedy Shorts
A collection of summer comedy shorts, written by and starring some of the UK and Ireland's brightest comedy stars.
11:15pm
Live From The BBC
Series 3, Episode 4 - Chris WashingtonEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2017 and Jason Manford tour support, Chris Washington is an exciting rising star who used all his annual leave to take a comedy show to the world's biggest arts festival and six months later, recorded it for Live From The BBC.
11:20pm
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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.
11:40pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 2Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
11:45pm
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Quacks
Episode 2 - Second. The Lady's AbscessWilliam and Caroline meet the renowned author Charles Dickens, whilst a volunteer named Florence Nightingale arrives at the hospital.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists John Prescott and Gyles Brandreth.
12:15am
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Live From The BBC
Series 3, Episode 4 - Chris WashingtonEdinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer Nominee 2017 and Jason Manford tour support, Chris Washington is an exciting rising star who used all his annual leave to take a comedy show to the world's biggest arts festival and six months later, recorded it for Live From The BBC.
12:20am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 3 - California DreaminWhen Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.
1am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 6 - Aces High And Sometimes Very LowThe chips are down for Arthur's friend Maurice when the professional gambler is barred from the casinos and mugged of all his winnings. Terry's job is to mind Maurice while he recoups his losses.
1am
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Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
1am
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Taskmaster
TV format in which Greg Davies and Alex Horne set a group of comedians various outlandish challenges.
1:10am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 3Guests Gok Wan, Sarah Millican, Seann Walsh and Amy Childs from The Only Way Is Essex, assist Jon, Jimmy and Sean to thrash out the hot topics of the week.
1:45am
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The Tommy Cooper Hour
Tommy Cooper stars in a series of hour-long specials dedicated to his unique and hilarious blend of comedy and magic.
2am
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Roach (River Wensum, Norfolk)Paul and Bob fish the beautiful river Wensum in search of the equally beautifully roach.
2am
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Judge Romesh
Series 1, Episode 1Romesh Ranganatahan is Judge Romesh. He presides over the case of a husband whose horrendous bargain hunting addiction is becoming detrimental to his wife and kids. Plus, two former friends who are battling it out over, what one claims, was that holiday from hell.
2:05am
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 4 - Chucky + TraitorAlan and Sidekick Simon continue to entertain north Norfolk's avid radio listeners with their inimitable mix of edgy banter and compelling anecdotes.
2:30am
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Judge Romesh
Series 1, Episode 2A kids' entertainer is dragged kicking from the court whilst an up-and-coming singer is locked in monetary dispute with his backing dancer.
2:35am
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - Shadow + TaxAlan joins North Norfolk breakfast host Terri Cohen, filling in for her regular co-host to review the morning's papers. On his own show, Alan is joined by internet millionaire Daniel Langford to talk about technology.
2:40am
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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.
3am
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Hoff The Record
Series 2, Episode 5 - FinanceHoff finally decides to take his career into his own hands and pursue his passion project. He enters a devil's pact with a suave millionaire to fund a musical he's trying to get off the ground but when he doesn't like the conditions, he falls out with his entourage.
3:20am
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