Television
TV schedule Tuesday 1st January 2019
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 2 - More About Round And RoundThe Twirlywoos find themselves in an office. Thy spin the office chairs round and round.
7:10am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
7:10am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 13 - Screwtop SpudswapDennis is desperate to prevent Pieface from failing Mrs Creecher's maths test! He persuades the gang to use Professor Von Screwtop's mind-swapping device. But in a disastrous turn of events, Screwtop is on the loose with the brain of Paul the potato and Pieface is left with a potato with the brain of Screwtop to help get him through the test!
7:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Christmas Special - We'll Always Have MajorcaThe girls are given the chance to spend Christmas in the sun when Darryl's rock star friend offers the use of his villa.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula ShowDanger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.
7:30am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7:30am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7:40am
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 5 - Behind The ScenesThis episode examines the process writer John Sullivan and cast and crew went through - from the script to the live recording - to create each episode of Only Fools....
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sydney Opera House, AustraliaGlitch turns the Opera House into an opera boat to enter a race around Sydney Harbour.
8:20am
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The Smallest Show On Earth
A couple inherit a cinema and are shocked to find a decrepit building.
8:25am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 7 - The Great Depression Of 1994Everybody on the manor is affected when Arthur's brother-in-law becomes depressed. Even Arthur is laid low by the pervading air of gloom - until he spots a way of making money out of misery.
8:35am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Long Legs Of The LawRodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!
9:10am
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 2 - Deals And MisdemeanoursDeals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 1 - The WeddingRichard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?
10:05am
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Melody
Two youngsters declare to their parents they want to get married as soon as possible.
10:15am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow PerilAfter a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.
10:55am
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 3 - Friends And EnemiesThis episode explores the characters who revolve around Del and Rodney's world including Trigger, Boycie, Denzil and Del's arch enemy DCI Slater.
11:05am
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Hank Zipzer
A repeat-run of the entire third series of the children's comedy starring Henry Winkler.
11:20am
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
11:25am
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Billionaire Boy
Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.
11:25am
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French Fields
Series 2, Christmas Special - Noel, NoelHester has a perfect English Christmas planned - in the middle of northern France. She'll entertain the locals with traditional British foods, and celebrate in style with Emma, Peter and baby Guy.
11:45am
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Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 1 - Tommy CooperBarry Cryer pays tribute to the heroes of comedy who he has worked with over his many years in the business, starting with Tommy Cooper.
11:55am
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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...
12:35pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Long Legs Of The LawRodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!
12:40pm
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Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 8 - Morecambe & WiseBarry Cryer pays tribute to Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, one of British TV's best-loved comedy duos, whose Christmas Day shows became a national institution.
12:45pm
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The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
1pm
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Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 24 - Bayo's UnionBayo rallies his co-workers to go on strike after being treated unfairly by his boss. Sade embarrasses herself whilst trying to impress her companion on her first date.
1pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 5 - Monster MountainBob wants to plant a sign on the top of Mount Robo-Bob, so they set off in grippy shoes to climb it.
1:15pm
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 6 - Family MattersFamily Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.
1:30pm
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Meet The Adebanjos
A British-African sitcom following a larger-than-life father struggling to instil his old-fashioned African values in his reluctant British household.
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
1:55pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
2:15pm
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Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 1Alexander Armstrong begins a 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the inspiration for the show and how it made it to the screen. Alongside fascinating and entertaining archive material, the show features interviews with actors from the very earliest episodes, members of the production team who were there when it all started and a veteran of the real Home Guard.
3:15pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
3:30pm
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Ratburger
A TV adaptation of David Walliams's 2012 childrens' book about a girl who makes friends with a rat.
4:05pm
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Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 2Alexander Armstrong continues this 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the heyday of the show. He meets Dad's Army vicar Frank Williams, explores the impact of the show on the lives of its stars and we hear from Hugh Dennis, Jon Culshaw and other comedy stars of today who grew up loving Dad's Army.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 43 - The RobotBean buys a robot to clean his flat, but it ends up trashing half the town!
4:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 44 - Ice CreamBean wants an ice cream from the ice cream van, but ends up serving himself - along with every kid in town!
5pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 10 - DIY Dan's Dripping TapDIY Dan gets soaked trying to fix a dripping tap, Gail Force interviews a slime expert, and there is lots of laughter in Wizard Tripwick's classroom.
5pm
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The Queen And I
Comedy about the abolition of the Monarchy and the Royal Family moving to the Midlands.
5:10pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 4 - Waffle's Pet PartyIt's the day of Jess's 'bring a pet' birthday party.
5:25pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night InSimon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.
5:50pm
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Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 3Alexander goes behind the scenes to discover just how Dad's Army was made. He meets locals from the Norfolk town of Thetford, which stood in for Walmington-on-Sea, and we hear from the expert professionals who brought Jimmy Perry and David Croft's ambitious ideas to the screen.
6pm
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Genevieve
Film about two classic car fanatics who, after completing the annual London-to-Brighton run, decide to make the return leg a race.
6pm
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Get Some In!
Series 1, Episode 3As C Flight prepare themselves for a first visit to the M.O., it seems Leckie is finding hsi service far tougher than the others. Could a few careless words about suicide from Cpl. Marsh put ideas in his head?
6:05pm
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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 2, Episode 5Helping Harry Hill fill the fun capsule are actor Gaynor Faye, Countryfile's Anita Rani, Professor Robert Winston and comedy legends Cannon and Ball.
6:15pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.
6:25pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 9 - Revolting Russian RevolutionOn its 100th anniversary, Horrible Histories takes a look at the Russian Revolution.
6:30pm
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Get Some In!
Series 1, Episode 4The boys are looking forward to their first leave, and an opportunity to get out of the camp at last. A dance at the local village hall beckons.
6:50pm
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Morecambe & Wise In America
Episode 1This episode tells of Morecambe and Wise's first steps in their American adventure, appearing on the high-rating CBS variety series The Ed Sullivan Show.
6:55pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 5It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!
7pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the time-travel sitcom.
7pm
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Wimbledon
Romantic comedy. Peter Colt is a low-ranking tennis star whose misfortune on the court is only matched by his extremely bad luck in love.
7:10pm
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The Morecambe And Wise Story: Look Back In Laughter
Documentary about the lives and careers of Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise.
7:20pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7:30pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 1Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.
7:50pm
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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?
8pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 15 - Occupations And OfficesIf you've ever wondered what an Ornamental Hermit does, this is the show for you. With David Mitchell, Deirdre O'Kane and Richard Osman.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Episode 1For the first episode in the new series, Tony Bellew, Lizzy Yarnold and Alan Carr join the teams.
8:30pm
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Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 4Alexander Armstrong looks at how the show transferred to the radio and to the stage before finally coming to an end on television - only to live on in the hearts of its millions of fans.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
A repeat-run of the second road trip.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 1Jack Dee, Jack Whitehall, Jamelia and Dr Christian Jessen from Embarrassing Bodies join Jimmy, Sean and Jason.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious
TV edit of Michael McIntyre's 2015 DVD.
9pm120 min
The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited
A programme celebrating hit E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners.
9:30pm
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Death On The Tyne
A sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express, starring Johnny Vegas, Sian Gibson and guest stars.
10pm
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Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
10pm
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10pm35 min
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2018, Episode 2 - Mammy's MotelThere's a storm blowing in Finglas and it soon claims its first victim when the pipes in Winnie and Sharon's house burst.
10:20pm
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Tommy Cooper Forever
Episode 1The documentary traces Tommy Cooper's extraordinary journey from South Wales to top of the bill at the Palladium, with the help of family, friends who worked with him and famous fans - a cast list which includes Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Lionel Blair, Anita Harris, Les Dennis and Jerome Flynn.
10:30pm
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11pm
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The Inbetweeners
The stars of the show pick their favourite episodes.
11:05pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 1Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.
11:20pm
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Tommy Cooper Forever
Episode 2The documentary series continues to trace Tommy Cooper's extraordinary journey from South Wales to top of the bill at the Palladium, with the help of family, friends who worked with him and famous fans - a cast list which includes Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Lionel Blair, Anita Harris, Les Dennis and Jerome Flynn.
11:25pm65 min version (repeat)
11:35pm
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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...
11:45pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 2The Aga Saga Woman is terrified by a Geordie babysitter, Irene & Vern describe their encounter with Desmond Tutu and Nan's visit at the doctor soon turns unpleasant.
12:15am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow PerilAfter a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.
12:20am
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Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
TV edit of Russell Brand's 2013 stand-up show.
12:25am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.
12:30am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 1Milton Jones, Ed Byrne, Katherine Ryan and Romesh Ranganathan join the regular cast for the familiar mix of games and topical banter that "makes Mock The Week as reliable as a UKIP expenses claim and as much a part of summer as English sporting failure and mutant animal tabloid scare stories".
12:50am
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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.
12:55am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 4 - ParadeRichie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.
1:05am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 5It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!
1:10am70 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj BarkerThe fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.
1:20am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 7 - The Great Depression Of 1994Everybody on the manor is affected when Arthur's brother-in-law becomes depressed. Even Arthur is laid low by the pervading air of gloom - until he spots a way of making money out of misery.
1:25am
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Confessions From The David Galaxy Affair
Playboy David Galaxy has to prove himself against both the law and "the only woman in the world who's never had an orgasm".
1:25am
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The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited
A programme celebrating hit E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners.
1:25am
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Through The Keyhole
Series 5, Episode 4The star-studded panel for this edition of the madcap programme are presenter Stephen Mulhern, X Factor judge Louis Walsh, and pop star Rochelle Humes.
1:35am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S OutFollowing a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.
1:40am
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French Fields
Series 2, Christmas Special - Noel, NoelHester has a perfect English Christmas planned - in the middle of northern France. She'll entertain the locals with traditional British foods, and celebrate in style with Emma, Peter and baby Guy.
2:10am
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My Favourite Sketch
Episode 4 - Johnny VegasTalking joyous nonsense and comedy sketches with Sally Phillips in this episode is freewheeling comedy legend Johnny Vegas. Johnny offers up an intriguing mix of the sketches that have played alongside his life and career, with comedy gold from Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg and Matt Berry among his choices. And not forgetting Johnny's tribute re-enactment of his favourite sketch to close the show.
2:20am45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 1In the first episode of the new series, former Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats, Nick Clegg takes to the host's chair. Stand-up comedians Kevin Bridges and Roisin Conaty are the guests.
3am
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My Favourite Sketch
Episode 6 - Sue PerkinsSue Perkins showcases the smorgasbord of comedy sketches that helped make her the person she is today. Host Sally Phillips provides the comedy tidbits and teases out the anecdotes as Sue unveils her uniquely varied choice with Dave Allen, The League Of Gentlemen and the cast of Saturday Night Live amongst her selections. Closing the show, the double act of Phillips and Perkins unveil their interpretation of Sue's favourite sketch.
3:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 4With guests Jack Osbourne, Uri Geller, Tim Minchin and Holly Walsh.
3:10am
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Da Ali G Show
Episode 5Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
3:30am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Field TripIt's a new term and the infamous sociology and geography field trip to Swanage is coming up; all the boys are on board.
3:40am
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Da Ali G Show
Episode 6Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
4am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's BirthdayIt's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.
4:10am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Episode 4These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.