Television
TV schedule Wednesday 2nd January 2019
6am
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Man Of The Moment
Norman Wisdom stars as a clerk who gets involved in international diplomacy.
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And DownThe Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!
7:10am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 14 - Are We There YetiWhen the gang go on an adventure in search of the Beanotown Yeti, Walter follows with plans of his own for the rare beast, and Dennis and his chums must come to its rescue.
7:25am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Episode 2 - The Poisoned ChaliceJim holds a dinner to welcome the Kumranistan Foreign Secretary.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.
7:40am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
8am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Statue of Liberty, USAGrandmaster Glitch makes the Statue of Liberty fall right into the path of a passing ferry. Go Jetters, Go!
8:35am
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A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
8:40am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
9am
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Lovejoy
Series 5, Episode 2 - Who Is The Fairest Of Them All?Is it time for Lovejoy to make an honest woman of Jane, or has someone got there before him? Eric blames the evil-eye mirror for the major emotional upheaval that enters all their lives.
9:05am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 33 - Pigs Swill FlyThe farm is looking spotless and everyone is on their best behaviour when the dreaded farm inspector pays a visit. But while the inspector checks out the inside of the farmhouse, war breaks out in the field between the sheep and the pigs. Can Bitzer prevent the inspector from noticing as the chaos escalates outside?
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven SeasSooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the sixth and seventh series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 47 - A Magic Day OutMr Bean and Irma are off for a day at the seaside. Irma is travelling light, but Bean wants to take almost everything his owns in an enormous trunk. Arriving at the seaside, Bean's trunk gets accidentally swapped with that of a famous stage magician. As Bean entertains Irma pulling rabbits out of hats. the angry magician arrives on the scene - and he is not a happy bunny.
9:40am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 10 - The Long Good ThursdayArthur plans one last little earner and sets up his own Italian restaurant the Cosa Noshtra. But just before the big opening night an old acquaintance turns up pointing a gun.
9:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 48 - Ball PoolMr Bean loves playing in the neighbourhood soft play centre - bouncing on the trampolines, whizzing down the slides and immersing himself in the ball pool. He does not like sharing the place with all those annoying kids. So Bean decides to turn his flat into his own private play area where he can play in peace. Unfortunately Irma, Mrs Wicket and The Bruisers all want to join in the fun with him.
9:40am
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The Titfield Thunderbolt
Comedy starring Stanley Holloway. The villagers of Titfield take matters into their own hands when their local railway line closes down.
10am
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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.
11:20am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True LoveMarlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 10, Episode 7 - Ben Behaving BadlyBen volunteers to look after one of Janey's elderly care clients for an evening; what could possibly go wrong?
12pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapBen takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.
12:40pm
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2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 1 - Leader Of The PackWhilst Ben's having a "busy" day drinking tea, Bill is sent running around after everyone. Jenny's in trouble at school, David's noisy at home, and the shop is overrun with OAPs.
1pm
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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.
1pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 6 - X Marks The SpotBitz, Purl and Bob are on a treasure hunt on Faraway Island with the help of an old map, and they find a huge chest full of yummy chocolate coins.
1:20pm
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Are You Being Served?
Pilot, Episode 1 - Are You Being Served?Trouble is afoot when the Ladies' Department and Gentlemen's Outfitting are told they must share the same floor.
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 20 - Joining UpThe Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!
1:50pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
2pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True LoveMarlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.
2:05pm
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A French Mistress
A repeat of this 1960 film.
2:40pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapBen takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.
3:20pm
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2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 1 - Leader Of The PackWhilst Ben's having a "busy" day drinking tea, Bill is sent running around after everyone. Jenny's in trouble at school, David's noisy at home, and the shop is overrun with OAPs.
3:55pm
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 9 - Bring Me The Head Of Arthur DaleySomeone is staging crimes and planting the evidence on hapless Arthur - but who, and why? The trail leads back to the great Willesden sorting office raid of 1970.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the sixth and seventh series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:20pm
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Lovejoy
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Going ConcernFelsham Hall is up for auction, but can anyone ever replace Lady Jane in Lovejoy's affections? Auctioneer Charlotte Cavendish turns out to be a real challenge.
4:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 45 - Birthday PartyMr Bean is feeling down. Everyone has forgotten his birthday - and to make it worse - Mrs Wicket is having a noisy party downstairs.
4:45pm
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5pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 11 - Rapids Johnson's Rain DanceRapids Johnson dances in the woods, Keith Fitt attempts a keepie-uppie world record, and Professor Muddles gets a trifle messy.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 6 - Blockade WaffleWaffle learns that the summer holidays will soon be over and Evie will be going to school. Determined not to be left alone, Waffle hatches a plan to keep the family at home.
5:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 1 - NickedSharon is poor with a low-life husband, her sister Tracey lives the high life in a luxury house, but when their husbands are sent to prison for armed robbery they are forced to live together, next to Chigwell's most vivacious socialite.
5:25pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The TeacherMiss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.
6pm
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French Fields
Series 2, Episode 5 - Sale Or ReturnThe Marquis has put the house up for sale, causing William and Hester quite some hassle, not least the thought of finding new accommodation. The odious Trendles are particularly keen to buy the property.
6pm
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Get Some In!
Series 1, Episode 5Lilley's principles are fast getting in the way of smooth relations amongst C Flight, before Marsh nails his boots to the floor.
6pm
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Are You Being Served?
Pilot, Episode 1 - Are You Being Served?Trouble is afoot when the Ladies' Department and Gentlemen's Outfitting are told they must share the same floor.
6:30pm
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Get Some In!
Series 1, Episode 6Mrs. Marsh is once again hankering after an improvement in her lot through the Corporal's promotion; and when C Flight are set on night guard of the camp under Sergeant Dobson, an opportunity arises.
6:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty CleopatraEgyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 2 - Animal MagnetismJean takes a fancy to a long haired character who only has eyes for Lionel. Alistair invites Judith to a do at the Venezuelan embassy.
6:40pm
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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.
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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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.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 7 - Who's That Talking To Lenny?Gullible Lenny has heard a voice from above. Can his friends ensure he is set up for receiving further communications?
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.
7:40pm
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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 16 - OverseasSandi Toksvig ventures Overseas to find out about Allotment Annies, who keeps their brothers in a cage, and much else besides. With Colin Lane, Desiree Burch and Bill Bailey.
8pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 28 - Zebra Ducks Of The SerengetiAfter getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud.
8:05pm
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A Matter Of Loaf And Death
A spoof of murder mysteries is in store as Wallace and Gromit start running their own bakery: Top Bun. However, there's a Cereal Killer on the loose.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum PieceThe LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.
8:35pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 1 - Danger Mouse Begins... AgainDuty has called, and the world's greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse is blasting back onto our screens.
9pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing StreakDel's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!
9pm
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Living The Dream
Series 1, Episode 1The Pembertons pack up their home in not-so-sunny Yorkshire and head for Florida and the promise of beautiful weather at the Kissimmee Sunshine Park. What dad Mal discovers upon their arrival is ... not quite as he'd expected.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 2Team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford will be supported by this week's celebrity guests Sarah Millican, Jon Richardson, Louie Spence and Johnny Vaughan.
9pm
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Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2
A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.
9pm60 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.
9pm
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The Inbetweeners 2
Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 1Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.
10pm
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Living The Dream
Series 1, Episode 2Mal's battling to keep the peace with burly park resident Troy and Tina and Freddie struggle to get to grips with life in an American high school.
10pm
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Brothers With No Game
Series 3, Episode 3 - Wifey TypesLove is in the air...or not as Junior goes on a date with the woman he met on the 'Wifey Types' dating site. Theo is being pressured to join the pitch team at work, he also has to contend with temptation as his workmate Renay has her eye on him
10pm30 min
Insert Name Here
Series 4, Episode 2 - MoSue Perkins hosts the comedy panel show about people with just one thing in common - they all have the same name. Josh is joined by comedian Tom Allen and historian Kate Williams and Richard is joined by broadcaster Angela Scanlon and comedian Griff Rhys Jones.
10pm
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Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 1 - The Old Soft Curved PadlockSo, Taskmaster Greg Davies is back with his assistant Alex Horne to challenge five brave comics to take on his tricky tasks. First: wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a big wardrobe in a field.
10:20pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 2, Episode 1A very tanned Cathy and Colin have returned from a luxury cruise and seem strangely keen to persuade neighbours Eric and Beth to join them on their next trip. Ian and Jaz meanwhile, have decided to buy a flat together.
10:30pm
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Brothers With No Game
Series 3, Episode 4 - Three's Company, Six's A CrowdWhat started off as a dinner for three soon turns into a table for six as Lisa, Simone, Dorian, Junior, Darren and Andrea talk love, sex and money...often against their own will.
11pm
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Gumshoe
A repeat of this 1971 film.
11pm
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 1Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.
11pm
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11:20pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 3Ivan & Trudy present their 'wig emporium', Derek Faye purchases a David Beckham calendar and are hospital nurses stealing Nan's personal belongings?
11:35pm
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The Lobster
In a dystopian near future, single people are obliged to find a romantic partner in 45 days or are transformed into beasts and sent into The Woods.
11:35pm
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The Rob Rinder Verdict
Rob Rinder casts an unflinching eye, razor sharp legal mind and acerbic tongue over topical events.
11:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 1 - Sophie's ParentsMark is now engaged to Sophie but is having crippling doubts. After being invited to spend Sophie's birthday weekend with her parents in the countryside he is desperate to impress them, but foolishly invites Jeremy to come along.
11:40pm
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Midnight
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 4Nan is introduced to Jamie's girlfriend who is a little sensitive about her nose, a drunk bride reveals too much truth, Lauren gets a tattoo of her boyfriend and Irene is excited about meeting Mikhail Gorbachov in her burger van.
12:15am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 1 - MuggingMark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 2Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe join the regulars.
12:50am
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Two Doors Down
Series 2, Episode 1A very tanned Cathy and Colin have returned from a luxury cruise and seem strangely keen to persuade neighbours Eric and Beth to join them on their next trip. Ian and Jaz meanwhile, have decided to buy a flat together.
12:55am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 10 - The Long Good ThursdayArthur plans one last little earner and sets up his own Italian restaurant the Cosa Noshtra. But just before the big opening night an old acquaintance turns up pointing a gun.
1am
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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.
1am
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Ali G In Da USAiii
Series 1, Episode 1 - LawAli meets Buzz 'Lightyear' Aldrin and gets a taste of Police Academy. Borat goes speed dating and Bruno presents an in-depth fashion report.
1am
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1:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a special Christmas edition packed with comic conundrums, festive surprises and laughs aplenty. Jon Richardson and Catherine Tate team up against Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson. Joe Lycett joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and maths whizz Rachel Riley is in charge of the numbers.
1:30am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 1Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.
1:35am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 8, Episode 7 - Best Of British SpecialJimmy Carr, Sean Lock, Jason Manford, Patrick Kielty, Rhod Gilbert, Shappi Khorsandi and Kevin Bridges talk about all things British.
1:40am
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1:40am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Out-takes - UnseenLoved the latest series of A League of Their Own? Don't worry, because there's still more fun to come. This special episode checks out all the outtakes, pranks and wind-ups you were never meant to see.
2am
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The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 22 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2018Jimmy Carr is joined by quizzers Richard Ayoade, Noel Fielding, Mo Gilligan, David Mitchell, Claudia Winkleman and Michelle Wolf as they battle it out to see who can remember most about the last 12 months.
2:05am
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Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
2:10am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 10, Episode 1In this week's episode there are some unsavoury looking sausages on The Apprentice, there's a bush push on EastEnders, there's some real nail-biting stuff on Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers and Cheryl asks Treyc if she's ready on The X Factor
2:25am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 2Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Josh Widdicombe join the regulars.
2:35am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 10, Episode 2This week's episode featured Nigella's innuendos, a query over the shape of the cube from The Cube, another bush push on EastEnders and a discoloured doorbell on The X Factor.
2:35am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 1Ross Kemp, Bob Mortimer and Sara Cox put their fascinating theories to the test by whatever means necessary.
3am
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 1Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.
3:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 5With Carol Vorderman, Myleene Klass, Russell Kane and Rufus Hound.
3:20am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 8 - Katherine Ryan At The Comedy StoreTonight's host is Canadian Katherine Ryan and there are reasons she left Canada. She's joined by the in-love Ivo Graham; Elis James; and the deadpan Marcel Lucont.
3:30am
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Bread
Series 1, Episode 1Billy wastes his money on a stolen statue and Joey attempts to claim an incontinence allowance for Grandad.
3:45am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Highlights SpecialWe look back at the best bits from the series to see what caused our Grouchies to really grind their teeth and clench their fists.
4am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 4TV presenter Alex Jones and comedians Harry Enfield and Jason Byrne join Lee Mack to put far-fetched facts to the test. Can a Slinky defy gravity?
4:10am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Highlights SpecialMore of the best bits from the series as our Grouchies look back grimly on their early years, watching porn, and Brits abroad.