Television
TV schedule Thursday 3rd January 2019
6:15am
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Convict 99
Will Hay comedy.
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 4 - More About NoisyThe Twirlywoos visit a house where a parrot lives. The parrot is very noisy.
7:10am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 15 - Super PaulAfter Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!
7:25am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Episode 3 - Gentlemen's AgreementHumphrey's pro-Euro scheme has been stymied. But then some expenses claims are revealed.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.
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 8 - The Brandenburg Gate, GermanyWhen Grandmaster Glitch takes the quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate, the Go Jetters must stop him before he reaches Grim HQ.
8:30am
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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.
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 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.
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Wendy HouseSoo has lost her favourite necklace. Sooty and Sweep want to cheer her up so they decide to decorate her old wendy house.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 51 - Dancing BeanMr Bean needs to learn to dance to impress his girlfriend Irma.
9:40am
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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.
9:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 52 - Bean ShoppingMr Bean is locked in a department store overnight and has the time of his life.
9:40am
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The Happiest Days Of Your Life
In a Whitehall mix-up, an all-girls' boarding school, St Swithin's, is "re-evacuated" to share the facilities of all-boys' school Nutbourne College.
10:20am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Christmas Special - MeltedThe world's greatest secret agent Danger Mouse is on song once again, in this Christmas double-length musical special of the high-octane, action-packed animated adventures.
11am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 1 - First AidStan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?
11:20am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 2 - Home BrewWhile searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.
11:30am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 2 - The CisternWhen the toilet breaks, Stan and the family are forced to rush next door to use Jack's facilities until they can arrange for a replacement.
12pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 2 - Let's Not Be HeistyBen's attempt to pay money into his bank coincides unhappily with someone else's decision to take some out - with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When Ben decides to act as the negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.
12:05pm
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Rising Damp
Pilot, Episode 1 - The New TenantA run-down boarding house in an unnamed northern English town is home to Miss Ruth Jones, an administrator at the local university; a medical student, Alan; the grubby, unfriendly landlord Rupert Rigsby, and his cat, Vienna. When a room in the house becomes vacant Miss Jones suggests that she knows a suitable candidate.
12:40pm
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2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 2 - Saturday Night And Sunday MorningBill's stress levels haven't lowered when she's left with annoying sister-in-law Tina, and she and David soon storm out. Is the man on the motorbike following her...?
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 7 - Princess Purl's Big SleepNaughty fairies Zipsy and Popsy have put a spell on Princess Purl so that she sleeps for a gazillion years.
1:20pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dear Sexy Knickers...Mr. Lucas decides to send a little love-note to Miss Brahms, but it goes awry: Mrs. Slocombe gets it instead...but she thinks that the sender's someone other than Lucas.
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 21 - Fitting TogetherThe Twirlywoos learn how to fit pipes together when they create a surprising water feature, and the Very Important Lady falls apart and needs some help fitting back together.
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 2 - Home BrewWhile searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.
2:40pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 2 - Let's Not Be HeistyBen's attempt to pay money into his bank coincides unhappily with someone else's decision to take some out - with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When Ben decides to act as the negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.
3:20pm
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2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 2 - Saturday Night And Sunday MorningBill's stress levels haven't lowered when she's left with annoying sister-in-law Tina, and she and David soon storm out. Is the man on the motorbike following her...?
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4pm
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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.
4:20pm
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Lovejoy
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Kakiemon TigerLovejoy is menaced by a private debt collector, causing him to attempt to hijack one of Charlotte's auctions.
4:30pm
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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.
4:45pm
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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.
5pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 1 - Enrico's Duck DanceKeith Fitt attempts to break a hook-a-duck world record, Gail Force hosts a new chat show, and Dina Lady tries to deliver a birthday cake.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 8 - Waffle In The Shoe ShopWhile Zoe helps Doug with his homework project about Alaska, Simon and Jess take Waffle and Evie to the shops to buy new school shoes. But Waffle's attempts to help end up causing chaos.
5:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 2 - Just VisitingWith their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.
5:25pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Tooth FairyDoug's tooth has fallen out, so Jess and Simon tell Waffle about the Tooth Fairy. Waffle longs to meet the Tooth Fairy and his dream comes true.
6pm
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French Fields
Series 2, Episode 6 - Double Or QuitWilliam finally appears to have made friends with Monsieur Dax - by beating him in a boules match and getting riotously drunk! However, the auction on the house is fast approaching, and Hester worries their budget is not large enough.
6pm
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Get Some In!
Series 1, Episode 7The boys of C Flight are delighted to have 36 whole hours' leave. Ken and Jakey soon get into a spot of bother in London with some of Jakey's old teddy-boy mates.
6pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dear Sexy Knickers...Mr. Lucas decides to send a little love-note to Miss Brahms, but it goes awry: Mrs. Slocombe gets it instead...but she thinks that the sender's someone other than Lucas.
6:30pm
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Get Some In!
Series 1, Christmas SpecialChristmas has arrived and C Flight's Jakey, Leckie, Lilley and Ken are the only boys left on camp, as the appointed maintenance crew over the season. Alice instructs Cpl. Marsh to invite them for dinner.
6:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 10 - Tricky Queen VickyThis episode follows young Queen Victoria as she marries her true love Albert, and has to put up with the open sewers at the not-so-luxurious Buckingham Palace. Also featuring Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, and the Great Hedge of India.
6:35pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 3 - The BathroomWhen Lionel walks in on Sandy in the bath, Jean thinks it is time the house had another bathroom.
6:40pm
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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!
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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The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 8 - Oh Look! Mitzi's Found Her MummyA ferocious dog won't let Truly, Billy and Alvin enter Clegg's house.
7:20pm
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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.
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.
8pm60 min
Morecambe & Wise In America
Episode 2After their first performances on America's top rated Sunday night broadcast The Ed Sullivan Show in 1963, Eric and Ernie are invited back to New York the following year and appear on the same night as The Beatles and are seen by over 70 million viewers.
8pm30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 15John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
8:30pm30 min
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 16John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
8:30pm
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The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
9pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of GlassA chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...
9pm
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Living The Dream
Series 1, Episode 3The park's septic tank explodes and Mal and Jen are forced to turn to the only sewage expert around: Mayor Herman Bloch.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 3Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.
9pm
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Kevin & Perry Go Large
Film spin-off for the popular Harry Enfield characters. Kevin and Perry visit Ibiza.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 2 - Josh Widdicombe, Celia Pacquola, Nathan CatonThis week, star of the BBC sitcom Josh, and The Last Leg, Josh Widdicombe, hosts as he introduces the brilliant Nathan Caton and Australian comic Celia Pacquola to the stage.
9pm
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Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
9:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are ComingThe threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...
10pm
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Living The Dream
Series 1, Episode 4Troy's wrestling nemesis Krakatoa rocks up at the park and demands a rematch to settle old scores.
10pm
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Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox
A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.
10pm
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Grn Scrn Gr8s
Episode 7Another round of improv scenes hosted by Simon London. Competing this week are Darran Griffiths, Jimmy Jones, Lola Jagun and Yoms.
10pm30 min
Island Of Dreams
Harry Enfield plays Richard Branson in this spoof comedy.
10pm
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Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 2 - TarpetersUnder the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.
10pm
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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.
10:15pm
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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.
10:20pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 1, Episode 2A domestic disaster leads to Christine becoming Beth and Eric's houseguest.
10:30pm
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10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceIt's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.
10:50pm
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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.
11pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 2Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Episode 2As James, Jack, Jamie and Freddie's American adventure continues, they go head to head in a batting battle at the home of baseball team the LA Angels.
11pm
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Jack Dee - So What? Live
A TV broadcast of Jack Dee's 2013 stand-up show, his first in six years.
11pm
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11:25pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 5Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.
11:40pm
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 2Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store.
11:40pm
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12:05am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 6Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.
12:05am
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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.
12:20am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 6 - QuantockingMark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.
12:20am
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The Inbetweeners: Fwends Reunited
A programme celebrating hit E4 sitcom The Inbetweeners.
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 3Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests this week.
12:50am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 1Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Kevin Bridges and Jessica Knappett. John Cooper Clarke is in Dictionary Corner with Susie Dent, and Rachel Riley is in charge of the letters and numbers.
12:55am
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Two Doors Down
Series 1, Episode 2A domestic disaster leads to Christine becoming Beth and Eric's houseguest.
1am
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Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
1am
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Ali G In Da USAiii
Series 1, Episode 2 - WarAli meets 'Boutros Boutros Boutros-Ghali' at the UN and talks war with former National Security Adviser General Brent Scowcroft. Borat sings the Kazakh national anthem (all of it) to a baseball crowd.
1am
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1:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 8, Highlights SpecialThe best bits of the latest series of the comedy panel show, hosted by Jimmy Carr.
1:35am
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You, Me & Them
Series 1, Episode 1 - First EncountersLauren's worst fears are realised when her family meets her older boyfriend Ed for the first time. Ed's ex-wife causes mischief.
1:40am
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2:15am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 2Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.
2:25am
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Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 3Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests this week.
2:50am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 10, Episode 3This week's episode featured a sick run on EastEnders, the first appearance of Wagbo and a nit outbreak on Coronation Street.
2:50am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
2:55am
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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.
3am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Highlights SpecialCan't get enough of James and the boys? Relive the fun and games of Series 12 with this special highlights episode.
3:15am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 10, Episode 4This week's episode featured teddy bear's noses, Autumnwatch in 3D and closure of the poxy M6 on Eddie Stobart: Trucks and Trailers.
3:15am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 7 - Russell Kane At The Comedy StoreRussell Kane is tonight's host and he's talking teenage sex. He's joined by the frugal Nick Dixon, wine buff Tom Wrigglesworth, and playa Joel Dommett.
3:20am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceIt's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.
3:40am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 1The Grouchy Young Men, including hilarious celebrities Jim Jefferies and Jack Whitehall, are back to discuss money, friends and politics.
4:05am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 2With an endless catalogue of complaints, tonight the Grouchy Young Men vent their rage about football, sport, driving and cars.