Television
TV schedule Wednesday 8th May 2019
6:20am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 3 - DownThe Twirlywoos learn all about down when Toodloo gets on a runaway roller-skate. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a course for marbles to roll down.
7:10am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 8 - The Families MeetIn high excitement, Shorty Mepstead has asked Kath and her parents to Sunday dinner. He plans to make a Very Important Announcement...
7:10am
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 3, Episode 9Katherine Ryan and Phil Wang play five video games; Rayman, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Time Crisis 5, Bee Bee Q and special endgame Let's Get Freddie To Rumble.
7:15am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 47 - Crouching Dennis Hidden YetiThe gang's efforts to help JJ master the ancient art of blamjitsu are ruined by Walter's plans to capture the Beanotown yeti. Dennis and the gang defend the yeti, and help JJ unleash her inner blam, in a gravity-defying blam-jitsu face-off with the WilburCorp henchbot.
7:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 9 - Bean EncoreThe Great Eduardo, violinist supreme, is in town and Irma wants to go to the concert. But Bean won't pay for the tickets. More than that, he claims that he can play the violin better.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 37 - Rodent RecallDanger Mouse and Penfold are in a training simulation when one of DM's flying kicks damages the holodeck with catastrophic consequences.
7:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cake CalamityBitz has created a super strawberry, dreamy creamy, nicely icely, bake-a-licious cake that is so tasty Bob suggests she makes more so she can sell them to the whole world.
7:40am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 9 - Where There's Life There's SoapWhen the machines at the launderette break down and start spewing out soap suds on a Sunday afternoon, Shorty and Randy are hired by the owner to get his 'automated, computerised' system running again. Not a good time for the truth to be revealed about Randy and Kath!
7:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 10 - Mobile HomeMiss Wince takes Mrs. Wicket off on holiday in her brand-new, swanky caravan.
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 36 - The Leshan Giant Buddha, ChinaInspired by the statue of the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Ubercorn teaches the Go Jetters all about mindfulness to help them to concentrate.
8:05am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 5 - Wish Me Luck...Yvonne is in line for promotion, and Gary suspects that he is only holding her back. Life in 1941 seems more and more appealing, and Gary feels it may be time for him to make a choice, even if that means faking his own suicide. But then banjo-wielding George Formby rears his head in the past.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 2, Highlights Special - Robert's Memory DownloadIn this special episode, Justin, Robert and Little Robot remember some of the funniest things that have happened in Justin's house.
8:40am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 6 - ...As You Wave Me GoodbyeGary discovers that settling down in 1941 is not quite what he imagined - not least because he's now expected to go on fire watch duty. But having committed suicide in 1994, it won't be easy to go home...
8:45am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 7 - The Kids' OutingMuch to his disgust, this year it is Stan's turn to drive the bus for the children's annual outing.
8:50am
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 3A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 6 - Poorly SooSoo has had an accident on her roller-skates and needs to stay in bed. Luckily Sooty and Sweep are on hand to bake her a cake - but they only have eggshells and pepper! Can Richard come to the rescue?
9:20am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 12 - All ChangeJoe Maplin appoints a supervisor of all Yellowcoats, who requires a chalet to herself - which throws the accommodation situation into chaos. She also takes an immediate dislike to Gladys and demotes her.
9:20am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Canteen GirlBlakey's plan to marry one of the girls from the canteen and raise chickens in the country pleases Jack and Stan until they meet the new Inspector. They resolve to tell - or show - Blake the truth about his intended!
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 4 - InsideThe Twirlywoos see a man putting something inside his tent, and they get carried away putting more and more things inside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo has managed to get stuck inside the teapot. Can Peekaboo get out without being spotted by the Twirlywoos?
9:40am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 2 - No Way To Treat A DaleyLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
9:55am
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 2 - Days Of Beer And RosieA stranger arrives in town, asking after George. It soon becomes apparent that he was conceived during a chance 'encounter' on VE night...
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:45am
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So Awkward
A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's comedy.
12pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 4, Episode 1 - ConcessionsAs Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.
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...?
1:05pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Dog's LifeMr. Bean is charged with keeping an eye on Irma's dog Mopsy, but Mopsy is a very wilful pooch! Who is really in charge of who?
1:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet SorrowThe pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.
1:20pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 4 - Big StinkMr Bean crashes his mini into a pool of slurry and is desperate to get himself and his car - and poor Teddy - clean again!
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 8 - BehindThe Twirlywoos entertain a baby - and confuse her dad by popping up behind him. Back in the Boat the Drawing Wall draws a wall, with someone unusual hiding behind it.
2pm
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Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 23 - House PartyWith her parents away for the weekend Sade decided to throw a party in the café. Can she keep them from finding out?
2pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen MinutesBoycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.
2:30pm
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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.
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 23 - Cock A Doodle ShaunThe cockerel is missing and there's no one to wake up the farm. When Shaun discovers the cockerel has been snatched by the greedy fox, he sets off with Bitzer on a daring rescue mission. Will they get the cockerel back in time to wake up the rest of the farm?
3:10pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 22 - A Novel IdeaTired from shopping, Zag decides he needs to sit down, but the only seat available is reserved for authors to sign books - so Zag decides to write a book.
3:25pm
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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.
3:35pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 18 - Screwtop In LoveRubi worries that her dad is lonely, so the gang try to find Professor von Screwtop a girlfriend!
3:55pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 4 - Desert Road TripBob is excited to see an amazing cactus that only flowers once a year, but the gang's race across the hot sandy desert slows to a crawl when Bitz and Purl over-engineer their vehicle.
4pm
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy RiderLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
4:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 4, Episode 1 - ConcessionsAs Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.
4:50pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 37 - Kinderdijk, NetherlandsIt's a whirlwind of windmill excitement as the Go Jetters travel to Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to celebrate National Mill Day.
5pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 20Rapids Johnson dons his bear disguise in search of the Lesser Spotted Copying Bear, Gail Force sings her heart out when she meets a school choir, and the Lost Pirate walks the plank with his faithful parrot Captain Crackers.
5pm
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All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 2 - VaseIt's Charlie's mum's birthday and she's especially pleased with the special vase that dad has bought her as a present...
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop DogDoug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.
5:20pm
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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...?
5:25pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 6 - MoneyTracey faces a dilemma after Garth receives a windfall.
5:30pm
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Robin's Nest
Series 5, Episode 4 - Never Look A Gift Horse...Robin's mother-in-law gets carried away with the thought of being a grandmother.
6pm
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All For Mary
Comedy about two Englishmen who fall in love with the same woman during a holiday in the Swiss alps.
6pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the time travel sitcom.
6pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet SorrowThe pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.
6:05pm
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6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Copper KettleLionel takes Jean for a day out in the Buckinghamshire countryside just as they did when they first met, in an attempt to rekindle something of their long-lost romance. However, his hope of locating a particular restaurant named The Copper Kettle hits a few snags.
6:40pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 5 - Fifteen MinutesBoycie can't believe that his staff are auditioning for a reality TV show, but the lure of fame proves too much to resist. Marlene has some plans of her own for when he's away.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 2 - Keeping Britain TidyAn old mattress dumped in the countryside prompts Foggy to institute the Dewhirst Campaign for a Cleaner Countryside. But getting rid of it is quite a problem until Ogden Butterclough, an innocent insurance salesman, happens upon them and puts himself - to say nothing of his Mini - into the high risk category.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 9 - When Did You Last See Your Money?Intending to deposit £500 collected for the servicemen's canteen, Jones is horrified to find he has misplaced the money. The platoon attempt to help him remember where it might be.
7:25pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Dog's LifeMr. Bean is charged with keeping an eye on Irma's dog Mopsy, but Mopsy is a very wilful pooch! Who is really in charge of who?
7:40pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 4 - Big StinkMr Bean crashes his mini into a pool of slurry and is desperate to get himself and his car - and poor Teddy - clean again!
8pm
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Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 5 - If You Knew SusanA visit from his sister Susan gives Simon a problem. He still sees her as a little girl in pigtails who needs protecting - especially from Oliver. When David points out that Oliver is hardly likely to force her to climb up trees, he has clearly missed the cause of Simon's angst!
8pm
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Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 10 - Brain Versus BrawnThe Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...
8pm
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Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 5 - Bob HopeBarry Cryer reflects on the life and career of British-born American entertainer Bob Hope, whose remarkable comedy and acting career spanned nearly 80 years.
8pm30 min
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 11The last episode in the series features adult entertainment workers Junior and Megan, who are soon to be wed.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 12 - The OccultEver wondered how a Hand of Glory can make you rich? Sandi has all the answers. With Aisling Bea, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding.
8pm
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All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 2 - VaseIt's Charlie's mum's birthday and she's especially pleased with the special vase that dad has bought her as a present...
8:30pm
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Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 6 - The More We Are TogetherIt has always seemed sensible to the people close to Simon and Oliver that they should stop their fighting and go back in to business together - so sensible that nobody would ever expect them to do it?!
8:30pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 10This week's couple, AJ and Meg, try to win thousands of pounds by judging all kinds of faces.
8:40pm
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Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 3 - I Did Adore A Twinkling StarWill has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Kate falls for Marlowe.
9pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.
9pm
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
9pm30 min
Urban Myths: Grace Under Pressure
Comedy about a burglary at the home of Grace Jones and Jean-Paul Goude.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 1 - HelloThe wait is finally over, Taskmaster returns to Dave. Tyrant Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne set challenges for Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson]. Starting with: baby monitors, powerful smells and seductive dummies.
9:20pm
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Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 4 - Food Of LoveWill invents the musical. He needs help from the greatest songwriter of the age, Thomas Morley, who has some ideas of his own.
9:30pm
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Urban Myths: The Trial Of Joan Collins
Comedy about the court clash between Joan Collins and her publisher, Random House.
10pm
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Little Britain
Series 2, Episode 1Bubbles De Vere is under some pressure to settle her bill at the Health Spa.
10pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 1Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.
10pm30 min
The Comedy Bus
Episode 5 - Suzi Ruffel's PortsmouthSuzi Ruffell returns home to the city she left at eighteen for the bright lights of London. Now, almost 12 years later, she's returning home with her bus mates to for a journey of self-discovery and giving Pompey a second chance. She'll be taking her gaggle of comedians to the south coast where they'll re-live some of Suzi's fondest childhood memories by visiting a skate park, trying their hand at the arcade games, and giving 'gay Portsmouth' a real chance by visiting local drag performer Cherry Liquor.
10pm75 min
Sanjeev Kohli's Big Talk
Episode 3Sanjeev Kohli and guests fillet the big issues of the past seven days and mix them up with funny and fascinating films. Expect random amusement thrown into the mix as well.
10pm
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10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick HelmIn the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.
10pm
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There's Something About Movies
Series 1, Episode 1In the first show of the series, Alan Carr is joined by team captains Micky Flanagan and Michael Sheen, with guests Lolly Adefope, Jimmy Carr, Roisin Conaty and Jessica Brown Findlay.
10:30pm
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Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 1Russell Howard talks about running a marathon, a male massage, and answers questions about time travel, feminism, and Transformers. His guests are Nish Kumar and Sara Pascoe.
10:35pm
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Scot Squad
Series 5, Episode 5This week Officer Karen offers a helping hand, whilst biting her tongue, when Bobby shows the results of his first experience with Botox. Meanwhile urban officers PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher set their sights on a criminal who makes a spectacle of himself.
10:40pm
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Little Britain
Series 2, Episode 2Lou and Andy are in the countryside, and Judy of the Women's Institute projectile vomits over a visiting MP when she discovers the vol-au-vents were made to a recipe by Ainsley Harriott.
11pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the first series of the cornershop sitcom.
11pm
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 5 - Jon RichardsonJon's wife and fellow comedian Lucy Beaumont is on hand to answer her stressed spouse's worries about himself - and their marriage. Jonathan Ross also guests.
11pm
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 8Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.
11:05pm
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Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 5 - If You Knew SusanA visit from his sister Susan gives Simon a problem. He still sees her as a little girl in pigtails who needs protecting - especially from Oliver. When David points out that Oliver is hardly likely to force her to climb up trees, he has clearly missed the cause of Simon's angst!
11:20pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton JonesJack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.
11:35pm
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Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 6 - The More We Are TogetherIt has always seemed sensible to the people close to Simon and Oliver that they should stop their fighting and go back in to business together - so sensible that nobody would ever expect them to do it?!
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 7Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Jess Phillips MP and Nish Kumar.
12:20am
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Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 3 - I Did Adore A Twinkling StarWill has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Kate falls for Marlowe.
12:30am
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Gumshoe
A repeat of this 1971 film.
12:30am
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Urban Myths: Grace Under Pressure
Comedy about a burglary at the home of Grace Jones and Jean-Paul Goude.
1am
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Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 23 - House PartyWith her parents away for the weekend Sade decided to throw a party in the café. Can she keep them from finding out?
1am
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Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 4 - Food Of LoveWill invents the musical. He needs help from the greatest songwriter of the age, Thomas Morley, who has some ideas of his own.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1am
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Dying Laughing
Film interviewing some of the world's top comedians about performing stand-up.
1am
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Porters
Series 1, Episode 3The Hospital Trust is running a fast-track management scheme, which Simon sees as a way to become the type of man nurse Lucy will give a second glance to.
1:30am
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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.
1:40am
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The Rebel
Series 2, Episode 5 - SexA regular Northern Soul night at a local club is providing Henry with the perfect opportunity to let his hair down.
1:40am
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Hypothetical
Series 1, Episode 2Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Romesh Ranganathan, Rachel Parris, Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo.
2am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 7, Episode 13With Ken Livingstone, David Mitchell, Jack Whitehall and Claudia Winkleman.
2:10am
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Limmy's Show!
Series 3, Episode 2Drug experimenter Larry Forsyth plucks up the courage to do battle with his interviewer, Dee Dee bumps into a newsreader and contemplates national notoriety, plus we drop in on some sparkling party chat.
2:35am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 3 - Tom Allen At The Comedy StoreTom Allen is at the prestigious Comedy Store in London hosting a night of riotous comedy with the hilarious Tez Ilyas, the brilliant Kiri Pritchard-McLean and the fabulous Tom Lucy.
2:40am50 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton JonesJack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.
2:45am45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and guest panellists Adil Ray and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.
3:05am
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Drunk History
Series 3, Episode 4Emma Bunton and Blake Harrison forge a unique bond in Kerry Howard's sozzled story of Beatrix Potter. Joe Lycett slurs through the Great Train Robbery starring Simon Bird and Joel Fry.
3:05am
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 1 - Jen The FredoJen wants to stretch herself in the workplace so applies for the post of Entertainment Manager.
3:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 4Dr Christian Jessen, Lorraine Kelly, Sarah Millican and Tom Rosenthal join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to play the panel game.
3:15am
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3:30am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 20Big-collared telly critic Harry Hill presents another rollicking ride through past TV Burps, featuring more of the funniest moments from previous series. He looks back at the cockney craze of bush-pushing, judges more X Factor hopefuls, goes to war with a Viennetta and drops in on Louie Spence's showbiz world.
3:30am
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Final CountdownMoss becomes a celebrity by beating all records on a popular puzzle show...
4am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 5Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, comedian Jimmy Carr and presenter Gabby Logan put the world's most startling facts to the test.