Television
TV schedule Thursday 30th May 2019
6am
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Very Important Person
1961 film spoofing stiff-upper-lipped war dramas, starring James Robertson Justice as a bombastic scientist who ends up in a PoW camp.
6:20am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 9 - More About UpThe Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.
6:40am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7:10am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 2 - All The Tea In ChinaShy Shorty plucks up courage to ask his new-found girlfriend Kath out for the evening - and has thought of a place to have a special meal...
7:15am
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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!
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
7:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 2 - Marmalade MayhemBitz is excited to be serving her yummy Bitz mix marmalade to lots of hungry customers at the Jungle Cafe.
7:40am
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You Rang, M'Lord?
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Deed Of GiftPoppy is enjoying teasing James, Cissy works her magic upon Ivy, and Lady Lavender makes a business decision that George is determined to quash.
7:55am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USAIt is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 15 - Oogie Boogie PlantJustin, Robert and Little Monster try to look after a giant and a rather naughty plant for Mr Bloom.
8:40am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 7 - Turned Out Nice AgainIf there's one wartime entertainer Gary can't stand it's George Formby. When George turns up wanting to record Gary's latest song, Gary has to find a way to keep musical history intact.
8:55am
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 7 - The PrizeWhen Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 2 - The New BuildingIt is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?
9:20am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.
9:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9:30am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 1 - Olive's DivorceOlive is in trouble - Arthur has left her for good and she has to face the divorce court. Afterwards she's almost inconsolable and doesn't feel like being alone, but Mum's off to Aunt Maud's and Stan has a date.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 10 - More About UnderneathThe Twirlywoos are in a warehouse, underneath a cardboard box. They watch a man load a lorry with parcels, but then he goes to load the box which the Twirlywoos are hiding underneath.
10am
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Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 6 - Definitely Not CricketCricket is a game that has been around for ages and when Simon and Oliver are invited to play for the local team they find that most of the team have as well! It takes the power of prayer and a few well-aimed arrows to tip the balance of the match in their favour...
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:05am
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Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Night OutFor Miss Jones's birthday, Rigsby makes a rare visit to his wallet in taking the four of them out to a posh local dining establishment, The Grange.
10:30am
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Get Some In!
Series 2, Episode 6The food being served up in the camp canteen continues getting worse and worse, as Cook-Corporal Jenner runs a side-line in offloading as much as possible to line his own pocket. C Flight decide to take a stand.
12pm
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Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 5Dara O Briain schools our sixth former contestants Leyla, Oisin, and Olly as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes! No phones allowed.
12pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 6, Episode 3 - Spaghetti GaloreHarold Fox, Joe Maplin's hatchet man, pays a flying visit and Gladys bites off far more than she can chew.
12:30pm
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Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 6Dara O Briain schools sixth former contestants Lava, Aaron, and Elliott.
12:40pm
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2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 4 - Women On The Verge Of A Nervous BreakdownWith the phone out and a big job on the horizon, Bill's increasingly stressed about how she and Rona will cope. Dreams of hearing strange voices, and surprise appearances from Tina, don't help...
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.
1:35pm
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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?
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.
2:25pm
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The Return Of The Pink Panther
Fourth film in the Pink Panther series, reviving the films as a British production.
2:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:05pm
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Two Way Stretch
Prisoner Dodger Lane plans a heist that will involve slipping out of incarceration to steal some diamonds.
3:05pm
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Sketchy Comedy
Episode 5A light switch, fortune cookie, traffic lights and a bottle are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
3:10pm
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Zig And Zag
Episode 10 - Toddler TroubleZig and Zag become parents to a talking doll in a bid to gain access to a toddler's playground and the enticing 'clown on a spring' ride!
3:20pm
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Lovejoy
Series 6, Episode 5 - Guns And RosesLovejoy takes a valuable gun to a famous gunsmith whose Soho shop is now the target of unscrupulous landlords. But the gun is stolen and Lovejoy's dinnerwith Charlotte is interrupted by the police who arrive in force to arrest him.
3:25pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger MouseDanger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!
3:30pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
3:35pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 32 - Gnashernal TreasureThe class dig up a mysterious time capsule which sets them off on a race to find hidden treasure before Walter or a greed-crazed Paul the Potato can find it first.
3:55pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 20 - Show BitznessEveryone is practising their acts for the big talent show, and Purl has even made a beautiful sparkly curtain for the front of the stage.
4:20pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Series 1, Episode 2 - Who Won The War, Anyway?Neville becomes a hero despite himself, but Oz is about to be sacked because of his bad attitude.
4:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 6, Episode 3 - Spaghetti GaloreHarold Fox, Joe Maplin's hatchet man, pays a flying visit and Gladys bites off far more than she can chew.
4:50pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 25 - Komodo National Park, IndonesiaWhen Grandmaster Glitch supersizes a fierce komodo dragon, the Go Jetters must find the size ray to fix the glitch.
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 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And GeorgeMrs Hobbs's cat, George, gets locked inside her house, giving Waffle a chance to prove himself to Mrs Hobbs. Can he rescue George?
5:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 4 - MuesliDarryl is down after watching a fellow inmate being released. His friend tries to cheer him up. Tracey wants to have more in common with him so gets Dorien to lock her and Sharon in the box room for the weekend, only she ends up with a crisis and forgets about them.
5:20pm
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2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 4 - Women On The Verge Of A Nervous BreakdownWith the phone out and a big job on the horizon, Bill's increasingly stressed about how she and Rona will cope. Dreams of hearing strange voices, and surprise appearances from Tina, don't help...
6pm
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Get Some In!
Series 2, Episode 6The food being served up in the camp canteen continues getting worse and worse, as Cook-Corporal Jenner runs a side-line in offloading as much as possible to line his own pocket. C Flight decide to take a stand.
6pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night InTerry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.
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.
6:30pm
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Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 6 - Definitely Not CricketCricket is a game that has been around for ages and when Simon and Oliver are invited to play for the local team they find that most of the team have as well! It takes the power of prayer and a few well-aimed arrows to tip the balance of the match in their favour...
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 5 - Moving InHaving finally come to an agreement, Lionel's flat is put up for sale and he begins moving in to Jean's house; but they soon find it difficult to adjust to their new way of life. Dinner, at least, should smooth things over.
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.
6:45pm
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So Awkward Files
Episode 4 - Martha and JasMartha doesn't need any help filling in her form. Jas is determined to help out though, cheerfully listing Martha's weaknesses and recalling all the occasions when she didn't tell the truth.
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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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.
7pm
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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.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 11 - Wind PowerEven in the extreme cold, Seymour has an avid interest in the power of the wind. But how can he harness all that free energy for the everlasting good of mankind? With the steadying help of Clegg; an old pair of roller skates; an improvised sail; and a gullible test-pilot, he sets out to make history.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The PosterMainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.
7:25pm
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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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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 1With guests Fern Britton, Richard E Grant, Martin Clunes and Sanjeev Bhaskar.
8pm
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Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up WalmingtonMorale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.
8:20pm
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8:30pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 6 - Girls & BoysJas decides Lily should disguise herself as a boy in order to get closer to Matt and find out his true feelings towards her.
8:40pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 3 - Local HeroBaby Mohammad is having a few unsettled nights, and Shazia and Amjad are finding it difficult to cope with the lack of sleep. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 5Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Jo Brand, Ronan Keating, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and James Acaster.
9pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the cornershop sitcom.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James AcasterCanadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.
9pm60 min
There's Something About Movies
Series 1, Episode 5Who knows their Spielberg from their Scorsese? Miranda Richardson, Rob Beckett, Tom Allen and Emily Mortimer join Alan Carr's movie trivia showdown.
9:20pm
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Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 4 - Chicken ShopMr Khan is opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street.
10pm
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10pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 1, Episode 5Christine just wants to know who the father of her daughter's baby is but Sophie won't tell her. So Christine locks her in the hut.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 2Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Olga Koch and Glenn Moore join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.
10pm
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Hypothetical
Series 1, Episode 5Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Dara O Briain, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Suzi Ruffell and Nish Kumar.
10:30pm
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10:30pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 1It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.
10:40pm
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11pm
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Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 6 - Definitely Not CricketCricket is a game that has been around for ages and when Simon and Oliver are invited to play for the local team they find that most of the team have as well! It takes the power of prayer and a few well-aimed arrows to tip the balance of the match in their favour...
11pm
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QI
Series B, Christmas Special - BirthSpecial Christmas episode with Mark Steel, Phill Jupitus and Rich Hall.
11pm
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The IT Crowd
Special - The Internet Is ComingAll four stars of the award-winning IT Crowd - Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry - reunite for a one-off special episode written and directed by Graham Linehan.
11:10pm
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Georgy Girl
A repeat of this 1966 film.
11:15pm
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The Ranganation
Series 1, Episode 2This week's programme addresses dating, the milkshaking of Nigel Farage and hidden talents. With guests Natasia Demetriou and Katherine Ryan.
11:20pm
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Inside No. 9
Series 3, Episode 6 - Private ViewIt's the night of Elliot Quinn's valedictory show, Fragments. An unlikely group of individuals find themselves in The Nine Gallery in East London for champagne, canapés, and cutting-edge culture. However, the guests soon realise they are trapped within the exhibition.
11:30pm
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Get Some In!
Series 2, Episode 6The food being served up in the camp canteen continues getting worse and worse, as Cook-Corporal Jenner runs a side-line in offloading as much as possible to line his own pocket. C Flight decide to take a stand.
11:30pm
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Up For It
Series 1, Episode 1Comedy, with Ashley Storrie, Christopher Macarthur-Boyd and Rosco McClelland, featuring their own version of Ready Steady Cook and tips for surviving the apocalypse.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 2With Jason Manford, Ruth Jones, Jack Dee and Peter Serafinowicz.
Midnight
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There's Something About Movies
Series 1, Episode 5Who knows their Spielberg from their Scorsese? Miranda Richardson, Rob Beckett, Tom Allen and Emily Mortimer join Alan Carr's movie trivia showdown.
Midnight
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Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo BrandStand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.
Midnight
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 2, Episode 10Join Russell as he takes a swing at current affairs, talks to inspiring knife crime campaigner Mark Prince, and learns to paint with Jo Brand.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 16Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe who take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Susie Dent is joined by Alex Horne & The Horne Section in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 3David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 3Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
1am
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Rob Brydon Live
TV broadcast of Rob Brydon's 2009 stand-up show.
1am
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by Ed Byrne, Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan.
1:40am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Special - Have I Got Election News For YouGuest host Jo Brand is joined by regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Romesh Ranganathan and Jon Snow for a special episode reacting to the General Election results.
2am
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Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now
TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.
2am
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Marley's Ghosts
Series 2, Episode 3 - Blind SidedA courtroom drama causes Marley to try and be a better person, but showing emotion doesn't prove easy. Meanwhile a new ghost in town offers Adam, Michael and the Vicar a chance of a new life away from Marley.
2:30am
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 4 - Jasper + ChefAlan celebrates Valentine's Day with a "Valentine gobble off".
2:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 9Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons are joined by Milton Jones, Hal Cruttenden, Holly Walsh and Ed Byrne. Tennis star Andy Murray is in the audience again too.
3am
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Comedy Store
An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.
3:15am45 min version (repeat)
3:20am
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Inside No. 9
Series 3, Episode 6 - Private ViewIt's the night of Elliot Quinn's valedictory show, Fragments. An unlikely group of individuals find themselves in The Nine Gallery in East London for champagne, canapés, and cutting-edge culture. However, the guests soon realise they are trapped within the exhibition.
4am
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The Huggetts Abroad
A feel-good comedy road movie in which the Huggetts family drive towards a new life in South Africa by truck.
4am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 7Comedian Rob Beckett, Only Connect host Victoria Coren Mitchell and singer Melanie C team up with Lee Mack on the panel show that sets facts straight. Things get wacky as they question whether winning makes people more likely to cheat and if sound can change how something tastes. They also test whether a woman is more likely to agree to a date if she's just listened to a love song.