Television
TV schedule Wednesday 18th September 2019
6:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 22 - More About OutsideThe Twirlywoos are in a hairdresser's salon. They watch as the hairdresser puts all his signs outside the shop. Whilst the hairdresser is busy, the Twirlywoos decide to put everything outside - including the customers.
7:15am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 23 - Pig Trouble In Little BeanotownMore adventures with Dennis and Gnasher in Beanotown.
7:20am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 23 - Rat PackDave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.
7:25am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 3 - Breaking The IceShorty Mepstead loses his nerve about asking Kath out for a second time. So Shorty's mother persuades him to ask Kath home for an evening - when they are joined by a very amusing friend of Mrs. Mepstead.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 29 - CheesemageddonAnother 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.
7:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 18 - Mayor Bevel's Mega WheelBitz, Bob and Purl are building a giant Mega Wheel in Craft City for Mayor Bevel, and the local citizens are getting very excited.
7:40am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 24 - Flea ManDave and Fuzzypeg the dog get dirty playing at the local dump, so dirty in fact that Fuzzypeg picks up an extremely grumpy flea.
7:45am
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Big MoveThe flamingos are moving to a new enclosure which inspires silverback gorilla Jurgen to think about upgrading his already massive enclosure, too.
7:55am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 2, Episode 1 - Your MoveSheila's suddenly desperate to move home. She's never been happy living in their current home - apparently! All this is news to Peter, who's forced to engage with local estate agents.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 3 - Fatberg, London Sewers, EnglandWhile Lars, Kelly and Xuli go into the sewers to help keep London clean, Glitch and the Grimbots create some enormous blockages after flushing thousands of wet wipes down the toilet. It's up to the Go Jetters to clear away the fatberg Glitch has created, clean the sewers and save the city's streets.
8:30am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 2, Episode 4 - Another Little DrinkDouble trouble's on the horizon when Peter's workmates won't let him leave the pub without another few rounds down him first. Sheila's not happy, and after a struggle to extricate his car, neither is P.C. Reynolds!
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 5 - Robot DayThings soon turn messy when Justin surprises Robert and insists on giving his best robot friend a special day to remember for 'Robot Day'.
8:45am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Best ManThe Inspector's niece is getting married to one of the drivers and much to Blakey's alarm, Stan is to be Best Man. He and Jack proceed to get the groom very, very drunk indeed.
9am
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Chef!
Series 2, Episode 7 - England ExpectsGareth has to prove he is the best chef in Britain by winning an international cookery competition in Lyon, France. Will he win and make his respected culinary peers eat sauteed crow? Orwill the Frenchies nobble the "rosbif"?
9:15am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's BallThe annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...
9:15am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Desert SongTerry and Arthur are trying to peddle pickled walnuts when they encounter Charlie, a Greek Cypriot with revenge on his mind, and become involved in the battle for a Greek restaurant.
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 1 - Fitness FunaticRichard is determined to get into shape at the new health spa. The only problem is that no one has warned him that Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge! Is Sweep's swirling jacuzzi about to leave Richard in a spin? Amy Childs of TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother fame is the guest star.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And BiggerThe Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!
9:35am
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 5 - Future ImperfectAfter Lionel's financial fears, Alistair suggests he sells the house in Hampshire. Salvation to the dilemma comes from an unlikely quarter.
9:50am
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Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 1 - That's My BoyRigsby returns from a Spanish holiday to find Alan has let out the two spare rooms: he's delighted that Miss Jones has returned, but likely to be less than enthusiastic about a single mother and her baby - especially if the father is who he believes.
10:15am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:20am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Happiest Days Of Your Life (Part 1)Pop and Ma are summoned to the twins' school by their headmaster, Mr Dawlish. It seems the Larkin minors are a disruptive influence on their classmates and would be better suited to the rigid discipline of boarding school - but will they agree? Meanwhile, Mariette and Charley find that their different skills bring in the money, and Primrose takes a shine to a strapping young lad.
10:55am
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Tawny Pipit
A village bands together to save its wildlife from development and wildlife collectors.
12:10pm
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2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 6 - The Lion, The Witch And The WardrobeBen's still feeling down but after watching some daytime TV pseudo-psychology, and having received a large wardrobe from her mother, Bill thinks she has a solution. Rona, meanwhile, isn't feeling too well.
12:50pm
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Chef!
Series 2, Episode 7 - England ExpectsGareth has to prove he is the best chef in Britain by winning an international cookery competition in Lyon, France. Will he win and make his respected culinary peers eat sauteed crow? Orwill the Frenchies nobble the "rosbif"?
1pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 51 - Dancing BeanMr Bean needs to learn to dance to impress his girlfriend Irma.
1:15pm
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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.
1:25pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 5 - Charity Begins At HomeJoe Maplin decrees that every Thursday will be 'Sunshine Smile Day'. The Camp Host decides to extend this to the campers by compelling any holidaymaker caught without a smile to pay a shilling to the Campers' Amenity Fund.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
2pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
2:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 1 - Laundry BluesNurse Gladys Emmanuel tells Arkwright that he must buy a new washing machine, he is forced to come up with an ingenious plan to keep her happy and his savings undisturbed.
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
3:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 11 - Give Peas A ChanceMayor Wilbur passes a law to increase the healthy eating in Beanotown, replacing all foods with peas... of the mushy variety! The gang must avoid the people of Beanotown who are rapidly turning into Zompeas after eating the green mush. Dennis uses the only ordinary peas in town to sabotage Wilbur's mush making factory and save the day!
3:45pm
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 11 - You Gotta Have FriendsTerry finds himself in the cells when he helps a friend of Arthur's who is wanted for attempted murder.
3:45pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 8 - Banished!Otto plots to build himself a luxury home, which would mean forcing the Scream Street residents to live in tents.
4pm
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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.
4:05pm
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Diddy TV
Series 4, Episode 2 - Call The DidwifeThere's heart-warming drama in Call the Didwife. The staff at the local sewage works learn to sing in The Choir and there's laughter galore in Diddy at the Apollo.
4:30pm
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Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 6Dara O Briain schools sixth former contestants Lava, Aaron, and Elliott.
4:30pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 25 - Spuds On A PlaneDave's first plane journey doesn't go to plan when the air pressure and the need to go to the toilet makes his head swell.
4:45pm15 min
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Wrinkly BusInstructed to keep an eye on Gran while the rest of the Spuds visit to the doctor, Dave finds that she has escaped.
4:50pm
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Curtain Up
A provincial theatre repertory company is thrown into disarray by a new play.
4:50pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 4 - Monteverde Cloud Forest, Costa RicaA feather duster drama unfolds high in the Monteverde Cloud Forest when Glitch's feather collecting goes wrong. Can the Go Jetters save a rare bird's nest and find a lost trophy?
5pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 10DIY Dan does his best to demonstrate how to give a garden fence a makeover, while Keith Fitt and Arthur Sleep play air guitar, and Ann Teak tries to play the lute.
5:10pm
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2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 6 - The Lion, The Witch And The WardrobeBen's still feeling down but after watching some daytime TV pseudo-psychology, and having received a large wardrobe from her mother, Bill thinks she has a solution. Rona, meanwhile, isn't feeling too well.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Legend Of Sir WaffleWaffle has accidentally flooded Mrs Hobbs' kitchen and she's furious. Jess and Simon mop up while Waffle, with Doug and Evie's help, makes George a special new bed to say sorry.
5:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 6 - MoneyTracey faces a dilemma after Garth receives a windfall.
5:50pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 5 - Charity Begins At HomeJoe Maplin decrees that every Thursday will be 'Sunshine Smile Day'. The Camp Host decides to extend this to the campers by compelling any holidaymaker caught without a smile to pay a shilling to the Campers' Amenity Fund.
6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Gestapo Ruins A PicnicAfter discovering a call-to-arms poster from the resistance in the town square, the General instructs Von Klinkerhoffen to reopen Nouvion's newspaper as a propaganda tool - with René installed as puppet editor under Gruber's command.
6:30pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
6:40pm
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 3Co-habiting continues to prove far from blissful for Tom and Diana. Whilst he is keen to be sensible and get on, she decides the time has come to flee to Sarah's home in London.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 55, Episode 1Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jeremy Paxman and panellists Steph McGovern and Josh Widdicombe.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 6The Ug and Ugio families go head to head on Stone Age Family Fortunes, mad King George III's doctors are even madder than he is, and Emperor Elagabalus launches his pranktastic Roman lottery.
7:05pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 1 - Laundry BluesNurse Gladys Emmanuel tells Arkwright that he must buy a new washing machine, he is forced to come up with an ingenious plan to keep her happy and his savings undisturbed.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 2 - Tarzan Of The TowpathNora's unusual osteopathic skills make a new man of Compo.
7:25pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 51 - Dancing BeanMr Bean needs to learn to dance to impress his girlfriend Irma.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For FrazerWhen Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!
7:40pm
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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.
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 4The daft, astonishing and insightful panel show continues as host Lee Mack invites comedy queen Sarah Millican, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and comedian Russell Kane to put amazing facts and mind-blowing trivia to the test.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 14 - Sons Of The SeaMainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?
8:30pm
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All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 9 - HorrorWhen Charlie makes a film for the local horror festival, no one is able to avoid being involved - except Hannah, who has joined an unusual dance troupe.
9pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 5Henrietta meets Toulouse-Lautrec as Hampton Wick continues. Plus French comedy-eater Chaz Chase, more music, and a visit to a rather confused doctor.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Trollied
A selection of episodes from the third series of the supermarket sitcom.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 4Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rachel Riley, David O'Doherty, Louie Spence and Joe Lycett.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 3 - Five Miles Per DayWhy is David Baddiel steering heavy machinery towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart? Why is Jo Brand destroying a large slab of confectionery? And why is Rose Matafeo curling up into a foetal position? Well, it's because they're all trying to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies into awarding them valuable points in their quest to win his gilded noggin. Alex Horne stands by, armed with all kinds of accurate factual info.
9:40pm
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Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 3 - CampingIn a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.
9:55pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 6The Frost Report's favourite class sketch is followed up with a look at family life; there's a look at modern trends at parties; and Ronnie Corbett reflects on his start in showbusiness as a top-billing nightclub comic.
10pm
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The Beauty Jungle
Comedy drama following a young woman who falls into the world of beauty contests.
10pm
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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.
10pm30 min
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 1, Episode 1Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Nish Kumar, Natasia Demetriou and Tom Allen who compete to deliver the best lecture.
10pm30 min
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love Is In The AirRomesh discovers some favourable Tripadvisor reviews of the pub, most of which give glowing reviews of the car-park. After some investigation, he discovers that the reviews are linked to a local dogging website.
10:20pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 6 - This Is Your LifeThere's a party in Runcorn as Gaz celebrates his 30th birthday. However, his festive mood is short-lived.
10:40pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 2 - OrganismsSandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell KaneHost Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.
11:20pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 8Jimmy Carr hosts the last in the current series, as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett. Plus special guest Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
11:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 5This week Romesh will be making the short trip from the panel chairs over to the guest host position. Expect more challenges, laughter and banter as Romesh and the gang are joined by Jermaine Jenas, Lauren Steadman, Tom Allen and Rom's comedian chum Rob Beckett.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 5Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.
Midnight
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Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 3 - CampingIn a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.
12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
12:30am
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Brassic
Series 1, Episode 5Vinnie's plan to make money by carrying out an audacious raid on a rival grower's weed farm is sabotaged when Ronnie, Erin's older and diabolical brother, turns up on the run from prison.
12:40am
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 4The excitement never stops in The Grapes, with the drawing of the football card. The Police are keeping busy, with drug raids, helicopter rides and free electric on the agenda.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 7Russell once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week.
1am
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Mock The Week
Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.
1:15am
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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.
1:35am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 21, Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new run of the topical comedy panel show. Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team captain Katherine Ryan discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points. They're joined by guests Tom Allen, Maya Jama, Richard Osman and Catherine Bohart.
1:40am65 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 8 - Jack Whitehall, Josh Widdicombe, Shappi KhorsandiHost Jack Whitehall leads the way for Josh Widdicombe and Shappi Khorsandi.
1:55am
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Upstart Crow
Series 1, Episode 4 - Love Is Not LoveWill has completed his final sonnet and senses literary immortality just around the corner. But will the fair youth and the dark lady like them as much as he hopes? And is Anne likely to be impressed that her husband's 154 hot new love poems don't contain much about her?
2am
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Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox
A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.
2:25am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 6 - This Is Your LifeThere's a party in Runcorn as Gaz celebrates his 30th birthday. However, his festive mood is short-lived.
2:30am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 4The daft, astonishing and insightful panel show continues as host Lee Mack invites comedy queen Sarah Millican, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and comedian Russell Kane to put amazing facts and mind-blowing trivia to the test.
2:45am50 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 2 - OrganismsSandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.
3am
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Two Doors Down
Series 1, Episode 6The Bairds have booked their first holiday in 7 years but Cathy and Colin are hosting a party to show off their new hot tub and insist that everyone is there.
3:30am
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 4The excitement never stops in The Grapes, with the drawing of the football card. The Police are keeping busy, with drug raids, helicopter rides and free electric on the agenda.
4:45am
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The Mysterious Mr. Davis
A man beset by creditors invents a fictitious partner.