Television
TV schedule Sunday 29th December 2019
6am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 6The contestants this week are in their early twenties; team of two from Kent, Lynette and Ayo, take on Salford University student Joe.
6:20am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And CloseThe Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.
6:25am
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Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 7Teenagers and Eton College friends take on Ursy from Gloucestershire. Philip makes a fabulous faux pas in his answer to the question 'What 'U' is something designed for both men and women?' replying with 'underwear' instead of 'unisex'.
7:05am
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Carry On Henry
Historical hamming from the Carry On regulars. Henry VIII is up in arms about the garlic breath of his wife, Marie de Normandy.
7:15am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 11 - Turf WarsBattle ensues when the pigs muscle in on Shaun's private club and steal all the pizza. Shaun, Bitzer and the flock mount a rescue mission for Timmy, who the pigs have taken hostage.
7:20am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz AttacksDanger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.
7:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral BeanMr Bean is trying to find a nice quiet place to read his book so he sets off for the library. There he is distracted by some funny online videos on the library computer. Before he knows it, Mr Bean is recording his own video, which is uploaded for everyone to see. Things start to go crazy when people check it out and his popularity takes off. Will he enjoy being in the public eye and how long will his celebrity last?
7:30am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 1, Episode 2 - Happy MotoringThe car won't start, which is doubly frustrating as Peter not only has places to go, but also give Sheila a driving lesson. Typically, it turns out to be rather expensive a repair.
7:35am
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Windbag The Sailor
Will Hay comedy.
7:35am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 40 - Heroes In A Half-PipeDennis needs to pull off a magnificent stunt to save the skate park from closure, so Gran gives him the skateboard of the legendary Kendo 360 to help. When the special board goes missing at the worst possible moment, Dennis needs to dig deep and realise that it's the skater and not the board that's important.
7:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 15 - Super SpyMr Bean is obsessed by his TV hero Super Spy and is excited when his very own Super Spy kit arrives in the post. While Mr Bean is pretending to be his favourite character, and delighting in all his gadgets, he spots some unusual goings on in the Bruisers' house next door. Naturally Mr Bean assumes the worst and sets out to rectify the situation.
7:45am
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Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 7 - Work ExperienceWhen a work experience student arrives at Pottsfield, Danny and Mick see a chance to get her to do all their work so that they can experience all the fun!
8am
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The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 4 - Peckham And BeyondPeckham And Beyond looks at the area that was at the heart of the comedy and what happened when the cast and crew got out of the studio and filmed on location in Monaco, Margate and Miami.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 30 - Mount Everest, AsiaKyan wants to climb Mount Everest, but there's a giant snowball heading his way - and it's got a moustache!
8:10am
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Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 1 - Breaking WindFeaturing The Great Diddy Bake Off. Also, it is feeding time in the Diddy Brother house, and someone is in for a big surprise in Just For Pranks.
8:25am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of four episodes of the animation starring Johnny Vegas.
8:25am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl ClubBitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.
8:25am
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 7, Episode 1Sylvie v Hakeem. Hacker T Dog is joined by special guests Dr Ranj, Bec Hill, Jarred Christmas and Rosie Jones.
9am
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Only Fools And Horses
The day is devoted to the David Jason sitcom.
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.
9:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, EnglandThe Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!
10:30am
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Stolen Assignment
Comic thriller about an artist whose wife disappears, and a journalist and policeman investigating the case.
11:25am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 7 - Waffle Needs Quiet TimeWaffle learns that reading can be just as much fun as noisy maze games.
11:40am
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - It's A Wicked World SpecialA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring ghastly Genghis Khan, the wise Confucius and a dance-off during a naval battle! There's also a Bollywood number from Queen Victoria. With Rattus to guide the way.
12pm
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The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
12pm
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Room 101
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Orwellian panel show.
12:05pm
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Carry On Abroad
The Carry On regulars embark on a package holiday to a Spanish resort. The revellers find that the Palace Hotel hardly lives up to its name.
12:30pm
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TV Flashback
Series 1, Episode 4 - Growing UpThis time Tudur's on a quest to discover the truth about growing up. It's a story of school dinners, boy racers and all-night raves, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
1pm
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After Ever After
Cinderella, Christmas Special - Cinderella: After Ever AfterCinderella has just married her Prince Charming, but soon has a rude awakening when she realises married life isn't all it's cracked up to be when you have an image-obsessed, floss-dancing, hip-hop rapping husband.
1:50pm
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Carry On... Up The Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.
2pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.
2:50pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of four episodes of the animation starring Johnny Vegas.
3pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 15 - Bubble QuestPrincess Purl has one more task to complete to stay a princess.
3:30pm
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Catweazle
Children's fantasy comedy drama series.
3:35pm
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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.
3:45pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
4pm
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Passport To Pimlico
Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.
4pm
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Room 101
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Orwellian panel show.
5pm
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GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 10 - Professor Muddles' Brain BusterProfessor Muddles invents a machine to try and improve his team's brainpower.
5:15pm
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Paddington
Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.
6pm
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Get Some In!
Series 2, Episode 3Jakey receives word that his grandfather is facing homelessness and applies for compassionate leave to sort the situation. Marsh's latest ruse to improve his own standing is with the purchase of a car.
6:55pm
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Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms
Episode 2The concluding half of a two-part special, celebrating the very best of homegrown sitcom from the past six decades, narrated by Tamsin Grieg.
7pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 2, Episode 3 - Salmon (River Tay, Scotland)The duo set out on Scotland's River Tay in the hope of realising Bob's childhood dream of catching a salmon.
7pm
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Hank Zipzer
Christmas Special - Hank Zipzer's Christmas Catastrophe90 minute feature film Christmas special. No-one loves yuletide like Hank Zipzer and this year, with a new baby brother on the way, Hank means to have the Best. Christmas. Ever! But Hank's life never runs smoothly and soon Miss Adolf is turning Mr Rock's Rudolph the Rock'n'Roll Reindeer into a one-woman Christmas Carol.
7:30pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Perch (Upper Tamar Lake, Devon And Cornwall)Paul and Bob fish for the predatory perch in the Upper Tamar Lakes on the Cornwall and Devon border.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8pm
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Eddie The Eagle
Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.
8:30pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Flashbacks, Episode 1 - Hello GoodbyeTo celebrate the milestone of the show's 100th episode, cast members past and present take time out to enjoy their favourite moments from the show. With amazing entrances, emotional farewells and some smoochy stuff along the way.
9pm
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Murder On The Blackpool Express
Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.
9pm
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Two Doors Down
Pilot, Episode 1 - Two Doors DownOne-off comedy set in a chaotic New Year's party thrown by Eric and Beth Baird as they count down to the Hogmanay bells in traditional Scottish style.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing
A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.
9pm120 min
Peter Kay: Comedy Genius - In His Own Words
Biographical documentary looking at the life and work of comedian Peter Kay.
9pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 7David Mitchell is joined by Mackenzie Crook and Chris Packham, while Lee Mack is joined by Victoria Coren and Rhod Gilbert.
9:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.
10pm30 min
The Comedians At The King's
Episode 2Stand-up comedy from some of the country's funniest comedians, including Gary Little, Jojo Sutherland, John Moloney, Ninia Benjamin and Andy Askins.
10pm60 min
Joe Lycett: I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett
TV version of the hit stand-up show I'm About To Lose Control And I Think Joe Lycett.
10pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 21, Highlights Special - Best Bits, Part 1Compilation of the best bits from series 21, in which Jimmy Carr and captain Rob Beckett are joined by famous faces, including Aisling Bea and Richard Osman.
10:20pm
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Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley
TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.
10:20pm
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Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 7Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to summarise the week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.
10:30pm
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Still Game
Series 5, New Year Special - The Party (Hogmanay Special)Jack and Victor find themselves holed up in the Osprey Heights Hoist at Hogmanay. Trapped in a lift, Winston recalls the daddy of all New Years Eve, in the dim and distant past when Craiglang knew how to throw a party.
11pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell KaneAl Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.
11pm
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Taskmaster
Series 3, Episode 5 - The F.I.P.It's the series finale and Greg Davies needs several questions answered before awarding the winner with the Taskmaster trophy... Who has the most handsome relative? How much money is Al Murray willing to spend to win? And why is Rob Beckett in such a strop with a melon, some frozen peas and a bag of flour?
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 21, Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts the Christmas special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Sara Pascoe and guests Emily Atack, Ola the Comedian, Natasia Demetriou and Jamie Laing.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer taking on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate with guests Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson
11:35pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?In a festive edition of the panel show, David Mitchell is joined by Liz Bonnin and Stephen Merchant while Lee Mack is joined by Sharon Osbourne and Dr Ranj Singh.
11:40pm
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Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.
Midnight
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Morgana Robinson's The Agency
Episode 3Natalie Cassidy is attempting to give something back to the community by setting up a fame school and teaching local kids everything she knows about show business.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:05am
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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.
12:05am45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2019 News For YouA compilation of the popular news looking back at the big news of 2019, a year that was largely dominated by Brexit. Eventually a General Election was held - and the rest is history. Mind you, there was some joy courtesy of the England cricket team, with their memorable victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, even if it was by the slightest of margins. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs in highlights of the year's shows.
12:10am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?In a festive edition of the panel show, David Mitchell is joined by Liz Bonnin and Stephen Merchant while Lee Mack is joined by Sharon Osbourne and Dr Ranj Singh.
12:35am
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Roast Battle
Christmas Special - Roast Battle Xmas SpecialJimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan and Jonathan Ross are joined by a very important guest for one night... Santa! (who looks suspiciously like Nick Helm). This hour-long Christmas special sees comedians Desiree Burch, Suzi Ruffell, Ed Gamble and Bobby Mair going head to head, all competing to be crowned the Roast Battle Xmas Champion!
12:40am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 3Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.
12:40am
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12:50am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?In a festive edition of the panel show, David Mitchell is joined by Liz Bonnin and Stephen Merchant while Lee Mack is joined by Sharon Osbourne and Dr Ranj Singh.
1am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
A selection of four episodes from the Lee Mack panel game.
1am
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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 14Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons, oversees the clash between Lancashire's The Water's Edge and The Hand and Heart from Peterborough.
1am75 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 8Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Jennifer Saunders and panellists Grayson Perry and Matt Forde.
1:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer taking on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate with guests Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson
1:15am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 4Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.
1:20am
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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.
1:20am45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2019 News For YouA compilation of the popular news looking back at the big news of 2019, a year that was largely dominated by Brexit. Eventually a General Election was held - and the rest is history. Mind you, there was some joy courtesy of the England cricket team, with their memorable victory over New Zealand in the World Cup, even if it was by the slightest of margins. Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs in highlights of the year's shows.
1:30am
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Football Genius
Episode 2 - Leicester City v Charlton AthleticPaul Sinha's team of Leicester City supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Charlton Athletic fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.
1:30am
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2:15am
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Morgana Robinson's The Agency
Episode 6Vincent has some potentially career changing news for Miranda Hart - an audition for a part in Game of Thrones.
2:15am
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Sliced
Series 1, Episode 2Naomi announces she's going on a date and Joshua tries to make her jealous by announcing that he's going on a date himself.
2:45am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 2Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley and Sanjeev Bhaskar, and David Mitchell is joined by Kate Humble and Miles Jupp.
3:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 21, Highlights Special - Best Bits, Part 1Compilation of the best bits from series 21, in which Jimmy Carr and captain Rob Beckett are joined by famous faces, including Aisling Bea and Richard Osman.
3:20am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack CityWhen Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...
3:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 9Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Ivo Graham and Zoe Lyons.
3:40am
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The Comedy Bus
Episode 6 - Darren Harriott's BirminghamHaving had a sheltered upbringing, Darren takes his bus mates to the city he grew up in, in an attempt to get out of his comfort zone. He'll be commandeering, and inevitably crashing a canal boat, visiting the club Darren used to bounce on and Iain will see how far he can push Darren by abseiling with him down a hotel!
3:50am
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Bad Move
Series 2, Episode 5 - Food FightNicky and Steve get roped into taking part in a Come Dine With Me-style charity dine-off.
4:10am
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The Funny Thing About...
Episode 5 - RelationshipsJohnny Vegas and friends look at the funny side of coupledom, from starting out and moving in to who does what around the house, along with all those annoying little habits and romantic gestures in between.
4:40am
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On The Buses
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Darts MatchStan and Jack have their masculinity threatened when they are challenged to a darts match by Iris and Jenny.
5:05am
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On The Buses
Series 2, Episode 1 - Family FluStan's exhaustion when the rest of the family fall ill is rewarded when he packs them all off to Aunt Maud's.