Television
TV schedule Friday 8th May 2020
6:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 14 - High And LowThe Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.
6:50am
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Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 18 - Timmy Needs A BathAfter a game of football, muddy Timmy is determined not to have a bath.
7:15am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 38 - Bertie's BackboneDennis and the gang train Bertie in the art of standing up to people so he can rebel against Walter's bossiness - but they train him too well and he becomes a dangerous rebel without a clue!
7:20am
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A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 3, Episode 2 - Just Cause Or ImpedimentPeter's lined up for best man duties, but first he needs a suit. Then there's the small matter of getting to the church on time.
7:30am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 26 - Nomads, MongoliaGrandmaster Glitch is out on a camping expedition in Mongolia. There's not much around except a group of Mongolian nomads - people who travel around the country with their animals, camping in amazing tents called gers.
7:45am
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My Hero
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mission ImpossibleThermoman is called upon to save Grimsby from being destroyed by an abandoned Russian space station. Unfortunately, he has his own domestic disaster to deal with first. He's got Marmite over the front of his Thermo-uniform.
7:50am
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Class Dismissed
Series 5, Episode 8 - GCSE OptionsYear 9 are choosing their GCSE options - with a Dragons' Den twist!
7:55am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 20 - Bitz And Bob's Toy ShopBitz and Bob's junk stall sells out of everything, including Bob's robo-helmet!
8:20am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For PoorerMarlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.
8:30am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 3 - Remote Control SuitThings don't quite go to plan when Justin becomes Robert's butler for the day, in order to host a special cake party for some top Cake Experts from the Justin Town Cake Society.
9am
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
9am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Season Of Heavenly Gifts (Part 1)It seems like Pop's lucky day when he helps an ex-RAF pilot, and life's just perfick for Charley, too, as his latest scheme even has Mariette's approval. There is just one black cloud on the horizon - a certain Marcus Cope, a property developer and all-round villain.
9:25am
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 2 - Days Of Fines And ClosuresArthur attempts to do a deal with Tony Benson and his new nightclub. Terry helps Dave by looking after the Winchester Club.
9:25am
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 15 - OutsideThe Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?
9:40am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The FiddlePeggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.
9:50am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the animated comedy.
9:55am
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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?
10:05am
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Man About The House
Series 1, Episode 1 - Three's A CrowdFlatmates Chrissy and Jo are somewhat startled to find a man asleep in their bath, the morning after a party to say goodbye to newly-married third flatmate Eleanor. As it happens, the stranger, Robin, is new to London and looking for a place to live.
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britian's longest-running sitcom.
12:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 14 - Waffle's Sort Of BirthdayIt's Waffle's birthday and Mr Willow throws a huge party for him. As the Brooklyn-Bells prepare a surprise for Waffle, Connie and Ruby's dog, Jelly, leads the Wonder Dog astray.
12:20pm
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My Hero
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mission ImpossibleThermoman is called upon to save Grimsby from being destroyed by an abandoned Russian space station. Unfortunately, he has his own domestic disaster to deal with first. He's got Marmite over the front of his Thermo-uniform.
12:20pm
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Almost Never
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's sitcom.
12:25pm
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 8 - Ballerina TimmyTimmy is enthralled by Mittens's new music box, which has a splendid ballerina on top.
12:30pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 12Will Singalot infuriates Robin Hood with his constant singing and spoils his plans to dance with Maid Marion, in the news studio Arthur Sleep takes a nap, fitness enthusiast Keith Fitt starts a jumping jacks exercise craze and gets everyone to join in, and zany scientist Professor Muddles invents a no-dizzy helmet which doesn't quite work as planned.
1pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
1:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The FiddlePeggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.
2:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For PoorerMarlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.
2:40pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Episode 10 - MagicBell is booked at a magic conference - but the real trick is how to sneak past Mrs Morgan.
3pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 2 - My British BuddyThe Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.
3:10pm
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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.
3:20pm
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Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 5 - Hairy DiddiesJoin the Hairy Diddies in the kitchen and see if they can pass their public health inspection. It's laundry day for the Mighty Useless Clunking Robots and Bottom Gear features a star in a reasonably priced pair of pants.
3:35pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 25 - Postcards From The VegPieface laments that Paul is looking peaky and needs a holiday. Dennis has a plan! But its only when Walter kidnaps Paul that he realises his chips are down and he needs the gang's help to put things right!
3:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Royal TrainThe platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.
4pm
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Mr Bean's Holiday
The disaster-prone Englishman wins a holiday to Cannes, but on his travels he unwittingly separates a young boy from his film director father.
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britian's longest-running sitcom.
4:25pm
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Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
4:35pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 6 - X Marks The SpotBitz, Purl and Bob are on a treasure hunt on Faraway Island with the help of an old map, and they find a huge chest full of yummy chocolate coins.
4:45pm
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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.
5pm
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For The Love Of Ada
Series 2, Episode 4It's Ada's birthday, and there's a bit of a clash between Walter's plans, Ada's plans, and the interfering Freda Skinner!
5:45pm
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Billionaire Boy
Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.
6:05pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried PuffinThe series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.
6:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
6:55pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 5 - Heroic Heroes And Villainous VillainsHorrible Histories takes a look at the world's greatest heroes and villains. On the heroic side, there is everything from Douglas Bader's frequent escapes to the first men on the moon and Martin Luther king Jr, whereas our more villainous side contains Al Capone, and Rameses the Great, and Steve Biceps brings us History's Deadly 60.
7pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 9 - For Richer For PoorerMarlene is planning a huge party to celebrate their Ruby wedding anniversary.
7:05pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 6This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 2 - My British BuddyThe Americans have joined the war - finally - and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.
7:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 7This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.
7:50pm
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So Awkward Files
Episode 1 - Lily and RobThe Cranmede pupils look back on four years of friendship and fun - and all because Mr Malone has set an online questionnaire asking them to share their views on their school experience. When Rob questions Lily's athletic skills, she is forced into a lie about her sporting past - and her many reminiscences of happy times with her ex, Matt Furnish, don't go down well with Rob.
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 2, Episode 5 - Always On My MindHaving been called out to see bed-bound Helen Pratt, her husband, Phil, accuses Doc Martin of killing her when she dies mid-examination. Pauline's attention is distracted from surgery work when she's invited to join the Portwenn volunteer lifeboat crew.
8pm60 min
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 2, Episode 5Once again, the comedian becomes the peoples' champion in another instalment of this series investigating buyers' rights and justice, this week focusing on the efficient removal and recycling of waste. Actor and comedian Guz Khan lends Joe a hand as he takes aim against fly-tippers - and chucks council rubbish collections in the bin. Comedian Rosie Jones exposes the recycling shame of one of Britain's largest cinema chains, while Mark Silcox tests out Pizza Hut's all-you-can-eat buffet promotion.
8:05pm
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So Awkward
Series 5, Christmas Special - All We Want For ChristmasCan Lily, Martha, Jas, Ollie, Rob and Sid handle the pressure of a perfect Christmas?
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Royal TrainThe platoon go to the railway station in order to honour the King, who is travelling through. When another train blocks the line, Mainwaring decides to move the train himself, but then there is the small matter of stopping it.
8:20pm
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Insert Name Here
Series 3, Episode 3 - AnneJosh Widdicombe is joined by James Acaster and historian Kate Williams, while Richard Osman is joined by Ed Balls and Lauren Laverne. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the two teams vie to outdo each other.
8:30pm
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Dad's Army
The Walmington-on-Sea Home Guard is thrown into disarray with the arrival of a beautiful female journalist in the town.
9pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General HospitalWith the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.
9pm
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Doc Martin
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Family WayDr Martin Ellingham's parents, Christopher and Margaret, make a surprise visit to Cornwall to stay with their son.
9pm60 min
The Football's On
The Football's Not On, Episode 5Ben Bailey Smith and Ivo Graham join Ian Stone again.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, JimeoinNina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.
9:30pm
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QI
Series O, Episode 14 - OddballsTune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.
9:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - GoodbyeeeThe time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...
10pm
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Personal Services
The story of the rise of a single mother from waitress to madam of a suburban brothel that caters to older men.
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 8Ryan and Simi will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
10pm
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Still Game
Series 2, Episode 1 - GairdenAfter the local park is taken over by pair of non-educated delinquents and their killer mutt, Winston decides it's time to take matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Auld Ronnie's mental health is giving Jack and Victor cause for concern.
10pm30 min
The Mash Report
Series 4, Episode 6In the last of the series, Nish looks at the recent behaviour of Donald Trump and ahead to the US Presidential Election; Felicity Ward talks about dealing with lockdown anxiety; and Catherine Bohart reports on immigration issues.
10pm
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Sliced
Series 1, Episode 3Naomi is rightly furious when she gets sent a rather saucy gift. Ricky gets propositioned whilst on a delivery, and Mario's looking for someone to have a bit of fun with.
10pm60 min
The Last Leg
The Last Leg: Locked Down Under, Episode 1The Last Leg: Locked Down Under attempts a TV first: a live comedy show with three hosts in three different locations at the same time. The show will take viewers on a global tour from Melbourne, to London and finally Huddersfield, as hosts Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker present from their respective homes to offer their unmatched satirical insight to current world events. They are joined by guests Miriam Margolyes, Rob Beckett and The Horne Section.
10pm40 min
Redknapp's Home Fixture
Episode 1Harry and Jamie Redknapp are with co-host Tom Davis and guests Eddie Hearn, Dina Asher-Smith, Mark Noble and Troy Deeney to discuss memorable sporting moments.
10:20pm
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The Royle Family Portraits
Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.
10:30pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 9Jack and Dani (no, not THAT Jack and Dani) are next up on the sofa to face Jimmy and Katherine's relationship rocking gameshow, putting their relationship on the line to win thousands of £££s... sound familiar?
10:30pm
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Socially Distant With Susan Calman
Episode 6Susan Calman presents the last episode of the lockdown show from her back garden. Guests include Brian Cox, Jackie Kay, and aquarium worker Chris Rickard, whilst Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson provides a final update.
10:40pm35 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 27, Episode 5 - Sandra Oh, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan, Stanley Tucci, Oti MabuseSandra Oh talks about the chemistry between her and Jodie Comer; Stanley Tucci praises the NHS; Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan joke about their friendship; and Oti Mabuse chats about Strictly.
10:40pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 6 - Spoony NeesonTaskmaster Greg Davies's little assistant Alex Horne decides it's time for a style makeover, but will it meet with his boss's approval? Meanwhile, with just three shows left, the five comics continue their quest to win a golden likeness of Greg's imperial skull. Bob Mortimer champions sausage meat, Sally Phillips returns to the womb and Greg has a heart to heart with Nish Kumar.
11pm
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Jason Manford Live
TV broadcast of Jason Manford's return to the stage with his 2011 live tour, recorded at the MEN Arena.
11:05pm
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Spaced
A repeat-run of the first series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
11:10pm
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Age Of Outrage
Sketch show satirising television, technology and the modern world, from a host of new Welsh talent.
11:10pm
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Kinky Boots
A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.
11:40pm
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Kinky Boots
A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.
11:40pm
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Judge Romesh
Series 2, Episode 7Judge Romesh arbitrates on a long running food feud between Gogglebox stars Sandi and Sandra. Plus, a wannabe singer has dragged his under-performing backing dancer into court.
11:40pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 1 - BalletThe boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?
Midnight
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Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
12:10am
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Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 2, Episode 5Once again, the comedian becomes the peoples' champion in another instalment of this series investigating buyers' rights and justice, this week focusing on the efficient removal and recycling of waste. Actor and comedian Guz Khan lends Joe a hand as he takes aim against fly-tippers - and chucks council rubbish collections in the bin. Comedian Rosie Jones exposes the recycling shame of one of Britain's largest cinema chains, while Mark Silcox tests out Pizza Hut's all-you-can-eat buffet promotion.
12:10am
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Judge Romesh
Series 2, Episode 8Two warring naturist cleaners dress for court in their birthday suits. Plus, a disgruntled claimant is seeking damages for his broken drum.
12:25am
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All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 2, Episode 2Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests for more fun, including cricketer Freddie Flintoff, comedian Jason Manford, and Olympic and Paralympic stars, Fatima Whitbread and Jonnie Peacock. With music from Clean Bandit.
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 55, Episode 3Ian and Paul return with further topical comedy games.Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Lee Mack and panellists Janet Street-Porter and Sara Pascoe.
12:40am
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Russell Howard's Home Time
Episode 8In this show, Russell talks to Katherine Ryan about her new podcast; actor Joe Gilgun about Brassic; and hears music from Zuzu.
1am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 5 - Karl's DayKarl describes a typical day in his life, which includes spending time alone working on DIY projects.
1:10am
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Russell Howard's Home Time
Episode 9American comedian and star podcaster Marc Maron chats to Russell Howard in the last programme of the series. There's music from Tom Walker and a quiz from The Corona Arms team.
1:30am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 6 - The EnglishRicky, Stephen and Karl share their definitions of what it means to be an Englishman. Also: Karl explains why, if he wasn't English, he'd rather be Italian.
1:40am55 min version (repeat)
1:45am
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - GoodbyeeeThe time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...
2am
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Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 1 - The Road To Enlightenment In India (Pushkar)Russell and Ninette are getting spiritual in the Holy City of Pushkar in India. Their Cosmic guide is a barber who is out of this world. He's taking them on a journey of enlightenment via a rat temple, the festival of Holi and one hell of a massage that teaches them the true meaning of 'RELAX!'.
2:10am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 8Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.
2:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 20, Episode 9This week Aisling is joined by Ant Middleton and Katherine Ryan, while Rob teams up with comedy actress Kerry Howard and new comic Ola, to uncover what tops the nation's bucket list.
2:20am
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Peep Show
Series 9, Episode 6 - Are We Going To Be Alright?The El Dude Brothers are bowing out on a high - a strange, complicated and definitely slightly illegal - high.
2:35am
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Insert Name Here
Series 3, Episode 3 - AnneJosh Widdicombe is joined by James Acaster and historian Kate Williams, while Richard Osman is joined by Ed Balls and Lauren Laverne. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats as the two teams vie to outdo each other.
2:35am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Highlights Special - Best BitsA collection of 'best bits' from the series.
2:50am
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 6Harriet has split up with Lyndon, and Caroline has split up with Mac - but could complementary therapist Jake Leaf be the right man? Statham has won a caption competition so Joanna decides to put him in his place, but the plan badly backfires. The HR staff also get a visit from Kim's Turkish penpal.
3:10am
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Josh
Series 2, Episode 6 - Close Up & Long ShotAt a university reunion party, Josh bumps into Abby, a therapist who has spent the last ten years convinced that Josh is infatuated with her. Can he prove to her that he is not? Kate meets an old lecturer who offers her a great opportunity to get her photography career off the ground.