Television
TV schedule Tuesday 25th August 2020
6:20am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 14 - More About SmallerThe Twirlywoos watch an artist make his clay sculpture's head smaller. The Twirlywoos then have a go and make the whole sculpture smaller and smaller until it is smaller than the Twirlywoos!
6:45am
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 19 - Timmy And The DragonThe class make a Chinese dragon, and Timmy wants to be the head.
7:15am
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 10 - ToastThe toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.
7:15am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 2 - The P FactorPieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 12 - Big PenfoldThe world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.
7:30am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 47 - Go Jet Academy: Volcanic IslandGrandmaster Glitch is drilling into the ground below the ocean near Academy Island, looking for bubbly mud that is heated up by an underground volcano.
7:45am
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Chef!
Series 1, Episode 1 - PersonnelGareth faces cuts in his budget and must restructure his kitchen staff at Le Chateau Anglais.
7:55am
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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.
8:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 4 - The CommodoreHyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 19 - Alien VisitorsJustin and Robert are surprised when three messy aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on their doorstep and start causing chaos around the house.
9am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest NightWhile out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
9am
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Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 10 - People In Glass HousesAfter managing to talk Sid into allowing Mike to hold a party at the house for his 20th birthday, the proud parents overhear a few indiscreet home truths whilst spending the night sat in the greenhouse. Sid takes it particularly badly and refuses to leave.
9am
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Minder
Series 7, Episode 1 - It's A Sorry Lorry MorrieTerry leaves his fingerprints on a stolen lorry while doing a job for Arthur.
9:10am
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 15 - Timmy Bounces BackTimmy and his friends are playing ball games, but Stripey just cannot get the hang of them.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 15 - More About InsideThe Twirlywoos watch a man polish a suit of armour. As he is polishing, the man drops the cloth inside the suit of armour.
9:35am
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Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 11 - A Rolls By Any Other NameSid's delighted at the opportunity to drive his boss's Rolls Royce around for a bit, but horrified to come across Mike and Sally holding up traffic with an anti-car protest. What'll be the fate of the high-prestige motor?
9:40am
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Are You Being Served?
Series 10, Episode 6 - Friends And NeighboursRaising travel costs are causing consternation amongst the staff. Mr. Grace offers them use of his private apartment on the top floor. However, the staff soon discover that they get on far better as colleagues than as flatmates!
9:50am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9:55am
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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.
10:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 4 - Baby TalkNow settled in their new home, Mildred starts thinking about children and begins investigating adoption processes. Will George put his foot in it again?
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 13th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
10:40am
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Almost Never
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's sitcom.
11:25am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated comedy.
12:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle GrowsIt's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?
12:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 4 - The CommodoreHyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.
12:25pm
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Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 2 - Timmy's Hiccup CureKid has the hiccups, so he and Timmy try everything to get rid of them. A loud bang does the trick.
12:25pm
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Almost Never
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's sitcom.
1pm
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Chef!
Series 1, Episode 1 - PersonnelGareth faces cuts in his budget and must restructure his kitchen staff at Le Chateau Anglais.
1:30pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 16 - More About Fitting TogetherThe Twirlywoos watch a lady trying to make a picnic bench, fitting planks of wood together. Her dog comes to tell her it is time for a walk. Whilst she is away, the Twirlywoos start fitting together the planks of wood, but are they following the instructions for the picnic bench or making something completely different?
1:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest NightWhile out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
2:15pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty CleopatraEgyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.
2:20pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 10, Episode 6 - Friends And NeighboursRaising travel costs are causing consternation amongst the staff. Mr. Grace offers them use of his private apartment on the top floor. However, the staff soon discover that they get on far better as colleagues than as flatmates!
2:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide SpiderDanger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.
2:55pm
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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.
3pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 4 - The CommodoreHyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.
3:05pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
3:15pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 2 - The P FactorPieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.
3:20pm
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 9 - Heartbreak HeistWhen Otto learns that the Farr family treasure lies buried somewhere beneath Scream Street, he forces Cleo to help him find it - by holding her heart to ransom! Unfortunately dim-witted Cleo's Dad has forgotten where the treasure is, so as everyone tries to find it, the situation becomes a race against time to save Cleo's heart.
3:40pm
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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.
3:40pm
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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.
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 13th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:25pm
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Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 9 - Smoothie OperatorsWhen an automated smoothie maker arrives in the café, it's up to Danny and Mick not to make a mess of it. Oops.
4:35pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle MakeoverBob really wants his castle to look more like Bitz's, and everyone pitches in to help, but things don't go to plan.
4:50pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 48 - Chocolate Hills, PhilippinesThe Grimbots discover a place called the Chocolate Hills on Bohol Island in the Philippines and take Grandmaster Glitch there.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 6 - Waffle The PupilWaffle must impress on his first day as a trial school pupil but struggles to hold a pen.
5:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And StrifeWith money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.
6pm
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Waiting For God
Series 5, Episode 2Marion's outraged when she sobers up and - after 4 weeks - realises that Geoffrey has left her. Harvey's latest plans for Bayview expansion in a Japanese style hit a distinctly Diana-shaped bump.
6pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Christmas SpecialDavid Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.
6:20pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 10, Episode 6 - Friends And NeighboursRaising travel costs are causing consternation amongst the staff. Mr. Grace offers them use of his private apartment on the top floor. However, the staff soon discover that they get on far better as colleagues than as flatmates!
6:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 12 - Who's For The Vatican?All hell is breaking loose in Nouvion: the captured Generals are free, Von Klinkerhoffen is sending Gruber and Colonel Von Strohm to the Russian front, and René is sent to collect the paintings before helping them escape to South America!
6:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 8With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.
7pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest NightWhile out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
7pm
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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.
7pm
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Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 4 - Education, Education, EducationLouisa and Martin have their first therapy session together - though neither of them was expecting that they would be given homework. Meanwhile, Peter Cronk gets some work experience at the surgery.
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.
7:30pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud FellowSummer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.
7:40pm
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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.
7:45pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 18 - ExchangeDave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 15, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan take the helm for the fifteenth series of sports-based trivia, challenges and laughs. In the first episode of the series, it's Rom taking the helm as the host, keeping a sleepy eye on team captains Jamie and Freddie. Joining Jamie will be three-time Grand Slam winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, while Freddie's team consists of comedians and friends of the show Rob Beckett and Jimmy Carr.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private PikeHodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.
9pm
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Budgie
Comedy drama about Budgie Bird, a young Cockney with too much ambition and not enough luck.
9pm
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Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes
Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance WalkerWhen Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.
9pm
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All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 2, Episode 3Agnes and the family open their doors to Sting, Shaggy, Gino D'Acampo, Christine Lampard, Peter Jones and Deborah Meaden.
9pm
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The Comedy Years
Episode 2 - 1984Spitting Image and The Young Ones will feature in this 1984-focused episode against the backdrop of the miners strike. More mainstream comedies like Duty Free and Russ Abbot's Madhouse are also covered.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:35pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.
10pm
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 5Russell chats with award-winning journalist Carole Cadwalladr, and goes hot tugging with Queer Eye's Tan France.
10pm45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus BrigstockeSean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Shameless
Series 1, Episode 3Friday night at The Jockey and barman Kev is dealing with the usual lairy, pissed-up women on the prowl. When one gets a bit heavy, he tells her the bad news: he's getting married. The only problem is he hasn't told his girlfriend Veronica...
10:20pm
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The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 5Channel Nine hosts a TV awards ceremony and the Suits You Sir tailors get a comeuppance.
10:30pm
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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...
10:45pm
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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 8Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The North Euston from Lancashire and The Sportsman from Huddersfield.
11pm
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The Fast Show
The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 1 - Part OneFast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.
11pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 8 - Their Water's So DeliciousThe series reaches its dramatic climax. Four comics are locked in a thrilling battle to win the coveted Taskmaster trophy, while Nish Kumar is at least enjoying the ride. Greg Davies, ably supported by Alex Horne, holds their fate in his powerful hands as he weighs up Aisling Bea's cushion-leaping, two songs about a woman named Rosalind and Bob Mortimer's intimate knowledge of Dumfries and Galloway. Who will win?
11pm
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Talking Comedy
Episode 10 - Rowan Atkinson Talking ComedyA look back through the archives of some of the best-loved appearances of Rowan Atkinson.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts the panel game with Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson taking on Jon Richardson and Jayde Adams. David Baddiel joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
11:35pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the third series of the cornershop sitcom.
11:55pm
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All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 2, Episode 4Agnes and family are joined by Spice Girl Geri Horner and her mammy to talk reunions, while Gloria Hunniford looks back on her career. Plus Nigel Havers provides an acting masterclass and Foley's gets ready for a memorable night with reggae giants UB40 featuring Ali, Astro and Mickey.
Midnight
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Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2
A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.
Midnight
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Christmas SpecialDavid Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 8With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.
1am
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Comedy Central Live
Episode 1 - Iain StirlingIain Stirling performs live from Camden in the first of nine stand-up specials. With brand new material, Iain talks about growing old and his previous work as a children's TV presenter.
1:15am
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Smack The Pony
Series 2, Episode 4A woman is terrified as she's chased relentlessly through the streets. By a leaf. And there's wedding day woe for a bride with a sizeable signature.
1:20am70 min version (repeat)
1:30am
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Comedy Central Live
Episode 2 - Stephen BaileyThe brilliant Stephen Bailey performs his very own live stand-up special. Stephen talks about moving to London from Manchester, his spin class instructor and coming out to his family.
1:50am
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Goodness Gracious Me
Series 3, Episode 2This week we take a visit to Asian Childrens' BBC; there's a rendition of Hey Big Spinster; and an embarrassed family struggle to cope with sex on TV.
2am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 1Ross Kemp, Bob Mortimer and Sara Cox put their fascinating theories to the test by whatever means necessary.
2:20am
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The Fast Show
The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 1 - Part OneFast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.
2:20am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 2, Episode 4Challenges this time include Candle Scream, Dizzy Hurdle and the all-new Shock Roulette.
2:30am
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What A Carry On
Episode 2A riot of laughs feature in this compilation from the hit Carry On film series.
2:30am50 min version (repeat)
3am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Out-takes - UnseenRejoin the A League Of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 11.
3:05am
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Smack The Pony
Series 2, Episode 4A woman is terrified as she's chased relentlessly through the streets. By a leaf. And there's wedding day woe for a bride with a sizeable signature.
3:20am
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Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 1 - HoloshipRimmer is sent from Red Dwarf to Holoship "Enlightenment" which has the highest of the high working there. Everything he ever wanted seems to be on board this ship, but unfortunately the path of success never did run smooth for Rimmer!
3:30am
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The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 5Channel Nine hosts a TV awards ceremony and the Suits You Sir tailors get a comeuppance.
5:30am
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For The Love Of Ada
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Arrival Of The GrandchildA trip to the cinema is brought to an abrupt halt when Ruth, finally, goes into labour.