Television
TV schedule Friday 9th April 2021
6am
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Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 3 - It Can Damage Your HealthDespite being warned on a frequent basis, the patients are undeterred by the risks of smoking.
7:05am
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My Hero
Series 3, Episode 9 - A Little LearningGeorge is devastated when Ella and Stanley ban him from their 40th wedding anniversary party. The situation calls for some drastic action. Admittedly George's attempts to make new friends via the calling cards in telephone booths backfire somewhat but when he obtains some magic pork scratchings which increase his brain power, miraculous effects occur.
7:10am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 3 - ShiftTracey misses Darryl, Sharon doesn't miss Chris and goes out on the pull. That's not before she gets her job back and loses it in the same day. An expensive shopping trip with Dorien gives Tracey a wake up call and the police raid the house looking for evidence from a raid.
7:10am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 26 - Grand Stressed AutoDanger Mouse inherits the ancient but spritely MK3 car after the beloved MK4 gets jammed-up. But Penfold is suspicious when the MK3 is determined to have DM all to himself.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 4 - PranksyThe after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.
7:30am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 20 - Tower Bridge, LondonGrandmaster Glitch is visiting London and spots the perfect souvenir at a riverside stall. But when he finds he has no money, he decides to raise some by working as a tour guide on the River Thames.
7:45am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 4 - Women's TroublesSharon and Dave are officially a couple. Tracey thinks she's pregnant, leading Dorien to set her up with her gynaecologist. It turns out to be a false alarm. Sharon on the other hand receives some surprising news, but it isn't great timing.
7:45am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 3When Paul is taken away by the police in the middle of the night, Martin is quick to signal his demise and the nature of his crime is the subject for speculation. "Goings-on" like this have never gone on in the Close and Martin is determined to do something about it.
8:05am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival TimeJoe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.
8:10am
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Danny & Mick
Series 4, Episode 1 - Cabaret NightIt's staff charity cabaret night at the Pottsfield Leisure Centre and special guest and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin is performing. When his sidekick Sam goes missing. Danny and Mick have to step up to perform their own ventriloquist act.
8:20am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 4Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...
8:35am
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Jumping For Joy
A new greyhound owner finds himself caught up between a doping gang and a crooked bookie.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 16 - Perfect PhotoJustin, Robert, Little Monster and Cat attempt to get ready before famous photographer Iris Shutterspeed arrives to take a group picture to send to Granny Justina.
8:55am
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Bless This House
Series 6, Episode 1 - The Frozen LimitAgainst Sid's wishes, Jean allows Sally's latest boyfriend to sell them a deep chest freezer. It turns out to be even more hassle than Sid feared!
9:30am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's UniformWhen Stan's uniform is covered in filth by a blocked drain, he concocts a plan to get the company to pay for a new one. Somehow it works - but Arthur's been repainting the kitchen furniture...
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 10 - More About Going OverThe Twirlywoos are in a field with an obstacle course.
9:35am
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
10am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 11 - The StrainStan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.
10:15am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 4 - The Self-Propelled Salad StrainerWhen Nora Batty leaves home to visit a person unknown, Compo decides that the time has come for him to say it with flowers.
10:20am
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Kind Hearts And Coronets
Black Ealing comedy with eight classic characterisations by Alec Guinness as the noble victims of vengeance-seeking relative Dennis Price.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 19 - Beach PatrolMr Slater has put Richard in charge of the beach and the gang decide to join him. After jumping on the bouncy castle Sooty, Sweep and Soo meet a friendly sand sculptor and have a sandcastle-building competition - but poor Richard ends up in deep water. With special guest star Frank Bruno.
10:45am
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Highlights Special - Awesome Ancient CivilisationsHorrible Histories presents a guide to ancient civilisations.
10:55am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 5 - Ordeal By TrousersCompo recalls an old schoolboy custom which will prove if Foggy's war stories are true or not.
10:55am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
11:30am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 3Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.
11:35am
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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.
11:45am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 10 - Bitzer's New WhistleBitzer takes delivery of his new hi-tech farmyard control module, but when the gadget malfunctions, Bitzer is left wishing for his old whistle.
12pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated series starring Johnny Vegas.
12:10pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My BillTom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.
12:45pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
12:45pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 12 - Anyone For Lizard?Hank can't believe his luck when he is chosen to host a Japanese exchange student.
1:15pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 13 - The First Date DilemmaHank falls head over heels in love with Zoe, a girl he's met in Mr Rock's additional reading class. Papa Pete advises him to take her on a date...
1:25pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival TimeJoe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.
1:40pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 5, Episode 5 - Goodbye Mr ChristopherIt's Mr Christopher's last day at Quayside Academy, but what is his mysterious new TV job?
2pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 4Martin, Ann, Howard and Hilda have holidayed at the same Alpine guest house every year for the last 7, but this year Paul has offered them use of a villa in Spain. Martin relishes their routine and is appalled...
2:25pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
2:35pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem BellsThe platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.
3:10pm
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Danny & Mick
Series 4, Episode 1 - Cabaret NightIt's staff charity cabaret night at the Pottsfield Leisure Centre and special guest and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin is performing. When his sidekick Sam goes missing. Danny and Mick have to step up to perform their own ventriloquist act.
3:15pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 3Hyacinth has arranged one of her candlelight suppers at which she plans to impress Emmet with her singing. Rose interrupts proceedings when she's too embarrassed to be picked up by one of her boyfriends at her own messy home.
3:20pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 4 - PranksyThe after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.
3:55pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To GoMrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.
4:20pm
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Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Colour Of MaryA disgraced snooker ace wants Lovejoy to find him the billiard table belonging to Mary Queen of Scots. And Charlie Gimbert makes an unwelcome return from Europe.
4:35pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 4 - The Self-Propelled Salad StrainerWhen Nora Batty leaves home to visit a person unknown, Compo decides that the time has come for him to say it with flowers.
4:35pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope PerilPrincess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.
4:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 23 - Frankensquawk's MonsterWhen Professor Squawkencluck's mum comes to visit a gigantic enraged rubbish monster is not far behind.
4:50pm
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 3 - You Lose Some, You Win SomeMaurice organises a gambling school of six customers who are being threatened by the casino, despite having promised his wife that he won't gamble any more. Terry and Arthur have to look after them until Maurice has made his profit.
4:50pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 21 - Tepui Mountains, VenezuelaFoz, Kyan and Lars are climbing a Tepui in Venezuela, with Xuli exploring this amazing place in her Vroomster.
5:10pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 5 - Ordeal By TrousersCompo recalls an old schoolboy custom which will prove if Foggy's war stories are true or not.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 8 - Waffle's PlaydateEvie, Waffle, Ruby and Jelly have a playdate, and Mrs Hobbs has a delivery shop disaster.
5:25pm
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Fresh Fields
Series 2, Episode 4 - In The Spring...Hester's father, Guy, enlists her and William's help to catch her mother's eye once more. Meanwhile, there's scandal in the street, and Hester's determined to record it in her new diary.
5:50pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 2 - Carnival TimeJoe Maplin insists that the staff take part in the Town Carnival by putting in a float. Spike is given the job of producing the tableau.
6pm
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Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 5Jane's found God, and whilst Tom's perfectly happy to join her, Diana is far from amused. Her day is about to get worse, however, as Harvey takes the opportunity to replace Jane with a stern German matron, who immediately sets about having Diana evicted!
6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 4 - Residue Around The HoofThe halfway point of the series approaches and the five task-hungry comics are being driven to ever more absurd lengths as they battle to lay their sticky fingers on Taskmaster Greg Davies's golden head. Mark Watson and Nish Kumar pop toast together and Sally Phillips spreads absinthe on it. And can anyone recognise Greg's loyal underling Alex Horne if he's wearing a hat?
6:30pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My BillTom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 4 - Have You Got A Light Mate?Clegg is given the task of buying a present for Howard's lady friend.
6:55pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated series starring Johnny Vegas.
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 2Ken Livingstone, Reginald D. Hunter, Fern Britton and Stephen Mangan are the guests trying to lie this week. Does the 'D' in Reginald's name stand for 'Delicious' and is Lee Mack lying about a sausage roll?
7:05pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 5 - Stop That BathCompo, Clegg and Foggy find that, for once, Howard has a cast iron excuse for being out without permission.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem BellsThe platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.
7:40pm
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly HolmesAlexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 4, Episode 5 - The DepartedMartin is in London to meet with Robert Dashwood, who is leading the selection process for the prestigious London surgeon's job that Martin has applied for.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To GoMrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.
8:20pm
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael VaughanFrank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.
8:30pm30 min
Trip Hazard
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Lake DistrictRosie's journey begins as she takes presenter and TV personality Scarlett Moffatt to the Lake District to explore its history and epic beauty.
9pm
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 4 - A New LowThere's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.
9pm
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Doc Martin
Series 4, Episode 6 - Midwife CrisisMartin meets Portwenn's new midwife, Molly, who will be looking after Louisa. Martin is dismissive of her profession, and the two of them do not hit it off.
9pm
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Lee Evans: Monsters
A TV broadcast of Lee Evans' final stand-up tour, recorded in 2014.
9:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 5 - MagazinePatsy actually has to go into her office. At a rare meeting, she's told she has to give two members of the public a makeover and appear on morning television with them. After an argument with the chosen plebs, Saffron and Eddy's mother are drawn in.
10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
10:20pm
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French And Saunders
Series 4, Episode 4Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are in bed with two Madonnas and pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
11pm
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Miranda
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner PartyMiranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...
11pm
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan are joined by ALOTO OG Jack Whitehall as they begin their odyssey of comedy at the legendary Urqhart Castle at Loch Ness. While there are no monsters in sight, the boys are about to take on some monstrous challenges. Former marine commando Jason Fox and adventurer Aldo Kane put them through their paces in a SAS Highlands Survival challenge, and we see who the sharpshooter of the team is in a Sniper Shoot-off.
11:25pm
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Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 1Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont embrace life under lockdown. Jon has the only pub allowed to open in the country which happens to be in his converted garage. Lucy gets in touch with an old flame and starts work on the pilot for her BBC sitcom, directed by Johnny Vegas.
11:35pm
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Goodness Gracious Me
Series 1, Episode 4This week we meet Flash Ash; an incredibly melodramatic family cause their father hell; Smita Smitten bumps into an apparent old friend; and the competitive mothers meet at a wedding. Plus an Indian take on On The Waterfront.
Midnight
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Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head
Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.
12:05am
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 8Featuring guests Ed Byrne, Nathan Caton, Ed Gamble and Sara Pascoe.
12:15am
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Miranda
Series 2, Episode 4 - A New LowThere's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.
12:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd, who take on guest captain Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges. Elis James and John Robins are in Dictionary Corner.
12:20am
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Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 4Jon is joined by actress and comedian Jessica Knappett, and regular guest Judi Love, as they navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV.
12:50am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 3Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.
12:55am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 5 - MagazinePatsy actually has to go into her office. At a rare meeting, she's told she has to give two members of the public a makeover and appear on morning television with them. After an argument with the chosen plebs, Saffron and Eddy's mother are drawn in.
1:10am
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Hey Tracey!
Series 2, Episode 1Joel Dommett returns with the cold-calling comedy quiz in which his virtual PA connects celebrities to real people around the UK in the search for answers. Megan McKenna, Roman Kemp, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Melvin Odoom, Verona Rose and Christine McGuinness try to win some normal people £2,500 and a pet-food dispenser.
1:15am
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Taskmaster
Series 11, Episode 4 - Premature ConkerCharlotte Ritchie climbs a ladder with some loo roll, Mike Wozniak tries out a new catchphrase and Lee Mack terrifies an innocent member of the public. Taskmaster statistician Alex Horne has greased a lot of bottles this week.
1:25am
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly HolmesAlexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.
1:35am
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French And Saunders
Series 4, Episode 4Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are in bed with two Madonnas and pay tribute to Fleetwood Mac.
1:40am
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Dating No Filter
Series 1, Episode 7Lucky Danielle has double the fun when her blind date turns out to be identical twins Jamie and Jerome. Will she hit it off with either as the thruple go axe throwing, or will she have to give both the chop? Also this week, Jack and his date Jenni might feel a little underdressed as they discover they'll be taking a ballroom dance class for their date. Can Jack two-step his way into Jenni's good books?
2am
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael VaughanFrank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.
2:10am
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CelebAbility
Series 3, Episode 8Danielle Armstrong, Lady Leshurr, Suzi Ruffell and Ross Adams take part in challenges based on unusual abilities.
2:15am
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Miranda
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner PartyMiranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...
2:40am
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 7 - Boing BoingIt's the semi-final and time is running out to claim the points needed to become the Taskmaster Series Champion. In this episode, Greg Davies and Alex Horne set the contestants a series of cruel conundrums: should Nish Kumar use the coconut harness? What should Sally Phillips do with a slice of bread when blindfolded? And who should they vote for in yet another referendum?
2:45am
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Goodness Gracious Me
Series 1, Episode 4This week we meet Flash Ash; an incredibly melodramatic family cause their father hell; Smita Smitten bumps into an apparent old friend; and the competitive mothers meet at a wedding. Plus an Indian take on On The Waterfront.
3:25am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 5 - MagazinePatsy actually has to go into her office. At a rare meeting, she's told she has to give two members of the public a makeover and appear on morning television with them. After an argument with the chosen plebs, Saffron and Eddy's mother are drawn in.