Television
TV schedule Saturday 8th May 2021
6:20am
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 8, Episode 3Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Eiry and Oliver, who are joined by special guests Joe Tasker, Annabelle Davis, Thanyia Moore and Marek Larwood.
6:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 13 - WrappingThe Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.
7:15am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - Yule Only Watch TwiceDanger Mouse and Penfold's friendship comes under scrutiny in this double-length Christmas episode.
7:20am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 5 - Green BeanBean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.
7:30am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 5A dispute with a farmer over the right to use a public footpath backfires on Martin as he campaigns to liberate footpaths for the use of all the public. He finds that the same footpath runs through his back garden as well...
7:35am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash MachineMr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!
7:45am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 44 - Cave Train Trouble, SloveniaLars zooms to the rescue when Glitch and Tala go off the rails in search of a baby dragon.
8am
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We Have Been Watching
Episode 1Top comedians and comedy actors, including David Baddiel, Richard Herring, Meera Syal and Josie Lawrence, sit down to watch and chat about classic comedy clips.
8:10am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Christmas Special - Dennis And The BeanostalkA massive Beanostalk sprouts up in Beanotown, taking all the Gang's Christmas Stuff - and Gnasher - up beyond the clouds to a Land of Giants.
8:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big FreezeIt's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.
8:30am
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Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 9 - Break a LegDanny and Mick have to play Romeo and Juliet after a theatre company leaves them in the lurch - this time with Danny playing Romeo and Mick playing Juliet, the role he was born to play.
8:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 13 - Woolly Wonder GirlPolice Chief Bevel has his hands full trying to stop rowdy rascals Zip and Pop on their noise-making spree in Craft City.
8:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big FreezeIt's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.
8:55am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 12 - MagicAnna is training to be a magician with Dave as her helpful assistant, but their disappearing trick is not up to much - that is, until Zombie Katie bestows a magic spell book upon them. Soon they can't stop making stuff disappear, but what will happen when there is nothing left to make disappear in Grimsby?
9:05am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of 18 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.
9:10am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 13 - Delivery DaveLil Sue has started a delivery company called Deliver Sue, and in a quest to raise money for a new set of wheels, Dave lands himself with a job - Anna thinks she knows how to deliver packages quicker than Dave, though, and a dramatic sibling rivalry soon unfolds.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto PalaverWhen the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?
10:30am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 8 - Power Cut PartyWhen the power goes off in Justin's House, Justin and Robert must learn to work together to get the lights and TV working again in order to watch their favourite TV programmes.
11am
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Carry On Nurse
Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.
11:25am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 6 - Waffle's Paint DisasterThe Brooklyn-Bells decorate Doug's bedroom. Waffle tries to help but causes a green paint disaster and escapes into Mrs Hobbs' house next door.
12:25pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 9, Special - Black British HistoryHorrible Histories charts the contribution of black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian's Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells us how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-Century England.
12:55pm
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Paddington
Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.
12:55pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 4 - Naughty NapoleonWe follow Napoleon as he rises from humble beginnings to be the Emperor of France, bashing most of Europe along the way, and ultimately meeting his Waterloo at, well, Waterloo! Meanwhile across the world we meet the Indian traveller who brought Shampoo to the world.
1:15pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Series 4, Episode 3 - A Gift from FidelComedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
1:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 45 - Endangered Species, Sao Paulo, BrazilThe rare Black Lion Tamarins need help to survive in the pristine forests of Sao Paulo.
1:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 46 - Go Jet Academy: Dream Team TroubleUbercorn and Glitch have to team up when they get stuck at the most remote place on Earth.
1:35pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday SurpriseBitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!
1:50pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 9 - CrushDave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.
2:05pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 10 - BikeAnna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.
2:15pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Series 4, Episode 4 - MoonlightingComedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
2:40pm
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 12 - Timmy's BirthdayIt's Timmy's birthday and his friends make him a delicious cake, but he can't resist tasting a bit early.
2:40pm
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So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 11 - Bug BroochLily is delighted when Rob buys her a present for the first time - only it's a horrible bug-shaped brooch!
3:10pm
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So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 13 - So Long FarewellMartha is offered a place at Greatacre, the boarding school her mother once went to. Ollie can't cope with the idea of Martha leaving.
3:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Only Fools And Horses spin-off.
3:20pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Tooth FairyDoug's tooth has fallen out, so Jess and Simon tell Waffle about the Tooth Fairy. Waffle longs to meet the Tooth Fairy and his dream comes true.
3:40pm
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Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the remake of the classic cartoon.
4:15pm
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Class Dismissed
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Dramatic AnnouncementMr Christopher makes a dramatic announcement but is fuming when no-one seems bothered.
4:30pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of ScotsWe follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.
4:55pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 8 - Bolshy BoudicaBritish Queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London. Meanwhile, across the world, famous emperors Caligula and Nero, dish out their own unique brand of Imperial nastiness.
5pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big FreezeIt's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.
5:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 16 - The Big FreezeIt's cold, the boiler is broken, and Mr. Bean has to get warm, fast.
5:25pm
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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.
6pm
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 7The Brockman family have a very restless night. Will anyone get any sleep? And what on earth are those dreadful noises coming from next door? And why is there a policeman at their front door?
6:35pm
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Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 2When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile Gran is still staying and Dad is horrified at the thought of having a heart-to-heart with her.
6:35pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy MouseWhen the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.
6:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger KWhen an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.
7:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
7:25pm
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We Love...
Episode 1 - We Love Gavin & StaceyA celebration of Gavin & Stacey, featuring cast, crew and celebrity fans, revealing a world of back-stage insight into the production of the comedy series.
7:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's CottageMainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.
8pm
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Play's The ThingWhen a LARP (live action role-play) battle in the woods goes wrong, Lu and Frank must clear the Queen's name and catch the culprit.
8pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
9pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
9pm60 min
Murder, They Hope
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Bunny TrapGemma and Terry are now private investigators. Bad ones. But, as luck would have it, they have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. Gemma lays a trap for The Bunnyman while Terry heads up his own very low-quality investigation.
9:35pm55 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 17, Episode 5 - Ian McKellen, Darcey Bussell, Romesh Ranganathan, Rag'n'Bone ManJonathan joined by star of stage and screen Ian McKellen, former Royal Ballet principal dancer and Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell and comedian Romesh Ranganathan. Plus, multiple Brit award-winning singer Rag'n'Bone Man chats and performs in the studio.
9:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 1 - Alive And BuriedReplaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to his directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.
10pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 4Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.
10:20pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big SleepMargaret tries to help her husband cope with early retirement by getting him a book from the library entitled Coping with Old Age.
10:35pm
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All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 2, Episode 5Agnes and family are joined by QI's unofficial co-host Alan Davies, pop power couple Marvin and Rochelle Humes, and Wayne Bridge gives a football masterclass despite Dermot and Buster's best efforts. Plus, Foley's is packed out once again for music from newcomers Picture This.
10:35pm
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 5Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 5Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Greg Davies. Holly Walsh is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley deals with the letters and numbers.
11:20pm
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Insert Name Here
Series 1, Episode 5 - DaveJoining the team captains are Ruth Goodman, Adil Ray, Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh.
Midnight
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's BreakIt's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.
Midnight
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Joel & Nish Vs The World
A selection of episodes from the second series.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 14, Christmas SpecialThe funny and fabulous Sarah Millican introduces king of the one-liner Gary Delaney, the effervescent Laura Lexx and the incredibly sharp Ahir Shah to the stage.
12:05am
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Redknapp's Big Night Out
Episode 3The regulars are joined by Jimmy Carr, Chelcee Grimes and Danny Dyer. David James is on the decks, and Danny Ings calls in.
12:10am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 7 - Rock A Hula TedTed is invited to be the judge at the Lovely Girls Festival 1996. Whilst home alone, Dougal welcomes the fiercely feminist, anti-religious pop star Niamh Connolly into the house...
12:40am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 3 - BurglaryHaving gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.
12:45am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 8 - Cigarettes And Alcohol And RollerbladingIt's Lent, and following a gloating phonecall from Dick, Ted decides that he, Jack and Dougal should give up their smoking, drinking, and rollerblading respectively. However, it proves to be far more difficult than expected, and the trio call in some outside help...
1am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 55, Episode 4Team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Tracey Ullman and panellists James Acaster and Beth Rigby.
1:15am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 4 - ParadeRichie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.
1:20am
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Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 4Sara Pascoe welcomes Alex Brooker, Jason Manford, Rachel Parris, and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean into the loft.
1:35am
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Plebs
Series 5, Episode 3 - The BanquetThe boys gatecrash a posh banquet having received an invitation by mistake. Once there, Marcus attempts to win favour with their host Senator Varus, while Jason seduces bored aristocrat Rufina. Banished to eat with the other slaves, Grumio overhears what he thinks might be a poison plot.
1:55am50 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom StadeHal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.
2am
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That's My Boy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Is It Catching?Ida has agreed to look after a new-born baby but she has absolutely no idea what she's let herself in for.
2am
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Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 6Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey.
2:05am
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Plebs
Series 5, Episode 4 - The GrumbrellaThere's a heatwave in Rome and Marcus has invested in an exciting new gimmick for the bar - ice. Grumio develops an innovation of his own in the form of a hat-parasol hybrid, which attracts the attention of wealthy entrepreneur Severus. Jason and Aurelius both join male escort agency the Knights of Eros.
2:20am
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Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live
Stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett in this TV version of his 2016 live show and DVD.
2:35am
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CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 3Iain Stirling is joined by team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads three friends in a series of games against Baga Chipz, Tom Read Wilson, Ivo Graham and Demi Sims.
2:40am
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Insert Name Here
Series 1, Episode 5 - DaveJoining the team captains are Ruth Goodman, Adil Ray, Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh.
2:45am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 5 - HolyAfter Richie's chopped off his own finger and incinerated the Christmas dinner, a baby is left at the front door. Richie's convinced it's the Second Coming.
2:55am
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Somewhere In Camp
Comedy about the inhabitants of an army camp during the Second World War.
3:15am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S OutFollowing a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.
3:25am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 7 - Rock A Hula TedTed is invited to be the judge at the Lovely Girls Festival 1996. Whilst home alone, Dougal welcomes the fiercely feminist, anti-religious pop star Niamh Connolly into the house...