Television
TV schedule Wednesday 18th August 2021
7:10am
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Fresh Fields
A selection of episodes from the fourth series.
7:10am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 22 - Happy Boom Day!Danger Mouse's plan to hold a surprise party for Professor Squawkencluck is undone when the Baron releases killer birthday presents into the world.
7:25am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 40 - Heroes In A Half-PipeDennis needs to pull off a magnificent stunt to save the skate park from closure, so Gran gives him the skateboard of the legendary Kendo 360 to help. When the special board goes missing at the worst possible moment, Dennis needs to dig deep and realise that it's the skater and not the board that's important.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 25 - Gliding, ArgentinaThe Go Jet cadets are taking to the skies in Argentina in an attempt to pass their academy gliding test.
8:30am
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Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 8 - Give Us A RingWhen Pottsfield's poshest customer loses her diamond ring, Danny and Mick turn the leisure centre upside down trying to find it!
8:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 17 - Up, Up And AwayIt's the day of the kite festival and first up are Zip and Pop, who dazzle the crowd with their performance.
8:40am
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Are You Being Served?
Series 8, Episode 5 - Heir ApparentOld Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?
9:10am
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Bless This House
Series 6, Episode 6 - Something Of ValueThe death of Sid's one-legged uncle seems to promise a small windfall for the Abbotts. They're less than prepared for the non-financial reward that arrives though!
9:20am
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To ChingfordDel has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...
9:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 5 - More About RollingA man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.
9:45am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's BallThe annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...
10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 2 - Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?One of Compo's neighbours is preparing to emigrate to Austrlia; Blamire reveals a musical talent; and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy DayWith heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?
10:25am
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 6Special guest stars Al Murray and The League Of Gentlemen's Reece Shearsmith, Mark Gatiss and Steve Pemberton join the Horrible Histories cast today for more fascinating facts, mirthful music and gruesome gags.
10:30am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 5 - The Immaculate ContraptionLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
10:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Changing Face Of Rural BlamireWe see Compo staring employment nervously in the face, as Blamire feels the urge to get back in harness only to discover that all that glitters is not sold.
11am
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Carry On Teacher
A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.
11:15am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 45 - The Duckula ShowDanger Mouse faces the prospect of being written out of his own show, after Count Duckula kidnaps the writers and forces them to make him the star.
11:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 6Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.
11:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.
11:40am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 1 - ConesThe flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and quickly hatch a plan to divert it into their field. While the driver seeks help, the flock have great fun with an endless supply of ice cream - but will they be able to cover their tracks before they're discovered?
11:45am
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Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 11 - Valentine's DayLove is in the air this Valentine's day at Dockbridge High, but Mr Nasal and Miss Spray are still apart. Can the pupils mend their broken hearts? And will Mark finally get Marcella to say yes to a date? Featuring Fred Sirieix.
12pm
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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...
12:25pm
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All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 10 - BeastThere is a wild animal on the loose in Scarborough, but are the various 'sightings' around town fact or fantasy? And does Charlie know more about it than he is telling? Meanwhile, Hannah has taken up good works and Louis thinks he has gained a magical power.
12:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To ChingfordDel has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...
12:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 38 - The Great Mosque Of Djenne, AfricaGrandmaster Glitch has been invited to Djenne in Mali, Africa, to visit the people and to see one of his favourite things at work - mud!
1:20pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 8, Episode 5 - Heir ApparentOld Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?
2pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
2:30pm
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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.
2:35pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".
2:40pm
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Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 19 - Timmy Goes CampingHarriet and Osbourne take the class to a field where they have put up a tent, but Timmy will not join in.
3:15pm
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Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 6 - Mr ChoosyMore posh cat drama in Downton Moggy and 'live' nature coverage in Guffwatch.
3:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 6Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.
3:30pm
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Sketchy Comedy
Episode 10A bunch of bananas, door handle, fridge and tortilla are among the items get the Sketchy treatment.
3:35pm
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Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 5 - Car WashDanny and Mick's dad Clive has turned up with a sure-fire money maker: a car wash in the customer car park!
3:45pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 45 - BmxcessJJ is so keen to get Dennis the new bike she thinks he's desperate to have, that she agrees to make a deal with Walter, and without realising it, passes on information that could lead to a jelly-blasting rampage.
4pm
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True As A Turtle
A repeat of this 1957 film.
4pm
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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...
4pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
4:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 2 - Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?One of Compo's neighbours is preparing to emigrate to Austrlia; Blamire reveals a musical talent; and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?
4:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 2 - Hollywood, USAAfter winning a part in a Hollywood film, Glitch is not happy when he has to work with Kyan to finish a scene. Meanwhile, Xuli's plans to take the perfect Hollywood photo are derailed when the Go Jetters are forced to rescue the famous Hollywood sign.
4:45pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 22 - Happy Boom Day!Danger Mouse's plan to hold a surprise party for Professor Squawkencluck is undone when the Baron releases killer birthday presents into the world.
5pm
Almost Never
Series 3, Episode 6 - Spot The DifferenceWhen Harry refuses to attend a Wonderland event, the band is forced to improvise to cover his absence. With Fabio away, Chloe helps Sasha prepare for an interview.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy BuddiesAn old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.
5:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 6 - Dead LossSharon's mother-in-law dies and Chris is granted 24 hours compassionate leave from prison. Chris uses this to disappear. Sharon and Tony set about tracking him down.
5:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Changing Face Of Rural BlamireWe see Compo staring employment nervously in the face, as Blamire feels the urge to get back in harness only to discover that all that glitters is not sold.
6pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 8, Episode 3 - Let Them Eat CakeA day of discontent at Maplin's when the pay packets arrive together with a new camp host to replace Ted Bovis. Rehearsals for 'the execution of Marie Antoinette' go disastrously wrong when Peggy almost loses her head.
6pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To ChingfordDel has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...
6pm60 min version (repeat)
6:25pm
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Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 19 - Stuck On RemoteWhen Becky surprises Roy, he accidentally swallows the TV remote.
6:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 5 - Future ImperfectAfter Lionel's financial fears, Alistair suggests he sells the house in Hampshire. Salvation to the dilemma comes from an unlikely quarter.
6:40pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 8, Episode 5 - Heir ApparentOld Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?
6:40pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 7 - Gorgeous George IIIKing George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure some 60 years later, and we learn a bit about his court life along the way. Meanwhile, across the world we hear about some of the words we have got from India, and the Battles of the Day team give their unique insight into the American Revolution.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 1 - Follow That BottleThe gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 6Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.
7:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
8pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger ManWhy is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.
8:20pm
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QI
Series O, Episode 1 - OlogiesIn the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.
8:30pm
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Lagging
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Five KingdomsCedric's excited when TEAM SMoRCLe play a fantasy board game he's invented. But things go wildly off course when Mo is granted three wishes and starts making up his own rules.
8:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo BicycleA squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?
9pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.
9pm60 min
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 2, Episode 1Rhod returns with the show in which he invites celebrities to revisit their teenage years, beginning with Jason Manford, Scarlett Moffatt and Dane Baptiste.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 2 - DeathTim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 3 - AussieRuth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.
10pm
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Urban Myths: Scrambled Eggs
Comedy about Paul McCartney and John Lennon.
10pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 1, Episode 1Celebrities revisit their teenage years, with Rhod joined in the first edition by Jonathan Ross, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Shazia Mirza.
10pm
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Not Another Happy Ending
Romantic comedy starring Karen Gillan as a writer who gets a severe case of writers' block.
10pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 3, Episode 4 - Brown Trout (River Test, Hampshire)Paul and Bob fish for brown trout on the beautiful river Test in Hampshire.
10pm
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Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 1, Episode 7Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Jo Brand, Sara Pascoe and Chris Kamara.
10pm30 min
This Way Up
Series 2, Episode 6The approach of the first Covid lockdown casts a shadow. A tragic loss has lasting repercussions, and Aine's friendship with Bradley is stronger than ever. Shona prepares for Vish to come home.
10pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 1, Episode 2 - The NFLAs Super Bowl fever takes over the world, Rob and Romesh go on a mission to learn all about America's best loved sport.
10:05pm
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Ladies Of Letters
Series 1, Episode 5Irene is in hospital - suffering from amnesia, loss of sex drive and a compulsion to use bad language.
10:05pm
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Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 3, Episode 8Maya Jama, Katherine Ryan and Harry Pinero go up against Lady Leshurr, Desiree Burch and IAMDDB.
10:15pm60 min
10:30pm
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Urban Myths: Mick & Margaret
Comedy about the friendship between Mick Jagger and Princess Margaret.
10:35pm
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Ladies Of Letters
Series 1, Episode 6Irene is in prison. When the police raid Irene's house, she too ends up heading for the nick. The ladies end up on the same prison ship and are soon the life and soul of the community.
10:40pm
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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.
11pm
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Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
11pm
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Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 6 - We Met At MealtimesThis week it's snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons as all five competitors attempt to impress Greg with their creativity and ingenuity while Alex Horne provides crucial data analytics.
11:05pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 2Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
11:40pm
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Growing Up Scottish
Series 1, Episode 2 - Go Outdoors! & Romantic!The comedians remember first loves, and the highs and lows of being outdoors.
11:55pm
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The Two Ronnies
Series 2, Episode 3Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Midnight
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - SisteringMark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 2Dara O'Briain and the team dissect another week's headlines with guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan and Diane Morgan.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 4Sean Lock and Isy Suttie take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
12:35am
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Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 2 - DeathTim's grandmother dies, bringing him and Kate closer together, much to Lee's concern.
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 2Regular team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Andy Hamilton and Isabel Hardman.
12:40am
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Buffering
Series 1, Episode 3Iain makes his move into primetime TV as a guest on The Chase, while Ashley attends her school reunion with Thalia and reconnects with her ex-boyfriend Robbie. Rosie has an unorthodox way to help Olivia with her trauma.
1:15am
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Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 3 - AussieRuth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.
1:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
1:50am
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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.
2am60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Episode 1The sports-based comedy quiz returns, with Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan joined by Tom Davis, Maisie Adam, George North and Laura Woods.
2:15am
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Comedy Legends
Series 4, Episode 2 - Hattie JacquesBarry Cryer pays tribute to comedy actress Hattie Jacques, known widely for her work in the Carry On films.
2:15am
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QI
Series O, Episode 1 - OlogiesIn the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.
2:45am
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Insert Name Here
Series 4, Christmas Special - XmasIn this festive series opener Josh Widdicombe is joined by Chris Packham and historian Suzannah Lipscomb and Richard Osman is joined by Carol Vorderman and James Acaster. Cue lots of comic banter, funny facts and unusual stats, as the as the two teams vie to outdo the other.
3:35am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - SisteringMark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...
4:30am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 13Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics including youth, alien mind reading and Karl's top five freaks.
4:50am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 1Karl pitches a bizarre idea for a film, in which the comatose hero, played by 'Clive Warren', has his brain transplanted into his widow's head.