Television
TV schedule Thursday 8th December 2022
6am85 min
Plebs
Special - Soldiers Of RomeMarcus, Grumio, Jason and Aurelius join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and discounts at participating restaurants. But when war's declared, they're sent to fight on the front line for a cause they don't believe in. Now their main interest is the struggle for survival.
6:55am
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Johnny Frenchman
Comedy drama following a Cornish fishing community and its relationship with its French rivals.
7am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 6, Christmas SpecialGranville tries to put the magic back into Christmas but things don't always go according to plan and people keep disappearing - although the nation's favourite grocer might have one last trick he can perform successfully, if he can find a glamorous assistant.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 6 - CSI MossyShaun and Bitzer hunt for a whistle thief on the farm.
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.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 22 - Do Good DennisDennis and Gnasher accidentally do good deeds for the people of Beanotown.
7:30am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
7:30am
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Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 7 - Ripe For DevelopmentLloyd hears that Berry is moving into his own place, and to avoid looking immature by comparison, Lloyd finds himself caught up in a spiralling series of lies as he tries to convince everyone that he's moving into a luxurious giant mango in the big bin.
7:35am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of ScillyIt's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.
7:45am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
7:45am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 34 - Be More UnicornDave orders a water pistol with his birthday money, but he is sent a Happy Sparkle unicorn toy instead - will it bring joy and sparkle into his grumpy world?
8am
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Christmas Special - Timmy's Christmas SurpriseIt's Christmas Eve and Timmy and his friends are very excited. But a blizzard outside means that everyone is going to have to have a sleepover at the nursery.
8:05am
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Man About The House
Series 3, Episode 4 - Of Mice And WomenWhen Jo spots a mouse scurrying across her bedroom floor, it provides Robin with the perfect excuse to try to spend some time with Chrissy. Mr Roper's quite pleased, too!
8:35am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 6Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
8:35am
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Man About The House
Series 3, Episode 5 - Somebody Out There Likes MeFlowers, and later a large box of chocolates, arrive for Chrissy, "from an admirer". She's uncomfortable with the unidentified attention and gives them to Mildred; George is more than a little bit jealous.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 5 - Robot DayThings soon turn messy when Justin surprises Robert and insists on giving his best robot friend a special day to remember for 'Robot Day'.
9:25am
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Citizen Khan
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Khan Family ChristmasIt's Christmas Eve, ten months after Shazia and Amjad's wedding. Mr Khan is feeling extremely festive.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 20 - More About On And OffThe Twirlywoos learn about On and Off by watching a man trying shoes on and taking them off in a shoe shop. Later, they encounter an octopus that jumps on and off everyone it sees.
9:50am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 35 - Grim FestIt's Grim Fest, the annual festival at Grimsby Heights - this year it's the Spuds' turn to run the show, and they have persuaded a special guest - wrestler Micky Boom Boom - to help them make it a day to remember. Unfortunately, their jealous neighbours the Dups are out to sabotage their efforts...
10am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 3, Christmas SpecialGranville and Gastric find themselves playing marriage counsellors, whilst Leroy adopts a festive disguise to avoid relationship trouble of a different kind.
10am
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Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 2We meet a surprisingly charming Stuart highwayman, the Captain of the Titanic holds the world's worst safety briefing, famous writer Mary Shelley pitches the movie of her life, and those violent Vikings show their softer side in a song.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 12 - The Magic ShowA broken wand forces Sooty to halt his magic show. With Sweep stuck in the sawing-in-half box and Richard transformed into a chicken, Sooty must put things right if he's going to impress Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee.
10:35am
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 10 - The Old School TieWhen an old friend of Terry's escapes from prison, he wants him to help prove his innocence.
10:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream AcreOther than the fact that Nora Batty is to be the VIP waitress and that Seymour is looking after the public address system, Gary and Vi's annual garden fete is of no great interest to Compo and Clegg. That is, until they happen upon a tramp with a special interest in donkeys, and one in particular...
11am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 16 - Dead CatWhile trying to redecorate the hall, Bean is obstructed at every turn by his landlady's vile one-eyed cat. Bean pops it in the dustbin to keep it out of the way for a while. Just his luck that it is rubbish collection day.
11:15am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 31 - Super TrolleyNipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.
12:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole PositionIn avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.
12:25pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And GeorgeMrs Hobbs's cat, George, gets locked inside her house, giving Waffle a chance to prove himself to Mrs Hobbs. Can he rescue George?
12:40pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 33 - The Sphinx, EgyptGrandmaster Glitch is in need of a holiday, so he takes his Grimbots to Egypt for some rest and relaxation.
1pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Christmas SpecialPlans to hold a pageant don't go quite as Hyacinth anticipated. Could this be remotely connected to the fact that she is organising it?
1:30pm
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Lagging
Series 1, Episode 4 - Like A BossTEAM SMoRCLe tell Sol he's bossy so he lets Mo take charge - with disastrous results.
1:40pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Christmas Special - The Punch And Judy AffairWhen the staff cross the picket lines, Mr. Grace orders them to put on a show for the strikers' children to smooth things over.
2:20pm
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Desmond's
Series 6, Christmas Special - O Little Town Of PeckhamShirley is planning a traditional Guyanese Christmas but the family have other plans.
2:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 52 - Sami Reindeer Herding, NorwayThe Go Jetters are in snowy Norway to learn about the reindeer that are cared for by the local Sami people.
3pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New YearGeraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...
3:35pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 32 - The Beat Goes OnRubi's dance-machine invention gets accidentally muddled up with Crusty the Robot Pie's coding. Dennis and Gnasher have to dance on it all day in perfect sync, or Crusty's entire persona will be wiped forever!
3:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
3:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The ToiletsOn a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.
4:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 32 - Everglades National Park, FloridaThe Go Jetters are visiting the Everglades National Park in Florida, USA.
4:35pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 10 - Banana's Star AppealSupertato and Carrot help a superstar banana get his peel back from Evil Pea.
5pm
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My Family
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
5pm
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 11 - All About Scoring, Innit?Terry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.
5pm
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Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 8 - Sticky SituationLloyd wants to show everyone that he can manage without Abacus, but he soon gets into a series of disasters on his own. He ends up lost in a rug, covered in sticky orange juice, and being chased by hungry carpet beetles that may or may not to want to eat him...
5:15pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 12 - DigWhen Betty insists Dave finds a hobby, he takes up treasure hunting, and rocks the very foundations of his tower block home.
5:25pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 2 - Rocky's Wedding DayLionel's father is getting married and Sandy is newly single. Jean and Lionel have key roles to play in the nuptials, but events on the wedding day go awry.
6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
6pm60 min version (repeat)
6pm
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All At Sea
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in Scarborough and Charlie, keen to make money, goes into business as a shopping mall Santa - but can he avoid the anger of local parents and disappointed children? Meanwhile, Hannah is dating a new boy because he gives very expensive Christmas presents, and Louie thinks Santa is a dangerous criminal.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 3 - Variations On A Theme Of Road RageHoward gets a bargain when he buys a used car.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 4 - In Which Howard Gets Double BookedHoward has impending simultaneous dates with Pearl and Marina.
7:40pm
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8pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 4, Episode 3 - Restaurants: First CourseRob and Romesh are opening their own restaurant! In the first of a special two-parter, this week they learn all about the restaurant industry to find out what they will do for their own establishment. With the help of Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge, the lads learn everything from front of house to foraging, with the show culminating as the boys become chefs during a real service in a real restaurant.
8:10pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
8:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 3Comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Gemma Cairney, auctioneer Raj Bisram and fashion designer Sophie Hermann join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.
8:25pm
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 33 - Where Did You Get That Cat?Mr Bean chases Scrapper around Mrs Wicket's flat but her sideboard tumbles over, he is horrified to think he has squashed poor Scrapper.
8:40pm
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9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2016, Christmas Special - Mammy's ForestAgnes Brown has had enough hassle with Christmas trees to last a lifetime, so this year she refuses to have one.
9pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 4, Episode 4 - Restaurants: Second CourseRob and Romesh's journey into the restaurant business continues... and this week it's opening night! Having to do everything from find a location to shopping for their ingredients, this two parter culminates with the boys opening London's very first Hip Hop Curry House - Robandroms.
9pm
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The Ricky Gervais Show
An animated version of the comedy podcasts recorded by Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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A Fish Called Wanda
A black comedy starring John Cleese and Michael Palin. A con artist uses her female charms to steal a stash of jewels.
9:30pm
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 7Karl says that sometimes he wishes he were smaller so that things like food portions and cities would be bigger in comparison.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
9:50pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 13, Christmas Special - Katherine Ryan, Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John RobinsStand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. In a special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.
10pm
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Code 404
Series 1, Episode 3Dennett has given Major and Carver a new assignment, but Major would rather stake out Kelly's work.
10pm45 min
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Episode 12Russell looks at England's latest World Cup win as they head to the quarter finals and tears into Kanye West's Infowars interview. Stand-up from Sam Campbell.
10pm60 min
Live At The Moth Club
Episode 2Moth Club regulars Cardinal Burns, Seb and Dustin, have had a blazing row and refuse to go on stage as a duo. George feels like they might reconcile and bond if they do an escape room together, so he builds them one in the club. Things don't go entirely to plan and when an unfortunate incident befalls headliner Tom Davis, an unlikely hero emerges in City Boy.
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Final Specials - The Happy EndingKeith Lemon bids farewell to the comedy quiz, with captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack joined by Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton, Maya Jama, Big Narstie, Chris Ramsey, Will Mellor, Joey Essex and a few surprise guests along the way.
10:20pm10 min version (repeat)
QI
QI XS Episode 4, Quite Into the Wild: Highlights compiled from recent series of QI, the comedy quiz hosted by Sandi Toksvig.
10:45pm30 min
Micah Richards' Player Pranks
Episode 2Micah and Smithy prank Sky Sports pundit and Micah's mate Jamie Carragher in the Monday Night Football studio, and they help former Arsenal player Jermaine Pennant prank his good mate and former Spurs star Jermaine Jenas - by covering his brand-new car in Arsenal grafitti!
10:45pm
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Mark Kermode's Secrets Of Cinema: British Comedy
Mark Kermode examines the tropes and commonalities of British comedy films.
10:55pm
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Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
11pm
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Selling Scotland
Jack Docherty looks back at Scotland's most memorable adverts.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 33, Episode 5Kirsty Young acts as host. With Dr. Phil Hammond on Ian's side and Bob Marshall-Andrews on Paul's.
11:10pm
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It's What She Would Have Wanted
Short comedy film written by and starring Holly Hall.
11:35pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez MammyCathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 10Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Chris Washington and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
12:15am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold TurkeyIt's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?
12:15am
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The Baby
Episode 7 - The CurseIn a last attempt to break the curse, Mrs Eaves and Natasha set off in pursuit of Jack, as Bobbi struggles to rally for her audition redo with Sam.
12:20am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
12:30am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 1The return of the programme in which routines by renowned and up-and-coming comedians are reconstructed as sketches, with Judi Love, Seann Walsh, Russell Kane, Kelly Convey, Matt Richardson, Adam Hess, Maisie Adam and Emmanuel Sonubi.
12:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 11Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
12:55am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 2Routines by comedians including Sarah Keyworth, Maisie Adam, Russell Kane, Nigel Ng, Harriet Kemsley, Marlon Davis and Bobby Mair are reconstructed as sketches.
1am
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As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 2 - Rocky's Wedding DayLionel's father is getting married and Sandy is newly single. Jean and Lionel have key roles to play in the nuptials, but events on the wedding day go awry.
1am
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking IIDobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.
1:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 15Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Henning Wehn who take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Jessica Hynes. Susie Dent is joined by Tom Allen in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
1:20am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 6, Episode 1Swapping stories tonight are Darren Harriott, Sarah Keyworth, Angela Scanlon and Dara O Briain discussing, well, anything funny.
1:35am
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Peep Show
Series 9, Episode 1 - The William Morris YearsJez has some rather constrictive new living quarters, and Mark has a new flatmate and has landed a bank job, but it seems that the wounds of mutual love for Dobby have not yet healed.
1:40am
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As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 2 - RewritesThe executives in LA ask Lionel to spice up his script, but life working with Mrs Flack is proving ever-more difficult. Meanwhile, Judith feels thoroughly taken advantage of by Alistair.
2am
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross NobleJack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.
2:15am
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - Joe's CrackersIt's Christmas Day at the Royles' and Barbara is up to her eyes in it as Jim is out of action due to an unfortunate incident in the precinct.
2:25am
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2:30am
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Carters Get Rich
Episode 5Concerned that Harry needs a break from technology, Tony signs the two of them up to the Wildboys' Wilderness Survival Group.
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 9 - John Robins At The Comedy StoreTonight's host John Robins is joined by the always wonderful Felicity Ward, the hilarious Brennan Reece and the cheeky Geordie Lauren Pattison at the legendary Comedy Store.
3am
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Question Team
Series 1, Episode 4Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are James Acaster, Kemah Bob, Olga Koch and special guests Flo & Joan. Each has arrived with their own round but who will leave victorious?
3:15am
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Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
3:20am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 10 - Phil Wang At The Comedy StorePhil Wang hosts this evening's show from the legendary Comedy Store in London. Joining him are the side splitting Stephen Bailey, the exceptional Huge Davis and the fabulous Sophie Willan.
3:45am
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Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 12Sara Pascoe and the team captains are joined by Catherine Bohart, Kae Kurd, Rhys James and Denise Van Outen.
4:30am
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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.