Television
TV schedule Saturday 20th May 2023
6am
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Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 2 - Rosie Jones Will Fight YouThis week Rosie Jones, Roisin Conaty, Ed Byrne and Archie Maddocks are invited into the Comedy Central loft for more guessing games as they try to determine which clues will reveal the identity of the celebrity concealed in John's Mystery Box.
6am
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Never The Twain
Series 10, Episode 5 - There But For The Grace Of GodWhen Simon's Aunt Eleanor discovers one of his friends is sleeping rough after falling on hard times, she offers the man a bed at Simon's!
6:05am
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Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 1 - The Long GameLloyd and Abacus are on the hunt for a nice quiet spot to play their favourite board game - the trouble is that everywhere is either too loud, too busy, or too dangerous! They finally find the perfect place... but then they forget to take gravity into account.
6:20am
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Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 2 - Crumble Down EconomicsLloyd has an unexpected windfall of crumbs and sets out to buy happiness, cleaning the newsstand out of comics, dining at the Pancake, and hiring his friends to carry his lovely crumbs around - however, he soon learns that crumbs can't buy true happiness.
6:45am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 19 - Hiccup HavocSupertato harnesses the power of his hiccups to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's jam attack.
6:50am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 28 - Wolong Panda Reserve, ChinaLars and Foz are in the Wolong Nature Reserve in China, taking care of the 2,000 pandas that live in the wild there.
6:55am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 14 - Rude DudeThe farmer's rock 'n' roll idol is stranded at the farm when his limousine breaks down. Soon revealed as a spoilt pretender, Shaun decides to show him a lesson from the 'school of rock'.
7am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage LossageWalter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 14 - Rude DudeThe farmer's rock 'n' roll idol is stranded at the farm when his limousine breaks down. Soon revealed as a spoilt pretender, Shaun decides to show him a lesson from the 'school of rock'.
7:05am
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Sketchy Comedy
Episode 5A light switch, fortune cookie, traffic lights and a bottle are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
7:10am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse RiseDanger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.
7:20am
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dinnerladies diaries
Episode 3 - Final ToastVictoria Wood describes why she decided to close the canteen for good after just two series and what she went on to do next...
7:25am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of CrocWhen Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.
7:50am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 29 - Go Jet Academy: Map ReadersAt the Go Jet Academy, Ubercorn has found an old map that leads to the GO Dome of the Ancients.
8am
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Breeders
A selection of episodes from the third series.
8:10am
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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.
8:30am
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Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 2, Episode 1 - Maya JamaBig Zuu heads west to Bristol, the hometown of TV presenter and social media queen, Maya Jama.
8:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 11 - Castle Bake OffRivalries are brought to the boil in the Yum-tastic Pizza Bake Off as Bob vies with Zip and Pop for the prize.
8:50am
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Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 3 - Local HeroBaby Mohammad is having a few unsettled nights, and Shazia and Amjad are finding it difficult to cope with the lack of sleep. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award.
9:30am
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Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 4 - Chicken ShopMr Khan is opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street.
9:45am
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Monster Court
Episode 8 - The Case Of The Chatty MumsJudge Smudge gets cross when the publishers reject the titles for his new autobiography.
9:50am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Baddie BeltEvil Pea swaps Supertato's Tato-Belt for her own evil Baddie-Belt.
10:10am
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 4 - FogAn escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 1 - The WeddingRichard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?
10:30am
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The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 12A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
10:50am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of 13 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.
11am
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 5An Incan child has the worst birthday ever, a Roman farmer meets a door-to-door poo salesman, and King George IV embarks on a solo musical career.
12pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
1pm
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1:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 48 - Go Jet Academy: Symbiosis Shrink DownWhile Xuli and Kyan brush up on their Vroomster skills, Tala, Lars and Foz help the Academy's banana crop by removing some vines that were constricting the trees. Nearby, Glitch prepares a picnic for Ubercorn.
1:35pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 49 - Puffin Patrol, IcelandThe Go Jetters are going to Westman Islands, Iceland, where the world's largest colony of Atlantic puffins gathers every year.
1:35pm
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So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 2 - AwardatarianMartha and Ollie compete to win awards by teaching tech to ex-punk Jonny and chatty Mazel.
2:05pm
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So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 3 - Head Boy Hearts GirlLily thinks head boy Hunter has a crush on her and Martha and Kat compete for a statue.
2:15pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 18 - ExchangeDave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.
2:40pm
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The Magnet
Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.
3pm
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Lagging
Series 2, Episode 6 - RespawnapaloozaSol is over the moon that the voice of Zaag Rex Moon is guesting at the Respawn Point. All he has to do is not accidentally kidnap him and take him for Polish crisps and chicken salad.
4pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
A selection of episodes from the second series of the angling comedy.
4:30pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 15 - Super BirthdaySupertato is delighted when Evil Pea comes to his birthday party, but Carrot is suspicious. Soon Evil Pea unleashes the Mini Peas, who try to steal Supertato's birthday present.
5pm
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My Family
A selection of episodes from the eighth and ninth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
5:20pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 7 - Waffle WalkiesSimon and Evie take Waffle for a walk and bump into Evie's friend Anaya and her mum, AJ. An overenthusiastic Waffle drags Simon through the park, soaking him under a sprinkler.
6pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 3 - Command DecisionWith still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?
6pm
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Red Dwarf
A selection of episodes from Series XII.
6:30pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
6:55pm
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Comedy Classics: The Vicar Of Dibley
Channel 5 celebrates one of Britain's most loved comedies of all time, The Vicar Of Dibley.
7pm
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Blankety Blank
Series 18, Episode 6Bradley Walsh is joined by Sally Lindsay, Andi Oliver, Chris McCausland, Jimmy Carr, Sophie Ellis-Bextor and Melvin Odoom.
8pm
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Not Going Out
Series 6, Christmas Special - The HouseAttempting to give Lucy the perfect Christmas, Lee takes her, her parents - and Daisy - away to a cosy country cottage, formerly home to his own aunt.
8:20pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 4 - FogAn escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.
8:30pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 18 - ExchangeDave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.
8:40pm
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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.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip, Out-takes - Un-SeenThere's extra laughs, pranks and wind-ups in these unseen clips from Freddie and Jamie's raucous road trip.
9pm
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Series 1, Episode 3Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
9pm
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Not Going Out
Christmas Special - Christmas ShoppingIt is Christmas Eve and newlyweds Lee and Lucy are doing some last-minute shopping when an unexpected stranger turns their Christmas upside down.
9pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the adult sitcom.
9:15pm
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Scot Squad
Series 3, Episode 1Street cops PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher make a revealing discovery when they respond to a pair of convivial naturists, hopeful that the evidence will reveal as much as the victims. Elsewhere, Volunteer Officer Ken Beattie once again proves he has a naked ambition to serve his community when he answers an unlikely distress call, leading to a stint of cleaning, washing and ironing.
9:40pm
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Series 1, Episode 4Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.
10pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
A selection of episodes from the second series of the angling comedy.
10:20pm
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Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 3 - PossessionTracey takes the chance to improve her future and heads off to a recruitment day, while Devil-fearing sister Cynthia covers Tracey's shift in the shop. Candice and Nan Esther try and earn some money by holding a sex-toy party on the estate. But Tracey ends up making a deal she regrets...
10:55pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 29, Episode 7You're twisting my melon, man! Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali have their hands full this week as former Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez join the musical fun, along with comedian Desiree Burch.
10:55pm
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Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 4 - The UnicornTracey and Connor decide to have sex but Connor's having trouble in the bedroom. Meanwhile Cynthia borrows Tracey's laptop for some sex research of her own.
11:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 2Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
11:30pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 5 - Birthin'It's a big night for Patsy as she gears up to present a prestigious style awards ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. However it's destined to be a bigger night for Saffy, who suddenly goes into Labour, and without a doctor in sight.
11:30pm
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Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Episode 1The first of two documentaries offers a unique opportunity to see the very best bits of Victoria's work that she loved the most, drawing on some of the 20 sketches chosen by her in a notebook discovered after her death. Plus, contributors discuss her broad catalogue of award-winning comedy.
Midnight
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 1Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 3Sean Lock and David O'Doherty go up against Jon Richardson and Natasia Demetriou. John Kearns joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
12:10am
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Inside No. 9
Series 5, Episode 3 - Love's Great AdventureTrevor and Julia always want to make Christmas really special for their family but this year, with money so tight, things aren't going to be easy. As each door of the advent calendar opens, everyone will have to do their bit to make Christmas happen.
12:30am
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Victoria Wood: The Secret List
Episode 2This second of two programmes draws on further favourite sketches chosen by her in a notebook discovered after her death. Plus, contributors discuss her broad catalogue of award-winning comedy.
12:40am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
12:50am
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Inside No. 9
Series 5, Episode 4 - MisdirectionWorld-famous magician Neville Griffin is extremely protective of his secrets, but student journalist Gabriel is determined to get his interview nonetheless. Griffin actually believes that stealing a magic trick is probably worse than murder. How would he know that, exactly?
1am
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Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
1:20am
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Comedy Against Living Miserably
Episode 1Joel Dommett is joined by John Robins, Judi Love and Kiri Pritchard-McLean for a night of live comedy.
1:30am
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Series 1, Episode 3Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
1:30am
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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 5 - MisunderstandingsJean and Lionel bump into Jean's sister-in-law and get asked to stay with her in the country for the weekend. Jean insists on saying they've only known each other a few months, but the fib soon catches up with them.
1:35am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the adult sitcom.
1:55am
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 13 - A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The BackTerry is up to his neck in it when Arthur despatches him to the country to make a very unusual repossession.
2am
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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.
2am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 4 - Moving OnWhen Terry sees the changes that have happened to his home town since he's been away, he is horrified. The labour exchange add to his misery by sending him for a job interview with a company who's staff are all too familiar. He decides to seek out Hughie, an old army buddy, in deepest Berwickshire.
2:10am
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Series 1, Episode 4Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
2:15am
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Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 8 - 100% BoscoAt this stage of the competition, it's no surprise that people find retrieving pineapples from a millpond stressful. The comics inventively repurpose umbrellas. And in a fitting climax, Frankie Boyle goes to town on a gigantic cat scratching post.
2:15am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 3Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.
2:45am
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Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 3 - PossessionTracey takes the chance to improve her future and heads off to a recruitment day, while Devil-fearing sister Cynthia covers Tracey's shift in the shop. Candice and Nan Esther try and earn some money by holding a sex-toy party on the estate. But Tracey ends up making a deal she regrets...
2:50am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 4Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.
3am
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Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 10Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Marcus Brigstocke and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The Cock Inn from Southwater and The King Malcolm from Fife.
3:10am
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Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 4 - The UnicornTracey and Connor decide to have sex but Connor's having trouble in the bedroom. Meanwhile Cynthia borrows Tracey's laptop for some sex research of her own.
3:25am
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 3Rhod is joined by Jim Moir, Lorraine Kelly and Kae Kurd as they travel back in time. Discover who had erotic fantasies about Star Trek and who was a teenage criminal.
4:10am
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4:35am
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Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 10Dara O Briain schools sixth former contestants Olivia, Max, and Matt.