Television
TV schedule Wednesday 20th September 2023
6am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 9 - Monday Night FeverArthur takes a shine to a tone-deaf singer, giving Terry some difficulties to sort on the nightclub scene.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 8 - Mission InboxibleThe Farmer is engrossed in trying to set up his new computer. The Flock take the opportunity of his back being turned to have a game of football. When the ball accidentally lands inside the farmhouse, under the nose of the Farmer, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to help him retrieve it.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 42 - Danger-ThonThe Danger agents hold a telethon to raise funds for HQ.
7:10am
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Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 1 - All Things BrightA reluctant Sean and Desmond are bamboozled into cooking for the Sunday School outing.
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.
7:40am
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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.
7:50am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 10Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires spectacularly when he takes Richard's car for a ride.
8:05am
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 7 - The PrizeWhen Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?
8:25am
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2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Trouble With HarryBen, Jen and David are set on getting a dog. Bill sets the trio a challenge: if they can 'take care' of an imaginary dog for a fortnight, she'll consider allowing them to get a real one...
8:30am
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Horrible Histories
2014 Specials - Ridiculous RomanceMixing brand new and previous favourite sketches, we discover what pulled the heartstrings of some of the most famous lovers of days gone by (and the sometimes not-so-lucky objects of their affection).
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 15 - ScarecrowJustin, Robert and Little Monster are planting vegetable seeds in the back garden and can't wait for them to grow into tasty vegetables to make vegetable soup - one of Little Monster's favourites. But every time they look away, a peckish pigeon jumps down and eats a seed! Justin and Robert decide they need to protect the vegetable seeds before they're all eaten, and realise what they need is a scarecrow.
8:40am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 1 - Olive's DivorceOlive is in trouble - Arthur has left her for good and she has to face the divorce court. Afterwards she's almost inconsolable and doesn't feel like being alone, but Mum's off to Aunt Maud's and Stan has a date.
9am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Matter Of ConscienceThe local Council decides to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin instructs his staff to thwart their plan by making as much noise as possible.
9am
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Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 11 - Sugar Puff DaddySara Pascoe invites Taskmaster's Alex Horne, comic Lou Sanders, presenter Roman Kemp and Loose Women's Janet Street-Porter into the Comedy Central loft alongside regular captains Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and side-kick John Kearns.
9am
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Big MoveThe flamingos are moving to a new enclosure which inspires silverback gorilla Jurgen to think about upgrading his already massive enclosure, too.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 2 - OutThe Twirlywoos help a painter make an unusual work of art, and the Stop-Go Car has something surprising coming out of its boot!
9:40am
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
10:05am
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Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 8 - Fix The RoofThere's a leak in the roof above Hilary Head's office so she forces the whole school to get involved in raising money to fix it. Mr Christopher releases a charity single and Mark chooses to do a sponsored silence but finds it harder than expected when Billy embarrasses him in front of Marcella.
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 1 - Lipstick And Other ProblemsThe telltale signs of Barry's chivalrous rescue of Marina cause marital strife.
10:20am
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Danny & Mick
Series 5, Episode 3 - Am I Cake?Webbthorpe's Surprising Amazing Cake competition is ready to go. However, after a mishap with one of the competitors' unbelievable cakes, Danny and Mick take it upon themselves to create the best illusion cake ever, which is a huge surprise to Joy!
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Pop ConcertRichard is hosting a pop concert in the park for one of his favourite singers - but she hasn't arrived. So it is up to Sweep to take to the stage and give the performance of a lifetime!
10:35am
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Not Wanted On Voyage
Comic crime caper starring Brian Rix and Ronald Shiner as stewards on a luxury cruise ship who uncover a diamond theft plot.
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 2 - Under The RugClegg knows there is trouble ahead when Howard tells him to expect a postal delivery that he doesn't want Pearl to know about.
11am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 20 - Dino DangerA toy dinosaur rampages through the supermarket and scares the Grape Kids. Carrot and Supertato work out that it's controlled by a remote control and try to get the dinosaur back in its box.
11:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 10Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires spectacularly when he takes Richard's car for a ride.
12pm
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Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated sequel.
12:20pm
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2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Trouble With HarryBen, Jen and David are set on getting a dog. Bill sets the trio a challenge: if they can 'take care' of an imaginary dog for a fortnight, she'll consider allowing them to get a real one...
12:30pm
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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.
1pm
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Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.
1:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
1:40pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 6 - Road RageGasforth's new bypass is causing problems for Fowler as his girlfriend Patricia has taken a fortnight's leave to join the protesters and he and his officers have to "enforce the law". When they arrive PC Goody falls for one of the protesters and decides to save the planet. Meanwhile, Patricia is rescued by the "green avenger".
2:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 1 - Out Of OrderWhen the farmer gets stuck in the Loo, Bitzer has to get vital supplies to him as a matter of urgency. His is initial efforts end in failure and he drafts in Shaun and the gang to help out.
2:15pm
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So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 8 - Ultimate BucketMartha and Ollie throw Cassie and Maxwell off the maths team, desperate not to be outshone as they were last year. After what he considers a near-death experience, Alfie is determined to compile and complete a 'bucket list'. Meanwhile, Rob has to attend a History Catch Up Club.
2:20pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
2:25pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 10 - Toy Aisle TroubleEvil Pea takes all the toys in the supermarket for herself and the Cobs to play with. Supertato climbs a big wall of boxes to try and get the toys back.
2:30pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 51 - Go Jet Academy: Birthday SurpriseThe Go Jetters face their toughest mission yet: organising a birthday party for Ubercorn without him finding out!
3pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Matter Of ConscienceThe local Council decides to build a hospital next to Maplin's Holiday Camp. Joe Maplin instructs his staff to thwart their plan by making as much noise as possible.
3:30pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 29 - CheesemageddonAnother 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.
3:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 1 - Lipstick And Other ProblemsThe telltale signs of Barry's chivalrous rescue of Marina cause marital strife.
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 2 - Under The RugClegg knows there is trouble ahead when Howard tells him to expect a postal delivery that he doesn't want Pearl to know about.
4:40pm
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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.
4:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 5 - Niagara Falls, Canada and USAGlitch blocks Niagara Falls to give Grim HQ a mud bath. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
5pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 10Hyacinth's plan to take Daddy on a picnic backfires spectacularly when he takes Richard's car for a ride.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 11 - Waffle The Grand-DogGram and Grand visit. Waffle loves Gram; he'll only leave his new dog doormat for her.
5:25pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 2, Episode 6 - The BabysitterCharlie persuades a reluctant Caroline to let Joanna babysit, but a drama with the kitchen sink gets her into hot water.
5:40pm
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
6pm
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For The Love Of Ada
Series 2, Episode 7The big day has finally arrived! Walter and Ada are at the church, but a small oversight on his part delays the ceremony. Luckily the delay gives time for Walter's son Albert to arrive and take his place as best man.
6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Flying NunWith invasion plans afoot, and new waitress Mimi Labonq proving to be equal help and hindrance, Michelle supplies René with a newer, more powerful radio - as long as it can get a good signal.
6pm
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Horrible Histories
2016 Specials - The Grisly Great Fire Of LondonFor the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London, Horrible Histories returns for a one-off special looking at the disaster and the events that surrounded it.
6:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 6 - Road RageGasforth's new bypass is causing problems for Fowler as his girlfriend Patricia has taken a fortnight's leave to join the protesters and he and his officers have to "enforce the law". When they arrive PC Goody falls for one of the protesters and decides to save the planet. Meanwhile, Patricia is rescued by the "green avenger".
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 3 - Oh Shut Up And Eat Your Choc-IceNot only has the farm changed over to those new-fangled round hay bales, but one of them has been left dangerously near a steep slope.
7pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Green Eyed MonsterFowler is battling Grim for promotion, who tells him that he needs to be married to be promoted. Raymond proposes to Patricia but in such an unromantic way that she leaves him. Goody and Boyle take Fowler for a night on the town to cheer him up but they choose the same place that Habib has taken Patricia.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 4 - Who's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then?Something's up: Nora Batty has gone out on a Wednesday dressed up and without a wrinkle in her stockings. It soon becomes apparent to Compo that he has a rival for her affections.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 6 - If The Cap Fits....Frazer is becoming increasingly troublesome, so Mainwaring tries to solve the problem by temporarily promoting him to the rank of captain. The plan soon backfires when a visitor mistakes Frazer for Mainwaring.
8pm
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Jonathan Creek
Special - Satan's ChimneyWhen an actress is murdered on the set of her latest movie, Jonathan is called upon to explain how the killer managed to fire a gun through a plate glass window without breaking it. The funeral, held at the ancient Doomdorf Castle in Scotland presents more mysteries and Jonathan, without Maddy, has only a pushy showbiz agent, Carla Borrego, to trust.
8pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 1After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting HouseWhile Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.
8:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 6Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.
8:30pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 2After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.
9pm
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Eat Locals
Britain's vampires gather for their once-every-fifty-years meeting.
9pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 6It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 3This week includes musical performances from Rod Stewart and James Morrison, comedy from Romesh Ranganathan, and a jaw-dropping performance from Extreme Flamenco Fusion dancers, Los Vivancos. Michael plays Celebrity Send To All with Dragons' Den star Peter Jones and makes the dreams come true of an unsuspecting electrician in Unexpected Star.
9pm45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 31, Episode 5Paloma Faith, Benji Webbe and Judi Love join captains Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix for the comedy music quiz, hosted by Greg Davies.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series L, Episode 9 - Ladies & GentlemenWith Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and Australian novelist Kathy Lette.
9:40pm
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Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa
The Royle Family: Down The Back Of The Sofa provides viewers with another chance to see the original documentary interviews with the core cast, which includes Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne's only ever filmed interview as a pair.
10pm
Iain Stirling: Failing Upwards
Stand-up from comedian and TV presenter Iain Stirling.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 16, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo: Jason Manford, Maisie Adam, Nabil AbdulrashidJason Manford is your host as he introduces Maisie Adam and Nabil Abdulrashid to the stage.
10:15pm
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Cardiac Arrest
A repeat run of the entire first series of the medical comedy drama.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe LycettThe series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.
11:05pm
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Love Actually
Romantic comedy by Richard Curtis, charting a multitude of relationships across a Christmas period.
11:15pm
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Breeders
Series 3, Episode 1 - No Direction HomeWith Luke refusing to live with his dad, Paul is staying at honeymooning Leah's house. Single parent Ally begins to feel the strain, while a distressing event from the family's past has a surprising present-day echo.
11:30pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 5, Episode 3Olga Koch, Michael Odewale and Dermot O'Leary roll back the clock. What will they learn about each other - and who will be the most embarrassed?
11:40pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas, and Denise is just about ready to pop. As the family begin to disperse from the Royles' after the customary meal, their world looks set to change forever.
11:45pm
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Breeders
Series 3, Episode 2 - No WorriesAlly fears she might lose her job and her mind, as the company collapses, and her HRT meds become unavailable. Luke's panic attack ends Paul's leisurely life at Leah's, while an increasingly isolated Ava faces a huge change.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 2Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Zoe Lyons.
12:35am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 6It's Antony's 18th, and Barbara's prepared a buffet on the back table, ready for a small get-together. It's also the Royles' first chance to meet new girlfriend Emma and make a good impression.
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 6Lee Mack is joined by Bob Mortimer and Patsy Kensit and David Mitchell is joined by Greg Davies and Richard Osman.
12:45am
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Juice
Episode 1 - CakeSitcom, written by and starring Mawaan Rizwan, following the misadventures of an attention-seeking young man whose imagination runs away with him. In an attempt to impress his boss, Jamma sneakily uses his brother for market research at work, but his plan backfires. Meanwhile, mum's fixation with divorcing dad shifts Jamma's attention to saving their marriage, and Guy makes a surprising confession.
1am
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Eat Locals
Britain's vampires gather for their once-every-fifty-years meeting.
1:15am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Green Eyed MonsterFowler is battling Grim for promotion, who tells him that he needs to be married to be promoted. Raymond proposes to Patricia but in such an unromantic way that she leaves him. Goody and Boyle take Fowler for a night on the town to cheer him up but they choose the same place that Habib has taken Patricia.
1:15am
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Juice
Episode 2 - Helluva ViewNow that Jamma's in a committed relationship, everyone starts to fancy him. However, instead of focusing on his own issues, he ends up playing therapist to his parents. At work he attempts to bond with Isaac to land the next big project.
1:20am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 6, Episode 5Alan Davies plays host to stand-up comics Babatundé Aléshé, Sara Barron, Grace Campbell and Lee Mack. The conversation ricochets between revelations about R.E.M.'s Darius Vassell, Transport for London and Tony Blair's New Labour.
1:30am
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Dreamland
Episode 3A flashback to Paris gives insight into Mel's life there and what went wrong. Back in the present day, Mel and Spencer have a difficult conversation. The next day, estate agent Trish is in her element selling a fancy house, but after picking up on Spencer's odd behaviour she later suspects that he is getting cold feet about buying their own dream home.
1:35am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bengal TigerTerry is hired out by Arthur to act as a minder for a newsagent who is being threatened.
1:55am
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The Real McCoy
Series 5, Episode 3Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.
2am
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The Lovers
Episode 3Seamus's girlfriend whisks him away for the night and drags Janet along too! An agonising night of lies and subterfuge ensues...
2am
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Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 2, Episode 1Jordan Stephens returns with the hip-hop comedy entertainment show, with captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr joined by guests London Hughes, Roman Kemp, Katherine Ryan and the Sugarhill Gang and the Furious 5.
2:25am
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The Real McCoy
Series 5, Episode 4Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.
2:55am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 1After being phone buddies for months Gavin and Stacey finally arrange a rendezvous.
3:05am
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The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 5 - That Lovely WeekendPearl and Samuel's 20th wedding anniversary is just a couple of days away and he's arranged a surprise second honeymoon trip to celebrate.
3:25am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 2After a huge misunderstanding on the phone, Stacey thinks Gavin has finished with her.
3:30am
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This Country
Series 3, Episode 4 - Kurtan's Half-BrotherKurtan receives some sad news about a relative and endeavours to make some new memories. Meanwhile Kerry discovers a passion for reading and joins the vicar's local book club, which is going well until another village resident joins too.
3:35am
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The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Family BusinessThe Fosters decide it's high time they put Samuel's electronic expertise to good use by starting their own repair business at home. Unfortuantely the council's tenancy rules prohibit such an endeavour in the flat.
4:55am
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A Hole Lot Of Trouble
Half-hour comedy short centring around workmen digging a hole.