Television
TV schedule Wednesday 4th October 2023
6am
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer HunterArthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 18 - The Shadow PlayIt's bedtime for Timmy but he's overtired and his Mum can't get him to sleep. Nothing seems to calm him until Shaun accidentally makes a shadow puppet on the wall. They put on a puppet show to help Timmy get to sleep. As the drama unfolds the audience see more than they bargained for.
7:05am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 3 - Halcyon DazeIt's Sean's first day at university - but is he ready to exchange freedom for books?
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood StillOnly Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 39 - The Hairy WigglerDennis dresses Gnasher up as a rare breed of animal which he says is nesting in Bash Street School, hoping to get the school shut down on the day of a daunting and difficult test.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 25 - Komodo National Park, IndonesiaWhen Grandmaster Glitch supersizes a fierce komodo dragon, the Go Jetters must find the size ray to fix the glitch.
7:45am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 4 - The CommodoreHyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.
8:05am
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Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 2 - Love Me, Love My TreeThe Abbott and Lewis families have an almighty falling out over the pruning of a cherry tree. Both sides end up trying to sell their homes.
8:20am
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2point4 Children
Series 2, Episode 2 - Bedtime For BonzoHaving finally found work with a little help from Rona, Bill's been stuck on the night shift preparing airline meals. If that wasn't bad enough, the Porters have agreed to look after their neighbour's chronically flatulent dog.
8:20am
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Citizen Khan
Series 1, Episode 1Plans are being made for Shazia's forthcoming wedding to her handsome but dim fiancé Amjad. Mrs Khan's on the warpath because Mr Khan's forgotten to book the wedding venue, but it shouldn't be a problem as long as he can persuade mosque manager Dave to do him a favour...
8:40am
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Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 3 - It's All In The MindWhen Sid hears Sally reciting lines for a school play, misunderstandings are bound to occur. Mike's latest work of art isn't much helping matters.
9am
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Guessable?
Series 4, Episode 8 - Turns Out I'm Not A Good LoserSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Nish Kumar, Chris McCausland, Maisie Adam and Suzi Ruffell to play another round of absurd guessing games.
9am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 4, Episode 3 - Empty SaddlesFred Quilly's horses are tired. Fred suggests more oats; Joe Maplin - the knackers' yard. Peggy, Ted and all the staff rally round to protect Fred and his horses with unexpected results.
9am
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Citizen Khan
Series 1, Episode 2Mrs Khan's mother is staying with the family. But Mr Khan's big opportunity to hobnob with the bigwigs of the Sparkhill Business Association is threatened when he has to take his mother-in-law on a shopping trip - one that she will never forget.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 12 - LongerThe Twirlywoos watch a baker rolling out a baguette, and get carried away when they try it for themselves. In the Boat, the Tea Machine is behaving oddly - the spout keeps on growing longer!
9:40am
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
10am
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Lagging
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Dad ProblemSol gets his grandad over to distract his dad while he games, but gets dragged on a family outing to a chair museum. Leah's mum insists she can't game until she tidies her bedroom.
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast LaneWesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 1 - Fitness FunaticRichard is determined to get into shape at the new health spa. The only problem is that no one has warned him that Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge! Is Sweep's swirling jacuzzi about to leave Richard in a spin? Amy Childs of TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother fame is the guest star.
10:25am
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 3A Roman emperor finds a nasty alternative to candles, an Egyptian tries to save money on mummification, and the Roundheads and Cavaliers take part in Historical Wife Swap.
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's BicycleHoward's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.
11am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 4 - Museum MischiefEvil Pea pretends to help Supertato and Carrot train for crime prevention, but she tricks them and steals a mobile phone. Supertato and Carrot have a clever plan to get it back.
11:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 4 - The CommodoreHyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.
11:50am
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Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.
12:20pm
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2point4 Children
Series 2, Episode 2 - Bedtime For BonzoHaving finally found work with a little help from Rona, Bill's been stuck on the night shift preparing airline meals. If that wasn't bad enough, the Porters have agreed to look after their neighbour's chronically flatulent dog.
12:20pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 5 - Waffle's School WalkiesWhile her kitchen dries out Mrs Hobbs is at the Brooklyn-Bells' house with George. Waffle joins the walk to school on Evie's first day but causes playground chaos and is sent home.
1pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey TrapInspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...
1:25pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated sequel.
1:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private PikeHodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.
2:15pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 7, Episode 3 - AmericaDexter and Lizzie have the chance to move to America - but how will they break it to Nero? And how will Nero break the news to his friends?
2:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of MadnessIt is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.
2:25pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 8 - Turnip Of TerrorSupertato and the Veggies are shocked when they meet a turnip in the deli counter.
2:35pm
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Hobson's Choice
Screen adaptation of Harold Brighouse's classic Lancashire comedy.
2:35pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 50 - The Jigokudani Monkey Park, JapanThe Go Jetters fly to the rescue in Japan, as Glitch gets up to his usual monkey business.
3pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 4, Episode 3 - Empty SaddlesFred Quilly's horses are tired. Fred suggests more oats; Joe Maplin - the knackers' yard. Peggy, Ted and all the staff rally round to protect Fred and his horses with unexpected results.
3:30pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 42 - The Confidence TrickDanger Mouse's confidence take a hit when The Baron steals it to invigorate his shy daughter and create a criminal mastermind!
3:35pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 4 - The CommodoreHyacinth agrees to meet the Ladies' Luncheon Club special guest at the railway station, but the assignment proves more difficult than she imagined.
4:20pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 3 - Honey TrapInspector Fowler is confident that his team can win the local pub quiz as long as he has his star player PC Habib. However, DI Grim wants to use her in a trap to catch Terry the Tank...
4:40pm
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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.
4:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 15 - Mountain Gorillas, The Democratic Republic Of The CongoThe Go Jetters race to save a family of mountain gorillas from traps left by hunters and also from a sneezy Grandmaster Glitch's germs.
4:55pm
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Minder
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Nice Little WineThings turn sour for Arthur when his bargain wine supplier is mugged and he becomes the prime suspect.
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast LaneWesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 5 - Waffle Gets SnowyCallum takes Evie, Doug, Simon and Waffle for after-school fun at an indoor snow arena.
5:25pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 4 - Older Than SpringtimeCaroline feels her age when she goes after the advertising account of a trendy fashion designer.
5:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 2 - The Mystical Squeak Of Howard's BicycleHoward's bicycle starts acting strangely in Pearl's presence.
6pm
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For The Love Of Ada
Series 3, Episode 2 - A Sentimental JourneyWhilst Ruth and Leslie go to visit his parents in Manchester, Ada and Walter spend some time with his son and daughter-in-law. Their strained relationship makes the visit a little more difficult than Ada is happy with.
6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Arrival Of The Homing DuckWith the General breathing ever-closer down his neck over the location of the paintings, the Colonel issues René an ultimatium. Meanwhile, Michelle explains her plans for a long-distance duck to transport the microfilm, and Madame Edith goes into hiding - as LeClerc.
6:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.
6:35pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 6 - Pole StarHumiliated when he finds Nora's clothes line more out of reach than her, Compo accepts help from Foggy in overcoming his height problem.
7pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay FeverMarlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 1 - By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie BurnistonCompo is coming to terms with being less agile than he used to be - until he sees old Ernie cycling past.
7:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Weaker Sex?The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.
8:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's LibThere are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...
8:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 5This show has a spectacular musical performance from Katherine Jenkins, who performs Heroes; and mind magic from Colin Cloud. As well as all of this, Robbie Savage plays Send To All, where Michael sends a text message to Robbie's phone book. At the end of the show, Michael gives an unsuspecting florist her moment in the spotlight, in the unmissable 'Unexpected Star'.
9pm
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Detectorists
Series 1, Episode 3Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.
9pm45 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 31, Episode 7Suggs, Katherine Ryan and Talia Mar join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 3 - SpringSpring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.
10pm
East Mode With Nigel Ng
The second series of the sketch show starring Nigel Ng and Evelyn Mok.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan CatonJon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.
10pm30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards
2023, Episode 1 - SunderlandJosh Jones hosts the opening heat of the 2023 talent contest from Sunderland Fire Station.
10pm
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Cardiac Arrest
A selection of episodes from the third series of the medical comedy drama.
10:30pm
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East Mode With Nigel Ng
The first series of the sketch show starring Nigel Ng and Evelyn Mok.
10:35pm
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Ghosts
Series 1, Episode 3 - Happy Death DayIt's Pat's 'Death Day' and he prepares himself for his family's annual pilgrimage to the site of his demise.
11pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 5, Episode 5Rhod Gilbert is joined by guests Alex Brooker, Desiree Burch, and Jayde Adams to roll back the clock. What will they learn about each other - and who will be the most embarrassed?
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom StadeHal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.
11:15pm
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Breeders
Series 3, Episode 5 - No Can DoAn ambitious Ally sets out to save the company. Paul wonders if he ever had any ambition to start with.
11:15pm
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The Office
Series 1, Episode 3 - The QuizIt is Tim's 30th birthday - he receives a card from Dawn and an unusual inflatable gift from Lee. More importantly, however, it's Wernham Hogg quiz night and there are reputations to be made. Gareth comperes the Quiz Night and the questions reflect his personal interests - namely war and weapon specifications.
11:45pm
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Breeders
Series 3, Episode 6 - No ShowPaul is forced by his new boss to make funding cuts. After Ally's attempt to impress Ava, she tells Paul some home truths.
11:55pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus BrigstockeSean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.
Midnight
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 7, Episode 1Joining Alan Davies at the table are: actor, comedian, writer and presenter, Sue Perkins; award-winning hot shot comic, Lara Ricote; cutting edge stand-up, Jamali Maddix; and the Mancunian ray of sunshine that is Josh Jones. The conversation ricochets between revelations about nuns, nun chucks, Mexican soap royalty, hallucinogens, sun beds and foam parties...
12:35am
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Taskmaster
Series 16, Episode 2 - Hell Is HereJulian Clary finds a former Taskmaster champion hiding behind a door, Susan Wokoma does something unexpected with mice and fish, and Sue Perkins demonstrates her love of portcullises.
12:55am
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Inside No. 9
Series 6, Episode 3 - Lip ServiceFelix is pretty certain his wife is up to something with her boss Dmitri, so he decides to hire some help to prove things either one way or the other. When professional lip-reader Iris arrives with her powerful binoculars, the pair stake out in a hotel bedroom and start to gather their evidence. With Sian Clifford.
12:55am
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Juice
Episode 5 - Lights, Camera, EscapeJamma and his colleagues embark on an escape room adventure to foster team bonding after a disastrous pitch. Jamma tries to keep Winnie and Guy from talking to each other in hopes of covering up his lie, but instead finds himself entering a gateway into the past.
1am
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Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Nish Kumar and Felicity Ward.
1:20am
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Juice
Episode 6 - HomeJamma finally tackles his shaking boxes, while also trying to save the Megacentre and his relationship. Is he a changed man, or will he revert to his child self?
1:30am
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Dreamland
Episode 5Nan is in hospital but on the mend, after initially thinking she was dying. The family visit and are relieved to find her perky and on her phone.
1:30am
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Detectorists
Series 1, Episode 3Club president Terry is keen to help Lance and Andy search the bottom paddock at Bishop's Farm, but only because he's convinced that's where Larry Bishop has buried his missing wife. Meanwhile, Lance is determined to get his ex along to hear him play at the local pub's folk music night.
1:30am
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Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 2, Episode 3Maya Jama, Michael Dapaah and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Judi Love and Jay 1.
1:40am
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Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 4, Episode 2 - Roisin ConatyToday at the manor, Big Zuu and the boys welcome comedian Roisin Conaty. Inspired by Roisin's love of cinema snacks, she is treated to a private screening where the food is the star of the show.
1:45am
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This Is Gay
Documentary spoof looking at homosexuality, adapted from Kirk Flash's award-winning sketch show podcast.
2am
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Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed
Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.
2am
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The Lovers
Episode 5Janet visits London for the first time to be with Seamus and have some fun. But it becomes clear the lovers are keeping secrets from each other.
2am
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BBC New Comedy Awards
2023, Episode 1 - SunderlandJosh Jones hosts the opening heat of the 2023 talent contest from Sunderland Fire Station.
2:15am
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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.
2:20am
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Ghosts
Series 1, Episode 3 - Happy Death DayIt's Pat's 'Death Day' and he prepares himself for his family's annual pilgrimage to the site of his demise.
2:45am
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Outsiders
Series 2, Episode 4It's day four in the woods for the Outsiders, as they continue to battle it out to see who will form the best post-apocalyptic society. David Mitchell challenges the six comedians to put their knot skills to the test as they tie each other up, create masterpieces out of discarded rubbish, and spy on him as they take part in the Surveillance badge. Will Jess and Joe's pre-challenge nap pay off? Will Darren and Maisie's busty new friend seduce David?
2:50am
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The Office
Series 1, Episode 3 - The QuizIt is Tim's 30th birthday - he receives a card from Dawn and an unusual inflatable gift from Lee. More importantly, however, it's Wernham Hogg quiz night and there are reputations to be made. Gareth comperes the Quiz Night and the questions reflect his personal interests - namely war and weapon specifications.
3:20am
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 2 - The OfferAnother barber shop chain, Short n Curlies, is looking to open a branch in Peckham, and the owner approaches Desmond with a buy-out proposal. He's sorely tempted, but wants to explore other avenues before making his decision...