Television
TV schedule Thursday 26th October 2023
6am
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The Larkins
Series 4, Episode 1 - Unlucky StrikeAlf goes on strike after being refused a rise (or the bonus he thinks he's owed) for his efficient running of the works' canteen. When Ada goes to speak to his boss about getting the disagreement sorted she is quickly given her husband's role - a promotion Mr. Potter soon comes to regret!
6:30am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 9 - Why Pay TaxNo job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 14 - Missing PieceShaun comes across a discarded jigsaw puzzle and calls on the flock to help him put it together. When Bitzer discovers the final piece is missing they decide they must do whatever it takes to solve the puzzle.
7:05am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The TimesDesmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.
7:10am
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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?
7:10am
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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.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu SenseiJJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 24 - The Golden Gate Bridge, USAIt is a very foggy day, and the Golden Gate Bridge foghorns are missing. Can the Go Jetters help?
7:45am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
8:10am
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Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 5 - You're Never Too Old To Be YoungJean's not her usual self. Naturally, Sid's concerned for his wife - and shocked when she announces she's leaving him, in order to put a spark back into their marriage. How exactly does that work?!
8:20am
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2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 5 - FrenzyAfter weeks of work the kitchen is finally complete, and Bill can get to work.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 6 - Very Pongy CheeseJustin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse. Guest starring Louise Gold.
8:40am
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Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Policeman, The Paint And The PiratesAs Sid struggles to avoid being roped into performing in an amateur production of The Pirates of Penzance by his boss, Trevor turns up with some paint. Meanwhile, Sally - who is gladly performing in the show - meets a dashing policeman at rehearsals.
9am
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Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 6This week, Sara Pascoe invites comedians Katherine Ryan and Ed Gamble, plus Scarlett Moffatt and Gyles Brandreth, into the Comedy Central loft.
9am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 6, Episode 6 - Man TrapWhile Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.
9:30am
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Bliss
Episode 5Andrew treats Denise and Kris to a day out in Weston-super-Mare. It's the first time in ages they have had fun together as a family, but even there Andrew cannot seem to escape the threat of exposure.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 28 - On And OffThe Twirlywoos see a lady and her father sitting in deckchairs at the beach.
9:40am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 5Granville buys a large display item to inject sunshine into shop life on the day of Kevin's wedding. However, Kevin is the world's most reluctant bridegroom.
10am
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The Comedy Bus
Episode 1 - Tom Allen's BromleyHaving never had what you would consider a 'normal' Bromley boy childhood, Tom Allen is back in South East London to re-do his unspent youth. He'll be playing football, going to his first ever night out clubbing, and even hosting his first ever house party with the help of his comic friends.
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 24 - Disco Disco!Richard is looking forward to Mr Slater's disco, but - Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge. With no sound system and a broken smoke machine, Sooty has to call in some old friends to save the day. With special guest stars B*Witched.
10:30am
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The Comedy Bus
Episode 2 - Joel Dommett's RockhamptonJoel Dommett and his comic friends visit his home town in Gloucestershire. They'll be staying in Joel's family home and recreating some old school memories by getting Joel's school band back together, and putting the Rock back into Rockhampton!
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
11:05am
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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.
11:15am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 23 - The Scare Mouse ProjectColonel K spins a terrifying tale about the Headless Postman - an ancient and alarmingly scary apparition.
11:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 25 - Twysted SisterWhen a teenage Squawk goes on the rampage, DM summons her Twistyverse counterpart to talk some sense into her. But he overlooks one vital thing - a twisty Squawk is an evil Squawk!
11:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
12:20pm
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2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 5 - FrenzyAfter weeks of work the kitchen is finally complete, and Bill can get to work.
12:20pm
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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.
12:25pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 45 - Finding ScruffbuttIt's Pieface's turn to look after class hamster, Space Captain Harrison McScruff-Butt. His own self doubt and Walter's resolve to sabotage him lead to a rescue mission to free Scruff-Butt from Walter's mansion.
12:35pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 46 - Never-Ending WeekendDennis and the gang convince Mrs Creecher that Monday is actually Sunday, in the hope of extending their weekend.
12:45pm
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Two Way Stretch
Prisoner Dodger Lane plans a heist that will involve slipping out of incarceration to steal some diamonds.
1pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 5Granville buys a large display item to inject sunshine into shop life on the day of Kevin's wedding. However, Kevin is the world's most reluctant bridegroom.
1:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 5 - High FinanceJones is in financial danger as he has an outstanding £50 overdraft with the bank, and cannot afford to pay his staff. Helping to assess his books, Mainwaring discovers that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.
2:05pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Episode 4 - QuitterDarnesh discovers his locker is haunted by a hungry ghost with a sweet tooth.
2:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The PosterMainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.
2:25pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 24 - Trouble BubblesSupertato and Evil Pea get stuck inside a giant floating bubble together.
2:30pm
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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.
3pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 6, Episode 6 - Man TrapWhile Gladys finds herself falling for Clive, Joe Maplin announces her engagement to Spike - which doesn't please April at all.
3:10pm
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The Gang's All Here
John Forrest is anticipating a quiet retirement spent penning detective fiction when he learns that a priceless collection of jewels has just vanished.
3:30pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 10 - Thanksgiving SinnerDanger Mouse and Penfold receive a crash course in the customs of America's oldest holiday when they cover for Jeopardy Mouse as she takes time off for Thanksgiving.
3:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
4:20pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 5Granville buys a large display item to inject sunshine into shop life on the day of Kevin's wedding. However, Kevin is the world's most reluctant bridegroom.
4:40pm5 min
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 22 - Come Back CobsThe Cobs have finally had enough of Evil Pea's ungratefulness and team up with Supertato.
4:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 30 - Mount Everest, AsiaKyan wants to climb Mount Everest, but there's a giant snowball heading his way - and it's got a moustache!
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.
5pm
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GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 11 - Gail Force's Thinking CapWizard Tripwick attempts to conjure up a thinking cap to help Gail win the quiz.
5:15pm
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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.
5:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
6pm
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Bliss
Episode 5Andrew treats Denise and Kris to a day out in Weston-super-Mare. It's the first time in ages they have had fun together as a family, but even there Andrew cannot seem to escape the threat of exposure.
6:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
7pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 4 - Animal InstinctsTyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.
7:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 1 - Away From It AllThe Goods leave Jerry and Margo in charge of the house for a weekend in order to unwind. However they are so worried that the Leadbetters will not be able to cope that they can not relax at all.
8:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Green DoorAn excursion to the pony club for manure causes the Goods to uncover a secret that Margo is keeping from Jerry. When they spot Margo being mysterious in town the plot thickens. Tom and Barbara struggle with what to do and fear for the Leadbetter marriage!
8:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 4This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.
9pm
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Detectorists
Series 3, Episode 6"There's something about karma going on" is Lance's wise observation, and there certainly seems to be something in the air. They have one last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Perfect time for a rally.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm60 min
Lenny Henry: One Of A Kind
Profile of the Dudley-born actor, writer and comedian who has spent almost 50 years in the public eye. Lenny Henry looks back at his career highlights and takes viewers on a journey from the Midlands to Middle Earth. David Tennant, Ben Elton, Alesha Dixon, Richard Curtis, Trevor McDonald, Mo Gilligan and Whoopi Goldberg offer their insights into why Lenny remains such a unique figure in the world of entertainment.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 16, Episode 6 - Brother AlexSue Perkins makes an extraordinary noise, Julian Clary gets on his hands and knees, and Lucy Beaumont creeps everyone out. Elsewhere, Sam Campbell proves adept at identifying colourful birds, and Susan Wokoma finds unexpected reasons to be grateful for her formal acting training.
9:35pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The PosterMainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.
10pm
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Scot Squad
Series 7, Episode 2A reckless driver on the wrong side of the road turns out to be a visitor from overseas who wants to experience the delights of Scottish fast food. Fortunately, that is right up traffic officer Hugh McKirdy's street. He gleefully shares his expertise on all things deep-fried as this fast food vlogger records her next online episode.
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 5, Episode 5 - RatcatcherJim is mortified to discover that he has an attic full of rats. Luckily Adyhan Khan knows just the fella - Curtis Plum, a DJ turned anarchist ratcatcher with a dark past. In his heyday Curtis was pretty famous on the Acid House scene, and Carol was enamoured. So much so that she sent him a precious family heirloom ring as fan mail. But now the chance has arisen, she wants it back.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 1 - MunchJanet insists Jonny return Andy's ring, get a job and buy her a proper engagment ring - from Argos. Meanwhile a lad named Munch turns up to work at Gaz's garage claiming to be the half-brother Gaz never knew he had.
10:20pm
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Dream Horse
Comedy drama about a group of Welsh villagers who buy a race horse.
10:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 2 - GayTim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.
10:30pm
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Gary: Tank Commander
Series 2, Episode 1 - CheckoutAfter Gary, Jacko, Charlie and Adam complete their latest tour of duty in Afghanistan and arrive at the aircraft hangar ready to go home, they find out that their flight has already left.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 2 - FishJanet agrees to quit smoking when Jonny tells her he doesn't like it. Meanwhile Louise arranges to meet her secret admirer. It turns out to be an old school mate, David Fish. Thanks to 'Oil of Ulay', David has cured his problem skin and is now rather fit.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 18, Episode 1Romesh Ranganathan returns with the comedy quiz as regulars Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by new team captain and former Lioness Jill Scott, with guests Gareth Bale and Katherine Ryan.
11pm
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The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 7Ron Manager is confused by the concept of a female sports anchor person.
11:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
11:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.
11:50pm
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another GroomThe shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.
Midnight
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 1Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.
12:20am
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The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Green DoorAn excursion to the pony club for manure causes the Goods to uncover a secret that Margo is keeping from Jerry. When they spot Margo being mysterious in town the plot thickens. Tom and Barbara struggle with what to do and fear for the Leadbetter marriage!
12:35am
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Taskmaster
Series 16, Episode 6 - Brother AlexSue Perkins makes an extraordinary noise, Julian Clary gets on his hands and knees, and Lucy Beaumont creeps everyone out. Elsewhere, Sam Campbell proves adept at identifying colourful birds, and Susan Wokoma finds unexpected reasons to be grateful for her formal acting training.
12:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 17, Highlights SpecialDara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.
1am
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 2 - GayTim is worried that he isn't manly enough. Lee is persuaded by Lucy to pretend to be gay.
1:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 4This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Professor Germaine Greer and Jermaine Jenas.
1:30am
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Sorry, I Didn't Know
Series 3, Episode 2Jimmy Akingbola returns with the black history panel show, with Chizzy Akudolu, Eddie Kadi, Emmanuel Sonubi, Shazia Mirza, Colin Jackson and Suzi Ruffell.
1:35am
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Detectorists
Series 3, Episode 6"There's something about karma going on" is Lance's wise observation, and there certainly seems to be something in the air. They have one last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Perfect time for a rally.
2am
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British As Folk
Episode 5 - Cornwall: Do We Still Love To Be Beside The Seaside?On their road trip, Darren Harriott, Fern Brady and Ivo Graham visit the UK's most popular holiday destination, Cornwall, to explore the side the tourists rarely see and discover if Britain still likes to be beside the seaside?
2am
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Hey Tracey!
Series 1, Episode 2Dane Baptiste, Nina Nesbitt, Jack Fincham, Melvin Odoom, Charlotte Dawson and Tom Read Wilson are the guests this time.
2:10am
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The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 7Ron Manager is confused by the concept of a female sports anchor person.
2:45am
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2:50am
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Hypothetical
Series 3, Episode 5Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Judi Love, Chris McCausland, Alan Davies and Liza Tarbuck.
2:55am
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.
3am
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Paul Chowdhry: Live Innit
Amazon special from Paul Chowdhry.
3:25am
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Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.
4am
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The South Bank Show: Frank Skinner
An edition of arts documentary The South Bank Show, looking in depth at the work and life of comedian Frank Skinner.