Television
TV schedule Thursday 18th January 2024
6am
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The Larkins
Series 5, Episode 6 - Trading StampedeAda's caught the trading stamp bug despite Alf's attempts to explain how much extra money she's spending in order to claim her 'free' rewards. Vic turns up at the café with an offer to get them involved on the ground floor in a new scheme. Alf is initially wary, but Ada's enthusiasm eventually wears him down.
6am
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Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Little Whiff Of CheeseSara Pascoe, alongside captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns, welcomes comics Lucy Beaumont, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris and RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne into the Comedy Central loft.
6:15am
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Minder
Series 9, Episode 10 - Cars And Pints And PainsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
6:40am
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Take A Letter Mr. Jones...
Episode 1 - The Interview....Lucy's visit to the dentist threatens to ruin her mother's interview with a top newspaper. But Mr. Jones both saves the day and unwittingly steals the limelight!
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 4 - Timmy In A TizzyTimmy the little lamb is distraught when the farmer take's his favourite toy, can Shaun and pals get it back?
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 3, Episode 6 - Vanity MerchantsGloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 13 - The Comedy CrownThe gang enter Pieface into a comedy contest to make him realise how funny he is.
7:35am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 39 - Go Jet Academy: Weather Prediction PredicamentThere's a storm brewing after Glitch's fake weather report puts the cadets in danger.
7:40am
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Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting GameWhile Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.
8:05am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 1Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?
8:40am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 1A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.
9am
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Joel & Nish Vs The World
Series 2, Episode 3 - ArgentinaJoel and Nish will have 4 days to prove themselves to the Gauchos that they aren't one trick ponies by mastering horse riding and learning how to lasso, herd and move cattle from across the Argentinian plains. Will they have to buck up their ideas? Or can they be whipped into shape?
9:20am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 8 - It's A Blue WorldTed Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 8 - BehindThe Twirlywoos entertain a baby - and confuse her dad by popping up behind him. Back in the Boat the Drawing Wall draws a wall, with someone unusual hiding behind it.
9:45am
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Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 9 - Break a LegDanny and Mick have to play Romeo and Juliet after a theatre company leaves them in the lurch - this time with Danny playing Romeo and Mick playing Juliet, the role he was born to play.
10am
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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.
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.
10am
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Monster Court
Episode 3 - The Case Of The Singing DadMargaret is annoyed after Judge Smudge rigs the entire building with booby traps. Judge Smudge enlists some surprise witnesses to help with the case of the singing dad.
10:10am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Series 2, Episode 3 - Stranger At The Gates (Part 1)The children adore him, Mariette seems to fancy him and Ma has a twinkle in her eye. Even Pop is won over by his hard work on the farm. But Charley is jealous of the young blonde stranger, and the sparks fly when it turns out that Pieter is not exactly what he says he is...
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's PartyIt's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.
10:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 4 - Flower Power CutThe loveable elderly trio of Yorkshiremen get into more trouble as Clegg is caught behaving oddly in the cafe, and they just might find themselves being thrown out again.
11am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter WonderlandEvil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.
11:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 5 - Who Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then?Foggy visits a lady-friend in Wales, Compo and Clegg go to collect him, but can he keep Compo away from Gwen?
12pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 1Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?
12:05pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, AntarcticaWhen Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.
12:15pm
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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.
12:30pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 21 - Nero Come HomeOn seeing his adopted goldfish get busted for stealing top-secret documents, Penfold bewails the fact he has never had a pet of his own to love.
12:40pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 1A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.
12:50pm
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The Admirable Crichton
1957 film based on J M Barrie's play. Kenneth More stars as butler to a family who find themselves shipwrecked on a desert island.
12:50pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Good DogThe Essam family visit the Brooklyn-Bells. Jess hopes their well-behaved dog, Baxter, will teach Waffle how to be good, but Waffle has other ideas...
1:05pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta DanceSupertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.
1:10pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu SenseiJJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.
1:20pm
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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.
1:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 9 - Bye Bye BarnShaun and the Flock discover that the Farmer has grand plans for their barn - that don't include them! Drastic action is needed if life on the farm is ever going to be the same again.
1:50pm
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Lagging
Series 3, Episode 6 - Pay To PlaySol and Team SMoRcLEWA take on the greedy boss of Zaagstar Games. Can they stop him?
2pm
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Joel & Nish Vs The World
Series 2, Episode 3 - ArgentinaJoel and Nish will have 4 days to prove themselves to the Gauchos that they aren't one trick ponies by mastering horse riding and learning how to lasso, herd and move cattle from across the Argentinian plains. Will they have to buck up their ideas? Or can they be whipped into shape?
2pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 5Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
2pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable ManA member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.
2:30pm
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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.
2:40pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 5 - Night ShiftWorking the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.
2:40pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 40 - Funky Fireflies, Selangor River, MalaysiaA trip to see fireflies becomes a rescue when Xuli and Glitch get stuck in a swamp.
3pm
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Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Little Whiff Of CheeseSara Pascoe, alongside captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns, welcomes comics Lucy Beaumont, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris and RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne into the Comedy Central loft.
3:15pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 6 - Big Head AwakensDM must save his reputation and the world when Squawkencluck's artificially intelligent defence super computer goes despotically insane!
3:20pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 8 - It's A Blue WorldTed Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.
3:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 9 - Prize PossessionThe Farmer can't believe his luck - he has a winning ticket! He just needs to keep it safe until morning and there's only one dog for the job. Unfortunately, Bitzer is a hopeless guard dog. Can he rescue the winning ticket, or has he lost the Farmer's fortune?
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 4 - Flower Power CutThe loveable elderly trio of Yorkshiremen get into more trouble as Clegg is caught behaving oddly in the cafe, and they just might find themselves being thrown out again.
4:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 5 - Who Made A Bit Of A Splash In Wales Then?Foggy visits a lady-friend in Wales, Compo and Clegg go to collect him, but can he keep Compo away from Gwen?
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.
5:20pm
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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.
5:25pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 7, Episode 7 - Oh Baby, Oh BabyCharlie and Caroline visit a fertility specialist who informs them that timing is crucial - so Caroline re-arranges her business diary to improve their chances. Incredibly, a baby is soon on the way - unfortunately, it is Joanna who is pregnant.
6pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Book SigningIt's the day of Lionel's book launch, and Alistair has a new publicity stunt prepared in case sales start flagging. Jean, meanwhile, is busy trying to push as many sales as she can.
6pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 1Hyacinth is appalled when she sees a strange man at Elizabeth's who appears to have spent the night there. What will it do to the property values?
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood BarbiBilly takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.
6:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Honourable ManA member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits a family title and becomes 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 5 - Barry In Danger From Reading And Aunt JessieAlvin decides to lead a jealous Nora up the garden path.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The NightThe van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.
8pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 5 - Night ShiftWorking the night shift has everyone on edge, particularly a moody Grim. Sergeant Dawkins is particularly overcome with frustration, whilst both Fowler and Grim have teenage problems to deal with.
8:20pm
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8:40pm
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The ActFowler is pleased to get his name mentioned in the local paper following the successful raid by CID on the home of drugs dealer Harry the Spike. Harry has a good defence counsel however and Fowler is nervous of meeting him.
9pm
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Lost Voice Guy: Cerebral LOLsy
Stand-up from the disabled comedian.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:20pm
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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.
10pm
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Jimmy Carr: Stand Up
Jimmy Carr's second live DVD, recorded in 2005 at London's Bloomsbury Theatre, presented for TV audiences.
10pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
A selection of episodes from the first series.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 3 - LibrarianLee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.
10pm
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Scot Squad
Series 1, Episode 2This week, spoof comedy Scot Squad sees city cops PC McLaren and PC Fletcher involved in an undercover drugs bust; rural officers MacKay and McIntosh get a whiff of something dodgy on a local farm; and it's tough at the top as Chief Commissioner Miekelson chooses a new slogan.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 6Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.
10:05pm
Count Abdulla
Episode 1 - HalaloweenAbdulla Khan's mother is keen to show him off at the first Eid since he qualified as a junior doctor; unfortunately the new moon this year coincides with Halloween, and as a lifetime horror devotee he's desperate to go to his friends' costume party.
10:40pm
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Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 3Russell and Hugh embark on their mission to recover the mayor's chain of office from the car park in Barnfather Woods, while Sophie proves she's still very bad at spying. Both Becky and Lance have something important to tell Andy.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 22, Episode 3Nadine Coyle, Spencer Matthews, Vogue Williams, Kerry Godliman and Phil Wang answer questions based on opinion polls to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today.
11:05pm
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Taskmaster
Series 13, Episode 4 - Shoe WhoThe Taskmaster's diminutive sidekick Alex Horne suffers for his boss as he is pelted with milk and gin, while Bridget Christie has many questions concerning shoes, Judi Love is bewildered by bunting, and Ardal O'Hanlon looks a bit bereft.
11:20pm
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Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 4Andy suddenly has a job interview to go to, while Lance has a lot of catching up to do. The mystery of the buried bomber is the least of their problems, but a disturbing possibility emerges from an unlikely source that throws everything into doubt.
11:45pm
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Bad Education
Series 5, Episode 1 - BoxingAfter spending their life savings on a wedding venue mix-up, Mitchell risks losing Kayleigh. Class K come to the rescue, promoting a boxing match at Abbey Grove with dramatic consequences for Warren.
Midnight
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 3, Episode 1 - Down And Out In Kentish TownTom's outraged when Linda reveals that she has turned their garden into a campsite. The residents are hardly normal holidaymakers, however - specifically the hardest screw from Linda's old Borstal, Miss Twitch, and her peculiar young male companion, the bearded, bedraggled Si.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 7Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.
12:05am
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Taskmaster
Champion Of Champions 3, Special - Spider In My PocketFormer champs Dara O Briain, Morgana Robinson, Sarah Kendall and Sophie Duker square off in a one-off face-off, hoping to tick off their fellow competitors by running off with the Taskmaster Champion of Champions title. One of them will cart home the ultimate prize of Greg Davies's buff body forged in gold - unless history is made by lucky Series 15 runner-up Kiell Smith-Bynoe, who could become the first ever non-Champion of Champions as a late substitute for actual champion Mae Martin. Much will depend on stupidity, hurling hats and clapping. Little Alex Horne can barely contain himself.
12:15am
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Bad Education
Series 5, Episode 2 - Face OffWhen Mitchell gets a bit part in a gangster film, it goes to his head. Swayed by the hype, Hoburn instructs him and Stephen to swap jobs - but with the school drama competition looming, Class K aren't keen on the changes.
12:40am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Christmas Special - Yuletide SpiritGrim is on the search for a group of dangerous carol singers, and the politics of Christmas workplace gift-giving throw the station into disarray when Goody buys Maggie some sexy lingerie. Fowler, meanwhile, has am-dram panto on his mind...
12:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 8Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Ivo Graham and Romesh Ranganathan.
1am
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Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 2Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Ed Gamble and regular guest Judi Love. Featuring bizarre international dating shows, Ed's television obsessions, Japanese telly, and more.
1:20am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 1 - Court In The ActFowler is pleased to get his name mentioned in the local paper following the successful raid by CID on the home of drugs dealer Harry the Spike. Harry has a good defence counsel however and Fowler is nervous of meeting him.
1:20am
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1:30am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 7Routines by comedians including Alfie Brown, Adam Rowe, Felicity Ward, Kemah Bob, Huge Davies, Elf Lyons, Matt Richardson and Chris Washington are reconstructed as sketches.
2am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim DavidsonComedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.
2am
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Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 3 - LibrarianLee is becoming increasingly riled by Guy's constant presence in the flat.
2am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 8Routines by Luke Kempner, Rachel Jackson, Russell Kane, Dane Baptiste, Luke McQueen, Steen Raskopoulos, Lily Phillips and Tom Parry are reconstructed as sketches.
2:25am
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Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 3, Episode 6Mel and Lou are joined by Lethal Bizzle, Kerry Godliman and Tom Lucy.
2:30am
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile HairIntroducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.
2:30am
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Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 3Russell and Hugh embark on their mission to recover the mayor's chain of office from the car park in Barnfather Woods, while Sophie proves she's still very bad at spying. Both Becky and Lance have something important to tell Andy.
3am
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Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 6 - Turning 60 In JapanThe Howards are in Japan for Ninette's 60th Birthday and in this amazing country Russell has set her a challenge: come up with a birthday bucket list including all the incredible things she would love to do. Ninette's beautiful mind has not quite delivered a list tailored for the land of the rising sun so they're off to break a world record with her arse, find the northern lights in the far east and milk a cow...
3am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 3, Episode 1 - Down And Out In Kentish TownTom's outraged when Linda reveals that she has turned their garden into a campsite. The residents are hardly normal holidaymakers, however - specifically the hardest screw from Linda's old Borstal, Miss Twitch, and her peculiar young male companion, the bearded, bedraggled Si.
3:15am
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Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 1John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
3:25am
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 2Jools Holland, Suzi Ruffell and Vick Hope recall their teenage years, with one revealing they did not have a bath for a year and another that they made up songs about David Beckham.
3:45am
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Jimmy Carr Live
TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's first DVD, released in 2004.