Television
TV schedule Thursday 8th August 2024
6am
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The March Hare
A repeat of this 1956 film.
6am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 4 - Looking For MickeyWhen Mad Micky goes on the run to protest his innocence, Terry has to look after him and Arthur sees his chance of a scoop.
6:35am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 11 - Peas and QuietThere are odd noises in the supermarket. Supertato discovers that Evil Pea and the Mini Peas are asleep and walking through the supermarket. Supertato tries to get them back to bed.
6:50am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7am
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The Fosters
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Man I Most AdmireBenjamin is faced with quite a problem. He has to write an essay for his homework on "The Man I Most Admire". There are a couple of obvious candidates, but daily stresses take their toll and give him second thoughts...
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 3 - Super SheepTired of being pushed around by the pigs, Shaun transforms into a high-flying hero.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark DawnPink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 2 - The P FactorPieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.
7:25am
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The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come On You BluesGasforth Football Club has reached the second round of the FA Cup. Fowler is looking forward to watching the game and Grim is looking forward to tackling some hooligans. The Mayoress tells Fowler that if he ensures a trouble free match she will recommend him for an MBE.
7:35am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Throne ThiefSupertato, Carrot, Broccoli and Chilli are playing when, suddenly, they hear a scream and discover an upset Evil Pea in her freezer. Her throne has been stolen! Who would do such a thing?
8am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 9Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.
8:10am
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 10 - Go Jetter Heroes: Amelia EarhartInspired by her hero Amelia Earhart, Xuli attempts a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in a vintage plane. But when accidental stowaway Tala's plans to make the engine more eco-friendly put the plane in danger, they must rely on the Go Jetters to get them out of trouble.
8:40am
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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.
9:20am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 4After saving a drowning child, Martin has become a hero. He succeeds in boring everybody to death with his tale of heroism.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And DownThe Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!
9:55am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
10am
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Are You Being Served?
Series 10, Episode 7 - The Pop StarMr. Spooner's singing talents attract the ears of a record producer, who decides to give him his big break. Much to Spooner's chagrin, the rest of the staff want in on the action too.
10:30am
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Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.
10:40am
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
11am
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Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 9 - I Can't Find My SpeedosSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite everyone's favourite Frenchman Fred Sirieix into the Comedy Central attic, alongside comedians Rhys James, Jo Brand and Dani Dyer.
11am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant AisleIn the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.
11:05am
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Doctor In The House
Along with three high-spirited companions, Simon Sparrow faces five hectic years at medical school.
11:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 7 - Northern Flying CircusNo, that isn't Biggles in the ancient flying gear, but Compo, intrepid pilot of old motor bikes.
12pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Man From OswestryScandal in the Pennines! Blamire has run off with a woman (of all things!), and his replacement, Foggy Dewhurst, proves himself to be something of a trouble-maker.
12:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 41 - Hong Kong, ChinaThe team spring into action when Glitch's mini-master toys invade Hong Kong Harbour.
12:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 42 - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New ZealandIt's Go Jetters glow when Glitch uses some glow worms for his disco pizzazz in New Zealand.
12:35pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 26 - Grand Stressed AutoDanger Mouse inherits the ancient but spritely MK3 car after the beloved MK4 gets jammed-up. But Penfold is suspicious when the MK3 is determined to have DM all to himself.
12:40pm
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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.
12:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 27 - Clash Of The Odd-EsyDanger Mouse arrives in ancient Greece and befriends Zeus who grants him godly powers.
1pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 9 - PE WaffleEvie forgets her reading book, so Waffle takes it to her PE class at school.
1:10pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 24 - Moustache MysteryBroccoli is horrified when someone paints moustaches on photographs of her friends.
1:20pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 4After saving a drowning child, Martin has become a hero. He succeeds in boring everybody to death with his tale of heroism.
1:20pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 36 - WOAH! So QuietWalter and Dennis go head to head in a sponsored silence. Being quiet doesn't come naturally to either of them, as they struggle to make it through a chaotic school day and keep schtumm.
1:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 37 - JJ's Lucky DayThe gang find out that JJ has a set of pre-match good-luck rituals. In the run-up to an important Blamjitsu event, Walter deviously throws bad-luck omens into JJ's path, threatening her chances of success.
2pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
2:30pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 19 - Hiccup HavocSupertato harnesses the power of his hiccups to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's jam attack.
2:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's CottageMainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.
2:40pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And GeorgeMrs Hobbs's cat, George, gets locked inside her house, giving Waffle a chance to prove himself to Mrs Hobbs. Can he rescue George?
3:20pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 10, Episode 7 - The Pop StarMr. Spooner's singing talents attract the ears of a record producer, who decides to give him his big break. Much to Spooner's chagrin, the rest of the staff want in on the action too.
3:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 38 - Partners In CrimeWhile helping Sergeant Slipper prove that he has what it takes to remain Beanotown's policeman, the gang unknowingly become entangled in Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's real theft.
3:40pm
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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.
3:55pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 22 - Dark Side Of The MouseIf being zapped with a mind-controlling Mindzooka ray by a couple of D-list villains wasn't bad enough, Danger Mouse's shame goes viral thanks to a series of embarrassing videos of our brainwashed hero.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 7 - Northern Flying CircusNo, that isn't Biggles in the ancient flying gear, but Compo, intrepid pilot of old motor bikes.
4:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Man From OswestryScandal in the Pennines! Blamire has run off with a woman (of all things!), and his replacement, Foggy Dewhurst, proves himself to be something of a trouble-maker.
4:40pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower TakeoverEvil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.
5pm
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GiggleQuiz
Series 2, Episode 5 - Keith Fitt's Broken BuzzerCaptain Adorable comes to the rescue when Keith Fitt's buzzer is broken by a giant hammer.
5:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 4 - Waffle Is A Listening DogWaffle tries to impress on his first day as a listening dog at school.
5:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 6 - Rising DampFollowing Chris and Darryl's reincarceration, Tracey wastes no time in going out to look for a new man. But with roles more than a little reversed, Sharon's eagerly fighting Chris's corner. Elsewhere, Dorien's got Marcus right where she wants him.
5:20pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
6pm
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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.
6:05pm
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Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 1 - The TreatmentDesmond is hospitalised with a mystery illness, provoking Shirley to worry that he'll want to return to Guyana.
6:40pm
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Are You Being Served?
Series 8, Episode 4 - Sit OutGrace Bros. comes down on the staff for their low sales, threatening a 10% pay cut or a move of the departments down to the bargain basement. The staff decide to take to the roof in protest.
6:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's CottageMainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.
6:55pm
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Sketchy Comedy
Episode 7A plane, chair, pencil and watering can are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 7Another game of trying to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman CleggClegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.
7:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little SecretMrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.
8pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 5, Episode 2 - K-PopComedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of the music phenomenon of K-Pop. They start their journey at a sold-out NCT Dream gig at Wembley Arena, then head to South Korea to learn about the genre.
8pm
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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".
8:40pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And MarriageLove is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...
9pm
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Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
9pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 6Prue Leith, Chris McCausland and Mevin Odoom revisit their adolescent years, revealing one of them waxed their chest and one bootlegged videos.
9pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Series 3, Episode 5 - Another CountryComedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:20pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 5Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
9:50pm10 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.
10pm
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 3 - BurglaryHaving gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.
10pm30 min
Edinburgh Unlocked
Series 4, Episode 1Mark Nelson chats to actress Miriam Margolyes, Jamie MacDonald is back to give his unique perspective, and there is comedy from exciting stand-up comedians.
10pm
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Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 6 - DrunkAfter Lucy suffers a mild indiscretion whilst drunk and claims to have no memory of the event, she and Lee embark on an experiment with a bottle of home-made potato hooch to prove once and for all that you can remember what happens when you're mashed.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 61, Episode 3Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents the third episode - it is her 14th time in the host's chair. Joining the writer and presenter is Josh Widdicombe and author, academic and host of BBC Four's Britain's Lost Masterpieces, Emma Dabiri.
10pm
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Sneakerhead
Episode 3When Mulenga gets in a scuffle with a customer and the incident goes viral, Russell faces his biggest managerial challenge yet - firing his best mate.
10:10pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 31, Episode 2Gregory Porter, Amy Gledhill and Chesney Hawkes join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the comedy music quiz, hosted by Greg Davies.
10:30pm
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Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
10:30pm
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The Karen Dunbar Show
BBC Scotland sketch show starring comic actress Karen Dunbar.
10:30pm
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Man Like Mobeen
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Guz Khan sitcom.
10:35pm
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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.
11pm
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Battle In The Box
Episode 7 - Ellie Taylor & Jess Knappett v Jamie Laing & Nabil Abdulrashid - Part 1Reality star Jamie Laing gets locked up with comedian Nabil Abdulrashid. They'll be taking on Ted Lasso star Ellie Taylor and Jess Knappett. In this opening half of the battle, both teams get crafty in Exhibitionists, go head-to-head in The World Series of Everything and spin out in a game of Box Car Racers.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Munya Chawawa take on Sarah Millican and Gary Delaney. Don Rodolfo joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
11:15pm
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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".
11:30pm
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Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
11:55pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And MarriageLove is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pan through the last week and extract nuggets of comedy gold, with guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Glenn Moore and Evelyn Mok.
12:30am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 5Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
12:35am
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Breeders
Series 2, Episode 3 - No ConnectionPaul fears his culturally fragmented family have lost a vital connection. Gentrification impacts Jim and Jackie as the last of their old neighbours move out and more young professionals move in.
12:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 7Another game of trying to fool the opposition into mistaking fact for fiction and fiction for fact. Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Jo Brand, Roisin Conaty, Paul Foot and Ray Mears.
1:05am
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Breeders
Series 2, Episode 4 - No FaithAs a sudden death impacts the older generation of the Worsley family, Ava struggles to keep a profound secret from Paul, and Ally finds it equally difficult to hide her true feelings from Luke.
1:10am
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Bottom
Series 2, Episode 3 - BurglaryHaving gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.
1:20am
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Minder
Series 3, Episode 1 - Dead Men Do Tell TalesTerry gets another dead-end job when Arthur agrees to look after a coffin. What is really in it?
1:20am
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Room 101
Series 7, Episode 4 - Vicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig, Josh WiddicombeVicky McClure, Sandi Toksvig and Josh Widdicombe compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including real ale, hotel leaflets and coat hangers.
1:35am
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Comedy Legends
Series 2, Episode 7 - Phyllis DillerBarry Cryer reflects on the life and career of American comedian Phyllis Diller, who was one of the first female comics to become a household name in the US.
1:40am
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Man Like Mobeen
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Guz Khan sitcom.
1:50am
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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.
2am
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Bless This House
Series 4, Episode 2 - And They Will Come Home...Mike and Sally start asserting their independence: Sid's delighted by the thought of their leaving home, but Jean is far less keen. Who'll win the battle of wits?
2:30am
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Sandylands
Series 2, Episode 1After waking up on a deserted beach, Emily and Les arrive home to find her estranged mother, cruise ship entertainer Donna Vegas, standing in the lounge. Emily must decide if she can trust her mum with their secret or if she is just here for the money.
2:55am
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It's What She Would Have Wanted
Short comedy film written by and starring Holly Hall.
3am
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Sandylands
Series 1, Episode 2Les Vegas is alive, and a furious Emily becomes his unwilling partner in crime. She must now attend his beachside memorial - an event that proves irresistible to Les, who attends in disguise.
3:35am
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The Fosters
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Man I Most AdmireBenjamin is faced with quite a problem. He has to write an essay for his homework on "The Man I Most Admire". There are a couple of obvious candidates, but daily stresses take their toll and give him second thoughts...