Television
TV schedule Wednesday 16th October 2024
6:20am
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To PinnerLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
6:30am
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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.
6:30am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of the Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bitzer's New HatThe Farmer gives Bitzer a horrible new hat. Bitzer is very upset as he treasured his old hat. The flock rallies round to try to cheer him up with a selection of dashing alternative head gear.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
7:20am
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The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 10 - Who Needs Friends?An old school friend of Samuel's, Charley, pays a visit and makes his presence keenly felt. The Fosters feel they have to warn the woman he's hoping to marry.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 25 - Cavern CreaturesBelow the town hall, a mysterious species of oversized hamsters may or may not exist.
7:40am
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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.
7:50am
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The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 11 - That's My BoySonny's struggling to keep a job, and there's a night of little sleep in the flat - particularly for poor, beleaguered Sammy!
8am
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 4Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli plays Michael's favourite game 'Send To All', which sees Michael sending a text to Bruno's phone book. This week's Unexpected Star is a handyman, who gets the shock of his life when his ambition is realised. There is also music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and an astonishing acrobatic performance from one of Cirque du Soleil.
8:20am
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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?
8:20am
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 3 - Herbert's New HatHerbert takes his failed cooling hat invention along on a quest, using it to save the day after being faced with the Riddlemaster's jibes.
8:35am
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And The Same To You
The boxing-mad nephew of a pious clergyman embarks on an elaborate plan to keep his boxing career a secret.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 18 - Robert's Home MoviesOnly in Justin Town could it be sunny, snowy and rain slime all in one day, so Justin, Robert and Little Monster stay in and enjoy Robert's new setting, 'home movie mode'!
9am
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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.
9:25am
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Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 14 - Smash Hit SongsRattus has an idea that might make him millions - he is going to launch a streaming service. However, to make Ratify a success, he is going to need some great songs from history.
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
9:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole PositionIn avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.
10:20am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 4 - God Bless Our FamilyClive's family arrives en masse to stop his marriage to Gladys. Does this give Clive the excuse he's been looking for?
11am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2Granville is having a cut-price sale but only on old stock, not the boiled ham or new inflatable underwear support system that are getting a special Arkwright promotion. Meanwhile, there's an air of romance around as Mrs Featherstone takes a shine to new resident Mr Newbold; a former patient of Nurse returns; and Mavis has a plan to invite Granville to her house for coffee.
11:05am
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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.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
12:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South AmericaWhat goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.
12:20pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, ItalyGlitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?
12:35pm
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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.
12:55pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop DogDoug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.
1pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 4Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli plays Michael's favourite game 'Send To All', which sees Michael sending a text to Bruno's phone book. This week's Unexpected Star is a handyman, who gets the shock of his life when his ambition is realised. There is also music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and an astonishing acrobatic performance from one of Cirque du Soleil.
1:10pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 21 - Evil Pea's Veggie VisionEvil Pea is tricked by lots of Supertatoes who appear all over the supermarket.
1:15pm
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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.
1:25pm
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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.
1:40pm
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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.
1:40pm
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 3 - Herbert's New HatHerbert takes his failed cooling hat invention along on a quest, using it to save the day after being faced with the Riddlemaster's jibes.
2:20pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2Granville is having a cut-price sale but only on old stock, not the boiled ham or new inflatable underwear support system that are getting a special Arkwright promotion. Meanwhile, there's an air of romance around as Mrs Featherstone takes a shine to new resident Mr Newbold; a former patient of Nurse returns; and Mavis has a plan to invite Granville to her house for coffee.
2:35pm
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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.
2:40pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 3 - Goodbye Waffle?It's the day after the Brooklyn-Bells' wedding and time to say goodbye to the puppy. Evie goes with Jess to her veterinary practice to scan Waffle's microchip.
3pm
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Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
3:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Order Of The Golden SausageDennis leads the gang on the baffling trail of a mysterious Beanotown secret society.
3:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 4 - God Bless Our FamilyClive's family arrives en masse to stop his marriage to Gladys. Does this give Clive the excuse he's been looking for?
3:40pm
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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.
3:45pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of DaleyLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
3:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger KWhen an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 5 - Stop That BathCompo, Clegg and Foggy find that, for once, Howard has a cast iron excuse for being out without permission.
4:35pm11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 8 - The New WandWhen a witch struggles to master her new wand, Twinkle decides to have a go, only to make her friends vanish. She must now solo quest to find them.
4:40pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 24 - Moustache MysteryBroccoli is horrified when someone paints moustaches on photographs of her friends.
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 6 - Springing SmilerFoggy, Clegg and a rather enthusiastic Compo accept the challenge of springing Smiler, Nora Batty's ex-lodger.
5:15pm10 min
Dodge's Pup School
Episode 13 - Last BiscuitDodge brings some homemade doggy biscuits into the school. He shares them among his friends, but then there's only one left. Who should get the last biscuit? The pups decide that the only fair way to choose is to show Dodge why they should win it by showcasing their talents.
5:25pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 4 - Threatening WeatherPlunged into darkness after a power cut on a sweltering summer night, Victor and Margaret reflect on their lives, hopes and fears.
5:40pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2Granville is having a cut-price sale but only on old stock, not the boiled ham or new inflatable underwear support system that are getting a special Arkwright promotion. Meanwhile, there's an air of romance around as Mrs Featherstone takes a shine to new resident Mr Newbold; a former patient of Nurse returns; and Mavis has a plan to invite Granville to her house for coffee.
6:05pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 9 - Watch The BirdieIt is, finally, time for the Generals' Conference and the planning of the invasion of England - the resistance furnish René with another suitably ridiculous photographic device to capture their plans. But it could all go awry if Mimi kills one of the attendees before the day...
6:20pm
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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.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 1 - Forked LightningThe trio experience some problems with the common British bicycle. Will Compo's rabbit's foot be unclogged in time, and will the mechanical Sid from the café evade the dreaded Ivy long enough to wave his magical spanner?
7pm
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Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
7pm
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7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 2 - Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?One of Compo's neighbours is preparing to emigrate to Austrlia; Blamire reveals a musical talent; and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem BellsThe platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Episode 1James Corden has flown Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall and Freddie Flintoff to America for an adventure. The jet-lagged boys hit the bowling alley and take to the field in front of a packed-out crowd at an Oakland Raiders game.
8pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
8:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 7 - Going To Pot?Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!
8:30pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 4Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli plays Michael's favourite game 'Send To All', which sees Michael sending a text to Bruno's phone book. This week's Unexpected Star is a handyman, who gets the shock of his life when his ambition is realised. There is also music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and an astonishing acrobatic performance from one of Cirque du Soleil.
9pm
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Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Offered FallacyFrank and Lu must clear their names when they are framed for various crimes by some mysterious doppelgangers.
9pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 3 - ParisEddy, Patsy, Saffy - and Bubble - decamp to Paris for the day, in order to take part in a photoshoot based on themes of generational and age differences. Saffy is not pleased to have been roped in, but Patsy's got a plan that'll ensure her compliance.
9pm60 min
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Episode 1This Rock Special features the one and only Courtney Love as the guest team captain, with guests including Abi Harding, Joel Dommett and rockstar Glen Matlock.
9pm60 min
Ludwig
Episode 4A body falls from the fourth storey of a construction site. Was it just a terrible accident, or a perfectly executed murder? When things don't add up, John questions his abilities.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 2 - OrganismsSandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.
9:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 4 - DonkeyFollowing on a theory of appearing a 'donkey' in comparison to Patsy's 'racehorse', Edina commits herself to lose weight. Will the desired effects be seen fast enough?
10pm
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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.
10pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 4, Episode 6 - HousewarmingMichelle and Alan are making the last minute tidy-ups before the neighbours arrive for the housewarming party at their freshly decorated home.
10pm
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10pm55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 60, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2020 News For YouTeam captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation that looks back at the big news of 2020.
10pm30 min
BBC New Comedy Awards
2024, Episode 3 - Southern Heat: Crofton ParkIn the third heat, Muhsin Yesilada, Maia Tassalini, Limahl Germain, Alfie Packham and Frankie Thompson perform a set for a place in the final of the BBC New Comedy Awards.
10:20pm
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Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 4 - RunningTo impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.
10:20pm
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The Lady In The Van
The Lady In The Van is a drama based on real events, about a vagrant who the playwright Alan Bennett allowed to park her van in his driveway, where she lived for fifteen years.
10:30pm
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Dreaming Whilst Black
Episode 5 - The PitchKwabena is struggling to impress the jurors in his development scheme; is he willing to do what it takes to get the funding?
10:55pm
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Battle In The Box
Episode 4 - Katherine Ryan & Tom Rosenthal v Fatiha El-Ghorri & Josh Jones - Part 2The celebrities attempt to beat their opponents (and gravity) in Sticky Situation, put their tastebuds to the test in Soda Sommelier, and begin to see the world from their partner's perspective (literally) in Body Swap.
10:55pm
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Dreaming Whilst Black
Episode 6 - The PremiereIt's finally the day of Kwabena's film premiere - but did he make the right choice?
11pm
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Brassic
Series 6, Episode 3 - Blast From The PastFarmer Jim's old flame is back on the scene and reigniting something in the old man. It's an erotic trip down memory lane, which turns out isn't for the faint-hearted. Confronted by this racy past, Jim finds himself exposed - both his heart and his balls. Meanwhile JJ's back! The gang come up with an elaborate scheme to clear his name involving some suspect spy action and a pair of ridiculous glasses.
11pm
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The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 6 - FloodIt's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...
11:20pm
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Cuckoo
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Greg Davies sitcom.
11:30pm
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Out Of Order
Episode 11Out Of Order is a game show all about judgements and first impressions. Host Rosie Jones is joined by team captains Katherine Ryan and Judi Love, plus Kerry Godliman & Mike Wozniak.
11:30pm
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Burnistoun
Series 2, Episode 5Doberman Man comes face-to-face with his archenemy, and James Bond finally arrives in Burnistoun for an unpromising encounter with his contact.
11:40pm
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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.
11:55pm
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Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on events around the world along with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Suzi Ruffell.
12:10am
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Rob Beckett: Wallop
Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.
12:20am
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 3 - PotatoWhen Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...
12:30am
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The Culture Capsule
Episode 1 - Food & DrinkKG Tha Comedian and three guests debate their favourite foods and drinks.
12:35am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 3With Bob Mortimer, Marcus Brigstocke, Katherine Ryan and John Robins. Alan and co discuss podium dancing and Bob's unusually high backside, amongst other things.
1am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 3 - ParisEddy, Patsy, Saffy - and Bubble - decamp to Paris for the day, in order to take part in a photoshoot based on themes of generational and age differences. Saffy is not pleased to have been roped in, but Patsy's got a plan that'll ensure her compliance.
1:35am
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The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 8The Off Roaders go white-water rafting and Rowley Birkin presents a slide show.
1:35am
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QI
Series E, Children In Need Special - EntertainmentA Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.
2am
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Dreaming Whilst Black
Episode 5 - The PitchKwabena is struggling to impress the jurors in his development scheme; is he willing to do what it takes to get the funding?
2:10am60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 3 - OceansTune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.
2:25am
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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.
2:30am
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Dreaming Whilst Black
Episode 6 - The PremiereIt's finally the day of Kwabena's film premiere - but did he make the right choice?
2:40am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 11 - WartimeIn this show, topics include Karl's thoughts on the importance of historic artefacts and how his book will be viewed in the future. Plus, the meaning of popular wartime expressions and what life must be like for a soldier's spouse.
2:55am
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Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 3 - PotatoWhen Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...
3:10am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 12 - World CupIn this show, topics include Ricky and Stephen watching the World Cup while sharing a hotel bed, the problems of over-zealous sports fans and cheating in sports, Ricky's childhood football trial, and Karl's saliva production.
3:30am
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Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian
Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.
3:30am
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The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 10 - Who Needs Friends?An old school friend of Samuel's, Charley, pays a visit and makes his presence keenly felt. The Fosters feel they have to warn the woman he's hoping to marry.
5:15am
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Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 10Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Maisie Adam, Bobby Mair, Richard Madeley and Zoe Lyons to the show.