Television
TV schedule Thursday 17th October 2024
6:15am
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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.
6:30am
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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.
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 14 - Hide And SqueakThe Farmer is terrorised when a cute mouse appears in the farmhouse and Pidsley the cat is ordered to dispose of the rodent. When the mouse takes refuge in Shaun's fleece, the flock persuade him to protect their new friend from the pitiless cat.
7:05am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger FanShortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.
7:20am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 26 - Teacher OffMiss Mistry and Mrs Creecher clash over the best way to teach Class 3C about butterflies.
7:25am
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The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Family WayPearl's unwell and Samuel heads to the doctor to collect the results of some tests she's recently had done. It's soon him feeling under the weather when he discovers she's pregnant!
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 10 - Chichen Itza, MexicoGrandmaster Glitch's giant ball game threatens El Castillo. Can the Go Jetters bounce back and save it?
7:50am
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The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 13 - The House GuestIs the flat haunted? After some odd bumps in the night, Sonny certainly thinks so. Vilma arranges for one of their neighbours, Mrs. Pugh, a medium, to talk to them...
8:20am
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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.
8:20am
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 4 - The Over-Eager EagleTwinkle is unhappy with how easy questing has become since Cral the Eagle joined the heroes, offending the eagle just when they need him the most.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 1 - That's EntertainmentJustin has some excellent news for Robert and Little Monster - Cat from next door is coming round to film a TV show all about everyday life in Justin Town, and they're going to be in it! But when Cat arrives, camera in hand and with Gary recording sound, she just wants them to be themselves and act naturally, which is easier said than done when they're as excited as they are.
9am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating ArtMarlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.
9:25am
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Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 1 - Queen Vic's Home VidsA special episode making 200 years since the birth of Queen Victoria. Featuring Victorian fake news, paparazzi, and camera men strapped to the front of moving trains, Queen Victoria shows you how her subjects invented and became obsessed with films!
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And RoundThe Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.
9:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Christmas Special - A Tale Of Two SweatersHoward finds himself in deep water when he is given jumpers from both Pearl and Marina for Christmas.
10:20am
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Hi-De-Hi!
1987 Christmas Special - Tell It To The MarinesPeggy's piano playing leads Ted to challenge the Royal Marines to a race over their assault course.
11am
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution?
11:05am
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Pea's Big FreezeEvil Pea freezes the Veggies so she can take over the whole supermarket. Chilli's heat unfreezes Supertato, who then races on lolly-stick skis to thwart Evil Pea and save the day.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
12:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Taj Mahal, IndiaThe grimbots attach a bit of the Taj Mahal to Grim HQ. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
12:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 16 - Mount Etna, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch makes popcorn in Mount Etna, blocking the volcano and endangering the farms on its slopes.
12:35pm
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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.
12:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 28 - Hen-Emy Of The StateDanger Mouse is left gadget-less when an unappreciated Squawk leaves the Danger Agency to work for tech genius Elon Muskrat.
1pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 15 - Sponsored WaffleWaffle, Simon, Doug, Evie and Ruby do a sponsored silence to raise money for the school.
1:10pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 22 - Come Back CobsThe Cobs have finally had enough of Evil Pea's ungratefulness and team up with Supertato.
1:20pm
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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.
1:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 40 - Gnasher DashGnasher is practically immobile inside a full-body cast. When he goes missing, Dennis and the gang race all over Beanotown to find him, always one step behind the helpless hound.
1:40pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating ArtMarlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.
1:40pm
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 4 - The Over-Eager EagleTwinkle is unhappy with how easy questing has become since Cral the Eagle joined the heroes, offending the eagle just when they need him the most.
2:20pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution?
2:30pm
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Supertato
Series 1, Episode 17 - The Good, The Bad And The PricklyPrickly Pear arrives in the supermarket and tries to take over Evil Pea's freezer. Supertato discovers that Prickly Pear isn't mean at all and just needs some good friends.
2:40pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 4 - Waffle ExploresIt's Evie and Doug's first playdate together with their friends. They try out their new ball pit, but Waffle can't join in because he's not toilet trained. He finds fun elsewhere.
3pm
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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.
3:30pm
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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.
3:40pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
1987 Christmas Special - Tell It To The MarinesPeggy's piano playing leads Ted to challenge the Royal Marines to a race over their assault course.
3:40pm
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Minder
Series 8, Episode 7 - A Bird In The Hand Is Worth Two In Shepherd's BushLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
3:40pm
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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.
3:50pm
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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?
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 7 - Concerto For Solo BicycleFoggy comes up with an unusual idea for bicycle safety underwear when he collides with a speeding Compo.
4:35pm11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 9 - Precious TreasureBlossom insists on saving her bath bomb treasure for later and takes it with her on a quest to save Merhaven from an angry seaweed.
4:40pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 25 - Waltzing PotatoEvil Pea plans to freeze Supertato into an ice cube by pretending to teach him to dance.
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 8 - There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our GardenFoggy identifies the sound of a giant woodpecker and exploits this natural wonder.
5:15pm
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Dodge's Pup School
Episode 1 - First DayIt's the first day of Pup School. Dodge overcomes his first day nerves as he meets lots of new friends. The pups settle into their class activities with their new teacher Miss Collie.
5:25pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Dawn Of ManVictor's hobby of fishing leads to an encounter with humanity at its most primitive. Patrick's gay brother, Nigel, comes to visit and Victor is asked to give a speech to the WI.
5:40pm
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Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3Granville discovers a gap in the shop's security, and a cherry picker arrives in the street, which gives Madge terrible anxiety. Meanwhile, Eric and Kath decide to do something together, and Gastric enjoys the home cooking of a nearby neighbour, which ruins Granville's plans to get him together with Madge... will he find a solution?
6:05pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 10 - René - Under An Assumed NoseOnce again, René goes into hiding when it is believed that he was behind a plot to kill the Generals at their invasion meeting. Unfortunately, he chooses to disguise himself as a General...
6:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating ArtMarlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Changing Face Of Rural BlamireWe see Compo staring employment nervously in the face, as Blamire feels the urge to get back in harness only to discover that all that glitters is not sold.
7pm
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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.
7pm
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QI
Series E, Children In Need Special - EntertainmentA Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 4 - Some Enchanted EveningThe unattainable Nora becomes available and Compo presses his suit.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To GoMrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.
8pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 7, Episode 3 - UFCComedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of mixed martial arts, visiting the Ultimate Fighting Championship's International Fight Week in Las Vegas to train with the stars before taking on a one-on-one UFC challenge on top of the Eiffel Tower.
8:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early BirdsAfter accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 3Rhod is joined by Jim Moir, Lorraine Kelly and Kae Kurd as they travel back in time. Discover who had erotic fantasies about Star Trek and who was a teenage criminal.
9pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Series 2, Episode 13 - Quo Vadis, PetComedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
9pm120 min
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
Celebrate one of Britain's most-loved comic creations as Jennifer Saunders, Dame Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks reunite to share anecdotes and backstage secrets.
9pm60 min
Sweetpea
Episode 2 - This Sort Of Thing Needs Some Feminine EnergyRhiannon's victim is discovered, so she goes on a mission to find out who he was and whether he deserved it.
9pm60 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.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 18, Episode 6 - A Dance As Old As Time ItselfThe Taskmaster's much-admired assistant, Little Alex Horne, has many talents. He can use a stopwatch, he can record statistics and he can comb Greg Davies' hair every night for exactly 20 minutes. But can he competently wield a pair of pliers? Rosie Jones is keen to find out. Elsewhere, Andy Zaltzman finds a really important pen, Jack Dee adopts a charismatic New York accent, Babátúndé Aléshé creates a lovely little otter and Emma Sidi enjoys some horrible wine.
10pm
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Stevens & McCarthy
Episode 2Awkward husbands make for an awkward chat, and a man-spreader learns a lesson.
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 6, Episode 4 - Naked OutGideon has found his people; the only problem is they're all naked and it's a cult. It's up to the gang to rescue him. They pose as cult members to get close, but before long they're in dangerously deep and need rescuing themselves. Elsewhere Tommo teams up with a one-time dance arcade champion to bring down a rival club. The kid gave up on his dream long ago, until Tommo inspires him to get his groove back.
10pm
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Red Dwarf
Series III, Episode 3 - PolymorphA chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.
10pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dirty GirlsJonny discovers that Janet has been keeping an old love letter from her ex, Andy. Janet convinces him it's just a bit of nostalgia from her childhood.
10pm30 min
Everyone Else Burns
Series 2, Episode 1 - A Big Sexless CardiganAfter 300 hours of gruelling penance, Rachel's journey to independence faces new obstacles as she returns to the church - where arranged marriage is making a comeback and she's expected to engage in Order-approved speed-dating.
10:20pm
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Such Brave Girls
Episode 5 - Such Friendly GirlsOver one long night, Deb, Billie and Josie find their own ways to process death after visiting their nan in hospital.
10:30pm30 min
Everyone Else Burns
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Boot Loaded With MassAfter choosing Jeb, Rachel finds herself on a chaperoned double date - alongside her ex, Joshua and Heather, the deeply strange, whispering courtship partner who Josh's dad Samson has paired him with.
10:40pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 4 - VomitJonny is ill and thinks he's dying. Janet reckons he's just trying to get out of a job interview.
10:50pm
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Such Brave Girls
Episode 6 - Such Daddy's GirlsPreparing to see their dad again, Josie writes a speech to tell him how she feels, and Billie's got newfound confidence that all men eventually come crawling back.
11pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Episode 1 - Never Mind The Buzzcocks Does RockThis rock special features the one and only Courtney Love as a guest team captain, with guests including Abi Harding, Joel Dommett and rock star Glen Matlock.
11pm
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 2 - CashNo one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!
11:15pm
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Limmy's Show!
Series 3, Episode 2Drug experimenter Larry Forsyth plucks up the courage to do battle with his interviewer, Dee Dee bumps into a newsreader and contemplates national notoriety, plus we drop in on some sparkling party chat.
11:20pm
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Taskmaster
Series 18, Episode 6 - A Dance As Old As Time ItselfThe Taskmaster's much-admired assistant, Little Alex Horne, has many talents. He can use a stopwatch, he can record statistics and he can comb Greg Davies' hair every night for exactly 20 minutes. But can he competently wield a pair of pliers? Rosie Jones is keen to find out. Elsewhere, Andy Zaltzman finds a really important pen, Jack Dee adopts a charismatic New York accent, Babátúndé Aléshé creates a lovely little otter and Emma Sidi enjoys some horrible wine.
11:20pm
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Will & Ralf Should Know Better
Episode 2Will loves being outdoors and Ralf worries about the environment, so they want to explore if they could give up their creature comforts to live in harmony with nature.
11:45pm
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Calamity James
Slapstick comedy about a young man cursed with 'acute misfortune syndrome'.
11:50pm
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Inside No. 9
Series 6, Episode 4 - Hurry Up And WaitActor James is waiting for his big moment on ITV's new crime drama in a static caravan, owned by a strange family that clearly have something to hide.
12:20am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 6, Episode 1Swapping stories tonight are Darren Harriott, Sarah Keyworth, Angela Scanlon and Dara O Briain discussing, well, anything funny.
12:30am
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French & Saunders: Funny Women
French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.
12:45am
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Comedy Legends
Series 4, Episode 5 - Goldie HawnBarry Cryer reflects on the career of Goldie Hawn who rose to fame on Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In before going on to star in Cactus Flower and win an Oscar for her role.
1:20am65 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 1Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and James O'Brien.
1:35am
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Such Brave Girls
Episode 5 - Such Friendly GirlsOver one long night, Deb, Billie and Josie find their own ways to process death after visiting their nan in hospital.
1:45am
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The Culture Capsule
Episode 2 - Film & MusicKG Tha Comedian and three guests debate their favourite films and albums.
1:45am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 4, Episode 7Routines by comedians Russell Kane, Travis Jay, Chloe Petts, Olga Koch, Michael Stranney, Sikisa and Seann Walsh are reconstructed as sketches.
1:55am
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Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley
TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.
1:55am
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The Cleaner
Series 3, Episode 2 - The BabyAn unfortunate incident occurs in a shepherd's hut and Wicky is called in to clean it up as quickly as possible so it can go back to being rented out by its pregnant owner. He'd better get his act together, because the heavily expectant Lara expects ruthless efficiency from all her employees - and her gardener Donald and mother Caroline don't exactly make life any easier.
2:05am
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Such Brave Girls
Episode 6 - Such Daddy's GirlsPreparing to see their dad again, Josie writes a speech to tell him how she feels, and Billie's got newfound confidence that all men eventually come crawling back.
2:10am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 4, Episode 8The funniest routines by renowned and up-and-coming comedians - bringing them to life in sketch form - featuring stand up and sketches courtesy of Finlay Christie, Michael Akadiri, Helen Bauer, Tom Ward, Bobby Mair, Vidura, Ania Magliano and Joel Dommett.
2:25am45 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 4 - Over And OvaLearn some tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig and join in as the studio audience sings along with Western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Grayson Perry and Jan Ravens.
2:40am
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The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Family WayPearl's unwell and Samuel heads to the doctor to collect the results of some tests she's recently had done. It's soon him feeling under the weather when he discovers she's pregnant!
3:10am
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 2 - CashNo one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!
3:35am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 24 (Channel 4: Series 25), Episode 3Rob Brydon and Katherine Parkinson take on Jon Richardson and Babatunde Aléshé. Adam Buxton joins Susie in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson helps Rachel with the numbers in his own inimitable fashion.
3:45am
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Mother F**king Pep Talk
Episode 1 - KG tha Comedian: FAILURE = SUCCESSNothing makes you better at succeeding than failing. KG Tha Comedian inspires you to become a better you, by embracing the moments you are a failing you. FAILURE = SUCCESS.
5:15am
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Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 11Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Rick Edwards, Big Zuu, Joanne McNally, and Aaron Simmonds into the loft.