Television
TV schedule Thursday 5th December 2024
6am
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered GoatArthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.
6:30am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 18 - Da Veggie CodeSupertato's Tato belt gets locked inside a glass case for an exhibition, but Tomato can't remember the code to get it out again, and Supertato needs it back to defeat Evil Pea.
6:30am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 10 - The SpiderBitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?
7:05am
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The Two Ronnies
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of comedy from Barker and Corbett.
7:10am
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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 18 - Inventor's BlockDennis doesn't realise the pressure he's putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor's block.
7:40am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 45 - Cappadocia, TurkeyA game of hide-and-seek threatens to topple the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.
8:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Little Dog LaughedGeorge talks Truffles out for a walk in the park, but manages to lose her. Fearing Mildred's wrath, he sets about finding her - or a replacement.
8:25am
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 14 - We The CouncilThe heroes and the Council of Happiness swap jobs, and when the council fail their quest, the whole forest is at risk of being flooded by Stinkystuff.
8:40am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 8 - Best Foot ForwardAfter moving a ladder causing George to fall from the roof of their houses and break a leg, Jeffrey is forced to run errands for him, for fear of legal action.
9am
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Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 7Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Jamie Laing, Emily Atack, Jason Manford, and Rose Matafeo into the loft to play guessing games.
9:10am
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Two On The Tiles
A husband and wife are blackmailed by their butler with evidence of separate nights out.
9:20am
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Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 12 - Henry & Liz's Family Face-OffTudors King Henry VIII and daughter Queen Elizabeth I bicker about who was the best ruler.
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 18 - On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a clothes boutique, where they watch a lady trying on different hats. She isn't satisfied with any of them, and goes off to try on a dress.
9:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
1986 Specials, New Year Special - Uncle Of The BrideFor Compo and Clegg, the wedding of Wesley and Edie's daughter would have been little more than a happy diversion, but when they meet Uncle Seymour - retired headmaster and would-be brilliant inventor - nothing seems to go quite as expected - especially when he takes charge of the groom on his stag night.
11:05am
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 9 - Undercover TomatoTomato paints himself green and goes undercover as a Mini Pea to discover how Evil Pea is firing them at Tato Tower. He makes an unexpected new Mini Pea friend.
11:40am
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Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersChristmas is approaching, and Grace Bros. has splashed out on suitable character costumes for the staff. There's a slap-up meal to enjoy whilst the floor is decorated - even if it is from the staff canteen.
12:10pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane RescueGrim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.
12:15pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
1994 Christmas SpecialHyacinth is plagued by problems in this special extended episode. While busy planning a new kitchen she is told that there is someone else in father's bed. Then she learns that Richard has gone down with a fungal infection.
12:15pm
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The Bargee
Meet Hemel Pike, the Casanova of the canals. Born on the waterways, he sees no downside to the aquatic life - but events could catch up with him.
12:25pm
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Big Lizard
Episode 9 - How To Work TogetherCosima, Big Lizard and Ammon are squabbling over Dad's precious explorer notebook when disaster strikes. Only by working together can they save it from being lost forever!
12:35pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 37 - Danger Is ForeverDanger Mouse takes on Greenback - but as a geriatric (or elderly) mouse, after the Baron speeds up the rotation of Earth, making everyone and thing 1,000 years older! Can DM pull out all the stops and restore the world?
12:50pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 38 - Very Important PenfoldPenfold becomes a fully-fledged celebrity after an act of heroism saving Scarlett Johamster on Help I'm A Hamster in the Jungle puts him in the spotlight, although DM suspects that all is not what it seems.
1:15pm
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Supertato
Series 2, Episode 5 - Broccoli Flies AgainEvil Pea asks for flying lessons when Broccoli flies her paper plane into her freezer. Evil Pea doesn't let Broccoli know that she intends to fly high to take over Tato Tower.
1:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And BackDel becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...
1:20pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu SenseiJJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.
1:30pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar PowerDoctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.
1:45pm
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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.
2:45pm
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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.
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
1986 Specials, New Year Special - Uncle Of The BrideFor Compo and Clegg, the wedding of Wesley and Edie's daughter would have been little more than a happy diversion, but when they meet Uncle Seymour - retired headmaster and would-be brilliant inventor - nothing seems to go quite as expected - especially when he takes charge of the groom on his stag night.
3:30pm
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Big Lizard
Episode 3 - How We Met DunkSearching for a vital part of the ship that was lost during their crash-landing, Cosima and Big Lizard find Dunk stuck on a beach. They use science to save the day and make a new friend.
3:35pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 15 - Boarding BeanoDoctor Pfooflepfeffer's first act as head of governors is to turn Bash Street School into a boarding school. However, the pupils devise a series of daring attempts to escape.
3:40pm
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Minder
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty HunterWhen a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.
3:45pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 16 - Thumb WarsIn a somewhat misguided attempt to resolve Dennis and Walter's spiralling competitiveness, Miss Mistry offers thumb wrestling as a solution - but can Walter play fair, or will the situation get out of hand?
3:55pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse RiseDanger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.
4:40pm
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Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 26 - Snow DayWhen the heroes wake up on Snow Day morning, there isn't a snowflake in sight! The heroes must quest to free the Snow Dragon and save Snow Day for all.
4:40pm
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Supertato
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Tato TeamDuring the Veggies' Super Sidekick Costume Contest, Evil Pea traps Supertato in a jar of honey. All is lost until the Veggies become real super sidekicks, the Tato Team!
5:05pm
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Justin's House
Series 4, Christmas Special - Cat's First ChristmasJoin Justin, Robert the Robot and Little Monster in Justin's House as they aim to serve up the best Christmas ever for their adventurer neighbour, Cat.
5:15pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
5:25pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 9 - The Whiz KidCharlie is jealous of the time Caroline is spending with her new director.
5:35pm
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Brandy For The Parson
British comedy about a young couple who accidentally become involved in brandy smuggling.
6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Episode 1 - Arousing SuspicionsWhen Michelle devises plans for a radio station, getting the necessary equipment is only the beginning of the problem - particularly when key components end up in the chateau.
6:05pm
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The Good Life
Summer Special - When I'm 65A check-up gives Jerry a wake up call and starts the Leadbetters on a health drive. After days of ridicule from Tom the two decide to settle their differences in a race around Surbiton.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 7 - Three Men And A MangleAn invitation into Nora Batty's bedroom turns out to be a moving experience for Compo and one which Seymour won't easily forget.
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Highlights Special - The Best BitsRob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14.
7:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal FlushRodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 1 - Return Of The WarriorLife without Seymour soon becomes boring for Compo and Clegg - but not for long.
8pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Christmas Special - Rob & Romesh Vs ChristmasA festive special in which Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan join the circus, teaming up with West End and Big Top show Zippos. They learn how to do acrobatics, contortion and knife throwing ahead of their final Christmas performance at Winter Wonderland.
8pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 3After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.
8:30pm
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Dad's Army: The Animations
Episode 4 - The Animated Christmas SpecialsIn these two shorts (from Christmas Day 1968 and Christmas Day 1970), Captain Mainwaring drills his platoon in physical fitness and assembles a choir to entertain the troops.
8:30pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 4The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.
9pm
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Father Ted
A selection of three episodes of the sitcom following Irish priests.
9pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2014, Christmas Special - Mammy's Tickled PinkThe arrival of a large box for Cathy has Agnes intrigued...and she's even more intrigued when she realises that she's the only family member who doesn't know what's inside it!
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your MindWith Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.
9pm
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 8 - MedicineIn this edition, topics include Karl's thoughts on medical advancements, sickness, and an idea for a machine that would enable physicians to feel their patients' pain.
9pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Gone Christmas Fishing 2020, Christmas SpecialGone Christmas Fishing follows Bob Mortimer as he returns to his childhood roots in Middlesbrough to fish and reminisce with his dear friend and angling mentor Paul Whitehouse.
9pm30 min
Smoggie Queens
Episode 3 - A Smoggie FeudEveryone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.
9:30pm
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 7 - Law And OrderKarl claims not to have any interest in law and order, but he still has strong opinions on noise pollution, and astounds Ricky and Stephen with his views on shoplifting.
9:30pm30 min
Smoggie Queens
Episode 4 - A Smoggie MurderDickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 4Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
10pm
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Motherland
Series 1, Episode 4 - The CavalryWhile Paul's away he has the perfect solution to help out Julia: he sends his parents to help.
10pm
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Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Big screen spin-off featuring Jennifer Saunders's riotous PR girl, Edina Monsoon, and best friend Patsy Stone.
10pm30 min
Only Child
Episode 3 - Team PritchardConcerned that Ken is spending too much time on his own, Richard offers to take him to the local golf club, unaware that he's about to play a much bigger part in integrating his dad back into the community than he'd originally intended.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The ApolloIn the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.
11pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Highlights Special - Jimmy, Sean & Jon's Best BitsJimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for a compilation show of their best bits from the last series. Guests include Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jerry Springer, Johnny Vegas, Mel Giedroyc, Lethal Bizzle, Carol Vorderman and Josh Widdicombe.
11pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Episode 8 - Never Mind The Buzzcocks Does The 00sComedy music quiz hosted by Greg Davies, with guest captain Beth Ditto, Megaman, Nick Grimshaw and Kimberly Wyatt joining regulars Noel Fielding and Jamali Maddix.
11:30pm
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Raiders Of The Lost Archive
Series 2, Episode 4 - Emergency ServicesSome of Scotland's funniest minds delve into the archives to bring viewers a hilariously unique re-imagining of the country's history and culture.
Midnight
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's GambleAfter a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.
12:20am
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Father Ted
A selection of three episodes of the sitcom following Irish priests.
12:25am
(repeat)
Smoggie Queens
Episode 3 - A Smoggie FeudEveryone boards the Teesside Princess for Mam's Titanic-themed drag brunch. However, the event hits a proverbial iceberg when Mam is faced with an unwelcome blast from her past.
12:40am
(repeat)
Dad's Army: The Animations
Episode 4 - The Animated Christmas SpecialsIn these two shorts (from Christmas Day 1968 and Christmas Day 1970), Captain Mainwaring drills his platoon in physical fitness and assembles a choir to entertain the troops.
12:40am
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Highlights Special - The Best BitsRob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return in an episode packed with some of the best bits from Series 14.
12:55am
(repeat)
Smoggie Queens
Episode 4 - A Smoggie MurderDickie concocts 'an absolutely amazing' murder mystery evening, full of twists and turns. Solving the murder should be easy - providing he can keep it all on track.
1:10am
(repeat)
The Good Life
Summer Special - When I'm 65A check-up gives Jerry a wake up call and starts the Leadbetters on a health drive. After days of ridicule from Tom the two decide to settle their differences in a race around Surbiton.
1:20am
(repeat)
QI
Series D, Children In Need Special - DescendantsChildren In Need episode with Jonathan Ross, Rich Hall and Phill Jupitus.
1:45am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 5, Episode 6Comedy routines with Finlay Christie, Suzi Ruffell, Ray Bradshaw, Axel Blake, Glenn Moore, Jessie Cave and Huge Davies.
1:50am
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Tom Allen Absolutely Live
Tom Allen performs for a sell-out crowd at the London Palladium.
2am50 min version (repeat)
QI
Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your MindWith Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.
2:20am
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The Golden Egg CupThere's a new buzz in the Royle family household as it is a special time for Jim and Barbara and a celebration (including Twiglets and scotch eggs) is planned.
2:50am
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Drunk History
Series 3, Episode 5Jessica Hynes stars as Emmeline Pankhurst in Luisa Omielan's hammered history of the suffragettes, while Stephen Mangan is Henry V in Tom Rosenthal's trollied tale of Agincourt.
2:55am
(repeat)
Calamity James
Slapstick comedy about a young man cursed with 'acute misfortune syndrome'.
3am
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Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 1Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.
3:15am
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Drunk History
Series 3, Episode 6Charlotte Crosby and Matthew Lewis star in Phil Wang's take on Isaac Newton's rise to fame. Adam Buxton's story of King Alfred and the Vikings features Blake Harrison and Alexander Armstrong.
3:25am
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2014, New Year Special - Mammy's GambleAfter a spate of burglaries in the local area, Agnes is determined to make sure she doesn't fall victim to the recent crime wave.
3:30am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 2 - Mrs. RobinsonTracey is worried because Garth is going out with an older woman and Chris has started writing to "express his inner self".
3:45am
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Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 2, Episode 3Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Kerry Godliman and Judi Love. Featuring childhood advert jingles, X-rated TV from Italy, and shocking examples of reality TV.
4:30am
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Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 3Laura Whitmore, Robert Peston and Jamali Maddix reflect on their teenage years, with one revealing they kept an earnest diary and one modelling some of their fashion disasters.
5:15am
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Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 8 - Every Time You Say That We LoseThe show welcomes Gogglebox legend and former MP Gyles Brandreth, and comedians Nick Helm, Sarah Kendall and Katy Wix into the Comedy Central attic for more guessing games. Gyles reveals why his stage career was a bit eggy, and we have a warm round of applause for cystitis in 'Spells Like Team Spirit'. And Darren is feeling particularly tense with his team!