Timeless Laughs
Deep cuts and hidden gems from iPlayer's comedy archive.
The Homecoming—Cuckoo, Series 1
The Thompsons meet daughter Rachel's new American husband Cuckoo for the first time.
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Episode 1—The Catherine Tate Show, Series 1
Argumentative schoolgirl Lauren and foul-mouthed Nan Taylor make their debuts.
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Episode 1—Nighty Night, Series 1
Comedy about a woman who sees her husband's terminal illness as a fresh start for herself.
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The Queen's Birthday Present—The Thin Blue Line, Series 1
The Queen's birthday puts a spanner in the works of Fowler and Dawkins' anniversary.
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The End—Red Dwarf, I
Red Dwarf is a mining ship with a crew of 169. Within 24 hours, 168 of them will be dead.
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Getting a Job—Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em, Series 1
Frank's search for work leads him to become a wholesale ironmongery salesman.
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Episode 1—The Royle Family, Series 1
The phone bill arrives as Dave and Denise's wedding approaches - much to Jim's chagrin.
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Killeroo—The Mighty Boosh, Series 1
A highly illegal boxing match is set up between Killeroo the kangaroo and Howard.
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Episode 1—The Thick of It, Series 1
Newly appointed Minister for Social Affairs, Hugh Abbot, faces a policy crisis.
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Grantleigh—To the Manor Born, Series 1
Audrey fforbes-Hamilton discovers that her large country estate is almost bankrupt.
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Welcome to Hebburn, Pet—Hebburn, Series 1
Jack takes his wife to meet the family, but they think she is just his new girlfriend.
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The Rat—Ideal, Series 1
Small-time dope dealer Moz's girlfriend moves out when a rat appears in his flat.
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Stuck in the Middle with You—After You've Gone, Series 1
When Ann goes off to do charity work in Africa, ex-husband Jimmy gets custody of the kids.
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Who's That Boy?—Gimme Gimme Gimme, Series 1
Linda and Tom wake to find a half-naked man in the flat - so which one of them got lucky?
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How I Got My Vase—Beautiful People, Series 1
Simon recalls his mum's blind friend's eating habits, and their neighbour's dress sense.
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Episode 1—Marion and Geoff, Series 1
Keith travels to Marion's parents' golden wedding party.
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New Faces, Old Hands—Porridge, Series 1
Veteran inmate Norman Stanley Fletcher passes on his experience to new inmate Godber.
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Episode 1—The Real McCoy, Series 1
A new comedy sketch show featuring a fresh team of performers.
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