Schedule Thursday 28th April 2011
9:30am
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Just A Minute
Comedy panel show chaired by Nicholas Parsons, with guests Paul Merton, Clement Freud, Tim Rice and Gerry Kelly. First aired in 1998.
12:30pm
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The Simon Day Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - Geoffrey AllertonThe Mallard Theatre is visited by acclaimed Yorkshire poet Geoffrey Allerton, who reads poems and excerpts from his recent memoir and struggles to get served a hot meal.
1:30pm
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Just William
Episode 4 - William Holds The StageTomboy Dorinda has moved into the village, and William seems to approve of this rat-catching, frog-stuffing girl. The impending Shakespeare competition seems the perfect opportunity to impress her.
2:15pm
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On Mardle Fen
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Taste Of SuccessThe eccentric restaurant set in the Fens is in financial trouble. Jack asks his nephew to take care of things so he can get away for a few weeks. Meanwhile Warwick sings the praises of Mardle Pudding, a legendary local dish.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Christmas Special - No Business Like Show BusinessIt's Christmas, and Mildred has finally been given her first role in the Hampton Wick Players' annual pantomime - as one of Cinderella's ugly sisters.
5:30pm
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Cabin Pressure
Series 2, Episode 4 - JohannesburgWhen Carolyn makes a daring bet with her pilots, what better place for a race against time than a sleepy Spanish airfield?
6pm
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Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
Episode 1Living in the past is hard, but dying in the past is incredibly easy. Commander Sam Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch falls through time and arrives in the city of his youth.
6:30pm30 min
The Simon Day Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - Tony BecktonReformed violent criminal Tony Beckton visits the Mallard Theatre to read from his memoirs as part of his rehabilitation.
8:30pm
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Fry And Laurie: Reunited
UKTV Gold special featuring double act Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie reminiscing about their friendship, careers and sketches.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan RiversJack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.
9pm60 min
Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - The Frog & The PussycatJoan longs for a new life. Reg has found her a job as a charlady but it's not entirely suitable as her employer has a very different idea about her responsibilities. Meanwhile, Del wants to become a movie producer.
9pm60 min
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dave GormanThe roaming comedy showcase reaches Birmingham, where the headline act is quick-witted Genius host Dave Gorman. Support comes from Isy Suttie and Simon Evans.
9pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 1 - Nil By MuffGaz and Donna are finally together, but Gaz was left paralysed by his accident and the two of them are struggling to come to terms with his new life in a wheelchair.
9:30pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 2 - Cheese ToastieGaz struggles to get used to his metrosexual carer Billy. Not only does Billy have manicures, he keeps calling him babe and trying to hug him. Billy is upset, but he's determined to win Gaz round no matter what it takes.
10pm
(repeat)
Sean Lock: Stand Up
Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 39, Episode 8Paul Merton and Ian Hislop star in another edition of the satirical panel game. With guest host Bruce Forsyth and guest panellists Ross Noble and Laura Solon.
10pm
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The Simon Day Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - Geoffrey AllertonThe Mallard Theatre is visited by acclaimed Yorkshire poet Geoffrey Allerton, who reads poems and excerpts from his recent memoir and struggles to get served a hot meal.
10pm45 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 12Keith is joined by award-winning actor and director Noel Clarke, Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen, Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy and Hollyoaks model Gemma Merna. Rufus Hound acts as Team Captain.
10pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Episode 9Little Britain's David Walliams hosts, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis, Gareth Malone from BBC Two's The Choir, Swedish pop star Basshunter and comedian Josie Long.
10pm60 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 1, Episode 15The last episode of the topical comedy show broadcast live. David Mitchell, Jimmy Carr, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne look forward to the Royal Wedding tomorrow.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh AwardsWill is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.
10:30pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 6While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the forthcoming royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight this week.
10:30pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam TimeExams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
11pm30 min
That Jan Ravens
Impressions sketch show pilot. Dame Maggie Smith discovers a shocking secret in Downton Abbey, the Queen discusses wedding plans with Mrs Middleton, and Baroness Warsi appears as a challenger on Countdown.
11pm
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Comic To Comic
Series 2, Episode 7 - Adam HillsBruce Morton talks to Australian comic Adam Hills, the champion of celebratory comedy, who reveals to Bruce why scampi and Buckie contributed to one of his most memorable gigs in Scotland.
11:10pm
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Shameless
Series 8, Episode 6Carl's 21st birthday is on the horizon and in an attempt to raise funds he sets up his own valet service.
11:40pm
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 8Ricky reads some predictions for the future and Karl shares his theories on them.
Midnight
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dave GormanThe roaming comedy showcase reaches Birmingham, where the headline act is quick-witted Genius host Dave Gorman. Support comes from Isy Suttie and Simon Evans.
12:45am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 6While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the forthcoming royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight this week.
1:15am
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Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2
A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.
1:15am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 1 - Nil By MuffGaz and Donna are finally together, but Gaz was left paralysed by his accident and the two of them are struggling to come to terms with his new life in a wheelchair.
1:25am
(repeat)
Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Episode 12Keith is joined by award-winning actor and director Noel Clarke, Danish actress Brigitte Nielsen, Irish singer-songwriter Una Healy and Hollyoaks model Gemma Merna. Rufus Hound acts as Team Captain.
1:45am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 9, Episode 2 - Cheese ToastieGaz struggles to get used to his metrosexual carer Billy. Not only does Billy have manicures, he keeps calling him babe and trying to hug him. Billy is upset, but he's determined to win Gaz round no matter what it takes.
2:50am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 5Miss Single finally finds someone to be her 'Bamberigi'!