Schedule Wednesday 17th August 2011
6am
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Bread
Series 4, Episode 1Jack has left home to go to America for a while and Nellie is missing him greatly. Cousin Shifty is coming out of prison and heading for the Boswell home, courtesy of Joey. Aveline has got engaged to a protestant vicar who none of the family have met ...
6:10am
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Duty Free
Series 3, Episode 7 - Party NightThere's a fancy dress party on the last night of their holiday and the two couples surprise each other with their hidden talents
6:30am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea ChestIt seems a simple task, moving your most treasured possessions from one house to the next, but Bob has pangs of guilt about bringing his past with him.
7am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Walk On The WildsideBrittas proves he is not always a walking disaster when his new campaign becomes a European directive.
7:30am
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Bread
Series 4, Episode 2Aveline brings Oswald home and he finds a family in chaos when they all show him their true colours! Adrian is accepted as a male model after a less than impressive interview and Shifty is back to his old ways ...
8am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Old MagicBob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.
8:05am
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 5The Frightful French feature in this episode as King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants.
8:40am
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As Time Goes By
Episode 6.1, The Stalker: Jean is concerned when Lionel comes to the rescue of his secretary, who is being stalked.
9am
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Scoop
Series 3, Episode 5 - Foul PlayDigby and Hacker uncover a plan to steal big money from the local football club.
9:20am
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 5The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.
9:30am
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I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Series 1, Episode 1ISIHAC is a self-styled antidote to panel games, in which players are given silly things to do.
10am
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone YardEpisode 8.6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard: Albert falls under the spell of dotty medium Madame Fontana (Patricia Routledge) and endeavours to contact the dead. Gandhi and music hall star Dan Leno prove particularly friendly, but Hitler soon starts cutting up rough.
10am30 min
Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 3 - The MusicalJamie decides to stage a Hotel Trubble Musical and then does not cast Dolly in a lead role. Fuming, Dolly blows the hotel emergency fund on employing Lord Andrew Lloyd-Blubber to put on a rival show. Will the staff fall out permenantly or will Lenny's song, Fingers in your Face, save the day?
10:05am
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Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 3Featuring Professor Muddles, the zany scientist whose experiment becomes a bit unstuck.
10:30am90 min
MacAulay And Co
Edinburgh 2011, Episode 3 - Wednesday 17thFred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.
10:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Episode 4.3, A Celebrity for the Barbecue: Hyacinth learns the Barker-Finches had a local celebrity at their barbecue, and is desperate to outdo them with her own event - an `outdoors indoors luxury barbecue and finger buffet'.
11:20am
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without WomenFletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?
11:30am30 min
The Pickerskill Reports
Series 2, Episode 4 - Richard And Gregory SeverinIn the late 40s, Richard and Gregory, soon to head off to university, become entranced by the in-vogue teachings of Lenin, Marx and Trotsky.
12pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 19th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom. Repeated again as of 18.00.
12pm
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Night PartyTony Hancock plans a party to celebrate the launch of his new radio series, and is convinced to rent a posh residence to hold it in. Unfortunately, he goes to Sid James to find the flat - and he has failed to notify the actual owner...
12:30pm
(repeat)
The National Theatre Of Brent's Iconic Icons
Episode 3 - The Dalai Lama Or How The West Was WonDesmond and Raymond trace His Holiness's journey from two-year-old yak boy to disaffected teenage Dalai to the mature Lama, exiled from his country, separated from his people, but spiritually at one with himself and the world. They also present Buddhism in a Nutshell.
1:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 2, Episode 7 - I Second That EmulsionThe Harpers quarrel over the new home decor. Nick becomes a piano tuner and then gets a job in a paint shop. Meanwhile, Stupid Brian spends the night in Janey's room causing a dilemma for Ben and Susan.
2pm
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George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter WordMildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...
2pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 5The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.
2:20pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 2, Episode 8 - Age Of RomanceNick gets an older girlfriend called Amanda who is not only married but old enough to be his mother!
2:30pm
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 2 - SnookeredDeciding to sell his old snooker table, Terry places an advertisement in the local newspaper. Confusion over telephone numbers sends Terry and June on a fortune-hunting trail.
2:40pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone YardEpisode 8.6, Seance in a Wet Rag and Bone Yard: Albert falls under the spell of dotty medium Madame Fontana (Patricia Routledge) and endeavours to contact the dead. Gandhi and music hall star Dan Leno prove particularly friendly, but Hitler soon starts cutting up rough.
3:05pm
(repeat)
Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 3, Episode 3The helpful bees find themselves in space, Sticky Martin struggles to release a bird of prey and there is a special delivery in the Museum of Imagination.
3:20pm
(repeat)
As Time Goes By
Episode 6.1, The Stalker: Jean is concerned when Lionel comes to the rescue of his secretary, who is being stalked.
4pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Episode 4.3, A Celebrity for the Barbecue: Hyacinth learns the Barker-Finches had a local celebrity at their barbecue, and is desperate to outdo them with her own event - an 'outdoors indoors luxury barbecue and finger buffet'.
4:40pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without WomenFletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?
5:05pm
(repeat)
Home To Roost
Series 1, Episode 3 - All You Need Is LoveA girlfriend is introduced in the home. Naturally, Henry objects to his son's choice, but it is Mrs T. who finds the incriminating evidence in Matthew's bedroom.
5:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay FeverMarlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.
5:25pm
(repeat)
Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 3 - The MusicalJamie decides to stage a Hotel Trubble Musical and then does not cast Dolly in a lead role. Fuming, Dolly blows the hotel emergency fund on employing Lord Andrew Lloyd-Blubber to put on a rival show. Will the staff fall out permenantly or will Lenny's song, Fingers in your Face, save the day?
6:20pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 5The Frightful French feature in this episode as King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants.
6:45pm
(repeat)
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery ManWith Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 1, Episode 1 - The First Night PartyTony Hancock plans a party to celebrate the launch of his new radio series, and is convinced to rent a posh residence to hold it in. Unfortunately, he goes to Sid James to find the flat - and he has failed to notify the actual owner...
7:20pm
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 3 - CampingHaving caught the holiday bug after viewing the Sprys' tortuous home-movie footage, the Medfords resolve to go camping. In preparation for their trip, Terry and June try out their new tent in the garden.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Death ListHacker learns that he is in charge of all the bugging equipment used by the government. Shocked by this, he decides to do something to curb the use of government surveillance - until he learns that his name is on a death list.
7:30pm
(repeat)
The Unforgettable...
Series 3, Episode 1 - Tommy CooperDocumentary looking at the work and private life of comedian Tommy Cooper, including clips from his performances.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 21 - Flight To GenevaMichelle's latest scheme for the escape of the airmen (involving a mini-submarine) pushes René over the edge, and he attempts to elope with Yvette - and the two original paintings - to Switzerland.
8:40pm
(repeat)
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay FeverMarlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.
9pm
(repeat)
Andy Parsons - Britain's Got Idiots
A TV broadcast of Andy Parsons' 2009 stand-up comedy tour.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
(repeat)
Benidorm
Series 4, Episode 2Noreen checks in at The Solana with her irritable daughter Pauline. Sam, Natalie and Liam hit a nightclub; and Mateo tries to get Les/Lesley fired.
9pm60 min
Beaver Falls
Series 1, Episode 4It's the hottest, sweatiest day of the year and it feels like the whole of camp has got one thing on the brain: sex.
9:20pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 5 - CardiganGary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.
10pm
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 5 - DrunkFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 2, Episode 3Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Lloyd Langford.
10pm
(repeat)
The National Theatre Of Brent's Iconic Icons
Episode 3 - The Dalai Lama Or How The West Was WonDesmond and Raymond trace His Holiness's journey from two-year-old yak boy to disaffected teenage Dalai to the mature Lama, exiled from his country, separated from his people, but spiritually at one with himself and the world. They also present Buddhism in a Nutshell.
10:10pm
(repeat)
The Grumpy Guide To...
Series 2, Episode 6 - PoliticsBritain's grumpiest talking heads share their woes about politics. Politicians sometimes feel like a waste of oxygen: high on promise, low on delivery.
10:20pm
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 9The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Nick Grimshaw, Rachel Riley, Peter Serafinowicz and Daniel Sloss.
10:35pm
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The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 1 - DemolitionNeil plans to kill himself, whilst Rick tunes into the first edition of a brand new show for all the cool young things: Nozin' Aroun'. Then Mike finds a letter informing them that the house is to be demolished.
10:45pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John BishopLive At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
11pm50 min version (repeat)
My Family
Series 2, Episode 7 - I Second That EmulsionThe Harpers quarrel over the new home decor. Nick becomes a piano tuner and then gets a job in a paint shop. Meanwhile, Stupid Brian spends the night in Janey's room causing a dilemma for Ben and Susan.
11pm
(repeat)
Argumental
Series 3, Episode 10John Sergeant welcomes guests Ben Miller and Sean Lock. Do transvestites make convincing women?
11:05pm
(repeat)
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.
11:15pm
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Mordrin McDonald: 21st-Century Wizard
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Root Of All EvilThis week Mordrin recruits ally and former Wizard activist Ben The Brown to settle a garden dispute with his neighbour Jill.
11:25pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3, Legs and Co: Tom receives a visit from a suicidal home help while laid up with a broken leg, and Linda is thrilled to find romance with a sexy motorcycle courier - but the past soon comes back to haunt them all.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Rory Bremner's International Satirists
Episode 3 - Viktor GiacobboSwitzerland's Viktor Giacobbo is Rory Bremner's guest this week, in the concluding part of his International Satirists series.
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Castle
Series 1, Episode 5The village pub acquires two new mysterious barmaids as Anne and Charlotte plot to ensnare Sam Tree. De Warenne gets in touch with his feminine side whilst Duncan gets in touch with his masculine one.
11:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 2, Episode 8 - Age Of RomanceNick gets an older girlfriend called Amanda who is not only married but old enough to be his mother!
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
11:40pm
(repeat)
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.
Midnight
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 5 - CardiganGary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.
12:20am
(repeat)
Jack Dee: Live At The London Palladium
Jack Dee delivers a stellar performance from the world famous London Palladium.
12:40am
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 5 - DrunkFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
12:40am50 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 2, Episode 3Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Lloyd Langford.
1:15am
(repeat)
The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 1 - DemolitionNeil plans to kill himself, whilst Rick tunes into the first edition of a brand new show for all the cool young things: Nozin' Aroun'. Then Mike finds a letter informing them that the house is to be demolished.
1:30am
(repeat)
Argumental
Series 3, Episode 10John Sergeant welcomes guests Ben Miller and Sean Lock. Do transvestites make convincing women?
1:50am
(repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 9At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on aggressive Londoners, Steve Williams on graffiti, Andi Osho on Nigerian parenting and Mike Wilmot on alcoholism and London.
2am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3, Legs and Co: Tom receives a visit from a suicidal home help while laid up with a broken leg, and Linda is thrilled to find romance with a sexy motorcycle courier - but the past soon comes back to haunt them all.
2am
(repeat)
Banzai
Cult Japanese-style sketch show. A wacky no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities.
2:20am
(repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 15At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on marriage, Terry Alderton on Afghanistan, Josh Howie on being Jewish and Phil Nichol on his Canadian roots and accents.
2:30am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 4 - Iso TankWith Bubble now surprisingly efficient at the office, Edina feels surplus to her own life. Forbidden by Safron from attending her sixth form's open day, she decides that adopting a Romanian baby would be a good idea...
2:50am
(repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 3Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.
3:10am
(repeat)
Drop The Dead Donkey
Episode 3, A Clash of Interest: Gus tries to repress a bad news story about Sir Roysten and Henry watches his own obituary.
3:20am
(repeat)
Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.