Schedule Saturday 3rd September 2011
6am
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Bread
Series 5, Episode 3Jack soon gets back into the swing of buying and selling but the piano he buys causes more trouble than it is worth. Joey tells his mother about his debt and the family agree to pull together to help him. Meanwhile, Aveline is making every effort to get pregnant and creating problems for Oswald.
6:30am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Go-BetweenTerry's housekeeping and his wife's absence are starting to take their toll on Bob! Not only has Terry broken the toaster by putting chops in it but his fag ends are in the plant pots! Something has to give so Terry decides to pay Thelma a visit to try and persuade her to return to Bob.
7am
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Bread
Series 5, Episode 4When Adrian helps Jack to recover his stolen piano, they come into conflict with Yizzel and his mate - once again. Lilo Lill has taken a job in service to be near Freddie, whilst Freddie has sold his flat in order to pay Joey's debt.
7:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 6 - Fishy BusinessMildred accidentally disposes of George's beloved goldfish, Moby. He's initially distraught, but soon decides to give homing pigeons a try...
7:20am
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Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
7:30am
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The Likely Lads
Series 3, Episode 8 - Goodbye To All ThatIt seems that Bob is tiring of his home town and wants to join the army in order to see the world. Terry thinks he is just down because Thelma Chambers has dumped him but is surprised when Bob goes through with it. Terry struggles to adjust to his best friend's departure and eventually joins up himself, but he is in for a very big surprise!
7:40am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 7 - I Gotta HorseMildred's sister Ethel makes rare contact, enquiring about an old model of their father's. Mildred doesn't think anything of it, until a rather enlightening chat with Ann...
7:55am
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Hounded
Episode 2 - Rufus Versus RufusRufus finds himself face to face with a very familiar looking new enemy this week: Kung Fu Ninja Teddy Bears.
8:05am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection fo episodes from the 18th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 12.00.
10am
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
A selection of episodes from Victoria Wood's sketch show, featuring sketches such as Acorn Antiques.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 9, Episode 5Bob Mills, John Crace, Perry Groves and Greg Brady all join Colin Murray to try and win points for punditry.
12:30pm
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Chain Reaction
Series 7, Episode 6 - Mark Steel interviews Barry DaviesObsessive sports fan Mark Steel asks Barry Davies about being present at some of the most important sporting moments of the last forty years.
1:50pm
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That's Carry On!
Carry On compilation film presented by Barbara Windsor and Kenneth Williams.
2pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
3:25pm
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4:30pm
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The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
4:35pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 10 - Handful Of DustBen is annoyed when he discovers that his family have forgotten his birthday, but has slightly more to worry about when Janey arrives with her 'lesbian girlfriend' Katie! Is Janey really gay or has she got an ulterior motive? Nick's new job involves dressing up as a gorilla and Michael seemed a little bit too interested in Katie's lifestyle!
4:35pm
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Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 5 - TidyliciousSadie is sick to death with the low standards of hygiene in her home - and the apparent lack of interest from all the males she lives with, so she hires a housekeeper who turns out to be bananas.
5:15pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 11 - The Lost WeekendWhen the kids go away for the weekend, Ben and Susan finally have some time to themselves... Unfortunately, it's been so long since they last had time to themselves they have absolutely no idea how to spend it!
5:20pm40 min
Epic Win
Episode 3This week's epic panel consists of Micky Flanagan and Ed Byrne plus Casualty's Sunetra Sarker.
5:20pm
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Carry On Loving
Chaos ensues when the Carry On gang run a marriage bureau. The proprietors, Sid Bliss and Sophie Plummer, seem to only match the most unlikely couples.
6:55pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 2 - Angel HairA pop star's marriage is threatened by a ransom note - but how can the kidnapping be filmed before the victim is captured?
7:05pm
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Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 5 - Dimension JumpIn an alternate universe, we see another Arnold Rimmer. He's a test pilot in the Space Corps, and is more fondly named "Ace".
7:45pm
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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.
7:45pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 24, Episode 3Paul Merton acts as guest host. With Rich Hall on Ian's side and Ross Noble and Andrew Neil on the other.
8:10pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Tailor's DummyAfter a scathing newspaper article drives a legendary fashion designer to suicide, a man who can change his face in a split second attacks the author.
8:25pm
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8:30pm
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Chicken Run
Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.
8:40pm
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The Story Of Only Fools And Horses
David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and writer John Sullivan speak about the history of Only Fools And Horses, one of Britain's favourite sitcoms.
9pm
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Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London
The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.
9pm
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Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Documentary - Blackadder: The Whole Rotten SagaDocumentary celebrating the marvellously mirthful saga of Edmund Blackadder. Featuring interviews with key cast and crew, and rare rehearsal footage.
9:25pm30 min
John Bishop's Britain
Series 2, Episode 6 - Being BritishAs a fitting climax to the second series of John Bishop's Britain, John dissects what being British actually means. He examines what makes this great nation unique and takes an irrelevant look at all the components that form our national identity.
9:45pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - Lewis Hamilton, Adele, Sarah Jessica ParkerJonathan chats to Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton, singing sensation Adele and A-list American actress Sarah Jessica Parker. Adele will also be performing Don't You Remember from her chart-topping album.
9:50pm
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Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live
2011, Episode 2Andi Osho introduces Pete Firman, Phil Nichol, Terry Alderton, Jason Byrne, Charlie Baker, Imran Yusuf, Rich Hall and more.
10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
More episodes from the second series, including the 1982 Christmas Special "Diamonds are for Heather" (23.20).
10pm60 min
Russell Kane's Whistle Stop Tour
Episode 4 - SwanseaTonight Russell is at the Dylan Thomas Theatre in Swansea, where he's joined by Lloyd Langford, Celia Pacquola, Paul McCaffrey and James Acaster. There's music from Welsh five-piece The Keys and Russell also talks to authors Travis Elborough and Joe Dunthorne about Swansea past and present.
10:20pm
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Live At The Apollo
Stand-up comedy performances from London's Hammersmith Apollo, by the biggest acts on the circuit.
10:40pm
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The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade
Episode 1 - After The WarSixty years ago every UK town had a variety theatre. Michael Grade tells the story of this lost world.
10:45pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 6, Episode 1This week, regular team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton are joined by Joe McElderry, Rochelle Wiseman from The Saturdays, Dave Berry, and The Only Way Is Essex star Mark Wright.
11pm
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Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Highlights Special - Blackadder's Most Cunning MomentsSpecial highlights show featuring the most 'cunning' moments from four series of the Blackadder saga.
11:15pm
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The Rob Brydon Show
Series 2, Highlights Special - An Insider's ViewA chance to see highlights and exclusive unseen footage from the series through the eyes of Rob's ex-comedy partner Dai Young. Dai, now a performer/publican in Wales, introduces clips from the likes of Matt Lucas, Bill Bailey, Ronnie Wood, Sir Bruce Forsyth, and Dame Edna Everage. But there's a slighty familiar look about Dai.
11:20pm
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Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy
Stand-up and music from American comedian Rich Hall, including songs from his country and western singer alter-ego Otis Lee Crenshaw.
11:40pm
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Love Soup
Series 1, Episode 2 - Death And NursesAlice receives a disturbing text message from her Godson, and Milly has problems with her boyfriend after reading a magazine article. Gil toys with his Love Soup idea in which Britain is run by tabloid newspapers, and gets in a tricky situation at a dinner party at Irene's.
11:45pm
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Ruth Jones
Episode 4 - Ruth Jones' Summer HolidaySummer chat show fun with Ruth Jones and guests Stephen Mangan, Jonathan Ross and Sarah Millican. Including music from Imelda May.
Midnight
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Rock & Chips
Episode 1 - Five Gold RingsChristmas is coming and money is tight in the Trotter household. Reg and Ted are still their usual workshy selves. It's only Del who is bringing in any cash, from his market stall dealings in American imported records.
12:15am
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The Rob Brydon Show
Series 2, Highlights Special - An Insider's ViewA chance to see highlights and exclusive unseen footage from the series through the eyes of Rob's ex-comedy partner Dai Young. Dai, now a performer/publican in Wales, introduces clips from the likes of Matt Lucas, Bill Bailey, Ronnie Wood, Sir Bruce Forsyth, and Dame Edna Everage. But there's a slighty familiar look about Dai.
12:20am
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 2Two families are put to the test and get to know each other slightly more than they bargained for in How Well Do U Know Ur Family.
12:20am
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Me & Arthur Haynes
Paul Merton asks Nicholas Parsons about working with Arthur Haynes, one of the biggest comedians of the 50s and 60s.
12:40am
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Love Soup
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Reflecting PoolAfter opening a swimming pool, Gil meets an ex-Hells Angel who is a fan of his work. Alice tries to defy her boss when she is asked to help make a speech using text from Martin Luther King's "I Have A Dream".
12:45am
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Ruth Jones
Episode 4 - Ruth Jones' Summer HolidaySummer chat show fun with Ruth Jones and guests Stephen Mangan, Jonathan Ross and Sarah Millican. Including music from Imelda May.
12:50am
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Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live
2011, Episode 1Jon Richardson introduces Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi, Seann Walsh, Ed Byrne, Abandoman, Mark Watson, Russell Kane, Tom Stade and many more.
1am
(repeat)
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Documentary - Blackadder: The Whole Rotten SagaDocumentary celebrating the marvellously mirthful saga of Edmund Blackadder. Featuring interviews with key cast and crew, and rare rehearsal footage.
1:10am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 3Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including the problems over donating goats to African families, space travel and Karl's preferred super power.
1:30am
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Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
1:40am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 4Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Papua New Guinea, sainthood, and a lonely monkey brought home by a zookeeper.
1:50am
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Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live
2011, Episode 2Andi Osho introduces Pete Firman, Phil Nichol, Terry Alderton, Jason Byrne, Charlie Baker, Imran Yusuf, Rich Hall and more.
2am
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The Two Ronnies
The 1987 Christmas special.
2:30am
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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.
2:50am
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 2Two families are put to the test and get to know each other slightly more than they bargained for in How Well Do U Know Ur Family.
3am
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Grumpy Old Women
Series 1, Episode 4 - Stuck In The MiddleApparently they enjoy too much leisure time. Children? No, it's the elderly who irritate grouchy Sheila Hancock, Germaine Greer, Nina Myskow and others.
3:30am
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Grumpy Old Women
Series 2, Episode 1 - Hard WorkBusiness meetings and people thinking "outside the box" are fair game for women of a certain age.