Schedule Tuesday 13th December 2011
6am
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Bread
Series 5, Episode 10Jack is smitten with Rachael, Adrian is meeting Magdalena at the airport, Billy is trying to impress Julie with his new look and Joey is away with Roxy. Mrs Boswell is happy for her sons but has a word of warning for them all ... meanwhile Aveline has become empowered and Lilo Lill has taken over the allotment!
6:10am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 11 - The LodgerBetween decimalisation and inflation the Butlers are feeling the pinch. Blakey suggests the family take in a lodger - and he happens to know someone who's looking. Unfortunately for Stan, there's no spare bedroom at home...
6:30am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Elephant's ChildGordon Brittas organises a sponsored bungee jump, while several tons of manure are delivered to the centre.
7am
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Ripping Yarns
Episode 1.2, The Testing of Eric Olthwaite: Eric Olthwaite is the most boring man in the world, but things become interesting when he gets involved in a bank robbery.
7am
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Elephants To Catch Eels
Series 2, Episode 5 - LondonJago has been kidnapped and taken to London, but Dewey is far more interested in seeing 'Bedlam' ('Looneys, Looneys and More Looneys' - the Times) which is now in its sixth record-breaking year.
7:30am
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Bread
Series 5, Episode 11Adrian announces that he is having a second book of poems published but his news is trumped by Aveline's announcement that she is in the "glossies". Their good news is overshadowed when Billy has to be rushed to hospital with a deep cut to his finger.
7:30am
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Mark Steel's In Town
Series 3, Episode 1 - Berwick-Upon-TweedMark performs from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, where he talks about the town's war with Russia, it's Scottish rivalries and local slang.
8am
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The Goon Show
Episode 7.13, Operation Christmas Duff: The armed forces make a gigantic Christmas pudding for their troops at the South Pole.
8:10am
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Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In FashionAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
8:50am
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To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 7Money's tight at the Lodge, and Audrey's faced with red bills and cut-off services. Mr DeVere, meanwhile, has landed a role in a television advert to be filmed at the manor.
9am45 min version (repeat)
The Now Show
Series 35, Episode 5A galactic news round up from this and other worlds with Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, David Quantick and Paul Sinha.
9:30am
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Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 3Penny and Vince meet for a walk where they agree to continue being friends and she is even persuaded to have dinner at his flat. But can they spend an evening together without rekindling the past?
9:45am
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Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Shooting PartyHamish and Dougal assist the Laird in summoning up the heavy armaments for an afternoon's shooting on the moors.
10:05am
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11am
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 12 - The Book Of LoveSusan attends a neighbour's book club. Michael runs a booking agency exclusively for Roger, while Ben books a seat on the sofa but gets a new assistant too close to home.
11:05am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Christmas Special - Welcome To EarthCompo, Clegg and Foggy never ever thought there would be a man on the moon in their lifetime, so why should they close their eyes to other extra-terrestrial possibilities?
11:40am
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 13 - Going DentalSusan forsakes Ben's dental conference to work on her novel, while Ben gets more than he bargained for when he seeks a new Harley Street partner.
11:45am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Extra! Extra!Vampires, witches, and other ghostly figures begin to appear all over town yet nobody bats an eyelid.
12pm
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The Goon Show
Episode 7.13, Operation Christmas Duff: The armed forces make a gigantic Christmas pudding for their troops at the South Pole.
12:20pm
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 1The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.
12:45pm
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Ripping Yarns
Episode 3, Escape from Stalag Luft 112B: It is World War I, and British POW Major Errol Phipps attempts to escape from Germany's most infamous POW camp.
1pm
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What The Dickens?
Series 2, Episode 2Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Alun Cochrane and Jackie Clune for a battle of wit and wits.
1pm
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Local Hero
A Texas oil executive is sent to Scotland to buy up an entire village for the site of a new refinery... but all does not go to plan.
1:25pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 1Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.
2pm30 min
PTA
Episode 4The Parent Teachers Association in most schools is a helpful organisation, but in Crummey High the PTA has a whole other agenda.
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Arts Of ConcealmentFoggy tries camouflage, but only succeeds in scaring passers-by.
2:05pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 2Audrey and Marjory invite old school friend Podge for the weekend, following her recent divorce. The figure that arrives, however, is far from that which they expected!
2:15pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?
2:40pm
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Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 3, Episode 11Blueberry Woman enjoys a family reunion, Eddie Bigg lends his friend his favourite pencil and Gerald gets confused during a police identity parade.
2:45pm
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Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 4Vince hasn't been to his father for advice since he was a kid, and he soon remembers why. Meanwhile, Penny's mother decides to reveal a few secrets from her own past in order to warn her off Vince.
3:30pm
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Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Specials - Jessica's First ChristmasExcitement grows in the Spencer household as the annual nativity play fast approaches.
4:30pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
4:30pm
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Roy
Series 1, Episode 2 - Growing PainsRoy faces a dilemma when he becomes a little too attached to his new frog friends.
4:35pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 1 - The NurseryA nursery is set up for the clippies' children and the Sister in charge requires an assistant. Something surely that even Olive can handle?
5pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 5, Episode 12 - The Book Of LoveSusan attends a neighbour's book club. Michael runs a booking agency exclusively for Roger, while Ben books a seat on the sofa but gets a new assistant too close to home.
5:15pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 2 - Stan's RoomUnable to get a moment's peace with clippie Doreen, Stan argues with his mother's rules and meddling and decides to move out. But only one room is near his price range - and Blakey is the landlord!
5:30pm
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Elephants To Catch Eels
Series 2, Episode 5 - LondonJago has been kidnapped and taken to London, but Dewey is far more interested in seeing 'Bedlam' ('Looneys, Looneys and More Looneys' - the Times) which is now in its sixth record-breaking year.
5:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 5, Episode 12 - The Book Of LoveSusan attends a neighbour's book club. Michael runs a booking agency exclusively for Roger, while Ben books a seat on the sofa but gets a new assistant too close to home.
5:55pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
6pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 3It's round three and, while Peter Crouch's fiance Abbey Clancy joins Redknapp on the Reds, Neil Morrissey is picked for Flintoff's Blues. Corden referees.
6:20pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 1The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 3, Episode 2 - HolyheadMark performs from the Canolfan Ucheldre Centre in Holyhead, Anglesey, where he talks about ferries, foot nibbling and Kate and Wills.
7pm
(repeat)
The Goon Show
Episode 7.13, Operation Christmas Duff: The armed forces make a gigantic Christmas pudding for their troops at the South Pole.
7:05pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A LunchtimeRaquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...
8:15pm
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The Good Life
Christmas Special - Silly, But It's Fun....When the Leadbetter Christmas is cancelled, Tom and Barbara save the day by inviting them over for a self-sufficient Christmas that cost only 15p.
8:25pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Arts Of ConcealmentFoggy tries camouflage, but only succeeds in scaring passers-by.
8:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 3 - Stage FrightRaquel makes a return visit to cabaret singing when Del gets her a chance booking. But her singing partner has a limited repertoire and Del is soon to find out why!...
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian ClaryJoining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - StarboundA tramp takes up residence in the Meldrews' garden shed. Patrick is shocked when his new boss announces that she has recently hired Victor as her gardener, and Nick Swainey's mother claims she's being abducted by aliens every night.
10pm
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Life's Too Short
Episode 5With mounting anxieties about the state of his work and home life, Warwick decides to explore different religions, and also returns to the dating agency where he met his wife Sue.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 5Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Ed Byrne and Zoe Lyons.
10pm
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Mark Steel's In Town
Series 3, Episode 1 - Berwick-Upon-TweedMark performs from The Maltings Theatre & Cinema in Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Northumberland, where he talks about the town's war with Russia, it's Scottish rivalries and local slang.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy ParsonsStand-up comedy from Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.
10:30pm30 min
Him & Her
Series 2, Episode 7 - The SplitSteve's ex, Julie Taylor, is worried about her missing brother and comes round looking for help from Steve. Dan and Anita are on the brink of separating again, Paul's late back from his 'course', Laura's got a surprise for him and an unhappy Becky is about to learn a secret from Steve's past.
10:30pm
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The Boosh
Episode 1 - StolenHoward Moon and Vince Noir are slightly hapless zookeepers, but now that someone's started stealing their animals, it's time to spring into action.
10:40pm
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Argumental
Series 4, Episode 6Ardal O'Hanlon and Richard Herring are the guests joining Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh.
11pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 1Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.
11pm
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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge
Episode 5The show comes live from Las Vegas with an American co-host. They chat with a married star couple, a Jewish comedian and a professional gambler.
11:05pm
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come Dine With WeAs a 'Personality Greeter' is added to the staff roster, and a busking saxophonist vies for Janine's affections, Ashley realises a lifelong ambition; while Jerwayne finds that race can still be a barrier to love.
11:20pm
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French And Saunders
1997 Christmas special: A festive show, featuring a spoof of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
11:20pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 37, Episode 7With guest host Ruth Jones and guest panellists Clive Anderson and Jo Caulfield.
11:30pm
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Doon Your Way
Episode 4The Young Christian performs one of her pa-rap-bles, there are adverts for "Ted's Pets" and DJ Chantal interviews Jarvis Cocker
11:40pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 2The Aga Saga Woman is terrified by a Geordie babysitter, Irene & Vern describe their encounter with Desmond Tutu and Nan's visit at the doctor soon turns unpleasant.
11:40pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad BoysRoy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.
Midnight
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Shooting Stars
Possibly the world's barmiest, weirdest, surreal and off-the-wall panel show. Presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:45am
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian ClaryJoining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.
12:45am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 3 - ParisEddy, Patsy, Saffy - and Bubble - decamp to Paris for the day, in order to take part in a photoshoot based on themes of generational and age differences. Saffy is not pleased to have been roped in, but Patsy's got a plan that'll ensure her compliance.
1am
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Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 5Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Ed Byrne and Zoe Lyons.
1:20am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3, Legs and Co.: Linda falls for a hunky motor biker, and Tom is bedridden with a broken leg.
1:30am
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Him & Her
Series 2, Episode 6 - The CinemaBecky and Steve are late for the cinema and keep getting delayed. They lock themselves out, Steve can't find his phone and they get sidelined by Laura and Paul, who have just returned from a Spanish holiday.
1:50am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 1 - The NurseryA nursery is set up for the clippies' children and the Sister in charge requires an assistant. Something surely that even Olive can handle?
1:55am
(repeat)
French And Saunders
1997 Christmas special: A festive show, featuring a spoof of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
2am45 min version (repeat)
The Now Show
Series 35, Episode 5A galactic news round up from this and other worlds with Steve Punt, Hugh Dennis, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn, David Quantick and Paul Sinha.
2:15am
(repeat)
Duty Free
Series 2, Episode 6 - SnapA bitter rival of David's has arrived at the hotel. This man was even to blame for his redundancy!
2:20am
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PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come Dine With WeAs a 'Personality Greeter' is added to the staff roster, and a busking saxophonist vies for Janine's affections, Ashley realises a lifelong ambition; while Jerwayne finds that race can still be a barrier to love.
2:25am
(repeat)
Shooting Stars
Possibly the world's barmiest, weirdest, surreal and off-the-wall panel show. Presented by Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer.
2:25am
(repeat)
Psychoville
Series 1, Episode 2Mr Lomax enlists the help of his care worker Michael in the quest to complete his unusual collection of 'commodities'.
2:45am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 3In this programme the Grouchies have a good old moan about public transport in Britain, the internet and computer games; with Alun Cochrane and Donny Tourette.
2:45am
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Hamish And Dougal: You'll Have Had Your Tea
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Shooting PartyHamish and Dougal assist the Laird in summoning up the heavy armaments for an afternoon's shooting on the moors.
2:45am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad BoysRoy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.
3:10am
(repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 2Jack Whitehall on alpha males; Seann Walsh on drunken conversations; Ava Vidal on child poverty; and Kevin Bridges on South London crime.
3:15am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 1Olivia Lee returns in the hidden camera sketch show. Featuring the world's worst talk-show guest Elaine Caine meeting Anthony Costa from Blue.
3:40am
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Time Gentlemen Please
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Pub That Forgot Time ...Steve has fallen in love with French archaeologist Sue, but Janet won't let her man go without a fight. Meanwhile, head archaeologist Mike believes that there's a great business opportunity at the site.
5:30am
(repeat)
Elephants To Catch Eels
Series 2, Episode 5 - LondonJago has been kidnapped and taken to London, but Dewey is far more interested in seeing 'Bedlam' ('Looneys, Looneys and More Looneys' - the Times) which is now in its sixth record-breaking year.