Schedule Thursday 5th January 2012
6am
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Bread
Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.
6:30am
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Sykes
Series 1, Episode 14 - JourneyReturning from a fishing trip in Scotland with Mr. Brown, Eric discovers Hattie has booked him on a later train. As he attempts to change his ticket, they run into an officious Glaswegian booking office clerk, and a similarly unhelpful sleeping service attendant, Corky Turnbull's own identical twin brother.
7am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 2 - Inventor Of The Forty Foot FerretBlamire thinks it's about time that Compo went to church.
7:30am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night InTerry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.
7:30am
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Clare In The Community
Series 6, Episode 5 - In The Dog HouseClare is entranced by a dog that follows her into work; Brian less so. However, the dog comes in useful when there's a bump in the night.
8am30 min
The Men From The Ministry
Overseas Episodes, Episode 4 - Traffic DiversionsWhen planning a Surrey bypass, the bungling duo fall foul of budget cuts.
8:05am
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2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 3 - When The Going Gets ToughAs Ben receives notification of an "interview" with the tax inspector, Bill gets into a spot of bother at the supermarket. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a note and phone number to resolve, and Jenny's going vegetarian.
8:30am
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Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 5 - Sergeant Save My BoyPike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to save him before the tide comes in.
8:45am
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Bread
Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.
8:50am
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Scoop
Series 2, Episode 3 - You Are Feeling Very SneakyMax has had enough of Hacker's practical jokes and sends him to a pet therapist.
9:10am
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Rising Damp
Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones.
9:25am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 1, Episode 14 - JourneyReturning from a fishing trip in Scotland with Mr. Brown, Eric discovers Hattie has booked him on a later train. As he attempts to change his ticket, they run into an officious Glaswegian booking office clerk, and a similarly unhelpful sleeping service attendant, Corky Turnbull's own identical twin brother.
10:05am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 2 - Inventor Of The Forty Foot FerretBlamire thinks it's about time that Compo went to church.
10:45am
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 12 - Boys' Night InTerry is all up for the traditional eve-of-wedding stag night but Bob, much to Terry's horror, decides that he would prefer to spend a quiet night in with a cup of tea and a game of ludo! All goes according to plan until Bob spills ink on his wedding trousers.
11:25am
(repeat)
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 3 - When The Going Gets ToughAs Ben receives notification of an "interview" with the tax inspector, Bill gets into a spot of bother at the supermarket. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a note and phone number to resolve, and Jenny's going vegetarian.
12:05pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
12:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 5 - Sergeant Save My BoyPike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to save him before the tide comes in.
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 3 - Cards On The TableBen's poker school is costing him a fortune, whilst Susan's visit to the fortune teller reveals that something far more deadly is on the cards.
12:50pm
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Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 3 - FriendaliciousSadie thinks that Kit has traded her in as his BFF for Chloe. So, she invents a cooler, richer, better best friend - and then has to have him meet Kit!
1:20pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Wax JobBen decides to sell his dental practice and take up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the art gallery ladder leads to more than one fall.
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 9 - JawsEdie's days of carrying a heavy dustbin full of rubbish are numbered - Seymour is going to install a new waste-disposal unit for her. All it needs is a more powerful than usual motor, a bit of assistance and hey presto...!
2:05pm
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dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the first series of Victoria Wood's sitcom.
4pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
The first three episodes from the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet).
4pm
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4pm
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4:30pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 4 - Mr. Bean Goes To TownIn this escapade, Mr. Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date.
4:30pm
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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.
5pm
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Rising Damp
Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones.
5pm
(repeat)
King Street Junior
Series 5, Episode 4 - Education Otherwise"Parent Power" means troubled times for Mr. Sims when some parents want to educate their child at home, while Mrs. Rudd falls foul of the law.
5:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 8, Episode 3 - Cards On The TableBen's poker school is costing him a fortune, whilst Susan's visit to the fortune teller reveals that something far more deadly is on the cards.
6pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
The very first three episodes from Britain's favourite sitcom.
6pm
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Red Dwarf
Episode 2.3: Rimmer makes a daring jailbreak in a women's body and Holly is almost out of time when he makes a discovery.
6:20pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Wax JobBen decides to sell his dental practice and take up a hobby which he finds even more boring, while Susan's move up the art gallery ladder leads to more than one fall.
6:30pm
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ElvenQuest
Series 3, Episode 6It is Vidar's birthday but the Questers' celebrations are soon cut short when the Beacon of Doom is lit, and one of them to must go into battle with Lord Darkness himself.
7pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. BeanThanks to some ingenious driving, Mr. Bean gets to an appointment with the dentist after oversleeping. He also has trouble in the park with a bothersome wasp, and meets a child with a remote-controlled boat.
7:30pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides AgainRowan Atkinson creates more comic mayhem as Mr. Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 5 - Sergeant Save My BoyPike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to save him before the tide comes in.
7:50pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 9 - JawsEdie's days of carrying a heavy dustbin full of rubbish are numbered - Seymour is going to install a new waste-disposal unit for her. All it needs is a more powerful than usual motor, a bit of assistance and hey presto...!
8pm
(repeat)
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 6, Episode 2 - Sid JamesWith his dirty laugh and nicotine-ravaged voice, Sid James was the definitive working man's comic star over three post-war decades.
8pm
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Jo Brand's Big Splash
Episode 1Jo attempts synchronised diving and invites Sean Lock to join her in a very muddy race.
9pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 7, Episode 1Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons and special guests Frank Skinner and Gina Yashere.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 1Everybody's back at the Solanas for more sun, sangria and swinging - including Madge's new boyfriend Mel, Didsbury's answer to Julio Iglesias.
9:30pm
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Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 2Instead of escaping from the resort, Martin and Kate find themselves babysitting Telle's baby, Coolio. Mel abandons the idea of having a go at 'Wuthering Heights' at the karaoke night, and asks a question that shocks everyone especially Madge.
9:40pm40 min
Argumental
Series 4, Highlights Special - The Best Of ArgumentalCatch the new team at their sparkling best in this highlights show. Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh welcome panellists including Jimmy Carr, Jack Whitehall and Jo Brand.
10pm
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Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Dining Room CurtainsVal arrives home to find that Roger has had yet another run in with Phil - his boss at the Winter Gardens.
10pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 9Juliette Lewis hosts, with guest panellists Theo Hutchcraft, Nick Grimshaw, Kimberly Wyatt and Vic Reeves.
10pm
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Clare In The Community
Series 6, Episode 5 - In The Dog HouseClare is entranced by a dog that follows her into work; Brian less so. However, the dog comes in useful when there's a bump in the night.
10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
10:20pm
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 3, Episode 4The secret of the universe is revealed in a melon; a butler discovers he's had a thirty year misunderstanding with his employer.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 3Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
10:35pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - JobEdina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?
10:35pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
11pm
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Jo Brand's Big Splash
Episode 1Jo attempts synchronised diving and invites Sean Lock to join her in a very muddy race.
11pm30 min
Meanwhile, It's Will & Greg
Episode 1Radio 4 sketch show mixing live and studio-based material. William Andrews and Greg McHugh explore the surreal and the absurd through characters and everyday situations.
11:10pm
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Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa
Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.
11:10pm
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Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 4, Episode 1The first celebrity guests are America Ferrera, Kimberly Wyatt and Alan Carr who battle Chris as they show off their knowledge and try to secure a place in the grand final and quip their way to the illustrious top spot on the series leader board.
11:30pm
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Britain In A Box
Men Behaving Badly: Paul Jackson tells the story of the comedy series that made its cast and writer famous, became indelibly associated with 'lad culture' and finally bowed out with a much complained about Christmas special.
11:30pm
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The Castle
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Dragon Of Mass DestructionDe Warenne is in trouble as an official inquiry into the Crusades gets mixed up with a Talent Competition and a Dragon of Mass Destruction. Plus embroidery gets a right dissing.
11:35pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - JobEdina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?
Midnight
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 7, Episode 1Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Frankie Boyle, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons and special guests Frank Skinner and Gina Yashere.
Midnight
(repeat)
Red Dwarf
Episode 2.3: Rimmer makes a daring jailbreak in a women's body and Holly is almost out of time when he makes a discovery.
12:30am
(repeat)
1am
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 1, Episode 5Who will be victorious in the game of national stereotypes - 20 Second Foreign Challenge? Meanwhile Jason Bent meets Five Live's Chappers.
1:15am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
1986 Specials, Episode 2 - Private EnterpriseA toilet paper delivery man steals a band's demo tape and gets the money when the 'mystery' band is a success.
1:20am
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 3, Episode 4The secret of the universe is revealed in a melon; a butler discovers he's had a thirty year misunderstanding with his employer.
1:30am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 3Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
1:50am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 1The Grouchy Young Men, including hilarious celebrities Jim Jefferies and Jack Whitehall, are back to discuss money, friends and politics.
1:50am
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Have I Got News For You
Series 36, Episode 1Fern Britton acts as host. With Tom Bradby on Ian's side and Mark Steel on Paul's.
2am
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Jo Brand Through The Cakehole
Pilot, Episode 1 - Jo Brand Through The CakeholeDeadpan comedienne Jo Brand delivers a unique blend of stand-up and sketches, focusing on her favourite subjects - namely, cakes and men.
2am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.
2am
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Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live
2010, Episode 2Hosted by Shappi Khorsandi, acts include: Adam Hills, Danny Bhoy, Sean Lock, Tom Wrigglesworth, Jon Richardson, Jack Whitehall, Marlon Davis, Josh Widdicombe, Mick Ferry, Carey Marx, Emo Philips, Imran Yusuf and Jimeoin.
2:20am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 1, Episode 2Miss Single goes on a test drive; and 'bewty expert' Lorraine Rhodes employs laser technology.
2:30am
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Jo Brand Through The Cakehole
Series 1, Episode 6This week, Jo asks what's so 'super' about supermodels. She also gives a certain coffee advert a bit of a roasting, before sending some poor people on a murderous rampage.
2:50am
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Rab C. Nesbitt
Series 7, Episode 6 - BackJamesie plunges an emotional knife deep into Rab's bad back.
3:30am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 1 - Not In My Back YardSharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.
5am
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King Street Junior
Series 5, Episode 4 - Education Otherwise"Parent Power" means troubled times for Mr. Sims when some parents want to educate their child at home, while Mrs. Rudd falls foul of the law.