Schedule Wednesday 25th January 2012
6am
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Sykes
Series 2, Episode 12 - ProtestWith news that tall block of flats is due to be built just across the road, Eric and Hattie are determined to stop it by whatever means necessary.
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Man DownstairsBeryl and Sandra are equally captivated when a tall, dark gentleman moves into the flat below. He is slightly less impressed by their overly-keen advances, however!
7am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Great Boarding-House Bathroom CaperFoggy is getting excited about the idea of a weekend by the sea.
7am
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Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 1 - FamePam Ayres returns with a new series packed with poetry, anecdotes and sketches, in which she's joined by Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
7:30am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 13 - The Shape Of Things To ComeWith the death of notorious Uncle Jacob, the Collier family gather to pay their last respects. Terry has time to reflect on his own future but Bob is shocked when Mrs Collier's description of the deceased seems a little too close to home.
7:30am
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Everyone Quite Likes Justin
Series 1, Episode 1Following a split with his wife, local radio DJ Justin is back on the market, as is his house... he's currently living in his father-in-law's spare room in Bury.
8am
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2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 4 - Women On The Verge Of A Nervous BreakdownWith the phone out and a big job on the horizon, Bill's increasingly stressed about how she and Rona will cope. Dreams of hearing strange voices, and surprise appearances from Tina, don't help...
8am
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 19 - The ConjurerAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
8:40am
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Sykes
Series 2, Episode 12 - ProtestWith news that tall block of flats is due to be built just across the road, Eric and Hattie are determined to stop it by whatever means necessary.
8:45am
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Scoop
Series 3, Episode 4 - Seeing StarsDigby and Hacker face the music when they take Max's niece to meet a famous pop singer.
9am
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Cabin Pressure
Series 1, Episode 5 - EdinburghIt's the highlight of Douglas and Arthur's year - taking nice old boy Mr Birling on his annual day-trip to see the final Six Nations match, and get heroically sloshed. Martin, however, has difficulty working out what they see in him.
9:05am
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Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk ClickRigsby turns up at the house with a new sports car, apparently purchased in yet another attempt to woo the lovely Miss Jones. Sadly, his driving doesn't appear to be as stylish as his motor...
9:20am
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The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Man DownstairsBeryl and Sandra are equally captivated when a tall, dark gentleman moves into the flat below. He is slightly less impressed by their overly-keen advances, however!
10am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Great Boarding-House Bathroom CaperFoggy is getting excited about the idea of a weekend by the sea.
10:40am
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 13 - The Shape Of Things To ComeWith the death of notorious Uncle Jacob, the Collier family gather to pay their last respects. Terry has time to reflect on his own future but Bob is shocked when Mrs Collier's description of the deceased seems a little too close to home.
11am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 1, Episode 4 - Tall TalesThe team tries to convince Lenny's mother that he is the manager of the hotel.
11:20am
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2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 4 - Women On The Verge Of A Nervous BreakdownWith the phone out and a big job on the horizon, Bill's increasingly stressed about how she and Rona will cope. Dreams of hearing strange voices, and surprise appearances from Tina, don't help...
11:30am30 min
A Short Gentleman
Episode 4Hugh Bonneville stars as Robert Purcell QC, a perfect specimen of the British Establishment, who applies faultless legal logic to his disastrous personal life.
12pm
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As Time Goes By
A selection of episodes from the second series of the romantic sitcom.
12pm
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 19 - The ConjurerAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 4 - Trust Never SleepsBen has yet another new assistant, this latest one was dumped by her dentist husband.
1:20pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 5 - Death And Ben Take A HolidayThe funeral of Ben's 93-year-old aunt Margaret brings the family together. They are forced to share a bed at a rundown Bed and Breakfast, while Nick tries to spend the night with the hotel maid Rita.
1:25pm
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The Belles Of St. Trinian's
The first film set at Ronald Searle's infamous school. The girls of St. Trinian's find themselves involved in a horse racing scam.
2pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the shop based sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 5 - Happy Anniversary, Gough And JessieGough has been the ideal husband to Jessie for 50 years and they are still holding hands. Compo, Clegg and Seymour decide it's their duty to give Gough a break.
2:15pm45 min
Burns And The Bankers
Afternoon Play about a woman in a law firm who attends a corporate Burns Supper which ends in an unexpectedly climatic way.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 16th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
4:20pm
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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.
5:15pm
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Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 3 - Clunk ClickRigsby turns up at the house with a new sports car, apparently purchased in yet another attempt to woo the lovely Miss Jones. Sadly, his driving doesn't appear to be as stylish as his motor...
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 1 - KissaliciousSadie has a crush on Taylor Bell, the new boy in town - but she quickly discovers that his girlfriend is the monstrous Ashlii.
5:30pm
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 1 - FamePam Ayres returns with a new series packed with poetry, anecdotes and sketches, in which she's joined by Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
5:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 2, Episode 4 - Trust Never SleepsBen has yet another new assistant, this latest one was dumped by her dentist husband.
6pm
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dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the second series of Victoria Wood's sitcom.
6:20pm
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My Family
Series 2, Episode 5 - Death And Ben Take A HolidayThe funeral of Ben's 93-year-old aunt Margaret brings the family together. They are forced to share a bed at a rundown Bed and Breakfast, while Nick tries to spend the night with the hotel maid Rita.
6:30pm
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Everyone Quite Likes Justin
Series 1, Episode 2Manchester DJ Justin tries to balance love, work and everything else without much success. This week, his job seems to be on the line.
7pm
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7pm
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 19 - The ConjurerAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
7:30pm
The National TV Awards
It's The National Television Awards 2012. Dermot O'Leary presents the awards live from the O2 Arena. The comedy nominees are...
Panel Show: Celebrity Juice, Have I Got News For You, Mock The Week, QI; Sitcom: Miranda, Benidorm, Outnumbered; Entertainment: TV Burp, Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow, (Dynamo, Take Me Out); Presenter: Keith Lemon, Michael McIntyre, Ant & Dec, (Dermot O'Leary); Talk Show: Chatty Man, Graham Norton Show, Jonathan Ross Show, (Loose Women).
7:50pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 5 - Happy Anniversary, Gough And JessieGough has been the ideal husband to Jessie for 50 years and they are still holding hands. Compo, Clegg and Seymour decide it's their duty to give Gough a break.
8pm
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Living Legends: Ronnie BarkerA portrait of comedy actor Ronnie Barker, with contributions from his friends and colleagues including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and David Jason.
9pm
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Sitcom Does...
Episode 1 - Sitcom Does Families With Hugh DennisHugh Dennis explores the highs and lows of family life, as shown in our favourite sitcoms. Featuring the domestic delights of the Royles, Outnumbered and more.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
9pm
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Piers Morgan's Life Stories
James Corden talks to Piers Morgan about his meteoric rise to fame and how his over-inflated ego sent him into meltdown.
10pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.1, Down and Out: Linda's old youth custody warden and her boyfriend take up residence in the back garden, so the man-eating drama queen decides to capitalise on the situation. Meanwhile, Tom begins work on a script for a TV drama that came to him in his sleep.
10pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 1A young couple has to live in their car for their baby's sake, Claire is 'not drunk enough' and Nan accuses a social worker of stealing her clothes. Also, is Beyoncé "bling bling" or "bing bing"?
10pm
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
10pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 4Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guest panellists Ross Noble and Victoria Coren.
10pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 4Mark Watson is on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team again this week. Meanwhile Andy Parsons is joined by Ian Stone and Jon Culshaw.
10pm
(repeat)
Everyone Quite Likes Justin
Series 1, Episode 1Following a split with his wife, local radio DJ Justin is back on the market, as is his house... he's currently living in his father-in-law's spare room in Bury.
10pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 4There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
2012 Specials, Episode 1 - 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does CountdownAs part of Channel 4's special 'mash-up' evening, Jimmy Carr hosts the long-running quiz show while Sean Lock and Jon Richardson compete. Will the team get beaten by the fiendish Countdown conundrum?
10:30pm
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10:30pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 4Ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck is, in theory, a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals - but he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch.
10:35pm
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Run Fatboy Run
Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.
10:40pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.2, The Lollipop Man: Tom lands a make-or-break part in a play, but as nerves get the better of him he turns to man-eating Linda for her support. Fortunately, she is only too happy to oblige - especially if she gets the chance to meet a certain Hollywood hunk.
10:40pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 2Margaret is scared several times, Bernie receives a written warning for breaking the photocopier and Nan mistakes Charles Bronson for Charles Manson.
11pm15 min
Tina C's Global Depression Tour
Episode 3 - AustraliaTina C continues her tour to prove she can come up with a solution to the global recession. This episode is in Australia.
11:15pm
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Ed Byrne: Different Class
Stand-up comedy from Irish funnyman Ed Byrne.
11:15pm
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What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else
Series 1, Episode 3This week, Andrew Lawrence explores the pressure we all face to do a full-time job and earn sufficient money to live a respectable life.
11:20pm
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The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 5 - InterestingA party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.
11:20pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 12 - GodJonny can't help thinking that baby Corinthian is a bit boring, and comes up with some ideas to make him a bit more interesting. Janet decides to have the baby christened and have Gaz and Donna as the godparents.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
12:05am
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The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 6 - FloodIt's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...
12:35am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 4Door Bitch gets cheesed off at a Farmer's Market and Miss Single tries to have a golf lesson.
12:50am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.1, Down and Out: Linda's old youth custody warden and her boyfriend take up residence in the back garden, so the man-eating drama queen decides to capitalise on the situation. Meanwhile, Tom begins work on a script for a TV drama that came to him in his sleep.
1:05am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
1:30am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.2, The Lollipop Man: Tom lands a make-or-break part in a play, but as nerves get the better of him he turns to man-eating Linda for her support. Fortunately, she is only too happy to oblige - especially if she gets the chance to meet a certain Hollywood hunk.
1:35am
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Rab C. Nesbitt
Series 7, Episode 2 - CocktailsThe relief barman at the Two Ways comes highly recommended - by his old pals in Broadmoor prison. Mad Dog soon leaves Rab and Jamesie teetering on the brink of a fashionable drug problem.
1:50am
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Psychoville
Series 1, Episode 5Mr Jolly explains to Mr Jelly the reason the blackmail letters are being sent.
2am
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Cabin Pressure
Series 1, Episode 5 - EdinburghIt's the highlight of Douglas and Arthur's year - taking nice old boy Mr Birling on his annual day-trip to see the final Six Nations match, and get heroically sloshed. Martin, however, has difficulty working out what they see in him.
2am
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That Riviera Touch
Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.
2:05am
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Living Legends: Ronnie BarkerA portrait of comedy actor Ronnie Barker, with contributions from his friends and colleagues including Ronnie Corbett, Michael Palin and David Jason.
3am
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 4There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.
3:15am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your ManAfter seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.
3:30am
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 4Ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck is, in theory, a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals - but he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch.
3:50am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Episode 6 - Val DoonicanNow that Gaz and Donna are divorced, Gaz decides it is time to propose to Janet.
5:30am
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 1 - FamePam Ayres returns with a new series packed with poetry, anecdotes and sketches, in which she's joined by Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.