Schedule Wednesday 8th February 2012
6am
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Sykes
Series 3, Episode 7 - Log CabinSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 5 - Fella-A-Day GirlUnlike Sandra, Beryl doesn't much fancy a steady boyfriend: she's a fella-a-day kind of girl. That is until London-based Robert calls to say he's coming back up to Liverpool on business. A chance to finish what they never quite got started previously? Not if her heavily pregnant sister Gloria, whose husband is himself away with work, has anything to do with it.
7am
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7am
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Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 3 - TravelPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Travel', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
7:30am
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Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 2Relations between the warring couple are fairly peaceful, except that Penny thinks Vince is taking her for granted. She reckons he needs to be taught a lesson, so she invents an very good-looking and very imaginary colleague called Steve to make him jealous!
7:30am
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8am
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Sykes
Series 3, Episode 7 - Log CabinSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8am
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Blackboard JungleAnthony 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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The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 5 - Fella-A-Day GirlUnlike Sandra, Beryl doesn't much fancy a steady boyfriend: she's a fella-a-day kind of girl. That is until London-based Robert calls to say he's coming back up to Liverpool on business. A chance to finish what they never quite got started previously? Not if her heavily pregnant sister Gloria, whose husband is himself away with work, has anything to do with it.
9:05am
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Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 5 - Under The InfluenceNew resident Ambrose claims he has the power of hypnosis due to his gypsy blood. Rigsby is initially sceptcial, but soon wonders if Ambrose's abilities could be used in his favour.
9:20am
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10am
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As Time Goes By
Episode 3.5, Moving In: Lionel moves in with Jean, but each has trouble letting go of their independence.
10:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Episode 3.2, Iron Age Remains: Hyacinth forces Richard to participate in a trip to the countryside to look for Iron Age remains, but further cultural excursions are curtailed when Daisy and Onslow report that Rose is behaving in an outrageous fashion.
11am
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What The Dickens?
Series 1, Episode 1The panel show kicks off with an episode recorded at the Hay Literary Festival. The guests are Robin Ince and Rory McGrath.
11am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 2, Episode 1 - Hello DollyThe Hotel Trubble heating has packed up and the staff are freezing, so something has to be done. Meanwhile, a mysterious guest arrives at the hotel claiming to be Mr Trubble's fiancée.
11:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 7 - The Suit That Turned LeftClegg and Foggy find themselves on a quest for scientific knowledge.
11:30am
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What The Dickens?
Series 1, Episode 2This week team captains Tim Brooke-Taylor and Dave Gorman are joined by fellow funny men Adam Boulton and Marcus Brigstocke.
11:30am30 min
HR
Series 3, Episode 2 - DisabledWith the two chums having lost their pensions, Peter stoops to ever more scabrous depths to claim benefit.
12pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 8 - Beware Of The ElbowCompo, Clegg and Foggy happen upon a man who wants to save the world from thin people and their sharp elbows.
12pm
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Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Blackboard JungleAnthony 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 3, Episode 12 - GhostsA name from the past comes back to haunt Susan, who is determined to dampen the old flame - but not before Ben gets singed.
12:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken ReflectionVictor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.
1:20pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 13 - One Flew Out Of The Cuckoo's NestNick decides to get his own flat but makes sure he gets some support (and money!) from his parents in the process.
1:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 2 - Horse-tradingArkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 8 - The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier ImpressionCompo realises that he must become a celebrity if he is going to impress Nora Batty.
2pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Dawn French sitcom.
2:55pm
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ChuckleVision
Series 20, Episode 5 - Galloping GranddadsPaul and Barry go undercover is their granddad's care home in order to discover what the matron does when they're not around.
4pm
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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.
4pm
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As Time Goes By
Episode 3.5, Moving In: Lionel moves in with Jean, but each has trouble letting go of their independence.
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.
4:30pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr BeanMr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.
4:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Episode 3.2, Iron Age Remains: Hyacinth forces Richard to participate in a trip to the countryside to look for Iron Age remains, but further cultural excursions are curtailed when Daisy and Onslow report that Rose is behaving in an outrageous fashion.
5pm
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It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 8 - MaroonedA visit to Frambourne's Pier Theatre ends in disaster for Uncle Arthur.
5:10pm
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Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 6 - Come On In The Water's LovelyWith his decree absolute at long last in hand, Rigsby finally pops the question to Miss Jones - much to his shock, she accepts! Wedding plans are afoot, but first Rupert must meet the mother.
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 3 - GagaliciousWhen Kit's cousin comes to stay, Sadie and Dede think he's trying to turn Kit into someone different - but could it be Kit who feels he's got something to hide? Meanwhile, Danny and Jake try their hands at DJ-ing - but how far can they get with only Steve's old vinyl collection to work with?
5:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 7 - The Suit That Turned LeftClegg and Foggy find themselves on a quest for scientific knowledge.
5:30pm
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 3 - TravelPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Travel', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
5:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 3, Episode 12 - GhostsA name from the past comes back to haunt Susan, who is determined to dampen the old flame - but not before Ben gets singed.
6pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 8 - Beware Of The ElbowCompo, Clegg and Foggy happen upon a man who wants to save the world from thin people and their sharp elbows.
6pm
(repeat)
The Spaceship
Series 2, Episode 3 - RudeThe crew have some space tourists on board, but it turns into a holiday from hell.
6:20pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 3, Episode 13 - One Flew Out Of The Cuckoo's NestNick decides to get his own flat but makes sure he gets some support (and money!) from his parents in the process.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 4, Episode 1Mark addresses tax-avoidance, quantitative easing and voting reform.
6:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken ReflectionVictor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.
7pm
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Behind The Sofa
Episode 4In this week's show, the panel review Michael Bentine's Potty Time Series 4, Beyond, The Inbetweeners Movie, and classic British comic-crime caper Go To Blazes.
7pm
(repeat)
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.
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Blackboard JungleAnthony 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.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 2 - Horse-tradingArkwright thinks he's done great business when he offloads some genuine Yorkshire clothes horses on a local Asian shopkeeper...
7:30pm
(repeat)
Mr. Bean
Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr BeanMr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.
7:50pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 8 - The Last Surviving Maurice Chevalier ImpressionCompo realises that he must become a celebrity if he is going to impress Nora Batty.
8pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of three special episodes of the Dawn French sitcom.
8:20pm
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An AlanDespite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
10pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 5Sandra shows us the silly game of 'Last Hit' - however, things soon turn ugly when a man gets hit by a car, but still feels as if he needs to play. Nan and her grandson visit the Pound Shop where everything doesn't go according to plan.
10pm30 min
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 2, Episode 1 - A ShockRoger and Val return from a family wedding to discover whether Val's bid to become Deputy Head has fallen at the first hurdle.
10pm
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Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Series 1, Episode 1Alexander Armstrong hosts a panel show in which panellists devise - and answer - the questions. Graham Norton, Sandi Toksvig and Marcus Brigstocke are the guests this week.
10pm
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10pm45 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 2, Episode 1Jimmy Carr, David Mitchell, Charlie Brooker and Lauren Laverne return for a new series of the topical satire show, in a new shorter-length format.
10:30pm
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Listen Against
Series 2, Episode 3Jon Holmes is at the Commercial Radio Weapons Fair in Blackpool, whilst Alice Arnold is in London reporting on killer digital TV robots and the recent spate of radio presenters that have been kidnapped and trafficked to other stations.
10:30pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 6As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.
10:40pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 6Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.
10:45pm30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?
Episode 1 - Growing UpKevin has a heart to heart with his parents at the family home, travels to Utah to attend a genuine American college party and undergoes an intimate therapy session complete with full TV crew. His highlight, though, is meeting Frank Skinner, the man that inspired him to give stand-up a go.
10:55pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.5, Singing in the Drain: In a bid to improve his social status, Tom throws a dinner party, at which he is invited to audition for a West End play, while Linda gets an offer she cannot refuse from talent scout Suze.
11pm15 min
Tina C's Global Depression Tour
Episode 5 - ChinaChristopher Green's comic creation, country music legend Tina C, visits China.
11pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 6The decision to hold equestrian events in Greenwich Park is one of the most controversial choices made by the Olympic authorities, as the Deliverance team discovers.
11pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 1It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.
11:15pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 14 - Near, FarLouise and her new boyfriend Mick are getting on well - she loves hearing all his celebrity gossip. None of her friends believe she has such a stylish boyfriend, and she wants to introduce him to them all. Only trouble is, her squeak is starting to annoy him!
11:15pm
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What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else
Series 2, Episode 2 - Leisure PursuitsAndrew Lawrence explores the strange things we do for fun.
11:30pm
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Cricklewood Greats
Spoof documentary written by and starring Peter Capaldi which explores the greatest stars of Cricklewood's legendary film studios.
11:30pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 2Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.
11:35pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.6, Decoy: Linda embarks on a mission to assess whether Jez is capable of having an affair after a sobbing Suze tells her she thinks he's going through a mid-life crisis, while Tom lands an audition for Crossroads.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
Midnight
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The Spaceship
Series 2, Episode 3 - RudeThe crew have some space tourists on board, but it turns into a holiday from hell.
12:15am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 3 - SpringSpring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.
12:40am
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Room With An AlanDespite being reduced to living in a roadside motel and presenting an early-morning programme on Radio Norwich, Alan still dreams of launching a new show on the BBC. However, his meeting with chief commissioner Tony Hayers does not run smoothly.
1:10am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Episode 6 - SlagsIn the not-too distant future, the evil Slags confront the 'nice' Hawaiians, who control with goodwill and flower garlands, in a story of passion and shadowy violence.
1:20am
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Beyond The Pole
British comedy film about an environmentally friendly expedition to the North Pole. Stars Rhys Thomas and Stephen Mangan.
1:35am
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Duty Free
Series 3, Christmas Special - A Duty Free ChristmasOnce again, David persuades Amy to spend a holiday in Spain, but this time at Christmas. By an amazing quirk of fate, Linda and Robert are in the same hotel. David recommences his pursuit of Linda.
1:45am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 12, Episode 1Harry takes up the Baker Brothers' challenge of bread making, is surprised by poetry in EastEnders and Natural World, and marvels at the dating techniques of the Welsh.
1:50am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.5, Singing in the Drain: In a bid to improve his social status, Tom throws a dinner party, at which he is invited to audition for a West End play, while Linda gets an offer she cannot refuse from talent scout Suze.
1:55am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 1, Episode 4Lady Gatecrasher talks some bull at a cattle auction, and Terrible Therapist turns out to be a bit of a sucker.
2:15am
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 6As the family tries to get rid of Auntie Angela, another guest arrives to stay. Mum has to decide what to do about Jake's girlfriend. Ben and Karen discuss dreams, the Mafia and trampolining bears.
2:25am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 5Robert Webb narrates as our ever so Grouchy Young Men - including Jon Richardson - talk about how much they loath the supermarkets and the ordeal of childbirth.
2:30am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.6, Decoy: Linda embarks on a mission to assess whether Jez is capable of having an affair after a sobbing Suze tells her she thinks he's going through a mid-life crisis, while Tom lands an audition for Crossroads.
2:45am
(repeat)
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 6The decision to hold equestrian events in Greenwich Park is one of the most controversial choices made by the Olympic authorities, as the Deliverance team discovers.
2:55am
(repeat)
The Detectives
Episode 2.1, Collared: Suspended from duty for upsetting the Queen, Briggs and Louis stake out the East End's most villainous pub in the hope of winning reinstatement by impressing their superiors.
3:15am
(repeat)
Cricklewood Greats
Spoof documentary written by and starring Peter Capaldi which explores the greatest stars of Cricklewood's legendary film studios.
3:25am
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 1 - GhostTracey's video recorder becomes possessed, so she moves in with Dorien.
3:30am
(repeat)
What The Dickens?
Series 3, Episode 5Sandi Toksvig hosts the irreverent quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by journalist Giles Coren and comedienne Josie Long in a battle of cultural knowledge.
3:55am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 5Robert Webb narrates as our ever so Grouchy Young Men - including Jon Richardson - talk about how much they loath the supermarkets and the ordeal of childbirth.
5am
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 8 - MaroonedA visit to Frambourne's Pier Theatre ends in disaster for Uncle Arthur.
5:30am
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 3 - TravelPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Travel', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.