Schedule Wednesday 21st March 2012
6am
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Sykes
Series 7, Episode 7 - The BBC Honours SykesSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
6:30am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Home Is The HeroTerry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!
7am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 3 - Oh Shut Up And Eat Your Choc-IceNot only has the farm changed over to those new-fangled round hay bales, but one of them has been left dangerously near a steep slope.
7am
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The Right Time
Episode 3, Vengeful Parents. The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
7:30am
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 2Tom's thrown in at the deep end - literally - when he is left to look after his grandchildren. They've certainly inherited their mother's charm. Whilst Diana wages her own war of retribution, Jane talks Harvey into joining a dating agency.
7:30am
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Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 1, Episode 2 - First ImpressionsCraig Campbell joins Stephen K Amos to offer an idiot's guide to the topic of First Impressions.
8am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 7, Episode 7 - The BBC Honours SykesSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8am
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 7 - Anna And The King Of SiamAnthony 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.
8:20am
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Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 5 - SleepoverSam sleeps over at Dani's so she can revise for an important exam in peace, but all Dani wants to do is practise for her Grease auditions. With Ben on sleepover to redress the boy/girl balance, everyone is getting restless. What do the aliens observing them from the skies make of it all?
8:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
8:30am
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The Best Of Bentine
Sketches range from a monastic order to international space relations.
8:40am
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Home Is The HeroTerry's homecoming is greeted with a certain lack of enthusiasm and it's down to Bob to provide him with a bed. Thelma is suffering from shock and Bob attempts to ease her fears but letting your new home be used as temporary accommodation by your best mate is not going to help - if she finds out!
9am
(repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
Series 2, Episode 1After yet another late night on the tiles, Lucy decides it is time for them to shape up and get fit. But having managed to drag Daniel along with her to gym, how can she then persuade him to leave?
9:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 5 - Nappy DaysWhen the Ropers are left babysitting baby Tarquin, nothing could possibly go awry!
9:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 25 - Shaun The FarmerWhile Bitzer plays nurse to the Farmer, who is sick in bed, Shaun tries unsuccessfully to perform the daily chores around the farm.
9:20am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 3 - Oh Shut Up And Eat Your Choc-IceNot only has the farm changed over to those new-fangled round hay bales, but one of them has been left dangerously near a steep slope.
10am
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As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
10:40am
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 2 - Say Little Hen...The journey of self-sufficiency continues with the introduction of Margo the goat, some shy hens and Lenin the cockerel. Margo and Jerry feel that an intervention is needed to bring the Goods back to normality. A light hearted confrontation between Tom and his old boss fails to change anything.
11am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 8 - Bell Boy BotDetermined to win a HIYA, Hotel Improvement Award, Dolly buys a swish new Bellboybot 2000. Jamie is suspicious of the new arrival, but the rest of the staff think he is just jealous. Can Jamie save his unsuspecting friends from the robot's evil plans for hotel domination?
11:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 10 - It All Began With A Volvo HeadlampA heartbroken Kevin asks for help in finding a lonely spot to be alone.
11:30am
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Shedtown
Series 1, Episode 2 - FoundationsColin is all at sea as the foundations of Jimmy's dream take shape on the beach. Wes and Father Michael witness the profits of some not-so-spiritual meat.
12pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat CreatureTruly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 7 - Anna And The King Of SiamAnthony 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.
12:30pm
(repeat)
The Best Of Bentine
Sketches range from a monastic order to international space relations.
12:40pm
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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.
1:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 4 - Mother EarthBeth's concern for animal welfare has far-reaching consequences for Winterdown Farm. Marlene's pursuit of a more holistic way of life proves to be crunch time for Boycie and something of an eye opener for Beth.
1:20pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 5, Episode 6 - Dani's Day OffDani pulls a sickie to have a fun day out with Jack and Ruby, but with Zarina on the warpath it's making her decidedly nervy... and ill. Maisy and Megaboyd compete to get on Britain's Got Weird Talent - how weird (and low) can they get?
2pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest NightWhile out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
2:15pm45 min
On Mardle Fen
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Old Lost RoadAn invitation turns up for 'Mr Hedges' to read a poem at a large charity do in the cathedral on Christmas Eve. Both Jack and Warwick begin to practice, using the heavily pregnant Zofia as a sounding board.
2:30pm
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Uncle Mort's Celtic Fringe
Series 2, Episode 5 - Last RespectsUncle Mort and Carter Brandon tie off their sampling of Welsh hospitality with a funeral.
2:40pm
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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.
3:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 3 - The Defeat Of The StonewormPanic ensues when Howard discovers an outbreak of unusual household pests.
3:35pm25 min
Diddy Movies
Series 1, Episode 3 - SpaceA princess from another world needs help. Only the crew of the Diddy Star ship can save her from the planet of the Space Weevils.
4pm
(repeat)
As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
4:40pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 2 - Say Little Hen...The journey of self-sufficiency continues with the introduction of Margo the goat, some shy hens and Lenin the cockerel. Margo and Jerry feel that an intervention is needed to bring the Goods back to normality. A light hearted confrontation between Tom and his old boss fails to change anything.
5pm
(repeat)
The Galton And Simpson Playhouse
Episodde 1, Clicquot et Fils: Monsieur Clicquot plans to improve his ailing funeral parlour. Stars Richard Griffiths and Josie Lawrence.
5:10pm
(repeat)
George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mating GameMildred's beloved dog Truffles is in season. George is all for getting her some form of injection - until he hears the price of pedigree puppies. Meanwhile, Tristram's becoming more impressionable, and Ann insists Jeffrey gives up smoking.
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 10 - JazperilliantDanny loses Roger, while Steve and Keith lose their sense of proportion when they get sucked into the latest video game. Back at the Y club Dede offends Ms V's nephew when she uses him as a way to complete the '10 things to do before you're 14' list.
5:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 10 - It All Began With A Volvo HeadlampA heartbroken Kevin asks for help in finding a lonely spot to be alone.
5:30pm
(repeat)
The Right Time
Episode 3, Vengeful Parents. The sketch comedy for people growing older disgracefully.
6pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat CreatureTruly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.
6:30pm30 min
Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 1, Episode 3 - ChildrenAva Vidal, Howard Read, Andy Wilkinson and Lucy Porter offer a guide to raising children.
6:40pm
(repeat)
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.
6:45pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 25 - Shaun The FarmerWhile Bitzer plays nurse to the Farmer, who is sick in bed, Shaun tries unsuccessfully to perform the daily chores around the farm.
7pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 3 - The Defeat Of The StonewormPanic ensues when Howard discovers an outbreak of unusual household pests.
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 7 - Anna And The King Of SiamAnthony 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)
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 4 - Mother EarthBeth's concern for animal welfare has far-reaching consequences for Winterdown Farm. Marlene's pursuit of a more holistic way of life proves to be crunch time for Boycie and something of an eye opener for Beth.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Watson & Oliver
Series 1, Episode 5Miss Steepes and Miss Rutherford try to gatecrash Brigadier Burnham's Biannual Ball. Candy and April have a photoshoot on a golf course, and Romeo and Juliet is analysed in an English class by the Teenage Girls.
7:30pm
(repeat)
The Best Of Bentine
Sketches range from a monastic order to international space relations.
7:30pm30 min
The Unforgettable...
Series 5, Episode 3 - Russell HartyA tribute to Russell Harty, best known as a hugely popular chat show host in the 70s and 80s.
7:55pm
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An Audience With...
Episode 9 - Victoria WoodComedian Victoria Wood performs before a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Dave Allen, Judi Dench and Dawn French, treating her guests to a selection of her celebrated monologues, taking questions from the audience, and performing some witty numbers at the piano.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 3John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.
9:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - Oh To Be In EnglandDel and Rodney arrive in Miami and things start to go wrong immediately. Nothing too dramatic, though, until Del is mistaken for a local mafia godfather and his henchmen want him as a decoy!
10pm
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Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal
Stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain. An hour of highlights from the comedian's 2006 routine.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 5, Episode 2Mark Watson joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Jo Caulfield joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.
10pm
(repeat)
Life: An Idiot's Guide
Series 1, Episode 2 - First ImpressionsCraig Campbell joins Stephen K Amos to offer an idiot's guide to the topic of First Impressions.
10pm45 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 2, Episode 7Lauren, Jimmy, David and Charlie are back to look over another week's news events.
10:30pm
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Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs
Episode 2Michael McIntyre, Zach Galifianakis and Jim Jeffries perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.
10:30pm
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Stand Up For Sport Relief
A group of sport personalities try their hand at stand-up comedy for the first time, in aid of the Sport Relief charity. Gabby Logan was the winner.
10:30pm
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Delve Special
Series 4, Episode 1 - There's One Born Again Every MinuteIntrepid reporter David Lander investigates the Sincere Repentist Church.
10:40pm
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10:45pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 4 - QuarantineWith Trefelin under quarantine, supplies are getting low.
11pm15 min
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 1, Episode 5 - EgyptTim Key is on a cultural pilgrimage to Cairo, as he grapples with the meaning of 'Egypt'. Tom Basden plays guitar, while wearing a fez.
11pm
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11pm
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Episodes
Series 1, Episode 1British sitcom writers Sean and Beverly Lincoln are at first thrilled to learnt that their show Lyman's Boys is to be remade in America. Then they learn that the network president has not even seen their show and wants to replace their erudite veteran actor with Matt LeBlanc.
11:10pm
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 2.4, Dirty Thirty: Linda's planned a surprise party for Tom's thirtieth birthday - but who are the invited guests?
11:15pm15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing
Series 1, Episode 5 - About Proud MumsNathan appears on TV. Finally, his family are proud of him - so proud, in fact, they create an egomaniac.
11:30pm
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Any Bloke
Episode 4, Males on Wheels: How will Phil overcome his jealousy while partner Sarah is in Paris?
11:30pm
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The Story Of Light Entertainment
Episode 7 - Chat ShowsThis edition explores how the chat show has provided some of the most controversial and stimulating TV ever, tracing its evolution from Steve Allen and Johnny Carson to Graham Norton and Paul O'Grady.
11:50pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 1 - ParraloxA new TV venture's on the cards for Edina, and she's lined up a guest spot with Richard and Judy to help launch a new campaign; for Patsy, life revolves around a skin-freezing serum called Parralox. Saffy, meanwhile, hopes for a government job promoting British culture.
12:20am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 5Nan appears on Paul O'Grady's teatime show and broadcasts her horrible views to the nation. The Aga Saga Woman takes a wrong turn into Tottenham and Lauren refuses to speak French for a French oral exam.
12:20am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 3John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.
12:30am
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
12:50am
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 12, Episode 7Harry Hill looks at the American 'sport' of beard growing in tonight's episode. There's also a look at the dogs in Horizon's Woof, and an ode to TV presenter Amanda Lamb.
1am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 6Lauren almost gets married, Derek gets a massage, Georgie does another fund raiser - this time for dwarves, Janice & Ray talk about a sandwich with no bread, Nan's sister comes over from Spain and Essex couple Paul & Sam return with more laughs.
1:15am
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Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live
Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.
1:35am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 6 - Croppity CropsJanet is reeling that Gaz tried to take Corinthian and decides to increase security in the home. Jonny gets a job as a farmer. Donna persuades Gaz to try tantric sex, but he gets hooked on it, much to her frustration. Louise wants a new family and she knows exactly where to find one.
1:35am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 2.4, Dirty Thirty: Linda's planned a surprise party for Tom's thirtieth birthday - but who are the invited guests?
2am
(repeat)
Double Income, No Kids Yet
Series 2, Episode 1After yet another late night on the tiles, Lucy decides it is time for them to shape up and get fit. But having managed to drag Daniel along with her to gym, how can she then persuade him to leave?
2:10am
(repeat)
French And Saunders
2003 Christmas Special: Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay homage to Madonna and Britney, Rosemary and Thyme, and free running.
2:20am
(repeat)
The Detectives
Episode 2.1, Collared: Suspended after an unfortunate incident involving the Queen, Briggs and Louis decide to regain favour by nicking some serious East End villains.
3am
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.
3:30am
(repeat)
Stand Up For Sport Relief
A group of sport personalities try their hand at stand-up comedy for the first time, in aid of the Sport Relief charity. Gabby Logan was the winner.
5am
(repeat)
The Galton And Simpson Playhouse
Episodde 1, Clicquot et Fils: Monsieur Clicquot plans to improve his ailing funeral parlour. Stars Richard Griffiths and Josie Lawrence.