Schedule Saturday 5th May 2012
6:20am
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2point4 Children
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the 1990s family sitcom by Andrew Marshall.
8:05am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 4 - Mairzy DoatsTo Ron, the past is an adventure playground. But his attempts to play James Bond put Gary in danger.
8:50am
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
9am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 7Emperor Napoleon plays in a very unusual chess match, a Victorian inventor builds an anti-seasickness ship with one small design flaw, a snowball fight breaks out at a public execution, and the British army hires a dead tramp to defeat the Germans in WW2.
9am
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The Big Steptoe Radio Show
To mark 50 years of the sitcom Steptoe and Son the writers Ray Galton and Alan Simpson introduce three hours of classic audio comedy. Repeated again at 7pm.
9:30am
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Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
9:30am
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The Ministry Of Curious Stuff
Series 1, Episode 6Vic and his team investigate whether mermaids ever existed, discover that farting can be a costly business and find out if animals have ever been employed as secret agents.
9:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 8Emperor Nero visits the victims of the Great Fire of Rome, some Crusaders attend a training course on how to fight weird monsters, and we meet the man with the best (and worst) job in Tudor England.
10:05am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom. Repeated again as of 16.25.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 9, Episode 40Colin Murray is joined by Neil Delamere, Phil Brown, Greg Brady and Matt Jackson.
12:05pm
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Dani's House
A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 77, Episode 5Panellists Jeremy Hardy, Phill Jupitus, Hugo Rifkind and Shappi Khorsandi help chairman Sandi Toksvig take a light-hearted look at the week's news, with cuttings read by Zeb Soanes.
12:35pm
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Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 2 - RobobootyliciousSadie fixes it for Dede's mum to come to the JLS concert with her, and gets Steve to help Dede with her robot wars fight night on the same night. Then Dede's mum turns out to be even less cool than Steve, so she tries to get her dad back, by sabotaging Dede's robot so he won't have to help her any more.
1:30pm
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What's The Story?
Series 6, Special - Machynlleth Comedy FestivalDan Mitchell presents a special edition of the BBC Radio Wales panel show, recorded live at The Machynlleth Comedy Festival. The guests are Benjamin Partridge, Ed Gamble, Henning Wehn and Frank Honeybone.
2pm
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The Goon Show
1956 Christmas Special, Six Charlies in Search of an Author. Special: Through pages and chapters, the fate of Neddie Seagoon is in the hands of the writer.
2:10pm
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Dani's House
A selection of four episodes from the surreal children's sitcom.
2:30pm
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Steptoe And Son
The Offer: As the rag and bone men row, Harold's set to leave.
2:40pm
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Doctor In Trouble
Dr Burke is in love with Ophelia but doesn't have time to propose to her as she leaves for a cruise to the Mediterranean.
4pm
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 12 - Pixiepoplistic (Part 1)Dede has to pretend to be Sadie so that Pixie Lott will come and make a TV show in Sadie's living room. But can Dede overcome Ashlii's plotting and Keith's boisterous mates to win the event? And can she keep up the pretence that she isn't really Sadie?
4:05pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 7 - FootballJosh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.
4:35pm
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Carry On Spying
Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.
5:05pm
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Dani's House
A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.
5:55pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My BillTom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.
6pm
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Routemasters
Episode 3 - On The BusesBernie is a prisoner but the Conductor is doing everything to rescue him.
6:05pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My BillTom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.
6:25pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.
6:35pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.
6:40pm
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 3 - Accusin' SusanKenzo seems to be the victim of a revenge campaign by Michael's old art teacher, and Susan finds herself caught up in a sexual harassment case at work.
7pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 10 - A Landlady For SmilerCompo can see a benefit for Smiler.
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 2, Episode 7 - Out Of The WoodsIt's just two weeks before PC Mark Mylow marries beautiful blonde Julie Mitchell, and he doesn't have a best man.
9pm
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The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
Movie adaption of Douglas Adams's cult sci-fi comedy novel. Arthur Dent escapes the destruction of the Earth - to make way for a new galactic bypass.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'BriainJack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 39, Episode 9After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.
9pm
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Uncle Fred In The Springtime
Episode 2Charismatic Uncle Fred is still at Blandings Castle masquerading as a 'brain doctor', and the Duke of Dunstable's lunatic pig-napping scheme continues.
9:15pm45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 4Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.
9:30pm30 min
The Machynlleth Comedy Festival
2012, Episode 1 - The Radio Wales Machynlleth Comedy Festival ShowcaseElis James comperes a specially recorded programme showcasing some of the acts appearing at the festival. Featuring Mike Bubbins, Isy Suttie, Ben Partridge and Matt Rees.
10pm
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Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy
Stand-up and music from American comedian Rich Hall, including songs from his country and western singer alter-ego Otis Lee Crenshaw.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 1 - Quick, Quick, SlowWhat could possibly dim the sunset glow that gilds the perennial boyhood of the three old reprobates as they drift through the timeless little Yorkshire town? For the hitherto irrepressible Compo it's the suspicion that Nora Batty's new lodger, Smiler is taking advantage of his privileged position. Fortunately, Foggy remembers a cure he learned in the jungle during the war.
10:40pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 43, Episode 4Top Gear's Jeremy Clarkson hosts the show for a ninth time. Will he say anything controversial? Nancy Dell'Olio and Kevin Bridges join Ian and Paul respectively.
10:50pm
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...At The Stand
Sarah At The Stand, Episode 4Sarah Millican is joined by Stephen Carlin and Jim Jeffries. Aside from the stand-up, Jeffries chats about alcohol, his home life and other topics.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
11pm
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Parkinson: Peter Cook
An affectionate tribute to Peter Cook, featuring the highlights of Michael Parkinson's many interviews with the comic.
11:05pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'BriainJack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.
11:10pm
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Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off
Series 3, Episode 2 - JapanGiles goes for broke, quite literally, as he tries his hand at being a Bond Trader in Japan.
11:15pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 7, Episode 13 - Pop SpecialKeith Lemon presents a special pop music edition. Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton welcome guests Rizzle Kicks, Tinchy Stryder and The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford and Vanessa White.
11:20pm
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Hughie Green, Most Sincerely
Biopic from BBC Four's The Curse Of Comedy strand. Trevor Eve plays the womanising presenter.
11:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 2 - Give Us A LiftFoggy has an idea which is sure to bring the pleasure back into climbing hills.
11:25pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee NelsonSean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.
11:45pm
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A Series Of Psychotic Episodes
Series 1, Episode 2Sketches include a woman who hears very boring voices in her head, MC Veryfasttalk commentating on horse racing, and the New Age Mother takes her son to see a play about homosexuality.
Midnight
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The Guessing Game
Series 1, Episode 5Clive Anderson hosts the BBC Radio Scotland comedy panel show. With panellists Jo Caulfield, Josh Widdicombe and Raymond Mearns.
Midnight
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Have I Got News For You
Series 23, Episode 7With Linda Smith on Ian's side and David Dickinson on Paul's.
Midnight
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Routemasters
Episode 3 - On The BusesBernie is a prisoner but the Conductor is doing everything to rescue him.
1am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1:25am
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Unzipped
Series 1, Episode 2Greg James and Russell Kane, along with special guest Christine Bleakley, take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.
1:35am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 3, Episode 5 - Didn't You Kill My BrotherAn everyday story of gangland folk, starring Alexei Sayle and Beryl Reid. Old rivalries are renewed when Carl Moss is prematurely released from prison. His new occupation leads him into conflict with his gangland brother and the head of the 'family firm', the notorious Mrs Moss.
1:40am
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Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
2:05am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 11After contemplating the concept of memory, Ricky and Karl perfom a roleplay where they are the two lobes of Karl's brain.
2:20am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.
2:25am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 4Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.
2:30am
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2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 3 - FortuosityUpon Bill's ripping up of a chain letter, the Porter clan's luck appears to disappear with instantaneous effect. Hopefully Ben will be safe on his "adventure day" out!
2:30am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 12Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss whether old urinals or sharks in formaldehyde should be considered works of art.
2:35am
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Stand Up For The Week
Series 4, Episode 2Stand Up For The Week is back to take a humourous and no-holds-barred alternative look at the big stories of the week, including the news, politics, sport and showbiz shenanigans.
3:20am
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Facejacker
Series 2, Episode 6Terry Tibbs launches his own US version of The Apprentice called The Apprentibbs, in a bid to find a new business partner, but the search is undermined by another of the Facejacker's characters.
3:45am45 min version
Hit The Road Jack
Highlights SpecialJack Whitehall has spent the last six weeks taking his show on the road to different UK cities in a bid to uncover what they have to offer. This week he looks back at the stand out moments from across the series.
3:50am
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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.
5:30am
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My Teenage Diary
Series 2, Episode 2 - Victoria CorenIn this week's episode, Rufus Hound invites Victoria Coren to read extracts from her teenage diaries.