Schedule Saturday 12th May 2012
6:20am
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The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 1 - The WeddingBeryl's sister, Gloria, is due to get married. Beryl's none too pleased with her bridesmaid's dress, but when both Gloria and her fiancé, Ernie, decide to call it off, she changes her tune.
6:50am
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Sykes
Series 1, Episode 1 - BurglaryMr. Brown has been burgled and, keen that he and Hattie not be seen to have nothing worth stealing, Eric claims that the reason his house hasn't been raided is due to his huge, ferocious dog, Nero.
7:30am
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7:30am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 5 - Pennies From HeavenWith a financial crisis looming, Gary has to do what he promised he would never do - interfere with history. But history bites back.
8:05am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
8:10am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
9:30am
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The Ministry Of Curious Stuff
Series 1, Episode 7The team investigate the criminal records of animals, discover the reasons we have eyebrows and wonder whether there really are fairies at the bottom of the garden.
9:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
10:10am
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The Sandwich Man
Film charting a day in the life of a sandwich-board man and pigeon-fancier as he wanders the streets of London.
11am60 min
Fighting Talk
Series 9, Episode 41Colin Murray is joined by Mark Watson, Katharine Merry, Gary O'Reilly and Dougie Anderson.
11am
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Carry On Girls
The once-bustling seaside resort of Fircombe organises a beauty contest to try to increase visitors and revenue for the town.
12pm
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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?
12:10pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
12:30pm
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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!
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 77, Episode 6Sandi Toksvig is in the chair and Carolyn Brown reads out cuttings as panellists Jeremy Hardy, Mark Steel, Fred MacAulay and Bridget Christie take a satirical look at the week's news.
1:35pm
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Carry On Cruising
Comedy with the Carry On crew, in which a sea captain discovers that his regular shipmates have defected and so must he hire an inexperienced crew.
2pm
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 13 - Pixiepoplistic (Part 2)When Dede is exposed as a fraud, she has to do all she can to convince the TV company that Pixie Lott should still come to Sadie's house. But will she and her friends get the chance to party with Pixie?
2pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr Upton. So he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help, only to find that the plan backfires when Mrs Fox thinks Mainwaring is in love with her.
2:30pm
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Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 1 - An Unconventional ConventionExcited about a new film, Outer Space Aliens from Outer Space, Lenny and Jamie persuade Dolly to host a sci-fi convention at the hotel. The arrival of sci-fi nerds in costume results in the staff completely missing the arrival of a real alien - a demanding Splurgian warrior who will stop at nothing to get hold of some precious power minerals.
2:30pm
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The Burkiss Way
Episode 3, Escape from Prison the Burkiss Way: Japes in jail, foghorns - and what is normal?
2:45pm
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Carry On Cabby
Sid James stars as the proprietor of a successful cab firm. Suddenly a new taxi company arrive in town, and they have a secret weapon.
3:30pm
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Morecambe & Wise: The Greatest Moment
Documentary and clip show in one, showcasing the best sketches from the inimitable Morecambe & Wise catalogue.
4pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 10 - School CouncilNathan gets lumbered with running the School Council - and drags Josh in to teach him about responsibility. But instead, Josh uses his new powers to try to change the rules to his own advantage.
4pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 9 - AuctionWhen the school's last remaining keyboard blows a fuse, Josh decides to help raise funds for new musical instruments by staging a charity auction. But without any valuables to give to the cause, Josh opts to donate Nathan's stuff instead.
5pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
5pm
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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.
5:45pm45 min
Keith Lemon's LemonAid
Episode 5Keith Lemon embarks on another mission to satisfy the needs of the public - in his own special way. He's helped by ex-Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
6pm
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Routemasters
Episode 4 - Wolfie And BeetieHildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who - or what - is driving the bus.
6:30pm
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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.
7:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half FeathersThe Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.
8pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selectioon of episodes from the 13th series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 2, Episode 8 - ErotomaniaMrs Tishell has been wearing a collar to combat neck pain for years. The doctor urges her to remove it, thinking she doesn't really need it.
8pm
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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.
8pm
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Have I Got News For You
A selection of extended episodes from the 41st series of the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 23.00.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.
9:15pm45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 5The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
9:30pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 5 - The AnniversaryIt's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.
10pm
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Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
10pm
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Robin Ince: Bleeding Heart Liberal
The world's most bookish comedian, and very angry man in a cardigan, shares his insights into Britain.
10:10pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub GuideTony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.
10:45pm
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...At The Stand
Greg At The Stand, Episode 1Join Greg McHugh for some stand-up comedy from a selection of the best comedians working in the UK right now. With Phil Nichol, Danny Lobell and Sean Hughes.
10:50pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 2.1, Teacher's Pet: Tom decides to set up an acting school but he has no pupils.
11pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 6, Episode 9This week, team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Rufus Hound are joined by those kings of light entertainment Ant and Dec, and chart topping rapper Professor Green.
11:30pm
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The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon
Steve Coogan presents a musical extravaganza hosted by Eurovision star and king of the power ballad, Tony Ferrino.
11:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.
11:35pm45 min version
Have I Got News For You
Series 43, Episode 5Alexander Armstrong returns to HIGNFY to make a record-breaking 20th appearance as guest host, with Nadine Dorries MP and Reginald D Hunter on the panel.
11:45pm
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Keith Lemon's LemonAid
Episode 5Keith Lemon embarks on another mission to satisfy the needs of the public - in his own special way. He's helped by ex-Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
Midnight
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The Guessing Game
Series 1, Episode 6Clive Anderson hosts the BBC Radio Scotland comedy panel show. With Phil Nichol, Paul Pirie and Rob Rouse.
Midnight
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Routemasters
Episode 4 - Wolfie And BeetieHildegard wants to make music, while Bernie finds out who - or what - is driving the bus.
12:20am
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Things To Do Before You're 30
British comedy drama about a Sunday football team of twenty-something friends desperately resisting the inevitable spiral into adulthood.
12:35am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub GuideTony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.
12:35am
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Carry On England
Captain S Melly is put in charge of a troublesome mixed-sex anti-aircraft battery during World War II, tasked with getting the troops into shape.
12:50am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 1 - Brian's BrainKarl pitches his movie idea, The Wife of Brian - an out of work actor called Brian takes over the body of the dead Tom Cruise to finish Mission: Impossible 8.
1am
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Stand Up For The Week
Series 4, Episode 3Stand 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.
1:10am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 5 - Pennies From HeavenWith a financial crisis looming, Gary has to do what he promised he would never do - interfere with history. But history bites back.
1:10am
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A Civil Arrangement
Comic monologue starring Alison Steadman as a mother helping to prepare for her daughter's gay civil ceremony.
1:15am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 2.1, Teacher's Pet: Tom decides to set up an acting school but he has no pupils.
1:15am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 5The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
1:40am
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Jo Brand: Barely Live
Live stand-up from Jo Brand, performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London in 2003.
1:40am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
1:45am
(repeat)
The Tony Ferrino Phenomenon
Steve Coogan presents a musical extravaganza hosted by Eurovision star and king of the power ballad, Tony Ferrino.
1:55am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Episode 6Claudia Winkleman is joined by Spinal Tap and Simpsons star Harry Shearer, pop sensation Little Boots, pop star Jamelia, and comedian and actor Tom Basden.
2am
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Unzipped
Series 1, Episode 3Armed with the results of an exhaustive report covering every aspect of modern life, Greg James and Russell Kane, along with special guests Emily Atack and Adam Deacon, take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.
2:05am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 13Ricky and Stephen challenge Karl to describe his ideal version of the world but Karl is suspicious of a perfect life. Karl describes his theory of the 'Problem Hole' and explains his snack eating rituals to Ricky and Stephen.
2:25am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Episode 9Little Britain's David Walliams hosts, with team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding. Guests include Lord of the Rings star Andy Serkis, Gareth Malone from BBC Two's The Choir, Swedish pop star Basshunter and comedian Josie Long.
2:35am
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Crapston Villas
When his mum goes away on a trip with her new boyfriend, Woody decides to throw a party.
2:50am
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Rex The Runt
Series 1, Episode 9 - Stinky's Search For A StarWhen Rex discovers that they are in debt, he gets the gang together to form a band in order to win a talent show which has a cash prize. Guest starring Antoine de Caunes.
3am
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Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 7Lee puts an audience couple to the test to see how well they know each other in 'You Might Get Dumped at the End of This'.
4:05am
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Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia
Episode 6Morgan Spurlock delves into our love of sport. He's joined by Keith Allen, Chris Ramsey and Joe Calzaghe.
5:30am
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Tonight
Series 2, Episode 1Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.