Schedule Sunday 17th March 2013
6am
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Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
6am
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
6am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Nowhere To GoStan and Jack have nowhere to take their girls except the back seats of the bus. With Arthur set to take Olive and Mum away for the weekend, Stan spies an opportunity - if they can get his motorbike running.
6:30am
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Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
7am
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
7:30am
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Another Case Of Milton Jones
Series 3, Episode 2 - Antiques ExpertMilton is an antiques expert whose passion for Faberge Eggs leads him to bankruptcy, a Russian sleigh ride and a mysterious Swiss schloss.
7:40am
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Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of episodes from the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet).
8am
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Doctor At Large
Episode 8, In General Practice: Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he's forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady.
8:30am
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The Men From The Ministry
Episode 5.6, The Ship That Wagged Its Tail: The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
9am
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 9The Stuarts are confused by the newly discovered drink tea, a Viking funeral ends in a massive fight, a child evacuated in the Blitz thinks farm animals are monsters, and some cowboys sing about life in the Wild West.
9:45am
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Being Ronnie Corbett
Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.
11am
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Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Episode 5: Michael Bentine remembers riding the rapids, a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
11:05am
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The One...
Episode 1 - The One RonnieRonnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.
11:30am
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Double Trouble
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Two RonniesBrought together on the sixties classic, "The Frost Report", their talent soon became apparent. Stuart Maconie asks what made this unlikely pairing so special.
11:35am
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My Phone Genie
Episode 19 - Saving FaceWhen Jaz wakes up with a pixelated face, Gene takes control of getting her through the day without it being noticed.
11:55am
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Follow A Star
Norman Wisdom comedy about an aspiring pop star who finds his vocal talents exploited by a fading singer.
12pm
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The Funny Side Of...
Episode 3 - The Funny Side Of AnimalsClive Anderson guides us through the history of television's love affair with animals. Never work with children or animals is an old adage, but TV continues to ignore it. And so mistakes and mishaps are bound to happen.
12pm
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Just A Minute
Series 65, Episode 5Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Gyles Brandreth, Alun Cochrane, Stephen Mangan and Paul Merton try to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.
12:05pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
12:10pm
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The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings
A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.
12:15pm
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Don't Lose Your Head
In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.
12:30pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
12:50pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A repeat run of the entire first series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
1pm
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The Funny Side Of...
Episode 1 - The Funny Side Of TV TalentClive Anderson guides us through the history of television's talent shows. Where did they come from? How have they evolved? And why do we so frequently end up laughing at them?
1pm
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Fever Pitch
Romantic comedy film starring Colin Firth as Paul Ashworth, a man besotted by one woman and a football team of 11 men.
1pm
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1:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 6Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Jimmy Carr and Bob Crow.
2pm
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Doc Martin
Series 3, Episode 4 - The AdmirerPortwenn is becoming a hotbed of passion. Louisa is furious to discover she has a rival for Dr Martin Ellingham's affections: Carrie Wilson.
2:05pm
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The Boys In Blue
Comedians Cannon and Ball take on the roles of two local policemen in a dozy English village.
2:20pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 11Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Robert Webb plus guest panellists Cee Lo Green, Chris Packham, Example and Andi Osho.
3pm
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3pm
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Doctor At Large
Episode 8, In General Practice: Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he's forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady.
3:30pm
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Sadie J
Series 3, Episode 7 - DinnerliciousWhen Sadie thinks Taylor is about to dump her, she decides to go 'retro' and cook dinner for him.
3:30pm
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The Men From The Ministry
Episode 5.6, The Ship That Wagged Its Tail: The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
4:20pm
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Comic Relief
Highlights from Red Nose Day 2013, this year celebrating 25 years on our screens, with contributions from the best comedy and entertainment talent in the UK.
4:30pm
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What's The Story?
Series 8, Episode 5Tom Price hosts the topical comedy quiz show which takes a sideways look at the week's news.
4:50pm
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Being Ronnie Corbett
Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.
5pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 19 - Saving FaceWhen Jaz wakes up with a pixelated face, Gene takes control of getting her through the day without it being noticed.
5pm
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5:25pm
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Walk On The Wild Side
Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.
5:30pm
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How Tickled Am I?
Series 2, Episode 6 - Will HayMark Radcliffe profiles the great comedian, passionate about acting and astronomy.
5:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 6Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Jimmy Carr and Bob Crow.
6:05pm
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The One...
Episode 1 - The One RonnieRonnie Corbett takes centre stage in this all-star sketch show to mark his 80th birthday.
6:20pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 11Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Robert Webb plus guest panellists Cee Lo Green, Chris Packham, Example and Andi Osho.
6:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.
7pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
7pm
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Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Episode 5: Michael Bentine remembers riding the rapids, a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
7pm
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The Many Faces Of...
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Les DawsonLes Dawson was one of Britain's all time great comedy talents. He's best known as a comedian but was also a talented musician, writer and actor. This programme traces his career, with familiar favourite TV clips and some rare gems from the archives.
7:10pm
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The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings
A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.
7:15pm30 min
Alex Horne Presents The Horne Section
Series 2, Episode 4Guest starring comedian Nick Mohammed, who plays with the band and has a trick up his sleeve.
7:30pm
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Double Trouble
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Two RonniesBrought together on the sixties classic, "The Frost Report", their talent soon became apparent. Stuart Maconie asks what made this unlikely pairing so special.
7:50pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The CorpseEvery hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.
8pm
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QI
A selection of extended editions from Series I of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 23.00.
8pm
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Doctor At Large
Episode 8, In General Practice: Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he's forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady.
8:30pm
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The Men From The Ministry
Episode 5.6, The Ship That Wagged Its Tail: The blundering duo make headlines mixing up dogs with boats.
8:35pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The RatA public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!
8:45pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 3The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 5 - BelfastComedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.
9pm60 min version
Sexxx
Episode 2 - ModelBen and Pauly try to coerce Katia into becoming an in-store Russian model and Ben finds himself well and truly stitched up by the long legs of the law.
9pm
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Father Ted
A selection of six episodes across all three series of Channel 4's most popular comedy.
9:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come HomeAfter thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.
10pm
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Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show
Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.
10pm30 min
Mock The Week Looks Back At...
Episode 3 - EducationHighlights include some of the many voices of Micky Flanagan, teaching insight from Greg Davies and one of Hugh Dennis's greatest Prince Philip newsreels.
10pm
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Another Case Of Milton Jones
Series 3, Episode 2 - Antiques ExpertMilton is an antiques expert whose passion for Faberge Eggs leads him to bankruptcy, a Russian sleigh ride and a mysterious Swiss schloss.
10:30pm30 min
It's Kevin
Episode 1Kevin explains the history of sandwiches, meets a man with a musical medical condition and introduces a few unusual characters.
10:30pm
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Meet David Sedaris
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Incomplete Quad And The Squirrel & The ChipmunkThe American essayist brings his wit and charm to BBC Radio 4 Extra for a series of audience readings. This week: 'The Incomplete Quad' and 'The Squirrel and The Chipmunk'.
11pm
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The Bullshitters
Professionals spoof from the team behind The Comic Strip Presents series.
11pm
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Sensitive Skin
Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London.
11pm
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Comic Relief
Highlights from Red Nose Day 2013, this year celebrating 25 years on our screens, with contributions from the best comedy and entertainment talent in the UK.
11pm
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Bluestone 42
Series 1, Episode 2Nick has grown tired of eating the same food every day and is desperate to find something tastier. Mary encourages Nick to let Millsy run a re-training exercise. Millsy is ecstatic and ensures he does a very thorough job, much to the disdain of the team.
11pm
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Newsjack
Series 8, Episode 5White smoke has risen from the Newsjack chimney as Margaret Cabourn-Smith acts as this week's host. There is suspicion in the Falklands, announcements on the railways and accidents in the Vatican.
11:25pm
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The Spa
Episode 6 - Mr RightDavina confides in Vron about her crush on Marcus, only to receive some surprising information in return. Meanwhile Alison is looking for love.
11:30pm
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11:30pm
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The Nick Revell Show
Episode 2.1, Homeless: The writer and his talking geraniums outstay their welcome at Craig and Shona's place.
11:30pm
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Moone Boy
Series 1, Episode 1 - Men Of The HousesMartin celebrates his 12th birthday, but the local bullies soon get their hands on his birthday present.
11:50pm
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 6 - Danger ComediansTonight's show includes surreal stand-up Tony Law, idiosyncratic comedian Eleanor Tiernan, satirist Andy Zaltzman, German Henning Wehn and backstage chats with Stewart Lee.
11:50pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 9, Episode 3 - Hunks SpecialThe guests preparing to be ribbed mercilessly in this show include Theo Hutchcraft from Hurts, Mark Wright, Happy Days legend Henry Winkler and presenter Vernon Kay.
11:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come HomeAfter thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.
Midnight
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Moone Boy
Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of MarysMartin befriends new boy Trevor in order to dine on his family's regular gourmet meals because Ma Moone is too distracted with political campaigning to feed her youngest child.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Sexxx
Episode 2 - ModelBen and Pauly try to coerce Katia into becoming an in-store Russian model and Ben finds himself well and truly stitched up by the long legs of the law.
1:30am
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The Bullshitters
Professionals spoof from the team behind The Comic Strip Presents series.
2am
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The Armstrong & Miller Show
Hit sketch show starring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller. Characters include a pair of immature RAF pilots and a rude music hall duo.
2am
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Michael Bentine - The Reluctant Jester
The Reluctant Jester Strikes Back, Episode 5: Michael Bentine remembers riding the rapids, a trick by Alfred Hitchcock and tales of the Secret Service.
2:05am
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How TV Ruined Your Life
Episode 1 - FearFrom hysterical public information films to grisly crime dramas, terror spills out of almost every channel. As Charlie explores TV's approach to fear, you won't know whether to laugh or scream. Warning: contains traces of Michael Buerk and a semi-naked lady.
2:10am
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Odd One In
Series 2, Episode 5Jason Manford and Peter Andre take on Sarah Millican and Stephen Mulhern. The stars must try to work out who can hold their breath underwater for over five minutes, who can lift a table with their teeth, who is the genuine American, who is sporting fake facial hair and who is the incredible pogo-stick freestyler.
2:15am
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Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Valerie StepVal is curious to find out how Roger's work tribunal has gone but, following recent events, relations between the two of them are less than easy.
2:30am
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Double Trouble
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Two RonniesBrought together on the sixties classic, "The Frost Report", their talent soon became apparent. Stuart Maconie asks what made this unlikely pairing so special.
2:35am
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Carpool
Episode 2 - Chris Addison & Arthur SmithRobert drives Chris Addison from his home to the BBC and picks up Arthur Smith after a day's rambling.
2:50am
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Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
2:50am
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Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 3 - PatioThe gang lay a patio in their back garden, but they don't take into account the violent, militaristic ants living in the garden. Guest starring Phill Jupitus and Graham Norton.
2:55am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 5 - Christmas DutyStan and Jack are lumbered with last-minute Christmas Day duty after the rostered clippie falls ill, which spoils the whole family's plans for dinner.
3am
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Doctor At Large
Episode 8, In General Practice: Sparrow lands a job in Aberdeen, where he's forced to tackle a pepped-up port-loving lady.
3:35am
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Being Eileen
Episode 6 - BirthdayPaula and Ray have spent weeks preparing for Liam's pirate-themed birthday, but all is ruined when Paula drills through a water pipe while hanging up a porthole. They decamp to Eileen's house but things run far from smoothly.
3:40am
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 3The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.