Schedule Saturday 20th July 2013
6:10am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 9The family attend Freddie's court case in order to provide moral support. Billy, however, has other plans as he is marrying Julie in secret. Meanwhile, Grandad has a visit from his nephew Eddie who is home from America and, much to Grandad and Nellie's horror, is gay!
6:10am
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Barbara
Series 1, Episode 6 - ScatteringBarbara drags the whole family across the county in order to scatter her recently deceased mother, Gladys's, ashes. Half-way up a mountain turns out, surprisingly, not to be the best place to go into labour...
6:40am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 10Adrian and Eddie are abducted by Yizzel and his mate because of a gambling debt they claim is owed to them - Joey, as usual, has to sort the problem. Freddie is sleeping on the sofa, jobless and depressed and Jack is concerned about his health ...
7am
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Spy
Series 1, Episode 3 - Codename: GradesTim fine-tunes his computer hacking skills at work, and puts them to good use by altering Marcus's school grades. Has the fledgling spy gone too far?
7:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 14.05.
7:30am
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Spy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Codename: BookclubTim really wants to join Marcus's book club, well, what he thinks is a book club. Meanwhile, the Examiner demonstrates his unique lie-detecting skills.
7:45am
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Carry On Up The Jungle
The Carry On gang are joined by Frankie Howerd as they set off on an exotic jungle expedition. They encounter an all-female tribe and a sex-crazed gorilla.
8am
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The Frankie Howerd Variety Show
Titters galore with Frankie's star guests Sweet Substitute, Charlie Chester, Carl Wayne and Les Dennis.
8:25am
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DNN
Series 1, Episode 8Bob has enraged Stacey-May Anaïs, who meets boy band Lawson, by using her One Direction towel; Jahmene investigates photo-bombing; and Gary Odgen attempts to swim with Steve Parry.
9:15am
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Walking The Dogs
Touching comedy drama based on the events of an intruder breaking into the Queen's bedroom. Stars Emma Thompson as the monarch.
9:20am
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Yes Minister
A selection of episodes from the first series of the political sitcom. Repeated again as of 16.05.
10:45am
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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.
10:50am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
11am
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Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the second series of the semi-improvised sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.
11am
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Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 11 - Lucky BeckyIn her never-ending quest for popularity, Becky attempts to join the cheerleading squad. Donning a manky old bunny costume, she seems to begin bringing very good luck to those around her.
11am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 2Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.
11:20am
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The Story Of Dibley
Documentary celebrating the popular BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, featuring interviews with cast and crew.
11:20am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 1, Episode 3Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
11:20am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
11:30am
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 3 - Big HeadAn act of kindness is exaggerated to heroic status and Roy's head gets bigger as he starts to believe the hype. As team captain, does he win the quiz and take the glory, even if it means alienating his friends?
12pm
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Lunch
Omnibus of the show about two friends who haven't seen each other for years.
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.
12:30pm
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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.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 1, Episode 4Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
12:30pm
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The News Quiz
Series 81, Episode 4Sandi Toksvig questions panellists Jeremy Hardy, Jon Richardson, Vicki Pepperdine and Hugo Rifkind about this week's news while Zeb Soanes reads out cuttings sent in by listeners.
12:40pm
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The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie
Documentary about Sir Bill Cotton, the Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC during the 1970s who commissioned many comedy hits.
2pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Episode 1, Strangers on a Train: Five years have passed; Bob has travelled to London to buy a wedding present and Terry has returned from Cyprus after a spell in the army. By chance, they meet on the last train home and the events of the past few years flood out with Terry playing the bitter man to the hilt.
2:05pm
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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.
2:30pm
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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.
2:30pm
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Brothers In Law
Series 2, Episode 8 - But...Juggling cases and girlfriends, barrister Roger has trouble with toggles and grommets.
3pm
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The Frankie Howerd Variety Show
Titters galore with Frankie's star guests Sweet Substitute, Charlie Chester, Carl Wayne and Les Dennis.
3:40pm
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Arthur's Hallowed Ground
Comedy drama about an octogenarian and his love of cricket.
3:40pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Stand OffIt's breakfast time and The Farmer discovers he has no fresh milk for his morning cup of tea. He sets off in great haste, only to become ensnared in a 'rush hour' traffic jam. Shaun and The Flock are too impatient to wait for breakfast and take matters into their own hands.
5:30pm
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Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart
Episode 1 - It's Your FuneralRichard Tyrone Jones relives his perilous journey to the operating table and back again.
5:50pm
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Dani's House
Series 3, Episode 9 - Jack's RivalAn old DJ competitor of Jack's shows up to fix the plumbing at Dani's house, and Dani's lyric book of songs mysteriously goes missing. When Sam and Dani totally fall for his charm, Max and Ben must turn detectives to help Jack prove it's his old nemesis who's nicked the book and is not what he seems.
6pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 2 - Time Waits For NormanThe husband of Maddy's literary agent has been photographed eating in a local hamburger bar. Slightly odd for a vegetarian; very odd for a man who is adamant he was in America at the time...
6pm
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The Trouble With Being Des
Episode 1Des introduces himself and tells the story of his holiday in Barbados.
6:05pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Day and the Brockman family have decided to escape the festivities and head for the sun, but fate seems determined to intervene...
6:30pm30 min
Mike Bubbins: Day Tripper
Episode 1 - SeasideMike Bubbins's first day trip takes him to the seaside - from Porthcawl to Llanfairfechan and Llandudno.
6:30pm
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Christopher Brookmyre's Comedy Bookcase
Series 2, Episode 5 - Jenny EclairChristopher Brookmyre is joined by the effervescent Jenny Eclair for an in-depth discussion about her life and novels.
7pm
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Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy
Episode 5More lid-lifting on the sitcom world, with regulars Jo Brand, Barry Cryer and Rebecca Front joined by Dave Spikey, Vicki Michelle and more guests from classic sitcoms.
7pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 23rd series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
7:40pm
(repeat)
The Story Of Dibley
Documentary celebrating the popular BBC sitcom The Vicar Of Dibley, featuring interviews with cast and crew.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 5 - Number EngagedGuarding a vital telephone link, the platoon are horrified to wake up the morning after an air raid to discover a bomb tangled in the wires right outside their hut.
9pm
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The Royle Family Portraits
Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.
9pm
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Waiting For God
A selection of episodes from the second series of the retirement home sitcom.
9pm
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Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
9pm
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Marshal's Law
A selection of four episodes of stand-up hosted by Patrick Monahan. Repeated again as of 01.00.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series I, Episode 6 - InventiveWith Bill Bailey, Nina Conti (with her puppet Gran) and Sean Lock.
9pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10pm
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Snatch
Comedy crime drama directed by Guy Ritchie. Jewel thief Franky Four Fingers steals a big diamond but is ambushed in London.
10pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's MerchandiseDermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.
10pm
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Eddie Izzard: Circle
The comedian performs live in New York with his unique commentary on religion and the history of England.
10:10pm45 min version (repeat)
10:40pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
11:05pm
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 3Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.
11:10pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To WarwickSimon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.
11:45pm
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The Royle Family Portraits
Royle Family highlights clip show, featuring interviews and introductions from the cast.
11:55pm
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Lemon La Vida Loca
A selection of episodes from the second series of the mockumentary starring Keith Lemon.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 6 - Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot, Tommy TiernanWith Lenny Henry, Mike Wilmot and Tommy Tiernan.
12:20am55 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
12:35am
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Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 3The prospect of parents evening causes panic in WitTank presents The School; Marcel Lucont advises how to make international travel more entertaining; and master of seduction Antonio teaches us how to deal with rejection.
12:40am
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Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian
Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.
1am
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The Frankie Howerd Variety Show
Titters galore with Frankie's star guests Sweet Substitute, Charlie Chester, Carl Wayne and Les Dennis.
1:05am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1:10am
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Shameless
Series 11, Episode 3When Lillian asks Kelly to rescue her savings from police surveillance, Kelly agrees for a cut of the stash.
1:15am60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series I, Episode 6 - InventiveWith Bill Bailey, Nina Conti (with her puppet Gran) and Sean Lock.
1:30am
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Barbara
Series 1, Episode 6 - ScatteringBarbara drags the whole family across the county in order to scatter her recently deceased mother, Gladys's, ashes. Half-way up a mountain turns out, surprisingly, not to be the best place to go into labour...
1:35am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1:35am
(repeat)
Britain's Oldest Stand Up
First Cut documentary following 90-year old Chelsea Pensioner Jack Woodward returning to his previous career as a stand-up comic.
1:45am
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The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 3Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.
1:55am
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Fake Reaction
Series 1, Episode 7This week's guests are TOWIE's James 'Arg' Argent, Harry Potter actress Jessie Cave, and comedians Katherine Ryan and Patrick Monahan.
2am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 1Mark Watson on phrases, meanings and travel. Plus Andrew Lawrence on getting fat and noisy neighbours; Andi Osho on the worst places in Britain and Alun Cochrane on relationships.
2am
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Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live
2011, Episode 1Jon Richardson introduces Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi, Seann Walsh, Ed Byrne, Abandoman, Mark Watson, Russell Kane, Tom Stade and many more.
2am
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Lunch
Omnibus of the show about two friends who haven't seen each other for years.
2am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 9, Episode 10 - Rhod Gilbert, Paul O'Grady, Noel GallagherAlan is joined by Rhod Gilbert, who chats about his latest tour and DVD release. The effervescent Paul O'Grady pops in to tell Alan about his latest autobiography, Still Standing and the return of Lily Savage in this year's panto production of Aladdin at the O2 Arena. Plus, Noel Gallagher chats and performs AKA... What a Life from his latest album.
2:15am
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Crapston Villas
Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.
2:15am
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell KaneThe 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.
2:30am
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Getting On
Series 1, Episode 2Pippa is preparing her research paper, while Den and Kim deal with a male referral. However, it's Ivy, a problem patient, who dominates the day.
5:30am
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Richard Tyrone Jones's Big Heart
Episode 1 - It's Your FuneralRichard Tyrone Jones relives his perilous journey to the operating table and back again.