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TV schedule Friday 21st August 2009

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
The Lavender Hill Mob. Image shows from L to R: Holland (Alec Guinness), Pendlebury (Stanley Holloway)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm (repeat)
My Family. Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 6, Episode 3 - Dentally Unstable

Janey starts an affair with a dentist whose charm rapidly captivates the rest of the females in the Harper household, while Michael's latest scam eventually puts everyone at risk.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Jack Dee. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'Briain

Jack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
The Kevin Bishop Show. Kevin Bishop. Copyright: Objective Productions

The Kevin Bishop Show

Series 2, Episode 4

Michael Aspel is flogging products on QVC; David Mitchell must sell stuff in the EastEnders market; The Realistic Mary Poppins; The Mind Cop is in court; Lilly Allen aims to please her father; Brangelina the sitcom; and estate agents subtitled.

BBC Three 10:30pm (repeat)
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Chance

It is the day of Colin and Carmel's wedding and, with a possible prison sentence hanging over him, Moz starts making plans to skip the country by joining the newlyweds on honeymoon in Portugal. Meanwhile, Brian makes a shocking discovery about his new boyfriend.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 3 - Sean Lock and Jason Manford

Stand-up comedy from the 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Ideal. Moz (Johnny Vegas). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Ideal

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Passports

Moz and Jenny pack up their things and say their goodbyes as they prepare to skip bail and flee to Portugal with stolen passports. Judith, meanwhile, decides to throw in her lot with her lover, Marco, and Psycho Paul's human trafficking plans go awry when a suspicious crate arrives from Russia - Nicole and Stephanie are not quite who he'd been hoping for.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
I've Never Seen Star Wars. Marcus Brigstocke. Copyright: BBC

I've Never Seen Star Wars

Episode 4 - Emily Maitlis

Broadcaster Emily Maitlis listens to Dolly Parton, watches The Godfather and rides a motorbike for the first time.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
Russell Brand's Ponderland. Russell Brand. Copyright: Vanity Projects Limited

Russell Brand's Ponderland

Series 2, Episode 2 - Family

In tonight's episode, Russell offers an alternative insight into the world of family.

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