Television
TV schedule Saturday 5th September 2009
10am
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My Almost Famous Family
Documentary - Backstage - My Almost Famous FamilyNarrated by Mackenzie Crook, Backstage kicks off with a peek at the new musical comedy series, My Almost Famous Family. This first programme introduces viewers to the story of the comedy, setting up the main characters and exploring how the series has been made - from building the sets, to creating the music and filming a food fight!
4:30pm
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 6 - And Other AnimalsMichael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.
5pm
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As Seen On TV
Episode 8Team captains Fern Britton and Jason Manford are joined by EastEnders star Laurie Brett, Vicar of Dibley star James Fleet, I'd Do Anything winner Jodie Prenger, and BBC Sport's Clare Balding.
5:45pm30 min
Walk On The Wild Side
Series 1, Episode 4Richard E Grant as an angry camel, an owl with indigestion, a down-on-his-luck Ninja Turtle and a community of puffins preparing for Mexican Night are among the animal folk in this 30-minute talking beast barn dance.
7:15pm
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Dad's Army
The Captain's Car: Mainwaring is overjoyed when he is offered the use of a Rolls-Royce, but gets an unpleasant shock when it returns from its trip to be camouflaged.
7:40pm
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Whisky Galore!
Classic Ealing comedy about a Scotch-laden ship that runs aground off the coast of the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War.
8:20pm
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9pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of some of the best episodes from the series.
9pm
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The 50 Greatest Comedy Films
Stephen Fry narrates the countdown of Britain's favourite comedy films as adjudicated by members of the public in a Channel 4 poll. Contenders include Blazing Saddles, Dr Strangelove, Shaun of the Dead, The Pink Panther, Clerks and Withnail and I. Among those contributing their comments and opinions are Gene Wilder, Michael Palin, Terry Gilliam and all the members of Spinal Tap.
10:45pm
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Help!
Comedy film starring The Beatles. After unwittingly putting on a ceremonial ring, Ringo becomes the intended sacrifice of a scary cult.
11:50pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 6 - BrightonMichael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow heads to the seaside and to the Brighton Dome for the final destination of the series. Here, he introduces Micky Flanagan, Jo Caulfield and Jon Richardson, along with unique pub landlord Al Murray, the evening's headline act.
12:10am
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The Funny Side Of...
Episode 5 - The Funny Side Of TV ExpertsClive Anderson guides us through the history of television's favourite experts and all the pitfalls that attend the role. As well as pointing out all the potential problems of being cast as a telly know-it-all, there's sage advice to the would-be experts of the future.