Television
TV schedule Thursday 26th May 2011
1:05pm
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That Riviera Touch
Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.
4:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 7 - Mum's Last FlingWhen Mum uses kiss-proof lipstick and stays out until 1:30am, everyone suspects the worst.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 8 - Radio ControlBlakey installs a two-way radio in Stan and Jack's cab, but should he believe all he hears?
5:25pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 2 - Fools Rush InGary may refuse to buy himself a suit for an interview in 1993 - but he can hardly take Phoebe to a 1940 dance in sweatshirt and trainers.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 1 - Lee MackJack Dee introduces The Sketch Show's Lee Mack, whose routine touches on driving tests and the trade secrets of Freddie Mercury and Stevie Wonder.
9pm60 min
Al Murray's Compete For The Meat
Episode 2The quirky game show hosted by Al Murray, in which contestants compete for a frozen chicken, continues. Apprentice alumni Raef Bjayou, Stuart Baggs and James McQuillan help out this week.
10pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 5Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.
10pm
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Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
10pm30 min
Psychoville
Series 2, Episode 4Desperate measures are called for as Jeremy Goode searches for the missing library book. Mrs Wren is in peril from several parties and only one man can save her. But will he be bothered?
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 1Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.
10pm45 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Highlights Special - End Of Series PartyMadcap host Keith Lemon, team captain Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Rufus Hound throw an incredible end of series party featuring a look back at the best moments from the latest series.
10pm
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 1 - Jen The FredoJen wants to stretch herself in the workplace so applies for the post of Entertainment Manager.
10:30pm30 min
Ideal
Series 7, Episode 1 - The PoliceMoz plots to win back the heart of his true love, Jenny. However, when he discovers she has joined the police force, his plans are thrown into disarray.
10:30pm
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Friday Night Dinner
Series 1, Episode 1 - The SofabedMum and dad are having a clear-out, but dad is reluctant to chuck away all his tatty old magazines, and ropes in Jonny to secretly hide the stash back at his flat.
10:40pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 6Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.
10:40pm
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Argumental
Series 3, Episode 3This week, Marcus Brigstocke is joined by Mark Watson, while Rufus Hound is teamed with Jack Whitehall and his low-slung trousers.
11pm
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Shameless
Series 8, Episode 10Micky pines for somebody to love so when the opportunity arises for him to adopt a cat it becomes the perfect outlet for his paternal urges.
11:20pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 1 - MunchJanet insists Jonny return Andy's ring, get a job and buy her a proper engagment ring - from Argos. Meanwhile a lad named Munch turns up to work at Gaz's garage claiming to be the half-brother Gaz never knew he had.
11:20pm60 min version (repeat)
12:20am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 1Dara O'Briain hosts another series of the topical comedy show. Regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons are joined by guests Diane Morgan, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.
12:50am
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Ideal
Series 7, Episode 1 - The PoliceMoz plots to win back the heart of his true love, Jenny. However, when he discovers she has joined the police force, his plans are thrown into disarray.
1am
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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 1, Episode 4 - Global Financial CrisisStewart comments that it's not easy making a comedy show about a global financial crisis. But he's going to give it a go.
1am
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The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 1 - Jen The FredoJen wants to stretch herself in the workplace so applies for the post of Entertainment Manager.
1:20am
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Sean Lock: Stand Up
Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.
1:25am
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Celebrity Juice
Series 5, Highlights Special - End Of Series PartyMadcap host Keith Lemon, team captain Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Rufus Hound throw an incredible end of series party featuring a look back at the best moments from the latest series.
1:30am
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Friday Night Dinner
Series 1, Episode 1 - The SofabedMum and dad are having a clear-out, but dad is reluctant to chuck away all his tatty old magazines, and ropes in Jonny to secretly hide the stash back at his flat.
1:35am
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Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire
Episode 2 - Our Bounties OurselvesKrod and the gang must fight off bounty hunters after Dongalor places a bounty on their heads. Dongalor's relationship with Cute Girl is threatened after a weapons inspector arrives at his palace.
1:55am
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Shameless
Series 8, Episode 10Micky pines for somebody to love so when the opportunity arises for him to adopt a cat it becomes the perfect outlet for his paternal urges.
2am
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Spaced
Series 1, Episode 3 - ArtBrian gets an invitation to see a play by his old partner and non-gender-specific-ex-chaste-heterosexual-lover - Vulva. Tempted by free wine, Tim and Daisy go with him. However, after some cheap speed, an all-nighter with Resident Evil 2 and Twiglets Tim loses control. Daisy had a job interview at the glossy magazine Flaps and then presents her own piece of performance art.
2:30am
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Banzai
Cult Japanese-style sketch show. A wacky no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities.
3am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Highlights SpecialWe look back at the best bits from the series to see what caused our Grouchies to really grind their teeth and clench their fists.
3:30am
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Coupling
The trials and tribulations of six thirtysomethings struggling with life in general, but above all, relationships.