Television
TV schedule Wednesday 29th June 2011
6am
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Ripping Yarns
Episode 5, Across the Andes by Frog: Michael Palin plays Walter Snetterton, an explorer who tries to prove his belief that frogs can scale mountains by setting out on a great adventure in the Andes mountain range.
7am
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Ripping Yarns
Episode 6, The Curse of the Claw: Michael Palin plays Kevin Orr, a man who tries to return a cursed claw to its rightful people after it was taken from them by his dirty and disease-ridden Uncle Jack (also played by Palin).
7:35am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 1, Episode 4Brittas has to cope with an underwater wedding and a drunken customer.
8:40am
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As Time Goes By
Episode 6, The Picnic: Judith suddenly becomes impressed by Lionel, while Alistair tries to woo Jean with a band and a gorillagram.
9:20am
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 1The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.
10am
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan RiteAfter a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.
10:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 29th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 18.00.
11am
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Penny Points To Paradise
Comedy starring Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. A pools winner celebrates in a guest-house full of crooks.
1:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan RiteAfter a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.
2:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 1The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.
3pm
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As Time Goes By
Episode 6, The Picnic: Judith suddenly becomes impressed by Lionel, while Alistair tries to woo Jean with a band and a gorillagram.
4:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
5:05pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 10 - The Yanks Are ComingGary manages to overcome his jealousy enough to get Jeep parts for Ron, but his shopping trip is interrupted by an outbreak of racial tension.
5:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy ReturnsA chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!
7pm60 min version (repeat)
7pm
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The Marriage Ref
Episode 2Dermot is joined by panellists Jack Dee, Sarah Millican and Will Young. This week, the celebrities will be hearing from a couple who row about the husband's refusal to eat vegetables and a wife who will not curb her shopaholic habits.
7:55pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. BeanMr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.
8pm
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Devil You KnowAngry at being blocked by an E.C. directive, Jim hears worse news of a cabinet reshuffle and a possible move to Brussels. Sir Humphrey would not normally be concerned but he's heard who might replace him!
8:25pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. BeanMr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.
8:30pm30 min
In With The Flynns
Series 1, Episode 4 - Wild At HeartLiam finds out that Chloe's got a fake ID and plans to go to a flash party. He sets off with Tommy to find her, only to discover she's been one step ahead of him all along.
8:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained RelationsIt's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...
9pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Dominic West and panellists James May and Reginald D. Hunter.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 1Following the hostage situation, the holidaymakers return to The Solana to enjoy a free week's vacation as compensation for their travails the previous year.
9:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In OneIn the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...
9:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 6Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons and guests appear on a highlights edition of the show.
10pm
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Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 1, Episode 5 - Reply AllRoger lies almost mute in bed in the spare room. Val tries hard to reach him, but slowly it dawns on them both that there's more to this crisis than the recent news about his father.
10:20pm
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10:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 6 - Julian ClaryJoining Jack Dee on stage is Julian Clary, who whips the audience into a frenzy with a set where no one is safe from his wit. Jack delivers a set lambasting cold calling for gas, phone and electricity, and he also lays into chemists, mobile phones and even vacuum cleaners.
10:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal PunishmentAfter having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?
10:45pm
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Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 7 - MarriageLee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.
11pm
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Spaced
Series 2, Episode 2 - ChangeAfter a dramatic outburst about Jar Jar Binks, Tim and Daisy find themselves visiting the Job Centre together. Brian is also struggling with work, which Marsha hints that it could be Twist's fault. Mike finds somewhere to live.
11pm
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 6, Episode 2 - Elle MacPherson, Bruce Forsyth, Louis WalshAlan is joined by Elle MacPherson and Bruce Forsyth. Louis Walsh pops in to give the lowdown on all things X Factor, plus a chat with new girl-band Wonderland. Music comes from the Kaiser Chiefs, who perform Little Shocks from their new album The Future Is Medieval.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 1James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.
11:05pm45 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 2Jimmy, Sean and new team captain Jon Richardson are joined by Patsy Palmer, Jack Whitehall, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Joe Wilkinson.
11:10pm
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 1, Episode 7Miss Single gets engaged; a guitar is smashed up in Sharon's studio; Lady Gatecrasher starts the bidding at Europe's largest beer festival; the Technophobe has a roadside breakdown; and Miss Single gets a Ship Mate.
11:20pm
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Love Soup
Series 2, Episode 5 - Ragged ClawsWhile Cleo and Milly fight over the same man, Alice ends up dating a millionaire. However, she soon begins to wonder if she fits into his jet-set world.
11:35pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Dominic West and panellists James May and Reginald D. Hunter.
11:40pm
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Highlights SpecialMore of the best bits from the series as our Grouchies look back grimly on their early years, watching porn, and Brits abroad.
Midnight
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Love Soup
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sophisticated LadyCleo and Milly attempt to find Alice's perfect man by searching through the department store's confidential prescription records.
12:15am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 6Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons and guests appear on a highlights edition of the show.
12:40am
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal PunishmentAfter having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?
12:55am
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1:20am
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Love Soup
Series 2, Episode 5 - Ragged ClawsWhile Cleo and Milly fight over the same man, Alice ends up dating a millionaire. However, she soon begins to wonder if she fits into his jet-set world.
1:35am
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Spaced
Series 2, Episode 2 - ChangeAfter a dramatic outburst about Jar Jar Binks, Tim and Daisy find themselves visiting the Job Centre together. Brian is also struggling with work, which Marsha hints that it could be Twist's fault. Mike finds somewhere to live.
2am
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Love Soup
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sophisticated LadyCleo and Milly attempt to find Alice's perfect man by searching through the department store's confidential prescription records.
2am
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Kröd Mändoon And The Flaming Sword Of Fire
Episode 5 - Thrilla In The VillaKrod and the gang learn they have been pawns in a conspiracy and try to save the resistance by deactivating the Eye of Gulga Grymna before it's too late.
2:10am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
2:30am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 1, Episode 4Brittas has to cope with an underwater wedding and a drunken customer.
2:35am
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Spaced
Series 2, Episode 7 - LeavesAfter Daisy's party everyone has split and gone their separate ways. Sophie is going to America, Twist in Manchester and Marsha is selling the house and has gone AWOL. When Tim discovers that even Daisy is leaving town, Mike comes up with a bloody spectacular idea.
2:40am
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Time Gentlemen Please
Patriotic landlord Guv runs a pub so successful it has no name, and is frequented only by a group of life's greatest losers.