Television
TV schedule Tuesday 25th October 2011
6am
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Waiting For God
Episode 3.3, Looking for Work: Tom and Diana compete to find employment.
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 5, Episode 2 - Look After The Children ...Sandra has managed to convince Carol that her parents are the ideal couple and so she is aghast when she hears that her mother has gone missing!
6:40am
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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.
7am
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As Time Goes By
Episode 3.9, Dealing with Sally: Having returned from LA, Jean insists on going back to work, certain she can overcome jet lag, but Lionel just wants to rest.
7:30am
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As Time Goes By
Episode 3.10, Problems, Problems: Jean tries to organise a new secretary for Lionel, who is troubled by discussions regarding the mini-series. Rocky's honeymoon with Madge ends in hospital after an unfortunate canoeing accident.
8am
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Waiting For God
Episode 3.4, Harvey's Fiancee: Harvey panders to a new guest who claims to be royalty and gets engaged at a hunt ball - much to the distress of his adoring assistant Jane.
8:40am
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The Liver Birds
Series 5, Episode 3 - You've Got To LaughCarol is determined to take Sandra's mind of her worries, but her best efforts are undermined by her Uncle Billy (deceased).
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 1 - By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie BurnistonCompo is coming to terms with being less agile than he used to be - until he sees old Ernie cycling past.
10am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 2 - Tales Of TerrorVictor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Mrs. Warboys's cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser, whilst Margaret tries to avoid a terrible telephone conversation...
10:40am
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Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The CupboardThe Minister is dismayed when he is instructed that he must discipline the most efficient borough council in the country for having failed to return a few statistical surveys to Whitehall. A visit to Scotland's past offers up the perfect opportunity to reach a compromise.
11:20am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
11:40am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
12pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, ThenA heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.
12:10pm
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
12:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 1 - Some Adventures Of The Inventor Of The Mother StitchWhen Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do but find him a good friend.
1:20pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
2pm
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As Time Goes By
Episode 3.9, Dealing with Sally: Having returned from LA, Jean insists on going back to work, certain she can overcome jet lag, but Lionel just wants to rest.
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Quiet DrinkHarry, the fierce landlord, runs a tight pub. And Mouse is tighter still and it's Tina's 'boom' night, so farewell restful ease.
2:15pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 1, Episode 2 - The DiaryColliery manager Richard Sharpe is still desperate to find a mysterious green leather diary left behind by Prem's predecessor, Dr Elwyn.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Episode 3.10, Problems, Problems: Jean tries to organise a new secretary for Lionel, who is troubled by discussions regarding the mini-series. Rocky's honeymoon with Madge ends in hospital after an unfortunate canoeing accident.
2:40pm
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Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 1 - Monster LurgyEddie pretends to be ill to avoid a maths test, promising the monsters they will have a great day hanging out together. But the monsters think they really have caught something - from Nick, who is at home, genuinely ill. So they make their own medicine which they test on Human Dad Thingy first.
3:05pm
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Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 2 - Shiny StuffThe monsters become obsessed with all things shiny - especially money, the shiniest thing there is. So to get as much of it as possible, they set up a business in the basement - but what starts out as a bit of fun starts to go sour when the monsters turn into hard-nosed businessmen.
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 1 - By The Magnificent Thighs Of Ernie BurnistonCompo is coming to terms with being less agile than he used to be - until he sees old Ernie cycling past.
4pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 9 - GravyPetula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.
4pm
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Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 11 - Time TrubbleAfter the Wacky Inventors Convention leave behind a time machine, Jamie finds himself running from the Normans in Ye Olde Hotel Trubble. In the modern-day hotel, Henry VIII is on the prowl for another wife, or three, to add to his collection.
4:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 2 - Tales Of TerrorVictor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Mrs. Warboys's cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser, whilst Margaret tries to avoid a terrible telephone conversation...
4:40pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 8 - MiserySusan comes to visit Janey at University (despite her daughter's protests). Ben plans a golfing weeekend. Things unsurprisingly don't go to plan to Ben.
5:10pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 8 - The New NurseMary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.
5:20pm
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Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The CupboardThe Minister is dismayed when he is instructed that he must discipline the most efficient borough council in the country for having failed to return a few statistical surveys to Whitehall. A visit to Scotland's past offers up the perfect opportunity to reach a compromise.
5:20pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 9 - Auto EroticaWhen Nick wins an old car in a poker game, he wants to use it for parts but Ben tries his best to restore it to it's former glory... sadly with little success. Will he and Susan ever get to Dorset for their anniversary weekend away? Meanwhile, Abi finds Michael in her room and has some fun teasing him.
6pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, ThenA heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 1 - Some Adventures Of The Inventor Of The Mother StitchWhen Hobbo discovers that the newly divorced Morton is lonely and depressed, what else should a former milkman and undercover spy do but find him a good friend.
7pm
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Welsh Greats: Harry Secombe
Documentary series Welsh Greats turns its attention to multi-talented entertainer Harry Secombe.
7:20pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
8pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 3Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.
8pm
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This Is Jinsy
Series 1, Episode 7 - ZoopWith the pig postal system already causing him major stress, Maven is forced to deal with a renegade thrash-folk band and its enigmatic leader.
8pm
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Jo Brand's Big Splash
Episode 5After spending several months exploring the British love of water, Jo Brand performs a one-off comedy set reflecting on her experiences of Britain's lakes, rivers and seas.
8:25pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Quiet DrinkHarry, the fierce landlord, runs a tight pub. And Mouse is tighter still and it's Tina's 'boom' night, so farewell restful ease.
8:30pm
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Welsh Greats: Harry Secombe
Aled Jones presents the funny, warm and moving life story of comedian and singer Harry Secombe, a down-to-earth Swansea lad who became one of the nation's best-loved entertainers.
8:40pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm90 min
The Story Of Music Hall With Michael Grade
Michael Grade traces the raucous history of the music hall in a revelatory journey that takes him from venues such as Wilton's Music Hall in London to Glasgow's once-famous Britannia.
9:20pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 9 - GravyPetula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.
10pm45 min
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Series 2, Episode 4Joining Richard this week are three very funny men - Al Murray, Tim Key and Chris Ramsey. Subjects up for discussion include - how to make sport more fun, what makes them angry, and what has been their most elaborate lie.
10pm
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Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 4Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.
10pm
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 3The threesome attend their first antenatal class, and Alice and Richie experience serious doubts about their suitability as future parents.
10pm
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10pm
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Shameless
Series 8, Episode 22The game is up for Billy and Mimi when Micky catches them in a compromising position.
10:30pm
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On Show: Two Ton Tessie!
Film looks at the colourful career of the music hall star Teresa O'Shea. Although she styled herself 'Two Ton Tessie from Tennessee' and affected a Lancashire accent, the exuberant O'Shea was born in Cardiff.
10:40pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 3 - CowardiceGary shows his true colours - yellow, mostly - in a road rage incident.
10:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 36, Episode 9Jeremy Clarkson acts as host, with Ed Byrne on Ian's side and Charles Kennedy on Paul's.
11pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 8 - MiserySusan comes to visit Janey at University (despite her daughter's protests). Ben plans a golfing weeekend. Things unsurprisingly don't go to plan to Ben.
11pm
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Monty Python's Life Of Brian
Biblical movie satire focusing on the life of Brian Cohen, a man born into Roman-occupied Judea who reluctantly finds himself mistaken for the Messiah.
11pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 6, Episode 8Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by Austin Powers star Verne Troyer and Peter Andre. Who knows the most about the latest celebrity gossip?
11:20pm
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Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 1 - The ForetellingArriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund Plantagenet, the Duke of Edinburgh, mistakenly beheads his uncle, King Richard III. With his father now King, the weasely Prince re-christens himself 'The Black Adder'.
11:20pm
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QI
Series E, Children In Need Special - EntertainmentA Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.
11:40pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 9 - Auto EroticaWhen Nick wins an old car in a poker game, he wants to use it for parts but Ben tries his best to restore it to it's former glory... sadly with little success. Will he and Susan ever get to Dorset for their anniversary weekend away? Meanwhile, Abi finds Michael in her room and has some fun teasing him.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:05am
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Game On
Series 1, Episode 5 - Big WednesdayMartin goes on a date with Nancy, an American woman he met at the take-away. She tells him about the unusual places she's had sex and Martin duly accepts her invitation back to her flat.
12:15am
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Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience
Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.
12:30am
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Music Hall Meltdown
Phill Jupitus and Marcus Brigstocke host a comedy, variety and music show that recreates the sights and sounds of the original Edwardian music hall.
12:45am
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Black Books
Series 3, Episode 2 - Elephants And HensFran is invited on a hen weekend leaving Bernard and Manny to write a best-selling children's book.
1am
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1:20am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 3 - CowardiceGary shows his true colours - yellow, mostly - in a road rage incident.
1:50am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 8 - The New NurseMary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.
2am
(repeat)
Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 1 - The ForetellingArriving late for the Battle of Bosworth Field, Edmund Plantagenet, the Duke of Edinburgh, mistakenly beheads his uncle, King Richard III. With his father now King, the weasely Prince re-christens himself 'The Black Adder'.
2am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 6Massively Pregnant goes for her first break-dancing lesson, and Elaine Caine meets Ian Waite.
2:30am
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Game On
Series 1, Episode 5 - Big WednesdayMartin goes on a date with Nancy, an American woman he met at the take-away. She tells him about the unusual places she's had sex and Martin duly accepts her invitation back to her flat.
2:30am
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Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 5Robert Webb narrates as our ever so Grouchy Young Men - including Jon Richardson - talk about how much they loath the supermarkets and the ordeal of childbirth.
3am
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Drop The Dead Donkey
Episode 4.8, No More Mr. Nice Guy: After he falls to get married, George decides to take a hard-line approach to his work and staff.
3:30am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 9 - Time And TidesSharon and Tracey help out Dorien because women "of a certain age" need careful handling.