Television
TV schedule Tuesday 20th March 2012
6am
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Sykes
Series 7, Episode 6 - Six Million Dollar SykesSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
6:30am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A TrainWhen Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.
7am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 2 - The Kiss And Mavis PoskitClegg is more than alarmed when Edie and Nora begin to take an unnatural interest in him, especially when he learns that they have a good friend in need of a husband.
7:30am
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 1After a rather unique funeral service, Bayview welcomes a somewhat younger resident than is usual for a bit of R-n-R: overworked local vicar Dennis. Tom has a grand plan to have him counsel Marion.
8am
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Sykes
Series 7, Episode 6 - Six Million Dollar SykesSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8:20am
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Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 4 - Killer PartyDani becomes convinced that Toby and Sam are planning an attempt on her life, and with pesky little brother Max exploiting the situation, it's not long before Dani's paranoia is at bursting point.
8:25am
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Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
8:40am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A TrainWhen Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.
9:10am
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 4 - All Work And No PayGeorge's no-nonsense approach to traffic control has annoyed one too many of his superiors and colleagues, and after a stern talking to - plus some characteristic advice from Jerry - he manages to resign. Needless to say, Mildred is not pleased.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 2 - The Kiss And Mavis PoskitClegg is more than alarmed when Edie and Nora begin to take an unnatural interest in him, especially when he learns that they have a good friend in need of a husband.
10am
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As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
10:40am
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own FurrowOn his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.
11am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 7 - OffensiveMr Trubble's fearsome Auntie Phyllis is coming to stay in order to size up whether Dolly is a suitable girlfriend for her beloved nephew. Everyone has to be on their best behaviour - so it is the worst possible time for outrageous popstar Lady Gaahouse to turn up.
11:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 8 - Exercising Father's BicycleKeen to emulate his late father, Tom is affected by stories of Compo's cycling expertise/
12pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, BradleyClegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.
12:30pm
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Half Moon Investigations
Episode 13 - School DanceApril launches her most dastardly plan yet but will she really try to sabotage the school dance without the support of the Pinks?
12:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate HoursAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
1pm
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What The Dickens?
Series 1, Episode 5The panellists tonight are comedian Andre Vincent and British journalist and feminist Rosie Boycott.
1:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And BewilderedBoycie decides his staff need to work harder and vows to sack the next employee he catches slacking. Mrs Cakeworthy is the first out the door, but she soon has her boss regretting her decision when the Londoner learns she is a witch. Elsewhere, Tyler has his own problems - he is traumatised by the school art class.
1:20pm30 min
Dani's House
Series 5, Episode 5 - B SystemJack loses his confidence before a top DJing gig at an award ceremony, where Dani is up for Best Hair. There's only one person who can boost him and it's Ben. Meanwhile, Maisy is excited at the prospect of meeting her pop idol, Bamboo, but first needs a serious makeover.
1:20pm
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Dani's House
A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.
2pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of PeckhamIn an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.
2:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & WealthDel is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.
3:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 2 - Adopted By A StrayCompo, Clegg and Foggy are delighted to be given an old van.... until they find out what is inside.
3:35pm25 min
Diddy Movies
Series 1, Episode 2 - Beast Of Black IslandOur intrepid Diddy heroes find themselves face to face with the legendary 'Beast'. A creature so fearsome, that no-one dare even speak his name.
4pm
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As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
4:30pm30 min
Pixelface
Series 2, Episode 12 - Rock StarLegendary rock guitarist Kirk Beaglemayer arrives in the console from the game Rock Legend to the delight of Rex, his biggest fan.
4:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own FurrowOn his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.
5pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 2Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.
5:10pm
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 5 - Nappy DaysWhen the Ropers are left babysitting baby Tarquin, nothing could possibly go awry!
5:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 8 - Exercising Father's BicycleKeen to emulate his late father, Tom is affected by stories of Compo's cycling expertise/
5:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 3It's round three and, while Peter Crouch's fiance Abbey Clancy joins Redknapp on the Reds, Neil Morrissey is picked for Flintoff's Blues. Corden referees.
6pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, BradleyClegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.
6:15pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 8The Saxons exchange disgusting Christmas presents, a caveman goes on a TV cookery show and we discover the bizarre causes of the First World War.
6:40pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate HoursAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
6:45pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 40 - Save The TreeThe sheep's beloved tree is in danger of being cut down for firewood.
7pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 2 - Adopted By A StrayCompo, Clegg and Foggy are delighted to be given an old van.... until they find out what is inside.
7:20pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And BewilderedBoycie decides his staff need to work harder and vows to sack the next employee he catches slacking. Mrs Cakeworthy is the first out the door, but she soon has her boss regretting her decision when the Londoner learns she is a witch. Elsewhere, Tyler has his own problems - he is traumatised by the school art class.
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest NightWhile out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:30pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 12, Episode 7Harry Hill looks at the American 'sport' of beard growing in tonight's episode. There's also a look at the dogs in Horizon's Woof, and an ode to TV presenter Amanda Lamb.
8:40pm
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The Story Of Only Fools And Horses
David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst and writer John Sullivan speak about the history of Only Fools And Horses, one of Britain's favourite sitcoms.
9pm
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Keeping Mum
Black comedy starring Rowan Atkinson & Maggie Smith. A family's sweet new housekeeper solves their problems... but she's a serial killer.
9pm60 min
Stand Up For Sport Relief
A group of sport personalities try their hand at stand-up comedy for the first time, in aid of the Sport Relief charity. Gabby Logan was the winner.
10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A BabyThe time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.
10pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 3It's host Jack Dee versus Jedward this week. Also on the show, Charlie Higson, Katy Brand and singer Eliza Doolittle.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10pm35 min
Hit The Road Jack
Episode 1 - WalesIn this new series Jack Whitehall takes his show on the road visiting a different UK city each week, beginning with the Welsh capital of Cardiff.
10:30pm
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Pramface
Series 1, Episode 4 - Man Of The MomentJamie's and Laura's parents meet for lunch to discuss the future of their families. Laura and Jamie are rightly apprehensive about a family summit, but even they couldn't have foreseen how badly it would go.
10:35pm
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Benidorm
Series 5, Episode 4The Garveys are alarmed by rumours of a gang kidnapping the unwary and stealing their organs, so when Michael sees a tall dark stranger bundling Madge into a car, they are convinced she is a victim.
10:35pm
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Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live
TV edit of the 2010 stand-up show Lockipedia Live, starring Sean Lock.
10:45pm
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The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 3 - The MiracleTrefelin is deserted as Prem waits for a vaccination unit to arrive from Cardiff.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
11pm
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 3Ricky teaches Karl some facts about animals; Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution, then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine; and Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.
11:10pm
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Bottom
Series 3, Episode 6 - CarnivalWhen the local carnival ends in a riot, the boys go out looting. Richie grabs a video camera from the back of a BBC van, and they decide to find fame through filming their own movies.
11:20pm
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Are You Having A Laugh? - TV And Disability
David Walliams narrates an irreverent, funny and often cringe-making look at how television portrays disability.
11:35pm
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 4Karl addresses one of his pet peeves: animals that are treated like people.
11:50pm
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French And Saunders
Easter Special: Dawn lands the job of Gwyneth Paltrow's stand-in on the movie sequel Shakespeare In Love Again.
12:20am
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Are You Having A Laugh? - TV And Disability
David Walliams narrates an irreverent, funny and often cringe-making look at how television portrays disability.
12:30am
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Stand Up For Sport Relief
A group of sport personalities try their hand at stand-up comedy for the first time, in aid of the Sport Relief charity. Gabby Logan was the winner.
12:40am
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A BabyThe time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.
1am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1:15am
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Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
1:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 13Neil Delamere on a liaison with a Swedish girl, Lucy Porter on fashion, Ian Moore on his kids, Pete Johansson on the differences between men and women.
1:30am
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Carry On Laughing
A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.
1:45am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 5Nan appears on Paul O'Grady's teatime show and broadcasts her horrible views to the nation. The Aga Saga Woman takes a wrong turn into Tottenham and Lauren refuses to speak French for a French oral exam.
1:45am
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French And Saunders
Easter Special: Dawn lands the job of Gwyneth Paltrow's stand-in on the movie sequel Shakespeare In Love Again.
2:15am
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 6Lauren almost gets married, Derek gets a massage, Georgie does another fund raiser - this time for dwarves, Janice & Ray talk about a sandwich with no bread, Nan's sister comes over from Spain and Essex couple Paul & Sam return with more laughs.
2:25am
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Meet The Parents
Series 1, Episode 2 - Religious FamilyJosh has been dating Holly for three months and now he's about to meet her family.
2:30am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 4, Episode 1 - ParraloxA new TV venture's on the cards for Edina, and she's lined up a guest spot with Richard and Judy to help launch a new campaign; for Patsy, life revolves around a skin-freezing serum called Parralox. Saffy, meanwhile, hopes for a government job promoting British culture.
2:30am
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Pramface
Series 1, Episode 4 - Man Of The MomentJamie's and Laura's parents meet for lunch to discuss the future of their families. Laura and Jamie are rightly apprehensive about a family summit, but even they couldn't have foreseen how badly it would go.
2:35am
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Star Stories
Series 3, Episode 1 - Elton John: Patron Saint Of CelebritiesJust how did Sir Elton become the Patron Saint of Celebrities? Could it be that his celebrity lifestyle of parties and spending led him to question his existence?
2:45am
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The Detectives
Episode 6, Strangers in Paradise: When crime boss Tony Mazola is gunned down by mystery assassins, it seems that nothing can prevent all-out gang warfare. Louis and Briggs are sent undercover to investigate.
3:25am
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Birds Of A Feather
Sitcom about mismatched sisters Tracey and Sharon, and their glamorous friend, Dorien.