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TV schedule Monday 4th June 2012

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20am (repeat)
Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Bread

Series 6, Episode 2

A double celebration for the Boswells when Aveline brings her baby home in style and Leonora offers Adrian a job as her chauffeur - even though it is Jack she is interested in. Lilo Lill returns to put another spanner in the Boswell works, just as Joey sets his dad up in business.

U&W channel logo 6:30am (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the 11th series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom. Repeated again as of 10.30.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:50am (repeat)
The Liver Birds. Image shows from L to R: Beryl Hennessey (Polly James), Sandra Hutchinson (Nerys Hughes). Copyright: BBC

The Liver Birds

Series 3, Episode 12 - Liverpool Or Everton

After football - and Beryl's dedication to Everton FC - comes between the girls and Sandra's boyfriend, they establish a works' female team.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (repeat)
Sykes. Image shows from L to R: Corky Turnbull (Deryck Guyler), Eric Sykes (Eric Sykes), Hattie Sykes (Hattie Jacques). Copyright: BBC

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 4 - Golf

Hattie is so bored with Eric's constant golf playing, golf discussion, and general golf pre-occupation, that she decides to read up and try to understand the sport. It seems that she's got a knack for it, and ends up instructing the pros!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (repeat)
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV. Victoria Wood. Copyright: BBC

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Featuring a homage to Doctor Who and a look behind the scenes at Acorn Antiques.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:05am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 12 - The Squeeze

Money is tight at home, so both Arthur and Stan investigate ways of increasing their income. Arthur's been repairing his motorbike and the pair wonder if there's someone out there gullible enough to buy it.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 8:35am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 13 - On The Make

Stan's intentions are less than honourable when he offers Edna a place to stay after her landlady throws her out.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:45am (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 1, Episode 7 - Amnesia

When Dani falls over she can no longer remember the steps to a dance routine for the Utterly Go Dancing heats. Extras star Shaun Williamson makes a cameo appearance in this week's episode.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9am (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of four Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom. Repeated again as of 14.35.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 12 - Little Sheep Of Horrors

Little lambs shouldn't watch scary movies, as Timmy finds out at his cost.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 10:30am (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 9 - Auction

When the school's last remaining keyboard blows a fuse, Josh decides to help raise funds for new musical instruments by staging a charity auction. But without any valuables to give to the cause, Josh opts to donate Nathan's stuff instead.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11am (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A repeat run of the entire fourth series of the historical children's sketch show.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:25pm (repeat)
George And Mildred. Image shows from L to R: George Roper (Brian Murphy), Mildred Roper (Yootha Joyce)

George And Mildred

Big-screen adaptation of the dysfunctional couple's unique life.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:20pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 1 - Nowhere To Go

Stan and Jack have nowhere to take their girls except the back seats of the bus. With Arthur set to take Olive and Mum away for the weekend, Stan spies an opportunity - if they can get his motorbike running.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:50pm (repeat)
On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' Bus

Stan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5pm (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5:20pm (repeat)
Terry & June. Image shows from L to R: Terry Medford (Terry Scott), June Medford (June Whitfield). Copyright: BBC

Terry & June

Series 7, Episode 4 - Too Many Cooks

Terry and June's summer barbecue goes wrong.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Special - Musical Special

In a special musical episode of the award winning Horrible Histories, host Rattus Rattus chooses his favourite songs from the fourth series to entertain his young nephew.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:20pm (repeat)
Sadie J. Copyright: BBC

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 8 - Bridesmaidamundo

When Sadie interferes in her aunt's wedding, she discovers an uncomfortable truth from the past.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:45pm (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 12 - Little Sheep Of Horrors

Little lambs shouldn't watch scary movies, as Timmy finds out at his cost.

U&Dave channel logo 7pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 7 - Girls And Boys

With Ronni Ancona, Sandi Toksvig and Jack Dee.

U&Dave channel logo 8pm
40 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums. Dara O Briain

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 8

Dara O'Briain, Oxford University maths professor Marcus du Sautoy and comedy guest Andi Osho test their mathematical nous one final time in the last episode of the series.

U&Dave channel logo 8:40pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 2

Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.

BBC HD 9pm (repeat)
Hattie. Hattie Jacques (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Angel Eye Media

Hattie

Ruth Jones takes on the role of larger-than-life Carry On actress Hattie Jacques in this BBC Four biopic.

5Star 9pm (repeat)
Four Weddings And A Funeral. Image shows from L to R: Carrie (Andie MacDowell), Charles (Hugh Grant)

Four Weddings And A Funeral

A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, James Corden, Jamie Redknapp. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 7

This week's guests including football legend Graeme Souness, TV presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Kevin Bridges.

U&Dave channel logo 9:40pm (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and journalist Kevin Maguire on Paul's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by Caroline Aherne and Craig Cash. Repeated again as of 00.35.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
You Cannot Be Serious!. Alistair McGowan. Copyright: Avalon Television

You Cannot Be Serious!

Episode 1

Alistair McGowan talks to Roy Hodgson about England's preparations for Euro 2012; Boxer Carl Froch drops in to mend a wall; there's a look at a variation on hurdling; and Alistair argues with Duncan Goodhew about the butterfly stroke.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Episode 6

Micky Flanagan, Hari Kondabolu, Tess Daly and Krishnan Guru-Murthy join Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to delve into the world of polls.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:20pm
60 min
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia. Morgan Spurlock. Copyright: Thumbs Up Productions / Warrior Poets

Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia

Episode 10

Morgan Spurlock is joined by Margaret Cho, Des Bishop and Rhys Darby to discuss awards in the concluding episode of the series. Music from King Charles.

U&Dave channel logo 10:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley), Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 5

The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm
40 min version
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 43, Episode 8

Alastair Campbell, best known for working with Tony Blair between 1997 and 2003, makes his much anticipated debut as guest host. Alan Sugar's right-hand man Nick Hewer and funnyman Ross Noble are the guest panellists.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (repeat)
The IT Crowd. Image shows from L to R: Roy (Chris O'Dowd), Jen (Katherine Parkinson), Moss (Richard Ayoade), Douglas Reynholm (Matt Berry). Copyright: TalkbackThames

The IT Crowd

Series 3, Episode 5 - Friendface

Jen introduces Roy and Moss to a new social networking website, and then finds out why some friendships are best left in the past. Roy does battle with the Joker and Moss asserts his masculinity as Jen's temporary husband.

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows from L to R: Noel Fielding, Greg Davies, Daisy May Cooper, Jamali Maddix

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:50pm (repeat)
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 11, Episode 8 - Jon Hamm, Charlize Theron, Steve Coogan, Rumer

Jon Hamm talks about not being sexy enough for Mad Men, Charlize Theron says she has wanted motherhood for so long, Steve Coogan talks about Leveson and Rumer reveals she took biscuits to the White House for the President.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

U&Dave channel logo 12:20am
55 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 41, Episode 2

Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1am (repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster. Image shows from L to R: Bertie Wooster (Hugh Laurie), Jeeves (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Picture Partnership Productions

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 4, Episode 6

Bertie couldn't be happier. Both Madeline and Florence are at long last engaged to persons other than himself. With the coast clear he travels to Totleigh - gripped by by-election fever - to prepare for Madeline's impending wedding to Spode. There's just a spot of trouble with the plumbing...

U&Dave channel logo 1:15am (repeat)
HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 36, Episode 2

Alexander Armstrong acts as host, with Frank Skinner on Ian's side and journalist Kevin Maguire on Paul's.

U&Dave channel logo 1:45am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 9

With Lauren Laverne and Michael McIntyre.

Comedy Central Extra 2:10am (repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee. Olivia Lee. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 6

Massively Pregnant goes for her first break-dancing lesson, and Elaine Caine meets Ian Waite.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:15am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Christmas Special - Cold Turkey

It's Jane's first Christmas, and Edina plans to spend the festive period at home rather than on holiday. Trouble is, she's not told Patsy yet. What'll be her reaction to the news?

BBC Three 3:20am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 8

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

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