Television
TV schedule Thursday 9th August 2012
6:10am
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 9 - Foggy NightFreezing fog forces Stan to pull off the road, with Mum, Arthur, Olive and Blakey on board...
6:15am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 3Freddie loses a valuable ring at a party. Jack, who found it and tried to pawn it, is filled with remorse. Meanwhile, Adrian has gone through a personality change and insists on being called Jimmy!
6:45am
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2point4 Children
Series 7, Episode 2 - When Saturday ComesWhen Tottenham Hotspur achieve an unexpected and much needed win, the Porter family, one of Ben's clients, Rona and Jenny's ex boyfriend Clive are dropped into a series of repeated Saturday rituals for the sake of luck.
7:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 7 - Hair Today, Gone TomorrowThe farmer gets ready for a date and wants to look his best, so it's time to dust off his prized hairpiece. Shaun can't resist trying the wig on but loses it while showing off to the flock. The race is on as Shaun and Bitzer try to return the wig in time for the farmer's big night.
7:20am
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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.
7:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 9The Vikings launch their advert for We Sell Any Monk, Queen Elizabeth I surprises her court with some very odd laws, the sacrifice-obsessed Aztec priests sing their gruesome disco song, and we discover the Roman equivalent of text messaging.
8am
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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.
8:25am
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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.
8:40am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 4Lilo Lill pays a visit to the Boswell home and indulges in an all out war with Nellie on the doorstep. Roxy has returned to Joey's life and Adrian buys an enormous statue.
8:45am
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Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young LoversRigsby's a little over-enthusiastic with advice when a couple of newly-weds move into the house. However, a rude surprise awaits him.
9am
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Scoop
Series 3, Episode 11 - Digby's DilemmaDigby falls in love with the devious woman who runs the local dating agency. Can Hacker stop Digby from making an even bigger fool of himself?
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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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like ThatCompo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.
10am30 min
Hacker Time
Series 2, Episode 4 - Barney HarwoodBlue Peter bloke Barney Harwood finds himself on Hacker's chat show. He's used to appearing on TV, but Hacker Time is not like any other TV show...
10:30am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 12 - Ewe've Been FramedShaun accidentally breaks the farmer's glasses; he and Bitzer have their work cut out trying to prevent their shortsighted master from having mishaps around the farm.
10:40am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal QuadrangleMargaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.
11:20am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled BandVictor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.
12pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.
1:30pm
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Mr. Bean
Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.
2:30pm
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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.
2:30pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 5 - Who's That Mouse In The Poetry Group?Can Howard manage to keep an eye on Smiler and Marina?
3:10pm
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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.
3:50pm
(repeat)
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.
4:30pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 14, Episode 2 - Errol Flynn Used To Have A Pair Like ThatCompo hears Nora telling a neighbour that in last night's movie, it was the hero's riding outfit that turned her on.
4:30pm
(repeat)
Mr. Bean
Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.
5:05pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 6 - Who's The Caddy?The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.
5:10pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.
5:15pm
(repeat)
On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 10 - The New UniformsStan and Jack try the new uniforms out, but they have an unforeseen effect on the opposite sex.
5:15pm
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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.
6:45pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 7 - Hair Today, Gone TomorrowThe farmer gets ready for a date and wants to look his best, so it's time to dust off his prized hairpiece. Shaun can't resist trying the wig on but loses it while showing off to the flock. The race is on as Shaun and Bitzer try to return the wig in time for the farmer's big night.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 5 - Who's That Mouse In The Poetry Group?Can Howard manage to keep an eye on Smiler and Marina?
7:40pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Eternal QuadrangleMargaret worries that Victor might be having an affair, so she retaliates by spending more time with her friend, Mr. Wharton.
8pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Problem At Gallows Gate (Part 1)When Jonathan's badger watch becomes a murder watch, the intrigue is only just beginning. For the man seen strangling a young woman had plunged to his death just weeks earlier...
8pm
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Dead Ringers
TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.
8:20pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled BandVictor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 6 - Alistair McGowan, Reginald D Hunter and Kevin BridgesStand-up comedy from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. The nation's favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan, introduces guest appearances from young Scottish comedy prodigy Kevin Bridges and acclaimed comic Reginald D Hunter.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 3Janice tries to convince Madge not to agree to a wed a man they have only known for five minutes. Meanwhile an arm-wrestling match organised by The Oracle and his mum turns into Fight Club, offering some a chance to settle old scores.
9pm
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Mount Pleasant
Series 1, Episode 8Lisa and Dan struggle to keep up the pretence that they're still together, and Shelley's had enough of Greg's lies.
9:30pm
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Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 4Everyone, apart from The Oracle and Telle (who strike up an unlikely friendship), head off on a free trip to a bullfight. But they all soon discover that there's no such thing as a free trip in Benidorm!
10pm
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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.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 7Kirsty Young hosts the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Gyles Brandreth.
10pm45 min
Lemon La Vida Loca
Series 1, Episode 2Keith hosts a dinner party so he can introduce his girlfriend to some of his celebrity mates.
10pm30 min
The Midnight Beast
Series 1, Highlights Special - The Sloman ShowIn this 'best of' final episode, Sloman breaks into the band's flat after a massive party and sets up a makeshift studio in their front room, where he broadcasts all their secrets and videos.
11pm
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Dead Ringers
TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.
11pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...
11pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 9Tinie Tempah guest hosts, whilst team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by Pixie Lott, Example, Chris Ramsey and Joey Page.
11:05pm
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - Shadow + TaxAlan joins North Norfolk breakfast host Terri Cohen, filling in for her regular co-host to review the morning's papers. On his own show, Alan is joined by internet millionaire Daniel Langford to talk about technology.
11:20pm
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
11:30pm
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Beaver Falls
Series 2, Episode 1The boys are back for summer camp. But things have changed at Beaver Falls... there are new owners, new counsellors, new kids and new relationships for the Brits to deal with.
11:35pm
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Adam Buxton's BUG
Episode 5Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.
11:35pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
11:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 1 - MuggingMark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.
11:55pm
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Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 5Some good news for Melanie hurts Ken. Meanwhile, Phil and Nige own up to an error, Eddie and Joan are all dressed up for their anniversary and Jean's Maltesers are missing. Joe keeps a secret, is Duffy in for a taste of his own medicine?
12:15am
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Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 2 - SectioningMerry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.
12:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 10Stand-up comedy from Rufus Hound, Tom Stade, Ava Vidal and Simon Evans.
12:50am55 min version (repeat)
1am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 9At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on aggressive Londoners, Steve Williams on graffiti, Andi Osho on Nigerian parenting and Mike Wilmot on alcoholism and London.
1am
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Terry & June
Series 6, Episode 1 - Strictly Off The RecordTerry decides to get with it, technologically speaking, and becomes the proud owner of a video recorder. But disaster strikes when he offers to record a programme for the company chairman.
1:10am
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This Is Jinsy
Series 1, Episode 3 - BeardboyJinsy's annual celebration of facial fur is thrown into disarray when a mysterious assailant starts nibbling beards.
1:30am
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Terry & June
Series 6, Episode 2 - Wine, Women And So LongTo June's despair, Terry has become a wine-making enthusiast. Several disasters later, she persuades him that a visit to Boulogne for some duty-free would be much more enjoyable. But knowing Terry, further disasters cannot be ruled out.
1:45am45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 7Kirsty Young hosts the popular news quiz with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop joined by guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Gyles Brandreth.
2am
(repeat)
Live At The Electric
A selection of five episodes of stand-up, sketches and music hosted by Russell Kane.
2:10am
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Edinburgh & Beyond
Series showcasing some of the best stand-up from the Edinburgh festival.
2:20am
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A Short History Of Everything Else
Episode 5Griff Rhys Jones is joined by team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Charlie Baker who, along with this week's guests Will Self and Josh Widdicombe, bring to life and celebrate the last few decades - from the sublime to the ridiculous, and the serious to the highly questionable.
2:30am
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Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
3:10am
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Jack Dee Live In London
Filmed at London's Gielgud Theatre on the final night of a mammoth UK tour, see Jack Dee at the top of his game and the pinnacle of his profession.