Television
TV schedule Sunday 20th January 2013
6am
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2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 5 - The Man Who Knew Too MuchBen's 38th birthday is approaching, leaving him rather depressed about his increasing years. Relief is soon offered, however, in the form of the Purple Plug.
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 11 - The Driving TestSandra's boyfriend - who also happens to be the boss's son - is giving the pair driving lessons, but Beryl's struggling. Her boyfriend Johnny, however, is mad for cycling and his passion for the open road proves appealing to Sandra!
7am
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Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
7:25am
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Walk On The Wild Side
Series 1, Episode 1The wildlife comedy featuring footage of various eccentric animals, voiced by comedians, returns for a full series. With special guest and natural treasure Stephen Fry voicing a languorous panda.
7:30am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Real PartnershipSir Humphrey and Sir Frank form an unlikely bond over the increase in Civil Service pay salaries. The Prime Minister, however, is far less easily convinced.
8:10am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bishops GambitThe position of Dean at Bury St Edmunds has become vacant, and as PM, it's - in practical terms - Jim's job to choose who should take the post. Unfortunately, of the two names put forward for the role, one is a Marxist and the other an atheist, neither of which appeal much to Hacker!
8:50am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the Dawn French sitcom. Repeated again as of 16.15.
8:50am
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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.
9am
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 3The show visits Ancient Greece for the Spartan High School Musical, a jester breaks bad news to Henry VIII, there is a prehistoric lesson in how to stay fit with the Caveman Workout, and Roman emperor Nero stars in a (not very) romantic movie.
9:35am
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 1 - The CastleDani inherits a castle in Ireland from a long-lost aunt, but gets more than she bargained for when she arrives.
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 18 - Monster SittingThere is a Grand Robot Ball in Justin Town - it's the perfect way for Robert to recharge his batteries. But Robert can only go to the ball if he can find someone to look after Little Monster - and Justin.
11:35am
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My Phone Genie
Episode 4 - Growing PainsAnnoyed at her younger brother's silly antics, Jaz wishes he 'would just grow up'.
11:45am
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Carpool
Chat show in which Robert Llewellyn interviews celebrities whilst driving them in his car.
12pm
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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.
12:05pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
12:30pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
1pm
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1:35pm
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Yes, Prime Minister: Re-Elected
A one-off documentary celebrating the past and present of hit sitcoms 'Yes Minister' and 'Yes, Prime Minister'.
1:40pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 6 - On The OmnibusesThere is a celebration at Luxton & District marking 50 years of motor buses. Exhausted from a new working schedule, Stan sits down to feel the comfort in the company's first ever motor bus and promptly falls asleep, dreaming of the day it was introduced...
1:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 6Downton Abbey actor Dan Stevens is in the host's chair, with guest panellists Miles Jupp and Susan Calman joining Ian and Paul.
2:20pm
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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.
2:55pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Real PartnershipSir Humphrey and Sir Frank form an unlikely bond over the increase in Civil Service pay salaries. The Prime Minister, however, is far less easily convinced.
3pm
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3pm
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Carry On Cabby
Sid James stars as the proprietor of a successful cab firm. Suddenly a new taxi company arrive in town, and they have a secret weapon.
3:30pm
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 13 - Pixiepoplistic (Part 2)When Dede is exposed as a fraud, she has to do all she can to convince the TV company that Pixie Lott should still come to Sadie's house. But will she and her friends get the chance to party with Pixie?
3:35pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bishops GambitThe position of Dean at Bury St Edmunds has become vacant, and as PM, it's - in practical terms - Jim's job to choose who should take the post. Unfortunately, of the two names put forward for the role, one is a Marxist and the other an atheist, neither of which appeal much to Hacker!
5pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 4 - Growing PainsAnnoyed at her younger brother's silly antics, Jaz wishes he 'would just grow up'.
5pm
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5:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Episode 6Downton Abbey actor Dan Stevens is in the host's chair, with guest panellists Miles Jupp and Susan Calman joining Ian and Paul.
6:20pm
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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.
6:30pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 6 - The GermansSybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?
6:30pm30 min
Blandings
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Go-GetterConnie hires a personal secretary, Baxter, to tidy up Blandings and Clarence, and impress the visiting Schoonmakers; but Freddie's attempts to sell them dog-food contribute to the extreme discomfort of the occasion. Guest starring David Walliams as Baxter.
6:45pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the sixth and seventh series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
7:30pm
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Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 6 - The GermansSybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?
8pm
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QI
A selection of three XL editions from Series H of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 23.00.
9pm30 min
Marshal's Law
Episode 8 - Street SmartLesland does a long shift on the beat, slapping crime in the face.
9pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley sitcom. Repeated again as of 01.20.
10pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim VineThe pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.
10pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of DoomWhen a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.
10:35pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle TheftThe arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.
11pm
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French And Saunders
Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
11pm
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Funny Business
Episode 1 - Gags To RichesDocumentary revealing how top comedians can make a fortune from a wide range of corporate gigs, from after dinner speeches to TV commercials.
11pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 3 - Al Murray, Chris Addison and Tim VineThe pub landlord Al Murray hosts, before introducing special guests Chris Addison and pun-meister Tim Vine.
11:20pm
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My Mad Fat Diary
Series 1, Episode 1 - Chapter 1: Big Bad WorldRae is discharged from psychiatric hospital after months of treatment. Back in the real world, all she wants is to be a normal teenager...
11:25pm40 min version
Room 101
Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg DaviesPresenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.
11:55pm40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg DaviesPresenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.
11:55pm40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg DaviesPresenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.
12:10am
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".
12:10am40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 2, Episode 3 - Ben Fogle, Janet Street Porter, Greg DaviesPresenter and adventurer Ben Fogle, journalist Janet Street Porter and comic Greg Davies try to dump in Room 101 multi-channel TV, Extreme Fishing With Robson Green and an old man in a village in Spain who appears to hate Greg.
12:50am
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Question Of LoyaltySir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?
1am
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Marshal's Law
Episode 8 - Street SmartLesland does a long shift on the beat, slapping crime in the face.
1:20am
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Odd One In
Series 1, Episode 2Jason and Peter compete against presenters Eamonn Holmes and Ruth Langsford.
1:25am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - Armed ForcesTonight's episode uses previously unreleased audio and includes a story about Karl failing to report an armed robbery.
1:55am
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Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 2 - Spin WarMark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.
2:20am
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Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 3 - Jeremy's BrokeJeremy finally runs out of money and finds himself on a downward spiral of hunger, homelessness and criminality. Meanwhile Mark needs to find a girlfriend before his birthday party.
2:50am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 6 - On The OmnibusesThere is a celebration at Luxton & District marking 50 years of motor buses. Exhausted from a new working schedule, Stan sits down to feel the comfort in the company's first ever motor bus and promptly falls asleep, dreaming of the day it was introduced...