Television
TV schedule Wednesday 23rd January 2013
6am
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Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
6am
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 2 - Friends At First SightWhen Sandra's brother returns home from living in Australia, Sandra takes a fresh look at her relationship with Beryl and wonders what she would be like as a sister-in-law.
6am
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive SocietyRuth is depressed following 'the deception' of a recent male friend. Rigsby takes what he believes to be his chance to woo her, but their evening encounter is not entirely as planned. Meanwhile, Alan's got problems with a girl's father...
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 3 - Life Is Just A Bowl Of SugarIn an attempt to get Paul to propose to her, Sandra starts making a nest worthy of a married couple. Unfortunately, her parents ruin the atmosphere when they announce their divorce. Beryl to the rescue!
7am
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 4 - One For The RoadBob is pulled over by the police and breathalysed after a meal with Thelma. He protests his innocence but the only one around to hear his protests is Terry, who's in the cells for violent behaviour at a football match. Bob can't afford to lose his licence so Terry comes up with a plan ...
7:40am
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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.
8:20am
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Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 3Following a health scare, Tom's doctor fears that his mind is the part of his body in the worst state. As his close friend, Diana is roped in to cheer him up, but accidentally talks him into a suicide bid!
8:20am
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The Upper Hand
Series 1, Episode 12 - First KissA seemingly forgotten birthday leads Caroline to become rather sozzled, and Charlie ends up a little worse for the drink himself; with dropped inhibitions, a kiss is on the cards. But anything more...?
9am
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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.
9:05am
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Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 9 - Toby No-MatesToby is tired of being with the girls all the time but realises he has no male friends to bond with, so the girls set out to help him by holding an 'X-Factor' style audition.
9:40am
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The ForelockIn order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.
10:20am
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
10:25am
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Sooty
Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.
10:30am
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Me & My Monsters
Series 1, Episode 1 - Strictly No PetsThe Carlson's move into their new dream home but little do they realise there are monsters living in the basement. How long can Eddie hide Fiend, Haggis and Norman from the rest of the family?
10:55am
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Those Magnificent Men In Their Flying Machines
Period comedy. Newspaper publisher Lord Rawnsley establishes a London-to-Paris flying challenge with a huge cash prize.
10:55am
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Scoop
Series 2, Episode 13 - Court In The ActDigby is summoned to court charged with 892 offences against the people of Pilbury.
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 4 - Deep In The Heart Of YorkshireA mystery develops; Sid and Wally have been seen creeping around the woods with bedding rolls.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 5 - Earnshaw Strikes Again"It's really a question of whether it's just a mood we're in or whether the world really is boring," muses Clegg.
12:20pm
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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.
12:20pm
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Jinx
Comedy series for CBBC about a modern-day Cinderella and her magic cookbook, based on the Lulu Baker series of books by Fiona Dunbar.
12:40pm
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Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 9 - Toby No-MatesToby is tired of being with the girls all the time but realises he has no male friends to bond with, so the girls set out to help him by holding an 'X-Factor' style audition.
1pm
(repeat)
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.
1:40pm
(repeat)
Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 3Following a health scare, Tom's doctor fears that his mind is the part of his body in the worst state. As his close friend, Diana is roped in to cheer him up, but accidentally talks him into a suicide bid!
2:20pm
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 4 - One For The RoadBob is pulled over by the police and breathalysed after a meal with Thelma. He protests his innocence but the only one around to hear his protests is Terry, who's in the cells for violent behaviour at a football match. Bob can't afford to lose his licence so Terry comes up with a plan ...
2:20pm
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2:30pm
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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.
3pm
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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.
3:15pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 10 - Lock OutWhile preparing for bed, the farmer manages to lock himself out of the house and is stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.
3:40pm
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The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Tug Of The ForelockIn order to pay for fuel for their new 'transportation' the Goods offer to work for the Leadbetters as cleaners while theirs are away. The arrangement does not operate smoothly as Margo has no time for the Goods sense of humour during work hours. However after a swift sacking and a drawn out rehiring, things improve.
4:15pm
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Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious FoodWith Miss Jones collecting for a famine charity, Philip challenges Rigsby to go 48 hours without eating. He gladly accepts the offer, but soon finds his will weakening...
4:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
4:50pm
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Second Thoughts
Bill and Faith are middle-aged divorcees, ever-trying to forge a relationship together.
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 4 - Deep In The Heart Of YorkshireA mystery develops; Sid and Wally have been seen creeping around the woods with bedding rolls.
5:15pm
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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.
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 3, Episode 1 - BeaudeliciousSadie has finally got a boyfriend - but how is she going to tell her Dad that she's going out with Taylor? What she doesn't know is that Dad has some very big news of his own.
5:20pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 2, Episode 1 - Common EntranceJo has her heart set on a scholarship to elite boarding school St. Hilda's, and with a few strings pulled by Caroline she's sure to get in. Charlie, however, is nowhere near as enthusiastic.
5:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 5 - Earnshaw Strikes Again"It's really a question of whether it's just a mood we're in or whether the world really is boring," muses Clegg.
6:20pm
(repeat)
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.
6:45pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 10 - Lock OutWhile preparing for bed, the farmer manages to lock himself out of the house and is stuck outside in his pyjamas. He decides to spend the night in the barn but his incessant snoring drives the flock mad. Shaun concocts a plan to return him to his bed without waking him up.
7pm
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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.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
7:20pm
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7:30pm
National Television Awards 2013
Dermot O'Leary hosts the National TV Awards 2013. The comedy-related categories are as follows:
Comedy Panel Show: Would I Lie To You?, QI, Have I Got News For You and Mock The Week.
Situation Comedy: Absolutely Fabulous, Mrs Brown's Boys, Benidorm and US sitcom The Big Bang Theory.
Entertainment: The Graham Norton Show, Alan Carr: Chatty Man, I'm A Celebrity and TOWIE.
Entertainment Presenter: Keith Lemon, Alan Carr, Ant & Dec and Dermot O'Leary.
7:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo BicycleA squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?
8:20pm
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Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 2 - The ChallengeAssuming a new responsibility for local government within the department, Jim's eyes are turned toward the provision of nuclear fall-out provisions. However, an interview with the BBC sees some unfortunate mis-information imparted, which Jim is keen to clear up!
9pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 5The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 5 - Lenny Henry, Ed Byrne and Andy ParsonsStand-up comedy from Lenny Henry, Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 4When Madge's estranged daughter Valda appears at The Solana, Madge is convinced she is after Mel's money. Meanwhile a cockney conman called Gary starts working his way through the holidaymakers, and Madge is given something to settle her stomach with extremely unsettling results.
9:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
10pm
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Frank Skinner's Opinionated
Series 3, Episode 4 - NorwichFrank is joined in Norwich by Chris Addison and Katy Brand.
10pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 2Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
10pm30 min
Bob Servant
Bob Servant Independent, Episode 1 - Launch DayBob launches his political campaign with controversial results. A radio appearance leads to a home visit from the police and protests and uproar from local dog owners, and Bob's campaign lies in tatters.
10:20pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 4 - Do They Take Sugar?Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.
10:30pm
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Rich Hall: Hell No I Ain't Happy
Stand-up and music from American comedian Rich Hall, including songs from his country and western singer alter-ego Otis Lee Crenshaw.
10:30pm
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Way To Go
Episode 2 - The Business End Of ThingsWhen their second client, Elroy, deems their assisted-suicide operation amateurish, Scott decides if they're going to be a legitimate business they've got to start acting like one.
10:30pm
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The Secret Life Of Bob Monkhouse
A look back at the life and career of comedian Bob Monkhouse through a collection of previously unseen archive material.
10:40pm
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11pm
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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.
11pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 6, Episode 7 - Soap SpecialHolly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound welcome top soap stars Ricky Norwood, Michelle Collins, Natalie Anderson and Nick Pickard.
11:20pm60 min version (repeat)
11:40pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 2 - The ChallengeAssuming a new responsibility for local government within the department, Jim's eyes are turned toward the provision of nuclear fall-out provisions. However, an interview with the BBC sees some unfortunate mis-information imparted, which Jim is keen to clear up!
Midnight
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 1, Episode 3 - Bone With The WindFlo wants Donna to move out but she's staying put. Gaz becomes worried when he thinks Donna's moving into his flat.
12:20am
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Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 3 - Duet For Solo BicycleA squeak in the shop's bicycle is driving Granville round the bedn, but can it really be affecting his love-life?
12:20am55 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
12:40am
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 6Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.
1am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
1:15am45 min version (repeat)
1:20am
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Commercial Breakdown
Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.
1:30am
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
1:30am
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Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.
1:30am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 7 - Law And OrderKarl claims not to have any interest in law and order, but he still has strong opinions on noise pollution, and astounds Ricky and Stephen with his views on shoplifting.
1:50am
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Commercial Breakdown
Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.
2am
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 4 - Do They Take Sugar?Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.
2am
(repeat)
2:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 3 - Life Is Just A Bowl Of SugarIn an attempt to get Paul to propose to her, Sandra starts making a nest worthy of a married couple. Unfortunately, her parents ruin the atmosphere when they announce their divorce. Beryl to the rescue!
2:30am
(repeat)
Bob Servant
Bob Servant Independent, Episode 1 - Launch DayBob launches his political campaign with controversial results. A radio appearance leads to a home visit from the police and protests and uproar from local dog owners, and Bob's campaign lies in tatters.
3:25am
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Adam Buxton's BUG
Episode 2Comedian Adam Buxton presents more madcap music videos unearthed from the internet along with the comments they've provoked from opinionated online communities.