Television
TV schedule Sunday 27th January 2013
6am
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 10 - Follow That RingA mad rush to hospital ensues after Beryl loses her engagement ring while making Sandra a trifle.
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 11 - The Bride Went That-A'WayAs her wedding day approaches, and between her mother's nagging and Sandra's theorising, Beryl disappears for a long walk around the city to think.
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 2Meerkat Sir Alan looks for an apprentice, some lizard punks spend the Bank Holiday reliving their youth, and a Geordie anteater guides us through the complex world of ant cuisine. With Rolf Harris playing a koala.
7:35am
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Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
8:20am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of episodes from the third series and Christmas specials from the Dawn French sitcom. Repeated again as of 14.40.
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 4Britain's greatest sailor, Admiral Nelson, turns out to be horribly seasick, two doctors from the Middle Ages argue over how to treat a patient, the programme discovers the many uses for an Incan llama, and the World War Two Girls sing about Girl Power on the Home Front.
9:30am
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 2 - City BoyJimmy discovers things in the country are not as simple as he thinks. Dani gets some dance training for the annual Bogmoor Ball.
11am25 min
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 20 - Justin TimesHelped by a giant potato and CBeebies' Andy Day, Justin and Robert do their best to print the Justin Times.
11:35am
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My Phone Genie
Episode 6 - Talk to the HairWishing for some confidence in the school debate, Jaz is surprised when Gene gives her hair a mind and uncontrollable attitude of its own.
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.
2pm
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2:40pm
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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.
3pm
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3:20pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 4Terry Wogan hosts. The panellists are Rufus Hound, Imelda May, Edith Bowman and James Blunt.
3:30pm
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4 O'Clock Club
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Doc Brown children's sitcom.
5pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 6 - Talk to the HairWishing for some confidence in the school debate, Jaz is surprised when Gene gives her hair a mind and uncontrollable attitude of its own.
6pm
(repeat)
6:30pm30 min
Blandings
Series 1, Episode 3 - Company For GertrudeClarence hopes to avoid dancing with his niece Gertrude by inviting a convenient blockhead to keep her company. Freddie meanwhile must keep his new Portuguese wife a secret from Connie.
6:40pm
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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.
7:20pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 4Terry Wogan hosts. The panellists are Rufus Hound, Imelda May, Edith Bowman and James Blunt.
7:30pm
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Open All Hours
Pilot, Episode 1 - Open All HoursMiserly shopkeeper Arkwright has lustful designs upon his neighbour, a nurse. Meanwhile, his nephew Granville longs for the merest chance of a romantic liason with any woman who'll give him a second glance!
8pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
9pm30 min
Marshal's Law
Episode 9 - KarlnappedLesland and Izzy take the law into their own hands when they suspect CSO Peabody has been turned. But is kidnap and interpretive dance going to make him talk?
9pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 6 - The EndEddy's taken up residence in a new age commune, and with Patsy now in New York and Saffy away at uni, Mother squats in the otherwise empty house, going on a shopping TV spree. But Edina's soon bored of her lifestyle, and Patsy's not having as much fun as she hoped - could a reunion be on the cards?
9pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
A selection of three episodes from the satirical comedy. Repeated again as of 23.55.
9:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 3 - FranceEdina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.
10pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For EuropeTed and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.
10:20pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 4 - Kevin Bridges, Shappi Khorsandi, Jack WhitehallKevin Bridges introduces Shappi Khorsandi and Jack Whitehall.
10:35pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 6 - The PlagueWith Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...
10:40pm
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French And Saunders
Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
11pm
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My Mad Fat Diary
Series 1, Episode 2 - Chapter 2: TouchedRae is determined to catch up with the rest of the gang in terms of her sexual experience, but worries her weight will stop her from getting a boyfriend. When one of the boys in the gang asks her out on a date, she embarks on a journey of sexual discovery.
11:05pm40 min version
Room 101
Series 2, Episode 4 - Deborah Meaden, Paloma Faith, Jason ManfordDragon's Den star Deborah Meaden, singer Paloma Faith and stand-up Jason Manford nominate people who use the phrase "all due respect", Fifty Shades of Grey and Lush into Room 101.
11:20pm
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Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
11:35pm
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Episode 2 - SusieIn a quiet village, a teacher is about to leave her husband for her lover, but the triangle is disturbed by the arrival of an ageing rock star.
12:15am
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Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa
Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.
12:15am
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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.
12:30am
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Pramface
Series 2, Episode 3 - Supermum And Hardguy2000Laura has a work placement and, with Janet out at work and Alan too clumsy to be safely left with a baby, Laura takes up Jamie's offer to babysit.
1am
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Marshal's Law
Episode 9 - KarlnappedLesland and Izzy take the law into their own hands when they suspect CSO Peabody has been turned. But is kidnap and interpretive dance going to make him talk?
1:30am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 8 - MedicineIn this edition, topics include Karl's thoughts on medical advancements, sickness, and an idea for a machine that would enable physicians to feel their patients' pain.
1:55am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 9 - EarthIn this show, Ricky, Karl and Stephen discuss the origins of the universe and the evolution of creatures other than humans. Plus, Karl talks about the downside of recycling, world travel and restroom encounters.
2am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 6 - The EndEddy's taken up residence in a new age commune, and with Patsy now in New York and Saffy away at uni, Mother squats in the otherwise empty house, going on a shopping TV spree. But Edina's soon bored of her lifestyle, and Patsy's not having as much fun as she hoped - could a reunion be on the cards?
2:30am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Episode 2 - SusieIn a quiet village, a teacher is about to leave her husband for her lover, but the triangle is disturbed by the arrival of an ageing rock star.
3:05am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 7 - Goodbye StanWith the cost of living heading ever-upwards, Stan's had enough and decides to apply for a different job: at a car factory. In the north!