Television
TV schedule Thursday 21st February 2013
6am
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Bread
Series 6, Episode 3To everyone's amazement Shifty has got a job as a bus driver, while Jack and Leonora's relationship is growing ever stronger. Lilo Lill confides in Freddie that she is suffering an incurable illness and hasn't got long to live!
6:30am
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Bread
Series 6, Episode 4Shifty tries to convince Martina that he has changed but ends up taking his passengers on an unexpected trip. Adrian and Jack are both competing for Leonora's affections...
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 2Paul has outstanding abilities on the cricket field. Martin knows this and he should make him the first name on the team sheet - but can he bring himself to pick his unwitting rival?
7am
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Carpool
Episode 2 - Chris Addison & Arthur SmithRobert drives Chris Addison from his home to the BBC and picks up Arthur Smith after a day's rambling.
7:40am
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
8:05am
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The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 8 - The HoneymoonersAn ex-girlfriend causes problems for Charlie when he takes Caroline to a footballers' reunion.
8:20am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education ServiceOnce again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!
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.
9am
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John Bishop's Only Joking
Episode 3Turn that frown upside down with this latest serving of stand-up. Hanging out with John Bishop this week are fellow funny people Rob Rouse, Hal Cruttenden and Tiffany Stevenson, and showbiz stalwarts Michael Ball, Bobby Davro and Mount Pleasant's Angela Griffin.
9:05am
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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.
9:25am
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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.
9:30am
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John Bishop's Only Joking
Episode 4Comedy connoisseurs like Dan Nightingale, Mick Ferry and Tom O'Connor are joined by one-time EastEnder Natalie Cassidy, former footballer Robbie Savage and boxer Ricky Hatton.
9:40am
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 4An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...
9:55am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
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.
10:20am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 1 - Return Of The WarriorLife without Seymour soon becomes boring for Compo and Clegg - but not for long.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 2 - Come In Sunray MajorFoggy goes hi-tech to establish good communications with Compo and Clegg.
12:20pm
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My Family
Series 5, Episode 4 - Luck Be A Lady TonightRoger Bailey produces a beautiful new girlfriend after Susan suggests making Abi jealous. The only problem is Roger's new girl isn't quite what she seems, in fact she charges £200 an hour!
1pm
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The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
1:30pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 16 - Unfriend MeJaz wants her teacher to be more approachable so Gene creates a new social network for her.
1:40pm
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education ServiceOnce again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!
2pm
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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.
2:15pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door ClosesDel's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.
2:20pm
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 2Paul has outstanding abilities on the cricket field. Martin knows this and he should make him the first name on the team sheet - but can he bring himself to pick his unwitting rival?
2:45pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With LoveRodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
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.
3:10pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 21 - AbracadabraShaun retrieves the Farmer's discarded magic set and puts on a magic show, but inadvertently makes members of the flock disappear.
3:30pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 3 - The Black WidowToo much home brew after Ernie Mordue's funeral leaves Compo and Foggy with a bad hangover and Clegg with a good woman.
3:40pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 4An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...
4:10pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 2 - The CisternWhen the toilet breaks, Stan and the family are forced to rush next door to use Jack's facilities until they can arrange for a replacement.
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.
4:45pm
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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 12, Episode 1 - Return Of The WarriorLife without Seymour soon becomes boring for Compo and Clegg - but not for long.
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.
5:15pm
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The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 9 - The Whiz KidCharlie is jealous of the time Caroline is spending with her new director.
5:15pm30 min
Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 6 - Treasure HuntJimmy finds ancient clues to hidden treasure in the castle and the gang search high and low only to discover something completely unexpected.
5:25pm
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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.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 2 - Come In Sunray MajorFoggy goes hi-tech to establish good communications with Compo and Clegg.
6:20pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 5, Episode 4 - Luck Be A Lady TonightRoger Bailey produces a beautiful new girlfriend after Susan suggests making Abi jealous. The only problem is Roger's new girl isn't quite what she seems, in fact she charges £200 an hour!
7pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 3 - The Black WidowToo much home brew after Ernie Mordue's funeral leaves Compo and Foggy with a bad hangover and Clegg with a good woman.
7:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Special - MinnelliumIt's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:20pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General HospitalWith the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.
9pm30 min
The Spa
Episode 3 - A Rose Is A Rose Is A RoseMarcus suspects his boss is to blame for his injury and although Alison has tried to put him off the scent, he's on the hunt for evidence.
9pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 4 - Warm ChampagneThe Meldrews are back from holiday and Victor's luck - and temper - is worse than ever. Margaret can take no more of their existence and decides to embark on a reckless adventure that could change both her own and Victor's lives forever.
9pm
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A Young Doctor's Notebook
Series 1, Episode 2The inexperienced younger doctor is forced to carry out the operation of his career. His older self does little to ease his nerves.
9:30pm
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Mount Pleasant
Series 1, Episode 3Dan is recovering from a hernia operation and it's up to an increasingly frazzled Lisa to run around after him. Elsewhere, Shelley confronts Greg about his gambling.
9:40pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 5 - The TrialVictor is on jury service and ends up waiting around at home all day to be called up for a case...
10pm
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Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe
Series 1, Episode 4From Charlie Brooker's Twitter: "Asteroids! Kate! 007! Pope! Wonders of Life! Food! Key! Stanhope! Shitpeas! Cunk! Armstrong! Suttie! Etc!"
10pm30 min
Charlie Brooker's Weekly Wipe
Series 1, Episode 4From Charlie Brooker's Twitter: "Asteroids! Kate! 007! Pope! Wonders of Life! Food! Key! Stanhope! Shitpeas! Cunk! Armstrong! Suttie! Etc!"
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 8Ian Hislop and Paul Merton continue to satirise the events of week. With guest panellists Joe Wilkinson and Richard Madeley. Sharon Horgan hosts.
10pm30 min
Way To Go
Episode 6 - The End Of The BeginningScott, fresh from being dumped by Julia, needs to get away and suggests the guys splurge on a corporate retreat at a beautiful hotel in the country.
10pm45 min
Fake Reaction
Series 1, Episode 8Matt Edmondson hosts the last in the series of the wacky comedy panel show. This week's guests are actress Roxanne Pallett, reality star Ollie Locke, Olympian Nicola Adams MBE, and comedian Tom Craine.
10pm
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My Mad Fat Diary
Series 1, Episode 6 - Chapter 6: Part II - It's A Wonderful RaeRae is in a very dark place following Tix's deterioration and an argument with Chloe.
10:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 1 - HospitalPatsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...
10:50pm
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 4, Episode 7 - Ant & Dec, Tim Roth, Ke$ha...Jonathan's guests are the nation's favourite double act Ant & Dec, and actor Tim Roth. US music sensation Ke$ha also performs live in the studio.
11pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
11pm
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Hunderby
Episode 6News of Helene's pregnancy brings a celebratory mood to Hunderby, before Geoff's future is placed in jeopardy.
11pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 2Made In Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, Blur's Alex James, musician Maverick Sabre and comic Seann Walsh join Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding and guest host Jack Dee.
11pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of A League Of Their Own 3 Volume TwoMore highlights from the sport panel show's third and best season yet.
11:20pm
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Bob Servant
Bob Servant Independent, Episode 5 - The DebateThis week Bob's in big trouble and he knows it. A by-election debate, in front of a live radio audience, is his last chance for glory but he's running unusually low on ideas.
11:30pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 3 - Dara O Briain, Greg Davies, Stewart FrancisMock The Week host Dara O Briain brings the house down, before introducing sets from Inbetweeners star Greg Davies and Canadian one-liner specialist Stewart Francis.
11:30pm
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Common Ground
Episode 5 - RupertComedy is set entirely in a tattoo parlour just off the local high street. Following the death of his father, Rupert (Johnny Vegas) reluctantly takes on the family business.
11:40pm
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Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General HospitalWith the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
11:45pm
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Common Ground
Episode 6 - Fergus & CrispinCrispin (Tom Palmer) and Fergus (Tom Stourton) are terribly posh and terribly bad entrepreneurs.
11:50pm
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The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff
Episode 2Stricken with grief at the apparent death of his wife, Jedrington begins to question the morality of his business empire until on Easter Eve he is visited by three terrifying ghostly rabbits who drive him over the edge of despair.
12:20am
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Special - MinnelliumIt's New Year's Eve 1999, and the canteen is preparing for a special millennium dinner. But an abandoned baby and a riot in the city centre begin to throw everyone's plans into chaos.
12:30am
(repeat)
Way To Go
Episode 6 - The End Of The BeginningScott, fresh from being dumped by Julia, needs to get away and suggests the guys splurge on a corporate retreat at a beautiful hotel in the country.
12:30am
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Way To Go
Episode 6 - The End Of The BeginningScott, fresh from being dumped by Julia, needs to get away and suggests the guys splurge on a corporate retreat at a beautiful hotel in the country.
1am
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Commercial Breakdown
Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.
1am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 4 - Warm ChampagneThe Meldrews are back from holiday and Victor's luck - and temper - is worse than ever. Margaret can take no more of their existence and decides to embark on a reckless adventure that could change both her own and Victor's lives forever.
1am
(repeat)
A Young Doctor's Notebook
Series 1, Episode 2The inexperienced younger doctor is forced to carry out the operation of his career. His older self does little to ease his nerves.
1:30am
(repeat)
Commercial Breakdown
Enduringly popular series in which comedians present humorous television advertisements from around the world.
1:30am
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 5 - The TrialVictor is on jury service and ends up waiting around at home all day to be called up for a case...
1:35am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 11Storylines from this episode include: Valentine's Day; Karl's pulling techniques; fish vs. humans; and the final Monkey News.
1:40am
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 1 - Ben EltonThis week Ben Elton performs at the Broadway Theatre in his hometwon of Catford, London in his first televisied stand-up in a decade. Featuring support from Jason Byrne and Tom Stade.
1:50am
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Fake Reaction
Series 1, Episode 8Matt Edmondson hosts the last in the series of the wacky comedy panel show. This week's guests are actress Roxanne Pallett, reality star Ollie Locke, Olympian Nicola Adams MBE, and comedian Tom Craine.
2am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 1 - HospitalPatsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...
2:10am
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Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
2:30am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Episode 6 - SlagsIn the not-too distant future, the evil Slags confront the 'nice' Hawaiians, who control with goodwill and flower garlands, in a story of passion and shadowy violence.
2:30am
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 2Made In Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, Blur's Alex James, musician Maverick Sabre and comic Seann Walsh join Phill Jupitus, Noel Fielding and guest host Jack Dee.
2:55am
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Pramface
Series 2, Episode 7 - Optimum ConditionsMike is throwing a party to celebrate the end of exams and Beth begins to question her whole identity. Meanwhile, the future is still uncertain for Jamie and Laura, now officially a couple, and Janet has a surprise for Alan.
3:25am
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Way To Go
Episode 6 - The End Of The BeginningScott, fresh from being dumped by Julia, needs to get away and suggests the guys splurge on a corporate retreat at a beautiful hotel in the country.