Television
TV schedule Wednesday 3rd April 2013
6am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 2Joey suspects that he's found his dog that went missing two years ago, and Grandad proves to be as shrewd in negotiation as any of the family.
6am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 1 - The NurseryA nursery is set up for the clippies' children and the Sister in charge requires an assistant. Something surely that even Olive can handle?
6:30am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 8 - Nice Work If You Can Get ItGary's new career as a 1940s entertainer is taking off, as is his trade in wartime 78s. But can he take the strain of two opening nights in two different eras?
7am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 9 - Let Yourself GoYvonne thinks she may be pregnant. Phoebe wants Gary to go to the country with her for a couple of days to visit her orphaned cousins. An American flyer comes into the picture, and the attraction between him and Phoebe is obvious. But Gary rescues the situation with a musical rendition that literally sweeps her off her feet.
7am
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Carpool
Episode 1 - Jason Manford & Rufus HoundJason Manford and Argumental's Rufus Hound climb into the passenger seat of Robert Llewellyn's car for a grilling.
7:40am
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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!
8:20am
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Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 2Relations between the warring couple are fairly peaceful, except that Penny thinks Vince is taking her for granted. She reckons he needs to be taught a lesson, so she invents an very good-looking and very imaginary colleague called Steve to make him jealous!
8:25am
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must WeepWhen the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!
9am
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Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 4Threatened by Harvey with eviction over non-disclosure of a small arthritis-like joint condition, Diana begins a journey of soul-searching, and starts preparing Tom for life at the home without her. He, however, is determined not to accept her being thrown out of Bayview.
9am
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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.
9:40am
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 2 - Let's Not Be HeistyBen's attempt to pay money into his bank coincides unhappily with someone else's decision to take some out - with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When Ben decides to act as the negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.
10am
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Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 1It all takes place in Ankh-Morpork, a powerful city-state based on the historical yet modern settings of New York City and London. Moist von Lipwig is the protagonist of the story. He is a skilled con artist who was going to be hanged for his crimes, but saved at the very last moment by Patrician Havelock Vetinari.
10:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Christmas Special - Barry's ChristmasIt's Boxing Day, and Barry is in big trouble. Will Foggy's prized Christmas present come to his rescue?
11am
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 2, Episode 1 - Les DawsonCelebrating the comedy of Les Dawson with clips from his shows and tributes from friends, colleagues,
and his widow Tracy.
11:05am
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Follow That Camel
Comedy from the Carry On team about a young English aristocrat who joins the Foreign Legion. Phil Silvers guest stars.
12pm
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Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 2 - The Guest StarsThis second part looks at some of the duo's most memorable guests.
1pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 9 - Let Yourself GoYvonne thinks she may be pregnant. Phoebe wants Gary to go to the country with her for a couple of days to visit her orphaned cousins. An American flyer comes into the picture, and the attraction between him and Phoebe is obvious. But Gary rescues the situation with a musical rendition that literally sweeps her off her feet.
1pm
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Spy
Series 1, Episode 5 - Codename: BloodTim's spy senses should be tingling when he strikes a dodgy deal with The Examiner. Meanwhile, Marcus is given a taste of power, and he likes it...
1:20pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 22 - GroundedJaz breaks the family television and is grounded. As she is not able to leave her room, Gene brings the outside world to her.
1:20pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 11Dr Culpeper invites us all to his highly unhealthy health spa, a Crusader knight competes on Historical Masterchef, King John worries about all the internet haters, and crooner William Shakespeare serenades us with his big band.
1:30pm
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Spy
Series 1, Episode 6 - Codename: PortisIt's the day of the custody hearing, and the odds are stacked against poor Tim.
1:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Arrival Of The Homing DuckWith the General breathing ever-closer down his neck over the location of the paintings, the Colonel issues René an ultimatium. Meanwhile, Michelle explains her plans for a long-distance duck to transport the microfilm, and Madame Edith goes into hiding - as LeClerc.
2:20pm
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Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 2Relations between the warring couple are fairly peaceful, except that Penny thinks Vince is taking her for granted. She reckons he needs to be taught a lesson, so she invents an very good-looking and very imaginary colleague called Steve to make him jealous!
3pm
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Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 4Threatened by Harvey with eviction over non-disclosure of a small arthritis-like joint condition, Diana begins a journey of soul-searching, and starts preparing Tom for life at the home without her. He, however, is determined not to accept her being thrown out of Bayview.
3:05pm
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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.
3:30pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 4 - Walking Stiff Can Make You FamousAn unexpected encounter with a horse points Foggy in the direction of making his first million.
3:40pm
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 2 - Let's Not Be HeistyBen's attempt to pay money into his bank coincides unhappily with someone else's decision to take some out - with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When Ben decides to act as the negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.
4:15pm
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
4:15pm
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Only When I Laugh
Series 4, Episode 6 - When Did You Last See Your Father?A dissolute old drunk turns up in the hospital looking for his son.
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Christmas Special - Barry's ChristmasIt's Boxing Day, and Barry is in big trouble. Will Foggy's prized Christmas present come to his rescue?
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 7 - Mum's Last FlingWhen Mum uses kiss-proof lipstick and stays out until 1:30am, everyone suspects the worst.
5pm
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 2, Episode 1 - Les DawsonCelebrating the comedy of Les Dawson with clips from his shows and tributes from friends, colleagues,
and his widow Tracy.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 4 - Baby TalkNow settled in their new home, Mildred starts thinking about children and begins investigating adoption processes. Will George put his foot in it again?
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.
6pm
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Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 2 - The Guest StarsThis second part looks at some of the duo's most memorable guests.
6pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 2Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.
6:45pm
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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.
7pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 10 - Don't Fence Me InWill builders scupper Gary's double love life in the time travel sitcom? Having reconciled himself to living in two different eras with two different sweethearts, Gary finds his lifestyle threatened when builders start to demolish his only route to the past.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 4 - Walking Stiff Can Make You FamousAn unexpected encounter with a horse points Foggy in the direction of making his first million.
7:30pm30 min
Youngers
Series 1, Episode 3 - For Man-dem OnlyAfter the Boxes debacle Jay attempts to get his phone back from Jodie - but she's not gonna give it up easily. Yemi invites Davina to his bedroom studio to record. However Jay's response to this is less than warm.
7:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Arrival Of The Homing DuckWith the General breathing ever-closer down his neck over the location of the paintings, the Colonel issues René an ultimatium. Meanwhile, Michelle explains her plans for a long-distance duck to transport the microfilm, and Madame Edith goes into hiding - as LeClerc.
7:40pm
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
8:20pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
9pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 3 - JobMiranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 2Frank Skinner hosts tonight's edition with guests Reginald D. Hunter and Janet Street-Porter.
9pm
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Benidorm
Series 5, Episode 2Joyce is organising a dance competition for the guests. Everyone is eager to take part, and rehearsals are supervised by an old flame of Joyce's - TV's Cyril Babcock.
9:40pm
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Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 5Andy wants a snake, and unscrupulous hypnotist Kenny Craig has some videos for sale.
10pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'BriainJack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.
10pm
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The Rob Brydon Show
Series 1, Episode 2Tonight, Rob Brydon's guest is fellow Gavin & Stacey cast member James Corden. There's also music and chat from super-cool Mark Ronson and stand-up comedy from the up-and-coming Carly Smallman.
10pm30 min
The Mimic
Series 1, Episode 4Now acting as his father's manager, Steven sets Martin up with work recording sat nav instructions as celebrities. The session takes an unexpected twist however, and Martin's life really begins to change. There's also big news from Dionne to deal with.
10:20pm
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Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 6There is good news for Dennis, and Marjorie Dawes bumps into Paul while out shopping.
10:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 3Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.
10:35pm30 min
Anna & Katy
Episode 5In 24/7 News, both presenter and on-scene reporter are finding it difficult not to replicate the accents of those they are interviewing and discussing in the news stories they're covering.
10:40pm
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Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Series 2, Episode 6Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Clive Anderson liven up proceedings in the final episode of the series.
11pm
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - To Kill A Mocking AlanAlan invents a new drink while trying to impress some TV executives, and meets Jed, his biggest fan.
11pm
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Love Matters
Episode 1 - 30 & CountingTale of male singledom and the search for romance online by three friends, written by the creators of The 11 O'Clock Show and The Big Breakfast.
11:05pm50 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 10Jon, Sean and Jimmy are joined by Susan Calman, Carol Vorderman, Chris Ramsey and Mel Giedroyc.
11:20pm
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11:30pm
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Love Matters
Episode 2 - Officially SpecialWorkplace comedy starring Katherine Parkinson as Jo Pepper, the put upon head of the 'Miscellaneous' department at Brewster's World Records. With a boyfriend keen to wed, a promoted nemesis and a new colleague, Jo's at a perilous crossroads.
11:40pm
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Bottom
Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.
11:55pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 2Frank Skinner hosts tonight's edition with guests Reginald D. Hunter and Janet Street-Porter.
Midnight
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Jonathan Creek
Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack In The BoxVeteran comedian Jack Holiday has committed suicide. But how did a man with crippling arthritis manage to hold a gun to his head? And how was Jonathan duped into another of Maddy's "grisly murder investigations"?
Midnight
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'BriainJack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.
Midnight
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The Last Leg
Series 1, Episode 9Guest Kevin Bridges joins Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to provide intelligent and alternative commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.
12:20am
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
12:30am
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Bluestone 42
Series 1, Episode 5Nick is down to his last 'Fisherman's Friend' - a sweet he eats every time he does the long walk to the bomb. The team become pre-occupied with finding more sweets in time for the next call-out.
12:55am
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The Rob Brydon Show
Series 1, Episode 2Tonight, Rob Brydon's guest is fellow Gavin & Stacey cast member James Corden. There's also music and chat from super-cool Mark Ronson and stand-up comedy from the up-and-coming Carly Smallman.
1am
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Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 5Andy wants a snake, and unscrupulous hypnotist Kenny Craig has some videos for sale.
1:30am
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Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 6There is good news for Dennis, and Marjorie Dawes bumps into Paul while out shopping.
1:35am
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 4, Episode 5A modern-day Cyrano de Bergerac gives some tips on how to get Debbie to switch off EastEnders long enough to read her a love poem. There's an in-depth documentary about documentaries, and a very angry discussion about christenings. Meanwhile, David and Rob look for a sensitve new way to end their sketch show, just to prove they have depth.
2am
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - To Kill A Mocking AlanAlan invents a new drink while trying to impress some TV executives, and meets Jed, his biggest fan.
2:15am
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 4, Episode 6The comedy duo introduce an evil robot in disguise, and demonstrate how to ensure there is enough cat in a person's diet. They also explain their theories on why shop-set sketches have become redundant, and pay a visit to an elderly Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson as they encounter their cruelest enemy yet.
2:30am
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Bottom
Richie Richard and Eddie Hitler are a pair of disgusting, anti-social and regularly violent losers who share a grubby flat in Hammersmith.
2:40am
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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.