Television
TV schedule Thursday 18th April 2013
6am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 12Nellie, Aveline, Adrian and Jack have all started work on the same day. They all return home with a disastrous tale to tell. Freddie is involved in an accident when a lorry runs into the hut he is sharing with Lilo Lill. Joey has a confrontation with Roxy's husband ...
6:30am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 9 - Someone To Watch Over MeHaving missed the interview which Yvonne set up for him, Gary has to pretend to be ill. Back in 1942, Phoebe really is ill but will 1990s medicine work in the past?
7am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 10 - The Yanks Are ComingGary manages to overcome his jealousy enough to get Jeep parts for Ron, but his shopping trip is interrupted by an outbreak of racial tension.
7am
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7:40am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 13Freddie has a broken leg and under Nellie's feet again. Roxy has been thrown out by her husband and Joey is caught in the crossfire. When he hears she has a child, and another one on the way, he wrestles with conflicting emotions.
7:45am
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Fit
Episode 4Meet the Darts Caller who can't add up, find out how to trick your dad into buying you a hot dog, and try Brian Butterfield's Workout DVD.
8:20am
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One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.
9:05am
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Dani's House
Series 4, Episode 9 - Pen PalJack has a new pen pal from Japan named Kashuro. Worried Jack isn't sufficiently cool, Dani sends him secret emails, making Jack sound amazing. Then Kashuro turns up out of the blue. How will Dani and Jack convince Kashuro that all Dani said was true? Maybe with the help of Jack's robot butler, Ben?
9:10am
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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.
10am
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Home To Roost
Series 2, Episode 2 - Open HouseHenry doesn't allow Matthew to hold parties, but Henry is going away, and anyway what is the ball of string for, and who is hiding in the cupboard?
10:30am
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Unkindest Cut Of AllMildred's even snobbier sister, Ethel, and her husband visit the Ropers for dinner. Unfortunately, George has forgotten to pay the electricity bill...
10:35am
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Me & My Monsters
Series 1, Episode 11 - Baby LoveWhen Angela is asked to babysit, the monsters ask Nick how babies are made. As usual, they get the wrong end of the stick and Haggis ends up thinking he's pregnant. But will Eddie and Angela persuade him that the baby's not his before the real mother comes back?
11am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 20th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.
11am
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Scoop
Series 2, Episode 10 - Double DigbyCriminal mastermind Fingers Golightly has to retrieve a priceless diamond.
12:50pm
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Dani's House
Series 4, Episode 9 - Pen PalJack has a new pen pal from Japan named Kashuro. Worried Jack isn't sufficiently cool, Dani sends him secret emails, making Jack sound amazing. Then Kashuro turns up out of the blue. How will Dani and Jack convince Kashuro that all Dani said was true? Maybe with the help of Jack's robot butler, Ben?
1pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 10 - The Yanks Are ComingGary manages to overcome his jealousy enough to get Jeep parts for Ron, but his shopping trip is interrupted by an outbreak of racial tension.
1:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 19 - Puddings Can Go OffMichelle orders René to store 1,000kg of high explosive in his café - disguised as Christmas puddings! Herr Flick, meanwhile, is dealing with land mines.
2:15pm
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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.
2:20pm
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As Time Goes By
A selection of four episodes of the romantic sitcom starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.
3:15pm
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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.
4:10pm
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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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Home To Roost
Series 2, Episode 3 - Plastic DreamworldMatthew finds an easy way to make £10, by opening a new bank account. But how long can he withstand the myriad temptations of cash dispensing machines and credit cards?
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Other WomanAfter a family social evening in the works' canteen where Arthur becomes rather too friendly with one of the clippies, Mum and Olive are outraged - and he promptly leaves to stay with his sister.
5:15pm30 min
Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 13 - RichThe gang get a visitor in the shape of yet another cousin coming to claim the castle. Dani and Gabe have a tough decision to make.
5:30pm
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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.
5:50pm
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Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 2It's been 15 years since his wife died, and Tom's feeling the loneliness more than ever. Reluctant to leave his bed, Marion of all people suggests he could find love again. Meanwhile, a new arrival at Bayview takes an instant and particular dislike to Diana. Has she met her match?
6pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 10The final whistle is about to blow. Football legend Matt Le Tissier joins the Reds, and actor Stephen Mangan is picked for the Blues. Who will finish top of the league?
7pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 11 - Let's Get Away From It AllGary's life is on the move in both time zones as Yvonne sets her heart on a new flat and Phoebe wants to leave The Royal Oak. Both have surprises in store for the weary traveller...
7:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 19 - Puddings Can Go OffMichelle orders René to store 1,000kg of high explosive in his café - disguised as Christmas puddings! Herr Flick, meanwhile, is dealing with land mines.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus PocusA special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.
8pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A TrainWhen Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 6, Episode 2Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall welcome the most successful British Olympian of all time, Sir Chris Hoy, onto the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp is joined by funnyman David Walliams and Olympic swimming hero Rebecca Adlington. Redknapp's former Liverpool teammate Neil Ruddock also joins in the fun.
8:20pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 5 - ExcusePenny decides to throw a Pride And Prejudice party in a bid to introduce Miranda to some eligible young men.
8:20pm
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Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 2It's been 15 years since his wife died, and Tom's feeling the loneliness more than ever. Reluctant to leave his bed, Marion of all people suggests he could find love again. Meanwhile, a new arrival at Bayview takes an instant and particular dislike to Diana. Has she met her match?
9pm30 min
Hey Diddly Dee
Black comic drama starring Kylie Minogue, about a group of actors performing a play about artist Andy Warhol.
9pm
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Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 2When Mum finds an inappropriate image on the family computer, an investigation begins. Meanwhile Gran is still staying and Dad is horrified at the thought of having a heart-to-heart with her.
9pm
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Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live
TV edit of the 2010 stand-up show Lockipedia Live, starring Sean Lock.
9pm
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Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now
TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.
9:30pm
The South Bank Show: Tim Minchin
Melvyn Bragg meets Tim Minchin.
The award-winning Matilda The Musical composer, satirist, songwriter and comedy entertainer speaks candidly about his witty, irreverent and often controversial lyrics to songs about everything from religious bigotry to cheese, inflatable dolls and canvas shopping bags.
Interspersed with clips from his concert at The Royal Albert Hall and footage from his sell-out stadium gigs, Minchin discusses his love of satire and puns, as well as his fetish for rhymes and fascination with language taboos.
9:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 3Karen recreates The Apprentice, Ben takes a close interest in Dad's medical tests, Mum thinks Jake's healthy interest in girls is becoming unhealthy, and the ghost of John McEnroe hovers over Dad's Saturday morning game of tennis. Karen decides to sort things out.
10pm
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How TV Ruined Your Life
Episode 6 - KnowledgeCharlie traces how TV's notion of knowledge has changed from bespectacled experts to celebrity presenter drivel. Warning: this episode contains an alien meeting with Danny Dyer and celebrity supernatural activity.
10pm50 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 1With guest host Benedict Cumberbatch and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.
10pm30 min
Lee Nelson's Well Funny People
Episode 6It's time for Lee Nelson to go out and get a job, whilst Premiership footballer Jason Bent's high-level gambling spirals out of control.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 9, Episode 8In this show are singer and all-round nice guy Peter Andre, comedian Chris Ramsey, hunky actor Tom Ellis and former Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan.
10:15pm
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Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 3 - The ArchbishopWhen the King's top assassin 'accidentally' kills the Archbishop of Canterbury, Edmund finds himself appointed to the newly vacated role. He quickly learns where his best allegiances lie...
10:35pm
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The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 4, Episode 15 - Made in Chelsea, Suede, Martin & Gary Kemp, Julian ClaryJonathan welcomes the cast of the E4 reality show Made in Chelsea, indie band Suede, singing-and-acting brothers Martin Kemp and Gary Kemp, and comedian Julian Clary.
10:50pm
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Plebs
Series 1, Episode 5 - BananaeMass immigration from Thrace puts the boys into contact with a sexy Thracian lodger Irina and a dazzling yellow exotic fruit, the Banana. Meanwhile, Marcus has an unfortunate encounter with an elderly war veteran.
11pm
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Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 5, Episode 7Fiona Allen takes a seat with Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Meanwhile David Mitchell joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons for another evening.
11:05pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 5During a student protest march in London, Vod and Oregon's friendship is threatened when Vod finds out about Oregon's secret affair with Shales.
11:20pm
Look Of Love - Film Special
Steve Coogan and director Michael Winterbottom talk about reuniting to make the biopic of British porn entrepreneur Paul Raymond.
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.
12:15am
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Hey Diddly Dee
Black comic drama starring Kylie Minogue, about a group of actors performing a play about artist Andy Warhol.
12:20am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity VicarFollowing the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?
12:30am
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Lee Nelson's Well Funny People
Episode 6It's time for Lee Nelson to go out and get a job, whilst Premiership footballer Jason Bent's high-level gambling spirals out of control.
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus PocusA special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.
1am
(repeat)
Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 3 - The ArchbishopWhen the King's top assassin 'accidentally' kills the Archbishop of Canterbury, Edmund finds himself appointed to the newly vacated role. He quickly learns where his best allegiances lie...
1:05am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 10, Episode 6 - Professor Brian Cox, Anna Friel, Paul Gascoigne, Fall Out BoyAlan is joined by Professor Brian Cox who talks about his new series Science Britannica, while Anna Friel discusses her latest movie The Look of Love. Paul Gascoigne is also in the studio, and Fall Out Boy perform their latest single My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark.
1:35am
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Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
1:35am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Other WomanAfter a family social evening in the works' canteen where Arthur becomes rather too friendly with one of the clippies, Mum and Olive are outraged - and he promptly leaves to stay with his sister.
1:40am50 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 1With guest host Benedict Cumberbatch and guest panellists Victoria Coren and Jon Richardson.
1:45am
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A TrainWhen Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.
1:50am
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Lee Evans Up Close
Phill Jupitus interviews Lee Evans as he undertakes his XL Tour 2005.
1:55am
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Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 5During a student protest march in London, Vod and Oregon's friendship is threatened when Vod finds out about Oregon's secret affair with Shales.
2:05am
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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.
2:30am
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The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson
Series 1, Episode 5This week, the impressions include Gordon Ramsay's debut on CBeebies; Kate Winslet appearing in the Bad Jobs For Celebrities slot; and Kirstie and Phil from Location, Location, Location getting themselves into a bit of a pickle.
2:35am
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Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 7 - Rocket RaymondRex discovers that Bad Bob is making him a Rocket Raymond jet pack for his birthday. Rex tries it on, but it is not long before he flies away and meets the real Rocket Raymond.
2:35am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 3Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including the problems over donating goats to African families, space travel and Karl's preferred super power.
2:45am
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Crapston Villas
Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.