Television
TV schedule Thursday 16th May 2013
6am
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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.
6:30am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
7am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 7 - ... But We Think You Have To GoAlone in wartime France, Gary has to deal with a nasty Nazi, a friendly resistance fighter, and the fact that his double has plans to take his place in London.
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.
8:20am
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One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.
9:05am
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 2 - TofutasticWhen Sadie discovers that her new crush, Taylor, is a committed vegetarian, she starts a campaign to get a veggie menu at the Y - but will Ashlii expose her as a fully-fledged meat eater? Meanwhile, Danny is stunned when he gets a good school report. Is this the end for him and Jake?
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.
10:10am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 4 - A Driving AmbitionAfter seeing her in a car in town with another man, George suspects that Mildred may be having an affair and sets out to bring some romance back to their lives.
10:20am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 7 - ... But We Think You Have To GoAlone in wartime France, Gary has to deal with a nasty Nazi, a friendly resistance fighter, and the fact that his double has plans to take his place in London.
10:35am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 1, Episode 4 - Tall TalesThe team tries to convince Lenny's mother that he is the manager of the hotel.
11am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 4 - Up The Crick Without A PiddleRené and Edith arrive safely in England and are shocked to see a familiar face. Freshly honoured by Churchill, they take a look around London before Edith is heads back to Nouvion - and a major cock-up sends René reluctantly with her...
11am
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Hounded
Episode 3 - Eggy BreathEveryone on Earth has suddenly developed really bad breath and the evil Dr Muhahahaha is, of course, to blame.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?
12:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 6 - An Apple And A DayClegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.
12:55pm
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 2 - TofutasticWhen Sadie discovers that her new crush, Taylor, is a committed vegetarian, she starts a campaign to get a veggie menu at the Y - but will Ashlii expose her as a fully-fledged meat eater? Meanwhile, Danny is stunned when he gets a good school report. Is this the end for him and Jake?
1pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater LoveRodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.
1:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow PerilAfter a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.
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 episodes from the sitcom starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.
3:15pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 38 - Snore-Worn ShaunThe sheep can't get to sleep because of Shirley's loud snoring.
4:10pm
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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!
4:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?
4:35pm
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 1Diana is distraught when she receives a letter informing her that her investments have gone bad, leaving her bankrupt. As she hot-foots it to London to shout at the receivers, Tom discovers his apartment has rising damp.
4:45pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 8 - Hot WaterNow that Stan's left home, Blakey moves in as Mum and Olive's lodger. Unfortunately his meddling quickly puts an end to the immersion heater in the hot water tank and when he and Jack try to fix it, things only get worse!
5pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 6 - An Apple And A DayClegg, Truly and Alvin are volunteered to go to take some old timers out for a day.
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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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 5 - A Military PickleGeorge's brother Charlie drops by after not seeing him for more than 20 years. Amongst the surprises he has in store is a rather late letter!
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.
5:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 6 - It Never Rains....When Del arranges a holiday in the Benidorm sun, he and Rodney are tempted to leave Grandad at home - but he soon has a change of heart and has an extra bed put in their hotel room. All's well in Spain - until the old man is arrested!
5:50pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
6:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of GlassA chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...
7pm
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream WalkingPhoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 3John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.
7:40pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 4 - Up The Crick Without A PiddleRené and Edith arrive safely in England and are shocked to see a familiar face. Freshly honoured by Churchill, they take a look around London before Edith is heads back to Nouvion - and a major cock-up sends René reluctantly with her...
8pm
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 1Diana is distraught when she receives a letter informing her that her investments have gone bad, leaving her bankrupt. As she hot-foots it to London to shout at the receivers, Tom discovers his apartment has rising damp.
8pm
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Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.
8:20pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 1Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.
8:30pm
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The Best Of Kenny Everett's Television Shows
Episode 1Classic moments from the five series that Kenny Everett made for the BBC. Stand by for laughs from unforgettable characters Cupid Stunt, Sid Snot, Gizzard Puke and others.
8:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
9pm30 min
Mr Understood
Comedy drama, created by Grayson Perry, about a young transvestite battling with self-doubt.
9pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 4There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 42, Christmas SpecialA festive special of the news quiz, hosted by Martin Clunes. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by Rebecca Front and David O'Doherty.
9:40pm
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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.
10pm30 min
Watson & Oliver
Series 2, Episode 4This episode features the agony of a teenage date; the mysterious power of an unfashionable brown dress; and a great new way to stay fit and lose weight - terror. Plus a poodle and a basset hound discuss the finer points of dog shows.
10pm
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10pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 4Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 9, Episode 12TV presenters Richard Madeley and Dermot O'Leary, teen pop sensation Conor Maynard and comedian Johnny Vegas are the guests preparing to be ribbed mercilessly at the hands of the West Yorkshire wild man this time around.
10:20pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials - IdentityThere's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...
10:35pm
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Vicious
Series 1, Episode 3Freddie has an important audition coming up, whilst Ash frets over the direction of his own career. Meanwhile, Violet reveals a sordid affair with a Hungarian.
10:40pm
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 3A whimsical guide to the world of numbers with comedian Dara O Briain, who just happens to be a physics graduate too. David O'Doherty and Susan Calman join him this time.
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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Fresh Meat
Series 2, Episode 1It's the start of the Spring Term. Paul Lamb, the invisible housemate, has now moved out, so the group are charged with the task of finding a replacement.
11:05pm
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The Job Lot
Series 1, Episode 3When a factory shuts down overnight, Brownall faces its busiest possible day, but Karl's in the worst possible state to cope with it.
11:15pm
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Frost On Sketch Shows
Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.
11:30pm
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The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 12 - Job SecurityTonight Henning Wehn is joined by Simon Munnery, Maeve Higgins, Phil Nichol and Boothby Graffoe, with interviews from Stewart Lee.
11:30pm55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 3John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 1Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.
12:20am
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12:25am
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mark WatsonBristolian Mark Watson goes back to his roots, with support from the outrageous Andi Osho and the inventive Alex Horne.
12:30am
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Mr Understood
Comedy drama, created by Grayson Perry, about a young transvestite battling with self-doubt.
12:30am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 4Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
1am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials - IdentityThere's a homecoming for one of the women, who's been 'away' for quite some time. She arrives at the Monsoon household with a new - slightly scary - best friend who forces a certain person to face some long-hidden truths...
1am
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Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 5Amber struggles to cope with her feelings for her ex-boyfriend Brandon, especially now that he's going to be a daddy. Viva is asked to manage an anti-bullying presentation at school - and to look after bullying victim, Ruby. Saz and Ruby do not get on.
1:30am
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Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
1:30am
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1:30am
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Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 6Saz is determined to lose her virginity and sets about finding the ideal boy and the ideal location with the help of her friends. It becomes apparent that not everyone has been telling the truth about their sex life.
2am
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Sykes
Series 1, Episode 10 - MouseThe Sykes's living room is plagued by a mouse, whom Hattie has of course dubbed Jerry. Having spent the day alone, watching for him to appear from the hole in the skirting board, she finds she's grown attached - but Eric remains determined to get rid, with the help of his air rifle if necessary.
2am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 1, Episode 3Joel Dommett, Jaime Winstone and Rylan Clark take part in the panel show.
2:05am
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 4, Episode 4A TV chef travels the round the world in a balloon - with a hostage; we see Bavaria's most popular statistics-based entertainment show, Reports Mode; and learn how the Ku Klux Klan really got their name. Plus how a glass-and-a-half of wine can almost solve all the world's problems.
2:15am
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The Best Of Kenny Everett's Television Shows
Episode 1Classic moments from the five series that Kenny Everett made for the BBC. Stand by for laughs from unforgettable characters Cupid Stunt, Sid Snot, Gizzard Puke and others.
2:30am
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2:30am
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Fresh Meat
Series 2, Episode 1It's the start of the Spring Term. Paul Lamb, the invisible housemate, has now moved out, so the group are charged with the task of finding a replacement.
2:45am
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 5 - I'll Never Forget What's-Her-Name?After hearing Terry trying to pick up with some old flames from an out of date address book, Bob decides to help him meet somebody new and, while he's about it, teach him some new chat up lines as well.
3:20am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 5Karl reveals that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that once, he saw a bee have a heart attack.