Television
TV schedule Wednesday 26th June 2013
6am
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The Best Of Les Dawson
Episode 1Four-part series paying tribute to Les Dawson, famous for his deadpan wit and curmudgeonly persona. Featuring clips from some of his classic sketches and comedy performances.
6:25am
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Sykes
Series 6, Special - Sykes At ChristmasSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
6:55am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 11th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 12.10.
7:45am
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Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 3, Episode 8Remote Control Legs Man goes on a date, Experimenter Boy creates a cold remedy and Simon tries out his new game for the school fete, fox in the box.
8:50am
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dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.
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.
10:30am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 2 - Dragon's DenThe gang are ecstatic when fearsome businessman Duncan Banana-Time agrees to film the final of his famous TV show at the hotel - as long as nothing annoys him in any way. Unfortunately, a very irritating autograph hunter checks in.
10:50am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 6 - Goodnight Children EverywhereAn evicted Ron is now staying with Gary and Yvonne. Phoebe's orphaned relatives have come back to live with her at The Royal Oak.
11am
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Scoop
Series 2, Episode 1 - Trying My PatientsThe chances of a scoop seem unlikely when Digby ends up in hospital with a broken arm.
11:30am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 7 - Turned Out Nice AgainIf there's one wartime entertainer Gary can't stand it's George Formby. When George turns up wanting to record Gary's latest song, Gary has to find a way to keep musical history intact.
2:10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.
2:10pm
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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.
3:15pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 4 - Spring LambA reluctant Timmy tries to avoid bath time and in trying to escape he gets a spring attached to his tail. It's up to the flock to catch the bouncing baby sheep and return him to the tub before he destroys the farm.
4:10pm
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Only When I Laugh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Let Them Eat CakeThe trio can stand the daily menu no longer and go on hunger strike. What they hadn't bargained for, however, was how hungry they would get...
4:40pm
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Barbara
Series 2, Episode 7 - SistersJean is asked to provide some cover at the surgery, but her cheerful and informal approach to work does not impress Barbara. Meanwhile, Ted isn't getting on with the postman, Neil's having a rollercoaster romance with Linda's boss, and Martin's betting with Germans!
5pm25 min
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 8 - Health & SafetyForced to watch a grotty old 1970s health and safety film during the school's annual 'Safety Week', Mitchell, Becky and Templeton find themselves trapped inside the movie!
5:15pm
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Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 2 - One For The RoadMr Roper has taken up home-brewing. Meanwhile, Chrissy's learning to drive and Robin's attempting to instruct.
5:25pm
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Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And ErnGOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.
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.
6:30pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 1 - The ArrivalFollowing the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!
7:10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My UncleUncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?
7:40pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 6, Episode 5The bad news is that Red team captain Jamie Redknapp is out of action and on the bench this week, but the good is that his absence is filled by former cricketer Shane Warne, comedian Jason Manford, presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea's Frank Lampard.
8:20pm
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Miranda
Series 1, Episode 4 - HolidayMiranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.
8:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
9pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 4There's a bumpy ride ahead for husband-and-wife pilot team Simon and Jackie when Simon's one-night stand is rostered onto their flight to Barcelona.
9pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
9pm60 min
Love And Marriage
Episode 4Pauline's sister Rowan fears that her unconventional family is falling apart.
9:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The GroomWith his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10pm30 min
Quick Cuts
Episode 2Gav suffers a potentially catastrophic texting error, whilst Annie finds herself forced into a "romantic encounter" out of politeness. Sue, meanwhile, has romantic worries of a different kind.
10:20pm
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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.
10:30pm
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The Art Of Tommy Cooper
BBC Wales documentary on the life and work of the magician and comedy legend Tommy Cooper.
11pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New YearAs the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.
11pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 3David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.
11pm
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Stella
Series 1, Episode 1Stella is fed up with her appearance. Attempting to glam herself up, she has a bit of fun in daughter Emma's bedroom, trying on her clothes and playing with make-up. But the fun comes to an abrupt halt when she makes a startling discovery.
11:40pm
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Come Fly With Me
Episode 4There's a bumpy ride ahead for husband-and-wife pilot team Simon and Jackie when Simon's one-night stand is rostered onto their flight to Barcelona.
11:40pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 25, Episode 4Noel, Phill, and guest host Adam Buxton are joined by Radio 1 DJ Reggie Yates, American stand-up Margaret Cho, magician Dynamo, and soul singer Beverley Knight.
11:50pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 7, Episode 4 - Hunks SpecialKeith, Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by 'hunks' Dougie Poynter and Harry Judd from McFly, cricketer Andrew Flintoff, and David Hasselhoff.
12:20am
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The GroomWith his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.
12:20am
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Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
1am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 2 - Songs Of PraiseGeraldine receives a letter from the BBC: they've heard of her incumbency, and want to film an episode of Songs Of Praise in the village. David is far from keen, but finds himself outvoted by the other councillors. When the crew turn up, the vicar is particularly enamoured by the dashing young producer, Tristan; unfortunately the recording does not go smoothly.
1:15am
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Quick Cuts
Episode 2Gav suffers a potentially catastrophic texting error, whilst Annie finds herself forced into a "romantic encounter" out of politeness. Sue, meanwhile, has romantic worries of a different kind.
1:20am
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Argumental
Series 4, Episode 5More dynamic debates with Sean Lock in the chair. Robert Webb, Seann Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Jo Brand make up the teams.
1:30am
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Getting On
Series 2, Episode 4Hilary is busy spreading his 'Icing The Cake' initiative, with limited success. Pippa is primping herself for a lunch appointment with consultant Peter Healy, while Den and Hilary have a tricky matter to deal with and Kim embarks on a vendetta.
1:40am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 1, Highlights SpecialHighlights from the panel show that makes a big deal about the little things in life, from daily obsessions to personal dilemmas.
1:55am
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Al Murray's Compete For The Meat
Episode 5Aldo Zilli, Caprice and Phil Daniels consider the Navy, beer and catastrophes.
2am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 2 - Happy New YearAs the family gathers for New Year's Eve, Edina and Patsy look forward to a night out at an ultra-hip underground rave. Patsy is particularly excited, as her well connected, jet-setting sister Jackie is about to arrive. When she appears, however, plans begin to disintegrate.
2:20am
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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.
2:30am
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Getting On
Series 2, Episode 5Tonight, a graduate nurse drives a wedge between Den and Kim, and Hilary's elaborate new hand-washing protocols serve only to help muddy the water. Meanwhile, Pippa suffers the indignity of reapplying for her own job, but luckily Den and Kim find a way of cheering things up.