Television
TV schedule Saturday 27th July 2013
6am
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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...
6:10am
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Barbara
Series 2, Episode 4 - ChristeningIt's Christening day for Matin and Linda's baby, but he's stuck - literally - at a supermarket. Back in the Liversidge household, his recently-divorced parents are giving Ted and Barbara more than a little cause for stress...
6:15am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 11After learning from the doctor that he doesn't have kidney trouble, Jack accidentally parks his van in the river! Nellie gives Freddie his marching orders after being unimpressed with his new job as a hot dog vendor!
6:30am
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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.
6:45am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 14.20.
8am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 9 - TrustTracey is seeing a psychotherapist, Gerald, Darryl thinks she has another man, does she come clean? Sharon isn't helping Tracey give up smoking by smoking around the house. Dorien and Sharon's advice goes unheeded.
8:40am
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Yes Minister
A selection of episodes from the third series of the political sitcom. Repeated again as of 16.20.
8:55am
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DNN
Series 1, Episode 8Stacey-May's mood has drastically altered, whilst Phil Tyme is in Wales in search of a ghost. Davina Wave presents the weather forecast from a fast-moving car.
10:40am
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Being Ronnie Corbett
Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.
10:45am
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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.
10:55am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
11am
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Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the semi-improvised sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.
11:05am
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Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 12 - Becky Vs BockyBecky sets her heart on defeating perennial School President Stephanie Bethany. A clay sculpture of Templeton's gaining sentience appears to offer sure-fire electoral success.
11:25am
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Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
11:30am
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 4 - Spot OnRoy desperately wants a spot as all his mates have had one. His wish comes true but his cartoon pimple makes Roy's life a living nightmare. Conventional remedies don't work, so how can Roy get rid of his unconventional blemish?
11:35am
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 1, Episode 5Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
12:05pm
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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.
12:30pm
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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.
12:45pm
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Monarch Of The Glen
Series 1, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
3:40pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 8 - Mission InboxibleThe Farmer is engrossed in trying to set up his new computer. The Flock take the opportunity of his back being turned to have a game of football. When the ball accidentally lands inside the farmhouse, under the nose of the Farmer, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to help him retrieve it.
5:50pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Scented RoomJonathan knows how a million pound painting was stolen. But after a bad review from the painting's owner, even a £50,000 reward and a begging Maddy can't persuade the moody magic man to tell.
5:50pm
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Dani's House
Series 3, Episode 10 - Who Do You Think You Aren't?Dani discovers a famous branch of her family tree who has definitely lost touch with his roots! The now-famous celebrity comes to visit, but is truly on another wavelength, so the gang contrive a series of lessons to help get him get back to his real self.
6:20pm
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A Close Shave
Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.
6:50pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 23rd series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
7pm
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Being Ronnie Corbett
Documentary charting the long comedy career of Ronnie Corbett, featuring an interview with the star and other comedians.
7pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 1James Corden hosts an all-new comedy sports quiz. Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff line up as team captains, and this week's guests are heavyweight champion David Haye and comedy actor Neil Morrissey.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
8:20pm
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The Two Ronnies: The Studio Recordings
A broadcast of the unedited takes of some famous and not so famous sketches from the classic comedy show, The Two Ronnies.
9pm
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We Love The Royle Family
A special tribute to the familial sitcom, with famous fans offering their personal recollections of past episodes.
9pm
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Waiting For God
A selection of episodes from the second series of the retirement home sitcom.
9pm
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Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 1Jason Manford joins Sean Lock, while Rhod Gilbert teams up with Jon Richardson. Regulars Jimmy Carr, Susie Dent, Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson are also on the show. Plus Danny Dyer.
9pm
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tim VineThe punmeister general Tim Vine performs at Richmond Theatre with Terry Alderton and Elis James.
9:30pm45 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon EvansGreg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.
10pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides AgainAgnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.
10pm
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg DaviesGreg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.
10:10pm45 min version (repeat)
10:15pm45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10:20pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 1It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.
11pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
11pm
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Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life
The Monty Python team present a series of outrageous vignettes in this film which takes an irreverent look at the various stages of human life.
11pm
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Lee Mack Live
Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.
11:20pm
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PhoneShop
Series 3, Episode 1 - Baking BadThings are looking up for Lance: he's found something very naughty in the shed, and, after years of waiting, he's been admitted to the private member's club of his dreams. Now all he needs to do is make it to the end of the day without anything going wrong. Oh...
11:30pm
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Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
11:35pm
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Christmas Special - Jingle B***s!Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
11:55pm
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Lemon La Vida Loca
A selection of episodes from the second series of the mockumentary starring Leigh Francis.
11:55pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 5 - Will Is Home AloneWill's mum is away for a weekend with old schoolfriend Fergus. Will is left home alone and the other boys take full advantage of the situation.
Midnight
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.
Midnight
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Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
12:05am
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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.
12:20am
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tim VineThe punmeister general Tim Vine performs at Richmond Theatre with Terry Alderton and Elis James.
12:30am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.
12:35am
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We Love The Royle Family
A special tribute to the familial sitcom, with famous fans offering their personal recollections of past episodes.
1:15am
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Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Series 1, Episode 6Richard Bacon invites a group of celebrity friends over to his flat to drink beer, eat pizza and discuss the big issues that men talk about when they're on their own. Today, he is joined by chef Gino D'Acampo, comedian Phil Nichol and regular guest Charlie Baker. Topics include: most embarrassing moment, most prized possession, and the most overrated music act of all time.
1:15am
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Badults
Series 1, Episode 1 - MoneyMatthew, Tom and Ben accidentally and massively overdraw from their joint account. Tensions rise and friendships unravel, eventually plunging the flat into civil war.
1:20am
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Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg DaviesGreg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.
1:30am
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Barbara
Series 2, Episode 4 - ChristeningIt's Christening day for Matin and Linda's baby, but he's stuck - literally - at a supermarket. Back in the Liversidge household, his recently-divorced parents are giving Ted and Barbara more than a little cause for stress...
1:45am
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 1It's just a normal evening in at the Royles': Jim's piles are playing up, there's not an awful lot on telly, Antony and Darren are off to the Pear Tree after eating, and Baby David needs his nappy changed.
1:45am
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Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 4Russell tells us what he's learned in Thailand, Toby escapes the wardrobe room to the perils of Victorian London and Totally Tom's Tom S thinks he has died.
1:45am
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Shameless
Series 11, Episode 4Jamie's illusion of his brother's perfect life is shattered when the police raid Kassi's home and haul him to the station.
2am
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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.
2:15am
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
2:15am
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Lee Mack Live
Lee Mack presents a stand-up show from London's Bloomsbury Theatre.
2:40am
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The Ricky Gervais Show
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated podcasts.
2:45am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
2:50am
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Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 9 - Wendy's New HairdoWendy is nominated for the Nobel Prize for Science after she invents a truth serum. She goes to have her hair done for the award ceremony, despite the fact that she has no hair. Guest starring Jonathan Ross.
3:30am
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Badults
Series 1, Episode 1 - MoneyMatthew, Tom and Ben accidentally and massively overdraw from their joint account. Tensions rise and friendships unravel, eventually plunging the flat into civil war.
4:30am
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Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
5am
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Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.