Television
TV schedule Sunday 27th October 2013
6am
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2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 2 - The Lady VanishesIt's Halloween, and Ben's excited to say the least; Jenny's got a party to go to; David has a new pizza delivery job; and Bill ... well, she's got reclusive next-door neighbour Mrs Crudaal on her mind.
6:30am
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Sykes
Series 7, Episode 3 - The Stay-At-Home HolidaySitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
7:10am
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The Good Life
A selection of episodes from the second series of the self-sufficient sitcom.
7:25am10 min
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted HouseSooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?
8:15am15 min
8:40am
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Fun At St. Fanny's
Comedy starring Fred Emney and Cardew Robinson as headmaster and overgrown pupil at a boarding school.
9:10am
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The WickedIt's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.
9:50am
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 3, Episode 4 - Tony HancockAdmirers and former colleagues of English comedian Tony Hancock talk about his versatility as a performer and the personal conflicts that contributed to his on-stage personality.
10am
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 8 - Dark And Stormy NightStrange things happen when the lights go out in a storm and Jimmy entertains the gang with a spooky story by torchlight.
10:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 8 - You Pays Yer MoneyA by-election in Chigwell causes tension about who to vote for between Tracey, Sharon and Dorien. Sharon wants Darryl's vote after Tracey paid his poll tax, but he wants the full £350 for the pleasure, leading Sharon to take drastic action.
10:25am
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 9 - Witch WorldDani and Jimmy each defend their branch of the family tree when a misunderstanding with local busy-body Mrs Crankett digs up an old witch legend of Bogmoor.
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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Jo Brand's Great Wall Of Comedy
Episode 5More lid-lifting on the sitcom world, with regulars Jo Brand, Barry Cryer and Rebecca Front joined by Dave Spikey, Vicki Michelle and more guests from classic sitcoms.
11:35am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Odd Dog MenA chance encounter with an unwilling and resentful dog-walker suggests to Foggy that this might just be the business opportunity he has been waiting for all his life. With the reluctant assistance of Compo and Clegg, he sets out to prove that 'walkies' could mean big money for them.
12pm
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Hotel Trubble
Series 2, Episode 11 - BridezillaLove is in the air at Hotel Trubble. Dolly is sure Mr Trubble is going to propose, and has entered the Wedding of the Year competition. Can the staff put on a spectacular wedding and win the massive cash prize?
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.
12:15pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
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.
12:30pm
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All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 5 - BiscuitsCharlie's mum is upset when someone takes two of the special biscuits she was saving for her school reunion. Incorrectly blamed for taking them, Charlie sets about trying to find out who the real culprit is.
12:55pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
1pm
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Birds Of A Feather
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.
1:35pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
2pm
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3pm
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John Bishop's Only Joking
Episode 4Comedy connoisseurs like Dan Nightingale, Mick Ferry and Tom O'Connor are joined by one-time EastEnder Natalie Cassidy, former footballer Robbie Savage and boxer Ricky Hatton.
3:20pm
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4:05pm
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Carry On Cruising
Comedy with the Carry On crew, in which a sea captain discovers that his regular shipmates have defected and so must he hire an inexperienced crew.
4:05pm
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Fool Britannia
Series 2, Episode 4A mild-mannered teacher gets into the ring with a martial arts champion just to impress his girlfriend and a wedding DJ tries to get the crowd dancing at a heavy metal concert. There are also some strange goings on in a Nottingham lift and a wild animal is on the loose in a Manchester park.
4:30pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 12 - GhostsA name from the past comes back to haunt Susan, who is determined to dampen the old flame - but not before Ben gets singed.
5pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 6Aunt Dahlia demands Bertie's assistance in charming a best-selling author for her refined ladies' magazine.
6pm
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 11 - BardaliciousWhen Kit stages a Shakespearian extravaganza, Sadie is desperate to play opposite Taylor - but will she be able to finally outsmart Ashlii? And when Imogen goes looking for a ballroom dancing partner, Danny and Jake discover that Steve's new apprentice is an expert; but how does Keith feel about the new arrival?
6:10pm
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 1Bertie's back in New York, thoroughly enjoying a quiet, relaxed existence, and working on wooing a young artist by the name of Gwladys Pendlebury. His peace does not look set to last, however, when Tuppy arrives in hope of licencing an old family recipe for soup, and Aunt Agatha turns up equally unannounced with Wooster's twin cousins in tow.
6:30pm30 min
The Ginge, The Geordie And The Geek
Episode 5This time, the puppets share a romantic dinner, teachers behave worse than their pupils, a tortoise gets caught in a bomb scare and the boys fall out over a shadow.
6:30pm
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The Ministry Of Curious Stuff
Series 2, Episode 10Vic Reeves and his team discover some wonderfully curious facts about 10 Downing Street, bees and hair.
7pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 2 - Watching The ClockClegg climbs a tree to prove a point while the police deal with a runaway cooker.
7:25pm
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Heroes Of Comedy
Series 5, Special - The Magic Of Tommy CooperFew comedians have made a more lasting impression upon the British public than the fez-capped Tommy Cooper. This Heroes Of Comedy special is a tribute to the man and his mastery of magic.
8pm
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Have I Got News For You
A selection of extended episodes from the 40th series of the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 23.00.
8:25pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
9pm
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The Office
Series 2, Episode 3It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys, meanwhile David's radical new made-up business strategy of "team individuality" fails to impress Neil.
9pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9:30pm
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9:40pm
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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge
Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.
10pm
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Bob Servant
Bob Servant Independent, Episode 1 - Launch DayBob launches his political campaign with controversial results. A radio appearance leads to a home visit from the police and protests and uproar from local dog owners, and Bob's campaign lies in tatters.
10pm
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Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.
10pm
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The Wrong Mans
Series 1, Episode 5 - Wanted MansWith spies shadowing their every move, Sam and Phil bring the danger right to their doorsteps, and suddenly nowhere is safe for our feckless fugitives.
10:05pm30 min
Was It Something I Said?
Episode 4Micky Flanagan and Richard Ayoade are joined by panellists Bob Mortimer and Katherine Ryan, while the guest narrator is Brian Blessed.
10:20pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 1Tensions are running high in DoSAC. It is launch day for 'Silicon Playgrounds', a new digital youth policy - and Number 10 spin doctor Stewart Pearson delivers the bombshell that the PM wants digital-illiterate Peter Mannion to launch it. What could possibly go wrong?
10:30pm
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The Wrong Mans
Series 1, Episode 5 - Wanted MansWith spies shadowing their every move, Sam and Phil bring the danger right to their doorsteps, and suddenly nowhere is safe for our feckless fugitives.
10:30pm45 min version
10:35pm30 min
Toast Of London
Series 1, Episode 2 - Afternoon TeaToast comes into conflict with the director of his latest stage role; a man said to have killed difficult actors in the past. He attempts to escape his worry by engaging the services of an escort.
10:45pm
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 2, Episode 2Joining Grimmy, Rochelle and Melvin are comedians Joe Lycett and Carl Donnelly, Eliza Doolittle, plus McFly's Danny Jones and Harry Judd.
11pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 2Nicola and Malcolm are less than happy when her new policy advisor, Helen Hatley, is accidentally photographed holding embarrassing notes from an ideas meeting. As if being followed around by an eight foot pork chop and being attacked by your own side wasn't enough to deal with!
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul ChowdhryThe 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.
11pm45 min version (repeat)
11pm
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The Wrong Mans
Series 1, Episode 5 - Wanted MansWith spies shadowing their every move, Sam and Phil bring the danger right to their doorsteps, and suddenly nowhere is safe for our feckless fugitives.
11pm
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Trollied
Series 3, Episode 10The fallout between Gavin and Richard is the talk of the store, even more so when Julie is temporarily promoted to manager. Plus, Katie makes a discovery.
11pm
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Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Highlights from the charity stand-up show.
11:05pm
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 11, Episode 9 - Michael Sheen, Amanda Holden, Jared Leto, Karl PilkingtonAlan Carr is joined by Michael Sheen, who discusses his new Channel 4 US show The Masters of Sex; Amanda Holden, who chats about her new autobiography; actor and musician Jared Leto, who talks about his rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars; and Karl Pilkington, who drops in to chat about his new show The Moaning of Life. Plus music from Swedish duo Icona Pop.
11:15pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 5Kristen Schaal takes on Buzzcocks hosting duties. Joining team captain's Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Alice Levine, Rylan Clark, David O'Doherty and James Arthur.
11:30pm45 min version (repeat)
11:40pm
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Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
11:55pm
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Misfits
Series 5, Episode 1Handsome barman Alex discovers that he has acquired a strange new superpower, and soon finds himself donning the familiar orange jumpsuit. Meanwhile, Rudy 2 discovers a new support group on the estate.
Midnight
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Some Girls
Series 2, Episode 4Rocky's friendship with Viva's dad causes problems with Viva's new boyfriend Tyler. Saz receives mysterious love notes from an admirer, and Holli helps out Anna with the school magazine.
12:20am
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The Office
Series 2, Episode 3It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys, meanwhile David's radical new made-up business strategy of "team individuality" fails to impress Neil.
12:30am
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Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London
The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.
1am
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Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge
Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.
1:20am
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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.
1:30am
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 1Tensions are running high in DoSAC. It is launch day for 'Silicon Playgrounds', a new digital youth policy - and Number 10 spin doctor Stewart Pearson delivers the bombshell that the PM wants digital-illiterate Peter Mannion to launch it. What could possibly go wrong?
1:30am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 2, Episode 2Joining Grimmy, Rochelle and Melvin are comedians Joe Lycett and Carl Donnelly, Eliza Doolittle, plus McFly's Danny Jones and Harry Judd.
2am
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 2Nicola and Malcolm are less than happy when her new policy advisor, Helen Hatley, is accidentally photographed holding embarrassing notes from an ideas meeting. As if being followed around by an eight foot pork chop and being attacked by your own side wasn't enough to deal with!
2am
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Staying In With Greg & Russell
Episode 5Little Mix make a flying visit to see the boys in their pad, whilst Wretch 32 and reality star Rylan also make themselves at home. Plus, James Arthur provides a performance of his new single.
2:30am
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Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
2:30am
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Some Girls
Series 2, Episode 4Rocky's friendship with Viva's dad causes problems with Viva's new boyfriend Tyler. Saz receives mysterious love notes from an admirer, and Holli helps out Anna with the school magazine.
2:35am
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London Irish
Episode 5The morning after St Patrick's Day, and the quartet wake up in a strange flat in East London. When its elderly owner suddenly collapses, a very confused trip to the hospital is in order.
2:35am
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Channel 4's Comedy Gala
The nation's best known comedians perform in spectacular charity galas: the biggest live stand-up shows in UK history.
3am
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 2Mitch and Richie use drugs as a force for good and put up all the flatpack furniture in the nursery while high as a kite.
3am
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Him & Her
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Happy CoupleSteve and Becky have run out of beer and Steve's mum's had an argument with her boyfriend.
3:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 2 - Watching The ClockClegg climbs a tree to prove a point while the police deal with a runaway cooker.
3:30am
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Him & Her
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Father-In-LawSteve and Becky have been burgled. While they tidy up, Steve takes the opportunity to ask Becky's dad a big question.