Television
TV schedule Sunday 1st December 2013
6am
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Sykes
Series 4, Episode 4 - ReporterSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
6:30am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 3Freddie loses a valuable ring at a party. Jack, who found it and tried to pawn it, is filled with remorse. Meanwhile, Adrian has gone through a personality change and insists on being called Jimmy!
6:55am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
7:25am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 1Sensing Ann's tension, Paul helps Martin to let go of all the minutiae in his life by giving him and Ann a spot of therapy. The new Martin starts letting his friends down!
7:25am10 min
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And PresentsWhen the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.
7:50am
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The Likely Lads
Bob discovers that Terry is co-habiting with a Finnish beauty called Christina.
8:05am
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Sykes
Series 4, Episode 5 - MarriageSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8:15am15 min
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 38 - History HomeworkThe kids learn at first hand about Christopher Columbus.
8:45am
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Bread
Series 3, Episode 4Lilo Lill pays a visit to the Boswell home and indulges in an all out war with Nellie on the doorstep. Roxy has returned to Joey's life and Adrian buys an enormous statue.
9:20am
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Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
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.
11:10am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
11:30am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 7 - HistoryAs the girls sort out their jumble for a car boot sale, Tracey unearths a dark secret.
11:40am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
12pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 18th and 19th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
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.
12:05pm
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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.
12:10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The WitchThe Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.
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 10 - Bee BoyHannah tries to come up with a new business idea for her school project and starts to worry when her super-competitive dad offers to help. Dad starts a cake sale and enters into a bitter rivalry with Mr Leith.
1:30pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom.
2pm
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2:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 4 - MoodsTwinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.
2:40pm
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4 O'Clock Club
A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's sitcom starring Doc Brown.
3:20pm
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dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 6 - NightshiftWith Tony too ill to come into work, and his cover so bad-mannered, ill-tempered, horrible and bossy that everyone save Brenda walks out, it's not the best time to have to be open for a rare night shift!
3:35pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 23 - Technical HitchJaz's phone breaks and results in her being sent an older model with a much older Genie. Nobody ever reads the manual!
5:15pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 6 - Home Sweet HomeA great opportunity arises for the Goods which promises to boost their earnings considerably.
5:50pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My BillTom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.
6pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
6:30pm
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The Best Of Les Dawson
Series compiling the best of the work of northern comedy legend Les Dawson.
6:30pm
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.
6:30pm
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The Ministry Of Curious Stuff
Series 2, Highlights SpecialRevisit the best bits from The Ministry of Curious Stuff with Vic Reeves as he tries to save the Ministry.
6:30pm30 min
Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 5 - Closing The PortalDebbie has had enough of the quests and wants her life back, to concentrate on her family, not being The Chosen One.
7pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison based sitcom.
7pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The OvenIt is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.
8pm
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Alan Partridge On Open Books With Martin Bryce
Culture spoof in which Alan Partridge is interviewed in front of a local book club about his passion for books.
8pm
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The Two Ronnies Spectacle
Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become OneNew and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.
8pm60 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.
9pm
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dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 3 - BirminghamTonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.
9pm
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Blackadder
1988 Specials, Christmas Special - Blackadder's Christmas CarolEbenezer Blackadder is the kindest man in England, until a visit from the Spirit of Christmas helps him to see the error of his ways.
9pm90 min
Morecambe & Wise: The Whole Story
Episode 2 - Part 2The affectionate and revealing portrait of the journey of two great comedians from obscurity to fame concludes. This episode looks at how Morecambe & Wise reached 28 million viewers.
9pm
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Mock The Week
A selection of three episodes from the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 23.40.
9pm
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Jack Whitehall Live
Debut TV and DVD stand-up show from popular young comic Jack Whitehall.
10pm
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A Young Doctor's Notebook
Series 2, Episode 2Freshly rehabilitated, the Old Doctor is attacked aboard a train for his morphine addiction. In 1918, the Young Doctor falls in love with a beautiful aristocrat.
10pm
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Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.
10pm
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The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.
10:25pm30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 2, Episode 4James and Barnaby are intent on convincing the emergency services that privatisation is the way to go, and meet Eric Pickles to show him their plans to make some extra cash.
10:30pm
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Bob Servant
Bob Servant Independent, Episode 6 - Election DayElection day has arrived, and after a strong performance in the debate, Bob's dangerously confident. A final PR push is on the cards, but can he keep up the momentum and win?
10:30pm
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.
10:30pm
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Hebburn
Series 2, Episode 3 - Knocking AboutVicki is helping Gervaise with the photoshoot for his album, whilst Jack, Sarah, Denise and Ramsey have a fairly traumatic antenatal class experience. With Pauline away, Joe and Dot play in the good room.
10:45pm
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Off Their Rockers
Series 1, Episode 3One OAP attempts escapology for the first time, another fails his Zimmer frame walking test, and a parachuting pensioner drops out of a tree.
11pm
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 11, Episode 14 - Nick Grimshaw, Josh Widdicombe, Louis Walsh, Russell Tovey, Beady EyeAlan Carr is joined on the sofa by DJ Nick Grimshaw; comedian Josh Widdicombe; Louis Walsh; and Him & Her star Russell Tovey. Plus, Beady Eye perform their new single Iz Rite.
11pm
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Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!
Biopic starring Michael Sheen as Carry On star Kenneth Williams. A portrait of a fastidious performer who hankered after recognition.
11pm
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Hebburn
Series 2, Episode 3 - Knocking AboutVicki is helping Gervaise with the photoshoot for his album, whilst Jack, Sarah, Denise and Ramsey have a fairly traumatic antenatal class experience. With Pauline away, Joe and Dot play in the good room.
11pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 10Warwick Davis takes on hosting duties for a movie special. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are McFly's Tom Fletcher, new host of The Voice Emma Willis, opera star Alfie Boe and comedian Chris Ramsey.
11pm
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Crackanory
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Teacup Has Landed & Pleasure DroneTwisted tales read by Harry Enfield and Sarah Solemani. An office worker takes on a high-street coffee chain and a downtrodden librarian gains access to a CIA military drone!
11pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam TimeExams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.
11:10pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 7Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.
11:40pm
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Backchat
Series 1, Episode 2Jack and Michael meet Gary Lineker and Geordie Shore's Holly Hagan, Marnie Simpson and Scott Timlin.
11:40pm
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Drifters
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nineties NightMeg agrees to help mark out, DJing at a 1990s theme night. Meanwhile, Bunny and Laura get into a spot of bother after trying to raise rent money.
11:50pm
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Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
Midnight
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Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show
Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.
12:30am
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Getting On
Comedy drama which follows the daily lives of nurses as they go about their routine tasks in an NHS hospital.
12:40am
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Misfits
Series 5, Episode 6As part of their community service, the gang have to look after a group of terminally ill patients. However one of the patients seems intent on cheating death...
1:05am
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The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.
1:10am
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The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 2, Episode 4James and Barnaby are intent on convincing the emergency services that privatisation is the way to go, and meet Eric Pickles to show him their plans to make some extra cash.
1:40am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 2, Episode 7On the panel are rapper Professor Green, Coronation Street actress Georgia May Foote and comedians Romesh Ranganathan and Ian Smith.
2am
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Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
2am
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Mock The Week
Series 1, Episode 2Jo Brand is the guest on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's team, whilst Andy Parsons and Mark Steel are on Rory Bremner's team.
2:10am
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Him & Her
Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 2 - The ArrivalIt's half an hour before the wedding. While Laura and her bridesmaids party in the limo, Paul has a big decision to make, Steve has to help him and Becky has a secret.
2:30am
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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.
2:55am
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Al Murray's Compete For The Meat
Al Murray hosts a game show like no other - a frozen chicken is the prize.
3:30am
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Crowning Of Miss Frozen Chicken (U.K.)Tensions run high among the group for a variety of reasons. Rodney has purchased Ted's foundry which causes no small degree of acrimony, Paul confesses to Jenny about his dalliance with Carol and protesters interrupt the beauty pageant. The evening climaxes with Neville and Liz agreeing to marry; much to the shock of Rita and Laurence.
3:40am
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C-Bomb
Sitcom pilot about a dysfunctional music fan trying to make it big on the South Yorkshire dubstep scene.