Television
TV schedule Sunday 8th December 2013
6:05am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet SorrowThe pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.
6:35am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 2Paul has announced he is leaving the close to begin a new beauty business and Martin is happy. But a visit to a independent hardware store run by its elderly owner soon changes the situation.
6:40am
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The Mouse That Roared
Classic comedy in which Peter Sellers plays multiple roles. The tiny Grand Duchy of Fenwick declares war on the United States.
7:05am
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Bread
Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.
7:40am
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Sykes
Series 5, Episode 5 - InventionsSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8:15am15 min
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 40 - Puppet KingCouncillor Cowdrey uses a puppet to get the townsfolk on his side - but the puppet develops a plan of its own!
8:20am
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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.
9am
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Special - The Special RelationshipBoycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.
9:55am
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The Man Who Made Eric & Ernie
Documentary about Sir Bill Cotton, the Head of Light Entertainment at the BBC during the 1970s who commissioned many comedy hits.
10am
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Dani's Castle
Series 2, Episode 7 - Location, Location, LocationDani's opportunity at a big Hollywood role with a castle location offers opportunities for Rich and Bogmoor - but is he seems too eager to be bothered with reading the script or small print...
10:30am
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Dani's Castle
Series 2, Episode 8 - Bogmoor's Got TalentRich and the gang decide to put on a talent show to cheer up Dylan after he fails to get a coveted role in the school play.
10:40am
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Birds Of A Feather
A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.
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.
11:15am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Britain's most popular 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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All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 11 - DogThings quickly get out of hand when Ben gets a dog and is mistaken for a being blind whilst out walking it!
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.
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 19th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
2pm
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2:40pm
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Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 9With guest host Bill Bailey, and panellists Mark Watson and Charles Kennedy.
3pm
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dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom. Repeated again as of 21.00.
3:20pm
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3:35pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 25 - Dumb and DummyGene grants Jaz's wish to make fake things real - which leads to experiences that none of the team could ever have imagined!
5:10pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of SurbitonTwo students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...
5:50pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 3 - Mr. Fix-ItWhen a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.
6pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Gâteau From The ChâteauGeneral Von Klinkerhoffen's control over the town is beginning to be felt, and no one is happy; not the resistance, nor the army, and certainly not the gestapo. But with the help of drugs, poison darts and exploding confectionery, one party must be able to stop him - right?
6:30pm
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Registry Office WeddingIt is the day of Neville and Liz's wedding but Laurence's recent suicide casts a cloud over proceedings. There is brighter news for Rita though, as she attends with a new man and Jenny and Paul reunite due to Jenny's pregnancy. The wedding breakfast takes place at the restaurant in which Ted now works and he must endure the embarrassment of waiting on his former wife and lover.
6:30pm30 min
Yonderland
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Idiot KingDebbie and Negatus meet face-to-face for the first time while camping in the forest.
7pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.
7:05pm
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The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Special - The Special RelationshipBoycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.
8pm
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The Two Ronnies Spectacle
Episode 2 - The SketchesThe celebratory series turns to the duo's 70s heyday. Get the inside take on how the shows were made and their unique style was developed.
9pm
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The Boat That Rocked
Richard Curtis comedy about an illegal radio station broadcasting from the North Sea in the '60s.
9pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 4 - SwanseaMichael McIntyre takes his Comedy Roadshow over the Severn Bridge to Swansea's Grand Theatre this week. The comic is joined in the Valleys by headliner Sean Lock along with Steve Williams, Ava Vidal and Alun Cochrane.
9pm
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Mock The Week
A selection of episodes of the satirical panel game hosted by Dara O'Briain. Repeated again as of 23.40.
10pm
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A Young Doctor's Notebook
Series 2, Episode 3Pelageya is taken critically ill but the Young Doctor is too infatuated with Natasha to care. Meanwhile, the Older Doctor begins writing an opera.
10pm
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Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part OneLou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.
10pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of DoomWhen a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.
10:25pm30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 2, Episode 5James and Barnaby take a trip to Scotland to convince the Scottish people and first minister Alex Salmond that independence from the UK is a bad idea.
10:30pm
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A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Registry Office WeddingIt is the day of Neville and Liz's wedding but Laurence's recent suicide casts a cloud over proceedings. There is brighter news for Rita though, as she attends with a new man and Jenny and Paul reunite due to Jenny's pregnancy. The wedding breakfast takes place at the restaurant in which Ted now works and he must endure the embarrassment of waiting on his former wife and lover.
10:35pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle TheftThe arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.
10:40pm
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Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2 - Part TwoIn the second of two festive specials, Dawn French guest stars as Vicky Pollard's mum, who arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's drug-smuggling trial.
10:40pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
10:45pm
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11pm
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Hughie Green, Most Sincerely
Biopic from BBC Four's The Curse Of Comedy strand. Trevor Eve plays the womanising presenter.
11pm
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Crackanory
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Translator & Road To HellSharon Horgan and Charlie Higson read darkly comic tales. A translator changes the world order at a political summit and a young female motorist breaks down on Walpurgis Night.
11:10pm
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 1 - Jeremy TherapisedChannel 4's longest-running, award-winning sitcom returns for a new series.
11:15pm
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Hebburn
Series 2, Episode 4 - Stairway To HebburnJoe's showing romantic signs of recovery, whilst Jack knows it's time to come clean to his beloved wife. But Sarah's father unexpectedly turns up, having left snooty wife Susan...
11:15pm
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The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
11:20pm
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Rev.
Series 2, Christmas SpecialChristmas is the busiest time of year for a vicar - and the worst time for a vicar's wife.
11:40pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 5 - Keep Off The GrassThe sisters face a moral dilemma. They have seen someone they know involved in a crime, but can they grass him up? Tracey says yes, Sharon says no, but they both change their minds after speaking to Darryl and Chris. Dorien thinks there is only one option.
11:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 2 - Business Secrets Of The PharaohsMark gets a lucky break when his book, Business Secrets of The Pharaohs, is accepted by a 'publisher'. And Jeremy, in an attempt to kick-start a career for himself, enrols on a life coaching course.
11:45pm
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Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian
Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.
11:45pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 11Dizzee Rascal takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are Jamie Cullum, Aston Merrygold from JLS, singer Foxes and comedian Katherine Ryan.
Midnight
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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.
Midnight
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Backchat
Series 1, Episode 3Jack and Michael meet The Apprentice's Nick Hewer and UK grime sensation Lethal Bizzle.
12:05am
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Fresh Meat
Series 3, Episode 5Vod announces that her mum is coming to stay and, when she arrives, she is not what anybody expected.
12:20am
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Misfits
Series 5, Episode 7The superheroes have to confront their first super-villain, an old friend battling to keep his own power under control.
12:30am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 2, Episode 8On the panel this week are 2011 X Factor winners and pop superstars Little Mix, DJ and reality TV heart-throb Mark Wright, top stand-up comedian Seann Walsh and The Revolution Will Be Televised star Jolyon Rubinstein.
12:40am
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Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part OneLou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.
1am
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The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 2, Episode 5James and Barnaby take a trip to Scotland to convince the Scottish people and first minister Alex Salmond that independence from the UK is a bad idea.
1:15am
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Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2 - Part TwoIn the second of two festive specials, Dawn French guest stars as Vicky Pollard's mum, who arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's drug-smuggling trial.
1:30am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1:40am
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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.
1:45am
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Rev.
Series 2, Christmas SpecialChristmas is the busiest time of year for a vicar - and the worst time for a vicar's wife.
2am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
2:05am
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Stand Up For The Week
Series 5, Episode 6Paul Chowdhry, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Simon Evans, Romesh Ranganathan and Angela Barnes joke about the week's news.
2:15am
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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.
2:30am
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 1 - Jeremy TherapisedChannel 4's longest-running, award-winning sitcom returns for a new series.
2:30am
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 8School's out for summer in the last episode of Dara O Briain's fun maths masterclass. The brainbox comic is joined by Alex Horne and Tim Key for some intense comedic problem solving.
2:30am
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Backchat
Series 1, Episode 3Jack and Michael meet The Apprentice's Nick Hewer and UK grime sensation Lethal Bizzle.
2:50am
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Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 3 - PatioThe gang lay a patio in their back garden, but they don't take into account the violent, militaristic ants living in the garden. Guest starring Phill Jupitus and Graham Norton.
3am
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 2 - Business Secrets Of The PharaohsMark gets a lucky break when his book, Business Secrets of The Pharaohs, is accepted by a 'publisher'. And Jeremy, in an attempt to kick-start a career for himself, enrols on a life coaching course.
3am
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Him & Her
Him & Her: The Wedding, Episode 3 - The CeremonyIt's the moment Laura's been waiting for - her wedding. We watch the ceremony in real time as Laura deals with a shocking revelation.
3:15am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:30am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 2, Episode 8On the panel this week are 2011 X Factor winners and pop superstars Little Mix, DJ and reality TV heart-throb Mark Wright, top stand-up comedian Seann Walsh and The Revolution Will Be Televised star Jolyon Rubinstein.