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TV schedule Sunday 6th July 2014

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6am (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the rag-and-bone sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Fancy Dress Party

When Sooty's magic powder falls in the costume box, the gang end up with real super powers. Can they save the fancy dress competition, or will the evil Barrie Bonkers bring it to a sticky end? Guest starring Shaun Williamson.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 28 - Zebra Ducks Of The Serengeti

After getting covered in soot, two hapless ducks are mistaken for a pair of rare African Zebra Ducks. Seeing a way to make money, the farmer transforms Shaun's field into an exotic duck enclosure, which he gleefully opens to the public. Shaun doesn't appreciate losing his field and sets about exposing the fraud.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:40am (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 10 - Mitchell Junior

When Mitchell is issued a strange simulation baby doll to teach him responsibility, his first reaction is to bin it. But it keeps coming back and he soon realises that the doll is alive. From apathy to panic, and finally to parenthood, Mitchell soon appreciates that having Mitchell Junior around might not be so bad after all.

CITV 8:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the wartime sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:30am (repeat)
The Johnny & Inel Show. Image shows from L to R: Johnny Cochrane, Inel Tomlinson. Copyright: Princess Productions

The Johnny & Inel Show

Series 2, Episode 10 - DJs

Johnny and Inel want to be DJ's and land themselves in trouble at a radio station before seeking advice from professional Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 10:05am (repeat)
Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 1

The five surviving Pythons reunite to reflect on their award-winning series and the ground-breaking films which changed the face of comedy forever.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:50am (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 11 - Testing Testing

Even cartoon characters have to sit exams, as the comic adventures of a cartoon boy living in the real world continue.

Heyday 12pm (repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour. Anthony Aloysius St John Hancock (Tony Hancock). Copyright: BBC

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 4, Episode 11 - The Oak Tree

Tony believes he has found a kindred spirit in a passer-by who stops to look at the oak tree in his front garden. That is until the man reveals that he is there to mark it up for felling the following week! Hancock is outraged and sets about demonstrating against the destruction of the grand testament of time and nature.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50pm (repeat)
Steptoe And Son. Image shows from L to R: Albert Steptoe (Wilfrid Brambell), Harold Steptoe (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Steptoe And Son

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the rag-and-bone sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

Hit sketch show based on surprising facts from world history, inspired by the hit children's book series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 15 - Magic Pencil

Bo struggles to compete with the others when it comes to art. Maybe Sonia has the solution?

The Africa Channel 3pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Channel 4's longest running sitcom.

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Bottom Knocker Street. Image shows from L to R: Councillor Cowdrey (Phill Jupitus), Colin Cowdrey (Tim Bruce), Dinga (Connor Cheeseman), Bo (Alanna Smith), Lulu (Ellie Ruiz). Copyright: Fubuloo

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 18 - The Good Fairy

Councillor Cowdrey has committed a thousand bad deeds and the Good Fairy would like a word with him.

CITV 3:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

U&Drama channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

A selection of three episodes of the sitcom starring Lesley Joseph, Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 4:50pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the wartime sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm (repeat)
Dani's House. Image shows from L to R: Max (Sebastian Applewhite), Toby (Harry Culverhouse), Sam (Klariza Clayton), Dani (Dani Harmer), Ben (James Gandhi). Copyright: The Foundation / BBC

Dani's House

Series 1, Episode 11 - Celebrity

Former Blue Peter presenter Zoe Salmon guest stars as Mo White, Dani's old acting class chum who has made it big in the States.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Martha Howe-Douglas, Ben Willbond, Mathew Baynton. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 2, Highlights Special - Savage Songs

A compilation of the songs from the series, featuring Spartan High School Musical, the Viking Rock Band, punky Queen Boudica, Incan emperor Pachacuti, the posh rapping of Charles II, Blackbeard the Pirate, George IV going solo, the Victorian Inventions song, and the World War Two Girls.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

U&Yesterday channel logo 7pm (repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 26th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

ITV Encore 7pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Comedy drama starring Stephen Fry as rural Norfolk solicitor Peter Kingdom.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30pm (repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp. Harry Hill. Copyright: Avalon Television

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.

BBC Four 7:35pm (repeat)
A Hard Day's Night

A Hard Day's Night

Anarchic and offbeat 1960s story of 36 hours in the lives of The Beatles as they travel to a TV show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies Spectacle. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett. Copyright: North One Television

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 2 - The Sketches

The 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.

Comedy Central 8pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 3 - Sean Lock and Jason Manford

Stand-up comedy from the 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford.

ITV Encore 8pm (repeat)
Kingdom. Peter Kingdom (Stephen Fry). Copyright: Sprout Pictures / Parallel Film & Television Productions

Kingdom

Comedy drama starring Stephen Fry as rural Norfolk solicitor Peter Kingdom.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm
Johnny English Reborn. Johnny English (Rowan Atkinson). Copyright: Working Title Films

Johnny English Reborn

Film sequel starring Rowan Atkinson as the bumbling MI7 agent Johnny English, now on the trail of a secret organisation dubbed Vortex.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.

London Live 9pm (repeat)
CTRL Freaks. Image shows from L to R: Dave Gibson, Jacob Edwards, Bec Hill. Copyright: Nerd TV

CTRL Freaks

Episode 2

The comedians turn American nerd Emily into a ditzy pop performer and single party girl Carly must admit to her friends that she's dating twin brothers.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 9pm (repeat)
Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 3, Episode 6

Swingers Donald and Jacqueline have a holiday visitor in the shape of Wink McAndrew who raises a few eyebrows amongst the holidaymakers.

Comedy Central 9pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!. Michael McIntyre

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of extended episodes from Series G of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 4

Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Patsy Kensit and adventurer Bear Grylls, assist in identifying the week's hottest topics.

VIVA 10pm (repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps. Image shows from L to R: Louise (Kathryn Drysdale), Jonny Keogh (Ralf Little), Donna Henshaw (Natalie Casey), Janet (Sheridan Smith), Gary 'Gaz' Wilkinson (Will Mellor). Copyright: BBC

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of four episodes of the long-running BBC Three sitcom.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Bwark Productions

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man. Sean Lock. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Sean Lock: Purple Van Man

An edited TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2013 stand-up DVD.

U&Drama channel logo 10:30pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Image shows from L to R: Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies), Joey Ross (Sheridan Smith). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Easter Special - The Clue Of The Savant's Thumb

Jonathan and Joey are drawn into a complex case involving a secret society, seemingly supernatural events at a girls' boarding school, and the miraculous disappearance of a body in front of three witnesses.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:50pm
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 7

Tim Westwood, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty and Matthew Crosby debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:50pm (repeat)
TV OD. Matt Edmondson

TV OD

Episode 5

Matt Edmondson talks to Dominic Littlewood and singer Liz McClarnon, plus offers a defence of the series Stand By Your Man.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:55pm (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:25pm (repeat)
Sliding Doors. Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow)

Sliding Doors

Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.

Sky Atlantic logo. Copyright: Sky 11:30pm (repeat)
Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan: Stand Up Down Under

Episode 1

Cameras follow Steve Coogan on his 2009 live tour of Australia and New Zealand.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 1 - Burgling

Mark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.

London Live Midnight (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell), Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Sitcom starring David Mitchell and Robert Webb as a pair of socially dysfunctional flatmates with little else in common.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

A selection of extended episodes from Series G of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:10am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:10am (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 2 - Spin War

Mark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:40am
50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 8

This edition of the show sees Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson joined by Rhod Gilbert, Sarah Millican, Gregg Wallace and Kate Silverton to debate the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:50am (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'

Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1:25am (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Dawn Tinsley (Lucy Davis), Tim Canterbury (Martin Freeman). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2

Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.

BBC Three 1:30am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

London Live 2am (repeat)
The T-Boy Show. Image shows from L to R: Cousin Seun (Neil Reynolds), T-Boy (Tolulope Ogunmefun). Copyright: MTA Productions

The T-Boy Show

Series 1, Episode 1 - Welcome To London

Privileged Nigerian teenager T-Boy arrives in London, full of hope and trepidation about meeting his extended family. But things go downhill quickly when T-Boy realises how poor his relatives are and that his new life is going to be far removed from the rich and pampered lifestyle he's used to.

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV 2am (repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club. Richard Bacon. Copyright: TalkbackThames

Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club

Series 1, Episode 3

Today's guests are Blur's iconic bass player Alex James, and stand-up comedians Stephen K Amos and Andrew Maxwell.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:20am (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:50am (repeat)
Rex The Runt. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Rex The Runt

Series 1, Episode 1 - Holiday In Vince

The gang are unable to go on holiday because of Vince's Random Pavarotti disease, so they travel inside Vince in a shrunken submarine to cure him. Guest starring Judith Chalmers.

Comedy Central Extra 2:50am (repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 15

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on marriage, Terry Alderton on Afghanistan, Josh Howie on being Jewish and Phil Nichol on his Canadian roots and accents.

BBC Three 3am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 5

Pete Swivel decides the youth club needs a sex education class from a professional; French bon viveur Marcel Lucont recollects his earliest memories; and East End Cabaret provide an eye-watering tale of how to deal with a stiff situation.

BBC Three 3:30am (repeat)
Live At The Electric. Chastity Butterworth (Gemma Whelan). Copyright: Avalon Television

Live At The Electric

Series 3, Episode 6

Russell Kane is your host for another visit to TV's freshest theatre of comedy. He explains why the British like to be unhappy; Totally Tom try their hand at tour guiding; and Linda the Make-Up Girl inflicts some unconventional beauty techniques upon Marcel Lucont.

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