Television
TV schedule Saturday 22nd November 2014
6:25am
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George And Mildred
Big-screen adaptation of the dysfunctional couple's unique life.
7am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Gold devotes the weekend to the Dawn French sitcom.
7:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 21 - Pizza To GoSooty and the gang are put in charge of Mr Slater's Pizza Parlour but Soo would rather be a top fashion designer like Valentino Du Prado. Things go from bad to worse in the kitchen as pizzas start flying off the shelves. Perhaps a special visitor can lend a hand? Guest starring Brendan Cole.
7:35am
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8:35am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
10:10am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
10:30am
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 2The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.
11am
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Carry On Doctor
Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.
11:25am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
12pm
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Tony Hancock: The Live Broadcasts
Documentary looking back at Tony Hancock's career, through which many television programmes were broadcast live.
1pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Episode 6 - ChoirWhen Dexter starts a choir, Josh thinks it is the lamest thing in the world - until Rachel joins and Josh decides it is the perfect way to get close to her. Meanwhile, Fleur and Eleesha get roped into Mr Nunn's boys-only boxing club.
2:15pm
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Doc Martin
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Holly Bears A PrickleDoc Martin and Louisa are finally going on a date. They have found the perfect spot for romance, the stunning grounds of a country house while classical music plays.
2:30pm
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2:35pm
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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!
2:45pm
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3pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Gold devotes the weekend to the Dawn French sitcom.
3pm
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Red Dwarf
A repeat run of Series II of the sci-fi sitcom.
3:05pm
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Roy
Series 2, Episode 2 - Roy The RoverRoy desperately wants a dog but his parents refuse. An accident causes Roy to believe that he's a dog and he embarks on a doggy adventure. Will Roy's parents find him and will Roy ever become a boy again?
4:30pm
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Butterflies
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Wendy Craig sitcom.
4:30pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 16 - Unfriend MeJaz wants her teacher to be more approachable so Gene creates a new social network for her.
5:30pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 8 - Boy BandLauren's favourite band are planning a secret gig, and she abandons her previous plans of going to the cinema with Millie in favour of seeing the Temper Hearts - taking Amber with her. Feeling left out, Millie and Dad try to make some of their own plans, but things just aren't the same without Lauren and Amber. Mum tries to get Craig to share some family time and soon regrets it.
6pm
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All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 9 - HorrorWhen Charlie makes a film for the local horror festival, no one is able to avoid being involved - except Hannah, who has joined an unusual dance troupe.
7pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').
7:55pm
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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.
8pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Eyes Of TiresiasA 73-year-old widow's dreams are foretelling deaths. Is it just coincidence? Is she psychic? Or is it just something in the goldfish food...?
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Portwenn EffectIt's the Portwenn Players dance, an auspicious event in the village's social calendar. PC Mark's male worries are exaccerbated when Louise invites him to go. Martin heads up to the moor to see ranger Stewart.
8pm30 min
Perry And Croft: Made In Britain
Episode 2 - A Touch Of ClassThis episode examines British attitudes towards class and social status.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:30pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 6 - The PlagueWith Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...
8:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 4 - We Know Our OnionsThe platoon go on a course with a van full of onions that Walker has sold to Hodges. While the men start to fall behind in their training, Hodges makes an attempt to get his onions.
9pm
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Absolute Power
Series 1, Episode 5 - Country LifeThe BBC are due to retire a dull but long-serving radio presenter and Prentiss McCabe client, but no one quite has the heart to tell him. Meanwhile, Charles's belief that he can spin the unspinnable is put to the test by new political party The Real Country Union.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 1Jimmy Carr Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long is in Dictionary Corner.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 2, Episode 4 - DublinThe show comes from the Dublin Olympia with Tommy Tiernan, Andrew Lawrence, Keith Farnan & Zoe Lyons.
9pm45 min version
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 45, Episode 5Guest host Mel Giedroyc is joined by guest panellists Reverend Richard Coles and Ross Noble.
9:30pm
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Absolute Power
Series 1, Episode 6 - Crash And BurnCharles's strategy to save the career of a comedian is as unethical as it is shocking. The staff at Prentiss McCabe feel growing unease at the practice, and it could even threaten to bring down 'el Diablo' himself.
10pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 5There are only three applicants for the post of Curator of the Cultural Olympiad, so how difficult can it be to select the best candidate?
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent has help from Nick Helm.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 2 - Jack Dee, Seann Walsh, Milton JonesJack Dee is joined by special guests Seann Walsh and Milton Jones.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 45, Episode 6Jo Brand hosts the topical quiz, with guest panellists John Cooper Clarke and Michael Fabricant joining Ian and Paul.
10:30pm
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Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 6The decision to hold equestrian events in Greenwich Park is one of the most controversial choices made by the Olympic authorities, as the Deliverance team discovers.
10:30pm
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Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe LycettThe series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.
10:45pm65 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 7, Episode 6 - Lee Evans, Noel Gallagher, Jack Whitehall, Sheila Hancock, BoyzoneJonathan welcomes stand-up comedian Lee Evans, singer Noel Gallagher, actor Sheila Hancock, and comedian/actor Jack Whitehall. There is music from one of the most successful boy bands ever, Boyzone.
11pm
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The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin
A selection of episodes from the second series of the mid-life crisis sitcom.
11pm
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Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
11pm
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 2, Episode 5Sketches include a car boot sale where you can buy a wardrobe that leads to Narnia, and what happened to all the avocado bathroom suites?
11pm
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Michael McIntyre: Live & Laughing
A TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's sell-out 2008 stand-up show which cemented the comic's status as one of the UK's top stand-up stars.
11pm
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Red Dwarf
A repeat run of Series II of the sci-fi sitcom.
11:05pm
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Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
11:15pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall join forces with Chelsea's all-time leading goal scorer and New York City FC's latest signing, Frank Lampard; funnyman Kevin Bridges and Judy Murray, the mother of tennis ace Andy.
11:30pm
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Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
11:40pm
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 6Hour long special. Everyone has a lot of questions to answer about the suicide of a key-worker after his flat was sold off - Government, Opposition and Civil Service alike.
Midnight
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 5 - Hello SunFran takes up healthy living. Bernard is at odds with Manny after discovering Freud.
12:10am
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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.
12:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 1Jimmy Carr Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Rhod Gilbert and Kevin Bridges. Josie Long is in Dictionary Corner.
12:25am
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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.
12:30am
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Black Books
Series 2, Episode 6 - A Nice ChangeA change is as good as a rest when Bernard, Manny and Fran decide to escape the madness and go on holiday.
12:40am
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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.
1am
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Alex Zane's Funny Rotten Scoundrels
Episode 8Elis James, Julian Deane, and Adam Hess join Alex Zane.
1am
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The Bullshitters
Professionals spoof from the team behind The Comic Strip Presents series.
1:05am
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Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
1:15am
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Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 4, Episode 4Team captains Rochelle Humes and Melvin Odoom are joined by pop stars Rixton and Stacey Solomon and comedians Ed Gamble and Sam Simmons.
1:20am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
1:25am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Miles Jupp and Aisling Bea. Countdown regular Susie Dent has help from Nick Helm.
1:55am
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The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 6Hour long special. Everyone has a lot of questions to answer about the suicide of a key-worker after his flat was sold off - Government, Opposition and Civil Service alike.
1:55am
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Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer
TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.
2:05am
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Starlings
Series 1, Episode 5Fergie finds himself behind bars and a panicked Jan prepares for book club. Meanwhile, Grandad gets ready and sets off for a very important date.
2:15am
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The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 3, Highlights SpecialCompilation of the best bits from the first two series featuring bite-sized comedy hits, from fictionalised characters to stunt-led sketches.
2:30am45 min version (repeat)
2:45am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 7The boys are back to jest over another week's polls, with Jamie Cullum, Kirsty Young, Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan.
2:45am
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 5Maths plus comedy equals positive fun! Andrew Maxwell and Marcus Brigstocke join clever clogs Dara O Briain and professor Marcus du Sautoy for more practical number-crunching.
2:45am
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Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Russell Kane, Joe LycettThe series kicks off with Sarah Millican as host with special guests Russell Kane and Joe Lycett.
2:55am
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The Bullshitters
Professionals spoof from the team behind The Comic Strip Presents series.
3am
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Starlings
Series 1, Episode 6Terry and Jan celebrate their anniversary and, for once, they've got the place to themselves. For Fergie, Lodz and co, though, a disastrous camping trip awaits.
3:15am
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 6Dara O Briain - the maths tutor we all wish we had at school - offers a comedic slant on the world of numbers once again. Josie Long and Alex Horne are teacher's helpers today.
3:15am
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Some Girls
Series 3, Episode 1Viva is surprised when Rocky tells her he is dropping out of school. She tries to persuade him that it's not a good idea, but Rocky has another, even bigger, surprise for Viva. Holli is saving for a secret project whilst Amber is worried about Brandon, who seems to have disappeared.
3:25am
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Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 13, Episode 10 - Bette Midler, Keith Lemon, James Blunt, Sam SmithAlan is joined by the iconic Bette Midler. The multiple Grammy Award-winner tells him all about her upcoming new album It's the Girls, on which she pays tribute to girl groups through the ages. Keith Lemon pops by to talk about his latest book releases. James Blunt joins Alan on the sofa to chat about his forthcoming single release When I Find Love Again. Plus music is from Sam Smith, who performs their new single Like I Can.
3:25am
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Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
3:40am
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Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 12 - Bob Joins A GangBad Bob joins a gang called The Slippers. It is not long before Bob gets into trouble with the gang.
3:45am
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In Deep
Sitcom pilot about two junior police officers on an undercover operation that goes wrong.
3:50am
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Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 11 - Art Of CookingRex takes cooking lessons but is terrible at it, although he fails to see his own faults. Bad Bob and Arthur Dustcart decide to turn Rex's dishes into works of art. Guest starring Loyd Gorssman as his canine himself.
4:20am
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Toast Of London
Series 2, Episode 3 - The MoosetrapA return to the West End stage in the legendary 'whodunnit' play The Moose Trap is seriously jeopardized when Toast reveals the killer's identity in a radio interview. As attendances at the show dwindle, Toast is forced to look elsewhere for employment. When the job of the announcer on a legendary University quiz show becomes available, he is very keen to land the job. But first he will have to impress the show's fearsome (and famously rude) host.