Television
TV schedule Thursday 11th December 2014
6am
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Faith In The Future
Series 3, Episode 1 - Surprise SurpriseHannah is still living in mum Faith's flat, but has new purpose in her life as she trains as a natural health counsellor.
7am
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2point4 Children
Series 8, Episode 3 - Sticky FingersJenny brings her boyfriend, Keith, home from university for the weekend. With Declan staying, an incident with a runaway piano, and Bill and Rona's kitchen needing reflooring, what could possibly go wrong?
7:20am
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French Fields
Series 3, Episode 3 - Make For The Hills!Peter's terrible parents make an unexpected visit to northern France, so William and Hester take their first chance to escape - with unforseen consequences.
7:30am
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7:40am
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
7:55am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 5 - A Military PickleGeorge's brother Charlie drops by after not seeing him for more than 20 years. Amongst the surprises he has in store is a rather late letter!
8:25am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
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.
9:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 5 - Will The Nearest Alien Please Come InCan a sci-fi addict be convinced that aliens have landed?
10:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:30am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dead Man MarchingStill believing René to be deceased, Nouvion puts on a procession of their hero's boots and beret. The man himself, meanwhile, is forced to hide in the local museum until he can be smuggled away to England.
10:30am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 7 - StaycationWhen Millie overhears Mum and Mike discussing a holiday in France, she contrives an invitation for herself and Lauren too. But maybe she should have waited to find out the details first. She tries to play Mum and Dad off against each other in the holiday stakes, but ends up with an epic fail for Lauren, Craig, and most of all, herself.
11:10am
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Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
11:25am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance CompetitionSooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.
11:50am
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Waiting For God
Series 4, Episode 9After a late night at a regimental reunion party, Basil and Tom arrive back at Bayview rather the worse for wear. Diana, however, is more put out when he doesn't arrive for 'fun' - and thoroughly enraged at Basil's mention of a Lorraine.
12:30pm
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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.
1pm
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The Liver Birds
Series 6, Episode 2 - The MaypoleCarol's younger sister Barbara has gone off to London to live with her boyfriend, causing some worry. Sandra's boyfriend Paul offers to drive the girls down to see if all is well but the journey proves to be full of pitfalls. The car breaks down, a rucksack gets lost, and they become the proud possessors of a goat.
1:15pm
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Passport To Pimlico
Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.
1:30pm
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Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
1:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 10 - Yours Truly - If You're Not CarefulA strange woman is in town trying to find Truly.
2pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie SusuAuntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.
2:10pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 7 - StaycationWhen Millie overhears Mum and Mike discussing a holiday in France, she contrives an invitation for herself and Lauren too. But maybe she should have waited to find out the details first. She tries to play Mum and Dad off against each other in the holiday stakes, but ends up with an epic fail for Lauren, Craig, and most of all, herself.
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
3pm10 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 24 - Ping-Pong PoacherWith the animals of Mossybottom Farm watching Shaun and Bitzer play the greatest table tennis match of all time, they fail to notice a hungry fox who isn't keeping his eye on the ball at all.
3:05pm
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's LifeIt's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.
3:50pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 5 - Will The Nearest Alien Please Come InCan a sci-fi addict be convinced that aliens have landed?
4pm
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Faith In The Future
Series 3, Episode 2 - Share OptionsFaith moves out of her wrecked flat and in with Paul, but closeness soon strains the friendship.
4:30pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dead Man MarchingStill believing René to be deceased, Nouvion puts on a procession of their hero's boots and beret. The man himself, meanwhile, is forced to hide in the local museum until he can be smuggled away to England.
4:35pm
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French Fields
Series 3, Episode 4 - Surprise, SurpriseHester and William's 25th wedding anniversary is fast approaching, and she can't decide if she wants a party or not. It's not long before she's decided he's having an affair.
5pm
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
5pm
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Horrible Histories
Christmas Special - Horrible ChristmasFarting jesters, Christmas cards full of bacon, and having the festive meal confiscated by Oliver Cromwell... welcome to Christmas, Horrible Histories style.
5:10pm
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 6 - Fishy BusinessMildred accidentally disposes of George's beloved goldfish, Moby. He's initially distraught, but soon decides to give homing pigeons a try...
5:10pm
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 7, Christmas Special - Christmas TV BurpThis week's episode featured Harry playing Dot Cotton's zipper, whale singing with Shane MacGowan, TV Highlight of the Week with Peggy and Phil sighing, police language and cleaning fluid on Coronation Street.
5:15pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 14Captain Adorable has problems with a space guinea pig, fitness instructor Keith Fitt gets Arthur Sleep running in the studio and zany scientist Professor Muddles demonstrates his bicycle-powered recycling machine.
5:30pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 31 - Super TrolleyNipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.
5:30pm
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Boj
Episode 28 - Keeping Mr CloppityWhen the buddies mishear Mr Cloppity say something is worn out and needs to leave the park, they think he means he is leaving and set about getting him to stay.
5:45pm
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 5The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.
5:45pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The LimitRodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help
5:45pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
6:25pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
6:40pm
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Bread
Series 1, Episode 2Billy buys a ring for Julie, but learns that opals are bad luck and is told to get rid of it.
6:55pm
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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.
7pm
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Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 4 - Hello, Auntie SusuAuntie Doreen, Shirley's sister, flies in to visit the family. As she makes herself a little too comfortable, her larger-than-life demeanour causes friction.
7:20pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 10 - Yours Truly - If You're Not CarefulA strange woman is in town trying to find Truly.
7:45pm
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Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2011, Episode 11 - Johnny Vegas' Little CrackerSanta's suit needs last-minute filling in a short inspired, written and directed by Johnny Vegas.
7:55pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 6 - Things Aren't Simple Any MoreAfter Victor dies in a road accident, Margaret faces up to life without him and vows to take revenge on the hit-and-run driver responsible.
8pm
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At Home With The Braithwaites
Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.
8:55pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A LunchtimeRaquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr oversees the disputes and deliberations on the festive topics that set the great British public's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Holly Willoughby, Henning Wehn, Alan Davies, Nick Helm, Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 4With Paul Kaye, June Sarpong, Sue Perkins and Peter Serafinowicz.
9:30pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 5With Scott Capurro, Mel Giedroyc, Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen and Debra Stephenson.
10pm
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Christmas Special - Who's ListeningVictor bemoans the commercialism of Christmas and ponders whether it ever had a deeper, spiritual meaning. He decides to help the vicar feed the homeless on Christmas Day, but it doesn't prove to be quite the uplifting, nourishing experience he'd hoped for...
10pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 5 - BelfastComedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.
10pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 8Russell looks at breast feeding, if immigrants cause traffic problems (as UKIP claim), and if The Queen should actually be The Queen.
10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 5It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.
10pm30 min
10pm60 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 12, Christmas SpecialGood Morning Britain's Susanna Reid, Take Me Out's Paddy McGuinness, rapper Professor Green and TV personality Joey Essex join Keith and co for a festive special of the panel show.
10pm65 min
Babylon
Episode 5At headquarters there's a vacancy at the top of the force and, to the Mayor's office, Acting Commissioner Charles Inglis is the obvious candidate.
10:30pm30 min
Spike Milligan: Assorted Q
Episode 2A further selection of sketches from the legendary Spike Milligan's irreverent sketch shows.
10:40pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 6Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
11pm
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Cardinal Burns
Series 1, Episode 1Banksy is going through a failed attempt at a street picture, there's a shaggy dog story with Phil and Terry on a tour of Buckingham Palace with the Queen, and dramas unfold in the Young Dreams house as Rachel, Olivia and Yumi embark on their big city adventure in fashion.
11pm
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Keith Lemon: The Film
Film starring Leigh Francis as his infamous alter-ego, Keith Lemon.
11:20pm
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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.
11:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
11:20pm
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11:30pm
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Cardinal Burns
Series 1, Episode 2A class of nobodies learn how to be rock stars, Banksy accidentally gets his stepson arrested on a late-night stake out, and cockney cabbie Phil shares some juicy stories about Johnny Depp having done a day's work as an extra on Pirates of the Caribbean.
11:30pm
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Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 2Guy and Mac are given the all clear to return to work. Caroline tries to make Mac remember their relationship but Guy keeps interfering. Guy also has to cope without a driving licence, Alan has to cope without sex, and Martin decides to dump Karen.
Midnight
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French And Saunders
Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
Midnight50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 4Sarah Millican, Chris Ramsey, Patsy Kensit and adventurer Bear Grylls, assist in identifying the week's hottest topics.
Midnight
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 4With Paul Kaye, June Sarpong, Sue Perkins and Peter Serafinowicz.
12:20am
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At Home With The Braithwaites
Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.
12:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 5With Scott Capurro, Mel Giedroyc, Laurence Llewellyn-Bowen and Debra Stephenson.
12:40am
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 5Mum and Dad try to organise a quiet meal out together. But first they have to escape the house!
12:50am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 18 Out Of 10 Cats returns for its 11th series, and joining Jimmy Carr and Sean Lock is new team captain Jon Richardson. Guests for the first show are Alex Reid, Russell Kane, Rachel Riley and comedian Josh Widdicombe.
1am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 5It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.
1:20am
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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.
1:40am
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 6Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?
1:55am
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French And Saunders
Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
2:05am
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2:05am
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Almost Royal
Series 1, Episode 5 - DetroitIntrepid British aristocrats Georgie and Poppy Carlton receive a real culture shock when they visit Detroit.
2:15am
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Red Dwarf
Science fiction sitcom based in space. The crew aboard the damaged mining spaceship Red Dwarf are doomed to drift in space for the rest of eternity.
2:25am
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Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 5The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.
2:30am
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 5Mum and Dad try to organise a quiet meal out together. But first they have to escape the house!
2:40am
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Seann Walsh World
Episode 12Sixteen year-old web guru Sam Sadler, cheese made from breast milk, and Doritos soup feature this week.
2:45am
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3am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Great Un-EscapeWhilst the inhabitants of the nearby POW camp have been busy tunneling out, Fairfax and Carstairs are desperate to tunnel in. Helped by René, Edith and the rest of the resistance, they break through just as the tunnel is discovered by the Colonel and Captain; soon all are trapped inside the camp!
3:30am
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Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:35am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 2 - Camp DanceWhilst Edith, René, Yvette and the Colonel manage to make their escape from the camp (hiding in a rubbish truck, with Gruber's help), Maria has managed to post herself to Switzerland. Hans has also disappeared following his successful breakout; where could he have got to?