Television
TV schedule Wednesday 23rd March 2016
6am
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Cotton Queen
The story of two feuding Lancashire mill owners who must work together to secure a major American contract.
6:10am
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 5 - Look Into My EyesWhen Michael starts reading a book on hypnosis, it spells trouble for Duncan.
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 6The annual mock-battle between the Cavaliers and the Roundheads is about to take place. Martin wants to be in charge of the Cavaliers, but Paul has been voted into the job. Instead, he leads the Roundheads and a direct duel with Paul!
7am
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Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
7:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 13 - The SkateboardShaun decides he wants to have a go at skateboarding and sets about building a skatepark from scrap he finds in the dump. Before too long he gets carried away and suddenly discovers it's a bit riskier than he first thought. Bitzer to the rescue.
7:30am
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Sorry!
Series 4, Episode 3 - One of Our Naughty Bits Is MissingTimothy tries to find an adult book - but finds himself in a brown paper wrapper instead.
7:45am15 min
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 8 - Forever And EverDiddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include dancing diddies in The Diddy Step, music in Diddy Pops and a heartbreaking documentary about a boy with a spoon for a nose.
8am
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 4 - Surprising NewsPenny and her dentist husband Stephen return from their holiday with an announcement to make. Jean and Lionel are instantly pleased, but is it all it seems?
8am15 min
The Roy Files
Episode 13 - TeachersRoy explores the importance of giving teachers the attention and respect they deserve.
8:20am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 6 - EggWhile Wussywat is playing catch with Oggy, he encounters a funny-shaped stone.
8:40am
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:20am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Christmas SpecialSchool may have banned Christmas celebrations, but the kids have other ideas!
9:35am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 18 - On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a clothes boutique, where they watch a lady trying on different hats. She isn't satisfied with any of them, and goes off to try on a dress.
10am
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 6 - FairytalesGloria's 20th birthday arrives and she's never felt so low.
10:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
10:30am
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11am
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Doctor At Large
Dirk Bogarde stars as Dr Simon Sparrow, the medical practitioner. Sparrow decides to branch out from St Swithin's Hospital.
11:20am
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 3 - Accusin' SusanKenzo seems to be the victim of a revenge campaign by Michael's old art teacher, and Susan finds herself caught up in a sexual harassment case at work.
12pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
12:05pm
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Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 13 - RichThe gang get a visitor in the shape of yet another cousin coming to claim the castle. Dani and Gabe have a tough decision to make.
12:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The WeddingArkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...
1pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 3 - Variations On A Theme Of Road RageHoward gets a bargain when he buys a used car.
1:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs LieWhen Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 18 - On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a clothes boutique, where they watch a lady trying on different hats. She isn't satisfied with any of them, and goes off to try on a dress.
1:40pm
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Terry & June
Series 6, Episode 3 - A Day In BoulogneJune gets in a pickle when Terry misses the ferry to France, and a salvo of smelly cheeses despatches a pedantic car park attendant.
2pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go ByRodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!
2:20pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 1 - Not In My Back YardSharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.
2:40pm
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As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 4 - Surprising NewsPenny and her dentist husband Stephen return from their holiday with an announcement to make. Jean and Lionel are instantly pleased, but is it all it seems?
2:50pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 18 - The Shadow PlayIt's bedtime for Timmy but he's overtired and his Mum can't get him to sleep. Nothing seems to calm him until Shaun accidentally makes a shadow puppet on the wall. They put on a puppet show to help Timmy get to sleep. As the drama unfolds the audience see more than they bargained for.
3pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
3:20pm
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To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
3:20pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
4pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
4:20pm
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Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 6 - Put Your Hand On ThatMichael feels ill whenever he attends operations. Seeing his potential as a surgeon, Loftus attempts to quash his fear.
4:55pm
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In Loving Memory
Series 5, Episode 3 - They Shoot Undertakers, Don't They?Mary Henshaw can't help feeling jealous of Billy's past girlfriends. Ivy assures her he's not even looked at another woman since the wedding, but when he goes away overnight 'on business', her suspicions are raised.
5pm
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Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 10 - Two Lads And A LadyMandy disapproves of Michael's new girlfriend - and she's not the only one.
5pm
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5:20pm
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 9 - Lost PropertyStan and Jack find two portions of fish and chips on the bus and, to cut a long story short, eat them. When a woman comes into the depot to report the loss, Blakey institutes a heavy crackdown on the reporting of lost property.
5:20pm15 min
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South AmericaWhat goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.
5:30pm
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6pm
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6pm
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My Family
Series 11, Episode 3 - Accusin' SusanKenzo seems to be the victim of a revenge campaign by Michael's old art teacher, and Susan finds herself caught up in a sexual harassment case at work.
6pm30 min
Live From The BBC
Series 1, Episode 6 - Adam Hess & Dane BaptisteFeaturing Dane Baptiste, best newcomer nominee at the 2014 Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards, and Adam Hess, who gives the audience some honest confessions about his past relationships.
6:40pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 3 - Variations On A Theme Of Road RageHoward gets a bargain when he buys a used car.
6:40pm
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dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
7:20pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 6Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!
7:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The WeddingArkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...
8pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And BackDel becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...
9pm
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Grabbers
A repeat of this 2012 film.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 1Jimmy Carr once again oversees the disputes and deliberations on the topical events that set the nation's chins wagging. Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Ellie Taylor, Natalie Cassidy and Gabby Logan.
9pm
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Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 4 - Live Now, PAYE LaterAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Episode 5Jamie Carragher, Jimmy Carr and Kirsty Gallacher take part in the sporting fun.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 6Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
10pm30 min
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 7Matt Richardson takes us back to World War II (stars Simon Bird and Dustin Demri Burns), whilst an inebriated Josie Long narrates the tale of Dr Crippen (stars Olivia Colman).
10pm60 min
The Interviews
Series 2, Episode 2 - Barry HumphriesThe spotlight shines on Barry Humphries, via his larger-than-life alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Les Patterson.
10pm
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Live From The BBC
Series 1, Episode 5 - Kerry and Kurtan & Sofie HagenSofie Hagen is joined by siblings Daisy May and Charlie Cooper as their characters Kerry and Kurtan.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10pm30 min
Raised By Wolves
Series 2, Episode 4 - Working GirlFeeling left out of Aretha's new life at college, Germaine cries wolf to regain attention. Della quickly sees through the lie, and punishes Germaine with some traumatic minimum-wage labour. Meanwhile, Grampy tries to sure up his position in the family by having 'Grampy Fun Day' with the kids.
10:30pm
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Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 4 - School TripBanned from organising his own trip after a disastrous previous outing, Alfie's class are sent on Miss Gulliver's field trip to a combined petting zoo and ink museum.
10:40pm
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Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greasy PoleJim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?
10:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 7On the show this week, Sean is joined by Vernon Kay and Henning Wehn, whilst celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale and Johnny Vegas are on Jon's team.
11pm
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Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton
Episode 2The eclectic roster featured in tonight's show comprises Les Dawson, Frankie Howerd, Victoria Wood, Jim Carrey, Rik Mayall, Mike Yarwood, variety act Bob Blackman, Woody Allen and Tommy Cooper.
11pm
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The Last Leg
Series 7, Episode 6In this edition, filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux joins the team.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 2, Episode 1Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle are joined by Jo Brand for the third time, whilst Rory Bremner has Andy Parsons and John Oliver on his team.
11:10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 5It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!
11:15pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 3Lee Mack is joined by Miranda Hart and Clare Balding and David Mitchell is joined by Dale Winton and Richard Bacon.
11:20pm
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Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The DogA local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!
11:30pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 1James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.
11:40pm
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 3Holiday-makers in Cardiff face a tourist information machine that's full of nonsense facts, commuters keen to get across town are driven nuts trying to order a taxi with Cab B.O.T, and the Construct-a-Bear machine gets saucy in Brighton.
11:40pm
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11:45pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 3Lee Mack is joined by Miranda Hart and Clare Balding and David Mitchell is joined by Dale Winton and Richard Bacon.
11:50pm
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Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 6Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.
Midnight
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12:10am
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Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
12:20am
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 8Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.
12:30am
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12:40am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 5This week, Jon Richardson is joined by Holly Walsh and rapper Example, whilst Sean Lock has actor John Hannah and Canadian comic Bobby Mair on his team.
1am60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 7Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
1:05am
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The Aliens
Episode 3Lilyhot wants to start a gang-war in Troy. Meanwhile, Lewis reluctantly agrees to smuggle drugs through the checkpoint.
1:10am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Episode 3 - JealousyA cramped weekend away in a small caravan proves eventful.
1:50am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...
1:55am
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Fresh Meat
Series 4, Episode 5Tickets for alternative grad ball 'Vodstock' are selling well but Vod may be promising things she can't deliver. JP hires a 'revision barge', Kingsley's relationship begins to disintegrate, and there's a night of revelations in the offing.
2am60 min version (repeat)
2:30am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.
2:30am
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Dylan Moran Live: Yeah, Yeah
Dylan Moran spreads a little happiness in this TV broadcast of his 2011 show Yeah, Yeah.
2:55am
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3:30am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 1 - Not In My Back YardSharon, Tracey and Dorien believe they will be living round the corner from royalty, when someone with children called Harry and William, and who is guarded by heavies moves into Chigwell.
3:30am
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...