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TV schedule Friday 25th March 2016

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

A selection of episodes from the first series of ITV's greatest sitcom.

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Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 2, Episode 4 - Great Expectations

Aunt Esme is visiting, which has mother forcing Timothy on his best behaviour - she has a large inheritance to bestow when she dies! Unfortunately for Tim, things quickly start going wrong as he and father crash the car.

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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.

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Don't Lose Your Head. Image shows from L to R: Sir Rodney Ffing (Sid James), Lord Darcy De Pue (Jim Dale). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Don't Lose Your Head

In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 14 - The Piano

The Farmer is playing the piano and torturing everyone with his musical inability. When the Flock discover that Bitzer on the other hand is a virtuoso, they decide it's time for a party. They devise a plan to 'borrow' the piano when the Farmer goes to bed - however things don't quite go to plan...

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15 min
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Highlights Special - That's What You Think

Diddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. The pair look back at some of their greatest ratings hits over their first season on air.

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15 min
The Roy Files. Copyright: JAM Media

The Roy Files

Episode 15 - Be Careful What You Wish For

Roy warns to be careful what you wish for, because it often comes true and usually isn't what you really want.

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

A selection of episodes from the first series of ITV's greatest sitcom.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

London Live 10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 10 - Two Lads And A Lady

Mandy disapproves of Michael's new girlfriend - and she's not the only one.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 10:15am (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.

CITV 10:25am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

London Live 10:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 11 - Shirley's Sermon

The vicar asks Shirley to preach a sermon.

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On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

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CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC

CBeebies Panto: Alice In Wonderland

A CBeebies adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.

Talking Pictures TV 11:20am (repeat)
The Bargee. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie (Ronnie Barker), Hemel Pike (Harry H. Corbett). Copyright: Associated British Picture Corporation

The Bargee

Meet Hemel Pike, the Casanova of the canals. Born on the waterways, he sees no downside to the aquatic life - but events could catch up with him.

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The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 2, Episode 2 - Barry Humphries

The spotlight shines on Barry Humphries, via his larger-than-life alter egos Dame Edna Everage and Les Patterson.

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Mutiny On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Suzy (Janet Mahoney), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Mutiny On The Buses

Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.

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Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

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Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

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Celebrity Squares. Warwick Davis. Copyright: September Films / GroupM Entertainment

Celebrity Squares

Series 2, Episode 8

With guests Ketih Duffy, Sara Pascoe, Trevor Noah, Sue Perkins, Matt Richardson, Melanie Sykes and Ben Miller.

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Holiday On The Buses. Image shows left to right: Stan Butler (Reg Varney), Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Credit: STUDIOCANAL

Holiday On The Buses

Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cones

The flock hear the enticing tunes of an ice cream van approaching and quickly hatch a plan to divert it into their field. While the driver seeks help, the flock have great fun with an endless supply of ice cream - but will they be able to cover their tracks before they're discovered?

CITV 3:15pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

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Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Return Of Danger K

When an old enemy returns, Colonel K must come out of retirement to save the world from an outbreak of rudeness.

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CBeebies Panto: Alice In Wonderland

A CBeebies adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.

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The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A repeat run of the entire first series of the Dawn French sitcom.

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Rising Damp. Rupert Rigsby (Leonard Rossiter). Copyright: Yorkshire Television

Rising Damp

A selection of episodes from the first series of ITV's greatest sitcom.

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30 min
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 3, Episode 11

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Pavan and Maddie, and special guests Sam Fletcher, Grace Mandeville, Tom Craine and Dan Antopolski, who battle it out in a series of games.

London Live 5pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.

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Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Episode 15

Everybody dresses up as Professor Muddles shows off a new invention, Ann Teak examines a Georgian dress and Arthur Sleep has his face painted.

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Monty Python: Almost The Truth. Copyright: Bill And Ben Productions / Eagle Rock Film Productions

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 6

In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.

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Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 1 - Going Bodmin

Doctor Martin Ellingham, new to Cornwall and the fishing village of Portwenn, doesn't have the easiest of starts when every aspect of local life seems to go against the grain, and male patients appear to be growing breasts.

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Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 11 - Film Night

Bitzer discovers Shaun watching old home movies in the barn. He joins him to share some fond memories of life on the farm. However, they don't like everything they see. Things get heated as the pair try to outdo each other by showing embarrassing clips from each other's past. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?

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Doc Martin. Image shows from L to R: Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes), Louisa Glasson (Caroline Catz)

Doc Martin

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gentleman Prefer

Dr Ellingham raises the ire of seemingly the entire village when he sacks Elaine, who is taking out her own frustrations on her father and his fiancée. Meanwhile, Martin diagnoses former teacher Roger Fenn with a possible larynx cancer.

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A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit. Credit: BBC, Channel 4 Television Corporation, Aardman Animations

A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit

Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.

BBC Four 7:30pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

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The Wrong Trousers. Credit: Aardman Animations

The Wrong Trousers

Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.

BBC Four 8:15pm (repeat)
The Good Old Days. Copyright: BBC

The Good Old Days

Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.

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Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 2 - What A Surprise

Penny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man. Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same.

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Paul. Image shows from L to R: Clive Gollings (Nick Frost), Graeme Willy (Simon Pegg)

Paul

Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

Comedy Central Extra 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 5 - Rich Hall, Andrew Maxwell, Mark Watson

Rich Hall hosts with special guests Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Boomers. Maureen (Stephanie Beacham). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Boomers

Series 2, Episode 1 - Camping

Celebrating Trevor's birthday and anniversary on a campsite, Joyce, Maureen and Carol strike up an interesting new friendship with a strapping young Nordic man.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?

It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Sheila Hancock, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 14

More of the best bits from Series M, with Stephen Fry, Alan Davies and guests.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 9

More topical comedy from Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. with guests Milton Jones, Josh Widdicombe and Joe Wilkinson.

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60 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

The Last Leg

Series 7, Episode 7

This week the boys are joined by broadcaster Jonathan Ross.

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A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 7

Richard Ayoade and David Walliams return to the show, and Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams also takes part.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr and the regulars are joined by James Corden and Jack Dee. Countdown's Susie Dent is in with the help of Joe Lycett.

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Benidorm. Image shows from L to R: Jacqueline Stewart (Janine Duvitski), Donald Stewart (Kenny Ireland). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 5

A pub quiz at the hotel reveals The Oracle's competitive side. Kate discusses her marriage problems with Madge. Donald tries to salvage Troy and Gavin's relationship.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:25pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 19, Episode 1 - Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Pet Shop Boys

Ben Affleck talks about being Batman, Amy Adams reveals her daughter wanted her to get married, Henry Cavill says he would love to be 007, and the Pet Shop Boys perform live in the studio.

Russia Today 10:30pm
30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing. Sam Delaney

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Highlights Special - Best Bits

Sam looks back at the highlights of 2016 so far, including special guests and some bits you haven't seen before.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Chris Addison. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 10

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison analyse the week's news. With guests Ed Byrne, Alun Cochrane and Gary Delaney.

Comedy Central 11pm (repeat)
Drunk History. Adolf Hitler (Dustin Demri-Burns). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 7

Matt 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).

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Duck Quacks Don't Echo. Lee Mack. Copyright: Magnum Media

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Highlights Special - Extra

A selection of previously unseen bits and highlights from the series in which Lee Mack tested random bits of trivia with a selection of guests.

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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 2 (Channel 4: Series 3), Episode 6

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Kevin Bridges and James Corden. Peter Serafinowicz is in the Countdown Corner.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:10pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian Jessen

Frank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.

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The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nanageddon

In an attempt to impress two goth girls, the boys stage a seance in their front room.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (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

Series 41, Episode 2

Stephen Mangan hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Kevin Bridges and Bob Ainsworth.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55pm (repeat)
Nighty Night. Jill Tyrell (Julia Davis). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled. Image shows from L to R: Tommy Tiernan, Seann Walsh, Alan Davies, Jimmy Carr, Holly Walsh

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 1

No agenda or script, just side-splitting improvised chat and amusing anecdotes with Alan Davies and his comedic chums Tommy Tiernan, Jimmy Carr, Seann Walsh and Holly Walsh.

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Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Image shows from L to R: Charlotte Ritchie, Jack Whitehall, Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 16, Episode 4 - The Voice judges, Fresh Meat cast, Years & Years

Alan is joined by all four of The Voice judges: Paloma Faith, Boy George, will.i.am and Ricky Wilson who talk about this year's competition. The cast of Fresh Meat: Jack Whitehall, Charlotte Ritchie, Joe Thomas and Greg McHugh discuss the final series of the show. Plus Years & Years perform their new single Desire live in the studio.

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Raised By Wolves. Germaine Garry (Helen Monks). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Raised By Wolves

Series 2, Episode 4 - Working Girl

Feeling 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.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:35am (repeat)
15 Storeys High. Vince Clark (Sean Lock). Copyright: BBC

15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pool Kids

After ejecting a troublesome child from the swimming pool where he works, Vince is targeted by some kids who will stop at nothing in their quest to destroy him. Well - almost nothing. Meanwhile, inspired by the life of Gandhi, Errol decides to bring about positive change for the residents of Elderberry House.

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Virtually Famous. Image shows from L to R: Russell Kane, Alexandra Felstead, Chris Stark, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Kevin McHale, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste. Copyright: Talkback / Hungry Bear Media

Virtually Famous

Series 3, Episode 10

Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests: Dane Baptiste, Binky Felstead, Mark-Francis Vandelli and Russell Kane.

U&Dave channel logo 1am (repeat)
QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 11 - Beats

All the questions have a music theme. With Mark Gatiss, Linda Smith and Sean Lock.

Comedy Central Extra 1:30am (repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

U&Dave channel logo 1:40am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Rob Beckett, Jimmy Carr, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

A selection of episodes from the first series of the statistical panel game.

ITV Encore 2:10am (repeat)
Love And Marriage. Image shows from L to R: Ken Paradise (Duncan Preston), Pauline Paradise (Alison Steadman), Tommy Sutherland (Larry Lamb), Rowan Holdaway (Celia Imrie). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Love And Marriage

Episode 6

When Pauline is invited to Paris by her new man, Ken realises it is time he accepted that things are over and started making changes. Out with the old and in with the new, but he soon realises that he doesn't like the new. Is it too late to get his old life back?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:05am (repeat)
The Mighty Boosh. Image shows from L to R: Vince Noir (Noel Fielding), Howard Moon (Julian Barratt). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 3 - Nanageddon

In an attempt to impress two goth girls, the boys stage a seance in their front room.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:35am (repeat)
Creature Comforts. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

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On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 8 - The New Nurse

Mary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.

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