Television
TV schedule Saturday 7th May 2016
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 16 - SecretsM'Ginney reveals a secret passage that leads to the heart of Town Hall. The temptation for mischief is too great for the Bottom Knocker Street kids.
6:15am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 52 - And The Winner IsAn awards ceremony presented by Mr M'Ginney promises to be the stuff of dreams.
6:20am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 12 - The InjuryAttempts to redecorate the bathroom leads to a very painful set of injuries for Stan when Olive gives him a hand. Fearing he'll be unable to work for weeks, Jack concocts a plan to get the firm to pay.
6:20am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 11 - Magical JustinJustin wants to perform magic, so Robert calls in the help of a real magician to make sure Justin's tricks are truly magical.
7am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
7:05am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes OffSooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?
7:30am
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A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
7:40am
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8:20am
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'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.
8:30am
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Spare A Copper
War comedy starring George Formby.
9:15am
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Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 4 - Let's Face The MusicFeaturing I'm not a Celebrity, Get Me in There! Also with Crime Diddy and an appeal to help elderly people buy their own catapult.
10:10am
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Come On George
George Formby stars as a stable-hand who befriends a nervous horse and discovers that he's the only one who can calm it down enough to win races.
10:20am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of 14 episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.
10:30am
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School For Scoundrels
Comedy about a born loser who enrols at the College of Lifemanship and learns how to charm and ease his way to the top with the minimum of effort.
11am
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The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 2, Episode 5Challenges this time include Bouncy Sprint, Sweetcorn Drop and Shin Smash.
11:15am
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Mortadella DisasterHank accidentally ends up throwing his school report into the deli mincer.
11:25am
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Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 3Featuring Professor Muddles, the zany scientist whose experiment becomes a bit unstuck.
11:40am
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Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 9 - Who Ordered The Baby?Hank is pleased when his mum says he can work in the deli in order to earn a new pair of the latest cool trainers. That's until he's given his latest school assignment: to look after a pretend baby for the weekend.
12:15pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 10 - CardiganNero has to stop Bell becoming deputy head - and he thinks the best alternative candidate is Dexter.
12:50pm
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Horrid Henry: The Movie
Kids' comedy film featuring a host of British comedy stars. Horrid Henry finds himself doing things he never ever thought he'd do, and then some.
2:30pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
3pm
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Roy
Series 1, Episode 1 - New BoyThe opening episode follows the O'Brien family as they settle into their new community of Ballyfermot.
3:30pm
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Roy
Series 1, Episode 2 - Growing PainsRoy faces a dilemma when he becomes a little too attached to his new frog friends.
4pm
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Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Bloomer PlantJustin and Robert decide to clear and recycle around the house. They get things ready for Mr Bloom to take to his composterium, but will the objects they gather be any use to Mr Bloom's nursery?
4pm
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4:15pm
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4:40pm
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The Roy Files
Episode 7 - Healthy LivingRoy explores the different ways in which he has tried, and at times failed, to embrace healthy living.
4:55pm
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Roy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Charity CaseRoy's enthusiasm gets the better of him when he throws himself into the annual school charity drive.
5:25pm
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The Roy Files
Episode 8 - Fears And PhobiasRoy looks into the curious world of fears and phobias. Everybody is scared of something and being a cartoon boy, Roy has lots of unique phobias that he explores and learns that it is best to tackle fear head on.
5:40pm
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Roy
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Matter Of PrincipalIt is hard to stay out of trouble when you are a cartoon and this week proves no exception for Roy, as he instigates more animated antics after a run-in with the headmaster over a confiscated computer game.
6pm
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
6:10pm
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Riding High
Claude Dampier disrupts the sedate peace of Victorian England to help a blacksmith win both a bicycle race and the girl.
6:10pm
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The Roy Files
Episode 9 - Truth And LiesRoy discusses why it is important to be honest and tell the truth.
6:25pm
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Roy
Series 1, Episode 6 - Roy BandIt's hard to stay out of trouble when you are a cartoon and this week is no exception for Roy, as he tries to win the local heat of a TV talent contest in order to keep his friend in school.
7pm
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Room 101
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Orwellian talk show.
7:05pm55 min
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 4Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli plays Michael's favourite game 'Send To All', which sees Michael sending a text to Bruno's phone book. This week's Unexpected Star is a handyman, who gets the shock of his life when his ambition is realised. There is also music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and an astonishing acrobatic performance from one of Cirque du Soleil.
8pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Problem At Gallows Gate (Part 2)As Jonathan develops an unhealthy obsession with stockings and Maddy becomes infuriated with his s-less typewriter, they look as unlikely as the police to solve the killed-by-a-dead-man conundrum.
8pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack CityWhen Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...
8:30pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into TerrorTed, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?
8:30pm
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Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 13 - Time On My HandsThe platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.
8:30pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 4The super-student team captains are joined by MI High spy Oyiza Momoh, Let's Dance for Comic Relief winner Charlie Baker and comedians Katie Mulgrew and Paul McCaffrey.
9pm
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Miranda
A selection of episodes from the first series of Miranda Hart's sitcom.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 1Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Paul Foot go up against special guest captain Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Romesh Ranganathan. Nina Conti joins Susie Dent.
9pm
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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.
9pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
9pm
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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.
9:15pm45 min
Play To The Whistle
Series 2, Episode 4The regulars are joined by England and Crystal Palace footballer Wilfried Zaha, comedian Funmbi Omotayo and Ninja Warrior UK co-host Rochelle Humes.
9:30pm
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The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret Part 1Todd reconciles with Alice and Thunder Muscle sponsors her garden party. He meets with a large grocery chain at work and travels north to attend the garden party. This does not go well.
9:30pm
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The Big Job
After their release from prison, an inept gang of bank robbers attempt to recover the proceeds of the Big Job that got them 15 years.
9:40pm
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Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 4 - Super MammyAgnes is feeling self-conscious about her weight after some less-than-flattering comments from her family. She decides to go on a diet but struggles to keep her resolve when she sees her favourite foods.
10:10pm
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Sarah Millican: Home Bird Live
Third live show from Sarah Millican, edited from the 2014 DVD release of the same name.
10:15pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 15, Episode 8This week the teams are joined by reality TV star Joey Essex, Blur's cheese-loving bass player Alex James and Corrie and Strictly star Georgia May Foote.
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 17 - All Hail President TrumpSam looks with despair at the mess Jeremy Corbyn has made of the local elections, Germaine Greer explains which parts of the EU are the most sexist, and we all look ahead to the presidency of Donald Trump.
10:50pm
Stitches
Psychological comedy-horror-fantasy film starring Ross Noble as a zombie clown.
11pm
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 1, Episode 3 - Nightmare In Royston VaseyWork on the new road begins but a terrifying discovery is made. Pauline's jobseekers are taught interview techniques. A tortoise meets a sticky end.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
11:15pm
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Confessions Of A Sex Maniac
Sex comedy starring Roger Lloyd Pack. An architect plans to design a building after the perfect breast and searches for a woman who bares the right model.
11:15pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 4Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey play the game with Sean, Jon and Jimmy this week. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Abandoman, while Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.
11:40pm
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Bottom Live 2001: An Arse Oddity
Another stage show starring Rik Mayall and Ade Edmondson. This time, Richie & Eddie are stranded on a Pacific island.
11:55pm
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Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle
Series 1, Episode 3This episode sees Peter talking dogs on This Morning, some classic Car Share outtakes and a horse on the loose down at the Phoenix club.
Midnight
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Seann Walsh Live: Seann To Be Wild
A TV broadcast of Seann Walsh's stand-up DVD.
Midnight
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Hoff The Record
Series 2, Episode 1 - Death HoaxThe series opens with a botched attempt at raising Hoff's profile by faking his death.
12:15am
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Adventures Of A Private Eye
While his boss is away, assistant private eye Bob West helps a woman who is being blackmailed with some compromising photographs.
12:20am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack CityWhen Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...
12:40am
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
12:55am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into TerrorTed, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?
1am
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Lee Nelson Live
TV broadcast of Lee Nelson's first live stand-up DVD.
1am
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Northern Lights
Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.
1am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
1:25am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 1Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Paul Foot go up against special guest captain Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Romesh Ranganathan. Nina Conti joins Susie Dent.
1:30am
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Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
A selection of episodes from the second series of stand-up from the alternative comedian.
1:30am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
2:15am
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Sean Lock: Stand Up
Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.
2:20am
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@elevenish
Episode 8Luke McQueen takes his imaginary Little Man out onto the streets; sketch group Daphne presents a twisted cooking show; Jenny Bede attacks tabloid journalism; Sam Simmons ventures to Birmingham; and it's Rhys's birthday.
2:30am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 1, Episode 2With David Walliams, Christian O'Connell, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.
2:50am
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The Big Job
After their release from prison, an inept gang of bank robbers attempt to recover the proceeds of the Big Job that got them 15 years.
3:15am
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The League Of Gentlemen
Series 1, Episode 3 - Nightmare In Royston VaseyWork on the new road begins but a terrifying discovery is made. Pauline's jobseekers are taught interview techniques. A tortoise meets a sticky end.
3:20am
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Jason Byrne Live: Cirque Du Byrne
A TV broadcast of Jason Byrne's tour show.
3:45am
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3:45am
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Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
4:05am
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Threesome
Series 1, Episode 3The threesome attend their first antenatal class, and Alice and Richie experience serious doubts about their suitability as future parents.