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TV schedule Saturday 4th June 2016

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:20am (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 19 - Just In A Dream

Robert invents a dream machine to discover the funny thing that Justin is dreaming about.

U&Drama channel logo 7am (repeat)
Birds Of A Feather. Image shows from L to R: Sharon Theodopolopodous (Pauline Quirke), Dorien Green (Lesley Joseph), Tracey Stubbs (Linda Robson). Copyright: Alomo Productions / Retort

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 9 - Never The Twain

With Tracey refusing to visit him, Darryl's sinking into depression and contemplating suicide. Meanwhile, Dorien's tabloid gossip doesn't quite go to plan, Sharon's search for a man has hit the buffers, and Garth is moving - to France!

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 18 - Fireworks

Its fireworks night at the park, but Sooty, Sweep and Soo can't afford to go. Sooty decides to sell Curry soup and things soon hot up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Blandings. Beach (Tim Vine). Copyright: Mammoth Screen

Blandings

Series 2, Episode 7 - Custody Of The Pumpkin

Connie plans to marry Freddie off to Sir Gregory Parsloe-Parsloe's unusual niece; but with the Fat Pumpkin prize at stake, Clarence resolves to scupper the marriage and vanquish Parsloe once and for all.

BBC Two 7:20am (repeat)
Hue And Cry. Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Hue And Cry

Ealing comedy. A gang of East End youths turn the tables on the crooks who are using their favourite comic to pass coded communications.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:50am (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 8:35am (repeat)
Two Way Stretch. Image shows from L to R: Ethel (Liz Fraser), Dodger Lane (Peter Sellers), George 'Jelly' Knight (David Lodge). Copyright: STUDIOCANAL

Two Way Stretch

Prisoner Dodger Lane plans a heist that will involve slipping out of incarceration to steal some diamonds.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 9:15am (repeat)
Diddy TV. Copyright: BBC

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 8 - Forever And Ever

Diddy 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.

Disney XD 9:30am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 7 - Betty Laser Eyes

Betty's bad eyesight leads to her buying dog biscuits instead of cat treats. Gark tries to help but by giving Betty laser eye surgery he starts a war with a race of googly eyed aliens.

Disney XD 9:45am (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 6 - Catiquette

Gark and Max must pass a series of tests to prove their worth as cats.

Talking Pictures TV 10:20am (repeat)
The Great Game

The Great Game

Thora Hird, Diana Dors and James Hayter star in this 1950s film about a football club chairman who illegally approaches a rival club's star player.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 11:15am (repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 1 - Teacher Torture

Hank is looking forward to having a new form teacher at school, rather than Miss Adolf. However, he discovers that his new teacher, Miss Goodison wants the class to talk about their feelings and problems in class.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 11:25am (repeat)
Gigglebiz. Justin Fletcher. Copyright: BBC

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 11

Royal rogue King Flannel gets the better of the butler, glamorous weather girl Gail Force presents another incident-filled report and antiquities expert Ann Teak makes a startling discovery over a cup of tea.

ITV Encore 11:50am (repeat)
The Darling Buds Of May. Pop Larkin (David Jason)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12pm (repeat)
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 nine episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:20pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Ryan (Oscar Lloyd), Nathan Carter (Ben Bailey Smith), Josh Carter (Khalil Madovi), Ash (Tom Rolinson). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 1 - Back To School

Rap and comedy combine to tell a tale of sibling rivalry. Rookie teacher Nathan Carter starts his first day back at Elmsbury High School where he was once - well - not the best kid in the class.

CITV 1pm (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 1 - Serve and Protect

Jasmine Hart downloads a new Genie App to her phone. But when it is opened it gives her access to a real-life genie. Worried about Jaz's first day at a new school, Gene the Genie's attempt to protect her gets her in more trouble than she could ever have imagined!

London Live 2pm (repeat)
Follow A Star. Copyright: Rank Organisation

Follow A Star

Norman Wisdom comedy about an aspiring pop star who finds his vocal talents exploited by a fading singer.

CITV 2:30pm (repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3pm (repeat)
Strange Hill High. Image shows from L to R: Becky Butters, Mitchell Tanner, Templeton. Copyright: BBC / Factory Transmedia

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 4 - Snoozical

Becky dreams of starring in the Strange Hill musical production of Scary Poppins, but regresses into fear-filled dreams after being informed she's a terrible singer. Can she defeat The Grackle?

Talking Pictures TV 3:20pm (repeat)
Let's Go Crazy. Crystal Jollibottom (Peter Sellers)

Let's Go Crazy

Short comic film starring Peter Sellers in a variety of roles.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:25pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 1 - Teamwork

Mr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4pm (repeat)
Justin's House. Image shows from L to R: Justin (Justin Fletcher), Little Monster, Robert the Robert (Steven Kynman). Copyright: BBC

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 1 - The New Neighbour

Justin, Robert and Little Monster are surprised to meet their exciting new neighbour, Mac the Explorer.

Disney XD 4:30pm (repeat)
Counterfeit Cat. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 7 - Betty Laser Eyes

Betty's bad eyesight leads to her buying dog biscuits instead of cat treats. Gark tries to help but by giving Betty laser eye surgery he starts a war with a race of googly eyed aliens.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:50pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Files. Mr Bell (Simon Lowe). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Files

Episode 1 - Teamwork

Mr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.

U&Dave channel logo 5:10pm (repeat)
Tim Vine: The Joke-Amotive. Tim Vine

Tim Vine: The Joke-Amotive

A TV broadcast of Tim Vine's 2011 stand-up DVD.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 7pm (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 4 - Driving Mr McLynn

Martin is called to Louisa's new home after she has a dizzy spell while shifting furniture. Martin urges her to slow down, but is shocked to learn that Louisa has applied to be her school's headteacher again.

U&W channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 1

We meet the three children. They are a regal five-year-old girl with a talent for interrogation and an interest in nits, a seven-year-old boy with a penchant for lying and an 11-year-old who is gearing up for his scary first day at secondary school.

U&Drama channel logo 8pm (repeat)
Jonathan Creek. Jonathan Creek (Alan Davies). Copyright: BBC

Jonathan Creek

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Omega Man

Professor Lance Graumann, a leading authority on extra terrestrial phenomena, invites Maddy to see his latest discovery - a perfectly preserved alien skeleton. But how could it have disappeared before they've opened the case?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly Dead

Mrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.

BBC Two 8pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 4 - We Know Our Onions

The 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.

CITV 8:05pm (repeat)
My Phone Genie. Image shows from L to R: Gene (Adam Wadsworth), Mobbsy (Fox Jackson-Keen), Jaz (Bessie Cursons), Naoko (Haruka Abe). Copyright: Talent TV

My Phone Genie

Episode 1 - Serve and Protect

Jasmine Hart downloads a new Genie App to her phone. But when it is opened it gives her access to a real-life genie. Worried about Jaz's first day at a new school, Gene the Genie's attempt to protect her gets her in more trouble than she could ever have imagined!

U&W channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis), Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 2

The celebration of parental incompetence continues, with the problems piling up for mum and dad.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 8:30pm (repeat)
Father Ted. Image shows from L to R: Father Dougal McGuire (Ardal O'Hanlon), Father Ted Crilly (Dermot Morgan), Mrs Doyle (Pauline McLynn), Father Jack Hackett (Frank Kelly). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 8 - Going To America

A successful American priest sees Ted talking down a fellow priest from a window ledge, and invites him to move over to LA and become a television celebrity cleric.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
The Dog Ate My Homework. Iain Stirling. Copyright: BBC

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 1, Episode 8

The super-student team captains are joined by Waterloo Road students Kirstie Steele and Shane O'Meara, as well as comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Talkback Productions

I'm Alan Partridge

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Steve Coogan sitcom.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Jack Whitehall, Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Out-takes - Unseen

Tune in for outtakes, pranks and bloopers in this special episode of unseen footage from the lads' US adventure.

U&Dave channel logo 9:10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

Comedy Central 10pm (repeat)
Stand Up Central. Russell Howard

Stand Up Central

Series 2, Episode 2

Russell Howard talks erotic buckaroo, landline phones, and weird sex; plus answers questions on literature and older women. His guests are Joe Lycett and Rhys James.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Celebrity Juice. Leigh Francis

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 4

Joining the panel this week is double Olympic champion Mo Farah, chart-topping rap artist Example, presenter Lisa Snowdon and stand-up comedian Chris Ramsey.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rovers. Image shows from L to R: Mandy (Diane Morgan), Willy (Pearce Quigley)

Rovers

Episode 2 - The Biscuit Plate

A fuming Pete finds himself in an awkward situation when he blames the goalie for the defeat.

BBC Two 10:10pm
45 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 6 - Liblabble

With Bill Bailey, Reverend Richard Coles and Sara Pascoe.

U&Dave channel logo 10:10pm
60 min version (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 48, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2014 News For You

A compilation of the popular satirical news quiz looking back at the big news stories of 2014. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts.

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

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 21 - John Prescott's News Thing

The nation's favourite Deputy, Lord Prescott, takes on Ken Livingstone as he holds the fort for Sam this week.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 8, Highlights Special - Unseen Vol 2

The smash-hit sports panel show continues in extra time with more never-before-seen footage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 5 - Villa Cimbrone, Ravello

This week Steve and Rob visit Pompeii and then have lunch at Relais Blu on the Sorrento coast, overlooking the isle of Capri.

Comedy Central Extra 11pm (repeat)
Rob Brydon Live. Rob Brydon

Rob Brydon Live

TV broadcast of Rob Brydon's 2009 stand-up show.

U&Dave channel logo 11:10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Christmas Special - Jingle Bells

With Sarah Millican, Danny Baker and Phill Jupitus.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:20pm (repeat)
Carry On Cleo. Cleopatra (Amanda Barrie). Copyright: Peter Rogers Productions

Carry On Cleo

The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Saxondale. Image shows from L to R: Tommy (Steve Coogan), Magz (Ruth Jones)

Saxondale

Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.

U&Dave channel logo 12:10am (repeat)
Hoff The Record. Image shows from L to R: Bunny Vasilis (Julian Rhind-Tutt), Hoff (David Hasselhoff). Copyright: Me & You Productions

Hoff The Record

Series 2, Episode 5 - Finance

Hoff finally decides to take his career into his own hands and pursue his passion project. He enters a devil's pact with a suave millionaire to fund a musical he's trying to get off the ground but when he doesn't like the conditions, he falls out with his entourage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 12:20am (repeat)
Saxondale. Image shows from L to R: Tommy (Steve Coogan), Magz (Ruth Jones)

Saxondale

Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.

U&Dave channel logo 12:50am
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 12 - Justice

With Prof. Brian Cox, Jason Manford and Rhys Darby.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters. Steve Coogan. Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Steve Coogan As Alan Partridge And Other Less Successful Characters

Steve Coogan performs as some of his most famous creations including a certain Norwich DJ. Recorded in Blackpool in 2008.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 1:05am (repeat)
Northern Lights. Image shows from L to R: Howie (Mark Benton), Colin (Robson Green). Copyright: Granada Television

Northern Lights

Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs. Eddie Izzard. Copyright: Just For Laughs Productions

Comedy Central At Just For Laughs

Episode 2

Rich Hall, Russell Kane, Tim Minchin, Mark Watson, Joe Lycett, Daniel Sloss, Danny Bhoy and Kristen Schall all feature at the world famous Montreal comedy festival.

London Live 1:50am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

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

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am
55 min version (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 48, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2014 News For You

A compilation of the popular satirical news quiz looking back at the big news stories of 2014. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts.

Comedy Central Extra 2:10am (repeat)
Andy Parsons Gruntled Live. Andy Parsons

Andy Parsons Gruntled Live

Andy Parsons performs his stand-up show Gruntled in this TV edit of his 2011 DVD.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:20am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

Horror Channel 2:30am (repeat)
Evil Aliens. Michelle Fox (Emily Booth)

Evil Aliens

Slapstick-horror film about an alien abduction on a remote Welsh farm, a TV crew, and a woman desperate to keep her job.

U&Dave channel logo 2:45am (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 3

Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:50am (repeat)
The Inbetweeners. Image shows from L to R: Will Mackenzie (Simon Bird), Charlotte Hinchcliffe (Emily Atack). Copyright: Bwark Productions

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 2:55am (repeat)
The Trip. Image shows from L to R: Rob (Rob Brydon), Steve (Steve Coogan). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Arbie

The Trip

The Trip To Italy, Episode 5 - Villa Cimbrone, Ravello

This week Steve and Rob visit Pompeii and then have lunch at Relais Blu on the Sorrento coast, overlooking the isle of Capri.

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
Jason Byrne Live: Cirque Du Byrne. Jason Byrne

Jason Byrne Live: Cirque Du Byrne

A TV broadcast of Jason Byrne's tour show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 3:30am (repeat)
Saxondale. Image shows from L to R: Tommy (Steve Coogan), Magz (Ruth Jones)

Saxondale

Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.

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