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TV schedule Sunday 5th June 2016

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 20 - Justin Times

Helped by a giant potato and CBeebies' Andy Day, Justin and Robert do their best to print the Justin Times.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Union Trouble

Blakey's latest tactics - early closing of the canteen and sacking its staff - leads Jack to call a strike; but when management offer him a sweetener the union pulls its backing, leaving Stan to strike alone. He initially stages a bus sit-in, but is soon back at home decorating the kitchen.

U&Drama channel logo 7am (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7am (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!

Series 5, Episode 14 - The Reluctant Millionaires

When Mimi appears in the square with news that the General freed everyone from the Communists, René and co. are delighted that they will not need to pay the ransom - but upon learning who the stolen money actually belongs to, they are soon desperately trying to get rid...

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

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's Life

It'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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:15am (repeat)
Scream Street

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 15 - Nightmare On Scream Street

Resus can't get a good night's sleep - he keeps having nightmares. Luke and Cleo decide to take Resus to Eefa's to try and find a solution to his problem.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:25am (repeat)
Zig And Zag. Copyright: JAM Media

Zig And Zag

Episode 4 - Zollercoaster

Zig and Zag accidentally create the worlds scariest roller coaster, all for a 'high-speed mid-ride' photo!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:30am (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!

Series 5, Episode 15 - A Duck For Launch

Whilst Denise Laroque hides in his cellar, Michelle orders René to despatch the long-distance duck to England, with microfilm attached. Meanwhile, Flick and Von Smallhausen are on the hunt for the missing money.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:35am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink Dawn

The Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:05am (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 12 episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 8:40am (repeat)
Talking Pictures TV

Cotton Queen

The story of two feuding Lancashire mill owners who must work together to secure a major American contract.

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

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 3 - Max vs Machine

Max finds he can't manipulate the automatic cat feeder the same way he could Betty.

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

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 2 - Where Do All The Cat Toys Go?

Max loses his favourite toy leading to him and Gark being engulfed in a rip in space time.

ITV Encore 9:50am (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.

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

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 12

Food expert Dina Lady makes the perfect club sandwich, hapless fisherman Rod enjoys another unproductive day at the riverbank and unlikely health guru Keith Fit reveals the secret of great goalkeeping.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:45pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Laurence Rickard, Ben Willbond, Martha Howe-Douglas, Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Simon Farnaby. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 5, Episode 8

The surprising identity of Britain's top-scoring footballer is revealed, things get ridiculous on Germany's version of Historical Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, a Celtic farmer isn't terribly keen on plans for Hadrian's Wall, and the brainy pioneers of transportation sing about their inventions.

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 2 - Home Movie

When Jaz wishes that her Saturday afternoon could be more interesting than just watching DVDs, Gene makes her and friends Naoko and Mobbsy stars in a selection of movies.

London Live 2pm (repeat)
Young Man's Fancy

Young Man's Fancy

A repeat of this 1939 film.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:15pm (repeat)
4 O'Clock Club. Image shows from L to R: Dexter (Jason Callender), Isaac Rodgers (Layton Blake), Nero Johnson (Akai Osei). Copyright: BBC

4 O'Clock Club

Series 4, Episode 9 - Mobile

Nero needs his confiscated phone urgently - but how can he get it back without Miss Andress finding out?

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)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Gemma Whelan, Ryan Sampson, Tom Stourton

Horrible Histories

A selection of the musical specials of the children's sketch show.

Talking Pictures TV 4pm (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.

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 2 - Bustin Grooves

Robert invites supercool pop star Bustin Grooves to lunch, but no matter what they do, Bustin just won't sing. Guest starring Darren Hart.

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

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 2 - Where Do All The Cat Toys Go?

Max loses his favourite toy leading to him and Gark being engulfed in a rip in space time.

Talking Pictures TV 5:35pm (repeat)
Penny Points To Paradise. Image shows from L to R: Spike Donnelly (Spike Milligan), Harry Flakers (Harry Secombe). Copyright: Adelphi Films

Penny Points To Paradise

Comedy starring Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. A pools winner celebrates in a guest-house full of crooks.

U&W channel logo 6:40pm (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.

Talking Pictures TV 7:10pm (repeat)
Last Holiday. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Poole (Kay Walsh), George Bird (Alec Guinness)

Last Holiday

Alec Guinness-starring Ealing comedy about a man who is told he doesn't have long to live.

U&W channel logo 7:20pm (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.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Moone Boy. Image shows from L to R: Sean Murphy (Chris O'Dowd), Martin (David Rawle). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions / Sprout Pictures

Moone Boy

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Boyle Wedding

Celebration is in the air as St Patrick's Day dawns, but the Moones are having a different kind of party today: Fidelma's wedding.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
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.

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 2 - Home Movie

When Jaz wishes that her Saturday afternoon could be more interesting than just watching DVDs, Gene makes her and friends Naoko and Mobbsy stars in a selection of movies.

U&Drama channel logo 8:25pm (repeat)
A Fine Romance. Image shows from L to R: Laura Dalton (Judi Dench), Mike Selway (Michael Williams). Copyright: London Weekend Television

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

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.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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, Episode 4

With guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and panellists Katherine Ryan and Janet Street-Porter.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
About Time. Image shows from L to R: Tim (Domhnall Gleeson), Mary (Rachel McAdams)

About Time

Richard Curtis rom-com with a time-travelling sci-fi twist.

U&Dave channel logo 9:55pm
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, Episode 8

With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, guest host Alexander Armstrong, and panellists Josh Widdicombe and Germaine Greer.

Sky Two logo. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Bradley Dawson (Nigel Harman), Tanya (Samantha Janus). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 3, Episode 5

It's the morning after the night before as Dan and Tanya face the repercussions of their misguided hotel shenanigans.

BBC Two 10:50pm (repeat)
Flat TV. Naz (Naz Osmanoglu). Copyright: BBC

Flat TV

Episode 2 - Sauce

When his internet stalking fails, Tom resorts to breaking and entering in order to get closer to gorgeous new neighbour Sophie. Meanwhile, Naz invents a new sauce.

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 6 - Il Riccio, Capri

The final episode of the series sees Steve and Rob joined by Steve's son Joe and his assistant Emma. They sail from Naples to Capri where they have lunch at Il Riccio.

5Star 11pm (repeat)
Jason Manford Live. Jason Manford. Copyright: Channel X

Jason Manford Live

Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11pm (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.

U&Yesterday channel logo 11:30pm (repeat)
The Two Ronnies. Image shows from L to R: Ronnie Corbett, Ronnie Barker. Copyright: BBC

The Two Ronnies

Series 8, Episode 3

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm (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 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 11:55pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Josh Widdicombe, Gary Delaney, Tiffany Stevenson and Romesh Ranganathan.

Comedy Central Extra Midnight (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.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 12:15am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 1

More from the irreverent, irrelevant and revealing weekly topical panel show. The guests are Jack Dee, David O'Doherty, Steve Jones and Jamelia.

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 12:35am (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 6, Episode 1

Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Michael McIntyre and Lucy Porter.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 1am (repeat)
The Parole Officer. Simon Garden (Steve Coogan)

The Parole Officer

Offbeat comedy starring Steve Coogan as an inept parole officer efforts to aims to recover a CCTV tape that proves he is innocent of a murder.

Comedy Central Extra 1:05am (repeat)
Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast

Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.

U&Dave channel logo 1:15am (repeat)
QI Titles. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series E, Episode 5 - Europe

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Phill Jupitus.

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:35am (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.

U&Dave channel logo 1:50am
55 min version
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 2

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

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:05am (repeat)
An Immigrant's Guide To Britain. Henning Wehn

An Immigrant's Guide To Britain

Episode 1

Comedian Henning Wehn and his gang of first generation immigrants provide an irreverent guide to life in Britain. Britain can be a confusing place to settle in. Its culture, whims and inhabitants can seem a little odd to the new resident. So how best to integrate?

More4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 2:10am (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.

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

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 7, Episode 5

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

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 6 - Il Riccio, Capri

The final episode of the series sees Steve and Rob joined by Steve's son Joe and his assistant Emma. They sail from Naples to Capri where they have lunch at Il Riccio.

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.

Comedy Central Extra 3:55am (repeat)
Threesome. Image shows from L to R: Mitch (Stephen Wight), Alice (Amy Huberman), Richie (Emun Elliott). Copyright: Big Talk Productions

Threesome

Series 2, Episode 2 - Vacuum

It's Richie's first day back at work after paternity leave and his new PA Billy is a little idiotic, but could he be Richie's only hope in a domestic spat?

London Live 4:30am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 7 - Love Match

Matthew is in love and wants to get married. Again.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 4:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye Blakey

Whilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 5am (repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 7 - The Prize

When Stan gives Mum a selection of raffle tickets Blakey's made him buy, she wins a holiday for two in the Spanish sun. But the big question is: should Stan, Olive or Arthur accompany her?

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