Television
TV schedule Saturday 20th August 2016
7am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's PartyIt's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.
7:10am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 7 - FanzillasZig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.
7:15am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 3As a friend completes work on a new musical, Bertie takes the opportunity to join the production on a tour across the United States. However, a letter from Aunt Agatha warning Wooster of family friend Cyril Bassington-Bassington's "theatrical proclivities" is not delivered, dropping Bertie right in it.
7:25am
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Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 7 - Read All About ItEngaging in some journalism for the school paper, Mitchell decides it's easier to make stories up than look for real ones. Then they start coming true...
7:35am
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Boj
Episode 13 - The Sleep UnderMrs Twitch has left Pops and Mimi in charge of the tear-away Twitchlets at a big sleep-over at Boj's house. After a whirlwind evening of breakages and demands, how will they ever settle the little Twitchlets down? With a Boj-a-boom idea to create a contraption that will gently rock them off to sleep.
7:55am
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Whisky Galore!
Classic Ealing comedy about a Scotch-laden ship that runs aground off the coast of the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War.
8:25am
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Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 4Sent to Devon by Aunt Agatha with the express task of wooing Gertrude Winkworth, Bertie finds the gates of Hell opening up when an unfortunate incident with a policeman necessitates him to pose as Gussie and charm the family of Fink-Nottle's betrothed. And then Gussie himself turns up...
9:35am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of five Christmas specials from Britain's favourite sitcom.
11:25am
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Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 1Professor Muddles tests the strength of ants, while two judges watch Keith Fitt set his football world record.
11:30am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
12:20pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 13 - The Crunchy PickleRosa has the option to move the whole family to New York and open a new branch of the deli.
12:45pm
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 12 - FightWhen Nathan decides to put Darius, the star of Elmsbury's basketball team, in detention, Darius decides to get his own back - on Josh.
1:15pm
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So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Nox FactorLily and Jas compete to see who can suck up to Martha the most in order to get her spare ticket to see a talk given by famous, drop dead gorgeous science presenter, Dr Simon Nox.
1:40pm
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Kingdom
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Stephen Fry comedy drama.
2:25pm
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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.
2:45pm
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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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Doc Martin
Series 2, Episode 8 - ErotomaniaMrs Tishell has been wearing a collar to combat neck pain for years. The doctor urges her to remove it, thinking she doesn't really need it.
3:35pm
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The Likely Lads
Bob discovers that Terry is co-habiting with a Finnish beauty called Christina.
4pm
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Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 4 - Going For GoldJustin's house hosts the first ever Justinship Games, and Justin dreams of winning a gold medal.
5:15pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of five episodes of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
6pm
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4 O'Clock Files
Episode 4 - ImaginationMr Bell focuses on the school's ongoing mission to 'imagine the impossible and make it happen'.
6:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's CarThere is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.
7pm
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Tell Me Another
Series 2, Episode 6Stories about other personalities and friends in showbusiness. This week starring: Ray Alan, Roy Hudd, Millicent Martin, Warren Mitchell, Beryl Reid, Reg Varney, Jack Warner.
7pm
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Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 7 - Cats And SharksBert Large's restaurant business is financial trouble. He can't even afford the food and drink for a charity event to raise money for Florence Dingle's cat sanctuary. Mrs Dingle is distraught. She desperately needs the money to continue to look after the cats and kittens in her care.
7:30pm
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My Phone Genie
Episode 23 - Technical HitchJaz's phone breaks and results in her being sent an older model with a much older Genie. Nobody ever reads the manual!
7:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 4There is a lot to discuss at Ben's parents' evening including muggers, dangerous chemicals and re-enactments of the Great Plague. Mum is still suspicious Jake is hiding something and Karen decides which of the world's great religions to lead.
8:20pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
8:30pm
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8:30pm
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 2, Episode 9The team captains are joined by actor and comedian Jack Carroll, Wolfblood's top wolf Bobby Lockwood and comedians Lloyd Langford and Pippa Evans.
9pm
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Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Problem At Gallows Gate (Part 1)When Jonathan's badger watch becomes a murder watch, the intrigue is only just beginning. For the man seen strangling a young woman had plunged to his death just weeks earlier...
9pm
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Privates On Parade
Comedy about a concert party entertaining British troops in Malaysia, 1947.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
9pm
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Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
9:10pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
10:05pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 5Jon Richardson and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Vic Reeves. Jack Whitehall joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.
10:30pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Highlights Special - News Thing Summer SpecialSam looks back at some of the highlights of the last few weeks, including Boris Johnson's appointment as foreign secretary, David Cameron's dodgy honours list, and how Brexit has just made us more European than ever.
10:35pm
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I Give It A Year
A comedy about the trials and tribulations of a pair of newlyweds during their first year as a married couple. Stars Rafe Spall and Rose Byrne.
11:05pm50 min version (repeat)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2016Channel 4's Comedy Gala, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, returns for a seventh year to London's O2 Arena. Stars include Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Josh Widdicombe, Russell Kane, Sean Lock and Zoe Lyons.
11:05pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 7 - That's What We Grow InIn this penultimate episode, Dave suggests radically overhauling the calendar, and reveals what you learn when you buy Twitter followers.
11:20pm
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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Episode 3Simon Pegg, Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson and Dara O Briain are among those celebrating some fine Python moments, from Nudge Nudge to The Meaning Of Life.
11:30pm
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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.
11:55pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 8 - Going To AmericaA 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.
Midnight
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Monty Python Live (Mostly)
Special - Monty Python Live: One Down, Five To GoThe comedy event of the year: see the final Monty Python reunion show live from London's O2 Arena. Expect classic sketches, some surprises and lots of silliness.
Midnight
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Stephen Merchant: Hello Ladies
A TV broadcast of Stephen Merchant's critically-acclaimed 2011 stand-up show.
12:05am
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Friday Night Dinner
Series 4, Episode 4 - The PyjamasAdam has been staying at Mum and Dad's all week, but with Mum fussing over him so much, he's started behaving like a little boy again. Meanwhile, Jim has passed his driving test - after 15 attempts.
12:05am
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Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 4, Episode 1Stephen Fry, Sandi Toksvig, Sara Pascoe and Alex Edelman take their seats at the table revealing a range of personal stories including how to handle annoying neighbours, how to 'come out' and why the drugs definitely don't work.
12:30am
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father TedWhen he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.
1am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
1am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 3 - Katherine Ryan At The Comedy StoreThis episode is hosted by Katherine Ryan and stars Elliot Steel, Tom Allen and John Robins.
1am
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Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
1:05am
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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Episode 4A celebration of all things Python. Bill Bailey, Harry Shearer and Kate Beckinsale are among those paying tribute, while classic clips include The Lumberjack Song.
1:05am
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QI
A selection of episodes from Series B of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.
1:30am
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Black Books
A selection of episodes from the third series of the bookshop sitcom.
2am
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Rhod Gilbert Live: The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's 2012 stand-up DVD.
2:05am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 5Jon Richardson and Bob Mortimer take on Sean Lock and Vic Reeves. Jack Whitehall joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley.
3am
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Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
3am
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Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly)
Episode 5Just before the Monty Python tribute series ceases to be, there's just time for The Parrot Sketch, The Ministry of Silly Walks and praise from Chevy Chase and Steve Coogan.
3:05am
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 7 - That's What We Grow InIn this penultimate episode, Dave suggests radically overhauling the calendar, and reveals what you learn when you buy Twitter followers.
3:10am50 min version (repeat)
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2016Channel 4's Comedy Gala, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, returns for a seventh year to London's O2 Arena. Stars include Alan Carr, Kevin Bridges, Josh Widdicombe, Russell Kane, Sean Lock and Zoe Lyons.
3:20am
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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.
4:10am
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Mapp & Lucia
A selection of episodes from the C4 adaptation of the EF Benson stories.