Television
TV schedule Sunday 16th April 2017
6am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 6 - Thanks For The MemoryUsual activities at Paradise Lodge are upset when Flora returns home with apparent amnesia, and just hours after a big argument and declaration of 'war' against Cissie, Dolly and Mildred. Is she putting it on?
6am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 48 - King CowdreyCouncillor Cowdrey's too good to be true brother arrives in town. It appears he is now a king.
6:10am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 45 - One With The NightA thief is on the loose. The Dark Shadow appears from nowhere to track him down - but could it be they are one and the same person?
6:25am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 7 - The Home PermWith extended family set to visit, Mrs. Petty sets out for a perm. But arguing with the hairdresser over Cissie's latest bill sees her banned from every salon in the village! Cissie, however, recalls the recent acquisition of a home perming kit...
6:45am
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Sooty
Series 2, Episode 8 - Easter TimeIt's Easter at the park and Richard is in charge of the annual egg hunt. But with Sooty hiding the eggs and Sweep making the hot cross buns, will their plans for a happy Easter be scrambled?
6:50am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 12 - Friends In High PlacesThe canteen's cook, Mrs. Webb, is worse than awful and when confronted about her culinary skills promptly quits, leaving Blakey in the lurch. He recommends Mrs. Butler as her replacement to the area manager - and when she comes for an interview, it seems the two are old friends...
7am
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Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 2Paul has outstanding abilities on the cricket field. Martin knows this and he should make him the first name on the team sheet - but can he bring himself to pick his unwitting rival?
7:15am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 13 - Gardening TimeAt his wife's suggestion, the depot manager has instigated a gardening competition amongst the staff. Blakey's been keeping his own plants around his office for a while so is quick to sign up, but the only other entrant is Jack. With a prize at stake, their rivalry soon heats up!
7:15am
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 6 - Zoo Of The WeirdOtto is selling safari tickets to Scream Street.
7:30am
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Gold devotes the day to the Dawn French sitcom.
7:35am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
7:50am
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Carry On Doctor
Frankie Howerd joins the Carry On regulars in a hospital-based adventure. With Sid James, Jim Dale and Kenneth Williams.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 50 - The Jigokudani Monkey Park, JapanThe Go Jetters fly to the rescue in Japan, as Glitch gets up to his usual monkey business.
8:05am
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Zig And Zag
Episode 25 - Chez ZogIn an attempt to raise enough cash to eat at the fanciest restaurant in Burbia, Zig and Zag set up their own fancy restaurant.
8:10am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 51 - The Nazca Lines, PeruThe Go Jetters race to protect ancient artwork in Peru when Glitch erases the Nazca Lines.
9:30am
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 5A priest makes a piano from live pigs, Emperor Caligula declares war on the sea, and we discover disgusting beauty tips from Ancient Egypt.
9:50am
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Carry On Behind
Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.
10:05am
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Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 6Outlandish Georgian beauty tips, a Roman Galley safety announcement and made-up monsters and bizarre cures for the Black Death from the Measly Middle Ages are just some of the comedy treats featured in this week's feast of funny historical sketches.
10:35am
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11am
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Blackadder
A selection of three episodes from the comic historical saga.
11am
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 1, Episode 5Comedians Dave Gorman and Josie Long join host Dara O Briain, games expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games and a special endgame in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.
11:05am
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11:15am
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 6 - Zoo Of The WeirdOtto is selling safari tickets to Scream Street.
11:20am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 36 - Tarbela Dam, PakistanWhen Grandmaster Glitch gets his hands on a G.O. Force, the forecast isn't good for the Tarbela Dam in Pakistan.
11:30am
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Billionaire Boy
Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.
11:30am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 6 - Big Head AwakensDM must save his reputation and the world when Squawkencluck's artificially intelligent defence super computer goes despotically insane!
11:40am
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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.
11:40am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide SpiderDanger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.
11:55am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 4 - CatchIrd needs Wussywat's help to collect the apples, but he keeps dropping them. Jinja comes by with his crabbing net and Wussywat discovers his own special way of catching!
12:35pm
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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.
1pm
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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.
1:10pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 4 - UpThe Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!
1:25pm
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Carry On Dick
Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.
3:15pm
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Carry On Again Doctor
A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.
4:45pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 14Captain Adorable has problems with a space guinea pig, fitness instructor Keith Fitt gets Arthur Sleep running in the studio and zany scientist Professor Muddles demonstrates his bicycle-powered recycling machine.
5:05pm
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Carry On... Up The Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.
5:30pm
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Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 1, Out-takes - UnseenIn this final episode Harry Hill shares some of the funniest moments that didn't make it into the previous episodes of the series. Expect previously unseen highlights from Kathy Burke, Joe Lycett and Josh Widdicombe as well as others.
6pm
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Norman Wisdom Live
TV broadcast of late comedy star Norman Wisdom's popular stage act.
6:55pm
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That Riviera Touch
Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.
8pm
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8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 5This week's guests are Danny Baker, Roisin Conaty and Jack Dee.
8:05pm
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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.
8:35pm
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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.
9pm
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Blackadder
A selection of three episodes from the comic historical saga.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Highlights Special - Best BitsJames Corden reflects on the funniest moments, the wackiest challenges and the best gags of Series 11 in a special highlights episode of the hit comedy and entertainment show.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
A selection of episodes from the 13th and 14th series of the statistical panel game.
9pm
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Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
9pm60 min
Morecambe & Wise Forever
Episode 1Eric's children Gary and Gail take a nostalgic tour of their father's birth place - visiting the house where he grew up for the first time.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee NelsonSean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.
9:20pm
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Jonathan Creek
Special - The Judas TreeJonathan and Joey are called upon to investigate a series of mysterious and spooky events at a house called Green Lanterns.
10pm
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The Comedian's Guide To Survival
Film about a man forced to choose between a lucrative day job promotion and a floundering comedy career.
10pm
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Ali G Indahouse
Self-styled voice of the youth Ali G unwittingly becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Prime Minister.
10pm
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Taskmaster
Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced CharacterIn the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.
10:05pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...
10:10pm30 min
The Nightly Show
Highlights Special - The Nightly Show With Jason Manford Best BitsA selection of highlights from the past week.
10:25pm
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Sam Delaney's News Thing
Highlights Special - Egg Festival SpecialSam celebrates Egg Festival weekend with a special compilation show featuring the bet moments of 2017 so far.
10:35pm
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Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
11pm
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - To Kill A Mocking AlanAlan invents a new drink while trying to impress some TV executives, and meets Jed, his biggest fan.
11pm
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Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
11pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 1 - I Call Mine SallyDave Gorman shreds some naughty magazines and helps a gerbil fulfill its destiny!
11:05pm
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The Trip
The Trip To Spain, Episode 2 - EtxebarriSteve and Rob begin the second leg of their culinary odyssey as they head through the Basque Country to Etxebarri - a Michelin-starred restaurant close to Bilbao. After experiencing a delectable eight-course tasting menu (during which Rob confirms to Steve that the Welsh for carrot is 'moron'), the pair head towards Sos del Rey Católico - taking an opportunity to belt out ABBA's SOS along the way.
11:05pm
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East Is East
Comedy drama about a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife, is trying to run a fish-and-chip shop while coping with their 7 children.
11:10pm
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Man Down
Series 2, Episode 5 - DennisDan - primarily motivated by impressing Miss Lipsey - volunteers to look after Dennis for a weekend.
11:20pm
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Jonathan Creek
Easter Special - The Clue Of The Savant's ThumbJonathan and Joey are drawn into a complex case involving a secret society, seemingly supernatural events at a girls' boarding school, and the miraculous disappearance of a body in front of three witnesses.
11:40pm
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I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 6 - Towering AlanDevelopments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.
11:40pm
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Man Down
Series 2, Episode 6 - The HeathJo announces she's marrying a digger-driving rapper from 'pagan backwater' the Heath.
Midnight
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Adam Hills: Happyism Live
TV broadcast of Austrailian comedian Adam Hills's 2013 live UK DVD, Happyism.
Midnight
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 1 - Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Roisin ConatyPointless star Richard Osman, TV presenter and peer Joan Bakewell and comedian Roisin Conaty try to get the things they hate the most into Room 101, including gardening, cobblers and people who keep mentioning Richard's height.
12:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 3Guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes go up against Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Meanwhile Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner.
12:20am
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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.
12:40am
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Room 101
Series 3, Episode 2 - Michael Ball, Caroline Quentin, Henning WehnSinger Michael Ball, actress Caroline Quentin, and German comedy ambassador to the United Kingdom Henning Wehn try to dump fundraising, clairvoyants and junk mail into the Orwellian chamber.
1am
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Drunk History
Series 3, Episode 6Charlotte Crosby and Matthew Lewis star in Phil Wang's take on Isaac Newton's rise to fame. Adam Buxton's story of King Alfred and the Vikings features Blake Harrison and Alexander Armstrong.
1:20am
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Taskmaster
Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced CharacterIn the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.
1:25am
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2am
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Crashing
Episode 3Anthony lays on an evening of deliciously spicy delights - but as the meal descends into chaos, it's not just the curry that ends up on the floor.
2am
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It's Not Me, It's You
Episode 3Eamonn Holmes and team captains Kelly Brook and Vicky Pattison are joined by Lesley Joseph, Spencer Matthews, Rob Delaney and Matt Richardson.
2:20am
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Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
2:20am
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2:25am
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Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud
Episode 1 - Men And WomenMicky starts by exploring dating and gender inequality.
2:30am
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Crashing
Episode 4Anthony helps Lulu to register as a Property Guardian. Kate goes on a journey of artistic self-discovery, and Sam shows Will round a flat he's interested in buying.
2:55am
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Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
3am
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London Irish
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Channel 4 sitcom.
3am
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Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour
Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.
3:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 2Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular taking points by guests Richard Hammond, Carol Vorderman, Paul Foot and Matt Forde.
3:25am
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Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
4:30am
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Marshal's Law
Episode 10 - 127 MinutesMeet Police Community Support Officer, Lesland Marshal, and step into the mad life of Britain's most diligent hobby bobby.
4:40am
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 13 - Gardening TimeAt his wife's suggestion, the depot manager has instigated a gardening competition amongst the staff. Blakey's been keeping his own plants around his office for a while so is quick to sign up, but the only other entrant is Jack. With a prize at stake, their rivalry soon heats up!
5:05am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 6 - Thanks For The MemoryUsual activities at Paradise Lodge are upset when Flora returns home with apparent amnesia, and just hours after a big argument and declaration of 'war' against Cissie, Dolly and Mildred. Is she putting it on?
5:30am
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You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 7 - The Home PermWith extended family set to visit, Mrs. Petty sets out for a perm. But arguing with the hairdresser over Cissie's latest bill sees her banned from every salon in the village! Cissie, however, recalls the recent acquisition of a home perming kit...