Television
TV schedule Saturday 8th July 2017
6am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 1Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.
6:20am
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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?
6:45am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And BiggerThe Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!
7am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 11 - Love On The RunWhen Darryl ends up in hospital, he and the nurse devise a plan for him to escape to spend a night with Tracey. Sharon has a fling with an artist who gives Tracey a surprise welcome home.
7am
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The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Question Of IntelligenceWhen Peter Chapman is fired from his job as electronics lecturer at a polytechnic, a new role comes along almost immediately. His first day in the job doesn't exactly go to plan...
7:10am
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Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 29 - Cry WolfCarla Black starts swapping Scream Street residents for robot versions of themselves. Resus is the only one that knows the truth, but will the others believe him before it's too late?
7:30am
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The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 2 - Fair ExchangeSarah is mistakenly captured by a couple of bumbling Russian agents, and getting little support from drummond or Maxwell, Piglet goes about securing her return himself.
8am
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South AmericaWhat goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.
8am
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Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
8:40am
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One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dramatic FeverMargaret joins the local amateur dramatic society and takes Victor to a Bergerac watching party. Meanwhile, Margaret's mother manages to get stuck in the bath with wallpaper paste.
8:45am
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The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
9:20am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
9:25am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9:30am
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4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 11 - SweetsSince Jamie Oliver's push for healthy school meals, sweets have been banned at Elmsbury High. But someone's running an unofficial tuck shop selling crisps and chocolate - and Nathan is given the job of finding out who's behind it.
9:35am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, FinlandUbercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.
10am
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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.
10:20am
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Little Roy
Series 2, Episode 2 - Something FishyRoy is excited about the O'Brien's pirate barbecue. When Roy hears his neighbour Barbara talk about Mr Barker's fishing obsession, he becomes convinced that his goldfish is in danger. Finn is Roy's best friend, and he'll do anything to save him.
10:30am
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Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 2, Episode 2Rob Beckett and Zoe Lyons take on the joystick challenge they compete against each other in Gran Turismo, Uncharted 4, Horace Goes Skiing, Whac-a-mole and Goat Simulator. Yes, there really is a game called Goat Simulator.
10:35am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 9 - Justin's CometJustin and Robert are having a stargazing party to watch the rare Justin's Comet, which is passing over Justin Town for the first time in a gazillion years. They set up a massive telescope so everybody can witness the event together.
11:05am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 10 - Baby BrainMum is buying a cot, looking at names, and calling nurseries. Millie and Lauren decide that she and Mike must be planning a baby, and that they have to be stopped. Dad tries to bond with Jake, but gets a bit overenthusiastic.
11:20am
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Porridge
A selection of nine episodes of the prison-based sitcom.
11:30am
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Go 8 Bit DLC
Episode 2The Knuckles to Go 8 Bit's Sonic the Hedgehog: it's Go 8 Bit DLC. This week's guest is Susan Calman.
12:30pm
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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.
12:50pm
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Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 4 - Educating ZipzerA film crew is coming to the school to make a documentary. Everyone comes into school very excited, particularly Mr Joy who intends to be onscreen as much as possible.
12:55pm
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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.
1:15pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 5 - Slang GangHead of school council Jade comes up with the idea of a graffiti wall at school, with pupils invited to express themselves on it.
1:45pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 6 - Girls & BoysJas decides Lily should disguise herself as a boy in order to get closer to Matt and find out his true feelings towards her.
2:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, FinlandUbercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.
2:30pm
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 3Mim's catering skills are put to the test when the team turn up on her doorstep for a meeting that Roger's not told her about. She gets even more upset when she overhears the men saying that they don't intend to take their wives away on the next trip.
3pm
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Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 4Roger approaches Kevin for some tips on spicing up his and Mim's sex life. Kevin is only too happy to oblige but the outcome is not quite what Roger anticipates!
3:10pm
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Little Roy
Series 2, Episode 2 - Something FishyRoy is excited about the O'Brien's pirate barbecue. When Roy hears his neighbour Barbara talk about Mr Barker's fishing obsession, he becomes convinced that his goldfish is in danger. Finn is Roy's best friend, and he'll do anything to save him.
3:45pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
4:25pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 1Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.
5pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
5pm
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Porridge
A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.
5:05pm
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Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 1Captain Adorable has no idea how his spaceship works, intrepid but accident-prone location reporter Gail Force has some flower-related problems at the village fete and the infuriating and constantly-singing minstrel Will Singalot causes problems for Robin Hood's plans to woo Maid Marion by singing all about Robin's stinky feet.
5:20pm
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5:40pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of five episodes of the corner shop sitcom.
6pm
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The Big Money
Comedy about a small-time thief who becomes caught up in a world of organised crime after stealing a suitcase stuffed with forged £1 notes.
6:35pm
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The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.
7:40pm
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Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 3Lee Mack welcomes comedian Jimmy Carr, The Kaiser Chiefs' Ricky Wilson and TV presenter Jameela Jamil to join his fun and fact-filled panel show.
8:10pm
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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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Still Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the first series of the corner shop sitcom sequel.
9pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Sean Lock and Stephen Mangan, who take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Katherine Ryan. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent and Rachel Riley in charge of the letters and numbers.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart FrancisAsian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.
9pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Episode 5James Corden referees as the Reds and Blues butt heads in round five of the panel show. Chart-topper Tinchy Stryder and sports presenter Clare Balding join in the fun too.
9:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 1With guests Fern Britton, Richard E Grant, Martin Clunes and Sanjeev Bhaskar.
10pm
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Brexit Stage Left
Episode 4 - DublinAs the door to Europe slowly closes, Sean McLoughlin takes a cynical sniff around his untapped Irish heritage with Fern Brady in tow, realising that an Irish passport might be his last chance of staying in the EU.
10pm
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Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 9Callum and Ashley are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
10pm
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Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 5Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons.
10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 5Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton and guest team captain Gino D'Acampo welcome TV presenter and radio DJ Vernon Kay, Jackass daredevil and star of The Jump Steve-O, comedian Chris Ramsey and TOWIE star Jessica Wright to their teams.
10:20pm
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Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
10:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 7Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.
10:25pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 26 - Inter-Bantinental MissileSam explains why the world needs Kim Jong Un, the Viper gives his view on the DUP, and Kensington & Chelsea councillor Pat Mason tells us why the government should be held to account for Grenfell. With Scott Capurro, Karen Danczuk and Bobby Mair.
10:30pm
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Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 3Tezcorp is branching out into naughty computer software - we are all reliant on the internet these days so why not try Tezbrowze? Meanwhile Border Control B.O.T. is keeping the Isle and Wight Safe, and the latest Tezcorp release, Hear 2 Stay, is giving members of the public an earful.
10:30pm45 min version (repeat)
11pm
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The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 5 - InterestingA party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.
11:45pm
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The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 6 - FloodIt's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...
Midnight
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Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 5Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons.
12:10am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 1Guest captain David Walliams and Jonathan Ross go up against Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Isy Suttie joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
12:15am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 2Footballer Ashley Cole, Mighty Boosh star Noel Fielding and comedian Aisling Bea join James Corden, Jack Whitehall, Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp.
12:30am
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Black Books
Sitcom focusing on a foul tempered bookshop owner, his trusty assistant and the girl next door.
12:30am
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Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
1:05am
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving HomeManny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.
1:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 2Guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate go up against Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
1:20am
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Reginald D Hunter Live
TV broadcast of Reginald D Hunter's 2011 stand-up DVD.
1:35am
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Bill Hicks: Revelations
Bill Hicks's acclaimed follow up to Relentless.
1:35am
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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.
1:55am
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Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
2:05am
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The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 5The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.
2:20am
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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...
2:40am
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 3Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney and Sara Pascoe.
2:45am
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Garth Marenghi's Darkplace
Episode 4 - The Apes Of WrathMonkey business most macabre... A terrible sickness is spreading from ward to ward as humans regress to a primal state. Dr. Rick Dagless M.D. must find out what's releasing the beast within us, and fast, i.e. before it's too late. A cautionary fable from Romford's 'Chaplain o'Chill'.
2:50am
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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?
3:10am
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House Of Fools
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Wig AffairDesperate to regain his title of Toupee Wearer of the Year, Bob ropes in all the help and offers all the rewards he can when his beloved wig goes missing.
3:20am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 6Micky Flanagan, Hari Kondabolu, Tess Daly and Krishnan Guru-Murthy join Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to delve into the world of polls.
3:45am
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The Last Leg
Series 11, Episode 8Adam Hills, Alex Brooker and Josh Widdicombe talk about what's going on in the world, with the help of American actor Kumail Nanjiani and comedian Rob Beckett.
4am
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The Roots Of Monty Python
A look back at the origins of the ground-breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.
4:50am
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Rolling Home
A repeat of this 1935 film.