Television
TV schedule Saturday 6th January 2018
6am
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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?
6:10am
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Bottom Knocker Street
Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.
6:20am
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6:30am
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Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 13 - BoxWussywat finds a strange box in the garden and wants to know what's inside.
7:10am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Grand DesignIt's only been 3 days since Jim found himself elevated to Downing Street, and already the strains of the job are beginning to set in. When is the point of 'last resort' for the ultimate deterrent? Should there even be one? Could the re-introduction of conscription solve unemployment? And how will he get some lunch?
7:10am
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 27 - Bitzer From The Black LagoonWhile trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.
7:20am
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The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Big BangIt's the zoo's annual inspection day, and this year it's serious.
7:30am
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Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 4 - Broken BoilerThe school boiler breaks and the heating won't come on. As the school gets colder and colder, panic spreads. Can the boiler be fixed, or will everyone freeze forever?
7:50am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the time-travelling sitcom/.
8am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial ReefKyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!
8:15am
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, PeruThe Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.
9am
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Birds Of A Feather
A selection of episodes from the third series.
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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Hacker Time
Series 4, Episode 4 - Ben ShiresHacker tries to keep another show on air. Also Wilf and Herman attempt to present in the Opinion Parlour. His guest is the Officially Amazing Ben Shires.
9:45am
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Little Roy
Series 2, Episode 1 - My HeroBecky is making a scrapbook of her hero for a school project and Roy is eager to know who Becky's hero is! When Roy's curiosity lands him in the scrapbook, will they be able to get him out or will he be stuck in her glitterverse?
9:50am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 8Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
10am
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 5, Episode 1Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Jenai and Cody and special guests Charlie Baker, Suzi Ruffell, Johnny Cochrane and Inel Tomlinson, who battle it out in a series of rounds and challenges.
10:30am
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The Two Ronnies
Series 6, Highlights Special - The Best of The Two RonniesA compilation of highlights from the series, with the two Ronnies joined by guests including Paul McDowell, Sam Kelly and Martin Duncan and The Aldershot Brass Ensemble.
11:20am
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The Brittas Empire
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Disappearing ActThe staff at the leisure centre are competing for the title Employee of the Month.
11:20am
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 1Today's show features an annoying French prankster from the Middle Ages, and more.
11:25am
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip 2.0, Episode 1Jamie loses his temper when he's left injured following a hot dog eating competition and the lads tap into their inner Hasselhoff to train with the Californian State Lifeguards.
11:50am
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Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Curse Of The Were-TeacherWhen a career assessment comes out with the result of teacher for Mitchell, he is understandably horrified and determined to change his fate.
12pm
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David Jason: My Life On Screen
Episode 1This first episode charts Sir David's journey from working class lad in North Finchley to TV star. It follows his transition from theatre actor to early TV roles, and how his partnership with Ronnie Barker helped establish him as a major comic talent by the mid-70s.
12:20pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 4, New Year Special - Back To The FutureIt's New Year's Eve. Millie is stuck in the loft, Craig's been humiliated as a DJ, and the whole family are upset because they think they've missed the midnight moment - but have they?
12:45pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 2 - Friend FrictionMillie is missing her dad. Fran is missing her mum. Millie seeks a new friend and is unaware how much she is hurting Fran, Jake and potential buddy, Jessie, in the process.
1pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant TravellerNurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.
1pm
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Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway Presents...
2017 Repeats, Episode 2 - Who Shot Simon Cowell?When Simon Cowell is shot at his celebrity-filled birthday party, Ant & Dec are accused of the crime and forced to go on the run, with hilarious consequences. With the authorities hot on their trails, the boys investigate to find the real culprit, in order to clear their name and reveal who really shot Simon Cowell...
1:40pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4 - The New SuitArkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.
2:20pm
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David Jason: My Life On Screen
Episode 2Episode 2 charts Sir David's transition from comedy sidekick to major TV star and follows his attempts to make the breakthrough as a leading man on sitcoms.
2:30pm
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Tommy The Toreador
An English seaman stranded in Spain finds himself mixed up in a traditional bull-fight.
3:25pm
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The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Weaker Sex?The stress of 'a 36 hour day' starts to take its toll on Barbara after she is left to restore an old range to its former glory. The Goods also celebrate the first signs of life in their vegetable patch and viciously defend it from the birds.
3:45pm
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Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial ReefKyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!
4:05pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile StoreArkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.
4:45pm
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Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The WeddingArkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...
5pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet).
5:25pm
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We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
One-off drama about how writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft got Dad's Army made despite scepticism from BBC management.
6pm
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Harry Hill's Tea Time
Series 2, Episode 1 - Sir Trevor McDonaldBroadcasting legend Sir Trevor McDonald is first to brave the bedlam in Series 2. Expect the unexpected as he sings the show out with Harry and showcases his sausage-making skills.
6:40pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
6:50pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7pm
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Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!
Series 1, Episode 2Joe Pasquale narrates another selection of clips of pranks pulled on celebrities. Highlights include Ant & Dec setting up Stephen Mulhern, and Anastacia appearing on Sweden's Idol singing show.
7pm
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7pm60 min
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!
Series 1, Episode 2Joe Pasquale narrates another selection of clips of pranks pulled on celebrities. Highlights include Ant & Dec setting up Stephen Mulhern, and Anastacia appearing on Sweden's Idol singing show.
7:20pm
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Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
8pm
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Citizen Khan
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Adil Ray sitcom.
8pm
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 7Actor and comedian Catherine Tate, Pointless creator and co-presenter Richard Osman and Wild Things host Kate Humble are the latest guests on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 1James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.
8:15pm
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Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered InAfter a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.
9pm
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Joel & Nish Vs The World
Series 1, Episode 3Comedians Joel Dommett and Nish Kumar arrive in China to learn the way of the Shaolin. Joel embarks on his Kung Fu training, while Nish tries to find a way to replace Joel's vanity with Zen.
10pm
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 2 - ManchesterThis week, Michael is at the Manchester Apollo, where he is joined by North West favourite Jason Manford as well as John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry.
10:25pm30 min
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Highlights Special - New Year Hangover SpecialSam starts off 2018 with a reminder of some of the best and worst bits from the end of 2017.
11pm
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Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 1 - Caroline's First DayIt is Dr. Caroline Todd's first day at the East Hampton Hospital Trust, but things don't start terribly well for her. Mac and Statham enjoy some banter, Martin looks up his old school friends online, Guy eats some coffee and Joanna has some fun on a vibrating bed.
11pm45 min version
Live At The Apollo
Series 13, Christmas Special - Katherine Ryan, Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John RobinsStand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. In a special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.
11:05pm
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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.
11:40pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 1 - Why Are There Still Chickens?Dave Gorman flips his lid and his laptop open to ponder modern life. Dave conducts a live experiment with over a thousand eggs!
11:45pm45 min version
QI
Series O, Episode 10 - Origins And OpeningsTune in to hear what Mr First thought of Mr Second - and much more. With Susan Calman, Rich Hall and Josh Widdicombe.
12:05am
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Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 2 - RumoursAfter spending the night at Guy's flat, Caroline finds herself subject to rumours that she had sex with him. Statham tries to get his white coat to flow more, Mac finds out that his ex-girlfriend Holly is getting married, and Martin has problems with the cleaners moving his yoghurt.
12:10am
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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.
12:25am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 2Heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua and UK athletics' Mo Farah team up with Jamie Redknapp in the red corner. On the blue team, Freddie and Jack welcome pop royalty Emma Bunton.
12:40am
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Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 2 - Entertaining Father StoneFather Stone, a priest even more boring than Dougal is stupid, is paying his annual visit - and he doesn't have to get back to his Parish for a few weeks...
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
1am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For InspectorInspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...
1:15am
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The IT Crowd
Series 1, Episode 1 - Yesterday's JamThe unloved, ignored, socially-awkward Roy and Moss make up the I.T. department of Reynholm Industries. Their world is shattered by the arrival of Jen, a new 'relationship manager'.
1:20am
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1:25am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 1Is our skin crawling with mites? Do we think we're better looking than we actually are? And do we enjoy movies more if someone spoils the ending? Martin Clunes, Jimmy Carr and Aisling Bea bid to find out.
1:30am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin TimeArthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!
1:40am
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the lie-based panel game.
1:45am
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The IT Crowd
Series 1, Episode 2 - Calamity JenThe team face their first test during Reynholm Industries' so-called 'war on stress'. The office is on fire, Roy has a sudden attack of kleptomania, and Jen's new shoes are two sizes too small.
1:55am
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Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 2 - InfidelityGary is determined to find out is Dorothy is two-timing him.
2am
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Comedy Store
Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!
2:15am
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Miracle In Soho
1950s romantic comedy about a road mender who falls in love with a woman about to emigrate.
2:20am
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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.
2:25am
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Tommy Cooper
Episode 4Tommy Cooper presents comedy, magic and sketches, with guest star Joan Greenwood.
2:25am
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A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 1James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.
2:30am
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Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 2 - ManchesterThis week, Michael is at the Manchester Apollo, where he is joined by North West favourite Jason Manford as well as John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry.
2:30am
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Soho Theatre Live
Episode 2 - Nish KumarNish Kumar discusses the woes of his pun-able name, that awkward time he saw the film Shame with his father and his innate inability to do sports as a kid.
3am
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Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 4 - Comedy Greats - Pete And DudA host of figures from the world of entertainment - but not Greta Garbo - hail the life, careers and partnership of bona fide comic legends Dudley Moore and Peter Cook.
3:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 9The teams are joined by guests Alex Brooker, Henning Wehn, Rob Beckett and Kate Humble.
3:20am
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Yes, Prime Minister
Political sitcom series based on the original hit 1980s satire. Stars David Haig and Henry Goodman.
3:25am
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Room 101
Series 2, Episode 2 - Terry Wogan, Phil Tufnell, Victoria CorenTV and radio legend Sir Terry Wogan, Only Connect host and poker player Victoria Coren and cricketer Phil Tufnell, try to banish health fads, the phrase "English breakfast tea" and the Australian cricket team from 1990 - 2002 into the Orwellian chamber.
4:15am
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All In Good Fun
Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.