Television
TV schedule Monday 26th August 2019
6:20am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 1 - More About CoveringThe Twirlywoos watch a man as he covers his car in cleaning foam. Chickedy and Chick squirt foam everywhere.
7:10am
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Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 2 - A Star Is BornAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
7:10am
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Ross Noble Off Road
Episode 3In the final episode, it's the last three days of one of the world's hardest motorbike challenges, and no one thinks Ross will finish it. Can he keep his body, his bike, and his relationships with everyone around him intact and do what no joker has ever done before; finish the Scottish Six Day Trial?
7:15am
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As Time Goes By
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the sitcom starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer.
7:15am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 6 - Griller ThrillerDennis' ultimate hero, Grizzly Griller, plans on trekking to the source of the River Beano, broadcasting the treacherous path on live TV. Dennis introduces him to his pet hamster, Galahad - only to discover they are his biggest fear! Grizzly is so afraid that Dennis must disguise himself as his hero and go in his place!
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink DawnThe Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.
7:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 2 - Tower Top Princess PartyPrincess Purl and Princess Bitz have decided to create the best party ever for Sir Robo Bob and Sir Bevel.
7:40am
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Lucky Feller
Episode 7 - The Power And The GloryThe local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...
8:10am
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2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapJenny prepares Bill and Ben to meet her boyfriend's parents for the first time. The potential for humiliation is, naturally, huge. Meanwhile, it transpires that David has been breeding cockroaches for school biology projects...
8:25am
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Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
8:30am
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The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
8:35am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 8 - Granny JustinaJustin dresses up as Granny Justina when he and Robert forget to invite her round for a special tea party with Katy. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.
8:50am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
8:55am
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Carry On Screaming!
Horror spoof from the Carry On team. Two bumbling Victorian detectives must investigate the disappearance of several young women.
8:55am
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
9am
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Minder
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sorry Pal, Wrong NumberArthur's new gambling venture involves Terry taking on the prestigious task of guarding three public telephone boxes.
9:15am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 4 - Squeaky CleanMr Slater is coming for tea! Sooty is cleaning Richard's room, Sweep is in charge of the dishes, and all is set for a great evening. But with a crazy vacuum cleaner on the loose and Richard covered in paint, their plans for a dream tea look set for disaster!
9:30am
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Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 21 - More About On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a supermarket watching a shop assistant stacking toilet rolls on top of each other.
9:55am
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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.
10:30am
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Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 4 - Dream ChristmasThe girls spend Christmas Eve and part of Christmas Day at dad's.
10:50am
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2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapJenny prepares Bill and Ben to meet her boyfriend's parents for the first time. The potential for humiliation is, naturally, huge. Meanwhile, it transpires that David has been breeding cockroaches for school biology projects...
10:55am
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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.
11:30am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
11:55am
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Hank Zipzer
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's sitcom starring Henry Winkler.
12:15pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 1 - Waffle's Ball Pit PondIt's the hottest day of the year and Waffle is eating ice cream to cool down.
1:35pm
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Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 11 - OverThe Twirlywoos see a man stepping over puddles and try to copy him. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo has to jump over a wall to avoid being discovered by the Twirlywoos.
2:35pm
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The Wrong Arm Of The Law
Crime comedy starring Peter Sellers and Lionel Jeffries. London's criminal gangs team up with the police to catch a group of Australian newcomers.
3pm
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The Zoo
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Big StinkThe zoo stinks, and all fingers are pointed at tapirs Terry and Penelope.
3:15pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 14 - Roll Of The MiceThe last thing DM would normally want to do is play a boring board game, but when one arrives in the post, it releases knockout gas and he's surprised to wake up in the town of Greenback.
3:40pm
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 44 - Pi In The SkyThe gang spot what appears to be a meteor through Screwtop's mega-powerful telescope. It turns out to be an early space invention of the Professor's, hurtling back towards Earth on a collision course with Beanotown! Can Dennis and the gang save the day, or will Beanotown be destroyed forever.
3:45pm
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Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 3Alexander goes behind the scenes to discover just how Dad's Army was made. He meets locals from the Norfolk town of Thetford, which stood in for Walmington-on-Sea, and we hear from the expert professionals who brought Jimmy Perry and David Croft's ambitious ideas to the screen.
3:55pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 18 - Mayor Bevel's Mega WheelBitz, Bob and Purl are building a giant Mega Wheel in Craft City for Mayor Bevel, and the local citizens are getting very excited.
3:55pm
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Sketchy Comedy
Episode 1A drinks can, blender, pillows and skittles are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
4:05pm
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Diddy TV
Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Be NaughtyMeet the world's most stupid detective in a new crime drama, and it's eviction night in Diddy Brother.
4:40pm
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Dad's Army
A selection of five episodes from the Home Guard sitcom.
4:50pm20 min
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 1 - Honey Bee HijackThe Go Jet Academy holds a honey contest, and while Xuli and Kyan collect honey from around the globe, Tala hopes to win despite only having a single jar. But when Glitch hatches a plan to kidnap all of the world's bees, the Go Jetters must travel across the world to stop him.
6:25pm
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Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
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.
7pm
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Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 6 - A Coquettish FascinatorAt the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence.
7pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 3, Highlights Special - Savage SongsThere are musical maestros aplenty in the last episode of the current series of the award-winning Horrible Histories.
8pm
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Doc Martin
Series 4, Episode 1 - Better The DevilSince Martin and Louisa both got cold feet on their wedding day, Louisa has left, and Martin has been finding life in Portwenn infuriating.
8pm40 min
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes
Episode 2 - A Stripe For FrazerTold he can promote one of the men to Corporal, Mainwaring makes Frazer Lance-Corporal, and pits him against Jones in a contest to see who is worthy of the full rank - but the Scot quickly goes power mad, and has half the platoon up on a charge!
8pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 1Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
US Road Trip, Episode 1James Corden has flown Jamie Redknapp, Jack Whitehall and Freddie Flintoff to America for an adventure. The jet-lagged boys hit the bowling alley and take to the field in front of a packed-out crowd at an Oakland Raiders game.
8:30pm
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Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different ChristmasIt is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.
8:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 7 - The RecruitWhile Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.
9pm
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Doc Martin
Series 4, Episode 2 - Uneasy Lies The HeadMartin struggles to deal with Louisa's news. But Louisa is adamant she does not want Martin involved.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 1Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by British boxing sensation Amir Khan, The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade and comics Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.
9pm30 min
Amusical
TV pilot adapted from the hit live stage show Amusical.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 14 - OddballsTune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.
9:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 9 - Mum's ArmyMainwaring decides to invite more women to help the Home Guard. One of these women, Mrs Gray, catches his eye. Could this be the path to love?
9:30pm
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Up North
Series 2, Episode 5 - Another Christmas Up NorthTom Thatch delivers Christmas presents early to his nephew Patch, and Jason Bottomley is out for revenge and tracks down all the people who helped put his wife Penelope behind bars. Who will make it out alive? This is one Christmas Mick, Rosie, Geoffrey, Rebecca and Patch will want to forget!
10pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal FlushRodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.
10pm
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 5Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Tom Allen, while Rosie Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.
10pm30 min
Live At The Apollo
Pride Specials, Highlights SpecialThis edition features sets from Tom Allen, Stephen K Amos, Jen Brister, Al Porter, Julian Clary, Suzi Ruffell and Gina Yashere.
10pm
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Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 5, Episode 1 - Like Top Gun All Over AgainIn the first episode, Dave explores whether a knock-off can ever be as good as the real thing. For Dave, this involves examining DVDs, baking and his favourite band, Bucks Fizz...
10pm30 min
Stath Lets Flats
Series 2, Episode 2 - Where Can I Flat?When his dad announces that he needs to move out, Stath is forced to experience flat hunting from the other side. Sophie agrees to look with him but has mixed emotions when Stath invites newly single Al to join them.
10:45pm
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Live At The Apollo
Pride Specials, Highlights SpecialThis edition features sets from Tom Allen, Stephen K Amos, Jen Brister, Al Porter, Julian Clary, Suzi Ruffell and Gina Yashere.
11pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the third series of the cornershop sitcom.
11pm
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 8 - Global AffairsSara Pascoe, Phil Wang and Catherine Bohart discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with Global Affairs. Does the world hate Britain? What are micronations? And can Jon survive the end of the world?
11:05pm
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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.
11:20pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 7, Episode 5 - Here Bums The BrideGaz works through his list of three things he must do before he dies. Donna gets work in a charity shop to try to overcome her fear of death. Louise stumbles across a massive secret about Corinthian.
11:30pm
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Roast Battle
Series 1, Episode 3Featuring a battle between Dane Baptiste and Tez Ilyas; and newlyweds Bobby Mair and Harriet Kemsley.
11:45pm45 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 1Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.
Midnight
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Inside No. 9
Series 3, Episode 4 - Empty OrchestraWhat better way to celebrate Roger's promotion than a full-on, old-school karaoke session? An evening of hopes, dreams, intrigue, romance, betrayal and an awful lot of singing.
Midnight
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Midnight
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Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 6 - A Coquettish FascinatorAt the halfway stage, all contestants, with the possible exception of Phil Wang, still have high hopes of winning. Kerry Godliman and Jessica Knappett resort to soapy violence.
12:40am60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry AldertonAdam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.
12:55am
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Plebs
Series 4, Episode 4 - The SatiristThe boys launch a cabaret night in the bar when Marcus starts dating the popular Roman satirist, Minerva. But can he cope with her dissecting their relationship live on stage? Meanwhile, Jason, Aurelius and Grumio form a house-band.
1am
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John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 4 - Alex BrookerAlex Brooker chats to John about his career and how his disability has shaped his life.
1am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 2, Highlights Special - Best BitsSeries highlights and previously unseen material of the comedy show hosted by Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.
1am
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Mock The Week
Series 9, Highlights SpecialDara O Briain, Andy Parsons, Hugh Dennis and Russell Howard return with a special edition of the show.
1:10am
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Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - Massage + Royal VisitIt’s time to chill out with Alan Partridge this week as he receives a massage live on air. Later the studio is full of excitement when Alan covers a Royal visit to Norfolk.
1:40am
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 7, Episode 5 - Here Bums The BrideGaz works through his list of three things he must do before he dies. Donna gets work in a charity shop to try to overcome her fear of death. Louise stumbles across a massive secret about Corinthian.
1:40am50 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 15 - Occupations And OfficesIf you've ever wondered what an Ornamental Hermit does, this is the show for you. With David Mitchell, Deirdre O'Kane and Richard Osman.
2:10am
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His Excellency
A repeat of this 1952 film.
2:15am
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Black Books
Series 1, Episode 1 - Cooking The BooksBookshop owner Bernard dreads the end of the financial year as his accounts beckon, Fran is an unlikely birth partner and accountant Manny swallows The Little Book of Calm.
2:20am
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Russell Howard's Good News
Series 3, Episode 1Russell Howard is back for a third series of his hit BBC Three show. The mystery guest is Colin Furze, who souped up a mobility scooter to reach 69mph. The Good News Extra stand-up is Jimmy McGhie.
2:30am
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Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last SupperIn the last episode of the series the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner's trophy. Tasks include: playing golf with eggs and cooking a meal using ingredients starting with every letter of the alphabet.
2:40am
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Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 18Strap in for another rollicking, rip-roaring ride through past TV Burps, as big-collared telly critic Harry Hill presents some of the funniest moments from previous series.
3am
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Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 3Lee Mack is joined by Claudia Winkleman, Johnny Vegas and Joe Lycett.
3:05am
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Inside No. 9
Series 3, Episode 5 - Diddle Diddle DumplingA couple's world is changed forever by a seemingly chance find in a local street. David and Louise and their daughter all live in their lovely house. But when David brings home a single black shoe, the new arrival becomes a life-changing obsession that threatens to come between all of them.
3:40am
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The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 2, Episode 7Chris Ramsey welcomes comedian Mo Gilligan and reality stars Lydia Bright and Ollie Locke to his basement this week for some daft games, ludicrous challenges, and physical feats!