Television
TV schedule Saturday 17th October 2020
6am
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Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 4 - Never Give Your Real NameLarry's philandering looks set to cause him real trouble when one of his girlfriends fears she's pregnant. Unfortunately for Robin, he never gives out his real name...
6:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 19 - More About Faster And FasterThe Twirlywoos watch a man practising his tennis strokes using a machine to shoot the balls to him.
6:30am
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Carry On Cleo
The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.
7:05am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 22 - Hotel BeanMr Bean has some unexpected guests who think he runs a hotel!
7:15am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 23 - Jurassic BeanMr Bean goes in search of wildlife, but he is not expecting to see anything prehistoric!
7:20am
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Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
7:30am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu SenseiJJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.
7:50am
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The Balloon Goes Up
Comedy duo Ethel Revnell and Gracie West masquerade as WAAFs on a balloon site and help the authorities capture a group of spies.
7:50am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 26 - Big Ben, EnglandThe Go Jetters visit London on New Year's Eve, but Big Ben is missing. To the Vroomster!
7:50am
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The Amelia Gething Complex
Series 1, Episode 3 - AnimalsAmelia and Vinny search for a pet. Wallace and Poppy hold a funeral for a dead spider and the UK's teachers are released from captivity.
8:10am
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The Amelia Gething Complex
Series 1, Episode 4 - Health And FitnessPoppy becomes Amelia's personal trainer, but they accidentally break the space-time continuum. Wallace falls victim to a sarcasm epidemic.
8:20am
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Porridge
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night InGodber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.
8:20am
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Minder
Series 10, Episode 2 - Another Case Of Van BlankArthur is overcome with the spirit of European Unity and he sets for a little import/export work in France, where all the road signs are different.
8:25am
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Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 16 - Timmy AfloatThe class make boats, but Timmy is paired with a sneezy Stripey, who keeps ruining his efforts.
9am
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 5 - Hey Diddle Diddle, Who's On The FiddlePeggy finds a personal letter from Joe Maplin to Clive Dempster which causes everyone to believe that the Squadron Leader has been sent to the camp as a 'mole'.
9:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 10 - Ray Of SunshineMr Bean is in pursuit of sunshine but only manages to cause chaos on the beach!
9:35am
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2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Trouble With HarryBen, Jen and David are set on getting a dog. Bill sets the trio a challenge: if they can 'take care' of an imaginary dog for a fortnight, she'll consider allowing them to get a real one...
9:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 11 - Birthday BearMr Bean is shocked when Teddy receives a birthday card from Bean's girlfriend.
10:15am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the third series of the David Jason sitcom.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 21 - Pizza To GoSooty and the gang are put in charge of Mr Slater's Pizza Parlour but Soo would rather be a top fashion designer like Valentino Du Prado. Things go from bad to worse in the kitchen as pizzas start flying off the shelves. Perhaps a special visitor can lend a hand? Guest starring Brendan Cole.
10:25am
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Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 3 - Remote Control SuitThings don't quite go to plan when Justin becomes Robert's butler for the day, in order to host a special cake party for some top Cake Experts from the Justin Town Cake Society.
10:55am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 4 - Born FreeGeorge takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.
11:10am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 5 - CultureGeorge takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.
11:25am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The FleasThe Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.
11:45am
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Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 6 - Date To RememberDanny and Mick's dad is back wanting romance tips for a big date. Unfortunately for the boys, it's with Joy!
11:55am
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 6 - Ingenious InventorsA look at some of history's most ingenious inventors, as we take in everything from the invention of the wheel to the crisp.
12pm22 min
Spitting Image
Series 21 (BritBox Series 1), Episode 3Prince Harry meets his new neighbour, LeBron James; Dominic Cummings discovers the North; and Donald Trump learns of an escalating situation on the China-India border.
12:45pm
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So Awkward
Series 6, Episode 11 - Shaved by the BellSid has a hair crisis, Jas learns to ride a boiled egg and Mr Malone betrays ThunderBun.
1:10pm
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Millie Inbetween
Specials, Episode 1 - Promises PromisesLauren and Craig return home to celebrate mum and Mike's first wedding anniversary, but when Declan drops a romantic bombshell on Lauren and dad drops an explosive one on Millie, everyone's future is turned upside-down.
1:15pm
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Don't Lose Your Head
In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.
3pm
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Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 44 - Cave Train Trouble, SloveniaLars zooms to the rescue when Glitch and Tala go off the rails in search of a baby dragon.
3pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
3:25pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The FleasThe Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.
4pm
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4:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 9 - No PetsMr Bean decides he needs some new and exciting friends in the shape of pets.
4:30pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored SillyGran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.
4:45pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'EckBetty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.
6pm
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Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
7pm
Pointless
Alexander Armstrong and Richard Osman present as famous sitcom actors take part in the general knowledge quiz, in which they try to come up with the least likely correct answers to a series of questions posed to members of the public. The contestants are Tim Healy, Maggie Ollerenshaw, Kerry Godliman, Tom Basden, Mina Anwar, Serena Evans, Judy Cornwell and Jeremy Gittins.
7pm
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Not Going Out
Series 7, Christmas Special - WeddingThe will-they-won't-they tension between Lee and Lucy reaches new highs in this epic series finale for Christmas, as the couple find themselves in previously uncharted emotional water.
8pm
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Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
8pm
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Not Going Out
Christmas Special - Christmas ShoppingIt is Christmas Eve and newlyweds Lee and Lucy are doing some last-minute shopping when an unexpected stranger turns their Christmas upside down.
8pm
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A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Out-takes - UnseenRejoin the A League Of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 11.
8:05pm
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Professor Branestawm
Episode 1 - The Incredible Adventures Of Professor BranestawmArmed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.
9pm
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The Treason TV Show
Series 2, Episode 2A speech from the First minister of Scotland, the Queen visits the Department for Work and Pensions, and the Iraqi Information Minister is taking over at Number 10.
9pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 3 - SpringSpring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.
9pm
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Billy And Us
Episode 2 - Shipyards & LeotardsBilly opens up on what it meant to be a working man in post-war Scotland, talking frankly about how his experiences shaped him as a man and a comedian.
9:15pm
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Taskmaster
A selection of three episodes from the challenging comedy hosted by Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne.
9:30pm
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Comfort And Joy
1984 Scottish film in which Bill Paterson stars as a radio disc jockey whose life undergoes a bizarre upheaval after his girlfriend leaves him.
9:55pm
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The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 4 - SummerWhen could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.
10pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.
10:15pm60 min
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 16, Episode 1 - Katherine Ryan, Clare Balding, Nick Frost, Samson Kayo, Billy OceanWith Katherine Ryan; one of the nation's best-loved broadcasters, Clare Balding; and the stars of the hotly anticipated horror comedy series Truth Seekers - Nick Frost and Samson Kayo. Plus, the legendary worldwide chart-topping singer Billy Ocean will be chatting and performing some of his greatest hits in the studio.
10:30pm
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10:50pm
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The Young Ones' 20 Greatest Moments
Retrospective programme looking back at the best bits of sitcom The Young Ones.
11pm
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Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
11:05pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 2 - Think Fast, Father TedWith the parochial house falling apart, Ted decides it's time to raise some money, and it seems that a raffle is the best way to do it. Pulling in a favour from Bishop Brennan, he secures a car as the top prize...
11:30pm
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The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Episode 6Russell takes a look at local coronavirus rules, asks Taskmaster's Greg Davies and Alex Horne Your Questions, and chats to James Bay.
11:35pm
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Play To The Whistle
Series 2, Episode 1This week, the teams are joined by Bradley's daytime TV arch-nemesis, Pointless co-host Richard Osman, as well as Olympic diving superstar Tom Daley and comedian Rob Beckett. Romesh Ranganathan is back as Frank's regular wingman and Seann Walsh returns to keep an eye on the scores.
11:40pm
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of DoomWhen a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.
11:50pm
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The Young Ones
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom following the students of Scumbag College.
Midnight
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Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
TV edit of Russell Brand's 2013 stand-up show.
12:10am65 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 2The second episode of Have I Got News For You sees politician Alan Johnson as host, with The Sunday Times's Political Editor and author Tim Shipman and comedian Janey Godley join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as guest panellists.
12:15am
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8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 12Sean Lock and Freddie Flintoff take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Roisin Conaty. Susie Dent is joined by Rob Beckett in Dictionary Corner.
12:50am
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Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
1am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The OvenIt is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.
1am
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1:15am
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1:55am
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Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 8 - FamilyJack Dee and Ivo Graham amusingly address Jon Richardson's fears about family life. Top of the anxiety-inducing agenda: will Jon's wife replace him with a robot?
2am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Christmas Special - The Gâteau From The ChâteauGeneral Von Klinkerhoffen's control over the town is beginning to be felt, and no one is happy; not the resistance, nor the army, and certainly not the gestapo. But with the help of drugs, poison darts and exploding confectionery, one party must be able to stop him - right?
2:55am
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Mock The Week
Series 10, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes SpecialDara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.
3am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 7 - Alex Edelman At The Comedy StoreAmerican funny man Alex Edelman is your host at the world famous Comedy Store in London introducing the hilarious Alistair Williams, the wonderfully witty Fern Brady and the remarkable Darren Harriott.
3:20am
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Peep Show
Series 6, Episode 5 - The PartyAs a last desperate hurrah before the baby arrives, Mark and Jeremy decide to throw a party.
3:25am
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Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 2 - Think Fast, Father TedWith the parochial house falling apart, Ted decides it's time to raise some money, and it seems that a raffle is the best way to do it. Pulling in a favour from Bishop Brennan, he secures a car as the top prize...
3:25am
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Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 8 - Desiree Burch At The Comedy StoreThe ever candid Desiree Burch is tonight's host at the legendary Comedy Store in London. Tonight's guests are the must see Ken Cheng, the unique Lost Voice Guy and the fabulous Rhys James.
3:25am
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Zapped
Series 2, Episode 3 - The PartyLooking to make new friends, Brian heads to a trendy - but exclusive - new bar that's opened by Munty docks.