Television
TV schedule Sunday 23rd May 2021
6am
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What A Whopper
A group of friends try to fake a sighting of the Loch Ness Monster in order to make some money.
6am
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 1 - Jumble PieGeorge's budgie Oscar has died. However, Mildred's busy sorting out unwanted items for the vicar's jumble sale.
6:25am
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George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 2 - All Around The ClockGeorge hasn't been allowed to forget his wedding anniversary, and buys Mildred a carriage clock. Meanwhile, the Fourmiles return from a 'winter holiday' to find their house burgled.
6:25am
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Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
7:10am
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We Have Been Watching
Episode 4In this episode the finest moments from Porridge, The Young Ones, Gavin & Stacey and One Foot In The Grave are viewed and celebrated by stars such as John Challis and Sue Holderness; Sally Phillips and Sarah Hadland; Mathew
Baynton and Jim Howick; and Russell Tovey and Sarah Solemani.
7:10am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 33 - Licence To CareA mishap on a mission leaves Danger Mouse confused - why is Penfold not talking to him?
7:20am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 16 - Scout BeanThe animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. Mr Bean becomes scoutmaster for the day, but his obsession with badge collecting does not win him any friends.
7:25am
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 34 - Force Of NatureDanger Mouse's over-reliance on gadgets prompts Colonel K to send his top agent on a tech-free nature retreat.
7:35am
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Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage LossageWalter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.
7:35am
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Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 17 - Back To SchoolMr Bean inadvertently becomes a teacher - but can he control the unruly class?
7:45am
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 35 - St Basil's Cathedral, RussiaThe Go Jetters visit St Basil's Cathedral, but birthday boy Grandmaster Glitch has glitched it. Not cool!
8am
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of 11 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.
8:05am
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Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 8 - Crazy GolfIt doesn't look like Pottsfield stand a chance of winning a recycling award. However, Danny and Mick hatch a plan to host a rained-out golf tournament in the leisure centre, using all the recycling they have.
8:25am
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 26 - Trophy BeanMr. Bean is forced to baby-sit Mrs. Wicket's nephew on an Outward Bound day course.
8:35am
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 3 - Ready, Set, CheckIt's race day in Craft City and Bob is determined to come first and win the trophy, until disaster strikes and his go-kart starts falling apart! Has Bitz got a solution?
8:40am
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 1 - In The WildMr Bean goes deep into the countryside in search of the perfect wildlife photograph.
8:55am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 8 - WishesIf there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?
9:10am
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 9 - CrushDave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.
9:30am
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The Zoo
Series 2, Episode 5 - Otter MadnessThe zoo's animals love learning new tricks - Clara the seal can jump, Cheryl the cheetah can touch a ball with her nose and Duchess the elephant can hold her legs in the air.
10am
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Get Some In!
Series 5, Episode 6Lilley's parents invite Marsh - the hero - to give a rousing talk at their church hall; but seeing everyone fawning over the deceitful bully sends Matthew round the bend, and he develops a nasty streak like Marsh himself.
10am
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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.
10:25am
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Sooty
Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven SeasSooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?
10:30am
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Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 6 - Very Pongy CheeseJustin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse. Guest starring Louise Gold.
11:25am
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 6 - Blockade WaffleWaffle learns that the summer holidays will soon be over and Evie will be going to school. Determined not to be left alone, Waffle hatches a plan to keep the family at home.
12:05pm
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Ask A Policeman
A repeat of this 1939 film.
12:25pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 2 - Exceptional ExplorersThis episode looks at some of the world's greatest explorers, from the very first conquests of new land to Alan Shepherd venturing into space.
12:55pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 3 - Mardy Mary Queen Of ScotsWe follow the young Mary as she stumbles from young girl in Scotland, to Queen in France, back to Queen in Scotland, and finally to Elizabeth I's public enemy no. 1 - with a bit of Queenian Rhapsody thrown in for good measure! Meanwhile across the world we meet silver-nosed Danish scientist Tycho Brahe, and Mr H gives us his unique take on the epic Battle of Lepanto in another History's Craziest Fools.
1:15pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 37 - Mount Rushmore, USAWhen the Grimbots add Glitch's face to those of the presidents on Mount Rushmore they cause a major mudslide.
1:25pm
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Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, WalesHow will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?
1:25pm
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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.
1:35pm
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Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 4 - Desert Road TripBob is excited to see an amazing cactus that only flowers once a year, but the gang's race across the hot sandy desert slows to a crawl when Bitz and Purl over-engineer their vehicle.
1:50pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad ComputerGeorge finds a computer called Val but Val has a mind of her own. Soon she's set about uploading embarrassing videos to social media.
2:05pm
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The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 20 - The CoatWhen Dave needs a new coat, Gran kindly suggests she knows a good one by the carpark bin. Dave promptly gets trapped inside the coat and discovers it's past.
2:40pm
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Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 7 - Timmy Finds AliensTimmy and his friends make a collage of the moon, complete with green aliens.
3pm
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Dear Mr. Prohack
A repeat of this 1949 film.
3pm
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Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the eighth and ninth series of the lie-based panel game.
3:05pm
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So Awkward Files
Episode 4 - Martha and JasMartha doesn't need any help filling in her form. Jas is determined to help out though, cheerfully listing Martha's weaknesses and recalling all the occasions when she didn't tell the truth.
3:20pm
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Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 14 - Waffle's Sort Of BirthdayIt's Waffle's birthday and Mr Willow throws a huge party for him. As the Brooklyn-Bells prepare a surprise for Waffle, Connie and Ruby's dog, Jelly, leads the Wonder Dog astray.
5pm
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Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
5pm
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Murder, They Hope
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dales Of The UnexpectedThe intrepid duo are lured back into their old world of coach tours as they help the local police in a county-wide hunt for a bus-based serial killer.
5pm
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Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 26 - Trophy BeanMr. Bean is forced to baby-sit Mrs. Wicket's nephew on an Outward Bound day course.
5:15pm
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Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 1 - In The WildMr Bean goes deep into the countryside in search of the perfect wildlife photograph.
6pm
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Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the second series of the David Jason sitcom.
6:25pm
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Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 13 - A Loo To A KillFilming has begun for Danger Mouse: The Movie! Scarlet Johamster has been cast as Penfold while Danger Mouse is apparently the only one 'great enough' to take on the title role.
6:35pm
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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.
6:50pm
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Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 11 - 'Orrible Oliver CromwellOliver Cromwell rises from obscurity, challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimately orders the King's execution - as he says, a it was a 'cruel necessity'. In other parts of Britain there are a bunch of oddly named Puritan soldiers, and the great writers Shakespeare and Milton square up for a word battle.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 8 - Prior EngagementsFollowing Madamme Edith's crowning as the Spirit of Nouvion, the General decides that she should marry Captain Bertorelli in order to cement relations between the two sides. A celebration at the chateaux offers Michelle the perfect chance to release the British airmen.
8pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the wartime sitcom.
8pm60 min version (repeat)
8:05pm
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So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 9 - Party ClauseLily thinks it is time for the three of them to look for new hairstyles. She doggedly tries and fails to create a new hairstyle using a hair donut.
8:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 9 - Soup And SausageThe airmen are now stuck in the sewers directly beneath the town square. It'd be quite simple to free them if only the hinges on the access grate weren't rusted solid. As usual, there's a crackpot plan in place - this time involving an ancient ice cream van.
8:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 14 - Sons Of The SeaMainwaring gets his hand on a boat and plans to set up river patrols. A practice run ends disastrously when the platoon get lost in fog and end up at sea. They can't really have drifted all of the way to Nazi-occupied France, can they?
9pm60 min
The Pursuit Of Love
Episode 3Linda is living her best life in Paris with her new wealthy French lover. But back in England, Fanny is furious that Linda is flouting society's strict rules for women.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 55, Episode 6Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.
9:20pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 10 - René Of The GypsiesWith ice cream banned throughout Nouvion, Michelle's next attempt to rescue the airmen involves holding a gypsy fair in the town square. Unfortunately, a black cat throws a spanner in the works, and the resistance are forced to hold the event themselves.
9:20pm
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All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 3, Episode 1Teri Hatcher, Rob Beckett, Anna Friel and Chris Kamara are among the guests as the chat show returns, with music by Calum Scott and Naughty Boy.
10pm
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Still Game
Series 8, Episode 5 - PieThere's an appetite for destruction as steak pies dominate Jack, Victor and Craiglang's own hilarious version of the hunger games. Only the strongest will reign supreme.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon RichardsonWelsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.
10pm
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Celebrity Juice
Series 25, Episode 7Keith Lemon hosts as team captains Emily Atack and Laura Whitmore are joined by Katherine Ryan, Lawrence Chaney, Catherine Tyldesley and Maya Jama for more games, fun and anarchy.
10pm
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Ricky Gervais: Fame
The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.
10:30pm
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Two Doors Down
Series 2, Episode 2Alarm bells are ringing at the start of episode two, when a car's security system awakes the neighbours in the middle of the night.
10:40pm
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The Royle Family
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Caroline Aherne sitcom.
10:55pm
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Eat Locals
Britain's vampires gather for their once-every-fifty-years meeting.
11pm
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Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 8Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Olga Koch, Nigel Ng and Suzi Ruffell and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
11:30pm
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There's Something About Movies
Series 4, Episode 2Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen are joined by Richard E Grant. Guest captain Rob Brydon has Desiree Burch and Alan Davies on his team. Alan Carr hosts.
11:40pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 3David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.
11:45pm
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Taskmaster
Series 11, Episode 10 - Activate JamaliCharlotte Ritchie stumbles into some sand, Lee Mack dunks Alex Horne, Sarah Kendall stacks some fish fingers, Jamali Maddix staggers around a bit and Mike Wozniak staggers absolutely everyone. Again.
Midnight
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Lee Evans: Roadrunner
TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.
12:20am
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Taskmaster
Champion Of Champions, Episode 2 - I've Sinned AgainFive hall of famers return for more consensual indignity at the hands of Greg Davies and Alex Horne. The challenges include making a mask which both looks and tastes great.
12:30am
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Bloods
Series 1, Episode 3 - DaycareWhen Maleek bumps into old flame Nicole, a single mum, Wendy sees the chance to get them together - by looking after her son. In an effort to impress the kid, Maleek takes him on a ride-a-long that spirals out of control. Jo and Lawrence enjoy quality time with a dead body. Kareshma tries to break up Darrell and Darryl to get a new partner.
12:40am
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Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa
Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.
1:20am55 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 7Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host David Mitchell and panellists Andy Hamilton and Deborah Frances-White.
1:40am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 1The return of the programme in which routines by renowned and up-and-coming comedians are reconstructed as sketches, featuring Russell Kane, Kojo Anim, Seann Walsh, Elf Lyons, Luke Kempner, Josh Weller and Jayde Adams.
2:10am
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The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 2Routines by comedians including Huge Davies, Judi Love, Alfie Brown, Bobby Mair, Suzi Ruffell, Iain Stirling and Russell Kane are reconstructed as sketches.
2:35am
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CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 6Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Katherine Ryan, Kieron Richardson, Denise Van Outen and Lauren Steadman.
2:50am
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Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies
Episode 2 - Kind Hearts And AccoladesRichard looks at Ealing's golden years, comedy films that were produced almost back to back, which gave Ealing its rightful place in British comedy history. The Lavender Hill Mob, Kind Hearts And Coronets and The Man In The White Suit are all discussed as Richard celebrates the very best of Ealing.
3:20am
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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...
5:05am
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That's My Boy
Series 2, Episode 8 - Invitation To The WeddingWilfred's eldest daughter is getting married and Ida and Angie are looking forward to attending the ceremony, but Robert is less enthusiastic.