TV Listings for RTE One, 26 May 2012
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00:35 |
Small Engine Repair |
(2006, General Movie/Drama) A would-be country singer dreams of stardom, but lacks the motivation. The only person to believe in him is his best friend, a mechanic who in turn is preoccupied with his son's reluctance to take over the family business. However, when a highly unstable old acquaintance reappears after a stint in prison, the friends discover there are more important things in life than themselves. Comedy drama, with Iain Glen, Steven Mackintosh and Stuart Graham. |
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Rob Roy the Highland Rogue |
(1953, Adventure) An 18th-century Highland clan leader is outraged when the king of England uses a corrupt politician to help him expand his influence over Scotland. Declared an outlaw for his opposition, he organises his fellow countrymen to fight back. Swashbuckling adventure, starring Richard Todd, Glynis Johns, James Robertson Justice and Michael Gough. |
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03:50 |
Murder Call (R) |
A model is lured to her death when she ventures into an exotic garden expecting to meet her lover - leaving Tessa and Steve to find out who killed her. Drama, starring Lucy Bell, Peter Mochrie and Gary Day. |
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04:35 |
Blue Heelers |
Maggie is set to prosecute the Dean Crocker case, but PJ has doubts about the investigation and the accuracy of Jack's evidence. |
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05:25 |
EuroNews |
European and international headlines live via satellite. |
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TV Listings for RTE Two, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
Craig Doyle Live (R) (T) |
Topical chat show, in which the host interviews celebrity guests from the world of showbusiness and sport, and is joined by regular contributors to take an irreverent look at the day's events. He also presents reports about the most unusual stories from around the country. |
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00:30 |
Desperate Housewives (R) (T) |
Bree nervously awaits the start of her trial, and worries she might be falling for her lawyer Trip. Julie fears Porter might not be a good father for her baby, prompting Susan to make a big decision about her future, while Lynette discovers Tom still has feelings for her - but the revelation leads to a confrontation between him and his boss Gregg. |
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01:25 |
The Marseille Contract |
(1974, General Movie/Drama) An American narcotics agent is sent to Paris to bring down a powerful drug lord. Realising the law cannot touch the criminal and the French authorities will not help him, he hires a hitman. However, he ends up at odds with the assassin when he discovers it is essential the crime kingpin is brought in alive. Thriller, starring Michael Caine, Anthony Quinn and James Mason. |
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03:00 |
Terriers |
Hank and Britt encounter an amnesiac at their local diner, and try to help him recall who he is - only to realise their `client' might have a reason to forget his past when an incident at the police station suggests he is linked to a missing persons investigation. Meanwhile, Katie has difficulty hiding her guilt from Britt, and Steph's grip on reality becomes worryingly loose. |
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03:40 |
Sons of Anarchy (R) |
Jax discovers Abel's whereabouts - but before he can go looking for him, he must get Gemma out of the hospital where Agent Stahl has handcuffed her to a bed. Meanwhile, Tig and Chibs seek revenge after a drug deal with the Chicken Man goes wrong. Drama, starring Charlie Hunnam and Katey Sagal. |
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04:25 |
Entourage (R) |
Ari tries to prove he values his family more than his job - but finds his professional concerns difficult to ignore. Vince becomes even more worried about Sasha's next project when he learns who will be appearing alongside her, and hassles Eric to secure her a part in his next film instead. Meanwhile, Drama gets a new perspective on his career path, and Turtle struggles to salvage the tequila business. Comedy drama, starring Jeremy Piven and Adrian Grenier. |
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04:55 |
EuroNews |
European and international headlines live via satellite. |
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TV Listings for TV3, 26 May 2012
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00:05 |
Catwalk to Kilimanjaro |
Four models embark on a charity challenge for the Make a Wish Foundation, aiming to scale Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest mountain. The documentary follows the girls progress from the moment they start to arrange the mission, through to their training and the climb itself. |
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01:05 |
Little People Big Pregnancy |
Documentary following a couple as they prepare for the birth of their first child. Both prospective parents were born with dwarfism, and the condition presents mother-to-be Becky Hennon with a number of problems during pregnancy, including increased pressure on her back and joints. The baby has a 75 per cent chance of inheriting his parents' stature, but the duo decide not to learn their son's size before he is born. |
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02:05 |
Dr Murray & Michael Jackson: The Fatal Friendship (R) |
Documentary examining the relationship between the singer and his personal physician Dr Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in November 2011. With access to Murray and his legal team, the programme explores Jackson's private world, where the use of powerful medication was a way of life and a man adored by millions lived as a virtual recluse. |
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03:00 |
The Best of Ireland AM |
Magazine featuring a weekly round-up of health issues, entertainment news and personalities making the headlines. |
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04:20 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home. |
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05:45 |
10 Years Younger US (R) |
American version of the show featuring makeovers aimed at turning back the clock and making members of the public appear more youthful. |
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TV Listings for 3e, 26 May 2012
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00:25 |
Xpose |
Karen Koster, Kirsteen O'Sullivan, Glenda Gilson and Lisa Cannon present a round-up of stories from the world of showbusiness, covering everything from film premieres and awards ceremonies to concerts and fashion shows. |
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00:55 |
Xpose |
Karen Koster, Kirsteen O'Sullivan, Glenda Gilson and Lisa Cannon present a round-up of stories from the world of showbusiness, covering everything from film premieres and awards ceremonies to concerts and fashion shows. |
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01:25 |
Xpose |
Karen Koster, Kirsteen O'Sullivan, Glenda Gilson and Lisa Cannon present a round-up of stories from the world of showbusiness, covering everything from film premieres and awards ceremonies to concerts and fashion shows. |
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01:50 |
NCIS |
A taxi driver and an admiral working at the Pentagon are found executed by the side of a road, but the agents have trouble ascertaining a motive - until they uncover links to a woman searching for her missing husband, a political refugee from Africa. Meanwhile, McGee makes a discovery about his new girlfriend. Starring Sean Murray, Michael Weatherly and Mark Harmon. |
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02:30 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy goods from the comfort of home. |
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04:50 |
Xpose |
Karen Koster, Kirsteen O'Sullivan, Glenda Gilson and Lisa Cannon present a round-up of stories from the world of showbusiness, covering everything from film premieres and awards ceremonies to concerts and fashion shows. |
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TV Listings for BBC One, 26 May 2012
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00:35 |
Dirty Dancing 2: Havana Nights (T) |
(2004, General Movie/Drama) A naive American teenager moves with her wealthy family to 1950s Cuba, where she is bewitched by the pulsing Latin American rhythms. Eventually, a partnership made on the dance floor with a local waiter leads to a passionate romance, but meets with the disapproval of her family. Drama, starring Romola Garai, Diego Luna, Jonathan Jackson, January Jones, and featuring a cameo by Patrick Swayze. |
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02:00 |
Weatherview (T) |
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02:05 |
BBC News (T) |
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02:30 |
Dateline London (T) |
Foreign correspondents in London share their views on the week's issues. |
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03:00 |
BBC News (T) |
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03:30 |
Our World (T) |
Current affairs. |
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04:00 |
BBC News (T) |
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04:30 |
Click (T) |
A guide to the latest gadgets, websites, games and computer industry news. |
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05:00 |
BBC News (T) |
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05:30 |
The Record Europe (T) |
Political issues across the continent. |
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TV Listings for BBC Two, 26 May 2012
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00:15 |
Brooklyn Rules (T) |
(2007, General Movie/Drama) Three men in 1980s Brooklyn take different paths in life and end up on opposite sides of the law. One falls under the spell of a powerful gangster, another opts for honest but low-paid work, while the third starts a college education - but is not above using deception to get ahead. Crime drama, starring Freddie Prinze Jr, Scott Caan, Jerry Ferrara and Alec Baldwin. |
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01:45 |
El Bano del Papa |
(2007, Comedy) Premiere. The media predict that the Pope's forthcoming visit to the small forgotten town of Melo on the border of Brazil and Uruguay will bring in some 200,000 tourists - so local smuggler Beto decides the best way to cash in is to open outdoor toilet facilities to cater for the anticipated crowds. Comedy, starring Cesar Troncoso, Virginia Mendez, Mario Silva and Virginia Ruiz. In Spanish. |
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TV Listings for Channel 4, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
4thought.tv (T) |
Mark Sutton talks about the torture and murder of his brother by a criminal now serving 30 years in prison, and explains his belief that the perpetrator was born evil. |
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00:05 |
4thought.tv (T) |
Geneticist Steve Jones discusses his belief that performing evil acts is linked to the society a person grows up in. |
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00:10 |
Paralympic World Cup Highlights (T) |
Rick Edwards and Daraine Mulvihill present action from the Manchester Regional Arena, featuring the finals of the wheelchair basketball and seven-a-side football for players with cerebral palsy competitions. With commentary by Ronald McIntosh, Dan Johnson and Tony Jones. |
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01:15 |
Stand Up for the Week (R) (T) |
Jon Richardson hosts the satirical comedy show, filmed at the Clapham Grand in south London. Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe, Sara Pascoe, Paul Chowdhry and Andrew Lawrence discuss the week's biggest issues in sport, politics and celebrity news. |
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02:00 |
The Edukators |
(2004, General Movie/Drama) A penniless woman moves in with her boyfriend and his flatmate, who are behind a surreal series of anti-capitalist protests where they break into the homes of the wealthy, rearrange the furniture and leave cryptic messages. She persuades them to target a man she blames for her financial woes, but he catches them in the act and they are forced to take him hostage. Drama, starring Daniel Bruhl, Stipe Erceg, Julia Jentsch and Burghart Klaussner. In German. |
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04:05 |
Smallville (R) (T) |
Chloe's birthday wish to be more like Lois comes true thanks to the interference of a sorceress, who gives her the chance to live as her reporter cousin. |
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04:45 |
St Elsewhere (R) (T) |
Morrison attends a drug rehab programme, and begins to suspect one of his patients is a surgery addict. Cathy tries to arrange a double date, and Daniels is attacked by a bag lady. |
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05:35 |
Countdown (R) (T) |
Nick Hewer and Rachel Riley present the words-and-numbers game, with soprano Lesley Garrett in Dictionary Corner. |
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TV Listings for E4, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
The Big Bang Theory (R) (T) |
Penny is stunned when Sheldon announces he is about to go on his first-ever date, and is even more surprised to find herself tagging along. Meanwhile, Leonard and Raj take a trip to the hospital after Wolowitz's new robotic arm creates problems. |
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00:30 |
The Cleveland Show (R) (T) |
Junior writes a profile of his dad for a school project about his favourite American - but his idealised vision is shattered when Cleveland suffers an embarrassing injury after falling off the toilet. Meanwhile, Rallo is thrilled to discover he is finally tall enough to ride a rollercoaster. |
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01:00 |
The Ricky Gervais Show (R) (T) |
In an episode featuring previously unreleased recordings from the podcast series, Karl Pilkington recalls the time he failed to report an armed robbery. Animated comedy, with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. |
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01:25 |
Bob's Burgers (R) (T) |
Bob hires an arcade game for the restaurant, and becomes obsessed with getting a higher score than his rival Jimmy Pesto. As his addiction spirals out of control, Louise, Gene and Tina find a new way to entertain themselves - by crashing the birthday parties of complete strangers. Featuring the guest voice of Aziz Ansari (30 Minutes or Less). |
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01:50 |
My Name Is Earl (R) (T) |
Randy writes his own list of past misdeeds when he loses a winning lottery ticket and believes it is because of karma. Meanwhile, Joy requests another new identity. |
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02:15 |
King of the Hill (R) (T) |
Hank and his friends renovate a neighbourhood house, but Ted Wasonasong buys the property and decides to knock it down to build a mansion in its place. |
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02:35 |
King of the Hill (R) (T) |
Donna posts personal videos and information on a website for Strickland Propane, and Dale rents a pig to hunt for truffles, but ends up losing it. |
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03:00 |
Switched (R) (T) |
Professional skateboarder Lyn-Z braves the subzero temperatures of Wisconsin, where she is sent to school, made to do household chores and camps overnight in the snow. Meanwhile, environmentalist Megan meets Tony Hawk at a skateboarding competition and learns how to surf. |
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03:20 |
Hollyoaks (T) |
Omnibus. Exam season arrives for the sixth formers, and despite his laid-back attitude, Bart's fortunes appear to be on the rise. However, his previous antics come back to haunt him, with terrible consequences for the rest of the McQueens. Meanwhile, Callum struggles to find time to consider his future prospects, and Brendan assures Cheryl that he has changed his ways. |
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TV Listings for More4, 26 May 2012
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00:20 |
Grand Designs (R) (T) |
Kevin McCloud follows Ben Law's attempt to construct a self-sufficient, handmade wooden house in a West Sussex forest. With a budget of £25,000 and the help of local builders, who have been persuaded to work for free, the task becomes a race against time as adverse weather threatens the project. |
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01:25 |
Boudicca's Lost Tribe: A Time Team Special (R) (T) |
Tony Robinson traces the story of the female warrior, following an excavation in Norfolk that may hold clues to what happened to her tribe, the Iceni, after their defeat at the hands of the Romans. The presenter visits Caistor St Edmund to investigate whether the Empire crushed Boudica's people or if she herself led them to destruction. |
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02:30 |
The Ancient Skeletons of Peru (R) (T) |
Alfredo Narvaez leads a team of archaeologists in an examination of a mass burial site at the Chachapoya stronghold of Kuelap in the forests of Peru. They uncover clues at to why the Cloud Warriors, who lived high in the Andes from AD 800 to the mid 1500s, abruptly disappeared in the 16th century. |
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TV Listings for Sky1, 26 May 2012
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00:20 |
Inside Gatwick (R) (T) |
The overhaul of Gatwick Airport, an £800million project in response to declining passenger numbers and the adoption of image makeovers by rivals. The programme follows CEO Stewart Wingate, baggage handlers and travellers as the facility is transformed. |
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01:20 |
Road Wars (R) (T) |
Police officers use unmarked cars fitted with on-board video cameras, offering an insight into vehicle crime and how it can be prevented. The programme also features footage of dangerous drivers. |
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01:50 |
Justin Lee Collins: Ten Pin Bowler (R) (T) |
The comedian learns to bowl on a road trip from Detroit to Las Vegas, where he receives training from mentor Carmen Salvino, before competing in the Las Vegas Open at the Cashman Centre. Along the way he takes part in a local ten pin bowling league in Denver, Colorado. |
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02:40 |
Obese: A Year to Save My Life (R) (T) |
A woman who weighs 30st calls on the help of fitness expert Jessie Pavelka, who forces her to look in a mirror and face up to her weight issues. Forty-year-old Sharon Hughes describes herself as greedy and lazy, and struggles to leave the house for fear of what people might say. |
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03:30 |
Hairspray - The School Musical (R) (T) |
Rehearsal time is running out in the penultimate show, and former member of the Supremes Mary Wilson gives the pupils a 1960s masterclass before they hit the West End. |
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04:20 |
Bill Bailey's Birdwatching Bonanza (R) (T) |
The host welcomes actress Sherrie Hewson and comedian Joe Pasquale to the show. The contestants are joined by a well-known ornithology expert as they compete in a series of challenges, including four distinct birding tasks as well as two bonus campsite assignments. |
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05:10 |
A Different Breed (R) (T) |
Louise Harris's pooch Lola gets married to one of Britain's ugliest dogs, while Jo Good and Anna Webb teach their companions how to swim. Choreographer Richard Curtis plans a dance for the UK's biggest canine fair. |
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TV Listings for Sky2, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
Street Crime UK (R) |
Footage of police in action as they respond to the rise in public offences. |
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00:30 |
Street Crime UK (R) |
Footage of police in action as they respond to the rise in public offences. |
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01:00 |
The Prisoner (R) |
Olympic gold medallist Linford Christie spends time inside Belize Central Prison, experiencing the cramped conditions and talking to inmates. |
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01:50 |
War Torn Warriors (R) (T) |
Documentary following 80 injured service personnel as they take part in the Khumbu Challenge expedition, scaling Everest in the Himalayas. The initiative is designed to help the rehabilitation of Royal Navy and Royal Marines members who were hurt in action. |
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02:40 |
Armed and Dangerous: Ultimate Forces (R) (T) |
Chris Ryan trains with Sri Lanka's Special Task Force before heading into the jungle to search for members of the Tamil Tigers thought to be operating in the area. |
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03:30 |
The 4400 (T) |
A teacher uses her supernatural ability to show her pupils how to hone their artistic talents - but their parents grow concerned about the application of such unconventional methods. Meanwhile, Richard and Lily have a run-in with the police, and Jordan warns Shawn about the dangers of exploiting his extraordinary powers. |
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04:20 |
So You Think You're Safe? (R) (T) |
Liz Bonnin and Adrian Simpson examine the problems facing those who suffer accidents or illness on holiday, and provide tips on how to stay safe and healthy. Series highlighting the dangers that lurk in even the most homely places. |
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05:10 |
Oops TV (R) (T) |
Selection of video out-takes, sporting mishaps, home recordings, CCTV footage and internet broadcasts. Narrated by Justin Lee Collins. |
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TV Listings for Pick TV, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
UK Border Force (R) (T) |
The team investigates a series of fake weddings and meets a Jamaican man who thought a marriage certificate would secure his place in the country. They also visit Glasgow where a man from Pakistan is arrested at the altar after his bride-to-be confesses she was paid to attend the ceremony. |
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01:00 |
Amsterdam Nights (R) |
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01:30 |
Amsterdam Nights (R) |
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02:00 |
Amsterdam Nights (R) |
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02:30 |
Amsterdam Nights (R) |
The seedy vice-ridden underbelly of one of Europe's major cities. Last in the series. |
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03:00 |
Guilty! (T) |
A man is accused of stealing his pal's girlfriends, and a father is criticised for being disco mad. |
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04:00 |
Oops TV (R) (T) |
Selection of video out-takes, sporting mishaps, home recordings, CCTV footage and internet broadcasts. Narrated by Justin Lee Collins. |
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05:00 |
Wedding SOS (R) (T) |
Two suburban men prepare to get married, but while one takes charge of the event, the other is happy to take a back seat. |
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05:30 |
Wedding SOS (R) (T) |
Wedding planner Jane Dayus-Hinch tries to make a lesbian couple more feminine one week before they get married. |
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TV Listings for BBC Three, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:05 |
Family Guy (R) (T) |
A selection from the top 10 episodes of the American animation as voted for by viewers. |
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00:25 |
Family Guy (R) (T) |
A selection from the top 10 episodes of the American animation as voted for by viewers. |
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00:45 |
American Dad! (R) (T) |
Hayley decides she has had enough of being bossed around at home and moves in with her boyfriend. In an attempt to bring her back, Stan confiscates her credit card - so she finds a way to earn ready cash by becoming a stripper instead. |
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01:05 |
American Dad! (R) (T) |
The family thinks Roger has died and throws him out with the rubbish, but he wakes up at the dump and tries to make his way home. Unfortunately he is involved in a case of mistaken identity en route and ends up being taken on a pensioners' tour of the White House. |
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01:30 |
Russell Howard's Good News Extra (R) (T) |
The comedian presents an extended look at stories dominating the media, whether TV, online or print, as well as picking up on overlooked items that raise a smile. He is joined by a mystery guest who has featured in the news, while members of the audience are invited on to the `People's Podium', and the show ends with a heart-warming tale. |
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02:15 |
Euros' Most Shocking Moments (R) (T) |
Richard Bacon and David James count down the most inspirational, ridiculous and surprising incidents from the past 20-plus years of the European Football Championships. They include England's warm-up game against Aylesbury in 1988, Stuart Pearce scoring his penalty against Spain in the Euro 96 quarter-final, and the Germans later winning the trophy at Wembley. With contributions from Frankie Cocozza, Reverend and the Makers, Ricky Norwood, Jaap Stam, Peter Schmeichel, Uri Geller, Alan Smith and Stefan Kuntz. |
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03:45 |
England's Worst Ever Football Team (R) (T) |
The country's poorest national football team is chosen, using archive footage and expert opinion from contributors including Neil Ruddock and Mark Lawrenson. Among the criteria used are blunders on the pitch, bad haircuts and other misdemeanours. |
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04:40 |
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show (R) (T) |
A couple from the audience are put to the test to see how well they know each other, and Jason Bent takes to the golf course with football pundit Robbie Savage. Complications on the maternity ward put Dr Bob under pressure, and Nan ends the programme with a club anthem. Comedy, with Simon Brodkin and Kathy Berry. |
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TV Listings for BBC Four, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:15 |
Anyone for Demis? (R) (T) |
Documentary charting Britain's love-hate relationship with foreign pop music, from the popularity of Hawaiian music during the Second World War to the emergence of internationally successful world music acts such as Ladysmith Black Mambazo. The programme explores how the package holiday boom of the 1960s led to success for singers including Demis Roussos, Sylvia and Nana Mouskouri, examines the rise and fall of Belgium's Singing Nun, and asks whether the globalisation of chart music has put an end to the days of the foreign pop phenomenon. Narrated by Liza Tarbuck. |
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01:15 |
Exotic Pop at the BBC (R) (T) |
Compilation of archive performances by international artists who found success in the UK charts, including Greek crooner Demis Roussos, French star Vanessa Paradis, Swedish singer Sylvia and Romanian pan-pipe player Gheorghe Zamfir. |
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02:15 |
Lost Kingdoms of Africa (R) (T) |
Gus Casely-Hayford visits Morocco to tell the story of the Berber kings, who once ruled over a domain that stretched from northern Spain to west Africa. He discovers how the monarchs acquired their wealth, explores the architecture they commissioned and discusses the sophisticated ideas they championed - before revealing how the forces that propelled the kingdom to power were the same ones that began to erode its identity. |
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03:15 |
Talk at the BBC (R) (T) |
Highlights of classic interviews from BBC TV programmes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Featuring actors David Niven, John Wayne and Robert Mitchum on Michael Parkinson's chat show and journalist Gilbert Harding's emotional appearance on Face to Face. Plus, clips of conversations with entertainer Sammy Davis Jr, politician Nancy Astor, poet Edith Sitwell and Adolf Hitler's former valet Heinz Linge. |
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TV Listings for ITV2, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (R) (T) |
Matt Edmondson narrates another selection of some of the most incredible and peculiar records, including the most kicks to the head in a minute and the fastest balloon-modelling. Plus, six motorcyclists enter the Globe of Death. |
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00:30 |
Totally Bonkers Guinness World Records (R) (T) |
Matt Edmondson narrates another selection of incredible and peculiar feats, including a man attempting to set the record for the most rubber bands on the face. Plus, the oldest acrobatic salsa dancer and the longest motorcycle ride through a tunnel of fire. Last in the series. |
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01:00 |
The Only Way Is Essex (R) (T) |
The girl Tom K has been texting is revealed, causing some unhappiness. Joey is in trouble with Sam, and Nanny Pat gets new dentures. Plus, the gossip after Lauren P and Tom P's romantic moment. Reality programme following a group of people in Essex. |
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01:40 |
The Only Way Is Essex (R) (T) |
Reality programme following a group of people in Essex, with each episode filmed just a few days before transmission. |
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02:15 |
Life's Funniest Moments (R) |
Video clips of hilariously candid moments captured on camera. |
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02:40 |
Teleshopping |
Buying goods from the comfort of home. |
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ITV2 Nightscreen |
Text-based information service. |
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TV Listings for ITV3, 26 May 2012
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Night
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01:00 |
Goodnight Sweetheart (R) (T) |
After hearing a wartime story, Gary considers the possibility of changing history. Time-travelling comedy, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst, Emma Amos, Elizabeth Carling and Victor McGuire. |
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01:30 |
Goodnight Sweetheart (R) (T) |
Gary's past catches up with his present, casting a shadow over his future with Phoebe. Time-travelling comedy, guest starring Ian Lavender, with Nicholas Lyndhurst, Elizabeth Carling and Emma Amos. Last in the series. |
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02:00 |
ITV3 Nightscreen |
Text-based information service. |
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02:30 |
Teleshopping |
Buying goods from the comfort of home. |
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TV Listings for ITV4, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
The Magnificent Seven Ride! (T) |
(1972, Western) The one-time leader of the gunslinging band, now a marshal, turns down an old ally's call for help in dealing with a gang of Mexican bandits. However, when the desperados kill his friend and his own wife, the lawman puts together a new team and sets out to take revenge. Western sequel, with Lee Van Cleef, Stefanie Powers, Mariette Hartley and Michael Callan. Including FYI Daily. |
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02:00 |
Police, Camera, Action! (R) |
Thermal-imaging cameras close in on criminals cowering in a wood, and Alastair Stewart assesses the true state of the capital's congested roads by taking to the skies. |
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02:30 |
Teleshopping |
Buying goods from the comfort of home. |
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TV Listings for Comedy Central, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:05 |
South Park |
Kyle is allowed to take three friends with him to a Mexican version of Disneyland - and Cartman is horrified when he chooses Butters over him. With the voices of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. |
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00:35 |
South Park |
A Mormon boy joins the children's class and Stan is chosen to beat him up - but finds the Mormons are just too nice, and contemplates his own faith. With the voices of Trey Parker and Matt Stone. |
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01:05 |
South Park |
Anti-smoking campaigners begin an operation on South Park Elementary, in a bid to stop youngsters becoming hooked. However, the cringeworthy song they use to assert these principles has a reverse effect on Cartman, who takes up the habit, leading to a burnt-down school and a typically large-scale debate between the relevant authorities. |
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01:35 |
South Park |
Bebe tells Stan that Wendy wants to break up with him, sending him into a spiral of depression. The boys take him to a local restaurant with sexy waitresses in an effort to cheer him up, but the lovesick youngster decides the members of a local goth group are the only people who understand his pain. |
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02:05 |
Two and a Half Men (T) |
A long-time crush of Charlie finally agrees to go on a date with him, as long as she can bring her sister - who will also need an escort. Alan is persuaded to step in, even though he has caught flu from Jake, but the entire evening is soon jeopardised. Comedy, starring Jon Cryer. |
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02:30 |
Two and a Half Men (T) |
Charlie finds his debts are mounting, and is forced to start budgeting. He soon realises the only solution to his financial crisis is to ask mother Evelyn for a loan. Comedy, starring Charlie Sheen, Jon Cryer and Holland Taylor. |
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02:55 |
The King of Queens |
The three-week strike finds a miserable Doug and Deacon getting on their wives' nerves. Arthur attempts to shake them out of their depression, but his efforts work a little too well as the three set out to recapture their adolescence. Comedy, starring Kevin James. |
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03:20 |
Friends |
Monica and Chandler travel to Ohio to meet the mother of the baby they plan to adopt. Joey regrets going out with one of Phoebe's friends, and Ross is left with the worst outfit ever for a date with a salesgirl. |
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03:45 |
Friends (T) |
Rachel and Phoebe see Chandler getting into a car with a mystery woman and follow them to a large house in the suburbs. They tell Monica of their fears and are shocked to hear the truth. Comedy, starring Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow and Matthew Perry. |
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04:10 |
Everybody Loves Raymond (T) |
Robert asks Ray to lend him a suitcase - but learns he and Debra have been engaged in a two-week battle of wills about which of them should put it away. Ray Romano and Brad Garrett star. |
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04:35 |
Everybody Loves Raymond (T) |
Debra and Marie shame Ray into giving Robert a second bachelor party to make up for his disappointing first attempt. |
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05:00 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy bargains galore. |
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Morning
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06:00 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy bargains galore. |
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TV Listings for Comedy Central Extra, 26 May 2012
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00:05 |
Sex and the City |
Carrie dumps Big and starts dating a baseball player. Samantha is dissatisfied with her not-so-well-endowed boyfriend and Charlotte's new man has a constant `crotch adjustment' problem. Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall star. |
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00:40 |
Sex and the City |
Miranda learns to talk dirty with her lover, while Charlotte invests in a puppy to fill her need for affection. Carrie invites Big to her birthday party and Samantha hesitates to tell her boyfriend a few home truths. |
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01:20 |
Tim Vine Live |
A live performance in London by Tim Vine, the comedian who holds the world record for the most jokes told in one hour. |
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02:55 |
30 Rock |
Jack's love triangle with Avery and Nancy grows increasingly complicated, and Tracy continues his quest to win an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. |
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03:20 |
30 Rock |
Jack is forced to make a decision about his love life, while Liz questions fate when she meets the man of her dreams. |
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03:45 |
South Park (T) |
Jimmy buys steroids to help his performance in the Special Olympics, while Cartman hears the prize is $1,000 and wonders what it would take for him to enter the competition. |
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04:10 |
Sir Leslie Quint: A Life in Film |
Comedy short in which the spoof British film-maker talks candidly about his movies, including Hard Times. |
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04:15 |
Sir Leslie Quint: A Life in Film |
Comedy short featuring spoof British film-maker Sir Leslie Quint, who talks candidly about his films, including Crime and Punishment. |
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04:20 |
Frasier (T) |
Despite having quit her job twice, Roz returns to work at KACL as if nothing has happened, while Niles and Daphne invest in a variety of scientific gadgets to find the best time to conceive. Starring Kelsey Grammer and Peri Gilpin. |
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04:45 |
Frasier (T) |
Julia attends a party with Frasier, where she manages to offend the entire Crane family by blurting out the news that Daphne is pregnant. Comedy, guest starring Felicity Hunter, with Kelsey Grammer. |
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05:10 |
Frasier (T) |
A famous opera director showers attention on an unwitting Frasier after spotting him in a gay bar. Patrick Stewart guest stars. |
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05:35 |
Frasier (T) |
Martin and Frasier vie for the affections of the boys' former babysitter, and the shrink becomes depressed when his father wins her love. Luckily, his ability to solve several mind-twisting problems puts him in a better mood. Comedy, starring Kelsey Grammer and John Mahoney. |
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Morning
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06:00 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy bargains galore. |
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TV Listings for Sky Atlantic, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
Boys Don't Cry (T) |
(1999, General Movie/Drama) A man arrives in a small town and soon proves to be a big hit with the locals, even winning the heart of a local beauty. Events take an unexpected turn when his new drinking buddies discover he is a transgender male and was born anatomically female, a relevation that unleashes a spiral of violence, rape and betrayal. Fact-based drama, starring an Oscar-winning Hilary Swank alongside Chloe Sevigny, Peter Sarsgaard, Brendan Sexton III and Alicia Goranson. |
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02:15 |
The Wire (R) (T) |
McNulty's failure to reconcile with his wife causes him to return to his old drinking and womanising habits, while falling further into depression. A suspicious Sobotka meets with the Greek and Vondas, and they decide to change their tactics. With business faltering, Bodie moves his crew into new territory. |
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03:30 |
Nurse Jackie (R) (T) |
Kevin discovers one of Jackie's secret stashes in a dental-floss dispenser, while she tries to fend off a suspicious Sam. Zoey and Thor investigate a rumour about Kelly, who continues to work his charm on his new colleagues, and two members of staff begin an unlikely relationship. |
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04:05 |
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia (R) (T) |
The film-maker's exploration of British culture continues, as he examines the many ways Britons entertain themselves. He also delves into the nation's sense of humour with broadcaster Sara Cox and comedians Doug Benson and Jon Richardson. |
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05:05 |
Love/Lust and the Sex Symbol (R) |
Documentary exploring why some famous faces have become emblems of sexual desire, including rock stars, models and ancient Egyptian queen Cleopatra. |
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TV Listings for E! Entertainment, 26 May 2012
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Night
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01:00 |
Kendra |
The model visits her home town of San Diego, where she confronts her mother about their long-standing issues. |
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01:30 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy bargains galore. |
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02:00 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy bargains galore. |
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02:30 |
Dr 90210 |
Dr Rey takes a trip to New Orleans, where he learns a new facelift technique from Dr Massiha. |
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03:30 |
Sexiest Cover Girls |
Documentary offering an insight into the lives of 25 of the most attractive cover girls in the world. |
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04:30 |
Kendra |
The model visits her home town of San Diego, where she confronts her mother about their long-standing issues. |
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05:00 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy bargains galore. |
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05:30 |
Teleshopping |
A chance to buy bargains galore. |
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TV Listings for Sky Living, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
CSI: Miami (R) (T) |
Delko returns to help the team crack the case of a diamond robbery that ended in the murder of an innocent bystander, and everyone is happy to have him back - except Natalia, who is suspicious of his motives. As investigations proceed, a theft from the crime lab complicates matters. Starring David Caruso and Adam Rodriguez. |
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01:00 |
Ladyboys (R) (T) |
Investigating gender-reassignment surgery in Thailand, following transsexuals as they challenge perceptions to achieve financial success in their chosen careers and fight national law to be officially accepted as women. |
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01:50 |
The Biggest Loser USA (R) (T) |
Following overweight contestants as they compete to shed the pounds and turn their lives around, aided by fitness trainers and health experts. |
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02:40 |
Criminal Minds (R) (T) |
A girl is abducted from a playground in broad daylight, and the team members initially suspect the victim's father. However, when he provides an alibi, they go looking for clues in the seemingly safe neighbourhood in which she lives. Starring Mandy Patinkin and Thomas Gibson. |
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03:30 |
Criminal Minds (R) (T) |
The team travels to New Jersey, where several people have been poisoned - one fatally - by a type of LSD 10 times stronger than the common form. With all the victims suffering from amnesia, the detectives struggle to piece together the events of the previous day. Starring Mandy Patinkin and Thomas Gibson. |
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04:20 |
Grey's Anatomy (R) (T) |
Richard and Owen compete for the opportunity to treat a patient who has arrived at Seattle Grace to undergo a complex surgical procedure. Meanwhile, Mark and Teddy go out on an unusual date, and Bailey nervously prepares for another encounter with Ben. Medical drama, starring James Pickens Jr and Kevin McKidd. |
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05:10 |
Grey's Anatomy (R) (T) |
When a patient requests to end her own life, Teddy turns to Owen for help, but the case only causes him to reminisce about his experiences during the Iraq War. Meanwhile, Callie and Arizona disagree over their future, and Richard tries to adjust to his role as a surgeon. Medical drama, starring Kevin McKidd and Kim Raver. |
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TV Listings for FX, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
American Dad! (T) |
Steve asks Stan to join him in a father-son bike tournament, but discovers he has never learned to ride a bicycle. Meanwhile, Roger hires Hayley to work in a makeshift bar that he has opened in the attic. |
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00:30 |
American Dad! (T) |
Steve loses his girlfriend to a boy who takes her to a bar mitzvah, and decides to sabotage the occasion out of revenge - but things do not go according to plan and Snot is wrongly accused of being a thief. |
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01:00 |
Family Guy (T) |
A brush with death gives Brian a new lease of life, which he capitalises on by becoming a singer and performing with Frank Sinatra Jr. Meanwhile, Meg finally finds acceptance by pretending to be a lesbian. |
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01:30 |
Family Guy (T) |
A chance encounter with a star quarterback at a school reunion lands Peter a place on the New England Patriots football team - but success goes to his head. Meanwhile, Stewie becomes a sports bookie. With the voices of American football player Tom Brady, actress Carol Channing, sportscaster Bob Costas and chat show host Jay Leno. |
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02:00 |
American Dad! (T) |
Stan is kidnapped during a CIA mission, and Francine worries he is never coming home. However, she is furious to discover he has a `back-up' wife on constant standby, and decides to make a similar pact with one of his fellow agents. |
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02:30 |
American Dad! (T) |
The family discovers Stan has been secretly rebuilding a DeLorean car, so Francine suggests he take Steve with him on a road trip to find the final part, a door. However, they learn only one is available and they have little time to secure it. |
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03:00 |
Family Guy (T) |
Quagmire falls for Peter's new housemaid and proposes - but his innate bachelor tendencies resurface, and he resorts to desperate measures to get out of marrying her. Meanwhile, Lois tries to wean Stewie off being breast-fed. |
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03:30 |
Family Guy (T) |
Pete loses interest in Lois, causing her to pile on the pounds. Meanwhile, Stewie's half-brother Bertram returns - and a battle ensues for control of the playground. |
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04:00 |
American Dad! (T) |
Steve tries to make Stan proud of him by joining a junior football team, but ends up being dropped from the squad by his father. He enlists Roger's help to exact his revenge and recruits a team of misfits to spoil his dad's perfect season. |
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04:30 |
American Dad! (T) |
Roger is hurt by Stan's accusation that he is worthless, and embarks on a mission to prove he can dictate the fate of man. |
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05:00 |
Teleshopping |
Buying goods from the comfort of home. |
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TV Listings for Dave, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
Gavin & Stacey (T) |
The newlyweds begin leading separate lives back in their home towns. In Essex, Smithy makes efforts to remind Gavin of the excitement of his bachelor years with a traditional boys' night out. Meanwhile in Barry, Stacey tries to distract herself with a trip to the bingo. |
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00:40 |
Gavin & Stacey (T) |
Nessa goes into labour a month early in Barry, and the newlyweds must forget their differences to track down Smithy in time for the birth of his child. Meanwhile, Stacey returns to Essex to salvage her marriage. |
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01:20 |
Gavin & Stacey Christmas Special (T) |
On Christmas Eve, the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners. Smithy can hardly wait to spend his first yuletide with baby Neil but fails to realise Dave will be tagging along and playing happy families with Nessa. Meanwhile, Gavin and Stacey make an announcement that does not exactly fill their friends and relatives with joy, and Bryn has a heart-to-heart with Jason. Festive edition of the comedy from 2008, starring Mathew Horne and Joanna Page. |
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02:25 |
Never Mind the Buzzcocks (T) |
Host Simon Amstell is joined by team captains Bill Bailey and Phill Jupitus. This week's guests are actor Philip Olivier, the Mighty Boosh's Noel Fielding, Towers of London frontman Donny Tourette, and former Holloways member Alfie Jackson. |
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TV Listings for Channel 5, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:15 |
SuperCasino |
Live interactive gaming offering viewers the chance to win cash on roulette, blackjack and autowheel. |
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03:55 |
Great Artists (R) (T) |
Historian Tim Marlow explores the life and work of 17th-century visionary Dutch artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, who was famed for his skilful handling of light and shade in paintings portraying the human form. Born in Leiden in 1606, and the eighth of nine children, his passion for art led him to an apprenticeship with a local painter, and from the time he was a 19-year-old he had a studio in Amsterdam, where he produced 75 self-portraits. Demand for his talents soon grew and success came when he was commissioned to paint The Anatomy Lesson of Dr Tull. |
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04:25 |
Great Artists (R) (T) |
Born the lowly son of an innkeeper and art-dealer, Dutch painter Jan Vermeer lived an uneventful life, leaving fewer than 40 authenticated works and dying unknown outside his home town. Tim Marlow investigates how his talent came to be regarded as highly as Rembrandt's, and examines the simple domestic scenes that led to his posthumous rise to fame. |
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04:50 |
Rough Guide to Weekend Breaks (R) (T) |
Toby Amies travels to Belgium's fashion capital Antwerp and stays in cosmopolitan Tel Aviv, Israel, which blends Middle Eastern tradition with a continental flavour. Julia Bradbury revisits her roots with a weekend in Dublin, where she experiences a traditional Irish house party. |
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05:00 |
Hana's Helpline (R) (T) |
Lee the lion cub keeps waking up in odd places, so Hana investigates. |
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05:10 |
The Milkshake! Show (R) (T) |
The gang camps indoors, and Kemi and Beth face a tough challenge. |
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05:35 |
Thomas & Friends (R) (T) |
Duncan is transported by road but runs into trouble. |
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05:45 |
Roary the Racing Car (R) (T) |
Flash grows tired of the constant roar of engines and decides to divert the cars off the track. |
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TV Listings for Syfy, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
John Carpenter's Vampires |
(1998, Horror) A group of vampire slayers is targeted by a vengeful undead overlord, leading to a series of gory encounters between human and blood-sucking opponents as they fight over possession of a crucifix holding an invincible power. Horror thriller, starring James Woods, Thomas Ian Griffith, Daniel Baldwin and Sheryl Lee. |
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02:00 |
The Terminators |
(2009, Science Fiction) In the future, powerful cyborgs created as a workforce rise up and set out to destroy the human race. Members of a small band of resistance fighters try to strike back by seizing control of an orbiting space station that they can use to wipe out their mechanical foes. Sci-fi thriller, starring Jeremy London and A Martinez. |
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04:00 |
Dinoshark |
(2010, Horror) A prehistoric monster returns to life after millions of years frozen in Antarctica. The creature heads for a Mexican beach resort and begins preying on the tourists. A fearless ship's captain joins forces with a marine biologist and a dinosaur expert to put a stop to the slaughter. Horror, starring Eric Balfour and Iva Hasperger. |
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TV Listings for Challenge TV, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
Nothing But the Truth (T) |
Jerry Springer hosts the game show in which contestants are connected to a lie detector and asked a set of increasingly personal questions in the hope of winning a cash prize of £50,000. |
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01:00 |
Bullseye (R) |
Quiz that tests contestants' skill at darts and their general knowledge. |
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01:25 |
Bullseye (R) |
Quiz that tests contestants' skill at darts and their general knowledge. |
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01:55 |
Takeshi's Castle (T) |
Japanese game show in which contestants try to storm the castle and win cash prizes. Narrated by Craig Charles. |
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02:20 |
Takeshi's Castle (T) |
Japanese game show in which contestants try to storm the castle and win cash prizes. Narrated by Craig Charles. |
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02:45 |
Chris Tarrant's It's Not What You Know (T) |
Chris Tarrant's high pressure game show, as two contestants try to predict how celebrities will answer questions. |
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03:35 |
World's Greatest Gambling Scams (T) |
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04:25 |
Unbeatable Banzuke (R) (T) |
Japanese sports game show in which amateur and professional players take part in a variety of physical challenges such as hand walk, muscle gym and bamboo derby. |
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04:50 |
Unbeatable Banzuke (R) (T) |
Japanese sports game show in which amateur and professional players take part in a variety of physical challenges such as hand walk, muscle gym and bamboo derby. |
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05:15 |
Bite Size Brainiac |
Shortened version of the science show, featuring more outrageous experiments with Vic Reeves, Jon Tickle and the team. |
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05:35 |
Stake Out (R) |
Ruthless game show in which contestants bankrupt other players in an attempt to win up to £25,000, hosted by Anthony Davis. |
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TV Listings for Universal Channel, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
Breakout Kings (T) |
A ruthless couple murder a police officer after they escape from prison, leaving the breakout kings desperate to find them before other law enforcement agencies pounce. Julianne also tests the affections of one of the team to see whether there is any possibility of a relationship forming. Crime drama, starring Brooke Nevin. |
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01:00 |
Law & Order: Criminal Intent |
Goren and Eames investigate the murder of a surgeon who provided deaf patients with controversial cochlear implants. After ruling out the involvement of a rival doctor, the detectives suspect a radical deaf playwright may be responsible for the crime. Vincent D'Onofrio and Kathryn Erbe star. |
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02:00 |
House (T) |
The doctors help a homeless former drug addict found with scars and burn marks on his chest and an impaired sense of smell, and discover a disturbing secret when they look through his personal history. Meanwhile, Cuddy admits she feels guilty about ending her relationship with House. |
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03:00 |
House (T) |
Thirteen is surprised to see House waiting for her on her release from prison, armed with plans for the two of them for the next few days. Back at the hospital, the team treats a science teacher suffering with a severe respiratory illness, and Taub tries to get back on the dating scene. |
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04:00 |
Quincy ME (T) |
The curious pathologist investigates the suspicious death of a war veteran friend whose demise seems to have been caused by arsenic poisoning. Jack Klugman and Robert Ito star. |
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05:00 |
Psych (T) |
Shawn investigates a crime involving an ice-cream truck, but stumbles upon another act of law-breaking in progress and is taken hostage by the perpetrators. |
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TV Listings for Discovery Channel, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
Auction Kings (T) |
The team takes in a collection of documents chronicling a man's life as a Civil War infantry captain, and a functioning 19th-century camera is up for auction. |
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00:30 |
Auction Kings (T) |
The team auctions a letter written by magician Harry Houdini, a table tennis set used in the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games and a 1951 Ford F1 Truck. |
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01:00 |
Deadliest Catch |
The crew members of the Wizard face a life or death situation when a deckhand collapses, while on the Ramblin' Rose, Elliott Neese receives an ultimatum from his boss. |
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02:00 |
Mythbusters (T) |
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman investigate a bar-fight fable while Kari, Grant and Tory test out a ballistic material mystery. |
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03:00 |
Mythbusters (T) |
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman find out whether it is possible to walk on water while the Build Team tests which common items can be bomb-proof. |
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03:50 |
Mythbusters (T) |
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman tackle a misconception from the movies regarding magazines and toasters, and the rest of the team hits the skies to discover the truth about the destructive force of blue ice. |
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04:40 |
Mythbusters (T) |
Adam Savage and Jamie Hyneman test whether it is impossible to float in carbonated water, while Karl, Tory and Grant find out if an arrow packed with explosives can split a tree. |
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05:30 |
Destroyed in Seconds (T) |
An oil tanker blaze causes huge explosions, a skier falls hundreds of feet down a mountain, a pilot crash-lands on an aircraft carrier and a crane drops its load onto a car. |
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TV Listings for National Geographic, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
Addicted Beyond Control |
Documentary profiling a Californian woman addicted to sex in car parks, and a Korean 15-year-old whose life is ruled by video games. |
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01:00 |
Crimes That Changed History: Doctor Death |
How forensic methods first developed after the murder of French businessman Charles Lafarge in 1840 helped catch serial poisoner Michael Swango in the early 1990s. |
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02:00 |
Teleshopping |
Buying goods from the comfort of home. |
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03:00 |
Ancient X Files |
A search for the biblical cities of Sodom and Gomorrah, and a look at British computer programmer Nick Pelling's efforts to understand the contents of a mysterious document. |
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03:45 |
Earth Without the Moon (T) |
An exploration of what might happen if the moon left Earth's orbit. |
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04:30 |
Journey Through the Milky Way |
A re-creation of a journey through the 100,000 light-year diameter of the galaxy, examining its most astonishing features, from black holes to stars and planets. |
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05:15 |
Air Crash Investigation (T) |
A reconstruction of Korean Air Cargo flight 8509's accident in December 1999, when the aircraft crashed into a forest shortly after taking off from Stansted Airport. |
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TV Listings for Biography Channel, 26 May 2012
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Night
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01:00 |
The Krays by Fred Dinenage |
The author behind the notorious twins' autobiography recounts the time he spent with them, presents their true story and meets some of the gangsters' contemporaries. |
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02:00 |
Evil Up Close |
The life and careers of notorious criminals. |
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03:00 |
Denzel Washington |
Profile of the Oscar-winning Hollywood actor, star of Inside Man, Training Day and Malcolm X. |
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04:00 |
Billy the Exterminator |
A potentially rabid skunk causes trouble for Billy, before he heads to a house with swarms of bees lodged in its walls. |
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04:30 |
Billy the Exterminator |
The pest controller is called to pick through the rubble of a lakeside house destroyed in a hurricane, and encounters a rattlesnake. |
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05:00 |
Billy the Exterminator |
A panicked homeowner calls Billy in an effort to deal with a colony of bats in the attic. |
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05:30 |
Billy the Exterminator |
A reluctant Billy tries to deal with an alarmingly strong snake that is reported to be as big as a telephone pole. |
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TV Listings for History Channel, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
Mud Men |
Steve Brooker and Johnny Vaughan search the banks of Rotherhithe and explore the rich history of shipbuilding and trade on the Thames. They also reveal the origins of the London Underground and get to grips with a 19th-century steam ship. |
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01:00 |
Mud Men |
Steve Brooker and Johnny Vaughan learn about the practice of bodysnatching as they explore the Cannon Street area, and their investigations lead them to discover more about the Victorian obsession with death. |
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02:00 |
Ancient Wonders |
The discoveries of archaeologist Alfred Rust, who cycled from Germany to Syria in 1930, discovering ground-breaking information on the nature of ice-age civilisations. |
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03:00 |
Only in America |
Larry the Cable Guy celebrates the 100th anniversary of America's Boy Scouts, and attends an old-fashioned livestock auction. |
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04:00 |
The True Story |
The real-life serial killers and FBI agent who inspired Thomas Harris's novel The Silence of the Lambs and the subsequent film starring Anthony Hopkins and Jodie Foster. |
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05:00 |
Pawn Stars |
The pawnbrokers come across the shackles used in Houdini's escapology act, the 1999 Vince Lombardi Super Bowl trophy and novelties from 1940s cereal packets. |
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05:30 |
Pawn Stars |
The team members get their hands on an 1863 rifle that proved decisive in the American Civil War, and hail down a fully restored 1915 Ford Model T taxi. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Comedy, 26 May 2012
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Night
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01:20 |
Foul Play |
(1978, Comedy) An ordinary woman unknowingly comes into possession of evidence of a secret conspiracy, and soon has assassins on her trail. Enlisting the aid of an infatuated cop, she uncovers the shocking truth - someone is planning to kill the pope. Comedy adventure, starring Goldie Hawn, Chevy Chase, Burgess Meredith and Dudley Moore. |
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03:20 |
Wild Cherry |
(2009, Comedy) A virginal teenager discovers her boyfriend's football team is keeping a record of all the girls the players have slept with - and that he is only dating her so her name can be added to the list. She enlists the aid of her two friends in teaching the guys a lesson. Comedy, with Rumer Willis and Tania Raymonde. |
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04:50 |
A Nanny for Christmas (T) |
(2010, Comedy) An unemployed advertising executive gets a job as an au pair and tries to give the kids in her charge a break from their rigidly organised lives. She tries to impress an executive she is attracted to by claiming to still be in the advertising business, a deception that proves hard to maintain. Romantic comedy, starring Emmanuelle Vaugier and Richard Ruccolo. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Action & Adventure/HD, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
Takers (T) |
(2010, Detective/Thriller) Five bank robbers are reunited with an old partner in crime just out of prison, who presents them with a plan for a lucrative armoured car robbery. As the crooks plan what will be their final heist, a determined police officer is closing in on them. Crime thriller, starring Paul Walker, Matt Dillon, Idris Elba, Hayden Christensen and Zoe Saldana. |
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02:00 |
Invasion USA (T) |
(1985, Adventure) A former CIA agent comes out of retirement to wage a one-man war against a Russian terrorist using his personal army to take over the United States. Action adventure, starring Chuck Norris, Richard Lynch and Melissa Prophet. |
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04:00 |
The Avengers Special |
Behind the scenes on superhero team-up movie Avengers Assemble, which unites Marvel comics-book heroes Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and the Incredible Hulk. |
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04:30 |
The Magic Sword: The Quest for Camelot (T) |
(1998, Animated Movie/Drama) The daughter of a dead knight joins forces with a handsome blind squire and a clumsy two-headed dragon to find the lost magical sword Excalibur and save King Arthur and the people of Camelot from evil forces. Animated fantasy adventure, with the voices of Gary Oldman, Jessalyn Gilsig, Cary Elwes, Eric Idle, Don Rickles, Jane Seymour, Pierce Brosnan, John Gielgud, Andrea Corr and Celine Dion. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Family, 26 May 2012
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00:15 |
Oliver! (T) |
(1968, Musical) Musical version of Charles Dickens' classic tale about a lonely workhouse orphan who ends up on the cold streets of London, where he falls under the wing of petty crook Fagin and his gang of young backstreet thieves. Starring Ron Moody, Mark Lester, Oliver Reed, Jack Wild, Harry Secombe, Shani Wallis and Leonard Rossiter. |
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02:45 |
Grown Ups (T) |
(2010, Comedy) Five old friends gather for the funeral of their high school basketball coach, and find to their horror they have all acquired the problems and responsibilities that come with adulthood. They decide to spend a weekend at a lake house in a bid to recapture their childhood. Comedy, with Adam Sandler, Chris Rock, Kevin James, David Spade and Rob Schneider. |
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04:40 |
A Monkey's Tale (T) |
(1999, Animated Movie/Drama) A jungle's monkey population is divided into two tribes - the tree-dwelling Woonkos and the land-based Laankos. An inquisitive ape hits adolescence and begins questioning ancient tribal traditions of living separately, a move which prompts him to pack his bags and head out into the big, wide world. Animated adventure, with the voices of Matt Hill, John Hurt, Michael York, Rik Mayall and Michael Gambon. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Drama & Romance/HD, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
The Truth About Cats and Dogs (T) |
(1995, Comedy) A sharp-witted radio vet falls for a handsome caller, but shies away from meeting him because of her low self-esteem. Her glamorous but ditzy neighbour agrees to pose as her, setting the stage for a complex romantic triangle. Romantic comedy, starring Janeane Garofalo, Uma Thurman, Ben Chaplin and Jamie Foxx. |
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01:45 |
The Top Ten Show |
Countdown of the biggest box office hits in Britain and America. |
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02:05 |
Gospel Hill (T) |
(2008, General Movie/Drama) The son of a black civil rights activist has withdrawn from his community he lives in after seeing his father murdered 30 years ago. When a plan is announced to demolish the town, his wife leads the protest against the plan. In the ensuing conflict, revelations about the killing come to light. Drama, starring Angela Bassett, Danny Glover, Julia Stiles and Samuel L Jackson. |
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03:50 |
Titanic 3D Special |
James Cameron, Kate Winslet and Billy Zane reflect on the Oscar-winning film's success since its cinema release in 1997. Plus, an insight into how the film was converted into 3D for a 2012 re-release. |
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04:20 |
Smooch (T) |
(2011, Comedy) An English aristocrat in San Francisco is attacked and wakes up to find he has lost his memory. An 11-year-old girl letting a frog from her science class free finds him and thinks the creature has taken human form. She takes him home, where he falls for her mother, unaware his family are frantically searching for him. Romantic comedy, with Kellie Martin and Simon Kassianides. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Sci-Fi/Horror, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
Men in Black 3 Special |
Zane Lowe talks to Will Smith and Josh Brolin about the sci-fi comedy sequel. |
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00:30 |
Piranha (T) |
(2010, Horror) Teenagers descend on a seaside resort for spring break, only to end up walking into a massacre. An underwater tremor unleashes a horde of carnivorous prehistoric fish who go in search of human prey. The local sheriff battles to destroy the creatures as bloodletting ensues. Horror remake, starring Elisabeth Shue, Jerry O'Connell, Ving Rhames and Christopher Lloyd. |
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02:10 |
Let Me In (T) |
(2010, Horror) A bullied 12-year-old boy befriends a mysterious girl who has recently arrived in his neighbourhood. He is unaware she is a vampire, who is responsible for a series of recent killings. When the girl's human protector disappears, she is forced to turn to her new friend for help. Remake of Swedish horror Let The Right One In, starring Chloe Grace Moretz and Kodi Smit-McPhee. |
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04:15 |
Ice (T) |
(1998, Detective/Thriller) As the world is plunged into anarchy during a new ice age, a Los Angeles detective leads a mismatched group of survivors to safety. Thriller, starring Grant Show, Eva LaRue Callahan, Audie England and Udo Kier. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Classics, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:55 |
Fantastic Voyage |
(1966, Science Fiction) A miniaturised medical team is injected into the bloodstream of a scientist to repair his severely damaged brain - unaware that one of the microscopic passengers has sabotage on his mind. Richard Fleischer's sci-fi adventure, starring Raquel Welch, Stephen Boyd, Donald Pleasence and Edmond O'Brien. |
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02:45 |
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (T) |
(1969, General Movie/Drama) A teacher at an Edinburgh girls' school in the 1930s tries to impose her unconventional views on the pupils. She exhorts them to never lose their idealism, but her lurid accounts of her sex life and admiration for Mussolini and Franco create controversy - especially when one of the students takes the lessons to heart. Drama, based on Muriel Spark's novel, starring an Oscar-winning Maggie Smith alongside Robert Stephens, Celia Johnson and Gordon Jackson. |
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04:45 |
My Darling Clementine |
(1946, Western) Retired lawman Wyatt Earp accepts the post of Tombstone city marshal when one of his brothers is killed by cattle rustlers, and embarks on a crusade to bring his murderers to justice and drive lawlessness from the streets. Western, directed by John Ford, starring Henry Fonda, Victor Mature, Linda Darnell and Walter Brennan. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Modern Greats, 26 May 2012
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Night
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02:30 |
Save the Tiger (T) |
(1973, General Movie/Drama) A stressed-out middle-aged businessman bitterly resents the morality of modern America. Faced with mounting debts, he considers burning down his own factory and using the insurance money to settle his financial problems. Drama, starring Jack Lemmon, Jack Gilford and Laurie Heineman. |
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04:15 |
Escape from the Planet of the Apes (T) |
(1971, Science Fiction) Intelligent chimpanzees Cornelius and Zira escape the destruction of their planet by travelling back in time to 1970s America. Although initially treated as celebrities, the government comes to regard the pair as a threat to the human race when it transpires that Zira is pregnant. Sci-fi adventure sequel, starring Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter, Sal Mineo and Ricardo Montalban. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Indie, 26 May 2012
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Night
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01:45 |
The Last Picture Show: The Director's Cut (T) |
(1971, General Movie/Drama) Two generations in a Texas town in decline in the 1950s while away their time, bored and unfulfilled in the present and despairing of the future. Peter Bogdanovich's drama, starring Jeff Bridges, Cybill Shepherd, Timothy Bottoms, Cloris Leachman and Ben Johnson. |
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03:55 |
Rec 2 (T) |
(2009, Horror) A doctor leads an armed police team into a quarantined building in search of a cure for a deadly virus that turns people into bloodthirsty zombies. However, the doctor knows more than he is letting on about the cause of the infection, while a group of civilians is also in the building on a rescue mission. Horror sequel, starring Jonathan Mellor, Oscar Sanchez Zafra and Manuela Velasco. In Spanish. |
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05:30 |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Showcase, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:05 |
Van Helsing (T) |
(2004, Adventure) A vampire slayer heads for Transylvania to help a gypsy princess destroy evil bloodsucker Count Dracula and bring his reign of terror to an end. But he must first do battle with a werewolf, Frankenstein's monster and the count's trio of sharp-toothed brides. Gothic action adventure, starring Hugh Jackman, Kate Beckinsale, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Shuler Hensley and Will Kemp. |
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02:20 |
Jackass: The Movie |
(2002, Comedy) Johnny Knoxville and his gang of daredevil friends bring the MTV series to the big screen. As usual, they perform a variety of weird and wonderful stunts, including crawling across dozens of mousetraps while wearing rodent make-up, and being rolled down bowling lanes on skateboards. Comedy, with Bam Margera, Henry Rollins, Spike Jonze and Tony Hawk. |
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03:55 |
Jackass 3.5 (T) |
(2010, Comedy) Johnny Knoxville and his death-defying team of pranksters embark on even more strange and disturbing stunts in this compilation of material filmed for the third movie in the comedy series. Gags featured include misuse of a defibrillator machine and provoking an alligator. |
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05:25 |
Evita |
(1996, Musical) Epic big-screen version of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's musical stage success, charting Eva Peron's rise from poverty to become Argentina's beloved first lady, famed for helping the lower classes. Madonna takes the title role, and the supporting cast includes Antonio Banderas, Jimmy Nail and Jonathan Pryce as Argentine president and Eva's husband Juan Peron. |
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TV Listings for Sky Movies Crime & Thriller/HD, 26 May 2012
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Night
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01:30 |
Gone in 60 Seconds (T) |
(2000, Detective/Thriller) A veteran car thief is forced out of retirement to steal 50 top-of-the-range vehicles in exchange for his brother's life. While his sibling is held hostage by a sadistic gangster, he asks his former cronies to help - but with the clock ticking and just a few days remaining to pull off the daunting task, their chances of success are hanging by a thread. Thriller, starring Nicolas Cage, Angelina Jolie, Giovanni Ribisi and Robert Duvall. |
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03:40 |
Death Wish IV: The Crackdown |
(1987, Detective/Thriller) The vigilante killer is forced to return to his wicked ways to take revenge on the drug dealers responsible for the death of his girlfriend's daughter. Crime thriller sequel directed by J Lee Thompson, starring Charles Bronson, Kay Lenz, Perry Lopez and George Dickerson. |
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05:30 |
Loss of Faith (T) |
(1997, Mystery) A crime writer is drawn into intrigue and danger while investigating the kidnapping of a baby boy and the murder of the child's wealthy father. Mystery thriller, starring John Ritter, Michele Scarabelli, Daphne Zuniga and Roddy McDowall. |
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TV Listings for MGM, 26 May 2012
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00:05 |
Longtime Companion |
(1990, General Movie/Drama) A close group of affluent gay New Yorkers' lives are shattered by the spread of Aids during the 1980s. Drama, starring Campbell Scott, Stephen Caffrey, Patrick Cassidy, Brian Cousins, Bruce Davison and Mary-Louise Parker. |
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01:50 |
The January Man |
(1989, Detective/Thriller) An unorthodox former detective is brought out of retirement to help New York's police track down a serial killer who has murdered 11 citizens in as many months - and seems intent on making it to the end of his calendar year. Thriller, with Kevin Kline, Susan Sarandon, Harvey Keitel, Danny Aiello, Alan Rickman and Rod Steiger. |
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03:30 |
Hammer |
(1972, Detective/Thriller) A dock worker becomes a prizefighter, despite warnings that his manager is in the pay of the Mafia. He realises the truth when his girlfriend is kidnapped by the gangsters to force him into throwing a fight - but the proud pugilist is determined to save her. Blaxploitation thriller, starring Fred Williamson, Vonetta McGee and Charles Lampkin. |
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TV Listings for Cartoon Network, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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00:25 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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00:50 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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01:20 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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01:45 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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02:10 |
Chop Socky Chooks |
Chick P and KO Joe investigate why everyone has gone crazy for Wasabi's burgers. |
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02:30 |
Chop Socky Chooks |
KO Joe gets more than he bargained for when babysitting as Wasabi uses a sinister device to control the entire baby population. Animated adventures with the kung fu-fighting chickens. |
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02:50 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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04:05 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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04:30 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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04:50 |
Hero 108 |
Humans and animals, such as Jumpy Ghostface, ApeTrully and Mr No Hands, live together in a turtle shell called Big Green and battle for peace in the Hidden Kingdom. |
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05:15 |
Chop Socky Chooks |
Chick-a-dee's old friend Oni comes to the city for a visit, but the gang suspects she is not everything she seems. Animated adventures with the kung fu-fighting chickens. |
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05:35 |
Chop Socky Chooks |
The Iron Butt Monks visit Wasabi World and try to claim the Twin Orbs of the Apocalypse back from the kung fu-fighting chickens. |
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TV Listings for Boomerang, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
The Garfield Show |
Back to back episodes of everyone's favourite wise-cracking feline and his best friend Odie. No one must hinder his lifelong purr-suit of lasagne and naps. |
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01:25 |
My Spy Family |
Spike and Travis try to talk to the American president using a microwave beam, but accidentally destroy something of huge sentimental importance to Dirk and Talia. |
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01:50 |
My Spy Family |
Spike regrets vouching for Travis to become the class prefect when he starts to abuse his power. Meanwhile, Talia is excited about her trip to the Brazilian rainforest with Dirk, but is disappointed when she learns that Spike will be joining them. |
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02:15 |
Skatoony |
Animated game show with real live contestants, hosted by Chudd Chudders and the Earl. A selection of lucky children compete to win fantastic prizes and be crowned the Skatoony Champion. |
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02:40 |
The Garfield Show |
Back to back episodes of everyone's favourite wise-cracking feline and his best friend Odie. No one must hinder his lifelong purr-suit of lasagne and naps. |
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04:05 |
The Flintstones |
Wilma is charmed by a burglar, causing Fred to becomes jealous. |
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04:30 |
Scooby's All Star Laff-a-Lympics |
Cartoon favourites battle it out against each other in races and competitions. |
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04:55 |
Dastardly and Muttley |
Dick Dastardly and his canine companion try to stop a carrier pigeon from reaching its destination. |
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05:20 |
Wacky Races |
More madcap motoring mayhem with Dastardly and Muttley. |
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05:40 |
Top Cat |
TC sneaks into a luxurious hotel guarded by Officer Dibble and meets an Arabian prince. |
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TV Listings for Sky Sports 1, 26 May 2012
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Night
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01:30 |
Test Cricket |
England v West Indies. Highlights of the second day of the Second Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, where the three-match series continued. England's most recent Test on this ground was against India last summer, when they recorded a 319-run victory. |
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03:30 |
League One Play-Off Final |
Huddersfield Town v Sheffield United. Extended highlights of the match at Wembley Stadium, in which the Yorkshire rivals were attempting to gain promotion to the Championship, where they will join Charlton Athletic and Sheffield Wednesday, who went up automatically. |
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04:30 |
Women's FA Cup Final |
Birmingham City Ladies v Chelsea Ladies. Highlights of the showpiece match at Ashton Gate, which marked the first time the final had taken place in the city of Bristol. Chelsea will have been confident of victory after defeating 2011 champions Arsenal in the semi-finals, while Birmingham City progressed by beating last year's runners-up Bristol Academy. |
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05:00 |
Football's Greatest Managers (T) |
A look back at the career of former Liverpool manager Bob Paisley, who followed in the footsteps of Bill Shankly in 1974 and went on to achieve an impressive trophy haul, winning six league titles, three European Cups, the UEFA Cup and three League Cups in nine seasons. |
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05:30 |
Football's Greatest Managers |
A profile of Arrigo Sacchi, who overcame scepticism over his lack of playing experience at the highest level to win back-to-back European Cups with AC Milan and guide Italy to the World Cup final in 1994. |
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TV Listings for Sky Sports 2, 26 May 2012
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Night
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01:00 |
European Tour Golf |
The PGA Championship. Highlights of the third day of one of the tour's most prestigious events, held at Wentworth in Surrey. Luke Donald and Matteo Manassero both fired one-over-par rounds of 72 at this stage last year, but still held a share of the lead heading into the final day, two shots clear of Lee Westwood and Fabrizio Zanotti. |
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03:00 |
International Football |
Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina. Highlights of the friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, where Giovanni Trapattoni's men continued their preparations for Euro 2012. This was the first encounter between the nations, and the Italian coach will have expected a positive performance from his squad before they departed for a training camp in his home country. |
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04:00 |
Test Cricket |
England v West Indies. Highlights of the second day of the Second Test at Trent Bridge in Nottingham, where the three-match series continued. England's most recent Test on this ground was against India last summer, when they recorded a 319-run victory. |
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TV Listings for Sky Sports 3, 26 May 2012
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Night
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00:00 |
International Football |
Republic of Ireland v Bosnia-Herzegovina. Highlights of the friendly at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, where Giovanni Trapattoni's men continued their preparations for Euro 2012. This was the first encounter between the nations, and the Italian coach will have expected a positive performance from his squad before they departed for a training camp in his home country. |
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01:00 |
Women's FA Cup Final |
Birmingham City Ladies v Chelsea Ladies. Highlights of the showpiece match at Ashton Gate, which marked the first time the final had taken place in the city of Bristol. Chelsea will have been confident of victory after defeating 2011 champions Arsenal in the semi-finals, while Birmingham City progressed by beating last year's runners-up Bristol Academy. |
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01:30 |
Grand Prix Speedway |
The Swedish Grand Prix. A chance to see the fourth meeting of the season, staged at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg. Australian Chris Holder was the winning rider at last year's event, but that proved to be his only victory of the 2011 season as he went on to finish eighth in the overall standings. |
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04:30 |
Sports Unlimited (T) |
Magazine programme rounding up offbeat activities from around the world, including mountain biking, snowboarding and skating. |
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05:30 |
Premier League World |
A round-up of the latest news surrounding the Premier League, featuring interviews with managers and players. |
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TV Listings for Sky Sports 4, 26 May 2012
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00:00 |
WWE: NXT |
Following the next generation of wrestling talent as they aim to make their mark in World Wrestling Entertainment, under the watchful eyes of established WWE stars. |
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01:00 |
WWE: Late Night - Smackdown |
Spectacular wrestling action with the over-the-top stars of the States, profiling fighters causing a stir and following feuds as they spill out of the ring. Presented by Josh Mathews, Michael Cole and Booker T. |
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03:00 |
WWE: Late Night - Bottom Line |
Scott Stanford presents highlights of the latest edition of Raw, featuring action both in and out the ring, interviews, news and previews. |
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04:00 |
Premiership Rugby Union Grand Final |
Harlequins v Leicester Tigers. Highlights of the showpiece match at Twickenham, where this season's champions were confirmed. The Tigers progressed to an eighth successive final with a 24-15 victory over Saracens in their semi-final, while Quins edged out Northampton Saints 25-23 and finished top of the table during the regular season. |
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05:30 |
Road to London (T) |
A look ahead to this summer's Olympic Games, featuring insights into the preparations of medal hopefuls and exciting young talents, all of whom are training hard in their chosen disciplines. |
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