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Top of the Pops 2

Robot Wars

Action-packed game show in which engineers pit their homemade robots against one another.

The Great Egg Race Rides Again

The Royle Family

Sitcom about a working-class family from Manchester, whose lives revolve around the TV

The drama and ridiculousness of family life served up with a side of tea, toast and telly. The relatable Manchester family that excels at banter.

The Royle Family: Series 1: Episode 4

05/10/1998

Episode 4

Series 1

BBC One - The Royle Family, Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday, so the family celebrate in their own unique style.

Sitcom set in a council house in Manchester. It's Jim's birthday, so the family celebrate in their own unique style.

The Royle Family: Series 1

BBC One

Comedy set in a Manchester council house, about the lives a working class extended family.

Comedy set in a council house in Manchester, about the lives of the working class Royles and their extended family.

It is Dad's birthday and the rest of the family won't let him ignore it.

Minnie Driver at the Oscars

Stressed Eric

Animated sitcom about single father Eric.

Animated sitcom about single father Eric who finds modern life a daily struggle.

Stressed Eric: Series 2: Episode 4: Tent

Episode 4: Tent

Series 2

Tent

BBC Two - Stressed Eric, Series 2, Tent

Eric has a crush on Julie's mother, and when an allergic reaction occurs he is made nurse.

Eric falls for the mother of his daughter's best friend Julie. When the allergy-prone pals camp in the back garden, Eric is called upon to nurse Julie through the night.

Stressed Eric: Series 2

BBC Two

Knowledge, drama, comedy and the arts for a broad adult audience.

BBC Two is a lively channel of depth and substance, carrying a range of knowledge-building programming complemented by great drama, comedy and arts.

Second series of animated sitcom about single father Eric.

Second series of animated sitcom about single father Eric who finds modern life a daily struggle.

Parkinson

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends

Documentaries by writer and presenter Louis Theroux

Documentaries by writer and presenter Louis Theroux which delve into the weirder fringes of American society

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends: Series 2: Swingers

26/05/1999

Swingers

BBC Two - Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends, Series 2, Swingers

Louis makes some new friends within California’s swinging community. (1999)

Louis Theroux continues his exploration of the fringes of American society. He makes some new friends within Southern California’s swinging community. (1999)

Louis Theroux continues his exploration of the fringes of American society. He visits Southern California, home to a group of people known as swingers. There he meets Gary and Margaret Lee who host parties at their home but only for swinger couples, so Louis goes searching for a date. (1999)

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends: Series 2

Louis Theroux explores the weirder fringes of American society.

Louis Theroux explores the weirder fringes of US society, learning about home shopping, swingers, black nationalism, demolition derbies, out-of-work actors and pro-wrestling.

Louis Theroux's Weird Weekends: Swingers

Later... with Jools Holland

Jools brings together hot, legendary and undiscovered artists for live studio performances

Jools brings together hot, legendary and undiscovered artists for live studio performances, interviews and musical magic.

LATER WITH JOOLS HOLLAND

Later... with Jools Holland: Series 12: Episode 6

Episode 6

Series 12

BBC Two - Later... with Jools Holland, Series 12, Episode 6

Jools is joined by The Beautiful South, Ash, PJ Harvey, and Dr John.

Jools is joined by The Beautiful South, Ash, PJ Harvey, Joshua Redman Elastic Band, Dr John and his own Rhythm & Blues Orchestra.

Later... with Jools Holland: Series 12

Jools Holland returns with another eclectic mix of artists.

Jools Holland returns with another eclectic mix of artists. Series 12 highlights include Eels, Rufus Wainwright, REM, Robbie Williams and Culture Club.

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