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S05E06

With Mel Blatt, Betty Boo, Tom Davis, Keith Duffy and Shane Lynch
03:15

S16E15

Bart and Lisa look into the future
Another of Matt Groening's creations, Bender from Futurama, drops into Springfield, where Bart and Lisa are busy admiring Professor Frink's new invention - a computer that shows the future. Unable to resist, they take a look at what their lives will be like in eight years' time - and are surprised by what they see
03:45

S16E16

Marge sends Homer to a mental institution
Homer is committed to a mental institution by an exasperated Marge, who refuses to believe his improbable tales about befriending a mysterious roofing contractor and fears he is finally cracking up. With the guest voices of Ray Romano and Stephen Hawking
04:10

S16E17

Bart goes to fat camp
Bart becomes addicted to junk food and eventually suffers a minor heart attack. Marge and Homer resort to drastic action and send him to a high-security fat camp - which they fund by taking in German lodgers
04:40

Alex Zane and celebrities look back at the era's best films
05:35

S15E03

Capuchin Louis makes the most out of being let outside for the first time
06:00

S01E01

Part one of two. The naturalist explores the evolution of vertebrates
Part one of two. The naturalist explores the evolution of vertebrates over the past 500 million years, beginning with a look at how remarkable advances allowed primitive fish to make the radical move on to land, and then take to the skies with the advent of flight. He uses fossils of both ancient and living species combined with CGI and film to chart their journey out of the water to populate all corners of the globe
07:00

S01E02

Part two of two. How mammals came to dominate the natural world
The naturalist concludes his two-part exploration of the evolution of vertebrates over the past 500 million years by looking at the history of mammals. He traces their journey from humble origins as tiny nocturnal forest-dwellers to their astonishing explosion in diversity and domination of the world following the death of the dinosaurs
08:00

The making of David Attenborough's series First Life
Documentary following David Attenborough as he journeys around the world to make his series First Life, which explores the origins of life on Earth. As he visits locations including the Great Barrier Reef, the deserts of Morocco and the glaciers of Canada, the broadcaster and wildlife expert explains his life-long fascination with the natural world, and also travels back to Leicestershire, the county in which he spent his childhood
09:00

S16E18

Lisa enters a singing competition
Lisa enters a singing competition on the Krusty the Clown Show and makes it through to the final stages, but Homer's competitive streak threatens to sabotage her performance. Guest starring American Idol 2004 winner Fantasia Barrino as Lisa's rival Clarissa Wellington
09:30

S16E19

Homer fears the apocalypse is imminent
Homer watches a film about the apocalypse and becomes convinced the end of the world is imminent. Panic-stricken, he begins urging the people of Springfield to join him in preparing to meet their maker - but his dire predictions prove wildly inaccurate
10:00

With Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson
Stars Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma Watson, director Chris Columbus and other cast members from all eight Harry Potter films celebrate 20 years since the franchise's first instalment Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
12:00

Fantasy adventure, starring Martin Freeman and Ian McKellen
2012 - Adventure, Fantasy, Action
Movie cast
Movie: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey -
Unassuming hobbit Bilbo Baggins is pulled out of his comfortable life when Gandalf the wizard volunteers him for a dangerous quest. He joins a party of dwarves who are on a mission to reclaim their lost homeland, which has been taken over by a dragon. When the group journeys into the Misty Mountains, Bilbo becomes separated from the dwarves and falls into a cave, where he finds himself confronted by Gollum and forced to play a riddle game. It is set in Middle-earth 60 years before the events of The Lord of the Rings and is the first part of Peter Jackson's fantasy adventure trilogy based on JRR Tolkien's novel, starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage, James Nesbitt, Ken Stott, Cate Blanchett, Ian Holm and Christopher Lee
15:00

Fantasy adventure sequel, starring Martin Freeman
2013 - Fantasy, Adventure, Action
Movie cast
Movie: The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug - 2012
The party of dwarves and their hobbit ally continue the quest to reclaim their lost kingdom, journeying through the forest home of ancestral enemy the elves and finally facing the dragon that drove them from their home. Meanwhile, Gandalf the wizard investigates the rise of Necromancer, a mysterious dark power residing in Dol Guldur with the ability to summon the spirits of the dead. Part two of Peter Jackson's fantasy adventure trilogy based on JRR Tolkien's novel, starring Martin Freeman, Ian McKellen, Richard Armitage and Orlando Bloom, with Luke Evans, Evangeline Lilly and Benedict Cumberbatch

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18:00

Fantasy adventure, starring Martin Freeman and Richard Armitage
2014 - Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Movie cast
Movie: The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies - 2013
Dwarf king Thorin reclaims control of his homeland, but his descent into madness places him on the brink of war with his human and elven allies. As Thorin's Hobbit friend Bilbo tries to save the tormented ruler from himself, a vast horde of orcs gathers to destroy them all. Conclusion of the fantasy adventure trilogy, starring Martin Freeman, Richard Armitage, Ian McKellen, Luke Evans and Orlando Bloom
21:00

A profile of the actor and comedian
23:00

A recording of the comedian's latest tour
00:45

S01E01

Following the magician on tour around the globe
01:45

S01E02

The magician faces difficulties as his medication starts to take hold
02:45

S01E03

The magician tests out a new medicine
03:45

The boys play a match at Alexandra Palace during the world championship
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