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Cryptic clues which all refer to UK TV comedy programmes

 The answers 

 

1. The end of the season’s vino

Last of the Summer Wine

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2. Idiots and stallions exclusively included

Only Fools and Horses

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3. Less than two units of a measure of length interred

One Foot in the Grave

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4. Fighting squad which belonged to my father

Dad's Army

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5. Half of four, we hear, added to a posh residence and once pregnancy ends

To the Manor Born

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6. This snake is definitely not white

The Black Adder

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7. Male haricot?

Mr Bean

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8. Doubled angel headgear with dropped Hs but extra Ls

Allo Allo

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9. Negative non-standard grammar tells maternal figure about a fraction and high temperature

It ain't half hot Mum

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10. Rarely closed

Open All Hours

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11. The moisture is travelling upwards

Rising Damp

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12. Rung and part of foot with male offspring

Steptoe and Son

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13. Word of agreement with Gove?

Yes Minister

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14. Ashes emerging bird with round table occupants, we hear

Phoenix Nights

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15. Less than two and a half juveniles

2point4 Children

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