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Schedule Friday 5th May 2006

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
High Table, Lower Orders. Image shows from L to R: Dean (Michael Maloney), Patricia (Rebecca Front), Simon Harrison (Samuel West), Zoe Templeton (Sharon Small), Gilbert (Geoffrey Palmer), Bernard (Jonathan Coy). Copyright: BBC

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 2, Episode 5

Whilst Simon is distracted with his murder investigation, the fellows find themselves undergoing individual performance assessments. The Master finds the whole idea appalling, but the Dean seems to be relishing every moment.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 18, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present a mix of stand-up, sketches and songs in this popular topical comedy show for Radio 4.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
BBC One. Copyright: BBC

Home Again

Episode 1 - Accommodation

Unable to find an even half-tolerable property within their price range, Ingrid and Mark are forced to move into her parents' spare bedroom. Their contempt for their son-in-law has always been not so much thinly veiled as wide on display, but even Ingrid's now tiring of his irregular job and income. Her bragging, newly-engaged boss at work does not help matters.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Smith & Jones Sketchbook. Image shows from L to R: Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones. Copyright: TalkbackThames

The Smith & Jones Sketchbook

Episode 3

Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones reunite to look back over their best ever sketchs and some brand new head-to-heads.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Grumpy Old Men. Copyright: Liberty Bell

Grumpy Old Men

Series 3, Episode 4 - This Is The Price We Pay

Arthur Smith, Will Self and Rory McGrath are among those directing their bile at sportsmen, hippy trinket shops and barbecues.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Green Wing. Mac Macartney (Julian Rhind-Tutt). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Green Wing

Series 2, Episode 6

Harriet has split up with Lyndon, and Caroline has split up with Mac - but could complementary therapist Jake Leaf be the right man? Statham has won a caption competition so Joanna decides to put him in his place, but the plan badly backfires. The HR staff also get a visit from Kim's Turkish penpal.

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