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Schedule Friday 12th 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 6

The fellows are busy with entrance exams and Roisin is struggling with the marking system - what exactly is a Catherine Beta minus Zeta Jones? Meanwhile Simon is convinced he knows who the killer is, but can he find the evidence to prove it, and prevent another murder?

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 6

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 2 - Refuse

Failing time and time again to get onto the property ladder, newlyweds Ingrid and Mark are forced to move into her parents' spare room.

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 4

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 5 - All You Need Is Love

Arthur Smith, Will Self, Rory McGrath and others decry the rich list, house prices, modern art and the Royals.

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 7

Martin wins £3,000 from a scratchcard and decides to spread his money amongst his friends. Sue discovers the truth about Holly and Mackenzie, Alan and Joanna begin to panic about their crime, Harriet brings her son Robbie into work and Guy admits to Caroline that he doesn't just like her, but that he "likes" her.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Alex Zane's House Of Games

Alex Zane leads four people in a series of bizarre and ridiculous games, with the lure of a prize of one fully-paid month off work.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:35pm
30 min
Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Slap

Sketch show pilot written by and starring Katy Brand.

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