Schedule Sunday 3rd May 2009
11:40am
(repeat)
The Best Of Benny Hill
Comic highlights from the early career of multi-talented comedian Benny Hill, featuring some of his best-loved characters.
12pm
(repeat)
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 3, Episode 6Jack Dee talks about umbrellas, Fred MacAulay looks at the brain, Will Smith discusses alcohol and Jeremy Hardy chats about cheese.
1pm
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Keeping Up Appearances
Hyacinth is not looking forward to Onslow's birthday celebrations, but news that a limousine awaits her and Richard to take them to the proceedings soon changes her mind.
1:30pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Episode 6.6: Fence Painting. Cafe Rene is the venue for a clandestine deal involving the solid gold cuckoo clock weight, Van Klomp's portrait of the Fallen Madonna, and five anonymous characters wearing paper bags over their heads who answer to the names of Colonel X, Lieutenant X, Captain X, Private X and X.
2:30pm
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No Tomatoes
Episode 3 - Train TimesSketches include the MET Office Time Warning, the science-fiction actors and the pub blackboard signs.
2:45pm
(repeat)
Knocker
Episode 3 - ObselejectivitysenceIan tries to test out a new electronic system for entering his data on a street where all of the houses are being demolished.
3pm
(repeat)
The Goon Show
Episode 3.16, The Gold Plate Robbery: Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? From February 1959.
3:30pm
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 13 - Hidden TreasureSigns and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.
4:30pm
(repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better
Series 1, Episode 1 - Greed and GluttonyMark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This first episode tackles both Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins")
5:30pm
(repeat)
Carry On Again Doctor
A doctor stumbles upon a shaman's weight-reducing potion and, realising the potential, returns to England with the aim of making a fortune.
6:30pm30 min
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 3 - Will Howard Cross The Atlantic Single-Handed?Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.
7:55pm
(repeat)
Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Body Like MineHealth and fitness are the new buzzwords in the house, and Rigsby's keenness to portray himself as in prime condition lead him to challenging Philip to a boxing match. The winner may just prove to be a surprise to all.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 4 - Moonlight And RosesMiss Jones has become engaged to a librarian and looks set to move out - Rigsby is distraught but determined that no other man should have her. Alan, meanwhile, is already assessing suitable candidates to take on her room!
9pm
(repeat)
Up Pompeii
Classic British farce in which Roman slave Lurcio unwittingly gains possession of a list of people who are conspiring to bring down the Emperor Nero.
9pm30 min
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Episode 7 - You DecideGaz is torn between the two girls and although he decides to stay with Janet for the sake of Corinthian, when he goes to tell Donna he realises he loves her, too, and can't be without her.
9:30pm30 min
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Documentary - The Love TriangleAs the nation decides the outcome of Gaz's love life, this documentary delves into the history of the long-running and rocky romances between Gaz, Donna and Janet.
9:30pm
Two Pints: The Love Triangle
As the nation decides the outcome of Gaz's love life, this documentary delves into the history of the long running and rocky romances between Gaz, Donna and Janet. Focusing on the ground-breaking viewer vote, the show weighs up Gaz's love options. Will it be Janet or will it be Donna? It's up to the public. Narrated by Fearne Cotton with exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, bespoke interviews from the creators and stars and opinion from the all-important people with the power - the fans.
10pm
(repeat)
The Now Show
Series 27, Episode 8Eyebrow-Raising Budget: The major news story of the week is discussed by Steve Punt & Hugh Dennis, while Lloyd Langford performs an enhanced comedic procedure, Jon Holmes examines standards in schools, and Mitch Benn seeks closure on the biggest issue of the last two months.
10pm50 min
Chris Moyles Quiz Night
Series 1, Episode 7Chris is joined by Carol Vorderman, Claudia Winkleman and Marco Pierre White.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Safety Catch
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Wanting ManWhile being interviewed by a friend of his sister, Simon gets the distinct impression that she might be attracted to him, despite being introduced as a morally contemptible worm. Should he put his theory to the test?
11pm
(repeat)
No Tomatoes
Episode 4 - World WearySketches include a documentary on the Arctic, an advert starring William Blake and the radio bloopers show.
11pm
(repeat)
The Graham Norton Show
Series 5, Episode 9This week, Graham is joined by Dragons' Den star Duncan Bannatyne and the acid-tongued American queen of comedy Joan Rivers. Plus, Chesney Hawkes sings his classic single The One and Only.
11pm
(repeat)
Flight of the Conchords
This isn't technically a British comedy, but we're mentioning it in our schedule anyway because of its close connections to Britcom and the fact it appeals to many British fans. Before season two starts next week, here's a chance to catch-up on series one. The first two episodes of are tonight, and there's two more episodes every night this week on BBC Four.
11:15pm
(repeat)
Knocker
Episode 4 - ConfidentialitydenceIan tries some product placement around a block of flats, and finds himself embroiled with a love-starved woman.
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Mitch Benn Music Show
Series 2, Episode 4 - Neil HannonMitch Benn plays comic songs past and present and is joined in the studio by the Divine Comedy's Neil Hannon.
11:45pm
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Episode 7 - You DecideGaz is torn between the two girls and although he decides to stay with Janet for the sake of Corinthian, when he goes to tell Donna he realises he loves her, too, and can't be without her.
2:30am
(repeat)
No Tomatoes
Episode 3 - Train TimesSketches include the MET Office Time Warning, the science-fiction actors and the pub blackboard signs.
2:45am
(repeat)
Knocker
Episode 3 - ObselejectivitysenceIan tries to test out a new electronic system for entering his data on a street where all of the houses are being demolished.
3am
(repeat)
The Goon Show
Episode 3.16, The Gold Plate Robbery: Ned Seagoon goes overseas to pursue some stolen booty, but can Bloodnok be far behind? From February 1959.
3:30am
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 13 - Hidden TreasureSigns and portents for Pike and Hodges suggest there be hidden treasure at the pier.
4:30am
(repeat)
Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better
Series 1, Episode 1 - Greed and GluttonyMark Watson sets out on his quest to free us from The Seven Deadly Sins with stand-up comedy. This first episode tackles both Greed and Gluttony (the "similar sins")