Schedule Monday 24th August 2009
Bell-Bottom George
Wartime comedy that pits the might of the Nazi empire against Britain's secret weapon: George. Starring George Formby.
The Maltby Collection
Series 3, Episode 1The credit crunch is hitting the museum and Walter announces that there is likely to be redundancies.
Trouble In The Glen
An ex-WWII American pilot who returns to Scotland after falling in love with it during his overseas posting. Stars Margaret Lockwood.
Dog Dazed Afternoon
Liam and Mickey start a dog-walking business, but find that dogs are not easy to look after when you're busy trying to impress girls.
Just A Minute
Series 55, Episode 5Nicholas Parsons chairs the devious word game, in an episode recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. With Paul Merton, Sue Perkins, Mike McShane and newcomer Paul Sinha.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal JonesWalker suggests to Jones that he should give the platoon his butchers van so that he can get free petrol for it. The plan backfires however, when Mainwaring converts the van to run on gas.
Jeeves And Wooster
Aunt Dahlia tries to coerce Bertie into giving prizes at a grammar school ceremony, while Bertie's services are also required by his friend Gussie Fink-Nottle who has fallen in love with Madeleine Bassett and does not know what to do about it.
The Fast Show
A double bill of the quick-fire sketch show.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 4The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.
Monday Monday
Episode 7Sally and Steven's new relationship is threatened both by the unexpected arrival of Sally's ex-fiance and some shocking news from Alyson. Roger prepares for retirement and Christine fights to hold on to her job.
We Are Klang
Episode 4 - TourismThe Klangbury Council klutzes are in a pickle again: Steve is in a coma, and the Annual Small Town Of The Year competition is looming.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'HanlonDeadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.
Mock The Week
Series 7, Highlights SpecialAt the halfway point in the series, Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from the series so far.
Shameless
Series 6, Episode 12Ian is angry with Liam when he discovers that he has been skipping school. He finds out that Danny is responsible for Liam's absence and suspects that there is more to it than meets the eye.
Revolting People
Series 1, Episode 3 - Even More Storm CloudsSamuel's crooked brother turns up and inveigles Joshua into a prize fight against the terrifying Cockney Monster. Can Samuel and Sergeant McGurk stop Joshua from being killed?
Little Britain
Sketch characters include Emily and Florence, Michael and Sebastian, Bubbles, the 'Right On' Lecturer, Anne and Dr Lawrence, Marjorie Dawes and Daffyd. Plus Lou and Andy are in the countryside, and Judy of the Women's Institute projectile vomits over a visiting MP when she discovers the vol-au-vents were made to a recipe by Ainsley Harriott.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 3Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.
Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 4 - Dara O'Briain and Frankie BoyleLive stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain and Frankie Boyle.
The Life And Death Of Peter Sellers
Award-winning film documenting Peter Sellers' turbulent rise from popular BBC radio performer to one of the world's most gifted comedic actors. Peter, star of The Goon Show, was raised by a domineering mother and a meek father, and at an early age discovered he liked to hide behind the emotional curtain of playing a character. In time, Sellers put this skill to use as an actor, and discovered that he had a great gift for comedy, but increasingly realised he had no self. Geoffrey Rush stars as Sellers.