Schedule Friday 14th January 2011
Vent
Special - The Friday PlayThis one-off, one-hour play charts Ben's gruesome experiences in a rehabilitation unit as he learns to speak and move again. This series is about the problems facing Ben, a newly disabled man, when he returns home. People see Ben differently and he starts to see them differently, too.
Sailor Beware
1950s farce starring Peggy Mount as a formidable mother who scares her daughter's naval fiancé.
Bleak Expectations
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Lovely Life Re-Kippered Again Once MorePip Bin's happiness is shattered once again. Fog-filled streets, murders, and ghastly apparitions from beyond the grave abound, and through it all echoes the terrible menacing coo of a possessed and evil pigeon.
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny HillBenny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.
Piano Lessons
Episode 1Ronnie reacts to Debbie's new hairdo and deals with Barry's delusions of musical grandeur.
Incredibly Guilty: A Comic Moral Fable
It is a troublesome day for Ed Hanson. He has to try keep his job, propose to his girlfriend and puts a National Treasure in a coma. Starring Stephen Mangan.
Me & My Monsters
Series 1, Episode 9 - Dear DiaryEddie and the monsters keep reading Angela's diary - obsessed with her day-to-day life. But when Angela finds out, she gets her revenge by writing entries she knows will freak the monsters out.
Doc Martin
Series 2, Episode 4 - AromatherapyThere's concern in Portwenn that local radio presenter Caroline Bosman has a drink problem but she's having none of it. Doctor Ellingham is also struggling to deal with the elderly Mr Cooke, about whom there is the most dreadful smell for no apparent reason.
Terry & June
Series 2, Episode 4 - Disco FeverRumours of redundancies at work make Terry particularly conscious of his image. With the annual office dance in mind, he and June decide to take disco-dancing lessons.
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress NightThe fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.
Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 1 - CrushamondoSadie falls for geek-turned-hottie Joe, but how can she compete with trog-face Chloe? By proving to him that she's not a grease monkey in overalls. Cue one of Kit's makeovers.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
The News Quiz
Series 73, Episode 3Sandi Toksvig presents another episode of the ever-popular topical panel show. Guests this week are Jeremy Hardy, Susan Calman, Henning Wehn and Andy Hamilton.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack WhitehallThis week young up-and-comer Jack Whitehall performs from the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, with support from David O'Doherty and Andrew Lawrence.
Come Fly With Me
Episode 3Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.
Comedy Rocks With Jason Manford
Episode 1Jason Manford is joined by a stellar line up of comedians including Micky Flanagan, Jim Jefferies and the award winning Russell Kane. Jason's house band this week is chart-topping Irish group The Script.
A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Special - The Best OfThe very best bits of the episodes, starring Corden, Redknapp, Flintoff and co.
Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 1 - The ToastSteve and Becky are doing their usual thing - staying in bed and just about to have sex.
Fast And Loose
Episode 1Hugh Dennis presents a fast-moving new series of improvised games and sketches. With guests Greg Davies, Justin Edwards, Pippa Evans, Humphrey Ker, Marek Larwood and Laura Solon.
Al Murray: A Glass Of White Wine For The Lady
Al Murray's Pub Landlord puts the world to rights with his lager fuelled philosophies in the TV broadcast of his 2004 DVD.
Shameless
Series 8, Episode 5After weeks of suffering at the hands of his own mental incarceration Frank is almost fully intact of his marbles and is planning his escape from the psychiatric hospital.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 8, Episode 12 - Matt Le Blanc, Mary Portas, Donald Sutherland, David MitchellGraham Norton is joined by actor Matt LeBlanc, retail guru Mary Portas, Hollywood legend Donald Sutherland and comedian David Mitchell.
Miranda Hart's Joke Shop
Episode 3 - What A WifeGary needs a pretend wife for the evening and for some reason he chooses Stevie over Miranda.
Black Books
Series 2, Episode 2 - FeverFran is too hot for comfort, Bernard wants a summer fling and Manny tries to cool down for fear of onsetting his 'illness'.
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 3, Episode 1 - Benny HillBenny Hill is the subject of this tribute. Hill touched the funny bone of the whole world, but behind the comedy there was a very private person: the loner, a shy and humble clown.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack WhitehallThis week young up-and-comer Jack Whitehall performs from the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, with support from David O'Doherty and Andrew Lawrence.
Piano Lessons
Episode 1Ronnie reacts to Debbie's new hairdo and deals with Barry's delusions of musical grandeur.
iCandy
A sketch show pilot written by and starring Irish actor Liam Hourican.