Schedule Wednesday 8th June 2011
I'm Sorry I Haven't A Clue
Comedy panel game chaired by Humphrey Lyttelton, with Stephen Fry, Willie Rushton, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Barry Cryer. First aired in 1986.
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Living Legends: Norman WisdomThis is the story of Norman Wisdom, a living legend, one of the country's best-loved and most successful clowns since Charlie Chaplin, who has made millions laugh around the world.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 18.20.
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 1, Episode 5 - Merthyr TydfilMark performs in the Myfanwy Theatre in Merthyr Tydfil, South Wales, celebrating it's boxers, it's revolutionary past, Donny Osmond's Welsh roots and the local male voice choir.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, Episode 5 - The GourmetAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
Party
Series 2, Episode 1 - All Publicity Is Good PublicityThe young aspiring politicians of the new political party attempt to step up a gear and get the recognition and publicity they deserve. All they need to do is sort out the diversity of their group first.
What The Dickens?
Series 2, Episode 3Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Andrew Collins and Russell Kane for a battle of wit and wits.
The Ghosts Of Berkeley Square
Comedy about a pair of ghosts, condemned to haunt a London house in the time of Queen Anne, until such a time as a Royal visits the property.
The 40 Year Twitch
Paula Wilcox and Anne Reid star in this comic drama about birdwatching.
Dani's House
A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 4 - Who's Taking You Home Tonight?Gary's fictional job with Ron may cover his trips back in time to 1941, but it's not much help when both Yvonne and Phoebe expect him for dinner on the same evening. For love to find a way, he needs more than a little bit of luck, and a very large stomach.
Pixelface
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Problems Of Dr NigiriEveryone in the console is excited when the extraordinary Dr Nigiri visits them from the virtual TrainBrain Academy to test their minds.
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Living Legends: Norman WisdomThis is the story of Norman Wisdom, a living legend, one of the country's best-loved and most successful clowns since Charlie Chaplin, who has made millions laugh around the world.
The Very World Of Milton Jones
Series 2, Episode 4The comic is knocked over at the Cannes Film Festival and his life flashes before his eyes.
Party
Series 2, Episode 2 - It's Technology, StupidThe aspiring politicians get to grips with technology and launch a recruiting campaign on the internet.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, Episode 5 - The GourmetAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - Jobs For The BoysHacker discovers that he is being kept in the dark about a government project. Everyone else seems to know about it mind. Sir Humphrey, Bernard and his own chauffeur know more than he does. Meanwhile, Sir Humphrey tires to get a banker friend of his the chairmanship of a quango.
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Economy DriveFired up by the press, Hacker decides to impose cuts on the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey is appalled and sets out to stop him, calling on some old service tricks to manipulate Jim's stance...
In With The Flynns
Series 1, Episode 1 - SantoriniLiam and Caroline are doing extra shifts at work to save up for a holiday. Rather than the usual cramped caravan in rainy North Wales, this year they want to go to Santorini.
Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell HowardJack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 5Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.
Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Panel show hosted by Alexander Armstrong in which the guests don't just answer questions - they have to think them up too.
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Unglamorous RowVal's commits a cardinal sin in the eyes of Roger... she has left their evening meal in the conservatory fridge usually dedicated to his seedlings.
Party
Series 2, Episode 1 - All Publicity Is Good PublicityThe young aspiring politicians of the new political party attempt to step up a gear and get the recognition and publicity they deserve. All they need to do is sort out the diversity of their group first.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.
The Secret World
Series 1, Episode 4Arsene Wenger invites Michael Winner to join Arsenal; Gordon Brown has a new 'nice' catchphrase; Morrissey has issues with Microsoft's grammar; and Boy George shares a cell with Sheikh Abu Hamza.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 5 - BeerBlackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!
Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 4 - PartyWhen Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.
Argumental
Series 3, Episode 6Comedy royalty Sean Lock and Dom Joly join host John 'the Sarge' Sergeant in the humorously heated debate show. Arguments include: 'Facebook friends are not real friends'.
Shedtown
Series 1, Episode 2 - FoundationsColin is all at sea as the foundations of Jimmy's dream take shape on the beach. Wes and Father Michael witness the profits of some not-so-spiritual meat.
Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 4 - PartyWhen Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 3Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.
The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 5 - SickEveryone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 2, Episode 6 - DemocracyStewart Lee sits down again for some reason (laziness?). He reveals an extraordinary story from his time at Oxford in the mid-Eighties - a story that has implications for the very nature of British democracy. Sort of.
Deep Trouble
Series 2, Episode 3An overheating nuclear reactor leads to dangerous encounters for Captain Wade with a lobster, Fairbanks with a laser-guided jet and Trainor with a rather large Prince Albert.
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 5Ian Hislop and Paul Merton again look at the week's news. With guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rebecca Front.
Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
Love Soup
Series 2, Episode 1 - Smoke And ShadowsAlice is worried that her regional manager is a predatory lesbian, and that her driving instructor is crossing certain boundaries. Meanwhile, Cleo has discovered that her boyfriend is making negative comments about her in a journal, and Milly is in love with a shadow.
Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 3Dara, Hugh, Russell and Andy dissect another week, this time with the help of guests Chris Addison, Ed Byrne and Micky Flanagan.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 5 - BeerBlackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!
Spaced
Series 1, Episode 4 - BattlesWhilst Tim and Daisy argue over the ownership of a dog, he also goes paintballing with Mike where he sees Duane for the first time since Sarah left him. Mike makes a big sacrifice for Tim as he seeks his ultimate vengeance. Brian reminisces about his childhood pet.
The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 5 - SickEveryone is sick. Neil begins projectile sneezing before suddenly remembering that his parents are coming for dinner. Their arrival sparks a discussion about The Good Life, and the housemates decide to attempt self-sufficiency.
Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
Banzai
Cult Japanese-style sketch show. A wacky no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities.
Love Soup
Series 2, Episode 1 - Smoke And ShadowsAlice is worried that her regional manager is a predatory lesbian, and that her driving instructor is crossing certain boundaries. Meanwhile, Cleo has discovered that her boyfriend is making negative comments about her in a journal, and Milly is in love with a shadow.
Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Highlights SpecialMore of the best moans, groans and funniest thoughts of the series from our very Grouchy Young Men - such as pregnancy and geriatrics.
Banzai
Cult Japanese-style sketch show. A wacky no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 2Jack Whitehall on alpha males; Seann Walsh on drunken conversations; Ava Vidal on child poverty; and Kevin Bridges on South London crime.
Crapston Villas
Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 3Olivia returns with more sexy, funny stunts and pranks.