Schedule for 23rd July 2011 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Duty Free

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Go Between

Eccentric holiday maker, Neville Thwaite has taken a shine to David and Linda but, although keen to help them, he manages to get everything wrong!

6am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Insurance Money

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

6:30am (repeat)

Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Episode 2.10, The Boring Son: Tom's son Geoffrey summons up the courage to walk out on his wife, and moves into Bayview instead - but after a few days of his boring company Diana hatches a plan to get rid of him.

7am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 5 - Playing With Fire

When Helen takes the children to Cornwall for a holiday, Gordon is left at home on his own - during energy conservation week at the leisure centre.

7:30am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must Weep

When the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!

7:30am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Series 4, Episode 6 - Shall We Dance?

Whitbury Leisure Centre is closing its doors early to the public so that the staff can attend the Southern Area Leisure Centres Staff Gala Ball. It promises to be a glittering occasion for both staff and "partners", but getting a partner seems to be where the problems begin for everyone, including Brittas.

8:05am (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 1, Episode 3 - Flying Carpets

Terry gets into a lather when a new carpet arrives just before a visit from his boss. The neighbours help him precipitate a possible disaster.

8:05am (repeat)

The Good Life

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the self-sufficient sitcom. Repeated again as of 12.00.

9am (repeat)

What The Dickens?

Series 1, Episode 3

This week team captains Tim Brooke-Taylor and Dave Gorman are joined by Ian McMillan and Stephen K Amos.

9:30am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 9

The Vikings launch their advert for We Sell Any Monk, Queen Elizabeth I surprises her court with some very odd laws, the sacrifice-obsessed Aztec priests sing their gruesome disco song, and we discover the Roman equivalent of text messaging.

9:55am (repeat)

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

10am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Only Fools and Horses spin-off. Repeated again as of 14.00.

10:25am (repeat)

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

12:30pm (repeat)

The Now Show

Series 34, Episode 7

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present topical stand-up, sketches and songs. Featuring Mitch Benn, Margaret Cabourn-Smith, Robin Ince and Jon Holmes.

2:30pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The Cupboard

A journalist is given a guarantee by Hacker that he will give him access to some documents relating to a cock-up made by a civil servant 30 years ago. For some reason Sir Humphrey is not keen for the documents to be released.

3pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 23rd and 24th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 21.00.

3:45pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon Me

Blanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?

4pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom. Episodes repeated are: Episode 1.3, "Cash and Curry" (16.00); Episode 1.5, "A Slow Bus to Chingford" (16.40); Episode 2.5, "The Yellow Peril" (17.20); 1986 Christmas Special, "A Royal Flush" (18.00); and Episode 5.2, "The Miracle of Peckham" (19.20). Repeated again as of 20.00 (except "The Miracle of Peckham").

5pm (repeat)

Bless This House

Popular sitcom spin-off film starring Sid James, Terry Scott, Diana Coupland and June Whitfield.

5pm (repeat)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom.

5pm (repeat)

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 6, Episode 4 - Hattie Jacques

A tribute to Carry On star Hattie Jacques, famous for her matronly roles and her partnership with Eric Sykes. With contributions from Miriam Margolyes and Mo Mowlam.

6pm (repeat)

The Goon Show. Image shows from L to R: Count Jim Moriarty (Spike Milligan), Neddie Seagoon (Harry Secombe), Hercules Grytpype-Thynne (Peter Sellers). Copyright: BBC

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Goons

A tribute to the comic genius of Spike Milligan, Peter Sellers, Harry Secombe and Michael Bentine, who worked together as The Goons.

7pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 1, Episode 1

Frankie Boyle and Duncan Bannatyne join David Mitchell whilst Natalie Cassidy and Dom Joly are Lee Mack's guests.

7:30pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 6, Episode 6 - Things That Go Bump In The Night

The van runs out of petrol in the middle of a huge storm, so the platoon have to take shelter in a large, dark and gloomy house.

8pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 6 - Nowt So Queer

Portwenn is buzzing with the news of the engagement of Dr Ellingham and headmistress Louisa Glasson.

8pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 1 - Danse Macabre

The Halloween murder of a best-selling writer could have come straight from her own chillers. Jonathan is busy with an opera-singing stripper and a bath, so has Maddy learned enough about the illusory arts to solve this case alone?

8:15pm
45 min

Odd One In

Series 2, Episode 6

Jason Manford, Peter Andre, Sarah Millican and Stephen Mulhern must try to work out who can hold their breath underwater for over five minutes, who can lift a table with their teeth, who is the genuine American, who is sporting fake facial hair and who is the incredible pogo-stick freestyler.

9pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 2 - Time Waits For Norman

The husband of Maddy's literary agent has been photographed eating in a local hamburger bar. Slightly odd for a vegetarian; very odd for a man who is adamant he was in America at the time...

9pm (repeat)

Grumpy Old Women

Series 3, Episode 1 - It's Just Everything

The wacky world of computers heralds the start of a new list of grumbles from among others Ann Widdecombe, Eve Pollard, Fiona Phillips, Germaine Greer, Indira Joshi, Janet Street-Porter, Jenny Eclair, Linda Robson, Sheila Ferguson and Sheila Hancock.

9pm (repeat)

Lee Evans Live In Scotland

The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.

9pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the satirical panel game hosted by Dara O'Briain. Repeated again as of 23.40.

9:40pm (repeat)

Grumpy Old Women

Series 3, Episode 2 - Beat The Clock

The demands on the modern woman form the basis for this catalogue of complaint from, among others, Germaine Greer.

9:40pm
40 min

Lee Mack's All Star Cast

Episode 6

In Lee's All Star Cast this week are boyband JLS, actress Ashley Jensen and stand up comedian Tommy Tiernan.

10pm

Adam & Joe. Image shows from L to R: Joe Cornish, Adam Buxton

The Best of Adam and Joe

Radio 2 listeners are treated to choice highlights from Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish, who've been delighting 6 Music listeners since 2007 with their Sony Award-winning comedy show.

10pm
45 min

Robin Ince: Bleeding Heart Liberal

The world's most bookish comedian, and very angry man in a cardigan, shares his insights into Britain.

10pm
60 min

The Marriage Ref

Episode 6

This week, panellists Jonathan Ross, Jack Dee and Gavin & Stacey's Joanna Page must decide who is in the right and who is in the wrong in three domestic disputes. Featuring a couple who are fighting over the temperature in their bedroom and a husband who spends a lot of time on his fantasy role-playing hobby.

10:40pm
45 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 16 - Geometry

With Rob Brydon, Johnny Vegas and David Mitchell.

10:45pm (repeat)

15 Minute Musical

Series 1, Episode 2 - Jeffrey!

The Jeffrey Archer story, Gilbert & Sullivan style

11pm (repeat)

Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live

Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.

11:20pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 3.1, Down and Out: Linda's old youth custody warden and her boyfriend take up residence in the back garden, so the man-eating drama queen decides to capitalise on the situation. Meanwhile, Tom begins work on a script for a TV drama which came to him in his sleep.

11:25pm (repeat)

The Rob Brydon Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Rob Brydon returns with his unique show. He meets Little Britain star Matt Lucas for lively banter on everything from musicals to David Beckham. Rob shows off his singing voice with The Script. Plus, stand-up and opera from ventriloquist Nina Conti.

Midnight (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 3.2, The Lollipop Man: Tom lands a make-or-break part in a play, but as nerves get the better of him he turns to man-eating Linda for her support. Fortunately, she is only too happy to oblige - especially if she gets the chance to meet a certain Hollywood hunk.

12:40am (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hospital

Patsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...

12:50am (repeat)

Grumpy Old Men

Comedians, entertainers and other personalities moan about many of the aspects of modern life which really get on their nerves.

1:20am (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 2 - Death

Edina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.

1:30am (repeat)