Schedule for 18th August 2011 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Duty Free

Series 1, Episode 5 - Bedroom Farce

When David and Linda take a midnight swim, both Amy and Robert start to get suspicious. Meanwhile, the lovers have devised a set of secret signs to help them arrange secret meetings.

6am (repeat)

Bread. Image shows from L to R: Joey Boswell (Graham Bickley), Aveline Boswell (Melanie Hill), Nellie Boswell (Jean Boht), Grandad (Kenneth Waller), Shifty (Bryan Murray), Adrian Boswell (Jonathon Morris), Billy Boswell (Nick Conway), Freddie Boswell (Ronald Forfar). Copyright: BBC

Aveline brings Oswald home and he finds a family in chaos when they all show him their true colours! Adrian is accepted as a male model after a less than impressive interview and Shifty is back to his old ways ...

6:30am (repeat)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Old Magic

Bob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.

7am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Series 6, Episode 5 - We All Fall Down

Brittas plays with fire once again, organising the eternal flame for the leisure centre's World Peace and Hunger Day celebrations.

7:30am (repeat)

Bread

Series 4, Episode 3

Freddie's visit to the doctor has left him unsure of his future, but only Joey notices that his father is suffering from a serious heart complaint. Celia Higgins arrives in the street but finds getting access to her new home a challenge - thanks to the Boswell fleet of battered vehicles!

8am (repeat)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 11 - Count Down

Mrs Chambers meticulous planning for Bob and Thelma's wedding is reaching mammoth proportions and, after hearing he has to wear top hat and tails, Terry goads the men into a mini rebellion - and they find an unexpected ally amongst the women.

8:05am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 6

Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.

8:40am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Episode 6.2, The Psychotherapist: Jean ponders giving up work and handing the company over to Judith and Sandy - much to Lionel's delight.

9am (repeat)

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 6 - Come In Digby Your Time's Up

Digby and Hacker interview the owner of a shop selling highly breakable antiques.

9:20am (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 1

Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.

9:30am (repeat)

Jest A Minute

Series 1, Episode 6

With guests Greg Davies and Lucy Porter.

10am (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are on nightmare dates in the same pub but are unaware of each other until their paths meet at the cigarette machine. It's been 5 years and 3 months since they were last in touch - the day he jilted her at the altar. They decide to catch up over a meal but the atmosphere is frosty.

10am
30 min

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 4 - Takahashi

Mr Takahashi, an extremely rude businessman, comes to stay but Jamie is sure he is actually a Hotel of the Year mystery judge and bends over backwards trying to keep him happy. However, it is actually Dolly, and her mysterious past, that makes Mr Takahashi's day.

10:05am (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 4

Featuring Keith Fit, fitness pundit, who demonstrates how to go canoeing, with predictable results.

10:30am
90 min

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2011, Episode 4 - Thursday 18th

Fred MacAulay brings you the pick of the best comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.

10:40am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 4.4, The Commodore: Hyacinth eagerly volunteers to meet the ladies' luncheon special guest, a retired commodore, at the railway station - but soon finds herself all at sea.

11:20am (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just Desserts

Fletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.

12pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 19th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 18.00.

12:30pm (repeat)

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 5, Episode 4 - Royal Speech Therapist

As the Royal Speech Therapist, Milton Jones helps a prince find his voice and a king find his pomegranates.

1pm (repeat)

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 1 - Monster Lurgy

Eddie pretends to be ill to avoid a maths test, promising the monsters they will have a great day hanging out together. But the monsters think they really have caught something - from Nick, who is at home, genuinely ill. So they make their own medicine which they test on Human Dad Thingy first.

1:25pm (repeat)

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 2 - Shiny Stuff

The monsters become obsessed with all things shiny - especially money, the shiniest thing there is. So to get as much of it as possible, they set up a business in the basement - but what starts out as a bit of fun starts to go sour when the monsters turn into hard-nosed businessmen.

1:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 2, Episode 9 - Get Cartier

Ben keeps getting unwanted presents from his new patient, Mr Smith from the mob.

1:55pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery Man

With Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...

2pm (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 1

Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.

2pm
60 min version (repeat)

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

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

2:20pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 2, Episode 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A Whore

Janey visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.

2:30pm (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 4, Episode 3 - Camping

Having caught the holiday bug after viewing the Sprys' tortuous home-movie footage, the Medfords resolve to go camping. In preparation for their trip, Terry and June try out their new tent in the garden.

2:40pm (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are on nightmare dates in the same pub but are unaware of each other until their paths meet at the cigarette machine. It's been 5 years and 3 months since they were last in touch - the day he jilted her at the altar. They decide to catch up over a meal but the atmosphere is frosty.

3:05pm (repeat)

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 4

Monty and Emily start to build the set for their new musical, Louise's knickers cause problems and Jasper the dog goes missing again.

3:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Episode 6.2, The Psychotherapist: Jean ponders giving up work and handing the company over to Judith and Sandy - much to Lionel's delight.

4pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 4.4, The Commodore: Hyacinth eagerly volunteers to meet the ladies' luncheon special guest, a retired commodore, at the railway station - but soon finds herself all at sea.

4:40pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just Desserts

Fletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.

5:05pm (repeat)

Home To Roost

Series 1, Episode 4 - Suspect

A string of petty criminality is sweeping the neighbourhood, and suspicion falls upon Matthew. From swapped and vandalised house signs to petty theft in the shopping arcade, it seems the young Mr Willows has some explaining to do.

5:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

5:25pm (repeat)

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 4 - Takahashi

Mr Takahashi, an extremely rude businessman, comes to stay but Jamie is sure he is actually a Hotel of the Year mystery judge and bends over backwards trying to keep him happy. However, it is actually Dolly, and her mysterious past, that makes Mr Takahashi's day.

5:30pm (repeat)

Double Science

Episode 4 - Field Trip

Forresters College are going on a trip to look at some wind farms. Colin is very excited at the prospect of impressing Alison, while Kenneth is looking forward to drinking the full selection of real ales at a local pub. Unfortunately, things don't turn out quite as planned.

6:20pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 6

Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.

6:30pm
30 min

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 5, Episode 5 - Lorry Driver

Milton Jones is the king of the world of refrigerated haulage with his very own fleet of iced lorries.

6:40pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 6 - Life With Father

It's a sad day for George as he takes his father to a retirement home. But it's worse for Mildred when he's thrown out and ends up living with them!

7pm

The Culture Show At The Edinburgh Festival

Sue Perkins presents the second installment of Culture Show updates from Edinburgh.

7:10pm (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Cowering Inferno

At a hotel for the firm's annual national sales conference, Sir Dennis lands Terry with an important speech. Unfortunately he's having trouble sleeping, and learns the hard way that mod cons do not always improve one's life.

8pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 5 - A Fishy Sendoff

It's the annual fishmongers' parade to the coast, and Michelle has a plan to enter a float capable of spiriting a group across the channel and to freedom in England. Meanwhile, General Von Klinkerhoffen has finalised his plans to blow up Hitler, and requires Gruber and the Colonel's assistance.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series G, Episode 14 - Greeks

With Phill Jupitus, Clive Anderson and Rich Hall.

8:40pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow Talk

Boycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.

9pm (repeat)

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

9pm (repeat)

QI

Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus Pocus

A special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.

9pm
30 min

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 4

With Gavin away for the day, Julie jumps at the chance to take charge. Trouble looms, however... Meanwhile, Andy bumps into a butcher he's had a beef with in the past.

9:20pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

9:30pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 2, Episode 2

Host James Corden, and team captains Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff, are joined by Chris Evans and Tim Henman for this week's fixture.

10pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

10pm (repeat)

HIGNFY Titles. Copyright: BBC / Hat Trick Productions

Have I Got News For You

Series 39, Episode 9

After 39 series spanning over two decades, Have I Got News For You's most famous recurring gag is hosting the show - John Prescott. With guest panellists John Bishop and Penny Smith.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.

10pm (repeat)

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 5, Episode 4 - Royal Speech Therapist

As the Royal Speech Therapist, Milton Jones helps a prince find his voice and a king find his pomegranates.

10:30pm
30 min

The Pranker

Highlights Special

In a compilation of the best bits from the series, a possessed hippy, a big cat, a bald man, a nymphomaniac mermaid, some frozen urine and a gay man who isn't, all feature along with a surprising pair of chesticles.

10:30pm (repeat)

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bear Bad Man

It's 'Super Sales Wednesday', otherwise known as a 'Family Fun Day' to the annoyed staff of PhoneShop Sutton. As if that wasn't enough, the threatened arrival of a security guard casts a shadow over the day.

10:35pm (repeat)

Ronnie Corbett's Comedy Britain

Episode 2 - Solo Performance

Ronnie concludes his exploration of British comedy, meeting Harry Hill, David Walliams, Rob Brydon, Dara O'Briain and Ken Dodd along the way. He also tells a story from his famous chair.

10:40pm (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fashion

Wealthy international public relations maven Edina Monsoon awakes hungover with one day to put together a major fashion show. Who should she turn to for help, and can she do it whilst off the booze?

11pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 2, Episode 9 - Get Cartier

Ben keeps getting unwanted presents from his new patient, Mr Smith from the mob.

11pm (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 8

With guest host Lee Mack and panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

11pm
30 min

House On Fire

Series 2, Episode 3 - Quarantine

Vicky decides to defend her father in court. Matt's parents decide to go on a world tour just as he contracts horrible flu.

11pm (repeat)

Beaver Falls

Series 1, Episode 4

It's the hottest, sweatiest day of the year and it feels like the whole of camp has got one thing on the brain: sex.

11:20pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 4, Do They Take Sugar?: Offers of work flood in as Tom's burgeoning TV career looks set to take off thanks to the arrival of Linda's long-lost showbiz sister, who receives a less enthusiastic welcome from her sibling.

11:30pm (repeat)

Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs

Episode 2

Michael McIntyre, Zach Galifianakis and Jim Jeffries perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.

11:30pm (repeat)

ElvenQuest

Series 1, Episode 4

The heroes answer a distress call from some sirens and Lord Darkness's pursuit of all things evil is put to one side as he considers getting himself an heir.

11:35pm (repeat)

Piers Morgan's Life Stories

Piers Morgan talks to national treasure Barbara Windsor in her first major interview since leaving EastEnders. Award-winning actress Barbara has been a household name for decades, appearing in a variety of films, TV shows and plays both here and in America. Piers will be chatting to her about her remarkable life both on and off screen.

11:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 2, Episode 10 - 'Tis Pity She's A Whore

Janey visits her grandma and learns a disturbing family secret, while Ben is upset when Michael stands for election in school as a Tory candidate.

11:40pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Christmas Special - Hocus Pocus

A special and magical Christmas edition with Graham Norton, Lee Mack and Daniel Radcliffe.

Midnight (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

12:20am (repeat)

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

12:40am (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

12:40am
55 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 2, Episode 4

Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. The mystery guest is the human spider man.

1:20am (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 1 - Fashion

Wealthy international public relations maven Edina Monsoon awakes hungover with one day to put together a major fashion show. Who should she turn to for help, and can she do it whilst off the booze?

1:35am (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 8

With guest host Lee Mack and panellists Shappi Khorsandi and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall.

2am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 7

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Alun Cochrane on modern technology, Zoe Lyons on vegans, Seann Walsh on Brighton and Jack Whitehall on the Royal Family and Robert Mugabe.

2am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Episode 4, Do They Take Sugar?: Offers of work flood in as Tom's burgeoning TV career looks set to take off thanks to the arrival of Linda's long-lost showbiz sister, who receives a less enthusiastic welcome from her sibling.

2am (repeat)

The Pranker

Highlights Special

In a compilation of the best bits from the series, a possessed hippy, a big cat, a bald man, a nymphomaniac mermaid, some frozen urine and a gay man who isn't, all feature along with a surprising pair of chesticles.

2am (repeat)

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 4 - Bear Bad Man

It's 'Super Sales Wednesday', otherwise known as a 'Family Fun Day' to the annoyed staff of PhoneShop Sutton. As if that wasn't enough, the threatened arrival of a security guard casts a shadow over the day.

2:05am (repeat)

Banzai

Cult Japanese-style sketch show. A wacky no holds barred betting show, often involving celebrities.

2:30am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 16

Carl Donnelly on his Subway sandwich experience, John Gordillo on binge drinking, Miles Jupp on class differences and Jason John Whitehead on Facebook.

2:30am (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 6 - Birthday

Edina is forty. As her family and friends gather, Edina sulks at the horror of her age and hides upstairs. She's determined to only enjoy the day on her terms - and that means annoying everyone else.

2:40am (repeat)

Rex The Runt

Series 2, Episode 7 - Rocket Raymond

Rex discovers that Bad Bob is making him a Rocket Raymond jet pack for his birthday. Rex tries it on, but it is not long before he flies away and meets the real Rocket Raymond.

3am (repeat)