Schedule for 25th August 2011 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Bread

Series 4, Episode 8

Adrian buys gifts for the family when his poems are published but, when he purchases some dodgy video machines, he gets both himself and Billy in trouble with the police. As if her two sons being in trouble is not enough, Nellie is furious when Shifty is also arrested for driving a stolen vehicle into somebody's living room!

6:10am (repeat)

Duty Free

Series 2, Episode 4 - El Astro

Frazer Hines is staying in the hotel and there's great excitement among the British guests.

6:30am (repeat)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Ant And The Grasshopper

Bob's swamped with the chores of married life and a hectic work life, while Terry idles away his time playing billiards or going to the pictures. When Terry predicts a future of ulcers and heart-attacks for him, Bob wonders who has taken the right path to happiness...

7am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Series 7, Episode 4 - Wake Up The Lion Within

Brittas returns revitalised from a management course in Miami and encourages his staff to release their own potential. See today's choices.

7:40am (repeat)

Bread

Series 4, Episode 9

Nellie has a chance encounter with a man in the park and she finds it difficult to put him out of her mind. Aveline has split up with Oswald and Joey confronts Roxy about an anonymous letter sent to his mother...

8:05am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

8:15am (repeat)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 4 - One For The Road

Bob is pulled over by the police and breathalysed after a meal with Thelma. He protests his innocence but the only one around to hear his protests is Terry, who's in the cells for violent behaviour at a football match. Bob can't afford to lose his licence so Terry comes up with a plan ...

8:35am (repeat)

Home To Roost

Series 2, Episode 1 - Protest

Matthew becomes a vegetarian, but what is in the cardboard box, and why is Henry brandishing a poker?

8:55am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Episode 6.7, A Surprise for Jean: Jean begins to think that, 19 months after tying the knot, her marriage may have become stale. She wonders whether a few surprises from Lionel would spice things up, so Alistair, helped by Judith and Sandy, comes up with a plan to give her the treat of a lifetime.

9:30am (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 2

Audrey and Marjory invite old school friend Podge for the weekend, following her recent divorce. The figure that arrives, however, is far from that which they expected!

10am
35 min

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 9 - American President

The American President secretly checks into Hotel Trubble, relying for his safety on the fact that no one will look for him at such a rubbish, cheap fleapit. When he gets locked in the toilet, leaving Lenny looking after a laptop that will enact any law he chooses, things start to get seriously silly.

10:05am (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 5

Penny is all ready to tell Vince that it just won't work and she doesn't want to see him any more, but how do you tell someone who hasn't been in touch for weeks? When they do meet she suspects he is seeing somebody else and goes to unusual lengths to try to find out.

10:05am (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 9

Intrepid explorer Rapids Johnson visit a beach to find a rare panda; and eclectic chef Dina Lady experiments with choux pastry.

10:30am
90 min

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2011, Episode 3 - Thursday 25th

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

10:40am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 5.2, The Mayor's Fancy-Dress Ball: Hyacinth prepares for the Mayor's annual fancy-dress ball, only to have her dream of wearing a regal costume shattered. Fortunately, an important new neighbour could provide the chance to claw back some social credibility.

10:45am (repeat)

The Shuttleworths

Series 3, Episode 4 - Caravan Capers

On a Derbyshire romantic break, John and Mary Shuttleworth welcome a surprise guest.

11:20am (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

11:55am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 21st series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 18.05.

12:30pm (repeat)

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.

1pm (repeat)

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 10 - Chain Gang

When the monsters are impressed by a few of Dad's old magic tricks, Fiend decides to become a master magician. Of course, he is useless, and manages to chain Angela and Norman together - just as Angela has a date coming over!

1pm (repeat)

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 4

Simon achieves the impossible feat of hanging onto his job. But is Zoe the next target?

1:25pm (repeat)

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 11 - Swap Fever

When Eddie tells the monsters about swapping teeny pets - free toys that come in cereal packets - Fiend becomes addicted, determined to build the biggest collection of teeny pets ever. Meanwhile, it gives Kate and Nick the idea to swap roles - leading to even more chaos in the household.

1:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Second Greatest Story Ever Told

The Harpers experience internal competition regarding a nativity play when both Nick and Susan audition for parts. Who will get a leading part and who will be a shepherd?! Meanwhile Ben is suffering from a severe toothache but is reluctant to put his trust in any other dentist.

1:55pm (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 2

Audrey and Marjory invite old school friend Podge for the weekend, following her recent divorce. The figure that arrives, however, is far from that which they expected!

2pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 4 - All Work And No Pay

George's no-nonsense approach to traffic control has annoyed one too many of his superiors and colleagues, and after a stern talking to - plus some characteristic advice from Jerry - he manages to resign. Needless to say, Mildred is not pleased.

2:20pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 3, Episode 7 - Waiting To Inhale

Michael's date arrives with another boy so he decides to take Janey's advice... he tries to make Bex jealous! He pretends he's going out with Abi and it seems to work... but is it Bex who Michael really wants?

2:30pm (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 5, Episode 2 - Swingtime

Terry and June go on a golfing weekend, and Terry is forced to play a round with the company chairman.

2:30pm (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 5

Penny is all ready to tell Vince that it just won't work and she doesn't want to see him any more, but how do you tell someone who hasn't been in touch for weeks? When they do meet she suspects he is seeing somebody else and goes to unusual lengths to try to find out.

3:05pm (repeat)

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 3, Episode 9

There's a bikeability test on the island of North Barrasay, Tony Take It has taken some keys down the back of the sofa and those hot-or-not girls discuss X Factor.

3:10pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Episode 6.7, A Surprise for Jean: Jean begins to think that, 19 months after tying the knot, her marriage may have become stale. She wonders whether a few surprises from Lionel would spice things up, so Alistair, helped by Judith and Sandy, comes up with a plan to give her the treat of a lifetime.

3:30pm
15 min

Comic Fringes

Series 7, Episode 3 - A Difference Of Opinion

By Bridget Christie. The ghost of a long-dead European leader demands a debate on faith.

3:45pm (repeat)

The Shuttleworths

Series 3, Episode 4 - Caravan Capers

On a Derbyshire romantic break, John and Mary Shuttleworth welcome a surprise guest.

3:50pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 5.2, The Mayor's Fancy-Dress Ball: Hyacinth prepares for the Mayor's annual fancy-dress ball, only to have her dream of wearing a regal costume shattered. Fortunately, an important new neighbour could provide the chance to claw back some social credibility.

4:30pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

5:05pm (repeat)

Home To Roost

Series 2, Episode 2 - Open House

Henry doesn't allow Matthew to hold parties, but Henry is going away, and anyway what is the ball of string for, and who is hiding in the cupboard?

5:10pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 3 - Spring

Spring's on the way, and the Vicar has just about managed to get Alice and Hugo to agree to a reasonably sensible name for their baby. That means that the Christening can finally take place - but first, David has romance, and Geraldine, squarely on his mind.

5:30pm (repeat)

Hotel Trubble

Series 3, Episode 8 - Bell Boy Bot

Determined to win a HIYA, Hotel Improvement Award, Dolly buys a swish new Bellboybot 2000. Jamie is suspicious of the new arrival, but the rest of the staff think he is just jealous. Can Jamie save his unsuspecting friends from the robot's evil plans for hotel domination?

5:30pm (repeat)

Double Science

Episode 5 - Bonfire Night

Kenneth and Colin are planning their annual fireworks display, but Alison forbids them to spend the entire budget on massive Chinese pyrotechnics. Colin and Kenneth are not going to disappoint the students, so they decide to make their own.

6:25pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

6:30pm
30 min

Another Case Of Milton Jones

Series 5, Episode 6 - Milton Jones Becomes Britain's Best-Known Undercover Journalist

Comedy series in which Milton Jones assumes the role of expert in a particular field, with no ability whatsoever. Which means that Milton Jones also becomes Britain's most least-effective undercover journalist.

6:45pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 5 - Nappy Days

When the Ropers are left babysitting baby Tarquin, nothing could possibly go awry!

7pm

The Culture Show At The Edinburgh Festival

Sue Perkins presents the final episode of Culture Show updates from Edinburgh.

8pm (repeat)

High Table, Lower Orders

Series 1, Episode 4

Simon achieves the impossible feat of hanging onto his job. But is Zoe the next target?

8:05pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

9pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

9pm
60 min

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

2011, Episode 1

Jon Richardson introduces Josh Widdicombe, Shappi Khorsandi, Seann Walsh, Ed Byrne, Abandoman, Mark Watson, Russell Kane, Tom Stade and many more.

9pm (repeat)

MacAulay And Co

Edinburgh 2011, Episode 3 - Thursday 25th

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

9pm
75 min

Show Me The Funny

Episode 7 - Live Final

Jason Manford hosts the live final of the stand-up comedy competition from the Hammersmith Apollo in London. The three remaining comedians will perform in front of an audience of 3,000 people as they compete for the biggest prize in comedy...

9pm
30 min

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 5

Kieran isn't his usual cheeky chappy self after spotting Katie flirting with a shop fitter. Plus, Julie tries to help Gavin move on.

9:30pm (repeat)

Wall Of Fame

Episode 4

Mr Walliams takes the reins in raucous rounds inspired by what has been heard through the grapevines of gossip. TV legend Terry Wogan and razor-sharp comedian Jimmy Carr guest.

9:40pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

10pm (repeat)

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.

10pm (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 4, Special - JLS Special

Regulars Keith, Holly, Fearne and Rufus are joined by JLS band members Marvin, Oritse, JB and Aston for some hilarious fun and games. Plus Hollywood star Verne Troyer features in a special round.

10:20pm (repeat)

Shooting Stars

Series 6, Episode 2

Pop star Liz McClarnon, Kaiser Chiefs' front man Ricky Wilson and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace join Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer in the second episode of the hit comedy panel show, which also features Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson as team captains.

10:30pm
30 min

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lee Nelson returns with Well Good Dad, Bent Night Live, Dr Bob, Aunty Janet's useful tips, Omelette and Nan.

10:30pm (repeat)

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 5 - Salesman Of The Month

For the first time in years, someone other than Little Gary Patel is in with a chance of being top salesman of the month. As the boys vie for position, Janine moons over her new boyfriend, Don.

11pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Second Greatest Story Ever Told

The Harpers experience internal competition regarding a nativity play when both Nick and Susan audition for parts. Who will get a leading part and who will be a shepherd?! Meanwhile Ben is suffering from a severe toothache but is reluctant to put his trust in any other dentist.

11pm (repeat)

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Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 1

With host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Alan Duncan and Katy Brand.

11pm
30 min

House On Fire

Series 2, Episode 4 - Makeover

Vicky decides she needs a new body - and where better to get one than down the local gym?

11pm (repeat)

Beaver Falls

Series 1, Episode 5

Today love is causing problems all over camp. Kimberley realises the truth about Jake, Rachael is struggling to deal with the events of last week and Pam's indiscretions finally push Bobby over the edge.

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.

11:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 3, Episode 7 - Waiting To Inhale

Michael's date arrives with another boy so he decides to take Janey's advice... he tries to make Bex jealous! He pretends he's going out with Abi and it seems to work... but is it Bex who Michael really wants?

11:40pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

12:05am (repeat)

Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live

Stand-up recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe. Kevin Bridges, Adam Hills, Shappi Khorsandi, Jon Richardson, Andi Osho, Seann Walsh, Josh Widdicombe host.

12:20am (repeat)

Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia

Stand-up show featuring Phill Jupitus. His set encompasses the London Zoo, electrical superstores and his morbid fear of spiders.

12:20am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 3 - Amy

Over-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

1am (repeat)

Shooting Stars

Series 6, Episode 2

Pop star Liz McClarnon, Kaiser Chiefs' front man Ricky Wilson and Masterchef judge Gregg Wallace join Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer in the second episode of the hit comedy panel show, which also features Jack Dee and Ulrika Jonsson as team captains.

1:05am (repeat)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 2, Episode 1

Lee Nelson returns with Well Good Dad, Bent Night Live, Dr Bob, Aunty Janet's useful tips, Omelette and Nan.

1:10am (repeat)

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Vic finds uses for unwanted bark, gets into a confrontation with a rebel and meets Mr Popkins and his doughnuts.

1:35am (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 37, Episode 1

With host Frank Skinner and guest panellists Alan Duncan and Katy Brand.

1:35am (repeat)

Three@TheFringe

Live comedy spectacular bringing the best of the Edinburgh Fringe to a national audience.

1:45am (repeat)

Murder Most Horrid

Episode 2.3, A Severe Case of Death: A Victorian woman masquerades as Dr Adams's son in an effort to practise medicine - but fouler plans are afoot when the real prodigal turns up.

2am (repeat)

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 5 - Salesman Of The Month

For the first time in years, someone other than Little Gary Patel is in with a chance of being top salesman of the month. As the boys vie for position, Janine moons over her new boyfriend, Don.

2:05am (repeat)