Schedule for 19th October 2011 (new programmes only)

5:45pm
35 min

Hacker Time

Series 1, Episode 5 - Carol Kirkwood

Hacker presents his unique take on the world's weather and tricks Carol Kirkwood from BBC Weather into the studio. Plus, a visit to the Dogs In Space.

9pm
90 min

Holy Flying Circus. Image shows from L to R: Terry Gilliam (Phil Nichol), Graham Chapman (Tom Fisher), Michael Palin (Charles Edwards), John Cleese (Darren Boyd), Terry Jones (Rufus Jones), Eric Idle (Steve Punt). Copyright: Hillbilly Productions / TalkbackThames

In 1979, Monty Python made Life Of Brian and the debate about what is an acceptable subject for comedy was blown wide open. This is a fantastical re-imagining of the build-up to the release of the film and the controversy it caused.

10pm
30 min

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 10, Episode 3 - Cuts

Jamesie's philandering has finally got him into big trouble and he's about to become a father. Fortunately his wife Ella takes the news as well as can be expected, and cuts off Jamesie's manhood.

10pm
50 min

Fresh Meat

Series 1, Episode 5

During a student protest march in London, Vod and Oregon's friendship is threatened when Vod finds out about Oregon's secret affair with Shales.

10:30pm

Friday Night, Saturday Morning

A re-run of the real talk show episode Holy Flying Circus was based upon. Tim Rice hosts a discussion about Monty Python's Life of Brian, which had been banned by local councils and caused protests. The guests are John Cleese, Michael Palin, Malcolm Muggeridge, and the bishop of Southwark, Arthur Stockwood.