Schedule for 2nd January 2012 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Carry On Laughing

A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.

6am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 6 - The Ice-Cream Man Cometh

Compo's craving for ice-cream in remote places gives Seymour the idea that the time could be right for bringing back the old 'stop-me-and-buy-one' mobile ice-cream vendor. All that is required to take ice-cream into the countryside is a bike, a well-stocked fridge, a uniform and a volunteer...

6:35am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 7, Episode 2 - Fanny-By-Gaslight

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

7am (repeat)

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

7:05am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 7, Episode 3 - The Stay-At-Home Holiday

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

7:30am (repeat)

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 8, Christmas Special

In this special Christmas edition David Mitchell is joined by Lee Mack, Jack Dee, Rufus Hound and Graeme Garden to talk on the subjects of reindeer, decorations, boxes and pantomime.

7:35am (repeat)

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.

8:15am (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

A repeat run of the entire third series. Repeated again as of 17.00.

9am (repeat)

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 3, Episode 5 - 2001 A Space Idiocy

Arthur invests in a mobile phone. Although this proves rather more of a problem than first anticipated, it leads to Arthur taking on a hospital radio show engagement. A case of mistaken identity, however, means all does not go as planned.

10:25am (repeat)

George And Mildred

Big-screen adaptation of the dysfunctional couple's unique life.

11:30am (repeat)

Party

Series 2, Episode 1 - All Publicity Is Good Publicity

The 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.

12:15pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A repeat run of the final three Christmas specials of Britain's most popular sitcom.

1:25pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 9 - Lost Property

Stan and Jack find two portions of fish and chips on the bus and, to cut a long story short, eat them. When a woman comes into the depot to report the loss, Blakey institutes a heavy crackdown on the reporting of lost property.

2pm (repeat)

Carry On Girls

The once-bustling seaside resort of Fircombe organises a beauty contest to try to increase visitors and revenue for the town.

2:15pm (repeat)

Hoffnung - Drawn To Music

Radio comedy drama exploring the bizarre world of musical humorist Gerard Hoffnung. Matt Lucas stars.

3:50pm (repeat)

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Episode 3 - The Dangers Of Tobacco

Steve Coogan plays Nyukhin, a brow-beaten husband of a domineering wife.

4pm (repeat)

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 13 - Girltastic, Part 2

When Steve and Keith discover that Sadie's main competition for Girltastic Girl of the Year is Whitney, the captain of the Cheerups, they have their work cut out to convince the journo that Sadie is better - but things go wrong when Steve and Whitney have a fight in the Y.

4:10pm (repeat)

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Episode 4 - The Proposal

Lomov (Mathew Horne) visits his neighbour Natasha (Sheridan Smith) to ask for her hand in marriage.

4:30pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

5:30pm (repeat)

Married

Series 1, Episode 5

Just as he is starting to make the most of his new life, Robin is whisked back to his old universe, where his doppelganger has been wreaking havoc.

6:15pm (repeat)

15 Minute Musical

Series 6, Episode 1 - Dr Bruce

Bruce Forsyth is the subject of the first fabricated story set to music and it sees him in the role of Dr Who as Master Of The Teatime Lord, featuring music by the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

6:30pm
30 min

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 8, Episode 2

David Mitchell hosts an edition of the game show recorded at the 2011 Edinburgh Fringe featuing Mark Watson, Phill Jupitus, Ed Byrne and Henning Wehn. The subjects discussed are The Olympics, butter, bees and blood.

6:50pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 6 - The Ice-Cream Man Cometh

Compo's craving for ice-cream in remote places gives Seymour the idea that the time could be right for bringing back the old 'stop-me-and-buy-one' mobile ice-cream vendor. All that is required to take ice-cream into the countryside is a bike, a well-stocked fridge, a uniform and a volunteer...

7pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr Bean

Mr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.

7pm (repeat)

Comic Relief

Every two years the biggest British comedy stars and shows come together to raise money for charity.

7:20pm (repeat)

A Close Shave

Wallace's whirlwind romance with the proprietor of the local wool shop puts his head in a spin; but not all is well for Gromit.

7:25pm (repeat)

Frankie Howerd: The Lost Tapes

Documentary shining a light on previously unknown elements of Frankie Howerd's long career, including home film footage and unseen interviews.

7:30pm (repeat)

Comedy Prom

The 40th Prom in the BBC's 2011 programme is the first ever Comedy Prom, hosted by Tim Minchin.

7:30pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.

8pm (repeat)

Greatest Ever Carry On Films

A celebration of the greatest of British comedy cinema: the Carry On films.

9pm
30 min

The Royal Bodyguard

Episode 2 - The Siege Of Blenheim Square

A routine shopping trip for a Prince turns into a potentially dangerous siege after a misunderstanding between Hubble and a member of the Prince's protection team.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

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

QI

Series G, Episode 12 - Gravity

With Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

9pm (repeat)

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 1

We meet the holiday makers who have just arrived at the Benidorm resort. With dysfunctional families, middle-aged swingers and bickering couples it's sure to be a holiday they'll never forget.

9:05pm
30 min

Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

2012 Specials, Episode 1 - 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

As part of Channel 4's special 'mash-up' evening, Jimmy Carr hosts the long-running quiz show while Sean Lock and Jon Richardson compete. Will the team get beaten by the fiendish Countdown conundrum?

9:30pm
30 min

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...

9:30pm (repeat)

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 2

After the shock revelation about Chantelle's pregnancy, the guests can find little else to talk about. Martin and Kate take a trip into the resort centre, where they have a traumatising experience.

10pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 1 - Glasgow

Michael McIntyre begins his Series 2 travels at the Glasgow Theatre Royal, where he is joined by special headline guest Kevin Bridges with stand-up performances from Daniel Sloss, Milton Jones and Craig Campbell.

10pm (repeat)

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

10pm (repeat)

The Unbelievable Truth

Series 8, Christmas Special

In this special Christmas edition David Mitchell is joined by Lee Mack, Jack Dee, Rufus Hound and Graeme Garden to talk on the subjects of reindeer, decorations, boxes and pantomime.

10pm (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 6, Highlights Special - 2041 - A Juice Odyssey

It's New Year's Eve 2041 and an ancient Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton, Holly Willoughby and Rufus Hound look back at some of the best bits from Series 6.

10:30pm (repeat)

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 3, Episode 5 - 2001 A Space Idiocy

Arthur invests in a mobile phone. Although this proves rather more of a problem than first anticipated, it leads to Arthur taking on a hospital radio show engagement. A case of mistaken identity, however, means all does not go as planned.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 2

Mark Watson joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Jo Caulfield joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

10:55pm (repeat)

Royle Exclusive: Behind The Sofa

Craig Cash and Caroline Aherne take viewers behind-the-scenes in this special programme charting the life of TV's laziest family, the Royles.

11pm (repeat)

The News Quiz

Series 76, Special - Oh No it Isn't... The News Quiz

The 2011 News Quiz panto. Sandi Toksvig and Andy Hamilton embark on a quest to find out who stole the Greenwich Pips. Featuring many Radio 4 stars.

11:05pm (repeat)

Heroes Of Comedy

Series 5, Special - Heroes Of Magic

Heroes Of Magic explores the fascinating role of show business wizardry, from the time of magicians like Houdini, John Nevil Maskelyne and David Devant, to the mind-boggling magic of today's younger performers, who have taken their tricks on to the streets.

11:05pm (repeat)

The Angelos Epithemiou Show

A studio based comedy entertainment show written by and starring Dan Skinner as his comic character Angelos Epithemiou.

11:10pm (repeat)

PhoneShop

A repeat run of the entire second series of the sitcom set in a mobile phone shop.

11:15pm (repeat)

Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia

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

11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series G, Episode 12 - Gravity

With Barry Humphries, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

11:40pm (repeat)

Hacks

Satire on the phone-hacking scandal set at a fictional newspaper where "any means necessary" doesn't begin to cover it.

11:45pm (repeat)

Armstrong And Miller

Unique blend of bizarre character sketches and odd songs, with Ben Miller, Alexander Armstrong, Samuel West and Tony Gardner.

11:50pm (repeat)

Being Eileen

Family-based comedy focussing on Birkenhead's Lewis family, particularly recently widowed grandmother Eileen.

Midnight (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 6 - The Ice-Cream Man Cometh

Compo's craving for ice-cream in remote places gives Seymour the idea that the time could be right for bringing back the old 'stop-me-and-buy-one' mobile ice-cream vendor. All that is required to take ice-cream into the countryside is a bike, a well-stocked fridge, a uniform and a volunteer...

12:20am (repeat)

QI

Series E, Episode 3 - Eating

With Phill Jupitus, Johnny Vegas and Jimmy Carr.

12:35am (repeat)

Grouchy Young Men

Series 1, Episode 5

The grouchy young celebrities lament life's work-based nuisances, from job hunting and their current careers to getting the sack.

12:35am (repeat)

Little Britain

Series 2, Episode 1

Bubbles De Vere is under some pressure to settle her bill at the Health Spa.

12:55am (repeat)

The Comic Strip Presents...

Series 2, Episode 6 - Slags

In the not-too distant future, the evil Slags confront the 'nice' Hawaiians, who control with goodwill and flower garlands, in a story of passion and shadowy violence.

1am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 5, Episode 2

Mark Watson joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle. Jo Caulfield joins Russell Howard and Andy Parsons.

1:05am (repeat)

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 7

A man and woman meet in a diner, 3 months after a one-night stand, Elaine Caine meets Phil Turner, and the OCD lady prepares snacks for a party.

1:05am (repeat)

Lee Nelson's Well Good Show

Series 1, Episode 2

More banter with cheeky Lee Nelson. Jason Bent is interviewed by Adrian Chiles, meanwhile Dr Bob puts the fun back into fungal infections.

1:15am (repeat)

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 1, Episode 1

Bertie Wooster is in court following rowdy festivities on the night of the Boat Race; help is at hand in the form of new valet, Jeeves. Can he also help Bertie get out of an accidental engagement, and can Bertie help out his friends without disaster?

1:35am (repeat)

Rab C. Nesbitt

Series 7, Episode 3 - Duel

A booze cruise to Millport opens up old wounds for Nesbitt.

1:35am (repeat)

The Good Life

Summer Special - When I'm 65

A check-up gives Jerry a wake up call and starts the Leadbetters on a health drive. After days of ridicule from Tom the two decide to settle their differences in a race around Surbiton.

1:35am (repeat)

Psychoville

Series 1, Episode 5

Mr Jolly explains to Mr Jelly the reason the blackmail letters are being sent.

1:35am (repeat)

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.

2am (repeat)

Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!

Series 3, Episode 5 - 2001 A Space Idiocy

Arthur invests in a mobile phone. Although this proves rather more of a problem than first anticipated, it leads to Arthur taking on a hospital radio show engagement. A case of mistaken identity, however, means all does not go as planned.

2:05am (repeat)

Carry On Laughing

A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.

2:30am (repeat)

Jo Brand Through The Cakehole

Series 2, Episode 6 - What A State

In the final programme of the series, Jo Brand turns her thoughts to HRT, soap operas, politically correct banking and Clause IV of the Labour Party. It also includes Imelda Staunton's own version of the National Anthem.

2:30am (repeat)