Schedule Tuesday 3rd January 2012
Bread
Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.
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.
Sykes
Series 1, Episode 12 - MarriageReasoning she's not getting any younger, Hattie's decides it's time she got married and places an advert in a personals column. When Eric tries to put her off her suitors, he succeeds only in turning her sights to Mr. Brown!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And FishBlamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.
One Foot In The Grave
Episode 2 - Timeless TimeVictor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.
Rising Damp
Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones.
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 3, Episode 4 - Douglas (Isle Of Man)Mark performs from the Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre in Douglas, Isle of Man, where he talks about space travel, fairy bridges and the mystery of Gef the Talking Mongoose.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Old MagicBob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.
The Goon Show
Episode 6.21, Tales from Old Dartmoor: Prison governor Neddie Seagoon relocates his inmate to the south of France.
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 1 - Leader Of The PackWhilst Ben's having a "busy" day drinking tea, Bill is sent running around after everyone. Jenny's in trouble at school, David's noisy at home, and the shop is overrun with OAPs.
Scoop
Series 2, Episode 1 - Trying My PatientsThe chances of a scoop seem unlikely when Digby ends up in hospital with a broken arm.
Bread
Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.
Sykes
Series 1, Episode 12 - MarriageReasoning she's not getting any younger, Hattie's decides it's time she got married and places an advert in a personals column. When Eric tries to put her off her suitors, he succeeds only in turning her sights to Mr. Brown!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And FishBlamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Old MagicBob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 1 - Leader Of The PackWhilst Ben's having a "busy" day drinking tea, Bill is sent running around after everyone. Jenny's in trouble at school, David's noisy at home, and the shop is overrun with OAPs.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
The Goon Show
Episode 6.21, Tales from Old Dartmoor: Prison governor Neddie Seagoon relocates his inmate to the south of France.
Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 1 - CrushamondoSadie falls for geek-turned-hottie Joe, but how can she compete with trog-face Chloe? By proving to him that she's not a grease monkey in overalls. Cue one of Kit's makeovers.
What The Dickens?
Series 2, Episode 4Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Dave Gorman and Dr Phil Hammond for a battle of wit and wits.
Laughed Off The Page
Series 4, Episode 1 - Ian La Frenais & Dick ClementComedy writing legends Ian La Frenais & Dick Clement discuss their most successful sitcoms with Janice Forsyth, which includes national favourites The Likely Lads and Porridge.
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Special Tribute To... Frankie HowerdFans, colleagues and friends pay tribute to the great comic Frankie Howerd. Includes contributions from the likes of Barry Cryer, Eric Sykes and Cilla Black.
The Good Life
Summer Special - When I'm 65A 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.
As Time Goes By
The first three episodes of the romantic sitcom starring Dame Judi Dench.
Mr. Bean
Episode 7 - Merry Christmas Mr BeanMr. Bean wreaks havoc at Harrods when he goes Christmas shopping, then has trouble stuffing a turkey on Christmas Day.
Roy
Series 1, Episode 6 - Roy BandIt's hard to stay out of trouble when you are a cartoon and this week is no exception for Roy, as he tries to win the local heat of a TV talent contest in order to keep his friend in school.
Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
Mr. Bean
Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. BeanMr. 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.
Pixelface
Series 2, Episode 1 - Bling My DroidWith the QM away, Aethelwynne discovers a stack of cheat codes for Swords of the Ancients, and soon finds that his game is a lot more fun when you have infinite lives and maximum magic.
Rising Damp
Rupert Rigsby is the grubby landlord of a seedy boarding house. His put-upon tenants include students Philip and Alan, and the glamorous Miss Jones.
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts
Episode 1 - A Reluctant Tragic HeroTolkachov (Johnny Vegas) is a frustrated and exasperated family man.
One Foot In The Grave
Episode 2 - Timeless TimeVictor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.
My Family
Series 7, Episode 8 - Breaking Up Ain't Hard To DoSusan learns two of her old friends are having marital problems, and in an effort to help invites them round for dinner. However, a blazing row soon escalates between the troubled couple, which causes friction in the Harpers' own marriage when they decide to take sides.
Open All Hours
The first three episodes of the corner-shop sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.
Red Dwarf
Episode 2.1: Kryten has to rescue Lister, Rimmer and The Cat from a video game.
My Family
Series 7, Episode 9 - Life Begins At FiftySusan is accused of shoplifting and as if the forgetfulness, mood swings and night sweats weren't enough of a problem, she also has to put up with Ben's defending her.
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 3, Episode 5 - BungayMark performs from The Fisher Centre in Bungay, Suffolk, where he talks about non-existent castles, haunted pubs and chicken roundabouts.
St Trinian's
Revival of the classic film series, sttarring Rupert Everett and Colin Firth. The girls rally round when the school is faced with financial ruin.
Mr. Bean
Episode 1 - Mr. BeanIn this original award-winning episode, Mr. Bean takes an exam, sunbathes and goes to church with Richard Briers - driving badly all the way!
The Goon Show
Episode 6.21, Tales from Old Dartmoor: Prison governor Neddie Seagoon relocates his inmate to the south of France.
Mr. Bean
Episode 2 - The Return Of Mr. BeanRowan Atkinson stars as the inimitable individual who turns the most ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. In this edition, Mr. Bean visits a department store and gets carried away.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 7 - Set The People FreeClegg and Compo are well used to the sight of Wally and Howard carrying out routine domestic chores under the close scrutiny of their wives - it's a sort of tradition. Unable simply to accept their plight, Seymour decides to help them escape for a few moments of freedom. All he needs is a good, well-thought-out plan.
Heroes Of Comedy
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Special Tribute To... Frankie HowerdFans, colleagues and friends pay tribute to the great comic Frankie Howerd. Includes contributions from the likes of Barry Cryer, Eric Sykes and Cilla Black.
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 2, Episode 1 - GlasgowMichael 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.
Benidorm
Series 1, Episode 3Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting with Kate. Having now got over the shock of Chantelle's pregnancy, Janice begins to bond with her daughter. Geoff and his mother do a duet at the karaoke.
Benidorm
Series 1, Episode 4Martin is happy now that his marriage is back on track but Kate feels guilty as she was too drunk to remember what happened the night before. Janice becomes jealous when Suzie, the girl Mick met when buying flip flops sings karaoke, assuming she is singing to Mick. Madge accidentally gives Donald and Jacqueline the impression that she is a swinger.
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 1Jack Dee hosts the satirical panel game, with guest panellists Caroline Wyatt and Jon Richardson.
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 3, Episode 4 - Douglas (Isle Of Man)Mark performs from the Villa Marina & Gaiety Theatre in Douglas, Isle of Man, where he talks about space travel, fairy bridges and the mystery of Gef the Talking Mongoose.
The Boosh
Episode 4 - MutantsBad-tempered Bob Fossil is creating new mutant animals to keep investors interested in his zoo. A whale the size of a peanut might sound like a good idea, but zookeeper Howard Moon's not happy with the way things are going.
Lee Mack Going Out Live
A TV broadcast of Lee Mack's 2010 'Going Out' stand-up tour.
Mock The Week
Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.
I, Regress
Series 1, Episode 1Karen House-Water visits Dr Berry to treat her fear of water, and finds that the cure can sometimes be worse than the disease - via mermaids, the Titanic, and talking dolphins.
Trevor's World Of Sport
Sitcom about sports agent Trevor Heslop and his struggle to cope with with work and family. Continuation of the TV series of the same name.
The Art Of Tommy Cooper
BBC Wales documentary on the life and work of the magician and comedy legend Tommy Cooper.
Felix & Murdo
New sitcom pilot starring Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller set in 1908, the year the Olympics first came to London.
Jack Dee Live In London
Filmed at London's Gielgud Theatre on the final night of a mammoth UK tour, see Jack Dee at the top of his game and the pinnacle of his profession.
Continuity
Episode 1A Radio 4 continuity announcer broods on the escalating disasters of his private and professional life at the same time as attempting to give us a preview of the programmes on offer in the coming week. Or what might be Radio 4 in a parallel universe.
Charlie Brooker's Screenwipe
Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2011 WipeCharlie Brooker takes a comedic look back at the hectic events of 2011 - a mad year of royal weddings, Gypsy Weddings, riots, phone-hacking and Desperate Scousewives. With contributions from Doug Stanhope, Adam Curtis and Brian Limond.
That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 3, Episode 3Mr Darcy demonstrates his prowess to Miss Bennett at Freestyle Disco; there's an introduction to Glucozade Port, the world's first alcoholic isotonic drink; and a carnivorous man at a vegetarian dinner party points out that the cat looks lean and gamey.
Lee Mack Going Out Live
A TV broadcast of Lee Mack's 2010 'Going Out' stand-up tour.
The Many Faces Of...
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Les DawsonLes Dawson was one of Britain's all time great comedy talents. He's best known as a comedian but was also a talented musician, writer and actor. This programme traces his career, with familiar favourite TV clips and some rare gems from the archives.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Highlights SpecialGraham Norton presents a compilation of the best guests and best moments from the last nine weeks.
Armstrong And Miller
A look at some of the best bits from Alexander Armstrong and Ben Miller's Channel 4 sketch show. Featuring a variety of classic sketches from their fourth series (2001), it's jam-packed with old favourites and more nudity than is probably necessary.
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts
Episode 3 - The Dangers Of TobaccoSteve Coogan plays Nyukhin, a brow-beaten husband of a domineering wife.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 1A Northern Irish mum is delighted that her son is gay. Meanwhile, Nan visits an old friend in hospital and Lauren takes a job in a burger bar.
Little Britain
Series 2, Episode 2Lou and Andy are in the countryside, and Judy of the Women's Institute projectile vomits over a visiting MP when she discovers the vol-au-vents were made to a recipe by Ainsley Harriott.
Red Dwarf
Episode 2.1: Kryten has to rescue Lister, Rimmer and The Cat from a video game.
Chekhov: Comedy Shorts
Episode 4 - The ProposalLomov (Mathew Horne) visits his neighbour Natasha (Sheridan Smith) to ask for her hand in marriage.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Highlights SpecialGraham Norton presents a compilation of the best guests and best moments from the last nine weeks.
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 1, Episode 3More cheeky banter, tales of mischief-making and daft games. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent shrugs of allegations of assault at a court appearance, and Lee stitches up Omelette in a Peer Pressure Challenge.
Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs
Episode 5Rhod Gilbert, Ed Byrne and Tommy Tiernan perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 2Lauren joins the cheerleaders to impress Ryan, 50s landlady Ma Willow makes her first appearance and Nan has a mouse in her house.
Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Highlights SpecialWe look back at the best bits from the series to see what caused our Grouchies to really grind their teeth and clench their fists.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Highlights SpecialThe very best of Olivia Lee's hidden camera comedy sketch show, featuring; Miss Single, Neurotic Flatmate and many more.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 9 - Stot Or PronkJanet's having a hard time remembering things now she's pregnant. Louise wants to stimulate their brains in the pub quiz. Kelly comperes the quiz and spends the evening making lewd comments about Gaz and Janet sleeping together. Janet's waters break.
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.
Rab C. Nesbitt
Series 7, Episode 4 - PropertyRuctions in the Nesbitt house cause Rab to reflect on his courting days with Mary.
Mock The Week
Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 17Dave Fulton on the World Cup, Mick Ferry on long term relationships, Jeff Innocent on holidaying in Guernsey, and Ian Moore on today's youth.
Edinburgh Comedy Fest Live
2011, Episode 2Andi Osho introduces Pete Firman, Phil Nichol, Terry Alderton, Jason Byrne, Charlie Baker, Imran Yusuf, Rich Hall and more.
Pete Versus Life
Series 1, Episode 1 - Eco WarriorPete inadvertently impresses a young lady when he lies about his commitment to green issues to get out of a stag weekend in Amsterdam when he finds the bride is coming as well. Pete quickly realises that to maintain his new relationship, he's going to have to make a few changes.
Pete Versus Life
Series 1, Episode 2 - FankooPete goes to a party where Jake, a friend but also a rival, reveals an intimate detail about his sex life. Pete promises to keep it a secret and then tells everyone.
Star Stories
Series 1, Episode 2 - George Michael: Watch Without Prejudice Vol 1The 'truth' about his life, loves, music and rivalry with Boy George. How did Andrew Ridgley give him the confidence to form Wham? And why does he have so many car crashes?
Jo Brand Through The Cakehole
Series 2, Episode 2 - Sex And MenJo Brand looks at sex and men. She talks condoms with Lynne Franks and there is an investigation into who really shot the arrow into Harold's eye.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 5 - NuptialsAs the day of Garth's wedding dawns, a depressed Dorien informs Sharon and Tracey that she has no intention of attending the ceremony. Then Darryl's father Les arrives and suggests that he should move in with them.
Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Highlights SpecialWe look back at the best bits from the series to see what caused our Grouchies to really grind their teeth and clench their fists.
One Foot In The Grave
Episode 2 - Timeless TimeVictor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.