Schedule for 7th January 2012 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 7, Episode 4 - Bad Medicine

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

6:35am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 7, Episode 5 - The Insurance Money

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

7am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 6 - In The Mood

Yvonne delivers an ultimatum to Gary, but Ron makes him an offer he can't refuse. Will he return to 1940, and if he does, will he ever come back to the 1990s?

7:10am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Only Fools' Top 40 Moments: John Challis and Sue Holderness, i.e. Boyice and Marlene, present a run down of the top 40 moments from Only Fools and Horses, as picked by the viewers.

7:40am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 2 - I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good

While Yvonne has her heart set on moving house, Gary is still more tempted by time-travelling. Meanwhile in 1941, a tall dark stranger has entered Phoebe's life; no matter who he is, Gary wants to evict him.

8:05am (repeat)

Pixelface

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Game's Up

Rex Dynamo is nearing the end of his game, meaning that he will no longer be played and will disappear from the Console.

9am (repeat)

Roy. Image shows from L to R: Becky (Martha Byrne), Maura (Cathy Belton), Bill (Simon Delaney). Copyright: JAM Media

Roy

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Boy

The opening episode follows the O'Brien family as they settle into their new community of Ballyfermot.

10:30am (repeat)

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 12

Series two of the irreverent sketch show continues, featuring a cast including Marcus Brigstocke, Mel Giedroyc, Anna Crilly and Justin Edwards. Tammy messes up her cousin's wedding, the Deer Club hold their annual conference, and Headless Bill turns his talents to the tennis court.

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 9, Special - Live From The BDO World Darts Championships

Live from the BDO World Darts Championships at Lakeside, Colin Murray is judge and jury to Bobby George, David Croft, Bob Mills and Perry Groves.

12pm (repeat)

QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 11 - Arts

With Richard E. Grant, Bill Bailey and Linda Smith.

12:30pm (repeat)

The News Quiz

Series 76, Episode 2

Sandi Toksvig hosts the Radio 4 panel show in the week that rail fares rose a record 10%, politicians argued over who would cover the cost of replacing 40,000 silicon implants, and tickets for the Olympic synchronised swimming event were massively over-subscribed. Tom Allen, Susan Calman, Jeremy Hardy and Fred MacAulay dissect the stories.

12:40pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 1 - The End

Dimwitted third-class space ship technician Dave Lister is dumbstruck to find that, after what was supposed to be an 18-month punishment in stasis (suspended animation), he has woken up some 3 million years later, a radiation leak having long killed his Red Dwarf colleagues and left him as the last human being.

1:15pm (repeat)

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

1:20pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 2 - Future Echoes

As the ship accelerates toward light speed in the readiness for the 3,000,000 year journey back in the other direction, toward Earth, peculiar things start happening. How can Cat be in two places at once? Holly's got some explaining to do - about something he terms 'future echoes'.

1:25pm (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.

2pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 10 - Edie And The Automobile

There is a feeling of tension in the town; people are very careful where they walk and certain hardened men folk are showing obvious signs of shock - Edie is learning to drive again. Compo and Clegg are justifiably alarmed when Seymour, a renowned non-driver, volunteers to take over the instruction. All he needs is a qualified driver to simply sit next to her...

2pm (repeat)

Roy

A selection of episodes of the children's sitcom about an animated boy living with a normal family.

2pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Episode 2 - Timeless Time

Victor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.

2:30pm (repeat)

The Quest Of Donal Q

Billy Connolly and Brian Cox star as two brothers embarking on a desperate quest to rescue a childhood sweetheart.

4pm (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 18

Strap in for another rollicking, rip-roaring ride through past TV Burps, as big-collared telly critic Harry Hill presents some of the funniest moments from previous series.

5:30pm (repeat)

What's So Funny?

Series 3, Highlights Special

Ed Byrne presents some of the best "Conversations of the Week", including some new bits and totally new interviews.

5:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series A, Episode 11 - Arts

With Richard E. Grant, Bill Bailey and Linda Smith.

6pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

A selection of four episodes of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

6:20pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 1 - The End

Dimwitted third-class space ship technician Dave Lister is dumbstruck to find that, after what was supposed to be an 18-month punishment in stasis (suspended animation), he has woken up some 3 million years later, a radiation leak having long killed his Red Dwarf colleagues and left him as the last human being.

6:30pm (repeat)

About A Boy

Film based on Nick Hornby's novel about a bittersweet friendship built up between a cynical, selfish man and a bullied 11 year old boy.

7pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 2 - Future Echoes

As the ship accelerates toward light speed in the readiness for the 3,000,000 year journey back in the other direction, toward Earth, peculiar things start happening. How can Cat be in two places at once? Holly's got some explaining to do - about something he terms 'future echoes'.

7pm
30 min

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 19

Another rollicking, rip-roaring ride through TV Burps past, as your favourite big-collared telly critic presents more of the funniest moments from previous series.

7:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series D, Episode 6 - Drinks

With John Sessions, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

7:45pm
15 min

John Howard Davies: A Life In Comedy

A tribute to prolific BBC comedy producer John Howard Davies, whose credits range from Fawlty Towers to The Good Life, Steptoe & Son and Monty Python.

7:50pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 10 - Edie And The Automobile

There is a feeling of tension in the town; people are very careful where they walk and certain hardened men folk are showing obvious signs of shock - Edie is learning to drive again. Compo and Clegg are justifiably alarmed when Seymour, a renowned non-driver, volunteers to take over the instruction. All he needs is a qualified driver to simply sit next to her...

8pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 4, Episode 7 - Do Not Disturb

Martin seeks out Louisa to talk about his new surgeon's job in London, but they are interrupted by Bert, who wants to plan a baby shower for Louisa.

8pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.

8pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pagan Rite

After a proposal from his old boss, Tom decides to take on some freelance work in order to treat Barbara to the pampering she misses from their old life. Barbara is furious as she thinks Tom has given up the dream but when she finds out it is for her she is extremely grateful.

8:20pm (repeat)

QI

Series B, Episode 8 - Bees

With Fred MacAulay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

8:30pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

9pm (repeat)

Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

9pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet Night

A local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...

9pm (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

A selection of extended episodes from the 40th series of the satirical panel game. Repeated again as of 24.00.

9:15pm (repeat)

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

9:30pm (repeat)

Comedy Connections

Series 3, Episode 1 - Monty Python's Flying Circus

Surviving members of Monty Python, together with Carol Cleveland and others involved in the show, recall the making of the series, its influences and its impact.

9:30pm
60 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 2, Episode 1 - John Bishop, Brian Cox, Lana Del Rey

In the first of a new series Jonathan meets Liverpudlian funny man John Bishop, the sexiest scientist on the planet Professor Brian Cox, some of Britain's Olympic hopefuls, and one of the biggest new acts of 2012 - Lana Del Rey.

10pm
30 min

Hot Gossip

Series 5, Episode 1

Claudia Winkleman is back, and the first programme of the new series hits the ground running with Nick Hancock, Dom Joly and Jo Caulfield.

10:30pm (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.

10:30pm (repeat)

And The Winner Is...

Series 2, Episode 1

Matt Lucas asks Justin Edwards, Harry Enfield and Dave Gorman to put forward a nomination for most underwhelming British tourist attraction, and other topics.

10:45pm (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 6, Episode 9

This week, team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton and regular panellist Rufus Hound are joined by those kings of light entertainment Ant and Dec, and chart topping rapper Professor Green.

11pm (repeat)

Accidental Farmer

Comedy drama pilot starring Ashley Jensen as a high-powered London-based executive who moves to the country to run a farm.

11pm (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...

11:35pm (repeat)

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Episode 1 - A Reluctant Tragic Hero

Tolkachov (Johnny Vegas) is a frustrated and exasperated family man.

11:40pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

Midnight (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Episode 2.4: Lister's recovery is interrupted by a game of interplanetry snooker and a shocking revelation.

12:05am (repeat)

Chekhov: Comedy Shorts

Episode 2 - The Bear

Smirnoff (Julian Barratt) a rude and boorish landowner, calls on the recently widowed Popova (Julia Davis). Also starring Reece Shearsmith.

12:20am (repeat)

Victoria Wood As Seen On TV

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

1am (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'

Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.

1:30am (repeat)

Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour

Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.

1:40am (repeat)

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 5, Episode 2 - Book Clubbin'

Edina is struggling to come to terms with the news of Saffy's pregnancy, and Patsy's only offer is the address of an abortion clinic. They throw themselves into a new celebrity book club, but the arrival of the father-to-be brings Eddy some much needed joy.

1:50am (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

1:55am (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.

2:20am (repeat)

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

2:20am (repeat)