Schedule Friday 13th 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.
Sykes
Series 2, Episode 4 - GolfHattie is so bored with Eric's constant golf playing, golf discussion, and general golf pre-occupation, that she decides to read up and try to understand the sport. It seems that she's got a knack for it, and ends up instructing the pros!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 2 - Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?One of Compo's neighbours is preparing to emigrate to Austrlia; Blamire reveals a musical talent; and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Great RaceTerry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.
What's So Funny?
Series 3, Episode 2Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Julian Hall take a look the world of comedy. This week he is joined by Nick Doody and Danny Robins.
2point4 Children
Series 2, Episode 3 - HormonesBill fears she may be pregnant, and takes out the stress on Ben, whose testosterone is boiling over. Jenny, meanwhile, is acting oddly but only Rona appears to notice the signs.
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.
Scoop
Series 2, Episode 9 - Fangs For The MemoryDigby and Selina go head-to-head in a retirement home to interview Britain's oldest man.
Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Permissive SocietyRuth is depressed following 'the deception' of a recent male friend. Rigsby takes what he believes to be his chance to woo her, but their evening encounter is not entirely as planned. Meanwhile, Alan's got problems with a girl's father...
Sykes
Series 2, Episode 4 - GolfHattie is so bored with Eric's constant golf playing, golf discussion, and general golf pre-occupation, that she decides to read up and try to understand the sport. It seems that she's got a knack for it, and ends up instructing the pros!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 2 - Who's That Dancing With Nora Batty Then?One of Compo's neighbours is preparing to emigrate to Austrlia; Blamire reveals a musical talent; and Compo displays a mysterious scar. Has Aggie Duckett struck again?
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Great RaceTerry and Bob challenge each other to a cross-country cycle race, but they have failed to take into account the passage of time since they last tried it and sneaky tactics have to be employed by both of them.
2point4 Children
Series 2, Episode 3 - HormonesBill fears she may be pregnant, and takes out the stress on Ben, whose testosterone is boiling over. Jenny, meanwhile, is acting oddly but only Rona appears to notice the signs.
North By Northamptonshire
Series 2, Episode 6Norman may have stopped the parade, but the festival must go on. Meanwhile Helen has news for Jan and Frank, and love blossoms for a most unlikely couple.
Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of episodes from the first series about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet).
My Family
Series 9, Episode 7 - It's Training MenAn undercover assessor for Cavitex, posing as a patient, leads to Ben having to attend a retraining course.
Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 9 - CherylisticSadie accidentally promises to get an A-list celeb for a Save-the-Y-Club concert - so she ends trying, then lying, then finally impersonating Cheryl Cole herself.
The Comedy Café
Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.
My Family
Series 9, Special - Kenzo's ProjectClip Show. Kenzo's school project about the family gives everyone a chance to look at some of the crazier moments in the Harper history.
Piano Lessons
Episode 1Ronnie reacts to Debbie's new hairdo and deals with Barry's delusions of musical grandeur.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 10, Episode 3 - Dancing FeetAn afternoon in the country in Wesley's car proves to be very hard on the feet...
The Green Green Grass
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Only Fools and Horses spin-off. Repeated again as of 20.00.
Mr. Bean
Episode 12 - Tee Off, Mr. BeanMr. Bean sticks rigorously to the rules in a game of crazy golf, and racks up a huge putt-count accordingly. He also needs to visit the laundrette.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the first series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
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 13 - Goodnight Mr. BeanMore mayhem with hapless bumbler Mr. Bean as he thinks up some unusual methods to help him sleep.
Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious FoodWith Miss Jones collecting for a famine charity, Philip challenges Rigsby to go 48 hours without eating. He gladly accepts the offer, but soon finds his will weakening...
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 1 - Back To SchoolRap and comedy combine to tell a tale of sibling rivalry. Rookie teacher Nathan Carter starts his first day back at Elmsbury High School where he was once - well - not the best kid in the class.
My Family
Series 9, Episode 7 - It's Training MenAn undercover assessor for Cavitex, posing as a patient, leads to Ben having to attend a retraining course.
Blackadder
A selection of episodes covering Britain's most rotten dynasty, the Blackadders, and their idiotic servants, the Baldricks.
Red Dwarf
Series I, Episode 3 - Balance Of PowerSickened to the last by Rimmer's toe-curlingly officious, petty nature - particularly galling considering he's the only actual human alive - Lister resolves to improve his standing on the ship and become the superior crew member.
My Family
Series 9, Special - Kenzo's ProjectClip Show. Kenzo's school project about the family gives everyone a chance to look at some of the crazier moments in the Harper history.
The News Quiz
Series 76, Episode 3Sandi Toksvig and panellists Jeremy Hardy, Sue Perkins, Fred MacAulay and Bob Mills take a sideways look at the week's news, with Corrie Corfield reading out the cuttings.
Red Dwarf
Series I, Episode 4 - Waiting For GodWhilst Rimmer preoccupies himself with an unidentified object that Holly has tracked and brought aboard the ship, Lister is in equal measure distraught and amazed to discover that owing to a few horrible misunderstandings all those millennia ago, he is the cat god Cloister.
Elis James' Pantheon Of Heroes
Series 1, Episode 1 - SeafarersElis James explores historic seafaring Welsh figures through sketch and stand-up. Prince Madoc? Swansea Jack? With special guest Mike Bubbins.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 10, Episode 3 - Dancing FeetAn afternoon in the country in Wesley's car proves to be very hard on the feet...
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 19Another rollicking, rip-roaring ride through TV Burps past, as your favourite big-collared telly critic presents more of the funniest moments from previous series.
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
Milton Jones - Live Universe Tour - Part One: Earth
TV broadcast of Milton Jones' first stand-up DVD.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Episode 1Russell introduces his new show and looks at the big stories in the news, including the recent political conferences. His mystery guest turns out to be the most tattooed senior citizen in the world.
Stella
Series 1, Episode 2Stella doesn't react well to Emma's news, causing a rift between mother and daughter. Meanwhile, Paula continues to search for her stolen hearse.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 1It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?
What's So Funny?
Series 3, Episode 2Ed Byrne, Lucy Porter and Julian Hall take a look the world of comedy. This week he is joined by Nick Doody and Danny Robins.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mark WatsonBristolian Mark Watson goes back to his roots, with support from the outrageous Andi Osho and the inventive Alex Horne.
ElvenQuest
Series 2, Episode 1The intrepid band of Questers, led by elven lord Vidar, set off once again on their search for the Sword of Asnagar.
Milton Jones's House Of Rooms
Milton and his mother live together in a big, old house, renting out their spare rooms to a variety of tenants including Alice, a shy, tongue-tied girl who can't quite communicate with Milton, who's equally awkward in her presence. When new tenant Paul arrives, he seems to hit it off with Alice right away, forcing Milton to up his game and try to compete for her attention.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 10, Episode 10 - Madonna, Andrea Riseborough, James D'Arcy, Emeli SandéGraham welcomes his dream guest to the sofa: the one and only Madonna. In a special show, the actor, singer and director discusses her remarkable life and career, and introduces her new film W.E. and its stars James D'Arcy and Andrea Riseborough. With music from Emeli Sandé.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 2It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.
Aim Low: The Very Best Of Dylan Moran
A selection of the best bits from the career of Irish stand-up comedian and Black Books star Dylan Moran.
Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 1Temporary traffic lights and the build up of cigarette butts in the urinals cause problems in The Grapes.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 2, Episode 1 - John Bishop, Brian Cox, Lana Del ReyIn 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.
Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal
Stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain. An hour of highlights from the comedian's 2006 routine.
The Thick Of It
2007 Specials - The Rise Of The NuttersHugh Abbott, the Minister for Social Affairs and Citizenship, is away in Australia. With the coast clear, shadow minister Peter Mannion and his team over at Opposition HQ are free to float a few new policies.
The Comedy Café
Janice Forsyth taps into the funny business in Scotland and worldwide with all that's new in comedy on radio, TV, the movies, DVD, books, online and live performances.
Milton Jones - Live Universe Tour - Part One: Earth
TV broadcast of Milton Jones' first stand-up DVD.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Episode 1Russell introduces his new show and looks at the big stories in the news, including the recent political conferences. His mystery guest turns out to be the most tattooed senior citizen in the world.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 19Another rollicking, rip-roaring ride through TV Burps past, as your favourite big-collared telly critic presents more of the funniest moments from previous series.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 16Carl Donnelly on his Subway sandwich experience, John Gordillo on binge drinking, Miles Jupp on class differences and Jason John Whitehead on Facebook.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 1It's just 6 weeks until Denise and Dave's wedding day, and Jim's scrutinising the bills closely. Who on Earth has been making phone calls to Aberdeen...?
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mark WatsonBristolian Mark Watson goes back to his roots, with support from the outrageous Andi Osho and the inventive Alex Horne.
Murder Most Horrid
Episode 5, Murder at Tea Time: A TV presenter finds her popularity fading with the arrival of a streetwise young colleague - and driven by jealousy, she takes drastic measures.
Rab C. Nesbitt
Series 8, Episode 6 - TripsRab has to assemble Govan's notorious "Rat Pack" when it falls to him to organise Barney Feeney's birthday bash.
Aim Low: The Very Best Of Dylan Moran
A selection of the best bits from the career of Irish stand-up comedian and Black Books star Dylan Moran.
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.
Jo Brand: Like It Or Lump It
The comedienne performs stand-up comedy and sketches on the themes of food, relationships and work, from more unusual venues.
Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 5Robert Webb narrates as our ever so Grouchy Young Men - including Jon Richardson - talk about how much they loath the supermarkets and the ordeal of childbirth.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 8 - OutChris has managed to wangle home leave, but Darryl blew his chances by beating up Chris. When he comes home for the weekend Chris seems to be a changed man, but Sharon is suspicious. She tries to get Dorien to act as bait to see if he still will chase anything "female and with a pulse".