Schedule Wednesday 1st February 2012
6am
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Sykes
Series 3, Episode 2 - Holiday In BogseaSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
6:30am
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The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 12 - PromotionBeryl becomes acutely aware of her 'common' demeanour after Sandra is given a promotion at work. Sandra offers to treat her to elocution lessons as a birthday present, but it seems an uphill struggle.
7am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 1 - Ferret Come HomeCompo's passion for Nora Batty clashes with his concern for his missing ferret, whom he suspects has taken refuge in Nora's clothes basket. Getting past the ferocious Nora presents a problem, despite the sympathetic support of his loyal friends Clegg and Foggy.
7am
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 2 - AnimalsPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Animals', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
7:30am
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Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 5Penny is all ready to tell Vince that it just won't work and she doesn't want to see him any more, but how do you tell someone who hasn't been in touch for weeks? When they do meet she suspects he is seeing somebody else and goes to unusual lengths to try to find out.
7:30am
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Everyone Quite Likes Justin
Series 1, Episode 2Manchester DJ Justin tries to balance love, work and everything else without much success. This week, his job seems to be on the line.
8am
(repeat)
2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 3 - FortuosityUpon Bill's ripping up of a chain letter, the Porter clan's luck appears to disappear with instantaneous effect. Hopefully Ben will be safe on his "adventure day" out!
8am
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 20 - The Test MatchAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
8:40am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 3, Episode 2 - Holiday In BogseaSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8:45am
(repeat)
Scoop
Series 3, Episode 9 - First Past The PostDigby and Hacker accidentally post a letter that is rude about Max, and must try to stop it from reaching his office.
9am
(repeat)
Cabin Pressure
Series 1, Episode 6 - FittonThe crew are on their 28th straight day of stand-by, which means sitting around their office and their plane, listening to the rain, and passing the time with games, arguments, and a pursuit of the secret of happiness through apple-juggling.
9:05am
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Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young LoversRigsby's a little over-enthusiastic with advice when a couple of newly-weds move into the house. However, a rude surprise awaits him.
9:20am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 12 - PromotionBeryl becomes acutely aware of her 'common' demeanour after Sandra is given a promotion at work. Sandra offers to treat her to elocution lessons as a birthday present, but it seems an uphill struggle.
10am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 1 - Ferret Come HomeCompo's passion for Nora Batty clashes with his concern for his missing ferret, whom he suspects has taken refuge in Nora's clothes basket. Getting past the ferocious Nora presents a problem, despite the sympathetic support of his loyal friends Clegg and Foggy.
10:40am
(repeat)
Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 5Penny is all ready to tell Vince that it just won't work and she doesn't want to see him any more, but how do you tell someone who hasn't been in touch for weeks? When they do meet she suspects he is seeing somebody else and goes to unusual lengths to try to find out.
11am
(repeat)
Hotel Trubble
Series 1, Episode 9 - X Marks The SpotThe adventurer Dr Windy Banana Bones comes to relax and rest at Hotel Trubble.
11:20am
(repeat)
2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 3 - FortuosityUpon Bill's ripping up of a chain letter, the Porter clan's luck appears to disappear with instantaneous effect. Hopefully Ben will be safe on his "adventure day" out!
11:30am30 min
HR
Series 3, Episode 1 - NakedPeter and Sam receive a chilly warning about an imminent danger to their pensions. Will they soon be joining the army of dispossessed older folk?
12pm
(repeat)
As Time Goes By
A selection of episodes from the romantic sitcom starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 20 - The Test MatchAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
12:40pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 1 - Absent Vixen, Cheeky MonkeyJaney's off to University... and Ben couldn't be happier... just think what he can do with her room! Although Susan isn't so happy to see Janey go, she too has her own plans for her old room. Meanwhile Nick causes trouble in his latest job, working at the local supermarket.
1:20pm
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My Family
Series 3, Episode 2 - Shrink RapSusan finds a letter on Michael's desk inviting her and Ben to a school auction - Michael hasn't shown it to them though because he doesn't want them to go as they are too embarrassing. At the auction Susan bids for nearly everything including a therapy session for couples. Also, Ben finds himself bidding for his own gift when a patient with very bad breath bids for his free dental treatment!
2pm
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 3 - The Charity BallsWhen perfectly respectable men appear wearing no trousers, Compo, Clegg and Foggy are intrigued.
2pm
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Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the third series of the shop-based sitcom starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason.
2:55pm
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ChuckleVision
Series 19, Episode 13 - Driving AmbitionNo Slacking is thoroughly teed off when Paul and Barry interrupt his game of golf. An escalating tit for tat war breaks out between them until they challenge him to one final tee.
4pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 16th and 17th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
4:20pm
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Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
5pm
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 7 - The First MeetingPike and Hodges continue their campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis Pike.
5:15pm
(repeat)
Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young LoversRigsby's a little over-enthusiastic with advice when a couple of newly-weds move into the house. However, a rude surprise awaits him.
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 2 - TofutasticWhen Sadie discovers that her new crush, Taylor, is a committed vegetarian, she starts a campaign to get a veggie menu at the Y - but will Ashlii expose her as a fully-fledged meat eater? Meanwhile, Danny is stunned when he gets a good school report. Is this the end for him and Jake?
5:30pm
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 2 - AnimalsPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Animals', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
5:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 3, Episode 1 - Absent Vixen, Cheeky MonkeyJaney's off to University... and Ben couldn't be happier... just think what he can do with her room! Although Susan isn't so happy to see Janey go, she too has her own plans for her old room. Meanwhile Nick causes trouble in his latest job, working at the local supermarket.
6pm
(repeat)
dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.
6:20pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 3, Episode 2 - Shrink RapSusan finds a letter on Michael's desk inviting her and Ben to a school auction - Michael hasn't shown it to them though because he doesn't want them to go as they are too embarrassing. At the auction Susan bids for nearly everything including a therapy session for couples. Also, Ben finds himself bidding for his own gift when a patient with very bad breath bids for his free dental treatment!
6:30pm
(repeat)
7pm
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Behind The Sofa
Episode 3DVD review show with Mitch Benn, Toby Hadoke and Gary Slaymaker. This week, the panel champion Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, Citizen James, Drive and the Fantastic Voyage cartoon series.
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 20 - The Test MatchAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
7:30pm30 min
The Unforgettable...
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rod HullA tribute to Rod Hull, best known for creating and performing with his temperamental and much-feared puppet sidekick Emu.
7:55pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 3 - The Charity BallsWhen perfectly respectable men appear wearing no trousers, Compo, Clegg and Foggy are intrigued.
8pm
(repeat)
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.
9pm
(repeat)
Sitcom Does...
Episode 3 - Sitcom Does Friends With Neil MorrisseyNeil Morrissey charts the ups and downs of friendship as seen in the best sitcoms, recalling the matey mishaps of The Likely Lads, Men Behaving Badly and more.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
10pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 3Bernie welcomes a new co-worker, an American girl explains a meaningful conversation with a man and the scared woman is scared again.
10pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.4, Trauma: Linda is rushed to casualty with a saucepan on her head and a broken wrist after falling off a bus, and, to make matters worse, the consolation of a good-looking nurse proves short-lived when Tom takes him home for a romantic dinner.
10pm
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Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 12Team captains Noel Fielding and Phill Jupitus are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle plus guest panellists Michelle Williams, Goldie, Professor Green and Miles Jupp.
10pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 3Mark Watson makes the first (of what will turn out to be many) appearances on the show. He's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Jon Culshaw and Russell Howard are on Andy Parsons' team.
10pm
(repeat)
Everyone Quite Likes Justin
Series 1, Episode 2Manchester DJ Justin tries to balance love, work and everything else without much success. This week, his job seems to be on the line.
10pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
10:30pm
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Listen Against
Series 2, Episode 2Jon Holmes reports from six miles under broadcasting house as Radio 4 prepares to turn on its own version of the Hadron Collider. Meanwhile Alice Arnold reports on the strange goings on in radio land.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 5There are only three applicants for the post of Curator of the Cultural Olympiad, so how difficult can it be to select the best candidate?
10:35pm
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The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 4Paul and Sam discover that their geography is a bit rusty, Nan is excited about Meals On Wheels and Carole is annoyed by vegetarians, mime artists and windscreen washers.
10:40pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Episode 3.3, Secrets and Flies: Linda's long-lost son appears, and he is none too pleased with what he finds. Meanwhile, Tom comes over all broody when Suze goes into labour.
11pm15 min
11:15pm
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Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 13 - Love 83199Jonny realises it's time to be responsible now he's a father, and incredibly, decides to get a job. He's amazed to find his dream job is being advertised in the local paper - working in a biscuit factory! Now all he has to do is get an interview...
11:15pm
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Sean Lock: Stand Up
Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.
11:15pm
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What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else
Series 1, Episode 4Andrew addresses the expectation upon us all that we should settle down, get married and have children and the general burdens of family life.
11:20pm
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 1 - BambiRealising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
12:10am
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The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 2 - CashNo one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!
12:25am
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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.
12:40am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 3, Episode 3Mark Watson makes the first (of what will turn out to be many) appearances on the show. He's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Jon Culshaw and Russell Howard are on Andy Parsons' team.
12:50am
(repeat)
Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 1The Grouchy Young Men, including hilarious celebrities Jim Jefferies and Jack Whitehall, are back to discuss money, friends and politics.
12:55am
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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.
1:20am
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The Detectives
Episode 2, Teed Off: The bungling cops find themselves in the thick of things when they investigate an arms dealer.
1:30am
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Murder Most Horrid
Episode 4.2, Going Solo: Annoyed by the cramped conditions on their boat, a women taking part in a round-the-world yacht race finds her partner's irritating cheeriness and poor taste in music so annoying she is driven to distraction - until the boat capsizes.
1:55am
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
2am
(repeat)
Cabin Pressure
Series 1, Episode 6 - FittonThe crew are on their 28th straight day of stand-by, which means sitting around their office and their plane, listening to the rain, and passing the time with games, arguments, and a pursuit of the secret of happiness through apple-juggling.
2:05am
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Jo Brand Through The Cakehole
Series 2, Episode 6 - What A StateIn 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.
2:05am
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Star Stories
Series 1, Episode 5 - Sadie Frost: 'My Side Of The Story'Sadie Frost explains her rise to fame and her on/off relationship with Jude Law.
2:25am
(repeat)
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 5There are only three applicants for the post of Curator of the Cultural Olympiad, so how difficult can it be to select the best candidate?
2:30am
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The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dirty MovieCinema manager Terry Toadstool has a plan to watch a porno movie at 9am, but certain people are out to thwart him.
2:35am
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Star Stories
Series 3, Episode 1 - Elton John: Patron Saint Of CelebritiesJust how did Sir Elton become the Patron Saint of Celebrities? Could it be that his celebrity lifestyle of parties and spending led him to question his existence?
2:50am
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Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 7 - Three Up, Two DownWith Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.
5am
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 7 - The First MeetingPike and Hodges continue their campaign to save the pier, while Uncle Arthur upsets Mavis Pike.
5:30am
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 2 - AnimalsPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Animals', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.