Schedule Wednesday 15th February 2012
6am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 4, Episode 4 - ReporterSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
6:30am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 10 - Birds In The ClubIt's all go when Sandra's boyfriend invites her to be his rugby club's entrant to a Miss Hot Pants competition. She soon discovers her bum is a full 2 inches bigger than she thought! Can she get back down with just a fortnight till the contest?
7am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 4 - Deep In The Heart Of YorkshireA mystery develops; Sid and Wally have been seen creeping around the woods with bedding rolls.
7am
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 4 - MotherhoodPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Motherhood', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
7:30am
(repeat)
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 7Penny's divorce finally comes through and during a lunch to celebrate she jokingly asks Vince to propose to her. He obliges but emphasises that he is serious and Penny is taken aback by his sincerity. She contemplates a future with Vince once again and comes to a momentuous decision.
7:30am
(repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 4, Episode 1Mark addresses tax-avoidance, quantitative easing and voting reform.
8am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 4, Episode 4 - ReporterSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8am
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 1 - Back From HolidayAnthony 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.
8:10am
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ChuckleVision
Series 21, Episode 4 - Cops And JobbersPaul and Barry get tangled up in a web of deceit when they mistake two spies for rival drain cleaners. The spies in turn mistake Paul and Barry for suspects, and so begins as escalating series of misunderstandings.
8:30am
(repeat)
The Best Of Bentine
One-man comedy routine devised and performed by the former Goon. First aired in 1984.
8:40am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 10 - Birds In The ClubIt's all go when Sandra's boyfriend invites her to be his rugby club's entrant to a Miss Hot Pants competition. She soon discovers her bum is a full 2 inches bigger than she thought! Can she get back down with just a fortnight till the contest?
9am
(repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight
Episode 2, Edward wakes up with urgent news and tries to find someone who will listen.
9:10am
(repeat)
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bad PennyThe Ropers move into their new home. As ever, nothing runs smoothly, and they soon find themselves locked out and imposing on the Fourmiles and an important dinner guest.
9:20am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 4 - Deep In The Heart Of YorkshireA mystery develops; Sid and Wally have been seen creeping around the woods with bedding rolls.
10am
(repeat)
As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
10am
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
A selection of episodes across all three series of the children's sketch show covering all the nasty bits of history.
10:40am
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
10:45am15 min
11:20am
(repeat)
11:30am30 min
HR
Series 3, Episode 3 - MarriedThe retired chums face ruin as their pensions prove worthless. Will a lodger help matters?
12pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 9 - Destiny And Six BananasWhen something horrible stirs in the woods, it's Foggy's big moment.
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 1 - Back From HolidayAnthony 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.
12:30pm
(repeat)
The Best Of Bentine
One-man comedy routine devised and performed by the former Goon. First aired in 1984.
12:40pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 2 - Descent Into The MaelstromMargaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.
1:20pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
2pm
(repeat)
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 7Penny's divorce finally comes through and during a lunch to celebrate she jokingly asks Vince to propose to her. He obliges but emphasises that he is serious and Penny is taken aback by his sincerity. She contemplates a future with Vince once again and comes to a momentuous decision.
2pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?Nora is acting strangely and Compo is worried.
2:30pm
(repeat)
Uncle Mort's North Country
Series 1, Episode 5 - Beside The SeasideCarter and his Uncle Mort enjoy some sea air and some miserable memories.
2:40pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 5 - Suit YourselfAs the Goods' new cottage clothing industry swings into action, Jerry gets the news that Sir is going to step down from the company, and that he is one of the three candidates invited for dinner. Things are going so well until a problem arises. Thankfully the Goods are on hand to save the day!
2:50pm
(repeat)
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 3 - MathsTo get out of maths homework Josh claims he has number blindness, and persuades novice supply teacher Janucek to let him off.
3:20pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 6 - ChainsMelchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.
4pm
(repeat)
As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
4pm
(repeat)
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.
4:30pm
(repeat)
Mr. Bean
Episode 14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of LondonThe blunderingly inept master of disaster goes for a haircut, but ends up styling the other customers' hair before causing chaos at a school fun day.
4:40pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
5pm
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress NightThe fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.
5:05pm
(repeat)
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must WeepWhen the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!
5:15pm30 min
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 4 - CocolocolisticSadie auditions to get into a new girl band, but when she upsets Kit once too often, he goes all out to get Whitney the gig in Sadie's place.
5:20pm
(repeat)
5:30pm
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 4 - MotherhoodPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Motherhood', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.
6pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 9 - Destiny And Six BananasWhen something horrible stirs in the woods, it's Foggy's big moment.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 4, Episode 2Mark is in Sheffield, where this week's agenda covers community gardening, homelessness and education.
6:40pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 2 - Descent Into The MaelstromMargaret collapses with exhaustion and Victor's attempts at nursing her back to health only make things worse. But her spirits pick up swiftly when Andrea Temple, the who used to live next door as a child, comes back to visit her old neighbours with her new baby.
7pm
(repeat)
Behind The Sofa
Episode 5This week, Melancholia, Apollo 18, The Strange World Of Gurney Slade and Scorpion King 3 are the DVD releases fighting it off.
7pm
(repeat)
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.
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 1 - Back From HolidayAnthony 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.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
7:30pm
(repeat)
Mr. Bean
Episode 14 - Hair By Mr. Bean Of LondonThe blunderingly inept master of disaster goes for a haircut, but ends up styling the other customers' hair before causing chaos at a school fun day.
7:30pm
(repeat)
The Best Of Bentine
One-man comedy routine devised and performed by the former Goon. First aired in 1984.
7:45pm
(repeat)
7:50pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 3 - Was That Nora Batty Singing?Nora is acting strangely and Compo is worried.
8pm
(repeat)
Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet NightA 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...
8:20pm
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan AttractionAlan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?
8:40pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And SenilityAs the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
9:20pm
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your BirdWhen three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.
10pm
(repeat)
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication ProblemsIt's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.
10pm
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 1Lauren is not impressed by her teacher's dress sense, Nan's television breaks down and Derek Faye is insulted by a doctor.
10pm30 min
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Woman In The AtticA gift from a well wisher brings turmoil to the eve of Roger's tribunal.
10pm
(repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Series 1, Episode 2Alexander Armstrong's panel show in which guests must both answer and devise the questions continues. The host is joined by Jimmy Carr, Rufus Hound and Andi Osho.
10pm
(repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 4, Episode 1Mark addresses tax-avoidance, quantitative easing and voting reform.
10pm45 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 2, Episode 2Lauren, Jimmy, David and Charlie are back to look over another week's news events.
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 2The Aga Saga Woman is terrified by a Geordie babysitter, Irene & Vern describe their encounter with Desmond Tutu and Nan's visit at the doctor soon turns unpleasant.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Listen Against
Series 2, Episode 4Jon Holmes reports from the Blue Peter garden where Steve Wright is being put into hibernation; Alice Arnold reports on how BBC radio covered the end of the world; Gardeners' Question Time answers questions about pubic lice; Thought For The Day comes from a satanist; and more.
10:40pm
(repeat)
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 2 - The PsychiatristBasil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...
10:45pm30 min
Kevin Bridges: What's The Story?
Episode 2 - ScotlandKevin launches his own advertising campaign for the city of Glasgow, gets a voice coaching lesson, and wins over people down south who could not understand his thick Scottish accent. Along the way he meets up with Micky Flanagan to talk about accents and all things comedy.
11pm15 min
Tina C's Global Depression Tour
Episode 6 - United KingdomChristopher Green's comic creation, country music legend Tina C, is camping outside St Pauls this week.
11pm
(repeat)
The End Of The Roadshow
Episode 4Imitating the Radio 1 Roadshow, Neil Mullarkey, Nick Hancock and Tony Hawks present a mock road show in order to win the public affection for Radio 4.
11:05pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
11:10pm
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 1 - Speedycruise!Janet gets a job on a cruise ship, but it will mean leaving Jonny and Corinthian behind? Meanwhile Louise learns the truth about her parents, and Donna goes into business.
11:15pm
(repeat)
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.
11:25pm
(repeat)
French And Saunders
The 1994 Christmas special with Dawn and Jennifer.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Rubbish
Series 1, Episode 5 - RageEpisode 5, Rage: Martin is forced to attend on-off girlfriend Sarah's 'life editing' course, prompting him to realise that a lesson in assertiveness would improve his outlook considerably.
11:35pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
12:15am
(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.
12:20am
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your BirdWhen three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.
12:40am
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide ShutAlan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.
1am
(repeat)
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 2 - The PsychiatristBasil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...
1:20am
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - Alan AttractionAlan has failed to get a second TV series and is days away from bankruptcy. Might the charms of receptionist Jill provide some relief?
1:35am
(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.
1:45am
(repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 1, Highlights SpecialThe very best of Olivia Lee's hidden camera sketch show, with Neurotic Flatmate and all the others up to their most devious tricks. Miss Single kicks off the show by going out on a test drive...
1:50am
(repeat)
Improvisation My Dear Mark Watson
Improv comedy show pilot hosted by Mark Watson which makes use of green screen technology.
1:50am
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 12, Episode 2This week, Harry has a spot of bother with some talcum powder, and muses the difference between British (white) and French (pink) maggots.
2am
(repeat)
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 5 - Housewarming PartyCaroline decides to have a housewarming party, inviting several of her hospital friends (and Angela). Sue takes Martin out clothes shopping for the party, and Alan decides to spice up his sex life by "kidnapping" Joanna.
2am
(repeat)
Nineteen Ninety-Eight
Episode 2, Edward wakes up with urgent news and tries to find someone who will listen.
2:15am
(repeat)
Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Episode 1This episode introduces our Grouchy Young Men - including Russell Kane and Donny Tourette - and their irksome memories of those rites of passage years.
2:45am
(repeat)
The Detectives
Episode 2.6, Rear Window: Louis struggles to convince a sceptical Briggs that he witnessed a crime of passion.
3:20am
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 3 - CheersDarryl and Chris are finally released; whilst Chris is immediately run over, Darryl is left unamused by the changes in Sharon's life. And after a night out with the boys, she's distraught to find a massive wadge of cash in his pocket...
5am
(repeat)
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 9 - The Fancy Dress NightThe fancy dress night is going well... until Mrs Pike and Miss Perkins arrive wearing the same costumes.
5:30am
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air
Series 2, Episode 4 - MotherhoodPam Ayres presents poetry, anecdotes and sketches on the topic of 'Motherhood', with the help of Felicity Montagu and Geoffrey Whitehead.