Schedule Thursday 3rd May 2012
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.
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
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?
Unnatural Acts
Episode 2, Royal Fever: The gang get a genealogist to probe Jeremy's lineage. But who will be Queen?
Shedtown
Series 1, Episode 4 - StormA layer cake of disaster threatens the creosoted community. And where's Colin?
Just Good Friends
Series 3, Episode 4When it becomes clear that Gina is behind Penny's enforced move to the Paris office, Vince invites Penny for a visit to the Pinner's villa in Portugal. It could be a while before they see each other again and at least this way they can be alone ... or so they think!
Carpool
Episode 1 - Jason Manford & Rufus HoundJason Manford and Argumental's Rufus Hound climb into the passenger seat of Robert Llewellyn's car for a grilling.
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 2, Episode 2Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards, and Nelson gets a phone call from Lady Hamilton.
Bread
Series 4, Episode 4Yizzel's mate involves Shifty in an insurance job on his car but forgets that he didn't have an M.O.T. certificate! Meanwhile, Shifty's romance with Martina continues and Celia starts to bond with Nellie ...
Terry & June
Series 3, Christmas Special - Festive DoldrumsWhen Terry and June organise a New Year's Eve Party for friends and family, they are upset that their daughter can't make it.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 19 - Two's CompanyShaun is smitten when a bedraggled new sheep lands among the flock. After a wash in the sheep dip, the newcomer turns out to be quite attractive and Shaun immediately falls head over hoof for her. While Bitzer goes on a journey to find her rightful owner, the flock are kept amused by Shaun's romantic antics.
Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 9 - Toby No-MatesToby is tired of being with the girls all the time but realises he has no male friends to bond with, so the girls set out to help him by holding an 'X-Factor' style audition.
Carpool
Episode 2 - Chris Addison & Arthur SmithRobert drives Chris Addison from his home to the BBC and picks up Arthur Smith after a day's rambling.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Honourable ManA member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits the title of 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
Huddwinks
Episode 1, Over the Top: The Smollett family attempt to make a man of their son Compton, a self-employed trainspotter.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 38 - Snore-Worn ShaunThe sheep can't get to sleep because of Shirley's loud snoring.
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 3, Episode 5 - Meeting SeventeenWith explorer Sir Robin Hanbury-Tenison, autistic savant Daniel Tammet and impressionist Ronni Ancona.
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?
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 5Unfortunately for Richard, his latest attempt to overhaul the workings of the estate farm and improve its throughput happen to coincide with Marjory and Audrey's being on a kick of 'countryside conservancy'.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fleeing MonksAs Michelle prepares to send the airmen back to England whilst disguised as Monks, René is attempting to get out of receiving a collaboration medal from the General - an honour for which the Resistance, communists AND townspeople would have him executed!
My Almost Famous Family
Episode 9 - Born To Be WildWhen Hadley, the bad boy of rock, is mugged by girls, he wants to leave the band. It's left to Isaac to try and help him "man up". Aretha, meanwhile, enlists Toyah's help to beat Annabelle to the Teen-Style Queen award.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 9 - Of Passion And PizzaMervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but he lacks the courage to tell her. Unfortunately for him, he makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together.
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 2, Episode 2Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards, and Nelson gets a phone call from Lady Hamilton.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten YearsClegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Honourable ManA member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits the title of 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 6 - Secret Of The Seven SorcerersVictor's conjuring hobbyists group meets at his and Margaret's house, but they run into serious trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. On the up side, he at least has a new job to look forward to - as a lollipop man.
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 9 - Toby No-MatesToby is tired of being with the girls all the time but realises he has no male friends to bond with, so the girls set out to help him by holding an 'X-Factor' style audition.
The Ladykillers
Classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guinness and Peter Sellers. A gang of robbers meet their match in a little old lady.
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
What The Dickens?
Series 2, Episode 5Who will triumph and who will be 'Losing The Plot'? Chris Addison, Sue Perkins, Jenny Eclair and Mark Steel battle it out in the arts-based comedy panel game. Sandi Toksvig hosts.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
Bite
Radio 4 comic drama about a woman who has had issues with food since childhood.
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 4With Ann in hospital, Martin has to cope on his own. He decides to spring clean the house and stubbornly refuses the help of his friends - with disastrous results...
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 6 - The Only Diesel Powered Saxophone In CaptivityCompo challenges an old school rival, Goatie Helliwell, to a children's trolley race.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The WickedIt's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 38 - Snore-Worn ShaunThe sheep can't get to sleep because of Shirley's loud snoring.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To AshesWhen Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 5Unfortunately for Richard, his latest attempt to overhaul the workings of the estate farm and improve its throughput happen to coincide with Marjory and Audrey's being on a kick of 'countryside conservancy'.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fleeing MonksAs Michelle prepares to send the airmen back to England whilst disguised as Monks, René is attempting to get out of receiving a collaboration medal from the General - an honour for which the Resistance, communists AND townspeople would have him executed!
The World As We Know It
Episode 5, The Murderer is in This Very Room: The last people on Earth play a murder mystery game - organised by The Stranger.
Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Piece Of The ActionTerry has anything but a relaxing weekend. The jigsaw he's been slaving over has one final piece missing, and Malcolm's saddled him with analysis of an important report without a set of crucial figures. Sir Dennis will hit the roof.
Dani's House
A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.
Unnatural Acts
Episode 2, Royal Fever: The gang get a genealogist to probe Jeremy's lineage. But who will be Queen?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 9 - Of Passion And PizzaMervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but he lacks the courage to tell her. Unfortunately for him, he makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together.
Paradise Lost In Cyberspace
Episode 3: Fresh from incarceration, 69-year-old George Smith has attracted the attention of OAP terrorists.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten YearsClegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters
Series 2, Episode 1 - Insurance IndustryThis week, Tom Wrigglesworth's letter is addressed to the insurance industry, as he asks why everything has to be so confusing.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 17 - Party AnimalsThe farmer throws a fancy-dress house party for his birthday. When Bitzer loses all the invitations, however, Shaun saves the day again. Disguised in their own ingenious costumes, the sheep stand in as the guests and have a good old knees-up. But can they fool the farmer into believing he is surrounded by his friends?
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 6 - Secret Of The Seven SorcerersVictor's conjuring hobbyists group meets at his and Margaret's house, but they run into serious trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. On the up side, he at least has a new job to look forward to - as a lollipop man.
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 2, Episode 2Eric and Ern get the bird from Percy Edwards, and Nelson gets a phone call from Lady Hamilton.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 6 - The Only Diesel Powered Saxophone In CaptivityCompo challenges an old school rival, Goatie Helliwell, to a children's trolley race.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Honourable ManA member of the Soviet Union is visiting Walmington, and it is up to Mainwaring to make a speech. However, it looks like Wilson may replace him after the Sergeant inherits the title of 'The Honourable Arthur Wilson'.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 4 - FogAn escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 3After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing StreakDel's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!
Run Fatboy Run
Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan RiversJack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.
Red Dwarf
Series II, Episode 1 - KrytenAnswering a crackly distress message from a ship crashed on a nearby planet, the Red Dwarf crew are thrilled by the opportunity to meet some women for the first time in 3 million years. All they find, however, is a rathe confused servant robot by the name of Kryten...
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 4Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 5Lee invites an audience member to take on some unusual subjects at Lee Nelson's Comprehensive. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent finds his team at the bottom of the league, while Dr Bob reassures first-time parents with his unique bedside manner.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy ReleaseFletch 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...
Red Dwarf
Series II, Episode 2 - Better Than LifeThe long-overdue arrival of a postal delivery brings untold goodies for the Dwarf crew: films, letters from home, news reels, and plenty more besides. One particular video game, the virtual reality title Better Than Life, is of particular interest.
Four Weddings And A Funeral
A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For EuropeTed and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.
Grandma's House
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Day Simon Attempted To Express Actual Feelings Just Like A PersonHaving landed a role in The Tempest, Simon is focusing on trying to cry. Meanwhile, Grandma is having trouble coming to terms with the death of her husband.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell KaneThe 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.
Shedtown
Series 1, Episode 4 - StormA layer cake of disaster threatens the creosoted community. And where's Colin?
Celebrity Juice
Series 7, Episode 13 - Pop SpecialKeith Lemon presents a special pop music edition. Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton welcome guests Rizzle Kicks, Tinchy Stryder and The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford and Vanessa White.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Series 1, Episode 3Comedy king Alexander Armstrong hosts a unique panel show in which panellists devise - as well as answer - the questions. With Ed Byrne, Mark Watson and Russell Kane.
Vexed
Series 1, Episode 3The high profile kidnap of a girlband member puts an uncomfortable spotlight on Jack and Kate, resulting in an embarrassing ransom situation and mounting tensions.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg DaviesGreg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.
Bleak Expectations
Series 2, Episode 5 - Already Bad Life Made Worse But Sort Of On PurposeFull of self-loathing, Pip drinks some very strong gin, finds he is really quite keen on opium, and falls in with a gang of thieves. But is their leader Abraham Bagel, all he seems?
Very Important People
Episode 1Bear Grylls tackles the perils of suburbia, David Attenborough examines the fascinating behaviour of Frankie Boyle in Stand Up Planet, while Danny Dyer deals with one of the toughest things on earth - the commute to work in Britain's Hardest Commute.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 6 - The PlagueWith Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...
Huge
Comedy about a double-act who spend more time arguing between themselves about their fame, than they do on their act and actually becoming funny.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 3After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan RiversJack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.
Argumental
Series 4, Episode 7Sean Lock oversees more hilariously heated discussions. Here, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh welcome Tim Vine and Stephen Mangan.
The In Crowd
Episode 3, Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
Fonejacker
Series 1, Episode 4George Agdgdgwngo has a serious amount of monies to giveaway and Mr Doovdé is trying to get in touch with DHL.
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia
Episode 5Morgan Spurlock cracks down on law and order in Britain. Dave Fulton, Debra Stephenson and Howard Marks are this week's guests. This week's musical guest is Tribes.
Hut 33
Series 2, Episode 6 - Yankee DiddleAn American visitor is joining Hut 33. He seems to be very wealthy and very gullible, which presents Charles with an irresistible chance to fleece him. Not only does he have more money than sense, but he also happens to be Roosevelt's nephew.
PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 5 - Come Dine With WeAs a 'Personality Greeter' is added to the staff roster, and a busking saxophonist vies for Janine's affections, Ashley realises a lifelong ambition; while Jerwayne finds that race can still be a barrier to love.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 4The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.
Little Britain
Matt Lucas and David Walliams take a comic look at British life in this character-based sketch series.
Paradise Lost In Cyberspace
Episode 3: Fresh from incarceration, 69-year-old George Smith has attracted the attention of OAP terrorists.
The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Special - Five Go Mad On MescalinWhile on their way to stay with Mrs French at Hot Turkey Farm, the intrepid youngsters learn that their Uncle Quentin, a well-known scientist and homosexual, has escaped from prison.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 4Russell Howard looks at topics including security for the Olympics, the terrible May weather and a lost ET doll. Pali, the world's quickest pizza maker, is the Mystery Guest. The Good News Extra comic is Daniel Simonsen.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell KaneThe 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.
Red Dwarf
Series II, Episode 1 - KrytenAnswering a crackly distress message from a ship crashed on a nearby planet, the Red Dwarf crew are thrilled by the opportunity to meet some women for the first time in 3 million years. All they find, however, is a rathe confused servant robot by the name of Kryten...
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 5Lee invites an audience member to take on some unusual subjects at Lee Nelson's Comprehensive. Preening premiership footballer Jason Bent finds his team at the bottom of the league, while Dr Bob reassures first-time parents with his unique bedside manner.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 5 - Greg DaviesGreg Davies performs in his hometown of Shrewsbury. With support from Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon and Ed Gamble.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 3, Episode 4 - Stephen K AmosStephen K Amos is joined by Zoe Lyons and Joe Rowntree at the Haymarket Theatre in London.
Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greasy PoleJim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?
Unzipped
Series 1, Episode 2Greg James and Russell Kane, along with special guest Christine Bleakley, take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.
Argumental
Series 4, Episode 7Sean Lock oversees more hilariously heated discussions. Here, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh welcome Tim Vine and Stephen Mangan.
The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 2, Special - Five Go Mad On MescalinWhile on their way to stay with Mrs French at Hot Turkey Farm, the intrepid youngsters learn that their Uncle Quentin, a well-known scientist and homosexual, has escaped from prison.
Huddwinks
Episode 1, Over the Top: The Smollett family attempt to make a man of their son Compton, a self-employed trainspotter.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For EuropeTed and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.
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?
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 3, Episode 5 - Meeting SeventeenWith explorer Sir Robin Hanbury-Tenison, autistic savant Daniel Tammet and impressionist Ronni Ancona.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - The InterviewMark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.
Star Stories
Series 3, Episode 2 - Heather MillsHeather Mills offers her side of the story in this look at her life with Paul McCartney.
Totally Tom
A dark and twisted Comedy Lab sketch show pilot from circuit double-act Tom Palmer and Tom Stourton.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 6 - The PlagueWith Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...
The Detectives
Episode 2, Hostage: It's F.A. Cup Final day and as Louis and Briggs settle in front of the telly with two crates of lager, another fanatic - of the killing kind - escapes from prison. As a dangerous situation develops the detectives are brought on as substitutes to play their part in a potentially dangerous game...
The World As We Know It
Episode 5, The Murderer is in This Very Room: The last people on Earth play a murder mystery game - organised by The Stranger.
Unnatural Acts
Episode 2, Royal Fever: The gang get a genealogist to probe Jeremy's lineage. But who will be Queen?