Schedule Sunday 6th 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.
2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 4 - Curiosity Killed The CatBill's bedridden with flu, and as Ben trapses the streets of Chiswick in chase of Snowdrop, the Grimes' latest pet, the builders continue their slow progress in the kitchen. Or so her loving family keep insisting. As for Rona, well...
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
A selection of four episodes from Victoria Wood's sketch show, including Acorn Antiques.
Clare In The Community
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Long GoodbyeRay's colleagues celebrate his civil partnership and Brian reassesses his life after his not-very-near-death experience.
It's That Man Again
Victory Edition: Tommy Handley's gang celebrate victory in Europe, as broadcast on 10th May 1945.
Scoop
Series 3, Episode 2 - Restaurant ReservationDigby and Hacker cause havoc in the kitchen of a celebrity chef.
Ray's A Laugh
Ted is 'gonged' and argues with Kitty - and reporter George blunders again.
Roy
Series 2, Episode 4 - Spot OnRoy desperately wants a spot as all his mates have had one. His wish comes true but his cartoon pimple makes Roy's life a living nightmare. Conventional remedies don't work, so how can Roy get rid of his unconventional blemish?
Doctor At Sea
Dirk Bogarde stars as a doctor who signs up to be a ship's medical man in an effort to find excitement.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 5 - LaptopWhen Nathan's laptop mysteriously breaks down in the middle of a project, Josh is the obvious suspect.
7 Day Saturday
Series 3, Episode 15Al Murray and guests Andy Zaltzman, Nick Hancock and Ned Boulting pull apart the week's big stories to see what makes them tick.
It's A Funny Business
Episode 1, John Inman: The popular sitcom star recalls his show business career in conversation with Mike Craig.
Doctor In Trouble
Dr Burke is in love with Ophelia but doesn't have time to propose to her as she leaves for a cruise to the Mediterranean.
Desert Island Discs
Musician and comedian Tim Minchin is interviewed by Kirsty Young.
The Unbelievable Truth
Series 9, Episode 5David Mitchell presents another edition of the panel game built on truth and lies. The guests, John Finnemore, Henning Wehn, Danielle Ward and Tom Wrigglesworth, talk on the subjects of bats, cars, oranges and Dr. Johnson.
Doctor In Love
Leslie Phillips stars in this film about a doctor who falls in love with a nurse while undergoing treatment at his own hospital.
QI
A selection of "XL" editions from Series H from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 21.00.
Dani's House
A selection of four episodes from the surreal children's sitcom.
Doctor At Sea
Dirk Bogarde stars as a doctor who signs up to be a ship's medical man in an effort to find excitement.
It's That Man Again
Victory Edition: Tommy Handley's gang celebrate victory in Europe, as broadcast on 10th May 1945.
Ray's A Laugh
Ted is 'gonged' and argues with Kitty - and reporter George blunders again.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 8 - QuizNathan drags Josh onto the useless school quiz team to teach him how to stick at something. But Josh realises to his delight that him not knowing any answers will only make Nathan look bad.
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal
Episode 1It all takes place in Ankh-Morpork, a powerful city-state based on the historical yet modern settings of New York City and London. Moist von Lipwig is the protagonist of the story. He is a skilled con artist who was going to be hanged for his crimes, but saved at the very last moment by Patrician Havelock Vetinari.
The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy
Movie adaption of Douglas Adams's cult sci-fi comedy novel. Arthur Dent escapes the destruction of the Earth - to make way for a new galactic bypass.
Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 7 - Quality TimeThe monsters are fed up with the family never having time for them, so they steal all the clocks in the house. In response, Nick installs a huge and terrifying grandfather clock - from now on, the house is going to run like clockwork! There's definitely no 'time' for fun anymore.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 12th and 13th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 1, Episode 3Dara O'Briain takes a witty look at how maths underpins everything around us. Dara takes on comic Jason Byrne in a problem-solving challenge.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Christmas Special - One Foot In The AlgarveVictor and Margaret accompany Mrs Warboys, who is hoping for romance with her pen pal Alfonso, on holiday to meet him in his native Portugal. Fleet Street paparazzo Martin Trout is hot on their tail after an encounter at Victoria station leads him to believe they have accidentally taken possession of an extremely valuable and politically explosive roll of film...
Wallace And Gromit's Cracking Contraptions
A selection shorts featuring some of Wallace and Gromit's inventions.
It's A Funny Business
Episode 1, John Inman: The popular sitcom star recalls his show business career in conversation with Mike Craig.
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit
Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.
Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 5 - Demons And AngelsUsing Kryten's matter paddle, the crew manage to figure out how to triplicate things. First a strawberry...and then Red Dwarf!
Chicken Run
Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.
It's That Man Again
Victory Edition: Tommy Handley's gang celebrate victory in Europe, as broadcast on 10th May 1945.
Ray's A Laugh
Ted is 'gonged' and argues with Kitty - and reporter George blunders again.
Ali G Indahouse
Self-styled voice of the youth Ali G unwittingly becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Prime Minister.
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
A Civil Arrangement
Comic monologue starring Alison Steadman as a mother helping to prepare for her daughter's gay civil ceremony.
The Many Faces Of...
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Alison SteadmanAlison Steadman talks about her impressive career, featuring archive footage and testimony from friends and colleagues.
Clare In The Community
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Long GoodbyeRay's colleagues celebrate his civil partnership and Brian reassesses his life after his not-very-near-death experience.
Nuts In May
Light-hearted comedy drama about a possessive husband who takes his timorous wife on a camping holiday.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 7 - Rock A Hula TedTed is invited to be the judge at the Lovely Girls Festival 1996. Whilst home alone, Dougal welcomes the fiercely feminist, anti-religious pop star Niamh Connolly into the house...
The Change
Series 1, Episode 5 - Lipstick on Your CollarCarol's attempts at keeping George's little hobby a secret are thwarted when they bump into Maureen in what they thought was a safe pub. George arrives from his meeting still dressed as a woman and so Carol tries to pass him off as George's sister. Who is she trying to kid?
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 8 - Cigarettes And Alcohol And RollerbladingIt's Lent, and following a gloating phonecall from Dick, Ted decides that he, Jack and Dougal should give up their smoking, drinking, and rollerblading respectively. However, it proves to be far more difficult than expected, and the trio call in some outside help...
King Cutler
Episode 5Episode 5: Phyllis King and Ivor Cutler present offbeat humorous songs, stories and poems.
Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan CarrJimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.
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.
A Series Of Psychotic Episodes
Series 1, Episode 3Sketches include the Magic Mirror of Topshop, a disturbing taxidermist, and Revising History looks at the history of the Suffragesters.
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.
Ali G Indahouse
Self-styled voice of the youth Ali G unwittingly becomes embroiled in a plot to overthrow the Prime Minister.
Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 5 - Demons And AngelsUsing Kryten's matter paddle, the crew manage to figure out how to triplicate things. First a strawberry...and then Red Dwarf!
Beyond The Pole
British comedy film about an environmentally friendly expedition to the North Pole. Stars Rhys Thomas and Stephen Mangan.
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.
It's A Funny Business
Episode 1, John Inman: The popular sitcom star recalls his show business career in conversation with Mike Craig.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Wayne and Waynetta Slob try their hand at the lottery.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 7 - Rock A Hula TedTed is invited to be the judge at the Lovely Girls Festival 1996. Whilst home alone, Dougal welcomes the fiercely feminist, anti-religious pop star Niamh Connolly into the house...
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.
It's That Man Again
Victory Edition: Tommy Handley's gang celebrate victory in Europe, as broadcast on 10th May 1945.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 8 - Cigarettes And Alcohol And RollerbladingIt's Lent, and following a gloating phonecall from Dick, Ted decides that he, Jack and Dougal should give up their smoking, drinking, and rollerblading respectively. However, it proves to be far more difficult than expected, and the trio call in some outside help...
Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Episode 4These twenty-something celebrity blokes, including Jim Jeffries and Russell Kane, are rather dazed and confused with the issue of being now, irrefutably grown up.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 1Olivia Lee returns in the hidden camera sketch show. Featuring the world's worst talk-show guest Elaine Caine meeting Anthony Costa from Blue.
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.