Schedule Thursday 10th May 2012
6am
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Bread
Series 4, Episode 8Adrian buys gifts for the family when his poems are published but, when he purchases some dodgy video machines, he gets both himself and Billy in trouble with the police. As if her two sons being in trouble is not enough, Nellie is furious when Shifty is also arrested for driving a stolen vehicle into somebody's living room!
6:10am
(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.
6:30am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Man DownstairsBeryl and Sandra are equally captivated when a tall, dark gentleman moves into the flat below. He is slightly less impressed by their overly-keen advances, however!
7am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 6 - Ballad For Wind Instruments And CanoeA transaction with the fabulous Arnpepper; the Great Gob Contest; and a runaway canoe.
7am
(repeat)
Unnatural Acts
Episode 3, A Day in the Country: The gang go for a picnic at a farm next to Sizefield nuclear power station.
7:30am
(repeat)
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.
7:40am
(repeat)
The Brittas Empire
Series 1, Episode 1At Whitbury New Town's leisure centre there are wet sports and dry sports - and it's a manager's job not to confuse the two. When new man in charge Gordon Brittas arrives harbouring dreams of perfect harmony, he sees the centre as a force for good; but his plans for world peace are set to be disrupted when he puts the non-swimming table tennis coach on poolside duty.
7:55am
(repeat)
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
8am
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 3, Episode 3The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie.
8:20am
(repeat)
Bread
Series 4, Episode 9Nellie has a chance encounter with a man in the park and she finds it difficult to put him out of her mind. Aveline has split up with Oswald and Joey confronts Roxy about an anonymous letter sent to his mother...
8:20am
(repeat)
Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 13 - House For SaleDani discovers that her house is up for sale, whilst Toby is also in a spot of bother after borrowing Sam's savings to set up a joke supply company.
8:25am
(repeat)
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
8:30am
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 5 - The AuctionTerry persuades the vicar to let him run the local charity fundraising auction; neighbour Tarquin - a trained auctioneer - had been hoping for the honour, and is not best pleased.
8:30am
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr Upton. So he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help, only to find that the plan backfires when Mrs Fox thinks Mainwaring is in love with her.
9am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 8 - The FlatFacing another major row, the girls realise they need their own private spaces and stumble across a far nicer flat advertised in the paper. Can they really afford it?
9am
(repeat)
Huddwinks
Episode 2, Henry the Vee: His Majesty fights the French at Agincourt, but will the Bard or Barbara Cartland win the day?
9:25am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
9:30am
(repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 3, Episode 6 - Meeting EighteenWith neuroscientist David Eagleman, Geordie comedienne Sarah Millican, and fantasy novellist Neil Gaiman.
9:40am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 7 - Northern Flying CircusNo, that isn't Biggles in the ancient flying gear, but Compo, intrepid pilot of old motor bikes.
10:20am
(repeat)
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 3Audrey gets a good taste of normal life when some unpaid bills catch up with her, and the local garage confiscates her Rolls. Forced to take a job, she finds a position managing Mrs Proctor's stables and riding school. Meanwhile, Richard's finally bought the helicopter he's been talking about...
11am
(repeat)
11am
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 7 - Leg It To Spain!As René prepares to escape to Spain with the painting for the rest of the war, the Colonel arrives at the café and seizes the artwork. Meanwhile, Flick and Helga's relationship is up-and-down, and the Germans are determined to achieve a suitable group photo for the paper.
11:05am
(repeat)
Hounded
Episode 3 - Eggy BreathEveryone on Earth has suddenly developed really bad breath and the evil Dr Muhahahaha is, of course, to blame.
11:40am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.
12pm
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 3, Episode 3The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie.
12:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 7 - Will Randolph Make A Good Impression?Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr Upton. So he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help, only to find that the plan backfires when Mrs Fox thinks Mainwaring is in love with her.
1pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 4 - Hole In The SkyMargaret's in for a number of shocks as Victor helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet and a pair of eccentric builders arrive to embark on a loft conversion.
1:20pm
(repeat)
Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 13 - House For SaleDani discovers that her house is up for sale, whilst Toby is also in a spot of bother after borrowing Sam's savings to set up a joke supply company.
1:30pm
(repeat)
What The Dickens?
Series 2, Episode 6Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Graeme Garden and Will Smith for a battle of wit and wits.
1:40pm
(repeat)
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 9 - GravyPetula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.
2:20pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
2:30pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 1 - The Pony SetAuntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.
3pm
(repeat)
Ripping Yarns
Episode 2, The Testing of Eric Olthwaite: Rain obsessed Eric Olthwaite is the most boring man in all of Yorkshire, but things change when comes across a hardened criminal.
3:15pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
3:40pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow PerilAfter a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.
4:05pm
(repeat)
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin TimeArthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!
4:20pm
(repeat)
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 3Audrey gets a good taste of normal life when some unpaid bills catch up with her, and the local garage confiscates her Rolls. Forced to take a job, she finds a position managing Mrs Proctor's stables and riding school. Meanwhile, Richard's finally bought the helicopter he's been talking about...
4:40pm
(repeat)
Carry On Spying
Four trainee spies are put on the trail of the subversive organisation STENCH as they try to track down the secret Formula X.
4:40pm
(repeat)
On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 1 - No Smoke Without FireBlakey has introduced no-smoking rules after a discarded cigarette nearly burned the depot down. He instructs all crews to attend a special course on fire fighting, and soon Stan is challenged to give up the habit...
5pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 7 - Leg It To Spain!As René prepares to escape to Spain with the painting for the rest of the war, the Colonel arrives at the café and seizes the artwork. Meanwhile, Flick and Helga's relationship is up-and-down, and the Germans are determined to achieve a suitable group photo for the paper.
5pm
(repeat)
The World As We Know It
Episode 6, Donna's Leaving Do: Will the housemates finally discover what caused the end of the world?
5:15pm
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 4, Episode 6 - Something To Get Alarmed AboutAfter an attempted burglary in the middle of the night, June convinces Terry that they should get a burglar alarm. She has her eyes on one with a direct connection to the police station, but Terry's convinced he can make one himself.
5:15pm
(repeat)
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.
5:30pm
(repeat)
Unnatural Acts
Episode 3, A Day in the Country: The gang go for a picnic at a farm next to Sizefield nuclear power station.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 6 - Will Stella Find True Love With Norris Fairburn?When Clegg and Truly tell Hobbo that local serial groom Norris Fairburn is free again, he decides that Norris would be an ideal husband for Stella.
6:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 7 - Will Randolph Make A Good Impression?Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life.
6:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.
6:30pm60 min
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters
Series 2, Episode 2 - Low-Cost Airline IndustryTom Wrigglesworth asks if low-cost airlines are all they are cracked up to be.
6:50pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
7pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 4 - Hole In The SkyMargaret's in for a number of shocks as Victor helps a young Dutch girl to get back on her feet and a pair of eccentric builders arrive to embark on a loft conversion.
7pm
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 3, Episode 3The much-loved comedy duo celebrate Britain's 'greatest living writer' - Ernie.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 1 - The Pony SetAuntie Wainwright has a new line in all things equestrian - even a riding simulator, which Compo thinks might come rather handy.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr Upton. So he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help, only to find that the plan backfires when Mrs Fox thinks Mainwaring is in love with her.
7:40pm
(repeat)
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 9 - GravyPetula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
9pm
(repeat)
Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 1 - Danse MacabreThe Halloween murder of a best-selling writer could have come straight from her own chillers. Jonathan is busy with an opera-singing stripper and a bath, so has Maddy learned enough about the illusory arts to solve this case alone?
9pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 6 - It Never Rains....When Del arranges a holiday in the Benidorm sun, he and Rodney are tempted to leave Grandad at home - but he soon has a change of heart and has an extra bed put in their hotel room. All's well in Spain - until the old man is arrested!
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series G, Christmas Special - GroovyA Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.
9pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 5The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 6Superstar footballer Jason Bent is quizzed about his new contract by BBC Radio 5 Live's Mark Chapman, Dr Bob hosts an impromptu student party on the maternity ward, and Lee's Nan gives her take on a club classic. Plus, Omelette tackles this week's Peer Pressure Challenge.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough JusticeJudge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.
10pm
(repeat)
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...
10pm30 min
Grandma's House
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Day Simon Was Really Determined To Heal His Grandma's PainSimon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. Meanwhile, Simon has also arranged for his Grandma to see a therapist due to her unresolved grief and ensuing kleptomania.
10pm
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris AddisonThe Thick Of It's Chris Addison returns home to perform at the Manchester Palace Theatre, supported by Craig Campbell and Jo Enright.
10pm
(repeat)
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.
10pm50 min version
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 2Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by American comic Hannibal Buress, The Voice reject Sam Buttery, actor Stephen Mangan and Canada's Katherine Ryan.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major StarMelchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...
10:30pm
(repeat)
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...
10:30pm
(repeat)
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.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Unzipped
Series 1, Episode 3Armed with the results of an exhaustive report covering every aspect of modern life, Greg James and Russell Kane, along with special guests Emily Atack and Adam Deacon, take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Bleak Expectations
Series 2, Episode 6 - Happy Life Broken And Then Mended A BitThe planet is in deadly peril when Gently Benevolent summons a massive Martian invasion. Is this the end for Pip, Harry and the rest of the human race, not to mention Pippa's goose sanctuary?
10:30pm
(repeat)
Very Important People
Episode 2David Attenborough examines the fascinating behaviour of Russell Brand in Stand Up Planet, while Amy Childs tackles a topical story in her own special way on Very Important News.
11pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
11pm
(repeat)
Argumental
Series 4, Christmas SpecialChristmas edition of the comedy panel game with Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh hosting Jason Manford and Micky Flanagan.
11pm30 min
Tonight
Series 2, Episode 1Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.
11pm
(repeat)
The In Crowd
Episode 4: Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Wardp.
11pm
(repeat)
Celebrity Juice
Series 7, Episode 5Regulars Holly Willoughby, Fearne Cotton and Rufus Hound are joined by Jason Donovan and Robbie Savage as they fight to prove who knows the most about the latest celebrity gossip.
11pm
(repeat)
Fonejacker
Series 1, Episode 5The Fonejacker calls Café Italia Uno to enquire about his blind date and Horace Von Khuter from the Zimbabwean Telephone Fraud Prevention Unit calls England.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia
Episode 6Morgan Spurlock delves into our love of sport. He's joined by Keith Allen, Chris Ramsey and Joe Calzaghe.
11:30pm40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 1 - Danny Baker, Fern Britton, Robert WebbFrank Skinner acts as host of the new revamped series. This week Danny Baker, Fern Britton and Robert Webb try to send the things they hate the most into the infamous Orwellian chamber. Nominations include Jeremy Kyle and panel shows.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Think The Unthinkable
Series 3, Episode 1 - Iota Credit CardsIota credit cards need a new image after a disastrous ad campaign titled 'Bung It On Plastic, After All It's Not Real Money'.
11:30pm
(repeat)
PhoneShop
Series 2, Episode 6 - Revenge Of The RazzFeeling sidelined and unloved, Christopher is offered a new sales job by headhunter Dean Bisk, while Ashley and Jerwayne find themselves drafted into Razz Prince's Elite Selling Krew. Is this the end for PhoneShop Sutton as we know it?
11:40pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 1Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series G, Christmas Special - GroovyA Christmas special with Bill Bailey, Lee Mack and David Tennant.
Midnight
(repeat)
Cardinal Burns
Series 1, Episode 1Banksy is going through a failed attempt at a street picture, there's a shaggy dog story with Phil and Terry on a tour of Buckingham Palace with the Queen, and dramas unfold in the Young Dreams house as Rachel, Olivia and Yumi embark on their big city adventure in fashion.
12:10am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 5The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
12:20am
(repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 3, Episode 6 - FunseekersIt's high season in Ibiza, and the 18-30s holidaymakers have arrived for another annual binge. But the pace is so frantic no-one notices the pregnant maid ostracised by her nearest and dearest. What's more, there's an over-age man in the midst of all this frenetic pleasure-seeking - Tony (who is in fact 34, and therefore shouldn't be there at all).
12:40am
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 1 - Chris AddisonThe Thick Of It's Chris Addison returns home to perform at the Manchester Palace Theatre, supported by Craig Campbell and Jo Enright.
1:10am
(repeat)
Tim Vine Live
Former Guinness World Record holding joke machine Tim Vine performs in London.
1:10am
(repeat)
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.
1:10am
(repeat)
Lee Nelson's Well Good Show
Series 2, Episode 6Superstar footballer Jason Bent is quizzed about his new contract by BBC Radio 5 Live's Mark Chapman, Dr Bob hosts an impromptu student party on the maternity ward, and Lee's Nan gives her take on a club classic. Plus, Omelette tackles this week's Peer Pressure Challenge.
1:20am
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 3 - Major StarMelchett instructs Blackadder to organise a concert party in order to raise the troops' morale, following the Russians' withdrawal from combat. However, the General takes a particular liking to George's drag act, which could put a halt to proceedings...
1:35am
(repeat)
Argumental
Series 4, Christmas SpecialChristmas edition of the comedy panel game with Sean Lock, Robert Webb and Seann Walsh hosting Jason Manford and Micky Flanagan.
1:40am
(repeat)
Unzipped
Series 1, Episode 3Armed with the results of an exhaustive report covering every aspect of modern life, Greg James and Russell Kane, along with special guests Emily Atack and Adam Deacon, take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.
1:50am
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 1 - Equal OpportunitiesPrompted by a schoolgirl's question as to what he has actually achieved in cabinet, Jim searches for a raison d'être. Talking to a particularly intelligent female undersecretary, he's suddenly struck by how few women there are in the Civil Service.
2am
(repeat)
Huddwinks
Episode 2, Henry the Vee: His Majesty fights the French at Agincourt, but will the Bard or Barbara Cartland win the day?
2:05am
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.
2:20am
(repeat)
The Brittas Empire
Series 1, Episode 1At Whitbury New Town's leisure centre there are wet sports and dry sports - and it's a manager's job not to confuse the two. When new man in charge Gordon Brittas arrives harbouring dreams of perfect harmony, he sees the centre as a force for good; but his plans for world peace are set to be disrupted when he puts the non-swimming table tennis coach on poolside duty.
2:30am
(repeat)
The Museum Of Curiosity
Gallery 3, Episode 6 - Meeting EighteenWith neuroscientist David Eagleman, Geordie comedienne Sarah Millican, and fantasy novellist Neil Gaiman.
2:35am
(repeat)
The Detectives
Episode 2.4, Dutch Cops: On Customs and Excise duty in Felixstowe, Bob and Dave manage to get themselves trapped in the back of a pilchard lorry which unbeknown to them is smuggling illegal diamonds abroad.
5am
(repeat)
The World As We Know It
Episode 6, Donna's Leaving Do: Will the housemates finally discover what caused the end of the world?
5:30am
(repeat)
Unnatural Acts
Episode 3, A Day in the Country: The gang go for a picnic at a farm next to Sizefield nuclear power station.