Schedule Thursday 24th May 2012
2:15pm45 min
The Grudge
James Graham's historical comedy set in the run up to the 1997 elections. Stars Robert Bathurst.
6:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 2 - Where There's Smoke There's BarbecueA portable gas barbecue promises idyllic feasts in the countryside for Compo, Clegg and Foggy - if they can master the gas pressure valve.
6:30pm60 min
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters
Series 2, Episode 4 - Junk MailTom takes issue with his local curry house and their addiction to junk mail.
7pm
(repeat)
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The DogA local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!
7:40pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate HoursAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate HoursAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
9pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:40pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy ReturnsA chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!
10pm30 min
Grandma's House
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Day Simon And His Family Opened The Door To AcceptanceIt's Tanya and Clive's wedding day again, but Simon has other concerns as he is given a lesson in tough love. His play is also in jeopardy since director Ben Theodore has suddenly dropped out. Meanwhile Barry has gone missing, Adam finds new love, and all of Simon's problems could be resolved as Ben arrives with wonderful news.
10pm
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tim VineThe punmeister general Tim Vine performs at Richmond Theatre with Terry Alderton and Elis James.
10pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 7Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.
10:20pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 6Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.
10:30pm45 min version
10:30pm
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dave GormanThe roaming comedy showcase reaches Birmingham, where the headline act is quick-witted Genius host Dave Gorman. Support comes from Isy Suttie and Simon Evans.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Very Important People
Episode 4Jack Whitehall hails a cab; Katie Price dates a cartoon cat; Nick Grimshaw stars in Bloody Idiot; a visit to Simon Bird's acting Academy; and Jonathan Ross and his team of superheroes encounter Amelia Backlash.
11pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 2Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.
11pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.
11pm30 min
Tonight
Series 2, Episode 3Rory Bremner and the team return for another series of Tonight, the topical satire show that digs that bit deeper into national and international politics.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Smoke ScreenJim finds himself frustrated, as ever, by the conflicting demands of his colleagues, the Civil Service, and interest groups. This time the health of the nation is as stake as the Minister for Health puts forward anti-smoking proposals, whilst Jim is already struggling with the Treasury to find tax cuts.
11:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Midnight
(repeat)
Cardinal Burns
Series 1, Episode 3There's a visit to Kookyville - a comic take on American indie films; Charlie and New Guy get flirty at the company board meeting; and then there's The Burning Man - the most terrifying magic stunt ever performed on a comedy sketch show.