Schedule Thursday 24th May 2012
6am
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Bread
Series 5, Episode 7Aveline has good news about Oswald's sperm count, Adrian finally hears from Magdalena and Joey's loyalty to the family drives a bigger wedge between him and Roxy. Meanwhile, Shifty is in trouble with Yizzel and his mate over money, so he steals their car and heads for London - again!
6am
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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.
6am
(repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders
Series 2, Episode 3One of the students has been found hanged, in what appears to be a suicide. But Simon is not convinced, and feels that the college may once more have a murder on its hands.
6:30am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 3 - Good Girls Should Be In BedBeryl's in quite the quandary: she really likes her latest boyfriend, but he's only in town for a short while and is due to return to London tomorrow morning. And then he asks her to have breakfast with him...!
7am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 1, Episode 11 - DreamEric's been bitten by a dog in a rather unfortunate position upon his person. Visiting the doctor, he is seen by a female GP and quickly finds himself daydreaming over her.
7am
(repeat)
Unnatural Acts
Episode 5, Ill Met by Moonlight: When Kit gets hurt and Caroline gets fit, the gang uncover an unhealthy conspiracy.
7:30am
(repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters
Series 2, Episode 3 - Compensation CultureTom Wrigglesworth delivers an open letter to Ken Clarke MP and asks if compensation culture is actually directly opposed to the theory of evolution.
7:45am
(repeat)
The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
8am
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
1978 Specials, Easter SpecialMorecambe and Wise present an Easter special, with special guest Penelope Keith and vocalist Vincent Zarra.
8:20am
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 6, Episode 2 - Wine, Women And So LongTo June's despair, Terry has become a wine-making enthusiast. Several disasters later, she persuades him that a visit to Boulogne for some duty-free would be much more enjoyable. But knowing Terry, further disasters cannot be ruled out.
8:20am
(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.
8:25am
(repeat)
Bread
Series 5, Episode 8Jack arrives home drunk and is whisked in to Grandad's house to avoid a confrontation with his mother ... and the vicar! Aveline decides to put her desire for a baby on hold while she returns to modelling and Nellie meets her admirer in the park.
8:30am
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 5 - Absent FriendsMainwaring is shocked to find that, in his absence, most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.
9am
(repeat)
Huddwinks
Episode 4, Railway '86 - The Movie!: British Rail's new 'Silver Bullet' train ends up as a runaway express to Aberdeen.
9:05am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 4 - Birds On StrikeAfter taking three days off work with "tonsillitis" to spend time with a boyfriend before he goes to sea for 18 months, Beryl's keen to show her face back at the factory. No sooner has she done so than her family are blackmailing her into taking part in a labour dispute protest.
9:25am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 4 - Timmy In A TizzyTimmy the little lamb is distraught when the farmer take's his favourite toy, can Shaun and pals get it back?
9:30am
(repeat)
HR
Series 2, Episode 2 - DoggingSam, determined to help depressed Peter find a sense of purpose in his retirement, gets him a dog. But will the scruffy mongrel help Peter, or will it add to his aggression and sense of injustice?
9:45am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 1, Episode 12 - MarriageReasoning she's not getting any younger, Hattie's decides it's time she got married and places an advert in a personals column. When Eric tries to put her off her suitors, he succeeds only in turning her sights to Mr. Brown!
10:20am
(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.
11am
(repeat)
11am
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
11am
(repeat)
Hounded
Episode 13 - Super RufusThe world's superheros have gone missing! The Earth is gripped by chaos, crimewaves and cats stuck up trees, unable to be rescued. The evil Dr Muhahahaha is responsible, of course...
11:40am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew PavarottiWesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.
12pm
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
1978 Specials, Easter SpecialMorecambe and Wise present an Easter special, with special guest Penelope Keith and vocalist Vincent Zarra.
12:20pm
(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.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 5 - Absent FriendsMainwaring is shocked to find that, in his absence, most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.
12:45pm
(repeat)
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
1pm
(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!
1pm
(repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders
Series 2, Episode 3One of the students has been found hanged, in what appears to be a suicide. But Simon is not convinced, and feels that the college may once more have a murder on its hands.
1:15pm
(repeat)
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
1:20pm
(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.
1:30pm
(repeat)
What The Dickens?
Series 2, Episode 8Dave Gorman and Stephen K Amos take up the challenge of Sandi Toksvig's entertaining and unpredictable cultural comedy quiz, joining team captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins.
1:40pm
(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.
2:15pm45 min
The Grudge
James Graham's historical comedy set in the run up to the 1997 elections. Stars Robert Bathurst.
2:25pm
(repeat)
Going Straight
Episode 3 - Going SourRescuing a damsel in distress is just the thing to raise Fletcher's spirits. But when the damsel in question is a teenage runaway who can't stop herself stealing, Fletch's faith in human nature is likely to take a severe battering.
2:30pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
New Year Special - Last Post And PigeonCompo's invitation to lay a wreath in Dunkirk is withdrawn because of his dress sense.
3pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 6 - WantedRodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!
3:15pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 4 - Timmy In A TizzyTimmy the little lamb is distraught when the farmer take's his favourite toy, can Shaun and pals get it back?
3:40pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...
4:05pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 13 - Gardening TimeAt his wife's suggestion, the depot manager has instigated a gardening competition amongst the staff. Blakey's been keeping his own plants around his office for a while so is quick to sign up, but the only other entrant is Jack. With a prize at stake, their rivalry soon heats up!
4:20pm
(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.
4:40pm
(repeat)
On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 1 - First AidStan fibs his way past the First Aid test but how will he cope with a real emergency?
5pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
5pm
(repeat)
For Better Or For Worse
Series 3, Episode 2Social plans galore are in peril when undertaker Bernard gets arrested.
5:15pm
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 6, Episode 3 - A Day In BoulogneJune gets in a pickle when Terry misses the ferry to France, and a salvo of smelly cheeses despatches a pedantic car park attendant.
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 5, Ill Met by Moonlight: When Kit gets hurt and Caroline gets fit, the gang uncover an unhealthy conspiracy.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew PavarottiWesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.
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.
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)
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!
7pm
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
1978 Specials, Easter SpecialMorecambe and Wise present an Easter special, with special guest Penelope Keith and vocalist Vincent Zarra.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
New Year Special - Last Post And PigeonCompo's invitation to lay a wreath in Dunkirk is withdrawn because of his dress sense.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 5 - Absent FriendsMainwaring is shocked to find that, in his absence, most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.
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.
8pm
(repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders
Series 2, Episode 3One of the students has been found hanged, in what appears to be a suicide. But Simon is not convinced, and feels that the college may once more have a murder on its hands.
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)
Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Curious Tale Of Mr SpearfishLenny Spearfish wasn't having a good life until he agrees to sell his soul to the devil - now he's unbelievably rich and seemingly immortal.
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!
10pm
(repeat)
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...
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.
10pm
(repeat)
Tom Wrigglesworth's Open Letters
Series 2, Episode 3 - Compensation CultureTom Wrigglesworth delivers an open letter to Ken Clarke MP and asks if compensation culture is actually directly opposed to the theory of evolution.
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)
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
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)
Down The Line
Series 3, Episode 2String Theory and Popular Science Fiction are Gary's topics this week.
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.
11pm
(repeat)
Revolting People
Series 4, Episode 1 - Ezekiel Is KidnappedSamuel's pompous son-in-law Ezekiel is kidnapped by a rebel militia. Can anyone be bothered to rescue him?
11:20pm
(repeat)
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.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Think The Unthinkable
Series 3, Episode 3 - Wagstaff and MutualWagstaff and Mutual want to keep it quiet that monkeys can, and often have, made better investment decisions than their paid analysts.
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.
12:05am
(repeat)
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.
12:15am
(repeat)
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia
Episode 8Morgan Spurlock is having a chuckle at our funny side. He's joined in the studio by comedians Doug Benson and Jon Richardson and radio presenter Sara Cox. Music comes from Friends.
12:20am
(repeat)
Going Straight
Episode 3 - Going SourRescuing a damsel in distress is just the thing to raise Fletcher's spirits. But when the damsel in question is a teenage runaway who can't stop herself stealing, Fletch's faith in human nature is likely to take a severe battering.
12:20am40 min version (repeat)
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice CooperThis week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.
12:35am
(repeat)
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.
12:40am
(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.
12:55am
(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.
1am
(repeat)
High Table, Lower Orders
Series 2, Episode 3One of the students has been found hanged, in what appears to be a suicide. But Simon is not convinced, and feels that the college may once more have a murder on its hands.
1:10am
(repeat)
Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience
Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.
1:10am
(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.
1:25am
(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.
1:35am
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.
1:55am
(repeat)
The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 6With the Prime Minister away at a summit in Spain, Malcolm Tucker is left at home to mind the shop.
2am
(repeat)
Huddwinks
Episode 4, Railway '86 - The Movie!: British Rail's new 'Silver Bullet' train ends up as a runaway express to Aberdeen.
2:05am
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.
2:25am
(repeat)
The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
2:30am
(repeat)
HR
Series 2, Episode 2 - DoggingSam, determined to help depressed Peter find a sense of purpose in his retirement, gets him a dog. But will the scruffy mongrel help Peter, or will it add to his aggression and sense of injustice?
2:35am
(repeat)
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mark Makes A FriendMark attends a work conference and in the process makes a new friend, Alan Johnson, which upsets the 'El Dude' partnership.
2:55am
(repeat)
The Detectives
Episode 4.2, Fur Coat, No Knickers: Louis and Briggs are called in to investigate a murder that has taken place during the re-creation of a medieval battle scene.
5am
(repeat)
For Better Or For Worse
Series 3, Episode 2Social plans galore are in peril when undertaker Bernard gets arrested.
5:30am
(repeat)
Unnatural Acts
Episode 5, Ill Met by Moonlight: When Kit gets hurt and Caroline gets fit, the gang uncover an unhealthy conspiracy.