Schedule Thursday 28th June 2012
6am
(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.
6:30am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 5, Episode 7 - Everybody Is BeautifulThe local beauty contest is getting a lot of attention but Sandra and Carol discover that you don't have to win to be a winner!
7am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 4, Episode 2 - Ski-ingSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
7am
(repeat)
Chambers
Series 2, Episode 5 - Conditional FeesJohn Fuller Carp is desperate to win a big case, but how much money can he earn from an industrial accident involving a can of figs?
7:30am
(repeat)
The Simon Day Show
Series 2, Episode 4 - Tony BectonReformed violent offender Tony Becton returns to the Mallard Theatre with stories of his rehabilitation and new life in a park.
7:40am
(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.
7:45am
(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.
8am
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 1, Episode 5The tale of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, and Ernie's set to retire. With guest singer Laura Lee.
8:05am
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 8, Episode 11 - Mistaken IdentikitTerry loves to be the centre of attention, but when he discovers he bears an uncanny resemblance to a criminal, he wishes the spotlight would focus on someone else.
8:15am
(repeat)
Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
8:20am
(repeat)
Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 1Facing continued hostility from his son's wife, and despite the protests of his grandson - not to mention his own son's slight reluctance - Tom Ballard finds himself put out to pasture at the Bayview Retirement Home just outside Bournemouth. But Tom's not one to settle down quietly!
8:20am
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
8:30am
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 10 - My British BuddyThe Americans have joined the war (finally) and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.
9am
(repeat)
Sykes
Series 4, Episode 3 - CaravanSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
9am
(repeat)
Any Other Business
Episode 3Episode 3: The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he's scared witless.
9:25am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 29 - If You Can't Stand The HeatOn a blisteringly hot day, the Flock want to cool off in the Sheep Dip, but first they have to find some way to keep the Farmer and Bitzer away.
9:30am
(repeat)
The Guessing Game
Series 1, Episode 1Join host Clive Anderson for The Guessing Game, the comedy panel show that fancies itself as an intelligent quiz. With Rory Bremner, Tom Allen and Alex Horne.
9:40am
(repeat)
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
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
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Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
11:40am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 5 - Enter The HawkBilly Hardcastle finds that having a friend with a powerful pinstriped suit is adventurous enough.
12pm
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 1, Episode 5The tale of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, and Ernie's set to retire. With guest singer Laura Lee.
12:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 6 - Gnome And AwayHoward has a problem delivering a gift.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 10 - My British BuddyThe Americans have joined the war (finally) and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.
1pm
(repeat)
Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
1:10pm
(repeat)
Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
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.
1:50pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early BirdsAfter accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.
2:30pm
(repeat)
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 10 - ToastThe toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.
2:35pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 5 - Beware Of The Hot DogWesley builds a turbo hot-dog grill.
3:10pm
(repeat)
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
3:15pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 29 - If You Can't Stand The HeatOn a blisteringly hot day, the Flock want to cool off in the Sheep Dip, but first they have to find some way to keep the Farmer and Bitzer away.
4:05pm
(repeat)
Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 4 - Teenage Dream BoyNorman turns into a human boy for just one hour and escapes from the basement - so Eddie and the others have to catch him before he barges in on Kate and Nick's dinner party upstairs. But worst of all, how do they stop Angela falling for this mysterious, gorgeous blue-eyed dream boy?
4:30pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
5pm
(repeat)
Capital Gains
Series 1, Episode 1 - Risk CapitalJulius Hutch, amateur philosopher, chooses one word to describe the retirement he is looking forward to - "pottering". But one day he finds his life is changed for ever.
5:10pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 5 - Enter The HawkBilly Hardcastle finds that having a friend with a powerful pinstriped suit is adventurous enough.
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.
5:20pm
(repeat)
Terry & June
Series 8, Episode 12 - Lover Come Back To MeTerry experiences pangs of jealousy when June arranges to meet a childhood sweetheart. Misunderstandings and advice from Sir Dennis compound the situation.
5:30pm
(repeat)
Chambers
Series 2, Episode 5 - Conditional FeesJohn Fuller Carp is desperate to win a big case, but how much money can he earn from an industrial accident involving a can of figs?
5:50pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 6 - Gnome And AwayHoward has a problem delivering a gift.
6:30pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The LimitRodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help
6:30pm30 min
The Simon Day Show
Series 2, Episode 5 - Mick CunninghamAustralian celebrity chef Mick Cunningham comes to the Mallard Theatre, under the misapprehension that he will be filming a TV show.
6:30pm
(repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Mort
Episode 3Death has fun in the real world, leaving Mort and his daughter Ysabell in charge of the life collecting business.
6:45pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 6 - Who's The Caddy?The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.
7pm
(repeat)
The Eric Morecambe And Ernie Wise Show
Series 1, Episode 5The tale of Elizabeth Barrett and Robert Browning, and Ernie's set to retire. With guest singer Laura Lee.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 5 - Beware Of The Hot DogWesley builds a turbo hot-dog grill.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 10 - My British BuddyThe Americans have joined the war (finally) and some of them are coming to Walmington. It is decided to celebrate their arrival with a darts match in one of the local pubs. The plan does not go well.
7:40pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early BirdsAfter accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.
8:20pm
(repeat)
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 10 - ToastThe toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.
9pm
(repeat)
Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Three GamblersIt's Jonathan's birthday and he's been given a book on using playing cards as weapons, a set of Adam Klaus bathroom products, and a dangerous case involving a murdered corpse that has come back to life for revenge.
9pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A LunchtimeRaquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...
9pm
(repeat)
Walking And Talking
Episode 1Walking home from school after taking a love test, Kath and Mary are accosted by an initially hostile Jimmy the Jew - but Mary has a secret she's brewing up to tell.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-UpRussell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.
9pm
(repeat)
Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 3The Oracle is given the run around by a blind date with a very big secret. Brandy seduces Mateo when Martin isn't looking. Mel decides he is going to buy a local tourist spot Peacock Island and tries to find the mysterious Spanish owner.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life
Alan Partridge reveals the places that have made him the man he is today in this one-off mockumentary.
9:30pm30 min
Live At The Electric
Series 1, Episode 5Hari Kondabolu gives his all-American views on British food; Jigsaw's Nat and Dan try to fulfil a dying man's wish; and Joe Wilkinson finds himself in an awkward situation at the hospital.
10pm
(repeat)
The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 3Nicola and Ollie are trying to write speech for the annual party conference in a hotel bedroom in Eastbourne, with nothing but a laptop, a printer and a tiny kettle.
10pm
(repeat)
QI
Series E, Christmas Special - EmpireA Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.
10pm
(repeat)
10pm
(repeat)
The Simon Day Show
Series 2, Episode 4 - Tony BectonReformed violent offender Tony Becton returns to the Mallard Theatre with stories of his rehabilitation and new life in a park.
10pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 5, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 2The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.
10pm
The Midnight Beast
Live promo to launch the new E4 sitcom. Details
10:10pm
(repeat)
10:30pm
(repeat)
Dead Boss
Episode 4Frustrated with the lack of progress with her appeal, Helen takes matters into her own hands and decides to study the law.
10:30pm30 min
Dead Boss
Episode 4Frustrated with the lack of progress with her appeal, Helen takes matters into her own hands and decides to study the law.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Bleak Expectations
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Lovely Life Re-Kippered Again Once MorePip Bin's happiness is shattered once again. Fog-filled streets, murders, and ghastly apparitions from beyond the grave abound, and through it all echoes the terrible menacing coo of a possessed and evil pigeon.
10:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
10:50pm
(repeat)
The Young Ones
Hippy Neil, nerdy Cliff Richard-obsessed Rick, psychopathic punk Vyvyan and smooth Mike share a squalid and collapsing student house together.
11pm
(repeat)
Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Passion Of Saint TibulusThe fearsome Bishop Brennan drops by the parochial house in order to task Ted and Dougal with picketing a new film, The Passion Of Saint Tibulus.
11pm30 min
The 21st Century For Time Travellers
A comedy show set in the future, looking back at the present time. For the unwary time traveller, the customs, language and behaviour of the 21st century can be confusing. Wilson Thomas is the show's crotchety host.
11pm
(repeat)
Revolting People
Series 4, Episode 6 - The KingSamuel, McGurk and the others finally meet King George III.
11pm
(repeat)
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 8, Episode 3 - Sacha Baron Cohen, Ray Winstone, Phillip Schofield, Holly WilloughbyAlan Carr is joined by Admiral General Aladeen of Wadiya, actor Ray Winstone and This Morning hosts Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby. The musical guest is Rebecca Ferguson.
11:30pm
(repeat)
All Bar Luke
Series 1, Episode 2 - Luke And The KebabsLuke and his brother near the end of another awful night. A quick stop for kebabs turns into a major incident.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 2 - RumoursAfter spending the night at Guy's flat, Caroline finds herself subject to rumours that she had sex with him. Statham tries to get his white coat to flow more, Mac finds out that his ex-girlfriend Holly is getting married, and Martin has problems with the cleaners moving his yoghurt.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 4 - Competition TimeTed's excited. He thinks he's got a good chance of winning the all-priests lookalike show this year. Sadly, neither Jack nor Dougal are particularly inventive souls...
11:40pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Panel game based on the world of rock and pop music, featuring comedians and musicians.
11:45pm
(repeat)
Spats
Series 1, Episode 2 - Religion v Atheism (and Other Religions)John-Luke Roberts studies atheism, contrasting it with his beliefs about religion before deciding which is better.
12:20am
(repeat)
Shameless
Series 2, Episode 10It's the local elections, and Kash is running for Chatsworth's Councillor, against dirty dealing Bernie Creme. Meanwhile, Frank tries to persuade Lillian to cash in on her misfortune.
12:30am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-UpRussell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.
12:30am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-UpRussell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.
12:30am
(repeat)
Terry Pratchett's Mort
Episode 3Death has fun in the real world, leaving Mort and his daughter Ysabell in charge of the life collecting business.
12:35am
(repeat)
Rude Britannia
Episode 2 - Bawdy Songs And Lewd PhotographsTraditions of satire and lewd humour survived and thrived in the era of Victorian values.
12:40am
(repeat)
1am
(repeat)
Live At The Electric
Series 1, Episode 5Hari Kondabolu gives his all-American views on British food; Jigsaw's Nat and Dan try to fulfil a dying man's wish; and Joe Wilkinson finds himself in an awkward situation at the hospital.
1am
(repeat)
Live At The Electric
Series 1, Episode 5Hari Kondabolu gives his all-American views on British food; Jigsaw's Nat and Dan try to fulfil a dying man's wish; and Joe Wilkinson finds himself in an awkward situation at the hospital.
1:15am
(repeat)
The Young Ones
Hippy Neil, nerdy Cliff Richard-obsessed Rick, psychopathic punk Vyvyan and smooth Mike share a squalid and collapsing student house together.
1:25am
(repeat)
Red Dwarf
The Smeg Ups: Patrick Stewart introduces a laugh-out-loud Red Dwarf special featuring the funniest outtakes from seven series of the spaceship comedy.
1:30am
(repeat)
Dead Boss
Episode 4Frustrated with the lack of progress with her appeal, Helen takes matters into her own hands and decides to study the law.
1:50am
(repeat)
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 2 - RumoursAfter spending the night at Guy's flat, Caroline finds herself subject to rumours that she had sex with him. Statham tries to get his white coat to flow more, Mac finds out that his ex-girlfriend Holly is getting married, and Martin has problems with the cleaners moving his yoghurt.
1:50am
(repeat)
Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Episode 1This episode introduces our Grouchy Young Men - including Russell Kane and Donny Tourette - and their irksome memories of those rites of passage years.
1:55am50 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 5Masterchef's John Torode and Gregg Wallace become HIGNFY's first co-hosts. Guest panellists are Richard Herring and Samira Ahmed.
2am
(repeat)
Any Other Business
Episode 3Episode 3: The new mayor has to chair his very first council meeting and he's scared witless.
2:20am
(repeat)
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 2, Episode 2Investigative reporter Rachel Connigle tracks down a Latin American dictator in the suburbs, and the OCD lady gets a taxi.
2:30am
(repeat)
The Guessing Game
Series 1, Episode 1Join host Clive Anderson for The Guessing Game, the comedy panel show that fancies itself as an intelligent quiz. With Rory Bremner, Tom Allen and Alex Horne.
2:40am
(repeat)
Crapston Villas
Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.
2:55am
(repeat)
3:25am
(repeat)
Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Episode 1This episode introduces our Grouchy Young Men - including Russell Kane and Donny Tourette - and their irksome memories of those rites of passage years.
5am
(repeat)
Capital Gains
Series 1, Episode 1 - Risk CapitalJulius Hutch, amateur philosopher, chooses one word to describe the retirement he is looking forward to - "pottering". But one day he finds his life is changed for ever.
5:30am
(repeat)
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 11 - The StrainStan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.
5:30am
(repeat)
Chambers
Series 2, Episode 5 - Conditional FeesJohn Fuller Carp is desperate to win a big case, but how much money can he earn from an industrial accident involving a can of figs?