Schedule for 10th July 2012 (full list)

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.

6am (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)

Sykes

Series 5, Episode 7 - Squatters

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

7am (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.

7am (repeat)

The Sit Crom

Episode 6 - The Wasps' Nest

The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.

7:30am (repeat)

Sketchorama

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch comedian Humphrey Ker presents up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit. Featuring The Noise Next Door, The Boom Jennies and Jigsaw.

7:40am (repeat)

Waiting For God. Image shows from L to R: Diana Trent (Stephanie Cole), Tom Ballard (Graham Crowden). Copyright: BBC

Following a health scare, Tom's doctor fears that his mind is the part of his body in the worst state. As his close friend, Diana is roped in to cheer him up, but accidentally talks him into a suicide bid!

8am (repeat)

The Goon Show

Episode 8.3, The Burning Embassy: Peking's British embassy catches fire, so fireman Seagoon posts off parcels of water.

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 4

Threatened by Harvey with eviction over non-disclosure of a small arthritis-like joint condition, Diana begins a journey of soul-searching, and starts preparing Tom for life at the home without her. He, however, is determined not to accept her being thrown out of Bayview.

8:30am (repeat)

Listen To Les

Les Dawson with more stylish piano playing and the tale of a man so thin he was once used as a dipstick.

8:35am (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 9, Episode 6 - Of Human Bondage

Terry and June find themselves the centre of attention after receiving a windfall.

9am (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.

9am (repeat)

The Now Show

Series 37, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present topical sketches and stand-up. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and Holly Walsh.

9:30am (repeat)

Jest A Minute

Series 1, Episode 5

Jeff Green and Sarah Millican star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz.

9:40am (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.

10am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 10

HHTV News reports live from the Battle of Thermopylae, Celt housewives find decorative uses for severed heads and we learn the revolting truth about Roman toilets.

10:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

11am (repeat)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the mainstream BBC One sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.

11am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction

Clegg and Truly meet Entwistle, a fount of Oriental wisdom.

11am (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.

11:40am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

12pm (repeat)

The Goon Show

Episode 8.3, The Burning Embassy: Peking's British embassy catches fire, so fireman Seagoon posts off parcels of water.

12:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

12:30pm (repeat)

Listen To Les

Les Dawson with more stylish piano playing and the tale of a man so thin he was once used as a dipstick.

1pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's Day

Arkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.

1:40pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"

Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".

1:50pm (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.

2:20pm (repeat)

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 3

Following a health scare, Tom's doctor fears that his mind is the part of his body in the worst state. As his close friend, Diana is roped in to cheer him up, but accidentally talks him into a suicide bid!

2:30pm (repeat)

Carry On Sergeant

The first Carry On film. Sergeant Grimshawe is desperate to win the award for best troop before he retires.

2:35pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman Clegg

Clegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.

3pm (repeat)

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 4

Threatened by Harvey with eviction over non-disclosure of a small arthritis-like joint condition, Diana begins a journey of soul-searching, and starts preparing Tom for life at the home without her. He, however, is determined not to accept her being thrown out of Bayview.

3:40pm (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.

4:20pm (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.

5pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

5pm (repeat)

King Street Junior

Series 6, Episode 1 - Money Matters

When expenditure exceeds income, Mr. Beeston is faced with the possibility of sacking Mrs. Rudd. Meanwhile, Mr. Sims helps an "illiterate" boy to read.

5:20pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream Walking

Phoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.

5:30pm (repeat)

The Sit Crom

Episode 6 - The Wasps' Nest

The search for enemies leads to love triumphing over fire.

5:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction

Clegg and Truly meet Entwistle, a fount of Oriental wisdom.

6pm (repeat)

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 2

Is it possible that a long-extinct beast could be behind recent crimes? Captain Vimes investigates.

6:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country Wife

Boycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.

6:30pm
30 min

Sketchorama

Series 1, Episode 3

Sketch comedy showcase featuring The Three Englishmen, Max & Ivan, and Frisky & Mannish. With host Humphrey Ker.

6:45pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shape Up With Shaun

Shirley the Sheep is the biggest sheep on the farm, but Shaun hopes to change that, can you keep up with Shaun?

7pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay Fever

Marlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.

7pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

7pm (repeat)

The Goon Show

Episode 8.3, The Burning Embassy: Peking's British embassy catches fire, so fireman Seagoon posts off parcels of water.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman Clegg

Clegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.

7:30pm (repeat)

Listen To Les

Les Dawson with more stylish piano playing and the tale of a man so thin he was once used as a dipstick.

7:40pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's Day

Arkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.

8:20pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"

Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".

9pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Executioner's Song

An artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday. Meanwhile, Pippa has an affair and Victor gets some worrying medical test results.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series G, Episode 9 - Gallimaufrey

With Phill Jupitus, Hugh Dennis and Andy Hamilton.

9pm (repeat)

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 1

Julie prepares to celebrate her birthday with a dinner party, but guests keep dropping out. Meanwhile, new OAP employee Margaret has trouble at the checkout when her elbow turns into tomatoes, and Kieran has a bit of trouble with a shirt.

9:30pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 1, Episode 2

Something's occurring this week as Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones joins her mate James Corden for sports-related banter. Alastair Campbell also guests on the comedy panel show.

9:45pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black Coat

Seven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.

10pm

Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Story

Episode 2 - Meera Syal's Asian Comedy Story - Part 2

Meera Syal explores how, after making it into the mainstream, Asian comedy began to grow. It draws on further examples of its increase and looks at the current Asian comedy scene today. Contributors include Shazia Mirza and Kulvinder Ghir.

10pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 2 - Sunderland

Michael McIntyre takes his Comedy Roadshow to the Empire Theatre in Sunderland. Headlining tonight is comedy gem of the North East, local lass Sarah Millican, with special guests Simon Evans, Jimeoin and Imran Yusuf.

10pm (repeat)

Twenty Twelve

Series 2, Episode 5 - Catastrophisation

As the team wrestle with demands for increased security levels, Ian Fletcher chairs the final ever meeting of the Security Committee's Special Catastrophisation Unit.

10pm
30 min

Twenty Twelve

Series 2, Episode 5 - Catastrophisation

As the team wrestle with demands for increased security levels, Ian Fletcher chairs the final ever meeting of the Security Committee's Special Catastrophisation Unit.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series G, Episode 8 - Germany

With Jo Brand, Rob Brydon and Sean Lock.

10pm (repeat)

Sketchorama

Series 1, Episode 2

Sketch comedian Humphrey Ker presents up-and-coming sketch groups from the live UK comedy circuit. Featuring The Noise Next Door, The Boom Jennies and Jigsaw.

10pm (repeat)

The Midnight Beast

Series 1, Episode 1 - Someone Called Sam

The band move in to a high-rise dump in East London, where they scam free pizzas and eat cat food to stay alive.

10:30pm (repeat)

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 6

Joe Wilkinson tries his hand at martial arts; Hari Kondabolu gives his all-American views on famous Brits; there's some bad news for Jigsaw's Dan Antopolski; and Wittank cross paths with unexpected results.

10:30pm (repeat)

Heated Rollers

Episode 1: The all-women sketch show starring Lynda Bellingham, Gwyneth Strong and Joanna Monro.

10:55pm (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)

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Featuring two prudish saleswomen, Yvonne and Lisa, who run an underwear shop; the return of Brabbins and Fyffe; and the frustration of an astronaut whose jealous computer won't leave him alone.

11pm (repeat)

Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders

Episode 4

Josie thinks about propriety, plants, grandparents, being connected to the world around you and growing your own. With special guest Isy Suttie.

11pm
30 min

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 3, Episode 10 - Society

This week the trio discuss Ancient Greece and what laws and rules they may have instigated and muse over what life would be like if Karl was made President of Society.

11:15pm (repeat)

The Pickerskill Detentions

Episode 4, The Black-eyed Marketeer: Retired English Master Dr Henry Pickerskill recalls his most memorable detentions.

11:30pm (repeat)

The Masterson Inheritance

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Mastersons and Johnson

The French Revolution is in full swing and the fate of the Masterson family is inextricably linked with that of a tumble dryer.

11:35pm (repeat)

Facejacker

Series 2, Episode 1

Kayvan Novak returns, taking his characters into real-life situations where they sometimes charm but often baffle members of the public. And this time he's going global by also unleashing some of his best-known characters in America.

11:40pm (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.

11:40pm (repeat)

Ruddy Hell! It's Harry and Paul title sequence. Image shows from L to R: Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Harry & Paul

Series 1 - Ruddy Hell! It's Harry & Paul, Episode 2

Characters include footballer Didier Peskovitch and his manager José Arrogantio.

Midnight (repeat)

Terry Pratchett's Guards! Guards!

Episode 2

Is it possible that a long-extinct beast could be behind recent crimes? Captain Vimes investigates.

12:20am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 3 - Jeremy Makes It

Jeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.

12:30am (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Executioner's Song

An artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday. Meanwhile, Pippa has an affair and Victor gets some worrying medical test results.

12:40am (repeat)

Walking And Talking

Episode 3

Kath and Mary hitch a ride with an ice cream van man on their way to a haunted house. Back at school, Angry Nun punctures Pretty Nun's excitement for a trip.

12:55am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 2, Episode 4 - University Challenge

Mark meets a student called April in a shoe shop and decides to return to see her again, but discovers that she has gone to university in Dartmouth.

1:10am (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black Coat

Seven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.

1:10am (repeat)

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - Broth + Muppet

Alan talks to charity cyclist Jim Jones whilst waiting for celebrity guest Anthea Turner, before struggling to talk military tactics with special forces Afghanistan veteran Tommy Gaskell.

1:15am (repeat)

If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One

TV broadcast of the stand-up comedy show in which Stewart Lee explores the formal limits of the art form.

1:25am (repeat)

The Armstrong & Miller Show

Series 3, Episode 2

Featuring two prudish saleswomen, Yvonne and Lisa, who run an underwear shop; the return of Brabbins and Fyffe; and the frustration of an astronaut whose jealous computer won't leave him alone.

1:30am (repeat)

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 6

Joe Wilkinson tries his hand at martial arts; Hari Kondabolu gives his all-American views on famous Brits; there's some bad news for Jigsaw's Dan Antopolski; and Wittank cross paths with unexpected results.

1:40am (repeat)

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 1

Comedian Adam Buxton celebrates the most brilliant, thought-provoking and downright weird music videos to be found online as his cult live show hits the screen.

1:55am (repeat)

Argumental

Series 3, Episode 5

Dynamic debating courtesy of team captains Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound along with their guest panellists. Here, chair John Sergeant welcomes Katy Brand and Mark Watson.

2am (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.

2am (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

2am (repeat)

The Now Show

Series 37, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present topical sketches and stand-up. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and Holly Walsh.

2am (repeat)

A Whole New Ball Game

Episode 5, Found Wanting: Robert decides to save Barbara from biker Andy, so enlists Father Benedict as an avenger.

2:20am (repeat)

Image shows from L to R: Alistair McGowan, Dave Lamb

Sports Mash - Taking The Mic

ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.

2:30am (repeat)

Jest A Minute

Series 1, Episode 5

Jeff Green and Sarah Millican star in Rhod Gilbert's comedy quiz.

3:20am (repeat)

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 2, Episode 7

A man and woman meet in a diner, 3 months after a one-night stand, Elaine Caine meets Phil Turner, and the OCD lady prepares snacks for a party.

5am (repeat)

King Street Junior

Series 6, Episode 1 - Money Matters

When expenditure exceeds income, Mr. Beeston is faced with the possibility of sacking Mrs. Rudd. Meanwhile, Mr. Sims helps an "illiterate" boy to read.

5am (repeat)