Schedule for 20th August 2012 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Bread

Series 4, Episode 1

Jack has left home to go to America for a while and Nellie is missing him greatly. Cousin Shifty is coming out of prison and heading for the Boswell home, courtesy of Joey. Aveline has got engaged to a protestant vicar who none of the family have met ...

6:30am (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 8, New Year Special - The Millennium Experience

As the turn of the Millennium approaches, Ben begins to panic about shortages and loss of electricity, gas and water supplies. Bill dismisses his concerns and insists that the night itself will be one to remember for the whole family.

7am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 7

Martin has a chance meeting with a psychiatrist at Paul's party and sings his praises. Ann suggests that he may like to talk to him again - professionally!

7am (repeat)

Bookcases

Episode 2, Gone for a Burton: 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.

7:30am (repeat)

Just A Minute

Series 64, Episode 2

Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Charles Collingwood and Miles Jupp are challenged by Nicholas Parsons to speak on various subjects for 60 seconds, without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

7:40am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 1

A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.

8am (repeat)

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne and a murder for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the countryside.

8:15am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Canteen Girl

Blakey's plan to marry one of the girls from the canteen and raise chickens in the country pleases Jack and Stan until they meet the new Inspector. They resolve to tell - or show - Blake the truth about his intended!

8:20am (repeat)

Bread

Series 4, Episode 2

Aveline brings Oswald home and he finds a family in chaos when they all show him their true colours! Adrian is accepted as a male model after a less than impressive interview and Shifty is back to his old ways ...

8:25am (repeat)

Gigglebiz

CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

8:30am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 5

Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.

8:30am (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Episode 2.4, Sunday for Seven Days: Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema.

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)

Clare In The Community

Series 6, Episode 3 - Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em

Clare is back on the social work frontline as a vomiting bug hits her colleagues. Ben and Nali take baby Thomas out for the day and Helen attends the police liaison meeting.

9:30am (repeat)

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Episode 6: Angry Ken Handley looks set to quit the ad agency.

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.

10:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten Years

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

11am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, Then

A heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

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.

11:30am (repeat)

Bleak Expectations

Series 4, Episode 5 - A Now Tricky Life Woefully Miseried Up

Pip and Harry pursue the evil Mister Benevolent to France, to a dark and pungent fate awaits them. Guest starring David Mitchell.

11:40am (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 5 - Beware The Trickster On The Roof

Victor and Margaret battle to rid their home of an evil curse. Victor's neighbours put their house up for sale - but there are very few takers. Victor becomes convinced that a TV aerial is laughing at him.

12pm (repeat)

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne and a murder for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the countryside.

12:20pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - Open Government

Newly installed in his office, Jim Hacker is about to have his first encounter with the feared Sir Humphrey Appleby in an effort to establish "Open Government".

12:30pm (repeat)

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 8 - Bridesmaidamundo

When Sadie interferes in her aunt's wedding, she discovers an uncomfortable truth from the past.

12:30pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Episode 2.4, Sunday for Seven Days: Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema.

1pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Official Visit

The President of tiny African nation Buranda - formerly a British colony - is overthrown in a coup d'état just days before he is due to visit the United Kingdom. Jim's determined that the new President should fulfill the plans, but Humphrey is less than enthused.

1:40pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

1:45pm (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.

2:15pm (repeat)

Gilda And Her Daughters

Comic play about three sisters and their mother who gather at their family home after the death of the father.

2:20pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 7

Martin has a chance meeting with a psychiatrist at Paul's party and sings his praises. Ann suggests that he may like to talk to him again - professionally!

2:30pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 27, Episode 2 - How To Remove A Cousin

Clegg needs help to get rid of his visiting health fanatic cousin, Aubrey.

3pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 1

A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.

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.

4pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 5 - Strictly No Dancing

The farmer hits the dance floor and attempts to learn how to ballroom dance using Pidsley as his dancing partner. The din they create annoys the sheep so much that Shaun decides to stop them.

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 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten Years

Clegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.

5pm (repeat)

Like They've Never Been Gone

Episode 6: Singers Tommy and Sheila hit stormy waters performing on a cruise ship.

5:05pm (repeat)

Passport To Pimlico

Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.

5:20pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Other Woman

After a family social evening in the works' canteen where Arthur becomes rather too friendly with one of the clippies, Mum and Olive are outraged - and he promptly leaves to stay with his sister.

5:30pm (repeat)

Bookcases

Episode 2, Gone for a Burton: 1855 - Primus's latest publishing coup is an explorer, but he seems to have lost his way.

5:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 29, Episode 11 - Get Out Of That, Then

A heavily-chained Lenny is convinced he has a future in showbusiness as an escapologist, but his sidekick Cliff isn't so enthusiastic.

6:15pm (repeat)

Just William

Episode 1 - The Sweet Little Girl In White

When the Bott family move into Croombe Hall, William and The Outlaws are horrified to learn that they are banned from playing in the woods. But the worst is yet to come, in the form of the frilly-but-formidable Violet-Elizabeth.

6:20pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 3, Episode 5 - Beware The Trickster On The Roof

Victor and Margaret battle to rid their home of an evil curse. Victor's neighbours put their house up for sale - but there are very few takers. Victor becomes convinced that a TV aerial is laughing at him.

6:30pm
30 min

Just A Minute

Series 64, Episode 3

Paul Merton, Gyles Brandreth, Janey Godley and Hannibal Buress are challenged by Nicholas Parsons to speak on subjects for 60 seconds, without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

6:45pm (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)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 1 - Open Government

Newly installed in his office, Jim Hacker is about to have his first encounter with the feared Sir Humphrey Appleby in an effort to establish "Open Government".

7pm (repeat)

Beyond Our Ken

Kenneth Horne and a murder for 'Inspector Migraine', plus 'Hornerama' in the countryside.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 27, Episode 2 - How To Remove A Cousin

Clegg needs help to get rid of his visiting health fanatic cousin, Aubrey.

7:30pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Episode 2.4, Sunday for Seven Days: Harold regrets taking Albert to the cinema.

7:40pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Official Visit

The President of tiny African nation Buranda - formerly a British colony - is overthrown in a coup d'état just days before he is due to visit the United Kingdom. Jim's determined that the new President should fulfill the plans, but Humphrey is less than enthused.

8pm (repeat)

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 3, Episode 2

In this week's fix, Arsenal's Gael Clichy and comedian Dara O'Briain join in the fun.

8:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky Start

Determined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.

8:30pm (repeat)

Walking And Talking

Episode 1

Walking 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.

9pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary

It's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.

9pm (repeat)

Walking And Talking

Episode 2

Kath gets into a bit of bother with Fred the Ted but, on the plus side, there's a secret gig to look forward to. Meanwhile, Mary celebrates her anniversary.

9pm (repeat)

An Audience With...

Episode 16 - Freddie Starr

An evening with the outrageous and unpredictable Freddie Starr as he performs in front of a celebrity audience. Those in the front few rows will no doubt be on their guard.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 5 - Hanimals

With Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Ruby Wax.

9:30pm
30 min

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 7

Adam Buxton showcases the work of South London musical comedy duo Pig with the Face of a Boy and the video for their song A Complete History of the Soviet Union Arranged to the Music of Tetris, directed by Chris Lincé.

9:40pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

10pm
30 min

Burnistoun

Series 3, Episode 2

The local cake shop suffers a decline in sales when a rogue cake decorator is let loose, two punters are unimpressed with the clientele in their local cafe and the job centre has a new line in compulsory niceness.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.

10pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

10pm (repeat)

Just A Minute

Series 64, Episode 2

Paul Merton, Pam Ayres, Charles Collingwood and Miles Jupp are challenged by Nicholas Parsons to speak on various subjects for 60 seconds, without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

10pm
75 min

The Naughty Room

75 minute black comedy drama about a 20 year old imprisoned in the family bathroom. Addresses adult themes including drugs and child abuse.

10pm (repeat)

Lemon La Vida Loca

Series 1, Episode 3

Keith heads down to the gym in an attempt to get in shape before jetting off to Marbella to shoot his very own calendar. Back in the UK, cracks are beginning to appear in his relationship with his long-term girlfriend, Rosie.

10pm
35 min

Toast Of London

Pilot, Episode 0 - The Unspeakable Play

Steven Toast is a successful actor. He regularly appears in prestigious television dramas, and on the London stage. However, he has made a recent career faux pas by electing to star in a new controversial West End stage play...

10pm
60 min

Beaver Falls

Series 2, Episode 3

Relationships - new ones, developing ones and ones that are crashing around your ears - are the order of the day.

10:30pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 4 - Trauma

Hospitalised with a saucepan wedged firmly on her head, having fallen off a bus and through an ironmonger's window, Linda's delighted to be attended to by a dashing young male nurse. Tom's astonished to recognise him as Bart, a fellow pupil from his days at drama college, on whom he has long had a crush.

10:30pm (repeat)

Clare In The Community

Series 6, Episode 3 - Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em

Clare is back on the social work frontline as a vomiting bug hits her colleagues. Ben and Nali take baby Thomas out for the day and Helen attends the police liaison meeting.

10:35pm
35 min

I'm Spazticus

Series 1, Episode 2

This edition sees members of the public giving money to a charity called 'The Guide Dwarves Association' which does exactly what it says on the charity tin: instead of guide dogs, it's guide 'dwarves' who help the blind.

10:40pm (repeat)

This Is Jinsy

Series 1, Episode 5 - Nameworm

Threcker, an officious ex-teacher of Maven's who delights in tormenting Jinsy's arbiter, visits the island.

11pm (repeat)

Dead Ringers

TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.

11pm (repeat)

Gates

Episode 1

Having recently moved to south-east England, Mark and Helen Pearson's daughter Chloe is about to start at a new primary school, but it's the parents with first-day nerves!

11pm (repeat)

Frank Skinner's Opinionated

Series 2, Episode 1 - London

Frank is in London with guests Lee Mack and Miranda Hart.

11pm (repeat)

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 4 - Derren Brown interviews Tim Minchin

Derren Brown talks to musician and composer Tim Minchin.

11pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 3

Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.

11:05pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 3 - Secrets And Flies

A knock on the front door brings Linda the biggest shock in many years: her son. Following the death of his adoptive mother, the privileged, scarlet-haired Zippy is keen to discover and bond with his natural mother. Is she ready for a relationship with him though?

11:05pm (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.

11:05pm
40 min version (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper

This 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.

11:10pm (repeat)

Walking And Talking

Episode 1

Walking 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.

11:30pm (repeat)

Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?

Episode 2 - 1980s

In this episode Micky takes us through his 1980's, spent running away to New York and being the "international lover and player of the East End."

11:30pm (repeat)

Micky Flanagan: What Chance Change?

Episode 2 - 1980s

In this episode Micky takes us through his 1980's, spent running away to New York and being the "international lover and player of the East End."

11:30pm (repeat)

Lee Kern's Celebrity Bedlam

Episode 3 - Travel And Adventure

In the third episode, Kern looks at travel and adventure, posing as an anthropologist to convince celebs that a rare and exotic tribe have been evacuated from their ancestral homeland and are now living in a children's zoo in Cheshunt.

11:35pm
40 min version (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper

This 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.

11:40pm (repeat)

Walking And Talking

Episode 2

Kath gets into a bit of bother with Fred the Ted but, on the plus side, there's a secret gig to look forward to. Meanwhile, Mary celebrates her anniversary.

11:40pm (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 3 - Jeremy's Broke

Jeremy finally runs out of money and finds himself on a downward spiral of hunger, homelessness and criminality. Meanwhile Mark needs to find a girlfriend before his birthday party.

11:40pm
60 min

Steve Coogan: Live 'N Lewd

Steve Coogan performs as a variety of comedy characters in his 1994 stand-up show Live 'N Lewd.

11:45pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Anniversary

It's the Fawlty's wedding anniversary, and Sybil storms out, thinking Basil has forgotten - just moments before a group of their friends arrive for celebratory drinks.

12:05am (repeat)

I'm Spazticus

Hidden camera prank show in which disabled performers prank able-bodied members of the public. Aims to highlight the public's attitude.

12:10am (repeat)

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 7

Adam Buxton showcases the work of South London musical comedy duo Pig with the Face of a Boy and the video for their song A Complete History of the Soviet Union Arranged to the Music of Tetris, directed by Chris Lincé.

12:15am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 5, Episode 4 - Jeremy's Mummy

Jeremy's mother comes to visit for a family funeral. Her new boyfriend is a military man who Jeremy deeply resents, and who Mark idolises. Desperate to impress, Mark endures an extraordinary ordeal.

12:25am (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

12:30am (repeat)

Adam Buxton's BUG

Episode 7

Adam Buxton showcases the work of South London musical comedy duo Pig with the Face of a Boy and the video for their song A Complete History of the Soviet Union Arranged to the Music of Tetris, directed by Chris Lincé.

12:35am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 15

At London's legendary Comedy Store tonight, Jarred Christmas on marriage, Terry Alderton on Afghanistan, Josh Howie on being Jewish and Phil Nichol on his Canadian roots and accents.

12:35am (repeat)

Brass Eye

Anarchic spoof news programme fronted by Chris Morris.

12:45am (repeat)

Jam. Sketches (Chris Morris). Copyright: Talkback Productions

Jam

Comedy show from Chris Morris which delivers various unsettling sketches.

12:50am
50 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 5 - Hanimals

With Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Ruby Wax.

1:05am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 16

Carl Donnelly on his Subway sandwich experience, John Gordillo on binge drinking, Miles Jupp on class differences and Jason John Whitehead on Facebook.

1:10am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 4 - Trauma

Hospitalised with a saucepan wedged firmly on her head, having fallen off a bus and through an ironmonger's window, Linda's delighted to be attended to by a dashing young male nurse. Tom's astonished to recognise him as Bart, a fellow pupil from his days at drama college, on whom he has long had a crush.

1:10am (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 8, Episode 2 - Unfaithfully Yours

Terry and June decide to take action when Lola the office vamp turns her attention to Sir Dennis, eclipsing the less glamorous, but devoted, Miss Fennel.

1:15am (repeat)

Garth Marenghi's Darkplace

Episode 3 - Skipper The Eye Child

The past is stirring in the halls of Darkplace, and for Dr. Rick Dagless M.D., that means Trouble. With a capital T (the rest of the letters lowercase). Something long dead has been reborn on 'B' Wing. Is it a macabre sign, a terrible warning, or a sacred gift from the gods? What's certain is that it is a giant eye. A journey of discovery lies ahead for both of them... Garth Marenghi, the Titan of Terror, introduces this lyrical episode of his hospital horror drama.

1:30am (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 2

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

1:40am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 3, Episode 3 - Secrets And Flies

A knock on the front door brings Linda the biggest shock in many years: her son. Following the death of his adoptive mother, the privileged, scarlet-haired Zippy is keen to discover and bond with his natural mother. Is she ready for a relationship with him though?

1:40am (repeat)

Ed Byrne: Different Class

Stand-up comedy from Irish funnyman Ed Byrne.

1:40am (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 8, Episode 3 - One Arabian Night

Under pressure from Sir Dennis, Terry reluctantly agrees to play host to a visiting Arab prince who has asked to spend a night in the home of a typical English family.

1:40am
50 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.

1:40am
35 min

Vic And Bob's Popadoodledandy

Previously unbroadcast 1992 pop music show pilot, hosted by surrealist comics Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer with their own unique anarchic charm.

1:45am (repeat)

The 11 O'Clock Show

Satirical comedy series. The critically-acclaimed series gave a number of the UK's best known comedians their first TV experience.

2am (repeat)

Clare In The Community

Series 6, Episode 3 - Some Others Do 'Ave 'Em

Clare is back on the social work frontline as a vomiting bug hits her colleagues. Ben and Nali take baby Thomas out for the day and Helen attends the police liaison meeting.

2:10am (repeat)

Green Wing

Series 1, Episode 5 - Housewarming Party

Caroline decides to have a housewarming party, inviting several of her hospital friends (and Angela). Sue takes Martin out clothes shopping for the party, and Alan decides to spice up his sex life by "kidnapping" Joanna.

2:30am (repeat)