Schedule Wednesday 22nd August 2012
6am
(repeat)
Bread
Series 4, Episode 3Freddie's visit to the doctor has left him unsure of his future, but only Joey notices that his father is suffering from a serious heart complaint. Celia Higgins arrives in the street but finds getting access to her new home a challenge - thanks to the Boswell fleet of battered vehicles!
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)
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)
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 4After saving a drowning child, Martin has become a hero. He succeeds in boring everybody to death with his tale of heroism.
7am
(repeat)
Albert And Me
Episode 1 - PilotSingle dad Bryan Archer struggles to work as well as bringing up his baby son, Albert.
7:30am
(repeat)
When The Dog Dies
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Same Hymn SheetSandy wants to protect his grandson, Tyson, from the harsh training programme and insane sporting ambitions of his father, Blake.
7:40am
(repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 5Martin has finally been accepted for membership of the Egremont Club, but he ends up resigning in protest over Ann's "communist" literature being brought before club member Simon Dunn, M.P..
8am
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 11 - Hancock's CarAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
8:20am
(repeat)
Bread
Series 4, Episode 4Yizzel's mate involves Shifty in an insurance job on his car but forgets that he didn't have an M.O.T. certificate! Meanwhile, Shifty's romance with Martina continues and Celia starts to bond with Nellie ...
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)
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 8 - The AnniversaryStan and his family are celebrating Olive and Arthur's 10th wedding anniversary. Aunt Maud has seen fit to send them a dog as a gift, but Arthur is none too amused.
8:30am
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 7Emperor Napoleon plays in a very unusual chess match, a Victorian inventor builds an anti-seasickness ship with one small design flaw, a snowball fight breaks out at a public execution, and the British army hires a dead tramp to defeat the Germans in WW2.
8:30am
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 3, Episode 2A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.
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)
Boogie Up The River
Episode 5, Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar: Mark's celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers. Can a living legend save the day?
9:30am
(repeat)
The Party Line
Series 1, Episode 2In the week that the French reject an EU treaty and his "incident" on Question Time is repeated on TV, Duncan tries to get Rotherhurst to twin with a town in France.
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 30, Episode 3 - Will Howard Cross The Atlantic Single-Handed?Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.
11am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 4 - Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?Hobbo, former milkman and undercover agent at Primrose Dairies, is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one.
11am
(repeat)
Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 2 - Best FriendsToby and Sam are surprised at how well they get on together without Dani, and the young actress starts to wonder whether three is becoming a crowd. Meanwhile, Dani's brother, Max, and his sidekick, Ben, try to work out how to get their confiscated water pistols back from Dani.
11:30am
(repeat)
Brian Gulliver's Travels
Series 2, Episode 2 - LessingtonThis week Brian talks about his adventures in Lessington-on-Sea, where ignorance reigns and everyone wants everything now, and the nearby town of Fewington where everyone is pretentious, intellectual and very strict with grammar.
11:40am
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Worst Horror Of AllVictor celebrates his return to work but is not pleased that his first day on the job involves a nasty case of vermin control. His bad luck continues that night, when Victor and Margaret visit the BBC with a virtually unconscious window cleaner they believe to be Mrs Warboy's cousin.
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 11 - Hancock's CarAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
12:20pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Writing On The WallJim's latest drive to slim down the Civil Service has won favour with both the PM and Cabinet colleagues, but Sir Humphrey is bitterly opposed to the plans. However, the pair are forced to put the disagreement aside when it becomes apparent that they could both be adversely affected.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 10 - JazperilliantDanny loses Roger, while Steve and Keith lose their sense of proportion when they get sucked into the latest video game. Back at the Y club Dede offends Ms V's nephew when she uses him as a way to complete the '10 things to do before you're 14' list.
12:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 3, Episode 2A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.
1pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To KnowJim is on his high-horse about what he needs to know - and that's everything. Sir Humphrey, on the other hand, believes he should only know what he wants him to know, and begins swamping the Minister with useless information. Soon trouble is brewing over the detail of a badger colony at Hayward's Spinney.
1:30pm
(repeat)
What The Dickens?
Series 2, Episode 2Sandi Toksvig hosts an irreverent cultural quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by Alun Cochrane and Jackie Clune for a battle of wit and wits.
1:40pm
(repeat)
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie'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.
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.
2:20pm
(repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 4After saving a drowning child, Martin has become a hero. He succeeds in boring everybody to death with his tale of heroism.
2:30pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood BarbiBilly takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.
3pm
(repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 5Martin has finally been accepted for membership of the Egremont Club, but he ends up resigning in protest over Ann's "communist" literature being brought before club member Simon Dunn, M.P..
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 3 - Sheepless NightsA leak in the barn forces the flock to relocate to the pig sty for the night. However, the selfish pigs don't want to share.
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 30, Episode 3 - Will Howard Cross The Atlantic Single-Handed?Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.
5:15pm
(repeat)
Roy
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Good, The Bad And The RoyRoy finds himself facing a big moral dilemma, when his consciences, Bad Roy and Good Roy, appear to help him with a decision. Their suggestions lead to Roy falling out with Tommy. Is it too late to make up with his best mate?
5:20pm
(repeat)
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 9 - Cover UpStan offers to re-cover Mum's upholstery but he can only get hold of the material used for bus seats.
5:30pm
(repeat)
Albert And Me
Episode 1 - PilotSingle dad Bryan Archer struggles to work as well as bringing up his baby son, Albert.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 4 - Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?Hobbo, former milkman and undercover agent at Primrose Dairies, is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one.
5:45pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 8A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.
6:15pm
(repeat)
Just William
Episode 3 - The School ReportA bad school report means lessons all summer for William, and Bob the gardener is sacked by Mr Bott. A cunning plan is needed, and portly Mr Bott's unsightly efforts to fight the flab give the pals exactly that.
6:20pm
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Worst Horror Of AllVictor celebrates his return to work but is not pleased that his first day on the job involves a nasty case of vermin control. His bad luck continues that night, when Victor and Margaret visit the BBC with a virtually unconscious window cleaner they believe to be Mrs Warboy's cousin.
6:30pm30 min
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
2012 Fringe SpecialJohn Finnemore presents a special edition of his sketch show, recorded at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2012.
6:45pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 19 - Two's CompanyShaun is smitten when a bedraggled new sheep lands among the flock. After a wash in the sheep dip, the newcomer turns out to be quite attractive and Shaun immediately falls head over hoof for her. While Bitzer goes on a journey to find her rightful owner, the flock are kept amused by Shaun's romantic antics.
7pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Writing On The WallJim's latest drive to slim down the Civil Service has won favour with both the PM and Cabinet colleagues, but Sir Humphrey is bitterly opposed to the plans. However, the pair are forced to put the disagreement aside when it becomes apparent that they could both be adversely affected.
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 11 - Hancock's CarAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood BarbiBilly takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.
7:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 3, Episode 2A nervous sex talk, and the fortunes of Moll Flounders.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To KnowJim is on his high-horse about what he needs to know - and that's everything. Sir Humphrey, on the other hand, believes he should only know what he wants him to know, and begins swamping the Minister with useless information. Soon trouble is brewing over the detail of a badger colony at Hayward's Spinney.
8pm
(repeat)
Dead Ringers
TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.
8:20pm
(repeat)
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie'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.
9pm60 min
Mount Pleasant
Series 2, Episode 1The down-to-earth comedy drama starring Sally Lindsay and Daniel Ryan makes a new home on Sky Living. In this opening fix, Lisa is led astray by a new friend.
9pm
(repeat)
Jonathan Creek
Series 2, Episode 6 - Mother RedcapA high profile judge is killed despite his round-the-clock police protection. Could Maddy's gothic "pub of death" investigation hold the vital key?
9pm
(repeat)
9pm
(repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 2 - ManchesterThis week, Michael is at the Manchester Apollo, where he is joined by North West favourite Jason Manford as well as John Bishop, Sarah Millican and Mick Ferry.
9pm
(repeat)
Vexed
Series 2, Episode 4When the leading contestant in a TV amateur chef competition is found dead, Georgina is sent undercover to replace her - but quickly finds that her competitive side is threatening to get in the way of solving the case.
9pm60 min
Vexed
Series 2, Episode 4When the leading contestant in a TV amateur chef competition is found dead, Georgina is sent undercover to replace her - but quickly finds that her competitive side is threatening to get in the way of solving the case.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
Series 3, Episode 2In this week's fix, Arsenal's Gael Clichy and comedian Dara O'Briain join in the fun.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Rev.
Series 2, Episode 4There's a brilliant new teacher at the church school - problem is, he's an atheist.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 1 - Micky Flanagan, Seann Walsh, Jason ByrneMicky Flanagan hosts the first episode of the new series of Live At The Apollo, with guests Seann Walsh and Jason Byrne.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 3Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.
10pm30 min
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 1, Episode 1Dale Maily meets members of the Occupy movement in London, a group tries to make Tony Blair a saint, and regular characters James and Barnaby attend the Liberal Democrat conference.
10pm
(repeat)
When The Dog Dies
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Same Hymn SheetSandy wants to protect his grandson, Tyson, from the harsh training programme and insane sporting ambitions of his father, Blake.
10pm30 min
Channel 4 Comedy Presents: Them From That Thing
Episode 2Concluding part of the double sketch-show uniting Blake Harrison, Kayvan Novak, Sally Phillips, Morgana Robinson, Simon Callow, Kevin Eldon and Dan Renton Skinner.
10pm30 min
Lee Kern's Celebrity Bedlam
Episode 4 - HealthKern looks at the subject of health. Posing as a man who is addicted to health spa treatments, he invites a cast member from The Only Way Is Essex to watch him having a colonic irrigation.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Rigor Mortis
Series 2, Episode 1Episode 2.1: The pathology team try to get to know the people that they're autopsying.
10:30pm
Fonejacker
A one-off Fonejacker prank call for Channel 4's Funny Fortnight, starring Kayvan Novak. The Fonejacker takes on the guise of nosy neighbour Mrs Millins and bemuses and baffles unsuspecting members of the public by phoning them to complain she's just seen a man walking a cat in the area.
10:35pm35 min
I'm Spazticus
Series 1, Episode 4This edition features Tim, who is blind, ironically on a blind date. He asks the restaurant waiter to devise a code to let him know if his date is hot or not. Will the waiter recommend the 'specials' if she is a looker or the 'pork' if she is a pig?
10:45pm
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
11pm
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
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)
Frank Skinner's Opinionated
Series 2, Episode 3 - GlasgowFrank is in Glasgow with guests Greg Davies and Victoria Coren.
11pm15 min
Political Animals
Series 1, Episode 2 - HumphreyHumphrey (James Fleet), chief mouser to the Cabinet Office, 1989-1997, gives a cat's eye view of life in 10 Downing Street under John Major and Tony Blair.
11pm
(repeat)
The Cheese Shop Presents: The Butter Factor
Episode 1: Experience the unedifying raw power of black dog magic.
11:10pm
(repeat)
Spaced
Series 2, Episode 5 - GoneTim gets a sense of deja vu when Sophie cancels a date to work late. So, he and Daisy go out into Camden and run into trouble when Daisy fails to differentiate between marijuana and oregano! Tim sees Duane for the first time since they went paintballing together.
11:15pm15 min
Before They Were Famous
Series 1, Episode 2Ian Leslie presents a new Radio 4 comedy show which brings to light the often surprising first literary attempts of the world's best known writers
11:30pm
(repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound
Series 4, Episode 2An exciting new reality show uses soap stars, cutting edge surgery and some horses in Make Me a Celebrity Centaur; we learn all about the forecasters' secret weapon, the 'Weatherbrain'; and the dramatic story of Jeremiah Internet and the first ever 'at' sign. Plus, where are we going to put all those Gurkhas?
11:30pm
(repeat)
That Mitchell & Webb Sound
Series 4, Episode 2An exciting new reality show uses soap stars, cutting edge surgery and some horses in Make Me a Celebrity Centaur; we learn all about the forecasters' secret weapon, the 'Weatherbrain'; and the dramatic story of Jeremiah Internet and the first ever 'at' sign. Plus, where are we going to put all those Gurkhas?
11:40pm
(repeat)
11:40pm
(repeat)
The Armstrong & Miller Show
Series 1, Episode 1A fitter of bathroom blinds works out just how to humiliate a difficult customer. And there's more...
11:40pm
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Final CountdownMoss becomes a celebrity by beating all records on a popular puzzle show...
Midnight
(repeat)
Mount Pleasant
Series 2, Episode 1The down-to-earth comedy drama starring Sally Lindsay and Daniel Ryan makes a new home on Sky Living. In this opening fix, Lisa is led astray by a new friend.
Midnight
(repeat)
The Revolution Will Be Televised
Series 1, Episode 1Dale Maily meets members of the Occupy movement in London, a group tries to make Tony Blair a saint, and regular characters James and Barnaby attend the Liberal Democrat conference.
Midnight
(repeat)
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.
12:05am
(repeat)
Harry Hill
Series 1, Episode 8Anarchic and surrealist stand-up and sketch series starring and written by Harry Hill.
12:20am
(repeat)
Rev.
Series 2, Episode 4There's a brilliant new teacher at the church school - problem is, he's an atheist.
12:20am60 min version (repeat)
12:30am
(repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 16Carl Donnelly on his Subway sandwich experience, John Gordillo on binge drinking, Miles Jupp on class differences and Jason John Whitehead on Facebook.
12:30am
(repeat)
Comedy Kings - Best Of Just For Laughs
Episode 4Ross Noble, Craig Ferguson and Danny Bhoy perform stand-up comedy routines at Montreal's renowned Just For Laughs festival.
12:30am
(repeat)
Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 2 - Sex EducationAlfie becomes embroiled in a web of horror when an exercise in parental appeasement goes disastrously wrong. It's not long before he finds himself leading a sex education class in front of students, parents, angry Mumsnet users, and a couple of foreign exchange students...
12:35am
(repeat)
The Function Room
A studio sitcom set in a pub function room which observes the pub regulars who've booked the room for different events.
1am
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1am
(repeat)
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 15At 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.
1:20am50 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 3Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.
1:30am
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
1:35am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Work OutingWhen the dashing Philip from the sixth floor pops in to ask Jen to the theatre, she accepts right away. But, to her annoyance, so do Moss and Roy.
2am
(repeat)
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 6 - TestsMartin is about to sit an exam (again) and is worried that he is going to fail (again). Harriet and Joanna both think they are pregnant so have pregancy tests, but their results get mixed up. Mac goes for a job interview to become a consultant.
2am
(repeat)
Boogie Up The River
Episode 5, Lechlade, Twinned with Zanzibar: Mark's celebrating, but with dog hair in the champers. Can a living legend save the day?
2:05am
(repeat)
Jack Dee: Live At The London Palladium
Jack Dee delivers a stellar performance from the world famous London Palladium.
2:10am
(repeat)
Harry & Paul
Series 1 - Ruddy Hell! It's Harry & Paul, Episode 1Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse star in a sketch show, joined by Morwenna Banks and Laura Solon. Characters include the Posh Scaffolders and the High Ranking Surgeons.
2:30am
(repeat)
The Party Line
Series 1, Episode 2In the week that the French reject an EU treaty and his "incident" on Question Time is repeated on TV, Duncan tries to get Rotherhurst to twin with a town in France.
3:25am
(repeat)
The Detectives
Sitcom starring Robert Powell and Jasper Carrott as Dave Briggs and Bob Louis, the Met's most incompetent detectives.
3:55am
(repeat)
Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:55am
(repeat)
Bad Education
Series 1, Episode 2 - Sex EducationAlfie becomes embroiled in a web of horror when an exercise in parental appeasement goes disastrously wrong. It's not long before he finds himself leading a sex education class in front of students, parents, angry Mumsnet users, and a couple of foreign exchange students...
5:30am
(repeat)
Albert And Me
Episode 1 - PilotSingle dad Bryan Archer struggles to work as well as bringing up his baby son, Albert.