Schedule Wednesday 7th November 2012
6am
(repeat)
The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 6 - Pack Up Your TroublesSandra feels in need of a holiday and a good rest from all of her problems, but equally unable to leave her parents when they are having troubles of their own.
6:30am
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Sykes
Series 6, Episode 6 - End Of The WorldSitcom 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 Alan Davies Show
Episode 3 - Mr StrawberryAlan becomes Mr Strawberry and Murray enters every competition going.
7:30am
(repeat)
Gloomsbury
Series 1, Episode 3 - The St Ives School Of PaintingVera Sackcloth-Vest and Ginny Fox rush down to St Ives in search of DH Lollipop. But it is Vera's persistent and flamboyant admirer Venus Traduces who is ravished in the brambles.
7:40am
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The Liver Birds
Series 4, Episode 7 - Have Hen Will TravelWith Beryl's late sleeping having got both girls the sack, when Sandra see an advert stating 'vacancies for temporary general help on smallholding', she convinces Beryl that the answers to all their problems lie in the Welsh soil...
7:45am
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Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 3The show visits Ancient Greece for the Spartan High School Musical, a jester breaks bad news to Henry VIII, there is a prehistoric lesson in how to stay fit with the Caveman Workout, and Roman emperor Nero stars in a (not very) romantic movie.
8am
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, Episode 2 - The Childhood SweetheartAnthony 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)
Sykes
Series 6, Episode 7 - Television FilmSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
8:30am
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 3, Episode 13Merry cross the Mersey - the team poke fun at Liverpool.
9am
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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)
Unnatural Acts
Episode 4, Fatal Attraction: The four friends shift the stubborn corpses that other plots leave behind.
9:05am
(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.
9:30am
(repeat)
The Party Line
Series 2, Episode 1Duncan returns to his constituency after a turbulent week at the Labour Party conference, but his hopes for a quiet weekend are soon dashed when he discovers that the ugliest building in Britain is on his own doorstep.
9:40am
(repeat)
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 7Money's tight at the Lodge, and Audrey's faced with red bills and cut-off services. Mr DeVere, meanwhile, has landed a role in a television advert to be filmed at the manor.
10am
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Barbara
Series 2, Episode 1 - KidsAfter being kept awake all night by the baby's crying, Martin falls asleep on air and is given the sack. Meanwhile, Ted's had a mortality shock and is determined to "feel alive"; and Neil has finally got a girlfriend.
10:20am
(repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 1A 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.
10:30am
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Man About The House
Series 1, Episode 7 - No Children, No DogsThe flat's thrown into disarray when Robin's friend Larry leaves them with a puppy. With Mr. Roper strictly prohibiting all animals, the trio struggle to keep their new flatmate under wraps.
10:30am
(repeat)
The Ministry Of Curious Stuff
Series 1, Highlights SpecialSome the best moments, strangest songs, weirdest animations and most intriguing questions from this series.
11am
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My Family
Series 4, Episode 13 - It's A Window Filled LifeThe Harper house is quarantined because Roger is contagious. Nick goes into business with an eighteen-foot python, while Michael gets to grips with a rocket launcher.
11am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 6 - Who's Looking After The Café Then?Ivy has no faith in her nephew's capability to run the cafe in her absence so she closes down for the day. But she hasn't reckoned on the goodwill and expertise of Foggy who, with the unskilled assistance of Compo and Clegg, will not only run the cafe, but clean the paintwork above the front window....
11am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 12 - Britain's Most Boring BellboyPresenter Barney arrives to make a programme about bellboys. Jamie's ecstatic, until he finds out Barney's making a show called Britain's Most Boring Bellboys. Can Jamie prove he's too exciting to be on Barney's hotel-wrecking show?
11:30am
(repeat)
Mr And Mrs Smith
Episode 1 - The Dinner PartyWill and Annabelle throw a disastrous dinner party. The quarrelling couple tell their counsellor Guy all about the event, with flashbacks to the dinner party itself.
11:40am
(repeat)
My Family
Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy ReturnsMore problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.
11:40am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 8 - A White Sweater And A Solicitor's LetterA letter intended for Compo interests the town and terrifies his son, Tom.
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, Episode 2 - The Childhood SweetheartAnthony 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
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Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 2Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.
12:20pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
12:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 3, Episode 13Merry cross the Mersey - the team poke fun at Liverpool.
12:35pm
(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.
1pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 6, Episode 3 - Dentally UnstableJaney starts an affair with a dentist whose charm rapidly captivates the rest of the females in the Harper household, while Michael's latest scam eventually puts everyone at risk.
1pm
(repeat)
What The Dickens?
Series 3, Episode 6Sandi Toksvig hosts the comedy quiz as captains Chris Addison and Sue Perkins are joined by comedians Robin Ince and Lucy Porter in a battle of cultural knowledge.
1:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 6, Episode 4 - Living The DreamWhen is pyramid selling not pyramid selling? When Ben says so, apparently.
2:15pm
(repeat)
Two Pipe Problems
Series 6, Episode 1 - A Rose by Any Other NameSandy and William find a cardboard box in the doorway to the Old Beeches; inside, a tiny baby, clutching a small toy.
2:15pm45 min
Two Pipe Problems
Series 6, Episode 1 - A Rose by Any Other NameSandy and William find a cardboard box in the doorway to the Old Beeches; inside, a tiny baby, clutching a small toy.
2:20pm
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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...
3pm
(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.
3:10pm
(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.
3:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, BradleyClegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.
3:40pm
(repeat)
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 7Money's tight at the Lodge, and Audrey's faced with red bills and cut-off services. Mr DeVere, meanwhile, has landed a role in a television advert to be filmed at the manor.
4:20pm
(repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 1A 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.
4:20pm
(repeat)
Barbara
Series 2, Episode 2 - MassageBarbara's injured her back and is pretty limited in what she can do; she's also quite enamoured by Neil's ex-girlfriend, Kelly, a masseuse. Meanwhile, Martin's got a stalker sending him panties in the post...
4:50pm
(repeat)
Duty Free
Series 2, Episode 1 - MananaDavid has been ostracised by his wife and lover, so he tries to sneak out of the hotel and past the police.
5pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 4, Episode 13 - It's A Window Filled LifeThe Harper house is quarantined because Roger is contagious. Nick goes into business with an eighteen-foot python, while Michael gets to grips with a rocket launcher.
5pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 6 - Who's Looking After The Café Then?Ivy has no faith in her nephew's capability to run the cafe in her absence so she closes down for the day. But she hasn't reckoned on the goodwill and expertise of Foggy who, with the unskilled assistance of Compo and Clegg, will not only run the cafe, but clean the paintwork above the front window....
5pm
(repeat)
Ring Around The Bath
Episode 2, Rick's Quarrel: A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle to get her grown-up children to leave home.
5:20pm
(repeat)
Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 1 - While The Cat's AwayWhilst the Ropers visit a friend (much to George's disapproval) overnight, Robin, Chrissy and Jo take the chance to host a party in their flat. Robin and Chrissy have particular cause to hope the evening goes well.
5:30pm
(repeat)
Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
5:30pm
(repeat)
The Alan Davies Show
Episode 3 - Mr StrawberryAlan becomes Mr Strawberry and Murray enters every competition going.
5:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 5, Episode 1 - The Mummy ReturnsMore problems for Ben - Janey comes back home, Susan lies to the police, Michael's become a born again Christian and Abi confuses nature with naturism.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 8 - A White Sweater And A Solicitor's LetterA letter intended for Compo interests the town and terrifies his son, Tom.
6:15pm
(repeat)
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 10 - School CouncilNathan gets lumbered with running the School Council - and drags Josh in to teach him about responsibility. But instead, Josh uses his new powers to try to change the rules to his own advantage.
6:20pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 2Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.
6:20pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
6:30pm
(repeat)
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Curse Of Count ArthurArthur is due at a Hammer Horror convention but seems to have lost his entrance tickets.
7pm
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My Family
Series 6, Episode 5 - An Embarrassment Of SusansBen buys the house next door, thinking it will be a great investment, but when he discovers squatters at the property, he quickly offloads it onto Roger. However, all is not as it seems and he soon regrets the decision. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to find a girlfriend for luckless Michael.
7pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 8Lee Mack is joined by guest panellists Irwin Sparkes, Diana Vickers, Jon Richardson and Andrew Stone.
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, Episode 2 - The Childhood SweetheartAnthony 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 23, Episode 9 - Sadly, Madly, BradleyClegg and Truly attempt to amuse Billy, who is burdened by his humourless brother-in-law.
7:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 3, Episode 13Merry cross the Mersey - the team poke fun at Liverpool.
7:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 6, Episode 6 - And Other AnimalsMichael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.
7:40pm
(repeat)
8pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 1Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.
8:20pm
(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.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Red Dwarf
Series X, Episode 5 - Dear DaveLister has women trouble when he gets himself in a love triangle with Snack Dispensers 23 and 34.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
9pm60 min
The Comic Strip Presents...
Episode 1 - Five Go To RehabNew special in which the original characters parodied from Enid Blyton are revealed to have failed to live up to their ideals and been forced to confront the modern world.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
9:30pm30 min
10pm
(repeat)
30 Years Of The Comic Strip Presents
New documentary looking back at The Comic Strip Presents... and its influence on British comedy in the past 30 years.
10pm
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 4 - Sarah MillicanGeordie Sarah Millican headlines from Newcastle-upon-Tyne with support from Alun Cochrane and Jarred Christmas.
10pm45 min
Unzipped
Series 2, Episode 6Example and Jerry Springer join Greg James and Russell Kane for chat, games and bizarre confessions, all based around the results of a unique survey exploring British behaviour.
10pm
(repeat)
Gloomsbury
Series 1, Episode 3 - The St Ives School Of PaintingVera Sackcloth-Vest and Ginny Fox rush down to St Ives in search of DH Lollipop. But it is Vera's persistent and flamboyant admirer Venus Traduces who is ravished in the brambles.
10pm30 min
Getting On
Series 3, Episode 4A tough day on the ward. Kim has given up smoking and is feeling the effects, Den has a secret she's trying to hide, Pippa has a moment or two, and Hilary is out on the prowl looking for cuts.
10pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 5The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once
Series 2, Episode 6 - SpearsThe comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 6It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.
10:45pm
(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.
11pm
(repeat)
11pm15 min
Irish Micks And Legends
Series 1, Episode 2 - Tir Na NogComic modern reworkings of popular ancient Irish stories, with Yasmine Akram and Aisling Bea.
11pm
(repeat)
The Hare Lane Diaries
Episode 2: Diarist Rex is relegated to a box room when landlady Jessica takes in a younger man.
11pm
(repeat)
Switch
Episode 4The girls' coven anniversary is approaching, and preparations for celebrations are in place. But when Grace gets mugged, she wants to leave London for good.
11:15pm15 min
Living With Mother
Series 2, Episode 2 - Told You I Was IllLisa (Linda Robson) is a hypochondriac and worries about everything. She can't accept the fact that her son Luke (Daniel Mays) has grown up and isn't a baby anymore.
11:25pm
(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.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 4 - Keith BarretJack Dee invites Rob Brydon's alter ego Keith Barret on to the stage.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking
Series 1, Episode 1Nigel and Sally begin the tale of their barn-conversion epiphany; Edward (from the reference section) and Marie (from childrens' lit) turn the library into a war zone; and a French Canadian lady is accused of killing a cat.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 24, Episode 7Guest presenter Tim Westwood is joined by panellists JLS, Holly Walsh, Russell Watson and Wiley.
11:45pm
(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.
Midnight
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 10 - Who's The Daddy?Donna and Gaz try to make each other jealous by talking about imaginary new partners. Donna ends up upsetting Gaz when she says he was crap in bed.
Midnight
(repeat)
The Comic Strip Presents...
Episode 1 - Five Go To RehabNew special in which the original characters parodied from Enid Blyton are revealed to have failed to live up to their ideals and been forced to confront the modern world.
Midnight
(repeat)
Trollied
Series 2, Episode 11Gavin is hit hard by the death of his dog Chester and, understandably distracted, accidentally leaves out a document detailing staff wages, which Leighton promptly pins up on the noticeboard.
12:05am
(repeat)
Stiff Upper Lips
Period drama parody starring Peter Ustinov and Prunella Scales, following a young woman's search for a suitable husband.
12:20am
(repeat)
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
12:40am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 11 - BababababaJonny's feeling left out as Janet devotes all her attention to baby Corinthian, talking to him constantly in a baby voice. Desperate to get some attention for himself, Jonny decides to act like a big baby - literally.
12:55am50 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
1am
(repeat)
The Old Guys
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tom Moves OutThe day has come for Tom to move out. Roy contemplates life on his own again and Sally decides to focus all of her energies into portrait painting.
1:15am
(repeat)
Unzipped
Series 2, Episode 6Example and Jerry Springer join Greg James and Russell Kane for chat, games and bizarre confessions, all based around the results of a unique survey exploring British behaviour.
1:30am
(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.
1:30am
(repeat)
Getting On
Series 3, Episode 4A tough day on the ward. Kim has given up smoking and is feeling the effects, Den has a secret she's trying to hide, Pippa has a moment or two, and Hilary is out on the prowl looking for cuts.
1:45am
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 4 - Sarah MillicanGeordie Sarah Millican headlines from Newcastle-upon-Tyne with support from Alun Cochrane and Jarred Christmas.
2am
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 1Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.
2am
(repeat)
Unnatural Acts
Episode 4, Fatal Attraction: The four friends shift the stubborn corpses that other plots leave behind.
2am
(repeat)
Misfits
Series 4, Episode 2Finn isn't quite as innocent as he looks when a dark secret he's been hiding at home is revealed.
2:20am
(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)
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 3 - GymMark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.
2:30am
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
2:30am
(repeat)
The Party Line
Series 2, Episode 1Duncan returns to his constituency after a turbulent week at the Labour Party conference, but his hopes for a quiet weekend are soon dashed when he discovers that the ugliest building in Britain is on his own doorstep.
2:55am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad BoysRoy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.
5am
(repeat)
Ring Around The Bath
Episode 2, Rick's Quarrel: A domestic dispute boosts Stella's battle to get her grown-up children to leave home.
5:30am
(repeat)
The Alan Davies Show
Episode 3 - Mr StrawberryAlan becomes Mr Strawberry and Murray enters every competition going.