Schedule Friday 23rd November 2012
11:30am30 min
Polyoaks
Series 2, Episode 3 - Desperately Seeking SusansPolyoaks faces rocketing drugs bills, and Betty demands an audit in the pharmacy. It seems drugs are going missing, and it looks like an inside job.
1:45pm15 min
2:15pm45 min
On Mardle Fen
Series 5, Episode 2 - According to DitcherIt's a full moon, and no-one is sleeping on Mardle Fen. Samuel is reminded of an ancient fenland story, and Marcia has something on her mind.
5:30pm30 min
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown
Episode 10 - Love BugLove is in the air for Stanley and Mike when a mysterious girl turns up and distracts them, but who is she and why has she appeared now?
6:20pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 2 - A Star Is BornAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
6:30pm30 min
What's The Story?
Series 7, Episode 6Tom Price hosts the topical comedy quiz show, which takes a sideways look at the week's news in front of a live studio audience.
6:30pm30 min
The Now Show
Series 38, Episode 3Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches. With Jon Holmes, Laura Shavin, Mitch Benn and guests.
7pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinterIt's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.
8pm
(repeat)
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 1 - From Stage To ScreenA tribute to the much-loved double act, featuring never-before-seen clips of their early TV shows and a rare interview with Eric Morecambe's wife, Joan.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 2Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.
8:30pm30 min
Spy
Series 2, Episode 6 - Codename: Citizen LameMarcus is obnoxiously bright, the kind of kid you imagine becoming a world leader, or, alternatively, criminal mastermind. After being sent on work experience, though, he develops a taste for retail.
9pm
(repeat)
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf SaladBasil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.
9pm30 min
Have I Got News For You
Series 44, Episode 6Paul and Ian are joined by guest host Sir Roger Moore and panellists Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Johnson.
9pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
9pm
(repeat)
Unzipped
Series 2, Highlights SpecialGreg James and Russell Kane pick their favourite moments from the series and announce the name of their weirdest celebrity guest.
9pm60 min
Sarah Millican: Chatterbox Live
TV edit of Sarah Millican's top-selling stand-up show, Chatterbox.
9:30pm30 min
Me And Mrs Jones
Episode 6A gathering at Gemma's is never a quiet affair, and between a trampoline accident, a proposal, a fire outbreak and a surprise guest, Gemma receives two tempting offers...
9:40pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
9:45pm
(repeat)
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The CorpseEvery hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.
9:45pm45 min version
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 9Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
10pm30 min
10pm70 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 9, Episode 10 - Rhod Gilbert, Paul O'Grady, Noel GallagherAlan is joined by Rhod Gilbert, who chats about his latest tour and DVD release. The effervescent Paul O'Grady pops in to tell Alan about his latest autobiography, Still Standing and the return of Lily Savage in this year's panto production of Aladdin at the O2 Arena. Plus, Noel Gallagher chats and performs AKA... What a Life from his latest album.
10pm60 min
A League Of Their Own
Series 6, Episode 5The bad news is that Red team captain Jamie Redknapp is out of action and on the bench this week, but the good is that his absence is filled by former cricketer Shane Warne, comedian Jason Manford, presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea's Frank Lampard.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Patron Of The ArtsJim's stuck in a tricky corner when he realises that he is due to attend an important arts sector dinner event as guest of honour, just days after a timetabled announcement of a less than generous increase in arts funding. Simon Monk, head of the National Theatre, is particularly unforgiving of the low increase.
10:35pm45 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 12, Episode 5 - Helena Bonham Carter, Jack Whitehall, Michael Palin, Michael BubléHelena Bonham Carter says working with her husband is hard, Michael Palin talks about his travels and Michael Bublé and Jack Whitehall cosy up on the sofa.
11pm
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 4, Episode 2 - Patrick KieltyNorthern Ireland's Patrick Kielty returns to Belfast to perform in front of his hometown. With guests Jimeoin and Mike Wilmot.
11pm
(repeat)
Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 3Viva invites her friends to help babysit, but then struggles to keep control of the situation. Saz is very upset about some bitchy girls, Amber is very jealous of her ex-boyfriend's new girlfriend and Holli is just worried there won't be enough to drink.
11:05pm30 min
Dr. Brown
Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Phil Burgers is Dr Brown, a classically trained clown and mime artist, who brings his inimitable brand of humour to the small screen, making the ordinary absurd. Mixing mime, funny dialogue and capturing real life characters out and about - Dr Brown brings all his skills from his award-winning stage show into everyday scenarios.
11:10pm
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - I Know What Alan Did Last SummerAlan is anxious about a visit from the Inland Revenue. To make matters worse, he has lied to his girlfriend about how well he knows U2's Bono.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny BhoyDara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Switch
Episode 6It's the Summer Solstice and the girls go to Grace and Hannah's hometown of Lower Sooth to celebrate.
11:40pm
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 7On the show this week, Sean is joined by Vernon Kay and Henning Wehn, whilst celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale and Johnny Vegas are on Jon's team.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Getting On
Series 1, Episode 3Hilary has accused Kim of making an inappropriate remark and is insisting on disciplinary action, forcing Kim to call in her union rep.
Midnight
(repeat)
Argumental
Series 2, Episode 5Reginald D Hunter and Sean Hughes join John Sergeant, Marcus Brigstocke and Rufus Hound to debate such topics as whether war is a good thing or not.