Schedule Thursday 29th November 2012
6am
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Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
6:30am
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Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 1After a spate of deaths and health scares at the home, Tom decides to take up counselling to help those around him. At the same time, he takes the opportunity to conduct a survey to predict who'll die first!
7am
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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
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Robin And Wendy's Wet Weekends
Series 3, Episode 2 - Dream GenieDerek is devastated when he hears that his ex-wife Jackie is unwell. After using Wendy as a shoulder to cry on, he rushes to Jackie's side.
7:30am
(repeat)
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?
Episode 5 - MoneyComic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.
7:40am
(repeat)
Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
7:45am
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Special - Musical SpecialIn a special musical episode of the award winning Horrible Histories, host Rattus Rattus chooses his favourite songs from the fourth series to entertain his young nephew.
8am
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Parsley Sidings
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Inspector CallsPercy decides to play a few pranks on Horace as an act of revenge when a railway inspector visits Parsley Sidings.
8:20am
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Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 2It's been 15 years since his wife died, and Tom's feeling the loneliness more than ever. Reluctant to leave his bed, Marion of all people suggests he could find love again. Meanwhile, a new arrival at Bayview takes an instant and particular dislike to Diana. Has she met her match?
8:30am
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Take It From Here
Sabotage at the BBC! And Eth dithers over home decor in 'The Glums'.
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
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Unnatural Acts
Episode 2.1, Mean Streets: With Kit's new shop and the Neighbourhood Watch enrolling Caroline, the boys take action.
9:05am
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Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 11 - PromaliciousDesperate to shine at the Y prom, Sadie infiltrates Kit's Glee-style show-choir and steals the show.
9:30am
(repeat)
Just A Minute
Episode 37.2: Ludo and spilling the beans. Nicholas Parsons welcomes Linda Smith, Clement Freud, Stephen Fry and Paul Merton.
9:40am
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
10am
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Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 3 - All In The GameRoper is convinced the upstairs flat is riddled with woodworm, so Jo, Robin and Chrissy have to stay out overnight whilst Jerry and his workmate Tom begin fumigation. Larry's hoping to strike lucky with a new girl, so with nowhere else to go the trio are forced to camp down with Mr and Mrs Roper.
10:20am
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
11am
(repeat)
My Family
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapBen takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.
11am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 10, Episode 4 - That Certain SmileCompo, Clegg and Seymour accept the near impossible challenge of bringing a smile to the face of the hospitalised Clem Hemingway. Maybe if they were to bring in his little dog Bess...
11am
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Scoop
Series 1, Episode 2 - Out Of This WorldDigby tries to launch Hacker into orbit for a competition, and they encounter an alien.
11:40am
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My Family
Series 8, Episode 2 - Let's Not Be HeistyBen's attempt to pay money into his bank coincides unhappily with someone else's decision to take some out - with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When Ben decides to act as the negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.
11:40am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman CleggClegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.
12pm
(repeat)
Parsley Sidings
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Inspector CallsPercy decides to play a few pranks on Horace as an act of revenge when a railway inspector visits Parsley Sidings.
12:20pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
12:20pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 6 - Divided We StandAlbert 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.
12:30pm
(repeat)
Take It From Here
Sabotage at the BBC! And Eth dithers over home decor in 'The Glums'.
12:35pm
(repeat)
Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 11 - PromaliciousDesperate to shine at the Y prom, Sadie infiltrates Kit's Glee-style show-choir and steals the show.
1pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 9, Episode 4 - The Psyche Of MikeyMichael announces he's off to see a therapist, and Susan is immediately worried there's something terribly wrong.
1:05pm
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Half Moon Investigations
Episode 8 - Sick NoteRed has to work alone on the latest Moon investigation and ace reporter Mia is temporarily recruited into The Pinks. Mia discovers that being in the gang isn't as appealing as she had thought.
1:40pm
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My Family
Series 9, Episode 6 - Dog DazedSusan decides to get another dog but, as ever, it is Ben who ends up in the doghouse.
2:20pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 5 - Video NastyRodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...
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.
3:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
3:35pm
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Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 2 - RobobootyliciousSadie fixes it for Dede's mum to come to the JLS concert with her, and gets Steve to help Dede with her robot wars fight night on the same night. Then Dede's mum turns out to be even less cool than Steve, so she tries to get her dad back, by sabotaging Dede's robot so he won't have to help her any more.
3:40pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
4:20pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
4:20pm
(repeat)
Barbara
Series 3, Episode 8 - NeighboursChristmas is fast approaching and Ted and Barbara have new next door neighbours. At the Ponds', Linda is none-too-pleased at the amount of overtime Martin's been doing recently. Neil, meanwhile, is boring...
4:55pm
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Duty Free
Series 1, Episode 3 - Praying MantisDavid is beginning to enjoy the atmosphere of the Mediterranean, the wine, the sea and most of all - Linda!
5pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapBen takes delivery of a neighbour's plasma screen television and falls in love with it, but it seems that Michael's current love interest may be expecting a delivery of something smaller but more problematic.
5pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 10, Episode 4 - That Certain SmileCompo, Clegg and Seymour accept the near impossible challenge of bringing a smile to the face of the hospitalised Clem Hemingway. Maybe if they were to bring in his little dog Bess...
5pm
(repeat)
King Street Junior
Series 7, Episode 6 - Beside the SeasideTo be realistic, was there ever a totally trouble-free school trip?
5:25pm
(repeat)
Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 4 - Never Give Your Real NameLarry's philandering looks set to cause him real trouble when one of his girlfriends fears she's pregnant. Unfortunately for Robin, he never gives out his real name...
5:30pm
(repeat)
Robin And Wendy's Wet Weekends
Series 3, Episode 2 - Dream GenieDerek is devastated when he hears that his ex-wife Jackie is unwell. After using Wendy as a shoulder to cry on, he rushes to Jackie's side.
5:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 8, Episode 2 - Let's Not Be HeistyBen's attempt to pay money into his bank coincides unhappily with someone else's decision to take some out - with the aid of sawn-off shotguns. When Ben decides to act as the negotiator things look bleak for the hostages.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman CleggClegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.
6:20pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 5Mum is still convinced Jake has a secret. Ben is determined to enter a school talent competition with an unusual double act. Then a couple of surprise callers make life more difficult than usual for the family.
6:20pm
(repeat)
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 6 - Divided We StandAlbert 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
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?
Episode 6 - ViolenceComic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.
7pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 9, Episode 7 - It's Training MenAn undercover assessor for Cavitex, posing as a patient, leads to Ben having to attend a retraining course.
7pm
(repeat)
Parsley Sidings
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Inspector CallsPercy decides to play a few pranks on Horace as an act of revenge when a railway inspector visits Parsley Sidings.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
7:30pm
(repeat)
Take It From Here
Sabotage at the BBC! And Eth dithers over home decor in 'The Glums'.
7:40pm
(repeat)
My Family
Series 9, Special - Kenzo's ProjectClip Show. Kenzo's school project about the family gives everyone a chance to look at some of the crazier moments in the Harper history.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?
9pm
(repeat)
9pm
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Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'HanlonDeadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.
9pm
(repeat)
Psychobitches
A Sky Arts sketch show that sees some of history's most famous women psychoanalysed.
9pm
(repeat)
Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 7 - Cats And SharksBert Large's restaurant business is financial trouble. He can't even afford the food and drink for a charity event to raise money for Florence Dingle's cat sanctuary. Mrs Dingle is distraught. She desperately needs the money to continue to look after the cats and kittens in her care.
9pm
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 1 - BandWhen Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.
9pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 10Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
9:30pm30 min
Impractical Jokers
Series 1, Episode 3The jokers aren't allowed to speak as they try to get strangers to dance with them, force each other to use bizarre words in a bookshop and risk more than just humiliation when they pose as nightclub bouncers.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Episode 6 - SofaGary has to get rid of his beloved but sadly stain-covered sofa. Tony makes a rather unwise purchase from a man in the pub.
9:40pm
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 2 - DadsLee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?
10pm30 min
Scot Squad
Episode 0 - PilotBrand new comedy following the first Unified Scottish Police Force. Scotland has a new band of Bravehearts on the streets, in the countryside, on the phone and behind a desk. Featuring in-depth interview footage with the force's first ever chief constable, Cameron Miekelson, as he shares his philosophy on law enforcement and his hopes and dreams for the future.
10pm
(repeat)
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live
Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.
10pm
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Him & Her
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Happy CoupleSteve and Becky have run out of beer and Steve's mum's had an argument with her boyfriend.
10pm
(repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Work Experience
Rhod Gilbert tries his hand at some proper jobs, in the third series of this hit show from BBC Wales, now getting a nationwide repeat. In the opening episode he joins the staff of Monnow Primary School near Newport and attempts to get to grips with being a teacher.
10pm
(repeat)
Andrew Lawrence: How Did We End Up Like This?
Episode 5 - MoneyComic explanation of human development via stand-up, song and sketch.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education ServiceOnce again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!
10:20pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
10:30pm
(repeat)
ElvenQuest
Series 1, Episode 5Sam has his death foretold by The Oracle of Fenrog, Lord Darkness books himself in for a retox and Kreech unwittingly releases the dreaded Nightdemon.
11pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big BreakTom believes he's finally got a chance at the big time when his agent calls with news of an audition for Crimewatch UK. Can he identify his violent inner Cockney in time? Meanwhile, Linda's chasing the mystery author of a love note...
11pm30 min
11pm
(repeat)
11:20pm
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That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 4, Episode 3Gilbert and Sullivan announce their new opera about a maverick cop; a very serious actor has a bitter argument with his moustache; and at last the invention of the domestic jetpack! Meanwhile, behind the scenes, David is selling a brand new kind of biscuit.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Dining Room CurtainsVal arrives home to find that Roger has had yet another run in with Phil - his boss at the Winter Gardens.
11:45pm
(repeat)
The Taped Recorded Highlights Of A Humble Bee
Episode 4, 'Red Admiral' and 'Doing the Dishes': A hapless, jazz-loving insect's audio diary of his mainly uneventful life.
Midnight
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 2Margaret is scared several times, Bernie receives a written warning for breaking the photocopier and Nan mistakes Charles Bronson for Charles Manson.
Midnight
(repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Episode 1 - PilotAlexander Armstrong hosts a panel show exclusive to Dave in which panellists must devise - as well as answer - the questions. With Robert Webb, Katy Brand and Griff Rhys Jones.
Midnight
(repeat)
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.
12:05am
(repeat)
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.
12:20am
(repeat)
12:30am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 10Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
12:30am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 10Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
12:30am
(repeat)
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.
12:40am
(repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 3Bernie welcomes a new co-worker, an American girl explains a meaningful conversation with a man and the scared woman is scared again.
12:40am
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 1 - BandWhen Tim joins a band at work and Lucy falls for the lead guitarist, Lee becomes jealous, and decides that if he can't beat them he should join them.
1am
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Episode 6 - SofaGary has to get rid of his beloved but sadly stain-covered sofa. Tony makes a rather unwise purchase from a man in the pub.
1am
(repeat)
Impractical Jokers
Series 1, Episode 3The jokers aren't allowed to speak as they try to get strangers to dance with them, force each other to use bizarre words in a bookshop and risk more than just humiliation when they pose as nightclub bouncers.
1:05am
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'HanlonDeadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.
1:20am
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 2 - DadsLee's lazy weekend is wrecked when his scrounging father turns up unexpectedly. Having just come out of hospital he needs somewhere to stay for the weekend. Will Lee take on the demanding role of carer?
1:30am
(repeat)
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education ServiceOnce again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!
1:30am
(repeat)
Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 4Holli throws down a rash challenge to the boys' football team, whilst Viva feels torn over her feelings for bad boy Rocky. Amber has found a lunchtime pizza club - with a twist. Saz boasts about a new boyfriend, who may or may not actually exist.
1:30am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 4Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Papua New Guinea, sainthood, and a lonely monkey brought home by a zookeeper.
1:50am45 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
2am
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Big BreakTom believes he's finally got a chance at the big time when his agent calls with news of an audition for Crimewatch UK. Can he identify his violent inner Cockney in time? Meanwhile, Linda's chasing the mystery author of a love note...
2am
(repeat)
Unnatural Acts
Episode 2.1, Mean Streets: With Kit's new shop and the Neighbourhood Watch enrolling Caroline, the boys take action.
2:20am
(repeat)
Don't Sit In The Front Row
Series 1, Episode 5The Golden Chair Award is again up for grabs, as Jack Dee's comedy panel of Dave Gorman, Celia Pacquola and Paul Chowdhry get their own back on four courageous (or foolish) contestants.
2:20am
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 8More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
2:25am
(repeat)
The IT Crowd
Series 1, Episode 2 - Calamity JenThe team face their first test during Reynholm Industries' so-called 'war on stress'. The office is on fire, Roy has a sudden attack of kleptomania, and Jen's new shoes are two sizes too small.
2:30am
(repeat)
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Dining Room CurtainsVal arrives home to find that Roger has had yet another run in with Phil - his boss at the Winter Gardens.
2:30am
(repeat)
Just A Minute
Episode 37.2: Ludo and spilling the beans. Nicholas Parsons welcomes Linda Smith, Clement Freud, Stephen Fry and Paul Merton.
2:50am
(repeat)
Ed Byrne: Different Class
Stand-up comedy from Irish funnyman Ed Byrne.
3:35am
(repeat)
The Work Experience
Episode 6New interns Rachel and Sam discover that the agency has been blacklisted by every modelling agency in the country.
4:20am
(repeat)
Psychobitches
A Sky Arts sketch show that sees some of history's most famous women psychoanalysed.
5am
(repeat)
King Street Junior
Series 7, Episode 6 - Beside the SeasideTo be realistic, was there ever a totally trouble-free school trip?
5:30am
(repeat)
Robin And Wendy's Wet Weekends
Series 3, Episode 2 - Dream GenieDerek is devastated when he hears that his ex-wife Jackie is unwell. After using Wendy as a shoulder to cry on, he rushes to Jackie's side.