Schedule Wednesday 12th December 2012
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.
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 2Tom's thrown in at the deep end - literally - when he is left to look after his grandchildren. They've certainly inherited their mother's charm. Whilst Diana wages her own war of retribution, Jane talks Harvey into joining a dating agency.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Special - 1974Bob and Thelma are going to a fancy dress party on Christmas Eve and, inevitably, Terry has to get involved.
One Foot In The Grave
Episode 2 - Timeless TimeVictor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 4, Episode 2 - TobermoryMark performs from the Mull Theatre in Tobermory (aka Balamory), on the Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides to discuss kid's TV-rage, underwear odysseys, and supercilious sea eagles.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, Episode 7 - Fred's Pie StallAnthony 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.
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 3It's cold, the heating's off, and Diana's in no mood for tolerance or sociability whatsoever. Tired of her lot, she heads out to town in search of a job, with Tom closely in tow.
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 4, Episode 5The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
Bread
Series 2, Episode 2Julie goes into labour earlier than expected and, once again, Joey has to come to Billy's rescue as he heads. Meanwhile, Adrian goes to the D.H.S.S. for the first time.
Winston
Winston, Episode 3 - Without A DoubtNancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father has started drinking again.
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 7 - MegatronicSadie uses bribery and corruption to beat Dede in the race to be deputy head girl, even though she really doesn't want the job.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
The Party Line
Series 2, Episode 6Duncan does Sue a favour and suddenly finds that he's Graham the surveyor.
Man About The House
Series 5, Episode 6 - Come Fly With MeGeorge has bought Mildred a new female budgie as company for their male, and asks Robin, Chrissy and Jo to look after it for the evening. Meanwhile, Chrissy has a pair of Frank Sinatra tickets to give away and she intends to make Robin work for them.
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.
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
Scoop
Series 1, Episode 11 - Keep Young And BeautifulDigby is sent to a local cosmetics laboratory to investigate an anti-ageing cream.
ChuckleVision
Series 21, Episode 4 - Cops And JobbersPaul and Barry get tangled up in a web of deceit when they mistake two spies for rival drain cleaners. The spies in turn mistake Paul and Barry for suspects, and so begins as escalating series of misunderstandings.
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, Episode 7 - Fred's Pie StallAnthony 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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew PavarottiWesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 4, Episode 5The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 7 - MegatronicSadie uses bribery and corruption to beat Dede in the race to be deputy head girl, even though she really doesn't want the job.
Hotel Trubble
Series 2, Episode 7 - When Hally Met SallySally's old school rival Hally arrives at Hotel Trubble and soon starts bossing everyone around; Sally has to do something before Hally takes over the hotel.
Bread
Series 2, Episode 2Julie goes into labour earlier than expected and, once again, Joey has to come to Billy's rescue as he heads. Meanwhile, Adrian goes to the D.H.S.S. for the first time.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
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.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Christmas Special - A Tale Of Two SweatersHoward finds himself in deep water when he is given jumpers from both Pearl and Marina for Christmas.
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
Barbara
Series 1, Episode 5 - CoffeeA new patient at the surgery takes a shine to Barbara, and expects a little more than friendship. Ted's troubles extend to the loss of his favourite grey coat; and Martin's put his job on the line...
Duty Free
Series 2, Episode 5 - PepeAfter a day trip to Tangiers, Amy agrees to carry a parcel back to Spain. On reflection, she feels there may be illegal substances in the parcel but trying to get rid of it proves difficult.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Getting Sam HomeIn answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...
What Ho, Jeeves!
What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 1 - The Menace Of Totleigh TowersBertie's obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.
Man About The House
Series 6, Episode 1 - The Party's OverRobin, Chrissy and Larry are planning a small party, but Mr Roper's dead against it. When he decides to take action to force a halt to the celebrations, Mildred packs her suitcase and leaves!
One Foot In The Grave
Episode 2 - Timeless TimeVictor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 4, Episode 3 - HandsworthMark performs in the Drum Centre in Handsworth, Birmingham, to explore reggae and riots, white supremacist gardening, and how takeaway food affects the space-time continuum.
The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Christmas Special - The Christmas Lunch IncidentIt's the Vicar's second Christmas in Dibley, and she has to make her sermon a good one "or you've lost them to Satan till next December". An arguably greater worry, however, is the three Christmas dinners Geraldine's agreed to eat. But she can pull it off - right?
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 6, Episode 7 - Fred's Pie StallAnthony 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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Christmas Special - A Tale Of Two SweatersHoward finds himself in deep water when he is given jumpers from both Pearl and Marina for Christmas.
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 4, Episode 5The Spy With My Cold, and cabaret at the Cafe Au Lait.
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 4 - The Plays Wot Ernie WroteGOLD's tribute to the beloved double act here recalls their big-screen outings, their thespian guests, and Ernie's 'great' plays.
Sean Lock: Lockipedia Live
TV edit of the 2010 stand-up show Lockipedia Live, starring Sean Lock.
The British Comedy Awards
Episode 2 - British Comedy Awards 2012Live on Channel 4, Jonathan Ross hosts the 22nd British Comedy Awards, celebrating the cream of British comedy.
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2012, Episode 3 - Tommy Tiernan's Little CrackerLittle Tommy Tiernan's parents are going through a rough patch and, after speaking to a therapist, his dad has been advised to unleash his inner canine and bark his stresses out.
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2012, Episode 1 - Joanna Lumley's Little CrackerNineteen-year-old Joanna Lumley is still finding her feet in the competitive world of modelling.
Porridge
Christmas Special - The Desperate HoursHauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 4, Episode 5 - Andrew MaxwellIrish comedian Andrew Maxwell performs in his adopted hometown of Hackney. With Chris Ramsey, Pat Cahill and Benny Boot supporting.
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 4, Episode 2 - TobermoryMark performs from the Mull Theatre in Tobermory (aka Balamory), on the Isle of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides to discuss kid's TV-rage, underwear odysseys, and supercilious sea eagles.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Highlights Special - Stand-Up Highlights SpecialRussell Howard offers up a special episode of stand-up from all the rising stars of comedy who featured in the current series, with performances from Daniel Sloss, Mae Martin, Nathan Caton, Reggie Watts, Andrew Ryan, Glenn Wool and Marcel Lucont.
Jelly Mountain
Episode 1: Ivor Cutler's unique views on language, justice and scratching people's backs.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A LunchtimeRaquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...
Mock The Week
Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.
Warhorses Of Letters
Series 2, Episode 3The opposing armies are on the march through Belgium, but our lovers face a more immediate challenge to their relationship as Marengo's stablemate Marcy turns out to be a stalking horse.
Mitch Benn's Crimes Against Music
Episode 1, Fans: The comedian begins his journey through the glitzy world of pop by asking why stars need fans.
The British Comedy Awards
Episode 3 - Live Lock-In 2012Lauren Laverne and Rick Edwards host live backstage coverage of the British Comedy Awards 2012 after-show party. The winners toast their success, while the losers drown their sorrows and special guests drink in the night's heady atmosphere - expect an evening of the unexpected.
Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour
Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.
Mission Improbable
Series 1, Episode 3 - Egypt!Journalist Jane and her long-suffering companions head to Egypt in search of the enigmatic Dr Ralph.
Laura Solon: Talking And Not Talking
Series 1, Episode 6David is flustered as he discovers his own homosexual tendencies whilst preparing for a camping expedition; China Lion goes on a train journey; and it seems that Enid Blyton may have scrapped some particularly early versions of her work. Plus, the Northampton Women's Centre reject a courier delivery as it is representative of the penis.
Argumental
Series 3, Episode 3This week, Marcus Brigstocke is joined by Mark Watson, while Rufus Hound is teamed with Jack Whitehall and his low-slung trousers.
A League Of Their Own
Series 6, Episode 7A familiar face is welcomed back into the fold this week. Alongside Olympic champion and Strictly hopeful Victoria Pendleton and funny lady Sarah Millican, former Red John Bishop makes a triumphant return.
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sofa ManA job on a TV advert leads Tom to charismatic star Rick Cheesecloth, whilst Linda's new food manufacturing line job places her beside the dashing Ron. As Rick spends gradually ever-more time at Tom and Linda's, it looks like he'll ask Tom to move in with him - is this the end of the flatmates for good?
Don't Sit In The Front Row
Series 1, Episode 7Jack Dee hosts as Frank Skinner, Rich Hall and Zoe Lyons expose the secrets of the Front Row contestants in a bid to gain as many laughs as possible.
Argumental
Series 3, Episode 10John Sergeant welcomes guests Ben Miller and Sean Lock. Do transvestites make convincing women?
Impractical Jokers
Series 1, Episode 4The four comedians convince complete strangers into taking a ridiculous amount of photos of them, force each other to offer unhelpful advice at a garden centre and risk total embarrassment carrying out bizarre instructions during a CPR demonstration.
Little Crackers
Little Crackers 2010, Episode 10 - Julia Davis's Little CrackerA shy teen prepares for her first kiss in an autobiographical short written, directed by and starring Julia Davis.
The Old Guys
Series 2, Episode 4 - BuildersTom and Roy find themselves with a new lodger, Sally, when a burst pipe forces her to get the builders in. The rivalry between Tom and Roy escalates.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 4 - Ross NobleJack Dee presents some top stand-up comedy, with guest comic Ross Noble.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 9, Episode 12 - Michael McIntyre, Keith Lemon, Will.i.amAlan is joined in the studio by top funny man Michael McIntyre who tells Alan all about his latest stand-up DVD; while Celebrity Juice host Keith Lemon spills the beans about his new autobiography, Being Keith; and The Voice judge and Black Eye Peas star Will.i.am pops in for a chat.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 4, Episode 5 - Andrew MaxwellIrish comedian Andrew Maxwell performs in his adopted hometown of Hackney. With Chris Ramsey, Pat Cahill and Benny Boot supporting.
Show Me The Funny
Episode 3 - SchoolThis week, the remaining eight comedians go back to school. Guest judge Ross Noble will help decide which comic is going home for good.
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.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 11Storylines from this episode include: Valentine's Day; Karl's pulling techniques; fish vs. humans; and the final Monkey News.
Mock The Week
Topical panel show taking a satirical look at the week's news. Hosted by Dara O Briain with regular player Hugh Dennis.
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sofa ManA job on a TV advert leads Tom to charismatic star Rick Cheesecloth, whilst Linda's new food manufacturing line job places her beside the dashing Ron. As Rick spends gradually ever-more time at Tom and Linda's, it looks like he'll ask Tom to move in with him - is this the end of the flatmates for good?
The British Comedy Awards
Episode 2 - British Comedy Awards 2012Live on Channel 4, Jonathan Ross hosts the 22nd British Comedy Awards, celebrating the cream of British comedy.
Winston
Winston, Episode 3 - Without A DoubtNancy's brother and sister threaten to leave for London, and Father has started drinking again.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 6 - WeddingMark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 3, Episode 1 - Down And Out In Kentish TownTom's outraged when Linda reveals that she has turned their garden into a campsite. The residents are hardly normal holidaymakers, however - specifically the hardest screw from Linda's old Borstal, Miss Twitch, and her peculiar young male companion, the bearded, bedraggled Si.
The Party Line
Series 2, Episode 6Duncan does Sue a favour and suddenly finds that he's Graham the surveyor.
Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
Him & Her
Series 3, Episode 5 - The First DateAbout a year ago, Steve and Becky's first date. Becky has come round before heading out for a coffee and Steve is desperate to impress her.
Misfits
Series 4, Episode 7Alex sets off on a mission to try to recover what's missing in his life, but Jess is worried about the extreme lengths he might go to.
Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 6Saz is determined to lose her virginity and sets about finding the ideal boy and the ideal location with the help of her friends. It becomes apparent that not everyone has been telling the truth about their sex life.
The IT Crowd
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Red DoorWhat is behind the mysterious red door in the I.T. department? What has happened to Moss's new mug? Why is Roy in danger of becoming known as a 'desk rabbit'? And what is the secret behind top executive Richmond Avenal's fall from grace?
Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 3 - The Love BunkerSimon, Dobby's ex-boyfriend, invites Mark, Dobby, Jeremy and Superhans to join him and his friends for a paintballing weekend. Mark is convinced that Simon is using the weekend as a cover to get back with Dobby, and Jeremy is convinced he can life coach Neil, Simon's best friend.
What Ho, Jeeves!
What Ho! Jeeves: Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves, Episode 1 - The Menace Of Totleigh TowersBertie's obliged to sort out an amorous mix-up between his friends.
One Foot In The Grave
Episode 2 - Timeless TimeVictor's insomnia keeps wife Margaret awake. Adapted from TV.