Schedule for 18th March 2013 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

6am (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.

6am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' Bus

Stan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.

6:10am (repeat)

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

6:30am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 4 - The More I See You

Ron agrees to print identity papers for Gary's return to 1940 at a price - he wants to go back in time with him. But where can Phoebe go now that she wants to leave the pub and her aunt's house has been bombed?

7am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 5 - I Get Along Without You Very Well

Yvonne decides to spend more time with Gary, now that he's given up his 1940s obsession.

7am (repeat)

Edge Falls

Series 2, Episode 2

Edge Falls is licensed for marriage, with traumatic results.

7:30am (repeat)

Just A Minute

Series 65, Episode 5

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Gyles Brandreth, Alun Cochrane, Stephen Mangan and Paul Merton try to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

7:40am (repeat)

Bread

Series 1, Episode 1

Billy wastes his money on a stolen statue and Joey attempts to claim an incontinence allowance for Grandad.

8am (repeat)

Round The Horne

Episode 14: Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC, and Kenneth Williams throws a hissy fit.

8:15am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 1 - The Glory Hole

Foggy commandeers a bit of wartime nostalgia in the shape of a hole in the road, which has been abandoned by the council. Despite Compo and Clegg's lack of interest, he lays claim to an old siren which he then exchanges for a genuine cedar flagpole.

8:20am (repeat)

The Upper Hand

Series 4, Episode 12 - Big Bad Burrows

Charlie goes rather pale when he is asked to put his toughness to the test in a charity boxing match. He may go even paler when Caroline offers to be his coach.

8:30am (repeat)

The Al Read Show

Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.

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)

Alison And Maud

Episode 3, Family Hold Back: B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.

9:05am (repeat)

Dani's House

Series 4, Episode 1 - Achy Breaky Heart

Dani really wants a regular role in the soap opera McHurties Hospital. But will she regret asking Sam to be her acting coach? When Ben shows promise as an urban artist, Max spots a new money-making opportunity.

9:10am (repeat)

Sooty

Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.

9:30am (repeat)

Legal, Decent, Honest And Truthful

Episode 3.6: Ad man Ken struggles with the women in his life, and ex-boss Freddie causes a stir.

9:40am (repeat)

My Family

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Ego Has Landed

An unusual request from a couple whom Susan and Ben met on holiday leads to chaos in the Harper household, and Susan finally discovers who Kenzo's father is.

10:20am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

10:30am (repeat)

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 3 - Monster In A Box

Haggis is depressed and no one knows why. A therapist says he needs a father figure so Nick reluctantly steps into the role. But when Nick starts to enjoy his time with his new monster son, Eddie and the other monsters start to get jealous.

10:45am
15 min

Soloparentpals.com

Series 4, Episode 1 - If It Ain't Broke

The web-based comedy drama returns, catching up with Rosie and Tom a year after they moved in together. However, the transition to cohabiting couple has been far from smooth, and the usual mixture of face-to-face encounters, phone-calls, texts and forum posts reveal that while Tom is keen to tie the knot, Rosie is not so sure.

10:55am (repeat)

Scoop

Series 2, Episode 2 - Curses Foiled Again

Digby and Hacker are sent to report on a cursed Egyptian statue, but it goes missing.

11am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti

Wesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.

11:30am (repeat)

Thinking Of Leaving Your Husband?

Episode 3 - The Flying Dutchman

Sarah continues to go on a variety of internet dates with an assortment of highly contrasting men. All prove very unsatisfactory until she meets Paul, a Dutch pilot, who has been brought up in South Africa but now lives in Amsterdam.

11:35am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 6

Ann wants more than just being a housewife and decides she needs to get a job. Paul offers her a position at the salon, but turns her down when she later hopes to accept it. Martin is none-too-pleased at either decision.

12pm (repeat)

Round The Horne

Episode 14: Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC, and Kenneth Williams throws a hissy fit.

12:20pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

12:30pm (repeat)

The Al Read Show

Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.

12:40pm (repeat)

Dani's House

Series 4, Episode 1 - Achy Breaky Heart

Dani really wants a regular role in the soap opera McHurties Hospital. But will she regret asking Sam to be her acting coach? When Ben shows promise as an urban artist, Max spots a new money-making opportunity.

1pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 5 - I Get Along Without You Very Well

Yvonne decides to spend more time with Gary, now that he's given up his 1940s obsession.

1pm (repeat)

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 5

The Pythons look back at the making of arguably the greatest comedy film ever, Monty Python's Life Of Brian, and the controversy it caused.

1:40pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Flying Nun

With invasion plans afoot, and new waitress Mimi Labonq proving to be equal help and hindrance, Michelle supplies René with a newer, more powerful radio - as long as it can get a good signal.

2:15pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 1 - The Glory Hole

Foggy commandeers a bit of wartime nostalgia in the shape of a hole in the road, which has been abandoned by the council. Despite Compo and Clegg's lack of interest, he lays claim to an old siren which he then exchanges for a genuine cedar flagpole.

2:20pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

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
5 min

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 16 - Pickly Heat

It's a scorching hot day on the farm and the Flock need to cool off. When Bitzer discovers the Sheep Dip is out of action the Flock have to come up with another plan. Meanwhile, the Farmer has his own ideas for cooling off, which don't impress Bitzer at all.

3:30pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 8 - Go With The Flow

Despite Clegg's disturbing experience with two young evangelists, Seymour decides it's time to do something worthwhile and puts his talents at the disposal of the local vicar.

3:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Ego Has Landed

An unusual request from a couple whom Susan and Ben met on holiday leads to chaos in the Harper household, and Susan finally discovers who Kenzo's father is.

4:15pm (repeat)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

4:15pm (repeat)

Only When I Laugh

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Right Honourable Gentleman

An MP concerned with the spiralling costs of the NHS is admitted for treatment, but refuses to sign a petition to save the hospital.

4:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

4:50pm (repeat)

Faith In The Future

Series 3, Episode 1 - Surprise Surprise

Hannah is still living in mum Faith's flat, but has new purpose in her life as she trains as a natural health counsellor.

5pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti

Wesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.

5pm (repeat)

Coming Alive

Episode 3.3, Homeless: The writer and his talking geraniums outstay their welcome at Craig and Shona's place.

5:20pm (repeat)

The Upper Hand

Series 4, Episode 13 - Working Girls

Joanna looks forward to spending a week working with Charlie, but soon wishes she was back at school.

5:25pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

5:30pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 6

Ann wants more than just being a housewife and decides she needs to get a job. Paul offers her a position at the salon, but turns her down when she later hopes to accept it. Martin is none-too-pleased at either decision.

5:30pm (repeat)

Edge Falls

Series 2, Episode 2

Edge Falls is licensed for marriage, with traumatic results.

6pm (repeat)

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 1

A variety of familiar faces make an appearance in this first fix, from Andi Osho, Jason Manford and Mick Miller to Freddie Flintoff, Robbie Williams and Warwick Davis.

6:15pm
30 min

Fit. Image shows from L to R: Cariad Lloyd, Humphrey Ker, Tala Gouveia, Aisling Bea. Copyright: Citrus Television

Fit

Episode 11

Featuring the world's dumbest cheerleaders, mime artists trying their hand at being physios, and sports presenter Kenny Maul's worst moments on TV. Sport has never been so silly.

6:20pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy Event

When Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

6:30pm
30 min

Just A Minute

Series 65, Episode 6

Nicholas Parsons presents another episode of the panel show where guests must speak on a subject without repetition, hesitation or deviation.

6:45pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

7pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 6 - In The Mood

Yvonne delivers an ultimatum to Gary, but Ron makes him an offer he can't refuse. Will he return to 1940, and if he does, will he ever come back to the 1990s?

7pm (repeat)

Round The Horne

Episode 14: Special agent Kenneth Horne probes a pirate invasion of the BBC, and Kenneth Williams throws a hissy fit.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 8 - Go With The Flow

Despite Clegg's disturbing experience with two young evangelists, Seymour decides it's time to do something worthwhile and puts his talents at the disposal of the local vicar.

7:30pm (repeat)

The Al Read Show

Right monkey! Al takes a peek inside the world of horse racing.

7:40pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 4, Episode 4 - The Flying Nun

With invasion plans afoot, and new waitress Mimi Labonq proving to be equal help and hindrance, Michelle supplies René with a newer, more powerful radio - as long as it can get a good signal.

7:40pm (repeat)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

7:45pm (repeat)

Soloparentpals.com

Series 4, Episode 1 - If It Ain't Broke

The web-based comedy drama returns, catching up with Rosie and Tom a year after they moved in together. However, the transition to cohabiting couple has been far from smooth, and the usual mixture of face-to-face encounters, phone-calls, texts and forum posts reveal that while Tom is keen to tie the knot, Rosie is not so sure.

8:20pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

8:30pm (repeat)

The Best Of Kenny Everett's Television Shows

Episode 1

Classic moments from the five series that Kenny Everett made for the BBC. Stand by for laughs from unforgettable characters Cupid Stunt, Sid Snot, Gizzard Puke and others.

9pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of Britain's most popular sitcom. Repeated again as of 01.05.

9pm (repeat)

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 4

On this week's show, Patrick Monahan comperes Brian Lacy and Tanyalee Davis, plus former Show Me The Funny contestants Cole Parker and Rudi Lickwood.

9pm (repeat)

Alan Partridge On Open Books With Martin Bryce

Culture spoof in which Alan Partridge is interviewed in front of a local book club about his passion for books.

9pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 7 - Marriage

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.

9:40pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

10pm (repeat)

Just A Minute

Series 65, Episode 5

Nicholas Parsons hosts the popular panel game. Gyles Brandreth, Alun Cochrane, Stephen Mangan and Paul Merton try to talk for 60 seconds without hesitation, repetition or deviation.

10:20pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 3

Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.

10:30pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow

Series 2, Episode 6 - Leeds

The Leeds Grand Theatre hosts comedy from Ardal O'Hanlon, Jack Whitehall, Andi Osho & Sean Collins.

10:30pm (repeat)

Nick Mohammed - Apollo 21

Mockumentary sketch show written by and starring Nick Mohammed in which astronauts reveal what it was like to be part of the Moon missions.

11pm (repeat)

The Office

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Quiz

It is Tim's 30th birthday - he receives a card from Dawn and an unusual inflatable gift from Lee. More importantly, however, it's Wernham Hogg quiz night and there are reputations to be made. Gareth comperes the Quiz Night and the questions reflect his personal interests - namely war and weapon specifications.

11pm (repeat)

The Spa

Episode 6 - Mr Right

Davina confides in Vron about her crush on Marcus, only to receive some surprising information in return. Meanwhile Alison is looking for love.

11pm (repeat)

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

11pm (repeat)

The Now Show

Series 39, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.

11pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

11:30pm (repeat)

The Museum Of Curiosity

Gallery 4, Episode 4 - Meeting Twenty-Two

Guests are colourful writer and journalist David McCandless, linguist David Crystal and comedian Natalie Haynes.

11:35pm
45 min version

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

11:40pm (repeat)

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

11:40pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your Bird

When three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.

12:05am
45 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

12:10am (repeat)

Shameless

Series 11, Episode 3

When Lillian asks Kelly to rescue her savings from police surveillance, Kelly agrees for a cut of the stash.

12:20am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 7 - Marriage

Lee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.

12:30am (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They Fall

Godber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.

1am (repeat)

Jongleurs Live!

Episode 4

On this week's show, Patrick Monahan comperes Brian Lacy and Tanyalee Davis, plus former Show Me The Funny contestants Cole Parker and Rudi Lickwood.

1am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 3, Christmas Special - Absent Father Christmas

Lee's father turns up at the flat unannounced. This is the man who walked out of the family home when Lee was four, never paid his maintenance and ate Lee's goldfish.

1:40am (repeat)

Him & Her

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Football

Everyone is trying to watch the match between two local teams, except Steve and Laura and Paul.

2am (repeat)

Alison And Maud

Episode 3, Family Hold Back: B&B landlady Maud comes up trumps in the middle of the night.

2:10am (repeat)

Lee Nelson's Well Funny People

Episode 1

Irrepressible south London tearaway Lee Nelson discovers the benefits of living in the dark, Premier League footballer Jason Bent meets his team's new Spanish manager and Dr Bob's GP surgery opens its doors.