Schedule Tuesday 2nd April 2013
6am
(repeat)
Bread
Series 3, Episode 1Aveline has been mugged and the Boswell boys make a mass protest at the police station. Billy, meanwhile, has to break the news to his mother that his baby is to be christened in a Protestant church!
6am
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On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 13 - Not TonightNew canteen girl Stella makes a pass at Stan, and - having suffered a long unlucky streak - he is only too happy to jump to her advances. But are her intentions honourable?
6:30am
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 7 - Would You Like To Swing On A StarGary's fictitious job with Ron may cover his trips to 1941, but it doesn't pay the bills. The antique trade may provide an answer.
7am
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 8 - Nice Work If You Can Get ItGary's new career as a 1940s entertainer is taking off, as is his trade in wartime 78s. But can he take the strain of two opening nights in two different eras?
7am
(repeat)
7:30am
(repeat)
Trevor Noah: The Racist
A Radio 4 stand-up special starring top South African comedian Trevor Noah.
7:40am
(repeat)
Bread
Series 3, Episode 2Joey suspects that he's found his dog that went missing two years ago, and Grandad proves to be as shrewd in negotiation as any of the family.
7:45am
(repeat)
Walk On The Wild Side
Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.
8am
(repeat)
The Goon Show
Episode 4.22, The Great Ink Drought of 1902: Sir Bernard Seagoon sets out to corner the world market for writing materials.
8:20am
(repeat)
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 1Vince and Penny are separated again after rowing in a restaurant about the sale of their vandalised flat. An extremely drunk Vince plucks up Dutch courage to visit the Warrender home in an attempt at reconciliation but the police are called.
8:25am
(repeat)
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bad PennyThe Ropers move into their new home. As ever, nothing runs smoothly, and they soon find themselves locked out and imposing on the Fourmiles and an important dinner guest.
8:30am
(repeat)
The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Episode 4.4, The Menagerie: The writer's wife Diana attempts a book about animals for children.
9am
(repeat)
Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 3Following a health scare, Tom's doctor fears that his mind is the part of his body in the worst state. As his close friend, Diana is roped in to cheer him up, but accidentally talks him into a suicide bid!
9am
(repeat)
Sooty
Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.
9am
(repeat)
The Now Show
Series 39, Episode 7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
9:30am
(repeat)
We've Been Here Before
Episode 4: Clive Anderson's panel show of the past, with Maureen Lipman, Steve Punt, Dave Quantick and John O'Farrell.
9:40am
(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.
10:20am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream AcreOther than the fact that Nora Batty is to be the VIP waitress and that Seymour is looking after the public address system, Gary and Vi's annual garden fete is of no great interest to Compo and Clegg. That is, until they happen upon a tramp with a special interest in donkeys, and one in particular...
11:05am
(repeat)
Carry On Jack
Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.
11:25am
(repeat)
Sadie J
A selection of episodes from the third series of the children's sitcom.
12pm
(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.
12pm
(repeat)
The Goon Show
Episode 4.22, The Great Ink Drought of 1902: Sir Bernard Seagoon sets out to corner the world market for writing materials.
12:30pm
(repeat)
The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Episode 4.4, The Menagerie: The writer's wife Diana attempts a book about animals for children.
1pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 8 - Nice Work If You Can Get ItGary's new career as a 1940s entertainer is taking off, as is his trade in wartime 78s. But can he take the strain of two opening nights in two different eras?
1pm
(repeat)
Spy
Series 1, Episode 3 - Codename: GradesTim fine-tunes his computer hacking skills at work, and puts them to good use by altering Marcus's school grades. Has the fledgling spy gone too far?
1:20pm
(repeat)
My Phone Genie
Episode 20 - Parents' DayJaz is disappointed when her parents can't attend Parents' Day, so Gene creates far more interesting parents for her.
1:20pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 10William the Conqueror has some trouble conquering the town of Ely; Greek philosopher Diogenes reveals his disgusting tactic for getting rid of people he doesn't like; a Saxon joins a modern dating agency, and there is a surprise in store for the people on Victorian Wife Swap.
1:30pm
(repeat)
Spy
Series 1, Episode 4 - Codename: BookclubTim really wants to join Marcus's book club, well, what he thinks is a book club. Meanwhile, the Examiner demonstrates his unique lie-detecting skills.
1:40pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 7 - No Hiding PlaceUpon hearing that Denise has escaped, René disguises himself as his own father and searches for a safe hiding place. With the café machine-gunned, Denise's followers capture René - but it is not him she is out to get.
2:15pm
(repeat)
Quartet
A moving comedy, by Donna Franceschild, about a musician who, having lost everything, accidentally gains a jazz quartet.
2:20pm
(repeat)
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 1Vince and Penny are separated again after rowing in a restaurant about the sale of their vandalised flat. An extremely drunk Vince plucks up Dutch courage to visit the Warrender home in an attempt at reconciliation but the police are called.
3pm
(repeat)
Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 3Following a health scare, Tom's doctor fears that his mind is the part of his body in the worst state. As his close friend, Diana is roped in to cheer him up, but accidentally talks him into a suicide bid!
3:05pm
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
3:30pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 3 - The Charity BallsWhen perfectly respectable men appear wearing no trousers, Compo, Clegg and Foggy are intrigued.
3:40pm
(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.
4:10pm
(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 4, Episode 5 - EscapeWhen a new patient arrives in Ward Three with a prison officer in attendance, tongues start to wag.
4:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream AcreOther than the fact that Nora Batty is to be the VIP waitress and that Seymour is looking after the public address system, Gary and Vi's annual garden fete is of no great interest to Compo and Clegg. That is, until they happen upon a tramp with a special interest in donkeys, and one in particular...
4:50pm
(repeat)
On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 6 - The SnakeThe Indian busmen hold a social evening in the depot canteen with an attractive snake dancer. Jack steals the opportunity to ask her out, and asks Stan to take his washing home for him - complete with slithery companion!
5pm
(repeat)
Second Thoughts
Episode 2.8, There Goes the Bride: It's Faith and Bill's wedding day - can they manage to tie the knot?
5:15pm30 min
The Johnny & Inel Show
Series 1, Episode 12Johnny and Inel end up in a Prank-Off when Johnny accidentally slips on Inel's banana. With mayonnaise sundaes and naughty phone-calls to Inel's mum, the studio audience have to try and decide who really is the best prankster. Featuring a guest performance from Amy Macdonald.
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.
5:25pm
(repeat)
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 3 - ...And Women Must WeepWhen the Labour Exchange sends George for a job interview at Jeffrey's business, it's Mildred who's offered the post. George is left to assume the housewife role but soon discovers that it's not all sitting in front of the television and napping!
5:30pm
(repeat)
6pm
(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.
6pm
(repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking
Episode 10John Bishop calls on a few more friends for this final jolly, including Roger Monkhouse, Andi Osho, Warwick Davis and Joe Pasquale.
6:30pm30 min
Thom Tuck Goes Straight To DVD
Episode 1 - Steven SeagalComedian Thom Tuck unearths 27 sub-masterpieces of straight-to-DVD action films from Steven Seagal, and draws parallels to these underrated gems with tales from his own life.
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 2, Episode 9 - Let Yourself GoYvonne thinks she may be pregnant. Phoebe wants Gary to go to the country with her for a couple of days to visit her orphaned cousins. An American flyer comes into the picture, and the attraction between him and Phoebe is obvious. But Gary rescues the situation with a musical rendition that literally sweeps her off her feet.
7pm
(repeat)
The Goon Show
Episode 4.22, The Great Ink Drought of 1902: Sir Bernard Seagoon sets out to corner the world market for writing materials.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 3 - The Charity BallsWhen perfectly respectable men appear wearing no trousers, Compo, Clegg and Foggy are intrigued.
7:30pm
(repeat)
The Small, Intricate Life Of Gerald C. Potter
Episode 4.4, The Menagerie: The writer's wife Diana attempts a book about animals for children.
7:40pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 7 - No Hiding PlaceUpon hearing that Denise has escaped, René disguises himself as his own father and searches for a safe hiding place. With the café machine-gunned, Denise's followers capture René - but it is not him she is out to get.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Butterflies
Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
9pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General HospitalWith the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.
9pm
(repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 3 - BirminghamTonight's venue is the Birmingham Hippodrome and Michael is joined by special headline guest Shappi Khorsandi, with additional stand-up from Tom Stade, Steve Hughes and Paul Tonkinson.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9:40pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - GoodbyeeeThe time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...
10pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 2 - Jimmy Carr and Alan CarrJimmy Carr hosts, with his special guest Alan Carr. In this show recorded in front of a packed house at the famous Hammersmith Apollo Jimmy and Alan point the finger at bullies, estate agents, phone sex lines and bread making machines.
10pm30 min
10pm40 min
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Series 2, Episode 6Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Clive Anderson liven up proceedings in the final episode of the series.
10pm30 min
Bluestone 42
Series 1, Episode 5Nick is down to his last 'Fisherman's Friend' - a sweet he eats every time he does the long walk to the bomb. The team become pre-occupied with finding more sweets in time for the next call-out.
10pm
(repeat)
Trevor Noah: The Racist
A Radio 4 stand-up special starring top South African comedian Trevor Noah.
10pm60 min
Shameless
Series 11, Episode 6Aidan is under great pressure when OAP Stanton suddenly dies while Aidan is caring for him as part of his community service.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 6 - The EndEddy's taken up residence in a new age commune, and with Patsy now in New York and Saffy away at uni, Mother squats in the otherwise empty house, going on a shopping TV spree. But Edina's soon bored of her lifestyle, and Patsy's not having as much fun as she hoped - could a reunion be on the cards?
10:30pm30 min
The Increasingly Poor Decisions Of Todd Margaret
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Crime Scene, The Storyteller And The Sanctimonious Tower Of MoralityAfter a disastrous night, Todd finds himself in an even more disastrous situation. Alice is forced to run from the law when the police see the unauthorised liquor license Todd gave her.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Marshal's Law
Episode 12 - The End Of The BeginningDonny gets an ultimatum from crimelord Shetland Tony, while his brother Lesland closes in on the syndicate's Mr Big.
10:30pm
(repeat)
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off
Series 1, Episode 2 - ChinaGiles compiles an audio diary on a trip to Beijing for his Duke of Edinburgh Award. He plans to find his Uncle Jeff and mend the Great Wall of China.
10:30pm
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam TimeExams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.
10:40pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 10Dara O'Briain and the regulars give another week a thorough going over with guests Ed Byrne, Stewart Francis and Adam Hills.
11pm30 min
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 9 - Rude WordsMasterful Glaswegian stand-up Stephen Carlin joins the show alongside acts including Robin Ince and Phil Nichol. Grumpy BAFTA winner Stewart Lee meets them backstage.
11pm
(repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News
A compilation of some of the best-loved moments from the popular satirical sketch comedy of the 80s.
11pm
(repeat)
Hut 33
Series 1, Episode 3 - Careless TalkThere's a security breach at Bletchley Park and everyone in Hut 33 is under suspicion. Joshua has to try and find out who is leaking information out. Surely it's not the attractive Nancy, who just happens to be spending a lot of time chatting to the codebreakers?
11pm
(repeat)
Celebrity Juice
Series 9, Episode 5 - The Big ReunionJoining Keith, Holly and Kelly this week are some of the stars of ITV2's The Big Reunion.
11:20pm
(repeat)
11:30pm15 min
Richard Marsh: Love And Sweets
Episode 1Richard Marsh fuses poetry and prose to tell a heartbreaking and witty tale of finding and losing love. Richard recounts falling in love with Siobhan, who he meets over a shared bag of sweets.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Brian Appleton's History Of Rock 'n' Roll
Episode 2 - Consider Yourself Dumped UponBrian performs the first progressive-rock song ever written, reveals he inadvertently encouraged the Who to smash up their equipment and was instrumental in Phil Collins becoming the lead singer in Genesis.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News
A compilation of some of the best-loved moments from the popular satirical sketch comedy of the 80s.
11:35pm
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul ChowdhryThe 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.
11:45pm
(repeat)
The Cornwell Estate
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dave KafkaDave Kafka has just been inside for a stretch and has now moved in with his grandfather, Syd, a big London gangster in the Sixties. However, as Dave swaggers around the estate telling people he's been doing "jobs" that he heard about inside, he gets an unwelcome visit from a job seekers allowance officer threatening to stop his benefit.
11:45pm
(repeat)
No Tomatoes
Episode 2 - Trash TalkSketches include the woman who was not alphabetti spaghetti as a child, the land of Confabula, and the word "Skit" undergoes surgery to become an adjective.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Plebs
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Erotic VaseStylax buys Grumio an erotic vase for his birthday featuring a character who bears a striking resemblance to someone nearby.
Midnight
(repeat)
Jonathan Creek
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Wrestler's TombA celebrated artist has been killed, with a beautiful model bound and gagged by his side. The police are baffled - so it is just as well that Jonathan Creek accidentally spears Maddy's hand with a cocktail stick...
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
12:10am
(repeat)
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
12:35am
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 4 - Lee Nelson, Stewart Francis, Paul ChowdhryThe 'well good' Lee Nelson introduces stand-up from the Hammersmith Apollo. He introduces sets from Stewart Francis and Paul Chowdhry.
12:50am
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General HospitalWith the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.
1am
(repeat)
Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask
Series 2, Episode 6Jason Manford, Sandi Toksvig and Clive Anderson liven up proceedings in the final episode of the series.
1:20am
(repeat)
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - GoodbyeeeThe time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...
1:25am
(repeat)
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Series 2, Episode 1Today's guests are comedians Russell Kane and Reginald D Hunter, and broadcaster Giles Coren. Topics include - who would you hate to be stuck in a lift with - and what can't you do that everyone else can?
1:30am
(repeat)
Bluestone 42
Series 1, Episode 5Nick is down to his last 'Fisherman's Friend' - a sweet he eats every time he does the long walk to the bomb. The team become pre-occupied with finding more sweets in time for the next call-out.
1:40am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 10Dara O'Briain and the regulars give another week a thorough going over with guests Ed Byrne, Stewart Francis and Adam Hills.
1:40am
(repeat)
Youngers
Series 1, Episode 2 - South's Finest Part 2Jay and Yemi enter the world of Boxes nightclub, determined to win Mic Star.
1:50am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 6 - The EndEddy's taken up residence in a new age commune, and with Patsy now in New York and Saffy away at uni, Mother squats in the otherwise empty house, going on a shopping TV spree. But Edina's soon bored of her lifestyle, and Patsy's not having as much fun as she hoped - could a reunion be on the cards?
1:50am
(repeat)
If You Prefer A Milder Comedian Please Ask For One
TV broadcast of the stand-up comedy show in which Stewart Lee explores the formal limits of the art form.
2am
(repeat)
The Now Show
Series 39, Episode 7Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis present the week via topical stand-up and sketches.
2:20am
(repeat)
Not The Nine O'Clock News
A compilation of some of the best-loved moments from the popular satirical sketch comedy of the 80s.
2:20am
(repeat)
2:30am
(repeat)
Marshal's Law
Episode 12 - The End Of The BeginningDonny gets an ultimatum from crimelord Shetland Tony, while his brother Lesland closes in on the syndicate's Mr Big.
2:30am
(repeat)
We've Been Here Before
Episode 4: Clive Anderson's panel show of the past, with Maureen Lipman, Steve Punt, Dave Quantick and John O'Farrell.
2:50am
(repeat)
Rex The Runt
Series 2, Episode 10 - Wayne The ZebraRex goes off on holiday, leaving Bad Bob in charge of the next TV adventure: a re-telling of The Beast of Bodmin Moor. This involves an audition for someone to play the beast. Guest starring Bobby Ball.
3:25am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 6 - The EnglishRicky, Stephen and Karl share their definitions of what it means to be an Englishman. Also: Karl explains why, if he wasn't English, he'd rather be Italian.
3:30am
(repeat)
Bluestone 42
Series 1, Episode 5Nick is down to his last 'Fisherman's Friend' - a sweet he eats every time he does the long walk to the bomb. The team become pre-occupied with finding more sweets in time for the next call-out.
5am
(repeat)
Second Thoughts
Episode 2.8, There Goes the Bride: It's Faith and Bill's wedding day - can they manage to tie the knot?
5:30am
(repeat)