Schedule Thursday 2nd May 2013
6am
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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.
6:30am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 8 - Come Fly With MeGary and Phoebe's wedding is drawing near. Can Gary cope with two stag nights, 54 years apart?
7am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 9 - HeartachesIt is Gary and Phoebe's wedding day. Will Gary make it on time? Will he be there at all?
7am
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Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Episode 4, Round Midnight: When an old musician friend turns up after 40 years abroad, Roy begins to smell a rat.
7:30am
(repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 5, Episode 4Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto using policies suggested by his studio audience.
7:40am
(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.
8am
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
8:20am
(repeat)
One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.
8:30am
(repeat)
Take It From Here
Cuts are afoot at the BBC, while the Glums get all nostalgic.
9am
(repeat)
Change At Oglethorpe
Episode 1, Off the Rails: A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.
9:05am
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Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 6 - FashiontasticSadie discovers she has no fashion sense when she persuades Kit to let her design a costume for the Y-club's fashion frock-off.
9:10am
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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)
Whispers
Series 2, Episode 1Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.
10am
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On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin TimeArthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!
10:35am
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Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 8 - Next Big ThingChildren's series combining live action and puppetry about a family who discover a group of monsters living under their house.
11am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 23rd series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 17.00.
11am
(repeat)
Scoop
Series 3, Episode 7 - Always The BridesmaidDigby and Hacker help a blushing bride make her wedding cake.
12pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
12:30pm
(repeat)
Take It From Here
Cuts are afoot at the BBC, while the Glums get all nostalgic.
12:50pm
(repeat)
Sadie J
Series 1, Episode 6 - FashiontasticSadie discovers she has no fashion sense when she persuades Kit to let her design a costume for the Y-club's fashion frock-off.
1pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 9 - HeartachesIt is Gary and Phoebe's wedding day. Will Gary make it on time? Will he be there at all?
1:40pm
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Nouvion OarsAs the airmen continue to attempt their escape under an upturned bathtub, the river estuary suddenly becomes incredibly crowded.
2pm
(repeat)
Ladies Of Letters
Episode 6.4: Irene is musing on life, death and daughters. Vera is at the vet's having her hip sorted out.
2:15pm
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My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
2:20pm
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As Time Goes By
A selection of four episodes from the sitcom starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.
3:15pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 23 - Wash DayWhen the farmer's clothesline gets used as a ride can the sheep rewash the clothes before the farmer returns?
4:10pm
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The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin
A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.
4:15pm
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Home To Roost
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Real ThingWhy is Matthew tingling in the morning? Henry offers advice in matters of love - but not surprisingly it doesn't really help.
4:50pm
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On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 2 - Love Is What You Make ItAfter yet another blazing row between Olive and Arthur disturbing his peace, Stan decides something must be done. Without Arthur's agreement marriage counselling can't help, but perhaps if he and Jack can stoke up the green-eyed monster...
5pm
(repeat)
King Street Junior
Series 9, Episode 1 - ResponsibilitiesIt is the start of a new school year, and there is a new face in the staffroom in the form of Miss Reid.
5:15pm
(repeat)
Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
5:20pm
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George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 2 - Days Of Beer And RosieA stranger arrives in town, asking after George. It soon becomes apparent that he was conceived during a chance 'encounter' on VE night...
5:30pm
(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)
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Episode 4, Round Midnight: When an old musician friend turns up after 40 years abroad, Roy begins to smell a rat.
5:30pm
(repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking
Episode 1A 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.
5:50pm
(repeat)
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.
6pm
(repeat)
John Bishop's Only Joking
Episode 2The Bish takes to the stage and he's only too happy to share the spotlight. As well as experienced comics Jason Byrne, Jimmy Cricket and Roger Monkhouse, he's joined by a pick'n'mix of celebrity guests that includes Davina McCall, Masterchef's Gregg Wallace and politician-turned-TV regular Ann Widdecombe.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 5, Episode 5Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto using policies suggested by his studio audience.
7pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 10 - Careless Talk...Gary is rapidly running out of money, and Ron has lost the will to print it.
7pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
7:30pm
(repeat)
Take It From Here
Cuts are afoot at the BBC, while the Glums get all nostalgic.
7:40pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Nouvion OarsAs the airmen continue to attempt their escape under an upturned bathtub, the river estuary suddenly becomes incredibly crowded.
7:40pm
(repeat)
The Fall And Rise Of Reginald Perrin
A midlife crisis sitcom about a bored executive who fakes his own suicide and seeks to reinvent himself in a desperate search for purpose and contentment.
8pm
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 3 - Cold FeetWith his impending marriage approaching, Bob is having doubts. All his friends seem to be getting divorced and his relationship with Thelma has been up-and-down. Deep down he knows she is the right girl for him but Terry is hardly giving him the encouragement he craves.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
8:20pm
(repeat)
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.
9pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 6Mum and Dad struggle to put things right between them, but Karen is unimpressed by their behaviour.
9:40pm
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Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 1The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.
10pm30 min
Watson & Oliver
Series 2, Episode 2This week's sketches include a meeting with a forgetful spy; a supermarket shopping trip with a Brazilian carnival dancer; and details on how to get hold of a proper cup of tea.
10pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 2Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Stephen K Amos and Ed Byrne.
10pm30 min
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 2Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
10pm
(repeat)
Mark Thomas - The Manifesto
Series 5, Episode 4Comedian and activist Mark Thomas creates a People's Manifesto using policies suggested by his studio audience.
10pm50 min
Celebrity Juice
Series 9, Episode 10 - Coronation St. Vs EastEndersIn this soap special, teams from Coronation Street and EastEnders go head-to-head and prepare to be ribbed mercilessly at the hands of the West Yorkshire wild man.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 5 - Witchsmeller PursuivantA witchfinder is in the district around the castle after a spate of plague infections. Edmund is identified as the head witch, and immediately placed on trial...
10:30pm
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Old Harry's Game
Series 7, Episode 2Satan needs to sort stuff out with God but God has gone off to have some 'me-time'. Then Hell receives its strangest visitor yet.
10:40pm
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Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 1The thinking man's comic Dara O Briain returns with a jovial look at how maths underpins everything around us. He is joined by fellow comedians Andrew Maxwell and Mark Watson.
10:45pm
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Vicious
Series 1, Episode 1Elderly gay couple Freddie and Stuart are delighted to meet new, young neighbour Ash. They are almost equally delighted to hear of an old friend's death. Tragic, of course - but it does mean they can host a wake.
11pm
(repeat)
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
11pm
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Delve Special
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Shifton Scandal, Part 1Stephen Fry plays spoof undercover investigative reporter David Lander, who begins a four-part expose into irregularities over plans to site a new London airport near Birmingham. With serious allegations aimed at a multi-national giant - what exactly has the government's role been in the plans to demolish the town? And exactly who is the shifty Mr Browncoat?
11:05pm
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Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 7Mrs Professor Shales gets suspicious and assumes her husband is having an affair - but with Vod, not Oregon.
11:15pm
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The Job Lot
Series 1, Episode 1Job centre manager Trish struggles to manage when her nemesis, Angela, returns to work. Her star employee Karl has reached the end of his tether.
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile HairIntroducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.
11:30pm
(repeat)
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Skivers
Episode 2: Action from ancient Greece to 221-B Baker Street.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 1, Episode 6The wedding day has finally arrived, but will they go through with it? Will Uncle Bryn finally admit to what happened on the fishing trip and will Nessa do what she knows she must?
12:20am
(repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.
12:30am
(repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 2Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
1am
(repeat)
The Great Outdoors
Episode 1Bob begins a titanic battle of wills with the newest member, Christine, for the heart and soul of his treasured walking group.
1:05am
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 2Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Stephen K Amos and Ed Byrne.
1:15am
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 3 - Cold FeetWith his impending marriage approaching, Bob is having doubts. All his friends seem to be getting divorced and his relationship with Thelma has been up-and-down. Deep down he knows she is the right girl for him but Terry is hardly giving him the encouragement he craves.
1:30am
(repeat)
Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 5 - Witchsmeller PursuivantA witchfinder is in the district around the castle after a spate of plague infections. Edmund is identified as the head witch, and immediately placed on trial...
1:45am
(repeat)
Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 2 - The BirthdayIt's Steve's birthday and everyone wants to go out and get plastered - except Steve who is ill. Or at least he tells his mum and everyone else he is...
2am
(repeat)
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
2am
(repeat)
Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 1After hearing some upsetting news from her dad, Viva decides to leave home and live with her friends. Elsewhere on the estate, Amber is finding it very hard to dump her boyfriend, despite plenty of varied advice from Viva, Saz and Holli.
2am
(repeat)
Change At Oglethorpe
Episode 1, Off the Rails: A graduate trainee takes charge of a rural railway station and its eccentric staff.
2am
(repeat)
Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 7Mrs Professor Shales gets suspicious and assumes her husband is having an affair - but with Vod, not Oregon.
2:10am
(repeat)
Rufus Hound: Being Rude
TV edit of comedian Rufus Hound's first live stand-up DVD.
2:20am
(repeat)
2:30am
(repeat)
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.
2:30am
(repeat)
Some Girls
Series 1, Episode 2Amber's new boyfriend Ryan seems to have a mysterious secret, which the girls are determined to discover. Meanwhile, Holli's attempt to give her little brother a wonderful birthday present goes horribly wrong.
2:30am
(repeat)
Whispers
Series 2, Episode 1Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.
2:45am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 10Storylines from this episode include: Karl's views on the National Curriculum; dishwashers on Mars; the human appendix; and a chimp doctor in Monkey News.
3:50am
(repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile HairIntroducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.
5am
(repeat)
King Street Junior
Series 9, Episode 1 - ResponsibilitiesIt is the start of a new school year, and there is a new face in the staffroom in the form of Miss Reid.
5:30am
(repeat)
Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me
Episode 4, Round Midnight: When an old musician friend turns up after 40 years abroad, Roy begins to smell a rat.