Schedule Wednesday 15th 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 5, Episode 5 - Pennies From HeavenWith a financial crisis looming, Gary has to do what he promised he would never do - interfere with history. But history bites back.
7am
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Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
7:30am
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Down The Line
Series 5, Episode 2More from the ground-breaking Radio 4 show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
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)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 2, Episode 9 - The Television SetTony decides he's fooled the neighbours for long enough: it's time to buy a television set for real. Unfortunately, he's not appreciated the cost. Cue, Sidney James...
8:20am
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The Good Life
A selection of episodes from the first series of the self-sufficient sitcom.
8:30am
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I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 5, Episode 13Ulysses: An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
9am
(repeat)
After Henry
Series 4, Episode 5 - Little WomenSarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
9:05am
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Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 1 - KissaliciousSadie has a crush on Taylor Bell, the new boy in town - but she quickly discovers that his girlfriend is the monstrous Ashlii.
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)
It's Your Round
Series 1, Episode 6Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith battle it out to see who can beat each other at their own games.
10:05am
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George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Last StrawFollowing her latest social failing, Mildred considers emigrating to Australia. Jeffrey is only too delighted to put aside his lamp-post campaign and help out in the process, but is George as keen, and will Australia want them?
10:20am
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.
10:35am
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Hotel Trubble
Series 1, Episode 3 - Fired!Alan Sugarfree arrives to make the hotel more efficient, Apprentice style.
11am
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'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fleeing MonksAs Michelle prepares to send the airmen back to England whilst disguised as Monks, René is attempting to get out of receiving a collaboration medal from the General - an honour for which the Resistance, communists AND townspeople would have him executed!
11am
(repeat)
Hounded
Episode 2 - Rufus Versus RufusRufus finds himself face to face with a very familiar looking new enemy this week: Kung Fu Ninja Teddy Bears.
11:30am30 min
Wordaholics
Series 2, Episode 6Gyles Brandreth chairs the word-obsessed comedy panel show. Susie Dent and Lloyd Langford compete against Dave Gorman and Natalie Haynes to find out which team is the most passionate and knowledgeable about words.
11:40am
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Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 3 - SporesClegg, Truly and Billy find Lionel's abandoned wife.
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 2, Episode 9 - The Television SetTony decides he's fooled the neighbours for long enough: it's time to buy a television set for real. Unfortunately, he's not appreciated the cost. Cue, Sidney James...
12:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 4 - Happy Birthday Robin HoodWhen Billy celebrates his famous ancestor's birthday, Barry gets the wrong idea.
12:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 5, Episode 13Ulysses: An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
12:55pm
(repeat)
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 1 - KissaliciousSadie has a crush on Taylor Bell, the new boy in town - but she quickly discovers that his girlfriend is the monstrous Ashlii.
1pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To AshesWhen Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.
1:30pm30 min
The Guessing Game
Series 2, Episode 3Clive Anderson, Alex Horne and Susan Calman are joined by Hal Cruttenden and Keith Farnan.
1:40pm
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Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing StreakDel's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!
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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One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the sitcom starring Richard Wilson as Victor Meldrew.
2:30pm
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Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 10After her health scare, Diana's unknowingly reinvigorated her drive for meanness. That should make for an interesting sequence of events, as Sarah arrives and announces she intends to give birth there at Bayview!
3:15pm
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Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 34 - Helping HoundThe Farmer decides to replace Bitzer with a robotic sheepdog.
4:10pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 4 - The PosterLuxton & District announces a staff competition to find the face of the perfect bus conductor for a new promotional advertising campaign. With a £100 prize for the chosen busman Stan is keen to win - and Blakey's keen to fire him!
4:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 3 - SporesClegg, Truly and Billy find Lionel's abandoned wife.
4:45pm
(repeat)
Carry On Regardless
Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.
4:45pm
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On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 6 - On The OmnibusesThere is a celebration at Luxton & District marking 50 years of motor buses. Exhausted from a new working schedule, Stan sits down to feel the comfort in the company's first ever motor bus and promptly falls asleep, dreaming of the day it was introduced...
5pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 4 - Happy Birthday Robin HoodWhen Billy celebrates his famous ancestor's birthday, Barry gets the wrong idea.
5pm25 min
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 2 - 99 Cool Things To Do With A Time MachineIt's the first day of Exams Week and Mitchell is late. He sees the clock and has an idea. If he sets it back 10 minutes, nobody can claim he's late.
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.
5:15pm
(repeat)
George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 4 - A Driving AmbitionAfter seeing her in a car in town with another man, George suspects that Mildred may be having an affair and sets out to bring some romance back to their lives.
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)
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.
5:40pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater LoveRodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.
5:50pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
6pm
(repeat)
Hordes Of The Things
Episode 3 - The Third ChronicleAs the defenders of Albion complete their quests, one makes a startling discovery.
6:20pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow PerilAfter a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.
6:30pm30 min
Down The Line
Series 5, Episode 3More from the ground-breaking Radio 4 show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
7pm
(repeat)
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 7 - ... But We Think You Have To GoAlone in wartime France, Gary has to deal with a nasty Nazi, a friendly resistance fighter, and the fact that his double has plans to take his place in London.
7pm60 min version (repeat)
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 2, Episode 9 - The Television SetTony decides he's fooled the neighbours for long enough: it's time to buy a television set for real. Unfortunately, he's not appreciated the cost. Cue, Sidney James...
7:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 5, Episode 13Ulysses: An Ancient Greek epic, plus Bill Oddie sings the telephone directory.
7:40pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fleeing MonksAs Michelle prepares to send the airmen back to England whilst disguised as Monks, René is attempting to get out of receiving a collaboration medal from the General - an honour for which the Resistance, communists AND townspeople would have him executed!
7:40pm
(repeat)
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 10After her health scare, Diana's unknowingly reinvigorated her drive for meanness. That should make for an interesting sequence of events, as Sarah arrives and announces she intends to give birth there at Bayview!
7:45pm
(repeat)
How Does That Make You Feel?
Series 4, Episode 3Caroline's obsession with her children being exceptional is matched only by her own determination to become a therapist and take over Martha's job.
7:45pm15 min
How Does That Make You Feel?
Series 4, Episode 3Caroline's obsession with her children being exceptional is matched only by her own determination to become a therapist and take over Martha's job.
8pm50 min
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 2, Episode 3A whimsical guide to the world of numbers with comedian Dara O Briain, who just happens to be a physics graduate too. David O'Doherty and Susan Calman join him this time.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
8:50pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
9pm
(repeat)
Sensitive Skin
Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London.
9pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's MerchandiseDermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.
9pm
(repeat)
Benidorm
Series 1, Episode 1We meet the holiday makers who have just arrived at the Benidorm resort. With dysfunctional families, middle-aged swingers and bickering couples it's sure to be a holiday they'll never forget.
9:30pm
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Benidorm
Series 1, Episode 2After the shock revelation about Chantelle's pregnancy, the guests can find little else to talk about. Martin and Kate take a trip into the resort centre, where they have a traumatising experience.
9:40pm
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Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.
9:50pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 5Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.
10pm
(repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
10pm
(repeat)
Down The Line
Series 5, Episode 2More from the ground-breaking Radio 4 show, hosted by the legendary Gary Bellamy.
10pm55 min
10 O'Clock Live
Series 3, Episode 4Topics on the fourth episode of the series include the EU, Star Wars, and the failures of all three party leaders: David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 4 - Do They Take Sugar?Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.
10:30pm60 min version (repeat)
10:30pm
(repeat)
Les Kelly's Britain
Episode 2Les Kelly, host of a magazine show from hell, is a sound bite in human form. His desire to see Britain full of normal decent people, is matched by his ignorance.
10:45pm
(repeat)
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 4 - Moving OnWhen Terry sees the changes that have happened to his home town since he's been away, he is horrified. The labour exchange add to his misery by sending him for a job interview with a company who's staff are all too familiar. He decides to seek out Hughie, an old army buddy, in deepest Berwickshire.
10:45pm
(repeat)
Frost On Sketch Shows
Sir David Frost traces the development of the sketch show over the last fifty years, from variety theatre to primetime television.
11pm
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - I Know What Alan Did Last SummerAlan is anxious about a visit from the Inland Revenue. To make matters worse, he has lied to his girlfriend about how well he knows U2's Bono.
11pm15 min
Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing
Series 2, Episode 3 - About MoneyNathan finds out how his loved ones would react if he were rich. But, sadly, he isn't.
11pm
(repeat)
Buy Me Up TV
Episode 2Tanner, who appears to have become addicted to jam, hires Ruth Madoc to join Bob and Angela on the presenting team. However the Hi-De-Hi star, who it turns out has a hidden evil streak, soon begins to takeover the station.
11:15pm
(repeat)
One
Radio sketch show created by David Quantick, in which no sketch features more than one voice.
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 11 - Love MeTonight Maeve Higgins is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Glenn Wool, Stephen Carlin and ridiculously funny Aussie Sam Simmons. Stewart Lee meets the acts backstage.
11:30pm60 min version (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Knocker
Episode 4 - ConfidentialitydenceIan tries some product placement around a block of flats, and finds himself embroiled with a love-starved woman.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's MerchandiseDermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.
11:45pm
(repeat)
For One Horrible Moment
Episode 4A birthday trip to the Highlands takes our hero's mind off his father's amateur interest in electroconvulsive shock therapy.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Sexxx
Episode 5 - PinkPauly decides to branch out and stock some new merchandise, but Ben needs a little bit of convincing. Meanwhile Katia and Pauly swing by a masquerade party with a difference.
Midnight
(repeat)
Hordes Of The Things
Episode 3 - The Third ChronicleAs the defenders of Albion complete their quests, one makes a startling discovery.
12:15am
(repeat)
The Many Faces Of...
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Many Faces Of Stanley BaxterCelebrating the extraordinary career of entertainer Stanley Baxter, whose shows captivated huge audiences for twenty years.
12:20am
(repeat)
Rev.
Series 1, Episode 1 - On Your Knees Forget The FeesReverend Adam is feeling the pressure of trying to fill a rundown London church - that is, until his congregation quadruples overnight. But the sudden influx of worshippers isn't down to word getting out about his wonderful sermons...
12:30am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 41, Episode 7Bill Bailey acts as tonight's guest host. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Jack Whitehall.
12:55am
(repeat)
Sweat The Small Stuff
Series 1, Episode 3Joel Dommett, Jaime Winstone and Rylan Clark take part in the panel show.
1am
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 3 - Legs And Co.With the entirety of his left leg in plaster, Tom's got some home help arranged. Unfortunately, Shirley doesn't turn out to be quite as expected - in fact the most depressing home help on the planet. Linda, meanwhile, has lost her receptionist job but somehow picked up a boyfriend.
1:05am
(repeat)
10 O'Clock Live
Series 3, Episode 4Topics on the fourth episode of the series include the EU, Star Wars, and the failures of all three party leaders: David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg.
1:30am
(repeat)
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 4 - Do They Take Sugar?Tom is equally horrified and ecstatic to discover that his favourite soap actress and gay icon, Sugar Walls, is in fact Linda's sister. When she arrives at the flat unexpectedly, the pair's lives appear to be changing for the good.
1:30am
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 5Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.
2am
(repeat)
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - I Know What Alan Did Last SummerAlan is anxious about a visit from the Inland Revenue. To make matters worse, he has lied to his girlfriend about how well he knows U2's Bono.
2am
(repeat)
After Henry
Series 4, Episode 5 - Little WomenSarah has a bit of trouble putting up some shelves, but she gets the last laugh.
2:05am
(repeat)
Him & Her
Series 1, Episode 5 - The ParentsIt's Sunday and Becky's parents are coming round to fix the fridge.
2:30am
(repeat)
Rev.
Series 1, Episode 1 - On Your Knees Forget The FeesReverend Adam is feeling the pressure of trying to fill a rundown London church - that is, until his congregation quadruples overnight. But the sudden influx of worshippers isn't down to word getting out about his wonderful sermons...
2:30am
(repeat)
It's Your Round
Series 1, Episode 6Johnny Vaughan, Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty and Arthur Smith battle it out to see who can beat each other at their own games.
2:45am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 4Karl addresses one of his pet peeves: animals that are treated like people.
4am
(repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 10 - DisturbancesTonight's bill includes the absurd original talent that is Paul Foot and hard-hitting Canadian stand-up Glenn Wool, plus backstage interviews from Stewart Lee.
4am60 min version (repeat)
Sexxx
Episode 5 - PinkPauly decides to branch out and stock some new merchandise, but Ben needs a little bit of convincing. Meanwhile Katia and Pauly swing by a masquerade party with a difference.
4:35am
(repeat)
Sensitive Skin
Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London.