Schedule Thursday 1st August 2013
Last Of The Summer Wine
Comedy Playhouse, Episode 1 - Of Funerals And FishBlamire, Compo and Clegg are three opposites with one thing in common - determination to make each day as full as possible. After being thrown out of the library for smoking and eating, the trio head to the café and are driven away by argument, then do a little fishing - before a chance sighting up in the hills opens the library doors to them once more.
Walk On The Wild Side
Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 1 - Short Back And Palais GlideCompo, Clegg and Blamire take a trip to the barbers, followed by a visit to the café where they witness one of Ivy and Sid's many rows. Compo later discovers that he's left his house key in the library, but the librarian is nowhere to be seen.
The Mitch Benn Music Show
Series 2, Episode 1 - Steve BrownMitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined in the studio by Steve Brown.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dead Man MarchingStill believing René to be deceased, Nouvion puts on a procession of their hero's boots and beret. The man himself, meanwhile, is forced to hide in the local museum until he can be smuggled away to England.
Meet David Sedaris
Series 3, Episode 1 - Attaboy And In The Waiting RoomAmerican humorist David Sedaris reads from his collection of essays. Childhood discipline in the Sedaris household is recalled in Attaboy, and In The Waiting Room examines the perils of agreeing without understanding in a foreign country.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 4 - Tarts And FlickersAs Michelle struggles to send a microfilm to England by homing pigeon, Herr Flick captures Yvette and Mimi in order to gain access to the café and search for the Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies. A mistaken rendezvous in a broom cupboard leaves Edith and René equally flustered!
Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance WalkerWalker receives his call-up papers for the regular Army. Whilst Mainwaring's concerned about losing one of his few able-bodied men, Sgt. Wilson's more concerned about his cigarette supplies. Can they unite to keep him in Walmington-on-Sea?
Sadie J
Series 2, Episode 6 - BieberliciousSadie meddles with Ms V's love life just so she can be in a Justin Bieber video. But when her plans start to unravel, Sadie has to work extra hard to earn everyone's forgiveness.
Take It From Here
It's curtain up on a sly Punch and Judy man, and too much whisky is a curse for Mr Glum.
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 1Martin is busy organising the lives of all his neighbours blissfully unaware of the approach of a man who will disturb his little empire forever. While his friends embrace the newcomer, Martin concerns himself with organising a protest against a lorry driver who insists on parking in the Close.
Sooty
Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.
The Revolting World Of Stanley Brown
Episode 12 - HiccupalypseStanley's neighbour, Jess, claims that she can burp the loudest. Not one to be out-done, Stanley builds a machine to help him create the loudest burp ever.
Big Jim And The Figaro Club
Episode 2 - The French ConnectionThe post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins start by hurling insults - but end up throwing French onions.
Sooty
Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone YardAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Life In London
Episode 2, The Fancy: Tom and Jerry visit a 19th century cockfight and make a special wager.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 3rd and 19th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 14 - Jobs For The GirlsSharon has gone into the pet sitting business, but she has competition from a teenage boy. Meanwhile Tracey has decided to get back behind the typewriter and Dorien gives her her first commission, with mixed results.
Hacker Time
Series 3, Episode 9 - Andrew WhymentMore flea-bitten fun from the legendary four-legged friend. Hacker's guest is Coronation Street's Andrew Whyment. But the soap star ends up in a lather after meeting Accordion George.
Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 2A pirate captain regrets stealing a herd of seasick cows, a Georgian sportsman invents a whole new way of boxing, King Charles II raps about his party lifestyle.
Blithe Spirit
Film based on the stage hit by Noel Coward. A writer is haunted by the ghost of his first wife Elvira after accidentally summoning her during a séance.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 3Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Russians Are ComingThe threat of nuclear war looms over Peckham. What will become of The Nag's Head if the Russians attack? One thing's guaranteed, the Trotters will be sitting pretty in their DIY shelter...
Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance WalkerWalker receives his call-up papers for the regular Army. Whilst Mainwaring's concerned about losing one of his few able-bodied men, Sgt. Wilson's more concerned about his cigarette supplies. Can they unite to keep him in Walmington-on-Sea?
Take It From Here
It's curtain up on a sly Punch and Judy man, and too much whisky is a curse for Mr Glum.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dead Man MarchingStill believing René to be deceased, Nouvion puts on a procession of their hero's boots and beret. The man himself, meanwhile, is forced to hide in the local museum until he can be smuggled away to England.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 4 - Tarts And FlickersAs Michelle struggles to send a microfilm to England by homing pigeon, Herr Flick captures Yvette and Mimi in order to gain access to the café and search for the Fallen Madonna with the Big Boobies. A mistaken rendezvous in a broom cupboard leaves Edith and René equally flustered!
My Phone Genie
Episode 8 - Pene's Perfect DateGene steps in to help find Pene the perfect date for the school dance - which doesn't go exactly to plan!
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 1, Episode 1Martin is busy organising the lives of all his neighbours blissfully unaware of the approach of a man who will disturb his little empire forever. While his friends embrace the newcomer, Martin concerns himself with organising a protest against a lorry driver who insists on parking in the Close.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 7 - The McDonaghs Of Jamieson StreetThe trio try to track down the woman who escaped Smiler's clutches.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 2 - Danger UXDThere is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone YardAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 2 - Food For ThoughtTracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 2 - Tarzan Of The TowpathNora's unusual osteopathic skills make a new man of Compo.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 3 - CommitmentsWho is the rightful owner of Sharon's cafe? Should business, like marriage be 50/50? Commitment seems to be the key word.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 13 - The SkateboardShaun decides he wants to have a go at skateboarding and sets about building a skatepark from scrap he finds in the dump. Before too long he gets carried away and suddenly discovers it's a bit riskier than he first thought. Bitzer to the rescue.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 3 - Truly And The Hole TruthCompo and Clegg are unenthusiastic when Truly tries to form them into an active rescue team.
Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cosmic InfluenceMuch to the despair of the others, Figgis becomes preoccupied with signs & portents.
Walk On The Wild Side
Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And DishonestyThe House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...
Barbara
Series 3, Episode 3 - ValentineValentine's Day has come around again, and whilst Neil's off on a dirty weekend, neither Ted, nor Phil, nor Martin have remembered. Martin's also working with a young, attractive new female co-presenter...
DNN
Series 1, Episode 10In this wek's showbiz news, Stacey-May Anaïs and Diana Vickers present a guide to being a fairytale princess; Bob has some surprising polling results; Gary meets a Nigerian cycling champion; and Nellie Osmond investigates clowning.
Ring Around The Bath
Episode 2.2, Go With The Flow: Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 3Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 1The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.
Faith In The Future
Series 3, Episode 4 - Goodbye to LoveFaith is reluctant when Hannah suggests she join her in becoming teetotal and celibate, but Faith's resolve is put to the test when Hannah disappears for a weekend course and she is left alone in the flat with a builder named Mark.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
The Mitch Benn Music Show
Series 2, Episode 1 - Steve BrownMitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined in the studio by Steve Brown.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 5It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 7 - The McDonaghs Of Jamieson StreetThe trio try to track down the woman who escaped Smiler's clutches.
Meet David Sedaris
Series 3, Episode 2 - Author, Author And Front Row Centre With Thaddeus BristolThis week includes his observations of life as an author on tour in "Author, Author", a satirical swipe at critics in "Front Row Centre with Thaddeus Bristol" and some extracts from his diaries.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 6Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 8 - The Afterthoughts Of A Co-op ManagerWhy did Marina's ex-boyfriend emigrate to Australia?
Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance WalkerWalker receives his call-up papers for the regular Army. Whilst Mainwaring's concerned about losing one of his few able-bodied men, Sgt. Wilson's more concerned about his cigarette supplies. Can they unite to keep him in Walmington-on-Sea?
Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Christmas Special - Christmas CrackersIt's anthracite roast potatoes and green stuff all round - Grandad's cooking Christmas dinner! Trouble is, Rodney's in danger of dying of boredom. Then the glittering attractions of the Monte Carlo club beckon...
Take It From Here
It's curtain up on a sly Punch and Judy man, and too much whisky is a curse for Mr Glum.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 2 - Food For ThoughtTracey is looking forward to being a mum again now that Garth is home from school. But Garth has his own ideas and Sharon gets caught in the middle.
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 3The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.
Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 2Six-year-old Karen mourns the death of a mouse (killed in a trap by her mouse-murdering parents), eight-year-old Ben stands for election as class rep and older brother Jake triggers his Mum's she-tiger instincts by bringing a girl home for tea.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 3 - CommitmentsWho is the rightful owner of Sharon's cafe? Should business, like marriage be 50/50? Commitment seems to be the key word.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And IncapabilityWhen Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...
Red Dwarf
Series X, Episode 6 - The BeginningRed Dwarf is surrounded by a Simulant War Cruiser and its fleet of attack ships. Armed with only two forks and a pencil sharpener, the Dwarfers begin to wonder whether this is the beginning of the end. Only one man can save them. Unfortunately that man is Arnold J Rimmer.
Starlings
Series 2, Episode 5The world of online dating isn't for everyone, including Grandad, who decides to log off after a disastrous date.
The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 2Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.
Ian D Montfort Is: Unbelievable
Episode 1Celebrity spirit medium and psychic reader Ian D Montfort is back. Corrie actress and presenter Angela Griffin is Ian's guest this week.
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 5 - ExaminationLucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 5It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!
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.
Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 2Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return to discuss topics including the football. With guests Carl Donnelly, Jo Caulfield and Milton Jones.
Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 5Two Episodes of Mash's astronauts make an unscheduled stop on their way to the rocket, Antonio explains how to deal with any competition to his intended conquests and headmaster accidentally eats a piglet in WitTank presents The School.
Meet David Sedaris
Series 3, Episode 1 - Attaboy And In The Waiting RoomAmerican humorist David Sedaris reads from his collection of essays. Childhood discipline in the Sedaris household is recalled in Attaboy, and In The Waiting Room examines the perils of agreeing without understanding in a foreign country.
PhoneShop
Series 3, Episode 2 - Nick Nack PaddywhackAshley's in the doghouse with Jerwayne after causing a girl-drought of epic proportions. Can Jerwayne get the interest of the Zara girls once again, or has Ashley wrecked their chances on the high street for good?
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 6 - DrunkAfter Lucy suffers a mild indiscretion whilst drunk and claims to have no memory of the event, she and Lee embark on an experiment with a bottle of home-made potato hooch to prove once and for all that you can remember what happens when you're mashed.
Giles Wemmbley Hogg Goes Off
Series 3, Episode 3 - Chalet GirlGiles tries his hand and his knees and ankles at being a Chalet Girl on the ski slopes of France.
The IT Crowd
Series 1, Episode 6 - Aunt Irma VisitsJen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 6Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.
Celebrity Juice
Series 9, Episode 11Radio 1 DJ Greg James and TV presenter Rick Edwards are among the guests preparing to be ribbed mercilessly at the hands of the West Yorkshire wild man.
Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.
Mock The Week
Series 2, Episode 6Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.
North By Northamptonshire
Series 2, Episode 2Jan has Helen back at home, but is it what she really wants?
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 2 - InfidelityGary is determined to find out is Dorothy is two-timing him.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 14 - Jobs For The GirlsSharon has gone into the pet sitting business, but she has competition from a teenage boy. Meanwhile Tracey has decided to get back behind the typewriter and Dorien gives her her first commission, with mixed results.
The Skivers
Episode 2.4: Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge, as Nick Golson[/.p] and Tim de Jongh welcome guest Jon Pertwee.
Red Dwarf
Series X, Episode 6 - The BeginningRed Dwarf is surrounded by a Simulant War Cruiser and its fleet of attack ships. Armed with only two forks and a pencil sharpener, the Dwarfers begin to wonder whether this is the beginning of the end. Only one man can save them. Unfortunately that man is Arnold J Rimmer.
Celebrity Juice
Series 9, Episode 12TV presenters Richard Madeley and Dermot O'Leary, teen pop sensation Conor Maynard and comedian Johnny Vegas are the guests preparing to be ribbed mercilessly at the hands of the West Yorkshire wild man this time around.
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.
The Last Leg
Series 2, Episode 1Adam Hills, with the help of co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, provides an intelligent and alternative commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days. With guest Russell Brand.
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 5 - ExaminationLucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 14Lloyd Langford on the Winter Olympics, Tom Wrigglesworth on internet porn, Craig Campbell on canoe man, and Justin Moorhouse on getting heckled.
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 6 - DrunkAfter Lucy suffers a mild indiscretion whilst drunk and claims to have no memory of the event, she and Lee embark on an experiment with a bottle of home-made potato hooch to prove once and for all that you can remember what happens when you're mashed.
The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 2Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.
Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 5Two Episodes of Mash's astronauts make an unscheduled stop on their way to the rocket, Antonio explains how to deal with any competition to his intended conquests and headmaster accidentally eats a piglet in WitTank presents The School.
The IT Crowd
Series 1, Episode 6 - Aunt Irma VisitsJen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.
Dead Ringers
TV impressions show that ran throughout the 2000s. Featuring Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Phil Cornwell, Kevin Connelly and Mark Perry.
Mock The Week
Series 2, Episode 6Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 2 - InfidelityGary is determined to find out is Dorothy is two-timing him.
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.
Big Jim And The Figaro Club
Episode 2 - The French ConnectionThe post-war construction team's Potts and Perkins start by hurling insults - but end up throwing French onions.
Campus
Episode 4 - Come TogetherPhilandering English Professor, Matt Beer, is on a mission to woo icy business consultant George into knee-trembling, resolve-weakening, book-cooking submission.
Lee Evans Up Close
Phill Jupitus interviews Lee Evans as he undertakes his XL Tour 2005.
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
Life In London
Episode 2, The Fancy: Tom and Jerry visit a 19th century cockfight and make a special wager.
Crapston Villas
Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 2 - Jack WhitehallThis week young up-and-comer Jack Whitehall performs from the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London, with support from David O'Doherty and Andrew Lawrence.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 11After contemplating the concept of memory, Ricky and Karl perfom a roleplay where they are the two lobes of Karl's brain.
Ring Around The Bath
Episode 2.2, Go With The Flow: Stella keeps tabs on her work-shy kids, thanks to Patrick's chart.
The Mitch Benn Music Show
Series 2, Episode 1 - Steve BrownMitch Benn plays comic songs past and present, and is joined in the studio by Steve Brown.