Schedule Wednesday 11th September 2013
Walk On The Wild Side
Family comedy series in which a group of comedians voiceover footage from the BBC's natural history department.
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.
Home To Roost
Series 3, Episode 2 - Success StoryHenry's brother decides to pay a rare visit. Matthew is inspired by his young, successful Uncle, but Henry isn't full of brotherly love.
Sykes
Series 1, Episode 14 - JourneyReturning from a fishing trip in Scotland with Mr. Brown, Eric discovers Hattie has booked him on a later train. As he attempts to change his ticket, they run into an officious Glaswegian booking office clerk, and a similarly unhelpful sleeping service attendant, Corky Turnbull's own identical twin brother.
North East Of Eden
Episode 6 - SpiritsMarcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
My Teenage Diary
Series 5, Episode 3 - Sarfraz ManzoorSarfraz Manzoor relives his adolescence growing up in a strict Muslim family in Luton.
Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 8The Saxons exchange disgusting Christmas presents, a caveman goes on a TV cookery show and we discover the bizarre causes of the First World War.
Sykes
Series 1, Episode 15 - LodgerMr. Brown is staying with the Sykes twins whilst builders work on his home next door. Amidst the inconvenience, Eric decides to retire to the basement and the company of their troublesome boiler.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 8 - Cyrano De HancockAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 7, Episode 4Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 2Relations between the warring couple are fairly peaceful, except that Penny thinks Vince is taking her for granted. She reckons he needs to be taught a lesson, so she invents an very good-looking and very imaginary colleague called Steve to make him jealous!
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.
Dani's Castle
Series 1, Episode 12 - Aunt MarjorieThe fighting cousins are put in their place when Aunt Marjorie returns from beyond to give them a piece of her mind. Can they resolve their differences in time to save Gabe?
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's PartyIt's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.
Winston
Winston In Europe, Episode 2 - An Educated WomanArriving in France, the old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The DrainThere's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 19 - Puddings Can Go OffMichelle orders René to store 1,000kg of high explosive in his café - disguised as Christmas puddings! Herr Flick, meanwhile, is dealing with land mines.
Tomorrow, Today!
Series 2, Episode 5 - Countess Natasha And The Red MenacePrime Minister Harold Macmillan guest stars in the same week that the programme is infiltrated by a spy.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 20 - Land Mines For LondonThe plans to drop the British airmen, concealed inside land mines, over England are progressing - but with Herr Flick's intervention, not all that well. But things could be far worse at Café René if Yvette is not careful with her candles!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are ComingAs Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 1 - In Luton Airport No-One Can Hear You ScreamThe Meldrews return from a disastrous Greek holiday to discover that their home has burnt down. Six months and a pile of insurance headaches later, they are ensconced in their new abode and decide to throw a house-warming party. What could possibly go wrong?
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 10Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 8 - Cyrano De HancockAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
Half Moon Investigations
Episode 8 - Sick NoteRed has to work alone on the latest Moon investigation and ace reporter Mia is temporarily recruited into The Pinks. Mia discovers that being in the gang isn't as appealing as she had thought.
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 6 - Divided We StandAlbert 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.
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 7, Episode 4Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.
My Almost Famous Family
Episode 8 - Take A Chance On MeToyah and Aretha compete to write a song for R&B star, Monelle. Hadley, meanwhile, tries to work out why Isaac is so much more popular than him.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 21 - Flight To GenevaMichelle's latest scheme for the escape of the airmen (involving a mini-submarine) pushes René over the edge, and he attempts to elope with Yvette - and the two original paintings - to Switzerland.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of IlkleyBack for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 22 - Train Of EventsThe Colonel, Gruber and Helga are after the paintings, as are Flick and Von Smallhausen. Mimi, Yvette and Madame Edith are after René. And they're all aboard the Geneva Express, which the Resistance is about to blow up with Christmas puddings...
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
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.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
Jeeves And Wooster
Series 1, Episode 4Bertie manages to get on the wrong side of everyone - again - when he attempts to offer the same solution to the differing woes of Gussie Fink Nottle, Aunt Dahlia, and Tuppy Glossop.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 18 - Cat Got Your Brain?Two bungling alien scientists transport Pidsley the cat and Shaun aboard their flying saucer.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny StuffTruly, Clegg and Billy track down a man famous for his green fingers.
The Upper Hand
Series 1, Episode 12 - First KissA seemingly forgotten birthday leads Caroline to become rather sozzled, and Charlie ends up a little worse for the drink himself; with dropped inhibitions, a kiss is on the cards. But anything more...?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 9 - The Second Husband And The ShowgirlsTruly learns that his former wife's new husband is coming to town.
Second Thoughts
Series 1, Episode 7 - Marriage of InconvenienceHannah and Joe are predictably indifferent about their mother's announcement, but nothing can stop Bill and Faith from enjoying their big day.
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 5 - The Puckled WranglerThe appearance of an extremely rare butterfly attracts the interest of collector and madman Major Lector. Can the kids protect the Puckled Wrangler?
Are You From The Bugle?
Episode 2 - Royal FlushGraham saves the day by finding a last-minute opener for the new sports centre when the royal guest falls victim to too much hospitality, and Bert ends up covered in something other than glory.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 10Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Home To Roost
Series 3, Episode 3 - Crime WatchHenry gets touch on security installing a burglar alarm and joining the neighbourhood watch. Unfortunately a mysterious intruder chooses to strike while he's out on patrol.
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 6 - The Great DepressedoCouncillor Cowdrey wants a magician for his birthday party. Can Gobby the post box be coaxed out of retirement?
One Foot In The Grave
Series 2, Episode 2 - We Have Put Her Living In The TombVictor and Margaret agree to look after Kylie the tortoise whilst Margaret's god-daughter Jennifer goes on holiday. Meanwhile, they set about decorating the new house.
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate HoursAlbert 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.
Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
North East Of Eden
Episode 6 - SpiritsMarcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of IlkleyBack for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.
My Teenage Diary
Series 5, Episode 4 - Rachel JohnsonWriter Rachel Johnson revisits her gap year, when she worked on a kibbutz with her brother.
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 1 - Communication ProblemsIt's St. George's Day, and when a Mrs Alice Richards books into Fawlty Towers expecting a room with sea view, Basil's temper begins to boil. Meanwhile, a racing tip from a rare satisfied guest could land him in it with Sybil.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 2 - Watching The ClockClegg climbs a tree to prove a point while the police deal with a runaway cooker.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 4, Episode 8 - Cyrano De HancockAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Christmas Special - EngagementAlice is concerned. She and Hugo mightn't have been romantically linked for long, but she's known him for 26 years and they've still never kissed - is she so unattractive? When the inevitable eventually happens, David is far from pleased, and Hugo has an important decision to make.
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 7, Episode 4Investigating hobbies, plus Professor Prune's Electric Trousers end up deep in the briny.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 2 - Mummies & DaddiesAs Tracey and Sharon leave the ante-natal class they bump into a pregnant Kimberley.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley LiveTo celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
Big Bad World
Episode 4Beth tries to improve her chugging performance with a bit of flirtation but finds she's playing with fire. Ben is bizarrely accused of sexual harassment by a man!
Mount Pleasant
Series 3, Episode 1Curtains twitch and chins wag on the Manchester cul-de-sac when London couple Bradley and Tanya move in. Not all is bliss however, as Lisa loses her job.
Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 6 - The GermansSybil's in hospital, receiving treatment for an ingrowing toenail. Basil's left at the hotel to carry out a fire alarm test and oversee a group of German guests. What could possibly go wrong?
Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
Who Do You Think You Are?
Genealogy documentary. Sarah Millican is astonished to discover that her three times great grandfather was one of the first ever divers in the world. Sarah also follows the trail of her four times great grandfather, John Malcolm, to Canada where he worked for the Hudson's Bay Company. John was sent to a remote outpost involved in the fur trade. As Sarah follows in his footsteps, she makes a truly shocking discovery.
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The Wipers Times
World War I drama based on the true story of how a British army unit set up and published a satirical magazine.
This is a drama programme, however we have included it in our schedule listings as it may be of interest to comedy fans. The drama breaks into satirical sketches at times, and notably it sees Monty Python star Michael Palin in his first acting role for a number of years.
Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman, the programme also stars Ben Chaplin, Julian Rhind-Tutt and Steve Oram.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 3Cage-fighting, sheep testicles and an insight into Whitehall's sex life... it's Episode 3. The guests are David Walliams, football manager Sam Allardyce and Paralympian Dame Sarah Storey.
Seann Walsh World
Episode 9A banana museum, farting, the sneezing challenge, and music from a genitals obsessed woman.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 1 - BellsLord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?
Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 6Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.
Boom Town
Episode 5Tonight, love is not in the air when Talina The Temptress and Louis The Stripper go on a blind date. In the spiritual realm, Kev The Witch is presenting his plans for a witches' coven to his local planning officer; and Jonny Nash The Ladies Man is running his own 'love god seminar'.
My Teenage Diary
Series 5, Episode 3 - Sarfraz ManzoorSarfraz Manzoor relives his adolescence growing up in a strict Muslim family in Luton.
Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
The Last Leg
Series 2, Episode 7Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker look back on the week with the help of guest Jack Whitehall.
Chickens
Episode 3The boys are immediately suspicious when, out of the blue, a pretty girl named Penny asks Cecil to be her boyfriend. Maybe, just maybe, she thinks Cecil is a catch. Or, she's got an ulterior motive.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 2 - HeadBlackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...
Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
Great Night Out
Episode 4Glyn's new bromance with an old friend unsettles the group who're suspicious of his motives.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 26, Episode 2Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined on the anarchic music quiz by choir master Gareth Malone and rapper Wretch 32, all under the watchful eye of guest host Example.
Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
Josie Long - All Of The Planet's Wonders
Episode 3Josie explores the fantstic world of obscure animal facts in a bid to become the ultimate quiz contestant. To do this she looks back at her animal rights activist past, questions why she grew out of that phase and interrogates her father over his quiz buff history.
Ricky Gervais: Science
TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.
It Is Rocket Science!
Series 1, Episode 2Helen Keen enthuses about the often weird and frequently wonderful early days of rocket travel. Featuring true stories of Space Nazis! Space Satanists! And Space French Cats!
What To Do If You're Not Like Everybody Else
Series 1, Episode 3This week, Andrew Lawrence explores the pressure we all face to do a full-time job and earn sufficient money to live a respectable life.
Sliding Doors
Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 7Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
The Harpoon
Episode 3: A special budget edition of the nostalgic spoof of boys' adventure story papers.
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.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Boom Town
Episode 5Tonight, love is not in the air when Talina The Temptress and Louis The Stripper go on a blind date. In the spiritual realm, Kev The Witch is presenting his plans for a witches' coven to his local planning officer; and Jonny Nash The Ladies Man is running his own 'love god seminar'.
Sliding Doors
Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.
The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 1, Episode 3 - Bad News TourA day on the road with the most controversial heavy metal band in the history of the universe, man.
Bad Education
Series 2, Episode 2 - The AmericanAlfie is shocked by the arrival of a new teacher at Abbey Grove, Mr Schwimer, and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's own class.
Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 6Mock The Week returns for another run of light satire. The guests are Alun Cochrane, Stewart Francis and Andi Osho.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
The Comic Strip Presents...
Episode 1 - Five Go To RehabNew special in which the original characters parodied from Enid Blyton are revealed to have failed to live up to their ideals and been forced to confront the modern world.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Stand-up comedy from London's famous club, The Comedy Store.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 26, Episode 2Team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding are joined on the anarchic music quiz by choir master Gareth Malone and rapper Wretch 32, all under the watchful eye of guest host Example.
Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
Winston
Winston In Europe, Episode 2 - An Educated WomanArriving in France, the old rogue's talk of Flaubert, Baudelaire and Renoir baffles Nancy.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 7Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.
Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
Tomorrow, Today!
Series 2, Episode 5 - Countess Natasha And The Red MenacePrime Minister Harold Macmillan guest stars in the same week that the programme is infiltrated by a spy.
Ricky Gervais: Science
TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.
Rex The Runt
Series 1, Episode 7 - Too Many DogsWhen the gang find their house stolen, they travel back in time to find the culprit. However, they meet themselves along the way - this results in a barking competition to decide who gets the house.
Jongleurs Live!
New series of stand-up comedy broadcasts from Jongleurs comedy clubs, for digital channel Loaded TV.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Bad Education
Series 2, Episode 2 - The AmericanAlfie is shocked by the arrival of a new teacher at Abbey Grove, Mr Schwimer, and even more shocked to learn that he will be taking over Alfie's own class.
Are You From The Bugle?
Episode 2 - Royal FlushGraham saves the day by finding a last-minute opener for the new sports centre when the royal guest falls victim to too much hospitality, and Bert ends up covered in something other than glory.
North East Of Eden
Episode 6 - SpiritsMarcia's errant boyfriend makes his presence felt, and religious fever grips the island.