Schedule for 20th December 2013 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Drop Out

Sitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

6:10am (repeat)

Man About The House

Series 5, Episode 4 - Love And Let Love

Two's company but three's a crowd, as the old saying goes. And so it proves to be the case when first Chrissy, and then Robin, hope to have some privacy in the flat for the evening!

6:30am (repeat)

Bread

Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.

7am (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.

7am (repeat)

Smelling Of Roses

Series 1, Episode 5 - Survival Of The Fittest

Rosie's company hosts a management team building course. It all goes well until the murder mystery dinner, but it isn't Rosie who makes a killing.

7:30am (repeat)

Meet David Sedaris

Series of comical essays written and performed for Radio 4 by American-born humourist David Sedaris.

7:40am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

8am (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.1, Death in the Family: Harold must break sad news to his father Albert.

8:20am (repeat)

The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Episode 2

Stricken with grief at the apparent death of his wife, Jedrington begins to question the morality of his business empire until on Easter Eve he is visited by three terrifying ghostly rabbits who drive him over the edge of despair.

8:30am (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 7 - Doing The Honours

Bernard suggests to Hacker (on the quiet) that civil servants should not be given honours unless they make cuts of at least 5%. It is an idea that shocks Sir Humphrey, who is already having trouble when his old Oxford college looks like it could become bankrupt.

8:40am (repeat)

Sadie J

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blackmailamundo

Ashlii tries to blackmail Sadie, but Sadie has the last laugh when a certain boyband comes to call! Meanwhile, Keith kidnaps a dog for a good cause and Dede tries to teach the boys all about her favourite sci-fi show.

8:50am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 26 - Pranks And Presents

When the hook-a-duck stall runs out of prizes, Sooty hopes his teddy bear machine can solve all of their problems. But he gets a little extra help from a very special friend... Guest starring Brian Blessed.

8:55am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?

When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.

9am (repeat)

Girls Will Be Girls

Episode 3: Sketches and songs from Rebecca Front and Sioned Wiliam, featuring some girly gossip at the health club.

9:05am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's Party

It's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.

9:05am (repeat)

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 2, Episode 5

Athletic zombies and a disconcerting dinner lady feature in this week's episode. In addition, museum curators Mr Faraway and Mr Elevenses reveal more wonders at the Museum Of Imagination. And it is prize-giving time on North Barrasay and the snowman decides to take a holiday.

9:30am (repeat)

Electric Ink

Series 2, Episode 2

Maddox refuses to give up a source. Could he really face prison?

9:35am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Christmas Special - Big Day At Dream Acre

Other 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...

11:20am (repeat)

The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff

Episode 3

Reduced to poverty and gin addiction Jedrington is at his lowest ebb, until his loyal and true servant Servegood restores him to sobriety by the gentle application of a massive cudgel.

11:30am
30 min

On The Rocks

Series 1, Episode 4 - Barter

Morwenna is trying to improve herself and Frank needs a lesson in island economics.

12pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely Herdsman

When Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.

12pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee Nelson

Sean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.

12pm (repeat)

The Importance Of Being Earnest

2002 screen adaptation of Oscar Wilde's comic masterpiece. Rupert Everett and Colin Firth star as two men assuming the same identity.

12pm (repeat)

Dani's House

Series 2, Christmas Special - Scrooge Tube

It is Christmas Eve and Dani and the gang get to welcome old pal Toby back from university. Meanwhile, Dani's brother Max is getting into the yuletide spirit - and demanding loads of presents.

12pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Episode 3.1, Death in the Family: Harold must break sad news to his father Albert.

12:30pm (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 1, Episode 7 - Doing The Honours

Bernard suggests to Hacker (on the quiet) that civil servants should not be given honours unless they make cuts of at least 5%. It is an idea that shocks Sir Humphrey, who is already having trouble when his old Oxford college looks like it could become bankrupt.

12:40pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 4, Episode 6

Ann receives her latest Open University examination grades, and they're not good. When Hilda sees Ann climbing the fence into Paul's back-garden, she believes them to be having an affair. Martin has to be told.

1pm (repeat)

QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series B, Episode 8 - Bees

With Fred MacAulay, Rich Hall and Jo Brand.

1:05pm (repeat)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

1:20pm (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 5

The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.

1:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series B, Episode 9 - Bats

With Josie Lawrence, John Sessions and Rich Hall.

1:45pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 14 - Jobs For The Girls

Sharon 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.

2pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

1996 & 1997 Specials, Christmas Special - Endgame

Victor accidentally kidnaps a businessman's mother. There is a mix-up over a holiday cottage, Victor buys a haunted caravan, and Margaret has a heart attack.

2pm (repeat)

Ladies Of Letters

Episode 5.5: The police free Vera's family, as Irene writes to her estranged son.

2:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 6, Episode 5

Andy Hamilton, Gabby Logan, Dr Christian Jessen and Diane Parish join Rob, Lee and David.

3pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee Nelson

Sean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.

3:05pm (repeat)

Barbara

Series 3, Episode 11 - Cottage

Ted has booked a holiday cottage to celebrate Barbara's 60th birthday. Unfortunately, it's been double-booked - and even adding a broken down car to the mix, that's only the start of the group's troubles...

3:35pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 2 - Bicycle Bonanza

Foggy's decision to go trekking across the moors coincides with Auntie Wainwright's special offer of grocery delivery bicycles.

3:35pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

3:40pm (repeat)

Barbara

Series 3, Episode 12 - Who Shot Barbara?

Barbara's been particularly abrasive recently; to friends, family, neighbours and casual acquaintances, her obnoxious demeanour has pushed them too far, and all are talking of doing her in...

4:15pm (repeat)

Duty Free

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Go Between

Eccentric holiday maker, Neville Thwaite has taken a shine to David and Linda but, although keen to help them, he manages to get everything wrong!

4:30pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 3 - Front Page Story

Mr. Humphries is made founding editor of the Grace Bros. staff newspaper, and his colleagues pressure him to investigate why they didn't get the £600 bonus promised to them.

4:35pm (repeat)