Schedule Wednesday 5th February 2014
6am
(repeat)
Fresh Fields
Series 4, Episode 4 - Life Is Full Of Ups And DownsWith William having a particularly stressful time at work, Hester suggests a day-trip to France for cheap cheese and wine. Unfortunately, the weather takes a turn for the worst, and the Fields are stuck in a typically French bedsit hotel overnight...
6:10am
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2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 2 - The Lady VanishesIt's Halloween, and Ben's excited to say the least; Jenny's got a party to go to; David has a new pizza delivery job; and Bill ... well, she's got reclusive next-door neighbour Mrs Crudaal on her mind.
6:40am
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 7 - Backs To The WallWhilst in the garden Tom feels a twinge in his back which later requires medical attention. Their harvest urgently needs gathering but it'll take Barbara alone a full week to collect - and there are storms brewing. Can anyone assist?
7am
(repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn
Series 1, Episode 6 - Plethora Princess RegentAwaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed.
7:10am
(repeat)
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.
7:30am
(repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 5, Episode 4 - SouthallMark perfroms from Dormers Wells School in Southall, Middlesex, where he tries the local food - Jalebi, Paan, Pakora, visits the twin landmarks of Heathrow Airport and the Sikh temple, with the latter proving more popular as Mark also discusses football, astrology and bank openings.
7:50am
(repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 5When Stiffy demands Bertie returns to Totleigh, he reluctantly obeys. Her latest little task for him turns out to be as precarious as ever. A small statuette purchased by Sir Watkyn is reputed to be cursed, and she's desperate to be rid of the thing. Gussie, meanwhile, has become repulsed by Madeline after she demands he turn vegan - and we all know who's next in line for her hand!
8am
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit TownAnthony 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.
8:10am
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 3 - Non StarterSharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.
8:30am
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 8, Episode 11Serving up teapot hysteria and the pun-tastic 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea.
8:35am
(repeat)
Sadie J
Series 3, Episode 10 - ByebyebabyliciousThere are big changes afoot for Sadie and the gang; and when it looks like she's going to lose her home and her favourite hangout, Sadie goes into protest mode; but really lies behind all the changes?
9am
(repeat)
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse
Series 3, Episode 2 - Fife CircleTwo elderly brothers meet at Waverley station and set out on a journey of discovery involving lost mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, and learn just whom they really belong to.
9:10am
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When YachtingHyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.
9:50am
(repeat)
2point4 Children
Series 6, Episode 3 - VertigoBill and Rona pay aunt Belle a visit, and end up inches from falling almost 20 storeys to the ground. Rona's fascination with horoscopes does nothing to help matters.
10:10am
(repeat)
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent MovieWhen Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?
10:30am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 7 - Beware The Vanilla SliceCompo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.
11:10am
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 8 - Howard Throws A WobblerWhen Howard overhears Pearl laughing on the phone, he suspects the worst, so Truly organises a surveillance team to follow her.
11:30am30 min
Clare In The Community
Series 9, Episode 5 - Panic RoomClare is forced to confront an old phobia after a regular home visit takes an unusual turn. Fortunately, Helen is on hand to help.
11:50am
(repeat)
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy ExecutiveTo impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".
12pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit TownAnthony 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.
12:25pm
(repeat)
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
12:30pm
(repeat)
The Best Of Les Dawson
Series compiling the best of the work of northern comedy legend Les Dawson.
12:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 8, Episode 11Serving up teapot hysteria and the pun-tastic 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea.
12:50pm
(repeat)
Dani's House
Series 2, Episode 11 - Alien InvasionDani's most loyal viewers, the aliens, have got bored of never getting to meet their heroine and her pals, and have decided to teleport down to Earth.
1:10pm
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
1:10pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 3 - Non StarterSharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.
1:40pm
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
1:50pm
(repeat)
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 4 - Absent FriendsA spate of burglaries throws suspicion on Sharon and Tracey.
2pm
(repeat)
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 7 - The SpeechDesmond is away at a conference, but his speech has gone awol.
2:10pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 7 - Going To Pot?Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!
2:30pm
(repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem
Series 2, Episode 3Sal has organised a ramble for the whole Guild, seeing it as an opportunity to have a nice stroll and a chat with friends. Sal thinks Spike would be a better boyfriend for Tash than Marcus and tries to steer Spike towards this goal. Sal and the Guild find themselves lost in a fast-descending impenetrable fog.
2:50pm
(repeat)
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.
3:10pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 1 - Follow That BottleThe gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.
3:15pm
(repeat)
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 24 - Disco Disco!Richard is looking forward to Mr Slater's disco, but - Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge. With no sound system and a broken smoke machine, Sooty has to call in some old friends to save the day. With special guest stars B*Witched.
3:25pm
(repeat)
Jeeves And Wooster
Series 4, Episode 6Bertie couldn't be happier. Both Madeline and Florence are at long last engaged to persons other than himself. With the coast clear he travels to Totleigh - gripped by by-election fever - to prepare for Madeline's impending wedding to Spode. There's just a spot of trouble with the plumbing...
3:50pm7 min
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 3 - Happy Birthday Timmy!It's Timmy's birthday and the flock throw a party for him. At first he's delighted by all the attention; but when the flock become distracted and he's left with no-one to play with, he decides to entertain himself.
4:15pm
(repeat)
Fresh Fields
Series 4, Episode 5 - Takes Two To TangoWhen Sonia announces that John must be having an affair, William finds that suspicion is catching.
4:40pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When YachtingHyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.
4:50pm
(repeat)
Duty Free
Series 3, Episode 2 - Déjà VuThe Pearces are back in Spain, but Amy has a feeling of déjà vu and she's suspicious!
5pm30 min
4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Episode 6 - ChoirWhen Dexter starts a choir, Josh thinks it is the lamest thing in the world - until Rachel joins and Josh decides it is the perfect way to get close to her. Meanwhile, Fleur and Eleesha get roped into Mr Nunn's boys-only boxing club.
5pm
(repeat)
A Whole New Ball Game
Episode 2.2, Scouting for Boys: West Bromwich offer Robert a trial, but Father Benedict doesn't want to lose him.
5:20pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 7 - Beware The Vanilla SliceCompo is reminded of a boisterous game he used to play at school, a game far too rough for Clegg to remember. Truly, meanwhile, has a lawnmower on his mind.
5:20pm
(repeat)
George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 1 - Just The JobGeorge, finally, gets a job. Mildred is so shocked and delighted by the news that she requires a stiff drink - but it's not long before she'll be downing glasses for a different reason...
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)
The Leopard In Autumn
Series 1, Episode 6 - Plethora Princess RegentAwaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed.
6pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 8 - Howard Throws A WobblerWhen Howard overhears Pearl laughing on the phone, he suspects the worst, so Truly organises a surveillance team to follow her.
6pm
(repeat)
Hordes Of The Things
Episode 3 - The Third ChronicleAs the defenders of Albion complete their quests, one makes a startling discovery.
6:30pm30 min
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 5, Episode 5 - BirkenheadMark performs from Birkenhead School in Birkenhead, the Wirrall, a landscape dominated by the shipyard, but the local life has also included monks, a "Bantam Army", one of the quirkiest bands in the country, and a pub inside a barbershop.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy ExecutiveTo impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".
7pm
(repeat)
Jam & Jerusalem
Series 2, Episode 3Sal has organised a ramble for the whole Guild, seeing it as an opportunity to have a nice stroll and a chat with friends. Sal thinks Spike would be a better boyfriend for Tash than Marcus and tries to steer Spike towards this goal. Sal and the Guild find themselves lost in a fast-descending impenetrable fog.
7pm
(repeat)
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 7 - The SpeechDesmond is away at a conference, but his speech has gone awol.
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 9 - The Americans Hit TownAnthony 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.
7:20pm
(repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 6 - AnimalsGeraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?
7:30pm
(repeat)
I'm Sorry, I'll Read That Again
Series 8, Episode 11Serving up teapot hysteria and the pun-tastic 20,000 Leaks Under the Sea.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 1 - Follow That BottleThe gang return in pursuit of a bottle with a message inside.
8pm
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
8pm30 min
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 6 - No Meat In The HouseBayo is diagnosed with high blood pressure so Gladys enforces a no meat policy. Funke is forced to do a 10k run for charity.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 4Having become unadvisedly engaged at a local hunt ball, Harvey welcomes a new guest for a short stay at Bayview - his mother.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
9pm
(repeat)
Blackadder
A selection of three episodes of the comic historical saga.
9pm
(repeat)
Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre
Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.
9pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Highlights Special - Best BitsHighlights from the irreverent panel show.
9pm
(repeat)
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - Shadow + TaxAlan joins North Norfolk breakfast host Terri Cohen, filling in for her regular co-host to review the morning's papers. On his own show, Alan is joined by internet millionaire Daniel Langford to talk about technology.
9pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 1The Brockman family find themselves confronted with a new set of challenges, as the sitcom returns for a final series.
9pm30 min
Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 2Another hectic week in the Brockman household as Mum battles with a printer that is playing mind games.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 45, Episode 4Guest host Ray Winstone is joined by panellists Reginald D Hunter and journalist Camilla Long.
9pm
(repeat)
Benidorm
Series 6, Episode 5Donald and Jacqueline plan a send-off for friend Big Donna who has passed away.
9pm60 min
The Kumars
Episode 4Next to get a grilling are Hustle favourite Adrian Lester, Emmy award-winning actress Jenny Agutter (Call The Midwife) and booming British thesp Brian Blessed. Plus, former Westlife heartthrob Shane Filan performs.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 6 - Turgid + MilkshakeAlong with new 'banter jockey' sidekick Zoe Scott, Alan is joined in the studio by agony aunt Polly Maplin. He later opens up to Zoe about his father, and sports a rather fetching raspberry pink jacket.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 2Another hectic week in the Brockman household as Mum battles with a printer that is playing mind games.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mammy's Coming!Agnes is upset that her son Trevor has been called back to the missions in Africa, but is determined to give him a massive send-off to remind him what a loving family he has back home in Ireland.
9:50pm50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 4Dr Christian Jessen, Lorraine Kelly, Sarah Millican and Tom Rosenthal join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to play the panel game.
10pm
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 9 - DumpJanet has decided that the most important thing about getting married is the presents, so she makes a wedding list.
10pm
(repeat)
Nixon's The One
Episode 1 - HenryHarry Shearer stars as President Nixon in a comedy drama revealing the extraordinary conversations that took place during his tenure.
10pm30 min
This Is Jinsy
Series 2, Episode 6 - Speckled Pom PomStephen Mangan plays Mr Lovely, the owner of Mr Lovely's Lovely Jumper Shop with a penchant for all-in-one knitted bodysuits.
10pm30 min
Inside No. 9
Series 1, Episode 1 - SardinesA game of sardines at a family gathering to celebrate Rebecca and Jeremy's engagement quickly becomes very cramped and uncomfortable.
10pm
(repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
10pm
(repeat)
Mark Steel's In Town
Series 5, Episode 4 - SouthallMark perfroms from Dormers Wells School in Southall, Middlesex, where he tries the local food - Jalebi, Paan, Pakora, visits the twin landmarks of Heathrow Airport and the Sikh temple, with the latter proving more popular as Mark also discusses football, astrology and bank openings.
10pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the sports-based panel game.
10:30pm
(repeat)
10:35pm
(repeat)
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 6, Episode 5 - Goldie Hawn, Liam Neeson, Peter Andre, Danny Dyer, Pixie LottThis week's guests are film stars Goldie Hawn and Liam Neeson, singer and reality TV star Peter Andre and Eastenders actor Danny Dyer. Plus singing sensation Pixie Lott, who performs live in the studio.
10:40pm
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 10 - SchluballybubJanet thinks that she has fallen out of love with Jonny. Gaz and Donna have a serious row, too.
11pm
(repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen
Series 2, Episode 4 - Death in Royston VaseyGeoff, Mike and Brian take a disastrous detour on the way to the plastics convention, and the mayor is forced to make an appearance to calm growing public concern.
11pm15 min
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 2, Episode 5 - MusicTim explores the concept of music with a poem about an ambitious songbird called Patrick. With Tom Basden, Katy Wix and Diane Morgan.
11pm
(repeat)
Old Harry's Game
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Reasonably Fantastic JourneySatan and the Professor travel to one of the few empty spaces in Hell - Scumspawn's brain.
11:05pm
(repeat)
Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 5Guests facing toe sucking, scary noise dancing, smelly sumo pants and a penguin-fed platter are Atomic Kitten's Kerry Katona, TV presenter Matt Johnson, Made in Chelsea's Cheska Hull and comedian Patrick Monahan.
11:15pm
(repeat)
iGod
Episode 5 - ProcrastinationThis week we see how one version of Ian caused the end of the world by taking the afternoon off. Just don't leave him alone with a room full of bubble wrap.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Seann Walsh World
Episode 7The biggest spider ever, laddish banter, money saving with Roy, and internet 'sexperts' feature this week.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tim VineThe punmeister general Tim Vine performs at Richmond Theatre with Terry Alderton and Elis James.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Absolute Power
Series 2, Episode 6 - Out-wheezedCharles is temporarily out-wheezed by rival PR woman and ex-girlfriend Gayle Shand, but can he get his revenge?
11:40pm
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 2 - InfidelityGary is determined to find out is Dorothy is two-timing him.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 2 - SectioningMerry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.
11:40pm
(repeat)
The Midnight Beast
Series 2, Episode 2 - Fight Or FlightStef, Ash and Dru are skint, in spite of their new job at the Bingo Hall.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Tim Minchin: Live
A two hour TV broadcast of Australian musical comedian Tim Minchin's stage show at London's Bloomsbury Theatre in 2008.
Midnight
(repeat)
Hordes Of The Things
Episode 3 - The Third ChronicleAs the defenders of Albion complete their quests, one makes a startling discovery.
12:10am
(repeat)
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 2 - SectioningMerry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.
12:15am
(repeat)
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
12:20am
(repeat)
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...
12:20am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 9 - DumpJanet has decided that the most important thing about getting married is the presents, so she makes a wedding list.
12:30am60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 45, Episode 4Guest host Ray Winstone is joined by panellists Reginald D Hunter and journalist Camilla Long.
1am
(repeat)
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...
1am
(repeat)
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 10 - SchluballybubJanet thinks that she has fallen out of love with Jonny. Gaz and Donna have a serious row, too.
1:10am50 min version (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 8The guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week are Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett, Joey Essex from The Only Way Is Essex and Jennifer Metcalfe from Hollyoaks.
1:30am
(repeat)
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 4 - Hay FeverMarlene allows Boycie to buy a maximum of six cows for the farm - and is less than impressed when Elgin, Jed and Bryan turn up with a herd of 300. The vet is called out when bull Rocky fails to take any notice of the females, and Tyler prepares to sit a local private school's entrance exam.
1:30am
(repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
1:55am
(repeat)
This Is Jinsy
Series 2, Episode 6 - Speckled Pom PomStephen Mangan plays Mr Lovely, the owner of Mr Lovely's Lovely Jumper Shop with a penchant for all-in-one knitted bodysuits.
2am
(repeat)
The League Of Gentlemen
Series 2, Episode 4 - Death in Royston VaseyGeoff, Mike and Brian take a disastrous detour on the way to the plastics convention, and the mayor is forced to make an appearance to calm growing public concern.
2am
(repeat)
The Stanley Baxter Playhouse
Series 3, Episode 2 - Fife CircleTwo elderly brothers meet at Waverley station and set out on a journey of discovery involving lost mothers, fathers, brothers and sisters, and learn just whom they really belong to.
2:15am
(repeat)
Tommy Cooper
Episode 4Tommy Cooper presents comedy, magic and sketches, with guest star Joan Greenwood.
2:30am
(repeat)
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 2 - InfidelityGary is determined to find out is Dorothy is two-timing him.
2:30am
(repeat)
Uncle
Series 1, Episode 4 - FavouritesErrol's paternal grandmother is hosting a family luncheon and Sam ropes Andy into coming along for moral support.
2:45am
(repeat)
Seann Walsh World
Episode 7The biggest spider ever, laddish banter, money saving with Roy, and internet 'sexperts' feature this week.
2:50am
(repeat)
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tim VineThe punmeister general Tim Vine performs at Richmond Theatre with Terry Alderton and Elis James.
3:15am
(repeat)
Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
3:30am
(repeat)
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 6Karl tells the story of having kidney stones, ponders a phenomenon - and more.
5am
(repeat)
A Whole New Ball Game
Episode 2.2, Scouting for Boys: West Bromwich offer Robert a trial, but Father Benedict doesn't want to lose him.
5:30am
(repeat)
The Leopard In Autumn
Series 1, Episode 6 - Plethora Princess RegentAwaiting news of a new pope, Plethora takes over Monte Guano and Ludovico takes to his bed.