Schedule Thursday 30th October 2014
The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 4 - Older Than SpringtimeCaroline feels her age when she goes after the advertising account of a trendy fashion designer.
The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 8Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once
Series 2, Episode 4 - SiegeThe comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 4, Episode 2Featuring a sketch that you will never really own, the rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and a look at the often ignored positive side of stereotyping.
Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 2 - The Bank LoanHodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?
Listen To Les
Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
Heresy
Series 5, Episode 1Victoria Coren takes over as host, with old host David Baddiel as one of the panellists. The other guests are Richard Coles and David Mitchell. Topics include The Queen, social networking websites and Barbara and Margot from The Good Life.
Alison And Maud
Episode 2, Lame Ducks: How can landlady Alison avoid a courtship display without hastily inventing a hubby?
Dani's House
Series 5, Highlights Special - Alien ExaminationZang and Zark are tested on what they've learnt about humans from watching Dani's House, or faced being banished to another planet... where there's no Dani's House! They review some of the amazing highs and lows the gang have had on the show.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 1 - Quick, Quick, SlowWhat could possibly dim the sunset glow that gilds the perennial boyhood of the three old reprobates as they drift through the timeless little Yorkshire town? For the hitherto irrepressible Compo it's the suspicion that Nora Batty's new lodger, Smiler is taking advantage of his privileged position. Fortunately, Foggy remembers a cure he learned in the jungle during the war.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 24 - Wedding BlossFaced with the prospect of her marrying Monsieur Alfonse, René finally proposes and arranges his re-marriage to Edith. At the chateau, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the search for missing gold; Herr Flick is convinced that René knows its whereabouts.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 47 - The BallThe nasty tennis player is big and angry and wants his ball back - the one Mr Bean managed to throw onto the roof of a house across the road. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by the helpful intervention of a neighbour's pet hamster.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled BandVictor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 48 - ToothacheBean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 45 - HaircutAfter accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!
Going Straight
Episode 5 - Going Going GoneFirst pay packet, some light police baiting and the potential to foil a crime right under his nose. Life is busy for our Fletch. But things are rarely what they seem and Fletch's journey on the straight and narrow may be about to be cut short.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 46 - Neighbourly BeanAs Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme he hears loud noises from next door. He moves from house to garden but can't escape the relentless racket of trumpets, electric drills and screaming babies. Mr Bean's mind turns to thoughts of revenge.
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 2 - The Bank LoanHodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?
The Two Ronnies
Series 5, Episode 8Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Listen To Les
Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 5 - Fella-A-Day GirlUnlike Sandra, Beryl doesn't much fancy a steady boyfriend: she's a fella-a-day kind of girl. That is until London-based Robert calls to say he's coming back up to Liverpool on business. A chance to finish what they never quite got started previously? Not if her heavily pregnant sister Gloria, whose husband is himself away with work, has anything to do with it.
Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
Hancock's Ashes
Play imagining behind-the-scenes as Willie Rushton brings Tony Hancock's ashes back to Britain.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 2 - Mrs. RobinsonTracey is worried because Garth is going out with an older woman and Chris has started writing to "express his inner self".
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 15 - Nurse!Envious of all the attention his landlady receives when she breaks her leg, Mr Bean pretends to break his leg too. Then in hospital, he encounters the matron from hell!
Second Thoughts
Series 3, Episode 3 - Vice PrincipleBill disrupts Faith's routine when he decides to work on a top secret project at home.
Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 2 - Invasion Of The TempletonsWhen Templeton's Science Fair attempt to blast into the cosmos backfires, he accidentally instigates a full-blown alien invasion - by aliens that seem remarkably familiar and have come to pay homage to the creator of the Universe... Templeton?!
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 16 - Dead CatWhile trying to redecorate the hall, Bean is obstructed at every turn by his landlady's vile one-eyed cat. Bean pops it in the dustbin to keep it out of the way for a while. Just his luck that it is rubbish collection day.
Fresh Fields
Series 3, Episode 2 - A Waiting GameWilliam returns home, more than a little worse for drink, after entertaining a potential new lucrative client. Meanwhile, Hester's busy with her catering enterprise, and is hoping to rope William into butler duties at an upcoming function.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 2 - The CisternWhen the toilet breaks, Stan and the family are forced to rush next door to use Jack's facilities until they can arrange for a replacement.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 31 - Super TrolleyNipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once
Series 2, Episode 4 - SiegeThe comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.
Boj
Episode 39 - The Giggly DigBoj digs up Mr Cloppity's old time capsule. Now his buddies want their own to bury. When they miss their buried treasures, Boj finds one thing they can all bury together.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
The Liver Birds
Series 3, Episode 5 - Fella-A-Day GirlUnlike Sandra, Beryl doesn't much fancy a steady boyfriend: she's a fella-a-day kind of girl. That is until London-based Robert calls to say he's coming back up to Liverpool on business. A chance to finish what they never quite got started previously? Not if her heavily pregnant sister Gloria, whose husband is himself away with work, has anything to do with it.
Heresy
Series 5, Episode 1Victoria Coren takes over as host, with old host David Baddiel as one of the panellists. The other guests are Richard Coles and David Mitchell. Topics include The Queen, social networking websites and Barbara and Margot from The Good Life.
Blackadder
The Black Adder, Episode 4 - The Queen Of Spain's BeardIn need of more land and alliances across Europe, the King arranges a speedy marriage between the Spanish Infanta, Maria, and Edmund. However, whilst she appears besotted with her betrothed, the Duke of Edinburgh is horrified and resolves to get out of the ceremony any way he can.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 27 - Bitzer From The Black LagoonWhile trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 4, Episode 3Featuring updates from some ongoing political negotiations, an awkward encounter at an interfaith conference and a curious tale of a young man who heads to Canada to win the respect of his father.
Bread
Series 5, Episode 5Aveline is causing concern for everybody as she continues to believe in her phantom pregnancy. Adrian is concerned that Magdalena has not replied to his letter, Billy hears that Julie has a new lover and Jack goes for a job as a handyman at the 'big house'...
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & WealthDel is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.
It Sticks Out Half A Mile
Episode 2 - The Bank LoanHodges and Pike have persuaded Wilson to loan them £2,500 to renovate the pier in Frambourne. Uncle Arthur decides to call off the loan to them, but will 'Nephew' Frank show a vicious streak and try blackmail?
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
Listen To Les
Les Dawson presents the debut of comic discovery Justin Jest and a wonky piano sing-along.
Kingdom
Series 3, Episode 2Crop circles in a local field grab the attention of the Market Shipborough sci-fi community, and Peter's pub quiz grabs everyone else's. Lyle falls for his nemesis in a compulsory purchase case, and Beatrice fills in for Gloria on reception.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 1Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
Vexed
Series 2, Episode 2Jack and Georgina investigate the murder of a student on a modern university campus, and find themselves drawn into the complicated and overly PC world of gender politics.
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 3 - CampingIn a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.
Drifters
Series 2, Episode 2 - Truth Or DareMeg organises a girls' night in, as they're all broke and single. The night spirals out of control when Laura and Bunny insist they play Truth or Dare. And which one of the girls stands a chance with fit Scott the neighbour?
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 4 - RunningTo impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Documentary - The Love TriangleAs the nation decides the outcome of Gaz's love life, this documentary delves into the history of the long-running and rocky romances between Gaz, Donna and Janet.
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 1 - St. HospitalsMark and Jeremy are at the hospital awaiting the birth of Mark's baby. Sophie is determined to have a natural birth and doesn't want Mark to transfer any of his anxiety to the baby. Meanwhile, Jeremy is convinced he will never get over losing Elena, until he meets Zahra, whose boyfriend is in a coma.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 2Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...
John Finnemore's Souvenir Programme
Series 4, Episode 2Featuring a sketch that you will never really own, the rudest of awakenings for one particular pet and a look at the often ignored positive side of stereotyping.
Detectorists
Series 1, Episode 5Even though Andy, Lance, Becky and Sophie are barely talking to each other, their secrets are on the verge of being revealed. Are they all just victims of a 'dirty smears' campaign? And why does everyone else want to move in on Bishop's Farm?
Celebrity Juice
Series 12, Episode 8 - Halloween SpecialComedians Jimmy Carr and Chris Ramsey, Top Gear's Richard Hammond and pop star Jessie J join Keith Lemon, Fearne Cotton and Gino D'Acampo for a Halloween special of the outrageous comedy panel show.
Lovesick
Scrotal Recall, Episode 5 - BethanyIn a flashback to four years ago, Dylan has been seeing Bethany for several months, but when she invites her protective big brother over to dinner a terrifying thought occurs to him that he has fallen into a serious relationship with her.
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 2 - Man JamDobby, the object of Mark's desires, is going out with Simon a graphic designer. Mark and Gerrard form the 'Dobby Club', devoted to winning her over.
Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 2 - Local ZeroMark makes a new friend at work, whilst at Toni and Tony's party celebrating the reaffirmation of their vows, Jez meets an old school friend.
Newsjack
Series 11, Episode 6The week's stories cobbled together in a scrapbook sketch show, which anyone can write for. Uninformed, up to the minute, down to the dregs. Presented by Romesh Ranganathan.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 4In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Episode 8 - Keep On RunningDonna and Janet are furious with Gaz and demand he decides who he wants to be with by three o'clock.
Little Britain
Series 2, Episode 6Lou and Andy go to the seaside, while Dafydd has been to a rugby match.
Plebs
Series 2, Episode 7 - The PhallusThe boys bump into old school friend Fabianus, who is now a hot shot lawyer living the high life in Rome. Through him, Stylax reconnects with old flame Cordelia. Meanwhile, Grumio finds something unusual hiding in their wardrobe.
Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live
Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.
Crackanory
Series 2, Episode 6 - Let Me Be The Judge & I'm Still HereRuby Wax and Simon Callow spin these sublime yarns. A TV talent show judge gets a brutal taste of his own medicine and a street performer poses as a statue to foil an art heist.
52 First Impressions With David Quantick
Series 1, Episode 3David Quantick delivers stories about Tom Jones, Morrissey and Mrs Phyllis Pearsall, among others.
At Home With The Snails
Series 2, Episode 1Alex now has a job, his own flat and a girlfriend. He has also overcome his obsession with snails. But he is left traumatised by news of his parents' death, and fears that he may return to his old ways.
The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 4 - Italian For BeginnersRoy gets obsessed by his latest girlfriend's sad family history, while Jen tells an absolute whopper to get some attention.
Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 1The housemates move in. Josie sleeps with JP despite fancying Kingsley.
Dapper Laughs: On The Pull
Episode 5Dating show with a difference. This time, the outrageous Dapper Laughs helps out three very inexperienced lads from Birmingham. Will they follow the comedian's advice and find the ladies of their dreams?
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 3 - Prison VisitorAfter reading a newspaper feature about a lonely prisoner, Linda pens a love letter to the "gorgeous hunk". Tom's not convinced, and downright shocked when she gets a visiting order back - from notorious serial killer Freddie 'The Stick' Windrush!
Dave Podmore
Dave Podmore's World Of Cricket, Episode 2A case of libel for Pod, in which a portaloo figures prominently. But could Pod's legal challenge land Andy in jail?
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 3 - CampingIn a desperate bid to prove his manliness, Lee joins Tim, Daisy and Lucy on a camping weekend in the middle of a dark spooky forest.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 2 - Mrs. RobinsonTracey is worried because Garth is going out with an older woman and Chris has started writing to "express his inner self".
Vexed
Series 2, Episode 2Jack and Georgina investigate the murder of a student on a modern university campus, and find themselves drawn into the complicated and overly PC world of gender politics.
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 3, Episode 5Sketches include a tribute to Countdown, the sport of Bushwallyta, and Jack making Neddy Prime Minister.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Documentary - The Love TriangleAs the nation decides the outcome of Gaz's love life, this documentary delves into the history of the long-running and rocky romances between Gaz, Donna and Janet.
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 4 - RunningTo impress Lucy, Lee starts training for a 10 kilometre Fun Run only to injure himself immediately. In an effort to hide the injury from Lucy, he gets himself a secret sports massage, but this just leads to more trouble.
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.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 8, Episode 8 - Keep On RunningDonna and Janet are furious with Gaz and demand he decides who he wants to be with by three o'clock.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 8Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.
Heresy
Series 5, Episode 1Victoria Coren takes over as host, with old host David Baddiel as one of the panellists. The other guests are Richard Coles and David Mitchell. Topics include The Queen, social networking websites and Barbara and Margot from The Good Life.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 8 - Shouty BollocksHenning Wehn talks royalty, Tony Law tells his new joke and there's original comedy from Eleanor Tiernan, Boothby Graffoe, Simon Munnery and interviews by Stewart Lee.
The Rob Brydon Show
Series 1, Episode 3Rob Brydon meets QI and Blackadder star Stephen Fry. There is also music and chat from Seasick Steve, and stand-up comedy from Daniel Sloss.
Detectorists
Series 1, Episode 5Even though Andy, Lance, Becky and Sophie are barely talking to each other, their secrets are on the verge of being revealed. Are they all just victims of a 'dirty smears' campaign? And why does everyone else want to move in on Bishop's Farm?
Little Britain
Series 2, Episode 6Lou and Andy go to the seaside, while Dafydd has been to a rugby match.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 4In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.
PhoneShop
Series 3, Episode 3 - Pay As You GrowChristopher's charitable concern raises Jerwayne and Ashley's ire, Janine can't stop making fantastic decisions and Lance is hiding from Shelley and her terrifying broodiness. Standard.
The Rob Brydon Show
Series 1, Episode 4Tonight, Rob Brydon discusses retirement, Eurovision and the infamous trouser incident with broadcasting legend Sir Terry Wogan. There's also a touching duet with Sharleen Spiteri, and stand-up comedy from Hal Cruttenden.
The T-Boy Show
Series 1, Episode 4 - The BullyT-Boy's cousin is being bullied. Can T-Boy stop the bully?
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 2, Episode 3 - Prison VisitorAfter reading a newspaper feature about a lonely prisoner, Linda pens a love letter to the "gorgeous hunk". Tom's not convinced, and downright shocked when she gets a visiting order back - from notorious serial killer Freddie 'The Stick' Windrush!
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - Armed ForcesTonight's episode uses previously unreleased audio and includes a story about Karl failing to report an armed robbery.
In Deep
Sitcom pilot about two junior police officers on an undercover operation that goes wrong.
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 3, Episode 5Sketches include a tribute to Countdown, the sport of Bushwallyta, and Jack making Neddy Prime Minister.
Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 8 - Shouty BollocksHenning Wehn talks royalty, Tony Law tells his new joke and there's original comedy from Eleanor Tiernan, Boothby Graffoe, Simon Munnery and interviews by Stewart Lee.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 1, Episode 6Miss Single offers to slip into something less comfortable in a furniture shop; Technophobe toys with a car mechanic; and a camera gets broken in the artist's studio.
Parents
Episode 1Fortysomething Jenny asks a favour of mum and dad... can she and her family move in with them?
Parents
Episode 2Nick tries to work his persuasive powers on Len to get some office space, while Jenny has a very awkward encounter with an ex.
Stockport, So Good They Named It Once
Series 2, Episode 4 - SiegeThe comic goings on of the Conroy family in the Greater Manchester town of Stockport.