Schedule for 11th March 2016 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Beauty And The Barge

Ethel is taken in by a barge skipper, to the fury of the widow he is courting.

6am (repeat)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 10 - The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Casino

The lads face stiff competition when Dave decides to establish their own gambling club based in the flat.

7am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 4

With Ann in hospital, Martin has to cope on his own. He decides to spring clean the house and stubbornly refuses the help of his friends - with disastrous results...

7am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

7am (repeat)

1835

Episode 1 - All At Sea

Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate.

7:10am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

The Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?

7:20am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

7:30am (repeat)

Sorry!

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Rabbit and the Pussycat

Tim goes in search of the Golden Rabbit and finds a girl.

7:30am (repeat)

Wordaholics

Series 2, Episode 3

This week Lloyd Langford, Susie Dent, Dave Gorman and Natalie Haynes compete to find out who has the most word know-how.

8am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 7, Episode 3 - The New Neighbours

When the new next-door neighbours - a Mr and Mrs Duncan - move in, Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to find out what they are like.

8am (repeat)

The Roy Files

Episode 5 - Being Yourself

Roy is making a scrapbook for history homework about the person he knows best - himself. With excerpts from some of the funniest, most embarrassing and most surprising events in his life so far.

8am (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 10 - The Fête

Anthony 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.

8:20am (repeat)

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 24 - Gentle

Wussywat discovers a cocoon and then a newly hatched butterfly and learns the best way to be gentle is to "not touch at all".

8:30am (repeat)

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 27 - Scradje

Neddie has to solve the problem of people's boots exploding.

8:40am (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 2

Audrey and Marjory invite old school friend Podge for the weekend, following her recent divorce. The figure that arrives, however, is far from that which they expected!

9am (repeat)

The Iron Maiden

An aircraft designer's love of traction engines gets in the way of his job when an American airline owner visits England on a buying mission.

9:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

9:20am (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 2, Episode 6 - Points

Bell starts a scheme where good behaviour is rewarded with points that can be converted into prizes. Josh realises that with enough points he can 'buy' his dream tablet computer. But can he behave well enough to earn the points he needs?

9:30am (repeat)

No Commitments

Episode 8.2, New Age Differences: Victoria gets all intellectual, while Charlotte is on a spiritual path.

9:35am
10 min

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 25 - Smaller

The Twirlywoos learn about small things when they pursue a tiny butterfly around a butterfly house. Back on the boat, they are tickled by a mysterious creature who keeps getting smaller to avoid being caught.

9:50am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Great Outdoors

Richard is taking the Children's Club on a camping trip into the country but Sooty and Sweep sneak along too. With Sweep in charge of map-reading and Sooty playing tricks with his magic wand, it's not long before things go wrong.

10am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 3 - Growing Pains

Lee wonders who his parents are. Meanwhile, Michael takes Spanish lessons from Mandy.

10:30am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 4 - Lee's Journey

Lee goes to Liverpool in search of his mother, unaware that she's already come to London to look for him.

11:20am (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 7 - Ben Behaving Badly

Ben volunteers to look after one of Janey's elderly care clients for an evening; what could possibly go wrong?

11:30am (repeat)

Two Way Stretch

Prisoner Dodger Lane plans a heist that will involve slipping out of incarceration to steal some diamonds.

11:30am (repeat)

Dilemma

Series 3, Episode 4

Sue Perkins is joined by comedians Nick Doody and Angela Barnes, actor Cush Jumbo and journalist Dominic Lawson.

12pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 11, Episode 5 - Harper v Harper

Ben and Susan decide to go their separate ways, but will they end up in the same place?

12pm (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 10 - The Fête

Anthony 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.

12:05pm (repeat)

Dani's Castle

Series 1, Episode 5 - Lying Game

Esme suffers a crisis of confidence in her scare-abilty. Gabe's addiction to a ghostly book causes Dani to do something rash. Can anyone tell the truth? Honestly!

12:30pm (repeat)

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 27 - Scradje

Neddie has to solve the problem of people's boots exploding.

12:40pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 1 - Laundry Blues

Nurse Gladys Emmanuel tells Arkwright that he must buy a new washing machine, he is forced to come up with an ingenious plan to keep her happy and his savings undisturbed.

1pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 6 - Available For Weddings

Clegg demonstrates his theories about the safety of studded tyres.

1:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To Ashes

When Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.

1:30pm
30 min

Breaking The News

Series 3, Episode 1

Join host Des Clarke and guest comedians Andrew Maxwell, Alistair Barrie and Gareth Waugh plus journalist Anna Burnside for a satirical swipe at the week's big news.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 25 - Smaller

The Twirlywoos learn about small things when they pursue a tiny butterfly around a butterfly house. Back on the boat, they are tickled by a mysterious creature who keeps getting smaller to avoid being caught.

1:40pm (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 5, Episode 1 - No, Councillor

Terry is persuaded to enter local politics, but finds canvassing a hazardous business.

1:45pm (repeat)

That Beryl Marston...!

Episode 4 - Noctume

Gerry gets caught in a thunderstorm on his way to see his family, and ends up feverish and having to stay the night. Harvey insists on staying to keep an eye on him, but it is Georgie who gets into Gerry's bed! Meanwhile, Phil's hopeful that they will have had a "romantic reconciliation".

2pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 3 - A Losing Streak

Del's been dealt a few dodgy hands by Boycie in their card school and he's losing money rapidly. Believing that a losing streak can't last forever, he invites Boycie round for another poker game to win back his money, and is prepared to back himself with everything he owns... including Grandad's tellies!

2:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 6 - Dead Loss

Sharon's mother-in-law dies and Chris is granted 24 hours compassionate leave from prison. Chris uses this to disappear. Sharon and Tony set about tracking him down.

2:40pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 7, Episode 3 - The New Neighbours

When the new next-door neighbours - a Mr and Mrs Duncan - move in, Jean undertakes some strategic snooping to find out what they are like.

3:05pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 10 - The Rounders Match

The Flock and the Pigs are in the middle of a high-spirited game of rounders. Tensions are high as Shaun steps up to the plate - will he score the winning run? Will the Pigs' foul-play prevent victory? Or will The Farmer discover what they're up to?

3:20pm (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 2, Episode 2

Audrey and Marjory invite old school friend Podge for the weekend, following her recent divorce. The figure that arrives, however, is far from that which they expected!

3:20pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz Attacks

Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.

4pm (repeat)

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 12

Ian Stone returns for more football chat. Seann Walsh is the special guest.

4pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the eighth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

4pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 45 - Birthday Party

Mr Bean is feeling down. Everyone has forgotten his birthday - and to make it worse - Mrs Wicket is having a noisy party downstairs.

4:15pm (repeat)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 11 - Keep It Clean!

Michael is appointed producer of the students' annual variety show for the patients, but finding talented performers proves somewhat difficult.

4:30pm
30 min

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 3, Episode 9

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Eddie and Angel, and special guests Radzi Chinyanganya, Ellie Taylor, Suzi Ruffell and Ricky Martin, who battle it out in a series of games.

4:30pm (repeat)

No Commitments

Episode 8.2, New Age Differences: Victoria gets all intellectual, while Charlotte is on a spiritual path.

4:45pm (repeat)

In Loving Memory

Series 4, Episode 2 - Trouble At Mill

Billy bumps into an old school friend whilst collecting a body, and it turns out she's always been rather fond of him! Ivy, meanwhile, attends her own former primary school and is soon called upon to help one of the pupils.

5pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red Eye

Can Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?

5pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Chichen Itza, Mexico

Grandmaster Glitch's giant ball game threatens El Castillo. Can the Go Jetters bounce back and save it?

5pm (repeat)

1835

Episode 1 - All At Sea

Aristocrat Belport and servant Ned are called up to serve on the unfortunate HMS Fortunate.

5:15pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Nursery

A nursery is set up for the clippies' children and the Sister in charge requires an assistant. Something surely that even Olive can handle?

5:30pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 8 - Susu Again

Porkpie is bitten by the lovebug when an old flame from the West Indies turns up at the shop.

5:30pm (repeat)

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 4

The Pythons make it big in the States, release their first film, And Now For Something Completely Different, and then set out to make Monty Python And The Holy Grail.

5:30pm (repeat)

Wordaholics

Series 2, Episode 3

This week Lloyd Langford, Susie Dent, Dave Gorman and Natalie Haynes compete to find out who has the most word know-how.

6pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 4 - Just Family

Sharon and Tracey fear for their future when Darryl's parents visit.

6pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 7 - Ben Behaving Badly

Ben volunteers to look after one of Janey's elderly care clients for an evening; what could possibly go wrong?

6:30pm
30 min

The Now Show

Series 48, Episode 2

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Suzi Ruffell, Jon Holmes, Mitch Benn and Jessica Ransom. This week the gang explore the binary nature of news reporting and discuss the implications of a future dominated by Artificial Intelligence with Dr Nick Hawes of Birmingham University.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 6 - Available For Weddings

Clegg demonstrates his theories about the safety of studded tyres.

6:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 11, Episode 5 - Harper v Harper

Ben and Susan decide to go their separate ways, but will they end up in the same place?

7pm (repeat)

Hancock's Half Hour

Series 6, Episode 10 - The Fête

Anthony 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)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 11 - The Go-Between

Terry's housekeeping and his wife's absence are starting to take their toll on Bob! Not only has Terry broken the toaster by putting chops in it but his fag ends are in the plant pots! Something has to give so Terry decides to pay Thelma a visit to try and persuade her to return to Bob.

7:20pm (repeat)

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Perfect Christmas

Miranda tries to have the perfect Christmas in the final episode of the comedy series but, with a mum and dad like hers, it's not easy.

7:30pm (repeat)

The Goon Show

Series 6, Episode 27 - Scradje

Neddie has to solve the problem of people's boots exploding.

7:55pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 43 - The Robot

Bean buys a robot to clean his flat, but it ends up trashing half the town!

8pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Greater Love

Rodney has fallen for an older woman whose husband is locked up in prison. With her old man's release imminent, Del fears for Rodney's safety, but he can see that the lad is smitten.

8:10pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 45 - Birthday Party

Mr Bean is feeling down. Everyone has forgotten his birthday - and to make it worse - Mrs Wicket is having a noisy party downstairs.

8:40pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Yellow Peril

After a mysterious call from the health inspector, the local Chinese restaurant employ the Trotters to renovate their kitchens. Trigger supplies the paint but neglects to tell them exactly where he got it from.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 5 - Hal Cruttenden, Justin Moorhouse, Tom Stade

Hal Cruttenden is in charge this week, with guest performers Justin Moorhouse and Tom Stade.

9pm (repeat)

Run Fatboy Run

Having previously jilted his fiancée at the altar, Dennis Doyle attempts to win her back by running a marathon.

9:20pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Builders

Basil's drive to save money gets the better of him when he hires the lowest quoting builder, a cowboy by the name of O'Reilly, to refurbish the lobby, rather than Sybil's choice, the respected and trustworthy Mr Stubbs.

10pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Special - The Grinning Man

Could a madman who preys upon human flesh really be to blame for 70 years worth of disappearances in an attic called 'The Nightmare Room'? Can Jonathan solve the mystery, or will fearlessly sceptical Joey Ross get there first?

10pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Hustler

Gambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?

10pm (repeat)

Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton

Episode 2

The eclectic roster featured in tonight's show comprises Les Dawson, Frankie Howerd, Victoria Wood, Jim Carrey, Rik Mayall, Mike Yarwood, variety act Bob Blackman, Woody Allen and Tommy Cooper.

10pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 3

More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.

10pm (repeat)

Wordaholics

Series 2, Episode 3

This week Lloyd Langford, Susie Dent, Dave Gorman and Natalie Haynes compete to find out who has the most word know-how.

10pm
60 min

The Last Leg

Series 7, Episode 5

More of The Last Leg with Adam, Josh and Alex. Richard Ayoade joins the team in front of a live studio audience.

10pm (repeat)

Stella

Series 5, Episode 9

Stella is left with a heart-breaking decision after she and Rob finally get the chance to talk.

10:10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 4

Sarah Millican and Chris Ramsey play the game with Sean, Jon and Jimmy this week. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Abandoman, while Rachel Riley dispenses the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

10:30pm
30 min

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 10 - Censorship

Sam tries to beat the ban on parliamentary footage in comedy shows, MP Michael Fabricant reveals exclusively that he used to be a spy.

10:30pm (repeat)

Rudy's Rare Records

Series 4, Episode 2 - Best Local Business

Adam enters a competition for the Best Local Business, hoping the publicity and the winning prize money will give the record shop a much-needed boost.

10:35pm
30 min

Stop/Start

Jack Docherty’s sharp sitcom about three marriages in various stages of disrepair makes its television debut as part of the BBC Comedy Playhouse series.

10:40pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 2 - The Sketches

The celebratory series turns to the duo's 70s heyday. Get the inside take on how the shows were made and their unique style was developed.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 4 - 100th Episode

Mock The Week celebrates its 100th episode, with guests Milton Jones, Ava Vidal and Mark Watson.

10:40pm (repeat)

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 3

Kelly, a member of the Solana staff tells Donald and Jacqueline that she is engaged to the sexy waiter Mateo. Maeto is then seen flirting with Kate. Having now got over the shock of Chantelle's pregnancy, Janice begins to bond with her daughter. Geoff and his mother do a duet at the karaoke.

10:45pm (repeat)

The Football's On

Series 3, Episode 12

Ian Stone returns for more football chat. Seann Walsh is the special guest.

11pm (repeat)

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Call Of The Yeti

After seeing it advertised in The Global Explorer magazine, Howard takes Vince, Bollo and Naboo for a break at a log cabin deep in the woods.

11pm (repeat)

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 5

Charlotte Ritchie reveals the truth behind The Cottingley Fairies (stars Catherine Tate and Mathew Horne), and Nish Kumar talks about the Invention of the Telephone (featuring Anthony Head).

11pm (repeat)

The Mark Steel Lecture

Series 2, Episode 1 - Lord Byron

Mark presents the life of Lord Byron, and how these days the modern teenager would never embrace someone who was artistic.

11:05pm (repeat)

Catherine Tate's Nan

Episode 0 - Pilot

Comedy featuring Catherine Tate's Nan character.

11:10pm (repeat)

Raised By Wolves

Series 2, Episode 2 - Hairy Poppins

Della makes the house 'inspection ready' for the landlady's visit, but ends up with an eviction notice. The kids spend a laid-back day with their long-lost father that ends in civil disobedience. Unimpressed with the state of the rental market, Della has a stroke of luck when Grampy discovers a health-hazard that might be the answer to her prayers.

11:15pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Special - Channel 4 80s Night

Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and special guest captain Lee Mack get an 80s makeover as they go back in time with Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty.

11:20pm (repeat)

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Out-takes

Join Alan and all his guests from the series to look at some of the great stories that didn't quite make it to the show. What happens when Russell Kane eats too much Tikka Masala?

11:30pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

11:30pm (repeat)

Goodness Gracious Me

The Archers and The Waltons with a twist, and the Minx Twins tackle feminism.

11:35pm (repeat)

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

11:40pm (repeat)

The Adam And Joe Show

A repeat run of the first series of the show starring Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish.

12:05am (repeat)

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 16, Episode 2 - Rod Stewart, Stephen Mangan, David Coulthard, Steve Jones

Legendary singer songwriter Rod Stewart chats to Alan and performs his latest single Hold the Line live in the studio. Plus Stephen Mangan talks about his new adventure drama Houdini and Doyle, and ex-Formula 1 driver David Coulthard and presenter Steve Jones join Alan on the sofa to talk about hosting the forthcoming F1 coverage on Channel 4.

12:15am (repeat)

15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 3 - Blue Rat

A bargain energy drink from an Eastern European supermarket ("all the energy of a rat, trapped in a can!") causes Vince a few problems. Meanwhile, Errol realises one of his life ambitions of working with fish.

12:20am (repeat)

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QI

A selection of four episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

12:30am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 4 - Just Family

Sharon and Tracey fear for their future when Darryl's parents visit.

12:35am (repeat)

Sightseers

Chris and his girlfriend Tina travel around the country in their caravan, but it is not long before the dream goes sour.

12:40am (repeat)

Virtually Famous

Series 3, Episode 8

Team captains Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests: Will Mellor, Gemma Collins, Tez Ilyas and Alex Brooker.

12:45am (repeat)

Grabbers

A repeat of this 2012 film.

12:55am (repeat)

Dylan Moran: Like, Totally

TV edit of Dylan Moran's 2006 live show.

1:05am (repeat)

Very British Problems

Series 1, Episode 2 - Out And About

The day to day problems the British encounter as soon as they leave the house and go out and about - at work, at the shops, or when on holiday.

1:10am (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Desperate Drive Of Corporal Jones

When the platoon go on an exercise, Jones and Godfrey make a mistake with the map reference and send half of the men to the wrong spot. The spot that Mainwaring goes to just happens to be the target for some 25-pounders.

1:15am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 1 (Channel 4: Series 2), Episode 3

This week, Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by celebrity guests Sarah Millican and Humphrey Ker. Countdown regular Susie Dent is in with Rich Hall, while the country's favourite boffin, Rachel Riley, provides the letters and numbers with a little help from comedian Joe Wilkinson.

1:30am (repeat)

Lee Evans - The Ultimate Experience

Highlights and brand new excerpts taken from Lee's first three releases.

2:10am (repeat)

The Mighty Boosh

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Call Of The Yeti

After seeing it advertised in The Global Explorer magazine, Howard takes Vince, Bollo and Naboo for a break at a log cabin deep in the woods.

2:40am (repeat)

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

3:05am (repeat)

Girdle Of Gold

Evans the Milk and Griffiths the Hearse search for the fortune that the drunken Griffiths has stashed in his adulterous wife's corset.

3:05am (repeat)

Love And Marriage

Episode 4

Pauline's sister Rowan fears that her unconventional family is falling apart.

3:10am (repeat)

Rex The Runt

Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.

3:20am (repeat)

15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 3 - Blue Rat

A bargain energy drink from an Eastern European supermarket ("all the energy of a rat, trapped in a can!") causes Vince a few problems. Meanwhile, Errol realises one of his life ambitions of working with fish.

4:30am (repeat)