Schedule for 13th March 2021 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Up With The Lark

Ethel & Gracie head to the country, disguised as Land Girls, on the trail of a gang of black marketeers.

6am (repeat)

Twelfth Night

A National Theatre staging of Shakespeare's romantic comedy, starring Tamsin Greig as a female version of Malvolio - Malvolia.

6am (repeat)

Man About The House

Series 4, Episode 4 - Never Give Your Real Name

Larry's philandering looks set to cause him real trouble when one of his girlfriends fears she's pregnant. Unfortunately for Robin, he never gives out his real name...

7am (repeat)

My Hero. Image shows from L to R: Janet Dawkins (Emily Joyce), George Sunday (Ardal O'Hanlon). Copyright: Big Bear Films

It's Janet's 30th birthday, but an earth girl hitting the Big 3-0 means nothing to the Ultron male. So when Janet says she doesn't want to discuss it and then changes her mind, poor George isn't quite sure what to do. As always, he turns to his cousin Arnie for advice.

7:05am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 48 - Toothache

Bean 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?

7:20am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58

It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.

7:20am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 45 - Haircut

After 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!

7:30am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 32 - Gnashernal Treasure

The class dig up a mysterious time capsule which sets them off on a race to find hidden treasure before Walter or a greed-crazed Paul the Potato can find it first.

7:40am (repeat)

Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man

Episode 2 - The King Of The Gameshows

Paul O'Grady looks at Bob Monkhouse's career during the 1970s and 1980s, with the help of rare and often previously unseen archive.

7:45am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 12 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa, Italy

The Go Jetters race to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but has it really been glitched?

8am (repeat)

How to Be Bohemian. Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: BBC

Heresy

Series 10, Episode 3

Lee Mack, Konnie Huq and Dave Gorman discuss CGI, Air BnB and Rupert Murdoch's marriage.

8:30am (repeat)

Beachcomber... By The Way

Series 1, Episode 5

Humourous tales based on J. B. Morton's popular and whimsical Daily Express column, By The Way.

8:35am (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 1 - Naani's Return

When the family arrive back from a trip to Pakistan with Mr Khan's mother-in-law in tow, Mr Khan is lumbered with looking after her.

8:35am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 13 - Woolly Wonder Girl

Police Chief Bevel has his hands full trying to stop rowdy rascals Zip and Pop on their noise-making spree in Craft City.

8:50am
10 min

Monster Court

Episode 11 - The Case Of The Drama Queen

Samrah from Halifax accuses her brother Ibrahim of being a drama queen.

9:05am
20 min

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 9 - Venice Of The North

Dave and his friends embark on a school trip along a canal where they awaken an ancient monster called Big Lippy, who pushes them over a waterfall and sends them back in time to the Jurassic era.

9:15am (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 3, Episode 2 - The In-Laws

Shazia and Amjad's wedding is fast approaching. As Mr and Mrs Khan's relationship with Amjad's mother, Mrs Malik, has been fractious at best, they invite the Maliks to the house for a dinner party.

9:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 36 - Bean Painting

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

9:40am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle Bean

Mr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.

9:55am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating Art

Marlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

10:25am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 2 - Donkey

Dave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.

10:30am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 9 - Super Justin

When everybody decides to dress up as superheroes, Robert is disappointed because he doesn't have a costume. Can Robert save the day without one? Guest starring Sid Sloane and Rebecca Keatley.

10:30am
30 min

Mitchell On Meetings

Episode 1 - It Started With a Thing

David Mitchell invites us (on zoom) to explore how the humble meeting took over the world. On the agenda: our love/hate thing with meetings, and David learns to be a good chairman.

10:35am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the third series of the David Jason sitcom.

10:40am (repeat)

Holiday On The Buses

Third film spin-off from On The Buses. There is mayhem at a holiday camp when Stan, Jack and Blakey go to work there during the summer.

10:40am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Whaley Good Time

Fuzzypeg eats the Spuds' fish supper and Dave has to catch another. Things look up when he hooks something, but it turns out to be a whale.

11am (repeat)

Carry On Sergeant

The first Carry On film. Sergeant Grimshawe is desperate to win the award for best troop before he retires.

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 18, Episode 27

Former Welsh rugby player Jonathan Davies, sports broadcaster Eleanor Oldroyd, former GB badminton player Gail Emms and comedian Eddie Kadi join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

11:25am (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 1 - Waffle's Ball Pit Pond

It's the hottest day of the year and Waffle is eating ice cream to cool down.

11:30am (repeat)

Breaking The News

Series 18, Episode 5

Des Clarke is joined by Andy Zaltzman, Olga Koch, Susan Riddle & Jamie MacDonald.

11:45am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 8 - Give Us A Ring

When Pottsfield's poshest customer loses her diamond ring, Danny and Mick turn the leisure centre upside down trying to find it!

12pm (repeat)

Cooking In A Bedsitter

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mutton Rissoles

Spring 1965. Trisha moves into a new bedsitter with the toast-loving Moira.

12:30pm (repeat)

The Now Show

Series 58, Episode 3

Joining Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis this week are Ellie Taylor and Darren Harriott, with music from Huge Davies.

12:30pm (repeat)

Life With The Lyons

Episode 2.5, Accidents Will Happen: After Bebe runs into famous boxer Freddie Mills' car - Ben decides to teach her a lesson.

12:40pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Christmas Special - Falling In Love Again

Chris has got himself into debt with the McCarthy family, Sharon wins a dating show and chooses a trip to Berlin as her prize so that she can collect a valuable car that Chris owns to settle the debt. Dorien gets a nasty surprise and Tracey falls for a mechanic.

12:50pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 1 - Awesome Alfred The Great

Watch King Alfred the Great argue with his older brothers, then defeat the Vikings using his cunning hit-and-run tactics, summoning the spirit of Ed Sheeran. Meanwhile, across the world, Ant and Dec host a very special Chinese edition of I'm A Celebrity, and the Egyptians tell us how healthcare should really be done.

1:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South America

What goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.

1:20pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Fierce Females

Marking International Women's Day, there are ancient wonder women, a Spartan queen on Historical Love Island and the Tudor Queens sing!

1:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, Italy

Glitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

1:35pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday Surprise

Bitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!

2pm (repeat)

On The Hour

Series 1, Episode 5

There is a report from the World Summit on the Future, a look at the state of British tennis and Wayne Carr reports on Satanic messages on pop records.

2:10pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Only Fools And Horses spin-off.

2:30pm (repeat)

Bussmann And Quantick Kingsize

Episode 1: Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.

3pm (repeat)

Pleased To Meet You

Episode 3: Dora Dale dishes more dirt on her celebrity friends.

3:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 10 - Waffle's Visit

The Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle round to Mrs Hobbs' house to show her what a good dog he's become. She's very impressed until she discovers Waffle has gone missing.

3:15pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 9 - Party Clause

Lily thinks it is time for the three of them to look for new hairstyles. She doggedly tries and fails to create a new hairstyle using a hair donut.

3:30pm (repeat)

Please Sir!

Movie spin-off from the popular TV sitcom, in which teacher Bernard Hedges takes troublesome class 5C to a holiday camp.

3:30pm (repeat)

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 5 - Tim Minchin interviews Caitlin Moran

Tim Minchin interviews journalist Caitlin Moran

3:40pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 10 - What Would Emmeline Do?

A competition develops between Ollie and Martha as to who is the most persuasive feminist campaigner.

4:10pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 9 - Kissing

Owen has a date and needs to learn how to kiss fast - but who will volunteer to teach him?

4:30pm (repeat)

Gangsta Granny

Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.

4:40pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 9, Episode 10 - Elvis

Coco's school uniform gets ruined so she borrows Henry's spare outfit - an Elvis costume!

5pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 36 - Bean Painting

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean.

5:05pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 8, Special - Fierce Females

Marking International Women's Day, there are ancient wonder women, a Spartan queen on Historical Love Island and the Tudor Queens sing!

5:15pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle Bean

Mr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.

5:35pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 1 - Awesome Alfred The Great

Watch King Alfred the Great argue with his older brothers, then defeat the Vikings using his cunning hit-and-run tactics, summoning the spirit of Ed Sheeran. Meanwhile, across the world, Ant and Dec host a very special Chinese edition of I'm A Celebrity, and the Egyptians tell us how healthcare should really be done.

6pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series X.

6:30pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 9 - Crush

Dave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.

6:45pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 10 - Bike

Anna is practising for the school cycling test and is good at it. Dave isn't quite as skilled, but with a new bike from his parents he really hopes to pass.

7:15pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out

A reflective look at one of Britain's favourite sitcoms, The Vicar Of Dibley.

7:15pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 34 - The Artful Gnasher

When Dennis thinks Gnasher has trashed a valuable piece of hideous art, the gang try desperately to cover up the damage and produce a decoy that is as convincingly terrible as the original.

7:15pm (repeat)

The Infinite Monkey Cage

Series 23, Episode 1 - In Praise Of Flies

Prof. Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by David Baddiel, fly champion Erica McAlister and zoologist Matthew Cobb to sing the praises of those most maligned of all insects, the flies.

7:30pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 35 - The Order Of The Golden Sausage

Dennis leads the gang on the baffling trail of a mysterious Beanotown secret society.

7:40pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 8 - The Rabbit

The Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?

8pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the ninth and tenth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 12, Highlights Special

Can't get enough of James and the boys? Relive the fun and games of Series 12 with this special highlights episode.

8:30pm (repeat)

City Lights

Scottish comedy about a banker dreaming of becoming a writer.

9pm (repeat)

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the prison-based sitcom.

9pm (repeat)

The Karen Dunbar Show

BBC Scotland sketch show starring comic actress Karen Dunbar.

9pm
45 min version

QI

Series R, Episode 15 - Rogue

Bill Bailey, Jack Carroll and Olga Koch join regular panellist Alan Davies as Sandi Toksvig hosts the quiz with a difference, asking questions on the theme of rogue.

9:20pm (repeat)

French And Saunders

Series 1, Episode 5

More from the totally gorgeous French and Saunders.

10pm (repeat)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 1, Episode 2

Agnes and the family are joined by the nation's favourite sofa couple, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who get more than they bargained for. The legendary Lulu pops in for a chat, while EastEnders's Adam Woodyatt teams up with Dermot and Buster to help with their new business and the Kaiser Chiefs get Foley's pub pumping.

10pm (repeat)

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 1, Episode 6

Mel Giedroyc and Lou Sanders are joined by Jennifer Saunders, Harry Redknapp and Phil Wang.

10pm (repeat)

Bridget Christie Minds The Gap

Series 1, Episode 1

Bridget asks why feminism became a dirty word and whether the modern British woman needs it. Comedian and broadcaster Fred MacAulay helps her remember some of the key incidents which brought her to an epiphany and a call to arms.

10:30pm (repeat)

Elastic Planet

Episode 5 - The Objects

A chest washes ashore on an island in the Indian Ocean. What connects the objects within and what is the history of the man who owned them? And how does a piece of flamenco guitar music fit in?

10:45pm (repeat)

We Know Everything

Episode 5: If all the world's a stage, where does the audience sit?

10:45pm
25 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Special Guests: Series 1, Highlights Special

Among the guests featured are Gordon Ramsay, Britney Spears, Idris Elba, Lena Dunham, Stormzy, Joanna Lumley, Cristiano Ronaldo, Aisling Bea and Jack Black.

11pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 2

Ken Livingstone, Reginald D. Hunter, Fern Britton and Stephen Mangan are the guests trying to lie this week. Does the 'D' in Reginald's name stand for 'Delicious' and is Lee Mack lying about a sausage roll?

11pm (repeat)

It's Jocelyn

Series 1, Episode 1

Jocelyn Jee Esien presents new characters including the Overly Dramatic Family, a pair of terrible African Drummers and a bad-tempered couple who run a takeaway business.

11:20pm (repeat)

Short Stuff

Episode 4

Farmer Jim's new dog Floss has a powder issue and Pity Party have more nightmare neighbours.

11:25pm (repeat)

The Fast Show

A selection of episodes from the first series of the rapid-fire sketch show.

11:30pm (repeat)

Chain Reaction

Series 8, Episode 6 - Caitlin Moran interviews Jennifer Saunders

Caitlin Moran is joined in conversation with Jennifer Saunders.

11:40pm (repeat)

Short Stuff

Episode 5

What happens when you leave the group chat? And why does mum always think you're pregnant?

11:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 1

New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.

12:20am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team look back over another week's events with guests Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe.

12:25am (repeat)

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 3, Episode 5

Routines by comedians including Russell Kane, Larry Dean, Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Glenn Moore, Jayde Adams and Adam Rowe are reconstructed as sketches.

12:55am (repeat)

The Magic Christian

Sir Guy Grand spends his money extravagantly. Adopting a grown man as his son, the pair set out to entertain themselves.

12:55am (repeat)

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Vestal

Marcus's parents are visiting for the weekend and he is keen to keep them and Delphine as far apart as possible. Stylax pursues a romance with Ursula, one of the Vestal Virgins who guard the city's sacred flame. Grumio finds some mouldy cheese under his bed and spots a business opportunity.

1am (repeat)

What A Carry On

A selection of episodes showing the best of the Carry On films.

1am (repeat)

Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Andy Hollingworth

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour

Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

1am (repeat)

Guessable?

A selection of episodes from the first series.

1am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 6

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Henry Blofeld.

1:25am (repeat)

Plebs

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Cupid

The boys get cultured when Grumio is street-cast to play the part of Cupid in an upcoming play. Marcus becomes his agent and uses his new connections to impress Delphine. Stylax understudies the lead actor so he can meet some theatre groupies.

2am (repeat)

On The Hour

Series 1, Episode 5

There is a report from the World Summit on the Future, a look at the state of British tennis and Wayne Carr reports on Satanic messages on pop records.

2:30am (repeat)

Bussmann And Quantick Kingsize

Episode 1: Sketches and monologues written and performed by Jane Bussmann and David Quantick.

2:35am (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Dave Gorman Goodish Hits, Highlights Special - Series 1 highlights

The stand-out bits from Dave Gorman's sublime comedy series in which he shares wry observations on modern life's little quirks. Stay tuned for some previously unseen clips.

2:50am (repeat)