Schedule Sunday 1st May 2022
4:30pm30 min
Just William... And Richmal
A centenary celebration of Richmal Crompton's Just William books. Comedy writer Edward Rowett thinks they are comic masterpieces.
7pm
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Zen Motoring
Episode 6 - Words In The WoodsIt's all out eco-spiritual warfare as Ogmios returns to battle rap. Will he stay zen or lose it all?
7:15pm30 min
Stephen Bailey: One Of Many
Stephen Bailey wants to change his name, as he believes it to be hindering his success. A stand-up special about identity and what's in a name.
8pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 4, Episode 1 - StrongmanRob and Romesh will be witnessing insane strength up close as they take on the world of Strongman. On their journey they head to Iceland to train with former champion Magnus Ver Magnusson. All with the aim of competing one on one at the Arnold Sports Festival to find out which of the two is the strongest.
8pm
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Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 3, Episode 5 - Crucian Carp (Great Somerford Lakes, Wiltshire)Paul and Bob go fishing for the elusive crucian carp in Wiltshire.
8:40pm
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QI
Shakespeare Season Special - The Immortal BardShakespeare-themed special with Bill Bailey, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.
9pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
9:20pm
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Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 3, Episode 2Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Kae Kurd, Lou Sanders and Joel Dommett, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Kae's lecture is 'Understand The Modern Middle East', Lou's is 'Mind Reading and Telepathy For Beginners and Intermediates' and Joel's is 'The Surprising Science Of Alpha Males'.
9:40pm
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The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 5Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 4Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp must act in one of the West End's most successful shows, Only Fools And Horses The Musical.
10pm
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The Island
Episode 6It's time for our comedians to put their forgery skills to the test as they recreate classic works of art. They also get to choose what footwear they want.
10:15pm
(repeat)
Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox
A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.
10:20pm
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Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 5 - The RoadIf there is one person who knows a thing or two about how to travel it's Billy Connolly. After 50 years of near constant touring, we find the Big Man resplendent in his back garden rummaging through trinkets and memories as he ruminates about dream locations, nightmare family holidays and offers up travel tips for your private bits!
11pm60 min version (repeat)
11pm15 min
Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 1, Episode 2Jake Yapp and Isy Suttie present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. They chat to Welsh stand-up Steffan Alun and there's music from Grace Petrie.
11pm
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Four Weddings And A Funeral
A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 6 - CultureWe catch up with Billy as he explains that when it comes to culture, for him, anything goes. Billy riffs on being made into an iconic children's toy, bad opera, even worse poets, portraits made of toast and swearing as an art form!
Midnight
(repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 6, Episode 8Alan invites Munya Chawawa, Nina Conti, Morgana Robinson and Bill Bailey to join him for an evening of swapping funny stories and sharing interesting anecdotes. Tonight's tales range from Panthers to plastic surgery, practical jokes and impersonations.
2am120 min
Agatha Raisin
Series 4, Episode 1 - Love, Lies & LiquorAgatha's on-again, off-again, (currently off-again) love interest James Lacy has returned to Carsely after a successful book tour, and is leaving just as quickly, but this time with Agatha.