Schedule Sunday 12th May 2024
5pm
Tony Hancock at 100
Five hours of programming to mark Tony Hancock's centenary. Includes a newly rediscovered episode of Hancock's Half Hour (albeit missing its first 2 minutes), extremely rare sketches, and early variety appearances.
The estimated timings are:
5pm: All Star Bill (complete episode)
5:55pm: One Calling All Forces and two All Star Bill sketches
6:15pm: Hancock's Half Hour - A Visit To Swansea
6:50pm: Another single Calling All Forces sketch
7:05pm - 10pm: Steve Punt's Hancock Cuttings compilation of rare interviews, episodes and specials
7pm
(repeat)
Hancock's Half Hour
A selection of four episodes of Tony Hancock's sitcom.
8pm
(repeat)
Hold The Front Page
Series 2, Episode 3 - Costa Blanca: Euro Weekly NewsFor the first time ever, Josh and Nish are reporting overseas. In Benidorm. Their demanding editors want ten stories a day. On a desperate hunt for news, the boys find a psychic date night, a belly-buster breakfast and are marooned in the mountains.
8:10pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 6 - Shooting PainsMainwaring's delighted when the platoon is chosen to provide a Guard of Honour for the Prime Minister at a local event. However, Major Regan is still on their backs, and sets up a showdown between Walmington-on-Sea and the nearby Eastgate platoon.
8:50pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 2 - Strained RelationsIt's Grandad's funeral. His brother, Uncle Albert, attempts to comfort Rodney, who's distraught and disgusted with the rest of the family's jovial manner. But it's soon Del who's in a black mood, when Albert's side of the family disappear without him...
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 3Watchdog presenter Steph McGovern hosts the satirical quiz, as guests comedian Miles Jupp and journalist Camilla Long joining regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.
9:30pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In OneIn the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...
10pm
(repeat)
Billy Connolly: In His Own Words
A profile of Billy Connolly, drawing on interviews, TV appearances and stand-up performances from his career.
10pm
(repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 1 - BalletThe boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?
10pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series S, Episode 13 - Sun, Sea & SandiJoin Sandi Toksvig on a trip to the seaside with Ed Gamble, Lou Sanders, Sindhu Vee and Alan Davies.
10:10pm
(repeat)
Ghosts
A selection of episodes from the second series of the supernatural sitcom.
10:40pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 8Dara O Briain hosts as Ed Byrne, Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Ria Lina and Ed Gamble join regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
11pm
(repeat)
There's Something About Movies
Series 3, Episode 1Gemma Arterton, Jonathan Ross and Guz Khan are ready to put their movie knowledge to the test this week.
11:10pm
(repeat)
Bad Education
Series 4, Episode 1 - RivalsStephen and Mitchell are told one of them will be fired so go to extreme lengths to save their jobs. Meanwhile, Fraser has accidentally started printing the entire internet.
11:20pm
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 9Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Catherine Bohart, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Michael Odewale join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Bad Education
Series 4, Episode 2 - WhodunnitStephen is determined to find out who snitched on him about Class K's trip to a drag brunch. Meanwhile Fraser mistakes an Ofsted inspector for a Taskrabbit.
11:55pm
(repeat)
Bradley Walsh's Comedy Legends
Episode 1 - SitcomsThe actor celebrates his favourite comedians and comedy shows and puts forward his own theory as to why they are the best of all time, beginning with a look at sitcoms. Bradley chats to stars about what makes a successful sitcom, including Steptoe & Son, The Liver Birds, Hi-De-Hi!, The Young Ones, Gavin & Stacey, 'Allo 'Allo!, Dad's Army and Absolutely Fabulous.
Midnight60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 16, Episode 5 - Angela Barnes, Sarah Keyworth, Tim RenkowAngela Barnes hosts, introducing comedians Sarah Keyworth and Tim Renkow to the stage.