Schedule Friday 9th May 2025

Minder
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Bounty HunterWhen a young widow is conned out of all her savings, Arthur sends Terry off to reclaim the money.

Supertato
Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power SuitEvil Pea becomes more powerful than Supertato by wearing a giant powersuit.

Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 11 - Haunted HouseMr. Bean is trying to impress some kids in the park with his football skills but winds up kicking their ball into a dilapidated, scary-looking house.

Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 15 - Hot To TrotterWhen Bitzer's dance partner drops out before a big contest, Shaun steps in to help.

Up The Garden Path
Series 3, Episode 5 - Up the Stick and Sick as a ParrotIzzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant.

Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 22 - Happy Boom Day!Danger Mouse's plan to hold a surprise party for Professor Squawkencluck is undone when the Baron releases killer birthday presents into the world.

Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 12 - Eau De BeanMr. Bean accidentally spills all of Mrs. Wicket's new, expensive perfume on the floor. Can he hide the crime and cover his tracks?

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 4 - Walking Stiff Can Make You FamousAn unexpected encounter with a horse points Foggy in the direction of making his first million.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 44 - Pi In The SkyThe gang spot what appears to be a meteor through Screwtop's mega-powerful telescope. It turns out to be an early space invention of the Professor's, hurtling back towards Earth on a collision course with Beanotown! Can Dennis and the gang save the day, or will Beanotown be destroyed forever.

At Home With The Braithwaites
Series 4, Episode 2Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 5 - Niagara Falls, Canada and USAGlitch blocks Niagara Falls to give Grim HQ a mud bath. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 5 - That's Not Captain ZeroFoggy helps when a van breaks down.

Relativity
Series 2, Episode 2Holly's unexpected pregnancy brings the family together once again, as they all comes to terms with it in their own way. Pete and Billy bond over 59.1% Scotch, Margaret braves the supermarket and Holly won't come out of her bedroom.

Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 36 - Gnomes Might FlyHerbert has invented a new contraption to help him fly using an old set of bagpipes. The 'Herbecopter', as Herbert likes to call it, is rather noisy but extremely effective.

The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 1 - Testing TimesSleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 7 - Cat's Busy DayEveryone needs help in Justin's House. Luckily, Cat is always happy to lend a hand, but today she tries to help everyone at once and gets into a bit of a muddle.

Gossip And Goddesses With Granny Kumar
Series 1, Episode 6Granny Kumar is joined by Doctor Who star Mandip Gill and Evening Standard Best Actress award winner Josette Simon.

My Hero
Series 1, Episode 5 - Old Man RiverdanceGeorge receives a visit from his father, the original Thermoman, who now resides in the Dunrescuin' home for retired superheroes in Florida.

Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 28 - On And OffThe Twirlywoos see a lady and her father sitting in deckchairs at the beach.

Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening DayJoe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.

Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) BootCompo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 7 - The Empire That Foggy Nearly BuiltFoggy decides to go big in the car-parking business.

Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 11 - Sugar Puff DaddySara Pascoe invites Taskmaster's Alex Horne, comic Lou Sanders, presenter Roman Kemp and Loose Women's Janet Street-Porter into the Comedy Central loft alongside regular captains Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and side-kick John Kearns.

Up The Garden Path
Series 3, Episode 5 - Up the Stick and Sick as a ParrotIzzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant.

Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage PatchA storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.

The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 1 - Testing TimesSleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

Big Lizard
Episode 33 - After The StormAfter a storm passes overhead, many creatures turn up in surprising places and need Cosima and Big Lizard's help. But try as they might, the friends can't find poor Rex.

Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 17 - The Inventor PreventorThere's serious monkey business in this episode as Danger Mouse and Penfold have to thwart a Victorian time-travelling chimp, Isambard King Kong Brunel, from uninventing the world.

Arthur's Hallowed Ground
Comedy drama about an octogenarian and his love of cricket.

Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 11 - Waffle Tries To Be GoodWhen Jess takes Evie for her first school visit, Waffle goes along too - on the condition that he doesn't sing. He tries his best to behave, but it's hard for a Wonder Dog!

Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's TruckingThe platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

Relativity
Series 2, Episode 2Holly's unexpected pregnancy brings the family together once again, as they all comes to terms with it in their own way. Pete and Billy bond over 59.1% Scotch, Margaret braves the supermarket and Holly won't come out of her bedroom.

Supertato
Series 3, Episode 20 - The Amazing JalapenoChilli can't wait to see his hero, Jalapeno, attempt a treacle-tart jumping record. But Evil Pea adds an extra tart at the end of the jump, and Jalapeno gets stuck.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 37 - JJ's Lucky DayThe gang find out that JJ has a set of pre-match good-luck rituals. In the run-up to an important Blamjitsu event, Walter deviously throws bad-luck omens into JJ's path, threatening her chances of success.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 38 - Partners In CrimeWhile helping Sergeant Slipper prove that he has what it takes to remain Beanotown's policeman, the gang unknowingly become entangled in Doctor Pfooflepfeffer's real theft.

Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 7 - The RecruitWhile Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.

Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 35 - The Smell Of VictoryWhen Stinkweasel drops a rain of yukkiness onto the forest, the Fairy Squad, with their excellent flying skills, decide they are the ones for the job.

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 4, Episode 7 - Some Cupid KillsWhen investigating a death at a Shakespeare-for-hire agency, Frank and Lu discover there's more backstabbing and tragedy behind the scenes.

Whispers
Series 1, Episode 2Biographer Anthony Holden and actress Stella Duffy are joined by writer and broadcaster Lynne Truss and editor of the Erotic Review Rowan Pelling to dish the dirt on the bad boys and girls in history. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth.

Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

Horrible Histories
Series 7, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialRattus attempts to put together his own festival (the delightfully named Glastonsmelly).

Mr Mulliner
Series 2 (More Mr Mulliner), Episode 1 - The Bishop's MoveWodehouse's great fabulist Mr Mulliner returns in a new series of dramatisations. With Richard Griffiths as Mr Mulliner regaling the regulars of the Angler's Rest, it is no wonder that the companionable drinkers fall so easily into portraying the characters in the stories. It is their urging that brings him back to the massively potent tonic, Buck-U-Uppo.

Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 10 - First Aid WaffleWaffle's paw is hurt in Poodles Class, so vet Jess trains Mr Nolan in doggy first aid.

Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening DayJoe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.

Horrible Histories
Series 8, Special - Holly H Song SpecialSocial media star Holly H is Rattus's guest on his radio station, BBC Radio Number Two.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 2 - The P FactorPieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 6 - Das (Welly) BootCompo finds a new way to Nora's heart.

Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58It'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.

Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 11 - Sugar Puff DaddySara Pascoe invites Taskmaster's Alex Horne, comic Lou Sanders, presenter Roman Kemp and Loose Women's Janet Street-Porter into the Comedy Central loft alongside regular captains Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and side-kick John Kearns.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 7 - The Empire That Foggy Nearly BuiltFoggy decides to go big in the car-parking business.

At Home With The Braithwaites
Series 4, Episode 3Comedy drama about the Leeds Braithwaite family, whose lives are changed when mum wins £36 million on the lottery.

Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 41 - Herbert GoldenbeardHerbert receives a bottle of Goldenbeard to make his beard longer, stronger and more golden than ever - and the results are dramatic.

Supertato
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Great Book RescueEvil Pea takes all the books from the supermarket. Supertato, Chilli and Carrot try to rescue them by using acrobatic skills that they learnt from their favourite circus book.

Big Lizard
Episode 23 - Astronaut Health CheckCosima and Big Lizard are helping Dad train for his astronaut fitness test. When Rex gets into trouble, Dad's hard work finally pays off.

The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 1 - Testing TimesSleepless nights, confusion over chemicals and an EU farm inspection - just a normal day on the farm for Boycie and Marlene.... until Boycie loses his hair!

Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 2 - Waffle At The KennelsWaffle is staying at Angela's kennels while the Brooklyn-Bells are on holiday.

Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.

Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 9Hyacinth can't wait for the neighbours to see her new three-piece suite, and the Royal Warrant-emblazoned van that'll be delivering it.

Horrible Science
Episode 1 - Gravity the Musical, a T-rex and Vampires on HolidayA totally wicked song about gravity, a T-rex going to see a doctor, vampires on holiday, and Sir Isaac Newton riding a rollercoaster - welcome to the bizarre world of Horrible Science!

Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening DayJoe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.

Up The Garden Path
Series 3, Episode 5 - Up the Stick and Sick as a ParrotIzzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant.

Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 11 - SchoolingSharon joins the upper crust and is taken for a ride.

Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 4 - Deep In The Heart Of YorkshireA mystery develops; Sid and Wally have been seen creeping around the woods with bedding rolls.

Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's TruckingThe platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.

Would I Lie To You?
Series 17, Out-takes - More Unseen BitsMore material from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the Series 17 episodes. Hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack joined by celebrity guests including Charlie Brooker, Johnny Marr, Shazia Mirza, Craig Charles, Kimberley Walsh, Frankie Boyle, Will Mellor, Jeremy Vine, Danny Jones, Charlene White, Amy Gledhill, Jessica Knappett, Sam Campbell and Mo Gilligan.

Paddington
Family comedy about a Peruvian bear found at the eponymous London train station by the Brown family.

Relativity
Series 2, Episode 2Holly's unexpected pregnancy brings the family together once again, as they all comes to terms with it in their own way. Pete and Billy bond over 59.1% Scotch, Margaret braves the supermarket and Holly won't come out of her bedroom.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 5, Episode 5 - Earnshaw Strikes Again"It's really a question of whether it's just a mood we're in or whether the world really is boring," muses Clegg.

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...

Joe Lycett's United States Of Birmingham
Episode 3Joe's quest to become friends with all the Birminghams continues in the American Midwest. First stop is Birmingham, Iowa, where he finds the inspiration for one of the country's most iconic artworks, American Gothic.

Whispers
Series 1, Episode 2Biographer Anthony Holden and actress Stella Duffy are joined by writer and broadcaster Lynne Truss and editor of the Erotic Review Rowan Pelling to dish the dirt on the bad boys and girls in history. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth.

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...

Mr Mulliner
Series 2 (More Mr Mulliner), Episode 1 - The Bishop's MoveWodehouse's great fabulist Mr Mulliner returns in a new series of dramatisations. With Richard Griffiths as Mr Mulliner regaling the regulars of the Angler's Rest, it is no wonder that the companionable drinkers fall so easily into portraying the characters in the stories. It is their urging that brings him back to the massively potent tonic, Buck-U-Uppo.

Have I Got News For You
Series 69, Episode 6David Tennant will host, with Miles Jupp confirmed as one of the guest panellists.

Paul
Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 4, Christmas Special - Michael McIntyre's Christmas Big ShowMichael presents a night packed with Christmas treats and unmissable surprises including a special guest handing over their phone in Send to All, another spectacular Unexpected Star and one unsuspecting member of the public gets a big surprise.

Bottom
Series 3, Episode 2 - TerrorHedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...

Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 8Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Katherine Ryan and panellists Richard Osman and Desiree Burch, all from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs.

Rob Beckett: Wallop
Stand-up special from Rob Beckett.

Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 3 - JusticeIn hopes of discovering a live human woman inside an escape pod found in the midsts of space, the Red Dwarf crew head to a prison colony to use its facilities. However, Rimmer could be in for a longer stay than he bargained for.

Still Game
Series 1, Episode 3 - CauldIt's a winter of discontent for the boys, the pavements are like an ice rink and the wind would take the face off you. Jack is chittering but Victor refuses to switch on the electric fire. So why is their pal Winston turning up the heat?

Call Jonathan Pie
Series 2, Episode 6 - Identity CrisisAs the team face the pain and pitfalls of diversity training, Pie's prejudices are painfully exposed.

Bottom Live: The Big Number Two Tour
Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmundson reprise their roles as anarchic flatmates Richie and Eddie on stage. The duo invite the Queen to dinner.

The Absolutely Radio Show
Series 3, Episode 4Mr Muzak takes on his social media network's algorithms, the Little Girl explains global warming, and the members of Stoneybridge Town Council discuss possible content for their new Digital Information Board.

Man Like Mobeen
Series 5, Episode 3 - Turkish DelightTensions run high as the gang debate what to do with the stolen money. Jerry reveals his true colours, Emre investigates the theft, and Uncle Shady offers Mobeen a lifeline.

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.

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

Comedy Club At Machynlleth
Series 4, Episode 7Esyllt Sears continues a week of programmes featuring highlights and behind-the-scenes conversations from the 2025 Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the third series.

Joe Lycett: That's The Way, A-Ha A-Ha, Joe Lycett Live
Stand-up comedy from Joe Lycett in this TV version of his 2016 live show and DVD.

Man Like Mobeen
Series 5, Episode 4 - Boy Like MobeenOn a plane alone, Mobeen recounts how it all started, with his teenage memories of the first job he did for Khan and the beginning of his brotherhood with Nate and Eight.

Man Like Mobeen
Series 5, Episode 3 - Turkish DelightTensions run high as the gang debate what to do with the stolen money. Jerry reveals his true colours, Emre investigates the theft, and Uncle Shady offers Mobeen a lifeline.

Cowards
Series 1, Episode 4Sketches include a miserable skiing trip; a meet up for the Mr Men; and a middle-class game of Russian roulette.

Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 11Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

Man Like Mobeen
Series 5, Episode 4 - Boy Like MobeenOn a plane alone, Mobeen recounts how it all started, with his teenage memories of the first job he did for Khan and the beginning of his brotherhood with Nate and Eight.

8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 10The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Dr Christian Jessen, Russell Kane, Kimberley Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules
TV broadcast of Al Murray's first live DVD, recorded at London's Playhouse Theatre in 2003.

Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Highlights Special - The Best Of Would I Lie To You? (And Unseen Bits)A special compilation episode of the comedy panel show about truth and lies, featuring classic and unseen bits from the third series. Contestants must remain poker-faced while revealing personal stories, tackling a quick-fire lies round, and explaining their real or invented relationship with a mystery guest.

8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Highlights Special - Best BitsHilarious highlights from the latest series, hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. With guests Jack Dee, Jedward, Sarah Millican, Amy Childs, Micky Flanagan, Jack Whitehall, Charlie Brooker and Gok Wan.

Would I Lie To You?
Series 17, Out-takes - More Unseen BitsMore material from the comedy panel show, not originally shown in the Series 17 episodes. Hosted by Rob Brydon, with team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack joined by celebrity guests including Charlie Brooker, Johnny Marr, Shazia Mirza, Craig Charles, Kimberley Walsh, Frankie Boyle, Will Mellor, Jeremy Vine, Danny Jones, Charlene White, Amy Gledhill, Jessica Knappett, Sam Campbell and Mo Gilligan.

Taskmaster
Series 19, Episode 2 - An Invisible Jump RopeThe first team task of the series brings the usual awkwardness, but also the joys of Stevie Martin inventing a new way for humans to move, and Fatiha El-Ghorri sweeping the lawn with a small broom. Elsewhere, Rosie Ramsey has a visceral reaction to mental arithmetic, Mathew Baynton strikes his own face with a grape, and Jason Mantzoukas destroys a shower.

The Outlaws
Series 1, Episode 4A lifelong scoundrel reflects on his past mistakes, the police recruit a surprising new deputy, and a young woman makes a decision which could endanger the lives of all of the outlaws.

The Last Detective
Series 1, Episode 4Comedy drama police series based on Leslie Thomas's Dangerous Davies novels.

Frank Skinner: Live From The Birmingham NIA
TV broadcast of Frank Skinner's return to the stand-up circuit at the Birmingham National Indoor Arena, where he performs to a sell-out crowd.

Just Act Normal
Episode 6 - TanikaWhen Tanika goes missing, Tiana, Tionne and Feelgood rally to find her. The siblings are finally forced to confront their situation, leaving Tiana with a big decision.

Frank
Film based on the Frank Sidebottom character. Young musician Jon discovers he bitten off more than he can chew when he joins an eccentric pop group.

Up The Garden Path
Series 3, Episode 5 - Up the Stick and Sick as a ParrotIzzy spends her birthday coping with the surprise news that she's pregnant.

Ahir Shah: Dots
Ahir Shah performs his stand-up show Dots for a live audience.

Avoidance
Series 1, Episode 4When Claire invites a mysterious work colleague into her home, Jonathan worries that Spencer will end up with a new Dad. Meanwhile Dan and Courtney try to have a romantic night in.

Relativity
Series 2, Episode 2Holly's unexpected pregnancy brings the family together once again, as they all comes to terms with it in their own way. Pete and Billy bond over 59.1% Scotch, Margaret braves the supermarket and Holly won't come out of her bedroom.

Miranda
Series 2, Episode 4 - A New LowThere's a new girl on the scene this week and Miranda and Stevie find it tough going to keep up with her youthful energy and frenetic lifestyle.

Comedy Central Live
CC Live: Stand Up Shorts 2024, Episode 3Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Sunil Patel, Ali Woods and Ola Labib cover topics including the Welsh language, cryptocurrency and London tourists.

Whispers
Series 1, Episode 2Biographer Anthony Holden and actress Stella Duffy are joined by writer and broadcaster Lynne Truss and editor of the Erotic Review Rowan Pelling to dish the dirt on the bad boys and girls in history. Chaired by Gyles Brandreth.

Mr Mulliner
Series 2 (More Mr Mulliner), Episode 1 - The Bishop's MoveWodehouse's great fabulist Mr Mulliner returns in a new series of dramatisations. With Richard Griffiths as Mr Mulliner regaling the regulars of the Angler's Rest, it is no wonder that the companionable drinkers fall so easily into portraying the characters in the stories. It is their urging that brings him back to the massively potent tonic, Buck-U-Uppo.