TV schedule for 4th August 2011 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Bread

Series 2, Episode 3

When Jack and Adrian witness a burglary first hand, they suddenly find themselves pursued by the perpetrators. Meanwhile, Billy gets use of the Jag to take Julie for lunch.

6:30am (repeat)

Waiting For God

Episode 3.10, Great Aunt Diana: A bus driver annoys Diana when he refuses to give a discount fare to rain-soaked pensioners, so she decides to hijack the vehicle.

7am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire. Gordon Brittas (Chris Barrie). Copyright: BBC

As Brittas packs in preparation for his move to Brussels, Helen decides she would prefer to stay at home and look after the dog. Meanwhile, Colin discovers a bomb at work - something he feels should concern Mr Brittas.

7:30am (repeat)

Bread

Series 2, Episode 4

Things are looking up for Billy when he starts making money on his sandwich round. Unfortunately, his sudden realisation that money can come out of a hole in the wall is spoilt when it is stolen out of his hand. Meanwhile, Grandad gets a wheelchair. Or two.

8am (repeat)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 1, Episode 1 - Strangers On A Train

When Bob spends a weekend in London after leaving the Army, he is ill-prepared for the events of the homeward journey. Not only does he have an unexpected reunion on the train but he is also in danger of not getting home at all - and Thelma is not happy to see the stranger who awaits her at the train station.

8:10am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 3 - California Dreamin

When Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.

8:40am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Episodes 4.9, Judith's New Romance: Alistair is called in to help when Jean decides to do some matchmaking.

9am
30 min

Scoop

Series 3, Episode 9 - First Past The Post

Digby and Hacker accidentally post a letter that is rude about Max, and must try to stop it from reaching his office.

9:20am (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

10am (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 4 - Live Now, PAYE Later

1972 Christmas Special, Live Now, PAYE Later: Despite the fact he has never made a contribution to the welfare state, Albert is intent on claiming what is rightfully his.

10am (repeat)

Sorry, I've Got No Head

Series 1, Episode 13

Jasmine and Prudith visit the local swimming pool, the fearsome Vikings enjoy some quiet time, and Steve and Frank are made an extraordinary offer.

10:05am (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 1, Episode 19

The hatful of hilarity continues as Captain Adorable tries to make the world a clearer place by cleaning Wiggyville's windows; do-it-yourself disaster zone DIY Dan tries to put up a mirror; and newsreader Arthur Sleep continues to regale his audience with the worst jokes in the world.

10:40am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 3.1, Early Retirement: Richard is not looking forward to early retirement, especially when he discovers all the plans Hyacinth has in store for him.

11:20am (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Executioner's Song

An artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday. Meanwhile, Pippa has an affair and Victor gets some worrying medical test results.

12pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 16th series of Britain's longest running sitcom. Repeated again as of 18.00.

12:55pm (repeat)

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 11 - Promalicious

Desperate to shine at the Y prom, Sadie infiltrates Kit's Glee-style show-choir and steals the show.

1:25pm (repeat)

Sadie J

Series 1, Episode 12 - Girltastic, Part 1

A journalist from a major teen magazine comes to visit to see if Sadie is good enough to be Tweenager of the Year.

1:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne Identity

A young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?

1:50pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 1 - Jumble Pie

George's budgie Oscar has died. However, Mildred's busy sorting out unwanted items for the vicar's jumble sale.

2pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin Lid

Granville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?

2:15pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The Limit

Rodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help

2:20pm (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 2, Episode 5 - Workers Unite

Terry is none too happy when June takes a temporary job - and when their professional paths cross, life becomes very complicated.

2:20pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 5 - He's Just Not That Into Ben

Ben goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.

2:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 4 - Live Now, PAYE Later

1972 Christmas Special, Live Now, PAYE Later: Despite the fact he has never made a contribution to the welfare state, Albert is intent on claiming what is rightfully his.

3:05pm (repeat)

Very Important Person

1961 film spoofing stiff-upper-lipped war dramas, starring James Robertson Justice as a bombastic scientist who ends up in a PoW camp.

3:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Episodes 4.9, Judith's New Romance: Alistair is called in to help when Jean decides to do some matchmaking.

4pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Episode 3.1, Early Retirement: Richard is not looking forward to early retirement, especially when he discovers all the plans Hyacinth has in store for him.

4:40pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Executioner's Song

An artistic dispute with the Meldrews threatens to scupper Patrick's plans for a quiet birthday. Meanwhile, Pippa has an affair and Victor gets some worrying medical test results.

4:55pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 4 - Grief Encounter

Phoebe loses patience when Gary backs out of the limelight. Does she have more than a brief encounter on her mind? Meanwhile, tensions in LA over Yvonne's American operations rise exponentially.

5:20pm (repeat)

Going Straight

Episode 3 - Going Sour

Rescuing a damsel in distress is just the thing to raise Fletcher's spirits. But when the damsel in question is a teenage runaway who can't stop herself stealing, Fletch's faith in human nature is likely to take a severe battering.

6:35pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 2, Episode 2 - All Around The Clock

George hasn't been allowed to forget his wedding anniversary, and buys Mildred a carriage clock. Meanwhile, the Fourmiles return from a 'winter holiday' to find their house burgled.

7:10pm (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 2, Episode 6 - Only Two Can Play

When Terry takes up painting, June resurrects an old interest in playing the cello. Sadly, neither of them seem to have the slightest bit of talent in their respective fields.

8pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

Series 1, Episode 6

Five-year-old Karen decides she's had enough of mum's nagging and announces that she's leaving home to go to Spain, or possibly Greenland.

8:40pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 1

The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.

9pm (repeat)

Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2

A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 4

Featuring guest host Chris Addison and guest panellists James Blunt and Nick Robinson.

9pm
30 min

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 1

Julie prepares to celebrate her birthday with a dinner party, but guests keep dropping out. Meanwhile, new OAP employee Margaret has trouble at the checkout when her elbow turns into tomatoes, and Kieran has a bit of trouble with a shirt.

9:20pm (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 3, Episode 6

Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...

9:30pm
30 min

Trollied

Series 1, Episode 2

Julie isn't happy when her popular predecessor, Leanne, pops in. Plus, Margaret tackles the tannoy.

10pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom about two parents fighting an unfair war against their three children.

10pm (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 8

Lee Mack hosts the satirical panel show, with guest panellists Ken Livingstone and Sarah Millican.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 4 - Humans

With Jo Brand, Jimmy Carr and Jack Dee.

10:30pm
30 min

The Pranker

Episode 4

Granny Magnet hits the jackpot when he attempts some three-way OAP action in a bed shop, the Single White Male treats an unlucky lady to a radioactive blind date from hell and an unsuspecting security guard spies the ultimate in predatory intruders.

10:30pm (repeat)

PhoneShop

Series 1, Episode 2 - Never On A Tuesday

While Christopher prepares for a lunchtime date, Lance obsesses over an email, and Jerwayne fumes over the girl with the owl tattoo.

10:35pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

11pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 4 - The Melbourne Identity

A young Australian backpacker catches Janey's eye, but is Ben's chip just on his shoulder or off the old block?

11pm (repeat)

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Panel show hosted by Alexander Armstrong in which the guests don't just answer questions - they have to think them up too.

11pm (repeat)

Beaver Falls

Series 1, Episode 2

July 4. The day America celebrates ridding itself of the tyranny of British oppression. It's also the day Beaver Falls pulls out all the stops to put on its annual Independence Day Pageant.

11:10pm (repeat)

Lee Evans: Access All Arenas

Highlights from Lee Evans' various arena tours.

11:20pm (repeat)

Edinburgh & Beyond

Series showcasing some of the best stand-up from the Edinburgh festival.

11:35pm (repeat)

Odd One In

Series 2, Episode 7

This episode is a soap opera special in which Michelle Keegan and John Thomson from Coronation Street take on Emmerdale's Adele Silva and Charlie Baker. The teams must try and spot who is the real Greek, who has the fake tattoo, who is part of a knife-throwing double act, who is wearing a mullet wig and who can lift up a person with their ears. Will the soap stars be able to find the odd one in, or will they be fooled by the fakers?

11:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 5 - He's Just Not That Into Ben

Ben goes clubbing with Michael but soon finds himself more than slightly out of his depth.

11:40pm
55 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 40, Episode 4

Featuring guest host Chris Addison and guest panellists James Blunt and Nick Robinson.

12:20am (repeat)

Dara O'Briain Talks Funny: Live In London

The culmination of Dara O'Briain's massive 2008 sell-out tour, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo.

12:35am

Beyond The Pole

British comedy film about an environmentally friendly expedition to the North Pole. Stars Rhys Thomas and Stephen Mangan.

12:50am (repeat)

The Pranker

Episode 4

Granny Magnet hits the jackpot when he attempts some three-way OAP action in a bed shop, the Single White Male treats an unlucky lady to a radioactive blind date from hell and an unsuspecting security guard spies the ultimate in predatory intruders.

2:15am (repeat)

Smack The Pony

Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.

3:10am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 1, Episode 1

Mark Watson on phrases, meanings and travel. Plus Andrew Lawrence on getting fat and noisy neighbours; Andi Osho on the worst places in Britain and Alun Cochrane on relationships.

3:10am (repeat)

Time Gentlemen Please

Patriotic landlord Guv runs a pub so successful it has no name, and is frequented only by a group of life's greatest losers.

3:40am (repeat)

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee

Series 1, Episode 4

Lady Gatecrasher talks some bull at a cattle auction, and Terrible Therapist turns out to be a bit of a sucker.

TV schedule Thursday 4th August 2011

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