Television
TV schedule Wednesday 7th December 2011
Bread
Series 5, Episode 4When Adrian helps Jack to recover his stolen piano, they come into conflict with Yizzel and his mate - once again. Lilo Lill has taken a job in service to be near Freddie, whilst Freddie has sold his flat in order to pay Joey's debt.
The Brittas Empire
Series 6, Episode 2 - Body LanguageWhen a mysterious green block of ice crashes through the roof, Colin suspects an alien take-over bid from outer space. Meanwhile, Brittas tries to explain the benefits of matching and mirroring body language.
Bread
Series 5, Episode 5Aveline is causing concern for everybody as she continues to believe in her phantom pregnancy. Adrian is concerned that Magdalena has not replied to his letter, Billy hears that Julie has a new lover and Jack goes for a job as a handyman at the 'big house'...
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 3When Richard misses his first Sunday church service as owner of the manor, Audrey resolves to sort out his increasingly apparent shortcomings and force him to bring the estate up to scratch.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 3 - Porn YesterdayAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Hotel Trubble
Series 3, Episode 13 - Trubble 4011In the year 4011, Hotel Trubble spins in near-Earth orbit. Dolly is a head in a jar, Lenny is a robot and Mr Trubble still hasn't visited. Everyone is bored, then the mysterious Salgar turns up to give a presentation on Hotel Management - reminding them what fun they used to have in the olden days.
The Good Life
A selection of episodes from the fourth series, including the 1978 Christmas Special "When I'm 65" (10.00).
My Family
Series 5, Episode 5 - First Past The PostWith a mixture of civic pride and sense of community, Susan decides to run for the council. As a result of this and Michael's new pet, Ben is tempted to run for the hills.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Christmas Special - What's Santa Brought For Nora Then?Compo is determined to get Nora a special present. Where will he find something that he can afford and will anywhere be open on Christmas Eve?
My Family
Series 5, Episode 6 - My Will Be DoneBen visits a website which predicts your death. When it tells him he doesn't have long to live he starts thinking about his will. Hearing this news Susan goes into over-drive planning his funeral. Meanwhile Nick is back, this time working as a funeral director.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Gentle sitcom following a group of pensioners living in Yorkshire. This show was Britain's longest-running TV sitcom.
Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 3Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 4Audrey is shocked to see a perfectly good and very old fireplace thrown out by Richard, despite the fact that she never liked it herself. She's also more than a little agitated by the apparent unfairness of her new position in life...
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Seven SteptoeraiAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 2 - The White Man's GraveWally is weighed down under Nora's tyranny.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Weaver's TaleTom's latest plan is to buy a loom and that he and Barbara should begin producing their own cloth. By happy coincidence, it seems Margo has her heart set on a loom - but Jerry, with Barbara's encouragement, is keen to curtail her spending.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs LieWhen Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go ByRodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!
Sorry, I've Got No Head
Series 3, Episode 7The fearsome Vikings discover a new trick, Colin and Malcolm struggle with an empty trolley and the helpful bees stumble into a fairy tale.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 5 - Suit YourselfAs the Goods' new cottage clothing industry swings into action, Jerry gets the news that Sir is going to step down from the company, and that he is one of the three candidates invited for dinner. Things are going so well until a problem arises. Thankfully the Goods are on hand to save the day!
dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Christmas Special - Situations VacantA chance encounter inspires Foggy to get Compo a worthwhile job.
On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 8 - Radio ControlBlakey installs a two-way radio in Stan and Jack's cab, but should he believe all he hears?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Christmas Special - Variations On A Theme Of The Widow WinstanleyTruly tries to find an old classmate and deliver her to Clegg's doorstep.
My Family
Series 5, Episode 5 - First Past The PostWith a mixture of civic pride and sense of community, Susan decides to run for the council. As a result of this and Michael's new pet, Ben is tempted to run for the hills.
On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 9 - Foggy NightFreezing fog forces Stan to pull off the road, with Mum, Arthur, Olive and Blakey on board...
Creature Comforts
Episode 13, Merry Christmas: Animated fun with Nick Park's chatty Oscar-winning animals discussing Christmas.
My Family
Series 5, Episode 6 - My Will Be DoneBen visits a website which predicts your death. When it tells him he doesn't have long to live he starts thinking about his will. Hearing this news Susan goes into over-drive planning his funeral. Meanwhile Nick is back, this time working as a funeral director.
Yes Minister
Special - Party GamesHaving been appointed Party Chairman, Jim finds himself sucked into the wheels of dark political machinations after the PM resigns with no clear successor. Games are afoot, and a small internal party crisis looks set to balloon - unless the humble sausage can offer a bridge between conflicting interests...
Would I Lie To You?
Series 1, Episode 1Frankie Boyle and Duncan Bannatyne join David Mitchell whilst Natalie Cassidy and Dom Joly are Lee Mack's guests.
Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 3Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 10Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.
Red Dwarf
Series III, Episode 2 - MaroonedA flaming meteorite hit causes Starbug 1, with only Lister and Rimmer aboard, to career wildly into an arctic wilderness planet. The duo are alone, marooned in the stricken vessel, and with limited fuel and food supplies they face certain death if not discovered.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes including two Christmas specials from Britain's most popular sitcom.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 17Strap in for a rollicking ride through past Burps, as big-collared telly critic Harry Hill presents more of the funniest moments from previous series.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 2 - The White Man's GraveWally is weighed down under Nora's tyranny.
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson
Series 3, Episode 5Davina McCall gets in a mess, Jimmy Carr is an unexpected guest at a funeral, and Ross Kemp goes on his most dangerous mission to date.
Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 2 - Al Murray, Shappi Khorsandi and Russell KaneAl Murray introduces comedy from Shappi Khorsandi and Russell Kane.
Have I Got News For You
Series 40, Episode 3John Bishop hosts the satirical panel game featuring Ian Hislop and Paul Merton, with guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Miles Jupp.
Come Fly With Me
Episode 5Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check.
The Café
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Note To FollowExcitement is in the air as the regulars get ready for Sing-Along Sound of Music. A stressed Carol is about to receive some bad news.
Come Fly With Me
Episode 6Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday.
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.
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
The Impressions Show With Culshaw & Stephenson
Series 3, Episode 5Davina McCall gets in a mess, Jimmy Carr is an unexpected guest at a funeral, and Ross Kemp goes on his most dangerous mission to date.
French And Saunders
1994 Christmas Special: A festive edition of the show from 1994 featuring sketches from comedy duo Dawn and Jennifer.
Richard Bacon's Beer & Pizza Club
Series 2, Episode 10Richard Bacon invites guests including boxing legend Joe Calzaghe, comedian Russell Kane and journalist Gordon Smart to his exclusive club. Subjects up for discussion include the things that make them laugh but really shouldn't. And just who is the hardest sports star of all time?
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 3Derek Faye meets Bonnie Langford, Lauren receives a proposal, Nan has a new neighbour from upstairs and Bernie's brothers and sisters from Ireland come for a visit.
Argumental
Series 4, Episode 5More dynamic debates with Sean Lock in the chair. Robert Webb, Seann Walsh, Stephen K Amos and Jo Brand make up the teams.
Misfits
Series 3, Episode 6After a drunken one-night-stand with a mysterious girl Rudy discovers that he has a strange superpower STD.
Tim Vine Live
Former Guinness World Record holding joke machine Tim Vine performs in London.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 7, Episode 6 - Ricky Gervais, Warwick Davis, Vernon Kay, Strictly Come Dancing judges, Ed SheeranAlan is joined by the stars of Life's Too Short, Ricky Gervais and Warwick Davis, as well as Vernon Kay, and Strictly Come Dancing judges Alesha Dixon, Bruno Tonioli and Craig Revel Horwood, while music comes from Ed Sheeran who perfoms his latest single, Lego, from his debut album.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 3, Episode 4Gingers For Justice take to the rooftops, Lauren causes trouble in science class and The Aga Saga Woman and her children are terrified when a mechanic brings over a courtesy car whilst her Land Rover is being repaired.
Shooting Stars
Series 1, Christmas Special - Xmas Shooting StarsWith Clive Mantle, Anna Friel, Neil Morrissey and Alvin Stardust.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 6Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 4 - JealousWhen Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.
Come Fly With Me
Episode 5Immigration officer Ian Foot pulls in Taaj for questioning as part of a random security check.
Game On
Series 3, Episode 4 - CrabsMandy has invited Archie's mother and sister to the flat for dinner, but has not extended the invitations to Matt or Martin. After struggling to cook dinner, Mandy passes out drunk. However, Matt's charm and Martin's microwave cookery prowess ensure the evening goes well, until a misunderstanding reveals a secret from Mandy's past.
Come Fly With Me
Episode 6Peter and Judith have got mixed up in the dark arts of voodoo on their latest disastrous package holiday.
Grouchy Young Men
Series 1, Highlights SpecialMore of the best bits from the series as our Grouchies look back grimly on their early years, watching porn, and Brits abroad.
Creature Comforts
Episode 13, Merry Christmas: Animated fun with Nick Park's chatty Oscar-winning animals discussing Christmas.
Psychoville
Series 1, Episode 5Mr Jolly explains to Mr Jelly the reason the blackmail letters are being sent.
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
Series 1, Episode 6Miss Single offers to slip into something less comfortable in a furniture shop; Technophobe toys with a car mechanic; and a camera gets broken in the artist's studio.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 3, Episode 4 - JealousWhen Edina's arch-rival Claudia Bing beats her to a coveted Public Relations award set up by Edina herself, she is left fuming. Unfortunately a missing speech sends her comeback plans awry, and she rants against her own industry in frustration.
Time Gentlemen Please
Series 1, Episode 4 - Monkey's Uncle ...The pub is trashed by a local hooligan - unfortunately, he happens to be the nephew of rival landlord and womanising bully Greg Thompson.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 1, Episode 19Mick Ferry on Newcastle, Charlie Baker on getting fat, Jason John Whitehead on racism and fame, and Jeff Innocent on Crocs and road rage.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 13 - On The GlassSharon and Tracey's pool business goes into decline as Winter sets in, and Dorien also finds herself broke after Marcus cancels all of her credit cards. Sharon and Tracey decide to go into the double-glazing business and think that Dorien would be the ideal person to do the door-to-door selling...
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 6Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
Him & Her
Series 2, Episode 6 - The CinemaBecky and Steve are late for the cinema and keep getting delayed. They lock themselves out, Steve can't find his phone and they get sidelined by Laura and Paul, who have just returned from a Spanish holiday.