Television
TV schedule Sunday 13th May 2012
Carry On Laughing
A series of half-hour stories, mostly historical romps, presented by the Carry On team. Starring Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Joan Sims and other regulars from the films.
Keeping Up Appearances
Episode 3.3, Violet's Country Cottage: When Hyacinth and Richard go to stay in a country cottage for a couple of days, things go awry when she tries to organise a barbeque.
Bread
Series 4, Episode 11Billy is on the edge of a nervous breakdown as an injured pigeon triggers an outpouring of emotion. Nellie and Adrian suffer some embarrassing moments...
The Liver Birds
Series 2, Episode 6 - Three's A CrowdLife is turned upside down for the girls when Sandra's actress friend, Victoria, comes to stay. Her effect on the flat and the men in their life is overpowering and her pretentions soon have Beryl and Sandra praying for her to leave.
Sykes
Series 1, Episode 2 - UncleEric hopes to join the local golf club, with Mr. Brown's backing. After a disastrous start at the club bar, he resorts to claiming that a local member of the aristocracy, Lord Hetherington, is his uncle.
The Sandwich Man
Film charting a day in the life of a sandwich-board man and pigeon-fancier as he wanders the streets of London.
Shaun The Sheep
Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.
Roy
Series 2, Episode 5 - Death In The FamilyRoy is fed up of cleaning his great aunt's house every Saturday, until he discovers that the O'Briens are to set to inherit her fortune. When his aunt unexpectedly dies, Roy feels guilty about being greedy, but perhaps he is worrying unnecessarily.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 6 - PartyNathan takes advantage of Mrs Carter's weekend trip away to invite Miss Poppy round for a romantic evening.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
Keith Lemon's LemonAid
Episode 5Keith Lemon embarks on another mission to satisfy the needs of the public - in his own special way. He's helped by ex-Spice Girl Emma Bunton.
Don't Lose Your Head
In Paris, 1789, two dashing English noblemen rescue their French counterparts from Madame Guillotine and the republican revolutionaries.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 10 - School CouncilNathan gets lumbered with running the School Council - and drags Josh in to teach him about responsibility. But instead, Josh uses his new powers to try to change the rules to his own advantage.
Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of three episodes featuring snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced Bouquet).
Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 8 - Next Big ThingChildren's series combining live action and puppetry about a family who discover a group of monsters living under their house.
Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums
Series 1, Episode 4Brains and brawn go head to head once again as Dara O'Briain presents the light-hearted science show. Taking up Dara's problem-solving challenge here is Andi Osho.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The WitchThe Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 13th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 6 - Back To RealityThe Dwarfers start to explore an abandoned space ship on the ocean bed, and slowly they start to realise that the bodies they are finding are all victims of suicide.
Starlings
Series 1, Episode 1Brendan Coyle and Lesley Sharp star in this heart-warming comedy drama. The Starling family make way for a new addition to their already-hectic nest.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Mr Cholmondeley-Warner provides some handy hints for Christmas presents.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live
Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.
QI
A selection of extended episodes from Series H of the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game. Repeated again as of 24.00.
Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 3The Oracle is given the run around by a blind date with a very big secret. Brandy seduces Mateo when Martin isn't looking. Mel decides he is going to buy a local tourist spot Peacock Island and tries to find the mysterious Spanish owner.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack CityWhen Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into TerrorTed, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?
Episodes
Series 2, Episode 1Sean and Beverly's marriage has been ripped apart by Beverly's fling with Matt. And Matt's friendship with Sean appears to be beyond salvage. But as their sitcom Pucks! premieres in the US, the three are forced to find a way to continue working together.
Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell HowardJack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Royle Family At ChristmasIt's Christmas Day, and Baby David's first birthday. It's also the Royles' first opportunity to meet Emma's parents, who leave Jim with a sour taste in the mouth. However, an unexpected present soon puts a smile back on his hairy face.
Grandma's House
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Day Simon Was Really Determined To Heal His Grandma's PainSimon's rehearsals for The Tempest have been going well. Meanwhile, Simon has also arranged for his Grandma to see a therapist due to her unresolved grief and ensuing kleptomania.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 5The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
Unzipped
Series 1, Episode 3Armed with the results of an exhaustive report covering every aspect of modern life, Greg James and Russell Kane, along with special guests Emily Atack and Adam Deacon, take a look at British behaviour and reveal what really goes on behind closed doors and inside our heads.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 2 - Book Clubbin'Edina is struggling to come to terms with the news of Saffy's pregnancy, and Patsy's only offer is the address of an abortion clinic. They throw themselves into a new celebrity book club, but the arrival of the father-to-be brings Eddy some much needed joy.
Fonejacker
Series 1, Episode 5The Fonejacker calls Café Italia Uno to enquire about his blind date and Horace Von Khuter from the Zimbabwean Telephone Fraud Prevention Unit calls England.
Jeff Green: Back From The Bewilderness
Comedy special featuring award-winning comic and best-selling author Jeff Green, filmed in London's West End.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Episode 10Dermot O'Leary hosts the popular comedy pop quiz show. Russell Tovey, Michael Ball, David O'Doherty and Aston Merrygold are the guests.
Morgan Spurlock's New Britannia
Episode 6Morgan Spurlock delves into our love of sport. He's joined by Keith Allen, Chris Ramsey and Joe Calzaghe.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 2 - Book Clubbin'Edina is struggling to come to terms with the news of Saffy's pregnancy, and Patsy's only offer is the address of an abortion clinic. They throw themselves into a new celebrity book club, but the arrival of the father-to-be brings Eddy some much needed joy.
Sports Mash - Taking The Mic
ITV4 show in which archive sport footage is given a comic twist with new commentary supplied by comedians.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 23, Episode 11Host Frankie Boyle is joined by guests including former Countdown co-host Carol Vorderman, British rap star DJ Ironik, Jon McClure of Reverend and the Makers, and comedian Richard Herring.
Crapston Villas
Larry is getting frustrated with Robbie's mother. Sarah and Jonathan have a dinner party.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack CityWhen Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into TerrorTed, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 5The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.