TV schedule for 30th May 2012 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Bread

Series 5, Episode 12

Aveline is finally pregnant but the timing is not to her liking now she has made the "glossies". Meanwhile, Grandad has been robbed, but his possessions are replaced when all the family rally round.

6:30am (repeat)

The Liver Birds

Series 3, Episode 8 - Birds On Horseback

After a raucous party the girls find some prankster has painted footprints over the bedroom floor and walls. With no money to redecorate they decide they'll need to get Beryls boyfriend to help. Sandra's latest squeeze, meanwhile, is a little posher and she intends to impress him by refreshing her horse-riding skills.

7am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 1, Episode 16 - Café

Eric cashes in his and Hattie's life savings to buy a run-down roadside café. They attempt to change it into a higher class establishment, but when custom dries up they are forced to bring it right back down to earth.

7:40am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

8am (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 6, Episode 6 - Thanks For The Memory

While on a train journey, Terry manages to knock himself unconscious helping a lady retrieve her luggage, and comes to with complete amnesia.

8:20am (repeat)

Bread

Series 5, Episode 13

It's Ma Boswell's birthday and she waits by the phone for Derek to ring and make her day. A surprise visit from Roxy causes Joey problems but he is surprised by his mother's reaction when he finally admits the relationship to her.

8:20am (repeat)

Dani's House

A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.

9am (repeat)

The Liver Birds

Series 3, Episode 9 - St Valentine's Day

Beryl's depressed at her lack of a stable love life, and with Valentine's Day on the horizon it could get a whole lot worse - or a lot better! Sandra mentions her situation at work, and it seems half the men there do in fact fancy Beryl!

9:25am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Bull

Shaun turns matador when a new addition joins the flock.

9:40am (repeat)

Sykes

Series 2, Episode 1 - An Engagement

After a night out at the army reunion, Eric wakes up all the worse for wear. He also finds that he's propsed - to the daughter of the 23rd in line to the throne, no less!

10:20am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

11am (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Special - Kenzo's Project

Clip Show. Kenzo's school project about the family gives everyone a chance to look at some of the crazier moments in the Harper history.

11am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

11:40am (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

11:40am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your Wick

The sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand on?

12:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti

Wesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.

1pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"

Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".

1:20pm (repeat)

Dani's House

A sitcom/sketch show for Children's BBC starring Dani Harmer. Dani is left at home to look after her annoying younger brother Max.

1:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 4 - The Seven Steptoerai

Albert 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.

2:20pm (repeat)

Going Straight

Episode 6 - Going Off The Rails

Ingrid's wedding is almost here and everyone other than Fletcher is contributing. Damaged pride leads to bad decisions and the temptation of a big job. As best man and father of the bride he needs to get to the wedding on time, but only his conscience stands between him and complete disaster.

2:30pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 4 - Elegy For Fallen Wellies

When Nora forsakes her wrinkled stockings for black tights, the results are catastrophic.

2:45pm (repeat)

Carry On Behind

Saucy British comedy with the Carry On crew, set on a caravan campsite where a Roman settlement has been discovered.

3pm (repeat)

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Employment Exchange

Unlucky-in-work Frank has job trouble.

3:15pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Bull

Shaun turns matador when a new addition joins the flock.

3:40pm (repeat)

Harry Enfield & Chums

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

4:10pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 8 - Radio Control

Blakey installs a two-way radio in Stan and Jack's cab, but should he believe all he hears?

4:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.

4:40pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 9 - Foggy Night

Freezing fog forces Stan to pull off the road, with Mum, Arthur, Olive and Blakey on board...

5pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.

5:15pm (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 7, Episode 1 - Photo Finish

The chance of a bargain second-hand camera re-kindles Terry's interest in photography. But when he takes a portrait of his boss, it's up to June to extricate him from a sticky situation.

5:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 15, Episode 9 - Aladdin Gets On Your Wick

The sight of a sailboarder slicing through the water gives Foggy an idea. But where can he get a bit of wood big enough for three to stand on?

6pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 2 - Future Echoes

As the ship accelerates toward light speed in the readiness for the 3,000,000 year journey back in the other direction, toward Earth, peculiar things start happening. How can Cat be in two places at once? Holly's got some explaining to do - about something he terms 'future echoes'.

6:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

New Year Special - The Man Who Nearly Knew Pavarotti

Wesley nearly runs over Billy Ingleton, giving Foggy the opportunity to prove his outstanding talents as a concert promoter.

6:20pm (repeat)

Me & My Monsters

Series 2, Episode 11 - Swap Fever

When Eddie tells the monsters about swapping teeny pets - free toys that come in cereal packets - Fiend becomes addicted, determined to build the biggest collection of teeny pets ever. Meanwhile, it gives Kate and Nick the idea to swap roles - leading to even more chaos in the household.

6:40pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 3 - Balance Of Power

Sickened to the last by Rimmer's toe-curlingly officious, petty nature - particularly galling considering he's the only actual human alive - Lister resolves to improve his standing on the ship and become the superior crew member.

6:45pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Stop-motion animated children's sitcom by Aardman Animations for CBBC. Wildly popular with not just kids, but adults too.

7pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Special - Kenzo's Project

Clip Show. Kenzo's school project about the family gives everyone a chance to look at some of the crazier moments in the Harper history.

7pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 1 - "An Errand Boy By The Ear"

Arkwright's baffled when his customers get upset with his treatment of Granville. Surely, "it's what errand boys are for".

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 21, Episode 4 - Elegy For Fallen Wellies

When Nora forsakes her wrinkled stockings for black tights, the results are catastrophic.

7:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 4

With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.

7:30pm
30 min

The Unforgettable...

Series 5, Episode 8 - Gordon Jackson

A tribute to the well-loved actor Gordon Jackson, best known for his roles as Hudson in Upstairs, Downstairs and Cowley in The Professionals.

7:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas Oddity

It is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.

7:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 4 - The Seven Steptoerai

Albert 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.

8:20pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 4

Gavin 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.

9pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the second series of the semi-improvised sitcom. Repeated again as of 00.20.

9pm (repeat)

Andy Parsons - Britain's Got Idiots

A TV broadcast of Andy Parsons' 2009 stand-up comedy tour.

9pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 9

Kevin Bridges, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Patrick Kielty join Hugh, Andy and Dara.

9pm (repeat)

The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade

Episode 2 - Onto The Box

What happened to the variety stars once the theatres closed and the cameras beckoned? Michael Grade tells the ups and downs of the variety stars on television.

9:40pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 10

With Chris Addison, Carl Donnelly, Andi Osho and Jack Whitehall.

10:20pm (repeat)

Dara O Briain: School Of Hard Sums

Series 1, Episode 7

Simon Evans helps out Dara O'Briain on the penultimate episode of the brain-teasing series. However, it's a case of the blind leading the blind tonight, as the first fiendish challenge is one that requires being blindfolded.

11pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.

11pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 5

It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

11pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 2 - Future Echoes

As the ship accelerates toward light speed in the readiness for the 3,000,000 year journey back in the other direction, toward Earth, peculiar things start happening. How can Cat be in two places at once? Holly's got some explaining to do - about something he terms 'future echoes'.

11:40pm (repeat)

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bishops Gambit

The position of Dean at Bury St Edmunds has become vacant, and as PM, it's - in practical terms - Jim's job to choose who should take the post. Unfortunately, of the two names put forward for the role, one is a Marxist and the other an atheist, neither of which appeal much to Hacker!

11:40pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series I, Episode 3 - Balance Of Power

Sickened to the last by Rimmer's toe-curlingly officious, petty nature - particularly galling considering he's the only actual human alive - Lister resolves to improve his standing on the ship and become the superior crew member.

12:20am (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 23, Episode 7

With Linda Smith on Ian's side and David Dickinson on Paul's.

1am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 9

Kevin Bridges, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Patrick Kielty join Hugh, Andy and Dara.

1:10am (repeat)

Tim Vine Live

Former Guinness World Record holding joke machine Tim Vine performs in London.

1:35am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 9, Episode 10

With Chris Addison, Carl Donnelly, Andi Osho and Jack Whitehall.

2am (repeat)

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bishops Gambit

The position of Dean at Bury St Edmunds has become vacant, and as PM, it's - in practical terms - Jim's job to choose who should take the post. Unfortunately, of the two names put forward for the role, one is a Marxist and the other an atheist, neither of which appeal much to Hacker!

2:05am (repeat)

Star Stories

Series 3, Episode 5 - Bono

Just how did Bono meet his three trusty disciples/band members? What did his Dad think of his beliefs that he could really change the world?

2:15am (repeat)

The Story Of Variety With Michael Grade

Episode 2 - Onto The Box

What happened to the variety stars once the theatres closed and the cameras beckoned? Michael Grade tells the ups and downs of the variety stars on television.

2:20am (repeat)

Rhod Gilbert And The Award-Winning Mince Pie

A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's first stand-up DVD.

2:25am (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 6, Episode 7

Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.

2:30am (repeat)

TV schedule Wednesday 30th May 2012

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