Television
TV schedule Thursday 12th July 2012

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.

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.

Sykes
Series 6, Special - Sykes At ChristmasSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.

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.

Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 7Diana's developing and inspecting the photos from her helicopter trip with Tom. Meanwhile, local politician Mr Ferguson is hoping to secure the block wrinkly vote in the upcoming elections, and Geoffrey's planning a move that's a little too close for Tom's comfort.

Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.

Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 1After a spate of deaths and health scares at the home, Tom decides to take up counselling to help those around him. At the same time, he takes the opportunity to conduct a survey to predict who'll die first!

Rising Damp
Series 1, Episode 1 - Black MagicNew tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.

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.

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.

Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 12A Victorian teacher is confused by her pupils' bizarre names, the Romans run out of animals to execute, and Queen Victoria advertises her exercise DVD.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf StreamThe trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

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.

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!

The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs BoyceBoycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand BoyArkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

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.

Waiting For God
Series 1, Episode 7Diana's developing and inspecting the photos from her helicopter trip with Tom. Meanwhile, local politician Mr Ferguson is hoping to secure the block wrinkly vote in the upcoming elections, and Geoffrey's planning a move that's a little too close for Tom's comfort.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 3 - A Pickup Of The Later Ming DynastyMarina goes to buy a hairnet but returns with a piece of life-saving equipment.

Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 1After a spate of deaths and health scares at the home, Tom decides to take up counselling to help those around him. At the same time, he takes the opportunity to conduct a survey to predict who'll die first!

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.

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.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf StreamThe trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.

Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 10 - My Heart Belongs To DaddyWhen Gary's past catches up with his present, he wonders what, if anything, might lie in his and Phoebe's future.

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.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

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!

Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 5 - ScrumpingThose pesky pigs have taken all the apples, and wont let the sheep have one - they didn't count on Shaun!

The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 2 - Here's To You, Mrs BoyceBoycie considers a move into local politics. Bryan's ex-fiancée finds a cure for lesbianism. Tyler fails to score at Rugby, but creates a good impression. Marlene provides momentary distraction during Tyler's maths coursework, until Boycie steps in with his first aid knowledge.

Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 3 - A Pickup Of The Later Ming DynastyMarina goes to buy a hairnet but returns with a piece of life-saving equipment.

Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Ignite Your Errand BoyArkwright's plan to make his own fire lighters has a snag, they may be somewhat dangerous to make...Oh well, Granville is not busy...

Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...

Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' OutingIt's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.

Walking And Talking
Episode 3Kath and Mary hitch a ride with an ice cream van man on their way to a haunted house. Back at school, Angry Nun punctures Pretty Nun's excitement for a trip.

Ronnie Corbett's Comedy Britain
Episode 1 - Comic PartnershipsIn the first episode, Ronnie makes a childhood dream come true for Miranda Hart, and Matt Lucas turns Ronnie into one of Little Britain's most popular characters. There are also contributions from John Cleese, David Mitchell and Stephen Merchant.

Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 3 - AmyOver-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Highlights Special - Best BitsThe best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

Mount Pleasant
Series 1, Episode 3Dan is recovering from a hernia operation and it's up to an increasingly frazzled Lisa to run around after him. Elsewhere, Shelley confronts Greg about his gambling.

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - Broth + MuppetAlan talks to charity cyclist Jim Jones whilst waiting for celebrity guest Anthea Turner, before struggling to talk military tactics with special forces Afghanistan veteran Tommy Gaskell.

Live At The Electric
Series 1, Episode 7Hari Kondabolu delivers his all-American views on British history; Jigsaw take part in a half-baked robbery; and Joe Wilkinson's timing is slightly off cue.

Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 4 - PartyWhen Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.

Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'BriainJack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.

The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 5Nicola and Peter Mannion are invited onto BBC Radio 5 Live for a debate on Richard Bacon's late-night phone-in programme.

Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 5Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison look back at the Wimbledon final and ahead at the final preparations for the London Olympics, with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Miles Jupp and Milton Jones.

The Midnight Beast
Series 1, Episode 2 - Father's DayStef stays up all night editing a rubbish animated video for their new track Booty Call. Meanwhile, Dru miraculously gets a maintenance cheque from his long-estranged dad.

Mount Pleasant
Series 1, Episode 4Lisa's looking for trouble when she asks Dan to pick his favourite part of her body. Plus, when Bianca throws a hot tub party, tensions bubble as much as the water.

Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Dead Boss
Episode 6Helen is moved to D Wing where she is befriended by white collar criminal Jo. She soon receives an unwanted visit from widow Mrs Bridges, who has something interesting she wants to show her.

Dead Boss
Episode 6Helen is moved to D Wing where she is befriended by white collar criminal Jo. She soon receives an unwanted visit from widow Mrs Bridges, who has something interesting she wants to show her.

Facejacker
Series 2, Episode 2Dufrais gets the chance to spend the day at a baseball game in Los Angeles; new character Ray offers careers advice to school leavers; and Augustus tries to get money in the guise of a river patrol officer.

The League Of Gentlemen
Series 1, Episode 3 - Nightmare In Royston VaseyWork on the new road begins but a terrifying discovery is made. Pauline's jobseekers are taught interview techniques. A tortoise meets a sticky end.

Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 1 - HellThe time has come for the trio's annual summer holiday, and Father Ted has a fellow priest's caravan in mind as a perfect location.

Celebrity Juice
Series 7, Episode 6 - Girls On Top SpecialThis week's show sees Alexandra Burke and Hollyoaks star Jorgie Porter joining the teams.

Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 8, Episode 5 - John Bishop, will.i.am, Cuba Gooding Jr, Plan BAlan Carr is joined by much-loved comedian John Bishop, The Voice's will.i.am and US movie star Cuba Gooding Jr who tells Alan all about his latest movie, Red Tails. And music is from Plan B who performs a track from his new album, Ill Manors.

Red Dwarf
Series VI, Episode 3 - Gunmen Of The ApocalypseWhen a simulant ship puts a virus in Red Dwarf's computers, Kryten decides to contract the virus himself to find a cure.

The League Of Gentlemen
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Beast Of Royston VaseyThe schoolchildren get a visit from the incompetent Legz Akimbo Theatre Company and the Denton children get cousin Benjamin in more trouble than he can possibly imagine.

Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 2 - Think Fast, Father TedWith the parochial house falling apart, Ted decides it's time to raise some money, and it seems that a raffle is the best way to do it. Pulling in a favour from Bishop Brennan, he secures a car as the top prize...

Red Dwarf
Series VI, Episode 4 - Emohawk - Polymorph 2When Red Dwarf crashes into a Gelf zone, and they need new engine parts, they have no alternative but to go out and brave the fearsome and ugly "Kinitawowi" tribe.

Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Christmas Special - The Jolly Boys' OutingIt's the Nags Head's annual jamboree down to Margate and the Trotters head for the seaside. But with Rodney getting arrested and the coach blowing up the trip is hardly a bundle of laughs...

Phill Jupitus: Quadrophobia
Stand-up show featuring Phill Jupitus. His set encompasses the London Zoo, electrical superstores and his morbid fear of spiders.

Live At The Electric
Series 1, Episode 7Hari Kondabolu delivers his all-American views on British history; Jigsaw take part in a half-baked robbery; and Joe Wilkinson's timing is slightly off cue.

Live At The Electric
Series 1, Episode 7Hari Kondabolu delivers his all-American views on British history; Jigsaw take part in a half-baked robbery; and Joe Wilkinson's timing is slightly off cue.

Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 3 - AmyOver-excited by the appearance of a lesbian couple in their building, Lee and Tim ask them over for dinner, little realising that their adolescent attempt to get their jollies will backfire when Lucy discovers a side to herself that she never knew existed.

Adam Buxton's BUG
Episode 1Comedian Adam Buxton celebrates the most brilliant, thought-provoking and downright weird music videos to be found online as his cult live show hits the screen.

Dead Boss
Episode 6Helen is moved to D Wing where she is befriended by white collar criminal Jo. She soon receives an unwanted visit from widow Mrs Bridges, who has something interesting she wants to show her.

Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 4 - PartyWhen Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.

Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Highlights Special - Best BitsThe best bits from Series 4 of the topical comedy show hosted by Russell Howard. Includes some previously unseen material.

Grouchy Young Men
Series 2, Episode 1The Grouchy Young Men, including hilarious celebrities Jim Jefferies and Jack Whitehall, are back to discuss money, friends and politics.

The League Of Gentlemen
Series 1, Episode 3 - Nightmare In Royston VaseyWork on the new road begins but a terrifying discovery is made. Pauline's jobseekers are taught interview techniques. A tortoise meets a sticky end.

Red Dwarf
Series VI, Episode 3 - Gunmen Of The ApocalypseWhen a simulant ship puts a virus in Red Dwarf's computers, Kryten decides to contract the virus himself to find a cure.

Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.

The League Of Gentlemen
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Beast Of Royston VaseyThe schoolchildren get a visit from the incompetent Legz Akimbo Theatre Company and the Denton children get cousin Benjamin in more trouble than he can possibly imagine.

Red Dwarf
Series VI, Episode 4 - Emohawk - Polymorph 2When Red Dwarf crashes into a Gelf zone, and they need new engine parts, they have no alternative but to go out and brave the fearsome and ugly "Kinitawowi" tribe.

Crapston Villas
Stop motion clay animation sitcom observing the antics of the inhabitants of the much sought-after residential property Crapston Villas.