TV schedule for 20th March 2013 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Bread

Series 1, Episode 2

Billy buys a ring for Julie, but learns that opals are bad luck and is told to get rid of it.

6am (repeat)

On The Buses. Jack Harper (Bob Grant). Copyright: London Weekend Television

Blakey's plan to marry one of the girls from the canteen and raise chickens in the country pleases Jack and Stan until they meet the new Inspector. They resolve to tell - or show - Blake the truth about his intended!

6:30am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 1, Episode 6 - In The Mood

Yvonne delivers an ultimatum to Gary, but Ron makes him an offer he can't refuse. Will he return to 1940, and if he does, will he ever come back to the 1990s?

7am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 1 - Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Six months after time-travelling philanderer Gary turned his back on 1940, Ron persuades him to return for the one big deal which will set them up for life.

7:40am (repeat)

Bread

Series 1, Episode 3

Freddie Boswell calls by the family home and throws everyone off: Nellie's distraught at the idea of his permanent return, whilst the kids are all keen to see him again.

8:20am (repeat)

The Upper Hand

Series 4, Episode 14 - A Model Grandmother

When Laura appears in a magazine, Tom's chances of becoming form representative become very slim indeed.

8:25am (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are on nightmare dates in the same pub but are unaware of each other until their paths meet at the cigarette machine. It's been 5 years and 3 months since they were last in touch - the day he jilted her at the altar. They decide to catch up over a meal but the atmosphere is frosty.

9am (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.

9:05am (repeat)

Dani's House

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Natural

When Jack is cast in a small role on McHurties Hospital, both he and Dani are embarrassed to find that they are supposed to have an on-screen kiss. Max and Ben explore a new glam rock sound for their band and end up with a smoking guitar.

9:10am (repeat)

Sooty

Modern incarnation of the children's comedy series. The puppets Sooty, Sweep and Soo help Richard Cadell at a coastal holiday park.

9:40am (repeat)

My Family

Series 7, Episode 3 - Once More With Feeling

Susan wants to renew her wedding vows with Ben, which is no problem for him. Ben's problem is that she also wants him to renew his vows with Susan.

10:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

10:30am (repeat)

Me & My Monsters

Series 1, Episode 5 - Big Fib

When Eddie teaches the monsters about lying, little does he realise what he has unleashed. What starts out as a tiny fib soon escalates into a series of huge whoppers and Eddie has to play along with all of them for fear of being found out.

10:55am (repeat)

Scoop

Series 2, Episode 4 - Army Manoeuvres

Digby finds army life too tough to bear, and there's no story in sight.

11am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 5 - The Space Ace

When alcohol interrupts the rigorous programme of Yorkshire's first trainee astronaut, Foggy knows just the man to take over.

11am (repeat)

Sailor Beware

1950s farce starring Peggy Mount as a formidable mother who scares her daughter's naval fiancé.

11:40am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 1

A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.

12:20pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

12:40pm (repeat)

Genevieve

Film about two classic car fanatics who, after completing the annual London-to-Brighton run, decide to make the return leg a race.

12:40pm (repeat)

Dani's House

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Natural

When Jack is cast in a small role on McHurties Hospital, both he and Dani are embarrassed to find that they are supposed to have an on-screen kiss. Max and Ben explore a new glam rock sound for their band and end up with a smoking guitar.

1pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 1 - Don't Get Around Much Anymore

Six months after time-travelling philanderer Gary turned his back on 1940, Ron persuades him to return for the one big deal which will set them up for life.

1:40pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Jet Propelled Mother-In-Law

René is arrested by the Colonel; in exchange for his release, he agrees to hide the original Fallen Madonna in his cellar. Just outside Nouvion, the General commandeers a set of vineyards and enlists everyone in the café to help pick the grapes.

2:20pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

2:25pm (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 1

Vince and Penny are on nightmare dates in the same pub but are unaware of each other until their paths meet at the cigarette machine. It's been 5 years and 3 months since they were last in touch - the day he jilted her at the altar. They decide to catch up over a meal but the atmosphere is frosty.

3pm (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.

3:15pm
5 min

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 18 - The Shadow Play

It's bedtime for Timmy but he's overtired and his Mum can't get him to sleep. Nothing seems to calm him until Shaun accidentally makes a shadow puppet on the wall. They put on a puppet show to help Timmy get to sleep. As the drama unfolds the audience see more than they bargained for.

3:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 7, Episode 3 - Once More With Feeling

Susan wants to renew her wedding vows with Ben, which is no problem for him. Ben's problem is that she also wants him to renew his vows with Susan.

4:10pm (repeat)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

4:15pm (repeat)

Only When I Laugh

Series 3, Episode 5 - Accident

Norman witnesses an accident involving Dr. Thorpe. But will he testify to what he saw?

4:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

4:50pm (repeat)

Faith In The Future

Series 3, Episode 3 - Hearts and Flowers

Faith finds something new to worry about when Paul suddenly sprouts a ponytail and announces that he is going to become a grandfather.

5pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 5 - The Space Ace

When alcohol interrupts the rigorous programme of Yorkshire's first trainee astronaut, Foggy knows just the man to take over.

5:15pm
30 min

Sadie J

Series 3, Episode 9 - Bobsleighbonkerlicious

When Dede enters a Bobsleigh race, it's left to Sadie to recruit Ashlii to be their third team member.

5:20pm (repeat)

The Upper Hand

Series 4, Episode 15 - The Manageress

Charlie argues with daughter Joanna when he tries to stop her from managing Al's band.

5:25pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

5:40pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 1

A pile of manure has been dumped on Martin's drive by accident. When a skip arrives for the removal of the waste product, he ends up with more unwanted rubbish.

5:55pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 10 - Edie And The Automobile

There is a feeling of tension in the town; people are very careful where they walk and certain hardened men folk are showing obvious signs of shock - Edie is learning to drive again. Compo and Clegg are justifiably alarmed when Seymour, a renowned non-driver, volunteers to take over the instruction. All he needs is a qualified driver to simply sit next to her...

6pm (repeat)

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 3

Turn that frown upside down with this latest serving of stand-up. Hanging out with John Bishop this week are fellow funny people Rob Rouse, Hal Cruttenden and Tiffany Stevenson, and showbiz stalwarts Michael Ball, Bobby Davro and Mount Pleasant's Angela Griffin.

6:20pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 4 - I Talk To The Trees

A fellow gardener inspires Tom and Barbara to conduct some unusual experiments in order to increase the yield of their produce.

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)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 2 - I Got It Bad And That Ain't Good

While Yvonne has her heart set on moving house, Gary is still more tempted by time-travelling. Meanwhile in 1941, a tall dark stranger has entered Phoebe's life; no matter who he is, Gary wants to evict him.

7:30pm
30 min

Youngers

Series 1, Episode 1 - South's Finest Part 1

It's GCSE results day and friends Yemi and Jay nervously make their way to school to find out what the future holds.

7:40pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Jet Propelled Mother-In-Law

René is arrested by the Colonel; in exchange for his release, he agrees to hide the original Fallen Madonna in his cellar. Just outside Nouvion, the General commandeers a set of vineyards and enlists everyone in the café to help pick the grapes.

7:40pm (repeat)

Butterflies

Sitcom following dissatisfied housewife Ria Parkinson as she considers embarking on an exciting romantic affair with successful businessman Leonard.

7:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 9, Episode 10 - Edie And The Automobile

There is a feeling of tension in the town; people are very careful where they walk and certain hardened men folk are showing obvious signs of shock - Edie is learning to drive again. Compo and Clegg are justifiably alarmed when Seymour, a renowned non-driver, volunteers to take over the instruction. All he needs is a qualified driver to simply sit next to her...

8pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

8pm (repeat)

Fool Britannia

Series 1, Episode 5

Dom Joly continues in his attempt to fool an entire nation. Armed with a truckload of hidden cameras and disguises, Dom unleashes a whole host of brand new characters across the UK.

8:20pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

8:30pm (repeat)

Fool Britannia

Series 1, Episode 6

Dom Joly continues in his attempt to fool an entire nation. Armed with a truckload of hidden cameras and disguises, Dom unleashes a whole host of brand new characters across the UK.

9pm (repeat)

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 1 - Date

After an impromptu 'date' is planned with long-term crush Gary Preston, Miranda decides to take a trip to the new 'bespoke' clothing store, Transformers, to pick an outfit guaranteed to stop people calling her sir to her face.

9pm (repeat)

Sensitive Skin

Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London.

9pm (repeat)

Father Ted

A selection of six episodes from across all three series of Channel 4 most successful comedy.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

9pm (repeat)

Benidorm

Series 4, Episode 6

Les/Lesley discovers some of Donald's clothes on the nudist beach - and it seems that Donald has left Jacqueline a note.

9:40pm (repeat)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 1

Vicky Pollard is in trouble with her teacher, while Emily Howard visits a pub and finds an admirer.

10pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 3, Episode 1 - Jack Dee, Jason Manford and Russell Howard

Jack Dee presents his final episode. The guests are Jason Manford and Russell Howard.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 10, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.

10pm
30 min

The Mimic

Series 1, Episode 2

Dionne and Martin meet face to face so she can explain why she didn't tell him about Steven all those years ago.

10pm (repeat)

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 3 - Another Prick In The Wall

Using the battle for the bathroom as an opportunity to catch extra zeds, Martin falls foul of Sinead's pranks when she covers him in make-up while he's asleep. Unable to get to a mirror, Martin heads off to school unaware of his Boy George-esque look...

10:20pm (repeat)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 2

A mix of hilarious character-based sketches taking a look at life in the new millennium by following the lives of some extraordinary and sometimes sinister folk. It asks 'Just who are Britain? What do they? And why?'.

10:30pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Episode 7

Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.

10:30pm (repeat)

Moone Boy

Series 1, Episode 4 - Dark Side Of The Moone

Uncle Danny arrives just in time for Martin's birds-and-the-bees talk with Mum and Dad. Sean seeks solace with other imaginary friends when Martin upsets him.

10:35pm
30 min

Anna & Katy

Episode 3

We return to the employees of car wash company Ignition who haven't managed to wash a single car since opening and are holding an emergency meeting as a result.

10:40pm (repeat)

Alexander Armstrong's Big Ask

Series 2, Episode 4

With host Alexander Armstrong this time are Rebecca Front, Mark Steel and Clive Anderson.

10:45pm

Image shows from L to R: Ian La Frenais, Dick Clement

Mark Lawson Talks To Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais

Mark Lawson talks to prolific writing duo Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais about their careers, spanning the breakthrough comedy The Likely Lads and Porridge to their latest foray into drama, Spies of Warsaw. They also speak about their reputation for rescuing foundering Hollywood scripts and the day-to-day joys of their working 'marriage'. Now LA residents, their film work has ensured they are busier than ever, more than forty years after their first comedies aired on the BBC.

10:45pm
60 min

Mark Lawson Talks To Clement & La Frenais

Mark Lawson talks to prolific writing duo Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais about their careers.

11pm (repeat)

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

11pm (repeat)

John Bishop's Only Joking

Episode 10

John Bishop calls on a few more friends for this final jolly, including Roger Monkhouse, Andi Osho, Warwick Davis and Joe Pasquale.

11:20pm (repeat)

QI

Series D, Episode 3 - Dogs

With Liza Tarbuck, Jeremy Clarkson and Neil Mullarkey.

11:30pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 5, Episode 8

Corden and co warm down as this fifth series finishes. There's still fun to be had, with appearances from Man City's Joe Hart and presenter Claudia Winkleman.

11:40pm (repeat)

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bambi

Realising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 5, Highlights Special - Best Bits

All the best bits from Series 5.

12:20am (repeat)

Lee Nelson Live

TV broadcast of Lee Nelson's first live stand-up DVD.

12:30am (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy Release

Fletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...

12:30am (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 3 - Jo Brand

Deadpan host Jack Dee presents more comedy from the London theatre, recounting a traumatic experience at Disneyland before introducing a performance by Jo Brand, who vents her wrath on Big Brother and Trinny and Susannah.

1am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 10, Highlights Special - Highlights & Out-takes Special

Dara O'Briain and the team present a special edition of the topical quiz featuring unseen material, show highlights and out-takes with guests including Micky Flanagan, Chris Addison and Milton Jones.

1:05am (repeat)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 1

Vicky Pollard is in trouble with her teacher, while Emily Howard visits a pub and finds an admirer.

1:35am (repeat)

Little Britain

Series 1, Episode 2

A mix of hilarious character-based sketches taking a look at life in the new millennium by following the lives of some extraordinary and sometimes sinister folk. It asks 'Just who are Britain? What do they? And why?'.

1:40am (repeat)

Shameless

Series 4, Episode 6

Carl wants his family back together and that means getting rid of Norma - for good. Meanwhile, Frank agrees to work on Shane's ice cream van. However, there is trouble brewing.

2am (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 12

Ricky, Stephen and Karl discuss whether old urinals or sharks in formaldehyde should be considered works of art.

2:05am (repeat)

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership Alan

Alan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.

2:35am (repeat)

Crapston Villas

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

2:35am (repeat)

Carpool

Episode 2 - Chris Addison & Arthur Smith

Robert drives Chris Addison from his home to the BBC and picks up Arthur Smith after a day's rambling.

2:40am (repeat)

Creature Comforts

Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.

2:50am (repeat)

Rex The Runt

Series 1, Episode 12 - The City Shrinkers

Using time travel, the gang win the lottery. However, they discover that they have won Birmingham. They decide to shrink the city and take it away, which results in Bad Bob and Wendy going on a city shrinking frenzy.

3am (repeat)

Sensitive Skin

Joanna Lumley and Denis Lawson star as an affluent couple who live in metropolitan London.

TV schedule Wednesday 20th March 2013

Mark Lawson Talks To Dick Clement & Ian La Frenais

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