Schedule Thursday 7th May 2015
Never The Twain
Series 4, Episode 2 - Words And MusicCaroline rashly asks Simon and Oliver to supply the entertainment for her charity luncheon.
Tommy Cooper
Episode 3Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Arthur Lowe.
Trigger Happy TV
Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat CreatureTruly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.
Trigger Happy TV
Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
Tomorrow, Today!
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dial M For MartianWill Hugo give in to government manipulation to save his beloved show from cancellation?
Minder
Series 6, Episode 4 - Arthur Is Dead, Long Live ArthurFaced by a massive tax demand, Arthur considers taking his own life.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An IntroductionClegg and Truly meet Entwistle, a fount of Oriental wisdom.
Ed Reardon's Week
Series 9, Episode 6 - The Bride of AuntieEd finally becomes a contestant on the Radio 4 seminal quiz What Do You Know?
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 5Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Steptoe And Son
Episode 2, The Bird: Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner.
Not In Front Of The Children
Episode 13, An Older Man's Fancy: After Henry's behaviour at a party, Jennifer tries to be 'with it'.
Dani's House
Series 1, Episode 13 - House For SaleDani discovers that her house is up for sale, whilst Toby is also in a spot of bother after borrowing Sam's savings to set up a joke supply company.
Who Goes There
Episode 4.5: Martin Young's famous people quiz.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And ShorterThe Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!
No Commitments
Episode 5.1, Family Business: Worried Victoria takes action when daughter Emily decides to enrol at drama school.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 3The super-student team captains are joined by Britain's Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler, who also presents Who Let The Dogs Out? Also, School of Silence's Miss Adventure - Susan Calman, DNN's Mawaan Rizwan and comedian Dan Wright from 4 O'Clock Club.
The Two Ronnies
Series 9, Episode 5Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Minder
Series 6, Episode 5 - From Fulham With LoveArthur extends the grasping hand of free enterprise across the Iron Curtain when a Russian ship arrives in port, but finds himself involved in a diplomatic situation.
Roy
Series 1, Episode 13 - School InspectionBallyfermot School is preparing for a visit from the school inspector.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 20 - The New PosterRichard is set to lose his job if business doesn't improve. Sooty and Sweep decide to make some new posters to advertise Slater's Holidays - but this means tricking Richard into having his photograph taken at the worst possible moment. What will the guests think of the disastrous results?
Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
Me & My Monsters
Series 2, Episode 13 - The Monster-SitterNick and Kate go out for dinner, leaving a new babysitter in charge. At first it seems Mrs Travers just wants to spoil Eddie and Angela's friday night fun - but it turns out she is a monster catcher! How will they stop her from seeing the monsters - especially when Haggis thinks he doesn't exist and actually wants to be seen?
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Old MagicBob takes Terry out for a meal to make up for not giving him the job of best man.
Steptoe And Son
Episode 2, The Bird: Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner.
Not In Front Of The Children
Episode 13, An Older Man's Fancy: After Henry's behaviour at a party, Jennifer tries to be 'with it'.
Blandings
Series 1, Episode 1 - Pig-hoo-o-o-o-ey!Clarence has to get his pig eating again or he will lose the Fattest Pig prize to his fiendish rival. Meanwhile, Connie demands he put a stop to his niece Angela's love affair with cowboy Jimmy.
Citizen Smith
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Big JobAfter surprising him by paying back a debt, in full and on time, Harry Fenning invites Wolfie to help him out with a bit of work - but it'll involve sourcing his own car...
As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 1 - You Must Remember ThisFreelance secretary Judith works through her mother, Jean's, agency. When she goes to meet a new client, Lionel, to assist him in redrafting the manuscript for his autobiography, it rather curiously transpires that Lionel and Jean have met before.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And ShorterThe Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 3The super-student team captains are joined by Britain's Got Talent winner Ashleigh Butler, who also presents Who Let The Dogs Out? Also, School of Silence's Miss Adventure - Susan Calman, DNN's Mawaan Rizwan and comedian Dan Wright from 4 O'Clock Club.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 7 - Will Randolph Make A Good Impression?Hobbo turns up at the river wall with Randolph, who he hopes will bring romance into Stella's life.
The Black Sheep Of Whitehall
Wartime comedy starring Will Hay as an economics professor who discovers a Nazi spy is undermining efforts to sign a trade deal with South America.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red EyeCan Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?
Roy
Series 1, Episode 13 - School InspectionBallyfermot School is preparing for a visit from the school inspector.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 8 - In Which Romance Springs A LeakToby is beginning to realise that the benefits of going back to his ex-wife far outweigh the advantages of living alone in a sparsely furnished house with no-one to cook or clean for him.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 5Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 18 - Cat Got Your Brain?Two bungling alien scientists transport Pidsley the cat and Shaun aboard their flying saucer.
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 8 - The Tangled WebHacker's put in a tight spot when he unwittingly lies to the House after being kept characteristically in the dark by the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey has little initial sympathy, but finds himself in a rather tricky situation following a radio interview...
Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 1 - No SaleThe staff decide to protest the store's new earlier opening time by purposely underperforming. But talking willing customers out of buying is easier said than done when you're usually doing the opposite!
Minder
Series 6, Episode 5 - From Fulham With LoveArthur extends the grasping hand of free enterprise across the Iron Curtain when a Russian ship arrives in port, but finds himself involved in a diplomatic situation.
Who Goes There
Episode 4.5: Martin Young's famous people quiz.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Episode 2 - Gruber Does Some MincingWhen Flick's copy of the Fallen Madonna crumbles to iced particles, Gruber convinces him that it was only a forgery, and that the original can be copied again. Meanwhile, Monsieur Alfonse is keen to regain his life-savings, and the resistance steal a lawnmower engine...
Never The Twain
Series 4, Episode 3 - No Flame Like An Old FlameSimon's love life hots up when an old flame reappears on the scene.
No Commitments
Episode 5.1, Family Business: Worried Victoria takes action when daughter Emily decides to enrol at drama school.
Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 7At long last, Penny moves into the new flat with Vince. Their new life seems idyllic until she goes out one morning and forgets to lock the front door. Their happy home is burgled and the couple are back to square one...
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen TroubleCanteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...
Desmond's
Series 4, Episode 7 - Too Red EyeCan Desmond outbid his old rival Baldwin Martin in the immortality stakes?
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Anything Legal
Episode 7: Charles and George's DIY skills arouse their wives' suspicions.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 6 - Three Men, A Woman And A BabyThe time has finally arrived for Raquel to give birth to "Son of Del", and Rodney is convinced that evil forces are afoot.
Carry On... Up The Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's PetsIt's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...
Boj
Episode 49 - Double CloppityMr Cloppity is in a pickle. Though he's got the sneezy snufferoos, he's got so much to do in Giggly Park. Can Boj and his buddies help Mr Cloppity be in two places at once?
Tomorrow, Today!
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dial M For MartianWill Hugo give in to government manipulation to save his beloved show from cancellation?
Citizen Smith
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Big JobAfter surprising him by paying back a debt, in full and on time, Harry Fenning invites Wolfie to help him out with a bit of work - but it'll involve sourcing his own car...
Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Question Of LoyaltySir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?
Best Behaviour
Episode 1Guest panellists Clive Anderson, Sarah Millican and Joe Lycett compete to supply the most entertaining ideas for best behaviour in the 21st century.
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...
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 5 - Arkwright's Mobile StoreArkwright proves his ambition by expanding the business... he buys an old ice-cream van.
QI
A selection of three extended episodes of the world's cleverest and most interesting family.
Steptoe And Son
Episode 2, The Bird: Harold is furious when his date is late for dinner.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
Not In Front Of The Children
Episode 13, An Older Man's Fancy: After Henry's behaviour at a party, Jennifer tries to be 'with it'.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The WeddingArkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...
The Vicar Of Dibley
2004/2005 Specials, New Year Special - Happy New YearGeraldine's 40th birthday is approaching, and she's determined that she doesn't want any celebration. Her friends, however, are determined to make the occasion somehow, and detecting how lonely she appears at times, contribute £1.50 each for a ticket to a speed-dating evening...
The Vote
As the polls close, one typical polling station in London is thrown into chaos. Broadcast live and in real time from the Donmar Warehouse, Covent Garden.
The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 3Antony's got a new girlfriend from a comparitively posh part of town, and she's even got her own car. Meanwhile, Jim's in a mood at the thought of a week with Nana as she convalesces from a cataract operation.
Mr White Goes To Westminster
Satire by Guy Jenkin, based on the election of former BBC war reporter and "man in the white suit", Martin Bell, to Parliament.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 10Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
Channel 4's Alternative Election Night
Episode 1 - Channel 4's Alternative Election Night 2015Jeremy Paxman and David Mitchell preside over an evening of comedy and comment on the night of what is predicted to be the tightest Election in decades. Broadcasting until 6am.
The Last Leg
General Election Specials, Episode 3 - Alternative Election SpecialAdam Hills, Josh Widdecombe and Alex Brooker host an election-themed edition of the award-winning show.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best BitsRussell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.
The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 4Nana's asleep on the sofa, and - surprise, surprise - Jim's in a foul mood again. Antony's love life could already be on the rocks, and next door, Cheryl's joined Weight Watchers.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 1Sean Lock, Bill Bailey and Paul Foot go up against special guest captain Sarah Millican, Rob Delaney and Romesh Ranganathan. Nina Conti joins Susie Dent.
W1A
Series 2, Episode 3Former head of output Anna Rampton has been crowned director of better. No-one on the management team is quite clear what the job entails.
The Pub Landlord v Nigel Farage: The Battle For South Thanet
One-off documentary following Al Murray as he campaigns in the 2015 General Election in character as The Pub Landlord.
Party
Series 1, Episode 1Tom Basden's political satire about five young adults who want to change the world but having no idea how, and little idea why. The group attempt to choose a constitution.
Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 8 - Massive Election SpecialFearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby welcome singer Ella Eyre, TV presenter Emma Willis, comedian Chris Ramsey and Joey Essex to their teams.
Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 5Some good news for Melanie hurts Ken. Meanwhile, Phil and Nige own up to an error, Eddie and Joan are all dressed up for their anniversary and Jean's Maltesers are missing. Joe keeps a secret, is Duffy in for a taste of his own medicine?
Kinky Boots
A shoe factory is on the verge of closing down, until the desperate owner is inspired by a drag queen to switch to making saucy footwear.
Count Arthur Strong's Radio Show!
Series 5, Episode 4 - Yes Count ArthurFrustrated by a dispute at the local opticians over repairs to his glasses, Arthur decides to stand up for the 'little man' and seeks high office in the local council elections. With his protege Malcolm as his assistant campaigns manager, surely Number 10 has to be the next stop for the Dream Team?
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 3 - MoroccoIn Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 18 Out Of 10 Cats returns for a new series with a special extended edition. Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, David O'Doherty and Josh Widdicombe.
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 2Russell talks about the ridiculousness of homophobia, answers a question on bullying, and sniffs the audience. His guests are Rob Delaney and Tiff Stevenson.
Dave Podmore
2010 Specials - Dave Podmore On The StumpEx-cricketer Dave Podmore is elected MP for the hotly-contested marginal seat of Leicester Forest Services (East). But how come he has to resign his seat three days later? And will his wife Jacqui return to him, after playing away with an Aussie ex-cricketer even more overweight than Pod?
Henning Knows Best
Episode 2 - PoliticsHenning Wehn looks at British politics, sharing his views on the history of the parties, voting and Europe. He is joined by former football mascot and now Mayor of Hartlepool, Stuart Drummond.
Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun
Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 4 - New Best FriendPatsy finds herself displaced as Edina tidies the house in preparation for old friends Bettina and Max, renowned for their minamilist design concepts, to come and stay.
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment
Episode 1 - DreamsPutting aside his personal struggle to entertain the nation, in this show Nick explores dreams. But this is Heavy Entertainment, so don't expect an easy ride...
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 10 - The Election CandidateAnthony Aloysius St John Hancock is a loser whose plans and aspirations are continually ruined by bad luck, Sidney Balmoral James or, more often than not, by his own pomposity and ambition.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 5Jimmy, Sean and Jon thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Vernon Kay, Tim Minchin, Joe Wilkinson and Rachel Riley.
Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Question Of LoyaltySir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?
Spaced
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 1 - The MobBruno Tonioli, local restaurateur, has been found dead in his own establishment, seemingly murdered. Ex-wife Darcey Bussell is a suspect, but Sleet thinks the Carr brothers have greater motive. Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing is on the case.
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 1 - Open GovernmentNewly elected MP Jim Hacker is made the Minister for Administrative Affairs, a department lead by civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby. Hacker attempts to do start the business of running the country straight away by being open about everything. Perhaps being a bit too open...
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 5Krishnan Guru-Murthy, David O'Doherty, Jamelia and Paul Foot join Jimmy, Jon and Sean to look back at what has been a busy week for news.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 10Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
Radio Active
A Thodding By-Election Special: Expect no bias as Radio Active Chairman Norman Tonsil stands as an Independent Candidate.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 1 - Value BastardNew series filmed in a live comedy club. German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn and Isy Suttie join tonight's line up of original comedians. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.
An Immigrant's Guide To Britain
Henning Wehn leads an irreverent guide to life in Britain from the perspective of some of its most notoriously polarising inhabitants.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best BitsRussell picks his very best bits from this series, as well as some never-seen-before clips. He is joined by his favourite mystery guest from the news and the finest members of the public who stepped up to the 'People's Podium', alongside a special heartwarming tale to see the show out.
Absolute Power
Series 2, Episode 1 - Martin Is BoredPrentiss McCabe try to save the Government from total voter humiliation.
Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 5Some good news for Melanie hurts Ken. Meanwhile, Phil and Nige own up to an error, Eddie and Joan are all dressed up for their anniversary and Jean's Maltesers are missing. Joe keeps a secret, is Duffy in for a taste of his own medicine?
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 3 - MoroccoIn Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.
The News Huddlines
The 1987 Election Special: As vote counting commences, Roy Hudd lampoons the candidates from Thatcher to Kinnock.
In Deep
Sitcom pilot about two junior police officers on an undercover operation that goes wrong.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 4 - New Best FriendPatsy finds herself displaced as Edina tidies the house in preparation for old friends Bettina and Max, renowned for their minamilist design concepts, to come and stay.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 1 - Value BastardNew series filmed in a live comedy club. German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn and Isy Suttie join tonight's line up of original comedians. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.
The Party Line
Series 1, Episode 1Duncan Stonebridge has just been returned as the Labour MP for Rotherhurst - with a majority of just 27 votes. Duncan should be worried about his majority, but he is more concerned about his niece's play, a local football match and appearing on BBC Breakfast.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
Stella Street
In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.
The Burkiss Way
Series 2, Episode 4 - Govern Britain The Burkiss WayThe comedy team sweep to a political landslide.
Stella Street
In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.
Little Blighty On The Down
Episode 2.1: Parish Council leader Mrs Roberts battles on with her village toll tax.
The Men From The Ministry
We All Make Mistakes: Sir Gregory decides to take action over the bumbling bureaucrats.
Political Animals
A selection of four episodes looking at the lives of the animals that lived at 10 Downing Street.