Schedule Friday 18th December 2015
Old Mother Riley In Paris
A repeat of this 1938 film.
George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 5 - A Military PickleGeorge's brother Charlie drops by after not seeing him for more than 20 years. Amongst the surprises he has in store is a rather late letter!
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
Winston
Winston Comes To Town, Episode 6 - The Best Place For ThemWith Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy?
Under Your Hat
To keep an eye on her secret-agent husband, Kay gets a job as a maid.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The OvenIt is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'
Series 2, Episode 4The vaguely European owners of the Fings and Bobs Novelty Shop make a return visit, Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and there has been a murder.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Birdman Of Wormwood ScrubsEx-con Ernie leaves prison after fourteen years with a quarter of a million stashed away in a bank. Enter the ever-helpful Arthur.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity MerchantsGloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 10Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 18 - The Prize MoneyAnthony 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.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 23 - GamesWussywat tries playing Snakes and Ladders with Ird and Ortus but he keeps spoiling it. He figures out a better way to play using different things from the Garden.
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.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
The Goon Show
Series 6, Episode 10 - The Sale Of ManhattanNeddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim his land.
The 99p Challenge
Episode 4.5: Sue Perkins hosts the crazy panel show with Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Sean Lock and Jack Docherty.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
Mind Your Own Business!
Episode 4, Points of Disagreement: Whiz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 5 - ConnectingThe Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
4 O'Clock Files
Episode 5 - The StaffMr Bell seeks to explain how the staff at Elmsmere are not just teachers - but more like superheroes.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 9 - DaydreamsDesmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 10 - DobbinWhen kids smash a window in the barber shop Desmond is furious at first, but, realising that they have nowhere to play, sets out to get the council to renovate the playground.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 3 - The CruiseBean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 5 - He Ain't Heavy, He's My UncleUncle Albert has been mugged and Del is determined to bring the perpetrators to justice. But is Uncle Albert telling all he knows...?
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 4 - Coconut ShyMr Bean hopes to win some cash prizes at the funfair, but it is not as easy as it seems!
Michael Frayn's Matchbox Theatre
Episode 4Including a couple who have just been on a street demo and cannot quite cast off their hectoring demeanour when ordering tea and buns.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 18 - The Prize MoneyAnthony 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.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 8, Christmas Special - A Bun In The OvenIt is September 13th, 1943; almost 2 years since we last saw René, who is finally - at long, long last - rid of the English airmen. His troubles are far from over, however, as Yvette announces her pregnancy. Meanwhile at the chateau, Gruber and the Colonel are growing increasingly worried at the progress of the war.
The Goon Show
Series 6, Episode 10 - The Sale Of ManhattanNeddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim his land.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also RisesTerry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The PositiveWith the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.
Outnumbered
Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas SpecialThe Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.
4 O'Clock Files
Episode 5 - The StaffMr Bell seeks to explain how the staff at Elmsmere are not just teachers - but more like superheroes.
Breaking The News
Series 2, Episode 10Taking a satirical view of this week's headlines are broadcaster Kirsty Wark and comedians Phill Jupitus, Fred MacAulay and Keir McAllister.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 5 - ConnectingThe Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 3Audrey gets a good taste of normal life when some unpaid bills catch up with her, and the local garage confiscates her Rolls. Forced to take a job, she finds a position managing Mrs Proctor's stables and riding school. Meanwhile, Richard's finally bought the helicopter he's been talking about...
My Family
Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas OddityIt 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.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 11 - Puppy LoveA Saturday night in sends Sharon, Tracey and Dorien in search of their first boyfriends. But it doesn't quite turn out how any of them expected.
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie SusuIt's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 31 - The MagpieA magpie has nested in the big tree and is causing chaos by stealing everything around the farm. The magpie's nest soon begins to fill up with loot and Shaun has to come up with a brilliant plan to outwit the burgling bird.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 34 - Shirley WhirleyIn a bid to help move Shirley around the farm, Shaun has the idea of fitting up Shirley with wheels. Using a remote control, Shaun can now manoeuvre his large friend around easily - until the farmer's TV remote interferes with the signal, causing Shirley to run amok.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 10Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 10 - All You Can EatHaving forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat PackMr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!
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.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 3 - GreenfingerTrying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.
John And Julie
Comedy starring Sid James and Peter Sellers, following the adventures of two small children who run off to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Boj
Episode 37 - The Giggly Park ExpressWith just cardboard boxes and a bit of imagination, Boj and his buddies make a train to take Denzil and his teddies on a trip around the world.
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cool Cocoa Tin LidGranville decides to get cool. He's got the open necked shirt and the shades, but where's a poor errand boy going to find a medallion?
The 99p Challenge
Episode 4.5: Sue Perkins hosts the crazy panel show with Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Sean Lock and Jack Docherty.
Mind Your Own Business!
Episode 4, Points of Disagreement: Whiz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 11 - The StrainStan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.
CBeebies Panto: Alice In Wonderland
A CBeebies adaptation of Lewis Carroll's classic tale.
Winston
Winston Comes To Town, Episode 6 - The Best Place For ThemWith Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy?
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.
George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 6 - Fishy BusinessMildred accidentally disposes of George's beloved goldfish, Moby. He's initially distraught, but soon decides to give homing pigeons a try...
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'
Series 2, Episode 4The vaguely European owners of the Fings and Bobs Novelty Shop make a return visit, Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and there has been a murder.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 3Audrey gets a good taste of normal life when some unpaid bills catch up with her, and the local garage confiscates her Rolls. Forced to take a job, she finds a position managing Mrs Proctor's stables and riding school. Meanwhile, Richard's finally bought the helicopter he's been talking about...
The Now Show
Series 47, Episode 6Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Jon Holmes, John Finnemore, Jasper Rees, Jess Ransom, Jake Yapp and Harry the Piano for a comic romp through the week's news.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 8 - The Mischievous Tinkle In Howard's EyesHoward discovers there are better ways than the mobile phone to contact other nature-lovers - and quite openly, too.
Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton
Christmas SpecialIt's the Christmas episode which highlights the work of Les Dawson, Bill Hicks, Max Wall, Emo Phillips, The Multichords, Frankie Howerd, Bob Monkhouse, Rita Rudner, Tommy Cooper and Victoria Wood.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 5, Episode 18 - The Prize MoneyAnthony 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.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The PositiveWith the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.
The Goon Show
Series 6, Episode 10 - The Sale Of ManhattanNeddie Seagoon learns he is the rightful owner of New York and sets off to reclaim his land.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 10 - DobbinWhen kids smash a window in the barber shop Desmond is furious at first, but, realising that they have nowhere to play, sets out to get the council to renovate the playground.
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the cornershop sitcom.
My Family
Series 8, Christmas Special - Have An Unhappy ChristmasA festive edition of the family sitcom sees Ben's efforts to buy Susan's Christmas present getting him into trouble, while Susan's letter from The Palace means a change of holiday plans for everyone.
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 12 - Auntie SusuIt's 2am, and Doreen's sister Susu unexpectedly arrives from Jamaica - even less expected is the extremely tall fiancé who's young enough to be her son!
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 7Richard Ayoade and David Walliams return to the show, and Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams also takes part.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 11 - The ProdigalThe barber shop's finances are a bit shaky, so Michael offers to lend a hand. His efficiency causes more than a few problems which are solved by a good old-fashioned story-telling session.
Citizen Khan
Series 4, Christmas Special - Mr Khan's Christmas WonderlandMr Khan embraces Christmas like never before by launching his own range of traditional halal mince pies.
Da Ali G Show
Episode 5Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
Alan Partridge: Welcome To The Places Of My Life
Alan Partridge reveals the places that have made him the man he is today in this one-off mockumentary.
Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Highlights SpecialA compilation of the popular news quiz that looks back at the big news of 2015. With team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop, and a variety of guest hosts and panellists.
Bring Me Morecambe And Wise
Episode 3 - At Home With Eric And ErnGOLD's five-part tribute to the comedy duo here focuses on their home-based sketches, and explains how they came to share a bed.
Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
Car Share
Series 1, Episode 4With a fancy new hands free phone kit fitted in his car John arrives at Kayleigh's house only to discover she's far more excited by previous night's events.
Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 5 - Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey, Josh GrobanThis week Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey and Josh Groban try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include children, Valentine's Day and smoking bans.
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'
Series 2, Episode 4The vaguely European owners of the Fings and Bobs Novelty Shop make a return visit, Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and there has been a murder.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 15 - Kevin Bridges, Tina Fey, Gwendoline Christie, Anthony Daniels, Lion BabeAlan Carr is joined by Kevin Bridges, who chats about his latest live stand-up DVD, Tina Fey discusses her new movie Sisters; and Gwendoline Christie and Anthony Daniels talk about their roles in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Plus, there's music from Lion Babe, who perform Where Do We Go live in the studio.
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings
Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 7 - Saudi ArabiaSam wonders why we're still mates with Saudi Arabia, feminist icon Germaine Greer explains her views on transgender people and reporter David Hock hunts down the illegal immigrants posing as Santa.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 7Topical 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.
Lionel Nimrod's Inexplicable World
Series 1, Episode 2 - CreationFree your life from philosophical anxieties in the second of the series that answers the questions other programmes dare not ask. Heretical, confusing, illogical, biased, and a laugh a minute.
A League Of Their Own
Series 8, Out-takes - Unseen Vol 1The smash-hit sports panel show runs into extra time with a special featuring never-before-seen footage.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 12 - Star Wars Special: Carrie Fisher, Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Kylie Minogue, David BeckhamCarrie Fisher reveals she spilt the beans some time ago on the Star Wars storyline, Daisy Ridley says the movie was emotional and John Boyega talk about Harrison Ford. Kylie says she is loved up for Christmas and David Beckham admits Alex Ferguson still has a hold over him.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah MillicanThis week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.
High Season
On the Isle of Rhodes, a young local wants to encourage tourism, so he commissions a sculpture of the unknown Tourist.
The Gobetweenies
Series 2, Episode 2 - Happy Father's DayLucy figures their broke dad needs a classier Father's Day present than the usual papier mache egg cup.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 11 - Puppy LoveA Saturday night in sends Sharon, Tracey and Dorien in search of their first boyfriends. But it doesn't quite turn out how any of them expected.
Car Share
Series 1, Episode 4With a fancy new hands free phone kit fitted in his car John arrives at Kayleigh's house only to discover she's far more excited by previous night's events.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & BootedIt's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.
Shappi Talk
Series 2, Episode 3 - HistoryShappi Khorsandi goes back in time fascinated by the world of history with Adam Hart-Davis, comedian Simon Evans and music from Duncan Oakley.
Shooting Stars
Series 3, Christmas SpecialWith Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & BootedIt's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.
Have I Got News For You
A selection of extended episodes from the 45th series of the satirical panel game.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 1 - HospitalPatsy lands in the tabloids for her fling with an MP. She follows Edina, who has an ingrown toenail, into hospital so she can have a facelift before she appears in all the magazines, but things do not go to plan...
Drifters
Series 1, Episode 5 - Friend Night StandLaura considers other options to Gary, while Bunny's new man seems he could be a total knob. Meg, meanwhile, has a new friend - but the girls think there's been a misunderstanding.
Victoria Wood With All The Trimmings
Victoria Wood serves up a large helping of Christmas comedy, with an impressive list of celebrities appearing in a series of pastiches. From Dec 2000.
Trollied
Series 5, Episode 7While Gavin frets about his relationship, Katie is tasked with the tough challenge of training the staff to recognise which fruits are which.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & BootedIt's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.
Drifters
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nineties NightMeg agrees to help mark out, DJing at a 1990s theme night. Meanwhile, Bunny and Laura get into a spot of bother after trying to raise rent money.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 5Russell Kane talks King Charles II, Alex Horne on the 1966 World Cup trophy theft, and Diane Morgan chats Lady Godiva.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 7Topical 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.
Da Ali G Show
Episode 5Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
Shooting Stars
Series 3, Christmas SpecialWith Louise Nurding, Mark Owen, Melvyn Hayes, Lorraine Kelly.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 15 - Kevin Bridges, Tina Fey, Gwendoline Christie, Anthony Daniels, Lion BabeAlan Carr is joined by Kevin Bridges, who chats about his latest live stand-up DVD, Tina Fey discusses her new movie Sisters; and Gwendoline Christie and Anthony Daniels talk about their roles in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Plus, there's music from Lion Babe, who perform Where Do We Go live in the studio.
Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
Bo' Selecta!
Sketch comedy series starring Leigh Francis as Avid Merrion, Transylvania's biggest celebrity fan.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 1 - Gone With The WindmillHaving been double-crossed by Herr Flick, Gruber and the Colonel are looking for a way to un-desert. Madame Edith concocts a plot that will appear that they have been kidnapped. Unfortunately, the General fails to take the hint and René is forced to save the duo before they are blown up...
Tripped
Episode 2This time Danny and Milo land in a world that feels just like their own, except that people keep taking pictures of Milo.
Cuckoo
Series 1, Episode 5 - Connie SingsLorna's best friend, Connie, is round for dinner - and self-appointed guru Cuckoo manages to motivate her to leave Steve and pursue her childhood dream of becoming a singer.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 9, Episode 2 - A Tour De FranceRené is being held hostage, and missing presumed exploded by the Nazis, the Resistance, and the girls at the café. As they plan tributes to their fallen hero, he is desperate to escape being shared around by the Communists in their underground bunker!
Adam Buxton's Shed Of Christmas
Adam Buxton turns his attention to the festive season.
Cuckoo
Series 1, Episode 6 - The WeddingThe series comes to a close, and there's a shock in store for Rachel and Cuckoo. Ken, however, sees a big opportunity opening up.
The 99p Challenge
Episode 4.5: Sue Perkins hosts the crazy panel show with Armando Iannucci, Peter Baynham, Sean Lock and Jack Docherty.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also RisesTerry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.
Mind Your Own Business!
Episode 4, Points of Disagreement: Whiz-kid Jimmy and staid Russell clash over a business takeover.
Winston
Winston Comes To Town, Episode 6 - The Best Place For ThemWith Father set for an old folk's home, can the old rogue save the day for Nancy?
Trodd En Bratt Say 'Well Done You'
Series 2, Episode 4The vaguely European owners of the Fings and Bobs Novelty Shop make a return visit, Evelyn and Gertie try to be nice, and there has been a murder.
Randle And All That
Variety short starring Frank Randle.