Schedule Thursday 24th August 2017

Twirlywoos

The Twirlywoos learn all about down when Toodloo gets on a runaway roller-skate. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a course for marbles to roll down.

In The Balance

Will maverick BBC reporter George Cragge unmask the serial killer?

Lucky Feller

The local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...

Fresh From The Fringe

Stand-up comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.

Lucky Feller

In high excitement, Shorty Mepstead has asked Kath and her parents to Sunday dinner. He plans to make a Very Important Announcement...

Go Jetters

The Go Jetters fly to the rescue in Japan, as Glitch gets up to his usual monkey business.

Stop Messing About!

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

Justin's House

Little Monster has gone off books, so whilst Justin and Robert are on a pirate nightout with Cook and Line, Cat tries to reignite Little Monster's passion for stories.

The Goon Show

Neddie attempts to track down who is throwing batter-puddings at Minnie.

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

For their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.

Boj

Boj finds Mia upset because her paintings of the Twitchlets are ruined - they were meant to be a birthday present for her mum. Can Boj help Mia to make a new present?

Whispers

Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

Only Fools And Horses

Del's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Twirlywoos

The Twirlywoos find that playing with a radio can have very noisy consequences. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car comes to visit - bringing an awful racket with it!

Semi Circles

Helen and Ben disagree over restoring their home to its original character.

Open All Hours

Arkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...

Minder

Arthur decides to upgrades his security arrangements.

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Porterhouse Blue

With a view to ending the new Master's regime, the Dean and Sir Cathcart D'Eath encourage television journalist Cornelius Carrington to make a documentary about the College.

They haven't reckoned on Carrington's methods, or on Skullion's gift for 'television verite'. And nobody - not even Skullion himself - has reckoned on the head porter achieving an indelible place in the history of Porterhouse.

Minder

Arthur's latest enterprise involves a Karaoke machine and his favourite ventriloquist act from the old days - Professor Pickford and Mystic Mickey.

Rising Damp

Rigsby's hoping to take new tenant Brenda out for the evening. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a cashflow problem, a string of unwelcome visitors start arriving at the house.

Hacker Time

Expect antique jokes and jokes about antiques as Paul Martin from Flog It! joins Hacker in the studio. Plus Cel Spellman appears in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and Simon Lowe and Su Pollard feature in another edition of The Accommodation Place.

Lucky Feller

The local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...

You're Only Young Twice

After Cissie unwittingly - and unknowingly! - receives a 'heavy breather' phone call and Miss Milton refuses to believe the tale, Flora goes on the war path.

Only Fools And Horses

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Stop Messing About!

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

Spot Bots

The Spot Bots try to work out how they can all fit on their tall sky den.

The Goon Show

Neddie attempts to track down who is throwing batter-puddings at Minnie.

Last Of The Summer Wine

With the notable exception of Compo, Nora Batty is not used to anyone looking at her. So when her husband Wally takes an unnatural interest in those parts of her body she stands on, she is understandably unnerved. It is, of course, all part of Compo, Clegg and Foggy's attempts to settle a question of size once and for always.

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

For their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.

Shaun The Sheep

The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.

Twirlywoos

The Twirlywoos find that playing with a radio can have very noisy consequences. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car comes to visit - bringing an awful racket with it!

Shaun The Sheep

The farmer gets ready for a date and wants to look his best, so it's time to dust off his prized hairpiece. Shaun can't resist trying the wig on but loses it while showing off to the flock. The race is on as Shaun and Bitzer try to return the wig in time for the farmer's big night.

Waiting For God

Marion's hysterical with lust for Fat Boy Higgins, flatly refusing to accept that he was in fact Geoffrey. At Bayview, Diana's rushed to hospital after collapsing at Tom's shock proposal of marriage, and Jane's pursuing her newfound desire to become a bride of Christ.

Open All Hours

What does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.

Zig And Zag

Zig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!

Scream Street

Luke finds out that Scream Street doesn't celebrate Halloween, and decides to introduce his friends to it. Unfortunately what start as innocent Halloween decorations end up as an army of man-eating pumpkins!

Birds Of A Feather

Dorien's husband makes a rare appearance.

Porterhouse Blue

With a view to ending the new Master's regime, the Dean and Sir Cathcart D'Eath encourage television journalist Cornelius Carrington to make a documentary about the College.

They haven't reckoned on Carrington's methods, or on Skullion's gift for 'television verite'. And nobody - not even Skullion himself - has reckoned on the head porter achieving an indelible place in the history of Porterhouse.

The Fry Chronicles

Stephen talks about his early love of radio and his first forays into broadcasting on Radio 4.

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Dennis The Menace & Gnasher

CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.

Lucky Feller

In high excitement, Shorty Mepstead has asked Kath and her parents to Sunday dinner. He plans to make a Very Important Announcement...

Go Jetters

The Go Jetters race to protect ancient artwork in Peru when Glitch erases the Nazca Lines.

Next To No Time!

Comedy following a shy engineer's attempts to convince a businessman he's never met of his innovative plans.

Only Fools And Horses

Rodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!

Minder

Arthur starts a catering business.

Whispers

Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

You're Only Young Twice

When Mrs. Smallwick leaves the taps running in the bathroom above Flora's bedroom causing a mini-flood, she issues Miss Milton with an ultimatum: Smallwick must leave or she will! Milton is only too keen to oblige, leaving Flora to search for a flat post-haste, and Cissie keen to accompany her. Their new abode is less than luxurious.

So Awkward

When Lily is mistakenly led to believe by Jas that Matt is emigrating to Australia she is distraught that he hasn't even told her he's leaving.

Semi Circles

Helen and Ben disagree over restoring their home to its original character.

Only Fools And Horses

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

On The Buses

After yet another blazing row between Olive and Arthur disturbing his peace, Stan decides something must be done. Without Arthur's agreement marriage counselling can't help, but perhaps if he and Jack can stoke up the green-eyed monster...

So Awkward

When her heroine Jade gives an emotional slide show in assembly promoting a Save the Hedgehogs campaign, Martha becomes troubled.

In The Balance

Will maverick BBC reporter George Cragge unmask the serial killer?

Still Open All Hours

Granville plans a double date with Madge and Mavis but needs to find a way to smarten up Gastric. There's more romance in the air as Mrs Featherstone has her heart set on a new husband and Nurse Gladys is wooed by a former patient, Mick, whose boil she once attended to. Meanwhile, a mysterious new product from the Far East arrives which needs some clever marketing to Eric and Cyril.

Rising Damp

Could rumours of the Grey Lady who haunts the house, be true? Rigsby certainly believes so, although he has not seen her - yet.

Fresh From The Fringe

Stand-up comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

Waiting For God

Marion's hysterical with lust for Fat Boy Higgins, flatly refusing to accept that he was in fact Geoffrey. At Bayview, Diana's rushed to hospital after collapsing at Tom's shock proposal of marriage, and Jane's pursuing her newfound desire to become a bride of Christ.

Only Fools And Horses

While out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Death has fun in the real world, leaving Mort and his daughter Ysabell in charge of the life collecting business.

Scream Street

Luke is fed up with not being able to control who he is inside, and tries to separate his inner wolf from his human self. But he soon realises they are better together than they are apart.

The Pickwick Papers

Adaptation of Charles Dickens's celebrated comic novel.

Only Fools And Horses

Del is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.

Last Of The Summer Wine

With the notable exception of Compo, Nora Batty is not used to anyone looking at her. So when her husband Wally takes an unnatural interest in those parts of her body she stands on, she is understandably unnerved. It is, of course, all part of Compo, Clegg and Foggy's attempts to settle a question of size once and for always.

Stop Messing About!

Sketch comedy starring Kenneth Williams.

To The Manor Born

Audrey 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...

Desmond's

Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.

The Goon Show

Neddie attempts to track down who is throwing batter-puddings at Minnie.

Open All Hours

What does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.

Bobby And Harriet Get Married

As Bobby's excitement grows, Harriet is consumed by worries for her independence. Duplicity, sabotage and Katherine Ryan all feature as the couple's fears and insecurities clash.

Still Open All Hours

Granville plans a double date with Madge and Mavis but needs to find a way to smarten up Gastric. There's more romance in the air as Mrs Featherstone has her heart set on a new husband and Nurse Gladys is wooed by a former patient, Mick, whose boil she once attended to. Meanwhile, a mysterious new product from the Far East arrives which needs some clever marketing to Eric and Cyril.

So Awkward

When her heroine Jade gives an emotional slide show in assembly promoting a Save the Hedgehogs campaign, Martha becomes troubled.

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.

Russell Howard's Good News

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

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd, who take on guest captain Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges. Elis James and John Robins are in Dictionary Corner.

John Bishop In Conversation With...

John Bishop is joined by Sir Lenny Henry, who reveals the ups and downs of his 40-year career.

Gavin & Stacey

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom about walking disaster area Frank Spencer.

Not Going Out

When Lucy enrols at Night School on a training course in counselling, Lee takes advantage of her new-found skill to help patch things up with his father. But the joint therapy sessions throw up more questions than answers.

Fresh From The Fringe

Stand-up comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.

The Inbetweeners

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

A League Of Their Own

The team captains are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Joey Barton.

Party

The aspiring politicians get to grips with technology and launch a recruiting campaign on the internet.

The Inbetweeners

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

Not Going Out

Determined to put a stop to Lucy flirting at an Annual Trade Conference in order to get work, Lee takes evasive action.

Porterhouse Blue

With a view to ending the new Master's regime, the Dean and Sir Cathcart D'Eath encourage television journalist Cornelius Carrington to make a documentary about the College.

They haven't reckoned on Carrington's methods, or on Skullion's gift for 'television verite'. And nobody - not even Skullion himself - has reckoned on the head porter achieving an indelible place in the history of Porterhouse.

And Now, In Colour

Comedy series starring Tim Firth, Tim de Jongh, Michael Marshall Smith and William Vandyck.

QI

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

The Museum Of Everything

Episode 2, A Very Important Visitor: With exhibits ranging from Robin Hood to tribute bands' Mock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

QI

With Anneka Rice, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

Terry Pratchett's Mort

Death has fun in the real world, leaving Mort and his daughter Ysabell in charge of the life collecting business.

A League Of Their Own

In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.

Lucky Feller

The local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...

Monty Python's Personal Best

This episode begins with a spoof memorial to 'the late' John Cleese before cutting to a series of new sketches performed by the Pythons.

Gavin & Stacey

Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?

Mock The Week

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.

Lucky Feller

In high excitement, Shorty Mepstead has asked Kath and her parents to Sunday dinner. He plans to make a Very Important Announcement...

8 Out Of 10 Cats

David O'Doherty, Craig Revel Horwood, Rick Edwards and Ellie Taylor join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to thrash out the hot stories of the week.

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

For their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.

QI

With Jeremy Clarkson, Clive Anderson and Vic Reeves.

The Inbetweeners

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.

Soho Theatre Live

The Summer of Stand Up continues with Mae Martin, the two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee who brings her hit show Us to Soho Theatre. Mae hilariously discusses the 21st century stereotypes of gender, sexuality and identity, as well as the time she had THE sex talk with her mum.

Minder

Arthur starts a catering business.

Gonks Go Beat

In the far future, Earth has split into two rival populaces based on musical taste. A representative of the Galaxy is sent to unite the factions.

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

QI

With Anneka Rice, Sean Lock and Bill Bailey.

The Inbetweeners

Simon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.

Not Now Darling

Cooney farce set in an upmarket furriers, where the proprietor is attempting to woo a new mistress behind her husband's back.

Russell Howard's Good News

Russell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.

Tommy Cooper

Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

Mock The Week

Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.

The Fry Chronicles

Stephen talks about his early love of radio and his first forays into broadcasting on Radio 4.

The Thin Blue Line

Gasforth's new bypass is causing problems for Fowler as his girlfriend Patricia has taken a fortnight's leave to join the protesters and he and his officers have to "enforce the law". When they arrive PC Goody falls for one of the protesters and decides to save the planet. Meanwhile, Patricia is rescued by the "green avenger".

Miranda

A fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?

Desmond's

Desmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.

Whispers

Geoffrey Durham and Valerie Grove join team captains Lucy Moore and Anthony Holden to run the gauntlet of gossip as Gyles Brandreth presides over the action - which this week includes revelations about Rasputin and accordion playing from Idi Amin.

Desmond's

Desmond wonders what might have been if he'd never come to this 'godforsaken country'.

Semi Circles

Helen and Ben disagree over restoring their home to its original character.

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

In The Balance

Will maverick BBC reporter George Cragge unmask the serial killer?

Fresh From The Fringe

Stand-up comedy from the Edinburgh Festival.