Schedule Saturday 23rd October 2021

Old Mother Riley, Headmistress
Mother Riley rises from the soapsuds to scholastics when a distant relative dies, leaving her the laundry in a seminary for young ladies.

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...

George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 7 - I Gotta HorseMildred's sister Ethel makes rare contact, enquiring about an old model of their father's. Mildred doesn't think anything of it, until a rather enlightening chat with Ann...

Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 13 - Monkey Bay, ThailandGlitch's plans to open a hotel on an unspoilt beach in Thailand go horribly wrong when a group of macaque monkeys steal his Grim-o-freeze gun. It doesn't take long for the trouble to spread across Monkey Bay, so the Go Jetters leap into action to help save the beach, its tourists and Glitch himself.

Diddy TV
Series 4, Episode 7 - EggyheadsQuiz shows turn bad in Eggyheads and Lauren Layfield is lightly grilled by Diddy Dick and Dom in Diddy Chat.

Birds Of A Feather
A selection of episodes from the second and third series.

Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 3, Episode 3When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!

Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 13 - A Loo To A KillFilming has begun for Danger Mouse: The Movie! Scarlet Johamster has been cast as Penfold while Danger Mouse is apparently the only one 'great enough' to take on the title role.

Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 45 - HaircutAfter accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!

Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 14 - Roll Of The MiceThe last thing DM would normally want to do is play a boring board game, but when one arrives in the post, it releases knockout gas and he's surprised to wake up in the town of Greenback.

Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 46 - Neighbourly BeanAs Mr Bean settles down to watch his favourite TV programme he hears loud noises from next door. He moves from house to garden but can't escape the relentless racket of trumpets, electric drills and screaming babies. Mr Bean's mind turns to thoughts of revenge.

Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 5 - Mystic MoMrs Khan succumbs to stomach pains as a result of stress, and the family rush her to hospital.

Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial ReefKyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!

The Motion Show
Series 5, Episode 5Graeme Garden hosts the comedy debating show, with guests Gyles Brandreth, Steve Punt, Arthur Smith and Lauren Laverne.

Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 4 - Fitness SlackerJoy decides to keep tabs on the staff with a new fitness tracker and there is a prize for the employee who does the most steps - or the one who can cheat their way to the top.

Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 6 - Alia's BoyfriendIn line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off.

The Zoo
Series 2, Episode 8 - Happy Birthday to ZooJurgen is convinced that gorillas Geoffrey and Dave and the keepers are throwing him a huge surprise birthday party.

Smelling Of Roses
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Closed BookRosie is contracted to organise a literary prize, but finds that not everything goes by the book...

Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 10 - Bevel Genie's Home Sweet HomeBitz, Bob and Purl are on a treasure hunt in Big Hot Sandy Desert.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 9 - Spud-U-LovePaul the Potato is love-struck by the poster girl potato.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 10 - BertiesittingEager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.

The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 3 - Friends And EnemiesThis episode explores the characters who revolve around Del and Rodney's world including Trigger, Boycie, Denzil and Del's arch enemy DCI Slater.

Spitting Image
Series 22 (BritBox Series 2), Episode 7Daniel Craig goes to the pub, Boris tells a Bedtime Tale, and Jeff Bezos entices Zuckerberg, Branson and Musk deep into the Amazon jungle. Piers Morgan channels Stan in writing to Meghan Markle.

Hancock's Half Hour
Anthony 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.

Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.

Bless This House
Popular sitcom spin-off film starring Sid James, Terry Scott, Diana Coupland and June Whitfield.

Dead Ringers
Satirical impressionist show mocking the great and good, from politicians to those familar voices on Radio 4.

Sooty
Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto PalaverWhen the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Whaley Good TimeFuzzypeg eats the Spuds' fish supper and Dave has to catch another. Things look up when he hooks something, but it turns out to be a whale.

Round The Horne
Hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne and co, created by Barry Took and Marty Feldman.

Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 5It's Bank Holiday Monday and the Essex contingent arrives for a sunny day out at the beach. Doris even puts her sun dress on!

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 4 - Born FreeGeorge takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.

Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, PeruThe Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.

Fighting Talk
Series 19, Episode 11Former England rugby player Martin Bayfield, football presenter Natalie Pike, sports broadcaster and journalist Lynsey Hooper and comedian Ivo Graham join Colin Murray for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

Chain Reaction
Comic chat show in which an individual from the world of entertainment selects someone that they would like to interview.

Only Fools And Horses
A selection of eight episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

Breaking The News
Series 20, Episode 2Des Clarke is this week joined by Josie Long, Susie McCabe, Alun Cochrane & Chris Thorburn.

Horrible Histories: The Movie - Rotten Romans
Comedy amidst the Boudiccan revolt, with a Roman teenager captured by a feisty Celt.

A League Of Their Own
A selecton of episodes from the 14th series of the sports-based panel game.

Can't Tell Nathan Caton Nothing
Series 3, Episode 1 - About IntelligenceReturn of the comedy that mixes stand-up with re-enacted scenes from comedian Nathan Caton's family life. Nathan is fed up with his family underestimating his intelligence and decides to show them just how bright he really is.

The News Quiz
Series 106, Episode 8Andy Zaltzman is joined by Matt Winning, Geoff Norcott, Elis James and Ayesha Hazarika to discuss the upcoming COP26 summit, Southend's city status and whether we need a plan C.

One Foot In The Grave
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano character.

Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, MadagascarGrandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.

Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.

Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 13 - Woolly Wonder GirlPolice Chief Bevel has his hands full trying to stop rowdy rascals Zip and Pop on their noise-making spree in Craft City.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 10 - Timmy's TractorTimmy is proud of his splendid scrap tractor, made using a cereal box, toilet roll and jam jar lids.

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life
Series 3, Episode 3 - AutumnMark focuses on the season of autumn - the season of falling leaves and (in some cases) falling expectations of life.

Revolting People
Series 4, Episode 4 - PiratesSamuel, McGurk and the others flee to England, but are captured by pirates with very poor interpersonal skills.

Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 5 - Timmy's Big SearchWhen Timmy's glove puppet goes missing, he creates chaos as he hunts for it.

Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the second series of the remake of the animated comedy.

Radio Active
Series 5, Episode 8 - Did You Catch It?The station's Choir of the Year Competition is settled by a game of tug o' war.

28 Acts In 28 Minutes
Series 1, Episode 1John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds to entertain. With Jason Manford, Ed Byrne and Nicholas Parsons.

Still So Awkward
Episode 4 - Writing And PerformingLily struggles to write a play, Seb can't escape Eddie the terrible poet and Frankie enrols Samson to help with a rather unusual art project.

Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 5 - Nova Has TalentA guest appearance on a TV talent show has surprising consequences for Nova when she wakes up unable to sing and dance! What will the pop princess do without her abilities?

Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 7 - Careers DayIt's Careers Day at Dockbridge High so everyone will be getting some excellent advice from careers advisor Miss Droppitt, if she can spare five minutes between her other jobs. Mark follows in Mrs Mark's footsteps and Mr Capp changes his appearance.

Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 13 - Timmy On WheelsTimmy is having fun on the tricycle, but Ruffy does not have much luck learning how to ride it.

Eddie The Eagle
Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.

Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 8 - Intruder!There's a dog poo-traipsing intruder in the school and site manager Dave is determined to catch the culprit. Meanwhile, Mr Nasal attempts to keep his relationship with Miss Spray a secret, and Mr Konnundrum's in trouble... with his mum.

Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 12 - Deadly DynastiesA look at the deadliest dynasties and how they came to, and then held on, to power.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 15 - Were-GranGran needs new teeth. Probably not wise to nab a set found on the side of the road though, under a full moon.

Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 16 - Get LostGeorge wins tickets to the local stately home. It's not long before Dave and the rest of the Spuds find themselves lost in its maze.

Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 7 - Big GunsThe platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.

Hobson's Choice
Screen adaptation of Harold Brighouse's classic Lancashire comedy.

Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let CryHaving put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.

Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 7 - Lost Tempers In SpaceDanger Mouse and Jeopardy Mouse find themselves stranded on a far-flung planet inhabited by Fly People.

Miranda
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

Hancock's Half Hour
Anthony 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.

dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

A League Of Their Own
Series 16, Highlights Special - Best OfThe ALOTO look back at some of the highlights of Series 16.

Dead Ringers
Satirical impressionist show mocking the great and good, from politicians to those familar voices on Radio 4.

Round The Horne
Hugely popular sketch show starring Kenneth Horne and co, created by Barry Took and Marty Feldman.

Blankety Blank
Series 18, Episode 4Taking part this time around are Rachel Riley, Baga Chipz, Liza Tarbuck, Rhod Gilbert, Ore Oduba and Scarlett Moffatt.

The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.

Sandylands
A repeat-run of the entire first series.

Outsiders
Series 1, Episode 4David Mitchell is equipped with a hose pipe as he tests out whether the shelters he's asked the comedians to build are waterproof.

Chain Reaction
Comic chat show in which an individual from the world of entertainment selects someone that they would like to interview.

Best Of Chewin' The Fat
Series 1, Episode 2Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 18, Episode 1 - Joan Collins, Brian Cox, Rob Beckett, Duran DuranThe chat show returns, with Jonathan joined by actress Joan Collins, Succession star Brian Cox and comedian Rob Beckett, while veteran pop band Duran Duran also drop by for a chat and perform in the studio.

Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 1, Episode 8 - London HughesGrime artist and self-taught chef Big Zuu is in London's West End, Soho to cook for the comedian London Hughes. London has high standards, so Zuu will have to be on the top of his game!

Ross Noble Goes Global
Series 2, Episode 1 - BrusselsRoss travels to Brussels... a city with a reputation a little on the dull side. But he soon finds out that with chocolate on every corner, a puzzling statue of an incontinent child, and the honour of being associated with the always-exciting Jean-Claude Van Damme, Brussels might be his kind of city after all...

Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 1, Episode 3 - Guz KhanBig Zuu is going regal as he heads to Royal Leamington Spa to meet and eat with comedian and actor, Guz Khan. Leamington was once a place Queen Victoria visited, now it's the mandem's turn.

Chain Reaction
Series 11, Episode 3 - Ian Hislop interviews Victoria Coren-MitchellIan Hislop talks to writer and presenter Victoria Coren-Mitchell. Ian talks to Victoria about her wide and varied career in writing, quizzing and cards.

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason
Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

Inside No. 9
Series 5, Episode 3 - Love's Great AdventureTrevor and Julia always want to make Christmas really special for their family but this year, with money so tight, things aren't going to be easy. As each door of the advent calendar opens, everyone will have to do their bit to make Christmas happen.

Brassic
Series 3, Episode 3Ashley's cousin Doolan has been kidnapped and his uncle Francis calls on Vinnie to be the bag drop man in his ransom.

Question Team
Series 1, Episode 2Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Katherine Ryan with a round on social media, Desiree Burch on astrology and Ivo Graham on music festivals. Richard's special guest this week is Nick Helm, bringing his brand-new quiz experience: The Wheel of Death.

The Curried Goat Show
Episode 6: Comedy sketches, with Will Ing, Dan Gaster, Ben Silburn and guest Rodney Bewes.

Cowards
Series 2, Episode 4Sketches include Tom Jones trying some experimental musical styles, an interesting idea for the Littlewoods catalogue shoot, and a talking bike.

The Office
Series 1, Episode 4 - TrainingTo fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Highlights SpecialCan't get enough of James and the boys? Relive the fun and games of Series 12 with this special highlights episode.

The Complaints Department
Episode 6Jason Manford is joined by comedians Sarah Millican, Nick Helm, Daliso Chaponda and Catherine Bohart as they play a series of games based on the funniest and quirkiest complaints from the British public.

Famalam
Series 2, Episode 1Find out if All Lives Matter, catch up with the ever-thwarted Nigerian philanthropist Prince Alyusi, and discover what happens when you express your real feelings about Beyoncé.

The Office
Series 1, Episode 5 - New GirlDavid interviews for a new secretary (despite having been told to downsize) and chooses blonde Karen. His efforts to impress end spectacularly badly when he accidentally headbutts her. Meanwhile Donna's late arrival at work inevitably sparks the rumour that she is sleeping with a colleague.

Complaints Welcome
Episode 2Tom visits Midsomer and tries to not get murdered; Jess looks at Rachel Riley's cleavage; and Munya steps into a Naked Attraction pod.

Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 2 - Entertaining Father StoneFather Stone, a priest even more boring than Dougal is stupid, is paying his annual visit - and he doesn't have to get back to his Parish for a few weeks...

Man Up
Modern romantic comedy about a couple who meet on a blind date and a case of mistaken identity.

Motherland
Series 3, Episode 4 - School TripIt's time for the year 6 school trip and Julia, Liz and Meg find themselves on the coach journey from hell with humourless school secretary Mrs Lamb.

Famalam
Series 2, Episode 2A group of friends duke it out for the Ultimate Prize, Scribbler P schools us on Black Military History, and competitive Aunties battle it out by a relative's death bed.

Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Passion Of Saint TibulusThe fearsome Bishop Brennan drops by the parochial house in order to task Ted and Dougal with picketing a new film, The Passion Of Saint Tibulus.

Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 5 - Mystic MoMrs Khan succumbs to stomach pains as a result of stress, and the family rush her to hospital.

The Russell Howard Hour
Series 5, Episode 7Russell discusses William Shatner's trip to space, and chats to director Edgar Wright and psychologist Steven Pinker. Plus, stand-up by Fatiha El-Ghorri.

Rob Beckett's Undeniable
Episode 4Rob Beckett invites guests Melvin Odoom, Ahir Shah, Josh Jones and Harriet Kemsley to bring as many brilliant facts as they can in an attempt to impress everyone and hopefully get on Rob's closely guarded Wall of Facts.

Man Up
Modern romantic comedy about a couple who meet on a blind date and a case of mistaken identity.

Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 6 - Alia's BoyfriendIn line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off.

Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour
Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.

The Deirdre O'Kane Show
Episode 2The host and her house band Abandoman are joined by comedians Martin Angolo and Joanne McNally.

Live At The Apollo
Series 14, Episode 6 - Jamali Maddix, Fern Brady, Sindhu VeeJamali Maddix introduces the impressive comedy talents of rising stars Fern Brady and Sindhu Vee.

Mark Watson Talks A Bit About Life
Series 3, Episode 3 - AutumnMark focuses on the season of autumn - the season of falling leaves and (in some cases) falling expectations of life.

My Favourite Sketch
Episode 5 - Bob MortimerSally is joined by master of the absurd, Bob Mortimer. Bob reveals the comedy sketches that turned a young lad from the North East into a solicitor, before finding his true calling with partner Vic Reeves. Bob shares his love of Spike Milligan, Tommy Cooper, Fry and Laurie as well as some internet sketch sensations. The icing on the cake as ever is the remake of Bob's favourite sketch, aided and abetted by host Sally Phillips.

The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 5Routines by comedians including Russell Kane, Larry Dean, Maisie Adam, Eshaan Akbar, Glenn Moore, Jayde Adams and Adam Rowe are reconstructed as sketches.

The Last Leg
Series 23, Episode 4Stephen Merchant joins the boys in the studio with his own news story, alongside fellow guest, actor Ruth Madeley.

Revolting People
Series 4, Episode 4 - PiratesSamuel, McGurk and the others flee to England, but are captured by pirates with very poor interpersonal skills.

The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 6Routines by comedians including Seann Walsh, Sarah Keyworth, Tessa Coates, Iain Stirling, Fin Taylor and Judi Love are reconstructed as sketches.

Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 4 - Keith BarretJack Dee invites Rob Brydon's alter ego Keith Barret on to the stage.

Radio Active
Series 5, Episode 8 - Did You Catch It?The station's Choir of the Year Competition is settled by a game of tug o' war.

The Office
Series 1, Episode 4 - TrainingTo fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 1 - Good Luck, Father TedWhen he receives a call from a television producer, Father Ted thinks he may have spied a route to fame, fortune, and an escape from Craggy Island.

28 Acts In 28 Minutes
Series 1, Episode 1John Humphrys gives 28 performers 60 seconds to entertain. With Jason Manford, Ed Byrne and Nicholas Parsons.

Taskmaster
Series 12, Episode 5 - Croissants Is CroissantsIn the 100th episode, Victoria celebrates with a flapjack, Morgana celebrates by slicing up some plastic balls, and Guz celebrates by barricading himself in the Taskmaster house.