Schedule Thursday 15th August 2024
11am45 min
The Infinite Monkey Cage
Series 30, Episode 6 - An Unexpected History of ScienceProf. Brian Cox and Robin Ince raid the archives of the Royal Society to reveal an unexpected history of science with guests Rufus Hound, Tori Herridge, Matthew Cobb and Keith Moore
6:10pm
(repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 5 - Richard's New HobbyHyacinth, realising that Richard is bored with early retirement, suggests he take up film-making as a hobby. It quickly backfires!
6:30pm30 min
Kiri's Comedy Club
Series 2, Episode 5 - Musical ComedyKiri Pritchard-McLean talks to musical double act Flo & Joan.
6:30pm30 min
The Train At Platform 4
Series 2, Episode 4 - Smart TrainDodgy air conditioning, indecipherable announcements, toilet doors that open randomly - it sounds like your average train journey. But this time things are even worse than normal, as Sam and the team attempt to wrestle back control of a train gone haywire.
6:50pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - Battle SchoolThe Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.
7pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 2Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.
7:25pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'PhonesMainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.
8pm
(repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 5, Episode 3 - CruftsDog owners Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter their pets in Crufts to see if their new best friends can learn a thing or two. Seven-time Crufts champion and Britain's Got Talent star Ashleigh Butler acts as their guide as they training their dogs and teach them the key principles of dog training ahead of competing in the agility tournament at the event.
8pm
(repeat)
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 4 - MoodsTwinkle's worried she's pregnant, and everyone else is in a bad mood for their own reasons. Philippa decides the best way of cheering everyone up is to organise a tea party to bring their mothers along for.
8pm60 min
Classic Movies: The Story Of Whisky Galore!
Ian Nathan examines Alexander Mackendrick's 1949 Ealing comedy, in which Scottish islanders try to salvage 50,000 cases of whisky from a shipwreck.
8:40pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - The Frog's LegacyAt Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?
9pm60 min version (repeat)
9pm25 min
Daddy Issues
Episode 1 - Happy TearsWhen hedonistic 24-year-old Gemma discovers she is pregnant after a one-night stand, she has no choice but to turn to her hapless father, Malcolm, for support. A sweet-but-lost man in a domestic crisis, he must learn to rebuild his relationship with his daughter, though they soon find living together proves difficult.
9:25pm25 min
Daddy Issues
Episode 2 - Normal MenGemma realises she needs more female support. After a chance encounter with an old friend, she agrees to go to a party to try to reconnect with girls from school. She also suggests Malcolm finds a normal friend after Derek tries to convince him that close-up magic is the way to a woman's heart.
9:50pm10 min version (repeat)
QI
QI XS, Series 2, Episode 1, Quite Irregular: A selection of classic clips from QI where things seem to be getting out of control.
9:50pm
(repeat)
Starstruck
Series 1, Episode 1 - NYEA drunken New Year's eve hookup becomes far more complicated for Jessie when she discovers her one night stand is actually a film star. What she thought would become an amusing anecdote soon turns into something else.
10pm
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 5 - ArtIn an effort to appear as intellectual as Lucy's friends, Lee shows off his 'knowledge' of the art world.
10pm30 min
Edinburgh Unlocked
Series 4, Episode 2Mark Nelson meets Nina Conti and her mother, actress Kara Wilson.
10pm
(repeat)
Nighty Night
Series 1, Episode 1Sitcom about the owner of a beauty salon who views her husband's terminal illness as a chance to make a fresh start.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 61, Episode 7Richard Ayoade guest presents - his sixth time in the host's chair. Joining the actor and comedian as the two guest panellists are broadcaster and writer Richard Osman and the former co-chairwoman of the Conservative Party, Baroness Warsi.
10:15pm
(repeat)
Starstruck
Series 1, Episode 2 - SpringThree months after Jessie fled Tom's flat, a chance encounter clears the air. As they enjoy their long awaited second date, Tom can't help but listen to outside warnings about their possible romance.
10:35pm
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 6 - DatingAs Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.
10:35pm
(repeat)
Man Like Mobeen
Series 3, Episode 4 - Boys In The WoodWith a hit out on Officer Harper, Mobeen steps in to try and save his life and take him out of the firing line. Eight and Nate must stall Harper's assassin long enough for Mobeen and Harper to escape through the woods.
11pm
(repeat)
Taskmaster
Series 4, Episode 6 - Spatchcock ItAlex Horne supervises the tasks as Mel Giedroyc's good nature is tested to its limits, Joe Lycett shows no mercy to a cute little camel and Hugh Dennis risks it all in a seemingly simple sleeping bag challenge.
11pm
(repeat)
Man Like Mobeen
Series 3, Episode 5 - This Is The EndsMobeen and the gang must get out of Small Heath, but can he finish what he's started and guarantee his sister's safety before the police or Khan's gang take him down?
11pm30 min
Jojo Sutherland: Riches To Rags
One day in 1981 Jojo Sutherland woke up in her family's castle. That night she went to bed in her new home, a caravan. Here she shares her experiences of the class system.
11pm
(repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 25 (Channel 4: Series 26), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Richard Ayoade and Laura Smyth. Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
11:10pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
11:25pm
(repeat)
Bend It Like Beckham
The comic tale of a young Asian woman who joins the local semi-professional football team but opts not to tell her traditionalist family.
11:30pm
(repeat)
What's Funny About...
Series 3, Episode 3 - One Foot In The GraveDavid Renwick and Richard Wilson join hosts Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman as they look at how the hit sitcom One Foot In The Grave.
11:45pm
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - The Frog's LegacyAt Trigger's niece Lisa's wedding, down in Hampshire, Del bumps into his mum's old best mate, Trigger's auntie Irene. Over a few drinks, Reenie lets slip a tale of hidden treasure and 1960s intrigue. Just what's the truth in the rumours of Freddy the Frog?
Midnight
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.