Schedule for 18th January 2025 (full list)

6am (repeat)

The Rivals

An adaptation of Richard Brinsley Sheridan comedy of manners.

6am (repeat)

Bless This House. Image shows from L to R: Jean Abbott (Diana Coupland), Sid Abbott (Sid James), Mike Abbott (Robin Stewart), Sally Abbott (Sally Geeson). Copyright: Thames Television

Thanks to a little of Mike's typically selfless handiwork, Sid suffers a concussion and loses his memory. Jean's understandably distressed her husband doesn't recognise her, but none of the family are above using the situation to their advantage!

6:25am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Glitch's giant drill causes a dino-disaster for the team's fossil hunt in the Gobi Desert.

6:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 47 - The Gobi Desert, Mongolia

Glitch's giant drill causes a dino-disaster for the team's fossil hunt in the Gobi Desert.

7am (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 2, Episode 4 - The New Suit

Arkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.

7am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 28 - Duck!

When Shaun and the flock discover that a pair of nesting ducks have stolen their bedding to make a comfy new home up on top of Bitzer's kennel, the battle is on to set things straight.

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 17 - Groundmouse Day

Penfold and Danger Mouse are testing the security system at the British Cheese Museum when a temporal glitch strikes and the pair discover the museum's prized pink parmesan has somehow vanished.

7:10am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 1 - Tato Tower Takeover

Evil Pea takes over the Tato Tower HQ and uses Carrot's new security system to keep Supertato out. Supertato and Carrot work on a cunning ice cream plan to sneak back in.

7:10am (repeat)

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 9 - Deux

After forgetting his permission slip for the school trip, Joe faces a day in school without friends. But luckily Lily Scott will also be in school. Finally, Joe can have a conversation with her.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar Power

Doctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.

7:20am (repeat)

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 10 - Plopper

Joe Connolly has never done a poo at school before but that will all change today.

7:45am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 8, Episode 1

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

7:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USA

Kyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

8:20am (repeat)

Super Happy Magic Forest

Episode 8 - The New Wand

When a witch struggles to master her new wand, Twinkle decides to have a go, only to make her friends vanish. She must now solo quest to find them.

8:40am (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 8, Episode 2

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

9am (repeat)

Mr Willow's Wife

Episode 6 - The Cost Of Loving

Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul Willow do without their Nanny?

9:30am (repeat)

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Episode 8 - An 'Ep' in the Country

The showbiz survivor finds himself the unwitting stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.

9:40am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of 13 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

10am
30 min

You're Dead To Me

Series 10, Episode 3 - The Arts And Crafts Movement: William Morris And His Circle

Greg Jenner is joined in Victorian England by Dr Isabella Rosner and comedian Cariad Lloyd to learn all about the ethos and practitioners of the Arts and Crafts movement.

10am
60 min

The Football's On

Series 12, Episode 2

A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.

10:05am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 19 - Hiccup Havoc

Supertato harnesses the power of his hiccups to save Tato Tower from Evil Pea's jam attack.

10:15am
10 min

Nikhil & Jay

Episode 14 - Nikhil and Jay and the Best Wedding

When Nikhil and Jay realise that their parents had two weddings before they were born, they decide to plan another wedding for them - their best wedding yet!

10:25am (repeat)

Dodge's Pup School

Episode 2 - Class Star

Dodge is eager to win the Class Star award, but how will he outshine Cherry the superstar at everything? Dodge discovers the real key to winning Class Star is by trying his best.

10:30am
30 min

What's Funny About...

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Bit Of Fry & Laurie

In the first episode of a new series of What's Funny About... Peter Fincham and Jon Plowman are joined by comedy legends Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie to hear the story of how they made their breakout sketch series, A Bit Of Fry & Laurie.

11am
60 min

Fighting Talk

Series 22, Episode 23

Former footballer Dean Ashton, former GB badminton player Gail Emms, presenter Holly Hamilton, and comedian Henning Wehn join Rick Edwards for an hour of sporting punditry, humour and entertainment.

11am (repeat)

Big Lizard

Episode 6 - The Missing Volleyball

Twig steals Cosima's volleyball. A chase leads Big Lizard and Cosima to her den... and also to a happy discovery!

11am (repeat)

The Rivals

An adaptation of Richard Brinsley Sheridan comedy of manners.

11:30am (repeat)

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 19, Episode 3

Mark Nelson is joined this week by Jamie MacDonald, Owen Parker and Kim Valentine.

12:20pm (repeat)

Pickle Storm

Episode 5 - Swaperooni

After being told off by Mr Ludcomb, Pickle users magic to cause them to swap bodies.

12:30pm (repeat)

The News Quiz

Series 116, Episode 2

This week on The News Quiz, Andy Zaltzman is joined by Nish Kumar, Sara Barron, Glenn Moore and Zing Tsjeng to unpack the week's new stories. The panel look into Donald Trump's unconditional discharge and his looming inauguration, as well as Keir Starmer's unleashing of AI, and Tulip Siddiq's resignation.

12:45pm (repeat)

Pickle Storm

Episode 6 - Babysitting

Pickle's parents go to their first Earth party, leaving Mia's annoying sister Tina to babysit her. However, nothing is keeping Pickle from joining the fun!

1pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach Circus

It's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.

1:05pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 10, Episode 3 - Foul Football

In honour of the Women's World Cup, legendary Lioness Jill Scott is joined by Rattus for a journey through the history of the beautiful game.

1:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Continent Of Europe

When Tala bases her class project on her uncle's travels, the Go Jetters swing into action and help Grandmaster Glitch take his own souvenir selfies across the continent of Europe.

1:35pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar Explorers

When Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.

2pm (repeat)

Mr Willow's Wife

Episode 6 - The Cost Of Loving

Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul Willow do without their Nanny?

2pm (repeat)

Kingdom

Series 3, Episode 1

Peter has the tricky task of helping an injured Iraq War veteran come to terms with his future, and Lyle takes the reins when an attractive young woman is sexually discriminated against by the army. Meanwhile Gloria has a very demanding father to cope with and Beatrice is adjusting to motherhood in her own special way.

2:05pm (repeat)

So Awkward Academy

Episode 3 - Reunification

Martha's return to Cranmede Academy to receive an award awakens Lily's old-school jealousy, prompting her to become overnight movie star sensation Lolly Valentine.

2:30pm (repeat)

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Episode 8 - An 'Ep' in the Country

The showbiz survivor finds himself the unwitting stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.

3pm (repeat)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

3:40pm (repeat)

Big Lizard

Episode 5 - Dad's Discovery

Whilst searching for new discoveries, a rockfall traps Dad, Cosima and Big Lizard in a cave. Just when all is lost, Dad finally discovers a new species!

3:50pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.

4:15pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 3, Episode 6 - Desserts Of Destiny

Evil Pea lures Supertato and Tomato into her cave of frosted doom. Can they find the courage to avoid her traps and retrieve The Lost Candle of Birthdays for Tomato's Museum?

4:45pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 5 - Operation Jewel

Evil Pea steals Tomato's precious jewel. Supertato ventures to get it back by secretly lifting the jewel from Evil Pea's crown and defeating a crowd of rampaging Mini Peas.

5pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses. Del (David Jason). Copyright: BBC

Secrets & Scandals Of Only Fools And Horses

Documentary about the making of Only Fools And Horses, revealing secrets and little-told stories from cast and crew.

5pm (repeat)

The Rivals

An adaptation of Richard Brinsley Sheridan comedy of manners.

5pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

A selection of six episodes from the semi-improvised sitcom.

5:25pm (repeat)

Super Happy Magic Forest

A selection of episodes from the first series.

6pm (repeat)

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the angling comedy.

6:30pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 6 - Room At The Bottom

Mainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.

6:50pm
60 min

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 8, Episode 1

Michael McIntyre returns with a new series of his Big Show, featuring Alan Carr, Jamie Oliver, Marti Pellow, Sam Thompson and Zara McDermott.

6:50pm (repeat)

Fisherman's Friends: One And All

Sequel to the hit comedy feature inspired by the real exploits of a group of singing fishermen.

7pm (repeat)

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cricket: South Africa

The pair head off to Cape Town to follow the England cricket team on their first meaningful tour since they were crowned world champions.

8pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 19, Episode 2

Romesh Ranganathan hosts the comedy quiz as Luke Littler, Tom Davis and Alex Brooker join regulars Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards and Jill Scott.

8pm (repeat)

Mr Willow's Wife

Episode 6 - The Cost Of Loving

Times are tough, but can Felicity and Paul Willow do without their Nanny?

8pm (repeat)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 3, Episode 1 - How The Rogue Roar'd

When the duo are hired to help close down an old Bingo Hall, Frank is surprised to find an old enemy at work - but what is he really up to?

8:30pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

Episode 10 - Mind The Baby, Mr. Bean

The inept master of disaster finds himself looking after a baby at a funfair.

8:30pm (repeat)

J Kingston Platt's Showbiz Handbook

Episode 8 - An 'Ep' in the Country

The showbiz survivor finds himself the unwitting stooge in some spin for a popular TV soap actress.

9pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Episode 7 - Enough

Are Lee and Lucy ready for another child?

9pm (repeat)

Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live

Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.

9pm (repeat)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 3, Episode 2 - See Thyself, Devil!

Frank and Lu take on the case of a washed-up rock star who believes that the Devil is trying to kill him, and set out to unmask the real culprit.

9pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

9:40pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.

10pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 2 - Mammy's Secret

Mrs Brown is concerned that her family are keeping too many secrets. Her daughter, Cathy, won't tell anyone about her new boyfriend and son Mark won't tell anyone why wife Betty has thrown him out.

10pm (repeat)

Welcome To Wherever You Are

Series 2, Episode 4

Andrew Maxwell presents performances by stand-ups from acts in the capital cities of Argentina, Hungary and Slovenia - namely Buenos, Hungary and Ljubljana.

10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Guz Khan take on guest captain Katherine Ryan and Joe Wilkinson. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Alasdair Beckett-King. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

10pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the wartime sitcom.

10:10pm (repeat)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 3

Rosie is still reeling from recent events. Through flashbacks we learn she has been carrying a lot of guilt over things that happened in her family's past. Rosie wants to be blamed for everything as a way of coping with her self-destruction. It's very narcissistic of her. In the end she agrees to attend a rehab facility but at the last minute she escapes, legging it into the nearby countryside.

10:20pm (repeat)

Billy Connolly Does...

Series 2, Episode 2 - Showbusiness

The birth of rock 'n' roll, The Beatles and The Stones, the Pope's warm up DJ, and... Say Yes To The Dress! Billy Connolly reveals all the things he loves about showbiz.

10:30pm (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the adult sitcom.

10:30pm (repeat)

Two Doors Down

Series 2, Episode 2

Alarm bells are ringing at the start of episode two, when a car's security system awakes the neighbours in the middle of the night.

10:30pm (repeat)

Rob Newman's Total Eclipse Of Descartes

Episode 3 - The Music of the Chromosomes

Rob navigates the wonders and pitfalls of genetics and internationalism.

10:35pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series T, Episode 14 - Tea Time

Sandi Toksvig takes tea with Rosie Jones, Ahir Shah, Henning Wehn and Alan Davies.

10:35pm (repeat)

Billy Connolly: My Absolute Pleasure

A documentary following Billy Connolly as he writes his first autobiography and shares some of his favourite routines.

10:40pm (repeat)

Rosie Molloy Gives Up Everything

Episode 4

On her escape from rehab, Rosie meets affable drug dealers Ken and Hat and accidentally takes meth. She goes on an odyssey, befriending trees, kids on bikes and finds her way to Ruby and Joey's house where she discovers something shocking. On returning to her flat, Nico tries to help Rosie but the two have an argument. The next morning Nico leaves, instructing the Molloys to clear the flat of any narcotics or alcohol as it is clear Rosie has crossed a line.

11pm
30 min

What? Seriously??

Episode 3 - Guinea Pigs And The Mafia

Dara Ó Briain and Isy Suttie grapple with guinea pigs and the mafia with special guest Miles Asteri, star of The Traitors.

11pm (repeat)

Scot Squad

Series 7, Episode 1

Traffic cops PC Surjit Singh and PC Hugh McKirdy duet to cook-up a rhyme that bites. Elsewhere, Detectives Megan Squire and DC Andrea McGill pose undercover at a high-class spa frequented by gangster's wife, Maxine McCarrison.

11pm (repeat)

My Teenage Diary

Series 7, Episode 2 - Lionel Shriver

Writer Lionel Shriver reads from her frank and highly personal teenage journals.

11pm (repeat)

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Last Supper

Tracey's attempt to expose Connor to the world of performance poetry ends disastrously. A visit from her cousin Boy Tracy surprises in more ways than one. Cynthia has some big news to share with the family.

11:05pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 26 (C4: 27), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts as Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones take on Joe Wilkinson and Phil Wang. Susie Dent is joined in Dictionary Corner by Dr John Cooper Clarke. And maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.

11:20pm (repeat)

Bottom Live 3: Hooligan's Island

Richie and Eddie find themselves marooned on a desert island in the third live stage show based on the popular sitcom.

11:30pm (repeat)

The Remains Of Foley And McColl

Episode 4 - Subtle

Sean and Hamish investigate the art of subtlety by visiting a Jane Austen novel.

11:30pm (repeat)

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 6 - Tolled Road

Tracey's been kicked out by her Mum, and moves in with best friend Candice and her Nan Esther. Connor's got a new job and hopes that Tracey will move in with him.

11:35pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 1

Actor and producer Damian Lewis hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 60th series. Journalist Katy Balls and comedian Chris McCausland join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

12:30am (repeat)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 1

Valentine Easmon's arrival upsets the gentle pace of life for his hard-working brother and his family...

12:35am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 2

Actor and presenter Adil Ray hosts the satirical quiz, inviting comedian and writer Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Conservative Baroness Nicky Morgan to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they poke fun at the week's events.

12:50am (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another Groom

The shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.

1am (repeat)

The Rivals

An adaptation of Richard Brinsley Sheridan comedy of manners.

1:05am (repeat)

In The Long Run

Series 1, Episode 2

Valentine goes for a job interview for him at the car parts factory where Walter works, and is joined by Bagpipes on an electrical job in a dingy flat.

1:10am (repeat)

The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

New Year Special - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything

Question master Jimmy Carr is joined by Harry Hill, David Mitchell, Roisin Conaty, Sophie Willan, Josh Pugh and Fatiha El-Ghorri as they battle it out to see who knows the most about...everything!

1:20am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 8, Episode 1 - Trouble And Strife

With money in short supply, Sharon's new job is vital, although Tracey wonders whether the price is too high. Meanwhile Dorien is planning a party in her flat.

1:35am (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 3 - Love's Great Adventure

Trevor 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.

2:10am (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 5, Episode 4 - Misdirection

World-famous magician Neville Griffin is extremely protective of his secrets, but student journalist Gabriel is determined to get his interview nonetheless. Griffin actually believes that stealing a magic trick is probably worse than murder. How would he know that, exactly?

2:10am (repeat)

CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 3

Iain Stirling is joined by Scarlett Moffatt as she leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating celebrities Amy Childs, Maisie Adam, Arielle Free and Luke Kempner in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.

2:30am (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the adult sitcom.

2:40am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.

2:55am (repeat)

Toast Of London

Series 1, Episode 4 - Submission

Toast attempts to improve his sense of humour before meeting his new, aristocratic girlfriend's father, and is more than alarmed when work takes him to a Royal Navy submarine.

3:10am (repeat)

Taskmaster

Taskmasterclass, Episode 2 - Education For All

Greg Davies and his servile assistant Little Alex Horne narrate the show that seeks to answer some of the most burning questions about Taskmaster. In this episode, Greg patiently explains to Alex how Taskmaster is in fact a vast educational curriculum designed to help comedians better themselves. Featuring Bob Mortimer's unforgettable beach graph, Sophie Duker's unusual impersonation of a dinosaur, and an avant-garde masterpiece from Sally Phillips. As usual, Alex provides some fairly interesting bonus facts and stats to help illustrate the discussion.