Television
TV schedule Wednesday 16th October 2013
2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 3 - FortuosityUpon Bill's ripping up of a chain letter, the Porter clan's luck appears to disappear with instantaneous effect. Hopefully Ben will be safe on his "adventure day" out!
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 2 - And So To BedAs if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.
Sykes
Series 5, Episode 7 - SquattersSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 4 - Curiosity Killed The CatBill's bedridden with flu, and as Ben trapses the streets of Chiswick in chase of Snowdrop, the Grimes' latest pet, the builders continue their slow progress in the kitchen. Or so her loving family keep insisting. As for Rona, well...
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 7Robert Walpole struggles to talk to England's German King; the Roman Emperors channel the King of Pop in their musical argument; and more...
Sykes
Series 5, Episode 8 - BathSitcom about identical twins Eric and Hattie Sykes, who live together in suburban London.
As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Children's PartyIt's the grand opening of Slater's Children's Club and Sooty, Sweep and Soo are helping Richard organise a party.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 2 - Home BrewWhile searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The DrainThere's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's LibThere are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 7 - In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just IncompetentBarry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to find him a girlfriend. But who, and how?
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.
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday ArkwrightWhat does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The PeopleFrustrated by the continued obstacle of local councils to central government policy, not to mention their unwieldynature and lack of democratic accountability, Hacker finds himself welcoming radical reform proposals from a leading professor. Neither Sir Humphrey, nor a troublesome militant socialist feminist council leader, however, are keen on the plans.
Dani's House
Series 2, Episode 10 - Secret MillionaireThanks to a mix-up, Dani and Sam come to believe that Jack is a secret millionaire.
Scoop
Series 1, Episode 7 - Don't Read All About ItDigby resorts to desperate measures when Hacker destroys a famous author's new book.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 9 - Time And TidesSharon and Tracey help out Dorien because women "of a certain age" need careful handling.
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Thing In The CellarAs the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Secret Diary Of David PorterWhilst cleaning David's room, Bill stumbles upon his secret diary. She begins to read and reminisce about a particularly odd day when Rona's brother turned up, and her own aunt started causing trouble.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
As Time Goes By
Lionel and Jean were young lovers until accidentally losing touch. Years later they meet again by chance and unexpectedly rekindle their romance.
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 2 - When The Children Are AsleepWhen Bill sees a couple of people acting strangely in the street, she soon has them pegged as burglars. With Mr and Mrs Grimes from next door away on holiday and police on the doorstep, a peculiar night of alarms, silent phone calls and broken glass begins.
Keeping Up Appearances
Suburban snob Hyacinth Bucket devotes her time to monitoring standards and attempting to impress influential people.
Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 3As a friend completes work on a new musical, Bertie takes the opportunity to join the production on a tour across the United States. However, a letter from Aunt Agatha warning Wooster of family friend Cyril Bassington-Bassington's "theatrical proclivities" is not delivered, dropping Bertie right in it.
Are You Being Served?
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Think TankThe staff are forced to brainstorm ideas to help combat sagging sales on their floor. Holding a fashion show comes to mind.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 32 - Operation PidsleyWhile the farmer is away on a night out, the sheep sneak into the farmhouse for a party. But when Pidsley snaps a photograph of the fun and games, Shaun and Bitzer need to catch the malicious moggy before he can show the incriminating evidence to the farmer.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Dance Of Hitler YouthThe Colonel organises a party in the café, purportedly to celebrate the burning of the Reichstag, but in fact just to get Flick out of his apartment whilst it is broken into.
The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 12 - Business And PleasureLaura pressures Charlie to help Caroline's business.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 9 - Of Passion And PizzaMervyn is deeply in love with 'Her' at the pizza take-away, but he lacks the courage to tell her. Unfortunately for him, he makes the terrible mistake of letting Entwistle and Alvin bring them together.
Second Thoughts
Series 3, Episode 8 - Labour of LoveBill is coping well with his redundancy - until Faith tries to be sympathetic.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 10 - It's Never Ten YearsClegg and Truly reminisce fondly about their old friend Compo, who suffered at the hands of Nora Batty - and them.
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 23 - Beware The TachetariansIt all gets a bit hairy when moustache-shaped aliens start attaching themselves to the townsfolk.
All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 4 - AlienCharlie comes up with an out of this world plan to make his homework easier with some extra-terrestrial help. But when an unusual guest arrives at the B and B Charlie starts to wonder whether asking aliens for help was really such a good idea...
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 24 - Till A TronicAs Meena's new till develops a mind of its own, it is not a good time to be a food critic.
Gigglebiz
CBeebies legend Justin Fletcher gets the nation's under-sixes laughing their socks off with his collection of crazy comedy characters.
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 3 - I Believe In YesterdayMildred's mother pays a visit, bringing a letter from an old US serviceman friend. He's back in England and wants to meet up.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 9 - Time And TidesSharon and Tracey help out Dorien because women "of a certain age" need careful handling.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Secret Diary Of David PorterWhilst cleaning David's room, Bill stumbles upon his secret diary. She begins to read and reminisce about a particularly odd day when Rona's brother turned up, and her own aunt started causing trouble.
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 2 - When The Children Are AsleepWhen Bill sees a couple of people acting strangely in the street, she soon has them pegged as burglars. With Mr and Mrs Grimes from next door away on holiday and police on the doorstep, a peculiar night of alarms, silent phone calls and broken glass begins.
Mount Pleasant
Series 3, Episode 6Dan's bad behaviour lands him in the dog house and leaves Lisa kipping on Denise's sofa. Can the neighbourhood's favourite couple overcome such a huge fallout?
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Blackadder
A selection of episodes from the first and third series of the historic comic saga. Repeated again as of 01.40.
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 9 - DumpJanet has decided that the most important thing about getting married is the presents, so she makes a wedding list.
Staying In With Greg & Russell
Episode 4Jack Whitehall drops in to see the boys, plus Katy B performs an exclusive track from her new album and joins the boys for a chat.
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 8Alan Shearer, Jason Manford, The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford and her footballer boyfriend Wayne Bridge get involved in the sports fun.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Father Figure
Episode 5 - I Do BelieveTom attempts to go back to basics and force some good old-fashioned fun on the family.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 10 - SchluballybubJanet thinks that she has fallen out of love with Jonny. Gaz and Donna have a serious row, too.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 5 - I Like EggsHere Dave looks at the footprint we leave behind when surfing the web.
Gates
Episode 4Chloe gets proactive to help the local Big Issue seller and suggests a sponsored sleep out to raise money for the homeless. Despite her admirable zeal, there's a lack of goodwill among the parents when it comes to spending a night in the elements!
Father Figure
Episode 5 - I Do BelieveTom attempts to go back to basics and force some good old-fashioned fun on the family.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'DohertyThis week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.
Father Figure
Episode 5 - I Do BelieveTom attempts to go back to basics and force some good old-fashioned fun on the family.
Love Matters
Episode 6 - Kitten ChicTeen romance comedy following Kitten, a 17-year old determind to snag her dream man, Jake. Unfortunately for Kitten, he's gay.
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'DohertyThis week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.
Have I Got News For You
Series 38, Episode 1With guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Charlie Brooker and Arlene Phillips.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'DohertyThis week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 9 - DumpJanet has decided that the most important thing about getting married is the presents, so she makes a wedding list.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Staying In With Greg & Russell
Episode 4Jack Whitehall drops in to see the boys, plus Katy B performs an exclusive track from her new album and joins the boys for a chat.
The Comic Strip Presents...
Series 3, Episode 4 - The YobAn illegal psychic teleportation experiment goes horribly wrong, and pretentious promo director Patrick gets his genes mixed with those of a football hooligan. Slowly, he begins to change - taking on some undeniably yobbish tendencies.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 3, Episode 10 - SchluballybubJanet thinks that she has fallen out of love with Jonny. Gaz and Donna have a serious row, too.
Only When I Laugh
Series 3, Christmas Special - Away For ChristmasA new patient is admitted and everyone has to exercise the festive spirit.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 9 - Time And TidesSharon and Tracey help out Dorien because women "of a certain age" need careful handling.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.