Television
TV schedule Friday 2nd January 2015
Minder
Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To PinnerLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Rising Damp
Series 2, Christmas Special - For The Man Who Has EverythingRigsby's hopes for a quiet Christmas alone crumble when his tenants begin arriving back at the house unexpectedly. The solitude wasn't quite as fun as he'd expected though!
Moone Boy
Series 2, Episode 5 - Stags And HensFidelma and Dessie's big day is just a week away and wedding fever has gripped the Moone household.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 8 - Easter TimeIt's Easter at the park and Richard is in charge of the annual egg hunt. But with Sooty hiding the eggs and Sweep making the hot cross buns, will their plans for a happy Easter be scrambled?
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black CoatSeven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.
Moone Boy
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Boyle WeddingCelebration is in the air as St Patrick's Day dawns, but the Moones are having a different kind of party today: Fidelma's wedding.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 42 - Super MarrowMr Bean finds himself in a race to grow a giant marrow with his next-door neighbour. There is prize money at stake and a chance to get his photo in the papers. As the competition hots up, Mr Bean's gardening techniques become more inventive, unconventional and desperate.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of four episodes of the Dawn French sitcom.
Roy
Series 3, Episode 13 - Freaky FroydayWhen Roy accidentally falls into a film projector, Roy and Mr Hammond swap bodies. Both get a crash-course in what it's like to be in the other's shoes.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To PinnerLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 7 - Suits You JustinJustin is going out to dinner, but he has played football in his best suit. As long as he doesn't shrink it in the wash, everything will be fine. Will Justin follow the washing instructions properly? And how will a giant duvet come to everyone's rescue?
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without WomenFletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?
Hank Zipzer
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's comedy by and starring Henry Winkler.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 1 - Laundry BluesNurse Gladys Emmanuel tells Arkwright that he must buy a new washing machine, he is forced to come up with an ingenious plan to keep her happy and his savings undisturbed.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 19 - Royal BeanMr Bean meets the Queen during a visit to Buckingham Palace to replace his favourite, but broken, mug.
Miranda
Series 1, Episode 6 - DogThe discovery of a handsome stranger's lost wallet in the shop prompts one of Miranda and Stevie's infamous competitions.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 20 - Young BeanWhen did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Head HunterShirley is head-hunted to assist with training at a top Mayfair salon. However, it soon appears that her charismatic female boss has an ulterior motive for getting Shirley out of Peckham for a while!
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In PeckhamWith the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.
Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 49 - In The PinkMr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 12 - WreathCharlie causes chaos for two different sets of mourners when he attempts to replace a funeral wreath. Meanwhile, Hannah tries to prove that she has a kind and generous spirit.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Christmas Special - The Man In The Long Black CoatSeven months after Patrick gunned down one hundred of his garden gnomes in cold blood, Victor still has a score to settle with his next-door neighbour. Meanwhile, down on his allotment all is not what it would appear with a pile of horse manure bought from a dodgy character.
4 O'Clock Files
Episode 1 - TeamworkMr Bell has been given the task of filming a video prospectus for Elmsmere. His first tricky challenge is to show how well everyone at the school works together.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed WineLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
The Vicar Of Dibley
A selection of four episodes of the Dawn French sitcom.
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 15Know-it-all antiques 'expert' Ann Teak examines a valuable piggy bank, gardener Will Barrow has problems with a thirsty butterfly, newsreader Arthur Sleep tells some more groan-inducing jokes, and fitness guru Keith Fitt demonstrates how to do press-ups.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Head HunterShirley is head-hunted to assist with training at a top Mayfair salon. However, it soon appears that her charismatic female boss has an ulterior motive for getting Shirley out of Peckham for a while!
Fawlty Towers
A selection of three episodes from the hotel sitcom.
Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 3 - Sean Lock and Jason ManfordStand-up comedy from the 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford.
Room 101
Series 4, Episode 1 - Len Goodman, Ronni Ancona, Tim VineJoining Frank Skinner for the first show are Strictly's generous Head Judge Len Goodman, actress and impressionist Ronni Ancona and pun-master Tim Vine. Choices up for possible disposal include all foreign food.
The New Statesman
Series 1, Episode 1 - Happiness Is A Warm GunFollowing his comfortable election to the House, Alan is forced to help the police become armed - and in turn make a fortune from gun sales.
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - Broth + MuppetAlan talks to charity cyclist Jim Jones whilst waiting for celebrity guest Anthea Turner, before struggling to talk military tactics with special forces Afghanistan veteran Tommy Gaskell.
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live
Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.
Mock The Week
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the satirical panel game.
Benidorm
Series 7, Episode 1As the series begins, the Solana staff are suffering pay cuts and the Garveys think Madge has a stalker.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 18 - The Big Fat Anniversary QuizWith Russell Brand, Noel Fielding, Jonathan Ross, Warwick Davis, Jack Whitehall and Claudia Winkleman.
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 1, Episode 1 - A New DawnSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - Mustard + PepperAmid a mix of anecdotes, facts and tips, Alan and Simon ask listeners to vote for Norfolk's greatest person before indulging in a spot of wine tasting live on air.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 1In the first episode of the new series Russell looks at Ebola, the UK Independence Party, Oscar Pistorius and a reopened Irish pub...
Monty Python: The Meaning Of Live
Documentary focusing on the live shows by Monty Python, featuring rare backstage footage and new interviews.
Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 5 - Jeremy's ManagerJeremy and Super Hans get a band manager and play a Christian rock festival. Mark comes along as their roadie, and learns how to have sex properly for the first time in his life.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 2Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...
Jimmy Carr Live
TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's first DVD, released in 2004.
Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 6 - Mark's WomenMark gets into online gaming and live role play with Dobby and wonders whether she may be 'the one'. Meanwhile Mark and Sophie finally sort out their annulment. Jeremy joins a cult.
Rik Mayall: Lord Of Misrule
BBC documentary celebrating the work of Rik Mayall.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee NelsonDanny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.
Birds Of A Feather
A selection of four episodes from the sitcom starring Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide ShutAlan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.
Rik Mayall: Lord Of Misrule
BBC documentary celebrating the work of Rik Mayall.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 5Ross Noble, Liza Tarbuck, Colin Lane and Josie Long join Alan as being a chid genius and naming a cow after Jarvis Cocker lead the conversation.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee NelsonDanny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.
Cuckoo
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle.
The Last Leg
Last Leg Of The Year 2015, New Year Special - The Last Leg Of The YearAdam and co return to look back over 2014 in their inimitable style.
Dara O'Briain Live At The Theatre Royal
Stand-up comedy from Dara O'Briain. An hour of highlights from the comedian's 2006 routine.
Mock The Week
Series 13, Christmas SpecialThe regulars test out Christmas products, reminisce about yuletide visits to A & E, a long living goldfish and harps. There's also the customary out-takes reel, a seasonal Scenes We'd Like To See and Hugh Dennis voicing a royal newsreel.
Cuckoo
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in Lichfield. Lorna is full of the Yuletide Spirit, in more ways than one. Ben and Dale both want to make Rachel's holiday special - and Ken gets stuck in the middle.
The Trip
The Trip, Episode 6 - The Angel At HettonSteve and Rob visit Bolton Abbey and breakfast at The Angel at Hetton. On their way back home to London they stop off at Steve's parents' house.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceIt's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.
Saxondale
Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.
The IT Crowd
Series 1, Episode 6 - Aunt Irma VisitsJen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.
Alan Carr: Tooth Fairy Live
Alan Carr recorded this live perfomance at the Hammersmith Apollo in May 2007 to a sell-out audience. Alan talks about childhood and adolescence.
Dr Terrible's House Of Horrible
Series of chilling comedy tales paying homage to classic British horror films, starring Steve Coogan.
Mock The Week
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the satirical panel game.
Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
Virtually Famous
Series 1, Episode 7Team captains Seann Walsh and Chris Stark are joined by Russell Kane, Cheska from Made in Chelsea, Sharon Rooney and Ed Gamble as they face questions and challenges all about clips, virals and YouTube celebrities.
Salmon Fishing In The Yemen
Romantic comedy drama about a fisheries expert who is recruited to help realise a sheikh's vision of bringing the sport of fly fishing to the desert.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - Alan Wide ShutAlan's book is due to be pulped and he's clearly feeling the strain at Lynn's baptism. But, needless to say, he has the last laugh.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 18 - The Big Fat Anniversary QuizWith Russell Brand, Noel Fielding, Jonathan Ross, Warwick Davis, Jack Whitehall and Claudia Winkleman.
The Trip
The Trip, Episode 6 - The Angel At HettonSteve and Rob visit Bolton Abbey and breakfast at The Angel at Hetton. On their way back home to London they stop off at Steve's parents' house.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 2 - Work ExperienceIt's work experience week at school. Jay and Simon work at a plant hire, but a mix-up leaves Neil at a newspaper and Will at a garage.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 1In the first episode of the new series Russell looks at Ebola, the UK Independence Party, Oscar Pistorius and a reopened Irish pub...
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 2, Episode 19Ian Stone discovers the Germans only look forward, Tiff Stevenson is getting old, Stephen Grant is a pedant and Jimeoin talks smells in toilets.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 5Ross Noble, Liza Tarbuck, Colin Lane and Josie Long join Alan as being a chid genius and naming a cow after Jarvis Cocker lead the conversation.
Dr Terrible's House Of Horrible
Series of chilling comedy tales paying homage to classic British horror films, starring Steve Coogan.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 2Russell looks at The Queen joining Twitter, David Cameron vs Barack Obama and sheep on drugs...
The IT Crowd
Series 1, Episode 6 - Aunt Irma VisitsJen explains that she is subject to very powerful mood swings around a certain time every month.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 2, Episode 20Steve Shanyaski talks Lancashire orgasms, Addy van der Borgh is booze free, Simon Evans lives in Brighton and Danny Slim Gray was a rude bus driver.
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
Virtually Famous
Series 1, Episode 7Team captains Seann Walsh and Chris Stark are joined by Russell Kane, Cheska from Made in Chelsea, Sharon Rooney and Ed Gamble as they face questions and challenges all about clips, virals and YouTube celebrities.
Vodka Diaries
Sitcom pilot about four girls who share a flat and get up to no good.