Television
TV schedule Saturday 18th April 2015
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 2, Highlights Special - Compilation ShowIn this special episode, Iain Stirling takes on the role of Stirling Holmes. As the world's greatest detective, he is trying to solve the strange case of the missing homework... which has been stolen by evil genius Professor Dogiarty.
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Smoke ScreenJim finds himself frustrated, as ever, by the conflicting demands of his colleagues, the Civil Service, and interest groups. This time the health of the nation is as stake as the Minister for Health puts forward anti-smoking proposals, whilst Jim is already struggling with the Treasury to find tax cuts.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 2A collection of more clips from previous series, giving viewers another chance to enjoy the vintage gags and sketches that have tickled the nation's funny bone. Featuring the ribbing of Burp stalwarts like Ray Mears, Suralan, and Nick Baker - who finally gets his revenge on Harry for weeks of teasing. Plus, tiny elf tennis on Footballers' Wives, Paul Burrell explaining how to eat a banana, Corrie's Steve McDonald catching flies with his tongue, and determining which is better - The Apprentice or Dog Borstal?
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 3Harry delves into the archives for a third helping of memorable clips, including Billie Piper playing a very long game of badminton in Mansfield Park, an audience singalong celebrating Phil Daniels' arrival in Eastenders, and Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall taking on the intensive chicken farmers by setting up an intensive chicken farm. Plus harrowing karaoke from those Marbella Belles, and Albert Square hard man Phil Mitchell finally meeting his match.
Blackadder
A repeat run of the entire third series of the comic historical saga.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
That Riviera Touch
Comedy starring Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise. The accident-prone duo escape to the French Riviera, only to become caught up in a crime sting.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 15 - Oogie Boogie PlantJustin, Robert and Little Monster try to look after a giant and a rather naughty plant for Mr Bloom.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 4, Episode 11 - ScienceLizzie's lunchtime science club has disastrous consequences when Eli and Owen decide to join.
Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Curse Of The Were-TeacherWhen a career assessment comes out with the result of teacher for Mitchell, he is understandably horrified and determined to change his fate.
Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 1 - Preserve The RomanceCurmudgeonly GP Martin Ellingham's plans to resume his career as a consultant in London are put on hold with the birth of the baby he fathered with his now estranged partner, Louisa Glasson.
My Phone Genie
Episode 9 - Garage BandJaz, Mobbsy and Naoko form a rock band and with Gene as manager they become an internet sensation!
4 O'Clock Club
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the children's sitcom starring Doc Brown.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Waiting For God
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the retirement home sitcom.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 3Things do not go quite to plan when clumsy antiques expert Ann Teak lends a hand to a vase restorer, while sports reporter Keith Fitt attempts to hula-hoop in the studio.
The Unforgettable...
Special - Joan SimsFriends and colleagues of the late Carry On stalwart Joan Sims reminisce about her life and career.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 15 - Oogie Boogie PlantJustin, Robert and Little Monster try to look after a giant and a rather naughty plant for Mr Bloom.
Off Their Rockers
Series 3, Episode 7Celebrating the mantra that you truly are only as old as you feel, the cheeky OAPs hit the streets of Britain again with misbehaviour in mind, playing a series of light hearted pranks and carefully crafted stunts.
Mr. Bean
Episode 12 - Tee Off, Mr. BeanMr. Bean sticks rigorously to the rules in a game of crazy golf, and racks up a huge putt-count accordingly. He also needs to visit the laundrette.
Mr. Bean
Episode 13 - Goodnight Mr. BeanMore mayhem with hapless bumbler Mr. Bean as he thinks up some unusual methods to help him sleep.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 4Harry has saved some corkers for the final compilation special. If you have ever wondered what Dev from Corrie keeps down his trousers, or whether toasters or sharks are better, worry not, as our big-collared telly oracle has all the answers. It is a laugh-packed show that also sees Harry taking on the Freaky Eaters, chasing a free-running robber from The Bill, and singing out the show with Burp favourite Bear Grylls.
Roy
Series 4, Episode 8 - Blush HourRoy has a tough time coping with his embarrassing father Bill, when he takes the job of temporary janitor at Sandyford Progressive Learning. As the school prepares for a big event with Barbecue Bill at the helm, will Roy be able to keep his explosive embarrassments under control?
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 5, Episode 5This week's episode featured the TV Burp audience voting on whether Dot from EastEnders is run over, magically appearing mugs on Emmerdale and Steve McDonald catching flies with his tongue.
Porridge
A repeat run of the entire second series of the prison-based sitcom.
Doc Martin
Series 4, Episode 3 - Perish Together As FoolsMartin is shocked to find Louisa and Aunt Joan knocking at his door before the Surgery has opened. Louisa has had a medical scare and wants Martin's reassurance that everything is fine.
Chicken Run
Award-winning animation telling the story of a band of hens doomed to a life of egg-laying on a Yorkshire chicken farm.
Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.
Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's HoardIt is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the lie-based panel game.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 28th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 1, Episode 2Celia and Alan decide to buy an extravagant sports car instead of an engagement ring. They throw an engagement party at the farm, which descends into chaos for both families.
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 3, Episode 1 - In Place of AlexSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
Play To The Whistle
Series 1, Episode 2Holly Willoughby, Frank Lampard and Bradley Walsh are joined by guests Graeme Swann, Sean Lock, Alex Scott and Romesh Ranganathan.
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 3, Episode 2 - Sally's AccountantSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 1 - Doctor WhoIt's Christopher's first full day working for PhoneShop so Ashley and Jerwayne attempt to teach him some tricks of the trade.
Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 5Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 5Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton and guest team captain Gino D'Acampo welcome TV presenter and radio DJ Vernon Kay, Jackass daredevil and star of The Jump Steve-O, comedian Chris Ramsey and TOWIE star Jessica Wright to their teams.
Small, Far Away - The World Of Father Ted
Documentary following the creators of Father Ted as they return to Craggy Island on the 15th anniversary of the sitcom's launch.
That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 1, Episode 3This week: a new government initiative to simplify asking for a chair in a pub and the first TV broadcast in history.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 5The results of the local political elections are analysed, and some asparagus predicts the future. The Mystery Guest gets Russell to use a skipping rope. The Good News Extra comic is Paul Foot, who talks a lot about Shire Horses.
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs
Episode 1Russell Howard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Foot, Bo Burnham and Katherine Ryan all feature tonight as we venture to the world famous Montreal comedy festival.
The League Of Gentlemen
Series 2, Episode 4 - Death in Royston VaseyGeoff, Mike and Brian take a disastrous detour on the way to the plastics convention, and the mayor is forced to make an appearance to calm growing public concern.
Father Ted
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of Channel 4's most successful sitcom.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the lie-based panel game.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 1It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.
Psychoville
Series 2, Episode 1The survivors of the explosion at Ravenhill Psychiatric Hospital are reunited to bury one of their number killed in the blast. But there is no rest for the wicked as new mysteries beckon.
A League Of Their Own
Series 5, Episode 8Corden and co warm down as this fifth series finishes. There's still fun to be had, with appearances from Man City's Joe Hart and presenter Claudia Winkleman.
PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 2 - Never On A TuesdayWhile Christopher prepares for a lunchtime date, Lance obsesses over an email, and Jerwayne fumes over the girl with the owl tattoo.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
15 Storeys High
Series 2, Episode 4 - The PloughVince wakes up surrounded by the debris of a night out. As his eyes focus, he spies a piece of pub furniture he took home "for a laugh". Errol is reluctant to help him return it for fear of being caught handling stolen goods and is unconvinced by Vince's explanation that it's not stealing if you're drunk.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 14, Episode 5 - John Torode, Gregg Wallace, Ben Miller, Sarah Hadland, Taraji P. Henson, Paddy McGuinnessAlan Carr is joined by Masterchef presenters John Torode and Gregg Wallace; Ballot Monkeys stars Ben Miller and Sarah Hadland; Empire actress Taraji P. Henson; and comedian Paddy McGuinness. With music from The Maccabees.
That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 1, Episode 3This week: a new government initiative to simplify asking for a chair in a pub and the first TV broadcast in history.
Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
Bluestone 42
Series 3, Episode 6As the team prepare to leave Afghanistan for good, Simon receives some devastating news.
The League Of Gentlemen
Series 2, Episode 4 - Death in Royston VaseyGeoff, Mike and Brian take a disastrous detour on the way to the plastics convention, and the mayor is forced to make an appearance to calm growing public concern.
Benidorm
Series 2, Episode 5Mateo tries to get back with his old flame, Kelly. Unfortunately Kelly's mother Sylvia is in town and she doesn't suffer fools gladly.
Small, Far Away - The World Of Father Ted
Documentary following the creators of Father Ted as they return to Craggy Island on the 15th anniversary of the sitcom's launch.
Siblings
Series 1, Episode 5 - Burrito NeighbourWhen Dan and Hannah's neighbour asks them to look after the exotic fish in his flat for a few days. What could possibly go wrong?
Threesome
Series 1, Episode 6The mothers are coming! All the mothers; Mitch, Richie's and Alice's, all together, all for the first time.
Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
Siblings
Series 1, Episode 6 - Balcombe's FuneralHannah and Dan's beloved drama teacher Mr Balcombe has died and Dan and Hannah have mixed emotions about the funeral.
Rex The Runt
Series 1, Episode 7 - Too Many DogsWhen the gang find their house stolen, they travel back in time to find the culprit. However, they meet themselves along the way - this results in a barking competition to decide who gets the house.
The Football's On
Series 2, Episode 36Ian Stone returns with more football chat. Featuring guests Richard Osman and Dave Johns.