Television
TV schedule Sunday 17th May 2015
Mr. Bean
Episode 6 - Mr. Bean Rides AgainRowan Atkinson creates more comic mayhem as Mr. Bean comes to the aid of a heart-attack victim, fails miserably to post a letter and flies off on holiday.
Mr. Bean
Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Just A Minute
Episode 4Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Liza Tarbuck, Gyles Brandreth, and Miles Jupp.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 23 - Run Rabbit RunRichard is nervous when he finds out the park is due for an inspection. Sooty builds a robot to help him tidy, and everything is soon spotless - if only Soo's rabbit wasn't on the loose.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 6, Episode 4Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the first series of the wartime sitcom.
4 O'Clock Files
Episode 5 - The StaffMr Bell seeks to explain how the staff at Elmsmere are not just teachers - but more like superheroes.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 5 - Robert's BookRobert is trying to read a book, but Justin and Little Monster really want him to play with them instead.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
My Phone Genie
Episode 17 - UpgradesWhen Jaz needs to clean the house after a party, Gene gets all the household appliances to help.
Hancock's Half Hour
Series 3, Episode 11 - There's An Airfield At The Bottom Of My GardenHancock has found the perfect rural idyll. There is just one small problem...
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Clockwise
Manic comedy about the misadventures of an obsessively punctual comprehensive school headmaster, starring John Cleese.
Ripping Yarns
Series of comic plays written by Pythons Terry Jones and Michael Palin.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 12DIY Dan attempts to make a potted plant display, while Rapids Johnson tries out a new technique to try to find bears in the woods.
Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of Channel 4's longest running sitcom.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 1, Episode 6 - Red Nick's ColonelAngered by René's apparent death, the Communist Resistance capture Colonel Von Strohm and Captain Geering.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 5 - Robert's BookRobert is trying to read a book, but Justin and Little Monster really want him to play with them instead.
'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.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 7This week's episode featured Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall pointing his spoon at the camera, the Second World War recreated with ice cream and Russ Abbot having a heart attack on Casualty.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 8This week's episode featured a whistle on a handrail, a dangerous amount of pork fat on River Cottage and the last Knitted Character competition
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Britain's longest running sitcom.
Who Done It?
Big screen debut for Benny Hill as a street-sweeper who wins enough money to pursue his dream of becoming a private investigator.
Celebrity Squares
Series 2, Episode 5Warwick is joined by Sarah Millican, Ana Matronic, Joe Lycett, Duncan Bannatyne, Tess Daly, Rickie Haywood-Williams, Melvin Odoom, Milton Jones, Tim Vine and Joe Wilkinson as Jenni from Bristol and Dan from Felixstowe play for the jackpot.
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 1, Episode 6Gillian and Robbie grow closer while Alan calls the wedding off, in an emotional conclusion to the series. But can Celia rise to the occasion, face her demons and get Alan back?
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 2, Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with comedy from Rob Beckett. The world's fastest illusionist, Hans Klok, flies in to wow the Palladium audience - and to teach Jimmy a few tricks.
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 3Roman remains of potentially national significance have been discovered on the site of the Aquatics Centre.
Frankie Boyle's Autopsy
Episode 2 - Frankie Boyle's Election AutopsyFrankie Boyle tries to make sense of the remarkable general election results.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 3Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 4Ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck is, in theory, a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals - but he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 4Having looked at over 60 news channels from across the world, read over 140 newspapers and watched over 1000 clips since last week, the Good News team are back to share the funniest things they've found.
Vicious
Series 1, Episode 1Elderly gay couple Freddie and Stuart are delighted to meet new, young neighbour Ash. They are almost equally delighted to hear of an old friend's death. Tragic, of course - but it does mean they can host a wake.
Made In Dagenham
Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 3Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by Chris Addison, Stewart Francis and Ava Vidal.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 2Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 3Russell talks about kids of yesteryear, happiness, and answers a question on time-travelling masturbation. His guests are Joe Wilkinson and Sofie Hagen.
Made In Dagenham
Comedy drama charting the fight of female factory workers at the Ford Dagenham plant for equal pay.
Vicious
Series 1, Episode 2Stuart insists on purchasing Freddie a new coat to attend a Doctor Who fan club event, but is flabbergasted by the prices. Meanwhile, Ash asks for girlfriend advice.
Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 4The regulars look back at another week's news with the help of guests Seann Walsh, Zoe Lyons and Milton Jones.
The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 5As the key worker housing sell-off continues to unravel, both Government and Opposition are left scrambling for the moral high ground, flinging dirt back down behind them.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 1James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ryder Cup legend Ian Poulter, Sky Sports presenter Olivia Wayne and comedian Josh Widdicombe.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
Steptoe & Son
Disaster looms when restless rag-and-bone man Harold Steptoe decides to get married - against his father's wishes.
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 1, Episode 5 - ComedyStewart reminds the audience, in case anyone had forgotten, that he is, in fact, a comedian.
Da Ali G Show
A selection of six episodes of Sacha Baron Coren's comic creation.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 14, Episode 9 - Billie Piper, Romesh Ranganathan, Phillip Schofield, Charli XCXAlan is joined by Billie Piper, who talks about her new series of Penny Dreadful, comedian Romesh Ranganathan drops in, and Phillip Schofield chats about the forthcoming Soap Awards, plus there's music from Charli XCX, who performs her new single, Famous, live in the studio.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 10Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week, from the silly to the serious, and are joined by comedian Jack Dee, singer Stacey Solomon, comedian David O'Doherty and musician Alex James.
Murder In Successville
Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of CultsDI Sleet is joined by Radio 1 DJ Greg James to find out who killed Reese Witherspoon, owner of Successville's chain of bars.
Virtually Famous
Series 2, Episode 5With celebrity guests Denise Van Outen and Olympic gymnast Louis Smith, plus comedians Bobby Mair and Dane Baptiste.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old GreggFollowing a somewhat poorly received gig, the boys decide to skip town for a bit.
Fresh Meat
Series 1, Episode 3After slagging him off to Vod, Oregon ends up having sex with Professor Shales.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
The 8 Out Of 10 Cats regulars play the famous words and numbers quiz with the help of guests.
Daniel Sloss Live
Stand-up comedy from young Scottish star Daniel Sloss. TV edit of his 2012 live DVD release.
Saxondale
Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2014Alan Carr, Jack Dee, Jo Brand, Jon Richardson, John Bishop, Lee Evans, Michael McIntyre, Sean Lock and many more comedians perform for charity.
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 3Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by Chris Addison, Stewart Francis and Ava Vidal.
Nick Helm's Heavy Entertainment
Episode 2 - Popular CultureA heavy entertainment mix of songs, stand-up, poetry and the best joke about Kerry Katona you will ever hear.
The Thick Of It
Series 4, Episode 5As the key worker housing sell-off continues to unravel, both Government and Opposition are left scrambling for the moral high ground, flinging dirt back down behind them.
Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 6Guests facing crazy challenges this week are Coronation Street's Georgia May Foote, TV presenter Jeff Brazier, singer Joe McElderry and comedian Ben Shires.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 3Russell highlights some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl of the week's events.
Have I Got News For You
Series 44, Episode 1Clare Balding makes her first appearance in the chair. Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guests Graham Linehan and Ken Livingstone.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 1, Episode 5 - ComedyStewart reminds the audience, in case anyone had forgotten, that he is, in fact, a comedian.
Tommy Cooper
Episode 4Tommy Cooper presents comedy, magic and sketches, with guest star Joan Greenwood.
In Deep
Sitcom pilot about two junior police officers on an undercover operation that goes wrong.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Legend Of Old GreggFollowing a somewhat poorly received gig, the boys decide to skip town for a bit.
Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 3Roman remains of potentially national significance have been discovered on the site of the Aquatics Centre.
Saxondale
Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
The Football's On
Series 2, Episode 40Ian Stone returns for more football chat. Featuring Sean Lock and Ian Moore.
Twenty Twelve
Series 1, Episode 4Ex-athlete Dave Wellbeck is, in theory, a natural choice as Brand Ambassador for a scheme to get young people inspired by Olympic ideals - but he has about as much charisma as a dimmer switch.
Stella Street
In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.