Television
TV schedule Monday 18th May 2015
Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 4 - Kung WhoOliver has accepted Simon's challenge to take up judo but he has absolutely no idea about martial arts. He is in for a big surprise if he continues to believe that a karate chop is some kind of Japanese cutlet!
Tommy Cooper
Episode 7Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. This week, he is assisted by Vincent Price.
Trigger Happy TV
Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Just A Minute
Episode 5Joining Nicholas Parsons and Paul Merton to play Just A Minute today are Josie Lawrence, John Sergeant, and Jason Manford.
Trigger Happy TV
Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
A Bit Of A Do
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Church WeddingRita is marrying her politician boyfriend Jerry but her son Paul refuses to attend. Ted however does go to the church and cannot hide his amusement when Rita decides to jilt her fiance. He is also captivated by a new woman, Corinna, and Rodney and Betty announce that they will be opening a new health food shop.
Minder
Series 7, Episode 5 - Fiddler On The HoofArthur puts his savings into an old safe in the lock-up, but his nest egg is in danger when an old acquaintance arrives from Marbella.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 9 - Beware Of Laughing At Nora's HatsNora reveals long-standing feud with a woman who once made fun of her.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 4Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 7 - FootballJosh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 19 - PopThe Twirlywoos learn about popping when they encounter a machine that makes bubbles. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo interrupts teatime when he blows some bubbles of his own.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 10The super-student team captains are joined by MTV's Joel Dommett, DNN's Victoria Cook and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.
The Two Ronnies
Christmas SpecialHugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Minder
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong GoodbyeA local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.
Roy
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Crushing BlowIt's Valentine's Day and Roy starts to have very strange feelings whenever he's near Kathy. He goes green and queasy, has butterflies and hot and cold flushes, could he really be in love with his arch nemesis?
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 2 - The New BuildingIt is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?
Sorry!
Timothy Lumsden, although bright, sharp and witty, is poor (at best) with the fairer sex - he's also stuck living with his cruel, domineering mother.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 13 - The End Of An EraIt's the day of the wedding and Bob decides to show his appreciation and present Terry with a prized possession - his photo album. As the day progresses, the nervous bridegroom swaps wedding vows and awaits, with trepidation, the best man's speech.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 7 - FootballJosh, Ryan and Ash sign up for the school footie team to get out of lessons, but discover that even studying is preferable to PE teacher Thorne's strict disciplinary regime.
Blandings
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Crime Wave At BlandingsBaxter returns as a holiday tutor for Clarence's grandson, George. To Clarence's horror, Baxter plans to weasel his way back into permanent employment at Blandings.
Citizen Smith
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Final TryA visiting South African rugby team raise Wolfie's ire, as tools of a fascist regime. Meanwhile, one too many cock-ups lead the other members of the TPF threaten to quit the organisation, but Wolfie talks them into one final act of rebellion.
As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, SurpriseJean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 19 - PopThe Twirlywoos learn about popping when they encounter a machine that makes bubbles. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo interrupts teatime when he blows some bubbles of his own.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The BarbecueAn outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 4 - Spring FeverIn search of love, Compo hires a housekeeper from Bradford who has been widowed three times.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 1, Episode 10The super-student team captains are joined by MTV's Joel Dommett, DNN's Victoria Cook and comedians Bec Hill and Romesh Ranganathan.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 5 - CheatTracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class ActMatthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 5 - The New Mobile TrioClegg thinks that the time has come for him and his friends, Compo and Blamire, to get about a bit more - widen their horizons. With this in mind, they buy an old car. But Clegg is more imaginative than practical...
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 3, Episode 4Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 27 - Bitzer From The Black LagoonWhile trying to retrieve his ball, Bitzer falls into a muddy pond. When Shaun sees a big, blobby, shambling 'thing' squelching across the field, he's convinced they are being attacked by a swamp monster.
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 5Unfortunately for Richard, his latest attempt to overhaul the workings of the estate farm and improve its throughput happen to coincide with Marjory and Audrey's being on a kick of 'countryside conservancy'.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 1 - Mrs Slocombe ExpectsSomeone is expecting a bundle of joy in the Slocombe household. At the store, Mr. Grace has a new idea for pushing up sales that the staff must trial.
Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 5 - Reading Between The LinesA vindictive estate agent is on the loose and threatening to ruin Simon and Oliver's neighbourhood. Thanks to a visit to the library and Ringo's unhappy love life, the pair are soon on the villain's trail.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 4, Episode 3 - Good Staff Are Hard To FindWith Maria lost in the post, René and Edith are auditioning for a new serving girl - surprisingly, it seems that the two are looking for entirely different qualities! Meanwhile, with the Italians now in the war, Captain Alberto Bertorelli arrives at the château.
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 6Penny believes she may be pregnant. After getting over the initial shock, Vince is more supportive than usual and he discusses it with his father when he and Penny visit his parents for dinner.
On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Union TroubleBlakey's latest tactics - early closing of the canteen and sacking its staff - leads Jack to call a strike; but when management offer him a sweetener the union pulls its backing, leaving Stan to strike alone. He initially stages a bus sit-in, but is soon back at home decorating the kitchen.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class ActMatthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 4 - How To Go On Holiday Without Really TryingHaving made enquiries about expensive vacations, Hyacinth discovers that voluntary church cleaning is certainly no holiday.
Minder
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong GoodbyeA local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Highlights Special - Savage SongsThere are musical maestros aplenty in the last episode of the current series of the award-winning Horrible Histories.
On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 6 - Bye Bye BlakeyWhilst the company puts all employees through a medical, Stand and Jack overhear Blakey tell the doctor this his "days are numbered", and, overcome with remorse with the way they have treated the inspector in the past, swear to be kind to him during his last few hours on Earth...
Boj
Episode 4 - Under The Giggly MoonA father-son camping trip in Giggly Park ends up in chaos as the Bleats' Camperzoom 2000 motor home goes wrong and the Woofs' airbeds deflate. Boj saves the day with his boj-a-boom idea to create hammocks from the remaining pieces of fabric from his friends' ruined camping equipment.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 5 - Richard's New HobbyHyacinth, realising that Richard is bored with early retirement, suggests he take up film-making as a hobby. It quickly backfires!
Citizen Smith
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Final TryA visiting South African rugby team raise Wolfie's ire, as tools of a fascist regime. Meanwhile, one too many cock-ups lead the other members of the TPF threaten to quit the organisation, but Wolfie talks them into one final act of rebellion.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 2 - Tales Of TerrorVictor is alarmed when a routine medical test turns out to have sinister implications. He also has problems with the builders and Mrs. Warboys's cousin Wilf's voice synthesiser, whilst Margaret tries to avoid a terrible telephone conversation...
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 4An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...
One Foot In The Grave
Series 6, Episode 3 - The Futility Of The FlyVictor has hired a cleaner to help around the house, and unwittingly comes to the rescue of a local chip shop proprietor with a rather complicated love life.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 3 - A Celebrity For The BarbecueAn outdoors-indoors luxury barbecue sounds complicated - and it is!
Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 3Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.
Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 4Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.
Bottom
Series 3, Episode 2 - TerrorHedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 9Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Josh Widdicombe and Trevor Noah are the guests booked this week.
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 2 - Sean Lock, Ed Byrne, Lee NelsonSean Lock hosts, with special guests Ed Byrne and Lee Nelson.
Bottom
Series 3, Episode 3 - BreakWith the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 8Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.
Episodes
Series 4, Episode 2Matt learns that his financial situation is even more dire than he thought. To make matters worse, his ex-wife's upcoming marriage - which would save him millions in alimony - is suddenly on shaky ground.
Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 9 - The Normal SpecialKeith, Holly and Fearne are joined by pop couple Marvin and Rochelle Humes, Corrie's Brooke Vincent, former footballer Jimmy Bullard and top record producer Naughty Boy.
Virtually Famous
Series 2, Episode 6Seann Walsh and Chris Stark face questions and outrageous challenges alongside their celebrity guests Joey Essex and Hollyoaks actor James Sutton, plus comedians Katherine Ryan and Chris Ramsey.
Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 6Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests host Robert Peston and panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 6Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests host Robert Peston and panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 5 - Marcus Brigstocke and Rich HallJack Dee presents two guests this week, as Marcus Brigstocke muses on Britain's relationship with America, and Rich Hall demonstrates how Bill Gates defies gravity. Plus, Jack answers more text messages from the audience.
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 6Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guests host Robert Peston and panellists Roisin Conaty and Rob Delaney.
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 3, Episode 6Sketches include the joke shop, The Bishop and The Warlord going on trial, and My Favourite Pants.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 17, Episode 6 - Kylie Minogue, Simon Pegg, Michael McIntyre, Brandon FlowersKylie Minogue talks about those hot pants, Simon Pegg says he was blown away by Tom Cruise, Michael McIntyre reveals why he dieted and Brandon Flowers performs live in the studio.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 17, Episode 6 - Kylie Minogue, Simon Pegg, Michael McIntyre, Brandon FlowersKylie Minogue talks about those hot pants, Simon Pegg says he was blown away by Tom Cruise, Michael McIntyre reveals why he dieted and Brandon Flowers performs live in the studio.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 17, Episode 6 - Kylie Minogue, Simon Pegg, Michael McIntyre, Brandon FlowersKylie Minogue talks about those hot pants, Simon Pegg says he was blown away by Tom Cruise, Michael McIntyre reveals why he dieted and Brandon Flowers performs live in the studio.
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs
Episode 2Rich Hall, Russell Kane, Tim Minchin, Mark Watson, Joe Lycett, Daniel Sloss, Danny Bhoy and Kristen Schall all feature at the world famous Montreal comedy festival.
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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Highlights Special - Best BitsHighlights from the irreverent panel show.
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 7Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.
Bottom
Series 3, Episode 2 - TerrorHedgehog and Spudgun visit for a Halloween party. It's only a matter of time before Richie decides to summon the dark lord and exchange his soul for an eternity of sex and money...
Black Books
A selection of episodes from the first series of the bookshop sitcom.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 7Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 5 - CheatTracey's frustrations get worse when her GP refuses her anti depressants. Dorien takes a shine to Tracey's accountant while Sharon starts selling dodgy Rolling Stones merchandise. When a fraud officer questions her, Sharon recognises her as a customer who did a runner at a Chinese restaurant.
Bottom
Series 3, Episode 3 - BreakWith the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile HairIntroducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.
Minder
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Wrong GoodbyeA local property developer offers to buy Arthur's lock-up and car lot. Terry suspects that the deal is bent and turns to DS Jones for help.
Dave's One Night Stand
A selection of four episodes of stand-up comedy.
Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Gary In LoveFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
A Bit Of Fry & Laurie
Series 3, Episode 6Sketches include the joke shop, The Bishop and The Warlord going on trial, and My Favourite Pants.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile HairIntroducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Highlights Special - Best BitsHighlights from the irreverent panel show.
Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 3Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.