Television
TV schedule Sunday 2nd August 2015
The Funny Side Of...
Episode 6 - The Funny Side Of ChristmasClive Anderson presents the best and the worst that TV has served up to us over the years at Christmas.
On The Buses
Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.
The Funny Side Of...
Episode 5 - The Funny Side Of TV ExpertsClive Anderson guides us through the history of television's favourite experts and all the pitfalls that attend the role. As well as pointing out all the potential problems of being cast as a telly know-it-all, there's sage advice to the would-be experts of the future.
Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the third series of the time-travel sitcom.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 22 - Wacky WashingSooty and the gang are running Mr Slater's laundrette! But when Sweep confuses red paint with washing powder, he's left in a bit of a spin. Will the football kit be clean in time for the match?
Hacker Time
Series 5, Episode 1 - Kia Pegg And Amy-Leigh HickmanFun, chat and music from Hacker T Dog, featuring actors Kia Pegg and Amy-Leigh Hickman.
That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 5Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.
Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 7The day of the all-important Cromer away match dawns and the team are playing well. Will Roger finally realise his dream and beat arch rival Fatty Woolacott, or has fate got something else in store?
Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 1Roger's struggling to win back Mim's trust, and is struggling to know what to say to reassure and calm her fears. Meanwhile, the team's suffering a sudden onslaught of medical emergencies and inflated egos, and Rodge is desperate not to ask their opponents to lend them a man.
Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 6Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 2This week's episode featured the introduction of Jamie Oliver's "pass it on" system, ITV's Apprentice rip off Natural Born Sellers and trophy kicking.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 4This week's episode featured acting toilets, Pat's box of gifts on EastEnders, a horse ridden by a duvet on Merlin and the theft of a raffle ticket on Emmerdale.
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 2The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 6 - Spike MilliganThe Interviews turns to comic genius Spike Milligan, telling the story of his life and career in his own words.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 4The Berrito Brothers show off their basketball skills to a small audience, while Storybook Stan has problems reading a book about flying, and Professor Muddles struggles to get his latest invention - a Bounce Back Fence - to work properly.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 9 - Wily Winston ChurchillThis episode follows Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II, and finally to his retirement in the Swinging Sixties. Meanwhile across the world, meet the American soldier literally spreading propaganda around the battlefields, and learn about Gandhi's more eccentric side.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of ten episodes of Britain's most popular sitcom.
Mutiny On The Buses
Second spin-off from the popular sitcom. Stan wants to get married, but his family are not impressed by the idea.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 1, Episode 1 - Back To SchoolRap and comedy combine to tell a tale of sibling rivalry. Rookie teacher Nathan Carter starts his first day back at Elmsbury High School where he was once - well - not the best kid in the class.
The Unforgettable...
Special - Joan SimsFriends and colleagues of the late Carry On stalwart Joan Sims reminisce about her life and career.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 35 - Art ThiefWhen Mr Bean witnesses the theft of a major artwork on a trip to the National Gallery, he gives chase to the culprit and meets all manner of obstacles along the way.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 36 - Scaredy BeanA trip to the cinema makes Mr Bean's imagination play tricks on him.
Justin's House
Series 1, Episode 5 - Bake That CakeIt is Bake A Cake Day in Justin Town and Justin decides to give Robert a treat for all his hard work. He needs the help of Little Monster and all his friends to make sure that Robert does not see the cake before it is ready.
Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
Kingdom
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Stephen Fry comedy drama.
Yonderland
Series 2, Episode 4 - Up The WorkersDebbie sets out to source the latest revelation in posterior cushion comfort, the 'Luxi Bum 501'.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 4 - SummerWhen could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.
Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 6Harriet has split up with Lyndon, and Caroline has split up with Mac - but could complementary therapist Jake Leaf be the right man? Statham has won a caption competition so Joanna decides to put him in his place, but the plan badly backfires. The HR staff also get a visit from Kim's Turkish penpal.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc BrownJason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 1With guest host Jennifer Saunders and guest panellists Armando Iannucci and Peter Bone MP.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 1James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.
The Javone Prince Show
Episode 3Join Javone as he showcases Britain's hottest new street magician F*cko and welcomes soul legend Carleen Anderson to the stage. And poet-in-residence Dr Afrika brings us lyrical dynamite in the formidable shape of Katanga Johnson.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 12Sean Lock and Freddie Flintoff take on special guest captain Bill Bailey with Roisin Conaty. Susie Dent is joined by Rob Beckett in Dictionary Corner.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 10, Episode 2 - SlaveSharon finds that looking after Dorien's every wish is a full time job - and with money tight, Sharon and Tracey take Dorien's designer clothes to a car boot sale to raise funds. But it's not enough - Dorien will have to start earning too.
Northern Lights
Robson Green and Mark Benton return as the competitive brothers-in-law who live in the same street.
Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 5 - Ed Byrne, Adam Hills and Gina YashereStand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. Irish gem Ed Byrne hosts in front of a 3,500-strong audience, with guest appearances from Adam Hills and London's own Gina Yashere.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership AlanAlan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.
Not Going Out
Series 7, Episode 9 - LucyLee spends time in the bar with Toby worrying that the woman of his dreams is drifting further away.
The Last Leg
Series 6, Episode 6Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days. John Cleese joins the regulars this week.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 4 - Basic AlanAlan is the only guest at the Linton Travel Tavern when the manager decides to close it for refurbishment, leaving Alan at a loose end with some tungsten-tipped screws.
Clockwise
Manic comedy about the misadventures of an obsessively punctual comprehensive school headmaster, starring John Cleese.
Not Going Out
Out-takes - The Out-takesLee Mack, Sally Bretton and Katy Wix introduce a compilation of out-takes from across the various series.
Safeword
Series 1, Episode 280s pop legend Sinitta and Geordie Shore's Charlotte Crosby are under scrutiny. Joining the teams as guests are comics Iain Stirling and Jason Byrne.
The Funny Side Of...
Episode 5 - The Funny Side Of TV ExpertsClive Anderson guides us through the history of television's favourite experts and all the pitfalls that attend the role. As well as pointing out all the potential problems of being cast as a telly know-it-all, there's sage advice to the would-be experts of the future.
Fresh Meat
Series 2, Episode 3A geology careers fair sets the boys against each other as they battle for lucrative internships. Oregon is thrown together with Tony again, as she attempts to secure funding for her new magazine.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc BrownJason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.
Black Books
Series 2, Episode 1 - The EntertainerFran has a new hobby and Bernard has a date. Manny holds the key to success with both.
Fake Reaction
Series 2, Episode 3Guests facing sweat perfume and fishy fake tan are Coronation Street's Mikey North, former TOWIE star Kirk Norcross, TV presenter Laura Whitmore and comedian Tom Deacon.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 2, Episode 3 - Weed DroughtChabuddy G has printed all of his counterfeit designer t-shirts and is preparing to sell them at the local market.
Channel 4's Comedy Gala
Episode 1 - Channel 4's Comedy Gala 2015Channel 4's Comedy Gala, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity, returns for a sixth year to London's O2 arena.
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.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 3Romesh Ranganathan talks Tutankhamun, Joe Lycett on highway man Dick Turpin, and Tom Rosenthal explains how Byron had a pet bear!
Black Books
Series 2, Episode 4 - BloodBernard and Manny transform the shop. Bored Fran seeks out some unknown relatives.
Green Wing
Series 2, Episode 5Alan stands in a local council election, and surprisingly gets Boyce to help him. Martin accidentally becomes a pimp, Lyndon goes out on a date with Harriet, and Mac discovers that Holly never had that abortion - could he really be a father?
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.
The Funny Side Of...
Episode 6 - The Funny Side Of ChristmasClive Anderson presents the best and the worst that TV has served up to us over the years at Christmas.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 3 - Watership AlanAlan gets in an udder state when he insults Norfolk's farmers on his radio show and makes a promotional film.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 4 - Basic AlanAlan is the only guest at the Linton Travel Tavern when the manager decides to close it for refurbishment, leaving Alan at a loose end with some tungsten-tipped screws.
Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 2, Episode 3 - Weed DroughtChabuddy G has printed all of his counterfeit designer t-shirts and is preparing to sell them at the local market.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
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.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 1, Episode 5 - Russell KaneThe 2010 Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Russell Kane comes from his old stomping ground of Southend-on-Sea. With support from Carl Donnelly and Holly Walsh.
That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 1If you think your family is annoying, wait until you meet the stars of this hidden camera show. The only thing they love more than each other is playing pranks on the public!
That Hidden Camera Family
Episode 2Hidden camera show centring around a mischievous family who play tricks on unsuspecting members of the public.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 2Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.