Television
TV schedule Wednesday 5th August 2015
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 26 - Chicken & EggThe Bottom Knocker Street kids join forces to hide a giant chicken and egg without using a single egg pun. Eggciting or what?
Bottom Knocker Street
Childrens' comedy series about four kids who dream of turning a nearby patch of waste ground into a city farm.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
The Two Ronnies
Series 7, Episode 8Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 13 - Just In SpaceThe race is on in Justin's house to fill the one remaining space in the Justin Town Space Mission. Who will be the best astronaut for the job: man, robot or monster?
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 12Harry has been holed up in the TV lab this week, analysing television samples for signs of quality comedy particles. So get ready for a whizzbang of a Burp, as he throws the usual gags, sketches, and quizzical asides into the mix - fusing the funniest soap clips, reality show gaffes and other assorted telly elements to create another top-notch comedy concoction!
Minder
Series 3, Episode 9 - Why Pay TaxNo job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Boj
Episode 9 - Giggly RinkThere's a pop-up ice rink in Giggly Park. Though Gavin has got the gear he hasn't got the nerve to skate, until Boj decides to skate with him using his boj-ed together boomerskates - a pair of boomerangs strapped to his feet! Soon everyone is having slippity-sliding fun!
Hacker Time
Series 5, Episode 8 - Tim WarwoodFun, chat and music from Hacker T Dog. Hacker's special guest is CBBC's Tim Warwood.
My Family
Series 6, Episode 5 - An Embarrassment Of SusansBen buys the house next door, thinking it will be a great investment, but when he discovers squatters at the property, he quickly offloads it onto Roger. However, all is not as it seems and he soon regrets the decision. Meanwhile, Susan attempts to find a girlfriend for luckless Michael.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 7 - GlueWhile Ortus is clearing out the shed, Wussywat and Jinja find a scooter and a skateboard to race with.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
My Family
Series 6, Episode 6 - And Other AnimalsMichael embarks on a military cadet weekend, leaving Susan to brood over an empty house, so it's no surprise when she takes pity on a stray dog - much to her husband's disgust. After Janey clears the loft of her belongings, Ben accidentally discards a teddy bear worth hundreds of pounds.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone YardAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 7 - Library Vs TreeThe girls, led by Martha, have been campaigning hard for a new school library.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 8 - Space OverWhen Lily is upset to realise Matt is going out with cool girl Greta Masters, Jas plans a make-over slumber party to cheer her up.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 14This week's episode featured Jeremy Paxman's barge, crunchy toast on Emmerdale, Victorian broadband, Sky's The Lion Man, confusion on the Square and the return of Freaky Eaters.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 8, Episode 15This week's episode featured an easily torn painting on EastEnders, Chris Tarrant's stressful game show The Colour of Money and Billy Connolly introducing a documentary at length.
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 9 - Fitzgerald Vs FitzgeraldMartha is eagerly anticipating the visit of the Careers Guidance Counsellor, Mrs Lazarus. It's the perfect opportunity to help her finally decide upon a future career.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 3 - One O'Clock JumpGary is worried about Yvonne's depression at being out of work and confused by the fact that the present PC Deadman is obviously Reg's grandson and yet Reg doesn't have any children.
Boj
Episode 9 - Giggly RinkThere's a pop-up ice rink in Giggly Park. Though Gavin has got the gear he hasn't got the nerve to skate, until Boj decides to skate with him using his boj-ed together boomerskates - a pair of boomerangs strapped to his feet! Soon everyone is having slippity-sliding fun!
Minder
Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken ArrowArthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Red Dwarf
Series III, Episode 6 - The Last DayThe ship receives a message informing them that Kryten's expiry date has come, and he will shortly shut down and be replaced. Lister decides to hold a party in his honour, but things don't quite go as expected.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 7 - GlueWhile Ortus is clearing out the shed, Wussywat and Jinja find a scooter and a skateboard to race with.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 8 - CleaningThe Twirlywoos watch a window cleaner and get the idea to do some cleaning of their own. Meanwhile, Peekaboo's spring cleaning is interrupted by the Stop-Go Car, who leaves muddy tyre tracks all over the Boat!
Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 4Sam, having arranged a surprise for Daphne, is disappointed to discover she is not free. Worried, he decides to find out why.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 4, Episode 1 - You're Driving Me CrazyWith both of the women in his life expecting babies, Gary finds there are heavy demands on his time - not to mention his bank balance.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 2 - Mrs. RobinsonTracey is worried because Garth is going out with an older woman and Chris has started writing to "express his inner self".
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 13 - Roots TraditionDesmond and Shirley think it's time Michael appreciated his roots and Sean engages Matthew to tell them about theirs.
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Christmas SpecialAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Moral DimensionJim heads overseas to mark the signing of an important contract with a Muslim state - a strict, alcohol-free Muslim state. Panicking at the thought of 5 hours of mere orange juice at the reception, he orders the establishment of a special 'communications room' - but is even more shocked to learn of bribery in securing the deal.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 31 - Tidy UpBitzer begins to regret having tried to get the sheep to clean up the yard.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 24 - The VisitorA spaceship containing a little green alien crash-lands on the farm, so Shaun and his friends help it out.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 23 - An Enigma VariationWhen the paintings are hidden inside a hollowed-out statue that is then requisitioned by the General, it falls on René and co to infiltrate one of Klinkerhoffen's parties and snatch them back.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Are You Being Served?
Series 9, Episode 5 - Monkey BusinessThe staff are first upset about not getting a pay raise, and news of a Japanese take-over bid for the store does not calm matters. They decide to take their case to the Prime Minister at No. 10.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 1 - Absent FriendsA honeymoon skiing in Norway seems an ideal location for Bob and Thelma to start their married life, far away from Terry's influence. But you never can tell, especially when he is looking after the marital home and has his eye on Susan, Thelma's sister.
A Run For Your Money
A 1949 film in which brothers from a Welsh village take their first trip to London and become separated.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With YouWhen Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...
In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 4 - Happy BirthdayFollowing a series of somewhat unfortunate events on Billy's birthday, he and Auntie Ivy find themselves in court - on a charge of grave robbing!
Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 13The Lost Pirate finally get his hands on some treasure and loveable superhero Captain Adorable saves the day once more.
Doctor At Large
Episode 27 - The VivaWhat better way to relax before a Primary Fellowship exam than go away for a spot of fishing?
My Family
Series 6, Episode 7 - The Art Of Being SusanSusan is invited to dinner by a wealthy art collector. Her mother is gathering a collection of her own, and Roger is summoning up the courage to pop the question to Abi.
Angus, Thongs And Perfect Snogging
Coming-of-age comedy starring Georgia Groome as a teenager who is just coming up to 15 and eager to meet boys.
Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 1 - Hello Young LoversRigsby's a little over-enthusiastic with advice when a couple of newly-weds move into the house. However, a rude surprise awaits him.
My Family
Series 7, Episode 3 - Once More With FeelingSusan wants to renew her wedding vows with Ben, which is no problem for him. Ben's problem is that she also wants him to renew his vows with Susan.
Three Up, Two Down
Series 4, Episode 4Sam, having arranged a surprise for Daphne, is disappointed to discover she is not free. Worried, he decides to find out why.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone YardAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 5 - Welcome NewsMike flies in from LA with news of the miniseries' development, and asks to see Lionel's childhood home for himself.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 6 - WantedRodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 3, Episode 3 - One O'Clock JumpGary is worried about Yvonne's depression at being out of work and confused by the fact that the present PC Deadman is obviously Reg's grandson and yet Reg doesn't have any children.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 4 - FogAn escaped prisoner causes worry for the canteen staff, and Bren tries to hide her fear of needles when a blood donor team arrive at the factory, causing much speculation as to whether she's pregnant.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 13 - Roots TraditionDesmond and Shirley think it's time Michael appreciated his roots and Sean engages Matthew to tell them about theirs.
South Bank Show Originals
Melvyn Bragg looks back on his 1989 meeting with comedian Barry Humphries, who discusses his Australian childhood and his characters, including Dame Edna Everage.
Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 2Another hectic week in the Brockman household as Mum battles with a printer that is playing mind games.
A League Of Their Own
Series 1, Episode 3It's round three and, while Peter Crouch's fiance Abbey Clancy joins Redknapp on the Reds, Neil Morrissey is picked for Flintoff's Blues. Corden referees.
PhoneShop
Series 1, Episode 3 - The First Temptation Of ChrisThe arrival of area manager, Razz Prince, sets everyone on edge. Lance attempts to prove to the staff that he isn't boring, while everyone else prepares for a big night out.
Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 1 - Part OneLou and Andy fly to Disneyworld and Vicky Pollard is in a Thai jail for smuggling.
The Kumars
Episode 1The first episode features guests Daniel Radcliffe, Chevy Chase and Olivia Colman.
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.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 4 - Keith BarretJack Dee invites Rob Brydon's alter ego Keith Barret on to the stage.
Room 101
Series 3, Episode 1 - Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Roisin ConatyPointless star Richard Osman, TV presenter and peer Joan Bakewell and comedian Roisin Conaty try to get the things they hate the most into Room 101, including gardening, cobblers and people who keep mentioning Richard's height.
Smack The Pony
Stylish, original and uninhibited Emmy award-winning sketch show starring Fiona Allen, Doon Mackichan and Sally Phillips.
Little Britain
Little Britain Abroad, Episode 2 - Part TwoIn the second of two festive specials, Dawn French guest stars as Vicky Pollard's mum, who arrives in Thailand as star witness at her daughter's drug-smuggling trial.
Room 101
Series 3, Episode 2 - Michael Ball, Caroline Quentin, Henning WehnSinger Michael Ball, actress Caroline Quentin, and German comedy ambassador to the United Kingdom Henning Wehn try to dump fundraising, clairvoyants and junk mail into the Orwellian chamber.
Spaced
Series 2, Episode 3 - MettleAfter several failed attempts at work, Daisy meets her match in boss Tina at a restaurant she is working in. Whilst Daisy finds herself trapped in a bizarre parallel world to One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Tim and Mike get stuck in a tense row about Robot Wars. Brian has an accident that also boosts his artistic career.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 6Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
Fresh Meat
Series 2, Episode 4It's the Easter break and JP invites the gang to stay at his country house, but it's not as idyllic as it seems.
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley
TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 2, Episode 4 - PromotionChabuddy prepares for his latest business venture and Grindah has a big announcement for Miche. Meanwhile, Beats takes Craig on a father and son fishing trip.
Red Dwarf
Series IV, Episode 1 - CamilleRescuing a mechanoid, Camille, from a crashed spaceship, Kryten falls in love instantly. However, so does Rimmer. And Lister's quite taken with her too. Just what is going on?
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie WhispererRoisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.
Kill Keith
Keith Chegwin stars in a blood-soaked tale of macabre machinations and terrestrial terror, featuring Tony Blackburn, Joe Pasquale and Russell Grant.
Bad Education
Series 2, Episode 3 - FuneralAbbey Grove is rocked by the death of one of their staff.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 3Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock look at the what people have been talking about this week. The teams are joined by Jack Dee, musician Example, Jerry Springer and Roisin Conaty.
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 2 - Mrs. RobinsonTracey is worried because Garth is going out with an older woman and Chris has started writing to "express his inner self".
Celebrity Juice
Series 13, Episode 8 - Massive Election SpecialFearne Cotton and Holly Willoughby welcome singer Ella Eyre, TV presenter Emma Willis, comedian Chris Ramsey and Joey Essex to their teams.
Mock The Week
Series 6, Episode 3Host Dara O'Briain is joined by regulars Hugh Dennis, Frankie Boyle, Andy Parsons and Russell Howard. With guests Greg Davies and Danielle Ward.
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
Cardinal Burns
Series 2, Episode 3This week we meet Chin, a party-loving Chinese Yuppie; and Banksy's French pen pal, Le Rat, comes to stay.
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.
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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Highlights Special - Best BitsA compilation edition of the panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Guests include Jo Brand, David O'Doherty, Katherine Ryan, Jerry Springer, Roisin Conaty and Johnny Vegas.
Kingdom
Series 2, Episode 2Pressure is mounting on Peter as he is forced to hide his fugitive brother, Simon - but how long can he keep Simon's reappearance a secret? Meanwhile, Peter becomes involved when a doting daughter accuses her seriously ill father's nurse of being more interested in his money than his well-being - but is all as it seems? And Lyle is forced to bare all to resolve a dispute between the local naturist community and a group of objecting residents.
PhoneShop
A selection of episodes from the first series of the high street sitcom.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 4 - Keith BarretJack Dee invites Rob Brydon's alter ego Keith Barret on to the stage.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 2, Episode 4 - PromotionChabuddy prepares for his latest business venture and Grindah has a big announcement for Miche. Meanwhile, Beats takes Craig on a father and son fishing trip.
Evil Aliens
Slapstick-horror film about an alien abduction on a remote Welsh farm, a TV crew, and a woman desperate to keep her job.
Not Safe For Work
Episode 6A week on from the presentation and the department is still awaiting news on its fate.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 1, Episode 4 - Global Financial CrisisStewart comments that it's not easy making a comedy show about a global financial crisis. But he's going to give it a go.
Kingdom
Series 2, Episode 3Peter decides to let Simon face the consequences of his actions, after Simon is arrested on suspicion of identity fraud. Peter represents a pregnant woman attempting to trace her partner for child support payments, but the man in questions appears to have gone AWOL from his job with the US Air Force. Lyle is seduced by an attractive biker, but discovers that she is just trying to evade a penalty for speeding.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 3 - Derek AcorahTonight we see David O'Doherty, Kevin Eldon, Susan Calman, and Josie Long, while Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage in this fast moving series.
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.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken ArrowArthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?
In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 3 - The HoneymoonersAuntie Ivy is thrilled with Billy's 'young lady', Doreen, and begins thinking of their marriage - but Doreen feels she needs more proof that she and Billy are suited.
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
Bad Education
Series 2, Episode 3 - FuneralAbbey Grove is rocked by the death of one of their staff.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 6Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Bill Bailey and Josh Widdicombe. Jake Yapp joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
Nighty Night
Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle
Series 1, Episode 4 - Global Financial CrisisStewart comments that it's not easy making a comedy show about a global financial crisis. But he's going to give it a go.
People Just Do Nothing
Series 2, Episode 4 - PromotionChabuddy prepares for his latest business venture and Grindah has a big announcement for Miche. Meanwhile, Beats takes Craig on a father and son fishing trip.