TV schedule for 4th September 2015 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Home Of Your Own

With their children having moved to Canada, Simon and Oliver return to a bachelor existence.

6am (repeat)

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 12 - Brain Drain

Councillor Cowdrey is attracted by a reward offered for stopping the national brain drain.

6:15am (repeat)

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 23 - Beware The Tachetarians

It all gets a bit hairy when moustache-shaped aliens start attaching themselves to the townsfolk.

7am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 4 - Coconut Shy

Mr Bean hopes to win some cash prizes at the funfair, but it is not as easy as it seems!

7:05am (repeat)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Balance Of Power

When Arthur's used car lot is threatened by a compulsory purchase order, he decides to stand as an independent candidate in the local council by-election.

7:15am (repeat)

Bean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.

7:30am (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 4 - I'll Retire To Bedlam

Victor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees. Later, a trip to the eye clinic gives Victor a chance to moan about the NHS. While he's out, Margaret agrees to look after her niece's two children for a day.

8am (repeat)

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 4, Episode 8

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

8:20am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 1, Episode 22 - Little Pot Of Bothers

Mr Bloom has sent a special seed to Justin. Unfortunately Justin and Robert feed it the wrong growing material and the plant threatens to eat the house. With some help from Mr Bloom, Little Monster manages to save the day.

8:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 42 - Super Marrow

Mr Bean finds himself in a race to grow a giant marrow with his next-door neighbour. There is prize money at stake and a chance to get his photo in the papers. As the competition hots up, Mr Bean's gardening techniques become more inventive, unconventional and desperate.

8:55am
15 min

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral Bean

Mr Bean is trying to find a nice quiet place to read his book so he sets off for the library. There he is distracted by some funny online videos on the library computer. Before he knows it, Mr Bean is recording his own video, which is uploaded for everyone to see. Things start to go crazy when people check it out and his popularity takes off. Will he enjoy being in the public eye and how long will his celebrity last?

9am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

9am (repeat)

Boj

Episode 31 - The Duckling

Rupa discovers a little lost duckling. How can they get it to swim to its family on the duck-pond island? With Mia's toy duck and Boj's boj-a-boom idea!

9:10am
15 min

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 15 - Super Spy

Mr Bean is obsessed by his TV hero Super Spy and is excited when his very own Super Spy kit arrives in the post. While Mr Bean is pretending to be his favourite character, and delighting in all his gadgets, he spots some unusual goings on in the Bruisers' house next door. Naturally Mr Bean assumes the worst and sets out to rectify the situation.

9:30am (repeat)

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 3 - Jumpy

Wussywat discovers a frog in the garden and learns how to jump, although he can't jump as far as Oggy and Duckadile.

9:30am
15 min

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 16 - Scout Bean

The animated antics of the hapless bumbler Mr Bean. Mr Bean becomes scoutmaster for the day, but his obsession with badge collecting does not win him any friends.

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 15 - Outside

The Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?

9:45am
15 min

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 17 - Back To School

Mr Bean inadvertently becomes a teacher - but can he control the unruly class?

10am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

10am
15 min

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 18 - Lord Bean

Mr Bean finds out he is a lord and visits his Scottish family home - but keeping a castle is a costly business.

11:30am (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

12pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Awkward Phase

While Susan is clearing out everyone's old clothes for charity, Michael worries about what to do on a date and so gets advice from Nick!

12:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 1, Episode 8 - Much Ado About Ben

When Susan finds Viagra, she wonders why Nick has it. Later though, Ben gets ill and has to go to the hospital where he's told he has hypertension... but not before he admits to taking the Viagra.

12:50pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 5, Christmas Special - Around The Corner

Arthur's luck seems to be going to the dogs when he buys a dodgy greyhound and gets conned over some bent videos. But are the police too busy fighting with each other to catch him red-handed?

1pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

1pm (repeat)

Boj

Episode 31 - The Duckling

Rupa discovers a little lost duckling. How can they get it to swim to its family on the duck-pond island? With Mia's toy duck and Boj's boj-a-boom idea!

1pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 2 - London Pride

Phoebe finds living in the West End difficult, though Noel Coward does his best to help. Yvonne puts Gary on the guest list for a Downing Street party.

1:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 2

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...

1:30pm (repeat)

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 3 - Jumpy

Wussywat discovers a frog in the garden and learns how to jump, although he can't jump as far as Oggy and Duckadile.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 15 - Outside

The Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?

1:40pm (repeat)

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

1:45pm (repeat)

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 7 - The National Education Service

Once again, Jim faces stern opposition from the Civil Service when he proposes allowing parents to choose which school their child should go to. After all, what parent is discerning enough to know the difference between a good or bad school? Apart from the senior Mr and Mrs Appleby, of course!

2pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 4 - I'll Retire To Bedlam

Victor and Margaret are trapped in their garden shed by a swarm of bees. Later, a trip to the eye clinic gives Victor a chance to moan about the NHS. While he's out, Margaret agrees to look after her niece's two children for a day.

2:15pm (repeat)

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Tangled Web

Hacker's put in a tight spot when he unwittingly lies to the House after being kept characteristically in the dark by the Civil Service. Sir Humphrey has little initial sympathy, but finds himself in a rather tricky situation following a radio interview...

2:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 10 - Three's Company

With Sharon still desperate to become pregnant, Tracey's announcement that she has a bun in the oven comes as quite a blow: back in Chigwell, Dorien's been given her marching orders and Geraldine knows everything.

2:30pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 9 - Kiss Of The Spiderman

Sean is organising a uni dance and books Spider as DJ. Which is when the trouble starts...

2:40pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 1 - Big Brother

After flogging one legged turkeys from the back of a three wheeled van, Del's confident at last he's onto a winner with Trigger's consignment of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think of abandoning the high flying world of trading for a real job?

2:45pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 5 - A Fishy Sendoff

It's the annual fishmongers' parade to the coast, and Michelle has a plan to enter a float capable of spiriting a group across the channel and to freedom in England. Meanwhile, General Von Klinkerhoffen has finalised his plans to blow up Hitler, and requires Gruber and the Colonel's assistance.

2:50pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 39 - Snowed In

Shaun and his chums awake to find the farm covered in snow. But while the sheep are enjoying themselves having a massive snowball fight, they are all unaware that the farmer is snowed inside the farmhouse and trying desperately to escape.

2:55pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Christmas Special - We Wish Ewe A Merry Christmas

Shaun discovers that the farmer will be spending Christmas Day alone. The animals work through the night festooning the farmhouse with decorations, so that the farmer wakes up to the most magical Christmas he has ever experienced.

3pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of four episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

3pm (repeat)

Monarch Of The Glen

Series 4, Episode 8

Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.

3:15pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 9, Episode 6 - A Winkle In Time

The invasion has started. Nouvion's liberation can be no more than hours away; the Germans are retreating, the girls in the café are practicing their jive - and the British airmen are back!

3:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 2 - Go West Young Man

Rodney's depressed. His mate Mickey Pearce has moved in on his bird - Monica of the fat thighs - and life isn't exactly a social whirl. Del has the solution - they'll all be millionaires in a year - cue his smooth friend Boycie and a very dodgy deal...

4pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 15th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

4:10pm (repeat)

In Loving Memory

Series 5, Episode 2 - Three's A Crowd

As their honeymoon continues, Billy is worried sick about Ivy's disappearance but Mary's far from disappointed! Auntie, it seems, has found her own way to pass the time and doesn't want to leave.

4:25pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 19

Accident-prone DIY enthusiast DIY Dan tries to build a spice rack, newsreader Arthur Sleep gets his chair stolen and goes home early, location reporter Gail Force interviews some big fans and so-called antiques 'expert' Ann Teak destroys a valuable dinner table and plates.

4:40pm (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 4, Episode 2 - Words And Music

Caroline rashly asks Simon and Oliver to supply the entertainment for her charity luncheon.

5:15pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 3 - Private Hire

Stan is in an awkward position, somewhere between the dog track, his wages, and Mum's housekeeping money! After borrowing a small amount to tide him over from depot lout Basher, Stan's ready to do almost anything for money!

5:40pm (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

6pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Awkward Phase

While Susan is clearing out everyone's old clothes for charity, Michael worries about what to do on a date and so gets advice from Nick!

6pm (repeat)

A Fine Romance

Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.

6:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 1, Episode 8 - Much Ado About Ben

When Susan finds Viagra, she wonders why Nick has it. Later though, Ben gets ill and has to go to the hospital where he's told he has hypertension... but not before he admits to taking the Viagra.

6:40pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 8, Episode 2 - Animal Magnetism

Jean takes a fancy to a long haired character who only has eyes for Lionel. Alistair invites Judith to a do at the Venezuelan embassy.

7:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 2

Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...

7:20pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 2 - London Pride

Phoebe finds living in the West End difficult, though Noel Coward does his best to help. Yvonne puts Gary on the guest list for a Downing Street party.

8pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 1 - Bells

Lord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?

8pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 9 - Kiss Of The Spiderman

Sean is organising a uni dance and books Spider as DJ. Which is when the trouble starts...

8:30pm
30 min

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 6

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.

8:40pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 2 - Head

Blackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...

9pm (repeat)

Peep Show

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

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QI

Series K, Episode 11 - Kinky

With Janet Street-Porter, Sandi Toksvig and Johnny Vegas.

9pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

9pm
60 min

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 17

Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

9pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 6, Episode 5

The bad news is that Red team captain Jamie Redknapp is out of action and on the bench this week, but the good is that his absence is filled by former cricketer Shane Warne, comedian Jason Manford, presenter Gabby Logan and Chelsea's Frank Lampard.

9:20pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Arrival

Following the death of the ancient Reverend Pottle, the inhabitants of rural backwater Dibley are looking forward to a younger, more mentally capable ecclesiastical figure. However, they'd be less surprised to see Mr Blobby popping up in their pulpit than the buxom Geraldine Granger - a female vicar!

9:30pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

10pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 4 - Mammy Rides Again

Agnes and Winnie gatecrash Maria's hen party, but realise that they have the wrong venue. Later, having invited Maria's snooty mother Mrs Nicholson to dinner, a nervous Agnes shores up her confidence with alcohol, but chaos ensues as the evening proceeds.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

10pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 1 - Danny Baker, Fern Britton, Robert Webb

Frank Skinner acts as host of the new revamped series. This week Danny Baker, Fern Britton and Robert Webb try to send the things they hate the most into the infamous Orwellian chamber. Nominations include Jeremy Kyle and panel shows.

10pm
60 min

The Last Leg

Series 6, Episode 11

Lee Mack joins Adam Hills and co-hosts Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker to provide some offbeat commentary on the significant moments of the past seven days.

10:30pm (repeat)

Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of Cults

DI Sleet is joined by Radio 1 DJ Greg James to find out who killed Reese Witherspoon, owner of Successville's chain of bars.

10:40pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty

This week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.

10:43pm
30 min

Mountain Goats

Episode 4 - Famous

Jimmy accidentally becomes famous, which brings on a fevered campaign of freeloading - irking Jules no end.

11pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 10 - Three's Company

With Sharon still desperate to become pregnant, Tracey's announcement that she has a bun in the oven comes as quite a blow: back in Chigwell, Dorien's been given her marching orders and Geraldine knows everything.

11pm
20 min

Radges

Sitcom pilot set in a Scottish pupil referral unit for kids with problems.

11:05pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 17

Sean Lock and Greg Davies take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Susie Dent is joined by Vic Reeves in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

11:05pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

11:05pm (repeat)

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 2

This week sees foreign language students attempt to improve their English with the Tezcorp British Language Test, including learning Tezcorp's take on the national anthem, while pet owners are driven mad by Vet B.O.T, who has his customers begging, sitting and waiting for their animals. Meanwhile, a young gallery worker is left dumbfounded when the new Tezcorp chocolate fountain decides to serve up its chocolate all over a priceless work of art.

11:20pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 1, Episode 1

With Simon Amstell, Mel Giedroyc, Lee Mack and Richard Madeley.

11:40pm (repeat)

Adam Hills: Happyism Live

TV broadcast of Austrailian comedian Adam Hills's 2013 live UK DVD, Happyism.

11:50pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 1, Episode 2

With David Walliams, Christian O'Connell, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson.

Midnight (repeat)

Yonderland

Series 2, Episode 8 - Careful What You Wish For

A terrible threat looms over the magical kingdom as Imperatrix finishes her secret weapon and issues an ultimatum - Debbie must surrender or Yonderland will be destroyed.

12:05am (repeat)

Cold Feet

Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.

12:20am (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 1

Denise lets slip that she's fallen pregnant. Naturally, there's little else in discussion for the rest of the evening.

12:20am
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series K, Episode 11 - Kinky

With Janet Street-Porter, Sandi Toksvig and Johnny Vegas.

12:50am (repeat)

Top Coppers

Episode 3 - The Venom Of Dr Schafer

Mahogany and Rust investigate the mysterious disappearances near Dr Schafer's top secret medical research lab. When the questioning goes awry, Mahogany is injected with a lethal serum - giving him 24 hours to live. Will his partner Rust be able to help him find the antidote, or is he too caught up trying to impress lab assistant Gail?

12:55am (repeat)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

12:55am (repeat)

The IT Crowd

Special - The Internet Is Coming

All four stars of the award-winning IT Crowd - Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry - reunite for a one-off special episode written and directed by Graham Linehan.

1:20am (repeat)

QI

Series C, Episode 1 - Campanology

With Rob Brydon, Bill Bailey and Rich Hall.

1:20am (repeat)

Fried

Episode 2 - Hold Up

Mary's reputation takes a huge hit when, whilst working the late-late night shift with Joe, she panics and locks herself in the freezer when a youth bursts into the restaurant demanding nuggets.

1:30am (repeat)

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

1:45am (repeat)

Radges

Sitcom pilot set in a Scottish pupil referral unit for kids with problems.

2:05am (repeat)

Rhod Gilbert Live: The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo

A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's 2012 stand-up DVD.

2:05am (repeat)

Murder In Successville

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bunch Of Cults

DI Sleet is joined by Radio 1 DJ Greg James to find out who killed Reese Witherspoon, owner of Successville's chain of bars.

2:10am (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 1, Episode 6

Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.

2:35am (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

2:45am (repeat)

The Thick Of It

Series 4, Episode 7

Every dog has its day, but as the fallout from the inquiry starts to take its toll, the everyday problems of government continue unabated. Despite the fact that no-one is actually talking to each other any more.

3:05am (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

3:15am (repeat)

Outnumbered

Series 4, Episode 3

Karen is on a sleep-over and Ben is away at adventure camp. Mum and Dad are left with a Labrador to look after and a glimpse of what life will be like once the children have left home.

3:25am (repeat)

TV schedule Friday 4th September 2015

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