TV schedule for 17th October 2015 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 40 - Puppet King

Councillor Cowdrey uses a puppet to get the townsfolk on his side - but the puppet develops a plan of its own!

6:10am (repeat)

Bottom Knocker Street

Episode 10 - Elvis Detector

The kids build a metal detector that develops a tendency to detect anything but metal.

6:50am (repeat)

Sooty and the gang are put in charge of Mr Slater's Pizza Parlour but Soo would rather be a top fashion designer like Valentino Du Prado. Things go from bad to worse in the kitchen as pizzas start flying off the shelves. Perhaps a special visitor can lend a hand? Guest starring Brendan Cole.

7am (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 2, Episode 1

Harry gets a new chair for Steve McDonald from Coronation Street. Plus, we see the world through Terry's eyes on Emmerdale.

8:20am (repeat)

The Prince And The Showgirl

Comedy starring Marilyn Monroe.

8:20am (repeat)

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 15 - Squeak

When Duckadile loses his squeak, Wussywat decides to find it, using his ears and a pair of binoculars to spot things far away.

8:25am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

8:40am (repeat)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 8 - Affairs And Relations

Bob has joined Terry on a weekend's fishing and is racked by guilt that he has left Thelma behind. When Thelma's father unexpectedly books into the same hotel with his secretary it seems the weekend couldn't get worse .. until Thelma turns up as well to sort things out with Bob!

9:05am (repeat)

Not So Dusty

Comedy about two dustbinmen who come into the possession of a valuable book.

9:20am (repeat)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 9 - The Expert

Bob and Thelma have had another argument and she has gone back to her mother. Bob turns to Terry for a shoulder to cry on and eventually agrees that he should stay calm and do nothing. But Bob is not a man to play it cool and is soon regretting his approach - especially when he can smell Thelma's cologne on Norman, his teddy bear.

9:40am (repeat)

The Lavender Hill Mob

An Ealing Studios comedy classic, The Lavender Hill Mob stars Alec Guinness & Stanley Holloway attempting to carry out the perfect crime.

10am (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Greasy Pole

Jim is under pressure from all sides concerning the toxic capabilities of Propanol and its potential manufacture in Merseyside. Despite Sir Humphrey's 'help', can he find a beneficial solution?

10:40am (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 2, Episode 5 - The Devil You Know

Angry at being blocked by an E.C. directive, Jim hears worse news of a cabinet reshuffle and a possible move to Brussels. Sir Humphrey would not normally be concerned but he's heard who might replace him!

11:20am (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Highlights Special

Another chance to see the best bits from Gigglebiz.

11:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 3 - Mervyn Would Be Proud

Billy makes a rash promise.

11:40am (repeat)

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Curse Of The Were-Teacher

When a career assessment comes out with the result of teacher for Mitchell, he is understandably horrified and determined to change his fate.

12pm (repeat)

Bring Me Morecambe And Wise

Episode 5 - Christmas

GOLD's five-part tribute concludes with a celebration of the comedy duo's Christmas specials, and charts how they became a nationwide tradition.

12pm (repeat)

Horrible Science

Episode 5 - Wasted World

Gruesome greenhouse gasses and deadly toxic waste. Why do we recycle and what would happen if we stopped? Is global warming really bad news?

12:30pm (repeat)

My Phone Genie

Episode 8 - Pene's Perfect Date

Gene steps in to help find Pene the perfect date for the school dance - which doesn't go exactly to plan!

12:35pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mr Sicky Bear

Martha has a big spring-clean and causes upset when she washes Jas and her dad's beloved teddy bear, 'Mr Sicky Bear', who has never been washed before.

1pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 2

Further entertainment hosted by and starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker.

1pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

1:30pm (repeat)

My Parents Are Aliens

Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.

2pm (repeat)

Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton

Episode 1

Tonight's opening episode features Jasper Carrott, Joan Rivers, Spike Milligan, Frank Carson, Jackie Mason, Alexei Sayle, Ken Dodd, Larry Grayson, Steven Wright and Chaz Chase.

2:25pm (repeat)

Take A Letter Mr. Jones...

Episode 1 - The Interview....

Lucy's visit to the dentist threatens to ruin her mother's interview with a top newspaper. But Mr. Jones both saves the day and unwittingly steals the limelight!

2:30pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

2:30pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 1, Episode 9 - Auction

When the school's last remaining keyboard blows a fuse, Josh decides to help raise funds for new musical instruments by staging a charity auction. But without any valuables to give to the cause, Josh opts to donate Nathan's stuff instead.

3pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the wartime sitcom.

3:30pm (repeat)

Hank Zipzer

Series 2, Episode 5 - Hank's Hero

Hank and Stan are whipped into a frenzy when they hear that new headmaster, Mr Joy - keen to make a splash - is bringing their favourite footballer, Alex Broman to Westbrook Academy for an official visit.

4pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

A selection of episodes from the first series of the Richard Briers sitcom.

4pm (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 3 - Superturbo Robo

When all the jobs in Justin's house get a bit much for Robert, Justin decides to help him out with a superturbo robot called Roberta.

5pm (repeat)

Blackadder

A selection of six episodes of the comic historical saga.

5:25pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 4, Highlights Special

Another chance to see the best bits from Gigglebiz.

5:50pm (repeat)

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 2, Episode 2

The super-student team captains are joined by Hacker the Dog, presenter Michelle Ackerley and Johnny & Inel.

7pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom about snobbish Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').

7pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 2, Episode 3 - Blood Is Thicker

Doc Martin visits the Flint brothers at the remote country home they share with their father Victor and mother Doreen. Martin is also deeply troubled by the arrival of Mark's rude, overbearing sister in the village: a herbalist who is prescribing his patients all sorts of remedies.

7:30pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

8pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the lie-based panel game.

8:30pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For Frazer

When Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!

9pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 2, Episode 1 - Danse Macabre

The Halloween murder of a best-selling writer could have come straight from her own chillers. Jonathan is busy with an opera-singing stripper and a bath, so has Maddy learned enough about the illusory arts to solve this case alone?

9pm (repeat)

The Office

Series 1, Episode 6 - Judgement

Crunch time comes and David is told by Head Office that he will be promoted if he sacrifices the branch. True to his innate sense of self-preservation and greed David leaps at the chance for betterment and in a true stroke of genius delivers a speech with rather flawed logic. The office is shocked but Gareth is most devastated - who will take him seriously now he is no longer Assistant to the Regional Manager?

9pm
45 min version

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QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

9pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 11

More comedy with Russell Howard.

9pm (repeat)

Bridget Jones's Diary

Film based on Helen Fielding's novel about an unlucky-in-love Londoner who decides to take control of her life and start a diary.

9:30pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 12

More comedy with Russell Howard.

9:40pm (repeat)

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Towering Alan

Developments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.

9:45pm (repeat)

Cradle To Grave

Episode 7

Double lives are being led by father and son: Spud embarks on his first day on the straight and narrow as a Commissionaire and Danny poses as David Essex's brother. But it's Bet's need for a bit of breathing space and her friendship with Keith from work which might prove to be the most dangerous double life of all.

10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.

10pm
45 min version (repeat)

QI

Series M, Episode 1 - A Medley Of Maladies

With Lucy Porter, Ross Noble and Matt Lucas.

10pm (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 6 - Stuck On Level 342

This week computer games adverts, boardgames, crossword and Sudoku books all come under the spotlight. Meanwhile Dave's jigsaw habit is revealed, and Alan Sugar makes a rather puzzling appearance.

10pm (repeat)

You, Me And The Apocalypse

Episode 3

32 days to go. Father Jude and Sister Celine try to help a young girl escape from an angry mob that believes she is the Messiah.

10pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

10:15pm (repeat)

Cradle To Grave

Episode 8

A tale of two romantic milestones in the Baker family history - daughter Sharon's much anticipated wedding and the 1949 courtship of one Freddie Baker and Betty Lockwood. Meanwhile, Danny gets an interesting lecture from Yvonne.

10:15pm
65 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 9, Episode 1 - Vin Diesel, Jessica Ennis-Hill, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse, Tom Jones

With Hollywood action movie star of The Fast And The Furious, Vin Diesel; Olympic and world champion Jessica Ennis-Hill; and legendary comedy duo Harry Enfield and Paul Whitehouse. Plus music and chat from the voice himself, Sir Tom Jones.

10:20pm (repeat)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 1, Episode 3

The Vicar's developed an infatuation with neighbour Tina's son Gary, and Michael wants to give back to the world. When Adam learns of a daughter he never knew about we see him taking responsibility and proving to Marley that he would have been a good Dad.

10:35pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

11pm (repeat)

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 2, Episode 5

There is nowhere to hide as Jack Dee and his guests, Jon Richardson, Dave Gorman and Andi Osho, take aim at another batch of Front Rowers.

11pm (repeat)

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 2

Nicola Murray MP has been Secretary of State for just over a week but already there is press speculation on how long she is going to last. And now, someone at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship has completely wiped the immigration records of 170,672 people.

11pm (repeat)

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 7

Alan Davies muses on Vegas marriages and hit singles with Johnny Vegas, David O'Doherty, Grace Dent and Sean Kelly.

11pm (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 14, Episode 6

Holly Willoughby and Gino Sheffield D'Acampo lead the teams as Keith welcomes celebrity guests, singers Ben Haenow and John Newman, TV presenter Jameela Jamil and band 5 Seconds of Summer.

11pm (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 7

Sue Perkins, presenter of The Great British Bake Off, actor Stephen Mangan and stand-up comedian Romesh Ranganathan set out to prove that lift buttons have more bacteria on them than toilet seats, that it's possible to walk on the ceiling using magnets and that, unlike women, men are unable to make their voices sounds sexier.

11:05pm (repeat)

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 3 - Moss And The German

Worried that his life is stagnating, Moss enrols on a German cookery course. Meanwhile Jen discovers that the only place in the building where she can now enjoy a cigarette is a smoking area not unlike Soviet Russia.

11:30pm (repeat)

Don't Sit In The Front Row

Series 2, Episode 6

Jack Dee and guests Phill Jupitus, Celia Pacquola and Humphrey Ker flex their funny muscles as they put more Front Rowers under the spotlight.

11:40pm (repeat)

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 4 - Global Financial Crisis

Stewart comments that it's not easy making a comedy show about a global financial crisis. But he's going to give it a go.

11:40pm (repeat)

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Dinner Party

Jen has found love, and is giving a dinner party with her new boyfriend and six of their single friends. But when the three male invitees drop out at the last moment, Jen is forced to call upon Moss, Roy and Richmond.

11:50pm (repeat)

The Almost Impossible Gameshow

Series 1, Episode 3

Another episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 5

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Kirsty Young and guest panellists Max Keiser and Tony Law.

12:20am (repeat)

Time Trumpet

Satrical comedy series set in the future, looking back at past events.

1am (repeat)

The Office

Series 1, Episode 6 - Judgement

Crunch time comes and David is told by Head Office that he will be promoted if he sacrifices the branch. True to his innate sense of self-preservation and greed David leaps at the chance for betterment and in a true stroke of genius delivers a speech with rather flawed logic. The office is shocked but Gareth is most devastated - who will take him seriously now he is no longer Assistant to the Regional Manager?

1am (repeat)

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series I.

1:20am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

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

Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on guest captain Sarah Millican and Katherine Ryan. Alex Horne and The Horne Section join Susie Dent.

1:40am (repeat)

I'm Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Towering Alan

Developments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.

1:40am (repeat)

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 6 - Rob Delaney, Sharon Horgan, Adam Lambert, Catherine Tate, Roisin Murphy

Alan is joined by comedy actors and writers Rob Delaney and Sharon Horgan who chat about the second series of their hit sitcom Catastrophe. Musician Adam Lambert talks about his latest single, and Catherine Tate discusses her new movie SuperBob. Music is from Roisin Murphy who performs Evil Eyes live in the studio.

1:40am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's Birthday

It's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.

2am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 2 - Whose Wife Is It Anyway?

Terry turns his hand to selling antiques when Arthur's friend Alex is hospitalised.

2am (repeat)

Together

Episode 2 - The Real You

Their first proper date has gone pretty well - although Tom's told a few tall tales about his personal circumstances. Ellen, meanwhile, is facing the repercussions of her road incident.

2:15am (repeat)

The Thick Of It

Series 3, Episode 2

Nicola Murray MP has been Secretary of State for just over a week but already there is press speculation on how long she is going to last. And now, someone at the Department of Social Affairs and Citizenship has completely wiped the immigration records of 170,672 people.

2:15am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In London

In a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.

2:40am (repeat)

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 3 - Moss And The German

Worried that his life is stagnating, Moss enrols on a German cookery course. Meanwhile Jen discovers that the only place in the building where she can now enjoy a cigarette is a smoking area not unlike Soviet Russia.

2:50am (repeat)

Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle

Series 1, Episode 4 - Global Financial Crisis

Stewart comments that it's not easy making a comedy show about a global financial crisis. But he's going to give it a go.

2:50am (repeat)

Live At The Electric

Series 1, Episode 1

Show blending stand-up from Russell Kane with short films, quick-fire sketches and music, taking the traditional live comedy show and wiring it to the mains.

3am (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 11

More comedy with Russell Howard.

3:05am (repeat)

The IT Crowd

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Dinner Party

Jen has found love, and is giving a dinner party with her new boyfriend and six of their single friends. But when the three male invitees drop out at the last moment, Jen is forced to call upon Moss, Roy and Richmond.

3:20am (repeat)