Television
TV schedule Saturday 31st October 2015
Rising Damp
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Cocktail HourAlan's getting more serious about Caroline, but her parents are well-to-do and Rigsby's far from convinced that the young scruff could possibly make the relationship work. Especially when he's not invited to a party in his own house...
Bottom Knocker Street
A selection of three episodes from the surreal children's comedy starring Phill Jupitus.
In Loving Memory
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Undertaker's ApprenticeDespite Mary's patent desperation to learn the trade, an unfortunate incident compels Ivy to seek a proper apprentice to replace Ernie's continued calamities. The first applicant who arrives is not quite a stranger to the entire household...
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted HouseSooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?
The Man In The White Suit
Classic Ealing comedy starring Alec Guinness. Sidney Stratton invents a fibre that never gets dirty and never wears out, but it causes him problems.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 12 - Conduct UnbecomingTerry has got involved in a ruck with a local hard man, Scaife, and is up before the magistrate. The next evening he is determined to finish the matter but, instead, calls a truce over a pint and a fag - but nobody has told Bob and his comments make for more hostility ...
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 2, Episode 13 - The Shape Of Things To ComeWith the death of notorious Uncle Jacob, the Collier family gather to pay their last respects. Terry has time to reflect on his own future but Bob is shocked when Mrs Collier's description of the deceased seems a little too close to home.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Highlights Special - Scary SpecialHorrible Histories favourite Death of 'Stupid Death' fame presents his very own show full of spooky highlights.
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Skeleton In The CupboardThe Minister is dismayed when he is instructed that he must discipline the most efficient borough council in the country for having failed to return a few statistical surveys to Whitehall. A visit to Scotland's past offers up the perfect opportunity to reach a compromise.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus PositionWesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.
Mother Riley Meets The Vampire
A repeat of this 1952 film.
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 7 - Library Vs TreeThe girls, led by Martha, have been campaigning hard for a new school library.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 7 - A Chaise Lounge Too FarGlenda's unwanted anniversary oresent Droves handv when Howard finds himself locked in.
Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 3 - The 101% SolutionMitchell must pass the 'Hardest Maths Assignment Ever'. He cheats and ends up earning the mythical grade of 101%, breaking maths, and the world as we know it in the process. The kids' only hope in fixing this is a boy genius who was frozen years ago and has not been properly defrosted.
Horrible Science
Episode 7 - Microscopic MonstersThis episode examines some of the nasty invaders that live in our homes and on our bodies.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 1 - Scream CleanLuke's love for cutting corners gets him into serious trouble when a quick-fix solution to tidying his room puts the whole of Scream Street in danger.
As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 7 - Showered With GiftsOn their first return to Hampshire since seeing off 'the gang', Jean and Lionel are slightly alarmed to be met by what appears to be half of the village. Alistair, meanwhile, has an idea for how to use the house when they're not staying.
My Phone Genie
Episode 21 - Indoor ActivitiesWhen Jaz, Mobbsy and Naoko miss a school trip and get locked inside the school overnight, Gene creates his own survival course for them.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 4 - Oliver ReedOne of Britain's biggest film stars in the 1960s and 70s, this is the story of Oliver Reed.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
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 13 - End Of TermIt's the end of term and Nathan is due to be assessed by Head Master Mr Byron. His future hangs in the balance. So when Josh messes up, and it looks like Nathan's career as a teacher is over, it's down to the rest of the 4 O'Clock Club to save his skin.
Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton
Episode 3Stepping up this week are Victoria Wood, Tommy Cooper, Steve Martin, Lenny Henry, Alfredo, Victor Borge, Bob Monkhouse, Rita Rudner, Jasper Carrott and Emo Phillips.
Talking Pictures: Great British Comedies
Sylvia Syms looks back at great British comedy film stars.
Take A Letter Mr. Jones...
Episode 3 - The Holiday....A series of disasters at work interfere with Mr. Jones' holiday plans.
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 5 - Haunted HankSchool bully Nick McKelty oversteps the mark when he picks on Hank's little sister Emily.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 1 - Home MovieBean attempts to make his own home movie - a horror thriller with Mrs Wicket as the star!
Lucky Jim
Ian Carmichael stars in a humorous romp based on the novel by Kingsley Amis about an unlucky lecturer.
Johnny English Reborn
Film sequel starring Rowan Atkinson as the bumbling MI7 agent Johnny English, now on the trail of a secret organisation dubbed Vortex.
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.
All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 6 - HalloweenCharlie and Alison decide to play dirty so they can get a good result when they go out trick-or-treating - much to Ben's extreme distress. Meanwhile, Kevin attempts to create the biggest Halloween display in the neighbourhood by buying some untested fireworks.
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the seventh and eighth series of the wartime sitcom.
Roy
Series 4, Episode 10 - Fright Of A LifetimeRoy and Becky want to put a stop to Bill and Maura's embarrassing obsession with Halloween. But when they lure Deco into the O'Briens' haunted house to get even with him for tricking Roy, they are genuinely freaked out when things seem to go bump in the night for real.
Ever Decreasing Circles
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Richard Briers sitcom.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 7 - Back In TimeJustin builds a time machine and transports everyone in the house back in time, meeting a few familiar-looking ancestors along the way!
Whisky Galore!
Classic Ealing comedy about a Scotch-laden ship that runs aground off the coast of the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Highlights Special - Scary SpecialHorrible Histories favourite Death of 'Stupid Death' fame presents his very own show full of spooky highlights.
Open All Hours
A repeat run of the entire third series of the cornershop sitcom.
In Loving Memory
Series 5, Episode 7 - Up In The WorldPardoe's has gone bust, leaving J. Unsworth & Co. as the sole planter in miles. With business booming far beyond capacity, Mary's feeling neglected and unloved. Could this be a fatal strain on the Henshaw marriage?
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 8Ann Teak the know-it-all expert examines a valuable antique ring, prehistoric cave dwellers Ug and Ig play some stone-age football and incomprehensible Farmer Dung shows off his new automatic gate.
Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom about snobbish Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').
Doc Martin
Series 2, Episode 5 - Always On My MindHaving been called out to see bed-bound Helen Pratt, her husband, Phil, accuses Doc Martin of killing her when she dies mid-examination. Pauline's attention is distracted from surgery work when she's invited to join the Portwenn volunteer lifeboat crew.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the lie-based panel game.
Drop The Dead Donkey
A selection of episodes form the fourth series of the newsroom sitcom.
Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Big ParadeInfluenced by a trip to the cinema, Mainwaring decides that the platoon should adopt a mascot for an upcoming parade. They set about capturing a ram, but the task is easier said than done when Pike gets trapped in a bog.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 2Staff appraisals cue secret confessions - Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator. Keith on the other hand reveals only the immense vacuity of his mind.
Rhod Gilbert Live: The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's 2012 stand-up DVD.
Asian Network Comedy
Episode 3 - Big Comedy Night Edinburgh 2015BBC Asian Network's Big Comedy Night at the 2015 Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Hosted by Tommy Sandhu and featuring Nish Kumar, Imran Yusuf, Tez Ilyas, Sajeela Kershi and Rahul Kohli.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 8 - A German TraditionModern Life Is Goodish concludes tonight with a look at the current obsession with customer feedback and market research. Just how reliable is this data? Dave tries to find out with the help of fans of Ant and Dec and people who like a very specific type of soup.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 1Russell Howard returns to BBC Three with another series of Good News.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of AlanAlan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 2Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
You, Me And The Apocalypse
Episode 523 days to go. Jamie makes a discovery that leaves him feeling completely betrayed. Elsewhere, Ariel sends Scotty a worrying message and Rhonda realises no one can be trusted.
Bull
Episode 2 - A Fine Example Of A Victorian Chess Set (1865)Rupert Bull Antiques is threatened when a rival antiques firm opens a branch, owned by the enigmatic Mr. Mumford and supported by a celebrity.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 9, Episode 3 - Priscilla Presley, Elvis Costello, Rob Beckett, Caravan PalaceJonathan Ross chats to Elvis's former wife Priscilla Presley, musician Elvis Costello, award-winning comedian Rob Beckett and new French experimental band Caravan Palace.
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Episode 8 - Halloween SpecialKeith Lemon hosts a special Halloween edition of the outrageous comedy panel show. Holly Willoughby and Gino Sheffield D'Acampo lead the teams as Keith welcomes guests American Idol star Adam Lambert, comedian Johnny Vegas and chart-topping girl band Little Mix.
Psychoville
Halloween SpecialPsychoville returns with a spooktacular hour-long Halloween special, featuring four tales of terror.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Johnny Vegas take on Sean Lock and Romesh Ranganathan. Josie Long joins resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 2, Episode 9Ardal O'Hanlon, Roisin Conaty, Rob Delaney and Elis James join Alan to chat about all the hot topics - like being heckled by Grandmaster Flash and serenaded by Lionel Richie.
Time Trumpet
Satrical comedy series set in the future, looking back at past events.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 2Staff appraisals cue secret confessions - Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator. Keith on the other hand reveals only the immense vacuity of his mind.
Rhod Gilbert Live: The Man With The Flaming Battenberg Tattoo
A TV broadcast of Rhod Gilbert's 2012 stand-up DVD.
Have I Got News For You
Series 46, Episode 8With guest host Robert Lindsay and panellists Alan Johnson and Katherine Ryan.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Episode 5Another episode of the game show in which 50 members of the public compete - with almost no chance of winning at all.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Colour Of AlanAlan is slightly disturbed when Michael sleeps over. However, his biggest worry is securing a contract to host an award ceremony - before severly injuring himself on a fence spike.
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 1 - From HellWhile boss Douglas does his best to run Reynholm Industries into the ground, Jen has to deal with a builder from Hell, Roy loses 20 quid and Moss learns how to stand up to ruffians.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 8 - Nick Grimshaw, Jason Manford, Andrew Scott, Years & YearsRadio 1 DJ and X Factor judge Nick Grimshaw chats about this year's X Factor and Radio 1's Teen Awards. Comedian Jason Manford drops in to talk about his new Dave show The Money Pit. Andrew Scott talks about his role in the new James Bond movie. Years & Years perform their latest single Eyes Shut.
Psychoville
Halloween SpecialPsychoville returns with a spooktacular hour-long Halloween special, featuring four tales of terror.
Together
Episode 4 - SharpeAn episode of Sharpe inspires Tom to invite Ellen to the most romantic spot in the UK. His parents, sister, Ellen's flatmate and ex all decide to come too.
The IT Crowd
Series 3, Episode 2 - Are We Not Men?A new football website allows Roy and Moss to pass as 'proper' men for a momentous couple of days. Meanwhile, Jen goes out with a man who looks like a magician.
Dara O'Briain: This Is The Show
Recorded for DVD in 2010, Dara O'Briain presents his stand-up show in front of a live audience.
Time Trumpet
Satrical comedy series set in the future, looking back at past events.
Grouchy Young Men
Young male celebrities, including many comics, bitch and complain about life in modern Britain.
Rex The Runt
Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.