Television
TV schedule Friday 11th December 2015
George & Mildred
Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of ChristmasAfter a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.
Keep It Clean
A marketing whizz-kid attempts to help his brother-in-law secure funds for a miraculous cleaning product he has invented.
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 2 - RoyalsA Royal visit is made to the factory; Stan hopes to be recognised by the Prince, whom he met in 1967, but the Prince is only interested in bumming a smoke and a bunk-up in a cupboard with Brenda.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 2 - You Need HandsArthur takes on some hired help when Terry is injured, and unwittingly finds himself mixed up in drug dealing.
The Roy Files
Episode 5 - Being YourselfRoy is making a scrapbook for history homework about the person he knows best - himself. With excerpts from some of the funniest, most embarrassing and most surprising events in his life so far.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The WallA television crew has come to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing. Naturally, Fowler's officers see it as their chance for stardom.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Head HunterShirley is head-hunted to assist with training at a top Mayfair salon. However, it soon appears that her charismatic female boss has an ulterior motive for getting Shirley out of Peckham for a while!
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 5Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 16 - SortedPy drops Ird's button collection in the potato patch so Wussywat and Duckadile sort them out with Ortus's shiny sieve and a shakey shake dance.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable MuscroftIn a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant TravellerNurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside DownThe Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak HotelBeing on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?
All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 12 - WreathCharlie causes chaos for two different sets of mourners when he attempts to replace a funeral wreath. Meanwhile, Hannah tries to prove that she has a kind and generous spirit.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 4 - Smokeless FumingSean is behaving increasingly oddly, and when his diary falls into the wrong hands, the reason why becomes clear.
The Best Of Tommy Cooper
A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 5 - Relative StrangersPorkpie is earning a little pin money by helping out at the barber shop and the first customer he meets turns out to be his long lost daughter Denise, now a medical student, who hasn't seen her father for twenty years.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative CultureThe station is rife with tension when the ladies are forced to share the mens' locker rooms, with no funds available to fix a problem in theirs. Meanwhile, Grim is organising a major drugs raid, Boyle a drinking evening, and Habib's looking after her younger sister.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 21 - Bean PhoneMr Bean wants a smart phone but they are too expensive - especially when you can build your own!
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 27 - Muscle BeanMr Bean needs to impress Irma, who is infatuated with the hunky deliveryman. Bean tries to improve his physique at the gym, but has little success. Instead he opts for an inflatable muscle suit.
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 3 - ScandalBren's mother, Petula, turns up with a new boyfriend, Clint, who's young enough to be BREN'S son. His mother isn't best pleased, and chains herself to the factory gates in protest.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Sky's The LimitRodney's marriage problems have made him seek solace from drink but, although he offers help, Del is too busy himself to offer any practical help
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 5 - ...The 'Ouses In BetweenA foggy night in London town leads Gary into a close encounter with Jack the Ripper.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here AnymoreA chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.
All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 12 - WreathCharlie causes chaos for two different sets of mourners when he attempts to replace a funeral wreath. Meanwhile, Hannah tries to prove that she has a kind and generous spirit.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 20 - Upside DownThe Twirlywoos learn about upside down when they watch a gallery owner hanging some paintings. Back in the Boat they help put the Very Important Lady the right way up.
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 4An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...
The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 6Ian Stone returns for more football chat. With special guest Milton Jones.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Wisdom Of The WitchThe Meldrews have a tarot reading that prophesies disaster for Victor. Patrick and Pippa sell their home, but a house clearance crew are mistaken for their removal men. Patrick and Victor get snowed in at an old house with a jealous boyfriend and a huge spider.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The NightSharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 7 - PorkpiesMichael's sister and brother-in-law visit England, and have got under the impression that Michael is a successful businessman and even owns Desmond's. Will the others sell him out or help him keep up a pretence to save face?
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Easter Special - Ground Hog DayIt's almost time for the ice cream van to pay its daily visit and Bitzer has his heart set on a well-earned treat. However, his work is not done - there's a whole list of chores standing in his way and he needs his wits about him to get the job done in time.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 5, Episode 5Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash MachineMr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 21 - The IntruderWhen the Farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder. However, the plan backfires when he's suspected of being the crazed chicken thief of Mossybottom Farm.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Christmas Special - A Musical Passing For A Miserable MuscroftIn a seasonal special marking the return to the show of Kathy Staff and Norman Wisdom, Billy Ingleton restores a fairground organ.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 12 - Big PenfoldThe world is in jeopardy and the only thing that can save it is a 1,000ft Penfold.
Boj
Episode 32 - Picnic In The ParkBoj, Mimi and Pops are excited about joining the Woofs for a family picnic. When rain sadly puts a halt to the festivities, Boj has an idea for an outside-inside picnic.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet RollsArkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 7 - Canteen TroubleCanteen girl Suzy is very good to Stan and Jack when over-serving their meals, and under-charging! Naturally this upsets Blakey, who is determined to beat Jack and Stan at their own game...
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's PetsIt's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...
Only Fools And Horses
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A LunchtimeRaquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...
George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 1 - Finders Keepers?When George finds a lost credit card, he wonders if there might be a reward. Meanwhile, Mildred suspects that another wedding anniversary will go by, forgotten, and Jeffrey is bothered by Tristram's new playmates.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 4An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 2 - Caught Short AlienWhen Shaun's old friend the Alien drops by for a much-needed loo break, Shaun is only too happy to let him use the facilities in the Farmhouse. While he's going about his business he leaves Shaun in charge of his intriguing new gadget.
The Best Of Tommy Cooper
A special series featuring classic moments from Tommy Cooper's greatest shows.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 3 - A Short Introduction To Cooper's RulesJust as PCs Cooper and Walsh master the art of fighting crime from the rear, Barry spoils it all by taking a retired vicar out for the day.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 5 - ...The 'Ouses In BetweenA foggy night in London town leads Gary into a close encounter with Jack the Ripper.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.
To The Manor Born
Christmas Special - 25th Anniversary SpecialAudrey and Richard's 25th wedding anniversary is coming up, so there is a party to plan at Grantleigh Manor. The scene is set for a great night until an extraordinary confession gets in the way.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 5 - Relative StrangersPorkpie is earning a little pin money by helping out at the barber shop and the first customer he meets turns out to be his long lost daughter Denise, now a medical student, who hasn't seen her father for twenty years.
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 7 - PorkpiesMichael's sister and brother-in-law visit England, and have got under the impression that Michael is a successful businessman and even owns Desmond's. Will the others sell him out or help him keep up a pretence to save face?
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity MerchantsGloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.
Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 6 - Alia's BoyfriendIn line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off.
Spaced
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 10Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell plus guest panellists Kirsty Wark and Andy Hamilton.
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 6Jonathan Ross, Doctor Who actor Matt Smith, and British hurdling champion Perri Shakes-Drayton join the teams. Plus Kriss Akabusi pops up too.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 6 - Alia's BoyfriendIn line with the great tradition of British Muslim baking, Mr Khan enters the Great Sparkhill Bake Off.
Car Share
Series 1, Episode 3Kayleigh is running late but John is determined to get to work on time as the last thing he needs on the journey are any further delays.
The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 6Ian Stone returns for more football chat. With special guest Milton Jones.
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
Crackanory
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Truth About Suz & The Vexed MessageIn the penultimate episode's opening story, after lying about having a wife, Alan finds an unlikely date for the office awards ceremony. The second of tonight's stories sees a man mistakenly send a text message intended for his wife to his boss and so does everything he can to get his hands on the phone. Read by Morgana Robinson and Greg Davies.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 14 - Lady Colin Campbell, One Direction, Karl PilkingtonLady Colin Campbell joins Alan to discuss her experience on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!; One Direction join Alan for a chat, and perform History; and The Moaning of Life star Karl Pilkington talks to Alan too.
Bring The Noise
Episode 8David Walliams and Melanie C join the fun as the debut series of the lively music and comedy show concludes.
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.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 4Ben Ashenden regales us with the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot and Joe Lycett tells us all about the Krays.
Sam Delaney's News Thing
Episode 6 - OutrageSam asks if moral outrage is out of control, MP Mike Freer speculates on Donald Trump's sexuality and Bobby Mair takes on Tyson Fury.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 6Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 18, Episode 11 - Tina Fey, Kurt Russell, Josh Widdicombe, SiaKurt Russell talks about Elvis, Tina Fey says she almost made Robert De Niro laugh, Josh Widdicombe talks about his Hobbit ambitions and Sia says she wants to reveal more of herself.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 5Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.
Shooting Stars
Series 2, Christmas SpecialWith Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The NightSharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 5This week, comedian Jack Whitehall and former Sun editor Kelvin MacKenzie join David to do battle with Lee's team mates, TV presenter Christine Bleakley and stand-up comedian Frankie Boyle.
Car Share
Series 1, Episode 3Kayleigh is running late but John is determined to get to work on time as the last thing he needs on the journey are any further delays.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & AwayGeoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
French And Saunders
Long-running popular sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & AwayGeoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.
Not Going Out
Series 5, Episode 5 - ExaminationLucy finds herself working on a Government initiative encouraging men to regularly check themselves for lumps. Eager to please Lucy, Lee follows the campaign's advice and discovers something he wasn't expecting.
The Royle Family
Christmas Special - The New SofaInspired by Nigella, Denise tries to cook Christmas dinner for the family. To Jim's dismay, Dave's Mum and Dad are invited.
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 6Russell talks weird people, twerking, Geordie Shore, and answers questions on the Yorkshire accent and penis puppy. His guests are Andrew Maxwell and Phil Wang.
Crackanory
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Truth About Suz & The Vexed MessageIn the penultimate episode's opening story, after lying about having a wife, Alan finds an unlikely date for the office awards ceremony. The second of tonight's stories sees a man mistakenly send a text message intended for his wife to his boss and so does everything he can to get his hands on the phone. Read by Morgana Robinson and Greg Davies.
Drifters
Series 1, Episode 4 - Dry RunBunny and Laura are astonished and appalled to find out that Meg hasn't had sex in almost a year. They convince her to go on a "dry run" with someone she doesn't really fancy that much.
The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 6Ian Stone returns for more football chat. With special guest Milton Jones.
Trollied
Series 5, Episode 6Pharmacist Brian proves sceptical about giving blood when a donor bank sets up in store.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 4Ben Ashenden regales us with the story of Guy Fawkes and the gunpowder plot and Joe Lycett tells us all about the Krays.
Alan Carr Live: Spexy Beast
Alan Carr presents his live show Spexy Beast, previously released on DVD in 2011.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & AwayGeoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 5Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.
Drifters
Series 1, Episode 4 - Dry RunBunny and Laura are astonished and appalled to find out that Meg hasn't had sex in almost a year. They convince her to go on a "dry run" with someone she doesn't really fancy that much.
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.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 6Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
Sean Lock: Stand Up
Sean Lock, one of Britain's favourite comedians and star of 8 Out Of 10 Cats shares his live show, recorded at the Hammersmith Apollo in 2008.
Tripped
Episode 1Milo consumes a bag of magic mushrooms in the toilet and bids Danny farewell forever. Suddenly a man with a massive sword materialises in mid-air above his coffee table - it's Danny, but a different Danny in armour and with a beard.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 15, Episode 14 - Lady Colin Campbell, One Direction, Karl PilkingtonLady Colin Campbell joins Alan to discuss her experience on I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!; One Direction join Alan for a chat, and perform History; and The Moaning of Life star Karl Pilkington talks to Alan too.
Cold Feet
Comedy drama about three couples experiencing the ups-and-downs of romance.
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.
Shooting Stars
Series 2, Christmas SpecialWith Jarvis Cocker, Emma Forbes, Ewen Bremner and Ian Kelsey.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 4 - Up The Crick Without A PiddleRené and Edith arrive safely in England and are shocked to see a familiar face. Freshly honoured by Churchill, they take a look around London before Edith is heads back to Nouvion - and a major cock-up sends René reluctantly with her...
Together
Episode 1 - SignsAfter Tom's brief encounter with Ellen on a wheelie bin and under her car door, he's determined to see her again.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Gestapo Ruins A PicnicAfter discovering a call-to-arms poster from the resistance in the town square, the General instructs Von Klinkerhoffen to reopen Nouvion's newspaper as a propaganda tool - with René installed as puppet editor under Gruber's command.
Dirty Sexy Funny: Olivia Lee
A hidden camera prank show for Comedy Central starring Olivia Lee. Features stunts, scripted sketches and setups.
Together
Episode 2 - The Real YouTheir 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.
The Football's On
Series 3, Episode 6Ian Stone returns for more football chat. With special guest Milton Jones.