TV schedule for 4th March 2016 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Students Are Revolting!

Some new-age university students turn up at the hospital protesting on political matters, and try to get the medical students to join them.

6:10am (repeat)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 3 - Uneasy Rider

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

7am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

When Paul is taken away by the police in the middle of the night, Martin is quick to signal his demise and the nature of his crime is the subject for speculation. "Goings-on" like this have never gone on in the Close and Martin is determined to do something about it.

7am (repeat)

Timmy Time

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

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To Dawn

This episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...

7:30am (repeat)

Sorry!

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Godfather

Timothy's due to spend some time with his godson Gavin after some argy-bargy with the striking dustbinmen. This creates the perfect opportunity to offer some advice about school bullying.

8am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 6, Episode 5 - Alistair's Engagement

Alistair makes a surprising announcement - he's got engaged!

8:20am (repeat)

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 19 - Muddy

When Oggy loses his toy in the mud Wussywat helps him find it, making some muddy new ones in the process. Squidgetastic!

8:40am (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 5

The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.

9:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

9:20am (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 2, Episode 1 - New Term

Nathan is charged with overseeing the smooth running of the grand unveiling of the school's academy status.

9:35am
10 min

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

9:50am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven Seas

Sooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?

10am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity Merchants

Gloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.

10:10am (repeat)

Brothers In Law

Comedy about a newly called barrister whose initial dismal failure in court is compensated by a triumph at his home town assizes.

10:30am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Waiting Game

While Desmond and Shirley get ready for a plush evening out at the Hilton, Gloria plans to take advantage of her parents' absence to help Louise carry out a pregnancy test.

11am (repeat)

The Battle Of The Sexes

Peter Sellers stars as an accountant who revolts when an American tries to modernise his traditional firm.

11:20am (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Episode 6 - Dog Dazed

Susan decides to get another dog but, as ever, it is Ben who ends up in the doghouse.

12pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Episode 7 - It's Training Men

An undercover assessor for Cavitex, posing as a patient, leads to Ben having to attend a retraining course.

12:05pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 2, Episode 1 - New Term

Nathan is charged with overseeing the smooth running of the grand unveiling of the school's academy status.

12:35pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

Series 1, Episode 4 - Beware Of The Dog

A local crime wave scares the wites out of an already security-obsessed Arkwright - there's nothing for it, the shop has to be fortified!

1pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of Ilkley

Back for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.

1:15pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf Salad

Basil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.

1:25pm (repeat)

Take A Letter Mr. Jones...

Episode 5 - The Trade Fair....

Ms. Warner's assignment to attend a trade fair coincides with Lucy's school holidays so at Graham's suggestion she decides to take Lucy and Maria with her.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining Up

The Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!

1:40pm (repeat)

Terry & June

Series 4, Episode 2 - Snookered

Deciding to sell his old snooker table, Terry places an advertisement in the local newspaper. Confusion over telephone numbers sends Terry and June on a fortune-hunting trail.

1:55pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Kipper And The Corpse

Every hotelier's worst nightmare: a stiff in one of the rooms. Basil's initially concerned as to whether the late Mr Leeman had started his breakfast, but his mind soon turns to clearing the room as soon as possible.

2:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 1 - High Fidelity

Crises on two fronts for Tracey - first in her marriage and then with Sharon.

2:30pm (repeat)

The Joke Machine

Episode 44

This episode's jokers are Wallacestone versus Holy Family.

2:40pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 6, Episode 5 - Alistair's Engagement

Alistair makes a surprising announcement - he's got engaged!

3:05pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Crow

It's late in the day as Bitzer rounds up the Flock for bedtime. They prepare themselves for a good night's sleep. Alas, a noisy intruder scuppers their plans. The Flock just find an inventive way to get rid of the pest if they are ever going to get a good night's rest.

3:20pm (repeat)

To The Manor Born

Series 1, Episode 5

The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.

3:20pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To Dawn

This episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...

4pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

4pm
15 min

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 48 - Ball Pool

Mr Bean loves playing in the neighbourhood soft play centre - bouncing on the trampolines, whizzing down the slides and immersing himself in the ball pool. He does not like sharing the place with all those annoying kids. So Bean decides to turn his flat into his own private play area where he can play in peace. Unfortunately Irma, Mrs Wicket and The Bruisers all want to join in the fun with him.

4:15pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle Bean

Mr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.

4:15pm (repeat)

Doctor In The House

Series 1, Episode 6 - Rallying Round...

When the lads organise a car rally Michael inevitably gets roped in to make up the numbers, but he and his partner are soon lost en route.

4:30pm
30 min

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 3, Episode 8

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Ki'juan and Grace, and special guests Victoria Cook, Lauren Layfield, Phil Wang and Mawaan Rizwan. They battle it out in a series of games, including Pie the Supply, where the captains try to pie a teacher in the face.

4:45pm (repeat)

In Loving Memory

Series 3, Episode 4 - Memories Are Made Of This

The latest edition of The Undertakers' Journal has a new column, inviting readers to submit articles of interest. Ivy's convinced she has a tale to tell, and sets about writing up the events of 'a typical day', based on their recent exploits with the broken-down hearse.

5pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 10 - Dobbin

When kids smash a window in the barber shop Desmond is furious at first, but, realising that they have nowhere to play, sets out to get the council to renovate the playground.

5pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, Antarctica

When Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.

5:15pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 4, Episode 9 - Cover Up

Stan offers to re-cover Mum's upholstery but he can only get hold of the material used for bus seats.

5:30pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 11 - The Prodigal

The barber shop's finances are a bit shaky, so Michael offers to lend a hand. His efficiency causes more than a few problems which are solved by a good old-fashioned story-telling session.

5:30pm (repeat)

Monty Python: Almost The Truth

Episode 3

The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.

6pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Episode 6 - Dog Dazed

Susan decides to get another dog but, as ever, it is Ben who ends up in the doghouse.

6pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 14 - Jobs For The Girls

Sharon has gone into the pet sitting business, but she has competition from a teenage boy. Meanwhile Tracey has decided to get back behind the typewriter and Dorien gives her her first commission, with mixed results.

6:40pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 9, Episode 7 - It's Training Men

An undercover assessor for Cavitex, posing as a patient, leads to Ben having to attend a retraining course.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 26, Episode 1 - The Swan Man Of Ilkley

Back for more mayhem, the boys help Lenny from the factory to sail a swan boat.

7pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The Deep

A bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.

7:20pm (repeat)

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 5 - Just Act Normal

Miranda has some difficulty convincing people she's not actually having a breakdown.

7:20pm (repeat)

Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?

Series 2, Episode 6 - Some Day We'll Laugh About This

When Bob and Thelma go away for a weekend of skiing, Bob leave Terry in charge of their new home with a list of DIY jobs to complete! Thelma is unaware of the plan until her mother catches Terry at the house and her news puts a damper on the holiday.

7:30pm (repeat)

I'm All Right Jack

An upper-class dimwit is thrown onto the shop floor by his uncle in an attempt to provoke a strike. With Ian Carmichael, Terry-Thomas & Peter Sellers.

7:55pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 49 - Pizza Bean

Mr Bean orders a takeaway pizza, but when it arrives he feels let down by the size of it. So he sets out to bake his own unique Teddy-shaped pizzas. Under the name Pizza Bean, his pizzas become extremely popular and very soon business is booming. Then rival pizza producer Don Crustyoni sees his profits plummeting and decides to make Mr Bean an offer he cannot refuse.

8pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Psychiatrist

Basil's delighted when a married couple - both doctors - check in. However, Sybil's busy flirting with a young male guest, and when he discovers that one of the doctors is a psychiatrist, he grows increasingly paranoid...

8:10pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 37 - Wrestle Bean

Mr Bean becomes an accidental wrestling champion - with a little help from two little old ladies.

8:50pm (repeat)

Fawlty Towers

Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The Rat

A public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!

9pm (repeat)

Meet Ricky Gervais

Off-beat chat show hosted by Ricky Gervais before he was famous. Showing a total lack of both fear and tact, Ricky asks the questions no one else will.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 6 - Nina Conti, Rob Beckett, Jimeoin

Nina Conti presents, with special guests Rob Beckett and Jimeoin.

9:30pm (repeat)

Meet Ricky Gervais

Off-beat chat show hosted by Ricky Gervais before he was famous. Showing a total lack of both fear and tact, Ricky asks the questions no one else will.

10pm (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.

10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

The 8 Out Of 10 Cats regulars play the famous words and numbers quiz with the help of guests.

10pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old Hands

It's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.

10pm (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 4, Episode 2 - Angel Hair

A pop star's marriage is threatened by a ransom note - but how can the kidnapping be filmed before the victim is captured?

10pm (repeat)

Micky Flanagan's Out Out Tour

Television edit of the hit 2011 stand-up show The Out Out Tour Live, by East End comic Micky Flanagan.

10pm
30 min

QI. Image shows from L to R: Sheila Hancock, Jimmy Carr. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 13

A compilation of some of the best bits from Series M, with Stephen Fry and Alan Davies.

10pm
60 min

The Last Leg

Series 7, Episode 4

This week, the boys are joined by author and journalist Caitlin Moran.

10pm (repeat)

Stella

Series 5, Episode 8

Michael decides it's time to choose between his son and career. Following their recent shenanigans, Stella tries to confront Rob. But can she find him?

10:30pm
30 min

Sam Delaney's News Thing

Episode 9 - Migrants

Sam asks if anyone has a solution to the migrant crisis besides setting fire to it, Alastair Campbell dishes the dirt on the Blair years and Bobby Mair sticks up for badgers.

10:35pm
30 min

Broken Biscuits

Broken Biscuits follows five disparate groups of people, friends, partners and parents, and watches their everyday lives as their little stories unfold. There is Milton and Pearl, an older couple who have an obsession with their son's wife and their smoke alarm. Brenda and Roger take great pride in running their B&B, the Brenroger. Teenager Raz dreams of independence from his mum, who has a rather unsavoury relationship with partner 'Sid the Suitcase'. And Martin cares for his disabled brother, but is also looking for love.

10:40pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies Spectacle

Episode 1 - Two Ronnies Become One

New and exclusive to Gold, a charming insight into the life and work of one of the UK's favourite double acts begins with the story of how they came together.

10:40pm (repeat)

Benidorm

Series 1, Episode 2

After the shock revelation about Chantelle's pregnancy, the guests can find little else to talk about. Martin and Kate take a trip into the resort centre, where they have a traumatising experience.

11pm (repeat)

The Mighty Boosh

Series 1, Episode 8 - Hitcher

Bob Fossil has a big problem at Zoo-niverse. Ivan, the bear has developed some very anti-social habits and attacks Fossil.

11pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

The 8 Out Of 10 Cats regulars play the famous words and numbers quiz with the help of guests.

11pm (repeat)

Drunk History

Series 2, Episode 4

Tom Rosenthal talks about Richard III, while a sloshed Jessica Knappett tells the story of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.

11:05pm (repeat)

Catherine Tate's Nan

2015 Specials - Knees Up Wilmott-Brown

When the freehold on Nan's block of flats is bought up by property developers, all the residents join together to fight for their survival. All except Nan, who bought her flat in the 1980s and finds herself holding a unique position of power.

11:05pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 2

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return to discuss topics including the football. With guests Carl Donnelly, Jo Caulfield and Milton Jones.

11:05pm (repeat)

Raised By Wolves

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Monroe Technique

Della turns off the household wi-fi to save money, forcing a desperate Germaine to go to the local library - where she has an unexpected romantic encounter with a former enemy. Meanwhile, with Grampy sleeping in her coat cupboard, Della decides to take a trip to the "poor woman's IKEA" - a skip - to look for supplies.

11:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 14 - Jobs For The Girls

Sharon has gone into the pet sitting business, but she has competition from a teenage boy. Meanwhile Tracey has decided to get back behind the typewriter and Dorien gives her her first commission, with mixed results.

11:30pm (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

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

11:35pm (repeat)

QI

Series M, Highlights Special - QI VG: Compilation Show 13

A compilation of some of the best bits from Series M, with Stephen Fry and Alan Davies.

11:40pm (repeat)

Nighty Night

Julia Davis plays a monstrously self-involved beautician whose husband is dying of cancer.

11:45pm (repeat)

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 3, Episode 10

Alan is joined by Charlie Higson, Sally Phillips, Johnny Vaughan and Ellie Taylor to discuss such varied subjects as Josh Hartnett, emergency escapes from oil rigs, acts of charity and the potential use of men's Spanx.

12:05am (repeat)

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 16, Episode 1 - Matthew Perry, Phillip Schofield, Caitlin Moran & Raised By Wolves Cast, The 1975

Alan is joined by actor Matthew Perry to talk about his West End play The End of Longing, and Phillip Schofield chats about the new series of ITV's You're Back In The Room. Plus: Caitlin Moran and Rebekah Staton, Alexa Davies, Helen Monks and Molly Risker from Channel 4's Raised By Wolves; and The 1975 perform their new single, The Sound, live in the studio.

12:20am (repeat)

15 Storeys High

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Model

Vince is promoted to swimming instructor and begins to teach a would-be glamour model, much to her husband's annoyance. Meanwhile, Errol decides it's time to redecorate the bathroom.

12:40am (repeat)

Virtually Famous

Series 3, Episode 7

Scarlett Moffatt from Gogglebox and Arg from TOWIE, plus comedians David Morgan and Chris Ramsey, take part in the panel show.

12:45am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 4, Episode 1

With Rich Hall, Lee Mack, Boy George and Big Brother star Nikki Grahame.

1am (repeat)

Bottom Live

Eddie and Richie get up to more insane antics in the 1993 live stage version of the popular sitcom.

1:05am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 1

Sean Lock and Vic Reeves go up against Jon Richardson and Aisling Bea. David O'Doherty joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.

1:05am (repeat)

Cold Feet

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

1:15am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 4, Episode 2

With Piers Morgan, Jason Manford, Kirsty Gallacher and Scott Capurro.

1:30am (repeat)

Lee Evans Live At Her Majesty's Theatre

Lee Evans captured at his hilarious best at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

1:45am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 7 - Magic

When Lucy's god-daughter is suddenly dumped on her twenty-four hours before the girl's birthday party, it is left up to Lee to decide on an appropriate entertainment for fourteen nine-year olds.

2am (repeat)

Raised By Wolves

Series 2, Episode 1 - The Monroe Technique

Della turns off the household wi-fi to save money, forcing a desperate Germaine to go to the local library - where she has an unexpected romantic encounter with a former enemy. Meanwhile, with Grampy sleeping in her coat cupboard, Della decides to take a trip to the "poor woman's IKEA" - a skip - to look for supplies.

2:10am (repeat)

Love And Marriage

Episode 3

Kevin's financial woes lead him to commit another desperate act. Ken feigns illness to try and win Pauline back, but she ignores him and heads to a posh hotel with new man Peter. While there, an awful discovery prompts Pauline to rethink her choices.

2:25am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 6, Episode 8 - Boat

Lee's father, Frank, buys himself a boat after a big win on the horses and invites Lee down for a long weekend with Lucy and Daisy. Despite the fact that Lucy is terrified of water, Lee persuades her to come along in the hope that he can manipulate her into sharing a double bed.