Television
TV schedule Saturday 5th March 2016
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 40 - Puppet KingCouncillor Cowdrey uses a puppet to get the townsfolk on his side - but the puppet develops a plan of its own!
Bottom Knocker Street
Episode 10 - Elvis DetectorThe kids build a metal detector that develops a tendency to detect anything but metal.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 16 - Down The DrainThere's no water at the Park! The gang's shower has stopped working, and Richard is covered in mud. It is down to plumbers Sooty and Sweep to put things right in time for the opening of the new picnic area - but not everybody will stay dry!
Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 14 - Jobs For The GirlsSharon 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.
My Learned Friend
Released from prison, a convict is gunning for the men who put him away. Will Hay is on the list, and enlists the help of Claude Hulbert.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 1Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.
Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 4Sent to Devon by Aunt Agatha with the express task of wooing Gertrude Winkworth, Bertie finds the gates of Hell opening up when an unfortunate incident with a policeman necessitates him to pose as Gussie and charm the family of Fink-Nottle's betrothed. And then Gussie himself turns up...
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 3, Episode 8Iain 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.
Desert Mice
Comedy about the activities of an ENSA (Every Night Something Awful) troupe of entertainers. Starring Sid James, Dora Bryan, Alfred Marks & Liz Fraser.
Boj
Episode 17 - Star FishingPops takes Boj, Gavin and Mia for an evening of stargazing. On their way they find Mr Cloppity doing some night fishing. Mia wants to catch a star but Gavin says that is impossible. But Boj uses Mr Cloppity's rod and a bit of imagination to catch a (reflected) star in a bucket for Mia. Now Gavin wants one too.
Spot Bots
Episode 17 - Don't Step On The CracksCubi is putting Lexi off her game as she tries to avoid the cracks.
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 16Fading acrobatic act the Berrito Brothers show off their beanbag-tossing skills, newsreader Arthur Sleep gets a prank phone call, fitness expert Keith Fitt demonstrates how to get fit by cycling and Farmer Dung has fun harvesting carrots with his best friend Reggie.
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.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 5, Episode 1 - LeavingNero discovers that he might have to leave Elmsmere Manor forever.
The Tommy Cooper Hour
Episode 5Tommy Cooper stars in a series of hour-long specials dedicated to his unique and hilarious blend of comedy and magic.
Millie Inbetween
Series 2, Episode 12 - Fools Rush InMike tells a horrified Craig that he's planning to ask mum to marry him.
The Almost Impossible Gameshow
Series 1, Episode 2Comedy duo The Rubber Bandits provide anarchic commentary and their own twisted, surreal take on the action as the increasingly bedraggled contestants make their way through the show.
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 2 - The PsychiatristBasil'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...
Dentist In The Chair
Comedy with Bob Monkhouse, Peggy Cummings and Kenneth Connor. A burglar breaks into the wrong shop and steals medical instruments instead of silver.
Fiddlers Three
A repeat of this 1944 film.
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The RatA 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!
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
So Awkward
A selection of episodes from the first series of the CBBC sitcom.
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the corner shop sitcom.
Boj
Episode 17 - Star FishingPops takes Boj, Gavin and Mia for an evening of stargazing. On their way they find Mr Cloppity doing some night fishing. Mia wants to catch a star but Gavin says that is impossible. But Boj uses Mr Cloppity's rod and a bit of imagination to catch a (reflected) star in a bucket for Mia. Now Gavin wants one too.
Outside Edge
Series 3, Episode 2A motorised lawn-mover - a present from Kevin and Maggie to Roger and Mim - turns into a star performance.
Spot Bots
Episode 17 - Don't Step On The CracksCubi is putting Lexi off her game as she tries to avoid the cracks.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 18 - Robert's Memory ChipsJustin needs to fix Robert after his memory chips accidentally come loose.
Outside Edge
Series 3, Episode 3Bob is staying at the Dervishes, having been thrown out by Ginnie. Mim does her best to cheer him up - but she can't get far.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 10 - Ray Of SunshineMr Bean is in pursuit of sunshine but only manages to cause chaos on the beach!
Blackadder
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the comic historical saga.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 11 - Birthday BearMr Bean is shocked when Teddy receives a birthday card from Bean's girlfriend.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 10Hyacinth wants to share her hostessing techniques and has placed an advertisement in the local newspaper promoting her high quality services.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 3 - Les DawsonThe life story of Les Dawson, all as told by the man himself.
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.
Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 7 - MagicWhen 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.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 4 - Getting The BirdJones is running low on meat, but Walker claims that he can get some for him. But surely a massive drop in Trafalgar Square's pigeon population cannot go unnoticed? Meanwhile, Sergeat Wilson has gone AWOL.
Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 8 - BoatLee'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.
Gimme Gimme Gimme
Series 1, Episode 6 - I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I DoLinda's outraged when Tom announces his intention to marry a woman. But she needn't fret: his betrothed is a lesbian who merely needs to stay in the country for her girlfriend. Linda struggles to understand the situation, but there is just a week before the big day...
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 2Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer take on Jon Richardson and Holly Walsh. Isy Suttie's in with Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman stands in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.
Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
Stag
Episode 2The ever-diminishing group of friends are joined by a suspicious latecomer, who splits loyalties and leads them deeper into danger.
The Inbetweeners Movie
Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.
The Last Leg
Series 7, Episode 4This week, the boys are joined by author and journalist Caitlin Moran.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim ShortsGreg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 10, Episode 9 - Richard Gere, Jack Black, Roisin Conaty, Berry GordyOn tonight's show, Jonathan Ross chats to Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Jack Black, British stand-up comedian Roisin Conaty and Motown founder Berry Gordy, while the cast of Motown the Musical perform in the studio.
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 4 - ParadeRichie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.
Grabbers
A repeat of this 2012 film.
Alan Carr: Chatty Man
Series 16, Episode 1 - Matthew Perry, Phillip Schofield, Caitlin Moran & Raised By Wolves Cast, The 1975Alan 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.
Dylan Moran: Like, Totally
TV edit of Dylan Moran's 2006 live show.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 3, Episode 10Alan 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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 7Jimmy, Sean and Jon are joined by Jack Dee, Victoria Coren, Matt Edmondson and Rob Beckett.
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jack Dee and guest panellists James Acaster and Janet Street-Porter.
The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 3 - Turn Again Geoff TippsFired from his job, Geoff heads to London to fulfil his dream of becoming Royston Vasey's leading entertainer. Meanwhile, Legz Akimbo theatre company mount their latest production - a sensitive look at the disabled - and fag-hag Tish descends on Camden Town.
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 4Tom Rosenthal talks about Richard III, while a sloshed Jessica Knappett tells the story of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Medusa TouchB&B proprietors Alvin and Sunny invite their weekend 'Sexplorers' to join them in a voyage of auto-erotic discovery - although Alvin would prefer to be at the garden centre. But who is the mysterious femme fatale in the dwarf conifers and what is the secret of the fearsome Medusa?
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 5With Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon off to Sky, BBC Two ask Keith to make a new series of The Trip. Kanye West plays Glastonbury (Horse Fair); Kate Garraway hears the latest celeb gossip from George Clooney's pig; and Mr Benn visits the Cartoon Job Centre.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 4Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
Not The Nine O'Clock News
Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 11 - All About Scoring, Innit?Terry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.
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.
Andy Parsons Gruntled Live
Andy Parsons performs his stand-up show Gruntled in this TV edit of his 2011 DVD.
Saxondale
Steve Coogan stars as Tommy Saxondale, an ex-roadie now running a pest control business in suburbia.
Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Surprise For PorkpieMichael's marketing plans for the shop backfire a little and send Porkpie into hiding on his birthday. Gloria, Louise and Matthew are intent on raising his spirits.
Virtually Famous
Series 3, Episode 7Scarlett Moffatt from Gogglebox and Arg from TOWIE, plus comedians David Morgan and Chris Ramsey, take part in the panel show.
The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 3 - Turn Again Geoff TippsFired from his job, Geoff heads to London to fulfil his dream of becoming Royston Vasey's leading entertainer. Meanwhile, Legz Akimbo theatre company mount their latest production - a sensitive look at the disabled - and fag-hag Tish descends on Camden Town.
Desmond's
Series 1, Episode 6 - Sad NewsDesmond and Porkpie learn that Sweetsticks, a friend who came to England with them, has died.
The League Of Gentlemen
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Medusa TouchB&B proprietors Alvin and Sunny invite their weekend 'Sexplorers' to join them in a voyage of auto-erotic discovery - although Alvin would prefer to be at the garden centre. But who is the mysterious femme fatale in the dwarf conifers and what is the secret of the fearsome Medusa?
Jason Byrne's Special Eye Live
TV broadcast of Jason Byrne's 2013 DVD release, Special Eye Live.
Da Ali G Show
Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
Not The Nine O'Clock News
Popular satirical sketch show of the late 70s and early 80s starring Rowan Atkinson, Mel Smith, Griff Rhys Jones and Pamela Stephenson.
Dave's One Night Stand
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mark WatsonBristolian Mark Watson goes back to his roots, with support from the outrageous Andi Osho and the inventive Alex Horne.
Threesome
Series 1, Episode 5It's Richie's birthday and new boyfriend Dave has special plans. The trouble is that Alice has her own (more special) plans... as does their unborn baby.