TV schedule for 31st May 2016 (full list)

6am (repeat)

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 2 - Play To Me, Gipsy

A gipsy puts a curse on the Unsworth household and before the day is out, Billy ends up in the local infirmary. But was she a real gipsy, or was it just bad luck?

6:20am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 13 - Just In Space

The race is on in Justin's house to fill the one remaining space in the Justin Town Space Mission. Who will be the best astronaut for the job: man, robot or monster?

6:30am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer Hunter

Arthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister Mouse

There's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.

7:30am (repeat)

Boj

Episode 43 - Happy Harvesters

Boj's buddies are off to Mr Cloppity's allotment to harvest their vegetables. When they discover a cheeky slug has eaten them, Boj finds something else for his buddies to harvest!

7:40am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 5, Episode 4 - Avoiding The Country Set

Lionel and Jean take extraordinary steps to avoid the gang - but problems arise when they arrive at their weekend retreat early.

8:20am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

9am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

9:15am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

9:25am
10 min

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 41 - Jumble

Wussywat discovers jumble and how to make a fancy-dress scarecrow.

9:30am (repeat)

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 3 - Max vs Machine

Max finds he can't manipulate the automatic cat feeder the same way he could Betty.

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 6 - Noisy

The Twirlywoos find that playing with a radio can have very noisy consequences. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car comes to visit - bringing an awful racket with it!

9:40am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 24th and 25th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.

9:45am (repeat)

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 4 - Heart Of Garkness

Max and Gark find themselves on an unexpected journey through the murky depths of a sewer.

11:15am (repeat)

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 4 - Snoozical

Becky dreams of starring in the Strange Hill musical production of Scary Poppins, but regresses into fear-filled dreams after being informed she's a terrible singer. Can she defeat The Grackle?

11:45am (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the musical children's comedy.

12:20pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 3, Episode 5 - Imperfect Strangers

After being ushered away from the university by Janey and her two male friends, Susan and Ben decide to book into a local hotel under fake names and pretend to meet each other again as strangers. As you'd expect, it all goes wrong when Ben enters the wrong room!

12:30pm (repeat)

Genevieve

Film about two classic car fanatics who, after completing the annual London-to-Brighton run, decide to make the return leg a race.

1pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 2, Episode 4 - Some Enchanted Evening

The unattainable Nora becomes available and Compo presses his suit.

1pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

1:25pm (repeat)

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 41 - Jumble

Wussywat discovers jumble and how to make a fancy-dress scarecrow.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 6 - Noisy

The Twirlywoos find that playing with a radio can have very noisy consequences. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car comes to visit - bringing an awful racket with it!

1:40pm (repeat)

Bread

Series 7, Episode 4

Aveline is offered the role of a pregnant woman in a film and is now grateful to Oswald for his input! Lilo Lill sets out to find Freddie by visiting some of his favourite people and places...

1:40pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 4 - Tea For Three

When a pretty niece of Trigger's arrives in the Nag's Head, Del and Rodney indulge in a little sibling rivalry in an effort to win her fair hand. One of them, however, ends up doing a spot of unscheduled hang-gliding.

2pm (repeat)

Young Man's Fancy

A repeat of this 1939 film.

2:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mice

Dalentrace is infested with mice, Tracey blames Sharon for keeping her bedroom in a mess. Sharon's idea of getting a cat doesn't work quite as planned and Dorien's workman isn't quite who she said he was.

2:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 5, Episode 4 - Avoiding The Country Set

Lionel and Jean take extraordinary steps to avoid the gang - but problems arise when they arrive at their weekend retreat early.

3pm (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.

3:15pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 33 - Camping Chaos

The lives of the sheep are disrupted when an unfriendly camper puts up his tent in their field.

3:20pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 40 - Save The Tree

The sheep's beloved tree is in danger of being cut down for firewood.

3:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 24th and 25th series of the world's longest-running sitcom.

3:40pm (repeat)

Spot Bots

Episode 2 - Remote Control

Lexi is distracted by an old remote control which can control anything.

3:45pm (repeat)

Zig And Zag

Episode 11 - Happy Campers

Zig and Zag join the Junior Woodpeckers to get badges, but end up causing havoc on their maiden camping trip.

4pm (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 17

This week's episode featured chutney addiction on Emmerdale, the Knitted Character defacing Peggy Mitchell's campaign posters and Harry chopping his hand off with a cleaver.

4:10pm (repeat)

In Loving Memory

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Honeymooners

Auntie Ivy is thrilled with Billy's 'young lady', Doreen, and begins thinking of their marriage - but Doreen feels she needs more proof that she and Billy are suited.

4:20pm (repeat)

The Boy Who Stole A Million

Comedy about a boy who 'borrows' a million from the bank he works at, and is soon chased by both the bank and mobsters.

4:30pm (repeat)

Counterfeit Cat

Episode 6 - Catiquette

Gark and Max must pass a series of tests to prove their worth as cats.

4:30pm (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 8, Episode 19

This week's episode featured a bowl-headed girl on EastEnders, a trumpet made of pork and carton of milk late for school on Coronation Street.

4:50pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 5 - Union Trouble

Blakey's latest tactics - early closing of the canteen and sacking its staff - leads Jack to call a strike; but when management offer him a sweetener the union pulls its backing, leaving Stan to strike alone. He initially stages a bus sit-in, but is soon back at home decorating the kitchen.

5pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, Finland

Ubercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.

5:10pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brandenburg Gate, Germany

When Grandmaster Glitch takes the quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate, the Go Jetters must stop him before he reaches Grim HQ.

5:20pm (repeat)

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.

5:35pm (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

6pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 6 - Rising Damp

Following Chris and Darryl's reincarceration, Tracey wastes no time in going out to look for a new man. But with roles more than a little reversed, Sharon's eagerly fighting Chris's corner. Elsewhere, Dorien's got Marcus right where she wants him.

6pm (repeat)

Zig And Zag

Episode 12 - All Washed Up

Mayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.

6:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 5

Hyacinth's social standing at a church function is jeopardised when Daisy takes a toyboy and tries to encourage Onslow to become more ardent.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 2, Episode 4 - Some Enchanted Evening

The unattainable Nora becomes available and Compo presses his suit.

6:45pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 25 - Megahurtz Attacks

Danger Mouse's attempts to boost Penfold's confidence backfire when it leads to a ferocious games monster escaping into the real world.

7pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 3, Episode 5 - Imperfect Strangers

After being ushered away from the university by Janey and her two male friends, Susan and Ben decide to book into a local hotel under fake names and pretend to meet each other again as strangers. As you'd expect, it all goes wrong when Ben enters the wrong room!

7pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 10

Some WWI soldiers try some very unusual ways to cure frostbite in the winter. Plus, the not at all romantic movie starring William the Conqueror, the story of Aztec Emperor Motecuhzoma, and a strange Stuart doctor takes a snooze during the middle of a battle.

7:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 2, Episode 5

Hyacinth calls Richard out of an important meeting when Daddy disappears - apparently to get married!

7:40pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

8pm (repeat)

Jeeves And Wooster

Series 1, Episode 3

Lord Wickhammersley is always one for a wager but, since he came close to losing the East Wing in a game of shove-halfpenny, Lady Wickhammersley has banned betting at Twing. Bertie does not intend to let this stand in his way at the village Sports Day.

8:20pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough Justice

Judge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.

8:30pm (repeat)

Horrible Science

Episode 6 - Gruesome Guts

This episode examines poo, pizza and disgusting germs!

9pm (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.

9pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

9pm (repeat)

John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour

A TV broadcast of stand-up comedian John Bishop's Rollercoaster stage show.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series J, Episode 8 - Jumble

With Jo Brand, Dara O'Briain and John Sessions.

9pm
60 min

A League Of Their Own

US Road Trip, Out-takes - Unseen

Tune in for outtakes, pranks and bloopers in this special episode of unseen footage from the lads' US adventure.

9:10pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 8

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

9:30pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 3, Episode 12 - Too Young

Desmond is having trouble sleeping and is advised to take up exercise. At first scornful, his tracksuited contemporary Bert shames him into fitness after beating him easily in a race for the bus.

9:40pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 4 - Your Mate V Your Bird

When three becomes a crowd, Gary is forced to choose between Dorothy and Tony.

10pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain Cook

With a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...

10pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice Cooper

This week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.

10pm (repeat)

Celebrity Juice

Series 8, Episode 1

On the panel this week are 'bang tidy' model and actress, Kelly Brook, international pop superstar, Ronan Keating and top stand-up comedian Chris Ramsey.

10pm
30 min

Rovers

Episode 2 - The Biscuit Plate

A fuming Pete finds himself in an awkward situation when he blames the goalie for the defeat.

10:20pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 5, Episode 5 - Cardigan

Gary feels middle-aged when Deborah starts hanging out with her new student friends. Then, to cap it all, he gets mistaken for George at the office.

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10:30pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 3

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Tom Rosenthal, Craig Revel Horwood, Roisin Conaty and US comic Rob Delaney for this show.

10:30pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 2

James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.

10:40pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal Punishment

After having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?

10:40pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'Doherty

This week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.

11pm (repeat)

Come Fly With Me

Episode 3

Flylo ground crew member Taaj Manzoor bumps into Harry Potter actor Rupert Grint, and Customs Officers Roberts and Stewart try to work out what to do with a truly massive drugs haul.

11:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 3 - If You Go Down To The Woods

Marlene is distraught when Earl the dog and Tyler both go missing. Boycie, Bryan and Jed form a search party, but entering the haunted woods with night drawing in soon confounds the rescuers.

11:20pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

11:20pm (repeat)

QI

Series E, Episode 7 - Espionage

With Clive Anderson, Vic Reeves and Jo Brand.

11:35pm (repeat)

Brilliantman!

Slapstick comedy starring Kevin Eldon as a very ordinary man who sees himself as a secret superhero.

11:40pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 1 - Teacher's Pet

Following a disastrous day promoting Tesco sushi, Tom resolves to begin acting classes - as a teacher. Meanwhile, Jez and Suze rope Linda into looking after a doll as they practice for parenthood; and who should turn up unannounced but Linda's sister, Sugar.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series J, Episode 9 - Jeopardy

With Ross Noble, Sue Perkins and Julia Zemiro.

12:10am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 6 - Rising Damp

Following Chris and Darryl's reincarceration, Tracey wastes no time in going out to look for a new man. But with roles more than a little reversed, Sharon's eagerly fighting Chris's corner. Elsewhere, Dorien's got Marcus right where she wants him.

12:20am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 2 - Stiff

Linda and Tom are shocked and confused when they return home after a day's shopping to find Beryl laid in state in their living room. They weren't even aware she'd died!

12:50am (repeat)

Desmond's

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.

1am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 11, Episode 1

Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison return for a new series of the topical show. Micky Flanagan, Nathan Caton and Greg Davies are the guests.

1:10am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

1:30am (repeat)

The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer

Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.

1:30am (repeat)

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 6 - Kevin

Maeve Higgins, Josie Long, Bridget Christie, Helen Keen, and Helen Arney conspire in the first ever all-female stand up show on TV, ruined only by backstage interviews with man Stewart Lee.

1:35am (repeat)

Safeword

Series 1, Episode 7

Dragons' Den's Hilary Devey goes head to head with Big Brother's Brian Belo. The guests are Bobby Mair and Vikki Stone.

1:40am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 4, Episode 3

Shappi Khorsandi makes her first appearance. She's on Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle's side. Meanwhile Russell Howard and Andy Parsons have the help of another new Mock the Week guest, Fred MacAulay.

2:05am (repeat)

The Comic Strip Presents...

Episode 1 - The Hunt For Tony Blair

The Comic Strip team return for a special 50s-style 'fugitive' film noir spoof. Prime Minister Tony Blair is wanted for murder and is on the run.

2:20am (repeat)

Tommy Cooper

Episode 2

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Richard Briers.

2:20am (repeat)

QI

Series E, Episode 8 - Eyes And Ears

With David Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Jimmy Carr.

2:55am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 1 - Teacher's Pet

Following a disastrous day promoting Tesco sushi, Tom resolves to begin acting classes - as a teacher. Meanwhile, Jez and Suze rope Linda into looking after a doll as they practice for parenthood; and who should turn up unannounced but Linda's sister, Sugar.

3am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 4, Episode 1

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

3:30am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 2, Episode 2 - Stiff

Linda and Tom are shocked and confused when they return home after a day's shopping to find Beryl laid in state in their living room. They weren't even aware she'd died!

3:30am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 4, Episode 2

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

4:50am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

TV schedule Tuesday 31st May 2016

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