Television
TV schedule Thursday 14th July 2016
The Horse's Mouth
Oscar-nominated comedy starring Alec Guinness. A vulgar but talented artist searches to translate his vision to a canvas or wall.
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.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Minder
Series 5, Episode 1 - Goodbye SailorArthur lines up a deal to supply cheap tobacco and persuades Terry to collect it, convincing him that it's an easy job. But Terry has his doubts when he and Arthur are all at sea with Customs and Excise in pursuit.
Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the third series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 3Another celebration of parental incompetence as Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 4 - UpThe Twirlywoos are in a back garden where they watch a man hanging washing up on a line. Chickedy and Chick get into the washing basket and the man accidentally pegs them up on the line too! The Twirlywoos are having tea, but the tea table is misbehaving. It keeps going further and further up, propelling Great BigHoo and Toodloo all the way out of the top of the boat!
Zig And Zag
Episode 8 - It Came From ZogZig and Zag turn their hands to the movie business - but they are only in it for the free popcorn.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The ToiletsOn a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.
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.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brandenburg Gate, GermanyWhen Grandmaster Glitch takes the quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate, the Go Jetters must stop him before he reaches Grim HQ.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 7Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!
The Roy Files
Episode 4 - ResponsibilityRoy 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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the seventh and eighth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 51 - BugsWussywat and Duckadile are on a picnic. Ortus and Ird meet them and ask if they want to go on a bug hunt.
It's A Wonderful World
Two struggling composers hit on a novel way of producing music - backwards.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Souvenir StallThe gang are opening a souvenir pottery stall at the park - but all the pottery gets smashed. Sooty tries to make some more with fresh clay but things don't quite go to plan.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Alarm SystemRichard is concerned about security at the park - and it's Sooty Security Services to the rescue. But when the police arrive, will Richard be caught red-handed?
Hank Zipzer
A selection of the third series of the children's sitcom by and starring Henry Winkler.
Spot Bots
Episode 9 - Zazzy SoundsCubi and Lexi make lots of noise by creating their own sound effects.
My Family
Series 4, Episode 6 - DeliveranceJaney's baby is due, and Susan insists on travelling to Manchester for the birth. The journey throws up several blasts from the past.
Outnumbered
Series 2, Episode 3Another celebration of parental incompetence as Pete and Sue attempt to ban TV and have an old-fashioned Sunday, with traditional parlour games like Pelmanism and Scissors-Paper-Velociraptor.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Frozen Turkey ManCompo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.
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.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 51 - BugsWussywat and Duckadile are on a picnic. Ortus and Ird meet them and ask if they want to go on a bug hunt.
Horrible Histories
2016 Specials - Sensational ShakespeareA special episode delving in to the life and times of the world's most famous writer: William Shakespeare.
Brush Strokes
Series 2, Episode 4Sandra continues to hold out against Jacko's advances - and an old mate of his returns from Canada with a new lifestyle. The argument for married life is displayed to Jacko - but can he be convinced?
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 7Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 11 - The FrontPublish and be damned? Dorien gets worried when her life story looks as if it might get into print. Sharon and Tracey are bullied into being the "front" for their naughty neighbour's confessions.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the seventh and eighth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Spot Bots
Episode 9 - Zazzy SoundsCubi and Lexi make lots of noise by creating their own sound effects.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 32 - Operation PidsleyWhile the farmer is away on a night out, the sheep sneak into the farmhouse for a party. But when Pidsley snaps a photograph of the fun and games, Shaun and Bitzer need to catch the malicious moggy before he can show the incriminating evidence to the farmer.
Next To No Time!
Comedy following a shy engineer's attempts to convince a businessman he's never met of his innovative plans.
Zig And Zag
Episode 17 - Zogly On SeaZig and Zag turn Zogly Manor into a mobile home and head to the coast for sun, sea and surfing shenanigans.
Boj
Episode 34 - Still As StatuesBoj finds Mia upset because her paintings of the Twitchlets are ruined - they were meant to be a birthday present for her mum. Can Boj help Mia to make a new present?
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.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 6 - CatiquetteGark and Max must pass a series of tests to prove their worth as cats.
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 8 - School SleepoverMr Rock is holding a sponsored school sleepover and it's the best thing ever... or at least it would be if Hank didn't also have to find time to make up for years of lousy Mother's Days by making his mum the perfect present.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Busmen's BallThe annual Busmen's Ball comes round once again and Arthur has decided that he and Olive will not be attending such a low-brow affair. Then he discovers what this year's cabaret is going to be...
My Family
Series 4, Episode 6 - DeliveranceJaney's baby is due, and Susan insists on travelling to Manchester for the birth. The journey throws up several blasts from the past.
Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Tender TrapChrissy's nephew is to be Christened, and so Robin joins her on a trip to Sussex to visit her parents for the happy occasion. Much to his amusement and Chrissy's frustration, her mother seems intent on arranging their engagement! Mr Roper is more concerned with selling tickets to a concert.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, AntarcticaWhen Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.
Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 4Featuring Keith Fit, fitness pundit, who demonstrates how to go canoeing, with predictable results.
Brush Strokes
Series 2, Episode 4Sandra continues to hold out against Jacko's advances - and an old mate of his returns from Canada with a new lifestyle. The argument for married life is displayed to Jacko - but can he be convinced?
My Family
Series 4, Episode 8 - Friday The 31stSusan decides to enter enthusiastically into the spirit of 'trick or treat' for the neighbourhood children, which Ben tries to ignore until the spirits get to him.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 1 - The Frozen Turkey ManCompo convinces a barmaid that Foggy is an eccentric millionaire.
Still Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 3Romance is in the air as Granville continues to woo Mavis, Gastric needs more help with his love life and Leroy arouses jealousy. Meanwhile, Cyril is tempted by the latest workout craze, and Granville reveals his tip for preserving bacon.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail HydrantDanger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.
Tell Me Another
Series 3, Episode 6Stories about their life on tour. This week starring: Roy Castle, Colin Crompton, Clement Freud, Humphrey Lyttleton, Alfred Marks, Jack Parnell, Kenneth Williams.
Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 3 - Cold FeetWith his impending marriage approaching, Bob is having doubts. All his friends seem to be getting divorced and his relationship with Thelma has been up-and-down. Deep down he knows she is the right girl for him but Terry is hardly giving him the encouragement he craves.
Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas at Arkwright's, and Granville has his eye on a tree which gives him more than he bargained for.
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.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 5 - The DuelAn unforseen cog in the works of Gruber's plans lead René to run away from the duel without a shot having been fired. Monsieur Alfonse is outraged - until Michelle explains his importance to the resistance.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 1 - Monday Morning Will Be FineVictor returns from the supermarket to find that the house has been burgled.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 1Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 4Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley, Denise Van Outen and Jason Manford.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 6 - Secret Of The Seven SorcerersVictor's conjuring hobbyists group meets at his and Margaret's house, but they run into serious trouble when a trick goes horribly wrong. On the up side, he at least has a new job to look forward to - as a lollipop man.
Miranda
Series 1, Episode 3 - JobMiranda heads to the gym and, after a fuchsia-face-inducing workout, decides it's perhaps not quite for her. She must therefore find a way of getting out of her water-tight contract with the gym.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 3David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.
Da Ali G Show
Episode 1In the first show of his very own series, Ali G heads to Cannes to secure funding for his own film idea and talks to disgraced politician Neil Hamilton in the studio. He also hosts a debate on animal rights, and Borat investigates British manners.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Shaun Of The Dead
Zombie-filled romantic comedy. When zombies start to roam London, Shaun must kickstart himself into action to save those closest to him.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 1 - Only A StoryMrs Warboys has temporarily moved in with the Meldrews after rain flooded her basement flat. Victor is doing battle with the local newspaper, which keeps mixing up the names printed alongside reader contributions.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 4Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Da Ali G Show
Episode 2This week's The Message debate concerns politics. John Humphrys joins Ali for his studio interview, Travis front man Fran Healy performs, and Borat looks for the best English performers at the Edinburgh Fringe.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 1Daddy is taken to hospital - quite inconvenient on the evening of Hyacinth's latest candle-lit supper.
Miranda
Series 1, Episode 4 - HolidayMiranda decides she needs to be a bit reckless and wild and so decides to book a holiday at the local hotel down the road.
It's Not Me, It's You
Episode 4Eamonn Holmes and Kelly Brook are joined by guest team captain Katherine Ryan, with players Stacey Solomon, Chris Kamara, Nina Wadia and Chris Ramsey.
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Loyiso Gola, Milton Jones, Miles Jupp, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe. Also, tennis star Andy Murray is in the audience again.
The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad BoysRoy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.
Arena: Ken Dodd's Happiness
A tribute to the Liverpudlian comic Ken Dodd, in which he discusses his 50-year career and the influences of his comedy style.
The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 6 - Reynholm vs ReynholmDouglas finds marriage agrees with him - for all of two weeks. He's then in court - defending himself - with the help of Jen, Roy, Moss and others.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 5Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 2Hyacinth has asked the new vicar to tea and, in her usual meticulous way, she has organised the event down to the last sugar lump. But then suddenly, out of the blue...
Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 4 - WeekendGary and Dorothy embark on a weekend in the country in order to spice up their sex life.
Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 7After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.
High Season
On the Isle of Rhodes, a young local wants to encourage tourism, so he commissions a sculpture of the unknown Tourist.
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 8Alan Shearer, Jason Manford, The Saturdays' Frankie Sandford and her footballer boyfriend Wayne Bridge get involved in the sports fun.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 16Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel game, with Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe who take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Susie Dent is joined by Alex Horne & The Horne Section in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 2, Episode 6Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 6 - Herr Flick's RevengeHans, René and the Colonel are imprisoned in Herr Flick's cellar in connection with the location of the various Fallen Madonna copies. Could their days be up? And will a cunning plan involving silk knickers finally get the airmen home?
Red Dwarf
Series II, Episode 6 - Parallel UniverseHolly's new invention of the 'Holly Hop Drive' promises to take Red Dwarf back home to Earth in a mere instant. What it manages, however, is to flip the ship across the fifth dimension divide and into a parallel universe. But a greater surprise is in store: there's another Red Dwarf here too...
Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 8Dara, Hugh and Andy joined by guests Ed Byrne, Micky Flanagan, Stewart Francis and newcomer Miles Jupp.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 11 - The FrontPublish and be damned? Dorien gets worried when her life story looks as if it might get into print. Sharon and Tracey are bullied into being the "front" for their naughty neighbour's confessions.
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 3 - A Beautiful MindJeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 6Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.
Adventures Of A Taxi Driver
Cabbie Joe has no trouble picking up girls, who are more than willing to join him for a ride. His back-seat shenanigans look set to land him in bother.
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 4 - Nether ZoneIt's the day of Mark's baby's christening and he arranges to pick up Jeremy, the baby's godfather, from Zahra's flat on his way to the church. But unfortunately the lads get locked in the hallway.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 4Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Have I Got News For You
Series 48, Episode 2With guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Tony Law and Nick Hewer.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 3, Episode 19Lloyd Langford tells the tale of a Welshman and a shark, Ben Norris has triplets, Matt Forde talks politics, and Tom Wrigglesworth steals from supermarkets.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 4 - WeekendGary and Dorothy embark on a weekend in the country in order to spice up their sex life.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 1, Episode 4Alan's guests are Bill Bailey, Kevin Eldon, Isy Suttie and Craig Campbell. Drunken pirates, kazoos and the head of the Iraqi police all feature in this episode.
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 5Stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis and boxer James DeGale are next in line to join James Corden and the ALOTO boys for more laughs, trivia and wacky challenges. This week, the guests don giant foam trainers to compete in a tricky heptathlon, while Freddie Flintoff faces off against Jack Whitehall in a heated fencing challenge.
Desmond's
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Channel 4's longest-running sitcom.
Red Dwarf
Series II, Episode 6 - Parallel UniverseHolly's new invention of the 'Holly Hop Drive' promises to take Red Dwarf back home to Earth in a mere instant. What it manages, however, is to flip the ship across the fifth dimension divide and into a parallel universe. But a greater surprise is in store: there's another Red Dwarf here too...
Comedy Central At Just For Laughs
Episode 1Russell Howard, Eddie Izzard, Paul Foot, Bo Burnham and Katherine Ryan all feature tonight as we venture to the world famous Montreal comedy festival.
Jeeves And Wooster
Series 3, Episode 2Bertie's situation in New York begins to go typically awry. An old friend from England requires his and Jeeves' assistance in placating his father's questions about his means; and it's not long before Rocky's eccentric hypchondriac aunt is making her presence felt. Suddenly Wooster's expansive flat feels rather crowded...
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 5 - Bad BoysRoy and Moss become juvenile delinquents for the day and have an uncomfortable experience at a shopping centre.
The IT Crowd
Series 4, Episode 6 - Reynholm vs ReynholmDouglas finds marriage agrees with him - for all of two weeks. He's then in court - defending himself - with the help of Jen, Roy, Moss and others.
Da Ali G Show
Episode 1In the first show of his very own series, Ali G heads to Cannes to secure funding for his own film idea and talks to disgraced politician Neil Hamilton in the studio. He also hosts a debate on animal rights, and Borat investigates British manners.