Television
TV schedule Sunday 31st July 2016
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 11 - The StrainStan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the first series of the wartime sitcom.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Wendy HouseSoo has lost her favourite necklace. Sooty and Sweep want to cheer her up so they decide to decorate her old wendy house.
Zig And Zag
Episode 15 - StaycationZig and Zag decide to go on holiday to their favourite neighbour's house.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 13 - The Unusual SuspectsWhen secret information is leaked from HQ all eyes fall on Colonel K! Is it possible he's a traitor or is there something suspicious about his moustache?
Boj
Episode 8 - Flat As A PancakeIt is a hot day in Giggly Park and Denzil has invited some friends over to play. When Boj sees Dr Woof put a sticking plaster on Denzil's hurt knee, he gets a boj-a-boom idea how to mend the leaky paddling pool (which Dr Woof has been trying to pump up all morning!) with Mrs Woof's extra sticky pancakes.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 10 - Brushes At DawnCompo is disturbed to find he has a rival for Nora's affections.
Counterfeit Cat
A selection of 10 episodes of the animated comedy.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 1 - The Love MobileSmiler unexpectedly finds a means of meeting a new female partner.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Cheer Boys Cheer
When a merger with a larger brewing company seems imminent, a company man brightens the sagging spirits around him.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Episode 22Naughty King Flannel does some skipping in the garden with Lady Chatalot, newsreader Arthur Sleep listens to a few popular tunes, fitness guru Keith Fitt demonstrates how to get fit for free and gardener Will Barrow has problems with some troublesome flying animals.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 1, Episode 2Olivia Colman, Rhod Gilbert and The Great British Bake Off judge Paul Hollywood attempt to out-fact each other.
My Phone Genie
Episode 17 - UpgradesWhen Jaz needs to clean the house after a party, Gene gets all the household appliances to help.
Horrible Histories
Special - Crooked King John And The Magna CartaFeaturing Ben Miller in the title role, Horrible Histories looks at the life and reign of King John (1166-1216).
Only Fools And Horses
A repeat-run of the entire sixth series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
Young Man's Fancy
A repeat of this 1939 film.
Kingdom
Series 1, Episode 4A year since the death of her husband, neither Gloria nor son Scott are dealing with their loss well. Meanwhile, Peter's on the verge of bringing a Human Rights case against his old Cambridge college.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
The Roy Files
Episode 2 - WinningRoy 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.
There Was A Young Lady
Super-efficient secretary Elizabeth Foster circumvents the schemes of smash-and grab gangsters.
Brush Strokes
A selection of episodes from the first series.
Hank Zipzer
A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Henry Winkler.
Kingdom
Series 1, Episode 5Peter tries to help his latest client - a well-to-do antiques dealer who is desperate for a divorce because her husband has recently started cross-dressing. Lyle helps local horse trainer Herb, who wants to lease a nearby field for his prize racer. When he visits the field he is horrified to discover a group of travellers have set up camp, and demands that Lyle gets rid of them. Hill confronts Peter and demands his money back, and the town goes betting crazy as race day approaches.
The Pure Hell Of St. Trinian's
A compassionate professor takes over St. Trinian's after the girls burn the school down, but there is more to his plans than meets the eye.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 19 - Day At The BeachRobert cannot go to the real beach, so Justin and Mac turn Justin's house into a beach instead. Guest starring Paul Hawkyard from Old Jack's Boat.
Porridge
A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.
Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 1 - Going BodminDoctor Martin Ellingham, new to Cornwall and the fishing village of Portwenn, doesn't have the easiest of starts when every aspect of local life seems to go against the grain, and male patients appear to be growing breasts.
Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 4Dad is suffering from a terrible hangover, and it seems worse as he struggles against the issues of his family.
Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 2 - Gentleman PreferDr Ellingham raises the ire of seemingly the entire village when he sacks Elaine, who is taking out her own frustrations on her father and his fiancée. Meanwhile, Martin diagnoses former teacher Roger Fenn with a possible larynx cancer.
Tell Me Another
Series 4, Episode 10Stories from early radio and television to the present time. This week starring: Leslie Crowther, Charlie Drake, Miriam Karlin, Cliff Michelmore, Dave Lee Travis.
Outnumbered
Series 3, Episode 5The last time Mum's sister Auntie Angela came to visit, it all ended in disaster. Now she is back to show off the American therapist she has married.
My Phone Genie
Episode 17 - UpgradesWhen Jaz needs to clean the house after a party, Gene gets all the household appliances to help.
Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 2 - Sid! - The Best Of Sid JamesWith his trademark dirty laugh, Sid was made for the Carry On films. With extracts from his finest on-screen moments, there are also fond tributes from his many co-stars.
The Booze Cruise
Episode 2 - The Treasure HuntWhen a group of unlikely friends go on a cruise to France, they form bonds that they never thought would've existed.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 2Sean Lock and Rob Beckett go up against Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters again.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al PorterTV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 3Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Sadiq Khan MP.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 2Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
The Millionairess
Classic film starring Sophia Loren as the beautiful millionairess who finds that money cannot buy marital bliss, and Peter Sellers as the bewildered Indian doctor with whom she falls in love.
Mount Pleasant
Series 4, Episode 5Tanya and Ella try to get their heads around Bradley's web of lies.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
The Rebel
Series 1, Episode 2 - CharityWhen Charles goes missing, Henry eventually finds him volunteering in a former church, now newly opened charity shop 'Virtuous'. Donations to Margaret's shop have dropped off, and they suspect are being stolen from outside the door overnight. With some investigation, the horrible truth about Virtuous begins to come to light.
Agatha Raisin
Series 1, Episode 8 - Murderous MarriageAgatha is about to marry the handsome James. But the wedding ceremony is halted mid-vow by the arrival of Jimmy Raisin, the husband Agatha ardently hoped was dead and has neglected to mention to her fiancé. Even less convenient than a living husband who interrupts your wedding is one who turns up dead in a ditch the very next day. Naturally, Agatha tops the suspect list and must race to prove her innocence.
Friday Night Dinner
Series 4, Episode 2 - The Carpet CleanerIt's Dad's annual hinge oiling evening but when he spills his oil on Mum's beloved carpet, it's a race against time to clean it up before she finds out. Meanwhile, Jim gets a cat.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 8Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by celebrity guests Freddie Flintoff, Lorraine Kelly, Josh Widdicombe and Rob Beckett.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al PorterTV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.
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.
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 3Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Sue Perkins and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and Sadiq Khan MP.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 3Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Joe Wilkinson, Tina Malone, Rachel Riley and Chris Ramsey.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 5Russell Kane talks King Charles II, Alex Horne on the 1966 World Cup trophy theft, and Diane Morgan chats Lady Godiva.
15 Storeys High
Series 2, Episode 5 - The BabyVince applies for the job as manager of the swimming pool. Errol thinks his chances are slim: spilt beer on the application form and a lack of any qualifications whatsoever do not make him a particularly strong candidate.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 5 - Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey, Josh GrobanThis week Alistair McGowan, Hilary Devey and Josh Groban try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include children, Valentine's Day and smoking bans.
15 Storeys High
Series 2, Episode 6 - Errol's WomenErrol has become irresistible to the ladies and none of them believes his claims of having a girlfriend. He is also worried about Vince who seems depressed, so he contacts Vince's dad. Does Errol really have a girlfriend? Will Vince's dad come round? Will Vince let him in?
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 2Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Freddie Flintoff and Rhod Gilbert. Henning Wehn joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.
Au Pair Girls
Sex comedy following four young women arriving in Britain for domestic work.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan, Sarah MillicanThis week Gregg Wallace, Gabby Logan and Sarah Millican try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include cashpoints, buffets and anti-social cats.
That Mitchell And Webb Look
Series 2, Episode 3Sketches include a farmer who tries to teach his horse French and a robot that nearly manages to smell cheese.
PhoneShop
Series 3, Episode 4 - #goodtimesAs PhoneShop Sutton attempt to win The Golden Bowl insurance sales award for the sixth year in a row, and Janine attempts to stage the greatest, most elaborate sales evening of all time, all of Lance's energy is going into getting Gregg Wallace to follow him on Twitter.
15 Storeys High
Series 2, Episode 5 - The BabyVince applies for the job as manager of the swimming pool. Errol thinks his chances are slim: spilt beer on the application form and a lack of any qualifications whatsoever do not make him a particularly strong candidate.
15 Storeys High
Series 2, Episode 6 - Errol's WomenErrol has become irresistible to the ladies and none of them believes his claims of having a girlfriend. He is also worried about Vince who seems depressed, so he contacts Vince's dad. Does Errol really have a girlfriend? Will Vince's dad come round? Will Vince let him in?
Drop The Dead Donkey
A selection of episodes from the first series of the newsroom sitcom.
Rex The Runt
Claymation sitcom from Aardman Animations. The ten minute episodes revolve around the lives of four dogs - Rex, Bad Bob, Wendy and Vince.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day SocialArthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For InspectorInspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...