Television
TV schedule Tuesday 30th August 2016
In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 5 - Madam PresidentIvy is somewhat enthused by the idea of becoming the first female president of the local chapter of the BUA - British Undertakers' Association. But after losing out on the post, Billy worries she'll be the next 'plant' he has to make!
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 4 - Covering UpJean and Lionel are still at odds over living arrangements and haven't spoken in a week. Meanwhile, Jean's sister-in-law is in London and wants to see the happy couple.
Carpool
Chat show in which Robert Llewellyn interviews celebrities whilst driving them in his car.
Zig And Zag
Episode 15 - StaycationZig and Zag decide to go on holiday to their favourite neighbour's house.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 33 - Tomorrow Never ComesDreams come true as The Princess returns and erases weekdays forever! It's up to Danger Mouse to ruin everyone's lives and restore weekdays before it's too late.
Trigger Happy TV
Series 1, Episode 1Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
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 11 - The Great Wall of ChinaGlitch and his grimbots have a long race on a very long wall - the Great Wall of China!
Trigger Happy TV
Series 1, Episode 2Quick-fire prank show that made Dom Joly a star. The comic unleashes his twisted humour on an unsuspecting British public.
Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 7 - Bird InsideThere's a pigeon on the loose inside the school and caretaker Dave is determined to catch it.
My Hero
Series 1, Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming To LunchGeorge Sunday has moved in with his new girlfriend, nurse Janet Dawkins, though why on earth she is attracted to the peculiar Irishman is beyond her colleagues.
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 3 - AngelDiddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. They present their very own dating show and Diddy Stampy Longnose turns up to watch the programmes.
The Joke Machine
Schoolchildren compete to tell the best jokes, with a comedy punishment for those whose efforts are not up to scratch. Jarred Christmas hosts.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 2 - A Clean SweepFoggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 3 - The Mysterious C.W. NorthropJust as Smiler confides in Clegg that he has fallen in love, Ivy receives a note from what could be a secret admirer.
Penny Points To Paradise
Comedy starring Spike Milligan, Harry Secombe and Peter Sellers. A pools winner celebrates in a guest-house full of crooks.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 18 - The VisitorMr Bean cannot place the face of the uninvited fat bloke on his doorstep. This blast from the past proves to be a blasted pain in the neck - eating him out of house and home.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TVWhen the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self ServiceSlow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard CapersDetermined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 38 - Double TroubleMr Bean is over the moon when he meets Mr Pod - the two men have so much in common: the same shirt, jacket, trousers and even underpants. And to top it all, Pod is Bean's spitting image. But Mr Bean falls to earth with a bump when his girlfriend, Irma Gobb, finds Mr Pod much better looking than him.
A Bit Of A Do
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Registry Office WeddingIt is the day of Neville and Liz's wedding but Laurence's recent suicide casts a cloud over proceedings. There is brighter news for Rita though, as she attends with a new man and Jenny and Paul reunite due to Jenny's pregnancy. The wedding breakfast takes place at the restaurant in which Ted now works and he must endure the embarrassment of waiting on his former wife and lover.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 2 - The Kiss And Mavis PoskitClegg is more than alarmed when Edie and Nora begin to take an unnatural interest in him, especially when he learns that they have a good friend in need of a husband.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 39 - Hopping MadMr Bean's landlady has invited the Mayor for tea. But the frogspawn in Mr Bean's bath have hatched out and hundreds of agitated amphibians invite themselves as well. Can Mr Bean catch all the slippery little things?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 40 - A Grand InvitationMr Bean meets an aristocratic old lady when he nearly runs over her dog in his Mini. He is thrilled to be invited for luncheon at her grand but strangely shabby mansion. He is so busy with matters of protocol that he does not notice that the lady and her sinister butler are not quite what they seem.
My Family
Series 9, Episode 7 - It's Training MenAn undercover assessor for Cavitex, posing as a patient, leads to Ben having to attend a retraining course.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 41 - A Royal MakeoverMr Bean decides to decorate his room in the style of Buckingham Palace and selects the same wallpaper as the Queen has. Meanwhile, his landlady, Mrs Wicket, suffers from delusions of grandeur and crowns herself Queen of the Street!
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 17 - Open And CloseThe Twirlywoos are at a theatre, where they watch the stage manager pressing a button which opens and closes the curtains.
A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 42 - Super MarrowMr Bean finds himself in a race to grow a giant marrow with his next-door neighbour. There is prize money at stake and a chance to get his photo in the papers. As the competition hots up, Mr Bean's gardening techniques become more inventive, unconventional and desperate.
Three Up, Two Down
Series 2, Episode 1 - Major InconvenienceThe last thing Daphne needs in her life is Sam's penguin. Perhaps her new neighbour will be some consolation.
As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 4 - Covering UpJean and Lionel are still at odds over living arrangements and haven't spoken in a week. Meanwhile, Jean's sister-in-law is in London and wants to see the happy couple.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 1 - If Wet - In The BallroomThe staff are at their wits' end. Rain has been tumbling down for days and they have practically exhausted their repertoire of indoor amusements.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative StrangersAfter discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Right To KnowJim is on his high-horse about what he needs to know - and that's everything. Sir Humphrey, on the other hand, believes he should only know what he wants him to know, and begins swamping the Minister with useless information. Soon trouble is brewing over the detail of a badger colony at Hayward's Spinney.
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.
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
My Hero
Series 1, Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming To LunchGeorge Sunday has moved in with his new girlfriend, nurse Janet Dawkins, though why on earth she is attracted to the peculiar Irishman is beyond her colleagues.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Happy Go Lovely
A repeat of this 1951 film.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 2 - A Clean SweepFoggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.
In Loving Memory
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Angels Want Me For A SunbeamBrother Benjamin Bailey and Sister Joanna bring their travelling salvation show to town - Billy is won over by the idea, but are they all that they seem?
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 3 - The Mysterious C.W. NorthropJust as Smiler confides in Clegg that he has fallen in love, Ivy receives a note from what could be a secret admirer.
Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 3 - Great ExpectationsRigsby is ecstatic to learn that he has inherited his Uncle George's fortune, but distressed at the clause that he must be happily married. Thankfully, Miss Jones is corruptable for a bit of shag pile carpet...
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 2 - And So To BedAs if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self ServiceSlow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 6In the final episode, the Pythons play at the Hollywood Bowl, make Monty Python's The Meaning Of Life, mourn the death of Graham Chapman, and go their separate ways.
A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
My Family
Series 9, Episode 7 - It's Training MenAn undercover assessor for Cavitex, posing as a patient, leads to Ben having to attend a retraining course.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 28 - Duck!When Shaun and the flock discover that a pair of nesting ducks have stolen their bedding to make a comfy new home up on top of Bitzer's kennel, the battle is on to set things straight.
Blankety Blank
Lily Savage hosts the game show in which contestants attempt to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 2 - The Kiss And Mavis PoskitClegg is more than alarmed when Edie and Nora begin to take an unnatural interest in him, especially when he learns that they have a good friend in need of a husband.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 29 - CheesemageddonAnother 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough JusticeJudge 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.
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.
Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 10King Charles I sends someone else to get married for him, a new recruit regrets joining the Georgian Army, and Queen Cleopatra reveals her weird beauty secrets.
Blankety Blank
Lily Savage hosts the game show in which contestants attempt to match the answers of as many of the six celebrity panellists as possible.
Whatever Happened To The Likely Lads?
Series 1, Episode 9 - Storm In A Tea ChestIt seems a simple task, moving your most treasured possessions from one house to the next, but Bob has pangs of guilt about bringing his past with him.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
Mr. Bean
Episode 9 - Do-It-Yourself Mr. BeanMr. Bean catches a bargain in the New Year's Day sales, devises an unusual method of transporting his shopping home and wreaks havoc by doing a spot of decorating.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 1Ross Kemp, Bob Mortimer and Sara Cox put their fascinating theories to the test by whatever means necessary.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Mr. Bean
Episode 11 - Back To School Mr. BeanMr. Bean visits a local school's open day, trying out some painting, a spot of judo, and goods from the cake stall.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 5 - Love LettersBeverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Benidorm
Series 3, Episode 6Swingers Donald and Jacqueline have a holiday visitor in the shape of Wink McAndrew who raises a few eyebrows amongst the holidaymakers.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Highlights Special - Best BitsJimmy Carr is joined by team captains Sean and Jon for an episode of best bits from the 15th series. Among the guests featured are Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, Danny Dyer, Joe Wilkinson and Alex Jones.
The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel
A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.
Mount Pleasant
Series 6, Episode 1The new series kicks off with the opening of a revamped Dog and Dart pub, now under the ownership of Bradley, the former criminal, ex-husband to Tanya and the father of Ella. With this role, he has turned over a new leaf and promised Ella he will follow the right path. What could possibly go wrong?
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning PermissionDesmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 1 - Equal OpportunitiesPrompted by a schoolgirl's question as to what he has actually achieved in cabinet, Jim searches for a raison d'être. Talking to a particularly intelligent female undersecretary, he's suddenly struck by how few women there are in the Civil Service.
Borderline
Series 1, Episode 5 - AsylumThis week, the team deal with their first case of an asylum seeker.
Home From Home
Episode 1 - PilotNeil Hackett and his wife Fiona finally achieve their long cherished dream of buying a lodge in the Lake District. Their 'traditional' lodge at Lake View Holiday Park means everything to them, the years of scrimping and saving all now feel worth it. That is until they wake up the next morning to discover their neighbours, the Dillons, Robert and Penny.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 1Dara O Briain and the team return for another series of the topical comedy featuring guests James Acaster, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 4Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 1Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.
Yes Minister
Series 3, Episode 2 - The ChallengeAssuming a new responsibility for local government within the department, Jim's eyes are turned toward the provision of nuclear fall-out provisions. However, an interview with the BBC sees some unfortunate mis-information imparted, which Jim is keen to clear up!
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 2Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode of the topical comedy featuring guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.
Stitches
Psychological comedy-horror-fantasy film starring Ross Noble as a zombie clown.
Extras
Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 1James Corden and the gang return for an all-new run of the smash-hit sports panel show. With gold medallist Amy Williams, Dutch footballer Edgar Davids and Jimmy Carr as guests.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 8Reginald D Hunter, Rachel Riley, Josh Widdicombe and Gemma Collins are the guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 10 - René - Under An Assumed NoseOnce again, René goes into hiding when it is believed that he was behind a plot to kill the Generals at their invasion meeting. Unfortunately, he chooses to disguise himself as a General...
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 1Russell looks at the NHS, Peppa Pig and the connection between gay sex and a bagel.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 6 - FuneralJeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Episode 9Jimmy Carr asks 'what has the nation been talking about this week?'. This week he probably wishes he didn't have to...
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 1Ross Kemp, Bob Mortimer and Sara Cox put their fascinating theories to the test by whatever means necessary.
Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 2Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store.
Extras
Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.
Mount Pleasant
Series 6, Episode 1The new series kicks off with the opening of a revamped Dog and Dart pub, now under the ownership of Bradley, the former criminal, ex-husband to Tanya and the father of Ella. With this role, he has turned over a new leaf and promised Ella he will follow the right path. What could possibly go wrong?
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 1Dara O Briain and the team return for another series of the topical comedy featuring guests James Acaster, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 4 - A Minute Of SilenceTonight's episode of the 'connoisseurs stand-up show of choice' features Tony Law, David Kay, Susan Calman, Michael Legge, and musical storytellers Ginger & Black. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 6 - FuneralJeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 2Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode of the topical comedy featuring guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.
Al Murray The Pub Landlord: Beautiful British Tour Live At The O2
The Pub Landlord brings his 2009 Beautiful British Tour to London's O2.
Early Doors
Series 1, Episode 2Women throw themselves at Ken in The Grapes. Liam's cooking Melanie a meal for her birthday, although Joe and Duffy suspect she's got a bigger treat in store.
Spaced
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
The Indian Doctor
Series 2, Episode 1 - Foreign BodiesDr Prem Sharma and his wife Kamini nervously await the arrival of his dreaded mother-in-law, Pushpa.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 1Russell looks at the NHS, Peppa Pig and the connection between gay sex and a bagel.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 4Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. Brett Domino Trio joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Red Dwarf
Series I, Episode 3 - Balance Of PowerSickened to the last by Rimmer's toe-curlingly officious, petty nature - particularly galling considering he's the only actual human alive - Lister resolves to improve his standing on the ship and become the superior crew member.
A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 5Sandra shows us the silly game of 'Last Hit' - however, things soon turn ugly when a man gets hit by a car, but still feels as if he needs to play. Nan and her grandson visit the Pound Shop where everything doesn't go according to plan.
Desmond's
Series 6, Christmas Special - O Little Town Of PeckhamShirley is planning a traditional Guyanese Christmas but the family have other plans.