Television
TV schedule Sunday 4th September 2016
The Great Game
Thora Hird, Diana Dors and James Hayter star in this 1950s film about a football club chairman who illegally approaches a rival club's star player.
The Darling Buds Of May
Series 1, Episode 3.
Comedy drama series about H E Bates's eccentric Larkin family. Now that Mariette is going to marry Charley the tax inspector, Ma starts making plans for a lavish wedding. But has Pop overreached himself with his offer for a stately home?
Doctor At Large
Episode 2 - You've Really Landed Me In It This TimeWhen Dr. Upton goes to Wimbledon to visit Paul Collier's practice, he finds himself looking after the patients for a couple of hours. He also has to be wary of the attentions of the receptionist, Liz, who has more than just answering the phones on her mind!
Trigger Happy TV
Various repeats.
Rising Damp
Series 4, Episode 2 - Fire And BrimstoneSince Alan moved out, there's a spare bed in Philip's room, and Rigsby has no intentions of keeping it empty. However, his plans to prey on the missionary instincts of a religious man backfire when he begins to convert Miss Jones!
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 20 - The New PosterRichard is set to lose his job if business doesn't improve. Sooty and Sweep decide to make some new posters to advertise Slater's Holidays - but this means tricking Richard into having his photograph taken at the worst possible moment. What will the guests think of the disastrous results?
Zig And Zag
Episode 11 - Happy CampersZig and Zag join the Junior Woodpeckers to get badges, but end up causing havoc on their maiden camping trip.
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 12 - Becky Vs BockyBecky sets her heart on defeating perennial School President Stephanie Bethany. A clay sculpture of Templeton's gaining sentience appears to offer sure-fire electoral success.
Down Among The Z Men
The four original Goons star as Prof. Osric Pureheart misplaces a secret military formula.
Boj
Episode 18 - The Best NestPops is distraught; he has lost his hat! Boj goes off to find it, but only finds Denzil doing a warbly whistle. Together they come across a rare bird, the giggly warbler, which has decided to use Pops's lost hat as its nest. Can Boj and Denzil find an alternative nest for the warbler and return Pops's hat to him?
Blandings
Some episodes of the charming comedy.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 4 - Wolf GangFalling behind on his music work at school, Luke's parents get him a tutor.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
Let's Go Crazy
Short comic film starring Peter Sellers in a variety of roles.
Only Fools And Horses
Episodes of the classic comedy.
Boj
Episode 41 - Adventure CampWhen Cousin Hoj joins Boj and his buddies on adventure camp, everyone has trouble making friends with him. Boj has a fun boj-a-boom idea to make Hoj fit in with his friends.
The Girl On The Boat
Entanglements abound as charming but bumbling Englishman Sam attempts to win the hand of sweet-natured American Billie.
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.
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.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 6Keith Fitt demonstrates his karate skills, Will Barrow fills up a birdbath in the garden and Gail Force places the final card on a giant house of cards.
Boj
Episode 41 - Adventure CampWhen Cousin Hoj joins Boj and his buddies on adventure camp, everyone has trouble making friends with him. Boj has a fun boj-a-boom idea to make Hoj fit in with his friends.
My Parents Are Aliens
Long-running children's sitcom following the lives of three orphaned children. Their new foster parents are secretly aliens.
Dani's Castle
Series 3, Episode 1 - Back To BogmoorRich and Jimmy decide to expand Bogmoor FM into a recording studio.
Brush Strokes
Three episodes.
Horrible Histories
A whole bunch of historical sketch show episodes.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 9 - Just The PartChris and Pui want to put on a play in Justin Town and Justin's house is the perfect place to do it. Director Chris may have just the part for Justin, who is keen to show off his acting skills.
Trouble Brewing
An eager newspaper worker goes undercover to expose a gang of counterfeiters.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 10 - WormholeGark has a wormhole. Max jumps into it and Gark follows. As they float through space he swaps his powers for a bravery module to make Max be brave when he gets back to Earth.
Counterfeit Cat
Episode 7 - Betty Laser EyesBetty's bad eyesight leads to her buying dog biscuits instead of cat treats. Gark tries to help but by giving Betty laser eye surgery he starts a war with a race of googly eyed aliens.
Outnumbered
Four episodes of the family comedy.
Miranda
Laughs with multiple episodes of Miranda.
Tell Me Another
Series 3, Episode 11More stories about their careers. This week starring: Roy Castle, Billy Dainty, Humphrey Lyttleton, Bernard Manning, Alfred Marks, Leslie Phillips, Marjorie Proops, Terry Scott, Joan Turner.
Light Up The Sky!
Comedy about the exploits of the small group of men manning an anti-aircraft searchlight installation during World War 2.
Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 4 - Competition TimeTed's excited. He thinks he's got a good chance of winning the all-priests lookalike show this year. Sadly, neither Jack nor Dougal are particularly inventive souls...
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.
Jason Manford Live: First World Problems
TV broadcast of Jason Manford's 2014 live stand-up DVD, First World Problems.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 1 - James CordenJohn chats to James Corden about the highs and lows of his rise to fame, and his life in the USA.
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 8Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron and Josh Widdicombe.
Father Ted
Series 1, Episode 5 - And God Created WomanTed ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.
I Really Hate My Job
Comedy following the high-strung tensions in a female-staffed bar & restaurant in Soho, with an absentee cook and celebrity booking.
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?
Fleabag
Series 1, Episode 3Fleabag helps her inappropriate brother-in-law buy a present for Claire, who is organising her own surprise birthday party. Meanwhile, on the hunt for a date, Fleabag reconnects with a toothy friend.
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms
Episode 2The concluding half of a two-part special, celebrating the very best of homegrown sitcom from the past six decades, narrated by Tamsin Grieg.
Room 101
Series 5, Episode 7 - Bridget Christie, Robert Peston, Greg JamesComedian Bridget Christie, business journalist Robert Peston and radio DJ Greg James attempt to get rid of peoples' sense of entitlement, Lycra and the Kardashians.
Murder In Successville
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Horse Called AlanChris Kamara takes on the role of DI Sleet's cop sidekick. Who killed racehorse Alan Shearer?
Withnail & I
Film following the drink-and drug-fuelled misadventures of two struggling actors in a squalid London flat and an isolated Lake District cottage.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
The Good Night
Gary searches for perfection in life, love, and art through a relationship with a literal dream girl when he sleeps at night.
Confessions Of A Sex Maniac
Sex comedy starring Roger Lloyd Pack. An architect plans to design a building after the perfect breast and searches for a woman who bares the right model.
Have I Got News For You
Series 50, Episode 8Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron and Josh Widdicombe.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 7On the show this week, Sean is joined by Vernon Kay and Henning Wehn, whilst celebrity chef Lorraine Pascale and Johnny Vegas are on Jon's team.
15 Storeys High
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidayVince attempts to go on holiday leaving Errol alone in the flat with strict instructions not to water the plant. He heads to the travel agents to buy a ticket not caring where he goes as long as it costs £50 and takes off before 1.30pm. Things don't go to plan...
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 6, Episode 2With John Bishop, Kelly Osbourne, Canadian Mike Wilmot and Dragon's Den millionaire Theo Paphitis.
15 Storeys High
Series 2, Episode 4 - The PloughVince wakes up surrounded by the debris of a night out. As his eyes focus, he spies a piece of pub furniture he took home "for a laugh". Errol is reluctant to help him return it for fear of being caught handling stolen goods and is unconvinced by Vince's explanation that it's not stealing if you're drunk.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 6, Episode 3With Frankie Boyle, Vanessa Feltz, Lee Mack and ex-Hollyoaks star Matt Littler.
Fresh Meat
Series 4, Episode 4Oregon's glittering future looks seriously under threat when she is thrown out of office. Howard is working on his CV in the hope of getting a job with Ordnance Survey, whilst JP's brother takes a drastic measure in his attempts to force him to toe the line.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 6Jimmy Carr hosts, while Sean Lock and Vic Reeves take on special guest captain Lee Mack with Sara Pascoe. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge
Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 27, Episode 6Eamonn Holmes takes on hosting duties. Joining team captains Phill Jupitus and Noel Fielding on the panel are Sarah Millican, Jaymi Hensley from Union J, Happy Mondays icon Shaun Ryder and, from Fresh Meat, comedian Greg McHugh.
Trigger Happy TV
Prank show repeats.
Time Trumpet
Episode 2Irreverent comedy from Oxford University's Professor of Broadcast Media. Commentators: Adam Buxton, Stewart Lee, Mark Watson, Richard Ayoade and Jo Enright discuss the events of 2008, which include an incident involving Griff Rhys Jones and a wrecking ball.
Comedy Store
Rhod Gilbert has webbed fingers. He's a sexual pervert. He dreams of the navy. It's all explained at the Comedy Store! Also, his thoughts on Aussies, the 'fake Welsh', chocolate willies, and more!
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...