TV schedule for 17th November 2016 (full list)

6:10am (repeat)

Man About The House

Series 6, Episode 1 - The Party's Over

Robin, Chrissy and Larry are planning a small party, but Mr Roper's dead against it. When he decides to take action to force a halt to the celebrations, Mildred packs her suitcase and leaves!

6:55am (repeat)

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger Fan

Shortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.

7:30am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Return Of Hyacinth Green

Porkpie's old flame Hyacinth turns up.

7:30am (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.

8am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy Traffic

Lee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...

8:05am (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.

8:05am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 7, Episode 5 - Too Old... Or Too Nosy?

Jean's sister-in-law Penny and her husband Stephen are visiting, but upon arrival it transpires they aren't talking. Sandy, meanwhile, has a holiday planned with boyfriend Harry.

8:25am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 12 - Zooper Dooper

When the heating at the Justin Town Zoo breaks down, all the animals need somewhere to stay for a day or two. Eager to help, Justin brings home some animals.

8:45am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine. Image shows from L to R: Walter C. 'Foggy' Dewhurst (Brian Wilde), William 'Compo' Simmonite (Bill Owen), Norman Clegg (Peter Sallis). Copyright: BBC

In answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...

9:20am (repeat)

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 41 - Jumble

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

9:25am (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

Series 2, Episode 11 - Brothers In Arms

Dad and Amber are back together - and Amber's moving in.

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 24 - Taller And Taller

The Twirlywoos build a tall tower of profiteroles in a bakery kitchen, and have to make themselves taller and taller by stacking on top of one another in order to reach the button on the ever growing Fruit Tea Machine.

9:50am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's Life

It's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.

9:55am (repeat)

All At Sea

Series 1, Episode 1 - Seagull

Charlie and his family have recently moved from London to run a Bed and Breakfast by the sea.

10:40am (repeat)

My Family

The 2005 Specials, Christmas Special - ...And I'll Cry If I Want To

This year's Harper family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember.

11:20am (repeat)

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 9 - Paul Martin

Expect antique jokes and jokes about antiques as Paul Martin from Flog It! joins Hacker in the studio. Plus Cel Spellman appears in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and Simon Lowe and Su Pollard feature in another edition of The Accommodation Place.

11:50am (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 1, Episode 2 - Peanuts

Contestants enter the Box for a chance to win amazing prizes. There is heart-rending drama in 24 seconds in A&E, and we return to Diddy Dragon's Den.

12:35pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 11 - Film Night

Bitzer discovers Shaun watching old home movies in the barn. He joins him to share some fond memories of life on the farm. However, they don't like everything they see. Things get heated as the pair try to outdo each other by showing embarrassing clips from each other's past. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?

1pm (repeat)

Mapp & Lucia

TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.

1pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 10 - Brushes At Dawn

Compo is disturbed to find he has a rival for Nora's affections.

1:10pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 5

Henrietta meets Toulouse-Lautrec as Hampton Wick continues. Plus French comedy-eater Chaz Chase, more music, and a visit to a rather confused doctor.

1:20pm (repeat)

Wussywat The Clumsy Cat

Episode 41 - Jumble

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

1:30pm (repeat)

Hogg's Back

Series 1, Episode 12

Children's slapstick sitcom about the misadventures of a doctor.

1:30pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 24 - Taller And Taller

The Twirlywoos build a tall tower of profiteroles in a bakery kitchen, and have to make themselves taller and taller by stacking on top of one another in order to reach the button on the ever growing Fruit Tea Machine.

1:30pm (repeat)

Just Good Friends

Series 1, Episode 3

Penny and Vince meet for a walk where they agree to continue being friends and she is even persuaded to have dinner at his flat. But can they spend an evening together without rekindling the past?

1:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 6, Episode 3 - Two's Company

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

2pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 1, Episode 6

The Frost Report's favourite class sketch is followed up with a look at family life; there's a look at modern trends at parties; and Ronnie Corbett reflects on his start in showbusiness as a top-billing nightclub comic.

2:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 7 - Belongings

Sharon's decision to give the cafe a new profile and cut the Greek connection doesn't have the desired effect.

2:40pm (repeat)

Hacker Time

Series 6, Episode 9 - Paul Martin

Expect antique jokes and jokes about antiques as Paul Martin from Flog It! joins Hacker in the studio. Plus Cel Spellman appears in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and Simon Lowe and Su Pollard feature in another edition of The Accommodation Place.

2:50pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Christmas Special - Getting Sam Home

In answer to his one last request, Compo, Clegg and Foggy reluctantly sneak Sam out of his invalid bed for a final frolic with the not so young as she used to be Lily-Bless-Her. Then - with an unthinking lack of gratitude and a smile on his face - Sam drops them right in it by becoming far more trouble dead than alive...

3:50pm
10 min

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 19 - Cone Of Shame

Bitzer is an all-too willing volunteer when he has to wear the cone of shame and is happy to let the flock wait on him. That is, until Shaun rumbles his malingering and plots the pooch's comeuppance.

4:20pm (repeat)

Man About The House

Series 6, Episode 2 - One More For The Pot

The lease is up on the flat, and George has a rent increase in mind should the trio wish to renew. The only solution they can think of is to look for a fourth flatmate to split the bills with.

4:30pm
30 min

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 13 - Totes Emosh

When her heroine Jade gives an emotional slide show in assembly promoting a Save the Hedgehogs campaign, Martha becomes troubled.

4:50pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 12 - Friends In High Places

The canteen's cook, Mrs. Webb, is worse than awful and when confronted about her culinary skills promptly quits, leaving Blakey in the lurch. He recommends Mrs. Butler as her replacement to the area manager - and when she comes for an interview, it seems the two are old friends...

4:55pm (repeat)

My Family

The 2005 Specials, Christmas Special - ...And I'll Cry If I Want To

This year's Harper family Christmas looks like being even more fearsome than usual for Ben, as Susan is giving grandson Kenzo a third birthday party to remember.

5pm (repeat)

Horrible Science

Episode 2 - Abominable Blood

Red blood - what is it and why do we need it? How does it transport important things around the body? Bob the robot needs his first aid badge so he can go to the robot jamboree - the only trouble is he is hates blood. Mark is stopped just in time by expert Charles Drew as he is about to give someone a blood transfusion from a dog!

5:20pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 13 - Gardening Time

At his wife's suggestion, the depot manager has instigated a gardening competition amongst the staff. Blakey's been keeping his own plants around his office for a while so is quick to sign up, but the only other entrant is Jack. With a prize at stake, their rivalry soon heats up!

6pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 6, Episode 3 - Two's Company

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

6pm (repeat)

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 8 - Banished!

Otto plots to build himself a luxury home, which would mean forcing the Scream Street residents to live in tents.

6:35pm (repeat)

Zig And Zag

Episode 13 - Bitter Then You

Zig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 10 - Brushes At Dawn

Compo is disturbed to find he has a rival for Nora's affections.

6:50pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your Hamster

DM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!

7pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Return Of Hyacinth Green

Porkpie's old flame Hyacinth turns up.

7pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 1 - Autumn

Simon's back in the village, and the Vicar's particularly looking to give him a warm welcome. Her parishioners, however, are somewhat slow on the uptake. When things go awry for the couple, Dibley is plunged into disarray.

7:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 5, Episode 7 - Showered With Gifts

On their first return to Hampshire since seeing off 'the gang', Jean and Lionel are slightly alarmed to be met by what appears to be half of the village. Alistair, meanwhile, has an idea for how to use the house when they're not staying.

7:30pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy Traffic

Lee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...

8pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Admirer

Portwenn is becoming a hotbed of passion. Louisa is furious to discover she has a rival for Dr Martin Ellingham's affections: Carrie Wilson.

8pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

8pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 2 - Winter

It's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 1 - Hodge Podge

With Phill Jupitus, Ross Noble and Jack Dee.

8:40pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dramatic Fever

Margaret joins the local amateur dramatic society and takes Victor to a Bergerac watching party. Meanwhile, Margaret's mother manages to get stuck in the bath with wallpaper paste.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.

9pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Christmas Special - The Catherine Tate Christmas Show

Nan meets up with Charlotte Church, Lauren prepares a rather special 'X Factor' performance and Derek Faye gets a very special role in the Christmas pantomime.

9pm (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 9

Kathy Burke hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Tim Loughton MP.

9pm
60 min

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League Of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 11.

9:20pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 6 - How Long Has This Been Going On?

Gary is getting ready for Yvonne's return from Korea, but an unexpected arrival at the Royal Oak could cause him even more trouble.

9:50pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

10pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Men Without Women

Fletcher has been offering his advice to his fellow prisoners on the topic of romance. Letters written home result in a visiting room full of wives and sweethearts, but Fletcher's visitor is his eldest daughter. Should he be following his own advice?

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 10

Martin Clunes hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Bernard Cribbins and Jennifer Saunders.

10:30pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

10:40pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 2, Episode 4 - Who Will Buy?

Unexpected visitors drop in and mistakenly believe Victor has killed an elderly blind man. A charity concert gives Victor the chance to use his ventriloquist's dummy.

11pm (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 2 - If You Put A Sausage In It, It's Not A Viennetta

Dave explores the perils of stock photography modelling and recruits his favourite celeb for an experiment.

11:10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 5 (Channel 4: Series 6), Episode 1

Sean Lock and David Mitchell go up against Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan. David O'Doherty joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'assists' Rachel Riley.

11:10pm (repeat)

French And Saunders

Christmas Special 1998

Comedy sketch show starring Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders, with guests including Joanna Lumley, the Spice Girls, Adrian Edmondson and Helen Mirren. Featuring the duo's irreverent tribute to Irish family group, The Corrs, and a spoof on the making of the film Titanic.

11:15pm (repeat)

Russell Howard & Mum

USA Road Trip - Series 1, Episode 5 - Hot-Rodding At The Demolition Derby (South Carolina)

Russell and his mum are in South Carolina, where they have joined the Knights of Destruction, an All-American Demolition Derby, who find new and insane ways to smash up cars. Russell has signed up to get behind the wheel at the event and Ninette is taking to the mic to commentate in front of the 4000 strong crowd.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

11:20pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 6

The guests this week are Joe Wilkinson, Chris Ramsey, Roisin Conaty and Alex Brooker.

11:20pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 4, Episode 7 - Easy Living

Gary's world is changing fast. Yvonne is changing careers as Phoebe plans the wedding. And Reg's domestic problems threaten his job.

11:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Episode 7 - Belongings

Sharon's decision to give the cafe a new profile and cut the Greek connection doesn't have the desired effect.

11:45pm (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 4, Episode 11 - Sara Pascoe At The Comedy Store

Tonight's host at the Comedy Store is the naughty Sara Pascoe. She's joined by LEGO-haircutted Tom Ward, sexting Shappi Khorsandi, and James Bond loving Nish Kumar.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

QI

Series H, Episode 1 - Hodge Podge

With Phill Jupitus, Ross Noble and Jack Dee.

12:15am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 7

Jo Brand, Nick Helm, Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks and Louis Walsh take part in the panel show.

12:15am (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series VIII, Episode 5 - Krytie TV

Kryten is feeling very upset about having to live with the women seeing as he hasn't had his corrupted files re-corrected.

12:55am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Christmas Special - Murder At Christmas

Lee's plan to spend time alone with Lucy at Christmas is threatened by the presence of Tim, Daisy, Tim and Lucy's parents, and even Barbara, doing the cooking. All seems to be going well until a murder mystery game brings family tensions to a head.

1am (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Out-takes - Unseen

Rejoin the A League Of Their Own boys and their guests as the hit comedy and entertainment show runs into extra time with outtakes and unseen footage from Series 11.

1am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 9

Kathy Burke hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Miles Jupp and Tim Loughton MP.

1:35am (repeat)

Early Doors

Series 2, Episode 4

The future of The Grapes is uncertain as Ken the landlord is ready to throw the towel in. Tanya however has different plans for him and romance is high on her agenda. A police informant spurs Phil and Nige into some drastic action.

2am (repeat)

Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer

TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.

2am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 10

Martin Clunes hosts the news quiz, with team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest panellists Bernard Cribbins and Jennifer Saunders.

2:10am (repeat)

You, Me & Them

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Funeral

A lecherous mourner and a bitter widow make Ed and Lauren's first funeral together tricky. Elsewhere, Debs adds spice to her love life.

2:15am (repeat)

PhoneShop

A selection of episodes from the second series of the high street sitcom.

2:45am (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 2 - And So To Bed

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

2:45am (repeat)

Drifters

Series 4, Episode 6 - Funeral

When Meg and Bunny's Grandma Primrose dies it's time for Meg to step up, be an adult and organise the funeral for her grieving family. Meanwhile Laura is on a final warning from work. So when Bunny gets hold of some Glastonbury tickets they definitely can't go. Can they?

3am (repeat)

Last Tango In Halifax

Series 1, Episode 2

Celia and Alan decide to buy an extravagant sports car instead of an engagement ring. They throw an engagement party at the farm, which descends into chaos for both families.

3:45am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 9 - The Return Of Hyacinth Green

Porkpie's old flame Hyacinth turns up.

4:15am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy Traffic

Lee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...

TV schedule Thursday 17th November 2016

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