Television
TV schedule Tuesday 6th December 2016
Up With The Lark
Ethel & Gracie head to the country, disguised as Land Girls, on the trail of a gang of black marketeers.
Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 7 - If In Doubt - Cut It Out!Michael diagnoses his own appendicitis, but he is less than pleased when he discovers the identity of his surgeon.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 28 - Attack Of The ClownsThis episode is no laughing matter, especially when Danger Mouse's uncontrollable amusement creates clown-invading chaos on Earth - can DM prevent the world from being twisted into a novelty balloon shape?
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Peckham PimpernelThe receipt of a mysterious and threatening letter at Desmond's barber shop sends the Ambrose clan into a mild state of panic. Before long, Beverley's conducting a seance around the kitchen table.
Inn For Trouble
Big-screen adventure for ITV's The Larkins family.
Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 2 - TuesdayMr Christopher's been given a promotion, Mrs Winstone's calling in her library loans, Mr Capp's asleep in the playground and art teacher Mr Rhomb is nowhere to be seen... just an average Tuesday at Dockbridge High.
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Day In The LifeA TV crew comes to make a documentary about the barber shop. Meanwhile, Porkpie dreams of fame - and vegetables.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, ChileWhen the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.
Justin's House
Series 2, Highlights Special - Pie CamLittle Monster has a brilliant new invention that helps everyone laugh all over again at some of the messiest times in Justin's house.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole PositionIn avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.
So Awkward
Series 1, Episode 13 - Pouncing TigersJas has a mega-crush on Lily's older brother, Jason, though she'd never admit it.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Christmas Special - A Short Blast Of Fred AstaireWill hypnosis calm the nerves of those taking part in the Christmas concert?
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 28 - CosyIt's a wintry day in the garden and everyone is cold. Duckadile has made a cosy den, but it's a bit squishy. Luckily, Ortus has a new hobby - knitting!
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 7 - More About StretchingThe Twirlywoo Screen entertains with something long, green and stretchy, and the Quacky Birds are all of a flap.
Hank Zipzer
Series 3, Episode 12 - Hank Rocks OutIt's that time of year again - once more Miss Adolf is trying to get victims to sign up for her annual survival camp.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 7 - The GenieWhen Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.
Outnumbered
Christmas SpecialIt's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...
All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 1 - ValentineCharlie tries to befriend one of the guests who he thinks will make him some money, but when Charlie tries to be your friend, it might just ruin your life.
Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 4With the discovery of a rare bird on the Grantleigh estate, the locals swing into action in order to protect the species from meddling twitchers. Audrey's less keen to help, but can she be persuaded?
Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 5 - VIPA VIP is visiting Dockbridge High and the pupils are on their best behaviour. A shame the same can't be said for the teachers!
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 5 - 3DTVThe Farmer is very excited by his new purchase. He calls on Bitzer to set up his new TV while he readies himself to watch life in 3D. To his surprise, it's more 3D than he could ever have imagined.
Date With A Dream
Musical-variety comedy about a wartime concert party who reform a year after returning to London, in order to find success on the British stage.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 3 - Truly And The Hole TruthCompo and Clegg are unenthusiastic when Truly tries to form them into an active rescue team.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 28 - CosyIt's a wintry day in the garden and everyone is cold. Duckadile has made a cosy den, but it's a bit squishy. Luckily, Ortus has a new hobby - knitting!
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 7 - More About StretchingThe Twirlywoo Screen entertains with something long, green and stretchy, and the Quacky Birds are all of a flap.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In FashionAlbert 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.
All Over The Town
Comedy drama about a small seaside town and its local newspaper in the aftermath of World War II.
Fun At St. Fanny's
Comedy starring Fred Emney and Cardew Robinson as headmaster and overgrown pupil at a boarding school.
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 5Vince asks Penny to come over to his flat to hear some news. She decides to split up with him, again, but he tells her that he has met someone else and become engaged. However, he persuades her to go on a 'goodbye' holiday to his parents' villa in Portugal.
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 7 - A Brush With The LawTracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Errand Boy ExecutiveTo impress Stephanie, a young lady from the boutique, Granville claims he is an "executive" and that Arkwright is his "faithful old assistant".
Talking Comedy
Episode 9 - Pete & Dud Talking ComedyA look back through the archives of some of the BBC's best-loved talk shows at the appearances of masters of satire Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
Carry On Teacher
A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Christmas Special - Potts In Pole PositionIn avoiding his wife, Potts's training for a South Pole expedition in Yorkshire becomes invaluable.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 2 - Caught Short AlienWhen Shaun's old friend the Alien drops by for a much-needed loo break, Shaun is only too happy to let him use the facilities in the Farmhouse. While he's going about his business he leaves Shaun in charge of his intriguing new gadget.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Christmas Special - A Short Blast Of Fred AstaireWill hypnosis calm the nerves of those taking part in the Christmas concert?
Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 8 - The War Of The MascotsThe St. Swithin's team's recent rugby victory prompts the losing team of rival hospital High Cross to seek revenge. Replying in kind, the boys end up in hot water.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Special - One Flew Over The Cuckoo ClockBoycie and Marlene are invited to spend Christmas in Switzerland with some new friends they met at the Agricultural Ball to discuss a new business venture. Is this the entrance to High Society that they are looking for? However, nothing goes to plan and they miss the surprise laid on for them by old friends.
You're Only Young Twice
Series 2, Episode 6 - The DeputyWhen Miss Milton is confined to her bed following a fall, a former boys' school teacher is hired to run Paradise Lodge in her place. And he is not about to let the ladies enjoy a relaxing retirement!
George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Travelling ManWhen George advertises for a lodger to take their spare room, Mildred is not impresse - until, that is, she sees the male applicant!
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In FashionAlbert 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.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 21 - Blood Is Thicker Than WaterDesperate to be a true vampire, Resus makes a wish at a wishing well, only to find out that the wishing well is evil and his parents are now normals! Can he reverse his wish before the Negatives are banished from Scream Street forever.
Zig And Zag
Episode 25 - Chez ZogIn an attempt to raise enough cash to eat at the fanciest restaurant in Burbia, Zig and Zag set up their own fancy restaurant.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 3 - Truly And The Hole TruthCompo and Clegg are unenthusiastic when Truly tries to form them into an active rescue team.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 6 - Big Head AwakensDM must save his reputation and the world when Squawkencluck's artificially intelligent defence super computer goes despotically insane!
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - If They Could See Us Now.....!The Trotters now live the high life but with the American Stock Market about to crash, how will they keep their money? Having lost all and having to live back in their Peckham flat Del decides to enter a new TV Game Show "The Goldrush" to try and win some money back.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Peckham PimpernelThe receipt of a mysterious and threatening letter at Desmond's barber shop sends the Ambrose clan into a mild state of panic. Before long, Beverley's conducting a seance around the kitchen table.
Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 2A stone-age doctor tries to help a modern patient, a whining Pharaoh invents the pyramid, and Henry VIII meets his dead friends.
As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Old Folks' PartyJean has been helping out in the local Help The Aged charity shop, but Lionel is reluctant to part with his belongings. She soon has a much more practical idea to help.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Day In The LifeA TV crew comes to make a documentary about the barber shop. Meanwhile, Porkpie dreams of fame - and vegetables.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
We Have Been Watching
Christmas SpecialWith Christmas hats and crackers at the ready, the show's stars are ready to delve into Christmas, and episodes discussed in this taster for the new series include Eric & Ernie's Christmas Show, Father Ted, Mr Bean, Are You Being Served?, The Fast Show, Miranda, Only Fools And Horses, 'Allo 'Allo! and The Royle Family Christmas episode from 2000..
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 4 - Warm ChampagneThe Meldrews are back from holiday and Victor's luck - and temper - is worse than ever. Margaret can take no more of their existence and decides to embark on a reckless adventure that could change both her own and Victor's lives forever.
Benidorm
Series 7, Episode 5Solana Group CEO Crystal Hennessy-Vass sweeps into the resort and takes Joyce out to lunch.
QI
Series H, Episode 15 - Hypnotism, Hallucinations And HysteriaWith Robert Webb, Ronni Ancona and Phill Jupitus.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 8 - Have You Ever Seen A Dream WalkingPhoebe's in the present, Yvonne is in the past, and when they meet in the middle, the sparks really begin to fly. Gary is convinced that he is losing his mind, and no one seems able to help him find it.
Absolutely Fabulous
2011 Christmas Specials, New Year Special - JobEdina has some crucial questions to answer, including: Has she still got it? And could a new client destroy her relationship with Saffy or make it stronger?
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 1 - BellsLord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?
The Adam And Joe Show
Series 2, Special - Adam And Joe: The Fourmative YearsA one-off special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Channel 4, with a look back at the channel's best, worst and strangest moments.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 19, Episode 5This time Rob and Aisling are joined by Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood, The One Show's Alex Jones and comedians Katherine Ryan and Dane Baptiste to discuss the nation's most talked about TV shows of 2016.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 5 - Frankie Boyle, Jack Carroll, Holly WalshGlaswegian comedy giant Frankie Boyle hosts and introduces young stand-up and sensation Jack Carroll and wonderful Holly Walsh to the stage.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 4, Episode 5 - Nobody Wants Vom On Their CheeriosDave Gorman carries on assessing the goodishness of modern life, turning his attention to the various codes that we all know but don't know we know. And with the help of a roomful of photographs of Alan Sugar, he devises an experiment to discover whether people's behaviour is the same in the real world as it is online.
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 3It's Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo's turn to get in on the laughs. This time, a crazy line-up of challenges sees the teams attempt to pull a victory bus.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield's Yule Log ChumsSpecial Christmas edition of the comedy sketch series. Includes a spoof on the film Titanic, and the Toddlers wreaking havoc in a supermarket.
The Adam And Joe Show
Series 2, Episode 6The cuddly toys present Stuff This Life staring Sillie, Egg, Miles, Anna, Funy and Mr O'Pork. Elsewhere, Baaadad gives us his opinions of Chelmsford's V97, and Stereolab receive some much-needed Vinyl Justice.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 10Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 4, Episode 5 - The TrialVictor is on jury service and ends up waiting around at home all day to be called up for a case...
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 4Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.
Miranda
Final Specials - I Do, But To Who?We find Miranda where we left her, with two proposals: one from Gary and one from Mike. Who will she choose? And if she does choose, could she cope with the pressures of being a wife?
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 9 - Love The One You're WithWhen he hears a wartime story, Gary is forced to rethink his vow never to change history.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 7 - A Brush With The LawTracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.
Camping
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Julia Davis.
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 6Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons.
Miranda
Final Specials - The Final CurtainWill Miranda finally learn to accept herself and find contentment? And will she find her one true love?
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 19, Episode 4This week's guests are Melanie C, Drifters star Jessica Knappett and comedians Joe Wilkinson and Tom Allen.
I've Gotta Horse
Musical comedy starring early rock star Billy Fury as himself, an animal-mad entertainer.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen BitsThese are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Christmas Special - Harry Enfield And Christmas ChumsHarry Enfield presents a new festive special with his regular repertoire of characters, including Kevin the teenager and the Scousers. Plus Frank and George saying 'No!' to the Spice Girls and the disapproving new mother-in-law.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 11, Episode 5Charlie Brooker, Jedward, Lorraine Kelly and Micky Flanagan thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics.
The New Statesman
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Rik Mayall sitcom.
Trollied
Series 5, Episode 5Arch-enemies Gavin and Cheryl begin to get on well after calling a truce. Could love be in the air for the Valco manager?
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 4, Episode 5 - Nobody Wants Vom On Their CheeriosDave Gorman carries on assessing the goodishness of modern life, turning his attention to the various codes that we all know but don't know we know. And with the help of a roomful of photographs of Alan Sugar, he devises an experiment to discover whether people's behaviour is the same in the real world as it is online.
The Catherine Tate Show
Series 1, Episode 6Kate and Ellen are playing a guessing game, Elaine Figgis isn't coping well with news of her husband's execution and Nan explains why she is the way she is.
Moone Boy
Series 1, Episode 5 - GodfellasWhile Fidelma joins the church choir, Martin's confirmation service leads to an epiphany: he wants to become to an altar boy. Has he got what it takes?
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 9The teams are joined by guests Alex Brooker, Henning Wehn, Rob Beckett and Kate Humble.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 3 - Les DawsonThe life story of Les Dawson, all as told by the man himself.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Highlights Special - Rally SpecialJames Corden and the gang, including comedian Jimmy Carr and Olympian Amy Williams, go head-to-head in the standout challenge from Series 7: the rally car race, as seen back in Episode 1.
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 4Dara O Briain and the team skilfully pass around the week's news before shooting on goal with guests Rob Beckett, Susan Calman, Hal Cruttenden and Romesh Ranganathan.
Tommy Cooper
Episode 9Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Ronnie Barker, Thora Hird and Stubby Kaye.
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.
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 6Dara O Briain and the team put the week's events under their comedy microscope and examine the results with guests Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Russell Kane and Zoe Lyons.
The Adam And Joe Show
Series 2, Special - Adam And Joe: The Fourmative YearsA one-off special celebrating the 15th anniversary of Channel 4, with a look back at the channel's best, worst and strangest moments.
Kingdom
Series 1, Episode 2Peter deals with a migrant worker whose baby son has been taken by his father - an exploitative local farmer. Simon's disappearance, meanwhile, continues to throw up questions.
The Adam And Joe Show
Series 2, Episode 6The cuddly toys present Stuff This Life staring Sillie, Egg, Miles, Anna, Funy and Mr O'Pork. Elsewhere, Baaadad gives us his opinions of Chelmsford's V97, and Stereolab receive some much-needed Vinyl Justice.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Peckham PimpernelThe receipt of a mysterious and threatening letter at Desmond's barber shop sends the Ambrose clan into a mild state of panic. Before long, Beverley's conducting a seance around the kitchen table.
When You Come Home
A repeat of this 1948 film.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 3 - A Day In The LifeA TV crew comes to make a documentary about the barber shop. Meanwhile, Porkpie dreams of fame - and vegetables.