Television
TV schedule Friday 9th December 2016
Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever CasinoThe lads face stiff competition when Dave decides to establish their own gambling club based in the flat.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail HydrantDanger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me CrazyIt's a testing time for Michael and Patricia when she decides to take a holiday without him. And Desmond is encouraged to take his driving test again, with disastrous consequences.
Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 5 - Strictly Come TeachingMr Christopher is searching for talent in his quest to find Dockbridge High's next top teaching assistant, and Mr Capp falls foul of one of Hillary Head's new rules.
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 7Hartley's death re-opens the chasm in Richard's finances, and the manor is once again under the hammer. A saviour could still be at hand, but what does the future hold for Grantleigh - not to mention Audrey, Richard and Mrs Poo?
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 9 - DaydreamsDesmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 36 - Tarbela Dam, PakistanWhen Grandmaster Glitch gets his hands on a G.O. Force, the forecast isn't good for the Tarbela Dam in Pakistan.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 3 - Cake FactoryThings turn messy when Robert invents a cake-making machine. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 7 - A Merry HeatwaveFoggy decides to film an old fashioned Christmas to send to Nora's brother in Australia.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 3 - Locustium InsectiumJas has fallen in love big time with the school locusts and is tenderly looking after them.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Small Tune On A Penny WassailChristmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 3 - JumpyWussywat discovers a frog in the garden and learns how to jump, although he can't jump as far as Oggy and Duckadile.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 10 - More About UnderneathThe Twirlywoos are in a warehouse, underneath a cardboard box. They watch a man load a lorry with parcels, but then he goes to load the box which the Twirlywoos are hiding underneath.
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Lucky SocksHank finds himself forced to try out for the Yellow House softball team.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 10 - The Fancy Dress PartyWhen Sooty's magic powder falls in the costume box, the gang end up with real super powers. Can they save the fancy dress competition, or will the evil Barrie Bonkers bring it to a sticky end? Guest starring Shaun Williamson.
My Family
Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas OddityIt is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.
All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 4 - StatuesWhen Ben takes up a career as a human statue, Charlie tries to bring in more cash by 'borrowing' a real one. Meanwhile, Kevin and Helen are determined to make sure that their B&B is spotless for a ruthless hotel inspector.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Christmas SpecialIt's Audrey's first Christmas outside of Grantleigh, and Mrs fforbes-Hamilton is feeling rather hard-done-by with DeVere having inherited most of her traditional festive duties.
Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 8 - OfstedDockbridge High is being inspected by Ofsted. Can the school pass with flying colours?
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 7Hartley's death re-opens the chasm in Richard's finances, and the manor is once again under the hammer. A saviour could still be at hand, but what does the future hold for Grantleigh - not to mention Audrey, Richard and Mrs Poo?
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 8 - The RabbitThe Farmer's niece has come to visit, bringing her precious pet rabbit. The Farmer entrusts Bitzer to look after it while they go inside for lunch. All in a day's work - until the rabbit disappears. Shaun and the flock are called to action to help track down the illusive pet before the niece discovers it's missing. But do they understand what they're looking for?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 6 - The Only Diesel Powered Saxophone In CaptivityCompo challenges an old school rival, Goatie Helliwell, to a children's trolley race.
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 3 - JumpyWussywat discovers a frog in the garden and learns how to jump, although he can't jump as far as Oggy and Duckadile.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 10 - More About UnderneathThe Twirlywoos are in a warehouse, underneath a cardboard box. They watch a man load a lorry with parcels, but then he goes to load the box which the Twirlywoos are hiding underneath.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Seven SteptoeraiAlbert 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.
Only Fools And Horses
The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Sleepless In PeckhamWith the bankruptcy court ordering the family home in Nelson Mandela house to be auctioned, the Trotters' financial nightmare is fast approaching meltdown.
Combined with Cassandra about to give birth at anytime, Marlene's mysterious disappearance and Trigger behaving even more bizarrely than usual, its little wonder that no one is sleeping soundly in Peckham.
Just Good Friends
Series 3, Episode 1Vince and Penny meet up after two years apart. The romantic setting is the Eiffel Tower in Paris, but can they rekindle their roller-coaster relationship one more time? Both their professional lives have changed but Vince still has his devious ways of getting in to Penny's bedroom. However, there is one piece of news he neglects to tell her ...
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 10 - Find The LadyTracey and Sharon need help to understand their husband's tax returns. As the wife of an accountant, Dorien helps them out. They discover that Tracey's husband Darryl has invested well and now has a large sum to look forward to in his pension, but Sharon's husband Chris was less well advised. Sharon tracks down a mystery financial advisor to explain...
Law And Disorder
Classic 1950s film starring Michael Redgrave as a con man who poses as a clergyman until his son begins to pursue a legal career.
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday ArkwrightWhat does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.
Talking Comedy
Episode 1 - Bob Hope Talking ComedyA look back at celebrated American comedian Bob Hope's appearances on a selection of the BBC's best-loved talk shows over the years of his long career.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 4, Episode 7 - A Merry HeatwaveFoggy decides to film an old fashioned Christmas to send to Nora's brother in Australia.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Christmas Special - Small Tune On A Penny WassailChristmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents.
Horrid Henry: The Movie
Kids' comedy film featuring a host of British comedy stars. Horrid Henry finds himself doing things he never ever thought he'd do, and then some.
Doctor In The House
Series 1, Episode 11 - Keep It Clean!Michael is appointed producer of the students' annual variety show for the patients, but finding talented performers proves somewhat difficult.
My Family
Series 9, Christmas Special - 2039: A Christmas OddityIt is December 2039, and the Harpers are gathering together to celebrate Christmas. With a 'greed gift exchange', a rival cousin and a Nativity play battle, there may not be too much room for peace and goodwill.
You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Episode 1 - And Cissie Makes ThreeA German relative of Miss Milton's visits, and takes an instant shine to Flora. He may be one of the old enemy, but she's flattered by the attention - until he reveals his dislike of Cissie!
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 6In this episode Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Matteo and Aisha and special guests Susan Calman, Dodge, Chris Johnson and Leo.
George & Mildred
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Dorothy LettersWhen Mildred discovers a batch of love letters wrapped up in George's belongings, addressed to a 'Dorothy' and the most recent only four months old, she's naturally somewhat worried.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Seven SteptoeraiAlbert 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 24 - King NilesCleo thinks her dad needs more authority and manages to turn two ushabti dolls into his servants. The power-mad mummies convince Niles to take over the town! Can the gang magic them back into dolls before it's too late?
Zig And Zag
Episode 2 - DI Why?When Zig and Zag's kitchen stool gets broken in a pancake-tossing incident, Mr Jones suggests DIY.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 6 - The Only Diesel Powered Saxophone In CaptivityCompo challenges an old school rival, Goatie Helliwell, to a children's trolley race.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
Only Fools And Horses
Miami Twice, Christmas Special - The American DreamDel persuades Rodney that he needs a holiday and books him a flight for two to Miami. Rodney thinks he's taking his wife, but Del has timed it so that she is taking her exams that week...
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me CrazyIt's a testing time for Michael and Patricia when she decides to take a holiday without him. And Desmond is encouraged to take his driving test again, with disastrous consequences.
As Time Goes By
Series 8, Episode 2 - Animal MagnetismJean takes a fancy to a long haired character who only has eyes for Lionel. Alistair invites Judith to a do at the Venezuelan embassy.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 9 - DaydreamsDesmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.
Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2Granville is having a cut-price sale but only on old stock, not the boiled ham or new inflatable underwear support system that are getting a special Arkwright promotion. Meanwhile, there's an air of romance around as Mrs Featherstone takes a shine to new resident Mr Newbold; a former patient of Nurse returns; and Mavis has a plan to invite Granville to her house for coffee.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 3 - PotatoWhen Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 1, Episode 1 - A New DawnSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
Alan Carr's Happy Hour
Episode 2Happy Hour is Alan's own club night packed with big laughs, amazing audience surprises and exclusive performances. Guests include Sarah Millican, Olly Murs, Craig David and Jamie Oliver.
Harry Hill's Tea Time
Series 1, Episode 8 - Sunetra SarkerHarry Hill welcomes Casualty actress Sunetra Sarker into his kitchen, where they create mozzarella snowmen, chicken Tom Jones and a sponge finger prison.
Creature Comforts
Animated thoughts from the animal kingdom.
Drop The Dead Donkey
Series 1, Episode 2 - Sally's ArrivalSitcom set at GlobeLink News, a TV news station which is ordered to start taking a sensationalist stance to the news by its new owner.
Citizen Khan
Series 5, Episode 5 - Alia's UniversityWhen the car breaks down, Mr Khan is forced to improvise alternative travel arrangements, which gives the family all plenty of time to reminisce about Alia's early years.
Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 3 - Hey BabyAmber has some huge news - she's pregnant. But when dad fumbles the announcement, Millie isn't over the moon.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 5, Episode 1 - Only A StoryMrs Warboys has temporarily moved in with the Meldrews after rain flooded her basement flat. Victor is doing battle with the local newspaper, which keeps mixing up the names printed alongside reader contributions.
The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.
Da Ali G Show
Episode 5Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 9Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Mel Giedroyc and guest panellists Adil Ray and Jacob Rees-Mogg MP.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 10 - My Heart Belongs To DaddyWhen Gary's past catches up with his present, he wonders what, if anything, might lie in his and Phoebe's future.
Da Ali G Show
Episode 6Sacha Baron Cohen provides an inimitable mix of global reportage and celebrity chat via his characters Ali G, Borat and Bruno.
Walliams & Friend
Episode 3 - Sheridan SmithJoining David Walliams in this week's sketch show spectacular is star of stage and screen, Sheridan Smith.
The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 3Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Miles Jupp and Camilla Long.
The Last Leg
Series 9, Episode 9In this edition, Ricky Gervais joins Adam and the team in the studio to help dissect the week's events.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 2 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy StoreRob Beckett is tonight's host at The Comedy Store; hear how he struggles with chip and pin. He's joined by Ivo Graham, Ellie Taylor, and the exquisitely dressed Tom Allen.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 20, Episode 10 - Carrie Fisher, Grayson Perry, Sandi Toksvig, Nadiya Hussain, BustedCarrie Fisher talks about that affair, Grayson Perry 'fesses up' to being masculine, Sandi Toksvig finds Graham's most intelligent audience member, while Nadiya Hussain reveals an embarrassing moment with a Bake Off fan. Busted perform live in the studio.
Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes
TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.
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.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 1New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.
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.
The Thick Of It
2007 Specials - The Rise Of The NuttersHugh Abbott, the Minister for Social Affairs and Citizenship, is away in Australia. With the coast clear, shadow minister Peter Mannion and his team over at Opposition HQ are free to float a few new policies.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 10 - Find The LadyTracey and Sharon need help to understand their husband's tax returns. As the wife of an accountant, Dorien helps them out. They discover that Tracey's husband Darryl has invested well and now has a large sum to look forward to in his pension, but Sharon's husband Chris was less well advised. Sharon tracks down a mystery financial advisor to explain...
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 2Ken Livingstone, Reginald D. Hunter, Fern Britton and Stephen Mangan are the guests trying to lie this week. Does the 'D' in Reginald's name stand for 'Delicious' and is Lee Mack lying about a sausage roll?
Carry On Cleo
The Carry On team take on ancient history and the big-budget film Cleopatra. Caesar's plan goes awry when Antony is captivated by Cleopatra.
Mock The Week
Series 9, Christmas SpecialDara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons, Russell Howard and guests return with a special festive edition of the topical comedy show.
Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 1Forged bank notes are being past over The Grapes counter but who is the culprit? Luckily Phil and Nige are on the case.
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 9Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Holly Walsh take a satirical swipe at the week's news.
Early Doors
Series 2, Episode 2Ken is laid up with the flu. The cops arrive to celebrate their successful drugs bust. Duffy is in no mood for celebrating and faces up to the prospect of single life, seeking solace in the bottom of his beer glass.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 2Sean Lock and Kevin Bridges are up against Jon Richardson and Kathy Burke, with Joe Lycett in Dictionary Corner. Nick Helm 'helps' Rachel Riley with the numbers and letters.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 5 - Peter Cook & Dudley MooreThis episode tells the fascinating story of the double act that changed the face of British comedy - Peter Cook and Dudley Moore.
Rufus Hound: Being Rude
TV edit of comedian Rufus Hound's first live stand-up DVD.
Spaced
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 1New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.
The Windsors
Series 1, Episode 4The family proves itself as 'in touch' as ever as Charles and Camilla try to pass themselves off as lefties.
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.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 8 - Driving Me CrazyIt's a testing time for Michael and Patricia when she decides to take a holiday without him. And Desmond is encouraged to take his driving test again, with disastrous consequences.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 9 - DaydreamsDesmond catches Shirley looking at house brochures, and despite her assurances that she was just allowing herself a little daydream, insists that the Ambroses will not move until they retire to Guyana.
You're Only Young Twice
Series 2, Episode 5 - The FoundlingThe fine balance of normality is upset once more at Paradise Lodge when Flora discovers a baby abandoned on their doorstep in the middle of the night. But whose is it? And what's to be done with it?
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!