Television
TV schedule Monday 2nd January 2017
Minder
Series 10, Episode 1 - A Fridge Too FarArthur needs to raise money for a foolproof scheme. His schemes range from insurance fraud to pawning his wife's jewellery.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Carpool
Chat show in which Robert Llewellyn interviews celebrities whilst driving them in his car.
The Best Of Tommy Cooper
Series 1, Episode 3This week, Tommy makes a TV appearance in which the interviewer is keener to tell the jokes; performs a one-man play about World War II; and is overcome with emotion during a rendition of We'll Meet Again.
Zig And Zag
Episode 12 - All Washed UpMayhem ensues when Zig and Zag's washing machine breaks down. What should they do? Take it to the hospital for an emergency operation of course.
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!
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Two RonniesMixing archive interviews with footage from their much-loved sketch show, The Interviews presents a profile of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker - in their own words.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 39 - The Great Barrier Reef, AustraliaThe team dives into action as Glitch's treasure hunt endangers the Great Barrier Reef.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 1 - Justin's Last BadgeThings don't quite go as planned when Justin tries to get his last and most important Rambling Ranger badge - the Wild Camping badge.
The Interviews
Series 2, Episode 4 - Julie WaltersA profile of Julie Walters. Throughout her career, Julie has switched effortlessly from comedy to hard-hitting drama.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 1 - More About CoveringThe Twirlywoos watch a man as he covers his car in cleaning foam. Chickedy and Chick squirt foam everywhere.
Spot Bots
Episode 1 - Dancing BotsGet switched on and play games with the Spot Bots! Cubi and Lexi try to learn a new dance routine.
A Grand Day Out With Wallace And Gromit
Oscar-nominated claymation in which a Yorkshireman and his canine companion venture to the Moon.
A Yank In Ermine
A repeat of this 1955 film.
An Audience With...
Episode 9 - Victoria WoodComedian Victoria Wood performs before a star-studded audience including Julie Walters, Dave Allen, Judi Dench and Dawn French, treating her guests to a selection of her celebrated monologues, taking questions from the audience, and performing some witty numbers at the piano.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora BattCompo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.
Red Dwarf
A repeat-run of the entire Series XI.
Off Their Rockers
Series 4, Episode 2Marry discovers what a Scotsman really wears under his kilt and Pamela finally meets a prince she has chatted to online. Meanwhile, special guest Katie Price shocks some unsuspecting members of the public.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 1 - Off The Baa!When a cabbage bounces into the field from a passing truck, Shaun and his pals decide to use it as a football, with little help from the pigs!
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 1 - More About CoveringThe Twirlywoos watch a man as he covers his car in cleaning foam. Chickedy and Chick squirt foam everywhere.
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 1 - MistyDiddy Dick and Dom launch their own television channel. The programmes include Diddy Doctor Who, The Belch and top-rated game show Bees or No Bees.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your ManAfter seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.
Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 1 - Dad's New FlatDad, Amber and co move into a bigger flat - with an extra bedroom. But when Fran, Jake and the girls clash over who will have the new room, Millie and Lauren feel pushed out and decide the answer is to stay permanently at mum's house.
Carry On Sergeant
The first Carry On film. Sergeant Grimshawe is desperate to win the award for best troop before he retires.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 20 - Young BeanWhen did Mr Bean first meet his teddy bear? Did he really learn to drive his Mini at the age of ten? He takes us on a journey into the past.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 49 - In The PinkMr Bean finds himself lumbered with an unwanted pet in the form of a four-legged ball of pink fur with piggy eyes and a penchant for earthworms. Encyclopaedias leave him none the wiser as to the identity of the pesky creature, but Bean cannot bring himself to abandon it.
Spot Bots
Episode 1 - Dancing BotsGet switched on and play games with the Spot Bots! Cubi and Lexi try to learn a new dance routine.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 2Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Sara and Mykee-D as well as special guests Sam and Mark, Dodge T Dog and Sam Battersea.
Boj
Episode 1 - Boj The CollectorAll Boj's buddies have collections and Boj wants one too. But he loves everything in Giggly Park so much that he can't decide which things to collect. So instead he decides to make things to help complete all his friends' collections... and what has Boj collected? Four of the best friends in the world ever!
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 4 - Nice Bodywork - Lovely FinishMichael, Duncan and Paul buy a car together. However, due to the nature of the vehicle, their maiden voyage does not go as planned.
Dad's Army
Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 47 - The BallThe nasty tennis player is big and angry and wants his ball back - the one Mr Bean managed to throw onto the roof of a house across the road. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by the helpful intervention of a neighbour's pet hamster.
You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Episode 7 - The OutingThe annual Paradise Lodge visit to the seaside is meant to be a jolly affair but if any one can ruin it then Flora and Cissie can ...
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery ManWith Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...
We're Doomed! The Dad's Army Story
One-off drama about how writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft got Dad's Army made despite scepticism from BBC management.
Zig And Zag
Episode 10 - Toddler TroubleZig and Zag become parents to a talking doll in a bid to gain access to a toddler's playground and the enticing 'clown on a spring' ride!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 2 - How Errol Flynn Discovered The Secret Of Nora BattCompo tries to win Nora's heart by dressing up as Robin Hood.
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 6, Episode 5 - Love LettersBeverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words
Definitive documentary about the career of Ken Dodd, featuring an interview with the comedian.
Professor Branestawm
Episode 1 - The Incredible Adventures Of Professor BranestawmArmed with a multitude of crazy inventions and alongside his eccentric allies Colonel Dedshott, Mrs Flittersnoop and young apprentice Connie, Professor Branestawm takes on scheming businessman Mr Bullimore and officious local councillor Harold Haggerstone, to try and stop their plans to bulldoze his workshop to make way for a giant munitions factory, right in the middle of town.
As Time Goes By
Series 9, Episode 2 - Another ProposalJean is delighted to hear that daughter Judith has accepted Alistair's proposal of marriage. Meanwhile, Penny and Stephen have some news of their own which may prevent them from attending the wedding.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning PermissionDesmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.
Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 1 - Going BodminDoctor Martin Ellingham, new to Cornwall and the fishing village of Portwenn, doesn't have the easiest of starts when every aspect of local life seems to go against the grain, and male patients appear to be growing breasts.
Mr. Bean
Episode 2 - The Return Of Mr. BeanRowan Atkinson stars as the inimitable individual who turns the most ordinary situations into moments of excruciating embarrassment. In this edition, Mr. Bean visits a department store and gets carried away.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 50 - Dinner For TwoMr Bean forgets the golden rule - never fall asleep in the bath when you have got a chicken in the oven. So what romantic meal can he quickly rustle up for his luckless girlfriend, Irma Gobb? The cheese from the mousetrap? The flower from the vase? A meal is eventually provided by an uninvited guest.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 2Regular team captains Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bruno Tonioli, Adam Buxton, Kirsty Wark and Rob Beckett.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 47 - The BallThe nasty tennis player is big and angry and wants his ball back - the one Mr Bean managed to throw onto the roof of a house across the road. Paralysed with vertigo, 60ft up on a window sill, Bean is eventually brought to earth by the helpful intervention of a neighbour's pet hamster.
The Two Ronnies Spectacle
A repeat-run of the entire Two Ronnies documentary.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), New Year SpecialJimmy Car hosts while Sara Pascoe and Johnny Vegas take on Jon Richardson and Richard Osman. Susie Dent is joined by David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner, with Rachel Riley and Joe Wilkinson.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 1 - Why Are There Still Chickens?Dave Gorman flips his lid and his laptop open to ponder modern life. Dave conducts a live experiment with over a thousand eggs!
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 1Gavin starts his new job in Cardiff, Stacey is thrilled to be back in Barry, Smithy is still in Essex, and Nessa is adjusting to life in Dave's caravan in Sully. The weekend brings with it a big reunion, as everyone meets up for the christening of baby Neil.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 2Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.
An Audience With...
Episode 7 - Billy ConnollyBilly Connolly offers his unique brand of stand-up humour to a star-studded audience including Twiggy, Clive James, Michael Brandon, Ringo Starr and Samantha Fox.
Charlie Brooker's Year Wipe
Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker's 2016 WipeCharlie Brooker returns for his annual review of the year and this year he's picked 2016. Which seems appropriate.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 1 - Melon BuffetThis week the comedians have to try and paint the best picture of a horse while riding a horse. Also, expect melon-eating, bath-emptying and pop-up tents.
Car Trouble
Comedy about a man who falls in love with his new Jaguar sports-car, and his wife who falls in love with the salesman.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 1 - LoversGary tries to convice Dorothy that he has had more sexual partners that he actually has.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
Mock The Week
A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 2 - BedGary has been sent out to find indigestion tablets for Dorothy, while Tony attempts the garden fence.
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.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 2Topical 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.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your ManAfter seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 20 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 20162016 might have been one of the craziest news years in memory, but don't panic - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year is back to help you make sense of it!
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 3 - GymMark continues to be tormented by doubts about the advisability of marrying Sophie, and joins a gym to spend as much time away from her as possible. Meanwhile, Jeremy starts working as a cleaner in a bid to get closer to ex-wife Nancy, hoping against hope for a reconciliation.
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 1Episode one sees the launch of Nails Babez, the automated manicure machine which gives nails the Tezcorp treatment; the new Currency Exchange machine - ruining holidays before you've even got on a plane, and visitors to Marwell Zoo are finding out the truth about their penguins from the Tezcorp Tourist Information Machine.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 4 - HandymanJeremy gets a job working as a handyman for his hero, techno musician Russell, but Mark suspects Russell's motivation.
Mark goes to a school reunion and considers embarking on an illicit affair with a girl he used to fancy.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 1 - LoversGary tries to convice Dorothy that he has had more sexual partners that he actually has.
Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 2Jacko and Sandra are on honeymoon in Barbados - but under rather strange circumstances. Back home, his long-suffering best man is busy trying to fulfil Jacko's wishes when, unbeknown to him, events take an unexpected turn.
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 1 - Why Are There Still Chickens?Dave Gorman flips his lid and his laptop open to ponder modern life. Dave conducts a live experiment with over a thousand eggs!
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 18 Out Of 10 Cats returns for a new series with a special extended edition. Host Jimmy Carr and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jack Dee, Claudia Winkleman, David O'Doherty and Josh Widdicombe.
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.
A Chorus Of Disapproval
A newcomer joins a village theatre company but finds more happens off stage than on it.
Spaced
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Simon Pegg and Jessica Hynes sitcom.
Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 3Jacko and Sandra have amicably decided to call off their wedding plans, but Lionel cannot believe that it was a mutual decision. In his eyes, it's all Jacko's fault.
You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Episode 7 - The OutingThe annual Paradise Lodge visit to the seaside is meant to be a jolly affair but if any one can ruin it then Flora and Cissie can ...
Dara O Briain: Craic Dealer
TV broadcast of Dara O Briain's 2012 live stand-up DVD.
Tommy Cooper
Episode 1Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Ronnie Corbett and Stubby Kaye.
Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 3The prospect of parents evening causes panic in WitTank presents The School; Marcel Lucont advises how to make international travel more entertaining; and master of seduction Antonio teaches us how to deal with rejection.
Live At The Electric
Series 2, Episode 4Russell tells us what he's learned in Thailand, Toby escapes the wardrobe room to the perils of Victorian London and Totally Tom's Tom S thinks he has died.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 5 - Love LettersBeverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning PermissionDesmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.