TV schedule for 3rd January 2017 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Doctor In The House

Series 2, Episode 4 - Nice Bodywork - Lovely Finish

Michael, Duncan and Paul buy a car together. However, due to the nature of the vehicle, their maiden voyage does not go as planned.

6:55am (repeat)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 2 - Another Case Of Van Blank

Arthur is overcome with the spirit of European Unity and he sets for a little import/export work in France, where all the road signs are different.

7:15am (repeat)

Zig And Zag

Episode 13 - Bitter Then You

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

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

8am (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Nicked Knockwurst

When the Communist Resistance hold Herr Flick's sausage ransom, a plan is concocted for René to buy it from them. Of course, they'd all be better off going in disguise...

8:05am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Eiffel Tower, France

In France, Grandmaster Glitch breaks the Eiffel Tower when he uses it as a TV aerial. Can the Go Jetters fix it?

8:25am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Dusterlings

Robert has brought four dusters to life to help dust and tidy around Justin's House, but the mischievous Dusterlings soon go rogue, making a mess of the house and tickling anyone that moves.

8:45am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Country Set

Lionel and Jean decide to take advantage of the country house for a quiet, relaxing weekend. However, things don't quite go as planned when a group of Madge and Rocky's friends arrive unannounced.

9am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

9:25am (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 5, Episode 2 - Lionel's Ex-Wife

Lionel receives an unexpected letter from his ex-wife, Margaret, and a meeting leaves all parties in a state of shock!

9:25am (repeat)

Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Richard is determined to get into shape at the new health spa. The only problem is that no one has warned him that Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge! Is Sweep's swirling jacuzzi about to leave Richard in a spin? Amy Childs of TOWIE and Celebrity Big Brother fame is the guest star.

9:35am (repeat)

Freedom Of The Seas

Comedy following a mild-mannered City clerk who becomes a success in the Royal Navy.

10:05am (repeat)

The Thin Blue Line

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fire And Terror

Constable Habib falls in love with a fireman, much to Goody's distress. Back at the station, Fowler is having trouble with a hoaxer and Grim is chasing terrorists.

10:40am (repeat)

Dad's Army

Feature-length film version of the classic sitcom about the Home Guard unit of a small seaside town.

11:10am (repeat)

Spot Bots

Episode 2 - Remote Control

Lexi is distracted by an old remote control which can control anything.

11:55am (repeat)

Carry On Nurse

Much to the nurses' frustration, the patients at Haven Hospital have no intention of lying quietly whilst awaiting surgery or recovery.

12:30pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 1 - Wheelie Ben

When the local council insists that Ben is disabled, what can he do but play along with it until the wheels start coming off?

1pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 3 - Who's Thrown Her Tom Cruise Photographs Away?

When Marina is stood up by Howard, she decides the time has come to give up her interest in men.

1:10pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 2 - The Son'll Come Out

Michael's news comes as a bit of a shock to Ben, but Susan has more of a shock at Ben's reaction.

1:20pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 2 - Bathtime

Who likes a freezing bath? Noone! Shaun and pals go commando and do everything they can to have a hot relaxing sheep dip!

1:35pm (repeat)

The Great St. Trinian's Train Robbery

Frankie Howerd falls foul of the infamous schoolgirls in their fourth outing. The girls confront a hapless gang of crooks trying to retrieve stashed loot.

1:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 5 - Sunday For Seven Days

Albert and Harold plan a visit to the cinema.

1:40pm (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.

1:55pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Nicked Knockwurst

When the Communist Resistance hold Herr Flick's sausage ransom, a plan is concocted for René to buy it from them. Of course, they'd all be better off going in disguise...

2pm (repeat)

For Better, For Worse

When an impoverished young graduate asks his girlfriend's father for permission to marry, approval is conditional on him finding both a job and a flat.

2pm (repeat)

Room 101

Series 3, Episode 1 - Richard Osman, Joan Bakewell, Roisin Conaty

Pointless star Richard Osman, TV presenter and peer Joan Bakewell and comedian Roisin Conaty try to get the things they hate the most into Room 101, including gardening, cobblers and people who keep mentioning Richard's height.

2:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 2 - Nearest And Dearest

With Chris and Darryl due for release Sharon's patience with Dorien is running out. Dorien offers to take her out for the day leading to Sharon pretending her friend has died to get out of it. A stag night out causes Tracey to worry about Garth turning to crime.

2:20pm (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 2 - Millie Goes Bad

Millie is invited to a wild-sounding party, but her mum won't let her go. She responds by going bad.

2:40pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 5, Episode 1 - The Country Set

Lionel and Jean decide to take advantage of the country house for a quiet, relaxing weekend. However, things don't quite go as planned when a group of Madge and Rocky's friends arrive unannounced.

2:40pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 1

With guests Fern Britton, Richard E Grant, Martin Clunes and Sanjeev Bhaskar.

3:10pm (repeat)

Spot Bots

Episode 2 - Remote Control

Lexi is distracted by an old remote control which can control anything.

3:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 5, Episode 2 - Lionel's Ex-Wife

Lionel receives an unexpected letter from his ex-wife, Margaret, and a meeting leaves all parties in a state of shock!

3:20pm (repeat)

QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 1 - Adam

With John Sessions, Danny Baker and Hugh Laurie.

3:25pm (repeat)

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 4, Episode 3

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Charlotte and Harrison and special guests Johnny & Inel, Phil Wang and Jess Robinson.

3:40pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 2, Episode 2

Featuring Opera Oliver - the restaurant owner who just loves to sing about his food.

4pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 1 - The Lair Of The Cat Creature

Truly, Clegg and Billy come to the aid of a failed birdman.

4pm (repeat)

Boj

Episode 2 - Musical Mayhem

Boj's friends are all practising the Cloppity Concerto to play at the Giggly Gig in the park. But when Denzil breaks his guitar, Boj shows him that with a bit of improvisation he can still play at the concert. But what instrument is Boj going to play? He's sure to liven things up with his homemade one-man-band!

4:15pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 48 - Toothache

Bean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?

4:20pm (repeat)

Doctor In The House

Series 2, Episode 5 - Look Into My Eyes

When Michael starts reading a book on hypnosis, it spells trouble for Duncan.

4:35pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 45 - Haircut

After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!

4:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An Introduction

Clegg and Truly meet Entwistle, a fount of Oriental wisdom.

4:50pm (repeat)

You're Only Young Twice

Series 3, Christmas Special - Christmas At Paradise Lodge

When Miss Milton gives Cissie some super-strength glue to use, Christmas preparations take a drastic turn for the worse. A electrical fault only adds to Paradise Lodge's woes.

5:05pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 3 - All Things Brighton Beautiful

Arthur's friend Sidney comes to him in search of protection from a murderer.

5:20pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 1 - Wheelie Ben

When the local council insists that Ben is disabled, what can he do but play along with it until the wheels start coming off?

5:20pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 3, Episode 6 - Life With Father

It's a sad day for George as he takes his father to a retirement home. But it's worse for Mildred when he's thrown out and ends up living with them!

5:30pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

2016 Specials - Sensational Shakespeare

A special episode delving in to the life and times of the world's most famous writer: William Shakespeare.

5:35pm (repeat)

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 1

Roger's dreams of an easy win at today's cricket match begin badly when his Volvo won't start. Kevin comes to his rescue in his battered Renault, but he brings Maggie with him. This is the first time that Roger and Mim have met her and they're gobsmacked!

6pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 5 - Sunday For Seven Days

Albert and Harold plan a visit to the cinema.

6pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 10, Episode 2 - The Son'll Come Out

Michael's news comes as a bit of a shock to Ben, but Susan has more of a shock at Ben's reaction.

6:10pm (repeat)

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 2

Maggie and Mim get on like a house on fire and it looks like the start of a great new friendship. Maggie has other things to contend with, however, as Dennis - the team 'wolf in wimp's clothing' - tries his hand at chatting her up...

6:35pm (repeat)

Zig And Zag

Episode 11 - Happy Campers

Zig and Zag join the Junior Woodpeckers to get badges, but end up causing havoc on their maiden camping trip.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 20, Episode 3 - Who's Thrown Her Tom Cruise Photographs Away?

When Marina is stood up by Howard, she decides the time has come to give up her interest in men.

6:40pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin 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.

6:50pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 29 - Cheesemageddon

Another 'grate' episode. It sees fanatical cheese fundamentalist Aubrey Camembear threaten to create the ultimate weapon which will turn everything to cheese.

7pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 5 - Love Letters

Beverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.

7:20pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 9, Episode 3 - The Wedding

Rocky comes to the rescue when there is a problem with the best man at Alistair and Judith's wedding. Lol's wedding outfit does not go quite according to plan. The family is introduced to an unusual wedding custom. And Jean is still trying to matchmake between Harry and Sandy.

7:20pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 2

Stacey is looking for a new job while insuring Gavin sticks to his recent promise.

7:30pm (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning Permission

Desmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.

8pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the first series of Britain's most popular sitcom.

8pm (repeat)

Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms

Episode 1

Channel 4 has commissioned a new poll to find Britain's best loved sitcom. Tamsin Greig narrates as we look at sitcoms old and new to find which one is the most loved.

8pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

Episode 4 - Mr. Bean Goes To Town

In this escapade, Mr. Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series K, Episode 4 - Knits & Knots

With Sue Perkins, Ross Noble and David Mitchell.

8:30pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 48 - Toothache

Bean is tormented by the toothache from hell, but his DIY attempts to pull it out fail, and he is left with no choice but to visit the dreaded dentist. Can Bean face the dentist's chair? Or will the dentist despair of him?

8:30pm (repeat)

Mr. Bean

Episode 5 - The Trouble With Mr. Bean

Thanks to some ingenious driving, Mr. Bean gets to an appointment with the dentist after oversleeping. He also has trouble in the park with a bothersome wasp, and meets a child with a remote-controlled boat.

8:40pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 45 - Haircut

After accidentally rescuing a kitten from a tree, Mr Bean is about to get his picture in the newspaper. The photographer arrives with the grateful owner but disaster strikes when Mr Bean is upstaged by his hair!

9pm (repeat)

Peter Cook & Dudley Moore: The Missing Sketches

Rediscovered sketches from Not Only... But Also... broadcast alongside classic material.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

9pm
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 15, Episode 1

8 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.

9pm (repeat)

An Audience With...

Episode 7 - Billy Connolly

Billy 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.

9pm (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of Civilisation

Modern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.

10pm (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 3 - Casualties

Deborah decides to sell her flat and go travelling in Asia, while Gary and Tony try to put her off the idea.

10pm
30 min

Revolting

Episode 1

Comedy series satirising the state of the nation. Dennis Pound is on the streets of Loughton crowd-sourcing new policies for UKIP.

10pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie Whisperer

Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.

10pm
50 min

Virtually Famous

Series 4, Episode 3

This week the team will be looking at the biggest topical viral content and also getting their crystal balls out to predict what will be go viral in 2017, with Made in Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, TOWIE's Danielle Armstrong and comedian Tom Allen.

10:40pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 1

Gavin 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.

10:40pm (repeat)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

10:40pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 10

Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on special guest captain Sarah Millican and Rob Beckett. Susie Dent is in with Vic Reeves, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

10:45pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez Mammy

Cathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.

11pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 8, Episode 4

Topical 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.

11:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 2 - Nearest And Dearest

With Chris and Darryl due for release Sharon's patience with Dorien is running out. Dorien offers to take her out for the day leading to Sharon pretending her friend has died to get out of it. A stag night out causes Tracey to worry about Garth turning to crime.

11:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 1, Episode 1 - Big Brother

After flogging one legged turkeys from the back of a three wheeled van, Del's confident at last he's onto a winner with Trigger's consignment of Old English vinyl briefcases. How can his brother Rodney even think of abandoning the high flying world of trading for a real job?

11:45pm (repeat)

Entertaining Mr Sloane

Dark comedy about a stranger entering the lives of a middle-aged brother and sister, while trying to disguise the truth about his past.

11:45pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 2

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by Henry Winkler, Henning Wehn, Romesh Ranganathan and Rebecca Adlington.

11:45pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Christmas 2016, New Year Special - Chez Mammy

Cathy has a new, French boyfriend. He doesn't make the best first impression, which might be an issue if he is to survive meeting Mrs Brown.

Midnight (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 5 - Holiday

As Mark's best man, Jeremy has organised his stag weekend which consists of the pair of them on a canal boat in Shropshire. Instantly bored, things are spiced up for the pair of them when Jez meets a girl and Mark gets offered a job in India.

Midnight (repeat)

Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game

East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.

Midnight (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 2

Three members of One Direction and Radio 1 DJ Sara Cox are the guests joining James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.

12:35am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 6 - Wedding

Mark and Sophie's big day arrives, but as the groom makes his way to the church with best man Jeremy and a very hungover Super Hans, he continues to wrestle with crippling doubts which threaten to throw the event into disarray.

12:35am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

12:50am (repeat)

Black Books

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the bookshop sitcom.

1am (repeat)

Brush Strokes

Series 3, Episode 4

Jacko and Sandra's relationship is now strictly Platonic. But, although he is now a 'free man' again, Jacko is thinking more about his life in general than his love life.

1am (repeat)

Mount Pleasant

Series 1, Episode 1

As Lisa and Dan's 10th wedding anniversary approaches, she's convinced he'll have forgotten. That is, if she's not talked him into an affair with a neighbour. Meanwhile, Shelley's marriage is on the rocks - who'd have a best friend for a boss?

1am (repeat)

John Bishop: The Sunshine Tour

TV broadcast of John Bishop's 2011 stand-up show, filmed at Liverpool's Echo Arena on the last night of his sell-out tour.

1am (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of Civilisation

Modern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.

1:10am (repeat)

Extras

Andy Milman is a TV and film extra who dreams of stardom and that elusive big break.

1:25am (repeat)

Bad Robots

Series 2, Episode 1

Episode 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.

1:35am (repeat)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 1 - A Fridge Too Far

Arthur needs to raise money for a foolproof scheme. His schemes range from insurance fraud to pawning his wife's jewellery.

1:40am (repeat)

Brush Strokes

Series 3, Episode 5

The threat of competition from Jacko's new decorating business starts to worry Lionel - especially when his staff begin to defect. Suddenly, however, he appears to have the upper hand - or does he?

1:50am (repeat)

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 2 - Bed

Gary has been sent out to find indigestion tablets for Dorothy, while Tony attempts the garden fence.

2:25am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 4, Episode 5 - Holiday

As Mark's best man, Jeremy has organised his stag weekend which consists of the pair of them on a canal boat in Shropshire. Instantly bored, things are spiced up for the pair of them when Jez meets a girl and Mark gets offered a job in India.

3am (repeat)

Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 5

Two Episodes of Mash's astronauts make an unscheduled stop on their way to the rocket, Antonio explains how to deal with any competition to his intended conquests and headmaster accidentally eats a piglet in WitTank presents The School.

3:20am (repeat)

Virtually Famous

Series 4, Episode 3

This week the team will be looking at the biggest topical viral content and also getting their crystal balls out to predict what will be go viral in 2017, with Made in Chelsea's Spencer Matthews, TOWIE's Danielle Armstrong and comedian Tom Allen.

3:30am (repeat)

Live At The Electric

Series 2, Episode 6

It's all-out gang warfare for Totally Tom, Daveutio is alarmed by Sharonetti's new hair-do in The Only Way Is Shakespeare, and Marcel Lucont has some French poetry to share with us.

4am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 5 - Love Letters

Beverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.

4:30am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 6 - Planning Permission

Desmond plans his dream retirement house but tries to keep it secret from Shirley.

TV schedule Tuesday 3rd January 2017

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