Television
TV schedule Friday 6th January 2017
Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Royal VisitThe whole hospital is looking forward to the visit of a royal prince and princess - with the odd exception...
Dentist In The Chair
Comedy with Bob Monkhouse, Peggy Cummings and Kenneth Connor. A burglar breaks into the wrong shop and steals medical instruments instead of silver.
Minder
Series 10, Episode 5 - The Immaculate ContraptionArthur appears to be suffering from the wrath of God after flogging a dodgy motor to Sister Angelica, a trusting nun.
Zig And Zag
Episode 16 - Billy Goat's GriefThere's a neighbourhood inspection so Zig and Zag employ a herd of goats to eat their untidy garden neat - what could possibly go wrong?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 10 - Jeopardy MouseWhen the Baron rearranges the countries of the world Danger Mouse reluctantly joins forces with his American counterpart, Jeopardy Mouse, and takes New Zealand for a spin.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 3, Christmas Special - Flight Of FancyThe resistance's plans to return the airmen to England by catapulting them - with the aid of 200ft of knicker elastic - in an antique aircraft toward Dover, are put into motion. Meanwhile, Gruber sets about copying the Fallen Madonna, and the rest of Nouvion prepares for the vintage transport show arranged to disguise the escape attempt.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Sahara Desert, AfricaGlitch makes a sandcastle around an oasis in the Sahara. Can the Go Jetters save the day?
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 5 - Robot DayThings soon turn messy when Justin surprises Robert and insists on giving his best robot friend a special day to remember for 'Robot Day'.
As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 7 - Showered With GiftsOn 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.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 5Maggie confronts the heartache of being unable to conceive, and in the race against her biological clock she learns her test results from the doctor.
As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 1 - The StalkerSandy seems to have been followed home from the station by a strange man for a few nights. When Lionel leaves the house ready to confront him, Jean panics and calls in Alistair's help lest it happen again.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 4 - Sooty's Space RocketWhen Sooty builds his own space rocket, he is determined to be the first teddy bear on Mars. But when the rocket crash-lands on Mr. Slater's mobile toilet, will all his dreams go down the pan?
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 4 - More About NoisyThe Twirlywoos visit a house where a parrot lives. The parrot is very noisy.
Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 6Tension mounts as the team and their wives arrive at the hotel in Cromer for the away match with arch enemy Fatty Woolacott. Roger gives them all strict instructions to have an early night and puts a complete ban on 'naughties.'
The Thin Blue Line
Series 1, Episode 4 - Rag WeekThe local college students get out of hand during their fund-raising 'rag week'. Meanwhile, Fowler and Dawkins have problems at the bank.
Tawny Pipit
A village bands together to save its wildlife from development and wildlife collectors.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf StreamThe trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.
Spot Bots
Episode 5 - RechargeThe Spot Bots play zooples while they wait for Cubi's hover batteries to recharge.
My Family
Series 10, Episode 7 - Ben Behaving BadlyBen volunteers to look after one of Janey's elderly care clients for an evening; what could possibly go wrong?
My Family
Series 11, Episode 5 - Harper v HarperBen and Susan decide to go their separate ways, but will they end up in the same place?
The Mouse That Roared
Classic comedy in which Peter Sellers plays multiple roles. The tiny Grand Duchy of Fenwick declares war on the United States.
As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 2 - Getting To Know You - AgainWill Lionel contact Jean? Will Jean contact Lionel? Sandy heads to the hotel but finds he has checked out, and when he heads to the office, Judith gives Lionel short shrift. Meanwhile his publisher, Alistair, orders fresh revisions and insists Lionel attend a party he's holding.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 4 - More About NoisyThe Twirlywoos visit a house where a parrot lives. The parrot is very noisy.
Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 1 - And Afterwards At...Harold is getting married but Albert isn't happy with the idea.
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 5 - PopcornDiddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. Shows include The Dom Show, Deadly Diddy 60 and Diddymind. Strictly's Bruno Tonioli gives his verdict.
Shillingbury Tales
Episode 1 - The Shillingbury BlowersThe arrival of a pop musician and his wife in an English village upsets the status quo, particularly when he becomes involved in a brass band contest, which the local team is hotly contesting. The trouble with the good blowers of Shillingbury is that they are not very good. In fact, they are awful. The regular conductor, old Saltie, is ousted, and the pop musician delegated to take his place...
Room 101
Series 3, Episode 4 - Kelly Hoppen, Miles Jupp, Vernon KayDragons' Den star Kelly Hoppen, stand-up Miles Jupp and TV presenter Vernon Kay try to banish sliding doors, limp handshakes and people who litter forever.
As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 7 - Showered With GiftsOn 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.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 5 - PorridgeWhilst Dorien is trying to gather further evidence against Marcus for their divorce proceedings, Tracey's attempts to get Darryl back into work and a position of responsibility backfire spectacularly.
Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 5 - Mum's The WordSomething seems wrong with Mike - and Millie discovers that he's lost his job at the gym. Can the girls find Mike a new job before mum finds out the truth?
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 4With guests Craig Revel-Horwood, Ben Fogle, Kate Silverton and Hugh Dennis.
As Time Goes By
Series 6, Episode 1 - The StalkerSandy seems to have been followed home from the station by a strange man for a few nights. When Lionel leaves the house ready to confront him, Jean panics and calls in Alistair's help lest it happen again.
Spot Bots
Episode 5 - RechargeThe Spot Bots play zooples while they wait for Cubi's hover batteries to recharge.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are ComingAs Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.
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.
Gigglebiz
Series 2, Episode 5Featuring Rod and Annette - where, as usual, Annette is blissfully unaware of Rod's latest prize catch.
Boj
Episode 5 - In The HothouseWhen Mia and Rupa disagree over how to help Mr Cloppity water the plants in his hothouse they break the hose. But Boj invents a game they can all play to get the plants watered. He even creates a little hothouse of his own where Pops's outback marigold, a long way from home, can live happily in Giggly Park.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny StuffTruly, Clegg and Billy track down a man famous for his green fingers.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
Doctor In The House
Series 2, Episode 8 - If You Can Help Somebody... Don't!Michael is concerned for an elderly lady who is being discharged from the hospital against her wishes.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat SittingWhen his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.
My Family
Series 10, Episode 7 - Ben Behaving BadlyBen volunteers to look after one of Janey's elderly care clients for an evening; what could possibly go wrong?
You're Only Young Twice
Series 4, Episode 2 - Flora's Big MistakeHaving accompanied Cissie to the surgery, Flora overhears her doctor and a nurse discussing an imminent death. She resolves to make her friend's last days and weeks as comfortable as possible.
Minder
Series 10, Episode 6 - All Quiet On The West End FrontArthur moves from the world of secondhand cars into corporate entertainment - but he soon discovers the glittering West End clubs and casinos hide a multitude of pitfalls.
Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 1 - MondayIt's the first day of Year 9 - and pupil Mark has got some big news.
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.
George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 3 - You Must Have ShowersMildred takes a liking to the Fourmiles' shower, and orders that George arrange one to be fitted in their bathroom. Much against her better judgement, he gets old friend Jerry to do the work.
My Family
Series 11, Episode 5 - Harper v HarperBen and Susan decide to go their separate ways, but will they end up in the same place?
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 5 - Horrid Henry VIIIWe meet the young Henry as he struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming King himself, and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes! Meanwhile across the world we meet the great Ottoman leader Suleiman the Magnificent in Turkey, and the mad, bad, and very dangerous to know Emperor Zhengde in China.
Outside Edge
Series 1, Episode 7The day of the all-important Cromer away match dawns and the team are playing well. Will Roger finally realise his dream and beat arch rival Fatty Woolacott, or has fate got something else in store?
All At Sea
Short comedy film starring Hal Monty and Max Bygraves as two sailors on leave, cut from Skimpy In The Navy.
Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 1 - And Afterwards At...Harold is getting married but Albert isn't happy with the idea.
Outside Edge
Series 2, Episode 1Roger's struggling to win back Mim's trust, and is struggling to know what to say to reassure and calm her fears. Meanwhile, the team's suffering a sudden onslaught of medical emergencies and inflated egos, and Rodge is desperate not to ask their opponents to lend them a man.
Zig And Zag
Episode 14 - It's Sherlucky DayZig and Zag become detectives to solve the case of the missing invisible cat of Burb Street.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 20, Episode 6 - Will Barry Go Septic Despite Listening To Classical Music?Compo, Clegg and Truly are intrigued when they meet a man testing for earthquakes.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked LeaksPenfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's AwayA huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Christmas Special - To Hull And BackDel becomes embroiled in a diamond smuggling caper with Boycie and Abdul and, as usual, he's the one with the dirty job to do. Things are not helped, however, when the 'Old Bill' start asking awkward questions...
As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 2 - Getting To Know You - AgainWill Lionel contact Jean? Will Jean contact Lionel? Sandy heads to the hotel but finds he has checked out, and when he heads to the office, Judith gives Lionel short shrift. Meanwhile his publisher, Alistair, orders fresh revisions and insists Lionel attend a party he's holding.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The TimesDesmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.
The Iron Maiden
An aircraft designer's love of traction engines gets in the way of his job when an American airline owner visits England on a buying mission.
Doc Martin
Series 1, Episode 2 - Gentleman PreferDr Ellingham raises the ire of seemingly the entire village when he sacks Elaine, who is taking out her own frustrations on her father and his fiancée. Meanwhile, Martin diagnoses former teacher Roger Fenn with a possible larynx cancer.
Celebrity Advice Bureau
Episode 3Entertaining series in which celebrity advisers, including Louis Walsh, Fay Ripley, David Baddiel and Rick Edwards, offer their best advice for daily dilemmas.
The Good Old Days
Traditional music-hall entertainment, with songs, sketches and stand-up comedy from the Leeds City Varieties.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat SittingWhen his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.
Love Soup
Series 2, Episode 1 - Smoke And ShadowsAlice is worried that her regional manager is a predatory lesbian, and that her driving instructor is crossing certain boundaries. Meanwhile, Cleo has discovered that her boyfriend is making negative comments about her in a journal, and Milly is in love with a shadow.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It OffDermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative NancyThis week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything
New Year SpecialJonathan Ross, David Walliams, Katherine Ryan, Aisling Bea, Noel Fielding and Richard Ayoade join Jimmy to compete for the Big Fat Quiz crown.
Love Soup
Series 2, Episode 2 - Integrated LogisticsCleo's attempt to fix up Alice with a sales rep ends in failure, and she offends Milly when she tries to put a lover off her by claiming Milly is a man. Alice then gets herself involved in a Dickensian romance.
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain CookWith a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...
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.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim ShortsGreg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 2 - Corporal PunishmentAfter having trouble with the trenches' telephone system, Blackadder is facing a court-martial for disobeying orders; and far more seriously, shooting and eating Melchett's prized pet pigeon, Speckled Jim. Is there any hope for the Captain, or does a firing squad and certain death await?
The Graham Norton Show
Series 20, Highlights Special - Graham Norton's Big Red ChairGraham Norton goes behind the scenes of TV's most famous comfy chair to meet the people who have entertained the nation with their stories. Sometimes.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 3, Episode 1 - EelsNaboo and Bollo are off on the Head Shaman's stag do, leaving Howard and Vince in charge of Nabootique.
Jimmy Carr Telling Jokes
TV broadcast of Jimmy Carr's fifth stand-up DVD, full of his controversal one-liners.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last SupperIn the last episode of the series the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner's trophy. Tasks include: playing golf with eggs and cooking a meal using ingredients starting with every letter of the alphabet.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 8Topical 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 5 - PorridgeWhilst Dorien is trying to gather further evidence against Marcus for their divorce proceedings, Tracey's attempts to get Darryl back into work and a position of responsibility backfire spectacularly.
Uncle
Series 3, Episode 1 - Father's DayAndy's gathering a measure of success as a music producer. For the first time, he has to think about real decisions.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 3, Episode 2 - Journey To The Centre Of The PunkVince bites Howard's rare jazz record, but bites off more than he can chew as the corruptive Jazz Beast enters his bloodstream.
Loot
Ray Galton and Alan Simpson's film adaptation of Joe Orton's celebrated play, Loot.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 11Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Ed Gamble and Holly Walsh are the guests this week.
A League Of Their Own
Series 7, Episode 5Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott, presenter Gabby Logan and comedian Jon Richardson are the guests on the show this week.
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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 19, New Year SpecialJimmy Carr hosts the New Year Special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Joe Lycett, Kate Humble, Jamali Maddix and Rick Edwards.
Black Books
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the bookshop sitcom.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Highlights SpecialDara presents a special end of series show featuring hilarious new material, out-takes and favourite bits.
Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 4Jacko continues his pursuit of Lucia, and is allowed to call upon her at her home. Unfortunately this means sitting through hundreds of family photographs!
Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies
A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.
Lenny Henry: A Life On Screen
Sir Lenny Henry is honoured with 2016's BAFTA tribute.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 5 - Negative NancyThis week, insults and Katy Perry's American flag dresses are considered for their offensiveness, and Dave, masquerading as his own wife, sets about finding a man on Tinder.
Bellamy's People
Episode 1Hapless radio talk-show host Gary Bellamy steps onto the small screen, into his Triumph Stag "personality vehicle" and travels the length and breadth of the land meeting the people of Britain and trying to find out what makes them tick.
Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 5Jacko goes out wth Lucia and finds that she is not the shrinking violet that he thought she was. Lesley gets a job in a wine bar.
Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
Last Tango In Halifax
Series 1, Episode 3There's plenty of turbulence both in Halifax, when the lecherous Paul is beaten up on multiple occasions; and in Harrogate, where John is determined not to be walked over. Meanwhile, Celia and Alan spend the night together.
No Offence
Series 2, Episode 1On full surveillance mode, the Friday Street squad have an explosive start to the day, at the funeral of the son of notorious gangster Nora Attah. Straight back in the deep end, DI Viv Deering and the team fight to prevent the breakout of a gang war in the city. Meanwhile Joy and Tegan literally uncover a body of work to piece together a case against the dodgy crematorium owners.
Human Remains
Black comedy series in which Rob Brydon and Julia Davis play various characters.
Live At The Electric
Series 3, Episode 3Sharonetti is attracted to Daveutio's uselessness in The Only Way Is Shakespeare, the youth club receive some job interview practice from Pete Swivel, and Latin lothario Antonio discovers a love for all things equestrian.
Brush Strokes
Series 4, Episode 4Jacko continues his pursuit of Lucia, and is allowed to call upon her at her home. Unfortunately this means sitting through hundreds of family photographs!
Spaced
Series 2, Episode 7 - LeavesAfter Daisy's party everyone has split and gone their separate ways. Sophie is going to America, Twist in Manchester and Marsha is selling the house and has gone AWOL. When Tim discovers that even Daisy is leaving town, Mike comes up with a bloody spectacular idea.
Stella Street
In Surbiton, Surrey, film stars Michael Caine, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino and others share a street with the likes of musicians Mick Jagger, David Bowie and football pundit Jimmy Hill.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's AwayA huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 12 - Sign Of The TimesDesmond has ordered a neon sign for the shop and Lee has got it for him at a bargain price.