Television
TV schedule Thursday 24th August 2017
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 3 - DownThe Twirlywoos learn all about down when Toodloo gets on a runaway roller-skate. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen creates a course for marbles to roll down.
Lucky Feller
Episode 7 - The Power And The GloryThe local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...
Lucky Feller
Episode 8 - The Families MeetIn high excitement, Shorty Mepstead has asked Kath and her parents to Sunday dinner. He plans to make a Very Important Announcement...
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 50 - The Jigokudani Monkey Park, JapanThe Go Jetters fly to the rescue in Japan, as Glitch gets up to his usual monkey business.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 12 - Once Upon A TimeLittle Monster has gone off books, so whilst Justin and Robert are on a pirate nightout with Cook and Line, Cat tries to reignite Little Monster's passion for stories.
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 1, Episode 6 - Seven Year HitchFor their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 9 - Going ApeNaomi the grey gibbon and Gambira the orangutan share and island but famously don't get on. Naomi likes everything to be clean and tidy, while Gambira is messy with poor personal hygiene. Everyday they shout and chase each other - until one day Naomi mysteriously disappears. At first, Gambira can't believe her luck - she finally has the place to herself without her bossy roommate, but then Jurgen the gorilla decides he's moving in and Gambira begins to miss her old island buddy. Was Naomi really that bad?
Boj
Episode 34 - Still As StatuesBoj finds Mia upset because her paintings of the Twitchlets are ruined - they were meant to be a birthday present for her mum. Can Boj help Mia to make a new present?
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14thDel's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 6 - NoisyThe Twirlywoos find that playing with a radio can have very noisy consequences. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car comes to visit - bringing an awful racket with it!
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper CaperArkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...
Minder
Series 8, Episode 8 - Him IndoorsLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Porterhouse Blue
Episode 4With a view to ending the new Master's regime, the Dean and Sir Cathcart D'Eath encourage television journalist Cornelius Carrington to make a documentary about the College.
They haven't reckoned on Carrington's methods, or on Skullion's gift for 'television verite'. And nobody - not even Skullion himself - has reckoned on the head porter achieving an indelible place in the history of Porterhouse.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In WillesdenLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 6 - Last Of The Big SpendersRigsby's hoping to take new tenant Brenda out for the evening. Unfortunately, he has somewhat of a cashflow problem, a string of unwelcome visitors start arriving at the house.
Hacker Time
Series 6, Episode 9 - Paul MartinExpect antique jokes and jokes about antiques as Paul Martin from Flog It! joins Hacker in the studio. Plus Cel Spellman appears in Lost and Found (...& Lost Again) and Simon Lowe and Su Pollard feature in another edition of The Accommodation Place.
Lucky Feller
Episode 7 - The Power And The GloryThe local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...
You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Episode 3 - Who's Calling?After Cissie unwittingly - and unknowingly! - receives a 'heavy breather' phone call and Miss Milton refuses to believe the tale, Flora goes on the war path.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & WealthDel is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Spot Bots
Episode 13 - Sky DenThe Spot Bots try to work out how they can all fit on their tall sky den.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Mysterious Feet Of Nora BattyWith the notable exception of Compo, Nora Batty is not used to anyone looking at her. So when her husband Wally takes an unnatural interest in those parts of her body she stands on, she is understandably unnerved. It is, of course, all part of Compo, Clegg and Foggy's attempts to settle a question of size once and for always.
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 1, Episode 6 - Seven Year HitchFor their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 6 - Who's The Caddy?The farmer comes across his old golf clubs and decides to knock a few balls around, instantly putting his back out in the process. Shaun takes the opportunity to learn how to play, while Bitzer is forced to tend to his injured master inside the house.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 6 - NoisyThe Twirlywoos find that playing with a radio can have very noisy consequences. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car comes to visit - bringing an awful racket with it!
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 7 - Hair Today, Gone TomorrowThe farmer gets ready for a date and wants to look his best, so it's time to dust off his prized hairpiece. Shaun can't resist trying the wig on but loses it while showing off to the flock. The race is on as Shaun and Bitzer try to return the wig in time for the farmer's big night.
Waiting For God
Series 5, Episode 5Marion's hysterical with lust for Fat Boy Higgins, flatly refusing to accept that he was in fact Geoffrey. At Bayview, Diana's rushed to hospital after collapsing at Tom's shock proposal of marriage, and Jane's pursuing her newfound desire to become a bride of Christ.
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.
Zig And Zag
Episode 3 - JobsworthZig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 26 - Trick Or ShriekLuke finds out that Scream Street doesn't celebrate Halloween, and decides to introduce his friends to it. Unfortunately what start as innocent Halloween decorations end up as an army of man-eating pumpkins!
Porterhouse Blue
Episode 4With a view to ending the new Master's regime, the Dean and Sir Cathcart D'Eath encourage television journalist Cornelius Carrington to make a documentary about the College.
They haven't reckoned on Carrington's methods, or on Skullion's gift for 'television verite'. And nobody - not even Skullion himself - has reckoned on the head porter achieving an indelible place in the history of Porterhouse.
Porridge
A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Dennis The Menace & Gnasher
CBBC series based on the popular Beano comic character Dennis and his dog, Gnasher.
Lucky Feller
Episode 8 - The Families MeetIn high excitement, Shorty Mepstead has asked Kath and her parents to Sunday dinner. He plans to make a Very Important Announcement...
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 51 - The Nazca Lines, PeruThe Go Jetters race to protect ancient artwork in Peru when Glitch erases the Nazca Lines.
Next To No Time!
Comedy following a shy engineer's attempts to convince a businessman he's never met of his innovative plans.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go ByRodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!
Minder
Series 8, Episode 10 - Too Many CrooksLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
You're Only Young Twice
Series 3, Episode 4 - Use Of BathWhen Mrs. Smallwick leaves the taps running in the bathroom above Flora's bedroom causing a mini-flood, she issues Miss Milton with an ultimatum: Smallwick must leave or she will! Milton is only too keen to oblige, leaving Flora to search for a flat post-haste, and Cissie keen to accompany her. Their new abode is less than luxurious.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 12 - Eye ContactWhen Lily is mistakenly led to believe by Jas that Matt is emigrating to Australia she is distraught that he hasn't even told her he's leaving.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door ClosesDel's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.
On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 2 - Love Is What You Make ItAfter yet another blazing row between Olive and Arthur disturbing his peace, Stan decides something must be done. Without Arthur's agreement marriage counselling can't help, but perhaps if he and Jack can stoke up the green-eyed monster...
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 13 - Totes EmoshWhen her heroine Jade gives an emotional slide show in assembly promoting a Save the Hedgehogs campaign, Martha becomes troubled.
Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4Granville plans a double date with Madge and Mavis but needs to find a way to smarten up Gastric. There's more romance in the air as Mrs Featherstone has her heart set on a new husband and Nurse Gladys is wooed by a former patient, Mick, whose boil she once attended to. Meanwhile, a mysterious new product from the Far East arrives which needs some clever marketing to Eric and Cyril.
Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 7 - Things That Go Bump In The NightCould rumours of the Grey Lady who haunts the house, be true? Rigsby certainly believes so, although he has not seen her - yet.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.
Waiting For God
Series 5, Episode 5Marion's hysterical with lust for Fat Boy Higgins, flatly refusing to accept that he was in fact Geoffrey. At Bayview, Diana's rushed to hospital after collapsing at Tom's shock proposal of marriage, and Jane's pursuing her newfound desire to become a bride of Christ.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 3 - The Longest NightWhile out shopping at Top-Buys, the Trotters are taken to the supermarket manager's office believing that they have won a prize. Instead, they are held hostage when an armed robbery goes wrong.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 28 - The Beast WithinLuke is fed up with not being able to control who he is inside, and tries to separate his inner wolf from his human self. But he soon realises they are better together than they are apart.
The Pickwick Papers
Adaptation of Charles Dickens's celebrated comic novel.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Sickness & WealthDel is reluctant to go to the doctor's with his "jippy" tummy. He's also suffering cash flow problems, and - unbeknownst to Rodney - the family face eviction from the flat. A chance comment from Albert could hold the solution; or it could make things far worse.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Mysterious Feet Of Nora BattyWith the notable exception of Compo, Nora Batty is not used to anyone looking at her. So when her husband Wally takes an unnatural interest in those parts of her body she stands on, she is understandably unnerved. It is, of course, all part of Compo, Clegg and Foggy's attempts to settle a question of size once and for always.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 4Audrey is shocked to see a perfectly good and very old fireplace thrown out by Richard, despite the fact that she never liked it herself. She's also more than a little agitated by the apparent unfairness of her new position in life...
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 4 - Demon Barber II (Turbo)Sean invents a video game that seems destined to put his father out of business.
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.
Bobby And Harriet Get Married
Episode 4 - What Do Boys Like?As Bobby's excitement grows, Harriet is consumed by worries for her independence. Duplicity, sabotage and Katherine Ryan all feature as the couple's fears and insecurities clash.
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm
Episode 1 - IslingtonIn the opening episode, Nick is on his home turf, Islington, eating a Vietnamese banquet at The Little Viet Kitchen.
Still Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4Granville plans a double date with Madge and Mavis but needs to find a way to smarten up Gastric. There's more romance in the air as Mrs Featherstone has her heart set on a new husband and Nurse Gladys is wooed by a former patient, Mick, whose boil she once attended to. Meanwhile, a mysterious new product from the Far East arrives which needs some clever marketing to Eric and Cyril.
Eat Your Heart Out With Nick Helm
Episode 2 - CamdenFollowing his recent break-up, Nick wakes up in Camden.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 13 - Totes EmoshWhen her heroine Jade gives an emotional slide show in assembly promoting a Save the Hedgehogs campaign, Martha becomes troubled.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three episodes from Britain's most popular sitcom.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 5Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 13 (Channel 4: Series 14), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up with Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd, who take on guest captain Alan Carr and Kevin Bridges. Elis James and John Robins are in Dictionary Corner.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 7 - Lenny HenryJohn Bishop is joined by Sir Lenny Henry, who reveals the ups and downs of his 40-year career.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 6Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom about walking disaster area Frank Spencer.
Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 3 - TherapyWhen Lucy enrols at Night School on a training course in counselling, Lee takes advantage of her new-found skill to help patch things up with his father. But the joint therapy sessions throw up more questions than answers.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 8The team captains are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Joey Barton.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To WarwickSimon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.
Not Going Out
Series 6, Episode 4 - ConferenceDetermined to put a stop to Lucy flirting at an Annual Trade Conference in order to get work, Lee takes evasive action.
Porterhouse Blue
Episode 4With a view to ending the new Master's regime, the Dean and Sir Cathcart D'Eath encourage television journalist Cornelius Carrington to make a documentary about the College.
They haven't reckoned on Carrington's methods, or on Skullion's gift for 'television verite'. And nobody - not even Skullion himself - has reckoned on the head porter achieving an indelible place in the history of Porterhouse.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 1Jimmy Carr returns to host a brand new episode, with Sean Lock and Jason Manford going up against Jon Richardson and Roisin Conaty. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 7In the penultimate episode, James Corden and Co are joined by Olympic diver Tom Daley, athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson and stand-up comic Romesh Ranganathan.
Lucky Feller
Episode 7 - The Power And The GloryThe local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...
Monty Python's Personal Best
Episode 3 - John CleeseThis episode begins with a spoof memorial to 'the late' John Cleese before cutting to a series of new sketches performed by the Pythons.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 6Gavin is in Essex without his wife. Stacey is in Barry without her husband. So while Smithy plans a boys' night out, Stacey goes to the bingo. But has living separate lives finally taken its toll on love's young dream?
Mock The Week
Series 2, Episode 6Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.
Lucky Feller
Episode 8 - The Families MeetIn high excitement, Shorty Mepstead has asked Kath and her parents to Sunday dinner. He plans to make a Very Important Announcement...
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 3David O'Doherty, Craig Revel Horwood, Rick Edwards and Ellie Taylor join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to thrash out the hot stories of the week.
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 1, Episode 6 - Seven Year HitchFor their seventh wedding anniversary, Peter and Sheila intend to stay in the same hotel where they spent their honeymoon.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 3 - Will's DilemmaSimon and his new girlfriend Tara go on a double date with Will and her friend Kerry.
Soho Theatre Live
Episode 5 - Mae MartinThe Summer of Stand Up continues with Mae Martin, the two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee who brings her hit show Us to Soho Theatre. Mae hilariously discusses the 21st century stereotypes of gender, sexuality and identity, as well as the time she had THE sex talk with her mum.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 10 - Too Many CrooksLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Gonks Go Beat
In the far future, Earth has split into two rival populaces based on musical taste. A representative of the Galaxy is sent to unite the factions.
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Trip To WarwickSimon and his new girlfriend Tara are going to visit her sister at university.
Not Now Darling
Cooney farce set in an upmarket furriers, where the proprietor is attempting to woo a new mistress behind her husband's back.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Highlights Special - Best Of Stand-UpRussell hosts a special stand-up compilation, featuring a selection of performances from across all six series. The stand-ups have featured in the extended show, which sees Russell present some of the hottest emerging talent on the comedy scene.
Tommy Cooper
Sketch, stand-up and magic from the inimitable Tommy Cooper.
The Smell Of Reeves And Mortimer
Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer offer up their unique brand of off-the-wall humour.
Mock The Week
Series 2, Episode 6Jo Brand joins Hugh Dennis and Frankie Boyle this week. Rory Bremner has Jeremy Hardy and John Oliver on his team.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 6 - Road RageGasforth's new bypass is causing problems for Fowler as his girlfriend Patricia has taken a fortnight's leave to join the protesters and he and his officers have to "enforce the law". When they arrive PC Goody falls for one of the protesters and decides to save the planet. Meanwhile, Patricia is rescued by the "green avenger".
Miranda
Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief EncounterA fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet JobDesmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 3 - Georgetown DreamingDesmond wonders what might have been if he'd never come to this 'godforsaken country'.
The Darling Buds Of May
Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.