Television
TV schedule Friday 20th October 2017
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 10 - TurningThings get out of hand when Chickedy and Chick try to turn the pedals of a bike. The Twirlywoo Screen provides the Twirlywoos with a bike of their own, but it proves difficult to control!
Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Death ListWhen Jim hears about secret bugging and phone-tapping he instructs Sir Humphrey to implement numerous privacy precautions. But his mind is changed, fairly rapidly, when he hears he's on a terrorist group's hit list.
Zig And Zag
Episode 25 - Chez ZogIn an attempt to raise enough cash to eat at the fanciest restaurant in Burbia, Zig and Zag set up their own fancy restaurant.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 37 - Danger Is ForeverDanger Mouse takes on Greenback - but as a geriatric (or elderly) mouse, after the Baron speeds up the rotation of Earth, making everyone and thing 1,000 years older! Can DM pull out all the stops and restore the world?
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 3When a valuable antique goes missing from Richard's display of china, suspicion falls upon Audrey - who appears to be suddenly splashing out on a number of home improvements at the Lodge.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, AntarcticaWhen Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 15 - Growing GloopJustin has started a wonderful plant collection, so Mr Bloom delivers a special new flower to Justin's House along with a mysterious Super Swellberry, which contains magical 'growing gloop' to help the plant grow.
My Hero
Series 3, Episode 10 - A Day To RememberIt's a bad day for Planet Earth when George accidentally erases his own memory, to the extent he can't remember who ThermoMan is, let alone that he is ThermoMan. For Janet it's a dream come true. George turns into a model husband who volunteers to change nappies and take Ollie for strolls in the park - a first in the Sunday household!
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
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.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 4, Episode 10 - PartyNero gets invited to the coolest party of the year. Meanwhile, there is a surprise winner of the school presidential election.
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...
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 4 - MoneyBlackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 10Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Asante and George and special guests Chris Johnson, Dominique Moore, Tom Allen and Luke Kempner.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 3, Episode 2 - Wendy HouseFrank tries to build a wendy house for Jessica.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 4Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 29 - The StareBitzer gets his wish for some peace and quiet when Shaun becomes hypnotised by Mowermouth the goat and finally stops bothering him. But with the whole flock under the influence of Mowermouth's powerful gaze, Bitzer soon realises just how much he needs his old buddy.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 30 - Fruit & NutsTired of eating grass, Shaun sets out to pinch one of the Farmer's prized apples only to have every attempt ruined by his constantly sneezing accomplice - a sheep, who much to Shaun's frustration, has decided to be his new best friend.
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 6 - Basil The RatA public health inspector's visit leaves Basil with a long list of improvements to make to the hotel, but when he discovers that Manuel has been keeping a pet rat for the past year, things go from bad to worse!
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 6 - EggWhile Wussywat is playing catch with Oggy, he encounters a funny-shaped stone.
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 10 - Teacher's PetOrdered to tidy up a science lab by Abercrombie, Becky is distracted by an array of school pets in cages. Mitchell and Templeton are more interested in a Matter Transmogrifier - and there are soon giant rabbits roaming the halls.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 10 - A Landlady For SmilerCompo can see a benefit for Smiler.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 4, Episode 10 - PartyNero gets invited to the coolest party of the year. Meanwhile, there is a surprise winner of the school presidential election.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 2 - UnderneathThe Twirlywoos learn about underneath when they visit a hat shop. Back in the boat, the Box brings a rainbow for the Twirlywoos to dance underneath.
The Brittas Empire
Despite his ambition and good intentions, everything seems to go wrong at Whitbury New Town Leisure Centre when manager Gordon Brittas is around.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 4, Episode 10Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Asante and George and special guests Chris Johnson, Dominique Moore, Tom Allen and Luke Kempner.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 3 - Our Speaker TodayBarbara offers to do Margo a favour by filling in for a speaker at one of her groups. Her talk on self-sufficiency quickly comes to the attention of Lady 'George' Truskett who asks her to do the same talk at a few other locations. This absense from home causes Tom some problems and Margo is jealous of Barbara and George's relationship.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 6 - Just In TimeWhen a workman arrives to mend the hole in the space-time continuum, Gary has to decide where his future lies.
Zig And Zag
Episode 9 - Strictly Zig & ZagThere's a hole in Zig and Zag's wall and a trip to the mini-mart to get some filler ends up with them dancing their way to a solution.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 10 - Go Jet Academy: HailstormThe Go Jetters join Ubercorn in the Go Jet Academy to try out a brand new click-on: the G.O. Vac, a super vacuum that can suck up bad weather.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 4Hyacinth and Richard take a weekend golfing break with the Major.
Hot Enough For June
Spy spoof concerning a bumbling out-of-work writer who is hired by the British intelligence service to carry out a covert mission.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 39 - Uncle MemphisCleo tries to smarten Niles up and ends up replacing his bandages with those of his evil brother Uncle Memphis, who always thought he should have been the pharaoh instead of Niles. Memphis plans to take over Niles' body forever.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 3 - Our Speaker TodayBarbara offers to do Margo a favour by filling in for a speaker at one of her groups. Her talk on self-sufficiency quickly comes to the attention of Lady 'George' Truskett who asks her to do the same talk at a few other locations. This absense from home causes Tom some problems and Margo is jealous of Barbara and George's relationship.
Zig And Zag
Episode 20 - Zog's Got TalentWhen a big TV talent show comes to town, Zig and Zag are keen to get involved, but they need to find their inner talent.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 12, Episode 10 - A Landlady For SmilerCompo can see a benefit for Smiler.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark GamesThe heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just DessertsFletch has acquired an illicit tin of pineapple chunks, but they are stolen before he has the chance to enjoy them. It soon emerges that the pineapple chunks have surfaced in a rather unexpected place, while Godber attempts to nick him a replacement from the prison kitchen.
Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 10A Victorian businessman goes undercover in his own factory, there's a right royal squabble over who should rule medieval England, we meet eccentric Georgian politician Mad Jack Mytton and the Real Tudor Hustle reveals the cleverest con tricks by naughty historical criminals.
As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 10 - Improvements?Alistair takes Jean, Lionel, Judith and Sandy to the country house to see filming taking place. None are especially enamoured by what they find.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 5 - Stop That BathCompo, Clegg and Foggy find that, for once, Howard has a cast iron excuse for being out without permission.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 4Hazen and Alicia are this week's victims in love and putting their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds. Will they chose love or money?
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 2Mum has enough of the boys' attitude to housework so sets out on a campaign to civilise them. Karen battles with chuggers and buying shoes, while Dad goes to war with a domestic appliance.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 31 - Super TrolleyNipping to the shops for a few provisions proves a nightmare for Bean when a mile-long shopping list from his landlady and a clapped-out trolley with a wonky wheel conspire to ruin his day. So he constructs his own trolley, with a petrol mower, pram wheels and an extra pair of hydraulic hands.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 10, Out-takes - The Unseen BitsRob Brydon presents this compilation of previously unseen material from Series 10.
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.
Doghouse
Horror comedy. A group of blokes travel to a small village for a get away break only to discover all of the female inhabitants have turned into killer zombies.
The Fast Show
Series 2, Episode 1All the familiar comic faces feature alongside characters including competitive Dad and Chris the Crafty Cockney.
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 3Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Martin Clunes and panellists Jon Richardson and Kirsty Wark.
Cold Feet
Series 7, Episode 7When a threat is made towards David's daughters, he takes matters into his own hands. Although in no position to do so, Adam offers Pete some relationship advice - with disastrous consequences.
Porridge
Episode 3 - The MinderFletch gets on the wrong side of a mysterious new inmate. And to make matters worse he gets a present he wasn't expecting - he's inherited Scudds as a minder.
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge
Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.
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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Topical Channel 4 comedy panel show hosted by Jimmy Carr. The questions are based on survey results and statistics.
QI
Series O, Episode 1 - OlogiesIn the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.
The Last Leg
Series 12, Episode 4In this show the team are joined by Jonnie Peacock, Oti Mabuse, James Acaster and Kasabian, who also perform live in the studio.
Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinnerLee is insufferably smug when he wins £1,000 in a writing competition with an essay entitled 'Disability in the Workplace'.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 22, Episode 4 - Hillary Clinton, Jeff Goldblum, Gerard Butler, Jack Whitehall, Gregory PorterHillary Clinton talks about What Happened and reveals how she tried to get out of Trump's inauguration ceremony, Jeff Goldblum talks about his new movie, Gerard Butler says his motorbike accident was pretty hefty, Jack Whitehall jokes about being an action hero and Gregory Porter performs live in the studio.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 13, Special - Jubilee Special8 Out Of 10 Cats is all pomp and ceremony as it celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in its own inimitable style. With guests Jennie Bond, Miles Jupp, Chris Kamara and Sarah Millican.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 3 - BolloBollo, the oldest and most respected gorilla at the Zoo-niverse, is gravely ill.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 5Join Russell for his take on current affairs as he mocks the madness of the news and talks with newsreader and presenter Fiona Bruce. Anna Mann performs.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 3 - SundayTracey and Sharon go with Dorien to a Sunday antique market in an old warehouse to get Garth's wedding present, but the door closes behind them and they get stuck inside.
Bad Move
Series 1, Episode 5 - Day TripNicky and Steve are missing the hustle and bustle of the city. They fantasise about all the exciting things they could be getting up to if they still lived in Leeds.
Josh
Series 3, Episode 3 - Bicycles & BabiesKate's friend makes her godmother to a bawling baby boy, only to exploit her for free childcare.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 4 - TundraIn an attempt to compete with daring adventurer Dixon Bainbridge, Howard and Vince set off in search of the Egg of Mantumbi.
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 4, Episode 7Bradley Walsh hosts the fun-packed variety show, with a duet from Olly Murs and Louisa Johnson, music from Imelda May and a performance from rock royalty Blondie. Also featuring the cast of Bat Out of Hell: The Musical and comedy from ventriloquist Paul Zerdin and stand-up Adam Hess.
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 4As the hit comedy and entertainment series continues, James Corden and co welcome comedian Jimmy Carr, Strictly Come Dancing presenter Claudia Winkleman and Aston Villa star Micah Richards.
House Of Fools
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Moth AffairThe housemates have to deal with a giant monster-moth with an insatiable appetite.
Snuff Box
Dark comedy series, part sketch show part sitcom, written by and starring Matt Berry and Rich Fulcher.
Nuns On The Run
Film starring Eric Idle and Robbie Coltrane as a pair of gangsters desperate to go straight, against their gang boss's wishes.
Brian Pern
The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern, Episode 1 - Part One: Birth Of RockBrian Pern investigates rock's prehistoric origins, asks who was the smartest band and reminisces about dressing up as a crab.
No Place Like Home
Arthur and Beryl Crabtree are looking forward to a quiet life. However, one by one, each of their grown-up children return home.
Brian Pern
The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern, Episode 2 - Part Two: Middle Age Of RockBrian takes a look at the 'middle age' of rock.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 11David Dimbleby is high up in the sky, using his right leg as a propellor. Then he's sick on Harry. Plus, The K Factor continues and we find out who from last week is through to the not live final.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 6Sarah Millican, Melanie C, Charlotte Ritchie and David O'Doherty look at the topical stories of the week.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 9 - Rude WordsMasterful Glaswegian stand-up Stephen Carlin joins the show alongside acts including Robin Ince and Phil Nichol. Grumpy BAFTA winner Stewart Lee meets them backstage.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 12When Harry's desk folds into a car and he takes it for a drive, the results are 3 serious faults and 13 minor faults.
Brian Pern
The Life Of Rock With Brian Pern, Episode 3 - Part Three: Death Of RockBrian looks at drugs, scandal and the death of rock.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 10 - DisturbancesTonight's bill includes the absurd original talent that is Paul Foot and hard-hitting Canadian stand-up Glenn Wool, plus backstage interviews from Stewart Lee.
GameFace
Series 1, Episode 3 - OnionMarcella's wayward brother, Billy, is coming out of rehab and it isn't long before their sibling squabbles start up again.
Zapped
Series 2, Episode 2 - Magic DartsKeen to protect himself from further harm, Brian takes a crash course in magic from Howell.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 2 - Stan's RoomUnable to get a moment's peace with clippie Doreen, Stan argues with his mother's rules and meddling and decides to move out. But only one room is near his price range - and Blakey is the landlord!