Television
TV schedule Thursday 26th October 2017
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 16 - Next ToThe Twirlywoos see a lady putting coloured stars next to items in a shop window display, and they get carried away putting stars next to everything in sight! Back in the boat, the Stop-Go Car brings some blocks, and the Twirlywoos have fun lining them up.
Yes Minister
Series 2, Episode 7 - A Question Of LoyaltySir Humphrey and Jim are to be interviewed by a Select Committee who are scrutinising their department. A book's about to be published with some rather damning revelations - but who can rely on Jim to give the correct response, Number 10 or Sir Humphrey...?
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 42 - You Read My MindLuke secretly uses Eefa's new mind-reading potion to help him get top marks in his test. But the side-effects of the potion leave Luke wishing he hadn't. Will Luke be able to find the antidote in time?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your HamsterDM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Broken ReflectionVictor's brother, Alfred, pays a visit from New Zealand. Pippa and Patrick ask the Meldrews to take care of their plants while they're away on holiday.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 13 - Lake Titicaca, South AmericaWhat goes up must come down! Grandmaster Glitch lands with a splash in Lake Titicaca.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The PositiveWith the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 19 - Alien VisitorsJustin and Robert are surprised when three messy aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on their doorstep and start causing chaos around the house.
My Hero
Series 2, Episode 4 - NemesisA vengeful school mate, Rovi, comes to Earth intent on making George (aka Thermoman) miserable. First he takes over Piers' body and makes Janet fall in love with him. Then he takes over as the world's superhero. In a desperate attempt to win Janet back,Thermoman issues the terible challenge of Chang-Ching. Can he defeat Rovi/Piers and win back Janet's love?
Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 5An Incan child has the worst birthday ever, a Roman farmer meets a door-to-door poo salesman, and King George IV embarks on a solo musical career.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the third series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
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!
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The PositiveWith the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 7 - Hormone HorrorMartha starts acting oddly, getting emotional and over-reacting to things. She's horrified to realise that her hormones are kicking in.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And MeansAfter offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 8 - Ultimate BucketMartha and Ollie throw Cassie and Maxwell off the maths team, desperate not to be outshone as they were last year. After what he considers a near-death experience, Alfie is determined to compile and complete a 'bucket list'. Meanwhile, Rob has to attend a History Catch Up Club.
Mapp & Lucia
TV series based on the 1930s books by EF Benson. Prunella Scales and Geraldine McEwan star.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 8Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!
Wussywat The Clumsy Cat
Episode 10 - SportyIt's Sports Day in the garden and Wussywat thinks he's no good at any sport.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 4 - Cashflow ProblemsCompo's financial future suddenly seems much brighter.
My Hero
Series 2, Episode 4 - NemesisA vengeful school mate, Rovi, comes to Earth intent on making George (aka Thermoman) miserable. First he takes over Piers' body and makes Janet fall in love with him. Then he takes over as the world's superhero. In a desperate attempt to win Janet back,Thermoman issues the terible challenge of Chang-Ching. Can he defeat Rovi/Piers and win back Janet's love?
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!
A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
The Brittas Empire
Series 6, Episode 6 - Mr Brittas Falls In LoveBrittas believes that swimming with a dolphin at the leisure centre will bring peace, relaxation and happiness to all the inhabitants.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 2 - Just VisitingWith their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 7 - AnniversaryNobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 8 - Dangerous DeliveriesEvery time the postman pays the Farmer a visit, Bitzers canine instincts get the better of him, resulting in shredded mail and and an irate farmer. Shaun decides to help out by taking on the role of Bitzer's therapist, with unexpected consequences.
Zig And Zag
Episode 13 - Bitter Then YouZig and Zag demonstrate how breaking a world record can be a bittersweet experience.
Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 5 - Gourmet NightA local restauranteur and friend to the Fawltys, André, helps them arrange a special gourmet night in the hotel restaurant in order to make the best use of new chef Kurt's considerable talents...
To Paris With Love
A repeat of this 1955 film.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the third series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Mystical Boudoir Of Nurse Gladys EmmanuelArkwright will do anything to get himself into Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's bedroom, including the use of a ladder and a box of chocolates. Meanwhile Granville takes to wearing tights on his head.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 8 - Ultimate BucketMartha and Ollie throw Cassie and Maxwell off the maths team, desperate not to be outshone as they were last year. After what he considers a near-death experience, Alfie is determined to compile and complete a 'bucket list'. Meanwhile, Rob has to attend a History Catch Up Club.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And DishonestyThe House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 14 - Bullet Train, JapanIn Japan, Grandmaster Glitch is at a railway station, wondering where his grimbots have gone. Some excited bleeps further down the platform reveal that they've jumped into the driver's cabin of a bullet train and are happily pressing all the buttons!
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 9 - Anger ManagmentLily gets angry when Rob plans to pair with Jenny Jones in the school's 3-legged fun run.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 3, Episode 5 - King Of The RoadFrank ends up in court after some trouble arrises whilst working a as a despatch rider.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 4The Berrito Brothers show off their basketball skills to a small audience, while Storybook Stan has problems reading a book about flying, and Professor Muddles struggles to get his latest invention - a Bounce Back Fence - to work properly.
A Fine Romance
Gentle sitcom about the begrudging and at times difficult romance between two individuals; a translator and a gardener.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 8Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!
Zig And Zag
Episode 24 - You Want Frights With That?Zig and Zag stage their own haunting in a bid to get their video onto their favourite TV show Ghost Hunters Live, If They Weren't Dead 5.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 13, Episode 4 - Cashflow ProblemsCompo's financial future suddenly seems much brighter.
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And MeansAfter offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 44 - Summer Sucks!Resus would do anything to be a proper vampire, but messing with nature always has consequences, which Resus discovers when he becomes the wrong kind of bloodsucker!
Horrible Histories
Special - Crooked King John And The Magna CartaFeaturing Ben Miller in the title role, Horrible Histories looks at the life and reign of King John (1166-1216).
As Time Goes By
Series 5, Episode 4 - Avoiding The Country SetLionel and Jean take extraordinary steps to avoid the gang - but problems arise when they arrive at their weekend retreat early.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 7 - AnniversaryNobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.
David Jason: My Life On Screen
Episode 1This first episode charts Sir David's journey from working class lad in North Finchley to TV star. It follows his transition from theatre actor to early TV roles, and how his partnership with Ronnie Barker helped establish him as a major comic talent by the mid-70s.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 5 - Green BeanBean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 9 - Anger ManagmentLily gets angry when Rob plans to pair with Jenny Jones in the school's 3-legged fun run.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash MachineMr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!
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?
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 6, Episode 8Russell Howard once again offers his distinctive take on what has happened in the world this week, with an energetic and entertaining look at the news stories that have dominated the media and caught his eye.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 3, Episode 7 - Katie PriceKatie discusses her start in the industry as glamour model under the pseudonym Jordan, growing up in the glare of the media, and becoming a successful brand in her own right. She opens up to John about her well-documented relationships, her role as parent to a child with special needs, the abuse son Harvey has suffered through internet trolls, and speaks passionately about her campaign to make trolling a criminal offence.
Red Dwarf
Series XII, Episode 3 - TimewaveA ship from the 23rd century is washed up from the past and the Dwarfers run into a crew where criticism is illegal. How will Rimmer cope?
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 7James Corden and the boys are joined by Irish footie star Robbie Keane, funnyman Romesh Ranganathan and British athletics golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill.
GameFace
Series 1, Episode 4 - SpiderMarcella is thrilled to have a role in a film, but her delight is short lived.
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.
Zapped
Series 2, Episode 3 - The PartyLooking to make new friends, Brian heads to a trendy - but exclusive - new bar that's opened by Munty docks.
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
Urban Myths: Adolf Hitler The Artist
Comedy drama about a young Adolf Hitler trying to get into an Arts Academy.
Bounty Hunters
Series 1, Episode 1Barnaby Walker decides he's the man to sort out his family's cash-strapped antiques business when a mysterious accident lands his dad in hospital.
Celebrity Juice
Series 18, Episode 7 - Halloween SpecialA spooky special of the outrageous comedy panel show. Joining host Keith Lemon and team captains Holly Willoughby and Fearne Cotton on the panels are pop star Frankie Bridge and her football legend husband Wayne Bridge, TOWIE superstar Joey Essex and TV personality Rylan.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 6Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's InflationIt's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.
Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 5 - Demons And AngelsUsing Kryten's matter paddle, the crew manage to figure out how to triplicate things. First a strawberry...and then Red Dwarf!
Ross Noble's Horror: The Catchment
Halloween comedy short by Ross Noble.
Kiri Pritchard-McLean's Horror: I've Got Your Number
Halloween comedy short created by Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Guz Khan's Horror: Frightbusters
Halloween comedy short about two conspiracy theorists.
Matt Holness's Horror: Smutch
Halloween comedy short by Matthew Holness about a writer haunted by a "ghost writer".
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 1 - Dish And DishonestyThe House of Commons, now led by William Pitt the Younger, sets out to bankrupt the Prince Regent. Blackadder has a plan to stop them, but it'll involve a rigged by-election and new MP - there's only one man for the job...
Fonejacker
Series 1, Episode 4George Agdgdgwngo has a serious amount of monies to giveaway and Mr Doovdé is trying to get in touch with DHL.
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell KaneHost Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.
Stand Up Central
Series 3, Episode 5Tonight Chris is joined by panel show-er Rose Matafeo and the perceptive Dane Baptiste.
Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 6 - Back To RealityThe Dwarfers start to explore an abandoned space ship on the ocean bed, and slowly they start to realise that the bodies they are finding are all victims of suicide.
Borderline
Series 2, Episode 1 - New TerminalProctor discovers that rumours of a royal visit to perform the opening ceremony for the new terminal have been greatly exaggerated. Tariq's vaping upsets the new sniffer dog, and Clive's mislaid gun creates a crisis.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 2 - Just VisitingWith their husbands locked up, Tracey is depressed while Sharon couldn't be happier. Tracey and Darryl's son turns up playing truant from boarding school, unaware of his dad's situation. When Sharon lets slip, he destroys Tracey's belongings. Meanwhile in prison, tension is mounting between Chris and Darryl.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 1Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.
Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em
Series 3, Episode 6 - Australia HouseWith his grandfather wanting him to come to Australia, Frank is determined to emigrate.
Lesbian Vampire Killers
Comedy horror about two best friends who must become lesbian vampire killers in order to survive an ancient curse.
Borderline
Series 2, Episode 2 - StrikeProctor is interviewing candidates for Clive's old job, and is surprised to find that the first applicant is Clive. Grant calls a strike, and no-one wants to deal with a suspected ebola victim.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen BitsThese are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.
Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 8Sebastian helps out with an important visit from the Italian Prime Minister.
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Episode 7James Corden and the boys are joined by Irish footie star Robbie Keane, funnyman Romesh Ranganathan and British athletics golden girl Jessica Ennis-Hill.
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 7Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe take a satirical swipe at the week's news.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And SenilityAs the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Christmas SpecialComedians Sean Lock and Jon Richardson head up the teams for this year's Christmas capers, joined by guests pop duo Jedward, comedian Micky Flanagan, actress and presenter Liza Tarbuck and The Inbetweeners star Greg Davies.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 6Russell talks with singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran. Rob Auton performs.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 3Simon sits his first driving test, and when he passes takes Will, Jay and Neil to visit Thorpe Park to ride roller coasters and chase girls. There is one problem though - Simon is a rubbish driver.
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 6 - Sarah Millican, Steve Hughes, Russell KaneHost Sarah Millican is joined by Australian funny man Steve Hughes and the award-winning Russell Kane.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 4Will pulls the most popular girl in the year above. However he becomes so obsessed with her that he ends up alienating his hard won new friends.
Red Dwarf
Series XII, Episode 3 - TimewaveA ship from the 23rd century is washed up from the past and the Dwarfers run into a crew where criticism is illegal. How will Rimmer cope?
GameFace
Series 1, Episode 4 - SpiderMarcella is thrilled to have a role in a film, but her delight is short lived.
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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 1Sean Lock and Henning Wehn go up against Jon Richardson and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Tom Allen joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters with 'help' from Joe Wilkinson.
Bob Monkhouse On The Spot
Series 1, Episode 2Bob Monkhouse faces members of the public in a unique, no-holds-barred question and answer session.
Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 5 - Demons And AngelsUsing Kryten's matter paddle, the crew manage to figure out how to triplicate things. First a strawberry...and then Red Dwarf!
Little Britain
Series 1, Episode 8Sebastian helps out with an important visit from the Italian Prime Minister.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 2James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 3Mark Watson, Stephen Mangan, Daniel Sloss and Vanessa Feltz take part in the comedy quiz.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Out-takes - The Unseen BitsThese are the funnies that just couldn't be squeezed in the first time around, and it's 100 per cent brand-new footage. As ever, Rob Brydon hosts proceedings and David Mitchell and Lee Mack are the lightning-quick team captains.
Man Down
Series 4, Episode 1Dan has quit his much hated job as a teacher and is applying his unique work ethic to another, more earthy profession. With Aunt Nesta and his mum now in a retirement village "pissing my inheritance up a wall", Dan is on an increasingly desperate hunt find a new home for his soon-to-be family. Helped by Brian and Jo, can Dan finally grow up to become the man he hopes he can be...?
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 3 - Derek AcorahTonight we see David O'Doherty, Kevin Eldon, Susan Calman, and Josie Long, while Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage in this fast moving series.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
The Estate Agents
Episode 2 - FuneralLegendary estate agent Roy Dance explodes. Blood splatters across the living room walls and his wife Dawn. A venue is needed for Roy's wake. With adult humour some might find offensive.