Television
TV schedule Thursday 4th January 2018
Zig And Zag
Episode 21 - Best BehaviourZig and Zag think they need to learn manners. However, they accidentally enrol themselves on an obedience class for dogs.
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Smoke ScreenJim finds himself frustrated, as ever, by the conflicting demands of his colleagues, the Civil Service, and interest groups. This time the health of the nation is as stake as the Minister for Health puts forward anti-smoking proposals, whilst Jim is already struggling with the Treasury to find tax cuts.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 8 - Banished!Otto plots to build himself a luxury home, which would mean forcing the Scream Street residents to live in tents.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The ToiletsOn a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.
Demobbed
Demobbed from the army, four troublesome soldiers are reunited with their old Sergeant.
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 4An ageing tramp pays his yearly visit to Grantleigh in search of work as a casual labourer. After playing Richard and Audrey off against each other for the duration, he's got one or two revelations left...
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 4 - Rainforests Of Sumatra, IndonesiaWhen Grandmaster Glitch invents the world's most pungent perfume, he finds he needs one more ingredient: the super stinky aroma of the titan arum, a huge flower that blooms once every few years in the rainforests of Sumatra.
Get Some In!
Series 5, Episode 4Rumours of an impending extension to the duration of National Service are causing alarm in some quarters, but Leckie is very happy in the morgue. Ken, Jakey and Matthew are not so keen, especially when an amputated hand goes missing.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 4 - Secret Sock DetectiveJustin has lost his favourite socks and is convinced that someone in Justin's House must have taken them, he even starts to suspect his trusty friends!
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 5, Episode 3 - When Two Worlds CollideWhen a bomb falls on Ducketts Passage, Gary goes exploring - and is horrified to find Phoebe following him into the shop. Has his double life finally been exposed?
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the animated version of the first series of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 27th and 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 11 - You Gotta Have FriendsTerry finds himself in the cells when he helps a friend of Arthur's who is wanted for attempted murder.
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.
The Pure Hell Of St. Trinian's
A compassionate professor takes over St. Trinian's after the girls burn the school down, but there is more to his plans than meets the eye.
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?
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the animated version of the first series of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Lucky Jim
Ian Carmichael stars in a humorous romp based on the novel by Kingsley Amis about an unlucky lecturer.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 2 - A Clean SweepFoggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.
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.
Hacker Time
Series 3, Episode 1 - Sam And MarkHacker is back with his own unique brand of top line entertainment - games, music, and comedy, all with a canine twist. Hacker tries to wind up his special guests, Sam and Mark.
As Time Goes By
2005 Christmas Special - Christmas Special (Part 1)Jean and Lionel are looking forward to Sandy's and Harry's return after a year in Canada, and Jean is looking forward to Sandy and Judith having babies - though none are in evidence yet.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 2The machines have had enough. No longer will they stand for being bashed about, kicked around and taken for granted. The Bad Robots are out for revenge...
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 13 - LoyaltySharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 3Holiday-makers in Cardiff face a tourist information machine that's full of nonsense facts, commuters keen to get across town are driven nuts trying to order a taxi with Cab B.O.T, and the Construct-a-Bear machine gets saucy in Brighton.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 2 - Poetic JusticeAn old acquaintance of Fletcher's becomes the third occupant of the cell: the judge who sentenced him to five years! Initial resentment fades, and Fletcher decides that an old school friend of the Governor's could prove very useful. However, not all his fellow prisoners are as enlightened.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Desert SongTerry and Arthur are trying to peddle pickled walnuts when they encounter Charlie, a Greek Cypriot with revenge on his mind, and become involved in the battle for a Greek restaurant.
Joel & Nish Vs The World
Series 1, Episode 5Joel Dommett and Nish Kumar are in Brazil where, under Nish's watchful eye, Joel will train with the 'Xavante' and take part in a punishing relay race like no other.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.
Boj
Episode 4 - Under The Giggly MoonA father-son camping trip in Giggly Park ends up in chaos as the Bleats' Camperzoom 2000 motor home goes wrong and the Woofs' airbeds deflate. Boj saves the day with his boj-a-boom idea to create hammocks from the remaining pieces of fabric from his friends' ruined camping equipment.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 27th and 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's BountyA local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USAGlitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, New Year Special - Back To The FutureIt's New Year's Eve. Millie is stuck in the loft, Craig's been humiliated as a DJ, and the whole family are upset because they think they've missed the midnight moment - but have they?
Get Some In!
Series 5, Episode 6Lilley's parents invite Marsh - the hero - to give a rousing talk at their church hall; but seeing everyone fawning over the deceitful bully sends Matthew round the bend, and he develops a nasty streak like Marsh himself.
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 2 - Friend FrictionMillie is missing her dad. Fran is missing her mum. Millie seeks a new friend and is unaware how much she is hurting Fran, Jake and potential buddy, Jessie, in the process.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Valley Of FearVictor's outing to photograph badgers ends with him being mugged. Mrs Birkett comes to regret calling at the Meldrews' to collect items for a jumble sale, and Victor finds a dead cat in the freezer.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 2 - A Clean SweepFoggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own FurrowOn his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold FlingerQuark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.
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).
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 1, Episode 3 - Is Your Journey Really Necessary?Time-travelling Gary returns to 1940 to try to protect Phoebe and Eric from an impending air raid.
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 2 - Say Little Hen...The journey of self-sufficiency continues with the introduction of Margo the goat, some shy hens and Lenin the cockerel. Margo and Jerry feel that an intervention is needed to bring the Goods back to normality. A light hearted confrontation between Tom and his old boss fails to change anything.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough JusticeJudge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 6Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 1Is our skin crawling with mites? Do we think we're better looking than we actually are? And do we enjoy movies more if someone spoils the ending? Martin Clunes, Jimmy Carr and Aisling Bea bid to find out.
Tell Me Another
Series 4, Episode 2A very funny thing happened on the way to the theatre... This week starring: Acker Bilk, Miriam Karlin, Peggy Mount, Tom O'Connor.
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 2 - Friend FrictionMillie is missing her dad. Fran is missing her mum. Millie seeks a new friend and is unaware how much she is hurting Fran, Jake and potential buddy, Jessie, in the process.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 4 - Pardon MeBlanco's parole hearing is imminent and it looks like he will be successful, but he's not happy. Convicted of killing his wife, he's always denied he committed the crime. Why should he accept the parole board's decision that he's done his time and paid his penance when he's innocent?
The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 2Further entertainment hosted by and starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker.
Joel & Nish Vs The World
Series 1, Episode 3Comedians Joel Dommett and Nish Kumar arrive in China to learn the way of the Shaolin. Joel embarks on his Kung Fu training, while Nish tries to find a way to replace Joel's vanity with Zen.
Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 3 - Sean Lock and Jason ManfordStand-up comedy from the 8 Out Of 10 Cats team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford.
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 1The boys are joined by West Ham striker Andy Carroll, comedian David Walliams and former Spice Girl Melanie C.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 5Sean and Jon are joined in their quest to uncover the public's most popular talking points by Alex Jones, Tinchy Stryder, David O'Doherty and Katherine Ryan.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 1 - Cleanin'Saffy's due home after a long stint abroad undertaking aid work in Uganda. Before she returns, however, the house is desperately in need of a clean.
Soft Beds, Hard Battles
Peter Sellers comedy set in a Parisian brothel during World War II.
The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 4The Ronnies look at fancy dress parties, there's music from New World, and the fourth chapter of Hampton Wick.
Game On
Series 1, Episode 1 - Working GirlsMandy is asked by novelist Ron Grimshaw to help him research his next book. It transpires that he's more interested in researching Mandy.
Back in the flat, Matt arranges for a rather special birthday present for Martin.
Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox
A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 1, Episode 3 - Steve CooganSteve Coogan joins John to discuss his life and career, from Alan Partridge to Philomena.
Live At The Apollo
Series 13, Episode 5 - Dane Baptiste, Desiree Burch, Chris McCauslandDane Baptiste introduces New York-born comic Desiree Burch and Liverpool funnyman Chris McCausland to the stage.
Taskmaster
Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief CaveAs the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.
Derry Girls
Series 1, Episode 116-year-old Erin wakes up to find her cousin Orla reading her diary. Granda Joe announces there's a bomb on the bridge; the Quinn family are distraught - it's a huge inconvenience and Aunt Sarah may not even be able to get to her sunbed session.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 1It's a fresh start for Will McKenzie as he joins his new sixth form college. Will previously went to a private school, but since his dad walked out on his mum he's had to downgrade to the local comprehensive.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 2Will, Simon, Jay and Neil bunk off from school and attempt to buy alcohol with Will disguised as an adult. They head to Neil's house to get drunk, where Simon has a vodka-induced romantic revelation about his childhood sweetheart.
Game On
Series 1, Episode 2 - Matthew - A Suitable Case For TreatmentMatthew can not sleep and due to him playing the Manic Street Preachers at full volume in the early hours, neither can Martin or Mandy. Alone and bored in the flat, Matthew turns his attention to the pizza delivery girl.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 1Guest captain David Walliams and Jonathan Ross go up against Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett. Isy Suttie joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2017, New Year Special - CSI: MammyFather Damien convenes a Neighbourhood Watch patrol to tackle the rising amount of crime.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 1 - LoversGary tries to convice Dorothy that he has had more sexual partners that he actually has.
QI
Series D, Special - DeathA Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 2 - Dara O'BriainJack Dee shares his thoughts on Ellen MacArthur and Dara O'Briain gives tips on putting know-it-all doctors in their place.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 3, Episode 2 - BedGary has been sent out to find indigestion tablets for Dorothy, while Tony attempts the garden fence.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Christmas 2017, New Year Special - CSI: MammyFather Damien convenes a Neighbourhood Watch patrol to tackle the rising amount of crime.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 7Jo Brand, Nick Helm, Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks and Louis Walsh take part in the panel show.
Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman MarkJeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.
Mock The Week
Series 8, Episode 3Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons frisk another suspicious looking week and uncover guests Stewart Francis, Andrew Maxwell and Andi Osho.
Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking IIDobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 13 - LoyaltySharon thinks sisterly bonds should overcome everything - especially husbands. Tracey doesn't agree.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 5A tourist information machine feeds eager London visitors with a load of nonsense.
QI
Series D, Special - DeathA Halloween-themed episode, with Andy Parsons, Clive Anderson and Sean Lock.
Game On
Series 1, Episode 2 - Matthew - A Suitable Case For TreatmentMatthew can not sleep and due to him playing the Manic Street Preachers at full volume in the early hours, neither can Martin or Mandy. Alone and bored in the flat, Matthew turns his attention to the pizza delivery girl.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Bengal TigerTerry is hired out by Arthur to act as a minder for a newsagent who is being threatened.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 6It's the last episode of the series and the robots are going out with a bang.
Game On
Series 1, Episode 1 - Working GirlsMandy is asked by novelist Ron Grimshaw to help him research his next book. It transpires that he's more interested in researching Mandy.
Back in the flat, Matt arranges for a rather special birthday present for Martin.
The Keith Lemon Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 5With Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon off to Sky, BBC Two ask Keith to make a new series of The Trip. Kanye West plays Glastonbury (Horse Fair); Kate Garraway hears the latest celeb gossip from George Clooney's pig; and Mr Benn visits the Cartoon Job Centre.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 21 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2017To celebrate the dawn of another year, Jimmy Carr puts a panel of top celebrity teams to test as he presents his big, fat and fiendishly difficult quiz on all the goings on from 2017. This year's players are Richard Ayoade, Noel Fielding, David Mitchell, Big Narstie, Katherine Ryan and Roisin Conaty.
Mock The Week
Series 8, Episode 3Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons frisk another suspicious looking week and uncover guests Stewart Francis, Andrew Maxwell and Andi Osho.
Tommy Cooper
Episode 4Tommy Cooper presents comedy, magic and sketches, with guest star Joan Greenwood.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Episode 3This week's episode featured Mr Blobby, a night light that can also be used as a weapon on BBC Two's Design For Life and a mummified rat on Grimefighters.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 17, Episode 7Fern Brady, Phil Spencer, Henning Wehn and Carol Vorderman join Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson and Sean Lock to look at the what people have been talking about this week.
Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 5 - Chairman MarkJeremy, desperate to avoid living with Superhans, sparks up an old relationship with Mark's sister, Sara.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 6, Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts proceedings as team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford battle it out to discover who knows what is going on in Britain today. The guests on this first episode of the sixth series are David Walliams, Vic Reeves, Apprentice winner Raef Bjayou and Jodie Kidd.
Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 6 - Comedy Greats - Spike MilliganA warm tribute to the unique comedic skills of Spike Milligan, whose off-the-wall humour and work on programmes like The Goon Show influenced generations of comedians.
Get Some In!
Series 5, Episode 6Lilley's parents invite Marsh - the hero - to give a rousing talk at their church hall; but seeing everyone fawning over the deceitful bully sends Matthew round the bend, and he develops a nasty streak like Marsh himself.