TV schedule for 9th January 2018 (full list)

6am (repeat)

There Was A Young Lady

Super-efficient secretary Elizabeth Foster circumvents the schemes of smash-and grab gangsters.

7:25am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

After Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!

7:30am (repeat)

Yes, Prime Minister

Series 1, Episode 6 - A Victory For Democracy

Facing growing pressure from the White House, Jim hears word of potential trouble on the small Indian Ocean island of St. George's. With the Foreign Office unwilling to even reveal to the Foreign Secretary what exactly is going on, Hacker's left in a quandry.

7:45am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

8am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 7 - Avenue Of The Baobabs, Madagascar

Grandmaster Glitch tries his hand at stunt flying, but the Grimbots are unimpressed, giving him a unanimous thumbs down.

8:05am (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Series 7, Episode 2 - Reviewing The Situation

Brittas organises a staff review with everyone reporting on their immediate junior. Julie is under police protection after receiving threatening letters, and Helen studies to be a therapy counsellor.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 7 - Giggle Gasket

When Robert tells Justin that his Giggle Gasket is broken and that he can't laugh, Justin does everything he can to help his best friend get his laughter back.

8:45am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 5, Episode 6 - We Don't Want To Lose You...

Gary's false wartime identity finally catches up with him.

9am (repeat)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 3 - Who's Afraid Of Virginia Flake?

Harvey continues to come to terms with life after being demobbed from the RAF and returning home.

9:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

9:25am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 2

Henry VIII appears on a TV show hoping to raise money from his antique abbeys, Charles Darwin sings about his theory of Natural Selection and a pirate captain aims to be Lord Sugar's next Historical Apprentice.

9:30am (repeat)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sweet F.A.

Former football professional Harvey endeavours to rebuild his chaotic life.

9:35am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 3 - You Lose Some, You Win Some

Maurice organises a gambling school of six customers who are being threatened by the casino, despite having promised his wife that he won't gamble any more. Terry and Arthur have to look after them until Maurice has made his profit.

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 6 - Rolling

The Twirlywoos get carried away when they roll a picnic down a hill. Back in the Boat, the Very Important Lady falls apart, and her head rolls back and forth, thwarting the Twirlywoos' attempts to put her back together!

10:20am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

10:30am (repeat)

Spot Bots

Episode 7 - Hover-Bot

The Spot Bots are struggling to build a new toy.

10:45am (repeat)

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 1 - Eric Idle

Eric Idle, reporting live from the 'Bollywood Howl', conducts interviews with various colourful individuals about what they thought about him.

11:15am (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 2 - Ms Perfect

Mr Malone is jealous when new geography teacher Ms Parfitt arrives on the scene and all the pupils are excited about how brilliant she is.

11:20am (repeat)

My Family

Series 11, Episode 2 - Labour Pains

Ben is tempted to join management, and Susan and Janey find themselves competing for the same monkey when a TV opportunity arises.

11:30am (repeat)

The Darling Buds Of May

Comedy drama series about H.E. Bates's eccentric Larkin family.

11:45am (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 6, Episode 2 - Pass

When Clem gets a part in a TV advert, jealous Nero tries to get himself cast as well. But will either of them be able to sneak out to the filming past prefect Owen?

12pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sex And The Country

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

12pm (repeat)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 3 - Who's Afraid Of Virginia Flake?

Harvey continues to come to terms with life after being demobbed from the RAF and returning home.

12:30pm (repeat)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sweet F.A.

Former football professional Harvey endeavours to rebuild his chaotic life.

12:40pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 6

Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!

1pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 18, Episode 5 - How To Create A Monster

Smiler is a failure as a "lollipop man" at a school crossing until Foggy gives him some special training.

1:20pm (repeat)

The Brittas Empire

Series 7, Episode 2 - Reviewing The Situation

Brittas organises a staff review with everyone reporting on their immediate junior. Julie is under police protection after receiving threatening letters, and Helen studies to be a therapy counsellor.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 6 - Rolling

The Twirlywoos get carried away when they roll a picnic down a hill. Back in the Boat, the Very Important Lady falls apart, and her head rolls back and forth, thwarting the Twirlywoos' attempts to put her back together!

1:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Bonds That Bind Us

Albert wins on the premium bonds and goes to the West End.

2pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 3 - Potato

When Sir Walter Raleigh returns to England's fair shore bringing luxuries such as the potato, the Queen falls in love with the explorers' dream. Edmund merely falls in love with the idea of fame, and of getting one over on the smug git, and so charters his own ship...

2:05pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.

2:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 3 - Non Starter

Sharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.

2:20pm (repeat)

Spot Bots

Episode 7 - Hover-Bot

The Spot Bots are struggling to build a new toy.

2:40pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder II, Episode 4 - Money

Blackadder 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.

2:40pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 2 - Ms Perfect

Mr Malone is jealous when new geography teacher Ms Parfitt arrives on the scene and all the pupils are excited about how brilliant she is.

2:55pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 4 - Don't Tell Them Willie Boy Was Here

Terry has to mind a champion boxer who is making a comeback after two years away from the ring. But the crooked promoter has plans to fix the fight.

3:20pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 1, Episode 6 - Sex And The Country

Marlene discovers the farmhands concocting a virility potion for Rocky the bull, and manages to sneak a dose into husband Boycie's coffee. Tyler arouses suspicions when make-up is found in his room, and his parents are relieved to be told he has a girlfriend - until it transpires she's also his teacher.

3:35pm (repeat)

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 2 - 99 Cool Things To Do With A Time Machine

It's the first day of Exams Week and Mitchell is late. He sees the clock and has an idea. If he sets it back 10 minutes, nobody can claim he's late.

3:45pm (repeat)

Monty Python's Personal Best

Episode 2 - Graham Chapman

The five surviving Pythons pay tribute to Graham Chapman.

3:55pm (repeat)

Boj

Episode 7 - Giggly Holiday

Boj shares a postcard from the Bleat's Hawaiian holiday with Mia and he discovers that the Twitches haven't had a holiday. So Boj has a boj-a-boom idea and asks Mr Cloppity and the buddies to help him create a mini Hawaii in Giggly Park as a big surprise for the Twitches. Aloha!

4pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 28th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

4pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mime Games

Mr Bean is chased home by an angry mime artist.

4:05pm (repeat)

Here Come The Huggetts

Domestic comedy-drama chronicling the trials and tribulations of a suburban family.

4:20pm (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 6, Episode 4 - Stan's Worst Day

Damage to the bus causes Stan, Jack and Blakey to remember the week Blake was first promoted to inspector, and Arthur came to rent the Butlers' spare room.

4:20pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, England

The Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.

4:55pm (repeat)

Rising Damp

Series 1, Episode 1 - Black Magic

New tenant Philip is continuing to cause a stir; Rigsby and Alan can't quite believe that he has 10 wives and Miss Jones is entertaining the notion of their engagement. Philip does nothing to discourage their curiosity when he claims to have inherited supernatural powers.

5:25pm (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Bad Penny

The Ropers move into their new home. As ever, nothing runs smoothly, and they soon find themselves locked out and imposing on the Fourmiles and an important dinner guest.

6pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

6pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 6

Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!

6pm (repeat)

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 11 - The Brown Lagoon

Mr Watson is still terrified of the monsters in Scream Street, so Luke and Mrs Watson decide to take him on a relaxing weekend camping.

6:15pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 18 - Dry Hard

A late night scary movie makes Penfold even extra-jittery, forcing Danger Mouse to make his sidekick sit out the latest mission to stop the Baron from flooding the entire world.

6:25pm (repeat)

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.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 18, Episode 5 - How To Create A Monster

Smiler is a failure as a "lollipop man" at a school crossing until Foggy gives him some special training.

6:40pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

7pm (repeat)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 3 - Who's Afraid Of Virginia Flake?

Harvey continues to come to terms with life after being demobbed from the RAF and returning home.

7:20pm (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 2, Episode 3 - Just One More Chance

Having been booked in 1994 after a drinking spree in 1941, time-traveller Gary is due to appear in court. He looks destined to lose his licence, his job and maybe even his wife.

7:20pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Thing In The Cellar

As the Goods are removed from the electricity grid, Tom builds a generator to turn the waste from their animals into electricity. However, when it's finally called into use, the generator packs up, and Tom grovels to Jerry for use of his freezer.

7:30pm (repeat)

Shine On Harvey Moon

Series 1, Episode 4 - Sweet F.A.

Former football professional Harvey endeavours to rebuild his chaotic life.

7:30pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 2

Henry VIII appears on a TV show hoping to raise money from his antique abbeys, Charles Darwin sings about his theory of Natural Selection and a pirate captain aims to be Lord Sugar's next Historical Apprentice.

8pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And Incapability

When Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...

8pm (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 3, Episode 1

The fact-busting comedy panel series hosted by Lee Mack returns as Jerry Springer, Emma Bunton and Jason Byrne put further fascinating titbits to the test.

8pm (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of Civilisation

Modern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.

8:30pm (repeat)

Tell Me Another

Series 4, Episode 4

Stories about pets and animals. This week starring: Derek Batey, Charlie Drake, Percy Edwards, Fred Emney, Dave Lee Travis, Cliff Michelmore, Cardew Robinson.

8:30pm
30 min

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace

Daft fun is guaranteed as MasterChef star Gregg Wallace ventures into Harry's kitchen. Harry puts Gregg through his culinary paces as he cooks up a hilariously weird - and mostly inedible - menu. Expect all the usual clips and comedy skits, including a musical mash-up of Gregg's favourite catchphrases.

8:40pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And Duality

The Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?

9pm (repeat)

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.

9pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 6 - Russell Howard and Jo Brand

Stand up comedy from Russell Howard and Jo Brand.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

9:10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 16, Episode 7

Jo Brand, Nick Helm, Jordan Stephens from Rizzle Kicks and Louis Walsh take part in the panel show.

9:20pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It Off

Dermot 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...

10pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

10pm
30 min

Inside No. 9

Series 4, Episode 2 - Bernie Clifton's Dressing Room

It's been 30 years since Northern double-act Len and Tommy last appeared on stage together, that fateful night at the Glasgow Pavilion. Then Tommy walked out on Len, and that was curtains for Cheese & Crackers. Until now - and one last gig in front of an invited audience.

10pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 4, Episode 1 - A Fat Bald White Man

The first episode sees Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding aim to be the best at painting a model they can't see, fell a load of rubber ducks and beautifully destroy a cake.

10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new series of topical comedy panel show, with new team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea. In the first episode, Rob and Aisling are joined in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points by comedians Joe Wilkinson and Jayde Adams, Made In Chelsea's Jamie Laing and Tattoo Fixers' Paisley Billings.

10pm
30 min

Trollied

Series 7, Episode 2

Gavin struggles to hire a night manager as Valco gets set to open 24 hours. Scatty candidate Lou applies. And she could just be the final straw.

10:30pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Out-takes - Unseen - Vol 2

James Corden presents some previously unseen footage from the sports-based panel show.

11pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the first series of the corner shop sitcom.

11pm (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 1 - Who's That Boy?

Linda and Tom wake up after a heavy night's drinking to find a half-dressed man in their kitchen. Neither recall anything about the evening, nor can find any evidence of having done the deed - but equally, neither can accept the possibility that they didn't but the other did. Just who is this man?

11pm (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 1, Episode 1

Let the games begin as funnyman Dara O Briain, former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm and Stella herself, Ruth Jones, join Lee Mack.

11pm (repeat)

QI

Series E, Episode 11 - Endings

With Doon Mackichan, Jimmy Carr and Dara O'Briain.

11:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 5, Episode 3 - Non Starter

Sharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.

11:30pm (repeat)

Harry Hill's Tea Time

Series 2, Episode 2 - Gregg Wallace

Daft fun is guaranteed as MasterChef star Gregg Wallace ventures into Harry's kitchen. Harry puts Gregg through his culinary paces as he cooks up a hilariously weird - and mostly inedible - menu. Expect all the usual clips and comedy skits, including a musical mash-up of Gregg's favourite catchphrases.

11:40pm (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 3 - A Beautiful Mind

Jeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.

11:40pm (repeat)

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

Midnight (repeat)

Billy Liar

Billy Fisher is a young dreamer working for a funeral director who is constantly retreating into a fantasy world.

Midnight (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 8, Episode 2

This week's guests are Jeremy Clarkson, David Walliams, Holly Walsh and James McQuillan from The Apprentice.

Midnight (repeat)

Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues

Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.

12:10am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - Nether Zone

It's the day of Mark's baby's christening and he arranges to pick up Jeremy, the baby's godfather, from Zahra's flat on his way to the church. But unfortunately the lads get locked in the hallway.

12:20am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 8, Highlights Special

Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from this series.

12:45am (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 3

Jack Dee takes centre stage himself for this episode, ranting at the insanity of Antiques Roadshow, safari ballooning and dentists, and revealing how he was forced to dress his son up as a bumblebee.

1am (repeat)

Trollied

Series 7, Episode 2

Gavin struggles to hire a night manager as Valco gets set to open 24 hours. Scatty candidate Lou applies. And she could just be the final straw.

1am (repeat)

QI

Series E, Episode 11 - Endings

With Doon Mackichan, Jimmy Carr and Dara O'Briain.

1:40am (repeat)

QI

Series E, Christmas Special - Empire

A Christmas special with Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.

1:45am (repeat)

Gimme Gimme Gimme

Series 1, Episode 1 - Who's That Boy?

Linda and Tom wake up after a heavy night's drinking to find a half-dressed man in their kitchen. Neither recall anything about the evening, nor can find any evidence of having done the deed - but equally, neither can accept the possibility that they didn't but the other did. Just who is this man?

2am (repeat)

Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox

A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.

2:20am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 8, Highlights Special

Dara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from this series.

2:25am (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 5

The first of three Best of TV Burp shows in the run up to Christmas is jam-packed full of the best clips, skits and quips from all previous series. Featuring Jamie Oliver performing The Jamie Rap, Phil Mitchell deflating, and the trailer for new detective series Life as Meat, in which Harry wakes up in the 70s as an oven-ready chicken, ready to fight crime. Plus Burp legend Paul Burrell is up to his usual tricks in Australian Princess, and a host of top telly stars express their astonishment after learning that Emmerdale's Val has cataracts.

2:30am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 3

Guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes go up against Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Meanwhile Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner.

2:50am (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 9, Episode 6

This week's episode featured talk of the universally loved film Gummo on The X Factor, Pamela Anderson not understanding Joe Swash and the church was on fire on Emmerdale.

3am (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 1 - Jason Manford and Michael McIntyre

Northern funny man Jason Manford acts as host, and the comedy sensation of 2009, Michael McIntyre, is his very special guest.

3:15am (repeat)

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 4 - Nether Zone

It's the day of Mark's baby's christening and he arranges to pick up Jeremy, the baby's godfather, from Zahra's flat on his way to the church. But unfortunately the lads get locked in the hallway.

3:40am (repeat)

Monty Python group. Image shows left to right: Graham Chapman, Terry Gilliam, Peter Dion Titheradge, Terry Jones, Carol Cleveland, Eric Idle

The Roots Of Monty Python

A look back at the origins of the ground-breaking BBC comedy series Monty Python's Flying Circus.

3:50am (repeat)

Up With The Lark

Ethel & Gracie head to the country, disguised as Land Girls, on the trail of a gang of black marketeers.

TV schedule Tuesday 9th January 2018

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