TV schedule for 17th August 2018 (full list)

6:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 5 - Connecting

The Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!

7:15am (repeat)

Strange Hill High

Series 2, Episode 12 - The Snide Piper

With the annual Strange Hill spring festival approaching, Mitchell drives the music teacher mad and the kids get a mysterious new teacher who may have a much deeper connection to the ancient festival than they realise.

7:30am (repeat)

The Piglet Files

Series 2, Episode 5 - Trouble With Reception

Drummond decides that a reception at the Bishwani Embassy would be a good opportunity to bug the ambassador's office. Unfortunately for the MI5 team, a guerilla group choose that night to make demands of their home Government...

7:45am (repeat)

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 1 - Scream Clean

Luke's love for cutting corners gets him into serious trouble when a quick-fix solution to tidying his room puts the whole of Scream Street in danger.

7:55am (repeat)

Sorry!

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Rabbit and the Pussycat

Tim goes in search of the Golden Rabbit and finds a girl.

8am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane Rescue

Grim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 19 - Just In A Dream

Robert invents a dream machine to discover the funny thing that Justin is dreaming about.

8:35am (repeat)

Goodnight Sweetheart

Series 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The Positive

With the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.

9am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 20 - Timmy's Pet Problem

Timmy finds an old mop head and is convinced that it is a little animal, which he adopts as his pet.

9:05am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 11 - 'Orrible Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell rises from obscurity, challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimately orders the King's execution - as he says, a it was a 'cruel necessity'. In other parts of Britain there are a bunch of oddly named Puritan soldiers, and the great writers Shakespeare and Milton square up for a word battle.

9:15am (repeat)

To Paris With Love

A repeat of this 1955 film.

9:15am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 16th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

9:30am (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the children's comedy.

9:35am (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.

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And Down

The Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!

9:45am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 4, Christmas Special - On The Second Day Of Christmas

After a dull Christmas at the Ropers', and a packed period for the Fourmiles, George gets into a little trouble when playing with one of Tristram's new toys.

9:55am (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

10:50am (repeat)

Value For Money

Comedy about money, romance, and one young Yorkshireman's discovery that the grass is not always greener.

11:15am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

11:55am (repeat)

My Family

Series 5, Episode 4 - Luck Be A Lady Tonight

Roger Bailey produces a beautiful new girlfriend after Susan suggests making Abi jealous. The only problem is Roger's new girl isn't quite what she seems, in fact she charges £200 an hour!

12pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An Octave

Greg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?

12:35pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 4, Episode 5 - Welcome News

Mike flies in from LA with news of the miniseries' development, and asks to see Lionel's childhood home for himself.

1:15pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 5 - Trouble And Strife

Ted Bovis's ex-wife turns up at the camp demanding the arrears of her maintenance. She has in tow a bailiff who presents Ted with a writ. Failure to pay could result in prison, so Ted is forced to resort to all the fiddles he can remember in order to raise the money.

1:15pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 8 - Work Experience

When the 4 O'Clock Club gang fail to set up work experience placements, they are given jobs in the school. But if this lot are pretty lousy pupils, they are absolutely terrible teachers.

1:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 19, Episode 3 - Truly And The Hole Truth

Compo and Clegg are unenthusiastic when Truly tries to form them into an active rescue team.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And Down

The Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!

1:45pm (repeat)

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 8

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Josh and Jenna and special guests Jack Carroll, Naomi Wilkinson, Tez Ilyas and Bec Hill.

1:55pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Revival of the sitcom classic set in a department store.

2pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 21 - Flight To Geneva

Michelle's latest scheme for the escape of the airmen (involving a mini-submarine) pushes René over the edge, and he attempts to elope with Yvette - and the two original paintings - to Switzerland.

2:35pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Final Curtain

Boycie uncovers shocking information about his family tree and, with Tyler unexpectedly returning home from university, he is convinced something serious is afoot.

2:55pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 5 - Not A Bad Lad, Dad

Terry arrives home to find a nine-year-old boy on his doorstep - a minding job he hadn't anticipated!

2:55pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

3:10pm (repeat)

Zig And Zag

Episode 1 - Ice Cream Clone

Zig and Zag's attempts to clone an ice cream in order to cool themselves down have a chilling effect on the whole of Burb Street.

3:15pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

3:55pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 16th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

4:05pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 5 - Hairy Diddies

Join the Hairy Diddies in the kitchen and see if they can pass their public health inspection. It's laundry day for the Mighty Useless Clunking Robots and Bottom Gear features a star in a reasonably priced pair of pants.

4:40pm
15 min

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 13 - Woolly Wonder Girl

Police Chief Bevel has his hands full trying to stop rowdy rascals Zip and Pop on their noise-making spree in Craft City.

4:50pm (repeat)

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 5 - Benin Bronze

Lovejoy comes under suspicion when a priceless bronze goes missing.

5:10pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brandenburg Gate, Germany

When Grandmaster Glitch takes the quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate, the Go Jetters must stop him before he reaches Grim HQ.

5:20pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night In

Simon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.

5:55pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Revival of the sitcom classic set in a department store.

6pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 21 - Flight To Geneva

Michelle's latest scheme for the escape of the airmen (involving a mini-submarine) pushes René over the edge, and he attempts to elope with Yvette - and the two original paintings - to Switzerland.

6:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 3 - Those Magnificent Men And Their Heating Machines

Harold has bought a whole central heating system and plans to install it all himself.

6:40pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 5 - Trouble And Strife

Ted Bovis's ex-wife turns up at the camp demanding the arrears of her maintenance. She has in tow a bailiff who presents Ted with a writ. Failure to pay could result in prison, so Ted is forced to resort to all the fiddles he can remember in order to raise the money.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 19, Episode 3 - Truly And The Hole Truth

Compo and Clegg are unenthusiastic when Truly tries to form them into an active rescue team.

7:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva Affair

Jones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.

7:30pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 11 - 'Orrible Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell rises from obscurity, challenges King Charles I in the English Civil War, and ultimately orders the King's execution - as he says, a it was a 'cruel necessity'. In other parts of Britain there are a bunch of oddly named Puritan soldiers, and the great writers Shakespeare and Milton square up for a word battle.

8pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

8:30pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 3

Mr Newbold has decided to barricade his house against Mrs Featherstone, but Granville is sure he would not be so keen to avoid her if he knew all about her past.

8:40pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

9pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!

Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.

9pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 8, Episode 4 - Faith

Having worked as missionaries in Kenya, Morwenna's parents, Jack and Tara Newcross, pay her a surprise visit.

9pm
60 min

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

9pm (repeat)

The Inbetweeners Movie

Will and friends are off on their biggest adventure yet... a lads' holiday abroad.

9:20pm (repeat)

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity Vicar

Following the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?

10pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?

Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?

10pm (repeat)

Comedy Store

An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.

10pm
30 min

The Big Asian Stand-Up

Episode 1

Nish Kumar introduces a mix of hilarious stand-up comedians from the iconic City Varieties in Leeds, showcasing a new wave of Asian comedians from the UK and beyond. The show's five acts include the award-winning Tez Ilyas and Emily Lloyd-Saini, Indian stand-up comedian Anuvab Pal, Bradford-based comic Isma Almas and rising star Eshaan Akbar.

10pm
65 min

The Last Leg

Series 14, Episode 9

This week Lily Allen and Caitlyn Jenner join them to help dissect the week's events and talking points.

10:30pm (repeat)

Grn Scrn Gr8s

Episode 7

Another round of improv scenes hosted by Simon London. Competing this week are Darran Griffiths, Jimmy Jones, Lola Jagun and Yoms.

10:30pm (repeat)

Comedy Store

Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!

10:35pm
40 min version

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 5 - Roisin Conaty, Chris Kamara, Nish Kumar

Roisin Conaty, Chris Kamara and Nish Kumar compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including bread in restaurants, downloading music and ex-partners.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

11:05pm
40 min version (repeat)

Room 101

Series 7, Episode 5 - Roisin Conaty, Chris Kamara, Nish Kumar

Roisin Conaty, Chris Kamara and Nish Kumar compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, with topics including bread in restaurants, downloading music and ex-partners.

11:05pm
30 min

Edinburgh Nights With Nish Kumar

Series 1, Episode 1

Nish Kumar is behind the scenes with some of the biggest names and hopeful first timers in comedy as they try out new material and new acts. He follows comedy performers and entrepreneurs at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe who are risking it all to get laughs from the four million visitors who arrive in the city in August.

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11:10pm
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Episode 10

The boys and their guests thrash out the hot topics of the week by examining surveys, opinion polls and statistics; from the silly to the serious, from celebrity gossip to world politics. With guests Dr Christian Jessen, Russell Kane, Kimberley Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

11:20pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's Inflation

It's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

Midnight (repeat)

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

Television broadcast of Jimmy Carr's sixth stand-up DVD.

Midnight (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 6

James Corden and co welcome Bring The Noise comedian Katherine Ryan, recordbreaking ex-jockey Tony 'AP' McCoy and the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time, Chris Hoy.

12:10am (repeat)

Aim Low: The Very Best Of Dylan Moran

A selection of the best bits from the career of Irish stand-up comedian and Black Books star Dylan Moran.

12:25am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 6

Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

12:30am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 6, Episode 6

With David Baddiel, Michael McIntyre, Chris Moyles and June Sarpong.

1am (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim Shorts

Greg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.

1:15am
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 11, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Hilarious highlights from the latest series, hosted by Jimmy Carr with team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. With guests Jack Dee, Jedward, Sarah Millican, Amy Childs, Micky Flanagan, Jack Whitehall, Charlie Brooker and Gok Wan.

1:35am (repeat)

School For Sex

Bankrupted by a series of devious wives, Giles Wingate begins training other young women in the same underhand tricks.

1:45am (repeat)

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 3

Falconhoof, the adventure phone-in host, has to deal with a particularly angry caller following an incident with some winged sandals.

2am (repeat)

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 7 - The Loneliness Of The Middle Distance Runner

Becca starts to wonder if Will_5000 was telling the truth.

2am (repeat)

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 2

The curly-haired QI favourite hosts a hilarious free-form chat show, where the conversation can go anywhere! With Ben Miller, Lizzie Roper, Patrick Kielty and Felicity Ward.

2:10am (repeat)

Hang Ups

Episode 2

With Karen away on business, Richard is left holding the fort.

2:25am (repeat)

Limmy's Show!

Series 1, Episode 4

Wifi cafes are on the radar this week along with Dina Carroll's performance on Top of the Pops.

2:25am (repeat)

Russell Howard Live: Dingledodies

A TV broadcast of Russell Howard's 2008 stand-up tour.

2:30am (repeat)

Sick Note

Series 2, Episode 8 - Operation Thunderbolt

Could this finally be it for Daniel and Dr Glennis?

2:35am (repeat)

Mid Morning Matters With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6 - Turgid + Milkshake

Along with new 'banter jockey' sidekick Zoe Scott, Alan is joined in the studio by agony aunt Polly Maplin. He later opens up to Zoe about his father, and sports a rather fetching raspberry pink jacket.

2:50am (repeat)