TV schedule for 21st August 2018 (full list)

6:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 7 - All Gone

The Twirlywoos watch a lady decorating some cakes. When they see her tidying the decorations away, it gives them the idea to put the cakes away too.

7:15am (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.

7:35am (repeat)

The Piglet Files

Series 2, Episode 7 - Under Cover Activity

Piglet is embroiled in a blackmail case when Drummond enlists him to help entrap a Russian agent. If it goes wrong his marriage could be in danger, but it seems really rather a simple affair...

7:50am (repeat)

Resus gets Luella to concoct a spell to stop his parents arguing but, as Luella is still a trainee witch, she gets the potion wrong and soon the whole town is feeling the love. Mrs Negative even falls in love with one of the nastiest characters on Scream Street! How will Luella and Resus get out of this mess?

8am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 40 - Cave Of Crystals, Mexico

While in Mexico, Glitch takes a short cut through the Cave of Crystals, a hidden space that contains some of the biggest crystals in the world!

8am (repeat)

Sorry!

Series 3, Episode 3 - Bottom of the Class

Tim tries to help Freddie's son - who thinks Tim is a wally. Tim plays Bottom in the local drama society's production of a Midsummer Night's Dream.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 2, Episode 21 - The Tooth Fairy

When Little Monster's tooth falls out everybody hopes the tooth fairy will visit Justin's house.

8:40am (repeat)

Boomers

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, Carol and Trevor celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. With Joyce having organised a gastro-pub lunch, it looks like it could be a party to remember.

9am (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 22 - Timmy Makes A Splash

Everyone is having fun in the paddling pool until Stripey pulls the stopper out of the valve.

9:05am (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 7 - Gorgeous George III

King George III goes from a young unpopular king to a much-loved figure some 60 years later, and we learn a bit about his court life along the way. Meanwhile, across the world we hear about some of the words we have got from India, and the Battles of the Day team give their unique insight into the American Revolution.

9:10am (repeat)

Too Many Crooks

Film about a gang of crooks who bungle every robbery they attempt so decide to try their hand at kidnapping instead.

9:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

9:30am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer Hunter

Arthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 5 - More About Rolling

A man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.

9:45am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 2 - In Sickness And In Health

Mildred's in hospital with a suspected grumbling appendix, leaving George home alone for a few days. Or he would be, if Jerry didn't drop by!

9:55am (repeat)

Mr Bean

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

11:20am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

12pm (repeat)

My Family

Series 5, Episode 6 - My Will Be Done

Ben visits a website which predicts your death. When it tells him he doesn't have long to live he starts thinking about his will. Hearing this news Susan goes into over-drive planning his funeral. Meanwhile Nick is back, this time working as a funeral director.

12pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Last Supper

In the last episode of the series the five comics are not only playing for homemade chowder but also for the inaugural Taskmaster series winner's trophy. Tasks include: playing golf with eggs and cooking a meal using ingredients starting with every letter of the alphabet.

12:40pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 4, Episode 7 - Wedding Preparations

Preparations for Jean & Lionel's marriage move into full swing, and both parties are shocked by the spiralling complexities involved. Alistair is keen to step in.

1:15pm (repeat)

4 O'Clock Club

Series 3, Episode 10 - Gold

Dexter gets the 4 O'Clock Club gang digging the school allotment. But boredom with broccoli turns to delight when Josh strikes gold. Meanwhile, Nero joins Owen at Scouts and discovers that under the uniforms those guys may not be as silly as they look.

1:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 19, Episode 5 - The Suit That Attracts Blondes

Glenda takes a suit that she associates with Barry's racy past to the jumble sale but it falls into Compo's hands.

1:20pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 7 - Co-respondent's Course

Jeffrey Fairbrother's wife sends her new boyfriend to Jeffrey to ask for a divorce. Since the professor is unwilling to co-operate, they start to dig for evidence.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 5 - More About Rolling

A man is putting a poster up on a billboard. The Twirlywoos help the man by rolling the strips of the poster out of the van.

1:45pm (repeat)

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 5, Episode 10

Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Abdul and Sophie and special guests Ivo Graham, Dr Ranj Singh, Lauren Layfield and Funmbi Omotayo.

2pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 23 - An Enigma Variation

When the paintings are hidden inside a hollowed-out statue that is then requisitioned by the General, it falls on René and co to infiltrate one of Klinkerhoffen's parties and snatch them back.

2pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 2 - Conduct Unbecoming

A fallout between Mr. Humphries and his mother causes him to behave most erratically at work ... to the point that he's put on trial for theft.

2:40pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True Love

Marlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.

2:55pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Nice Little Wine

Things turn sour for Arthur when his bargain wine supplier is mugged and he becomes the prime suspect.

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 3 - Jobsworth

Zig and Zag discover the joys of 'buying stuff', but to buy stuff you need money, and to get money you need a job!

3:35pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 3, Episode 2 - The Coconut

The Farmer returns from the fair triumphant after winning a coconut. He soon discovers getting into the coconut isn't as easy as it seems. Shaun and Bitzer take on the challenge and try every trick in the book, but it proves a tough nut to crack.

3:45pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 3 - Greenfinger

Trying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.

3:55pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 2 - Dare Dennis

A bungled attempt at a stunt leads Dennis to accidentally become an internet star and Beanotown celebrity. But his moment of fame is short-lived and he is soon replaced by Walter's cat who can play the piano. Dennis has to stage the best stunt yet to gain back his audience.

4pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

4:05pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 3, Episode 7 - Hot Gadgetz

Featuring the show that looks at some of the hottest new technology around - it's Hot Gadgetz. A celebrity takes on the highest dive ever in Splosh, and it's the return of another celebrity challenge show, Can We Be Magic?

4:40pm
15 min

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 15 - A-Maze-Ing Adventure

Bob is looking after Phoebe's cute little puppy called Earl, but when they take him for walkies he gets lost inside Bitz's amazing maze.

4:50pm (repeat)

Lovejoy

Series 3, Episode 7 - Scotch On The Rocks

Lovejoy buys a Scottish sword at auction.

5:10pm (repeat)

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

5:10pm
10 min

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of Scilly

It's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.

5:20pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The Teacher

Miss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.

6pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 23 - An Enigma Variation

When the paintings are hidden inside a hollowed-out statue that is then requisitioned by the General, it falls on René and co to infiltrate one of Klinkerhoffen's parties and snatch them back.

6pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 2 - Conduct Unbecoming

A fallout between Mr. Humphries and his mother causes him to behave most erratically at work ... to the point that he's put on trial for theft.

6:40pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 4, Episode 5 - A Box In Town

Harold finally gets a place of his own in town and Albert is happy to see him leave.

6:40pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 7 - Co-respondent's Course

Jeffrey Fairbrother's wife sends her new boyfriend to Jeffrey to ask for a divorce. Since the professor is unwilling to co-operate, they start to dig for evidence.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 19, Episode 5 - The Suit That Attracts Blondes

Glenda takes a suit that she associates with Barry's racy past to the jumble sale but it falls into Compo's hands.

7:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up Walmington

Morale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.

8pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

8pm (repeat)

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 14 - Rude Boy Friend

Tobi brings home a rude friend who aggravates Bayo. Funke ruins her new designer shoes before a party and hatches a plan to return them and get her money back.

8:30pm (repeat)

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 15 - Funke's Big Date

Funke reconnects with an old flame online and plans a big date. Things take a turn for the worse when he arrives with an unexpected guest. Tobi loses his new bike and tries to hide this from Bayo.

8:40pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

9pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of sketches from Barker and Corbett.

9pm (repeat)

Joel & Nish Vs The World

Series 1, Episode 1

Comedians Joel Dommett and Nish Kumar see if Joel's ludicrous fitness regime can prepare him for life with Mongolian Nomads.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series I, Episode 11 - Infantile

With Ronni Ancona, Dave Gorman and Lee Mack.

9pm (repeat)

Paul

Sci-fi comedy starring Nick Frost and Simon Pegg as friends who chance upon an alien whilst travelling across the US.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

9:10pm
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 6

Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.

9:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 5 - Sleeping Dogs Lie

When Boycie and Marlene fly off on holiday, Del and Rodney assume the mantle of dog-sitters. Rodney's convinced that Albert's brought his run of bad luck to the flat when 'little' Dukey appears comatose; what'll Marlene say if they've killed her beloved dog?

10pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go By

Rodney has unwisely accepted a bet with Micky Pearce that he'll bring a bird along to the party at the Nag's Head. Now, with Del's help, he has to find one...!

10pm (repeat)

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 5 - Karma

Darren needs a place to crash after being kicked out of his apartment, Simone obliges as long as he doesn't bring women to the house. Meanwhile Dorian is in deep waters as he found watching porn by Lisa, and Theo wins the pitch for his company but it soon becomes a bittersweet moment.

10pm (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.

10pm (repeat)

Goodness Gracious Me

India Special

After the successful reunion in 2014, the cast of Goodness Gracious Me are returning for another one-off special of the ground-breaking British Asian sketch show, part of BBC Two's India Season.

10pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 11, Episode 8

The team captains are joined by Katherine Ryan, John Bishop and Joey Barton.

10:30pm (repeat)

Brothers With No Game

Series 3, Episode 6 - Flashing Lights

Following Theo's breakup with Monique, the guys take him to a special club night up north. A lads' night in foreign territory, what can go wrong?

10:40pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 1

Newlyweds Gavin and Stacey return from honeymoon to a big welcome from both families. But Smithy seems none too happy with his best mate, and Nessa makes a confession that throws the whole evening into disarray.

11:05pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 10

Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on special guest captain Sarah Millican and Rob Beckett. Susie Dent is in with Vic Reeves, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

11:20pm (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.

11:20pm (repeat)

QI. Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series A, Episode 1 - Adam

With John Sessions, Danny Baker and Hugh Laurie.

11:30pm (repeat)

Bad Education

Series 3, Episode 2 - After School Clubs

Mitchell announces he's leaving, and a farewell party is on the cards - plus a few pranks. Alfie's more concerned with impressing Miss Gulliver's new book club, of which her ex boyfriend is a member.

11:35pm (repeat)

Porridge

A selection of three episodes from the prison-based sitcom.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 47, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop and guest host Jack Dee are joined by guest panellists Bridget Christie and Charlie Brooker.

Midnight (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 10, Episode 5

Stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis and boxer James DeGale are next in line to join James Corden and the ALOTO boys for more laughs, trivia and wacky challenges. This week, the guests don giant foam trainers to compete in a tricky heptathlon, while Freddie Flintoff faces off against Jack Whitehall in a heated fencing challenge.

12:05am (repeat)

Comedy Central At The Comedy Store

Series 5, Episode 5 - Suzi Ruffell At The Comedy Store

The riotously funny Suzi Ruffell is your host at the prestigious Comedy Store, where she is joined by the amazing Brennan Reece, the hugely funny Rosie Jones and the joyous Lauren Pattison.

12:10am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 11

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc and special guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner.

12:20am (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 3 - Funeral

Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus.

12:55am
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 1

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by British boxing sensation Amir Khan, The IT Crowd's Richard Ayoade and comics Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.

1am (repeat)

The Tommy Cooper Hour

Episode 6

Tommy Cooper stars in a series of hour-long specials dedicated to his unique and hilarious blend of comedy and magic.

1am (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 1 - Fear Of Failure

The opening episode of Series 2 features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.

1:50am (repeat)

Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

Episode 1 - Fawlty Towers: Re-Opened

John Cleese hosts a special tribute to what is arguably the finest sitcom ever made.

2am (repeat)

Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled

Series 2, Episode 9

Ardal O'Hanlon, Roisin Conaty, Rob Delaney and Elis James join Alan to chat about all the hot topics - like being heckled by Grandmaster Flash and serenaded by Lionel Richie.

2:15am (repeat)