TV schedule for 18th October 2018 (full list)

6:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 29 - Hiding

The Twirlywoos are at a child's birthday party. They watch an adult hide a bag of chocolate gold coins for a treasure hunt.

7:10am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 8 - Night Of The Living Veg

Mrs Creecher uses the school's allotment to hold Class 3C's 'Biggest Veg' competition.

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let Cry

Having put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.

7:35am (repeat)

The Tommy Cooper Hour

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

8am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 48 - Bioluminescent Bay, Puerto Rico

Glitch's bath time puts the creatures of Puerto Rico's Bioluminescent Bay in bubble-trouble.

8am (repeat)

The last day of the school year is here at last and it's prom time! Mark finally plucks up the courage to ask Marcella out and Mr Christopher puts his reputation on the line when he tries to prove once and for all that he's the most talented person at Dockbridge High.

8:20am (repeat)

Sorry!

Series 2, Episode 4 - Great Expectations

Aunt Esme is visiting, which has mother forcing Timothy on his best behaviour - she has a large inheritance to bestow when she dies! Unfortunately for Tim, things quickly start going wrong as he and father crash the car.

8:30am (repeat)

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the first series of the national service sitcom.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 14 - The Wishing Wand

Justin and Robert get their hands on a magical wishing wand from Mac's backpack, but their wishes soon get out of control.

9am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 3

When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!

9:15am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 6 - Poorly Soo

Soo has had an accident on her roller-skates and needs to stay in bed. Luckily Sooty and Sweep are on hand to bake her a cake - but they only have eggshells and pepper! Can Richard come to the rescue?

9:30am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Souvenir Stall

The gang are opening a souvenir pottery stall at the park - but all the pottery gets smashed. Sooty tries to make some more with fresh clay but things don't quite go to plan.

9:35am (repeat)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Long Ride Back To Scratchwood

Arthur scores an own goal when he is persuaded to buy up 2,000 tickets for the England v Scotland football match at Wembley.

9:35am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 22 - More About Pop

The Twirlywoos are in a room full of model aeroplanes watching a model maker starting a new project.

9:40am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

10am (repeat)

All In Good Fun

Bob Monkhouse introduces the golden age of slapstick comedy. Mack Sennett, Chaplin, The Keystone Kops and many more.

10am (repeat)

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 9 - Holding The Baby

Lovejoy misplaces Charlotte, a baby, and an antique 19th Century dresser worth £20,000.

11:40am (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

11:45am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!

In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!

12pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 52 - Homeless

After a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.

12:20pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 1 - It's Murder

The drunken antics of Mr Partridge cause Yvonne and Barry to start a petition to get him sacked. Unfortunately, Mr Partridge goes missing...

12:50pm (repeat)

Scream Street

Series 1, Episode 2 - Haunted House

Luke is curious when a new house appears in Scream Street, but then it comes alive and locks him and his friends in! They end up stuck in the basement, and when the room starts to rumble it looks like our trio are about to become dinner - will they get out alive?

1:05pm (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 3

When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!

1:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position

Wesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 22 - More About Pop

The Twirlywoos are in a room full of model aeroplanes watching a model maker starting a new project.

1:40pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

2pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

2:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

2:50pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 5, Episode 7 - Hypnotising Rita

Arthur tries to help a young girl who is being conned by a hypnotherapist over a large sum of money coming to her.

3pm (repeat)

Get Some In!

A selection of episodes from the first series of the national service sitcom.

3pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

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

3:25pm (repeat)

Strange Hill High

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Ghost Writers Of Strange Hill High

Mitchell stumbles across an old, abandoned, blocked-off classroom whilst hiding from his teachers. Finding it is haunted by ghosts eager to work, he establishes a homework service.

4:30pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 8 - Date Night

Lily plans a perfect date night to celebrate her anniversary with Rob... but her mum and Ken might ruin everything. Meanwhile, Martha reluctantly agrees to a tech detox.

4:45pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope Peril

Princess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.

4:50pm (repeat)

Lovejoy

Series 6, Episode 9 - Holding The Baby

Lovejoy misplaces Charlotte, a baby, and an antique 19th Century dresser worth £20,000.

5pm (repeat)

Carry On Teacher

A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.

5pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 5 - Heir Apparent

Old Mr. Grace is struck with memories when he sees a photo of Mr. Humphries' mother. Could the young salesman be his long-lost son and natural heir to the store?

5pm
30 min

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 9 - Practice Makes Perfect

Lily, Martha and Ollie become Prefects and the power goes to their heads.

5:10pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 46 - Korowai Treehouses, Indonesia

The Go Jetters have been invited by the Korowai tribe to visit their village in the rainforest of Papua in Indonesia.

5:40pm (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 1 - It's Murder

The drunken antics of Mr Partridge cause Yvonne and Barry to start a petition to get him sacked. Unfortunately, Mr Partridge goes missing...

6pm (repeat)

Meet The Adebanjos

A British-African sitcom following a larger-than-life father struggling to instil his old-fashioned African values in his reluctant British household.

6pm (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 7 - The Desperate Hours

Albert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.

6:20pm (repeat)

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 9 - Gravy

Petula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.

6:30pm (repeat)

Meet The Adebanjos

A British-African sitcom following a larger-than-life father struggling to instil his old-fashioned African values in his reluctant British household.

6:40pm (repeat)

As Time Goes By

Series 3, Episode 2 - Rocky's Wedding Day

Lionel's father is getting married and Sandy is newly single. Jean and Lionel have key roles to play in the nuptials, but events on the wedding day go awry.

6:50pm (repeat)

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!

6:55pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 51 - Treasure!

In a dark and cobwebby corner of his attic, Mr Bean finds a treasure map. But tricky clues lead Bean up the chimney, round the bend, down the garden path, up the blinking wall and nearly all the way to Australia!

7pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door Closes

Del's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.

7pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty Cleopatra

Egyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.

7:10pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 52 - Homeless

After a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus Position

Wesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.

7:20pm (repeat)

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 9

A cucumber, golf ball, phone and pan of sprouts are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

7:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 6 - Absent Friends

Mainwaring is shocked to find that in his absence most of the platoon have not turned up for parade and are instead playing darts with the ARP Wardens. Things get worse when Mainwaring is called upon to help with the arrest of a member of the IRA.

8:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 4, Episode 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

8:30pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 9 - Practice Makes Perfect

Lily, Martha and Ollie become Prefects and the power goes to their heads.

9pm (repeat)

Lee Evans: Roadrunner

TV broadcast of Lee Evans's 2011 stand-up show and release, Roadrunner.

9pm (repeat)

Porridge

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

9pm (repeat)

My Favourite Sketch

Episode 4 - Johnny Vegas

Talking joyous nonsense and comedy sketches with Sally Phillips in this episode is freewheeling comedy legend Johnny Vegas. Johnny offers up an intriguing mix of the sketches that have played alongside his life and career, with comedy gold from Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg and Matt Berry among his choices. And not forgetting Johnny's tribute re-enactment of his favourite sketch to close the show.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

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

QI

Series K, Episode 13 - Kitchen Sink

With Jason Manford, Richard Osman and Victoria Wood.

9pm
60 min

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 1, Episode 2

Maya Jama, London Hughes, Ricky Haywood Williams and The Receipts Podcast go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Jess Robinson and Lisa Maffia. They go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and hip hop karaoke challenges.

9pm
60 min

No Offence

Series 3, Episode 6

Beckett's death leads the team with no option but to go after the Mayor herself and they put a spectacular plan in motion to bring her down once and for all. But the team's ingenious strategy is threatened when one of their own is kidnapped.

9pm
60 min

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 8

With just 45 minutes left of the series, James and the boys sub former England left back Ashley Cole, swimming champ Ellie Simmonds and comedian Rob Beckett into the fun. The series ends with plenty of laughs, trivia and stitch-ups as famous faces show up for Popstar Penalties and things get messy in a commando assault course.

4Music. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

9:10pm
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 13, Special - Jubilee Special

8 Out Of 10 Cats is all pomp and ceremony as it celebrates the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in its own inimitable style. With guests Jennie Bond, Miles Jupp, Chris Kamara and Sarah Millican.

10pm (repeat)

Number 6

Episode 4

This week's guest comics are Junior Booker and Will E.

10pm (repeat)

Jimmy Carr: Making People Laugh

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

10pm (repeat)

The Office

Series 1, Episode 2 - Work Experience

David hires Donna, his lodger and the daughter of his best friend. While showing her round the office he discovers a doctored pornographic image of himself. Gareth, due to his covert operations skills, is told to catch the culprit.

10pm (repeat)

Comedy Legends

Series 1, Episode 2 - Frankie Howerd

Barry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.

10pm
40 min

Women On The Verge

Episode 2

Laura feels elated after her first therapy session. Alison's nervous about dinner with Martin's parents and in a bid to take the heat off her, she persuades Laura and Katie to come along.

10pm
30 min

Stand-Up For Radio Wales. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Lou Sanders, Evelyn Mok, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Matt Rees

Stand Up At BBC Wales

Episode 2

Kiri Pritchard-McLean hosts the best in stand-up from Wales and beyond. This week's episode features Matt Rees, Lou Sanders, Tudur Owen, Evelyn Mok and Angela Barnes recorded at BBC Wales's iconic Studio 1.

10pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 3 - Give & Take

After an altercation with a deranged droid Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most selfish creature in the universe, to give him one of his.

10pm
50 min

Celebrity Juice

Series 20, Episode 6

Joining the panel are singer and actress Nadine Coyle, Sunday Brunch's Simon Rimmer and Tim Lovejoy, Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson and top comedian Jimmy Carr.

10:30pm (repeat)

Number 6

Episode 5

Mansour Bellow introduces host Kane Brown once more, with comics Benjamin Bello and Felicity Ethnic.

10:40pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Paul meets Sam's parents who are still laughing about their fancy dress party, Bernie meets a new member of staff and Nan comes home from a funeral and discovers that Lena owed her money.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mammy's Going

When Spartacus the old family dog starts looking poorly, the Brown children reluctantly decide the time has come to put her in a home.

10:40pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 4 - Officer Rimmer

After a scandalous piece of good fortune Rimmer saves the life of a bio-printed Captain and is promoted, fulfilling his life-long dream of becoming an Officer. He immediately opens an Officer's club, which is out of bounds to the lower orders, and uses the bio-printer to fill it with versions of himself.

11pm (repeat)

Roast Battle

Series 2, Episode 2

Former couple Alfie Brown and Jessie Cave roast each other, and Daniel Sloss takes on Phil Wang.

11pm (repeat)

Urban Myths: Johnny Cash And The Ostrich

Frank Skinner plays Johnny Cash in a one-off comedy drama.

11:10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 5

Jimmy Carr, Sean Lock and Jon Richardson are joined by Jo Brand and Claudia Winkleman. Bill Bailey joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Joe Wilkinson 'helps' Rachel Riley provide the letters and numbers.

11:20pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 2, Episode 6

Janice & Ray discuss their gourmet's experience, Kate & Ellen are talking about the most offensive word in the office, Lauren questions her teacher's sexuality and Nan receives a visit from an old friend.

11:20pm (repeat)

The Fast Show

Series 3, Episode 1

Old favourites return, joined by characters like Swiss Toni, Chip Cobb and Dave Angel.

11:20pm (repeat)

Zapped

Series 3, Episode 1 - Circus

Brian is being forced to perform in a travelling circus, run by the sadistic Feffenhoffer (Steve Coogan). Barbara and Steg set out to rescue him while Herman accidentally traps a fairy. Stuck on Earth, Howell tries desperately to get back to Munty.

11:30pm (repeat)

Stand Up Central

Series 4, Episode 2

Rob Delaney introduces Sara Pascoe and Tom Ward.

11:30pm (repeat)

Urban Myths: The Dali And The Cooper

A comedy drama imagining Salvador Dali meeting Alice Cooper.

11:45pm (repeat)

Football Genius

Episode 4 - Dulwich Hamlet v Manchester City

Paul Sinha's team of Dulwich Hamlet supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Manchester City fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.

Midnight (repeat)

W1A. Image shows from L to R: Jack Patterson (Jonathan Bailey), Will Humphries (Hugh Skinner), Izzy Gould (Ophelia Lovibond), Lucy Freeman (Nina Sosanya), Ian Fletcher (Hugh Bonneville), Siobhan Sharpe (Jessica Hynes), Neil Reid (David Westhead), David Wilkes (Rufus Jones), Anna Rampton (Sarah Parish), Simon Harwood (Jason Watkins), Tracey Pritchard (Monica Dolan). Copyright: BBC

W1A

Series 2, Episode 1

A one hour special marks the return of the award winning comedy about the BBC.

Midnight (repeat)

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 6

Vincent has some potentially career changing news for Miranda Hart - an audition for a part in Game of Thrones.

Midnight
55 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 46, Episode 1

Ian Hislop and Paul Merton return with guest host David Mitchell. The guests are Danny Baker and Channel 4 News presenter Cathy Newman.

12:40am (repeat)

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Cult comedy in which Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present some very surreal comedy.

12:55am (repeat)

Red Dwarf

Series XI, Episode 3 - Give & Take

After an altercation with a deranged droid Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most selfish creature in the universe, to give him one of his.

1am
50 min version (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 8

The guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week are Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett, Joey Essex from The Only Way Is Essex and Jennifer Metcalfe from Hollyoaks.

1am (repeat)

Your Face Or Mine

Series 4, Episode 3

Dawn Ward from The Real Housewives of Cheshire and husband and ex-premier league footballer Ashley, join Jimmy and Katherine on the sofa, putting their 27 year-long marriage to the test in the hope to win thousands of pounds for charity. Are they a great match? Or is someone punching several leagues? The couple are also joined by surprise guests Alex Bowen and Olivia Buckland.

1am (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 13, Episode 8

With just 45 minutes left of the series, James and the boys sub former England left back Ashley Cole, swimming champ Ellie Simmonds and comedian Rob Beckett into the fun. The series ends with plenty of laughs, trivia and stitch-ups as famous faces show up for Popstar Penalties and things get messy in a commando assault course.

1:15am (repeat)

Shooting Stars

Episode 1 - Pilot

A specially recorded quiz show in which Jonathan Ross, Wendy Richard and Martin Clunes test their celebrity-recognition skills against Danny Baker, Ulrika Jonsson and Noddy Holder.

1:35am (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Dave Gorman Goodish Hits, Highlights Special - Series 3 highlights

The stand-out bits from the third series of Dave Gorman's show in which he shares wry observations on modern life's little quirks.

1:50am (repeat)

The Tommy Cooper Hour

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

2am (repeat)

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 5 - Football Match

Alfie reveals a hidden talent when the annual football match between Abbey Grove and the school he attended, Middleton House, approaches. Will the benefit scroungers pull it off, or Middleton's snooty toff boys who clinch the win?

2:10am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 1

It'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.

2:20am (repeat)

Tommy Cooper

Episode 7

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. This week, he is assisted by Vincent Price.

2:35am (repeat)

Bad Education

Series 1, Episode 6 - Politics

Fraser's on professional suspension after an unfortunate incident involving a projector. With the school elections due to take place, Pickwell's determined that to show the governors that she can run something successfully, and Alfie's keen to show Miss Gulliver he can take politics seriously.

2:35am (repeat)

Vic Reeves Big Night Out

Cult comedy in which Vic Reeves and Bob Mortimer present some very surreal comedy.

2:35am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 2

Will, 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.

2:40am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and the team fell another week's news tree and pick off its satirical leaves. With guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Zoe Lyons.

3am (repeat)

Morgana Robinson's The Agency

Episode 6

Vincent has some potentially career changing news for Miranda Hart - an audition for a part in Game of Thrones.

3am (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 6, Episode 6

Alesha Dixon, Jon Richardson and Danny Baker team up to bust facts on this week's episode of Lee Mack's panel show. They're out to test whether music makes your kids more helpful and if elaborate celebrations during a penalty shoot-out can give your team a better chance of winning. Could these facts have met their match?

3:15am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 19, Episode 3

In this show, Rob and Aisling are joined in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points by First Dates love guru Fred Sirieix, This Is England actor Thomas Turgoose and comedians Desiree Burch and Sara Pascoe.

3:15am (repeat)

Au Pair Girls

Sex comedy following four young women arriving in Britain for domestic work.

3:30am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 5, Episode 5

With Alan Cumming, Liza Tarbuck, American stand-up comedian Susie Essman and Stewart Lee.

TV schedule Thursday 18th October 2018

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