Television
TV schedule Tuesday 30th July 2019
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 12 - LongerThe Twirlywoos watch a baker rolling out a baguette, and get carried away when they try it for themselves. In the Boat, the Tea Machine is behaving oddly - the spout keeps on growing longer!
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 29 - Dennis TVWalter launches his own mega-dull, hypnotic TV channel with an signal booster that swamps all other channels! Rubi helps Dennis set up his own TV channel with a more powerful booster to free the residents of Beanotown from Walter's TV trance. Who will win the battle for ratings?
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 25 - Twysted SisterWhen a teenage Squawk goes on the rampage, DM summons her Twistyverse counterpart to talk some sense into her. But he overlooks one vital thing - a twisty Squawk is an evil Squawk!
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 2, Episode 4 - Another Little DrinkDouble trouble's on the horizon when Peter's workmates won't let him leave the pub without another few rounds down him first. Sheila's not happy, and after a struggle to extricate his car, neither is P.C. Reynolds!
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 4 - Merry Go RoundThere is an amazing seahorse merry-go-round on the beach, and everyone is having lots of fun going round and round - except Bevel.
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet SorrowThe pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 42 - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New ZealandIt's Go Jetters glow when Glitch uses some glow worms for his disco pizzazz in New Zealand.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 14 - The House Of JustinJustin's house opens its doors as a department store. Will the first ever customer, Andy Day, manage to buy any of the bargains on offer?
You Rang, M'Lord?
Series 4, Episode 6 - Well, There You Are Then...!With all the money gone, the Meldrum family and its servants look to the future. Can Lady Lavender and Cissy save them all from financial ruin?
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Nowhere To GoStan and Jack have nowhere to take their girls except the back seats of the bus. With Arthur set to take Olive and Mum away for the weekend, Stan spies an opportunity - if they can get his motorbike running.
The Zoo
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Name GameEveryone in the zoo has a name except the newest arrival, a baby male giraffe. He'd like to chose his own name - but no one will listen.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 7 - The GenieWhen Sooty finds a magical lamp on the beach, he discovers that it contains a genie. But this genie causes nothing but mischief, and won't get back in the lamp. It's up to Sooty to sort things out. Guest starring Dave Benson Phillips.
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' BusStan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 2 - More About CollectingThe Twirlywoos are watching some children collecting shells on a beach.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 5 - GambleTony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 11 - All About Scoring, InnitTerry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.
Executive Stress
Series 1, Episode 6Donald is peeved when Edgar Frankland involves Caroline in negotiations with Shirley Leight Sheffield, a best-selling American writer.
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 2 - And So To BedAs if Mildred wasn't already sick enough of having to just 'make do and mend', the marital bed promptly gives way after a good few decades' service. Unfortunately, George is on a Higher Purchase blacklist.
Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Christmas Special - A Different ChristmasIt is Millie and Lauren's first Christmas since the separation, and for Millie it is the chance for a fresh start.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 22nd and 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Keep It In The Family
Series 4, Episode 5 - Piano BluesWhen the girls form a punk group, Dudley accidentally hurts his hand on their piano. As Duncan has asked him for two weeks drawings in advance, Dudley is in a fix ...
Almost Never
A selection of episodes from the first series of the musical children's comedy.
Executive Stress
Series 2, Episode 2Anthea Duxbury finds it somewhat suspect that the eligible Donald Fairchild shows no interest in her, although Caroline finds it amusing that people get the wrong idea about him.
Executive Stress
Series 2, Episode 3Edgar has to fly to New York for the announcement that he will be taking over the entire Frankland Corporation, and that Donald Fairchild will replace him in the UK.
Only When I Laugh
Series 1, Episode 2 - Operation NormanNorman's due for his appendix operation and is rather upset about it. He turns to Figgis for comfort in his hour of need...
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 1 - Leader Of The PackWhilst Ben's having a "busy" day drinking tea, Bill is sent running around after everyone. Jenny's in trouble at school, David's noisy at home, and the shop is overrun with OAPs.
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 4 - Sweet SorrowThe pair are flushed with pride as they dream of their son's golden future, but when Tyler's exam results let him down, it is the staff who provide the key to his career and get him motivated.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 17 - More About CleaningThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a hall with a very dirty floor.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 7 - It Pays To AdvertiseIt is decided that the staff should film an advertisement for Grace Bros. featuring some of the store's best items. It's safe to say that little goes to plan.
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper CaperArkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go ByRodney 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...!
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Humany PenguinAfter being hand-reared Yoyo the penguin is confused - he thinks he's a human.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 27 - Save The DumpThe Farmer decides to build a golf course on the farm to impress the local squire. When the flock discover they'll lose their beloved dump, they need to come up with an imaginative solution to try and save it.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 22nd and 23rd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 25 - Postcards From The VegPieface laments that Paul is looking peaky and needs a holiday. Dennis has a plan! But its only when Walter kidnaps Paul that he realises his chips are down and he needs the gang's help to put things right!
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 21 - Rock And RollBitz and Bob are helping famous artist La Purl move a very large rock across the beach, as she needs it for a mysterious work of art.
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.
Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 5 - Hairy DiddiesJoin 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.
Brandy For The Parson
British comedy about a young couple who accidentally become involved in brandy smuggling.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 4B.O.T enforces strict security protocols on clients trying to enter TezCorp HQ.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 48 - Chocolate Hills, PhilippinesThe Grimbots discover a place called the Chocolate Hills on Bohol Island in the Philippines and take Grandmaster Glitch there.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 16Reporting from some roadworks, Gail Force struggles to make herself heard over a very noisy drill.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 7 - A Brush With The LawTracey and Dorien set up in business together as decorators. Sharon meets the man of her dreams but he turns out not to be all he first appeared.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 7 - Waffle Needs Quiet TimeWaffle learns that reading can be just as much fun as noisy maze games.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 7 - It Pays To AdvertiseIt is decided that the staff should film an advertisement for Grace Bros. featuring some of the store's best items. It's safe to say that little goes to plan.
Get Some In!
Series 4, Episode 1Training moves onto a medical dummy; whilst on an all-too-rare night off, Ken is chatted up by a rather forward young lady. Back at camp, Jakey and Marsh are playing cards.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Dreaded Circular SawIn the confusion of the chateau 'fire', René and LeClerc - now in full German uniform - are captured by the Communist Resistance and held captive in an old sawmill. Meanwhile, the Colonel is distraught to learn that the original Fallen Madonna and van Gogh have gone missing.
Keep It In The Family
Series 4, Episode 5 - Piano BluesWhen the girls form a punk group, Dudley accidentally hurts his hand on their piano. As Duncan has asked him for two weeks drawings in advance, Dudley is in a fix ...
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 1 - Leader Of The PackWhilst Ben's having a "busy" day drinking tea, Bill is sent running around after everyone. Jenny's in trouble at school, David's noisy at home, and the shop is overrun with OAPs.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Pygmalion
First film adaptation of George Bernard-Shaw's celebrated comedy of manners.
Executive Stress
Series 1, Episode 6Donald is peeved when Edgar Frankland involves Caroline in negotiations with Shirley Leight Sheffield, a best-selling American writer.
As Time Goes By
Series 9, Episode 1 - You Can't Manufacture Happy Endings For EverybodySandy's boyfriend calls at the house to tell Sandy some important news, and Jean is desperate to know what it is. And Alistair cannot decide whether to concentrate on his work or love life.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And AmiabilityThe Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.
Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the time-travel sitcom.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 4 - Have You Got A Light Mate?Clegg is given the task of buying a present for Howard's lady friend.
Open All Hours
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Housekeeper CaperArkwright advertises for a live-in housekeeper. It doesn't succeed in getting Nurse Gladys Emmanuel jealous but does tempt the "Black Widow", the formidable Mrs Feathermore...
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 2Lee Mack is joined by Holly Willoughby, Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 5Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. This time, Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with guest panellists Janey Godley and Robert Rinder.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 3The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 6 - Watching The Girls Go ByRodney 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...!
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the first series of the cornershop sitcom.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve, also Bren's birthday, and after an awkward interruption the previous night, she's worried that everything with Tony is ruined - but is resignation her only option?
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 15, Episode 8Sean, Jon and Jimmy are joined by guests Denise Van Outen, Vernon Kay, Henning Wehn and Nick Helm.
Lee Evans Live In Scotland
The grand finale of Lee Evans's 100 date sell-out 1998 UK tour, performed to a full house at the Edinburgh Playhouse.
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 1, Episode 4 - Mum On StrikeGladys, upset with the family for messing up the house, decides to go on strike. What lengths will Bayo take to get some good old African home cooking? Sade enters a radio competition and hopes to be serenaded by a British RNB sensation.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Pie WhispererRoisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe have to identify the contents of a table full of mystery pies, make a film backwards and high five a fifty five year old.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe 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?
The South Bank Show 2019
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are two of the country's most original and versatile television screenwriters and actors. Melvyn Bragg talks to them both about their early influences and inspirations. They discuss their groundbreaking dark comedy The League Of Gentlemen and the stories behind some of its most infamous characters, with contributions from Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. The programme has exclusive access to Steve and Reece's writing room, as they work on scripts for the new series of Inside No. 9, and follows them on set as they film a new episode.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 1Dara O Briain hosts as Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look at the news.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 6Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.
Facejacker
Fonejacker Kayvan Novak returns with his familiar characters, but this time he's disguised with prosthetics, up close and personal with the public.
The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 2Karl imagines what life would be like if he had a doppelgänger.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 12 - GodJonny can't help thinking that baby Corinthian is a bit boring, and comes up with some ideas to make him a bit more interesting. Janet decides to have the baby christened and have Gaz and Donna as the godparents.
Executive Stress
Series 1, Episode 6Donald is peeved when Edgar Frankland involves Caroline in negotiations with Shirley Leight Sheffield, a best-selling American writer.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 1Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on Jon Richardson and Rose Matafeo, while Vic Reeves joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.
Facejacker
Fonejacker Kayvan Novak returns with his familiar characters, but this time he's disguised with prosthetics, up close and personal with the public.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 3Ricky teaches Karl some facts about animals; Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution, then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine; and Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 6 - Towering AlanDevelopments at the BBC give Alan a whiff of hope, so he prepares to do some intensive networking - at a funeral. Despite his tactics, the plan appears to come off.
Keep It In The Family
Series 4, Episode 5 - Piano BluesWhen the girls form a punk group, Dudley accidentally hurts his hand on their piano. As Duncan has asked him for two weeks drawings in advance, Dudley is in a fix ...
The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 6Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Mock The Week
Series 8, Highlights SpecialDara O'Briain presents a special show featuring unseen material and favourite bits from this series.
Blackadder
A selection of episodes from the second series of the comic historic saga.
A League Of Their Own
Series 2, Episode 1The riotous panel show kicks off a second season as James Corden oversees a rematch between Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff. Lily Allen and Jimmy Carr are guests this week.
Executive Stress
Series 2, Episode 2Anthea Duxbury finds it somewhat suspect that the eligible Donald Fairchild shows no interest in her, although Caroline finds it amusing that people get the wrong idea about him.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 6Brent is made redundant. The news of his departure is not having the devastating effect on the office that he would have liked, but brighter things are on the horizon as Inside Paper are writing a feature on him.
Executive Stress
Series 2, Episode 3Edgar has to fly to New York for the announcement that he will be taking over the entire Frankland Corporation, and that Donald Fairchild will replace him in the UK.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 5Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. This time, Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with guest panellists Janey Godley and Robert Rinder.
The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Episode 4Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.
Confessions Of A Sex Maniac
Sex comedy starring Roger Lloyd Pack. An architect plans to design a building after the perfect breast and searches for a woman who bares the right model.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 11 - All About Scoring, InnitTerry has to mind Danny Varrow when the gambling, womanising, boozing footballer leaves his club in the lurch.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 1, Episode 8 - Big Narstie & Kate NashKeith accompanies grime artist Big Narstie as he shops for a new sofa and goes to Brighton searching for pants with singer and actress Kate Nash.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 5 - I Would Drink That BathwaterDave devilishly dissects modern life as he judges the worth of online petitions and reveals how he beat Alex Reid - not at cage fighting, obviously.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 21, Episode 5Team captain Rob Beckett and guest team Katherine Ryan are joined by Angela Barnes, Paisley Billings, Lloyd Griffith and Tom Read Wilson to discuss and dissect topics in their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 12 - GodJonny can't help thinking that baby Corinthian is a bit boring, and comes up with some ideas to make him a bit more interesting. Janet decides to have the baby christened and have Gaz and Donna as the godparents.
Roast Battle
Series 1, Episode 1Some of the sharpest wits in British comedy go up against one another, with participants attempting to humorously 'take down' their opponent to win the 'battle'. It's Tom Allen v Suzi Ruffell and Phil Wang v Ed Gamble.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
A selection of episodes from the 11th series of Harry Hill's take on a week of telly.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 13 - Silent ReflectionPaul Hamilton, Andy Zaltzman, Henning Wehn, Josie Long, and Helen Arney feature and Paul Foot has the last word.
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 3, Episode 4Broadcaster Dev and comedian Susan Calman join host Dara O Briain, Games Expert Ellie Gibson and team captains Steve McNeil and Sam Pamphilon to play five video games: Minecraft, Ark: Survival Evolved, Batman Arkham Asylum, Balloon Chair Death Match VR and special endgame If You Liked It, You Should've Put A Rubber Ring On It, in a bid to become this week's Go 8 Bit Champions.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 1Lee Mack is joined by Got To Dance host Davina McCall, comedian Paddy McGuinness and actor Stephen Mangan.
The South Bank Show 2019
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are two of the country's most original and versatile television screenwriters and actors. Melvyn Bragg talks to them both about their early influences and inspirations. They discuss their groundbreaking dark comedy The League Of Gentlemen and the stories behind some of its most infamous characters, with contributions from Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. The programme has exclusive access to Steve and Reece's writing room, as they work on scripts for the new series of Inside No. 9, and follows them on set as they film a new episode.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 9With guests Kelly Hoppen, Louis Smith, Henning Wehn and David O'Doherty.
The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 4Rick Edwards and Ellie Taylor join Chris for a round of the ultimate family game Shag, Marry, Incarcerate. The challenges don't stop there as they play an intense game of Donkey Kong while literally getting pied by Chris. Plus, our host tries to reform his band whilst on a train with help from comedian Alex Smith.