Television
TV schedule Sunday 11th August 2019
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 6 - Divided We StandAlbert 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.
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 4, Episode 3 - The Train Now StandingHaving discovered that the train he and Sheila catch into London has been cancelled, Peter heads to the offices of British Rail to demand changes.
The Interviews
Series 2, Episode 1 - Peter SellersThe fascinating life story of Peter Sellers, who became famous on radio as one of The Goons, and then in the movies too.
Miranda
Series 3, Episode 1 - It Was PanningPenny is threatening to cancel Miranda's Christmas if she doesn't sort her life out...
Miranda
Series 3, Episode 2 - What A SurprisePenny embarrasses Miranda by running for local councillor with Tilly as her wing man. Gary has put himself on the dating scene and Miranda decides she has to do the same.
Porridge: Inside Out
Episode 2 - Banged UpSecond of three programmes celebrating this truly classic sitcom. Find out about life on set, while cast members, the writers and fans share their memories.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of nine episodes from the David Jason sitcom.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the fifth and sixth series of the lie-based panel game.
Outnumbered
Series 5, Episode 6Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.
Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 5 - Control-Alt-DeleteMartin reaches breaking point with being followed around by Buddy: He resolves to find a vet to have him put him down.
My Family
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Unkindest CutSusan tells Ben that she might be pregnant. When everyone finds out about Susan's secret, she breaks the news that she isn't in fact pregnant... much to Ben's glee. Susan thinks Ben has had a vasectomy, but has he?
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 3 - When The Going Gets ToughAs Ben receives notification of an "interview" with the tax inspector, Bill gets into a spot of bother at the supermarket. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of a note and phone number to resolve, and Jenny's going vegetarian.
My Family
Series 2, Episode 3 - Parisian BeautyBen is convinced the French exchange student they're housing, Sylvie, is eyeing him up... but who does she really fancy him? Michael is horrified when he discovers he'll have to share a room with Nick!
For The Love Of Ada
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Sunday Lunchtime DrinkWalter and Leslie sneak off to the pub for a Sunday drink; Ada and Ruth aren't too amused to find out that there wasn't, in fact, extra work to be done at the church.
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 4 - Love And MarriageBill's mother comes to stay, and is just as difficult as ever. Meanwhile, Bill's also finding it increasingly difficult to communicate and reason with Jenny - could daughter be turning into mother?
Miranda
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.
Saluting Dad's Army
Episode 1Alexander Armstrong begins a 50th anniversary celebration of Dad's Army by looking at the inspiration for the show and how it made it to the screen. Alongside fascinating and entertaining archive material, the show features interviews with actors from the very earliest episodes, members of the production team who were there when it all started and a veteran of the real Home Guard.
My Family
Series 1, Episode 3 - Droit De Seigneur BenWhen Brigitte sets Janey up on a date with the son of Lord Whitten, she is over the moon because "he's absolutely gorgeous".
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the wartime sitcom.
My Family
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Last ResortFor Susan's 40th birthday, Ben... or rather Janey... decides that he and Susan should go away for the weekend.
Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 3Stuck on the A3, Sue tries to keep the peace in a car that contains a new-age auntie, a bewildered grandfather, three fractious kids and several full bladders.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's SpellThe family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 2, Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts the show, with comedy from Rob Beckett. The world's fastest illusionist, Hans Klok, flies in to wow the Palladium audience - and to teach Jimmy a few tricks.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 17The host, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Ed Byrne and Marcus Brigstoke, oversees the contest between The Bob Stewart's from Belfast and The Badger Inn from Cheshire.
Have I Got News For You
Long-running topical panel game with a strong political slant, featuring team captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Outnumbered
Series 1, Episode 4Ben's fibbing goes to a whole new level as parents at a school football match begin to compliment dad on his friendship with Gordon Brown and his SAS training.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's InflationIt's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.
Billy Liar
Billy Fisher is a young dreamer working for a funeral director who is constantly retreating into a fantasy world.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 6, Episode 2 - WeddingThe big day of Gary's wedding has arrived, complete with last-minute doubts.
The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk
Series 1, Episode 3 - Automated Dialogue ReplacementHerbert has an all-important ADR voiceover session to attend this week. Meanwhile, the news that he has spent their entire savings on glow-in-the-dark paint leaves Bobby severely unimpressed. Later, when Herbert and Bobby are called in for an urgent parent-teacher meeting at their son's school, Herbert relives some bad childhood memories.
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 6 - PeopleJon Richardson and guests Josh Widdicombe, John Robins and Holly Walsh discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with People - are greetings getting out of hand? Are robots doing all our thinking? And how is Josh offending so many people over text?
The Mind Of Herbert Clunkerdunk
Series 1, Episode 4 - HeadshotsIt's Headshot Day! Herbert is determined to recreate some flashy new headshots for his portfolio in the hope of landing a professional acting job to help pay for all the stuff he's been buying off the internet. Will Herbert score his dream job in time to pay the council tax bill?
Men Behaving Badly
A selection of episodes from the third series of the laddish sitcom.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An OctaveGreg 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?
QI
Series O, Episode 8 - OperationsIf you've ever wondered how to turn a muffin into an offensive weapon, this is the show for you. With Bill Bailey, Rhod Gilbert and Katherine Ryan.
Game On
Series 2, Episode 4 - Heavy Bondage & Custard CreamsStoat, a former boyfriend of Mandy's, pays a visit to the flat despite the fact that he should still be in prison. Armed and not as dangerous as he thinks, he holds Matt, Martin, Clare, Jason and Mandy hostage, until Mandy finds an unusual way of disarming him.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 4, Episode 3 - Paddy McGuinnessJohn Bishop sits down with close friend, comedian and TV presenter Paddy McGuinness. Paddy reflects on his close relationship with his mother, taking the plunge into showbiz and his unexpected rise to fame as well as working with Peter Kay and is incredibly open about the reality of living with his children's autism.
Game On
Series 2, Episode 5 - Tangerine Candyfloss & Herne Bay RockMartin is depressed as his relationship with Clare has ended. Mandy decides to go back to university and a former lecturer is particularly keen to see her. Back at the flat, Martin and Mandy discover the secret thoughts of Matthew Norman Malone when they read his journal.
Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 4Dara, Hugh, Chris and Andy return to look over the week's headlines. They're joined by Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Ava Vidal.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another GroomThe shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.
Limmy's Show!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sketch show from Brian Limond.
Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 1 - Whatever Happened To Gloria Robbins?The trio get into a lather when a glamorous film star arrives on the ward.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 1Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. Alexander Armstrong hosts, with guests Naga Munchetty and Josh Widdicombe.
Spaced
Series 2, Episode 1 - BackDaisy returns to 23 Meteor Street after a holiday in Asia only to find that someone else has moved into her room. Suffering from jet lag and the mundane nature of her life, Daisy is confused by a visit from two sinister Government agents. Tim has confronted his feelings towards George Lucas whilst Daisy has been gone.
The History Of Mr Polly
A repeat of this 1949 film.