TV schedule for 12th August 2019 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Only When I Laugh

Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cosmic Influence

Much to the despair of the others, Figgis becomes preoccupied with signs & portents.

7:35am (repeat)

A Sharp Intake Of Breath. Peter Barnes (David Jason). Copyright: Associated Television

Peter's asked to deliver the company chairman his car - a flash Mercedes. Giving it a quick drive around, he encounters a group of anti-car, anti-pollution protesters and is swiftly arrested alongside them.

8am (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.

8:40am (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 8, Episode 1 - Back In Fashion

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.

8:50am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 4 - The Inspector's Pets

It's goodbye to the depot for a while for Blakey - he and his mum are going on holiday. But they can't find anyone to look after the dachshund and the tropical fish...

9:15am (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 7 - The Birdman Of Wormwood Scrubs

Ex-con Ernie leaves prison after fourteen years with a quarter of a million stashed away in a bank. Enter the ever-helpful Arthur.

9:20am (repeat)

A Sharp Intake Of Breath

Series 4, Episode 4 - While The Cat's Away

With Sheila away visiting her ill mother, Terry challenges Peter to prove he's still got what it takes and can chat up a lady in the pub. When he fails, Terry organises the pair a double-date at a Chinese restaurant.

9:25am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic

'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.

9:50am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

9:55am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 4, Episode 4 - All Work And No Pay

George's no-nonsense approach to traffic control has annoyed one too many of his superiors and colleagues, and after a stern talking to - plus some characteristic advice from Jerry - he manages to resign. Needless to say, Mildred is not pleased.

10:30am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 10, Christmas Special - Crums

Compo, Clegg and Seymour, dressed as Father Christmasses, can't understand why they are so unsuccessful collecting for the church social. Then, a chance sighting of a fourth Father Christmas provides a clue...

12:25pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

1:20pm (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 4 - One Night In Bangkok

Ben's father drops into town, with his young Thai wife. However, neither Ben nor Tina were aware of her existence, and the news isn't helped to go down by Frank's attitude.

1:55pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Departed

Tyler is preparing for his first gig with his band, but he is worried he is going to ruin his credibility by turning up with mummy and daddy in tow. Meanwhile the staff spot a way to make a quick buck.

2:35pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Episode 3 - The Apartment

Since her flat's been over-run by squatters and no one else will put her up, Mr. Grace allows Mrs. Slocombe to set up home in a vacant department on the top floor of the store. However, transport problems soon force the rest of the staff to beg her for a place for the night!

3:10pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

3:40pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also Rises

Terry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.

3:50pm (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 4 - One Night In Bangkok

Ben's father drops into town, with his young Thai wife. However, neither Ben nor Tina were aware of her existence, and the news isn't helped to go down by Frank's attitude.

4:30pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 10, Christmas Special - Crums

Compo, Clegg and Seymour, dressed as Father Christmasses, can't understand why they are so unsuccessful collecting for the church social. Then, a chance sighting of a fourth Father Christmas provides a clue...

5:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 6, Episode 5 - All Day And All Of The Night

Sharon has to have work done on the café, and Chris's cousin Georgiou undertakes to do the work cheaply and at night. However he turns the place into an all-night Greek nightclub and Dorien is the star attraction, dancing the night away for £600.

5:45pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 3, Special - The Special Relationship

Boycie is asked to turn detective when an unexpected visitor arrives at Winterdown Farm with a secret from the past that, if confirmed, will have massive consequences for one member of the staff.

6pm (repeat)

Get Some In!

Series 5, Episode 4

Rumours of an impending extension to the duration of National Service are causing alarm in some quarters, but Leckie is very happy in the morgue. Ken, Jakey and Matthew are not so keen, especially when an amputated hand goes missing.

6pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 13 - Ribbing The Bonk

Mimi, Gruber, Bertorelli and the Colonel are held at the Communist Resistance's secret headquarters - René escapes with message of their ransom: 1 million francs. General Von Klinkerhoffen, however, is not keen to pay.

6:40pm (repeat)

Waiting For God

Series 1, Episode 4

Threatened by Harvey with eviction over non-disclosure of a small arthritis-like joint condition, Diana begins a journey of soul-searching, and starts preparing Tom for life at the home without her. He, however, is determined not to accept her being thrown out of Bayview.

6:40pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 7, Episode 3 - The Apartment

Since her flat's been over-run by squatters and no one else will put her up, Mr. Grace allows Mrs. Slocombe to set up home in a vacant department on the top floor of the store. However, transport problems soon force the rest of the staff to beg her for a place for the night!

7pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 6 - We Met At Mealtimes

This week it's snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons as all five competitors attempt to impress Greg with their creativity and ingenuity while Alex Horne provides crucial data analytics.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

7:20pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 5 - Ways And Means

After offering advice to fellow fishing-net "knitter" McLaren on curbing his short temper, Fletch attempts to make amends with the governor when McLaren forgoes angry outbursts for a more peaceful rooftop protest.

8pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 1, Episode 4 - Pig's Lib

There are two new additions to the Good family: Pinky and Perky the pigs. Margo does not share Tom and Barbara's enthusiasm and the pigs are sent away. Having made Margo feel guilty, Tom is allowed to retrieve them from certain death...

8pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 5 - The Holly Bears A Prickle

Doc Martin and Louisa are finally going on a date. They have found the perfect spot for romance, the stunning grounds of a country house while classical music plays.

8pm
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 6

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Victoria Coren Mitchell and guest panellists Sara Pascoe and Henry Blofeld.

8:35pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 2, Episode 7 - A Touch Of Glass

A chance meeting with a member of the aristocracy enables Del to impress with his, previously unknown, knowledge of chandelier repairing. He enlists the help of Rodney and Grandad to get them down...

9pm (repeat)

Benidorm

Series 9, Episode 8

Concerns for Liam's wellbeing leads to confusion and rubbish exam results makes Rob question his future. Suspicion surrounds Malcolm's identity and Kenneth is intent on an expose. Eddie's bad news from home falls on deaf ears.

9pm (repeat)

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 6 - Nowt So Queer

Portwenn is buzzing with the news of the engagement of Dr Ellingham and headmistress Louisa Glasson.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Rhod Gilbert, Katherine Ryan. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 8 - Operations

If 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.

9:20pm (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.

9:30pm (repeat)

Up North

Series 2, Episode 3 - Dating Up North

Colin Wood gets himself a girlfriend, who tells him how to run the bar... stop Mick and his mates from having any drinks on credit. Patch is in trouble after his Uncle Tom checks the books and sees the Taxi business is losing money thanks to Mick. Skint Flint starts dating Mick's sister who lives in Blackpool and turns out to be a man-eater.

10pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's Break

It's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

10pm (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 4, Episode 4 - Vicars, Horses, Doctors And Smurfs

In this episode flirty hotel soap (apparently that's a thing), kinky cages and overly familiar foods, are all in the firing line.

10:35pm (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 6, Episode 7 - Finger Sniffing

Jonny makes a startling discovery about Corinthian's parentage, while Janet and Donna argue when they are both sure they will get the job managing the Archer.

11pm (repeat)

Open All Hours

A selection of episodes from the second series of the cornershop sitcom.

11pm (repeat)

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 6 - People

Jon 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?

11:15pm (repeat)

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

11:55pm (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Harrowing

An episode set in a gothic mansion owned by a brother and sister who shut themselves away from the outside world.

Midnight (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 6, Episode 6 - We Met At Mealtimes

This week it's snowy globes, rubbery ducks and wooden-y spoons as all five competitors attempt to impress Greg with their creativity and ingenuity while Alex Horne provides crucial data analytics.

12:25am (repeat)

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 2 - The Critic

Despite only being open a few days, the boys' bar receives a devastating '1 Fork' review from Athena, the leading food critic in Rome. Grumio invites her back for a re-match with his experimental new menu; while Jason can't stop hiring waitresses.

12:30am (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 2, Episode 1 - La Couchette

On board the sleeper from Paris to Bourg St. Maurice, a motley collection of passengers try to get a quiet night's sleep as the train makes its way across France. But as the sleeping compartment fills up, the chances of that begin to look highly unlikely. In Deuxième Classe, everyone can hear you scream...

1am (repeat)

John Bishop In Conversation With...

Series 4, Episode 4 - Katherine Ryan

John Bishop sits down with Canadian-Irish comedian and presenter Katherine Ryan. Katherine reveals how she coped with being a single mum just as her comedy career took flight as well as reminiscing on growing up in a small Canadian town and being diagnosed with Lupus.

1am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey.

1:10am (repeat)

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

1:40am
55 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Jason Manford, Holly Walsh. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Christmas Special - O Christmas

Sandi Toksvig hosts the QI Christmas Special. Learn the best way to wrap an awkwardly-shaped present and get the wine stains out of your carpet, amongst other things. With Holly Walsh, Jason Manford and Romesh Ranganathan (and his mother Shanthi).

1:50am (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 6, Episode 7 - Finger Sniffing

Jonny makes a startling discovery about Corinthian's parentage, while Janet and Donna argue when they are both sure they will get the job managing the Archer.

2:20am (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Episode 8

Kirstie Allsopp's got a spot of bother with some shortbread in Kirstie's Handmade Britain, and Harry ignores a warning about Irn Bru. Meanwhile in Holby, a woman's come down with a debilitating condition where she cannot say country names.

2:35am (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?

2:45am (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 21

Harry goes back on a trip through Burps of the past, visiting Downton Abbey and EastEnders, and taking a look at reality show Love Thy Neighbour and Stephen Fry and Mark Carwardine's Last Chance To See.

3:10am (repeat)

Spaced

Series 2, Episode 2 - Change

After a dramatic outburst about Jar Jar Binks, Tim and Daisy find themselves visiting the Job Centre together. Brian is also struggling with work, which Marsha hints that it could be Twist's fault. Mike finds somewhere to live.

3:25am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 12, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey.

4:05am (repeat)

Pygmalion

First film adaptation of George Bernard-Shaw's celebrated comedy of manners.

TV schedule Monday 12th August 2019

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