Television
TV schedule Friday 16th August 2019
Only When I Laugh
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Day In The Life OfWhen a TV crew arrives to make a programme about the hospital, the patients fight for stardom.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 3 - Porn YesterdayAlbert 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.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 4 - The Seven SteptoeraiAlbert 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.
Lucky Feller
Episode 2 - All The Tea In ChinaShy Shorty plucks up courage to ask his new-found girlfriend Kath out for the evening - and has thought of a place to have a special meal...
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 14 - A Thin TimeArthur is attracted to Beryl, the clippie on his regular bus. And Beryl has only two requirements in men - those with a fondness for athletics and those with a good head of hair!
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky StartDetermined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, InnitTerry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 12 - The New TellyWhen the Christmas Club payout arrives, Stan and the family decide to buy a colour television. But they have a problem disposing of their old set - especially when Blake buys it!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 1 - Finders Keepers?When George finds a lost credit card, he wonders if there might be a reward. Meanwhile, Mildred suspects that another wedding anniversary will go by, forgotten, and Jeffrey is bothered by Tristram's new playmates.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Special - From Here To PaternityJed, Elgin and Bryan are convinced a mythical creature is stalking Winterdown Farm.
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Secret Diary Of David PorterWhilst cleaning David's room, Bill stumbles upon his secret diary. She begins to read and reminisce about a particularly odd day when Rona's brother turned up, and her own aunt started causing trouble.
Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Episode 7 - The AgentMr. Goldberg runs an employment agency as a sideline, and several staff members seek out his services to get better paying jobs elsewhere.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 3 - Chain GangWhen offered the deal of the century by a new acquaintance, Del puts together a consortium to help purchase a suitcase full of gold chains. Predictably, the plan goes catastrophically wrong.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With LoveRodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
Minder
Series 3, Episode 12 - Back In Good Old EnglandTerry's pleasure at seeing 'Oily' Wragg again is cut short by the appearance of some less friendly faces from the past.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Christmas Special - A Leg Up For ChristmasHoward faces a memorable Christmas when he asks Foggy to act as his physical trainer.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 9 - In At The Deep EndTracey receives a letter addressed to Darryl requesting a quotation for the installation of a swimming pool. Sharon decides it would be a good idea to start up a pool business of their own, especially when she discovers that there is profit of at least £5,000 to be made. Meanwhile, Garth is depressed and wants to know the meaning of life, and Dorien is sponsoring a child in the Gambia - but she sends him a pair of gloves and matching scarf from Harrods.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 2 - Heartbreak HotelBeing on the inside doesn't stop Godber romancing his fiancée, Denise, although events on the outside ensure the path of true love doesn't run smoothly. An unexpected letter leads to Godber having to explain his actions to the governor, but are there blue skies on the horizon?
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 17 - Going Like A BombWith Monsieur Alfonse now considered by Herr Flick to have been exploded by a bedpan, the Colonel sets up Captain Bertorelli to be caught with the stolen - and forged - money. Unfortunately, nothing runs smoothly...
Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Episode 7 - The AgentMr. Goldberg runs an employment agency as a sideline, and several staff members seek out his services to get better paying jobs elsewhere.
Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 1After a spate of deaths and health scares at the home, Tom decides to take up counselling to help those around him. At the same time, he takes the opportunity to conduct a survey to predict who'll die first!
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity VicarFollowing the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different ManIt's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 8 - The Sweet Smell Of ExcessFollowing a day trip to the seaside, Compo becomes hooked on the trampoline - in more ways than one.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 4 - The Unlucky Winner Is...Del enters an old painting of Rodney's in to a competition and unexpectedly wins a holiday for three. Unfortunately for Rodney, his painting came first in the under 15 category... Del decides not to tell anyone and deal with it once they get out there.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 2, Episode 3 - Salmon (River Tay, Scotland)The duo set out on Scotland's River Tay in the hope of realising Bob's childhood dream of catching a salmon.
Have I Got News For You
Series 53, Episode 6Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 1 - Yuppy LoveDel has gone all high-powered and trendy in an attempt to adopt a yuppy image. Rodney is unimpressed as his attention is focused on getting his computer diploma at night school.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Hold The Sunset
Series 2, Episode 3 - Aunty JoanEdith is finding her irritating sister Joan very difficult, and Roger, impatient to help Phil sell his house, decides to help by checking his roof for dry rot.
Porters
Series 1, Episode 1A mix-up with a dead Rabbi means Simon is forced to impersonate a real doctor and somehow escape the suspicious scrutiny of a visiting consultant neurologist.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 4Sean Lock and Rob Beckett take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Sarah Millican, while Nick Mohammed joins wordsmith Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
A selection of four episodes of the sitcom starring Brendan O'Carroll.
Porters
Series 1, Episode 2Seeing Lucy swoon over the heroic Doctor McKenzie prompts Simon to impulsively offer a kidney to a young transplant patient called Lewis.
The Comedy Underground
Highlights Special - The Best Of The Comedy UndergroundA one-off edition featuring 21 of the freshest, funniest comedians on the Scottish circuit in a fast-paced, packed selection of highlights from the Comedy Underground series.
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 1, Episode 5Mo is joined by Katherine Ryan, Harry Redknapp, Scarlett Moffatt and Tom Davis.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & BootedIt's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.
Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits
Series 1, Episode 2Susan goes 'head to head' with Scottish mindreader Colin Cloud for some probing chat, as well as getting the best and funniest festival stories from comedians Phoebe Robinson, Nick Helm, Iain Stirling and Jay Lafferty, as well as Game of Thrones actor Daniel Portman, and writer Gary McNair.
Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour
Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.
Attack Of The Adult Babies
Comedy horror set in a country manor where high-powered elderly men dress up in nappies.
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.
Live At The Apollo
Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod GilbertMichael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.
Edinburgh Nights With Nish Kumar
Series 2, Episode 2Nish Kumar goes behind the scenes to sample The Blind Boys of Alabama in a remarkable partnership with Malian duo Amadou and Mariam.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 10 - He Was A Different ManIt's the final episode of the series and all five contestants not called Alice Levine or Asim Chaudhry still have genuine hopes of winning the greatest prize on earth: the shiny golden bonce of Taskmaster Greg Davies. Russell Howard invents sticky tape architecture, Tim Vine attempts a risky impersonation and Liza Tarbuck gifts Alex Horne a big, messy cake.
Aim Low: The Very Best Of Dylan Moran
A selection of the best bits from the career of Irish stand-up comedian and Black Books star Dylan Moran.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 9 - In At The Deep EndTracey receives a letter addressed to Darryl requesting a quotation for the installation of a swimming pool. Sharon decides it would be a good idea to start up a pool business of their own, especially when she discovers that there is profit of at least £5,000 to be made. Meanwhile, Garth is depressed and wants to know the meaning of life, and Dorien is sponsoring a child in the Gambia - but she sends him a pair of gloves and matching scarf from Harrods.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 1Dara O Briain and the team return for another series of the topical comedy featuring guests James Acaster, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 2, Episode 4 - DublinThe show comes from the Dublin Olympia with Tommy Tiernan, Andrew Lawrence, Keith Farnan & Zoe Lyons.
Have I Got News For You
Series 53, Episode 6Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Ed Balls and guest panellists Janet Street-Porter and Henning Wehn.
Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 5 - The VisitorsIt's visiting day and Norman's mother has another dreary girl lined up for him, much to the others' amusement!
The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 1 - KillerooBob Fossil sets up a highly illegal and shady kangaroo boxing match between the Killeroo and Howard, who thinks that by winning the fight he will impress the Head of Reptiles, Mrs Gideon. Vince enlists his uncle, a bare-knuckle fighter with a very strange accent, to help with Howard's training.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 4 - PoogleThe award-winning comic opines on life's little oddities, including micro-chipped cats, over-familiarity in coffee shops, self-driving cars, QR codes and cybersquatting.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
Spaced
Series 2, Episode 6 - DissolutionAs Sophie and Tim get closer, Daisy and Mike get increasingly jealous. Secrets from the past come back to haunt Tim and Daisy. Twist and Brian split up. Everyone finally vents their frustration at Daisy's birthday dinner.
Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 6Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard, Andy Parsons and guests appear on a highlights edition of the show.
On The Buses
Series 2, Episode 5 - Late AgainWhen Stan is courting, it leads him into trouble at work. Jack tries to help him out, but conductors don't always know when to stop...
On The Buses
Series 2, Episode 6 - Bon VoyageWhen Stan loses his uniform outside the Cemetery Gates, he has to use his holiday money to buy a new one.