TV schedule for 28th August 2019 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Only When I Laugh

Series 3, Episode 5 - Accident

Norman witnesses an accident involving Dr. Thorpe. But will he testify to what he saw?

6:20am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And Down

The Robot visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat. The Twirlywoos take turns to turn the Robot's key which causes the Robot to shoot up and down, taking Chickedy and Chick with it!

7:10am (repeat)

Steptoe And Son

Series 7, Episode 4 - Live Now, PAYE Later

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.

7:15am (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 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

7:35am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 4 - Merry Go Round

There is an amazing seahorse merry-go-round on the beach, and everyone is having lots of fun going round and round - except Bevel.

7:45am (repeat)

Lucky Feller

Episode 9 - Where There's Life There's Soap

When the machines at the launderette break down and start spewing out soap suds on a Sunday afternoon, Shorty and Randy are hired by the owner to get his 'automated, computerised' system running again. Not a good time for the truth to be revealed about Randy and Kath!

8:15am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And Bewildered

Boycie decides his staff need to work harder and vows to sack the next employee he catches slacking. Mrs Cakeworthy is the first out the door, but she soon has her boss regretting her decision when the Londoner learns she is a witch. Elsewhere, Tyler has his own problems - he is traumatised by the school art class.

8:35am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 10 - Pirate Day

Justin, Robert and Little Monster try to protect Gem's jewels from naughty Captain Sinker when the stars of Swashbuckle drop in for Pirate Day. Guest starring Gemma Hunt and Ella Kenion.

8:50am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 6 - On The Omnibuses

There is a celebration at Luxton & District marking 50 years of motor buses. Exhausted from a new working schedule, Stan sits down to feel the comfort in the company's first ever motor bus and promptly falls asleep, dreaming of the day it was introduced...

8:55am (repeat)

Saluting Dad's Army

Episode 1

Alexander 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.

8:55am (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

9:15am (repeat)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 6 - If Money Be The Food Of Love, Play On

Terry and Arthur are captivated by an Australian girl who claims to be searching for her long-lost boyfriend - but what is her real motive?

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?

9:25am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 7, Episode 7 - Goodbye Stan

With the cost of living heading ever-upwards, Stan's had enough and decides to apply for a different job: at a car factory. In the north!

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 23 - More About All Gone

The Twirlywoos are watching a lady planting carrot seeds in a vegetable patch.

9:55am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

A selection of episodes from the 24th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.

10am (repeat)

George & Mildred

Series 5, Episode 7 - I Gotta Horse

Mildred's sister Ethel makes rare contact, enquiring about an old model of their father's. Mildred doesn't think anything of it, until a rather enlightening chat with Ann...

10:30am (repeat)

Millie Inbetween

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Future Is Now

Millie has to choose her next-level school subjects, and it's proving impossible.

10:55am (repeat)

Hank Zipzer

Series 1, Episode 13 - The First Date Dilemma

Hank falls head over heels in love with Zoe, a girl he's met in Mr Rock's additional reading class. Papa Pete advises him to take her on a date...

11:20am (repeat)

So Awkward

A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's sitcom.

11:55am (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

12:15pm (repeat)

Barnacle Bill

A repeat of this 1957 film.

12:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waffle And The Kitten

The Brooklyn-Bells are looking after the kitten from Jess's veterinary practice.

12:35pm (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 4, Episode 3 - Fortuosity

Upon Bill's ripping up of a chain letter, the Porter clan's luck appears to disappear with instantaneous effect. Hopefully Ben will be safe on his "adventure day" out!

1:15pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 7 - The Erotic Dreams Of Mrs Slocombe

Mrs. Slocombe can't help but dream about Mr. Humphries, and her awkward behaviour around him is becoming evident to the rest of the staff. Something has to be done, and Mr. Grace has the perfect solution.

1:35pm (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 13 - Wrapping

The Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.

1:55pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 6 - Wanted

Rodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!

2:35pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

3:10pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 16 - There's Something About Scarlett

Moments after landing himself a date with Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor pounce on Penfold with conflicting advice on how to woo his new world-famous love interest.

3:15pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff Helliwell

Clegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.

3:35pm (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 46 - Pieface Day

When Pieface rescues Walter and Bertie from danger, Dennis leads the town in celebrating Pieface Day in his honour, and refuses to listen when Pieface tries to tell him it was all a big mistake. Walter uncovers the truth, proclaims himself the bigger hero, and declares it Walter Week!

3:40pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 7 - A Star Is Gorn

When a rock star fakes his own death, Arthur finds himself in possession of a valuable master tape that has every chance of becoming a 'posthumous' hit.

3:45pm (repeat)

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 3

A toaster, cheese grater, bin and washing machine are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

3:55pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are Coming

As Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.

3:55pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 21 - Gripping Yarn

Bob, or Big Bad Robo Wolf, showing just how bad he is, locks Ra-Purl-Zel in the castle tower.

4:05pm (repeat)

Diddy TV

Series 2, Episode 6 - Mr Choosy

More posh cat drama in Downton Moggy and 'live' nature coverage in Guffwatch.

4:35pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 8, Episode 7 - The Erotic Dreams Of Mrs Slocombe

Mrs. Slocombe can't help but dream about Mr. Humphries, and her awkward behaviour around him is becoming evident to the rest of the staff. Something has to be done, and Mr. Grace has the perfect solution.

4:50pm
10 min

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 3 - Fatberg, London Sewers, England

While Lars, Kelly and Xuli go into the sewers to help keep London clean, Glitch and the Grimbots create some enormous blockages after flushing thousands of wet wipes down the toilet. It's up to the Go Jetters to clear away the fatberg Glitch has created, clean the sewers and save the city's streets.

5pm (repeat)

Gigglebiz

Series 3, Episode 20

Captain Adorable takes on a new outer-space adversary in the form of a green sock, newsreader Arthur Sleep has some problems with an annoying fly, fitness guru Keith Fitt demonstrates how not to do squats and fading acrobat act the Berrito Brothers show off their space hopping skills.

5:15pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 24, Episode 8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny Stuff

Truly, Clegg and Billy track down a man famous for his green fingers.

5:20pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

After seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.

6pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 5, Episode 24 - Wedding Bloss

Faced with the prospect of her marrying Monsieur Alfonse, René finally proposes and arranges his re-marriage to Edith. At the chateau, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the search for missing gold; Herr Flick is convinced that René knows its whereabouts.

6pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early Birds

After accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.

6:25pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

6:35pm (repeat)

Waiting For God

Series 2, Episode 8

Tom's craving that feeling of youth again. Unfortunately his body is far weaker than his mind, and despite collapsing after a run, he refuses to heed Diana's or the doctor's advice to slow down. Harvey, however, is feeling wonderful about his plans to replace all English-speaking staff with cheap immigrant workers.

6:40pm (repeat)

Porridge

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Peace For The Wicked

It's Saturday afternoon and it's a beautiful day outside, but all Fletch wants is an uninterrupted afternoon in his cell with his dirty magazine. Unfortunately he has an endless stream of visitors, keen to divert his attentions in several other directions.

7pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 8 - Mother Honks Her Horn

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.

7pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 1, Episode 3

A Roman emperor finds a nasty alternative to candles, an Egyptian tries to save money on mummification, and the Roundheads and Cavaliers take part in Historical Wife Swap.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 7 - The Suit That Turned Left

Clegg and Foggy find themselves on a quest for scientific knowledge.

7:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Home Guard sitcom.

8pm (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 5

This week's guests are Danny Baker, Roisin Conaty and Jack Dee.

8:30pm (repeat)

All At Sea

Series 2, Episode 6 - Halloween

Charlie and Alison decide to play dirty so they can get a good result when they go out trick-or-treating - much to Ben's extreme distress. Meanwhile, Kevin attempts to create the biggest Halloween display in the neighbourhood by buying some untested fireworks.

9pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 5

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

9pm (repeat)

Trollied

Series 2, Episode 13

It's the one-millionth customer promotion, complete with balloon archway and Leighton in the guise of the Valco tick.

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9pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 12, Episode 3

David O'Doherty, Craig Revel Horwood, Rick Edwards and Ellie Taylor join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to thrash out the hot stories of the week.

9pm

Who Do You Think You Are?

Paul Merton investigates his family history. His mother's Irish parents died when she was very young, so Paul sets out to piece together the story of his grandfather's involvement in key events leading up to Irish independence in the 1920s.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

In the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.

9pm (repeat)

The World's End

Sci-fi comedy film about five friends attempting to recreate a legendary pub crawl, but the future looks rather bleak for both them and the world.

9:30pm (repeat)

Trollied

Series 2, Christmas Special

It's Christmas Eve and mayhem ensues when the turkey delivery fails to arrive and there's a big party to look forward to where a certain butcher takes on the role of Santa.

9:55pm (repeat)

The Two Ronnies

Series 4, Episode 6

Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.

10pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 6 - Wanted

Rodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!

10pm
60 min

Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier

Series 2, Episode 9 - Holidays

Tom Allen, Rosie Jones and Matt Forde join Jon to ask if they could they survive a foreign prison? Are drones getting out of hand? And can Jon overcome his fear of public nudity?

10pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 14, Episode 2

Laura Woods, Tony Bellew and Robin van Persie join regulars Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp and Romesh Ranganathan, with James Corden asking the questions for the last time this series.

10:30pm (repeat)

Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits

Series 1, Episode 3

Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits is getting the comedy inside story from a range of seasoned performers. Among the line-up is Janet Ellis, who has been appearing at the book festival, acting legends Arabella Weir and Cora Bissett, and comedians Nish Kumar and Mark Nelson.

10:40pm (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

Series 7, Episode 7 - African Death Face

When Donna goes to London to get her dream job, Janet and Gaz are left alone together. After a night of Lambrini and candles they wake up and realise they've had sex again. Donna learns the art of bluff during her interview. Louise starts having contractions.

11pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

11pm (repeat)

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 1

We join Vinnie during a less than stellar day that involves a cross-country car chase, a Shetland pony, a jar of chloroform and a pigeon named Nigel. All this gets Vinnie and his crew tangled with a local crime boss who sets out to make an example of them.

11:20pm (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 4, Episode 1 - Michael McIntyre, Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert

Michael McIntyre introduces comedy from Rich Hall and Rhod Gilbert.

Midnight (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 8 - Mother Honks Her Horn

Phil Wang makes sure his outstanding outfit leaves even less to the imagination that it did before, Jessica Knappett demonstrates her mastery of a child's percussion instrument and James Acaster's dream comes true.

Midnight (repeat)

Brassic

Series 1, Episode 2

In the second chapter of this Lancashire odyssey the boys plan a heist at a strip club, but when things go awry they find their escape route is blocked by a colossal fatberg. Better get digging.

12:25am (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 3, Episode 6 - Private View

It's the night of Elliot Quinn's valedictory show, Fragments. An unlikely group of individuals find themselves in The Nine Gallery in East London for champagne, canapés, and cutting-edge culture. However, the guests soon realise they are trapped within the exhibition.

12:30am (repeat)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 5 - Car Lot Baggers

When an unscrupulous builder wants a piece of land occupied by a friend of Arthur, he hires some thugs to put the frighteners on - and tries to blame travellers.

12:30am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 4 - Competition Time

Ted's excited. He thinks he's got a good chance of winning the all-priests lookalike show this year. Sadly, neither Jack nor Dougal are particularly inventive souls...

12:45am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 5

Sean Lock and Sara Pascoe take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Tom Allen, while Rosie Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

1am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 1, Episode 5 - And God Created Woman

Ted ends up playing host to one of his favourite novelists, the rather attractive Polly Clarke. Meanwhile, a group of Nuns are also scheduled to pay visit to Craggy island.

1am
60 min version (repeat)

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Episode 4

Russell Howard gives his take on some of the key stories of the week as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked items that have caught his eye during his forensic trawl through newspapers, websites, TV and radio shows.

1am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 8

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back over the week's events with the help of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Rhys James and Ellie Taylor.

1:20am (repeat)

Black Books

Series 1, Episode 3 - Grapes Of Wrath

Bernard and Manny have the cleaners in and are forced to house-sit for a friend with expensive taste in wine. Fran has an unusual date.

1:40am (repeat)

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 1

When Eric raids the freezer after coming in from a night out, he leaves the door open and all the food inside defrosts. Beth decides to cook everything at once and invite Cathy, Colin, Ian, Jaz, Christine and Sophie over to eat it all. Everything goes well until Cathy urges Colin to go next door and get something out of their freezer to replace the defrosted food, a whole Scottish salmon.

1:40am
65 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Christmas Special - Noel At The Apollo

In the fabulously festive final episode, the incredible Nina Conti is the host, introducing the brilliant Tanyalee Davis, Royal Variety Show favourite Hal Cruttenden and star of The Last Leg and Mock The Week, Josh Widdicombe.

2am (repeat)

Russell Howard Live: Wonderbox

A TV edit of Russell Howard's 2014 DVD.

2:10am (repeat)

Two Doors Down

Series 1, Episode 2

A domestic disaster leads to Christine becoming Beth and Eric's houseguest.

2:40am (repeat)

Harry Hill's TV Burp

Series 11, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 19

Another rollicking, rip-roaring ride through TV Burps past, as your favourite big-collared telly critic presents more of the funniest moments from previous series.

2:45am (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 4 - Too-Ra Taloo Rye-Eh

This week an annoying printer gets the sledge-hammer treatment, Christine Hamilton receives an unexpected gift, and some bees get to travel first class. Sort of...

3am (repeat)

Duck Quacks Don't Echo

Series 5, Episode 5

This week's guests are Danny Baker, Roisin Conaty and Jack Dee.

3am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 1, Episode 6

It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.

3:05am (repeat)

Inside No. 9

Series 1, Episode 1 - Sardines

A game of sardines at a family gathering to celebrate Rebecca and Jeremy's engagement quickly becomes very cramped and uncomfortable.

3:20am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Episode 1 - Stand By Your Man

After seven years, Darryl and Chris are to be released from prison. Tracey is really happy, Sharon isn't; she doesn't want to see Chris and she thinks she'll have to move out of the house when Darryl returns.

3:30am (repeat)

The Inbetweeners

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Camping Trip

Will decides to organise one last trip for the gang before they go their separate ways. The four heroes pack the Fiat for a camping trip in the countryside. Will draws on all his scout training - the same however, cannot be said for Jay, Neil and Simon who aren't prepared for the great outdoors at all.

3:40am (repeat)

The Chris Ramsey Show

Series 2, Episode 9

Jamie Laing, Joel Dommett and Kimberly Wyatt are this week's guests.

TV schedule Wednesday 28th August 2019

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