Television
TV schedule Saturday 21st September 2019
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 1 - The NurseryA nursery is set up for the clippies' children and the Sister in charge requires an assistant. Something surely that even Olive can handle?
Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 1The first contestants are ready to take on the greatest quiz show of all time! This week's premiere episode sees best friends Eddy and Alex take on Emma for a chance at winning a trip to sunny Barcelona if they can beat the infamous Gold run. With interesting spot prizes to be won, along with heaps of cash, who will be the first winner of the new series?
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 6 - NoisyThe Twirlywoos find that playing with a radio can have very noisy consequences. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car comes to visit - bringing an awful racket with it!
The Darling Buds Of May
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the David Jason comedy drama.
Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 2University students and best friends Molly and Samuel take on Marshall for a chance to win some cash and take on the Gold Run. This week they'll be hoping to win a London City experience including scaling the O2 Arena and taking a ride on the Thames Rocket.
Lovejoy
A selection of episodes from the sixth series.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 11 - Film NightBitzer discovers Shaun watching old home movies in the barn. He joins him to share some fond memories of life on the farm. However, they don't like everything they see. Things get heated as the pair try to outdo each other by showing embarrassing clips from each other's past. Is this the end of a beautiful friendship?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked LeaksPenfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 12 - The FanWalter attempts to ruin The Dinmakers' chance of reaching fame. He will stop at nothing - even wearing a frock, and pretending to be a fan called Wanda who loves Dennis in order to break up the band!
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Square On The HypoteneuseCommiserating with a stranger in the pub leads to all manner of domestic disharmony for poor Peter Barnes when both his wife and girlfriend arrive!
As Time Goes By
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sticom starring Judi Dench and Geoffrey Palmer.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, BrazilSomeone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 7 - Child Care IssuesNew teaching assistant Mr Nappy discovers that being in a school and taking care of three babies doesn't mix, Billy brings his mum into school and Miss Davis shows off her wind instrument in music class.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Whaley Good TimeFuzzypeg eats the Spuds' fish supper and Dave has to catch another. Things look up when he hooks something, but it turns out to be a whale.
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.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 3 - Greatest Gig In TownWith Bitz on drums, Bob on guitar and Bevel on vocals, The Booyahs are ready to perform.
Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 3A celebrity special. Amanda Holden and Alesha Dixon take on David Walliams as the judging panel of BGT compete to win cash for their chosen charities.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 4 - Sooty's Space RocketWhen Sooty builds his own space rocket, he is determined to be the first teddy bear on Mars. But when the rocket crash-lands on Mr. Slater's mobile toilet, will all his dreams go down the pan?
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 6, Episode 3Harry and Charis are joined by special guests Lewys Ball, Lauren Layfield, Charlie Baker and Dominique Moore.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 1In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 7 - Read All About ItEngaging in some journalism for the school paper, Mitchell decides it's easier to make stories up than look for real ones. Then they start coming true...
dinnerladies
A repeat-run of the entire first series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 15 - The MascotThe hunt is on for a new mascot. A popular, photogenic animal to publicise the zoo.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 8 - Training WaffleEvie, Doug, Jess and Gramps take Waffle to his first puppy training class. Waffle can't resist causing chaos. Simon stays at home to look for his missing sock.
Diddy TV
Series 4, Episode 4 - Vote For MeIt's election night on Diddy TV. Laugh at some extraordinary ailments in Hilarious Illnesses and Blue Peter's Radzi is in the hot seat for Diddy Chat.
Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 25 - Let It SnowRoy and Becky are excited. The weatherwoman is predicting snow. But the next morning, they are horrified to see bright blue skies and sunshine. They decide to create their own cartoon winter wonderland, but Roy is unable to stop the cartoon snow falling and the O'Brien's house becomes like the North Pole.
I Didn't Do It
George Formby comedy.
So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 2 - AwardatarianMartha and Ollie compete to win awards by teaching tech to ex-punk Jonny and chatty Mazel.
All Over The Town
Comedy drama about a small seaside town and its local newspaper in the aftermath of World War II.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 2 - WinterIt's Christmas - not to mention the turn of the Millennium - in Dibley, and the Vicar is determined to put on a festive show that will be talked about for years. With Hugo, Frank and Owen in charge, they don't get off to a good start, but plans for a special live nativity, with the actually pregnant Alice as Mary, are soon being made.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 7 - Bitz's Beach PartyBob can't go to his friend Phoebe's party because she has measles.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 26 - Nomads, MongoliaGrandmaster Glitch is out on a camping expedition in Mongolia. There's not much around except a group of Mongolian nomads - people who travel around the country with their animals, camping in amazing tents called gers.
The Vicar Of Dibley
1996 Specials, Easter Special - The Easter BunnyEaster is approaching, and whilst the village is struggling to make good on its Lenten fasts, old Mrs Cropley is taken ill. The prognosis is bleak, and she asks the Vicar one final favour before passing into the hereafter...
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 15 - Sponsored WaffleWaffle, Simon, Doug, Evie and Ruby do a sponsored silence to raise money for the school.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of three Chirstmas specials of the David Jason sitcom.
No Kidding
Comedy following a couple who open large house as a holiday home for the children of the wealthy.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The DeepA bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 2, Episode 3This week there is comedy from Sarah Millican, Tom Odell performs, and a member of the public is in for a shock when he keeps bumping into his hero!
Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 6We need another substitute host for ALOTO this week while James is away, and apparently no one volunteered, so Freddie's going to be taking on the responsibility that comes with the big chair. May God have mercy on us all. Hoping to survive the carnage that ensures will be guest captain Lee Mack along with champion sprinter Dina Asher Smith, Scottish comic Kevin Bridges and hockey player Sam Quek.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 5 - Horrid Henry VIIIWe meet the young Henry as he struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming King himself, and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes! Meanwhile across the world we meet the great Ottoman leader Suleiman the Magnificent in Turkey, and the mad, bad, and very dangerous to know Emperor Zhengde in China.
Mr. Bean
Episode 4 - Mr. Bean Goes To TownIn this escapade, Mr. Bean buys a TV and a new camera, has an itchy foot and goes on a date.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring James Corden and Ruth Jones.
Bottom
A repeat-run of the entire third series of the ultraviolent sitcom.
Eddie The Eagle
Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 2More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
Jason Manford Live
Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.
QI
Series Q, Episode 1 - QuirkyWith Loyiso Gola, Jason Manford and Sarah Millican. Find out who has Type Q blood, where to find the world's most dangerous cup of tea, what's even quainter than a model village, and the best type of pants to wear if you're trying for a baby.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 1, Episode 1 - Usain BoltIn the first episode, Rob and Romesh hook up with legend Usain Bolt in his Jamaican homeland. But before they do, Rob takes Romesh on a Lightning-Bolt themed trip around the island. Will their friendship survive the tour?
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 14, Episode 3More facts, polls, figures and laughs. Host Jimmy Carr is once again joined by team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson as they discuss the topical events that set the great British public's chins wagging.
Detectorists
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Mackenzie Crook sitcom
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 15, Episode 2 - Sean Bean, Michelle Keegan, Rose Matafeo & Liam GallagherThe host is joined in the studio for a chat by another group of celebrity guests. Dropping by this week are Sean Bean, Brassic star Michelle Keegan, comedian Rose Matafeo, and Liam Gallagher, who will also be performing live.
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 6We need another substitute host for ALOTO this week while James is away, and apparently no one volunteered, so Freddie's going to be taking on the responsibility that comes with the big chair. May God have mercy on us all. Hoping to survive the carnage that ensures will be guest captain Lee Mack along with champion sprinter Dina Asher Smith, Scottish comic Kevin Bridges and hockey player Sam Quek.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 2Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode as Sean Lock and Claudia Winkleman take on Jon Richardson and Henning Wehn. Plus, Nick Helm joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love Is In The AirRomesh discovers some favourable Tripadvisor reviews of the pub, most of which give glowing reviews of the car-park. After some investigation, he discovers that the reviews are linked to a local dogging website.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 3Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Aisling Bea. Plus special guest Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Brassic
Series 1, Episode 6When Vinnie spontaneously steals a car, he is horrified to discover that the boot contains stolen antiques belonging to Terence McCann.
Football Genius
Episode 5 - Arsenal v LiverpoolPaul Sinha's team of Arsenal supporters put their football knowledge to the test as they take on Sam Quek's team of Liverpool fans in the quiz hosted by Tim Vine.
Brassic
Series 1, Episode 6When Vinnie spontaneously steals a car, he is horrified to discover that the boot contains stolen antiques belonging to Terence McCann.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 5, Episode 6 - Drippy StrummerFrank Skinner stars in this episode in which Dave Gorman explores just how gullible people really are, with a focus on movie franchise marketing, soundtracks and whether celebrities really can sell anything.
Roast Battle
Series 2, Episode 5Edinburgh Comedy Award winner Rose Matafeo battles Naz Osmanoglu, whilst disabled comics Alex Brooker and Rosie Jones also compete.
As Time Goes By
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the sitcom by and starring Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench.
Roast Battle
Series 3, Episode 1Tom Ward takes on Darren Harriott and it's Tom Allen versus Larry Dean.
Zapped
Series 2, Episode 5 - ShowtimeDesperate to reach the City of a Thousand Towers before the Super Solstice, Brian ingratiates himself with a group of travelling Players, in town to stage the annual Munty Play.
Legends Of Stand-Up And Bernard Righton
Episode 5The comic greats featured are Ronnie Corbett, Les Dawson, Max Boyce, Steven Wright, Joe Andy, Morecambe & Wise, Jackie Mason, Chic Murray, Alexei Sayle and Frank Carson.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 5Russell Howard once again gives his upbeat and entertaining take on some of the key news stories of the week, as well as highlighting some of the more bizarre items that have caught his eye.
Zapped
Series 2, Episode 6 - The HengeIt's the Super Solstice, Brian's last chance to get home. He just needs to break into the Protector's mysterious Henge while Howell performs the incantation to cross worlds.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 4, Episode 6While it is impossible to know what news will feature in this totally topical show, smart money must be on the forthcoming royal wedding joining the many other major stories going under the Good News spotlight this week.