Television
TV schedule Sunday 6th October 2019
Second Best Bed
The marriage between a middle-aged man and a young woman becomes turbulent when she immediately rebels against his ideas that a wife should obey everything a husband tells her to do.
On The Buses
Series 6, Episode 5 - Union TroubleBlakey's latest tactics - early closing of the canteen and sacking its staff - leads Jack to call a strike; but when management offer him a sweetener the union pulls its backing, leaving Stan to strike alone. He initially stages a bus sit-in, but is soon back at home decorating the kitchen.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 12 - More About OverStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 16 - Pickly HeatIt's a scorching hot day on the farm and the Flock need to cool off. When Bitzer discovers the Sheep Dip is out of action the Flock have to come up with another plan. Meanwhile, the Farmer has his own ideas for cooling off, which don't impress Bitzer at all.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.
Boomers
Series 2, Episode 2 - Matt & SebNew couple Matt and Seb are having a housewarming party. John's keeping a low profile as he thinks he's catnip to gay men and Trevor's got performance anxiety as his and Carol's period of sexual lent draws to a close.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 17 - Jurassic BarkGnasher finds a Gnashersaurus rex thigh bone while digging in Beanotown Park!
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 5 - Car WashDanny and Mick's dad Clive has turned up with a sure-fire money maker: a car wash in the customer car park!
Be My Guest
A repeat of this 1965 film.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 2A-level students Freya and Rowan play against solo player Usman as they put young people's intelligence to the test.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Great Wall of ChinaGlitch and his grimbots have a long race on a very long wall - the Great Wall of China!
Boomers
Series 2, Episode 4 - Mick's ReturnMick returns from his Spanish paradise minus his young Russian wife and has a surprise in store for Joyce.
Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 9 - The Answer Is Always SausageDiddy Dom explores his past on a pogo stick in Great Pogo Stick Journeys, it's the grand finale of celebrity diving show Splosh, and will someone win the jackpot in TV's easiest gameshow, The Answer is Always Sausage?
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach CircusIt's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 1Josh Widdicombe plays against TV presenter Stacey Dooley MBE and professional dancer Oti Mabuse. Can the Strictly Come Dancing pals beat the comedian?
We Have Been Watching
Episode 1Top comedians and comedy actors, including David Baddiel, Richard Herring, Meera Syal and Josie Lawrence, sit down to watch and chat about classic comedy clips.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's LifeIt's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Porridge: Inside Out
Episode 1 - Sent DownFirst of a three-part special giving a fascinating insight into one of the most-loved sitcoms of all time, with help from the show's creators, Clement and La Frenais.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 37 - Kinderdijk, NetherlandsIt's a whirlwind of windmill excitement as the Go Jetters travel to Kinderdijk in the Netherlands to celebrate National Mill Day.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 38 - The Great Mosque Of Djenne, AfricaGrandmaster Glitch has been invited to Djenne in Mali, Africa, to visit the people and to see one of his favourite things at work - mud!
Boomers
Series 2, Episode 2 - Matt & SebNew couple Matt and Seb are having a housewarming party. John's keeping a low profile as he thinks he's catnip to gay men and Trevor's got performance anxiety as his and Carol's period of sexual lent draws to a close.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 2A-level students Freya and Rowan play against solo player Usman as they put young people's intelligence to the test.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of seven episodes from the David Jason sitcom.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy BuddiesAn old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 1 - Awesome Alfred The GreatWatch King Alfred the Great argue with his older brothers, then defeat the Vikings using his cunning hit-and-run tactics, summoning the spirit of Ed Sheeran. Meanwhile, across the world, Ant and Dec host a very special Chinese edition of I'm A Celebrity, and the Egyptians tell us how healthcare should really be done.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 1Josh Widdicombe plays against TV presenter Stacey Dooley MBE and professional dancer Oti Mabuse. Can the Strictly Come Dancing pals beat the comedian?
The Pickwick Papers
Adaptation of Charles Dickens's celebrated comic novel.
Millie Inbetween
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the children's sitcom.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl ClubBitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Continent Of AfricaGlitch's plans to help Tala discover facts about Africa go wrong when they are stranded in different parts of the continent. It's up to the Go Jetters to save them from the jungles of Congo and a hippo-infested river.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based sitcom.
The Cracksman
Comic crime caper starring Charlie Drake as a naïve and unwilling safe-cracker, jail-breaker and home-breaker.
Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
My Family
Series 2, Episode 12 - Ben Wants To Be A MillionaireBen meets an old school friend who is now a millionaire. After being told by him about the wonders of the stock market, he and Susan decide to invest a large amount of money. Things go well at first but Ben's refusal to sell up while they're ahead costs them the lot!
For The Love Of Ada
Series 4, Episode 6 - The ChristeningAs Anthony's Christening day arrives so does Leslie's mother, and her old rivalry with Ada has not subsided! A Godfather prone to a few too many drinks only compounds the situation. Will the entire family get to the church, and on time?
My Family
Series 2, Episode 13 - BreakableNick's decision to become a motorbike stunt driver brings more worry for Susan in this great episode. Meanwhile Janey's new job isn't what she expected it to be.
Melody
Two youngsters declare to their parents they want to get married as soon as possible.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Bob Monkhouse... The Million Joke Man
Episode 3 - The Elder Statesman Of ComedyPaul O'Grady charts Bob Monkhouse's reinvention as the elder statesman of British comedy from 1994 to his death in 2003 and sees how at the end of his life Bob was performing some of his most outstanding comedic work. Paul marvels at Bob's final stage performance, and tells the story of how his prized joke books went missing from the BBC.
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up WalmingtonMorale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Have I Got News For You
Series 55, Episode 7Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 1 - The MammyAgnes Brown has family troubles to contend with: her son Dermot has fallen out with Maria Nicholson, his long-term girlfriend, and Grandad is feeling poorly.
Crocodile Rock
Musical set in Millport in 1997.
State Of The Union
Series 1, Episode 9 - Prison SexUnsure until they share their responses, Tom and Louise discuss the rekindling of their relationship.
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 1, Episode 3Sara Pascoe is joined by Stephen Mangan, David O'Doherty and Suzi Ruffell who compete to deliver the best lecture.
Rob Beckett's Savage Socials
Episode 2Pimple popping, celebs' parenting videos, men in a car wash and Simon Cowell's 60th birthday are amongst this week's stories. Meanwhile, number one is Harry Baron's environmental clean-up.
State Of The Union
Series 1, Episode 10 - Another DrinkThe prospect of continued counselling dents Tom's optimism, but Louise likes what he says about love.
The Mash Report
Series 3, Episode 5In the wake of party conference season, Ahir Shah reports on the BBC's Naga Munchetty furore. Felicity Ward joins the team to talk pregnancy and decriminalising abortion.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 2 - Mammy's SecretMrs Brown is concerned that her family are keeping too many secrets. Her daughter, Cathy, won't tell anyone about her new boyfriend and son Mark won't tell anyone why wife Betty has thrown him out.
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 5 - Another SpoonJo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card. Plus, after Katy Wix falls ill during the studio records, former champion Kerry Godliman swoops in to take her place, but how will she fare on Katy's behalf?
State Of The Union
Series 1, Episode 9 - Prison SexUnsure until they share their responses, Tom and Louise discuss the rekindling of their relationship.
State Of The Union
Series 1, Episode 10 - Another DrinkThe prospect of continued counselling dents Tom's optimism, but Louise likes what he says about love.
Tutti Frutti
Episode 5 - Love HurtsThe Majestics attempt to make a new record. Danny finds out the truth about Suzie's husband.
The Mash Report
Series 3, Episode 5In the wake of party conference season, Ahir Shah reports on the BBC's Naga Munchetty furore. Felicity Ward joins the team to talk pregnancy and decriminalising abortion.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 2 - InfidelityGary is determined to find out is Dorothy is two-timing him.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 11, Episode 3 - Guess Who's Coming To Essex?When Sharon and Tracey discover that Dorien has been keeping a secret for over fifty years, they decide to get involved, but Dorien is reluctant to confront her past. Meanwhile, Tracey finds motherhood is not all that it's cracked up to be.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 11, Episode 4 - The Girls With The Pearl ButtonsWhen Tracey is nominated by Auntie Vera to succeed her as Pearly Queen of Thornton Heath and Sharon finds out, the gloves are off and it is war. Things are not much better when Dorien reluctantly agrees to a family reunion with Naomi.
QI
Series O, Episode 1 - OlogiesIn the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 3 - PornographyFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 14 (Channel 4: Series 15), Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts as Alan Carr and Josh Widdicombe take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Sara Pascoe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner.
Plebs
Series 5, Episode 1 - The VineyardThe boys set off on a wine-buying trip to Tuscany, but when their cart has a collision on the road they are forced to pull in to a nearby village.
Morgana Robinson's The Agency
A selection of episodes from the first series of the impressionist comedy.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of CivilisationModern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 12 - Caught In The Act, FactTerry helps out an old friend and is in danger of being run in by the law - not once, but twice. Meanwhile, Arthur is up to something particularly fishy.
Plebs
Series 5, Episode 2 - The PaedosMarcus offers to tutor Gloria's teenage son Barney, while Grumio is mistaken for a schoolboy and soon finds himself recruited into the under-14s boxing team.
Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 1, Episode 2 - Ancient Arts In JapanRussell and his mum have arrived in Japan. They're stepping back in time to become the ultimate assassins: Ninette is going full Ninja, despite her camel toe, and Russell is throwing on a nappy and getting neck deep in some Sumo man-boob, as well as massacring some teeny tiny trees.
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 2, Episode 2Maya Jama, Sabrina Washington and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Sophie Duker and Ms Banks in another rap and hip-hop battle.
Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 2 - Rob Brydon, Sarah Millican and Jason ByrneBAFTA-nominated actor and comedian Rob Brydon hosts. The special guests are funny lady Sarah Millican and Ireland's very own Jason Byrne.
Rob Beckett's Savage Socials
Episode 2Pimple popping, celebs' parenting videos, men in a car wash and Simon Cowell's 60th birthday are amongst this week's stories. Meanwhile, number one is Harry Baron's environmental clean-up.
Have I Got News For You
Series 55, Episode 7Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Roisin Conaty and Robert Peston.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 3 - PornographyFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 4Lee Mack welcomes comedians Katherine Ryan and Hugh Dennis and former world champion boxer Amir Khan as the fun and fact-filled panel show continues.
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 4, Episode 2 - InfidelityGary is determined to find out is Dorothy is two-timing him.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 4, Episode 5Strictly Come Dancing judge Len Goodman, comedian Jimmy Carr and presenter Gabby Logan put the world's most startling facts to the test.
Thunder In The City
An American marketing genius visits his near-penniless English relatives and sets about restoring their aristocratic fortune.