Television
TV schedule Saturday 2nd November 2019
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's UniformWhen Stan's uniform is covered in filth by a blocked drain, he concocts a plan to get the company to pay for a new one. Somehow it works - but Arthur's been repainting the kitchen furniture...
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 15 - OutsideThe Twirlywoos see a man take his chair out into the garden, and decide to bring some more things outside. Meanwhile, Peekaboo gets stuck outside the Boat! Is Peekaboo able to get back in without being discovered?
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!
Lovejoy
Christmas Special - The Prague SunA feature-length Christmas episode written by Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais and starring Ian McShane. It looks like Lovejoy will be spending Christmas alone. Then a savage attack on a veteran Second World War flier from Czechoslovakia leads Lovejoy and Eric to Prague on a hunt for missing diamonds.
We Have Been Watching
Episode 5In the final episode, treasured scenes from Goodness Gracious Me, Alan Partridge, Till Death Us Do Part and Spaced are savoured by Johnny Vegas and Jo Joyner; Meera Syal and Josie Lawrence; David Baddiel and Richard Herring; Larry Lamb and Zoe Lyons; and many others.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 24 - Ping-Pong PoacherWith the animals of Mossybottom Farm watching Shaun and Bitzer play the greatest table tennis match of all time, they fail to notice a hungry fox who isn't keeping his eye on the ball at all.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 25 - Twysted SisterWhen a teenage Squawk goes on the rampage, DM summons her Twistyverse counterpart to talk some sense into her. But he overlooks one vital thing - a twisty Squawk is an evil Squawk!
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 24 - I, ClawdiaWhen the gang's sausages go missing, and they discover gnashed bicycle wheels and one of Gnasher's teeth, it seems like there's only one suspect. But Dennis refuses to believe that Gnasher is to blame. Gnasher realises he's being set up by Clawdia, Walter's ultra sneaky cat, and has to find a way to prove his innocence.
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 9 - Bean EncoreThe Great Eduardo, violinist supreme, is in town and Irma wants to go to the concert. But Bean won't pay for the tickets. More than that, he claims that he can play the violin better.
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!
The Green Green Grass
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Only Fools and Horses spin-off.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 9 - CrushDave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.
The Amelia Gething Complex
Series 1, Episode 1 - Moving InIn the first episode Amelia moves in with Vinny and Poppy. Wallace auditions to become their weird neighbour and a hipster genie causes beard-based havoc.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 14 - The Great OutdoorsRichard is taking the Children's Club on a camping trip into the country but Sooty and Sweep sneak along too. With Sweep in charge of map-reading and Sooty playing tricks with his magic wand, it's not long before things go wrong.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The WeatherIn the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 6, Episode 9Aron v Darby. Iain Stirling is joined by special guests Ben Shires, Steff Todd, Saima Chowdhury and Ahir Shah.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of 11 episodes of the David Jason sitcom.
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 13 - The End Of TerminatorFollowing the breakdown of a swathe of antiquated equipment, the school board gives Strange Hill a full high-tech makeover, complete with CCTV-like monitoring, computerised dispensers and robotic teachers. But all is a little too perfect for Mitchell, Becky and Templeton's tastes.
The Zoo
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Big StinkThe zoo stinks, and all fingers are pointed at tapirs Terry and Penelope.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night InSimon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.
Diddy TV
Series 1, Episode 1 - MistyDiddy Dick and Dom launch their own television channel. The programmes include Diddy Doctor Who, The Belch and top-rated game show Bees or No Bees.
So Awkward
Series 5, Episode 8 - None Of Your BusinessOllie manages Mugshotsz, Lily and Jas go on strike and Mr Malone and Lou are trapped.
Bean - The Ultimate Disaster Movie
Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) finds himself in Los Angeles, masquerading as the National Gallery's top art expert and destroying everything in his wake.
Horrible Histories
A selection of episodes from the seventh and eighth series of the children's sketch show.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 20 - Bitz And Bob's Toy ShopBitz and Bob's junk stall sells out of everything, including Bob's robo-helmet!
Catweazle
Children's fantasy comedy drama series.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 12 - Himalayan Heroes, NepalHoping to follow in his great-aunt's footsteps, Glitch enlists the help of a sceptical Foz and a friendly yak in order to find a yeti in the Himalayas. But when a snowstorm traps them in a cave on the mountainside, the rest of the Go Jetters must battle the elements to find their friends.
Orders Are Orders
Bilchester army barracks is invaded by an American film unit at the invitation of the adjutant, Captain Harper.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the lie-based panel game.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 9 - When Did You Last See Your Money?Intending to deposit £500 collected for the servicemen's canteen, Jones is horrified to find he has misplaced the money. The platoon attempt to help him remember where it might be.
Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 2James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 10 - Tricky Queen VickyThis episode follows young Queen Victoria as she marries her true love Albert, and has to put up with the open sewers at the not-so-luxurious Buckingham Palace. Also featuring Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, and the Great Hedge of India.
The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sketch series.
QI
Series Q, Episode 2 - QuintessentialEnjoy some quintessential QI with Cariad Lloyd, Holly Walsh and Josh Widdicombe.
Hot Fuzz
Hit comedy film from Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright. PC Nicholas Angel transfers from London's Met Police to the sleepy village of Sandford.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 2, Episode 1 - Mammy Pulls It OffDermot and his new wife Maria have a baby on the way, and they are desperate for a place of their own. The newlyweds just can't afford to move out, but Mrs Brown has a plan to help her son...
In The Long Run
Series 2, Episode 3As the strike at the factory continues, money in the Easmon household is tight, so Agnes begins to work for the local council.
Dave Gorman: Terms And Conditions Apply
Episode 2 - A Seen-The-Films-Not-Read-The-Books VibeDave invites Jimmy Carr, Sophie Duker and Zoe Lyons to see if they can help him understand the modern world.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 15, Episode 8 - Trevor McDonald, Peter Crouch, Jourdan Dunn, Aisling Bea, John Newman, Nina NesbittThe host's guests this week are broadcasting icon Trevor McDonald, footballer Peter Crouch, model Jourdan Dunn and award-winning comedian Aisling Bea. Plus, singers John Newman and Nina Nesbitt will be performing together in the studio.
The Fast Show
Series 2, Episode 7The world's crudest salesman visits a fashion show and competitive Dad plays Monoploy.
Blackadder
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the comic historic saga.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 1Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 7Miles Jupp, Carl Donnelly and Ava Vidal join Dara, Hugh, Andy and Chris.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 2Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell take on Jon Richardson and James Acaster, while Morgana Robinson joins wordsmith Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 1Old favourites return, joined by characters like Swiss Toni, Chip Cobb and Dave Angel.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 4Joining Alan and team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders for another bought of movie flavoured trivia and challenges are Hollywood star and California Man Brendan Fraser, comedian Guz Khan and star of After Life and Derek, Kerry Godliman. Plenty of jokers, but can they solve Alan's riddles?
Frayed
Series 1, Episode 6Sammy gets good news about her husband's estate. But as she plans their escape, things prove far more complicated than she imagined.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 3 - Speed 3Mrs Doyle takes a fancy to new milkman Pat Mustard. After meeting Pat, Ted's sure than not all is as it seems, and sets out to discover just what he's up to. Little does he realise the danger Dougal will face.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 3Featuring Rick Edwards, Greg Davies, Alex Jones and John Cooper Clarke.
Upstart Crow
A selection of episodes from the first series of the Shakespearean sitcom.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
Harry Hill's ClubNite
Episode 2Nick Mohammed, Judi Love, Tim Renkow, Lucy Pearman and Mat Ewins join the funnyman as he shares his favourite comedians and acts, in a show recorded in front of a studio audience.
Have I Got News For You
Series 33, Episode 5Kirsty Young acts as host. With Dr. Phil Hammond on Ian's side and Bob Marshall-Andrews on Paul's.
Frayed
Series 1, Episode 6Sammy gets good news about her husband's estate. But as she plans their escape, things prove far more complicated than she imagined.
Minder
Series 4, Episode 5 - Car Lot BaggersWhen 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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 3 (Channel 4: Series 4), Episode 7Jimmy Carr hosts the final show in the current series. Bob Mortimer and Richard Osman are the guests, with Matthew Crosby in Dictionary Corner.
Not Going Out
Series 8, Episode 1 - RomanceViewers last saw Lee and Lucy as a newlywed couple just having their first baby. Fast-forward seven years and baby Charlie now has five year-old twin siblings, Benji and Molly.
Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 4 - New Year In ThailandIt's Chinese New Year so obviously Russell and his mum Ninette are in... Thailand. Chinese New Year is massive in Thailand and the Howards are getting fully involved in the celebrations of the Year of the Dog. Along the way they're sampling some of the more unusual activities Thailand has to offer before literally chasing the dragon in the New Year parade.
Not Going Out
Series 8, Episode 2 - BabysittingLucy causes offence by choosing the wrong babysitter.
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 2, Episode 6Maya Jama, Richard Blackwood and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Katherine Ryan and Fleur East as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 11 - The StrainStan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 13 - The YearThis week's topics include Karl's thoughts on the insect world, and Stephen's embarrassment when buying condoms. Plus entries from Karl's diary about cutting avocados, dating twins and visiting his parents.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Good Pub GuideTony tries to muscle in on Deborah's new-found interest in astrology, while Gary grills the pub's new landlord on his lock-in and deferred-payment policies.
Stand Up Central
Series 1, Episode 3Russell talks about kids of yesteryear, happiness, and answers a question on time-travelling masturbation. His guests are Joe Wilkinson and Sofie Hagen.
The Last Leg
Series 18, Episode 2Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker are joined by celebrity guests Jimmy Carr and Sandi Toksvig for a comic review of the significant moments of the past seven days.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 3 - CowardiceGary shows his true colours - yellow, mostly - in a road rage incident.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 2Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 7Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Chris Addison take a look at this week's burning issues. The guests are Milton Jones, Ed Byrne and Chris Ramsey. Josh Widdicombe sits in for an ill Andy Parsons.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Episode 1This week, Harry takes a look at the return of Downton Abbey, ex-model Lorraine Pascale's Home Cooking Made Easy, plus Coach Trip and The X Factor.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 3Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
The Gay Dog
Comedy film about a northern miner and his greyhound racing obsession.