Television
TV schedule Thursday 21st May 2020
Thunder In The City
An American marketing genius visits his near-penniless English relatives and sets about restoring their aristocratic fortune.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 2 - More About Round And RoundThe Twirlywoos find themselves in an office. Thy spin the office chairs round and round.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 8 - Timmy Wants The BeretRuffy is wearing a beret and Timmy takes it. He also takes Otus's glove puppet and Mittens's wagon.
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...
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 47 - Crouching Dennis Hidden YetiThe gang's efforts to help JJ master the ancient art of blamjitsu are ruined by Walter's plans to capture the Beanotown yeti. Dennis and the gang defend the yeti, and help JJ unleash her inner blam, in a gravity-defying blam-jitsu face-off with the WilburCorp henchbot.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 30 - Mud Volcano, AzerbaijanLars and Glitch's plan to power their new machine with methane gas has explosive results!
My Hero
Series 2, Episode 5 - PregnantWhen Janet discovers she is pregnant,Thermoman is over the moon and gives her special powers to protect herself and the unborn baby. Janet isn't keen at first, but as she gets used to being a superhero she is even better at it than Thermoman!
Class Dismissed
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Phantom Toilet BlockerIt's chaos at Quayside as the toilets are blocked - but who is the phantom toilet blocker?
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 8 - Bob's Balloon AdventureWhen Bob gets stuck in a runaway hot air balloon over Craft City, Bitz needs to give him clear instructions on how to land it - and she's running out of time!
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And BewilderedBoycie 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.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 13 - Lights! Camera! Action!Justin has spent days watching his entire film collection and now wants to make his own serious action film.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4 - The New SuitArkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.
The Darling Buds Of May
Series 2, Christmas Special - Le Grand WeekendCharley and Mariette are left holding the fort when Ma and Pop win a surprise trip to Paris. Things don't go as planned and it turns into quite a weekend.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 5 - Guess Who's Coming To PinnerLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 9 - Revolting Russian RevolutionOn its 100th anniversary, Horrible Histories takes a look at the Russian Revolution.
Brandy For The Parson
British comedy about a young couple who accidentally become involved in brandy smuggling.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 3 - More About Up And DownThe 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!
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 2 - The New BroomAlec Foster, the camp controller, threatens the entertainment staff with the sack. Does this mean Peggy will finally get her yellow coat?
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted HouseSooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?
Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 4 - Did You Ever Meet Rommel?It's the Ropers' 20th wedding anniversary, and with George unwilling to mark it of his own initiative, Chrissy invites the couple to dinner. Robin, however, has already invited a German course-mate.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad ComputerGeorge finds a computer called Val but Val has a mind of her own. Soon she's set about uploading embarrassing videos to social media.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 20 - The CoatWhen Dave needs a new coat, Gran kindly suggests she knows a good one by the carpark bin. Dave promptly gets trapped inside the coat and discovers it's past.
The Naked Truth
Comedy following a group of people being blackmailed by the editor of a gossip magazine.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 1 - Waffle Tries To Be StillWaffle ends up in Evie's class, when he must be still so the headteacher doesn't see him.
My Hero
Series 2, Episode 5 - PregnantWhen Janet discovers she is pregnant,Thermoman is over the moon and gives her special powers to protect herself and the unborn baby. Janet isn't keen at first, but as she gets used to being a superhero she is even better at it than Thermoman!
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 17 - Timmy The RobotFinlay brings his clockwork robot to nursery, but as he and Timmy play, it gets broken.
Gigglebiz
Series 3, Highlights Special - Best Of GigglebizIn this special Best Of Gigglebiz episode, location reporter Gail Force causes chaos at an archaeological dig, zany scientist Professor Muddles causes chaos with a super-strength magnet and Will Singalot infuriates Robin Hood by singing about his stinky feet.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4 - The New SuitArkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 9 - Valentine's BeanBean tries to be romantic but his idea of what that means proves very different to Irma's!
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 2 - The New BroomAlec Foster, the camp controller, threatens the entertainment staff with the sack. Does this mean Peggy will finally get her yellow coat?
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 10 - All You Can EatHaving forgotten Irma's coming for dinner, Mr Bean rushes to the supermarket. There he enters a competition to win a trolley of free food!
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And BewilderedBoycie 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.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll RollIt's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-AgeddonThe Spuds don't care about a carbon footprint, since George has come home with a haul of free electronics that they all want to test out.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 38 - Very Important PenfoldPenfold becomes a fully-fledged celebrity after an act of heroism saving Scarlett Johamster on Help I'm A Hamster in the Jungle puts him in the spotlight, although DM suspects that all is not what it seems.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.
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.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 7, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 34 - Extreme Sports DayDennis recruits Grizzly Griller to help make school sports day more extreme, but as he and JJ get competitive against each other, who is sabotaging both their chances of winning?
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of DaleyLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 1 - Paper BoysA small stain leads to big problems as Danny and Mick try to paper over their mistake.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 11 - Flat PackMr Bean is in need of a sturdy new bookcase and sets off to visit a furniture warehouse. He finds one that is perfect, but is outraged when he is told he has to build the bookcase himself! Bean is unfamiliar with flat pack assembly and struggles to construct his new bookcase, failing miserably when he discovers he is one screw short. Mr Bean heads back to the shop only to find it is closed!
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 12 - Holiday For TeddyMr Bean decides to take Teddy on holiday to the seaside. When he arrives at his hotel a spoilt little girl wants Teddy all to herself. Her protective dad only wants the best for his little princess. A tussle ensues, resulting in a chase across town on to the pier. No one comes between Mr Bean, Teddy and their relaxing holiday!
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 31 - The Pan-American Highway, PanamaThe team must protect a sloth from Glitch's plan to build a road through the Darien Gap.
For The Love Of Ada
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Queen's BirthdayIt's the Queen's birthday and Ada's hoping for a personal reply to the birthday card she sent. Meanwhile, Ruth and Leslie are planning for and considering the implications of their baby.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 4 - Waffle ExploresIt's Evie and Doug's first playdate together with their friends. They try out their new ball pit, but Waffle can't join in because he's not toilet trained. He finds fun elsewhere.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 2 - The New BroomAlec Foster, the camp controller, threatens the entertainment staff with the sack. Does this mean Peggy will finally get her yellow coat?
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 7 - Lust In TranslationBryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 4 - BMXing!Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream. Greg Davies sets the truly absurd tasks.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 4 - The New SuitArkwright has to buy a new suit - on Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's say so.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 4 - Cheering Up LudovicClegg is given the job of test driving Ludovic's new van.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 3 - Bothered And BewilderedBoycie 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.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 4The guests on this episode are Susie Dent, Bob Mortimer, Ore Oduba and Stacey Solomon.
Horrible Histories
Series 5, Episode 8The surprising identity of Britain's top-scoring footballer is revealed, things get ridiculous on Germany's version of Historical Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, a Celtic farmer isn't terribly keen on plans for Hadrian's Wall, and the brainy pioneers of transportation sing about their inventions.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Three AstairesThe trio take part in a church concert, and just might get a chance to show off their showbiz credentials.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 6 - Family MattersFamily Matters looks back at the roles of Grandad and Uncle Albert and explores how over the years, the family expanded to include wives, partners and children.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 3, Episode 10This week it's game on for Sonny and Jacqueline to win thousands of pounds!
Casino Royale
Extravagant 007 spoof in which Sir James Bond is brought out of retirement to save the world from criminal organisation SMERSH.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Captain's CarThere is good news for the platoon: they are to welcome a French General and Mainwaring is to get a staff car - a Rolls-Royce, no less. It is decided to have the car camouflage-painted.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 5Leo and Geo are this week's victims in love and putting their relationship to the test when they are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds. Will they chose love or money?
Blackadder
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the comic historic saga.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 6Baby David's freshly Christened, and the family are having a proper knees-up in celebration. As the Royle clan and their closest friends gather in the sitting room, Denise and Dave sneak upstairs for a quiet moment with the little one. But Antony's got an announcement...
There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 5Matt Dillon, Guz Khan and Hannah John-Kamen join team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders on the comedy panel show, with Alan Carr asking the questions.
What's The Matter With Tony Slattery?
Documentary in which Tony Slattery looks at his mental health.
Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 7 - MarriageLee is horrified when he hears that Lucy is considering marriage to Pavlov, a mechanic from the old Eastern bloc, just so that he can stay in the country.
Billy And Us
Episode 2 - Shipyards & LeotardsBilly opens up on what it meant to be a working man in post-war Scotland, talking frankly about how his experiences shaped him as a man and a comedian.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al PorterTV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.
Red Dwarf
Series XI, Episode 3 - Give & TakeAfter an altercation with a deranged droid Lister has his kidneys organ-napped. The only solution is to ask Cat, the most selfish creature in the universe, to give him one of his.
Brassic
Series 2, Episode 3 - Antique HuntersVinnie agrees to grow weed on an industrial scale for McCann and the lads get busy setting up a new grow shed. Meanwhile, Erin attends a disastrous dinner party with Jake's family and Tommo hatches a plan to steal some erotic furniture to re-vamp the Rat & Cutter. But what starts as a simple robbery quickly descends into bedlam when a rival gang of thieves turn up and the lads find themselves joining an elaborate treasure hunt.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 7David Mitchell and Cariad Lloyd take on Jon Richardson and Russell Howard. Sam Simmons joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
Not Going Out
Series 4, Episode 1 - DrugsAfter a night spent out clubbing, Tim returns to the flat wearing the wrong coat, and convinces Lee to help him return it to its owner.
Two Doors Down
Series 4, Episode 1 - Wedding AnniversaryBeth and Eric think their son Ian is taking them out for their 30th wedding anniversary dinner - but find instead that he and his boyfriend Gordon have organised a surprise party at their house. And the gang's all there.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 4 - BMXing!Tim Vine strips to his waist, Russell Howard gets tattooed, while Alice Levine apes Leonardo da Vinci using squirty cream. Greg Davies sets the truly absurd tasks.
Porridge
A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 5 - JuryingJeremy gets called up on jury service but falls for the female defendant, Carla. Mark warns him to stop sleeping with her - it's against the law - but Jeremy ignores him.
May Contain Nuts
Series 2, Episode 2 - MonstersStuart Condy, Russell Miller, Chris Miller and Craig-James Moncur tackle the subject of monsters, including hunting the Loch Ness Monster and how to survive a zombie apocalypse.
Redknapp's Home Fixture
Episode 2John Terry, Rory McIlroy, Romesh Ranganathan and Scarlett Moffatt are the guests this week.
Joe Lycett's Got Your Back
Series 2, Episode 6MP Jess Phillips is this week's special Got Your Back team member, helping out as Joe looks into budget flights and tracks down Air BnB scammers, while comedian Lucy Beaumont investigates how we can all be reducing our carbon footprint. Plus Mark Silcox reveals some ingenious ways to save money on train travel.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For EuropeTed and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley
TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 6 - QuantockingMark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 6 - PeopleJon Richardson and guests Josh Widdicombe, John Robins and Holly Walsh discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with People - are greetings getting out of hand? Are robots doing all our thinking? And how is Josh offending so many people over text?
The Keith & Paddy Picture Show
Series 2, Christmas Special - GremlinsFor this festive one-off, Keith and Paddy recreate the 80s classic Gremlins. Guest stars include Zach Galligan, Kara Tointon, John Thomson, Su Pollard, Les Dennis and Arthur Bostrom.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 6 - The PlagueWith Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...
Brassic
Series 2, Episode 3 - Antique HuntersVinnie agrees to grow weed on an industrial scale for McCann and the lads get busy setting up a new grow shed. Meanwhile, Erin attends a disastrous dinner party with Jake's family and Tommo hatches a plan to steal some erotic furniture to re-vamp the Rat & Cutter. But what starts as a simple robbery quickly descends into bedlam when a rival gang of thieves turn up and the lads find themselves joining an elaborate treasure hunt.
Redknapp's Home Fixture
Episode 2John Terry, Rory McIlroy, Romesh Ranganathan and Scarlett Moffatt are the guests this week.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky FlanaganWith Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 8Jimmy Carr hosts the last in the current series, as Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty take on guest captain Alan Carr and Joe Lycett. Plus special guest Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Have I Got News For You
Series 51, Episode 2Tracey Ullman becomes the 100th guest host of the programme. She is joined by the Reverend Richard Coles and BBC News anchor Clive Myrie.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 4Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
Blackadder Exclusive: The Whole Rotten Saga
Highlights Special - Blackadder's Most Cunning MomentsSpecial highlights show featuring the most 'cunning' moments from four series of the Blackadder saga.
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 2, Episode 7Maya Jama, Michael Dapaah and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Natasia Demetriou and NSG as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You At Christmas?David Mitchell is joined by Henry Blofeld and Kerry Howard, while Lee Mack is joined by Reverend Richard Coles and Clive Myrie.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Highlights Special - Best Of - Vol 1Highlights from the 9th series of the sports-based panel show with James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Last Temptation Of DaleyLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 5Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
Judge Romesh
Series 1, Episode 7Judge Romesh dishes out justice for a rapper and a video producer locked in a bitter battle over £3,000 and an ABBA tribute act come to court over loss of earnings due to a stark-naked accident.
CelebAbility
Series 2, Episode 1The guests in this opener are Jennifer Metcalfe, James Argent, Marcel Sommerville, Paisley Billings and Jordan Davies.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For EuropeTed and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.
Judge Romesh
Series 1, Episode 8This episode sees a wife bringing her husband to court over his obsession with a 'classic' car. Plus warring neighbours resort to drastic measures to settle their constant rowing.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Episode 6Russell looks at UKIP getting another MP, immigration, Paddington Bear and um, names for female masturbation...
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 5 - JuryingJeremy gets called up on jury service but falls for the female defendant, Carla. Mark warns him to stop sleeping with her - it's against the law - but Jeremy ignores him.
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 5Stand-up comedian Rob Beckett, former Olympic athlete Denise Lewis and boxer James DeGale are next in line to join James Corden and the ALOTO boys for more laughs, trivia and wacky challenges. This week, the guests don giant foam trainers to compete in a tricky heptathlon, while Freddie Flintoff faces off against Jack Whitehall in a heated fencing challenge.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 6 - The PlagueWith Bishop Brennan on his way in order to talk to Ted about Jack's nude sleepwalking, the parochial house suddenly becomes overrun by rabbits - the one animal Brennan is petrified of...
Zapped
Series 3, Episode 3 - PopcornBrian hits on an idea for a sure-fire money-spinner when he introduces popcorn to Munty.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 6 - QuantockingMark is worried that he's drifting apart from Sophie, so immediate action is called for: he must propose.