Television
TV schedule Thursday 27th August 2020
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 20 - More About On And OffThe Twirlywoos learn about On and Off by watching a man trying shoes on and taking them off in a shoe shop. Later, they encounter an octopus that jumps on and off everyone it sees.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 11 - Timmy's PicnicTimmy's class go on a picnic, but during a game of football the ball bursts on Apricot's spikes.
Chef!
Series 1, Episode 2 - Beyond The PassIn their attempt to take control of Le Chateau Anglais, Gareth and Janice must make personal sacrifices before visiting their "friendly" bank manager.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 4 - PranksyThe after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger FanShortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 51 - Ilulissat, GreenlandGrandmaster Glitch has taken his teddy, Cuddles, to Ilulissat in Greenland to show him the sights, but Cuddles falls out of Grim HQ and gets stuck in the snow.
Chef!
Series 1, Episode 3 - Subject To ContractWith his idyllic cottage on the market, Gareth must raise his profile in the local press.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 14 - A Birthday SurpriseBitz, Bob, Bevel, Zip and Pop are making Purl a surprise birthday present - the best hairclip ever!
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 6 - Please Mind Your HeadHyacinth and Richard spend their first night in their new weekend retreat. But plans to become part of the "country set" go horribly wrong as the apartment proves a little on the "bijou" side.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 1 - The New NeighbourJustin, Robert and Little Monster are surprised to meet their exciting new neighbour, Mac the Explorer.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 5 - Video NastyRodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tea For Two & Four For TeaSid and Jean are curious to discover a love note tucked into Mike's shirt, but delighted to discover that the sender is very attractive, well-off, and highly intelligent - but less pleasingly, she's older than them!
Minder
Series 7, Episode 3 - Fatal ImpressionA reformed gambler dies owing Arthur money, but a religious miracle seems to offer some compensation.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 12 - Timmy Tries To HideThe class plays hide-and-seek, but no-one wants to hide with the noisy Paxton, who keeps giving them away.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 21 - More About SpinningThe Twirlywoos visit a school hall. They see a teacher pick up different coloured hoops and set them spinning, so they try to spin hoops themselves.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 3 - To Tell Or Not To TellJean spies Betty through her bedroom window, with a strapping, topless man! Jean's soon at the Abbotts' admitting she has fallen pregnant - but should they tell Trevor? Can Sid hurt his best mate?
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 1 - Desire In The Mickey Mouse GrottoThe runner-up in the Holiday Princess competition is seen late at night entering a staff chalet.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 3 - The Black HandAce detectives Secret Sooty and Agent Bone take on their arch enemy the Black Hand. Can they stop his dastardly plans, or will his exploding beans get the better of them? Guest starring Joe Pasquale.
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 6 - Where My Caravan Has RestedGeorge trades his clapped-out old car for - of all things - a caravan! Mr Fourmile and the local Residents' Association offer to buy it from him; with her even snobbier sister due to visit, Mildred is particularly keen for him to get rid.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Almost Never
A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's sitcom.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated comedy.
Private's Progress
Film starring Ian Carmichael as a young undergraduate who is conscripted into the British Army.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 7 - Waffle WalkiesSimon and Evie take Waffle for a walk and bump into Evie's friend Anaya and her mum, AJ. An overenthusiastic Waffle drags Simon through the park, soaking him under a sprinkler.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 6 - Please Mind Your HeadHyacinth and Richard spend their first night in their new weekend retreat. But plans to become part of the "country set" go horribly wrong as the apartment proves a little on the "bijou" side.
Almost Never
A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's sitcom.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 13 - Timmy On WheelsTimmy is having fun on the tricycle, but Ruffy does not have much luck learning how to ride it.
Chef!
Series 1, Episode 3 - Subject To ContractWith his idyllic cottage on the market, Gareth must raise his profile in the local press.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 1 - FullThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen, where they watch a man turn on a tap and fill a glass with water. When he leaves, the Twirlywoos come out and turn the tap on. They fill a glass with water and then start to find other things around the kitchen to fill up.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 5 - Video NastyRodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 8 - Bolshy BoudicaBritish Queen Boudica turns against her Roman masters and unleashes her wrecking ball on Colchester, St Albans and London. Meanwhile, across the world, famous emperors Caligula and Nero, dish out their own unique brand of Imperial nastiness.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 1 - Desire In The Mickey Mouse GrottoThe runner-up in the Holiday Princess competition is seen late at night entering a staff chalet.
The Punch And Judy Man
Comedy starring Tony Hancock as a seaside entertainer in one of Britain's lesser coastal towns.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
Diddy TV
Series 4, Episode 2 - Call The DidwifeThere's heart-warming drama in Call the Didwife. The staff at the local sewage works learn to sing in The Choir and there's laughter galore in Diddy at the Apollo.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 6 - Please Mind Your HeadHyacinth and Richard spend their first night in their new weekend retreat. But plans to become part of the "country set" go horribly wrong as the apartment proves a little on the "bijou" side.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 4 - PranksyThe after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Brown LagoonMr Watson is still terrified of the monsters in Scream Street, so Luke and Mrs Watson decide to take him on a relaxing weekend camping.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of MadnessIt is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.
Minder
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Last Video ShowA video implicating two senior police officers is mistakenly returned to Daley Videos.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 14th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 1 - Party CrashersWhen Danny and Mick make a magician vanish, somebody's going to have to take his place.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 3 - Ready, Set, CheckIt's race day in Craft City and Bob is determined to come first and win the trophy, until disaster strikes and his go-kart starts falling apart! Has Bitz got a solution?
Miracle In Soho
1950s romantic comedy about a road mender who falls in love with a woman about to emigrate.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 2 - Hollywood, USAAfter winning a part in a Hollywood film, Glitch is not happy when he has to work with Kyan to finish a scene. Meanwhile, Xuli's plans to take the perfect Hollywood photo are derailed when the Go Jetters are forced to rescue the famous Hollywood sign.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 5 - Super Banana GailIn order to win the quiz, Gail becomes a superhero like her teammate Captain Adorable. Meanwhile, Nana Knickerbocker and the Bees play a silly game searching for keys in gloopy honey.
So Awkward
Series 6, Episode 5 - MascotsLily pretends to be a model, while Martha tries to be a great waitress.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 8 - Waffle's HomeworkWaffle's forgotten to do his homework, and Mr Nolan decides if he can continue as a pupil.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 3 - The Maids Of OngarDorien's offer to invest in Sharon and Tracey's business is turned down.
Waiting For God
Series 5, Episode 4Jane, still reeling from his tryst with Marion, turns down the one thing she has always craved - a proposal of marriage from Harvey. Meanwhile, Diana reacts less than positively to a diagnosis of diabetes.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 2Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 1 - Desire In The Mickey Mouse GrottoThe runner-up in the Holiday Princess competition is seen late at night entering a staff chalet.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 14 - The Reluctant MillionairesWhen Mimi appears in the square with news that the General freed everyone from the Communists, René and co. are delighted that they will not need to pay the ransom - but upon learning who the stolen money actually belongs to, they are soon desperately trying to get rid...
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 3Featuring Rick Edwards, Greg Davies, Alex Jones and John Cooper Clarke.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 5 - Video NastyRodney has been commissioned to make a film by the Local Community Arts Centre. Unfortunately, Del and Mickey Pearce take over, and the expensive equipment is soon covering weddings and all sorts - and then there's the cast and sponsor list for his production...
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Special - Monstrous MusiciansHorrible Histories reveals history's most monstrous musicians for the BBC's Music Day. From the earliest screeches of the neanderthal, right through to Jimi Hendrix burning his guitar, Rattus Rattus guides us through the story of music making, even bumping into Simon Cowell at Beethoven's 'H Factor' audition.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 4 - Oh Howard, We Should Get One Of ThoseTruly helps Compo and Clegg with some detective work when Nora and the ladies take a trip in Edie's car.
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.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of MadnessIt is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.
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.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 4 - The Miser's HoardIt is discovered that Frazer has been hiding hundreds of gold sovereigns. Mainwaring believes that the best thing is for him to buy an annuity (not that his commission has anything to do with it), but the Scotsman has other ideas.
So Awkward
Series 6, Episode 5 - MascotsLily pretends to be a model, while Martha tries to be a great waitress.
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes
Episode 3 - Under FireTipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Captain Mainwaring and Sergeant Wilson investigate a house from where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft. They take the suspect back to the church hall, but chaos ensues when an incendiary bomb comes through the roof and the platoon desperately battles the blaze.
All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 2, Episode 5Agnes and family are joined by QI's unofficial co-host Alan Davies, pop power couple Marvin and Rochelle Humes, and Wayne Bridge gives a football masterclass despite Dermot and Buster's best efforts. Plus, Foley's is packed out once again for music from newcomers Picture This.
The Comedy Years
Episode 4 - 2003Trigger Happy TV features in 2003 as TV viewers enjoyed the hidden prank antics of Dom Joly alongside Bruce Forsyth's hilarious hosting duties on Have I Got News For You and fond farewells to Cold Feet and The Office.
Live At The Apollo
The One About..., Highlights Special - SexThis time around, Rob Brydon, Sara Pascoe, Dara O Briain, Lou Sanders, Rich Hall, Dane Baptiste and others offer their thoughts on sex.
A League Of Their Own
Series 15, Episode 2Romesh hosts as Jamie and Freddie go face to face in another round of sporting fun. Joining the boys is World Heavyweight Champion Anthony Joshua, and Kerry Godliman, Jimmy Carr and Alan Carr.
Mandy
Series 1, Episode 5 - MeatIt is dinner at Trent Manor, and everyone around the table has a motive for murdering Lord Trent. But who did? Mandy wasn't invited to the manor, so she is off doing something else.
Mandy
Series 1, Episode 6 - Broadsword To Donna BallShe's lived a life that's full, she's travelled each and every highway. And more, much more than this, she did it Mandy.
Lee Evans - Big - Live At The O2
A TV broadcast of Lee Evans's record-breaking tour, which played to over half a million fans across the UK. Infectious stand-up from the top comic.
Scot Squad
Series 4, Episode 6This week, the bold band of Braveheart bam-busters catch a break in a break-in case, net some fish thieves in a robbery and deal with an expensive drop of whisky.
Semi-Detached
Episode 4The dodgy dealing antics of Stuart's brother Charlie finally catches up with them both. April's ex-fiancé shows up wanting her back and Barry plans a huge surprise for Sandy.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 9Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker, Ed Gamble and Mark Simmons and regular panellist Hugh Dennis. As usual, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 19 (Channel 4: Series 20), Highlights SpecialA brand new compilation of the best bits from various recent series of the words and numbers show.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's BirthdayIt's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.
The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 7Ron Manager is confused by the concept of a female sports anchor person.
Squeamish About
Episode 4 - The CountrysideSqueamish offers his unique take on the countryside, shining a distorted light on ancient customs and modern rural life.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In LondonIn a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 10Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones, Chris Washington and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
The Fast Show
The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 3 - Part ThreeFast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
In The Long Run
Series 3, Episode 6A vote is looming on whether to regenerate the Eastbridge Estate or not. One final knees up at the Milton Arms brings the community together as they gear up for the final vote.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the irreverent take on the classic letters and numbers quiz. Jon Richardson and David Mitchell take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 2 - TarpetersUnder the watchful eye of Greg's loyal lapdog Alex Horne, Liza Tarbuck demonstrates her hatred of small toy men, Asim Chaudhry invents a new kind of rain hat and Alice Levine tries to work out the rules of darts.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 3, Episode 1 - Salmon (River Tweed, Scotland)The third series of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing begins with Paul and Bob taking a trip to the River Tweed in Scotland, where they continue their quest to catch a salmon.
All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 2, Episode 6Agnes packs the house full of fantastic guests, including Boy George and his mammy Dinah O'Dowd and Jerry Springer. Dermot and Buster have fun with survival expert Ray Mears who fronts their survival masterclass and Foley's gets ready for Years & Years to play out the series in style.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 8Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The North Euston from Lancashire and The Sportsman from Huddersfield.
Harry Hill's World Of TV
Episode 1 - SoapsHarry looks at soap operas, from 1954's The Grove Family through to Crossroads, and Albion Market, to Coronation Street and EastEnders.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 5 - Escape From VictoryOnce again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 2Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Bob Mortimer, Gabby Logan, Katherine Parkinson and Steve Backshall.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The ArseFollowing his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 1 - Career SuicideTonight's opener sees Tony Law, Bridget Christie, and Kevin Eldon included in the line-up. Stewart Lee meets them backstage.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 3Featuring Rick Edwards, Greg Davies, Alex Jones and John Cooper Clarke.
Smack The Pony
Series 2, Episode 6Fishing for compliments on a date. A pub with a unique attraction. And one woman proves you never need to carry a bag when you've got a perfectly good bra.
CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 5Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Matt Richardson and Jayde Adams.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 2, Episode 2 - Mistaken IdentityTonight the madcap Paul Foot is joined by the musical David O'Doherty, Nish Kumar, Michael Legge and Josie Long. Backstage chat with Stewart Lee.
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes
Episode 3 - Under FireTipped off by Frazer and Godfrey, Captain Mainwaring and Sergeant Wilson investigate a house from where they believe someone may have been signalling to enemy aircraft. They take the suspect back to the church hall, but chaos ensues when an incendiary bomb comes through the roof and the platoon desperately battles the blaze.
QI
Series P, Christmas Special - PubsIt's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).
Goodness Gracious Me
Series 3, Episode 4In this episode, the Guru Mahareshi Yogi advises the England football team; Uncle Fixer interrupts a robbery; the Minx Twins spoof B*Witched; and the Bhangramuffins turn 18.
The Fast Show
The Last Fast Show Ever, Episode 3 - Part ThreeFast-moving BBC Two sketch show featuring a host of hugely popular characters.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 3 - Will's BirthdayIt's Will's birthday, and he's planning a suitably grown-up dinner. Unfortunately, Will's party clashes with a far more popular one.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 3Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Ellie Taylor join regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 4 - Night Out In LondonIn a desperate attempt at reinvention, Will decides that the lads should become cool and go clubbing.
Smack The Pony
Series 2, Episode 6Fishing for compliments on a date. A pub with a unique attraction. And one woman proves you never need to carry a bag when you've got a perfectly good bra.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 5 - Escape From VictoryOnce again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.
Red Dwarf
Series V, Episode 3 - TerrorformWhen Rimmer and Kryten go moon hopping, Kryten ends up getting injured. When Lister and Cat rescue him, he explains to them that the planet they are on is made up of Rimmer's mind.
The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 7Ron Manager is confused by the concept of a female sports anchor person.
For The Love Of Ada
Series 4, Episode 5 - A Baby In The HouseThere's a big falling out between the Pollitt and Bingley households as Ruth finds her mother all-too-keen to offer "advice" and "assistance" in Anthony's upbringing.