Television
TV schedule Thursday 28th January 2021
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TVWhen the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Old Order ChangesMr. Grace comes back from America full of ideas he wants to put into practice in the store, including a good dose of American informality.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard CapersDetermined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 23 - Frankensquawk's MonsterWhen Professor Squawkencluck's mum comes to visit a gigantic enraged rubbish monster is not far behind.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Order Of The Golden SausageDennis leads the gang on the baffling trail of a mysterious Beanotown secret society.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 6Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 5 - CultureGeorge takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of ScillyIt's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored SillyGran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.
My Hero
Series 3, Episode 6 - Shock, Horror!Baby Ollie has a temperature so George, instead of concentrating on saving the world, keeps zooming back to the flat to check on the baby. But all this dashing about is making George careless and it's not too long before an unscrupulous journalist takes advantage of the situation and obtains pictures of George in his Thermoman guise... Suddenly it's all over the papers that Janet is having an affair with Thermoman.
Danny & Mick
Series 4, Highlights Special - Pick And Mix! (Best Of)Danny and Mick are waiting in reception for a package to be delivered. While they wait, they reminisce about the hilarious things they have been through together.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 19 - Alien VisitorsJustin and Robert are surprised when three messy aliens called the Odd Bods turn up on their doorstep and start causing chaos around the house.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 5 - Take-overThe staff plot to prevent a take-over of Grace Brothers by a rival store by infiltrating a shareholder's meeting to stack the vote.
Bless This House
Series 6, Episode 5 - Remember Me?Thanks to a little of Mike's typically selfless handiwork, Sid suffers a concussion and loses his memory. Jean's understandably distressed her husband doesn't recognise her, but none of the family are above using the situation to their advantage!
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 14 - High And LowThe Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 2 - Inventor Of The Forty Foot FerretBlamire thinks it's about time that Compo went to church.
George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 2 - Days Of Beer And RosieA stranger arrives in town, asking after George. It soon becomes apparent that he was conceived during a chance 'encounter' on VE night...
Robin's Nest
Series 6, Episode 2 - The HomecomingVicky and the twins are due to come home from hospital - but who is going to collect them?
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 5Some Bronze Agers argue about building the world's first city, Bob Hale explains the entire history of the Renaissance, Mary Seacole sings about her Crimean hotel and William Shakespeare gets into a rap battle.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 3 - Pate And ChipsCompo's nephew takes the trio plus his own family to visit a stately home where they stroll, picnic - and get thrown out.
Minder
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Last Video ShowA video implicating two senior police officers is mistakenly returned to Daley Videos.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Alarm SystemRichard is concerned about security at the park - and it's Sooty Security Services to the rescue. But when the police arrive, will Richard be caught red-handed?
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.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 37 - Bean In LoveMr Bean's heart-throb, Roxy, is singing in a concert at the London Palladium, and he sets his sights on getting her signature in his autograph book. A difficult feat, but will love prevail?
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - GoodbyeeeThe time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 27 - Big TVWhen the television blows up during Mr Bean and Irma's squabble over what to watch, Mr Bean invents his own ingenious form of home entertainment.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud FellowSummer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 18 - ExchangeDave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 12 - Waffle's Day OutAJ takes Evie and Anaya swimming, but Waffle must stay at home with Simon. Refusing to miss out on the fun, Waffle begins an adventure of his own and sets off to find Evie.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 26 - Grand Stressed AutoDanger Mouse inherits the ancient but spritely MK3 car after the beloved MK4 gets jammed-up. But Penfold is suspicious when the MK3 is determined to have DM all to himself.
My Hero
Series 3, Episode 6 - Shock, Horror!Baby Ollie has a temperature so George, instead of concentrating on saving the world, keeps zooming back to the flat to check on the baby. But all this dashing about is making George careless and it's not too long before an unscrupulous journalist takes advantage of the situation and obtains pictures of George in his Thermoman guise... Suddenly it's all over the papers that Janet is having an affair with Thermoman.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 1 - Timmy's JigsawTimmy loses the last piece to his jigsaw puzzle. Searching the nursery, he discovers other lost toy pieces.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 6 - Room At The BottomMainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 10 - I Think I Broke My DadHank ends up in detention with Mr. Rock and soon realises that it's both fun and a way of avoiding his dad.
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Week I Became A GeniusMiss Adolf has prepared a week of punctuation catch-up classes and Hank is incredibly bored. A bit of crafty ego-playing by Mr Rock soon has things taking an inspirational turn!
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 5 - Take-overThe staff plot to prevent a take-over of Grace Brothers by a rival store by infiltrating a shareholder's meeting to stack the vote.
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.
Danny & Mick
Series 4, Highlights Special - Pick And Mix! (Best Of)Danny and Mick are waiting in reception for a package to be delivered. While they wait, they reminisce about the hilarious things they have been through together.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Order Of The Golden SausageDennis leads the gang on the baffling trail of a mysterious Beanotown secret society.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 2 - Inventor Of The Forty Foot FerretBlamire thinks it's about time that Compo went to church.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'EckBetty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.
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.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 8 - WishesIf there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 42 - Go Jet Academy: IrrigationIt's farming time at the Go Jet Academy and the Go Jetters are growing corn in a big field. Their crops need watering and so the team are putting up an irrigation system which will water all the crops.
Minder
Series 7, Episode 5 - Fiddler On The HoofArthur puts his savings into an old safe in the lock-up, but his nest egg is in danger when an old acquaintance arrives from Marbella.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 3 - Pate And ChipsCompo's nephew takes the trio plus his own family to visit a stately home where they stroll, picnic - and get thrown out.
Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 3 - Professor Muddles' Rainy DayEverybody is getting wet: Dan Step splashes in some bubbles, the Lost Pirate gets soaked by a hose, and there is a thunderstorm inside Professor Muddles's laboratory.
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.
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 6Richard faces a coup in the boardroom. Alarmed at the prospect of another new owner at Grantleigh, Audrey steps in to lend a hand.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 5 - Take-overThe staff plot to prevent a take-over of Grace Brothers by a rival store by infiltrating a shareholder's meeting to stack the vote.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To DawnThis episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 8 - New LookThe staff are brought together yet again to brainstorm ideas for boosting sales. Mrs. Slocombe is adamant the store needs to update its look, and suggests trialing loudspeaker promotional announcements.
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - GoodbyeeeThe time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 8 - Ruthless RulersA look at the most ruthless rulers of all time. Henry VIII is so demanding he has a brick wall built at his bedroom door every night, those vicious Vikings find that sorry seems to be the hardest word, hold your nose in Versailles, because Louis XIV hasn't got any loos, and rock out with the Warlords from Hell.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 1, Episode 6 - Hail Smiling Morn Or ThereaboutsWhen Blamire buys himself a camera, Clegg, Compo and himself go in search of interesting things to take photographs of.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 6 - Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?Del is offered a business opportunity that he finds difficult to turn down. To accept would mean emigrating to Australia and leaving the family behind. What should he do?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 28 - Keyboard CapersDetermined to finish Beethoven's symphony, Mr Bean wangles himself a grand piano, a music book, a candelabra - and a very patient piano teacher. Liberace, eat your heart out!
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 37 - Bean In LoveMr Bean's heart-throb, Roxy, is singing in a concert at the London Palladium, and he sets his sights on getting her signature in his autograph book. A difficult feat, but will love prevail?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 2, Episode 1 - Forked LightningThe trio experience some problems with the common British bicycle. Will Compo's rabbit's foot be unclogged in time, and will the mechanical Sid from the café evade the dreaded Ivy long enough to wave his magical spanner?
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 6 - Room At The BottomMainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Christmas SpecialDavid Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 7 - Big GunsThe platoon are given some extra fire power when they get a large naval gun. Now it is just a matter of learning how to fire it, and removing anything that can be used as cover by the Germans.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 7Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.
Harmony Lane
Variety film short.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 4Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.
QI
Series R, Episode 17 - Rock 'n' RollSandi Toksvig asks questions about rocks, rolls and rock 'n' roll, leaving Bill Bailey, Katy Brand, Eshaan Akbar and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.
Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John BishopWelsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 3Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett in the words-and-numbers game, while Mat Ewins joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 10Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Maisie Adam join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 5It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.
Scot Squad
Series 6, Episode 4This week, urban cops PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher get their teeth into a disagreement between TV presenter Jean Johannsen and a local chippy; Acting Sgt Ken Beattie deals with bams while pushing a pram; and traffic cops PC Surjit Singh and PC Hugh McKirdy weed out the wicked.
Plebs
Series 2, Episode 1 - The ChariotHaving won 100 denari each through Stylax's betting on a chariot race, he and Marcus have very different ideas on how to spend the money. Marcus, naturally, wants to spend it on Cynthia, whilst Stylax prefers a more laddish approach.
Back
Series 2, Episode 2The return of Charismatic Mike, one of Ellen's ex-lovers, leads Stephen to wonder if this whirlwind of a man might be his biological father.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 4 - Cricket: The TestPart two of the South African tour for cricket newbies Rob and Romesh as they follow England's Test series as the match comes to a dramatic finale.
Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 4 - PartyWhen Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.
Gary: Tank Commander
Series 3, Episode 2 - Good ExerciseGary delights Captain Fanshaw by 'saving his life' on a competitive skills exercise.
Plebs
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Best MenSurprisingly, Aurelius is getting married. Even more surprisingly, he invites his "best mate" Marcus to be his best man. Reluctant to say the least, Marcus plans a night on the cheap, avoiding the hottest club in town.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 1 - Sophie's ParentsMark is now engaged to Sophie but is having crippling doubts. After being invited to spend Sophie's birthday weekend with her parents in the countryside he is desperate to impress them, but foolishly invites Jeremy to come along.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Episode 6Sean Lock and Harriet Kemsley take on special guest team captain Alan Carr and Catherine Tate, while Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
Frankie Boyle's Tour Of Scotland
Episode 4 - Oban To GlasgowResuming his trek, he travels from Dunoon to Bannockburn, the site of Robert the Bruce's most famous battle, where he learns how to fight with a sword and shield just like the Scots Knights of the 1300s. Frankie also witnesses young artists brightening up the darker corners of Glasgow and reflects on the city's shameful past, profiting off slavery in the British colonies.
The Football's On
Series 6, Episode 3Elis James and Chris McCausland join Ian Stone to talk about football, and the time Ian got dumped on his sixteenth birthday.
Taskmaster
Series 4, Episode 8 - Tony Three PiesIt's the series finale so one of the five courageous comedians will end up strutting around proudly with Greg Davies's golden trophy head in their mucky paws. Alex Horne keeps the tasks running fairly smoothly as Noel Fielding finds an unlikely soul mate, Lolly Adefope shows everyone the money and Mel Giedroyc regrets putting M&Ms on her shopping list.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 2 - ConferenceJez and Mark are at a hotel, each with their own nightmare to defuse. Mark is offered a promotion on condition that he delivers a presentation to the entire board, while Johnson takes a shine to Big Suze and tries to bribe Jeremy into letting him sleep with her.
Burnistoun
Series 1, Episode 3In this week's visit to the strangely familiar fictional Scottish town, the Burnistoun hitman discovers it's not as easy as you might think to assemble your weapon of choice.
Finding Alice
Episode 2 - FuneralMeeting George leaves Alice shaken. He does look like Harry, but why didn't he show up when Harry was alive? Before Alice can deal with that revelation, first she must arrange a funeral for the man she loved. Meanwhile, the police continue to look for an unidentified witness captured on the CCTV of Harry's fall.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle TheftThe arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Christmas SpecialDavid Mitchell is joined by Ray Winstone and Josh Widdicombe, and Lee Mack is joined by Rachel Riley and Ricky Tomlinson.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 4Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.
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.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 4, Episode 7Joining David's team this week are comedic TV presenter Patrick Kielty and veteran actor Bernard Cribbins. They'll be doing their best to outwit Lee and his team: Deborah Meaden from Dragon's Den and comic Mark Watson.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 5It's Gwen's birthday and Bryn has arranged a special surprise treat.
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 3This week's routines come from comedians including Lily Phillips, Dane Baptiste, Nigel Ng, Ivo Graham, Helen Bauer, Seann Walsh, Luke McQueen and Matt Richardson.
Live At The Apollo
Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John BishopWelsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.
Peep Show
Series 4, Episode 2 - ConferenceJez and Mark are at a hotel, each with their own nightmare to defuse. Mark is offered a promotion on condition that he delivers a presentation to the entire board, while Johnson takes a shine to Big Suze and tries to bribe Jeremy into letting him sleep with her.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 4Routines by comedians Stephen Bailey, Aaron Simmonds, Lily Phillips, Tom Lucy, Elf Lyons, Glenn Moore, Michael Odewale, Helen Bauer, Dane Baptiste and Lloyd Griffith are reconstructed as sketches.
Not Going Out
Series 3, Episode 4 - PartyWhen Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.
Bless This House
Series 6, Episode 3 - Fish With EverythingPrompted by Jean to visit the doctor for a check-up, Sid is told he's doing pretty well but should take up a hobby. Jean and the kids are predictably keen to find the right one on his behalf!
Comedy Store
An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.
CelebAbility
Series 1, Episode 4TOWIE's Megan McKenna, TV presenter Will Best, Boyzone's Keith Duffy, dancer Ola Jordan and comedian Stephen Bailey join forces.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 4Freddie, Jamie and Tom Davis meet new recruit, football coach and former Man United left back Patrice Evra.
The Interviews
Series 2, Episode 6 - Kenny EverettThis week's episode looks at Kenny Everett, a creative and technical genius who was light years ahead of his time.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 4 - Old Grey Whistle TheftThe arrival of rebellious young priest Father Damien Lennon coincides with the theft of a whistle belonging to Mr Benson, the picnic area supervisor. Suspicion, however, falls upon Ted.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 17John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.