TV schedule for 17th April 2021 (full list)

6am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 15 - Boxing Day Social

Arthur's mother and younger sister Linda are visiting for Christmas, and when Jack suggests that Linda might like to attend the depot's Boxing Day Social, Arthur maintains that she's above such events...

6am (repeat)

Only When I Laugh

Series 2, Episode 7 - Last Tango

The "regulars" plan a party, but unexpected guests turn up...

6:25am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 18 - More About Upside Down

The Twirlywoos are in a very smart cafe, hiding behind some upside down cups.

6:30am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For Inspector

Inspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...

6:45am (repeat)

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 8, Christmas Special

Join Lauren Layfield, the Dog and brand new trainee teacher Mr Learner, as they start the countdown to Christmas with plenty of festive cheer.

7am (repeat)

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 8 - It's A Blue World

Ted Bovis is offered the chance to hire an artistic but explicit film to show to the male adult campers.

7:05am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 37 - Bean In Love

Mr 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?

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 13 - A Loo To A Kill

Filming has begun for Danger Mouse: The Movie! Scarlet Johamster has been cast as Penfold while Danger Mouse is apparently the only one 'great enough' to take on the title role.

7:20am (repeat)

Minder

Series 2, Episode 6 - The Beer Hunter

Arthur meets up with Yorkie, an old friend from the army, but then loses him. Terry and Arthur have to find him before his wife arrives in London.

7:20am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 38 - Double Trouble

Mr Bean is over the moon when he meets Mr Pod - the two men have so much in common: the same shirt, jacket, trousers and even underpants. And to top it all, Pod is Bean's spitting image. But Mr Bean falls to earth with a bump when his girlfriend, Irma Gobb, finds Mr Pod much better looking than him.

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 14 - Roll Of The Mice

The last thing DM would normally want to do is play a boring board game, but when one arrives in the post, it releases knockout gas and he's surprised to wake up in the town of Greenback.

7:45am (repeat)

Ed Sullivan, his band leader, and Morecambe & Wise. Image shows from L to R: Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise

Morecambe & Wise In America

Episode 1

This episode tells of Morecambe and Wise's first steps in their American adventure, appearing on the high-rating CBS variety series The Ed Sullivan Show.

7:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 39 - Wimbledon, England

The Go Jetters are at Centre Court in Wimbledon, London, to watch the world's most famous tennis tournament.

8:05am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 42 - The Tech Specs

Dennis is blamed for a theft he didn't commit, and Mrs Creecher's new super-powered tech specs mean she can suddenly see way too well. She teams up with Sergeant Slipper to track down fugitive Dennis who has to somehow hide from the all-seeing tech specs so he can prove his innocence and find the real culprit.

8:10am

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cult Of The Mitochondria

To flesh out the characters' backstories, Amelia insists we meet all their families - with hilariously harrowing consequences.

8:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 43 - Goodbye Rubi Doomsday

Rubi gets a place in a Summer School for Super Smart Kids, which turns out to be one of Walter's tricks so he can learn the secrets of her new invention.

8:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 4 - Big Stink

Mr Bean crashes his mini into a pool of slurry and is desperate to get himself and his car - and poor Teddy - clean again!

8:30am

The Amelia Gething Complex

Series 2, Episode 4 - Just Let Me Lick A Traveller's Cheque

After Poppy eats everyone's money, they must find a way to pay the rent. Contains scenes some viewers may find televisual.

8:30am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 3 - Artful Bodgers

Danny destroys a freshly painted mural just as it is about to be photographed.

8:35am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bitz's Big Build

Bitz promises to build a strong house for Little Bo Purl's goats and for the three little pigs, one that big bad Robo Wolf can't blow down.

8:40am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of 13 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

8:40am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 5 - Birthday Bother

It's Irma's birthday. Bean writes out two cards - one nice, one silly. He gets his envelopes mixed up and sends off the wrong card.

8:55am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-Ageddon

The 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.

9:10am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 23 - Rat Pack

Dave wants to learn to play the drums at school, but is given the recorder. With a talent show around the corner, Dave gets practising.

10am (repeat)

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 2 - The New Building

It is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?

10:30am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 6 - Very Pongy Cheese

Justin and Robert get given some very pongy cheese, but the horrible smell makes Little Monster run away and attracts the attention of Funella Furchester and a very cheeky mouse. Guest starring Louise Gold.

11:25am (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 15 - Waffle & The Swimming Pool

Waffle has so much fun on a doggy playdate at Mr Willow's house that he decides to stay for a sleepover! The Brooklyn-Bells miss Waffle and can't wait for his return.

12:05pm (repeat)

Trouble In Store

Norman Wisdom is a humble department-store stock clerk with an ambition to become a window dresser.

12:25pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty Cleopatra

Egyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.

12:55pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 2 - Wicked William The Conqueror

Young William, Duke of Normandy, quarrels with Harold Godwinson about who should be King of England, before bashing the English and taking the crown at the famous Battle of Hastings in 1066! Meanwhile across the world, discover Chinese technology light years ahead of the dunderheaded Normans and Saxons in England, and meet one of the world's first scientists in Egypt.

1pm (repeat)

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 3, Episode 5 - Another Country

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

1:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 40 - Cave Of Crystals, Mexico

While in Mexico, Glitch takes a short cut through the Cave of Crystals, a hidden space that contains some of the biggest crystals in the world!

1:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 41 - Bishop Rock Lighthouse, Isles Of Scilly

It's a dark night and Glitch is flying his Grim HQ over the sea around the Isles of Scilly.

1:35pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 2 - Tower Top Princess Party

Princess Purl and Princess Bitz have decided to create the best party ever for Sir Robo Bob and Sir Bevel.

1:50pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 1 - Moth Gran

Gran sits in front of the television for so long that she turns into a cocoon, and with a little help from Dave - who wants his favourite seat back - she hatches into a moth. When Moth-Gran sets her sights on the moon, it's up to the Spuds to find a way to entice her back.

2pm (repeat)

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet

Series 3, Episode 6 - An Inspector Calls

Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.

2:05pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 2 - The Beast Of Grimsby

Dave and his friend Zombie Katie are working on a school project together about endangered animals, so George takes them on an expedition to the local park to see what they can find. There they discover the much-fabled Beast of Grimsby - and Dave must decide between a gold star at school and the future of the beast.

2:20pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 5 - Never The Bridesmaid, Never The Bride

Jas is asked to be a bridesmaid and is worried about being too clumsy to pull it off.

2:40pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 2, Episode 11 - Timmy's New Friend

Yabba is hurt when Timmy rejects her offers of friendship and snubs her in favour of his imaginary friend.

2:45pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 3, Episode 6 - Fly Me To The Moon

The girls create science projects for Experiment Friday. Jas transforms the art room into a spaceship to conduct an experiment into how teenage boys deal with being cooped up together on a long space voyage.

3pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir Birds

Sharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.

3:15pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 3 - Waffle And The Kitten

The Brooklyn-Bells are looking after the kitten from Jess's veterinary practice.

3:20pm (repeat)

Almost Never

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Squid

The boys are working at a diner below their rehearsal space at The Palais, and they're feeling further away from fame and success than ever.

3:45pm (repeat)

Almost Never

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Middle Eight

Harry falls under the spell of a serious musician and falls out with Nathaniel over the musical direction of the band. But is Trinity, Harry's new mentor, all that she seems?

4pm (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Only Fools And Horses spin-off.

4:15pm (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 1 - Snake!

Warren is excited to start Year 9 (again), while Miss Aviary loses a very hungry friend.

4:30pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 1 - Awesome Alfred The Great

Watch 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.

5pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 4 - Big Stink

Mr Bean crashes his mini into a pool of slurry and is desperate to get himself and his car - and poor Teddy - clean again!

5pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 6 - Crafty Cleopatra

Egyptian queen Cleopatra clashes with her brother, seizes power and hooks up with great Roman leaders Julius Caesar and Mark Antony. Meanwhile, across the world, we catch up with the thoughts of famous Chinese philosopher Confucius and encounter the less glamorous side of life in Rome.

5:15pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 5 - Birthday Bother

It's Irma's birthday. Bean writes out two cards - one nice, one silly. He gets his envelopes mixed up and sends off the wrong card.

6pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the first series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

6:35pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 1 - Out Of Order

When the farmer gets stuck in the Loo, Bitzer has to get vital supplies to him as a matter of urgency. His is initial efforts end in failure and he drafts in Shaun and the gang to help out.

6:40pm (repeat)

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series XII.

6:45pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 6 - Big Head Awakens

DM must save his reputation and the world when Squawkencluck's artificially intelligent defence super computer goes despotically insane!

6:55pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide Spider

Danger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.

7:10pm (repeat)

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.

8pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first series of sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

8pm (repeat)

Murder On The Blackpool Express

Comedy drama about a coach driver investigating a series of murders.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 2

Freddie, Jamie, Jack and Romesh try their hand at some off-road driving at Ardvkerikie, before getting their kilts on for a Highland Games challenge, then heading to Weymouth to fish with Marco Pierre White.

8:30pm (repeat)

City Lights

Scottish comedy about a banker dreaming of becoming a writer.

8:40pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

9pm (repeat)

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the second series of the prison-based sitcom.

9:35pm
55 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 17, Episode 2 - Anthony Joshua, Emily Blunt, Alan Carr, AJ Tracey

The host welcomes world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua, Mary Poppins Returns star Emily Blunt and comedian Alan Carr, while rapper AJ Tracey chats and performs in the studio.

10pm (repeat)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 2, Episode 2

Agnes and her family are joined by celebrity guests for more fun, including cricketer Freddie Flintoff, comedian Jason Manford, and Olympic and Paralympic stars, Fatima Whitbread and Jonnie Peacock. With music from Clean Bandit.

10pm (repeat)

The Karen Dunbar Show

BBC Scotland sketch show starring comic actress Karen Dunbar.

10pm
115 min

Jo Brand's Classic Comedy Sketches Of The...

Episode 2 - 1980s

The decade of the Rubik's Cube, shoulder pads and alternative comedy: Jo Brand takes us through some classic 80s sketches courtesy of Not The Nine O'Clock News, French & Saunders and the late, great Victoria Wood.

10:30pm (repeat)

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Series 1, Episode 4 - Culture

From ceilidhs to the Edinburgh Festival, our comedians tackle every aspect of our culture and traditions.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by James Acaster, Dane Baptiste, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne and Holly Walsh.

10:45pm (repeat)

Dating No Filter

Series 1, Episode 8

It's a question that has dogged mankind for centuries: can romance blossom while dangling two feet off the ground? We look to answer this question this week as singletons Daisy and Shivane meet for the first time and strap themselves in for an aerial fitness class - for science. Will they be walking on air or will the experiment leave them crashing back down to Earth with a bump?

11pm (repeat)

Scot Squad

Series 1, Episode 2

This week, spoof comedy Scot Squad sees city cops PC McLaren and PC Fletcher involved in an undercover drugs bust; rural officers MacKay and McIntosh get a whiff of something dodgy on a local farm; and it's tough at the top as Chief Commissioner Miekelson chooses a new slogan.

11:10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 3

Sean Lock and Miles Jupp take on guest captain Alan Carr and Roisin Conaty in the classic words and number quiz. Ivan Brackenbury joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.

11:20pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

11:20pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 15, Episode 3

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis discuss Brexit with Angela Barnes, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Miles Jupp.

11:30pm (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 1

Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.

Midnight (repeat)

Funny Women: Victoria Wood

Documentary charting the comedy career of Victoria Wood.

Midnight (repeat)

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 2 - William

Hugh Dennis, Lucy Porter, Omid Djalili and Alice Roberts are the guests in this second episode.

12:15am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 1 - Hell

The time has come for the trio's annual summer holiday, and Father Ted has a fellow priest's caravan in mind as a perfect location.

12:20am (repeat)

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 3 - Contest

With only 30 pence between them for the next two months and opposing ideas of what's best to watch on television, Eddie and Richie have a somewhat argumentative evening.

12:30am (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Showtime

TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.

12:40am
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 1 - Naming Names

With Phill Jupitus, Romesh Ranganathan and Cariad Lloyd.

12:50am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 2 - Think Fast, Father Ted

With the parochial house falling apart, Ted decides it's time to raise some money, and it seems that a raffle is the best way to do it. Pulling in a favour from Bishop Brennan, he secures a car as the top prize...

1am (repeat)

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 4 - Apocalypse

A fairground fortune teller informs Richie he will die within 3 days. Having been hiding in a protective den in the living room, Eddie decides it's time to end his misery.

1:25am (repeat)

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 5 - Lupercalia

It's the Roman festival of love so when Marcus is asked out by Gloria from next door, he can't tell if it's a date or a meeting about their party wall. Jason tries to maintain his Lupercalia perfect-score, while Grumio enjoys a romantic meal for one.

1:40am (repeat)

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bambi

Realising that they've not washed their clothes since 1981, the housemates head to the laundrette. However, Neil's forgotten to tell them that they're expected on University Challenge.

1:40am
55 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 4 - Henning Wehn, Lucy Porter, Guz Khan

In this episode, the eccentric Henning Wehn introduces to the stage the delightful Lucy Porter and the hilarious Guz Khan.

1:55am (repeat)

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 6 - The Bathhouse

The boys attend a free trial session at a swanky new bathhouse and attempt to outstay their welcome. Marcus courts a potential business contact he meets in the changing room, while Jason starts dating a yoga instructor.

2am (repeat)

Bless This House

Series 6, Episode 2 - Beautiful Dreamer

When Sid begins talking in his sleep, Jean's particularly eager to know what he's been dreaming about. He appears to have prophesised the result of a horse race later that day, and the Lewis and Abbott households are keen to hear more!

2:20am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 1

Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Johnny Vegas and Sean Lock in the words-and-numbers game, while would-be novelist Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

2:35am (repeat)

The Young Ones

Series 2, Episode 2 - Cash

No one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!

2:35am
55 min version (repeat)