TV schedule for 22nd May 2021 (full list)

6am (repeat)

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 3

Mim's catering skills are put to the test when the team turn up on her doorstep for a meeting that Roger's not told her about. She gets even more upset when she overhears the men saying that they don't intend to take their wives away on the next trip.

6:25am (repeat)

Outside Edge

Series 1, Episode 4

Roger approaches Kevin for some tips on spicing up his and Mim's sex life. Kevin is only too happy to oblige but the outcome is not quite what Roger anticipates!

6:25am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 2, Episode 7 - In And Out

The Twirlywoos cause confusion at the stables when they keep letting a horse out. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoos have fun bouncing in and out of the Box.

7am (repeat)

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 2, Episode 3

Martin is put in a difficult situation at his own dinner party. He has to use all his powers of discretion in order to tell Paul that his wife has arrived. Not only did no one know he was married but he's sat in his living room with another girl.

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 31 - Daylight Savings Crime

Danger Mouse and Penfold are celebrating another noisy victory, gleefully ringing Big Ben's bell when an over-excited Penfold falls, pushing the clock hand forward, causing the sun to go down prematurely.

7:20am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral Bean

Mr Bean is trying to find a nice quiet place to read his book so he sets off for the library. There he is distracted by some funny online videos on the library computer. Before he knows it, Mr Bean is recording his own video, which is uploaded for everyone to see. Things start to go crazy when people check it out and his popularity takes off. Will he enjoy being in the public eye and how long will his celebrity last?

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of Beverages

Baron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.

7:30am (repeat)

Mother Riley Meets The Vampire

A repeat of this 1952 film.

7:30am (repeat)

The Dog Ate My Homework

Series 8, Episode 5

Trying to win Lauren's shiny gold stars are team captains Evie and Alfie, who are joined by TV Presenter Ben Cajee and comedians Zoe Lyons, Bec Hill and Marlon Davis.

7:35am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 15 - Super Spy

Mr Bean is obsessed by his TV hero Super Spy and is excited when his very own Super Spy kit arrives in the post. While Mr Bean is pretending to be his favourite character, and delighting in all his gadgets, he spots some unusual goings on in the Bruisers' house next door. Naturally Mr Bean assumes the worst and sets out to rectify the situation.

7:40am (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 8, Episode 5 - Carry On Screaming

As the adoption proceedings with Declan progress, social services manage to trace some of Ben's relatives - family he never knew he had, and talk of something handed down through the male line...

7:45am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USA

Kyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?

8:10am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 5 - Blamjitsu Sensei

JJ is convinced that Mrs Creecher is secretly a master of Blamjitsu.

8:15am (repeat)

We Have Been Watching

Episode 3

In this episode classic clips from Blackadder, Outnumbered, Only Fools And Horses and Extras are watched and discussed by guests including Maxine Peake and Diane Morgan; Craig Charles and Robert Llewellyn; Nigel Planer and Adil Ray; and James Acaster and Nish Kumar.

8:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 24 - Bean At The Museum

Mr. Bean digs up Bruiser Snr's medallion and rushes off to the local museum convinced he's found treasure.

8:35am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle Makeover

Bob really wants his castle to look more like Bitz's, and everyone pitches in to help, but things don't go to plan.

8:35am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 4, Episode 1 - Cabaret Night

It's staff charity cabaret night at the Pottsfield Leisure Centre and special guest and ventriloquist Paul Zerdin is performing. When his sidekick Sam goes missing. Danny and Mick have to step up to perform their own ventriloquist act.

8:40am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 25 - A Car For Irma

Mr. Bean pimps his car in order to prove to Declan - a rival in love - that Bean's car is better.

8:45am (repeat)

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Big Bang

It's the zoo's annual inspection day, and this year it's serious.

8:55am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored Silly

Gran 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.

9:10am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'Eck

Betty 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.

9:15am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of eight episodes from the David Jason sitcom.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 9 - The Sports Day

It's the annual sports day and Sooty and Sweep are competing for the cup - but who will win the day?

10:30am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 3, Episode 5 - Robert's Book

Robert is trying to read a book, but Justin and Little Monster really want him to play with them instead.

11:25am (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night In

Simon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.

12:25pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 9 - Wily Winston Churchill

This episode follows Winston Churchill from a young soldier in India during the time of Queen Victoria, through the First World War, to victory in World War II, and finally to his retirement in the Swinging Sixties. Meanwhile across the world, meet the American soldier literally spreading propaganda around the battlefields, and learn about Gandhi's more eccentric side.

12:55pm (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.

1:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, Chile

When the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.

1:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, Greece

The Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!

1:35pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 2 - Marmalade Mayhem

Bitz is excited to be serving her yummy Bitz mix marmalade to lots of hungry customers at the Jungle Cafe.

1:50pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud Fellow

Summer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.

2pm (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 4, Christmas Special - The Chigwell Connection

Tracey and Sharon start a "Free the Chigwell Two" campaign when they discover that the detective who arrested Darryl and Chris may be bent.

2:05pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 18 - Exchange

Dave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.

2:40pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 1, Episode 6 - Timmy Says Sorry

Timmy accidentally kicks a football through the nursery window and has to sit on the naughty stump.

3:15pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 3 - Where There's A Will

On the day Martha asks Lily for the 7p she owes her, Lily inherits a lot of money. Determined to prove Martha is petty, Lily decides to share her wealth with everyone.

3:20pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Episode 13 - Waffle And The Fleas

The Brooklyn-Bells call on Mrs Hobbs to persuade her not to move house, only to find that her cat, George, has fleas. They offer to help and discover a secret about Mrs Hobbs.

3:45pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 4 - Breaking Up

Lily's gut instinct tells her that fellow pupil Carla fancies Rob. Rob denies this but Lily sets out to prove her gut instinct is correct with the help of Martha.

4:15pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the cartoon remake.

4:40pm (repeat)

Mr Stink

TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.

4:50pm (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 5, Episode 6 - The Phantom Toilet Blocker

It's chaos at Quayside as the toilets are blocked - but who is the phantom toilet blocker?

5pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 24 - Bean At The Museum

Mr. Bean digs up Bruiser Snr's medallion and rushes off to the local museum convinced he's found treasure.

5:05pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 5 - Horrid Henry VIII

We meet the young Henry as he struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming King himself, and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes! Meanwhile across the world we meet the great Ottoman leader Suleiman the Magnificent in Turkey, and the mad, bad, and very dangerous to know Emperor Zhengde in China.

5:10pm (repeat)

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 2 - Evil Under The Bun

Gemma and Terry heroically graduate from bunnies to bakers, when they are tasked with getting to the bottom of a poisoned pastry scandal as two rival baking families turn up the heat on a long-standing feud.

5:15pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 25 - A Car For Irma

Mr. Bean pimps his car in order to prove to Declan - a rival in love - that Bean's car is better.

5:30pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 10 - Tricky Queen Vicky

This 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.

6pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

A selection of episodes from the third and fourth series of the semi-improvised sitcom.

6:10pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

The Final Specials, Christmas Special - Strangers On The Shore

With the family fortune squandered, Del and Rodney set off for France to attend a memorial service in memory of Uncle Albert's old shipmates from the war. On the way back the Trotters pick up some rather unexpected cargo!

6:35pm (repeat)

Q Planes

A repeat of this 1939 film.

7pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal Jones

Walker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!

7pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger Fan

Shortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.

7:55pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Episode 2 - The Chance Of A Lunchtime

Raquel attends an audition and, despite Del's help, she gets the part. But fortune has a knack of spoiling the best laid plans...

7:55pm (repeat)

The Boy In The Dress

An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.

8pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

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

8pm (repeat)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 2, Episode 4 - Beware The Ides Of March

Frank and Lu investigate a series of deadly "accidents" on a psychic TV programme hosted by two warring sisters.

8pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Christmas Special - Christmas Shopping

It is Christmas Eve and newlyweds Lee and Lucy are doing some last-minute shopping when an unexpected stranger turns their Christmas upside down.

9pm (repeat)

One Foot In The Grave

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Richard Wilson sitcom.

9pm
60 min

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dales Of The Unexpected

The intrepid duo are lured back into their old world of coach tours as they help the local police in a county-wide hunt for a bus-based serial killer.

9pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 8, Christmas Special - The True Meaning Of Christmas

It's Christmas Eve, and Lee and Lucy face a possible yuletide disaster when they discover the perfect present they have bought for their children has already been gifted to them by their grandparents.

9:35pm
55 min

The Jonathan Ross Show

Series 17, Episode 7 - David Walliams, Aisling Bea, Bree Runway, Noel Gallagher

The host welcomes actor, children's author and BGT judge David Walliams; award-winning comedian Aisling Bea and singer and rapper Bree Runway; while singer-songwriter and former Oasis guitarist Noel Gallagher chats and performs in the studio.

10pm (repeat)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 1

Teri Hatcher, Rob Beckett, Anna Friel and Chris Kamara are among the guests as the chat show returns, with music by Calum Scott and Naughty Boy.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 6

Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis, Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sophie Duker and Milton Jones.

10:40pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 7

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee 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.

10:50pm (repeat)

Scot Squad

Series 3, Episode 2

It's access to all departments in this week's Scot Squad as the spoof comedy flashes the spotlight on the good guys banging up the baddies across the land.

11:10pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 7 (Channel 4: Series 8), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Rob Beckett go up against Jon Richardson and Cariad Lloyd. Jamie Laing joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters again.

11:20pm (repeat)

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 1, Episode 6

Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.

11:20pm (repeat)

Insert Name Here

Series 2, Christmas Special

Sue Perkins is joined by captains Josh Widdicombe and Richard Osman for a Christmas special, ahead of a second series early next year. Completing the line-up are Danny Baker, Sara Pascoe, Deborah Meaden and historian Kate Williams.

11:25pm (repeat)

Sandylands

A repeat-run of the entire first series.

Midnight (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated adaptation of the hit podcasts.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 2 - Rhod Gilbert, Kerry Godliman, Jon Richardson

Welsh comic Rhod Gilbert introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Kerry Godliman, and Jon Richardson at his misanthropic best.

Midnight (repeat)

Redknapp's Big Night Out

Episode 5

Jamie Redknapp is with dad Harry and mate Tom Davis, as they chat with guests including John Bishop, David James, Tyson Fury, Judi Love and Declan Rice. Plus, Tom Grennan performs. James Corden is on video link.

12:15am (repeat)

The Amorous Adventures Of Moll Flanders

A repeat of this 1965 film.

12:15am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

12:50am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?

When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...

1am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 55, Episode 6

Ian and Paul are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and panellists Sindhu Vee and Jess Phillips MP.

1:15am (repeat)

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 7 - The New Flat

The boys face uncertainty when Landlord evicts them without notice from their flat. Marcus hopes his parents, who are visiting for the weekend, will help him onto the property ladder. But his dad has other plans for their savings. Jason's smooth-talking lands him a cushy job as an estate agent.

1:20am (repeat)

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 3 - Break

With the thought of sun, sea and sex in mind, Eddie and Richie prepare to leave for a holiday in, uh, Bridlington.

1:20am (repeat)

The Lobster

In a dystopian near future, single people are obliged to find a romantic partner in 45 days or are transformed into beasts and sent into The Woods.

1:25am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 6

This week, Sara Pascoe invites comedians Katherine Ryan and Ed Gamble, plus Scarlett Moffatt and Gyles Brandreth, into the Comedy Central loft.

1:40am (repeat)

Plebs

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Wedding

Jason's brother Darius is getting married and Marcus desperately wants to hire out the Crown and Toga for the occasion, while Grumio offers his services as wedding planner. But their plans are threatened when they find out that Darius is a serial jilter. Elsewhere, Marcus clashes with their lazy postman.

2am (repeat)

Bottom

Series 3, Episode 4 - Dough

Eddie's been locked in his room working on a secret project for a full week: a printing machine. After flashing his £27 notes around the pub, landlord Dick tips off London's top forger to their scam.

2am
50 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 56, Episode 4

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Steph McGovern and panellists Richard Osman and Joan Bakewell.

2:15am (repeat)

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 5

Stacey Solomon leads three friends in a series of games against Aljaz Skorjanec, Janette Manrara, Matt Richardson and Jayde Adams.

2:20am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 6

Jon Richardson and Joe Wilkinson take on Lee Mack and Katherine Ryan in the comedy words-and-numbers game, while Brett Domino joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr, with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.

2:40am (repeat)

Richard E. Grant On... Ealing Comedies

Episode 1 - Passport To Success

Richard traces the history of Ealing Studios, from the Silent Films made at the turn of the century, to the Music Hall comedies of the 30s and a film from the 40s that brought the phrase 'an Ealing Comedy' into the national lexicon - Passport To Pimlico.

3:25am (repeat)

Father Ted

Series 2, Episode 5 - A Song For Europe

Ted and Dougal plan to enter Eurosong 1996, borrowing the music from a 1970s entry's long-forgotten B-side.

3:30am (repeat)

Marley's Ghosts

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fit

Marley's attempts to befriend her neighbours are disrupted by having to look after her wayward niece. Meanwhile, Adam, Michael and the Vicar have their own night out, which leads to courtroom drama.

4:05am (repeat)

Yesterday, Today & The Day Before

Episode 1

Topical comedy show offering a female take on world events, with the first edition featuring panellists Suzi Ruffell, Sophie Duker, Maisie Adam and Steph McGovern.

TV schedule Saturday 22nd May 2021

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