TV schedule for 28th August 2021 (full list)

6am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 5 - The Epidemic

'Hong Kong flu' has hit town and the bus depot is no exception. With crews dropping like flies, Jack and Stan jump at the chance of an inoculation and all the overtime they could possibly desire.

6:25am (repeat)

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 8 - The New Nurse

Mary, the new nurse at the depot, comes to live with the Butlers as their lodger. Stan isn't remotely impressed, but for Arthur it's a very different story.

6:40am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas Power

Glitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!

7am (repeat)

Featuring full schedule of Diddy TV that includes Ninja Diddy Worriers, live coverage of The World Bundle Championship, and a new series of Bottom Gear looking at some of the best pants on the market.

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 31 - Hail Hydrant

Danger Mouse discovers he's lost out on the Agent Of The Month award to Jeopardy Mouse, and must travel to New York for a lesson and to take on the criminal organisation known as Hydrant.

7:15am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 18 - Coach Trip

Mr. Bean disguises himself as a Pensioner in order to avoid lunch with Irma and her mum.

7:25am (repeat)

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the Ian McShane comedy.

7:25am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 32 - Wicked Leaks

Penfold's addiction to social media leads to the Baron turning all of DM's secrets against him, in a plot to deflate the planet.

7:30am (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 1 - Alia's College

When Alia fails her exams, Mr Khan endeavours to get her into a good school, one way or another.

7:30am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 19 - Save That Tree

Mr. Bean climbs into his favourite tree to stop it from being chopped down.

7:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 29 - Ronda Reunion, Spain

Xuli and Foz are on a holiday adventure, cracking clues to find Xuli's long-lost friend.

8am (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 2, Episode 2 - Naani's Day Out

Mr Khan is off to meet the mosque manager, whom he expects will finally get him onto the mosque committee. He's also keen to get Naani back to Pakistan as soon as possible.

8:10am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 40 - Gnasher Dash

Gnasher is practically immobile inside a full-body cast. When he goes missing, Dennis and the gang race all over Beanotown to find him, always one step behind the helpless hound.

8:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 41 - Monitors

A classmate who Dennis and Walter barely know gets appointed as Class 3C's late monitor, making it urgent that the boys find a way to pal up with him, whatever it takes.

8:25am (repeat)

Minder

Series 10, Episode 8 - On The Autofront

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

8:25am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

8:35am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 14 - Princess Purl Day

It's the Princess Purl Day parade in Craft City.

8:35am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 1, Episode 6 - Roller Disco

Danny and Mick get their skates on in order to get their jobs done in time for the roller disco - that spells wheely big trouble for everyone.

8:40am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

8:40am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cruise

Bean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.

8:45am (repeat)

The Zoo

Series 1, Episode 15 - The Mascot

The hunt is on for a new mascot. A popular, photogenic animal to publicise the zoo.

8:50am (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Episode 1

This week there is a musical performance from Ellie Goulding, an exclusive look at new musical School Of Rock, and a grandfather surprises his grandson. Plus, Olly Murs plays Celebrity Send To All and Michael makes a firefighter's dream of performing on the West End stage come true.

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)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 30 - Mud Volcano, Azerbaijan

Lars and Glitch's plan to power their new machine with methane gas has explosive results!

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

10:30am (repeat)

Miranda

A repeat-run of the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

10:30am (repeat)

Justin's House

Series 4, Episode 3 - Remote Control Suit

Things don't quite go to plan when Justin becomes Robert's butler for the day, in order to host a special cake party for some top Cake Experts from the Justin Town Cake Society.

11:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Christmas Special - Small Tune On A Penny Wassail

Christmas arrives and the trio visit a friend in hospital, before opening their presents.

11:25am (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.

1:15pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 31 - The Pan-American Highway, Panama

The team must protect a sloth from Glitch's plan to build a road through the Darien Gap.

1:15pm (repeat)

Summer Holiday

1963 musical comedy starring Cliff Richard on a road trip in a London bus.

1:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 34 - Go Jet Academy: Geo Challenge

The Go Jetters test their geographic knowledge and teamwork in a maze of tricky trials.

1:35pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 15 - Bubble Quest

Princess Purl has one more task to complete to stay a princess.

1:35pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 9 - Revolting Russian Revolution

On its 100th anniversary, Horrible Histories takes a look at the Russian Revolution.

2:10pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 6

Some tantalising tastes are on the menu this week as Henry VIII extols the virtues of his "all meat, no vegetables" diet plan and a variety of unusual courses are dished up in Aztec Come Dine With Me.

2:15pm (repeat)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

A group of British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel.

2:30pm (repeat)

Dial M For Middlesbrough

Sequel to Murder On The Blackpool Express and Death On The Tyne, set on a caravan park.

2:40pm (repeat)

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 6 - Baby Time Timmy

Timmy has fun playing mummies with Mittens but soon discovers that being a baby has its downsides.

2:40pm (repeat)

So Awkward Files

Episode 3 - Rob and Ollie

Rob's already filled in the form once but Malone has rejected it, saying it needs to be answered 'better' and this time he has added clues to help. Rob enlists Ollie for advice - although they need to act quickly as Ollie is on a tight schedule.

2:55pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 5 - Mascots

Lily pretends to be a model, while Martha tries to be a great waitress.

3:20pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 2, Highlights Special - Waffle So Far

Simon and Waffle are home alone. Simon recalls the first time he met Waffle as a pup, and the pair share memories of the Wonder Dog becoming part of the Brooklyn-Bell family.

3:20pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 6, Episode 6 - Deny And Deniability

Lily has a new boyfriend, and Martha and Ollie use science to prove Lily is not over Rob.

3:50pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated remake.

4:25pm (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 9 - Friday

Friday gets off to an eggy start in Miss Davis' breakfast club and Whizz and Magda teach their version of cycling proficiency.

4:30pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 7, Christmas Special - Rodney Come Home

After thumping Cassandra's boss on the nose, Rodney is now estranged from his wife and living back at the Trotter's flat. Del tries all his devious tricks to get them back together.

4:40pm (repeat)

Little Voice

Acclaimed comedy drama about a shy girl who rarely ventures outside her bedroom until her talent for mimicking famous singers is discovered.

4:40pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 7, Episode 5 - Heroic Heroes And Villainous Villains

Horrible Histories takes a look at the world's greatest heroes and villains. On the heroic side, there is everything from Douglas Bader's frequent escapes to the first men on the moon and Martin Luther king Jr, whereas our more villainous side contains Al Capone, and Rameses the Great, and Steve Biceps brings us History's Deadly 60.

5pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 2 - Fish Sitting

Mr Bean has to look after Mrs Wicket's goldfish, but Scrapper the cat is keen to help.

5:10pm (repeat)

Horrible Histories

Series 3, Episode 3

A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.

5:15pm (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Cruise

Bean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.

5:30pm (repeat)

Porridge

Feature film based on the TV sitcom of the same name, featuring Ronnie Barker and the regular cast in the classic prison comedy.

6pm (repeat)

The Boy In The Dress

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

6:10pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Christmas Special - Dates

Del attempts to meet his dream woman at a dating agency after seeing Trigger have some success. Meanwhile, Uncle Albert is dropping heavy hints about his impending birthday...

6:45pm (repeat)

Calendar Girls

Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.

6:45pm (repeat)

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 4

A fidget spinner, lightbulb, microwave and mobile phone are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

6:50pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 40 - All 5it

It's time for Danger Mouse to face the music when he goes undercover as the fifth member of Quark's mega-popular (but secretly evil) boy band.

7pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

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

7pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 41 - How To Train Your Hamster

DM takes on Quark again, but this time in his strangest setting yet: Penfold's dreams!

7:20pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 6

Grandad is ill, which brings Auntie Angela and her new friend over from America.

8pm (repeat)

Outnumbered

Christmas Special

It's Boxing Day in the Brockman household and Santa has paid a visit, along with some burglars...

8pm (repeat)

Porridge

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

8pm (repeat)

Murder, They Hope

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Bunny Trap

Gemma and Terry are now private investigators. Bad ones. But, as luck would have it, they have in their possession a valuable collector's piece that the murderous Bunnyman will stop at nothing to acquire. Gemma lays a trap for The Bunnyman while Terry heads up his own very low-quality investigation.

8pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The platoon get into a spot of bother after firing at a German plane during an air raid. Displeased at the spending of precious bullets, Mainwaring organises a court of inquiry into the situation.

8pm (repeat)

Mr Stink

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

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 16, Episode 2

Romesh Ranganathan is back in the hosting chair, as Jamie and Freddie are joined by Jamie Vardy, Chelcee Grimes, Jimmy Carr and Kerry Godliman.

9pm (repeat)

French And Saunders: Funny Women. Image shows from L to R: Dawn French, Jennifer Saunders

French & Saunders: Funny Women

French & Saunders celebrate female contributions to comedy.

9pm (repeat)

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason

Comedy sequel with more embarrassments and romantic messes for the diary-keeping heroine. Hapless Bridget gets cold feet about her relationship.

9:30pm (repeat)

Best Of Chewin' The Fat

Series 2, Episode 1

Sink your teeth into more of the very best sketches compiled from the original Chewin' The Fat series and Hogmanay specials.

10pm (repeat)

Buffering

Series 1, Episode 5

Rosie hosts a pop-up art gallery at the house, which is hijacked by Thalia - and Iain gets roped in as the mystery celebrity guest.

10pm
60 min

The Last Leg

The Last Leg Of Tokyo 2020, Episode 5

Alex, Adam, Josh and Joe Wilkinson attempt blind cycling, whilst Tom Allen is amongst the guests in the studio.

11pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!

Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?

11:30pm (repeat)

Hypothetical

Series 3, Episode 5

Josh Widdicombe and James Acaster are joined by Judi Love, Chris McCausland, Alan Davies and Liza Tarbuck.

11:40pm (repeat)

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 3, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined by Noel Edmonds, Fay Ripley, Scarlett Moffatt and Shaun Williamson, while James Morrison provides the music.

12:10am (repeat)

Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson

Series 2, Episode 4

Jonathan Ross and regular panellist Judi Love assess wild TV, including a nature show named Kings Of Pain, as well as Danish kids' programmes and extreme Brazilian telly.

12:25am (repeat)

Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!

Joe Pasquale narrates a selection of clips from TV shows in which celebrities are pranked.

12:25am (repeat)

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 1

This episode's sketches include Catherine Bohart's strange coming-out to her mother, Brennan Reece's violent grandmother, and Alex Edelman overhearing an epic restaurant break-up.

12:30am
65 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 1 - Dara O'Briain, Nina Conti, Danny Bhoy

Dara O'Briain hosts the first in a new series. He introduces ventriloquist Nina Conti and the irrepressible Danny Bhoy to the stage.

12:55am (repeat)

The Stand Up Sketch Show

Series 1, Episode 2

This edition features Stephen Bailey, Tom Allen, Felicity Ward, Joel Dommett and more.

1am (repeat)

French Fields

Series 2, Episode 5 - Sale Or Return

The Marquis has put the house up for sale, causing William and Hester quite some hassle, not least the thought of finding new accommodation. The odious Trendles are particularly keen to buy the property.

1:05am (repeat)

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 2, Episode 2

Rob Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Yinka Bokinni share their embarrassing teenage lives with host Rhod Gilbert, from Rob and his love for Dougie Howser to Sara and her infatuation with Robbie Williams and Yinka's Harry Potter obsession.

1:25am (repeat)

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 1, Episode 1

Ghetts, Maya Jama, London Hughes and Dane Baptiste go up against Lady Leshurr, Darren Harriott, Jack Fowler and Paisley Billings. They go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and hip hop karaoke challenges. Jordan Stephens hosts, with help from Amelia Dimoldenberg.

1:30am
65 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 11, Episode 6 - Russell Kane, Roisin Conaty, Nick Helm

In the penultimate episode of the series, the brilliantly energetic Russell Kane is the host, introducing the star of E4's GameFace and Man Down, Roisin Conaty, and the unique Nick Helm.

1:30am (repeat)

Lee Evans Live From The West End

A one-off live performance from the comic genius, recorded at the Lyric Theatre in 1995.

1:35am
65 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 52, Episode 3

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Jo Brand and guest panellists Tim Farron MP and Chris Kamara.

1:55am (repeat)

Lovejoy

Series 5, Christmas Special - The Lost Colony

Trouble starts when the delectable Mary-John Lovejoy, Lovejoy's long-lost cousin from Sheridan County, North Carolina, decides to steal relics that once belonged to Sir Walter Raleigh. Lovejoy follows the trail to the deep south, where he gets dangerously embroiled with his dodgy relatives, and has to be rescued by Charlotte.

2:05am (repeat)

Guessable?

A selection of episodes from the second series.

2:25am (repeat)

CelebAbility

Series 3, Episode 1

Iain Stirling and team captain Scarlett Moffatt lead three friends in games against Lee Ryan, Helen Flanagan, Matt Evers and Nathan Caton, based on the celebs' unusual talents.

2:40am (repeat)

Insert Name Here

Series 1, Episode 1 - Frank

Sue Perkins presents the comedy panel show all about famous people, past and present, who have just one thing in common - they share the same name. With guests Rob Beckett, Roisin Conaty, Stephen Mangan and Kate Williams.