Television
TV schedule Tuesday 5th October 2021

Porridge
Series 3, Episode 1 - A Storm In A TeacupHarris steals some pills from the Medical Officer, but manages to dispose of them when stopped by Mackay. Grouty is concerned the theft may lift the lid on his own thefts so ropes in Fletcher to replace the pills. Where will Fletcher find new medication before the end of the lunch hour?

There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 2Coming along for the ride on this week's show are star of Fighting With My Family, Florence Pugh, comedian Phil Wang; and presenter / professional manchild Jonathan Ross.

Hi-De-Hi!
Series 8, Episode 3 - Let Them Eat CakeA day of discontent at Maplin's when the pay packets arrive together with a new camp host to replace Ted Bovis. Rehearsals for 'the execution of Marie Antoinette' go disastrously wrong when Peggy almost loses her head.

There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 3One does not simply walk onto a mad movie quiz show. Not unless they're Sean Bean. Yorkshire's favourite star of movies and memes alike joins the panel along with comedians Josh Widdicombe and Suzi Ruffell for a Halloween-inspired selection of Hollywood hi-jinks with series regulars Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and host Alan Carr.

Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - Battle SchoolThe Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.

Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 2The guests on this episode are Mark Bonnar, Sheila Hancock, Stephen Mangan and Anita Rani.

The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 3 - Community SpiritThe time has come to organise Dibley's annual autumn fayre, and after raising a measly £200 last year, there are murmurs to support cancelling the event. The vicar however, is determined that she can book a real celebrity to open festivities rather than some local nobody, and a solution appears to come when Alice reveals her early-balding cousin is one 'Reg Dwight'...

The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Happy EventWhen Pinky the pig goes into labour in the middle of the night, it's all hands on deck.

QI
A selection of three episodes from the world's cleverest and most interesting panel game.

One Foot In The Grave
Series 1, Episode 1 - Alive And BuriedReplaced at work by a box, Victor embarks on his enforced retirement but finds it exasperatingly difficult to adapt to his directionless new existence. As he struggles without his security guard job, he begins magnifying mundane aspects of everyday life into major dramas.

The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Window & The WeatherIn the fiercest storm to hit Dibley since... well, let's not go there; a tree falls through the church's great stained-glass window. After struggling to even recall what the original image depicted, the vicar's shocked by the costs of stained glass and begins a fund-raising exercise.

Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 29, Episode 3Noel Fielding is joined by comedian Richard Ayoade and DJ Majestic whilst Daisy May Cooper and regular Jamali Maddix welcome singer, presenter and former Saturday Mollie King. From absurd first-time experiences for Snoop Dogg and Elton John to appearances from Blazin' Squad and Big Bruvaz, no area of music trivia is left undiscussed.

French And Saunders
Episode 1 - 300 Years Of French And SaundersDragged up all the way from the ocean bed, national treasures Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders are back together this festive season for a special 30th anniversary clip show bursting with brand new material, greatest hits, hilarious rarities, and even some never before seen footage.

Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 2 - Mammy's InflationIt's all change in the Brown household as two of Mrs Brown's boys finalise plans for their new homes.

Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 3 - Cricket: South AfricaThe pair head off to Cape Town to follow the England cricket team on their first meaningful tour since they were crowned world champions.

Dawn French Live: 30 Million Minutes
Dawn French stars in her critically acclaimed one-woman show, 30 Million Minutes.

Sandylands
Series 1, Episode 1Emily Verma arrives in Sandylands to attend her estranged dad's memorial. She meets local loudmouth Tina and childhood crush Nathan - but there's another entirely unexpected meeting to come...

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 4, Episode 6 - Zander (River Severn, Worcestershire)Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander, and enlist the help of local guide Tim Maslen to find the best spots. As they sit and wait, they ruminate on the state of Britain's rivers in general, the threats that they are under and what it takes to do something to help them improve. After a few hours they move down the river to a secluded beach and meet their special guest - local actor and self-confessed fishing addict Charlie Cooper, star of This Country.

Plebs
Series 3, Episode 3 - The VestalMarcus's parents are visiting for the weekend and he is keen to keep them and Delphine as far apart as possible. Stylax pursues a romance with Ursula, one of the Vestal Virgins who guard the city's sacred flame. Grumio finds some mouldy cheese under his bed and spots a business opportunity.

Plebs
Series 3, Episode 4 - The CupidThe boys get cultured when Grumio is street-cast to play the part of Cupid in an upcoming play. Marcus becomes his agent and uses his new connections to impress Delphine. Stylax understudies the lead actor so he can meet some theatre groupies.

Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 3 - Mammy's BreakIt's Agnes Brown's anniversary and she's in a great mood. However, she would be in an even better mood if she could just find someone to look after Grandad for a couple of weeks while she treats herself to a holiday.

Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 10 - Think About The SpiritFive comedians had one dream: to become the Series 9 Taskmaster Champion. Now it's the Grand Final and after nine gruelling episodes that precious dream is still alive for all of them - bar one. Alex Horne has the stats handy as they ponder peas, teas and absent keys.

The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 1 - DemolitionNeil plans to kill himself, whilst Rick tunes into the first edition of a brand new show for all the cool young things: Nozin' Aroun'. Then Mike finds a letter informing them that the house is to be demolished.

Taskmaster
Series 12, Episode 2 - Oatmeal And DeathThe five comedic contestants continue competing against each other but for the first time this series, they'll need to show off some teamwork as they are faced with a mountain to climb. Alex Horne keeps a diligent record of events as Morgana Robinson investigates some suspect doggy bags and Guz Khan slaps a bouncy rabbit.

Some People With Jokes
Series 1, Episode 1 - Some Vicars With Jokes: Volume 1Clergy folk from around the UK swap the good book for the joke book and share their favourite gags. Old, new, clean, not so clean, these vicars are hell bent on getting us laughing.

Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 5Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are joined by 5 guests: Ed Byrne, Matt Forde, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Josh Widdicombe.