Television
TV schedule Friday 26th August 2022
Trying
Series 3, Episode 7 - What A BankerScott's book launch doesn't go according to plan. Jason struggles with his new job. Nikki finally masters tough love.
Bad Sisters
Series 1, Episode 3 - Chopped LiverUrsula is next in John Paul's crosshairs. Thomas hopes the police will help him.
Not So Dusty
Comedy about two dustbinmen who come into the possession of a valuable book.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 7 - Three Up, Two DownWith Darryl back inside, the business dead, and money equally unforthcoming, Sharon and Tracey are forced to consider selling Dalentrace and moving somewhere cheaper. Garth considers moving in with his girlfriend.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 6Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 33 - Tomorrow Never ComesDreams come true as The Princess returns and erases weekdays forever! It's up to Danger Mouse to ruin everyone's lives and restore weekdays before it's too late.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated series starring Johnny Vegas.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 34 - Half The World Is Not EnoughDanger Mouse's antics cost Professor Squawkencluck her job. Is this the end of all those wonderful gadgets, or can the world's greatest secret agent get the Professor her job back?
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 51 - Bash Streets Back, Alright!On the first day of a new school year, Dennis and the gang imagine all the things that might be new and unfamiliar at Bash Street School. By the time they reach the front gates, they are all expecting the worst.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 21 - Go Jet Academy: Ghost CrabsGlitch damages the Academy crabs' habitat when he takes all the sand from their beach.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Last TramMort lies in wait of his final breath, still unaware of the truth about his illness. Unsure of how to tell him or what to do, the family gather round to indulge his 'dying' wishes, bequests and words of wisdom.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 8Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 2 - Family PlotFrustrated at the family squabbles over dinner, Bill takes advantage of a blown fusebox to force the Porter household into an evening of civilised discussion.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Day Of ReckoningIn the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 20 - More About Getting WetThe Twirlywoos are in a kitchen watching a man washing his clothes.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 1Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies & Darren Harriott with able assistant John Kearns, welcome presenter Clare Balding and comedians Jason Manford, Russell Kane and Dane Baptiste.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Highlights Special - Scary SpecialHorrible Histories favourite Death of 'Stupid Death' fame presents his very own show full of spooky highlights.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 9 - Lot No. 8Auntie Wainwright is rather pleased with herself when she lands a bargain at an auction. Unfortunately, she doesn't know what she has bought, or what to do with it when she gets it home.
Minder
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Second Time AroundWhen an author friend of Arthur's learns that her ex-husband has sold her house without permission, she hires Terry to help with ideas and Arthur to help get the money back.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 19 - Beach PatrolMr Slater has put Richard in charge of the beach and the gang decide to join him. After jumping on the bouncy castle Sooty, Sweep and Soo meet a friendly sand sculptor and have a sandcastle-building competition - but poor Richard ends up in deep water. With special guest star Frank Bruno.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 10 - Little Orphan HowardClegg convinces the gullible Howard that he was left on a doorstep as a baby.
Monster Court
Episode 15 - The Case Of The Boring ClassPrimary school head teacher Dave McPartlin accuses Class 6CB of not having enough fun.
The Football's On
Football chat show hosted by Ian Stone, with a series of comic guests.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 5 - Love LettersBeverley is distraught when she finds some love letters written by Cuthbert.
Lagging
Series 1, Episode 10 - TEAM SMoRCLe AssembleTEAM SMoRCLe are finally going to be together at Gamingcon. But as the boys start to spread out, Sol feels his team are falling apart. Then Leah calls to say she's been held up...
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 24 - Bitzer's Basic TrainingBitzer thinks The Farmer is planning to replace him, so Shaun helps to knock his friend into shape. Unfortunately Bitzer goes completely over the top with his training regime and starts running the farm with military precision driving everyone crazy.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 1 - Meeting WaffleEvie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. The new family get home to discover a lost puppy hiding in their wedding presents. Evie wants to keep him and call him Waffle.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The LawAfter one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Statue of Liberty, USAGrandmaster Glitch makes the Statue of Liberty fall right into the path of a passing ferry. Go Jetters, Go!
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 49 - MousefallDanger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big WheelThe platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse RiseDanger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 5 - Birthday BotherIt'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.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 49 - Get LostThe gang get lost in the woods and stumble into the Land of Lost Things, where Gnasher gets 'dognapped' by a Gnashersaurus rex which has lost its beloved egg. To save Gnasher they have to rely on 'Pieface logic' to reunite the G-rex with its egg, and stop Walter from making a record-breaking giant omelette with it.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 50 - Call Of The WildWhen Gnasher gets sent to dog obedience school for gnashing Mrs Creecher's saxophone, one of Professor Screwtop's inventions, the Chatterbox, allows Dennis to understand animal noises, so he can ask Gnasher why he did it - if only all the other animals in Beanotown would stop chatting to him for a minute!
Mr Bean
Series 3, Episode 6 - Bed BeanMr. Bean breaks his bed using it as a trampoline. He tries to fix it, but he can't. Next morning, he goes to buy a brand-new bed.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 7, Episode 12 - Nanina MurphyFleur and Eleesha get out of a boring trip with Polly by inventing Fleur's fake nanna. But when Polly realises they're lying, she decides to take her revenge.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 6Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.
The Football's On
Football chat show hosted by Ian Stone, with a series of comic guests.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 8Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage PatchA storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 9 - Lot No. 8Auntie Wainwright is rather pleased with herself when she lands a bargain at an auction. Unfortunately, she doesn't know what she has bought, or what to do with it when she gets it home.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 23 - Fix It TimmyTimmy's attempts at mending his friends' toys result in disaster.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - The SupiesDuckula is hosting The Supies awards show and the danger agents are all in attendance.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 10 - Little Orphan HowardClegg convinces the gullible Howard that he was left on a doorstep as a baby.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 1 - Edubot 4000Walter is tired of Dennis pulling the wool over the eyes of their teacher Mrs Creecher, so he orchestrates a robot to take over Class 3C - with disastrous results.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The LawAfter one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!
Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Little Whiff Of CheeseSara Pascoe, alongside captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns, welcomes comics Lucy Beaumont, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris and RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne into the Comedy Central loft.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 7 - St Albert's DayArkwright invents a Saint's day so that Granville can check the pockets of a foreign visitor who he suspects of shoplifting.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 36 - The Leshan Giant Buddha, ChinaInspired by the statue of the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Ubercorn teaches the Go Jetters all about mindfulness to help them to concentrate.
Minder
Series 5, Episode 5 - Second Hand PoseAfter being left in an industrial freezer, Terry decides to look for alternative employment and gets work helping out an old friend in the second-hand furniture business.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 4 - Timmy The ArtistTimmy and Mittens get messy when they paint each other's portrait after a dispute about a paintbrush.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated series starring Johnny Vegas.
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.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 8 - Are You Being Served?Sharon's feeling broody, and on the look out for a man to make her pregnant. Meanwhile, Dorien's incensed that her holiday romance wasn't as it appeared: but she's determined to make it work for her.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 6Onslow celebrates his birthday. Reluctantly, Daisy invites Hyacinth - and equally reluctantly, Hyacinth accepts. She's far keener, however, when she learns Rose's new boyfriend - a businessman - will pick her up in his limousine.
Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 7Joan of Arc gets a visit from a confused angel, a pirate captain tries to make his crew dress like ladies, and Mrs Celt enjoys being a Roman on Historical Wife Swap.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 4Hyacinth is at her wit's end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent, Rose's love life - and Daddy's! Can she cope?
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Day Of ReckoningIn the past, ex-jockey Fred Quilly took £300 from a race-gang to pull a horse. He failed to stop his horse winning and is convinced the gang are out for revenge.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 7 - Roadkill Doused In SyrupIn this episode, Tim Vine encounters a wet bra, Alice Levine barely attempts cricket and Russell Howard makes a convincing liger.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 6 - Springing SmilerFoggy, Clegg and a rather enthusiastic Compo accept the challenge of springing Smiler, Nora Batty's ex-lodger.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The LawAfter one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 7 - Concerto For Solo BicycleFoggy comes up with an unusual idea for bicycle safety underwear when he collides with a speeding Compo.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big WheelThe platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.
Room 101
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael VaughanFrank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.
Ghosts
Series 2, Episode 3 - Redding WeddyAlison and Mike hit a new obstacle to nailing down the next event booking, which supportive yet straight-talking event planner Martin informs them is the only thing standing in the way of booking their first potential client, Claire.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 5Jay Blades, Sue Johnston, Bob Mortimer and Alice Levine are the guests this time.
Ghosts
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Thomas Thorne AffairThomas goes down memory lane with Alison, however the truth is muddied when the other ghosts tell their version of events. Mike struggles with his own memories of Alison's past.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 3, Episode 5 - Team GB Part 1Rob and Romesh are on a mission to see if they can join the ranks of Team GB! Sick of being useless at sport, the duo try to find the one that even they can master. The first discipline they will be attempting is the canoe slalom, where Mallory Franklin and Kimberley Woods will send them down some sub-zero rapids. Next, they will try their hands at weightlifting before seeing if they have what it takes to be hockey goalkeepers. Hockey gold medallist and hero of the Rio Olympics Maddie Hinch will step in as their coach.
QI
Series L, Episode 2 - Location, Location, LocationWith Aisling Bea, Jason Manford and Johnny Vegas.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 3It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 5Claudia Winkleman, the Rev Kate Bottley, Sara Barron and Ed Gamble join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series from the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 4It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.
A League Of Their Own
Series 17, Episode 2Joining the ALOTO boys this week as team captain is Manchester United and England legend Gary Neville, along with panellists Joel Dommett, Dara O Briain and Katherine Ryan. Together, they'll see how Jamie, Micah and Joel got on when they were set the challenge of racing Formula 1 cars at Silverstone and take on a demolition derby assault course.
Still Game
Series 9, Episode 2 - Cat's WhiskersCompetition comes calling, as Jack and Victor vie to become the new cover star of Twilight Monthly. Meanwhile Winston and Joe battle it out for the affections of a stray cat
Live At The Apollo
A selection of episodes from the first series.
Live At The Apollo
Series 16, Episode 5 - Angela Barnes, Sarah Keyworth, Tim RenkowAngela Barnes hosts, introducing comedians Sarah Keyworth and Tim Renkow to the stage.
Perfect
Comedy about a disabled trio who meet on a useless work preparation scheme in Liverpool.
Some Girls
A selection of episodes from the second series.
The Last Leg
Series 25, Episode 7More topical comedy from Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, with guests Ed Gamble and Suzi Ruffell.
Raiders Of The Lost Archive
Series 1, Episode 4 - CultureFrom ceilidhs to the Edinburgh Festival, our comedians tackle every aspect of our culture and traditions.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Christmas Special - A Royal FlushRodney meets an upper-crust young lady selling paintings down the market and they instantly hit it off. However, when Del finds out that she's Lady Victoria of Malebury, whose father is a cousin of the Queen, he begins to plot the couple's wedding.
Sliding Doors
Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 3, Episode 8 - Big NarstieBAFTA-winning chef Big Zuu is back home in London and will finally get the chance to cook for the original Mr Big - fellow grime MC and trailblazing TV star, Big Narstie.
Sean Lock: Purple Van Man
An edited TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2013 stand-up DVD.
Sliding Doors
Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 1Rob Brydon is back in the host's chair for the fifth series of this comedy panel show. David Mitchell is joined by Rebecca Front and Jack Whitehall, and Lee Mack is joined by Nick Hewer and Miranda Hart.
Sliding Doors
Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.
All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 4, Episode 5Agnes and the family are joined in studio by the comedian and Masked Singer host Joel Dommett; king and queen of morning television Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes; plus Foley's bar is pumping with pop, as The Shires playout the show in style.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Highlights Special - CompilationDara O Briain, regular panellist Hugh Dennis and many of the comedians who have appeared this year mark the end of 2020 with a special show looking back on the year's events, along with unseen material, out-takes and all the usual fun.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 2Jimmy Carr hosts a brand new episode as Sean Lock and Claudia Winkleman take on Jon Richardson and Henning Wehn. Plus, Nick Helm joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Jamali Maddix, Michelle WolfAustralian comedy star and host of Channel 4's The Last Leg, Adam Hills hosts as he introduces US comic Michelle Wolf and sharp-witted Jamali Maddix to the stage.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Chat-based panel show in which Rhod Gilbert judges which guest had the most embarrassing teenage years.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson play against Jon Richardson and Nabil Abdulrashid. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
Some Girls
A selection of episodes from the second series.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 3It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 14Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons, oversees the clash between Lancashire's The Water's Edge and The Hand and Heart from Peterborough.
Trip Hazard
Series 2, Episode 1 - MorayRosie takes AJ Odudu to Moray to climb one of the highest mountains in Britain.
Room 101
Series 4, Episode 5 - Sara Pascoe, Jonathan Ross, Michael VaughanFrank Skinner is joined by stand-up Sara Pascoe, chat show host Jonathan Ross and ex-cricketer Michael Vaughan. Nominations literally include people who misuse the word "literally", Luis Suarez, and pick and mix.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 4It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.
Room 101
Series 4, Episode 6 - Victoria Coren Mitchell, Warwick Davis, Dr. Christian JessenFrank Skinner is joined by TV presenter and poker player Victoria Coren Mitchell, actor Warwick Davis and host of Embarrassing Bodies Dr. Christian Jessen. Nominations include James Bond and people who send emails.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 8 - Are You Being Served?Sharon's feeling broody, and on the look out for a man to make her pregnant. Meanwhile, Dorien's incensed that her holiday romance wasn't as it appeared: but she's determined to make it work for her.
Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 6 - Craig & The Ball GagSara Pascoe with sidekick John Kearns and team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott welcomes Strictly's Craig Revel Horwood and TV's Vernon Kay alongside comedians Jo Brand and Kiri Pritchard-McLean into the Comedy Central attic for more guessing games, shouting and embarrassment.
Cuckoo
Series 4, Episode 3 - Ken's New FriendIt's an episode full of secrets for Ken when he complains about loud new neighbour Lloyd to the police, only to make great friends with him later. Meanwhile, Dale discovers that Ken has been suspended at work. Can Ken hide his snitching from Lloyd? Can he hide his skiving from Lorna?
Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 2 - Local ZeroMark makes a new friend at work, whilst at Toni and Tony's party celebrating the reaffirmation of their vows, Jez meets an old school friend.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 3Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including the problems over donating goats to African families, space travel and Karl's preferred super power.
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 2Jon gives his take on the world's wildest TV, with Ed Gamble and regular guest Judi Love. Featuring bizarre international dating shows, Ed's television obsessions, Japanese telly, and more.
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 3Jon is joined by superstar comedian, Alan Carr, and regular guest, Judi Love, as they navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV.