Television
TV schedule Thursday 20th October 2022
The Black Abbot
A gang of crooks uses the legend of a ghost haunting an old dark mansion to help them kidnap a rich man.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 9 - Watch The BirdieIt is, finally, time for the Generals' Conference and the planning of the invasion of England - the resistance furnish René with another suitably ridiculous photographic device to capture their plans. But it could all go awry if Mimi kills one of the attendees before the day...
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.
Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 9 - Go Bitzer Go!The gang helps Bitzer gear up for a race against the snooty dog next door.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 30 - A Fistful Of PenfoldsThe danger agents are at Squawk's super secret wild-west testing facility, home to a society of Penbots, robots who have a rather familiar face.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 38 - Bertie's BackboneDennis and the gang train Bertie in the art of standing up to people so he can rebel against Walter's bossiness - but they train him too well and he becomes a dangerous rebel without a clue!
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 23 - Pull My LegAn animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. When Lloyd finds a discarded leg behind the washing machine, he is mistakenly declared a hero for defeating a bloodthirsty spider. Unable to resist the praise and free comics, Lloyd goes along with it... but he's then confronted by an actual spider.
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!
The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 2 - Up In ArmsWith both father and son having been made redundant, Sonny makes a rash decision - he's going to enlist in the Army!
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 42 - Beware The OverpantsDave's lazy day of doing nothing is ruined when the town sees an uprising of their pants!
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's UniformWhen Stan's uniform is covered in filth by a blocked drain, he concocts a plan to get the company to pay for a new one. Somehow it works - but Arthur's been repainting the kitchen furniture...
Chef!
Series 3, Episode 1 - Gareth's True LoveGareth Blackstock has been forced to sell his restaurant. After he misses a marriage counselling appointment, Janice walks out and begins divorce proceedings. Gareth hopes to win her back, but can he leave Le Chateau Anglais?
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 43 - Moby DuckDave gets sucked down the plughole in the bath and ends up adrift in a watery world, one that is full of lost bath time creatures.
Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 7 - Busy Buzzy DayJustin promises Cherry that he will collect honey for her but he has no idea how.
On The Buses
Series 5, Episode 11 - The StrainStan tries to prove his strength by picking up his girlfriend to guess her weight. In doing so, he strains his back and is instructed to wear a supportive, surgical corset if he wants to get back to work quickly.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And RollRodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?
Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 5 - Dress To ImpressDanny gets stuck inside Joy's favourite dress - and somehow, so does Mick!
Class Dismissed
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Dramatic AnnouncementMr Christopher makes a dramatic announcement but is fuming when no-one seems bothered.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 14 - High And LowThe Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.
Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 9 - The Answer Is Always SausageDiddy Dom explores his past on a pogo stick in Great Pogo Stick Journeys, it's the grand finale of celebrity diving show Splosh, and will someone win the jackpot in TV's easiest gameshow, The Answer is Always Sausage?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 4 - Cheering Up GordonA seaside holiday for Compo, Clegg and Foggy. They strike a bargain with Compo's nephew Gordon - if he teaches them how to fish, they'll teach him how to pick up the odd bird...
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 18 - Who's A Clever Bird?Richard has booked a circus to entertain the guests but it hasn't arrived, so Sooty asks the owner of the bird garden to save the day with his clever budgies.
Minder
Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really RetiringLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Kink In Foggy's NiblickFoggy hasn't played golf since 1939, but he claims that like riding a bicycle, you never forget.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 12 - Too YoungDesmond is having trouble sleeping and is advised to take up exercise. At first scornful, his tracksuited contemporary Bert shames him into fitness after beating him easily in a race for the bus.
Horrible Histories
2016 Specials - Staggering StorytellersAs part of the BBC's #Lovetoread campaign, the award-winning Horrible Histories returns to look at some of literature's greatest works and history's wackiest writers.
The Magnet
Ealing Studios comedy about a boy who deceitfully acquires a powerful magnet from a younger boy.
Chef!
Series 3, Episode 1 - Gareth's True LoveGareth Blackstock has been forced to sell his restaurant. After he misses a marriage counselling appointment, Janice walks out and begins divorce proceedings. Gareth hopes to win her back, but can he leave Le Chateau Anglais?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 37 - Danger Is ForeverDanger Mouse takes on Greenback - but as a geriatric (or elderly) mouse, after the Baron speeds up the rotation of Earth, making everyone and thing 1,000 years older! Can DM pull out all the stops and restore the world?
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 10 - Waffle Learns to ReadGramps teaches Waffle to read while Mrs Hobbs is dog-sitting Jelly next door.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 9 - War DanceCaptain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.
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.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 49 - The Blue Mountains, JamaicaTrouble brews in Jamaica when Glitch's campfire threatens a coffee plantation.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 18 - Remote ControlEveryone is getting ready to watch a football match on TV, when an out-of-control toy plane hits the TV aerial, ruining the picture.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pickled OnionJoe knows he will be humiliated if he admits to being scared of Siobhan Murphy's terrifying Halloween story.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 2 - TroubleWhen an adrenaline-fueled game of dares gets out of hand, Joe accidentally throws a ball at a teacher and now he's in big, big trouble.
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.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 44 - Apple PipDave swallows an apple pip and turns into a tree - with the help of an oak tree called Linda, he discovers the importance of looking after nature.
The Football's On
Series 9, Episode 8A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 45 - TwinfestationFollowing an incident with the school photocopier, Dave must round up a hord of photocopies baby Spud twins.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 11 - The Great Wall of ChinaGlitch and his grimbots have a long race on a very long wall - the Great Wall of China!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 4 - Cheering Up GordonA seaside holiday for Compo, Clegg and Foggy. They strike a bargain with Compo's nephew Gordon - if he teaches them how to fish, they'll teach him how to pick up the odd bird...
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Kink In Foggy's NiblickFoggy hasn't played golf since 1939, but he claims that like riding a bicycle, you never forget.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 44 - Sir Danger De MouseThe Queen of Weevils returns and convinces DM he's a medieval knight in order to escape from a secure prison - can Penfold break the spell and prevent London becoming a medieval city?
Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 15 - Hot To TrotterWhen Bitzer's dance partner drops out before a big contest, Shaun steps in to help.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 9 - War DanceCaptain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 12 - The Leaning Tower of Pisa, ItalyThe Go Jetters race to fix the Leaning Tower of Pisa, but has it really been glitched?
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - Disturbing The PeaceThe prisoners look forward to a more relaxed life when Mr Mackay leaves - but he's soon replaced by Wainwright, the toughest screw in the system. When he moves Mr. Barrowclough from the cells to the prison farm, the inmates decide enough is enough.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant AisleIn the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.
Strictly For The Birds
A repeat of this 1964 film.
Carry On, Constable
Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.
Gigglebiz
Series 5, Episode 13 - Dan Step's Balloon DanceDan Step gets carried away dancing with balloons, and Robin Hood tries to spot a squirrel.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 24 - The Wasp StingAn animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. Lloyd finds an entire sweetie, but when he is unable to move it on his own, he reluctantly leaves it in the care of a passing wasp while he gets Abacus and PB. When the wasp steals the sweetie and takes it to their nest, Lloyd then gathers a team to stage a sweet-retrieving heist!
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 4 - Mother EarthBeth's concern for animal welfare has far-reaching consequences for Winterdown Farm. Marlene's pursuit of a more holistic way of life proves to be crunch time for Boycie and something of an eye opener for Beth.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 32 - Grimsby Fairy TaleGrimsby is putting on its annual community play and Anna wants the role of princess - cast as a witch instead, along with Gran and Dave, she and her Spud sidekicks set out to prove that witches can have happy endings too.
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 8Diana turns her attention to local politics as a means to achieving more influence in her various causes. Unfortunately, Bayview needs her thunderous temper as Jenny faces the sack in a latest cost-cutting drive imposed by the board.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 7 - DiscoJoe Connolly arrives at the disco with high hopes of a slow dance with Daisy Adeyemi. The only thing standing in his way is his best friend, Frisbo, who has his own high hopes of knee sliding. And girls don't like kneeslides.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 8 - TextmasIt's Christmas and Joe is having to stay in his brother, Jamie's room. Joe now must endure a night of Jamie's brotherly cruelty and figure out what to do when a girl texts you.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 4 - It's Only Rock And RollRodney's joined a band (on drums), and really believes that they could be the next big thing. Del's not so convinced, but, spying an opportunity to make a few bob, offers to act as their manager. Their first gig doesn't go well at all, but which one of the brothers will be proved right?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 1, Episode 7 - Josh WiddicombeBig Zuu and the boys are going international - flying all the way to the Isle of Man to cook the perfect meal for comedian Josh Widdicombe.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 9 - Watch The BirdieIt is, finally, time for the Generals' Conference and the planning of the invasion of England - the resistance furnish René with another suitably ridiculous photographic device to capture their plans. But it could all go awry if Mimi kills one of the attendees before the day...
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat SittingWhen his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 1, Episode 8 - London HughesGrime artist and self-taught chef Big Zuu is in London's West End, Soho to cook for the comedian London Hughes. London has high standards, so Zuu will have to be on the top of his game!
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 9 - War DanceCaptain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 2 - Under The RugClegg knows there is trouble ahead when Howard tells him to expect a postal delivery that he doesn't want Pearl to know about.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 10 - Menace From The DeepThe platoon go on guard duty at the end of Walmington's pier. The situation's bad enough after Pike incorrectly ties up the boat and loses their food, but things get worse when Jones spots a mine under the pier!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 3 - Magic And The Morris MinorCompo, Clegg and Truly happen upon a couple whose car has got stuck in a remote field.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 6, Episode 6 - Little ProblemsRodney's wedding is approaching and Del has promised him money for the deposit on his new flat. However, he's also unknowingly promised the same money to the Driscoll brothers, two local thugs who he inadvertently did business with. Will it be Rodney's hopes or Del's body to take a beating?
A League Of Their Own
Series 17, Highlights Special - Best OfAll the best pranks, jokes and outtakes that were never meant for the air, courtesy of Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 4Comedians Miles Jupp and Bob Mortimer and actresses Samantha Morton and Sarah Hadland join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 34 - The BottleMr Bean's prized ship in a bottle ends up on a milkman's float, leading to a mission to get it back from the local dairy.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 21 - GoldfishWith his beloved teddy bear at the dry cleaners, Mr Bean finds a new playmate from the garden pond.
The Football's On
Football chat show hosted by Ian Stone, with a series of comic guests.
All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 3, Episode 2Brendan O'Carroll dons Agnes's famous cardigan and curlers once again as the chat show continues. This week's guests are Olly Murs, Jane McDonald, Emily Atack and Martin Kemp.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 1, Episode 3 - FashionRob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan go on a mission to learn all about the world of fashion.
QI
Series P, Episode 5 - Public & PrivateWith Victoria Coren Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Bridget Christie.
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 4 - Crumbs In My BraletteThis time, leading Little Alex Horne along by his little lead, Taskmaster Greg Davies has a brand-new set of tasks with the potential to humble his cast of comics. Dara O Briain shows off a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa tries to work some DIY magic with a coat hanger. Plus, Sarah Millican beautifully reveals what kind of foodstuff is like catnip to her.
Scot Squad
Series 7, Episode 1Traffic cops PC Surjit Singh and PC Hugh McKirdy duet to cook-up a rhyme that bites. Elsewhere, Detectives Megan Squire and DC Andrea McGill pose undercover at a high-class spa frequented by gangster's wife, Maxine McCarrison.
Fantasy Football League
Series 1, Episode 4Matt Lucas and Elis James host a reboot of the iconic football-based show, with celebrity guest managers Tom Grennan and Sam Quek joining to talk about the week in football and share their teams.
QI
Series S, Highlights Special - VG: Part IIAnother selection of the best moments from the recent series. Sandi Toksvig asks questions connected to the letter S, as Alan Davies and the guest panellists try to come up with interesting, point-worthy answers - all the while avoiding the most obvious ones.
Late Night Mash
Series 2, Episode 7Stephen Mangan joins Rachel Parris in the studio, plus comedy from The Delightful Sausage and Leo Reich.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 3, Episode 7 - Becky Hill & Shaun and BezKeith goes shopping for art supplies and sequin dresses with singer Becky Hill, and heads up to Manchester to do the big shop with Happy Mondays legends Shaun Ryder and Bez.
I Hate You
Episode 3 - MonsterThe death of Becca's father brings about a surprising response. Charlie soon receives bad news of her own, and Bradley won't take 'no' for an answer to his party invitation...
Not Going Out
Series 4, Episode 3 - MovieLucy is fed up of Lee treating her flat as if he owns it. He promises to change but omits to mention that he has already let the flat out to a film director who is paying Lee £500 to use the flat while Lucy's out at work.
Fleabag
Series 1, Episode 1Angry, pervy, outrageous and hilarious, Fleabag arrives with a bang, as she spins through the city grasping at anyone and anything that might keep her head above water.
I Hate You
Episode 4 - MillionairesIt's Becca's birthday, but she's not having any of it. Charlie, meanwhile, is bothered by Bob - on a Saturday!
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Episode 6Russell slams Liz Truss's chaotic run as PM so far and Qatar's world cup plans, plus a Halloween edition of Playground Politics and stand-up from Troy Hawke.
Fleabag
Series 1, Episode 2Haunted by memories of her dead best friend, dumped by her emotionally-fragile boyfriend, and now desperately trying to sell her stolen goods, Fleabag attempts to rekindle romantic fires to distract her from the mayhem of her life.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee NelsonDanny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.
Question Team
Series 2, Episode 6Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Stephen Mangan, Dana Alexander, Katherine Ryan and special guest Adam Kay.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 6In his final appearance the late Sean Lock is joined by Harry Hill as they take on Jon Richardson and Rosie Jones. Mr Swallow, aka Nick Mohammed, is in Dictionary Corner. Jimmy Carr hosts, while regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 4 - Crumbs In My BraletteThis time, leading Little Alex Horne along by his little lead, Taskmaster Greg Davies has a brand-new set of tasks with the potential to humble his cast of comics. Dara O Briain shows off a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa tries to work some DIY magic with a coat hanger. Plus, Sarah Millican beautifully reveals what kind of foodstuff is like catnip to her.
Frayed
Series 2, Episode 1Having escaped from her native Australia, Sammy's situation is barely improved. Now living in a tiny London flat while frantically trying to prove that her lawyer has stolen her house, she's barely able to make ends meet working in 'exhaust management' (read: working as a secretary in a muffler repair shop).
Best Of Chewin' The Fat
Series 1, Episode 5Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.
Peep Show
A selection of three episodes from the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 3As Britain heads back into lockdown, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Sukh Ojla and Mark Simmons join Dara and Hugh to look at what is going on.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 9 - Watch The BirdieIt is, finally, time for the Generals' Conference and the planning of the invasion of England - the resistance furnish René with another suitably ridiculous photographic device to capture their plans. But it could all go awry if Mimi kills one of the attendees before the day...
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 2, Episode 4 - Judi LoveJudi Love has asked Zuu to prepare her a slap-up meal for after her appearance on Loose Women. Judi is the queen of seafood and so Zuu digs deep to bring her the ultimate sea-food boil...
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 2Jon Richardson and Chris Addison go up against Joe Wilkinson and Katherine Ryan, with David O'Doherty in Dictionary Corner.
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 8Diana turns her attention to local politics as a means to achieving more influence in her various causes. Unfortunately, Bayview needs her thunderous temper as Jenny faces the sack in a latest cost-cutting drive imposed by the board.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 3Routines by comedians including Kojo Anim, Tessa Coates, Luke McQueen, Seann Walsh, Dane Baptiste, Janine Harouni, Larry Dean and Tom Parry are reconstructed as sketches.
How I Won The War
Absurdist anti-war comedy starring Michael Crawford as a hopeless lieutenant in the Second World War.
Chef!
Series 3, Episode 1 - Gareth's True LoveGareth Blackstock has been forced to sell his restaurant. After he misses a marriage counselling appointment, Janice walks out and begins divorce proceedings. Gareth hopes to win her back, but can he leave Le Chateau Anglais?
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 3, Episode 4Routines by comedians including Huge Davies, Felicity Ward, Kemah Bob, Alfie Brown, Bobby Mair, Suzi Ruffell and Iain Stirling are reconstructed as sketches.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 8Ricky reads some predictions for the future and Karl shares his theories on them.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee NelsonDanny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 9Karl contemplates how many different species are actually needed in the world, and whether or not we should keep looking for new forms of life.
The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 2 - Up In ArmsWith both father and son having been made redundant, Sonny makes a rash decision - he's going to enlist in the Army!
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 12 - Too YoungDesmond is having trouble sleeping and is advised to take up exercise. At first scornful, his tracksuited contemporary Bert shames him into fitness after beating him easily in a race for the bus.
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.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 1Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and guest captains Phill Jupitus and Kerry Godliman, oversees the battle between The George from Lancaster and The Pavilion End from London.