Television
TV schedule Thursday 10th November 2022
The Girl Who Couldn't Quite
Ruth (Elizabeth Henson) hasn't smiled since she was a little girl, but with the friendship of a tramp (Bill Owen) she smiles again.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 24 - Wedding BlossFaced with the prospect of her marrying Monsieur Alfonse, René finally proposes and arranges his re-marriage to Edith. At the chateau, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the search for missing gold; Herr Flick is convinced that René knows its whereabouts.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant TravellerNurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.
Shaun The Sheep
Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 11 - Teddy HeistWhen the Farmer locks up Timmy's teddy bear, Shaun hatches a rescue plan.
Sketchy Comedy
Episode 4A fidget spinner, lightbulb, microwave and mobile phone are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 46 - Duplicate MouseDanger Mouse teams up with a duplicate team of Danger Agents to stop Big Head.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 3 - BathmageddonIt's time for Gnasher's annual bath, but the stinky hound will do anything to avoid it.
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 1The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 13 - Lloyd the FearlessLloyd tries to convince everyone that he's not afraid when they visit a spooky new attraction in the Backov Zofar. Nothing scares him - not even the 'ghost insects' who swoop out of the darkness - but when Abacus goes missing, Lloyd has to face his fears.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 21 - The Forbidden City, ChinaSome runaway Chinese drums roll towards the Forbidden City. Can the Go Jetters stop them?
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 20 - The CoatWhen Dave needs a new coat, Gran kindly suggests she knows a good one by the carpark bin. Dave promptly gets trapped inside the coat and discovers it's past.
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 5 - PartyThe canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.
Bless This House
Series 4, Episode 1 - Money Is The Root Of...Money's tight at the Abbotts' so news of an inheritance from an old friend is met particularly warmly by Sid. However, whilst the rest of the family are delighted to spend their shares, he's far less enthusiastic about the conditions attached to his £300!
Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 12 - Justin's Brilliant IdeaJustin has had an idea for an invention! The problem is, he can't remember what it was.
Are You Being Served?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Our Figures Are SlippingFalling sales force Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The problem is, no one wants to be there.
Bless This House
Series 4, Episode 2 - And They Will Come Home...Mike and Sally start asserting their independence: Sid's delighted by the thought of their leaving home, but Jean is far less keen. Who'll win the battle of wits?
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 19 - Timmy Goes CampingHarriet and Osbourne take the class to a field where they have put up a tent, but Timmy will not join in.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To AshesWhen Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 29 - HidingThe Twirlywoos are at a child's birthday party. They watch an adult hide a bag of chocolate gold coins for a treasure hunt.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll RollIt's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For ThreeFinding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 8A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.
Minder
Series 10, Episode 9 - Bring Me The Head Of Arthur DaleySomeone is staging crimes and planting the evidence on hapless Arthur - but who, and why? The trail leads back to the great Willesden sorting office raid of 1970.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Inventions GameSooty's latest Inventions take the gang onto a TV game show. Can they win over the show's judge, 'The Boss' or will Sweep throw a bone in the works? Guest starring John Thompson.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By ManCompo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class ActMatthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 5 - PartyThe canteen are tasked with catering the factory's Christmas do, and must stick to a Japanese theme as a multi-national merger is being negotiated.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 5 - CultureGeorge takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 9 - Waffle's Dog FamilyWaffle feels left out of the Brooklyn-Bells' fun, so he sets off to find his doggy family.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 13 - Fallen IdolThe platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, EnglandThe Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 11 - We Want To Break FreeDennis is exasperated to find that he can't land himself in detention.
Outnumbered
Series 4, Episode 1The Brockman family have some tough decisions to make about work, video games and who to take to a family funeral. The vicar probably wishes none of them had ever come.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant TravellerNurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 42 - Waitomo Glowworm Caves, New ZealandIt's Go Jetters glow when Glitch uses some glow worms for his disco pizzazz in New Zealand.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For ThreeFinding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 5 - One Of The Last Few Places Unexplored By ManCompo reveals an unnatural desire to have his photograph taken in that most forbidden territory - Nora Batty's bedroom. What is worse, he chooses to realise this ambition at a time when Nora is at her most defensive. However Compo doesn't see this as a serious problem and, with a little help from his friends, he plots a way over her doorstep.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 14 - Cat v DogWalter's pampered cat Clawdia persuades her way into the gang, and only Gnasher can tell that she has a hidden agenda to oust him from Dennis's life forever.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 33 - Licence To CareA mishap on a mission leaves Danger Mouse confused - why is Penfold not talking to him?
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 13 - Fallen IdolThe platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 43 - Lake Retba, SenegalThe team gets all shook up when Glitch sucks up the pink water of Senegal's Milkshake Lake.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ashes To AshesWhen Trigger's grandmother dies, the Trotters attend the funeral and Del agrees to sell off some of her possessions. These include a couple of precious urns, one of which, on inspection, appears to contain the ashes of Trig's grandfather. They need to dispose of them in a fitting way.
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.
Minder
Series 10, Episode 10 - The Long Good ThursdayArthur plans one last little earner and sets up his own Italian restaurant the Cosa Noshtra. But just before the big opening night an old acquaintance turns up pointing a gun.
My Family
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 14 - Knock KnockLloyd and Abacus' friendship is tested when they find a chrysalis and can't agree on what to do with it - they think they have the answer when the chrysalis starts communicating with a series of knocks, but is it one knock for 'yes' or one knock for 'no'?
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 4 - Animal InstinctsTyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.
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.
Waiting For God
Series 5, Episode 3Diana's exasperated by Tom's patriotism and reverence when Harvey excitedly reveals that Bayview is expecting a royal visit. But at least it offers another chance to punish the idiot Bains.
Are You Being Served?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Our Figures Are SlippingFalling sales force Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The problem is, no one wants to be there.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 24 - Wedding BlossFaced with the prospect of her marrying Monsieur Alfonse, René finally proposes and arranges his re-marriage to Edith. At the chateau, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the search for missing gold; Herr Flick is convinced that René knows its whereabouts.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 2 - Ancient Eastern Wisdom - An IntroductionClegg and Truly meet Entwistle, a fount of Oriental wisdom.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 13 - Fallen IdolThe platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 3 - A Pickup Of The Later Ming DynastyMarina goes to buy a hairnet but returns with a piece of life-saving equipment.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 1 - Asleep In The DeepA bomb hits Walmington's pumping station, where Walker and Godfrey are on watch. The efforts to free them from the wreckage are somewhat wasted after Mainwaring, Wilson, Pike, Frazer and Hodges are trapped with them... and then a broken pipe slowly floods the room with water.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 7 - As One Door ClosesDel's skint again and his latest deal has fallen through, but Rodney discovers a rare butterfly which will solve all of their financial problems.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 1, Episode 6 - Anthony Joshua: RevisitedRob Becket and Romesh Ranganathan are off to catch up with the Heavyweight Champion of The World, Anthony Joshua.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 14 - Knock KnockLloyd and Abacus' friendship is tested when they find a chrysalis and can't agree on what to do with it - they think they have the answer when the chrysalis starts communicating with a series of knocks, but is it one knock for 'yes' or one knock for 'no'?
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.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 8Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 13 - The NewspaperMr Bean is left in peace when Mrs Wicket goes off on her holidays. This means Mr Bean has free access to her daily newspaper. Every time he goes down to collect it from the letterbox it has disappeared. Someone is taking it, but who? Mr Bean is determined to nab the mysterious newspaper stealer and uses a range of ingenious homemade traps in his quest to catch the sneaky thief.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Christmas Special - Thicker Than WaterWhen Rodney opens the door to a stranger at the flat he soon learns from Grandad that it's his long lost father, Reg. As Del returns home from the pub, his anger is abated when Reg tells them he is ill and it may be hereditary. The subsequent blood test results threaten to split the brothers up.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 14 - Viral BeanMr 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?
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need
Episode 2Jamie Redknapp has eight players still remaining to collect so he and his dad Harry fly to Madrid to meet Luka Modric, but they are disappointed when he cancels their meeting.
QI
Series O, Episode 13 - OmnishamblesSandi Toksvig organises an Omnishambles. Learn how to throw the two-handed javelin, meet the woman who never knew that she'd won an Olympic gold medal, and much more besides. With Stephen K. Amos, Josh Widdicombe and Cally Beaton.
The Lady In The Van
The Lady In The Van is a drama based on real events, about a vagrant who the playwright Alan Bennett allowed to park her van in his driveway, where she lived for fifteen years.
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 7 - The System Of Endless PlatesThe gullible comics take part in another selection of challenges, highlights of which include Sarah Millican flailing about with a frying pan, Fern Brady enjoying the power of a spiky plant and Munya Chawawa pulling off a spectacular billiards shot. In addition, all five contestants spend far too much time searching for a bath, considering the size of the bath.
The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 2Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj BarkerThe fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 1 - BellsLord Blackadder is deeply disturbed when he finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. A surprise relaxes his fears and they agree to marry, but could a visiting guest come between the happy couple?
Scot Squad
Series 7, Episode 4PC Charlie MacIntosh has a decision to make after he is offered an exciting opportunity, while officers Karen and Sharon deal with a rowdy Burns Night that got out of control, Investigating a rather nasty case, detectives Squire and McGill seek the expertise of their colleague DI Longstaff, an expert in cold cases.
Fantasy Football League
Series 1, Episode 7Matt Lucas and Elis James are back on the Fantasy Football League sofa with comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah, joined by special guests comedian Maisie Adam and legendary newsreader and journalist Trevor McDonald for more chat about the week in football and to share their fantasy teams from the digital dugout.
Have I Got News For You
Series 60, Episode 4Actress and comedian Jennifer Saunders hosts the satirical quiz, inviting comedian and writer Matt Forde and journalist and political commentator Ayesha Hazarika to join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as they poke fun at the week's events.
Plebs
Series 5, Episode 1 - The VineyardThe boys set off on a wine-buying trip to Tuscany, but when their cart has a collision on the road they are forced to pull in to a nearby village.
Greg Davies: The Back Of My Mum's Head
Television version of Greg Davies's 2013 stand-up show, The Back Of My Mum's Head.
Plebs
Series 5, Episode 2 - The PaedosMarcus offers to tutor Gloria's teenage son Barney, while Grumio is mistaken for a schoolboy and soon finds himself recruited into the under-14s boxing team.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Episode 8Russell explains greenwashing, and introduces guest stand-up Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc BrownJason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.
Just Jokes
One-off docu-comedy special looking at black comedians and their experiences in modern comedy.
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 7 - The System Of Endless PlatesThe gullible comics take part in another selection of challenges, highlights of which include Sarah Millican flailing about with a frying pan, Fern Brady enjoying the power of a spiky plant and Munya Chawawa pulling off a spectacular billiards shot. In addition, all five contestants spend far too much time searching for a bath, considering the size of the bath.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
Fleabag
Series 2, Episode 1The eponymous Fleabag returns, joining an uncomfortable family dinner to celebrate Godmother and Dad's engagement. Alongside familiar faces - uptight sister Claire, and her alcoholic husband Martin - Fleabag find herself intrigued by Godmother's new Priest. The evening comes to a tempestuous end however, when an unexpected attack brings old tensions bubbling to the surface.
The Baby
Episode 3 - The BulldozerDespite Mrs Eaves's shocking solution to her baby problem, Natasha finds herself willing to do anything in exchange for her help; Bobbi and her partner, Sam, prepare for an important meeting with their adoption social worker.
Frayed
Series 2, Episode 4Fairbank is convinced he has cracked the case and is hot on the heels of the Cooper family. Bev learns that the Coopers are expecting her to lie to the police about Jim's whereabouts on the day of Terry's death, and quickly reverts to type and bribes them in return for changing her story.
Fleabag
Series 2, Episode 2A counselling session elicits an uncomfortable truth from Fleabag and she finds herself somewhere unexpected. Elsewhere a chat with Claire brings some unwelcome news, Martin and Fleabag face off, and Jake wonders where Claire is.
Upstart Crow
Series 3, Episode 4 - Sigh No MoreWith the great fug making London too smelly to stay in, Will and his friends have all come to Stratford.
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 9Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at all the stuff that's been going on in the news this week, with Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Jen Brister, Rhys James and Ahir Shah.
Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 1 - Jeremy TherapisedChannel 4's longest-running, award-winning sitcom returns for a new series.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 24 - Wedding BlossFaced with the prospect of her marrying Monsieur Alfonse, René finally proposes and arranges his re-marriage to Edith. At the chateau, General Von Klinkerhoffen is on the search for missing gold; Herr Flick is convinced that René knows its whereabouts.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 1, Episode 9 - Ed GambleBig Zuu takes his food van to Manchester where Ed Gamble is performing. Ed's love of fried chicken and all things cheese related gives Zuu plenty to work with.
Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 2 - Business Secrets Of The PharaohsMark gets a lucky break when his book, Business Secrets of The Pharaohs, is accepted by a 'publisher'. And Jeremy, in an attempt to kick-start a career for himself, enrols on a life coaching course.
Waiting For God
Series 5, Episode 3Diana's exasperated by Tom's patriotism and reverence when Harvey excitedly reveals that Bayview is expecting a royal visit. But at least it offers another chance to punish the idiot Bains.
QI
Series O, Episode 14 - OddballsTune in for the odd ball games, but be sure to stay for the vegetarian goatsuckers - you won't regret it. With Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Jason Manford.
The Royle Family
Series 2, Episode 2Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.
Auf Wiedersehen, Pet
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Return of the Seven (Part 1)Comedy drama about a group of builders who flee overseas in search of work.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 1 - Joan RiversJack Dee presents performances by some of his favourite stand-up acts at the London theatre. First on the bill is legendary American comedienne Joan Rivers, with her typically acid-tongued musings on marrying for money and celebrity Botox parties.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Special - All-Women SpecialKatherine Ryan guest hosts a very special all female edition celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage. Roisin Conaty and Jessica Hynes take on Sara Pascoe and Lolly Adefope in the classic words and numbers quiz. Morgana Robinson appears in character as Natalie Cassidy alongside Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc BrownJason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 1 - Ed Gamble At The Comedy StoreThe superb Ed Gamble introduces funny man Fin Taylor; the fantastic Mae Martin; and the extremely funny Mo Gilligan.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 11, Episode 8Joining the teams are Denise Lewis, Richard Osman, Robert Rinder and Katherine Ryan.
Upstart Crow
Series 3, Episode 4 - Sigh No MoreWith the great fug making London too smelly to stay in, Will and his friends have all come to Stratford.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 2 - Iain Stirling At The Comedy StoreComedy genius Iain Stirling is at the legendary Comedy Store in London playing host to the brilliantly funny Darren Harriott, the wonderful Jake Lambert and the amazing Fern Brady.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 8The regulars welcome EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy, Phil Wang, Cariad Lloyd and Larry Dean into their loft to play an array of games.
Girdle Of Gold
Evans the Milk and Griffiths the Hearse search for the fortune that the drunken Griffiths has stashed in his adulterous wife's corset.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 4Al Murray, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Andy Parsons, supervises the battle between the Queen's Park Cafe from Glasgow and the Earl Haig from London.