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TV schedule Sunday 5th March 2023

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 6am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 13 - Vacancy For Inspector

Inspector Blake decides to divide and rule by promoting Jack, to the rank of Inspector. He quickly spills all of his pal's secrets...

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:05am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 11 - The Great Tidying

Sucked into the vacuum cleaner, Catastrophe Jim tries to convince Lloyd, Abacus and PB that they are now in the afterlife. Lloyd refuses to believe that a life as significant as his could be over so soon, so he sets out to prove that they're still alive.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:10am (repeat)
Twirlywoos. Copyright: Ragdoll Productions / DHX Media

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 7 - All Gone

The Twirlywoos watch a lady decorating some cakes. When they see her tidying the decorations away, it gives them the idea to put the cakes away too.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 6:20am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 12 - A Fridge Too Far

Lloyd is cross when Berry brings his parents fruit fresh from the fridge - if anyone's going to raid the fridge, it should be him! Lloyd and Abacus therefore head to the fridge with Berry as their guide, but they find themselves unprepared for the cold...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 6:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 37 - Mount Rushmore, USA

When the Grimbots add Glitch's face to those of the presidents on Mount Rushmore they cause a major mudslide.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 21 - Abracadabra

Shaun retrieves the Farmer's discarded magic set and puts on a magic show, but inadvertently makes members of the flock disappear.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:05am (repeat)
Sketchy Comedy

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 7

A plane, chair, pencil and watering can are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:05am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 13 - Running On Empty

Mr Bean is on his way to the seaside when the Mini runs out of petrol. Undeterred he manages to get a push, but for some reason the do-gooders don't want to push him all the way to the beach!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:10am (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy Traffic

Lee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:10am (repeat)
Danger Mouse

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 26 - The Hamster Effect

Brunel, the crazed time-travelling Victorian gentlechimp, is back and determined to change history so Danger Mouse and Penfold never meet.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:15am (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 14 - Bean Bug

Mr. Bean becomes Mrs. Wicket's house-mate when he suffers a flea infestation. Will they get on?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 7:20am (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Special - Lost

Tricked into a town-wide clean-up, Dennis and Walter are paired up against their will.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:30am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 16 - Get Lost

George wins tickets to the local stately home. It's not long before Dave and the rest of the Spuds find themselves lost in its maze.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:35am (repeat)
Citizen Khan. Mr Khan (Adil Ray). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 5, Episode 3 - Funeral

Tragedy strikes the Khan household, as Amjad's bewigged father, Mr Malik, is knocked down and killed by the number 37 bus.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 7:45am (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud Fellow

Summer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 7:50am (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, Wales

How will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:10am (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

A repeat-run of the entire first series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:25am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 33 - Hotpocalypse

Lloyd is excited to attend the 'hottest party there is' behind the oven after Biggo puts a pizza on - 'hotter' equals 'happier' for Lloyd, but as the street party heats up and insects start to leave, Lloyd insists that there's no such thing as 'too hot'...

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 8:35am (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 11 - Sinking Feeling

When heavy things are put on soft surfaces like sand, they sometimes sink. Spreading the weight across a bigger surface area can help to stop that sinking feeling, so we're making sand shoes from cardboard and ribbon.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 8:40am (repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 34 - Senseless

When Lloyd starts behaving very oddly - flying into walls, sitting on his sister, seeing multiples of everything, eating a dishcloth - his family start to suspect that something may be wrong with his senses.

Talking Pictures TV 8:45am (repeat)
That's An Order

That's An Order

Short children's comedy film.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 8:50am (repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 13 - Wanted

The farm is paid an unexpected visit from an escapee from the nearby prison who takes refuge in the barn. After a short while with Shaun and the gang, though, prison doesn't seem such a bad option.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 9:30am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 9 - Lost Property

Stan and Jack find two portions of fish and chips on the bus and, to cut a long story short, eat them. When a woman comes into the depot to report the loss, Blakey institutes a heavy crackdown on the reporting of lost property.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 9:55am (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Great Book Rescue

Evil Pea takes all the books from the supermarket. Supertato, Chilli and Carrot try to rescue them by using acrobatic skills that they learnt from their favourite circus book.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05am (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Apple Doesn't Fall

The children of Portwenn primary school are being read a fairy story by headmistress Louisa as the grumpiest doctor in the West Country marches through the fishing village but will they need his help?

ITVBe 10:25am (repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 14 - Cow Capers

Richard has high hopes of a promotion when he's asked to help out on a local farm. But when Sooty, Sweep and Soo go along to assist, they land him right in it. Guest starring Stu Francis.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 11:05am (repeat)
Doc Martin. Dr Martin Ellingham (Martin Clunes). Copyright: Buffalo Pictures / Homerun Productions

Doc Martin

Series 3, Episode 2 - Movement

Bert Large could be the man to put Portwenn on the culinary map. Dissatisfied with his lot in life he abandons his plumbing business to open his own restaurant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:55am (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Dawn French sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:25pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 4 - Naughty Napoleon

We follow Napoleon as he rises from humble beginnings to be the Emperor of France, bashing most of Europe along the way, and ultimately meeting his Waterloo at, well, Waterloo! Meanwhile across the world we meet the Indian traveller who brought Shampoo to the world.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 12:55pm (repeat)
Horrible Histories. Queen Victoria (Sarah Hadland). Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 6, Episode 5 - Horrid Henry VIII

We meet the young Henry as he struggles with his boring dad Henry VII, before becoming King himself, and going through wives like most people go through toothbrushes! Meanwhile across the world we meet the great Ottoman leader Suleiman the Magnificent in Turkey, and the mad, bad, and very dangerous to know Emperor Zhengde in China.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1pm (repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 16 - The Frog Log Bridge

During a game of Follow the Leader on Far Away Island, Bitz and Bob bump into Ranger Bevel, who is helping guide some frogs to water.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:25pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Continent Of Europe

When Tala bases her class project on her uncle's travels, the Go Jetters swing into action and help Grandmaster Glitch take his own souvenir selfies across the continent of Europe.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 1:30pm (repeat)
Danger Mouse. Copyright: FremantleMedia

Danger Mouse

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:35pm (repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 7 - Go Jetter Heroes: Polar Explorers

When Glitch and Kyan race to the south pole, Glitch's loyal Grimbots steal the pole's marker to help Glitch win. But when Glitch orders them to return it, they find themselves lost and trapped in the ice - and the Go Jetters must spring into action to rescue them.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 1:55pm (repeat)
Timmy Time. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Timmy Time

Series 3, Episode 24 - Timmy And The Kite

Timmy and the class learn how to build and fly their very own kites.

U&Dave channel logo 2pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lee (Lee Mack), Lucy (Sally Bretton). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the 12th series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 2:05pm (repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!. Copyright: Beano Studios

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.

CITV 3pm (repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

A selection of episodes from the second series from the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.

U&W channel logo 3pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the third series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

Talking Pictures TV 3:20pm (repeat)
Shillingbury Tales. Image shows from L to R: Peter (Robin Nedwell), Sally (Diane Keen)

Shillingbury Tales

Episode 1 - The Shillingbury Blowers

The arrival of a pop musician and his wife in an English village upsets the status quo, particularly when he becomes involved in a brass band contest, which the local team is hotly contesting. The trouble with the good blowers of Shillingbury is that they are not very good. In fact, they are awful. The regular conductor, old Saltie, is ousted, and the pop musician delegated to take his place...

U&Dave channel logo 4pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the Orwellian panel show.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 4:25pm (repeat)
Dodger. Dodger (Billy Jenkins). Copyright: NBC

Dodger

Episode 2 - Waxworks

Gang member Tom returns to Fagin's lair to find his bed taken by new boy Dodger.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:35pm (repeat)
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 20 - Dino Danger

A toy dinosaur rampages through the supermarket and scares the Grape Kids. Carrot and Supertato work out that it's controlled by a remote control and try to get the dinosaur back in its box.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:10pm (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 4 - Choose Your Character

Wizard, warrior, hero, hamster - it's all change for Team SMoRCLe as new Zaag Avatars drop. Time for everyone to get their game faces on and work out who they really are.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 5:15pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out. Dawn French. Copyright: UKTV

The Vicar Of Dibley: Inside Out

A reflective look at one of Britain's favourite sitcoms, The Vicar Of Dibley.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 6:05pm (repeat)
Lagging. Sol (Yoni Bronks). Copyright: BBC

Lagging

Series 2, Episode 7 - SMorCLe As One!

Mo and Leah hatch a secret plan, while a talking emoji gives Cedric and Ray sad faces, and Sol gets a Boss Level job.

CITV 6:30pm (repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Nessa (Ruth Jones), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

U&Yesterday channel logo 8pm (repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!. Image shows from L to R: Edith Melba Artois (Carmen Silvera), René François Artois (Gorden Kaye), Yvette Carte-Blanche (Vicki Michelle). Copyright: BBC

'Allo 'Allo!

A selection of episodes from the first series of the wartime sitcom.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 9pm (repeat)
Scot Squad: The Chief Does Edinburgh. Chief Cameron Miekelson (Jack Docherty). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Selling Scotland

Jack Docherty looks back at Scotland's most memorable adverts.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jon Richardson

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 9

Jon Richardson hosts for the first time, with Ian and Paul joined by Labour peer and journalist Joan Bakewell, and comedian Phil Wang.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Bubble (Jane Horrocks), Saffron (Julia Sawalha), Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Mother (June Whitfield), Patsy (Joanna Lumley). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the sitcom starring Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm (repeat)
Still Game. Image shows from L to R: Victor McDade (Greg Hemphill), Jack Jarvis (Ford Kiernan). Copyright: The Comedy Unit

Still Game

Series 3, Episode 5 - Oot

Jack and Victor's old friend Archie comes out of his flat for the first time in years. How we he adjust to life outside?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version
(repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Fin Taylor, Ellie Taylor, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 1 - Ellie Taylor, Fin Taylor, Tez Ilyas

The first episode of the series is hosted by the wonderfully witty star of BBC Two's The Mash Report, Ellie Taylor, who introduces rising comedy star Fin Taylor and the provocative Tez Ilyas to the stage.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10:30pm (repeat)
Two Doors Down. Image shows left to right: Eric (Alex Norton), Beth (Arabella Weir), Christine (Elaine C. Smith)

Two Doors Down

Series 6, Episode 1 - Macaroni

Colin turns to his neighbours for support when he is unceremoniously dumped by Cathy. Beth and Eric do their best to cheer him up, but conversation is already strained when Christine turns up and demands all of the juicy details from the break up. Later, Ian and Gordon arrive to share some good news, and together the neighbours try their best to make Colin feel positive about his future as a single man.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Credit: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 3

Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards take on more challenges, and are joined by guests Maisie Adam and Mo Gilligan.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version
(repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bridget Christie, Sandi Toksvig, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series P, Episode 5 - Public & Private

With Victoria Coren Mitchell, Phill Jupitus and Bridget Christie.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Red Dwarf. Image shows from L to R: Cat (Danny John-Jules), Rimmer (Chris Barrie), Lister (Craig Charles), Kryten (Robert Llewellyn). Copyright: UKTV

Red Dwarf

A selection of episodes from Series V.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 1am (repeat)
Brassic. Image shows from L to R: JJ (Parth Thakerar), Vinnie (Joe Gilgun), Tommo (Ryan Sampson), Ash (Aaron Heffernan). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 3 - Antique Hunters

Vinnie agrees to grow weed on an industrial scale for McCann and the lads get busy setting up a new grow shed. Meanwhile, Erin attends a disastrous dinner party with Jake's family and Tommo hatches a plan to steal some erotic furniture to re-vamp the Rat & Cutter. But what starts as a simple robbery quickly descends into bedlam when a rival gang of thieves turn up and the lads find themselves joining an elaborate treasure hunt.

4seven logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 1:25am (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Chris McCausland

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts the words and numbers game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Richard Ayoade and Sara Pascoe take on Jon Richardson and Chris McCausland. Morgana Robinson is in Dictionary Corner.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 1:55am (repeat)
Hey Tracey!. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Nina Nesbitt, Jack Fincham, Joel Dommett, Melvin Odoom, Charlotte Dawson, Tom Read Wilson

Hey Tracey!

Series 1, Episode 2

Dane Baptiste, Nina Nesbitt, Jack Fincham, Melvin Odoom, Charlotte Dawson and Tom Read Wilson are the guests this time.

U&Dave channel logo 2am
50 min version
(repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Jon Richardson

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 9

Jon Richardson hosts for the first time, with Ian and Paul joined by Labour peer and journalist Joan Bakewell, and comedian Phil Wang.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:10am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 10 - Stan's Uniform

When 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...

Comedy Central Extra 2:30am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 3

Lea and Wade, a couple dubbed the Posh and Becks of Brighton, judge a variety faces for the chance to win money. Wade's mum still favours Wade's ex - see if Lea has more luck on the show!

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV 2:40am (repeat)
On The Buses. Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 5, Episode 11 - The Strain

Stan 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.

Talking Pictures TV 2:55am (repeat)
White Cargo. Image shows from L to R: Stella (Imogen Hassall), Albert Toddey (David Jason)

White Cargo

A repeat of this 1973 film.

Comedy Central Extra 3am (repeat)
Your Face Or Mine. Copyright: Talkback

Your Face Or Mine

Series 6, Episode 4

This week's couple are both from Hertfordshire and share the same name, Charlie. Charlie works as an estate agent, and 'Chaz' for the purpose of the show to save confusion, works as a Pensions Consultant. Both guys face comparison for cash!

Comedy Central Extra 3:20am (repeat)
The Alternative Comedy Experience. Image shows from L to R: Josie Long, David Kay, Stewart Lee, Henning Wehn, Simon Munnery, Paul Sinha, Phil Nichol, Tony Law, Paul Foot. Copyright: Comedy Central

The Alternative Comedy Experience

Series 2, Episode 13 - Silent Reflection

Paul Hamilton, Andy Zaltzman, Henning Wehn, Josie Long, and Helen Arney feature and Paul Foot has the last word.

Talking Pictures TV 4:25am (repeat)
Fire Maidens From Outer Space

Fire Maidens From Outer Space

A repeat of this 1956 film.

Channel 5 logo 4:40am (repeat)
The Funny Thing About...

The Funny Thing About...

Episode 1 - Kids

An uproariously silly and sometimes insightful guide to children, including how to make them, how not to break them and how to spin them round in an office chair.

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