Television
TV schedule Thursday 20th April 2023
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 1 - Moth GranGran sits in front of the television for so long that she turns into a cocoon, and with a little help from Dave - who wants his favourite seat back - she hatches into a moth. When Moth-Gran sets her sights on the moon, it's up to the Spuds to find a way to entice her back.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Beast Of GrimsbyDave and his friend Zombie Katie are working on a school project together about endangered animals, so George takes them on an expedition to the local park to see what they can find. There they discover the much-fabled Beast of Grimsby - and Dave must decide between a gold star at school and the future of the beast.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 14 - Hide And SqueakThe Farmer is terrorised when a cute mouse appears in the farmhouse and Pidsley the cat is ordered to dispose of the rodent. When the mouse takes refuge in Shaun's fleece, the flock persuade him to protect their new friend from the pitiless cat.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let CryHaving put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 12 - The Abominable ShowmanJJ is torn between Blamjitsu with the yeti, and helping the Dinmakers write a school song.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 10 - Heavy TrafficLee falls in love. She's beautiful, talented, an aromatherapist - and that's not all...
Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 3 - Baby Come BackSharon meets an old flame and her thoughts turn to marriage and motherhood.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 36 - Tarbela Dam, PakistanWhen Grandmaster Glitch gets his hands on a G.O. Force, the forecast isn't good for the Tarbela Dam in Pakistan.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 11 - When The Cat's AwayA huge wedding takes place in Peckham, which means big business, but Desmond is away...
The Brittas Empire
Series 5, Episode 5 - The BossGavin takes over as trial manager for the day as Brittas tests his abilities with intriguing problems.
Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 3 - Thicker Than WaterSimon divulges the strange secret of his birth to Oliver over a quiet drink and, in doing so, he discovers an even stranger secret that even he didn't know about.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 1 - The New NeighbourJustin, Robert and Little Monster are surprised to meet their exciting new neighbour, Mac the Explorer.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 4Audrey is shocked to see a perfectly good and very old fireplace thrown out by Richard, despite the fact that she never liked it herself. She's also more than a little agitated by the apparent unfairness of her new position in life...
Never The Twain
Series 5, Episode 4 - Kung WhoOliver has accepted Simon's challenge to take up judo but he has absolutely no idea about martial arts. He is in for a big surprise if he continues to believe that a karate chop is some kind of Japanese cutlet!
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 9A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 3, Episode 5 - Stout DeedsJust as Les is coming to terms with the news of Pat's pregnancy and returns to the house from his self-imposed exile in Mort's railway carriage, Annie announces that she may be expecting too!
Yonderland
Series 2, Episode 5 - Nanny La RooNegatus revels in the glory of discovering the elusive second scroll and delivering its message to the evil Imperatrix.
Lagging
Series 2, Episode 4 - Choose Your CharacterWizard, 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.
Up The Creek!
A disaster-prone lieutenant is given command of the ancient HMS Berkeley - the craziest, crookedest ship in the British Navy.
Yonderland
Series 2, Episode 6 - Game Of CronesPeter has got over his fear that his house is haunted. However, when he discovers male shoes at the end of the bed, he is left with a whole new worry.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 14 - GoneThe Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Graven ImageJoe Maplin has commissioned his own statue and has specific instructions issued as to the form the unveiling should take. But, in the best Maplin's tradition, all does not go according to plan!
Minder
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Tethered GoatArthur thinks he and Terry are due a bit of nice, easy money when he's approached about a 'babysitter' for a visiting Arab businessman. It soon transpires, however, that neither man is quite as he seems.
Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 4 - Parents EveningIt's Parents Evening at Dockbridge High and the students are feeling nervous - all except for Year 8 pupil Mark.
Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 7Dara schools our sixth former contestants Frank, Zeenah and Arjuns as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 33 - HotpocalypseLloyd 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'...
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 34 - SenselessWhen 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.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 2 - The New BuildingIt is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?
Horrible Histories
Special - Crooked King John And The Magna CartaFeaturing Ben Miller in the title role, Horrible Histories looks at the life and reign of King John (1166-1216).
Blockbusters
Series 1, Episode 8Dara schools sixth former contestants Adam, Tia and Amy as they take on this iconic trivia-based quiz for the chance to win some epic prizes.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 4The regulars welcome Jason Manford, The One Show's Angela Scanlon, Radio 1's Dev Griffin, and Suzi Ruffell into their loft to play guessing games.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
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?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 35 - Send In The ClonesDanger Mouse and Penfold come up against themselves as Quark creates cheap copies of our heroes in his latest money-making scheme.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Legend Of Sir WaffleWaffle has accidentally flooded Mrs Hobbs' kitchen and she's furious. Jess and Simon mop up while Waffle, with Doug and Evie's help, makes George a special new bed to say sorry.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 28 - Chez BashWhen Olive surprises herself and everyone around her by actually becoming a good cook, Dr Pfooflepfeffer tries to cash in by turning the school canteen into an exclusive and super-expensive dining experience.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 3, Episode 5 - Stout DeedsJust as Les is coming to terms with the news of Pat's pregnancy and returns to the house from his self-imposed exile in Mort's railway carriage, Annie announces that she may be expecting too!
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 30 - Learning To LoseJJ applies to an elite sporting school. However, not realising it's miles away from Beanotown, he needs to do badly in the sporting assessment to get out of it.
Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 8 - Breakfast In BedMillie and Lauren compete to give dad the best Father's Day, like they do every year.
The Green Man
A hapless vacuum cleaner salesman stumbles upon a professional hitman's plot to kill a leading public figure.
Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 9 - Take The High RoadMillie goes green and insists the whole family make do without the internet for a week. Mike's not hard to persuade, so off goes the wifi! When Millie's favourite band release their new video exclusively online she's caught in her own green trap.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private PikeHodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 39 - The Great Barrier Reef, AustraliaThe team dives into action as Glitch's treasure hunt endangers the Great Barrier Reef.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Graven ImageJoe Maplin has commissioned his own statue and has specific instructions issued as to the form the unveiling should take. But, in the best Maplin's tradition, all does not go according to plan!
Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 2 - The RingLovejoy tricks Lady Jane into bidding for him in an illegal "ring" at an auction.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 2 - Danger At C LevelPenfold has had enough of being tied up, blown up and walloped and needs a holiday.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Order Of The Golden SausageDennis leads the gang on the baffling trail of a mysterious Beanotown secret society.
Yonderland
Series 2, Episode 7 - The Last FahlDebbie is called to Yonderland when the Elders hear news that a vicious monster is placing the life of the last Fahl at risk.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 4 - Hermione (The Short Course)Howard worries that his love life might feature strongly in Clegg's memoirs.
Yonderland
Series 2, Episode 8 - Careful What You Wish ForA terrible threat looms over the magical kingdom as Imperatrix finishes her secret weapon and issues an ultimatum - Debbie must surrender or Yonderland will be destroyed.
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.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 46 - Maasai Mara National Park, KenyaThe team roars into action as Glitch tries to take a selfie with a lion in the Maasai Mara.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private PikeHodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.
GiggleQuiz
Series 2, Episode 2 - Wizard Tripwick's Crystal BallJoining Gail and Keith for this GiggleQuiz are Wizard Tripwick and Captain Adorable.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 7 - Waffle WalkiesSimon and Evie take Waffle for a walk and bump into Evie's friend Anaya and her mum, AJ. An overenthusiastic Waffle drags Simon through the park, soaking him under a sprinkler.
The Brittas Empire
Series 5, Episode 5 - The BossGavin takes over as trial manager for the day as Brittas tests his abilities with intriguing problems.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 3, Episode 3 - Violet's Country CottageHyacinth and Richard take over a country cottage for two days, with unexpected results.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 4Audrey is shocked to see a perfectly good and very old fireplace thrown out by Richard, despite the fact that she never liked it herself. She's also more than a little agitated by the apparent unfairness of her new position in life...
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 1 - Dignity IntactAisling Bea, Bob Mortimer, Mark Watson, Nish Kumar and Sally Phillips are the chosen quintet who all harbour the same dream of lifting the premier prize in television, sport, or indeed, any field at all: Greg's decapitated head on a spiked plinth. First up they play basketball without hands, get stranded in a lake and devise special cuddles for a special someone.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Graven ImageJoe Maplin has commissioned his own statue and has specific instructions issued as to the form the unveiling should take. But, in the best Maplin's tradition, all does not go according to plan!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 17, Episode 10 - Brushes At DawnCompo is disturbed to find he has a rival for Nora's affections.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 1 - The Love MobileSmiler unexpectedly finds a means of meeting a new female partner.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private PikeHodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 4 - This Rough MagicFrank and Lu investigate mysterious goings-on when a woman dies in a magic trick gone gruesomely wrong.
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir
Series 1, Episode 1 - NorthumberlandArtist Jim Moir, aka Vic Reeves, and his wife Nancy visit beauty spots around Britain and create original pieces of art celebrating the unique species of bird native to that region over the course of a weekend. They begin by heading to Northumberland, meeting actor Mark Benton and artist Bethany Maddocks on the trip.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of MadnessIt is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'EckBetty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 8 - WishesIf there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 5 - Toil And TroubleLu and Frank try to exonerate local criminal Billy after the mayor is murdered in the dead of night.
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Bone PlotA historical documentary team comes to film at Button House. Alison and the ghosts are shocked to discover what they're investigating.
Dreamland
Episode 3A flashback to Paris gives insight into Mel's life there and what went wrong. Back in the present day, Mel and Spencer have a difficult conversation. The next day, estate agent Trish is in her element selling a fancy house, but after picking up on Spencer's odd behaviour she later suspects that he is getting cold feet about buying their own dream home.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 2Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Jon Richardson and MP Nicky Morgan (rather than her handbag).
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 2 - A Lot To Take InA mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling.
Scot Squad
Series 2, Episode 6Volunteer Officer Ken Beattie discovers that there is more than meets the eye to a blind man he is assisting. Maggie LeBeau provides a tour of her call centre, while Desk Sergeant Karen Ann Millar is contronted by a case of cut-price bananas.
Live At The Apollo
Series 16, Episode 2 - Loyiso Gola, Scott Bennett, Helen BauerLoyiso Gola introduces comedians Scott Bennett and Helen Bauer to the stage.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 4, Episode 3Lucy tries to up her telly game with quiz show lessons from Russell Kane. Jon and Lucy get help from a relationship therapist, and Jon manages to anger the usually unflappable Dan Walker at the local curry house.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 1, Episode 1 - BagpussMobeen receives a surprise visit from the armed police, who arrest his friend Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to school children in Small Heath.
Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 4 - How Heavy Is The Water?In the fourth episode, Kiell Smith-Bynoe finds himself playing bingo without any shoes on. Mae Martin plays an unusual but potentially brilliant drum solo. And all the comedians create boats to carry eggs in a race involving eggs (in boats).
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 2Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests James Acaster, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Nish Kumar and Zoe Lyons.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 1, Episode 2 - Wifey RiddimWhen Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model to parent her.
School For Scoundrels
Comedy about a born loser who enrols at the College of Lifemanship and learns how to charm and ease his way to the top with the minimum of effort.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 2Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another eventful week, with guests Angela Barnes, Gary Delaney, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman and Nish Kumar.
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 9A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.
The Real McCoy
Series 4, Episode 5Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 8Host Rob Brydon and captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack welcome Maya Jama, Roisin Conaty, Roman Kemp and Xand van Tulleken to the comedy panel show on which the teams reveal extraordinary stories about themselves.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 16, Out-takes - More Unseen BitsRob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for another episode of previously unseen material from Series 16, featuring Jo Brand, Tom Allen, Alice Roberts and Joe Wilkinson.
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Bone PlotA historical documentary team comes to film at Button House. Alison and the ghosts are shocked to discover what they're investigating.
The Titfield Thunderbolt
Comedy starring Stanley Holloway. The villagers of Titfield take matters into their own hands when their local railway line closes down.
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 2 - A Lot To Take InA mysterious visitor arrives at Button House, with a revelation that leaves Alison reeling.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 2Sean Lock and Paul Foot play against Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes while John Cooper Clarke joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 2Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Richard Ayoade and panellists Jon Richardson and MP Nicky Morgan (rather than her handbag).
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 1Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Mark Kermode's Secrets Of Cinema: British Comedy
Mark Kermode examines the tropes and commonalities of British comedy films.
In The Long Run
Series 1, Episode 1Valentine Easmon's arrival upsets the gentle pace of life for his hard-working brother and his family...
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 2 - Ardal O'HanlonDeadpan host Jack Dee introduces a stand-up routine from Ardal O'Hanlon, who muses on everything from air travel to feng shui. Dee also invites the audience to send him text messages and airs his views on female soldiers.
Wonderful Things!
A young Gibraltan fisherman, unable to earn enough from fishing to marry his tempestuous fiancée, decides to come to England to seek his fortune.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 2Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 1, Episode 1 - BagpussMobeen receives a surprise visit from the armed police, who arrest his friend Eight on suspicion of supplying drugs to school children in Small Heath.
In The Long Run
Series 1, Episode 2Valentine goes for a job interview for him at the car parts factory where Walter works, and is joined by Bagpipes on an electrical job in a dingy flat.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 1, Episode 2 - Wifey RiddimWhen Mobeen learns that his little sister Aks has been suspended from school for fighting, he realises that he might not be the best role model to parent her.
The Real McCoy
Series 4, Episode 5Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.
Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 4 - How Heavy Is The Water?In the fourth episode, Kiell Smith-Bynoe finds himself playing bingo without any shoes on. Mae Martin plays an unusual but potentially brilliant drum solo. And all the comedians create boats to carry eggs in a race involving eggs (in boats).
Roger & Val Have Just Got In
Series 2, Episode 5 - Poem For Uncle JackWho is the man outside? Why do Roger and Val need help from Julie Andrews?
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 20Comedian Al Murray hosts teams from across the UK in a traditional British pub quiz. Which of these contenders will be the ultimate pub quiz team?