Television
TV schedule Thursday 27th April 2023
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Grimsby MeteorDave is warned by local fortune teller Madam Donald that walking under a ladder will bring bad luck - he walks under one anyway, and soon a meteor is heading for Grimsby. It is up to Dave and his friend Robert Robot to catch it before everyone is squished.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 12 - MagicAnna is training to be a magician with Dave as her helpful assistant, but their disappearing trick is not up to much - that is, until Zombie Katie bestows a magic spell book upon them. Soon they can't stop making stuff disappear, but what will happen when there is nothing left to make disappear in Grimsby?
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 19 - Two's CompanyShaun is smitten when a bedraggled new sheep lands among the flock. After a wash in the sheep dip, the newcomer turns out to be quite attractive and Shaun immediately falls head over hoof for her. While Bitzer goes on a journey to find her rightful owner, the flock are kept amused by Shaun's romantic antics.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 3, Episode 8 - Poetic JusticeOn a prison visit to the Isle of Wight, Dorien finally meets Chris.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 17 - President DennisDennis is accidentally elected class president and is eager to shed the burden that comes with the title. However, every daft class policy he declares only makes him more popular.
The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 7 - The BargainSamuel's looking to get a car, but with only £100 to spend it looks like a big ask. Vilma, however, has a friend who may just be able to help.
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.
The Fosters
Series 2, Episode 8 - The DietPearl is spurred on to lose some weight after learning that an old flame from back home is visiting England, and realising just how thin she was when they last met.
The Brittas Empire
Series 6, Episode 1 - Back With A BangThe staff at Whitbury Leisure Centre prepare a red-carpet welcome for the indestructible Gordon Brittas.
May To December
Series 1, Episode 1 - It Never Entered My MindZoe Angell is young and confused about the processes of the divorce she's entering into. Going to solicitor Alec Callendar to handle her case, they find common interest in musical theatre, but each manages to put their proverbial foot in it.
Never The Twain
Series 7, Episode 1 - Settled Out Of CourtAn antique snuff box is pinched from Oliver's shop and sold to Simon; whilst Simon lends Oliver a chair from his stock to try to sell. Money clashes arise from both, and the pair are on the verge of a court case.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For RichardRichard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 1Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.
Never The Twain
Series 7, Episode 2 - The Wagers Of SinOliver and Simon's bickering loses each man a thousand pounds or so after being tricked by another wily dealer, so they bet on each other's abilities to sell an awfully unappealing object...
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 8 - Granny JustinaJustin dresses up as Granny Justina when he and Robert forget to invite her round for a special tea party with Katy. Guest starring Katy Ashworth.
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 10A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 4, Episode 3 - A Tip Top DayLofty Saltmarsh moves in with the family as their lodger. But Annie seems to have fallen in love, and his presence causes a shuffling of sleeping arrangements.
Yonderland
Series 3, Episode 7 - Miss SmashingWhen Debbie finds out that contestants of a reality TV competition are disappearing, she begins to suspect Cuddly Dick of foul play.
Lagging
Series 2, Episode 9 - All In The GameTeam SMoRCLe stay up late to train with a famous Korean player, but things soon get weird.
So Awkward
Series 6, Episode 4 - Possession ObsessionMartha and Ollie go head to head to win custody of Edison, a cuddly lightbulb.
Yonderland
Series 3, Episode 8The action picks up with Cuddly Dick attempting to maintain control of the local population in every devious way imaginable. Negatus leads Debbie to where the missing people of Yonderland are being held. But little does she know, Cuddly Dick is waiting for her.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 19 - PopThe Twirlywoos learn about popping when they encounter a machine that makes bubbles. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo interrupts teatime when he blows some bubbles of his own.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening DayJoe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.
Class Dismissed
Series 1, Episode 9 - FridayFriday gets off to an eggy start in Miss Davis' breakfast club and Whizz and Magda teach their version of cycling proficiency.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 7Teenagers and Eton College friends take on Ursy from Gloucestershire. Philip makes a fabulous faux pas in his answer to the question 'What 'U' is something designed for both men and women?' replying with 'underwear' instead of 'unisex'.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 42 - Indoor SurvivalHaving written a book on the subject, Gena agrees to train Lloyd in how to survive outdoors, but Lloyd is disappointed to discover that all the training is to take place indoors.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 43 - Hide And SeekWhen Abacus is targeted by The Louse Hunter, a ruthless louse spider who loves the thrill of the hunt, Lloyd steps up to the challenge of protecting his best friend. On this occasion, however, Abacus may not need his help...
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 9 - Monday Night FeverArthur takes a shine to a tone-deaf singer, giving Terry some difficulties to sort on the nightclub scene.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 5 - Horrid Henry VIIIWe 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.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes OffSooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 8School friends Jodie and Sophie from Essex play against A-level student Seth from Ipswich on tonight's show with the hopes of being the lucky prize winner.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen Barry's Midlife CrisisHoward makes a bold bid for freedom via a bedroom window.
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 1Sara Pascoe, alongside team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, welcome Craig Revel Horwood, Nish Kumar, Roisin Conaty, and Huge Davies into the loft.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood BarbiBilly takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For RichardRichard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 47 - Thanks A Minion!Penfold's chances of winning a Sidekickie award are in peril when Stiletto attempts to snatch the prize. Greenback plots to destroy the world with termites, and DM gets overly enthusiastic.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 9 - PE WaffleEvie forgets her reading book, so Waffle takes it to her PE class at school.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 36 - WOAH! So QuietWalter and Dennis go head to head in a sponsored silence. Being quiet doesn't come naturally to either of them, as they struggle to make it through a chaotic school day and keep schtumm.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 4, Episode 3 - A Tip Top DayLofty Saltmarsh moves in with the family as their lodger. But Annie seems to have fallen in love, and his presence causes a shuffling of sleeping arrangements.
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 4, Episode 7 - Take My AdviceMillie is anonymously blogging advice to school parents. Mum writes in and eventually realises it is Millie. Fran is caught in the middle and Leo tries to teach Declan to be cool.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum PieceThe LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 8 - Best Actress Goes To...There is family drama as Leo is cast as Juliet and Lauren as the Friar. The girls realise they need to help Leo find his inner Juliet. Mike's building a go-kart, but needs Fran's help.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 45 - Cappadocia, TurkeyA game of hide-and-seek threatens to topple the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia in Turkey.
Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 7 - The Galloping MajorWhen looking in Frankie's scrapyard for a replacement back indicator lamp for his pickup truck, Lovejoy is persuaded to buy a rusty old cannon, too.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening DayJoe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 7 - The World Wide SpiderDanger Mouse has to face his only fear when Penfold accidentally wakes a gigantic World Wide Spider.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 40 - Gnasher DashGnasher is practically immobile inside a full-body cast. When he goes missing, Dennis and the gang race all over Beanotown to find him, always one step behind the helpless hound.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen Barry's Midlife CrisisHoward makes a bold bid for freedom via a bedroom window.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 27, Episode 4 - The Genuine Outdoors Robin Hood BarbiBilly takes the boys out for a barbecue in the "real" outdoors ... if only he could light the fire.
The Mouse On The Moon
An appeal for international aid, allegedly for space research, brings a million dollars to the minuscule middle-European state of Grand Fenwick.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 9 - Veggies Gotta DanceSupertato and Evil Pea face each other in a dance-off so Supertato can rescue his friends.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 51 - The Nazca Lines, PeruThe Go Jetters race to protect ancient artwork in Peru when Glitch erases the Nazca Lines.
Minder
Series 1, Episode 10 - The Desert SongTerry and Arthur are trying to peddle pickled walnuts when they encounter Charlie, a Greek Cypriot with revenge on his mind, and become involved in the battle for a Greek restaurant.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum PieceThe LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.
GiggleQuiz
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dina Lady's Ice Cream MachineDina Lady serves up mess and mayhem with her ice cream machine.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 12 - Waffle's Day OutAJ takes Evie and Anaya swimming, but Waffle must stay at home with Simon. Refusing to miss out on the fun, Waffle begins an adventure of his own and sets off to find Evie.
The Brittas Empire
Series 6, Episode 1 - Back With A BangThe staff at Whitbury Leisure Centre prepare a red-carpet welcome for the indestructible Gordon Brittas.
May To December
Series 1, Episode 1 - It Never Entered My MindZoe Angell is young and confused about the processes of the divorce she's entering into. Going to solicitor Alec Callendar to handle her case, they find common interest in musical theatre, but each manages to put their proverbial foot in it.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For RichardRichard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.
To The Manor Born
Series 2, Episode 1Richard has a new farm manager on the estate assessing Grantleigh farm's efficiency. When he suggests that, following Brabinger's accident, Ned should take over the role for a few weeks, suspicions are raised.
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 6 - Spoony NeesonTaskmaster Greg Davies's little assistant Alex Horne decides it's time for a style makeover, but will it meet with his boss's approval? Meanwhile, with just three shows left, the five comics continue their quest to win a golden likeness of Greg's imperial skull. Bob Mortimer champions sausage meat, Sally Phillips returns to the womb and Greg has a heart to heart with Nish Kumar.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening DayJoe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 10 - A Sidecar Named DesireAn old motorbike helps Compo hatch another plot to win Nora's love.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Test Of CharacterGodber's History O Level exams are a few days away. Fletcher enlists the help of Warren and McLaren to steal the exam paper - if Godber is so determined to pass, Fletch's going to make sure he's well prepared before he enters the exam room.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 1 - Beware Of The OglethorpeCompo volunteers for the dangerous task of testing Wesley's latest invention.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum PieceThe LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 6 - Exit, Pursued By A BearFrank and Lu investigate death threats made against a former soap star who is about to stage her return to the limelight.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 3, Episode 1 - ArtRob and Romesh are delving into the world of art. Romesh will be taking Rob to his first ever art gallery, before they head to a top art school to learn different disciplines. The show culminates with each of them having to present an exhibition, in front of a crowd of art fans, at the world famous Saatchi Gallery.
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir
Series 1, Episode 2 - CornwallJim and Nancy head to Cornwall in search of the red-billed chough. Local artists Flynn O'Reilly and Sarah Bell join them on their journey.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 3 - Command DecisionWith still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?
QI
Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your MindWith Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud FellowSummer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 18 - ExchangeDave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 1, Episode 7 - The Fairest Show Means Most DeceitA workplace compensation claim is not as straightforward as it first seems, and Frank is sceptical when a long-lost relative tracks him down.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 1Two weeks after the announcement that Slough has been saved from the chop, it is merger day and six new employees arrive from Swindon along with Neil (who becomes David's dynamic new boss).
Dreamland
Episode 4Clare can't bear to be around Mel, so sets off early from the flat for the Heroes of Margate Awards ceremony, which she is covering for her paper.
Guilt
Series 3, Episode 1Skye's plan to try and to scare off Danny and his gang backfires, while Max and Jake's pub in Chicago is heading for financial ruin. Meanwhile, Sir Jim Sturrock opens a community centre in Leith, and Teddy is managing a cannabis farm in the Borders for Maggie Lynch.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 10Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.
Stan & Ollie
Biopic film following Laurel & Hardy on their 1953 UK tour.
Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 5 - Old HonkfootAs the five intrepid comedians approach the halfway point in the series, Taskmaster Greg wants to put all of their skills to the test by challenging their short-term memory, their musicality, and their short-term memory. Frankie Boyle impresses with his falsetto. Kiell Smith-Bynoe wows everyone with his spoon retrieval abilities. And Mae Martin fakes their way into Little Alex Horne's wallet.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 2Staff appraisals cue secret confessions - Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator. Keith on the other hand reveals only the immense vacuity of his mind.
Inside No. 9
Series 8, Episode 2 - Mother's RuinEast End villains Harry and Annie Blackwood were rotten to the core and did some truly horrible things when they were alive. What secrets did they take to their grave? Their sons plan to find out.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 4, Episode 4Jon and Lucy are invited to go on Celebrity Gogglebox. Jon finds a new best friend in Adrian Chiles who mentors him in the whys and wherefores of a good mid-life crisis. Lucy gets lessons in Russell Kane's Quiz School but will she be ready to unleash her new found skills in a charity pub quiz when she takes on Tamzin Outhwaite and Clare Grogan?
Man Like Mobeen
Series 1, Episode 3 - Upper RoomEight has gone missing, so Mobeen and Nate go on a mission to find him.
Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 1 - Bad BehaviourBritain's funniest national treasure revels in his own and others' bad behaviour. Keith Moon also makes an appearance, as does a truck full of snakes as Billy recounts wild tales of sex, booze and assaulting salesmen with bowls of trifle!
Man Like Mobeen
Series 1, Episode 4 - H-ALTRightStaring hate, violence and societal fractures in the face, Mobeen and his crew see the far right in their truest form, at an anti-Islam demonstration.
The Belles Of St. Trinian's
The first film set at Ronald Searle's infamous school. The girls of St. Trinian's find themselves involved in a horse racing scam.
The Curse
Series 2, Episode 2 - Unwelcome GuestsTash and Albert receive some unexpected visitors - and their arrival threatens to upend everything they've built.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 4Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones, Nish Kumar and Romesh Ranganathan are the guests this week.
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 10A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
The Real McCoy
Series 5, Episode 5Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 5Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Hal Cruttenden, Ed Gamble and Zoe Lyons.
Jam & Jerusalem
Series 3, Episode 3 - New Beginnings & Ladies In LavenderTash and Spike finish restoring their van and Tash finally prepares to move out of the family home. But how far will she get?
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 1New host Rob Brydon joins regular team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack for the comedy panel show all about truths and lies. The panellists this week are Carol Vorderman, Larry Lamb, Jo Brand and Russell Howard.
Joseph Andrews
A repeat of this 1977 film.
Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 5 - Old HonkfootAs the five intrepid comedians approach the halfway point in the series, Taskmaster Greg wants to put all of their skills to the test by challenging their short-term memory, their musicality, and their short-term memory. Frankie Boyle impresses with his falsetto. Kiell Smith-Bynoe wows everyone with his spoon retrieval abilities. And Mae Martin fakes their way into Little Alex Horne's wallet.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 1Two weeks after the announcement that Slough has been saved from the chop, it is merger day and six new employees arrive from Swindon along with Neil (who becomes David's dynamic new boss).
QI
Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your MindWith Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Sarah Millican and Nish Kumar take on Jon Richardson and Maisie Adam. David O'Doherty is in Dictionary Corner.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 2Staff appraisals cue secret confessions - Tim still harbours dreams of returning to university to study psychology, while Dawn reveals she always wanted to be a children's illustrator. Keith on the other hand reveals only the immense vacuity of his mind.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 10Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Tom Allen and Ayesha Hazarika.
Lovejoy
Series 6, Episode 4 - Double Edged SwordTough businessman Frank Whymark hires Lovejoy to recover a priceless Samurai sword stolen from his home.
The Real McCoy
Series 5, Episode 5Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 1, Episode 6Here, Jack's hilarious set takes in trouble with builders, and his fear of burglars.
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Episode 2The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 1, Episode 3 - Upper RoomEight has gone missing, so Mobeen and Nate go on a mission to find him.
Guessable?
Series 4, Episode 4 - Darren And His BigfootSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris, Stevie Martin and Eshaan Akbar to play another round of absurd guessing games.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 1, Episode 4 - H-ALTRightStaring hate, violence and societal fractures in the face, Mobeen and his crew see the far right in their truest form, at an anti-Islam demonstration.
Marley's Ghosts
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dead Man's ChestMarley moves into her new home and receives a visit from a handsome policeman and the local Neighbourhood Watch, while her ex-lover Michael's past comes back to haunt him.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts as Roisin Conaty and Kiri Pritchard-McLean take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett. Comedian Huge Davies is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
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.