Television
TV schedule Thursday 18th May 2023
Minder
Series 3, Episode 1 - Dead Men Do Tell TalesTerry gets another dead-end job when Arthur agrees to look after a coffin. What is really in it?
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 41 - Down On The FarmThe Spuds viit Betty's sister Aunty Barbara on her farm - put in charge of searching for Aunty Barb's chickens and their eggs, Dave goes on the egg-citing adventure involving magic beans!
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 42 - Beware The OverpantsDave's lazy day of doing nothing is ruined when the town sees an uprising of their pants!
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 34 - Shirley WhirleyIn a bid to help move Shirley around the farm, Shaun has the idea of fitting up Shirley with wheels. Using a remote control, Shaun can now manoeuvre his large friend around easily - until the farmer's TV remote interferes with the signal, causing Shirley to run amok.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 32 - The Law Of BeveragesBaron Greenback brews a plot to steal every beverage on the planet, mix them all together, making an un-drinkable disgusting sludge.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 6 - ReunionMichael fulfills a long-standing commitment to meet up with some old university friends, but fails to measure up to the high standards he once set himself.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 33 - Hands OffA patch of wet cement, a boy and a dog itching to put their prints into it and a policeman determined not to let that happen. Can Dennis and Gnasher muddle Sergeant Slipper long enough before the cement sets?
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 6 - Machu Picchu, PeruThe Go Jetters head to the ancient Peruvian city of Machu Picchu to watch Kyan compete in the Inca Trail Marathon.
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 7 - PorkpiesMichael's sister and brother-in-law visit England, and have got under the impression that Michael is a successful businessman and even owns Desmond's. Will the others sell him out or help him keep up a pretence to save face?
May To December
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Look Of LoveAlec has been spending a lot of time back at his old house, which makes Zoë suspicious.
Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 5 - A Little Whiff Of CheeseSara Pascoe, alongside captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns, welcomes comics Lucy Beaumont, Ivo Graham, Rachel Parris and RuPaul's Drag Race star The Vivienne into the Comedy Central loft.
Breeders
Series 2, Episode 10 - No Power: Part TwoOn the day of Leah and Alex's wedding, Paul and Ally find they have only a few hours to deal with a seemingly insoluble family crisis, leading Paul to make the hardest decision of his life.
Never The Twain
Series 11, Episode 5 - Two Fools And Their MoneyEven the antiques business suffers from the recession, and Simon and Oliver both feel the pinch when a new bank manager takes over.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 7Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!
Breeders
Series 3, Episode 6 - No ShowPaul is forced by his new boss to make funding cuts. After Ally's attempt to impress Ava, she tells Paul some home truths.
Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 2At their last meeting Vince arranged to meet Penny at the Red Lion pub - but which one? He manages to track her down at her home on the pretext of returning a handkerchief. He has a shock in store when her mother, Daphne, makes an appearance and he gets another grilling about the wedding.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 2 - The DusterlingsRobert has brought four dusters to life to help dust and tidy around Justin's House, but the mischievous Dusterlings soon go rogue, making a mess of the house and tickling anyone that moves.
Never The Twain
Series 11, Episode 6 - The First Of The QueueSimon and Oliver both have their eyes on a cut-price satellite dish.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 2, Episode 5 - You Should See Me NowAs Carter's despair deepens, Les and Uncle Mort concoct a plan to save him from marital bliss next door to Pat's mother.
Still So Awkward
Episode 6 - Lilianova HamptonovitchLily spends the day in character as a Russian aristocrat, Seb tries to live on £5, Frankie is determined to wear too-small boots, Jeff breaks Samson's invention and Josh gets mad.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 14 - High And LowThe Twirlywoos learn about high and low when they watch a lady trying to hang a mirror at the right height. Back in the Boat, the Twirlywoo Screen gives them a seesaw to play with.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 4 - God Bless Our FamilyClive's family arrives en masse to stop his marriage to Gladys. Does this give Clive the excuse he's been looking for?
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 12A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 46 - Lloyd The OutvotedWhile Abacus is on holiday, Lloyd tries to hang out with PB and her friends Dotty and Freckles instead, but they are far less willing to do what he wants to do than Abacus is, and Lloyd has to adapt to doing what the majority want to do.
Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 12 - The WeddingEveryone is very excited. Not only is it the last day of term, it is also the day of Mr Nasal and Miss Spray's wedding! But as always at Dockbridge High, nothing goes to plan. Will the staff and pupils be able to pull together to save the day?
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 47 - The ChrysalistWhen Mr Wiggley runs out of ideas for his Chrysalist - a list of fun things to do before he becomes a butterfly - Lloyd is happy to help and join in with putting it together, but he starts to suspect that Mr Wiggley is once again putting off pupating.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The WeddingArkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...
Sooty
Series 3, Episode 5 - Jurassic LarkSooty's time machine accidentally transports the gang back to the land of the dinosaurs.
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 4 - Atrocious ArtistsDiscover the most stolen painting in history and how Picasso and Dali found innovative ways of paying for things without using money.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 3 - Will Howard Cross The Atlantic Single-Handed?Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 4 - Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?Hobbo, former milkman and undercover agent at Primrose Dairies, is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 4 - The GenieShaun dreams of a life in the fast-lane. When Shirley lands upon something that could make his wish come true he can't believe his luck. The only obstacle that stands in his way is the rest of the flock.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 29 - For Your Insides OnlyPenfold takes a trip inside Danger Mouse's body to save him from a deadly aversion to his own heroism.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 7Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 30 - A Fistful Of PenfoldsThe danger agents are at Squawk's super secret wild-west testing facility, home to a society of Penbots, robots who have a rather familiar face.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 8 - Waffle's HomeworkWaffle's forgotten to do his homework, and Mr Nolan decides if he can continue as a pupil.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 6 - Molar PowerDoctor Pfooflepfeffer covets the world-beating power of Gnasher's indestructible teeth.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 2, Episode 5 - You Should See Me NowAs Carter's despair deepens, Les and Uncle Mort concoct a plan to save him from marital bliss next door to Pat's mother.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 7 - Sausage LossageWalter takes over Butch Butcher's sausage-making business.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 6 - Shedding At The WeddingArkwright's wedding suit smells of mothballs. Hanging his trousers out of Gladys' car was never going to be a good idea...
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 14 - Evil Pea Takes A BreakEvil Pea's spa break is ruined when the Cobs try to trick Supertato while she's gone.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USAGlitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.
Lovejoy
Series 5, Episode 8 - Poetic LicenceWhen Charlotte asks Lovejoy to help her value the contents of a private nursing home it seems straightforward enough - until there is an attempt on Lovejoy's life.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 4 - God Bless Our FamilyClive's family arrives en masse to stop his marriage to Gladys. Does this give Clive the excuse he's been looking for?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 27 - The Good, The Baaaaa And The UglyWhen Danger Mouse and Penfold are sent on a rescue mission to a mysterious island Danger Mouse's over-competitiveness borders on criminal.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinmaker DivaDennis and the gang are fed up with dinner lady Olive's completely inedible school dinners. In their mission to 'drop the slop', they discover a poster of her past career as a singer. The gang ask her to join The Dinmakers - hoping she'll swap a life in the kitchen for fame. However, after unleashing Olive's inner diva, their new mission is how to get Olive back into the kitchen!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 3 - Will Howard Cross The Atlantic Single-Handed?Hobbo is still having trouble getting Nelly to admit that she is his natural birth mother. To get the proof he needs, he fits Howard up with an eavesdropping wire to pick up Nelly talking to Pearl.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 4 - Who's That Looking Sideways At Nelly?Hobbo, former milkman and undercover agent at Primrose Dairies, is ready for any dangerous situation - and going round telling everyone that Nelly is his mother is one.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 25 - Not So SupertatoEvil Pea tricks Supertato into thinking that he's lost all of his superpowers.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 15 - Go Jet Academy: Wind PowerIt's a very windy day at the Go Jet Academy as Jetpad comes in to land, zooming past the academy's windfarm turbines.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The VaultDuring an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!
GiggleQuiz
Series 2, Episode 6 - Arthur Sleep's Leaky PipesKeith Fitt and Ann Teak try to help Arthur fix some leaky old pipes.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 12 - Moving WaffleConnie and Ruby move into Maple Close with their dog, Jelly. Waffle is not allowed to go on a family camping trip but accidentally goes on a different adventure.
May To December
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Look Of LoveAlec has been spending a lot of time back at his old house, which makes Zoë suspicious.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 7Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!
Just Good Friends
Series 1, Episode 2At their last meeting Vince arranged to meet Penny at the Red Lion pub - but which one? He manages to track her down at her home on the pretext of returning a handkerchief. He has a shock in store when her mother, Daphne, makes an appearance and he gets another grilling about the wedding.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 1 - HelloThe wait is finally over, Taskmaster returns to Dave. Tyrant Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne set challenges for Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson]. Starting with: baby monitors, powerful smells and seductive dummies.
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 12A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 2 - TroubleJean's husband leaves her for a dental assistant in south Wales, and her colleagues feel the force of her frustration and anger. Meanwhile, Petula has a more-than-slightly surprising announcement to make.
Breeders
Series 3, Episode 7 - No LossAfter an apparent reconciliation with Ally, Paul's rage returns. Luke and Jacob reunite.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 8 - Some Vans Can Make You DeafCompo's son Tom sparks off chaos when he tries to find a spare exhaust pipe for his van.
Breeders
Series 3, Episode 8 - No Way BackPaul takes his parents on a trip to the countryside to recreate a cherished memory. But revelations leave them reeling.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 7, Episode 4 - God Bless Our FamilyClive's family arrives en masse to stop his marriage to Gladys. Does this give Clive the excuse he's been looking for?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 21, Episode 9 - Waggoners RollTruly and Clegg find themselves searching for Tom's missing, untalented protegee Babs.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The VaultDuring an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Play's The ThingWhen a LARP (live action role-play) battle in the woods goes wrong, Lu and Frank must clear the Queen's name and catch the culprit.
Painting Birds With Jim And Nancy Moir
Series 1, Episode 5 - YorkshireThe couple visit the East Yorkshire coast to paint gannets and are joined by local experts and artists Colin and Jess Self, as well as Jim's mum Audrey.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 6 - Room At The BottomMainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca FrontThis week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 41 - Down On The FarmThe Spuds viit Betty's sister Aunty Barbara on her farm - put in charge of searching for Aunty Barb's chickens and their eggs, Dave goes on the egg-citing adventure involving magic beans!
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 42 - Beware The OverpantsDave's lazy day of doing nothing is ruined when the town sees an uprising of their pants!
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 2, Episode 3 - This Cursed HandA missing person's case turns to murder as Frank and Lu investigate the disappearance of an Eastern European oligarch.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
Guilt
Series 3, Episode 4Max and Jake have a plan for final victory, but so does everyone else. Maggie's enemies close in, and Sturrock's bank sale is in danger.
Have I Got News For You
Series 63, Episode 3Jack Dee joins Paul and Ian. Joining him on the panel are comedian Nabil Abdulrashid (his first appearance on the programme) and mathematician Hannah Fry.
Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 8 - 100% BoscoAt this stage of the competition, it's no surprise that people find retrieving pineapples from a millpond stressful. The comics inventively repurpose umbrellas. And in a fitting climax, Frankie Boyle goes to town on a gigantic cat scratching post.
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Series 2, Episode 2Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 29, Episode 7You're twisting my melon, man! Greg, Daisy, Noel and Jamali have their hands full this week as former Happy Mondays members Shaun Ryder and Bez join the musical fun, along with comedian Desiree Burch.
Scot Squad
Series 3, Episode 1Street cops PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher make a revealing discovery when they respond to a pair of convivial naturists, hopeful that the evidence will reveal as much as the victims. Elsewhere, Volunteer Officer Ken Beattie once again proves he has a naked ambition to serve his community when he answers an unlikely distress call, leading to a stint of cleaning, washing and ironing.
Inside No. 9
Series 8, Episode 5 - 3 By 3In a replacement to the advertised programme, three threesomes compete for the big cash prize in this new general knowledge quiz presented by Lee Mack.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 4, Episode 7Jon and Lucy find out what real love looks like with Marcus Brigstocke and Rachel Parris, Jon gets into shape for five-a-side football, and Sally Phillips hijacks Lucy's sketch show.
Black Ops
Episode 2Dom and Kay have a body to bury. They're in a mess, frightened and completely on their own.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's ValentineAs Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 3, Episode 1 - You Reap What You SowOwing money to unhinged crime boss Uncle Khan, Mobeen struggles to undertake his criminal orders under the watchful eye of Khan's useless nephew Nav.
Mock The Week
A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.
Summer Holiday
1963 musical comedy starring Cliff Richard on a road trip in a London bus.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 3, Episode 2 - Moving FoodMobeen is trying to do a good deed by helping out at the local food bank. But juggling this with strict orders from Uncle Khan to launder money could leave him with a deadly debt that's impossible to pay.
Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 5Miri sets about mending her friendship with Billy, and heads back to work only to find that the shop is no more.
Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 6Miri wakes up in a police cell once again - this time charged with arson.
Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 8 - 100% BoscoAt this stage of the competition, it's no surprise that people find retrieving pineapples from a millpond stressful. The comics inventively repurpose umbrellas. And in a fitting climax, Frankie Boyle goes to town on a gigantic cat scratching post.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.
Victoria Wood As Seen On TV
Series 2, Episode 2Victoria Wood casts another comic glance at the world, with help from Julie Walters and Celia Imrie.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 4Team captains Jon Richardson and Sean Lock are joined by guests Kevin Bridges and Rebecca Front. Rachel Riley is back on numbers-and-letters duty and Susie Dent is in Dictionary Corner with Joe Lycett.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 2, Episode 7 - I Like Hot BananasOne very funny man and his laptop. Dave puts 'Greatest Hits' albums, world records and superlative abuse under the spotlight. Warning: contains nude yo-yoing.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 3, Episode 1 - You Reap What You SowOwing money to unhinged crime boss Uncle Khan, Mobeen struggles to undertake his criminal orders under the watchful eye of Khan's useless nephew Nav.
Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 5Miri sets about mending her friendship with Billy, and heads back to work only to find that the shop is no more.
Man Like Mobeen
Series 3, Episode 2 - Moving FoodMobeen is trying to do a good deed by helping out at the local food bank. But juggling this with strict orders from Uncle Khan to launder money could leave him with a deadly debt that's impossible to pay.
Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 6Miri wakes up in a police cell once again - this time charged with arson.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 4 - Huntin' Shootin' & Fishin'Having won the contract to promote a new Duchy Originals range for Prince Charles, Eddy decides she must get into the lifestyles of the landed gentry, taking Patsy away for an expensive weekend of country pursuits. Saffy, meanwhile, is trying to keep Sarah away from Emma Bunton.
Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 7 - It's Not EroticSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns welcome Guessable? favourite Jason Manford plus attic debutants Mike Wozniak, Babatunde Aléshé and Harry Potter alumni Jessie Cave to play another round of beguiling games to test their guessing and bluffing skills.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 6 - Vanity MerchantsGloria and Louise have a great new idea - they are going to start a men's beauty business. Shirley is dubious, but Desmond agrees.
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 6 - ReunionMichael fulfills a long-standing commitment to meet up with some old university friends, but fails to measure up to the high standards he once set himself.
Zen Motoring
Episode 4 - Milton KeynesOn the hunt for a new car, Ogmios explores life as a Scooter-boy and meets an old friend in the strange land of Milton Keynes.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 16Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Andy Parsons and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The Carlyon Arms from St Austell, Cornwall, and The King's Head from Crouch End, north London.
Comedy Central Live
Episode 5 - Luisa OmielanThe hilarious Luisa Omielan performs live from Camden as she tackles Brexit and dating in her stand-up special.