Television
TV schedule Sunday 21st May 2023
6am
(repeat)
Beauty And The Barge
Ethel is taken in by a barge skipper, to the fury of the widow he is courting.
6am
(repeat)
Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 3 - Darren And The Funny One From FriendsSara Pascoe and team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott welcome guests Shaun Ryder, Nick Helm, Sindhu Vee and Melvin Odoom into the loft to play guessing games.
6am
(repeat)
Never The Twain
Series 10, Episode 6 - A Car By Any Other NameSimon and Oliver find themselves on the wrong side of the law when what starts off as a simple joyride in the vicar's vintage Bentley turns out to be disastrous.
6:05am
(repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 3 - MaggotsittingWith Gena and Malcolm out for the evening, Lloyd is left in charge of PB and 224 maggots - how hard can maggotsitting be? Keen to get his duties over as quickly as possible, Lloyd skimps on the bedtime story, prompting a mass exodus of maggots!
6:20am
(repeat)
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 4 - Hardy TardyLloyd adopts a tardigrade as a pet in spite of his parents warning that they never live for long. Regardless of his efforts to keep Nutbum alive, Lloyd finds it apparently dead the next day - thankfully, Cornea knows exactly what to do!
6:30am
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 45 - TwinfestationFollowing an incident with the school photocopier, Dave must round up a hord of photocopies baby Spud twins.
6:45am
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 46 - Treasure HuntDave uses a magnet to search for treasure but ends up attracting all of the town's metal - and not just the small stuff.
6:50am
(repeat)
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 30 - The Boreal Forest, CanadaGrandmaster Glitch's Grimbots really need some cuddles, so it's down to Glitch to find them a new teddy bear!
7am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 15 - Keeping The PeaceAfter spending the night putting together the bed instead of sleeping in it, the Farmer has a lie in and Bitzer is in charge of making sure his master's rest is uninterrupted. Keeping the farm quiet proves to be a full time job for Bitzer.
7:05am
(repeat)
Sketchy Comedy
Episode 6A football, biscuit, sofa bed and pair of shoes are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
7:10am
(repeat)
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 8 - For Love Or MoneyDesmond and Porkpie reform their old band, the Georgetown Dreamers, in hope of winning the cash prize in a local music competition sponsored by Michael's bank...
7:10am
(repeat)
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dark DawnPink Dawn's henchman teddy bear Snuggles is on an angry rampage. He is zapping cuddly toys, bringing them to life as rage-filled criminals.
7:20am
(repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 45 - Finding ScruffbuttIt's Pieface's turn to look after class hamster, Space Captain Harrison McScruff-Butt. His own self doubt and Walter's resolve to sabotage him lead to a rescue mission to free Scruff-Butt from Walter's mansion.
7:30am
(repeat)
Tons Of Trouble
Mr Pastry loses his job but then finds himself sought after by a wealthy man who needs him to close a deal.
7:40am
(repeat)
Desmond's
Series 2, Episode 9 - Stop The World, I Want To Get OffShirley's feeling lost: 'wife', 'mother', 'shopper' - but no longer herself. Although she goes missing, Desmond almost fails to notice as he is engaged in the annual dominoes contest at the shop.
7:50am
(repeat)
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 31 - Timgad Ruins, AlgeriaThe Go Jetters travel to Algeria in north Africa to check out the ancient Timgad Ruins.
8:10am
(repeat)
Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 3 - Local HeroBaby Mohammad is having a few unsettled nights, and Shazia and Amjad are finding it difficult to cope with the lack of sleep. Meanwhile, Mr Khan tries to win a Pride of Birmingham award.
8:25am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 1 - Double TroubleWhen Shaun dresses as the farmer he suddenly has the power to boss Bitzer around, so he decides to throw a party. All goes to plan until Shaun encounters the real farmer...
8:30am
(repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 2, Episode 7 - Mo GilliganBig Zuu cooks for BAFTA winning comedian Mo Gilligan. Mo is preparing to try out some new material at a South London comedy venue so Zuu is pulling out all the stops to provide him with the ultimate post-gig meal.
8:35am
(repeat)
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 12 - Amazing Owl ClubBitz and Purl start the Amazing Owl Club, with a special badge with flapping owl wings that allows members entry to the exclusive clubhouse.
8:50am
(repeat)
Citizen Khan
Series 4, Episode 4 - Chicken ShopMr Khan is opening a fried chicken franchise on the High Street.
9:25am
(repeat)
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of 15 episodes from the David Jason sitcom.
9:50am
(repeat)
Breeders
A selection of episodes from the third series.
9:50am
(repeat)
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 7 - Chilli To The RescueChilli becomes Super Chilli as he tries to be a superhero just like Supertato.
10:25am
(repeat)
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Swimming LessonSweep is scared of the water and cannot reach his frisbee when it lands in the sea. Luckily Richard is giving swimming lessons at the holiday park, and Sooty wants Sweep to join in. Will Sweep take the plunge and overcome his fears?
10:30am
(repeat)
The Comedy Bus
Episode 2 - Joel Dommett's RockhamptonJoel Dommett and his comic friends visit his home town in Gloucestershire. They'll be staying in Joel's family home and recreating some old school memories by getting Joel's school band back together, and putting the Rock back into Rockhampton!
11am
(repeat)
The Football's On
Series 10, Episode 12A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
11am
(repeat)
Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 6 - Don't Let GoPC Joe Penhale is desperate to keep Maggie and show her he's changed; that he's the macho husband she wants. But once she has the all clear from the doctor, Maggie plans to return to Bude.
12pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
12:05pm
(repeat)
Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 7 - Cats And SharksBert Large's restaurant business is financial trouble. He can't even afford the food and drink for a charity event to raise money for Florence Dingle's cat sanctuary. Mrs Dingle is distraught. She desperately needs the money to continue to look after the cats and kittens in her care.
12:45pm
(repeat)
Passport To Pimlico
Ealing comedy about a legal discovery that leads the residents of Pimlico to declare themselves an independent nation, Burgundy.
1pm
(repeat)
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 18 - Ahoy ThereA game of beach volleyball is interrupted when a ball thrown by Bevel dislodges the gang's raft.
1pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories
Series 2, Episode 10King Charles I sends someone else to get married for him, a new recruit regrets joining the Georgian Army, and Queen Cleopatra reveals her weird beauty secrets.
1:25pm
(repeat)
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 50 - Meteorite Mayhem, Wolfe Creek Crater, AustraliaThe Go Jetters are in Australia, exploring the Wolfe Creek Crater, also known as Kandimalal. While Ubercorn explains how the crater was formed by a meteorite, Foz searches it for fragments of the space rock, as objects from space often contain precous metals. But soon he has competition in the form of Glitch.
1:30pm
(repeat)
Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated sequel.
1:35pm
(repeat)
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 51 - Go Jet Academy: Birthday SurpriseThe Go Jetters face their toughest mission yet: organising a birthday party for Ubercorn without him finding out!
2pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad ComputerGeorge finds a computer called Val but Val has a mind of her own. Soon she's set about uploading embarrassing videos to social media.
2:10pm
(repeat)
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
2:15pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 20 - The CoatWhen Dave needs a new coat, Gran kindly suggests she knows a good one by the carpark bin. Dave promptly gets trapped inside the coat and discovers it's past.
2:30pm
(repeat)
The Larkins
Series 2, Episode 3 - Haul For OneThe Larkins have used every possible system when filling in their pools coupon, without success. Now, Joyce has a new plan in which each family member completes a line. It works wonderfully, with one line on the coupon winning first dividend - the treble chance! But whose line was it?
3pm
(repeat)
My Family
A selection of episodes from the eighth and ninth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
4:30pm
(repeat)
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter WonderlandEvil Pea thinks the Veggies won't like it when she covers the supermarket in ice, but instead they have the best snow day ever, so she creates a giant snowball to ruin their fun.
4:40pm
(repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 3, Episode 1 - Salmon (River Tweed, Scotland)The third series of Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing begins with Paul and Bob taking a trip to the River Tweed in Scotland, where they continue their quest to catch a salmon.
5:20pm
(repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 8 - Training WaffleEvie, Doug, Jess and Gramps take Waffle to his first puppy training class. Waffle can't resist causing chaos. Simon stays at home to look for his missing sock.
5:20pm
(repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 3, Episode 2 - Paul's Childhood River (River Lea, Hertfordshire)Paul takes Bob to Hertfordshire's River Lea, where Paul fished as a teenager.
6pm
(repeat)
Red Dwarf
A selection of episodes from Series XII.
6:30pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
7pm
(repeat)
Vote For Huggett
The Huggett family try their hands at politics.
7:55pm
(repeat)
Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Curious Tale Of Mr SpearfishLenny Spearfish wasn't having a good life until he agrees to sell his soul to the devil - now he's unbelievably rich and seemingly immortal.
8pm
(repeat)
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the wartime sitcom.
8:20pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 9 - War DanceCaptain Mainwaring organises a dance event in order to improve relations between members of the platoon. However, the event is likely to be spoilt with Pike's plan to announce a surprise engagement.
8:25pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 45 - TwinfestationFollowing an incident with the school photocopier, Dave must round up a hord of photocopies baby Spud twins.
8:30pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 19 - Bad ComputerGeorge finds a computer called Val but Val has a mind of her own. Soon she's set about uploading embarrassing videos to social media.
8:40pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 20 - The CoatWhen Dave needs a new coat, Gran kindly suggests she knows a good one by the carpark bin. Dave promptly gets trapped inside the coat and discovers it's past.
8:40pm
(repeat)
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 46 - Treasure HuntDave uses a magnet to search for treasure but ends up attracting all of the town's metal - and not just the small stuff.
9pm
(repeat)
Jonathan Creek
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Eyes Of TiresiasA 73-year-old widow's dreams are foretelling deaths. Is it just coincidence? Is she psychic? Or is it just something in the goldfish food...?
9pm
(repeat)
Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 4 - NatureAccording to Billy, crocodiles hate heavy rock, polar bears are surprisingly sneaky and Unicorns reside in Scotland! Settle in for some great time as Billy talks about his lifelong love of all things furry and
his hopes about what's next in store for Mother Earth.
9pm
(repeat)
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 7, Episode 1Joining Alan Davies at the table are: actor, comedian, writer and presenter, Sue Perkins; award-winning hot shot comic, Lara Ricote; cutting edge stand-up, Jamali Maddix; and the Mancunian ray of sunshine that is Josh Jones. The conversation ricochets between revelations about nuns, nun chucks, Mexican soap royalty, hallucinogens, sun beds and foam parties...
10pm
(repeat)
The Fast Show
A selection of episodes from the first series of the quick sketch show.
10pm
(repeat)
Still Game
Series 5, Episode 5 - All The BestWinston's had enough of Craiglang and decides he wants to live beside the seaside. Jack and Victor become wedding chauffeurs for the day and get to meet a Ken Dodd look-a-like.
10pm
(repeat)
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.
10:30pm
(repeat)
10:40pm
(repeat)
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
11pm
(repeat)
Lee Evans XL Tour 2005 Live
Stand-up Lee Evans returns to Wales, the land of his ancestors, to perform to over 4,000 fans at the Cardiff International Arena.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Ladies Of Letters
Series 2, Episode 7Having been 'rescued' from the clinic by Damon and Karen, Irene is now living rough in the outback.
Midnight
(repeat)
Kevin Bridges: A Whole Different Story
Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs in this TV edit of his 2015 show.
Midnight
(repeat)
Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 4 - NatureAccording to Billy, crocodiles hate heavy rock, polar bears are surprisingly sneaky and Unicorns reside in Scotland! Settle in for some great time as Billy talks about his lifelong love of all things furry and
his hopes about what's next in store for Mother Earth.
Midnight
(repeat)
Red Dwarf
A selection of episodes from Series X and XI.
12:25am
(repeat)
Ladies Of Letters
Series 2, Episode 8Vera reports more violence and mayhem at the trailer park, but is still providing a happy home there for granddaughter Sabrina.
1am
(repeat)
The Fast Show
A selection of episodes from the first series of the quick sketch show.
1:35am
(repeat)
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?
1:45am
(repeat)
How To Undress In Public (Without Undue Embarrassment)
A repeat of this 1965 film.
2am
(repeat)
Comedy Against Living Miserably
Episode 2Darren Harriott, Seann Walsh and Suzi Ruffell join host Nish Kumar.
3am
(repeat)
Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 8 - Every Time You Say That We LoseThe show welcomes Gogglebox legend and former MP Gyles Brandreth, and comedians Nick Helm, Sarah Kendall and Katy Wix into the Comedy Central attic for more guessing games. Gyles reveals why his stage career was a bit eggy, and we have a warm round of applause for cystitis in 'Spells Like Team Spirit'. And Darren is feeling particularly tense with his team!
3am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 6 - Schmoozin'Eddy's first ever boyfriend, Pete, is back on the scene, and he's in possession of a set of lost Beatles recordings. As he, Patsy and Eddy celebrate the find and prepare to unveil the tapes to the world, it seems that nothing can go wrong.
3:25am
(repeat)
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 3, Episode 4Jo Brand, Jordan Banjo and Nabil Abdulrashid reflect on their teenage years, with revelations about the theft of underwear and body-popping skills.
3:30am
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 7 - Exploitin'Saffy's feeling the stress of motherhood, and taunted by Patsy as to her tired emotional and physical state, agrees to allow Eddy to look after Jane for the day. Unfortunately, the wayward grandmother doesn't have entirely honest intentions for the young one.
3:45am
(repeat)
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 17The host, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Ed Byrne and Marcus Brigstoke, oversees the contest between The Bob Stewart's from Belfast and The Badger Inn from Cheshire.
4:10am
(repeat)
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 1Josh Widdicombe plays against TV presenter Stacey Dooley MBE and professional dancer Oti Mabuse. Can the Strictly Come Dancing pals beat the comedian?
4:35am
(repeat)
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 2A-level students Freya and Rowan play against solo player Usman as they put young people's intelligence to the test.
5:05am
(repeat)
Never The Twain
Series 11, Episode 1 - Viva EspanaWhen Ringo wins a holiday, Simon and Oliver are soon vying to accompany him.