Television
TV schedule Friday 26th May 2023
Minder
Series 3, Episode 7 - The Birdman Of Wormwood ScrubsEx-con Ernie leaves prison after fourteen years with a quarter of a million stashed away in a bank. Enter the ever-helpful Arthur.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called GarethThe Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 2 - DonkeyDave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 3 - Shape Up With ShaunShirley the Sheep is the biggest sheep on the farm, but Shaun hopes to change that, can you keep up with Shaun?
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 44 - Sharp As A PinAn accidental sidekick swap leaves Danger Mouse with Pinfold, Penfold's cousin.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 39 - The Hairy WigglerDennis dresses Gnasher up as a rare breed of animal which he says is nesting in Bash Street School, hoping to get the school shut down on the day of a daunting and difficult test.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 3 - Non StarterSharon persuades Tracey to teach her to drive. Darryl and Chris are due to be moved to a less high secrity prison.
Desmond's
Series 3, Episode 5 - Relative StrangersPorkpie is earning a little pin money by helping out at the barber shop and the first customer he meets turns out to be his long lost daughter Denise, now a medical student, who hasn't seen her father for twenty years.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, EnglandThe Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.
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.
May To December
Series 4, Episode 1 - This Could Be The Start Of Something BigFollowing their elopement and honeymoon, Alec and Zoë are back home preparing to face everyone.
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 4Sara Pascoe welcomes Alex Brooker, Jason Manford, Rachel Parris, and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean into the loft.
Sick Of It
Series 2, Episode 1 - The BiscuitAfter Aunt Norma replaces Karl with a young sparky care worker called Ruby to replace Karl, it triggers a bout of soul searching about how little he's achieved in his life. Karl being Karl, he seeks to rectify this by bingeing on biscuits before attempting to dislodge Ruby in Norma's affections.
On The Buses
Series 3, Episode 13 - On The MakeStan's intentions are less than honourable when he offers Edna a place to stay after her landlady throws her out.
Sick Of It
Series 2, Episode 2 - The En-SuiteAfter being locked out the bathroom by Norma and Ruby, Karl decides to upgrade his job by moving into personal chauffeuring. The aim - to earn enough money to move out of Norma's into his own flat with his own en-suite bathroom.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 1Vince and Penny are separated again after rowing in a restaurant about the sale of their vandalised flat. An extremely drunk Vince plucks up Dutch courage to visit the Warrender home in an attempt at reconciliation but the police are called.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 8 - Power Cut PartyWhen the power goes off in Justin's House, Justin and Robert must learn to work together to get the lights and TV working again in order to watch their favourite TV programmes.
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Nowhere To GoStan and Jack have nowhere to take their girls except the back seats of the bus. With Arthur set to take Olive and Mum away for the weekend, Stan spies an opportunity - if they can get his motorbike running.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 3, Episode 6 - Paradise LostAfter a visit from Dr Fitzcogan, Les has some devastating news to impart to Uncle Mort: he's not about to die after all.
Still So Awkward
Special - Burke Hill TV: Love And RomanceLily gives us an insight into love and romance on campus - she's watched over one hundred rom coms and some of them were in French so she knows what she's talking about!
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining UpThe Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 8, Episode 4 - Wedding BellsGladys eventually agrees to tie the knot and marry Sqn Ldr
The Hon Clive Dempster, DFC. But down at Dempster Hall the family have other ideas.
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'...
Still So Awkward
Special - Burke Hill TV: Work"Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life": Jeff Malone hasn't worked a day since arriving at Burke Hill, so who better to present a documentary about 'work'?
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.
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Alarm SystemRichard is concerned about security at the park - and it's Sooty Security Services to the rescue. But when the police arrive, will Richard be caught red-handed?
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 8 - Infectious InfluencersFrom Cleopatra's hairdo to Elizabeth I's flushing loo, meet history's biggest influencers.
The Comedy Bus
Episode 6 - Darren Harriott's BirminghamHaving had a sheltered upbringing, Darren takes his bus mates to the city he grew up in, in an attempt to get out of his comfort zone. He'll be commandeering, and inevitably crashing a canal boat, visiting the club Darren used to bounce on and Iain will see how far he can push Darren by abseiling with him down a hotel!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come OffGlenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 25 - Spuds On A PlaneDave's first plane journey doesn't go to plan when the air pressure and the need to go to the toilet makes his head swell.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Wrinkly BusInstructed to keep an eye on Gran while the rest of the Spuds visit to the doctor, Dave finds that she has escaped.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At WeddingsEveryone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 10 - The SpiderBitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 42 - Danger-ThonThe Danger agents hold a telethon to raise funds for HQ.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 43 - Jam SessionA jam spillage in the professor's experiment brings a sticky surprise to life.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 14 - Waffle Make And DoDoug and Waffle share fun memories as they make new neighbour Pepper a dog bed.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 18 - Inventor's BlockDennis doesn't realise the pressure he's putting on Rubi to excel in the school science fair is giving her a severe case of inventor's block.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 3, Episode 6 - Paradise LostAfter a visit from Dr Fitzcogan, Les has some devastating news to impart to Uncle Mort: he's not about to die after all.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 19 - Pranks For The MemoriesDennis is on his final warning - one more prank and he will be sent to Grim Lane School.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 8 - ChristineAfter the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 20 - Dino DangerA 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.
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.
Lagging
Series 2, Episode 1 - Start New GameSol battles the new boss-level baddie, Mo is powering up a possible puppy, Leah clashes with her clan, and Cedric and Ray fight physics with an ironing board!
Nova Jones
Confidence: Official music video for Confidence.
Lovejoy
Series 6, Episode 1 - Fair ExchangeThings are not going well for Lovejoy. A dud cheque lands him in trouble, then Charlotte is attacked and robbed of a newly-acquired 18th-century portrait which police later recover at Lovejoy Antiques. Egged on by her new man, she has the luckless Lovejoy charged with aggravated burglary.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 8, Episode 4 - Wedding BellsGladys eventually agrees to tie the knot and marry Sqn Ldr
The Hon Clive Dempster, DFC. But down at Dempster Hall the family have other ideas.
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?
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 9 - The Hamazing HamstermanDennis gets into a fluffy mess when he runs into Von Screwtop's hadron collider with the professor's pet hamster, Galahad. To stop Dennis from completely changing into a hamster, the gang must sneak him into Wilbur's lab to use his reverse hadron collider and change him back!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 5 - Look Whose Wheel's Come OffGlenda sends a reluctant Barry off to paint a nice view, to take his mind off wanting to eat.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 6 - The Very Last Of The Summer Wine: How Not To Cry At WeddingsEveryone arrives at the pub for the wedding, but Glenda receives a call to say the bridegroom has done a runner.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 5 - Operation JewelEvil Pea steals Tomato's precious jewel. Supertato ventures to get it back by secretly lifting the jewel from Evil Pea's crown and defeating a crowd of rampaging Mini Peas.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas PowerGlitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 12 - Man HuntAfter a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!
Minder
Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also RisesTerry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.
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.
May To December
Series 4, Episode 1 - This Could Be The Start Of Something BigFollowing their elopement and honeymoon, Alec and Zoë are back home preparing to face everyone.
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Episode 5 - Dastardly DanceStrictly's Shirley Ballas joins Rattus for a waltz through the history of dance, with Bruno Tonioli as Nero, who had his dance teacher killed, and Queen Vic's Highland reel!
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Country WifeBoycie's 'bargain' purchase - Rocky the bull - arrives and much to Marlene's annoyance begins to make the place look untidy. Marlene sends Boycie out Blackberry picking - and while he's out he makes a new enemy.
Just Good Friends
Series 2, Episode 1Vince and Penny are separated again after rowing in a restaurant about the sale of their vandalised flat. An extremely drunk Vince plucks up Dutch courage to visit the Warrender home in an attempt at reconciliation but the police are called.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 7 - This Is TrevorGreg Davies hands down more brutally honest judgements as five comics fight among themselves to win his golden head. The pink, the powerful and the pirate.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 8 - ChristineAfter the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!
Next To No Time!
Comedy following a shy engineer's attempts to convince a businessman he's never met of his innovative plans.
Sick Of It
Series 2, Episode 3 - Useless LumpA health scare triggers an existential crisis in Karl. After being prescribed anti-depressants, he decides to travel to his home town to right a wrong from the past that's been holding him back, encountering an old mate and crush from his schooldays.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 22, Episode 10 - The Coming Of The BeastTruly tells Billy Ingleton that there is a tiger on the loose.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip, Out-takes - Un-SeenThere's extra laughs, pranks and wind-ups in these unseen clips from Freddie and Jamie's raucous road trip.
Sick Of It
Series 2, Episode 4 - Love & LaughterA recurring dream that makes Karl laugh in his sleep creates havoc by repeatedly waking Norma up. Karl searches in vain for a laugh during the day to stop him laughing through the night but to no avail, until a trip to a comedy club provides an unexpected revelation.
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 5 - "The Man From Down Under"When one of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel's admirers returns from Australia, Arkwright proffers a real Yorkshire welcome...
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 1 - A Brief Excursion In The Fast LaneWesley invents an off-the-road motorised scooter.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 12 - Man HuntAfter a memo warns the platoon to look out for parachutes, Walker admits to discovering one in the woods some weeks ago. Mainwaring's keen to identify whether the material was British or German, but that's not so easy as it was turned into several dozen pairs of ladies' knickers!
Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 8 - Ever AfterMrs Tishell's long standing crush on Dr Martin Ellingham takes a dramatic turn in this final episode in the series.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 13 - No Spring For FrazerWhen Frazer discovers that the butterfly spring for his Lewis gun has vanished, the platoon must face up to the reality of defending the coast without a machine gun. Unless they can find the piece, that is. Unfortunately, it could very well be inside a coffin - and not unaccompanied!
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 1, Episode 5 - Sea Trout (Hampshire Avon, Dorset)Paul fishes at Christchurch's quintessential Bridge Pool in Dorset, hoping to catch sea trout.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called GarethThe Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 2 - DonkeyDave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 4, Episode 8Tonight Rhod is joined by Nish Kumar, Angela Barnes, and Snoochie Shy as they travel back in time. Discover who wrote about Daniel Radcliffe in their diary and who had a passion for donkeys!
Ken Dodd: In His Own Words
Definitive documentary about the career of Ken Dodd, featuring an interview with the comedian.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 9 - GravyPetula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.
Doc Martin
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sickness And HealthPortwenn is buzzing with arrangements for the wedding of the Doc and Louisa. Will they finally tie the knot, or will the villagers have to put the confetti back in the box again?
Have I Got News For You
Series 65, Episode 7Guest host Steph McGovern is joined by TV personality Carol Vorderman and comedian Nabil Abdulrashid.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 1, Episode 6 - The Pike (River Test, Hampshire)Paul and Bob decide to try and catch a legendary pike, which is perhaps not the best idea for two men of a certain age with heart problems.
Black Ops
Episode 4Dom and Kay track down a new, potential undercover contact called Kirsty. Can she get them out of the Brightmarsh Gang?
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 10 - ToastThe toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 1, Episode 5Chris Kamara invites Jon to take part in a Leeds United fundraiser for deprived children. Jon's against celebrity endorsement, but the Leeds connection makes him agree to do it. While he's away, Lucy tries to enrol Elsie in a private school - against Jon's wishes.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the third series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Still Game
Series 5, Episode 6 - SaucyJack and Victor decide to visit Winston in his new home at the seaside town of Finport - but find the local people are even stranger than those in Craiglang. Tam falls in love with his ex-sister-in-law who is a former variety star even more careful with her money than he is!
Detectorists
Series 3, Episode 6"There's something about karma going on" is Lance's wise observation, and there certainly seems to be something in the air. They have one last day on the farm, one last chance to pull out all the stops and find that gold. Terry's got a new gazebo. Perfect time for a rally.
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 4, Episode 4The BAFTA-nominated comedian and actor chews the fat with guests including actor Adrian Lester and Eurovision superstar Sam Ryder.
Rovers
Episode 5 - Bonzo The Redbridge RoverPete's son Stanley experiences his first ever game and there's a surprise in store for him. Mel cooks Tel a summer roast and Doreen has a twitchy eye.
The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 1, Episode 6Lucy remembers the time she was in an episode of Doctors acting alongside Fleabag star Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Jon's never seen the footage. Until now.
Limmy's Homemade Show
Episode 3Limmy looks at the modern obsession with having a trim figure and comes up with a universal approach to make us all feel good about ourselves.
Rovers
Episode 6 - The AnniversaryIt's Doreen's 25th anniversary at the club, but no one seems that bothered. Pete reveals to Tel that he is worried he is losing him to Mel.
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show
Series 2, Episode 3Husband and wife Chris and Rosie are joined by guests including Ronan and Storm Keating to poke fun at life. And, of course, they are asking... what's your beef?
Selling Scotland
Jack Docherty looks back at Scotland's most memorable adverts.
Sean Lock: Keep It Light
TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2017 DVD-released stand-up show, Keep It Light.
The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 2 - Part 2Final special. David Brent secures the services of a dating agency and meets up for drinks with a rather disappointing selection of single women.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 10Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Marcus Brigstocke and Ed Byrne, oversees the clash between The Cock Inn from Southwater and The King Malcolm from Fife.
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 4Dara O Briain and series regular Hugh Dennis excavate the treasures of the week past with the help of guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Kae Kurd.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 3Guest captain David Walliams and Jessica Hynes go up against Jon Richardson and Rhod Gilbert. Meanwhile Sam Simmons is in Dictionary Corner.
This Time With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 4Alan gets the chance to showcase the harder edge of his broadcasting chops by delivering an expose of the chemsex phenomenon and drama therapist Izzy Barnes leads a live workshop in the This Time studio.
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love Is In The AirRomesh discovers some favourable Tripadvisor reviews of the pub, most of which give glowing reviews of the car-park. After some investigation, he discovers that the reviews are linked to a local dogging website.
Morons From Outer Space
Sci-fi comedy starring Mel Smith and Griff Rhys Jones.
Plebs
Special - Soldiers Of RomeMarcus, Grumio, Jason and Aurelius join the army in peace-time, hoping to win respect, romance and discounts at participating restaurants. But when war's declared, they're sent to fight on the front line for a cause they don't believe in. Now their main interest is the struggle for survival.
This Time With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 5Alan takes to the skies with a flight in a Spitfire, while Jennie comes face to face with her online troll. New band Cayman perform live.
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 2, Episode 4 - Couples AmnestyRom is shocked when Nat reveals she has never liked Public Enemy. They agree to go on a date where they each pick an activity for the other.
Taskmaster
Series 15, Episode 9 - A Show About PedantryIt's nearly the end of the series, and the pressure is so intense that Mae Martin immediately forgets the only rule to a task. Greg Davies demands to be educated about history - but the five comics only seem to know about the year 1066. And there's paint, stomping, poor time keeping and some impressively sneaky prizes in this sort-of semi-final.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 4Lee Mack and Bob Mortimer go up against Sean Lock and Victoria Coren Mitchell. Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner again.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 9 - I've Been A Bit IllIt's very much the business end of the series. Sian Gibson seeks to redefine the definition of the verb 'bounce'.
In The Long Run
Series 2, Episode 5Agnes is introduced by a colleague to a Jamaican woman at work, whilst Leon is a welcome addition to the De La Croix family unit.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 9 - GravyPetula makes a surprise announcement, and Bren is excited to have been picked to appear on TV quiz show Totally Trivial. Tony's hoping she'll come away with him to a new life in Scotland.
In The Long Run
Series 2, Episode 6Bagpipes, Kirsty and the Eastbridge community are preparing for Melissa's adoption party at the Milton Arms when Walter is disturbed to discover that Bagpipes is estranged from his parents.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 10 - ToastThe toaster breaks down, but the company refuses to pay for a new one; Bren fails to make it to the TV studio in time to play for the final £10,000 prize; and Petula's time on this earth does indeed finally come to an end. Unfortunately, there's still more upsetting news in store for the canteen staff.
The Office
Christmas Specials, Episode 1 - Part 1We catch up with David Brent, as he still visits his old place of work regularly, despite successfully suing them for unfair dismissal.
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 3Jon is joined by superstar comedian, Alan Carr, and regular guest, Judi Love, as they navigate the world of ridiculous and wonderful international TV.