Television
TV schedule Thursday 6th July 2023
The Larkins
Series 1, Episode 3 - CatastrophePet-sitting for Blackie, a prize-winning black cat, doesn't sound like too much hard work. But Eddlie, Alf and Jeff aren't overly impressed by the amount of attention the new furry friend receives.
Minder
Series 6, Episode 3 - Return Of The Invincible ManArthur hires failed safecracker Scotch Harry for a job and finds himself with a bandaged fugitive on his hands.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 4 - Born FreeGeorge takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 4 - The ThroneGran buys a new loo which looks strikingly similar to the previously encountered Chaos Toilet - this lavatory has a tendency to flush its users into another dimension, and Dave and Gran quickly find themselves flushed and spat out in olden-day Grimsby. Here the Queen of Grimsby has a bone to pick with Gran...
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 32 - The Farmer's NieceWhen the Farmer's niece comes to visit the farm, Bitzer and Shaun soon discover that she is much less pleasant than she looks.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 33 - Tomorrow Never ComesDreams come true as The Princess returns and erases weekdays forever! It's up to Danger Mouse to ruin everyone's lives and restore weekdays before it's too late.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 19 - The Great Beanotown Bake-OffPieface's all time hero, Cherry Bakewell, is coming to Beanotown to judge the annual bake-off.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 4 - Coconut ShyMr Bean hopes to win some cash prizes at the funfair, but it is not as easy as it seems!
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Weaver's TaleTom's latest plan is to buy a loom and that he and Barbara should begin producing their own cloth. By happy coincidence, it seems Margo has her heart set on a loom - but Jerry, with Barbara's encouragement, is keen to curtail her spending.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 43 - Bird Migration: Spain And AfricaThe Go Jetters are on the Strait of Gibraltar in southern Spain, working with a team of conservationists to track and follow a group of baby storks on their journey from Spain to Africa.
Guessable?
Christmas SpecialSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott and sidekick John Kearns invite James Acaster, Roisin Conaty, Kemah Bob and Gyles Brandreth to play some festive guessing games.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter WordMildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...
Lovejoy
Series 3, Episode 12 - Highland FlingA romantic, gothic temple in Scotland brings Lovejoy and Lady Jane closer together. Eric falls in love, and Tinker is all at sea.
Justin's House
Series 5, Episode 18 - Robert's Home MoviesOnly in Justin Town could it be sunny, snowy and rain slime all in one day, so Justin, Robert and Little Monster stay in and enjoy Robert's new setting, 'home movie mode'!
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 4The Horrible Histories team recount an unusual Stuart highwayman who doesn't always steal victims' cash.
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery ManWith Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 1When Martin invites old Mrs Beardsmore round for tea, Ann is horrified to see him return with a minibus full of her friends from the old people's home. He's determined to give the entire group a good day - preferably without Paul's help.
The Effects Of Lying
A one-off comedy drama following a dutiful husband and loving father whose life falls apart over a series of shocking events.
Nova Jones
Series 1, Episode 1 - Friends Of NovaEco-minded McLaren prevents environmental disaster as unwanted gifts from Nova's fans pollute a nearby planet.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 2 - A Change Is As Good As A RestGrace Bros. decides to rotate its staff assignments, sending Ladies' Intimate Apparel and Men's Ready Mades down to the Toy Department.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 9, Episode 8 - BroochWhen Clinton forgets Emily's birthday, he finds a perfect gift in school lost property.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 19 - More About Faster And FasterThe Twirlywoos watch a man practising his tennis strokes using a machine to shoot the balls to him.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy ReturnsA chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 9 - Break a LegDanny and Mick have to play Romeo and Juliet after a theatre company leaves them in the lurch - this time with Danny playing Romeo and Mick playing Juliet, the role he was born to play.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent MovieWhen Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Heavily Reinforced BottomIn Seymour's opinion, what Compo urgently needs is some tough physical exercise to get himself back into peak condition, and there is no better way of achieving this than the ideal combination of Compo, a canal and a canoe.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dried Dates And CodfanglersCompo discovers - too late - that the little black ball he has just tossed into Seymour's pond is of great sentimental value to him - particularly relating to one Nora Batty. But Seymour is more interested in demonstrating his new voice-activated, electronic door-lock.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 18 - Dry HardA late night scary movie makes Penfold even extra-jittery, forcing Danger Mouse to make his sidekick sit out the latest mission to stop the Baron from flooding the entire world.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 19 - Day Of The DerekDanger Mouse is in the midst of foiling Quark's latest plot, which involves auctioning off the nice bits of the world and compact crushing the rest...
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 14 - Waffle's Sort Of BirthdayIt's Waffle's birthday and Mr Willow throws a huge party for him. As the Brooklyn-Bells prepare a surprise for Waffle, Connie and Ruby's dog, Jelly, leads the Wonder Dog astray.
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 2, Episode 1When Martin invites old Mrs Beardsmore round for tea, Ann is horrified to see him return with a minibus full of her friends from the old people's home. He's determined to give the entire group a good day - preferably without Paul's help.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 41 - MonitorsA classmate who Dennis and Walter barely know gets appointed as Class 3C's late monitor, making it urgent that the boys find a way to pal up with him, whatever it takes.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 42 - Dozing DennisDennis was up most of the night and can barely stay awake. Gnasher and the gang work hard to help steer dozing Dennis through the day, when all he wants to do is continue to dream about battling Zombie-Spiders.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 7 - BFFWhen Mrs Hampton volunteers to help out at the upcoming food festival at school, Lily panics that her mother is going to embarrass her big time.
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 3 - Is There Honey Still For Tea?There is some sad news when it is revealed that Godfrey's cottage is to be knocked down in order to make way for a new aerodrome, and Mainwaring struggles to break the news. However, Frazer has a plan that may save the day.
So Awkward
Series 2, Episode 8 - Race To The BottomRewards Day is approaching and Lily is planning to choose ice-skating, so she can 'accidentally' stumble into Matt's arms on the ice. This year, however, it clashes with the dreaded Governor's Lunch.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy ReturnsA chance encounter with old flame Juney, back on the estate after some 20-odd years, leaves Del suspicious of her daughter Debbie's parentage. Serious questions need to be asked - not least when Derek realises that Rodney could be getting comfortable with his own niece!
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 21 - The Chilli RocketChilli says he's a great skateboarder, but when Supertato needs his help to catch Evil Pea, Chilli can't skateboard at all! Carrot, Chilli and Supertato create a 'chilli rocket' to defeat Evil Pea.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 45 - Solar E-GlitchAt the Go Jet Academy, the Go Jetters are about to watch one of nature's most spectacular events - a solar eclipse.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 2 - A Change Is As Good As A RestGrace Bros. decides to rotate its staff assignments, sending Ladies' Intimate Apparel and Men's Ready Mades down to the Toy Department.
Lovejoy
Series 2, Episode 9 - Raise The HispanicAt a society wedding, Lovejoy overhears a row between a landowner and his new son-in-law. Then he discovers the groom has been murdered, but nobody believes him because the body has disappeared.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Heavily Reinforced BottomIn Seymour's opinion, what Compo urgently needs is some tough physical exercise to get himself back into peak condition, and there is no better way of achieving this than the ideal combination of Compo, a canal and a canoe.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 17 - Groundmouse DayPenfold and Danger Mouse are testing the security system at the British Cheese Museum when a temporal glitch strikes and the pair discover the museum's prized pink parmesan has somehow vanished.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 38 - Bertie's BackboneDennis and the gang train Bertie in the art of standing up to people so he can rebel against Walter's bossiness - but they train him too well and he becomes a dangerous rebel without a clue!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 9, Episode 3 - Dried Dates And CodfanglersCompo discovers - too late - that the little black ball he has just tossed into Seymour's pond is of great sentimental value to him - particularly relating to one Nora Batty. But Seymour is more interested in demonstrating his new voice-activated, electronic door-lock.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 6 - Tin Can GamesIt's the Tin Can Games and Evil Pea wants to win the Tin Can Trophy. She cheats in the final race by putting a magnet on Supertato's back to stop him from going super fast.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 50 - Horsetail Fall, CaliforniaThe Go Jetters have travelled to Horsetail Fall in the Yosemite National Park. It's a 300m-high waterfall made of melted snow.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 1 - Dina Lady's Brussels Sprout CakeDina Lady's brussels sprout cake is a recipe for chaos in today's quiz. Nana Knickerbocker and her panto cows also get busy making cakes.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 2 - Waffle Is UnwellWaffle is unwell. He's in his pyjamas and under strict orders to stay in bed and rest.
Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 4After a string of pearls, a host of crucifixes, and numerous other high-value items disappear from Betty's room, Harvey threatens to call the police in to investigate the apparent crimewave. It's down to Tom Holmes to solve this one.
Are You Being Served?
Series 5, Episode 2 - A Change Is As Good As A RestGrace Bros. decides to rotate its staff assignments, sending Ladies' Intimate Apparel and Men's Ready Mades down to the Toy Department.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'DohertyThis week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rough JusticeJudge Rawley appears to be settling into life on remand, but a theft shows old prejudices haven't entirely been left behind. Fletch and his fellow prisoners soon learn that fair application of the law doesn't always give consistent results.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Weaver's TaleTom's latest plan is to buy a loom and that he and Barbara should begin producing their own cloth. By happy coincidence, it seems Margo has her heart set on a loom - but Jerry, with Barbara's encouragement, is keen to curtail her spending.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 1 - Fear Of FailureThe opening episode of Series 2 features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 7 - The Crowcroft ChallengeHoward sees the hidden potential of wearing an all-engulfinq crow outfit.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited GuestsAfter Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 13 - Fallen IdolThe platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 8 - Must Be A Good DancerSmiler's non-dancing policy comes between him and the woman of his dreams.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 3, Episode 6 - Reputation, Reputation, Reputation!Frank and Lu enter the competitive world of hairdressing and find themselves combing through a tangled web of backstabbing and deceit.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 3 - Our Speaker TodayBarbara offers to do Margo a favour by filling in for a speaker at one of her groups. Her talk on self-sufficiency quickly comes to the attention of Lady 'George' Truskett who asks her to do the same talk at a few other locations. This absense from home causes Tom some problems and Margo is jealous of Barbara and George's relationship.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 12, Episode 5This episode's guests are Jo Brand, Emma Bunton, Jonnie Peacock and Shaun Williamson.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 3 - Travel And AdventureLenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 3, Episode 7 - Best Beware My StingAn energy tycoon hires Frank and Lu to keep an eye on his wayward eldest daughter, and ensure that the wedding of his youngest daughter goes off without a hitch - but things are about to get a whole lot worse.
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 5 - Another SpoonJo Brand shows cowboys how to cowboy, Katy Wix tortures Alex Horne with the help of a garden arch and Rose Matafeo asks a stranger if they have a library card. Plus, after Katy Wix falls ill during the studio records, former champion Kerry Godliman swoops in to take her place, but how will she fare on Katy's behalf?
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is UpThe platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.
Scot Squad
Series 4, Episode 3PCs Singh and McKirdy gallantly help out a hen do transport their obscene inflatable, while Chief Commissioner Miekelson's attempts at international diplomacy involves shouting loudly at a computer during a video conference.
Not Only... But Also...
Highlights Special - The Best Of Not Only.... But AlsoLandmark sketch show starring not only Dudley Moore but also Peter Cook.
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 6 - Bready, Bready, BreadyJo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something sweet and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a tricky problem. Plus, another former champion, Katherine Ryan, makes a dramatic return to the studio!
CelebAbility
Series 7, Episode 5Scarlett Moffatt leads a group of three friends looking to win prizes by defeating four celebrities - Owen Warner, Grace Barry, Tyler West and Janine Harouni - in silly games.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's SpellThe family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 1 - SeriousLee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 5Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ed Byrne, John Robins and Holly Walsh.
Famalam
A selection of episodes from the third series.
The Comedy Underground
Episode 5Ray Bradshaw introduces stand-up comedians Wendy Wason, Joe Heenan, Gareth Mutch, Raheil Ahmad and Gemma Flynn.
Inside No. 9
Series 4, Episode 1 - ZanzibarWelcome to London's Hotel Zanzibar / Our varied guests have travelled from afar / Proposals, plots and prostitutes combine / It's a comedy of errors on floor nine.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.
The Knack ...And How To Get It
Comedy film about a teacher who wants to know how his friend is so successful with women.
Short Stuff
Episode 4Featuring funny work from Stephen Buchanan, Stuart Hay, Stuart Elliott, Nathan Byrne and Elizabeth Caproni.
Guessable?
Series 4, Episode 9 - Uncle CoolSara Pascoe, Alan Davies, Darren Harriott, and sidekick John Kearns, welcome Rosie Jones, Jordan Gray, Sam Campbell and Thanyia Moore to play another round of absurd guessing games.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 3 - Travel And AdventureLenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 1 - Fear Of FailureThe opening episode of Series 2 features one of the greatest sporting moments in television history. And it involves a potato.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 3Jimmy Carr hosts, as Roisin Conaty and Asim Chaudhry take on Jon Richardson and Josh Widdicombe. Bill Bailey is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is UpThe platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.
Jobless
Sitcom about a British Nigerian middle-class family in Milton Keynes.
White Cargo
A repeat of this 1973 film.
Famalam
A selection of episodes from the third series.
Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 4After a string of pearls, a host of crucifixes, and numerous other high-value items disappear from Betty's room, Harvey threatens to call the police in to investigate the apparent crimewave. It's down to Tom Holmes to solve this one.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's SpellThe family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.
Then You Run
Episode 1 - Anti-ZanteFour rebellious London teenagers head off on a getaway to Rotterdam, but after the estranged father of one of them is discovered dead, they find themselves on the run across Europe with three kilos of heroin and a host of deadly criminals snapping at their heels.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 1 - SeriousLee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.
Chris Ramsey: Just Happy To Get Out Of The House
Stand-up show from Newcastle comic Chris Ramsey.
My Favourite Sketch
Episode 4 - Johnny VegasTalking joyous nonsense and comedy sketches with Sally Phillips in this episode is freewheeling comedy legend Johnny Vegas. Johnny offers up an intriguing mix of the sketches that have played alongside his life and career, with comedy gold from Armando Iannucci, Steve Coogan, Simon Pegg and Matt Berry among his choices. And not forgetting Johnny's tribute re-enactment of his favourite sketch to close the show.
One Way Pendulum
A repeat of this 1964 film.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'DohertyThis week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.
Guessable?
Series 3, Episode 4 - Is Pumping A Young Man's GameSara Pascoe and John Kearns, with captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott, this week welcome the unruly bunch of Brian Conley, Harriet Kemsley, Bec Hill and Dr Ranj into the Comedy Central loft to play a selection of simple but beguiling guessing games.
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 5Charlotte Ritchie reveals the truth behind The Cottingley Fairies (stars Catherine Tate and Mathew Horne), and Nish Kumar talks about the Invention of the Telephone (featuring Anthony Head).
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 6Sarah Alexander and Brett Goldstein appear in The Virgin Queen narrated by Ellie Taylor. And Joe Lycett tells his version of the Battle of Trafalgar starring Anthony Head.