TV schedule for 17th August 2023 (full list)

6am (repeat)

The Larkins

Series 2, Episode 3 - Haul For One

The 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?

6am (repeat)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 8 - The Roof Of All Evil

Arthur announces the launch of a satellite dish company. But the project is hampered by Ray and a technician.

6:30am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 8 - Wishes

If there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?

6:45am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 34 - Be More Unicorn

Dave orders a water pistol with his birthday money, but he is sent a Happy Sparkle unicorn toy instead - will it bring joy and sparkle into his grumpy world?

7am (repeat)

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 30 - The Big Stink

Lloyd meets a young stink bug called Chuck and sees an opportunity for a harmless prank to get back at Berry with a tiny little stink - however, the plan backfires as Chuck gets a taste for bigger stinks and ends up stinking Lloyd's family out of their home.

7am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 21 - The Boat

The farmer gets Bitzer to help him renovate an old boat, but as soon as his back is turned the sheep and pigs turn the refurbishment into a swashbuckling game of pirates.

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold Flinger

Quark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.

7:15am (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

7:15am (repeat)

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 31 - So Thin Skinned

Abacus' attendance at his dad's party is put in doubt when he moults early - Lloyd promises to look after Abacus in his vulnerable state, but Abacus's mum insists that they work together to protect Abacus on the perilous journey across Biggo's living room.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 48 - Double Crust

When Crusty the robot pie spy is forced by Doctor Pfooflepfeffer to send her photos of Professor Screwtop's latest inventions, the gang get their own back by tricking Crusty into sending her the silliest inventions they can think of.

7:30am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 6 - Bean's Bounty

A local archaeology dig inspires Mr Bean to go hunting for treasure.

7:35am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 23 - Tomatina Festival, Bunol, Spain

Can the Go Jetters fix their own 'glitch' at the biggest food fight in the world?

7:45am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 3

Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.

7:45am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 1, Episode 32 - Magpie

When nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.

8:10am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 8, Episode 1 - Grandfathers-in-Law

Simon and Oliver They finally find they have something in common - a grandson.

8:20am (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 6 - Bird On A Wire

Rona's wedding is hours away, and the Porter household is packed and chaotic in preparation. David and Ben are bored, but Rona and Bill are soon in a somewhat sticky situation.

8:35am
20 min

Justin's House

Series 6, Episode 9 - Party Animals

Justin throws an animal-themed party. There's dancing, games, singing and a giant jelly, and everyone dresses up in animal fancy dress! But who is the mystery tiger?

8:40am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 8, Episode 2 - Nursery Times

Simon decides a little emotional blackmail is called for when David and Lyn start looking for a home of their own.

9am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 1, Episode 6

Sara Pascoe welcomes Eamonn Holmes, Laura Whitmore, Ahir Shah and Harriet Kemsley into their loft to play an array of guessing games.

9am (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 5 - Monkey Business

The staff are first upset about not getting a pay raise, and news of a Japanese take-over bid for the store does not calm matters. They decide to take their case to the Prime Minister at No. 10.

9:15am (repeat)

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nova Vs. The Space Haters

The Jefferson Crew enters cyberspace to fend off some online meanies. Strangers' opinions don't worry Nova until they attack her sister. Rap-battle ready, Nova takes on the trolls.

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 4, Episode 24 - More About Out

The Twirlywoos are by the coast and they watch as a tired walker takes a rest on a bench.

9:40am (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 4

Granville has some outdated Christmas puddings to sell, but needs a clever plan to lure his sceptical customers into buying them. Madge is convinced that her house is haunted and is refusing to sleep in her bedroom, but luckily Granville discovers Gastric has a hidden dark side with spiritual powers that could solve the mystery and impress Madge. Meanwhile, Mrs Hussein takes a shine to Leroy and wants to know what they keep behind the counter for special customers.

10:05am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 4 - Food Poisoning

It's Carol's birthday, but the treat she brings in gives the entire school food poisoning and the side effects aren't pleasant!

10:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 3 - The Defeat Of The Stoneworm

Panic ensues when Howard discovers an outbreak of unusual household pests.

10:20am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 2, Episode 9 - Ghost Thief

Stuff is going missing in the leisure centre so Danny and Mick decide to spend the night keeping guard. Can they control their fear and catch the thief? Of course not!

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes Off

Sooty, 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?

11am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

11am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 8 - Carrot's Big Top

Carrot is starring in her own circus and thinks that Supertato is trying to steal her limelight. She soon realises that Supertato is trying to rescue her from Evil Pea's meddling.

11:30am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 3, Episode 1 - Olden Days

A faulty television remote rewinds the Spuds back to the olden days where everything is black and white, everyone is a puppet, and there is a giant biscuit on the rampage...

11:40am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 3

Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.

12:20pm (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 2, Episode 6 - Bird On A Wire

Rona's wedding is hours away, and the Porter household is packed and chaotic in preparation. David and Ben are bored, but Rona and Bill are soon in a somewhat sticky situation.

12:20pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58

It'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.

12:30pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 4, Episode 14 - Waffle Make And Do

Doug and Waffle share fun memories as they make new neighbour Pepper a dog bed.

12:35pm (repeat)

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.

12:55pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 18 - Remote Control

Everyone is getting ready to watch a football match on TV, when an out-of-control toy plane hits the TV aerial, ruining the picture.

1pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

1:05pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 21 - The Intruder

When the Farmer tasks Bitzer with ridding the farm of a pesky crow, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to fool the intruder. However, the plan backfires when he's suspected of being the crazed chicken thief of Mossybottom Farm.

1:40pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 3, Episode 4

Granville has some outdated Christmas puddings to sell, but needs a clever plan to lure his sceptical customers into buying them. Madge is convinced that her house is haunted and is refusing to sleep in her bedroom, but luckily Granville discovers Gastric has a hidden dark side with spiritual powers that could solve the mystery and impress Madge. Meanwhile, Mrs Hussein takes a shine to Leroy and wants to know what they keep behind the counter for special customers.

2pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 2 - PSHE Hee Hee

Martha is worried Mr Malone is not up to teaching PSHE classes thoroughly enough and that she will fail the subject - this prospect of failure sending her into a blind panic.

2:20pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 9, Episode 5 - Monkey Business

The staff are first upset about not getting a pay raise, and news of a Japanese take-over bid for the store does not calm matters. They decide to take their case to the Prime Minister at No. 10.

2:25pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 12 - Pea's Power Suit

Evil Pea becomes more powerful than Supertato by wearing a giant powersuit.

2:35pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 27 - Cimate Change, The Arctic Ocean

The Go Jetters are watching for polar bears, but an iceberg is heading for their ship.

3pm (repeat)

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 1 - Pig In A Poke

While the true-to-form Lovejoy is selling a set of dodgy Gillray prints to a friend of Jane's, Eric discovers a stolen antique Bacchus hidden at their house. The police have their suspicions and the race is on to return it to the rightful owner.

3pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 3 - The Defeat Of The Stoneworm

Panic ensues when Howard discovers an outbreak of unusual household pests.

3:15pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 48 - Lost In Exaggeration

Quark's Exaggerator device makes Danger Mouse fame-mouse.

3:25pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 19 - Phoney Farmer

The Farmer is off on holiday, confident he's left the farm in safe hands. However, the animals quickly learn his replacement is only interested in looking after himself. Dismayed and hungry, they decide he has to go.

3:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 16, Episode 4 - Once In A Moonlit Junkyard

Junkyard. The arrival of a sinister-looking motorcyclist fills Compo with fear.

4:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 3

Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.

4:40pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 24 - Trouble Bubbles

Supertato and Evil Pea get stuck inside a giant floating bubble together.

4:45pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 32 - Go Jet Academy: Lightning Bolt Blackout

An electrical storm strikes Academy Island, and the Go Jetters are trapped!

5pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 3 - Friday The 14th

Del's weekend fishing trip to Boycie's country cottage strangely coincides with a local restaurant owner's need for cheap fish. On the journey they are stopped by the police who inform them of an escaped killer who is believed to be in the vicinity. They arrive at the empty cottage with a sense of foreboding...

5pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 34 - Be More Unicorn

Dave orders a water pistol with his birthday money, but he is sent a Happy Sparkle unicorn toy instead - will it bring joy and sparkle into his grumpy world?

5:15pm (repeat)

Waiting For God

Series 5, Episode 4

Jane, still reeling from his tryst with Marion, turns down the one thing she has always craved - a proposal of marriage from Harvey. Meanwhile, Diana reacts less than positively to a diagnosis of diabetes.

5:15pm (repeat)

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 9 - Deux

After forgetting his permission slip for the school trip, Joe faces a day in school without friends. But luckily Lily Scott will also be in school. Finally, Joe can have a conversation with her.

5:40pm (repeat)

The Good Life

Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour Charity

Jerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!

5:55pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Pilot, Special - The British Are Coming

Quiet, unassuming café owner René Artois is perfectly happy to pander to the whims of the occupying forces and wait out the war without any fuss: unfortunately for him, the French Resistance have other ideas for him and his business. Namely, a safe-house for stranded British airmen!

6:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 5, Episode 2 - The Flag And Its Snag

Foggy is in the grip of another enthusiasm. "What better to complete the great British landscape than the great British flag - stirring the pride of future generations." But to reach the summit of Foggy's ambitions needs a certain amount of energy - not too apparent in Foggy's two compatriots, Clegg and Compo.

7pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Flag And Further Snags

The continuing story of Foggy's Plan to put the perfect finishing touch to the great British landscape.

7:35pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

8pm (repeat)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 7 - The Fairest Show Means Most Deceit

A workplace compensation claim is not as straightforward as it first seems, and Frank is sceptical when a long-lost relative tracks him down.

8pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

European Road Trip 2, Episode 3

Freddie and Jamie meet their brand new teammates, Tom Davis and Maya Jama, and head to the biggest festival in Europe.

8pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 9 - A New Business End

As our quintet of cowering comics head out into the wilderness, Alex takes notes and records numbers with admirable (bordering on irritating) efficiency. It's the penultimate episode of the series, and Alex Horne's notes show that Dara O Briain holds a very slender lead in the race to claim television's most prestigious prize: Greg Davies's golden head on a plinth. John Kearns blunts the business end of a sausage, Fern Brady struggles with a raspberry, and Munya Chawawa unwittingly forces Sarah Millican into finding a novel use for a ping-pong ball.

8:20pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 4

The Shipmans drive down to Wales for the wedding fayre, and after a momentous trip to the church for the reading of the banns, Nessa tells Stacey her big secret.

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

9pm (repeat)

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

9pm (repeat)

Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Chameleon's Dish

Frank and Lu struggle to protect a troubled teen who suffers from nightmarish premonitions of murder.

9pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

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QI

Series N, Episode 3 - Nosey Noisy

With Aisling Bea, Ross Noble, and Slipknot singer Corey Taylor.

9:35pm (repeat)

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 1 - Mammy's Spell

The family celebrate the baptism of Dermot and Maria's triplets with a party, and the hypnotist puts Agnes and Winnie under his spell.

10pm (repeat)

Reginald D Hunter Live

TV broadcast of Reginald D Hunter's 2011 stand-up DVD.

10pm
30 min

Edinburgh Unlocked

Series 3, Episode 2

There is mystery and intrigue from the heart of the Old Town as the cobblestones fill with tourists, acrobats and the world's most daring street performers. Blind comedian Jamie MacDonald darts across the packed streets of the capital to get to a show unlike anything he has ever experienced before, and he takes to the stage himself to learn some of the slickest moves of the Fringe.

10:15pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

10:25pm (repeat)

Laugh Lessons

Episode 1 - Toxic Ting

Ehiz, one of the UK's biggest social media stars, breaks down his own experiences of Toxic Masculinity in this sick grime track.

10:40pm (repeat)

Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit

Bill Bailey performs at the prestigious Royal Opera House.

10:55pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never Comes

When Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?

11pm (repeat)

Scot Squad

Series 5, Episode 3

Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson's latest rehabilitation venture sees him join forces with Sir Tom Hunter; sparks fly when PC Jack McLaren and his partner PC Sarah Fletcher offer a helping hand at the scene of a fire, and Acting Sergeant Ken Beattie gets a shock as he solves a murderous cold case.

11pm (repeat)

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 3 - Dead Mans

Having exchanged Jason for Scarlett, Phil and Sam's strife reaches a whole new level when a man is murdered right in front of them; MI5 agent Walker appears to be their only hope.

11:05pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 23 (Channel 4: Series 24), Episode 2

Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Sarah Millican and Phil Wang take on Tom Allen and Roisin Conaty. Sam Campbell joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.

11:20pm (repeat)

Bill Bailey: Larks In Transit

Bill Bailey performs at the prestigious Royal Opera House.

11:35pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 5

The bride-to-be has her hen party, while Gavin embarks on two stag nights.

11:40pm (repeat)

The Wrong Mans

Series 1, Episode 4 - Inside Mans

Under Scarlett's ultimatum, Sam and Phil attempt to retrieve the music box from Russian exile Marat Milankovic. But Lau is still seeking payback, and a hedonistic party seems to present yet more obstacles.

Midnight (repeat)

Then You Run

Episode 6

Alone, pregnant, and seriously unimpressed, Stink must use her wits to survive Reagan's top hit-man Turi, and son Darian, who have orders to kill and a lot to make up for. Executing one lone young woman should be straightforward, right...?

12:15am (repeat)

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Character-based sketch show featuring Professor Denzil Dexter and the Off Roaders.

12:20am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 2

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at some of the news of the week, with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.

12:30am (repeat)

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 9 - No Cure: Part One

Family life is thrown off kilter as Ally spends her weekdays in Berlin and weekends in London. Paul, Luke and Ava try to muddle through without her, but the children aren't sleeping again and it takes its toll on Paul.

1am (repeat)

Breeders

Series 1, Episode 10 - No Cure: Part Two

Luke's condition worsens and he is admitted to a specialist paediatric unit. As Paul, Ally and their parents desperately wait for news, stress and fear cause cracks to form within the family.

1am (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 16, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to summarise the week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.

1:30am (repeat)

CelebAbility

Series 6, Episode 7

The hilarious Iain Stirling is joined by Scarlett Moffatt as she leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating four celebrities - Rachel Riley, James Lock, Amber Gill and Kae Kurd - in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.

1:35am (repeat)

Detectorists

Series 1, Episode 4

Terry announces that he is standing down as leader of the DMDC, unleashing a bitter, winner takes-all scramble for presidential power when Andy and Lance fall out over gold, and Becky and Sophie are forced to become allies in the Two Brewers pub quiz. Is this Andy's worst idea ever?

1:35am (repeat)

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 7 - Gangster

Guy showers Lucy with expensive gifts and whisks her away for a weekend, arousing Lee's suspicions.

1:40am (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 3, Episode 8

Talking 'porkies' this week are fashionista Trinny Woodall, Psychoville star Reece Shearsmith, West End star Michael Ball and acerbic critic and TV presenter Charlie Brooker.

2:20am (repeat)

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 2

The duo explore the beauty of Cumbria's Lakes, taking in some of the most famously breath-taking scenery in the British Isles.

3am (repeat)

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 2, Episode 2

Rob Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Yinka Bokinni share their embarrassing teenage lives with host Rhod Gilbert, from Rob and his love for Dougie Howser to Sara and her infatuation with Robbie Williams and Yinka's Harry Potter obsession.

3:10am (repeat)