TV schedule for 23rd August 2023 (full list)

6:15am (repeat)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 12 - A Taste Of Money

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

6:30am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 1, Episode 12 - Dig

When Betty insists Dave finds a hobby, he takes up treasure hunting, and rocks the very foundations of his tower block home.

6:45am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 38 - Little Fluffy Cloud

Dave and Anna nurse a poorly polluted cloud back to health and teach it how to fly again.

7am (repeat)

Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Having had enough of chores, Lloyd moves into a small grape with Abacus, but living with your best friend is not the life of endless fun that Lloyd imagined as cramped conditions and differing attitudes to housework form cracks in their relationship.

7am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 2, Episode 25 - Chip Off The Old Block

The Farmer has taken up sculpting, but unintentionally drops a huge slab of stone on top of Timmy's teddy. Shaun and the flock must struggle and strain to lift the heavy block and retrieve the precious toy.

7:05am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 19 - Day Of The Derek

Danger 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...

7:15am (repeat)

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 38 - Crabbie Spindles

When a crab spider parachutes into his life, Lloyd calls her Crabbie Spindles and decides to raise her as a vegetarian and single-handedly change fly-spider relationships forever! However, it becomes clear that Lloyd's bitten off more than he can chew...

7:20am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 2 - The P Factor

Pieface is secretly doing chores for Walter, hoping to help Dennis save up some cash.

7:30am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 5 - Birthday Bother

It's Irma's birthday. Bean writes out two cards - one nice, one silly. He gets his envelopes mixed up and sends off the wrong card.

7:40am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 29 - Ronda Reunion, Spain

Xuli and Foz are on a holiday adventure, cracking clues to find Xuli's long-lost friend.

7:45am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 7

Hyacinth 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!

7:45am (repeat)

Mr Bean

Series 3, Episode 6 - Bed Bean

Mr. Bean breaks his bed using it as a trampoline. He tries to fix it, but he can't. Next morning, he goes to buy a brand-new bed.

8:10am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 2 - A Point Of Honour

Simon, egged on by Oliver, gallantly rises to defend his Aunt Eleanor's honour when she is insulted.

8:20am (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 3, Episode 3 - Badger's Bend

Ben appears to have become addicted to Ninja Badger, and Bill challenges him to stay off the game for the weekend. Meanwhile, Rona's got a guilt-tripping convent school reunion to get through, and David's come home with a new pet goldfish.

8:35am
20 min

Justin's House

Series 6, Episode 13 - Circus

Roll up! Roll up! The circus is in Justin Town, but when all the tickets sell out, Justin puts on a very special circus for Cat and creates a wonderful big top in Justin's house.

8:40am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 9, Episode 3 - A New Lease Of Life

Old antique dealers never die, they simply fade away, but Simon decides he's fading away far too quickly for his own good.

9am (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 10, Episode 3 - The Hold Up

It's tradition for the staff to play jokes on stock-taking night. However, the robbery that occurs isn't a joke ... but when they contact Mr. Rumbold, he thinks it is.

9am (repeat)

Guessable?

Series 2, Episode 3

The gang welcome TV presenter Alex Jones, comedians Kerry Godliman and Lou Sanders, and football pundit royalty Chris Kamara into the loft.

9:15am (repeat)

Nova Jones

Series 1, Episode 10 - Nova Remembers Everything

Excited to discuss her favourite hits on Bobbles' chart show, Nova has her personality accidentally wiped as she goes on air. Can Nova remember herself through her songs?

9:30am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And Round

The Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.

9:40am (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.

10:05am (repeat)

Class Dismissed

Series 4, Episode 9

It's exam time but the staff at Quayside Academy don't make things any easier.

10:20am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 3 - The Glamour Of The Uniform

Marina's apparent fascination with men in uniform forces Howard to take drastic steps.

10:20am (repeat)

Danny & Mick

Series 3, Episode 3 - Artful Bodgers

Danny destroys a freshly painted mural just as it is about to be photographed.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy Day

With heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?

11am (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 4 - The First Human Being To Ride A Hill

When Pearl confiscates Howard's bike, Foggy suggests that what he needs is one which can be easily concealed or, better still, doesn't look like a bicycle.

11:05am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 12 - Cereal Mountain

Chilli tries to reach the top of Cereal Mountain without the help of Supertato's gadgets.

11:30am (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 3, Episode 5 - Gorgeous George

George shaves off his beard in a mistaken attempt to impress Betty, but the beard then runs away and it is up to Dave to coax it back for the sake of his family.

11:40am (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 7

Hyacinth 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!

12:20pm (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 3, Episode 3 - Badger's Bend

Ben appears to have become addicted to Ninja Badger, and Bill challenges him to stay off the game for the weekend. Meanwhile, Rona's got a guilt-tripping convent school reunion to get through, and David's come home with a new pet goldfish.

12:20pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 4 - Ernest Penfold And The Half-Price Wand

The streets of are London teeming with hundreds of wannabe wizards, all brandishing identical wands. After discovering that the wands are mass-produced shavings from Merlin's legendary staff, DM and Penfold set out to stop Quark's latest money-making scheme by reuniting the staff with its rightful owner.

12:30pm (repeat)

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 4 - Waffle Explores

It's Evie and Doug's first playdate together with their friends. They try out their new ball pit, but Waffle can't join in because he's not toilet trained. He finds fun elsewhere.

12:30pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 5 - Squawkenbard Kingcluck Brunel

When King Kong Brunel suggests that the Professor's success is all due to her privileged life as Danger Agency lab technician with scientist parents, an irked Squawk uses Brunel's Cow Trainer to swap bodies with him in order to show that she could be just as successful in his shoes.

12:55pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 28 - Duck!

When Shaun and the flock discover that a pair of nesting ducks have stolen their bedding to make a comfy new home up on top of Bitzer's kennel, the battle is on to set things straight.

1pm (repeat)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker

When Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.

1pm (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 4, Episode 29 - The Stare

Bitzer gets his wish for some peace and quiet when Shaun becomes hypnotised by Mowermouth the goat and finally stops bothering him. But with the whole flock under the influence of Mowermouth's powerful gaze, Bitzer soon realises just how much he needs his old buddy.

1:40pm (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 4, Christmas Special

It's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.

2:05pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 2, Episode 5 - Slang Gang

Head of school council Jade comes up with the idea of a graffiti wall at school, with pupils invited to express themselves on it.

2:20pm (repeat)

Are You Being Served?

Series 10, Episode 3 - The Hold Up

It's tradition for the staff to play jokes on stock-taking night. However, the robbery that occurs isn't a joke ... but when they contact Mr. Rumbold, he thinks it is.

2:25pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter Wonderland

Evil 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.

2:30pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 31 - The Pan-American Highway, Panama

The team must protect a sloth from Glitch's plan to build a road through the Darien Gap.

3pm (repeat)

Lovejoy

Series 5, Episode 5 - Three Men and a Brittle Lady

When Charlotte's boyfriend arrives from New York and asks her to move to Paris, Lovejoy has to prove to her that Suffolk has its own charms.

3pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 3 - The Glamour Of The Uniform

Marina's apparent fascination with men in uniform forces Howard to take drastic steps.

3:20pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The Toilets

On a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.

3:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 17, Episode 4 - The First Human Being To Ride A Hill

When Pearl confiscates Howard's bike, Foggy suggests that what he needs is one which can be easily concealed or, better still, doesn't look like a bicycle.

4:20pm (repeat)

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 7

Hyacinth 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!

4:40pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 2 - Grape Kids' Super Camp

Supertato shows the Grape Kids how to camp Supertato-style, but Evil Pea arrives and wows them with her ice camping. Before long, the Grape Kids need to be rescued by Supertato.

4:45pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 3, Episode 36 - The Blarney Stone, Ireland

Kyan has to use some smooth talking to save the tourists and protect Blarney Castle.

4:55pm (repeat)

Minder

Series 9, Episode 13 - For A Few Dollars More

Long-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.

5pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?

Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...

5pm (repeat)

The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud

Series 2, Episode 38 - Little Fluffy Cloud

Dave and Anna nurse a poorly polluted cloud back to health and teach it how to fly again.

5:15pm (repeat)

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 13 - Fight

Joe Connolly has never been in a fight, but that doesn't stop him from getting the reputation as the toughest kid in Year 7.

5:25pm (repeat)

Waiting For God

Series 5, Episode 8

The wedding date is now quickly approaching, with both Tom and Diana and Harvey and Jane's nuptials on the same day. Marion's determined to stop them happening, Diana's no more enthusiastic, Jane's still virginal, and Tom ... well, he's off on his stag night.

5:40pm (repeat)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker

When Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.

6pm (repeat)

For The Love Of Ada

Series 2, Episode 3

Leslie is offered a promotion, but it means he, Ada and Ruth would have to move to Coventry. Putting the house up for sale, Ada and Walter believe they don't have long left together...

6pm (repeat)

'Allo 'Allo!

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Execution

When Hans blows up the railway ahead of schedule by mistake, he, the Colonel, René and Yvette are arrested. Whilst everyone else is released, General von Klinkerhoffen arrives and demands that René is made an example of...

6:20pm (repeat)

Dad's Army

Series 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

6:40pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 6, Episode 3 - The Odd Dog Men

A chance encounter with an unwilling and resentful dog-walker suggests to Foggy that this might just be the business opportunity he has been waiting for all his life. With the reluctant assistance of Compo and Clegg, he sets out to prove that 'walkies' could mean big money for them.

7pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy Returns

A 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!

7:20pm (repeat)

Last Of The Summer Wine

Series 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For Three

Finding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.

7:40pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.

8pm (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 15, Episode 3 - I Love To Squander Promise

Jenny Eclair has a lovely time sitting on chair, new potatoes cascading onto her head - while Ivo Graham thinks it's stupid. In a bid to impress the Taskmaster and amass the most points, emotions are always going to ride high. But who can keep it together for the sausage quiz?

8:20pm (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.

8:40pm (repeat)

Zen Motoring

Episode 3 - ASMR

Ogmios takes us on a sound journey in an ASMR edition of Zen Motoring.

9pm (repeat)

Ricky Gervais: Politics

Ricky Gervais's sell-out live show looking at the world of politics.

9pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre: Happy And Glorious

TV edit of Michael McIntyre's 2015 DVD.

9pm
45 min

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 31, Episode 1

Greg Davies returns with the comedy music quiz as guests Nova Twins, Alex Brooker and Danny Jones join team captains, Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper and regular panellist Jamali Maddix.

9pm
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Episode 6 - Ed Byrne, Angela Barnes, Geoff Norcott

Irish comedy star Ed Byrne hosts this episode, introducing the fantastic Angela Barnes and the wonderful Geoff Norcott to the world-famous Apollo stage.

9:40pm (repeat)

Alison & Larry: Billericay To Barry. Image shows left to right: Alison Steadman, Larry Lamb

Alison And Larry: Billericay To Barry

Episode 2

On the second leg of their tour to Barry, Alison and Larry get lost in the maze at Blenheim Palace, and try puppet making with old friend Robert Wilfort, who played Stacey's brother Jason. In the snowy South West, Larry takes a cold dip, and on the way to Bath, tells Alison about his unsuccessful attempts at auditioning for James Bond.

9:45pm
15 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Quite Insubordinate: A selection of experiments and demonstrations from recent series.

10pm (repeat)

Al Murray: The Only Way Is Epic

The Pub Landlord returns to the theatres of Britain with his own plan to rescue the economy and the future of the country.

10pm (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back at the week's news for the very last time in the company of Angela Barnes, Alasdair Beckett-King, Rhys James, Zoe Lyons and Ahir Shah.

10pm
60 min version (repeat)

QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Gyles Brandreth, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Victoria Coren Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 5 - Not Nearly

With Gyles Brandreth, Jimmy Carr and Victoria Coren Mitchell.

10pm
30 min

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 4, Episode 6 - Denise Van Outen and Francis Bourgeois

Keith heads to Basildon to go sofa shopping with Denise Van Outen, then takes a train trip to Ford to buy model trains with YouTube sensation Francis Bourgeois.

10:30pm (repeat)

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 3 - No Connection

Paul fears his culturally fragmented family have lost a vital connection. Gentrification impacts Jim and Jackie as the last of their old neighbours move out and more young professionals move in.

10:40pm (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

10:50pm (repeat)

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 5 - The First Date

About a year ago, Steve and Becky's first date. Becky has come round before heading out for a coffee and Steve is desperate to impress her.

11pm (repeat)

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 4 - No Faith

As a sudden death impacts the older generation of the Worsley family, Ava struggles to keep a profound secret from Paul, and Ally finds it equally difficult to hide her true feelings from Luke.

11pm
65 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 13, Christmas Special - Katherine Ryan, Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett, John Robins

Stand-up comedy from the Hammersmith Apollo. In a special festive edition, the funny and fabulous Katherine Ryan introduces Marlon Davis, Joel Dommett and John Robins to the stage.

11:20pm (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

Series 4, Episode 1 - Happy Returns

A 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!

11:20pm (repeat)

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Proposal

It's Steve and Becky's first anniversary and Steve has planned to ask her to marry him. But he reckoned without the arrival of Laura.

Midnight
60 min version (repeat)

Live At The Apollo

Series 9, Episode 4 - Adam Hills, Andi Osho, Terry Alderton

Adam Hills is joined by Andi Osho and Terry Alderton.

Midnight (repeat)

Mock The Week

Series 16, Highlights Special

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis bring the current series to a close with a special edition of the topical comedy show featuring best bits and unseen material.

12:40am (repeat)

Would I Lie To You?

Series 4, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by Keeley Hawes and Stephen Mangan, while Lee Mack is joined by Kevin Bridges and Professor Brian Cox OBE.

1am (repeat)

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 3 - Possession

Tracey takes the chance to improve her future and heads off to a recruitment day, while Devil-fearing sister Cynthia covers Tracey's shift in the shop. Candice and Nan Esther try and earn some money by holding a sex-toy party on the estate. But Tracey ends up making a deal she regrets...

1:30am (repeat)

Chewing Gum

Series 1, Episode 4 - The Unicorn

Tracey and Connor decide to have sex but Connor's having trouble in the bedroom. Meanwhile Cynthia borrows Tracey's laptop for some sex research of her own.

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 2, Episode 2

Andy spots something suspicious and Sophie's cracking on with her new friend at the library. The club is visited by the local mayor on a matter of some delicacy, and some old enemies seem unusually interested in Peter's quest to find his grandfather.

2am (repeat)

Gavin & Stacey

Series 1, Episode 3

After his initial angry reaction to Stacey's news, Uncle Bryn agrees to drive them all to Essex to meet the Shipmans.

2:45am (repeat)

Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip

Episode 4

The Royle campervan hits the North-East, to experience the Angel of the North, a working coal mine and glass blowing - and meet local pigeon-racers, food bank heroes - and a soccer legend.

2:50am (repeat)

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 5 - The First Date

About a year ago, Steve and Becky's first date. Becky has come round before heading out for a coffee and Steve is desperate to impress her.

3am (repeat)

Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains

Series 3, Episode 5

Rachel Riley, Ahir Shah and Iain Stirling reflect on their teenage years, revealing which of them smashed a stained glass window and who can play Nirvana on the saxophone.

3:15am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 10 - Cuckoo

Sharon gets a shock when she tries to cash her unemployment cheque.

3:20am (repeat)

Him & Her

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Proposal

It's Steve and Becky's first anniversary and Steve has planned to ask her to marry him. But he reckoned without the arrival of Laura.

3:35am (repeat)

Desmond's

Series 1, Episode 3 - Expansion Plans

Looking to improve the shop's efficiency and profits, Michael hires a junior stylist. At first, Desmond doesn't take too kindly to what he sees as his "replacement" - but perhaps the young man isn't too bad, really.

TV schedule Wednesday 23rd August 2023

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