Television
TV schedule Thursday 12th October 2023
The Larkins
Series 3, Episode 6 - Stranger Than FrictionAda's temper causes each of the family to seek dinner out. As she begins to contemplate her overbearing manner, Hetty arrives with the story of a woman whose family similarly left home but never returned, giving Ada much pause for thought.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 12 - Caught In The Act, FactTerry helps out an old friend and is in danger of being run in by the law - not once, but twice. Meanwhile, Arthur is up to something particularly fishy.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 5 - 3DTVThe Farmer is very excited by his new purchase. He calls on Bitzer to set up his new TV while he readies himself to watch life in 3D. To his surprise, it's more 3D than he could ever have imagined.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 19 - #Sinister MouseThere's double trouble when an evil version of Danger Mouse escapes from a parallel dimension and joins forces with Baron Greenback.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 47 - Be More DogDennis can't get Grizzly's new animal training method to work on wilful Gnasher. However, when they realise that Gnasher can use the method to get humans to obey him instead, they exploit this new power to the max.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 14 - The Colosseum, ItalyGlitch visits Rome to race his grimbots in the Colosseum. Can the Go Jetters stop him?
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 3Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 2 - Tea For Two & Four For TeaSid and Jean are curious to discover a love note tucked into Mike's shirt, but delighted to discover that the sender is very attractive, well-off, and highly intelligent - but less pleasingly, she's older than them!
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Secret Diary Of David PorterWhilst cleaning David's room, Bill stumbles upon his secret diary. She begins to read and reminisce about a particularly odd day when Rona's brother turned up, and her own aunt started causing trouble.
Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 13 - CircusRoll 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.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 3 - To Tell Or Not To TellJean spies Betty through her bedroom window, with a strapping, topless man! Jean's soon at the Abbotts' admitting she has fallen pregnant - but should they tell Trevor? Can Sid hurt his best mate?
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 3The regulars welcome Mark Watson, Phil Wang, Ellie Taylor and Kiri Pritchard-McLean into the loft to play an array of guessing games.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 2 - Ted At The HelmTed is now convinced that he is to become the new Camp Entertainments Manager. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that he has been summoned to Head Office.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 18 - On Top OfThe Twirlywoos are in a clothes boutique, where they watch a lady trying on different hats. She isn't satisfied with any of them, and goes off to try on a dress.
Porridge
Series 3, Episode 6 - Final StretchGodber's case is coming up before the parole board, and with his clean record and his O Levels, he's sure to sail through it. Unless his feud with Jarvis - all brawn but little brain - escalates. Can he turn the other cheek, or has a man got to do what a man's got to do?
Lagging
Series 1, Episode 9 - MuggedWhen Ray gets Sol's stolen game back, Sol treats him like a hero - until Ray won't leave!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 3 - A Pickup Of The Later Ming DynastyMarina goes to buy a hairnet but returns with a piece of life-saving equipment.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes OffSooty, 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?
Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 10HHTV News reports live from the Battle of Thermopylae, Celt housewives find decorative uses for severed heads and we learn the revolting truth about Roman toilets.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman CleggClegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 10 - Toy Aisle TroubleEvil Pea takes all the toys in the supermarket for herself and the Cobs to play with. Supertato climbs a big wall of boxes to try and get the toys back.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 3Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.
Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Secret Diary Of David PorterWhilst cleaning David's room, Bill stumbles upon his secret diary. She begins to read and reminisce about a particularly odd day when Rona's brother turned up, and her own aunt started causing trouble.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 11 - Waffle The Grand-DogGram and Grand visit. Waffle loves Gram; he'll only leave his new dog doormat for her.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism IsmFaced with arresting a failed asylum seeker ready for deportation, Fowler trains his staff in equality by pretending to be a Martian dissident. Meanwhile, Grim has been turned down by the Freemasons and is now trying to become a member of the Order of Todgers.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 12 - Round And Round Went The Great Big WheelThe platoon are called upon to help work on a camp which is testing a new weapon, a huge wheel. While at first their work is not so glamorous, they soon find themselves trying to stop the weapon when it goes haywire - by Pike's home-made portable radio.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 13 - Time On My HandsThe platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 7, Episode 8 - MuseumBell agrees to take Maddie's son on a trip to the local museum - but loses him! And Amber tries to convince Ingrid that mummies really exist, using Darnesh and some toilet roll.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 14 - Evil Pea Takes A BreakEvil Pea's spa break is ruined when the Cobs try to trick Supertato while she's gone.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 15 - The Taj Mahal, IndiaThe grimbots attach a bit of the Taj Mahal to Grim HQ. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 2 - Ted At The HelmTed is now convinced that he is to become the new Camp Entertainments Manager. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that he has been summoned to Head Office.
Cheer Boys Cheer
When a merger with a larger brewing company seems imminent, a company man brightens the sagging spirits around him.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 48 - High School InedibleDM and Penfold go back to school to thwart the plans of an evil food scientist and his killer hot dogs.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 3Richard forgets his wedding anniversary but saves the day by alarming Hyacinth.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 2 - Ism Ism IsmFaced with arresting a failed asylum seeker ready for deportation, Fowler trains his staff in equality by pretending to be a Martian dissident. Meanwhile, Grim has been turned down by the Freemasons and is now trying to become a member of the Order of Todgers.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 26 - Super SecretEvil Pea traps Supertato to discover the secret of his superstrength.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 20 - The Dead Sea, Middle EastThe Go Jetters are relaxing by the Dead Sea when Grandmaster Glitch causes a custard catastrophe - to the Vroomster!
Minder
Series 2, Episode 13 - A Lot Of Bull And A Pat On The BackTerry is up to his neck in it when Arthur despatches him to the country to make a very unusual repossession.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 3 - A Pickup Of The Later Ming DynastyMarina goes to buy a hairnet but returns with a piece of life-saving equipment.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 9 - Arthur's Tie BreakArthur Sleep comes up with a plan to decide a tiebreak.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 11 - Waffle And The BoxA mysterious box is delivered to Mrs Hobbs' house, and Waffle wants to know what's inside.
The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 10 - Family TiesCharlie is suspicious of his father-in-law when he turns up out of the blue bringing expensive presents for Joanna.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 4 - The Secret Birthday Of Norman CleggClegg tries to avoid a fuss on his birthday by lunching at a nice quiet hotel.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 14 - The Reluctant MillionairesWhen Mimi appears in the square with news that the General freed everyone from the Communists, René and co. are delighted that they will not need to pay the ransom - but upon learning who the stolen money actually belongs to, they are soon desperately trying to get rid...
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 4 - Mother EarthBeth's concern for animal welfare has far-reaching consequences for Winterdown Farm. Marlene's pursuit of a more holistic way of life proves to be crunch time for Boycie and something of an eye opener for Beth.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 3 - The Black WidowToo much home brew after Ernie Mordue's funeral leaves Compo and Foggy with a bad hangover and Clegg with a good woman.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 5 - Schoolboy FrenchThe circle of life comes knocking at the Boyces' door with Tyler's French exchange student and a past love from Peckham sheds new light on old memories.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 4 - Have You Got A Light Mate?Clegg is given the task of buying a present for Howard's lady friend.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 3 - Mr. Fix-ItWhen a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Sticking PlaceLong-buried secrets are unearthed when Frank and Lu come to the aid of a community of allotment holders who are being threatened with eviction.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Day Peace Broke OutTom takes the law into his own hands when leeks start disappearing from his garden.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 4Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Miles Jupp, Heston Blumenthal OBE, Emilia Fox and Ed Byrne.
Breeders
Series 3, Episode 9 - No More - Part 1Jim and Jackie are both struggling. Luke has a choice to make. Ally meets someone new.
Shakespeare & Hathaway - Private Investigators
Series 3, Episode 4 - A Serpent's ToothWhen a fatal accident takes place in a carpet warehouse, the youngest daughter of a carpet king hires Frank and Lu to investigate her own sisters.
Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 3Russell and Hugh embark on their mission to recover the mayor's chain of office from the car park in Barnfather Woods, while Sophie proves she's still very bad at spying. Both Becky and Lance have something important to tell Andy.
The Lovers
Episode 6It's over between Janet and Seamus, but Janet's boss urges her not to give up on the relationship. Can they find a way back to each other?
Taskmaster
Series 16, Episode 4 - Dynamite ChicksGreg Davies watches in awe, delight and sometimes disgust as Lucy Beaumont gets her flowers mixed up, Sam Campbell regrets a trip abroad, Julian Clary orders some edible pants and Susan Wokoma shakes her head at Sue Perkins sniffing a door.
Breeders
Series 3, Episode 10 - No More - Part 2A furious argument is interrupted by Ava's news about Jim. Paul and Ally need to decide - is this it?
Dreamland
Episode 6Trish and Spence win their dream house at auction! Clare tells Mel she is there for her, despite everything.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 13 - Time On My HandsThe platoon jump to arms when a German pilot ejects from his plane and gets his parachute caught on the front of Walmington Town Hall, grapsing to the clock face for dear life. Their attempts to disentagle and capture him do not go to plan.
Scot Squad
Series 6, Episode 5This week, The Chief tackles a new initiative with the help of rugby legend Gavin Hastings, it's a bum wrap for Detectives Squire and McGill when tracing a criminal, and Acting Sgt Ken Beattie closes the window on crime.
Brassic
Series 5, Episode 3 - HansTommo gets the surprise of his life when a young German man shows up looking for him. This isn't any German man, this is Tommo's son, Hans. A brief dalliance with a foreign exchange student 18 years ago had bigger repercussions than Tommo could've ever imagined. Enlisting the gang's help, Tommo tries to bond with his son ... with a lot of trouble along the way.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 3 - Dirty GirlsJonny discovers that Janet has been keeping an old love letter from her ex, Andy. Janet convinces him it's just a bit of nostalgia from her childhood.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts, as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Woodworm MenAs Button House is fumigated for woodworm, Alison and Mike decide to save some money and camp in the grounds overnight while the treatment takes effect.
Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 5Miri sets about mending her friendship with Billy, and heads back to work only to find that the shop is no more.
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 2, Episode 4 - VomitJonny is ill and thinks he's dying. Janet reckons he's just trying to get out of a job interview.
Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 6Miri wakes up in a police cell once again - this time charged with arson.
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 31, Episode 8Ashnikko, Jordan Stephens and Phil Wang join regulars Noel Fielding, Daisy May Cooper and Jamali Maddix for the pop culture panel show, hosted by Greg Davies.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 3It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys, meanwhile David's radical new made-up business strategy of "team individuality" fails to impress Neil.
Breeders
Series 3, Episode 7 - No LossAfter an apparent reconciliation with Ally, Paul's rage returns. Luke and Jacob reunite.
Two Doors Down
Series 4, Episode 6 - HousewarmingMichelle and Alan are making the last minute tidy-ups before the neighbours arrive for the housewarming party at their freshly decorated home.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 3Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.
Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Last SupperTracey's attempt to expose Connor to the world of performance poetry ends disastrously. A visit from her cousin Boy Tracy surprises in more ways than one. Cynthia has some big news to share with the family.
Breeders
Series 3, Episode 8 - No Way BackPaul takes his parents on a trip to the countryside to recreate a cherished memory. But revelations leave them reeling.
Growing Up Scottish
Series 2, Episode 2 - Music/FoodSome of Scotland's favourite comedians look back at music and Scottish food.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 4Mick becomes a minor celebrity for the night after appearing on the news.
Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 6 - Tolled RoadTracey's been kicked out by her Mum, and moves in with best friend Candice and her Nan Esther. Connor's got a new job and hopes that Tracey will move in with him.
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Woodworm MenAs Button House is fumigated for woodworm, Alison and Mike decide to save some money and camp in the grounds overnight while the treatment takes effect.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 7Dara O Briain hosts as regular panellist Hugh Dennis looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Laura Lexx, Rhys James, Glenn Moore, Sukh Ojla and Ed Byrne.
Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 5Miri sets about mending her friendship with Billy, and heads back to work only to find that the shop is no more.
Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 3Russell and Hugh embark on their mission to recover the mayor's chain of office from the car park in Barnfather Woods, while Sophie proves she's still very bad at spying. Both Becky and Lance have something important to tell Andy.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 4Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Miles Jupp, Heston Blumenthal OBE, Emilia Fox and Ed Byrne.
Taskmaster
Series 16, Episode 4 - Dynamite ChicksGreg Davies watches in awe, delight and sometimes disgust as Lucy Beaumont gets her flowers mixed up, Sam Campbell regrets a trip abroad, Julian Clary orders some edible pants and Susan Wokoma shakes her head at Sue Perkins sniffing a door.
Back To Life
Series 1, Episode 6Miri wakes up in a police cell once again - this time charged with arson.
Bless This House
Series 2, Episode 8 - Wives And LoversWhen Jean's suspicious mind begins to run away with her, Sid decides to play up to teach her a lesson. Unfortunately the wheeze backfires, and he's soon unknowingly in the doghouse.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 3It's Trudy's birthday and in traditional highbrow office style she receives some sex toys, meanwhile David's radical new made-up business strategy of "team individuality" fails to impress Neil.
Al Murray: My Gaff, My Rules
TV broadcast of Al Murray's first live DVD, recorded at London's Playhouse Theatre in 2003.
British As Folk
Episode 1 - Midlands: Is It All Mundane In The Midlands?Darren Harriott, Fern Brady and Ivo Graham get stuck into the middle of the country, to discover if the Midlands is really as mundane as the stereotypes suggest.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Day Peace Broke OutTom takes the law into his own hands when leeks start disappearing from his garden.
The Other Half
Comedy about a half-Welsh half-Iranian 20-something leaving his small-town upbringing for the first time.
The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 10 - Family TiesCharlie is suspicious of his father-in-law when he turns up out of the blue bringing expensive presents for Joanna.
Chewing Gum
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Last SupperTracey's attempt to expose Connor to the world of performance poetry ends disastrously. A visit from her cousin Boy Tracy surprises in more ways than one. Cynthia has some big news to share with the family.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 4John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts, as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 1 - Do Me A FavourDesmond hires a new assistant, Ricky, but no one else can understand why he's chosen him.