Television
TV schedule Friday 13th October 2023
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.
Still Up
Episode 6 - The Road TripWhen Lisa gets tipsy - and lost - during a ladies' night, Danny goes all out to help her get home.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Smelly FarmerThe Farmer's personal hygiene leaves much to be desired. Shaun, Bitzer and the flock decide action is needed - and set about giving the Farmer a full-service wash.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 12 - A Matter Of Life And DeathLee's health hangs in the balance after a routine health check.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 20 - There's No Place Like GreenbackDanger Mouse and Penfold become reluctant parents when it appears the Baron has accidentally wiped his own memory in his bid to fill London with memory-wiping gas.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 48 - Smarty PantsDennis is mega-excited to trial a pair of hi-tech Smarty Pants - underpants with all the capabilities of a smartphone. However, whenever he and the gang test the pants, Walter is always one step ahead of them.
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?
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 4 - Blood Is Thicker Than WaterA long-lost American cousin of Sid's turns up at short notice, citing unexplained 'problems' and requesting a room for the night. Then the police knock on the front door, and things go from bad to worse...
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 2 - When The Children Are AsleepWhen Bill sees a couple of people acting strangely in the street, she soon has them pegged as burglars. With Mr and Mrs Grimes from next door away on holiday and police on the doorstep, a peculiar night of alarms, silent phone calls and broken glass begins.
Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 7 - Cat's Busy DayEveryone needs help in Justin's House. Luckily, Cat is always happy to lend a hand, but today she tries to help everyone at once and gets into a bit of a muddle.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 5 - One Good Turn Deserves A BotherWhen Sid selflessly takes home his boss's antique, solid silver tea set for safe-keeping, little does he know that a mini crimewave and his own heightened paranoia will get the better of him. There's only one option: a rota to keep watch.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 4The regulars welcome Jason Manford, The One Show's Angela Scanlon, Radio 1's Dev Griffin, and Suzi Ruffell into their loft to play guessing games.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening DayJoe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 19 - BalancingThe Twirlywoos are at a gym hall where they watch a gymnast practicing a routine on a balance beam.
Still Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1In this opening episode Granville is forced into taking extra security precautions for the shop's takings, which cause him no end of discomfort. Eric suffers a curious injury. Love is in the air for some as Mavis receives a special delivery, and Granville begins to play matchmaker.
Lagging
Series 1, Episode 10 - TEAM SMoRCLe AssembleTEAM SMoRCLe are finally going to be together at Gamingcon. But as the boys start to spread out, Sol feels his team are falling apart. Then Leah calls to say she's been held up...
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf StreamThe trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 10 - The Fancy Dress PartyWhen Sooty's magic powder falls in the costume box, the gang end up with real super powers. Can they save the fancy dress competition, or will the evil Barrie Bonkers bring it to a sticky end? Guest starring Shaun Williamson.
Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 11Queen Victoria learns her British comforts aren't very British, a Viking warrior won't stop talking in rhyme, and the contestants try to become executioners on Axe Factor.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 11 - Peas and QuietThere are odd noises in the supermarket. Supertato discovers that Evil Pea and the Mini Peas are asleep and walking through the supermarket. Supertato tries to get them back to bed.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 2 - When The Children Are AsleepWhen Bill sees a couple of people acting strangely in the street, she soon has them pegged as burglars. With Mr and Mrs Grimes from next door away on holiday and police on the doorstep, a peculiar night of alarms, silent phone calls and broken glass begins.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 12 - Waffle And PepperWaffle and Jess visit Angela at the kennels and help Waffle's new friend, Pepper.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The WallA television crew has come to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing. Naturally, Fowler's officers see it as their chance for stardom.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
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 9 - SpacePolly launches a phone into space on a weather balloon. And Owen decides to earn his Scouts entertainment badge with the help of Dinsdale, a ventriloquist's dummy.
Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 7 - The RecruitWhile Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 15 - Super BirthdaySupertato is delighted when Evil Pea comes to his birthday party, but Carrot is suspicious. Soon Evil Pea unleashes the Mini Peas, who try to steal Supertato's birthday present.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 16 - Mount Etna, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch makes popcorn in Mount Etna, blocking the volcano and endangering the farms on its slopes.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 3 - Opening DayJoe Maplin has deemed that the Yellowcoats will meet the campers when they arrive at the station and escort them on to the buses which will take them to the camp for the first day of the new season.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 49 - MousefallDanger Mouse faces his toughest challenge ever as a mysterious super-villain releases all the villains from Arkwright and plots the end of our hero.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 4Holding a riverside picnic seems like a good idea but Hyacinth's arrangements don't go quite as she planned.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fly On The WallA television crew has come to Gasforth to make a documentary about policing. Naturally, Fowler's officers see it as their chance for stardom.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 1 - Wishing TreeSupertato must save the Lantern Festival when Evil Pea blows all the lanterns away.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 21 - The Forbidden City, ChinaSome runaway Chinese drums roll towards the Forbidden City. Can the Go Jetters stop them?
Minder
Series 3, Episode 1 - Dead Men Do Tell TalesTerry gets another dead-end job when Arthur agrees to look after a coffin. What is really in it?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 5 - In Which Gavin Hinchcliff Loses The Gulf StreamThe trio encounter an old school pal renowned for his eccentricity.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 12 - Waffle's RehearsalThe Poodles' Class rehearse for the school show, and Waffle has a special line to sing.
The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 11 - The ProposalWhen her accountant pops the question, Caroline looks to Charlie for advice.
Nova Jones
Series 3, Episode 6 - Nova's Epic FailNova launches her own reality TV show and upsets the crew in the name of entertainment.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 6 - The Miraculous Curing Of Old Goff HelliwellClegg, Truly and Billy need to put a spark back in the life of an old chum.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 15 - A Duck For LaunchWhilst Denise Laroque hides in his cellar, Michelle orders René to despatch the long-distance duck to England, with microfilm attached. Meanwhile, Flick and Von Smallhausen are on the hunt for the missing money.
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 5 - Stop That BathCompo, Clegg and Foggy find that, for once, Howard has a cast iron excuse for being out without permission.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than AnswersLlewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 6 - Springing SmilerFoggy, Clegg and a rather enthusiastic Compo accept the challenge of springing Smiler, Nora Batty's ex-lodger.
TV Flashback
Series 7, Episode 4 - StereotypesKiri Pritchard-McLean takes no nonsense as she looks for more funny clips in the BBC Wales archives, showing shocking and hilarious stereotypes around Welsh women.
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.
Doc Martin
Series 10, Episode 4Martin rubs up against the new herbalist and Penhale, Louisa and James are all interested in Janice's new pedicure fish. Martin's ex-flame invites him to speak as keynote speaker at Imperial College, and Ruth is back from Mexico with more than maracas.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 15, Episode 8Auctioneer Raj Bisram, comedian Deborah Frances-White, presenter Stephen Mulhern and Chaser Jenny Ryan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.
Norman Wisdom: A Life
Filmed in 2004, comedy star Norman Wisdom talks to Paul Ross about his Kent roots and career.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 5 - MutinyMargo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.
Ghosts
Series 5, Episode 2 - HomeMike is feeling intense anxiety about the future. The couple look into selling some land, incensing Lady Button. Can Thomas finally become a published poet?
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 6All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime! The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones's phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed either, as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.
Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 4Andy suddenly has a job interview to go to, while Lance has a lot of catching up to do. The mystery of the buried bomber is the least of their problems, but a disturbing possibility emerges from an unlikely source that throws everything into doubt.
Doc Martin
Series 10, Episode 5Louisa is shocked and Martin suspicious by the unannounced return of her father. Ruth is helping Martin with his blood phobia when she discovers his predicament, and an unexpected caravan squatter thwarts Bert's dreams of making a quick buck.
Have I Got News For You
Series 66, Episode 2Alexander Armstrong takes to the host's seat for a 40th time. Joining him is GB News political correspondent Olivia Utley and Miles Jupp.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 5Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 2 - Mammy's SecretMrs Brown is concerned that her family are keeping too many secrets. Her daughter, Cathy, won't tell anyone about her new boyfriend and son Mark won't tell anyone why wife Betty has thrown him out.
Dad's Army
Series 6, Episode 7 - The RecruitWhile Captain Mainwaring is in hospital, the Vicar and the Verger decide to join the Home Guard. Mainwaring is not pleased about it, but there is nothing he can do, so he sends them out to patrol with Jones's men.
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 5, Episode 6Rhod is joined by guests Judi Love, Grace Campbell and Zeze Millz, talking about the make-out party to end all make-out parties and who took their underwear off at a concert.
Still Game
Series 6, Episode 2 - Fly SocietyJack and Victor get a taste of how the other half live when they are mistaken for two socialites by a couple of rich widows. But the gang from Craiglang are not happy at missing out.
Red Dwarf
Series II, Episode 1 - KrytenAnswering a crackly distress message from a ship crashed on a nearby planet, the Red Dwarf crew are thrilled by the opportunity to meet some women for the first time in 3 million years. All they find, however, is a rathe confused servant robot by the name of Kryten...
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 4 - I Love LucyAlison has invited Lucy to come to Button House for a sleepover, but after a concerning meeting with the solicitor, Alison must work out if Lucy is really who she says she is.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 31, Episode 3 - Dawn French, Adrian Edmondson, London Hughes, Laura Linney, SugababesLaura Linney sings Dame Maggie Smith's praises, Dawn French recalls one of her most embarrassing moments, Adrian Edmondson says he and Rik Mayall were insane, London Hughes talks about success in the US, and Sugababes perform live in the studio.
Michael McIntyre: Hello Wembley!
Stand-up Michael McIntyre performs to a sell-out crowd at the Wembley Arena. From October 2009.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 4Tim and Rachel finally appear to have 'done the deed' and are confronted by a horrified Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to 'do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 5 - There's Strength In ArchesIt's finally time for Greg Davies to present his trophy to the overall champion. But before that, there's still time for more ridiculous task attempts, including Richard Osman doing something appalling with a shopping trolley.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 24 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The DecadeJimmy Carr presents this super-sized edition of the annual quiz, looking back over the past 10 years. Claudia Winkleman, Nish Kumar, Joe Lycett, Alan Carr, Stacey Solomon and Jonathan Ross battle it out to prove who can remember the most about the decade, with questions including why was lasagna big news in 2013? Who squeezed through a hole in the wall in 2015? And what are Pikachu's friends called? Big Fat regulars Jon Snow and Charles Dance help set the questions.
Limmy's Show!
Series 1, Episode 6Viewers will experience a first for television comedy in this episode, as Limmy pushes interaction to the limit by conducting a comedy test which allows him to tailor the levels of humour in the show to suit viewers' tastes.
Blankety Blank
Series 20, Episode 3Ricky Wilson, Sam Quek, Kerry Godliman, Shane Richie, Remi Burgz and Owen Warner are the guests.
Chewing Gum
Series 2, Episode 1 - WTF Happened?Tracey's return to the Pensbourne Estate doesn't quite go as she would have liked.
Baddiel & Skinner Unplanned Live From London's West End
David Baddiel and Frank Skinner perform in front of a live audience.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 8Dara O Briain hosts as Ed Byrne, Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Ria Lina and Ed Gamble join regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the first series of the hit sketch show.
Chewing Gum
Series 2, Episode 2 - ReplacementsTracey has a number of impossible tasks to complete before Joy lets her move back into their family home.
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 4 - I Love LucyAlison has invited Lucy to come to Button House for a sleepover, but after a concerning meeting with the solicitor, Alison must work out if Lucy is really who she says she is.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 9Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Catherine Bohart, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Michael Odewale join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.
Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 4Andy suddenly has a job interview to go to, while Lance has a lot of catching up to do. The mystery of the buried bomber is the least of their problems, but a disturbing possibility emerges from an unlikely source that throws everything into doubt.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 5Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.
BBC New Comedy Awards
2023, Episode 2 - LeithLarry Dean hosts the second heat, coming from the Leith Theatre.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 4Tim and Rachel finally appear to have 'done the deed' and are confronted by a horrified Gareth, who is perhaps most upset by the realisation that he'd still like to 'do' Rachel even though she is now, as he so charmingly puts it, sloppy seconds.
British As Folk
Episode 2 - Wales: Are We Speaking The Same Language?Darren, Fern and Ivo travel to the Valleys to find out what it means to be Welsh today and ask 'Are We Speaking The Same Language?'.
CelebAbility
Series 3, Episode 5Three friends take on Mark-Francis Vandelli, Harriet Kemsley, Lloyd Griffith and $noochie Shy.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 5 - MutinyMargo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.
Sliced
Series 2, Episode 1 - You Must Be Joshua?After the humiliation of being caught dressed as a dog at a council flat sex party, Joshua is trying to patch things up with Naomi. Unfortunately for him, it may be too late as Naomi has a new boyfriend. Meanwhile, Ricky gets mugged.
Chewing Gum
Series 2, Episode 1 - WTF Happened?Tracey's return to the Pensbourne Estate doesn't quite go as she would have liked.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 5John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet JobDesmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 6All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime! The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones's phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed either, as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 6 - BitsJoe Connolly is going to the dentist while everyone else at school is learning about their bits - how will Joe ever catch up?
Dodo
Series 1, Episode 3 - Forever ElevenIt is Joe Connolly's 12th birthday and he can't wait for everyone at school to know, until he learns about the school tradition of birthday beats.