Television
TV schedule Monday 16th October 2023
Cotton Queen
The story of two feuding Lancashire mill owners who must work together to secure a major American contract.
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?
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 7 - DIYWhen the Farmer pops out for more supplies, Bitzer is left in charge of decorating and calls on the flock for help. He soon realises this may be a terrible mistake as they have their own way of doing things - painting and decorating isn't their strong point!
Desmond's
Series 6, Episode 2 - Hatchet JobDesmond gets a shock when he reads a page or two from Porkpie's diary.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To DawnThis episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 49 - Puppy LoveThere's a new tripe hound in Beanotown, and Gnasher falls head over paws in love with her. Bertie is looking after the visiting dog Ginger, and is determined to keep her away from riff-raff like Gnasher.
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.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 5Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Loneliness Of The Short Distance WalkerAs Mike, Jean and Sally go on a health and fitness kick, Sid is determined to prove to everyone - not least himself - that he's not "past it". After a chat with Trevor, the pair decide to join Sally and Mike on a sponsored walk from London to Brighton...
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 3 - Badger's BendBen 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.
Justin's House
Series 6, Episode 15 - ScarecrowJustin, Robert and Little Monster are planting vegetable seeds in the back garden and can't wait for them to grow into tasty vegetables to make vegetable soup - one of Little Monster's favourites. But every time they look away, a peckish pigeon jumps down and eats a seed! Justin and Robert decide they need to protect the vegetable seeds before they're all eaten, and realise what they need is a scarecrow.
Bless This House
Series 3, Episode 7 - Watch The BirdieMike's latest fad - a photography business run from the family's garage - doesn't enthuse Sid when it's first suggested. When Mike falls ill with a stream of customers at the door, however, the senior Abbott male is suddenly far more interested in the endeavour.
Down Among The Z Men
The four original Goons star as Prof. Osric Pureheart misplaces a secret military formula.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 5The regulars welcome Tom Allen, Debbie McGee, Ivo Graham and Judi Love into their loft to play an array of guessing games.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 4 - Off With The MotleyAt long last Peggy is promoted - not, unfortunately, to the rank of Yellowcoat but to the post of deputy supervisor in the Chalet Maintenance Department.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 20 - Joining UpThe Twirlywoos surprise an unsuspecting hiker by attaching the entire contents of a campsite to the back of his rucksack!
Still Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 2Granville is determined to improve Gastric's image in order to matchmake him with Madge. Meanwhile, Old Mr Bentinck never goes into the shop, so Granville finds a way to tempt him in to spend.
Lagging
Series 2, Episode 1 - Start New GameSol battles the new boss-level baddie, Mo is powering up a possible puppy, Leah clashes with her clan, and Cedric and Ray fight physics with an ironing board!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are ComingAs Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 13 - Balancing ActWhen Richard claims to be an expert gymnast, Sooty and the gang insist he shows off his skills. But with a host of traps waiting for him at the gym, will he make it to the gymnastics show in one piece?
Horrible Histories
Series 1, Episode 12A Victorian teacher is confused by her pupils' bizarre names, the Romans run out of animals to execute, and Queen Victoria advertises her exercise DVD.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny StuffTruly, Clegg and Billy track down a man famous for his green fingers.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 12 - Cereal MountainChilli tries to reach the top of Cereal Mountain without the help of Supertato's gadgets.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 5Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.
Danger Mouse
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated sequel.
2point4 Children
Series 3, Episode 3 - Badger's BendBen 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.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 13 - Helpful WaffleWaffle tries to help his friend, Pepper, find a new owner.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative CultureThe station is rife with tension when the ladies are forced to share the mens' locker rooms, with no funds available to fix a problem in theirs. Meanwhile, Grim is organising a major drugs raid, Boyle a drinking evening, and Habib's looking after her younger sister.
Sketchy Comedy
Episode 2Eggs, sausages, a freezer and toilet roll are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment!
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Beano creation.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 1 - Everybody's TruckingThe platoon is ordered to plant signposts in order to direct a large convoy, but things are made difficult when the road is blocked, and by Mainwaring continuously damaging Jones's newly furnished van.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 7, Episode 10 - RatsIsaac tries to catch a mouse in school using Darnesh's cat... with disastrous consequences. And Polly tries to help Owen move on emotionally by getting Katie a new boyfriend.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of ActionJournalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 16 - Winter WonderlandEvil 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.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 17 - Table Mountain, South AfricaGlitch wants to ski, so the grimbots give Table Mountain a snowy peak, which threatens its rare plants.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 4 - Off With The MotleyAt long last Peggy is promoted - not, unfortunately, to the rank of Yellowcoat but to the post of deputy supervisor in the Chalet Maintenance Department.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 50 - Mouse RiseDanger 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 5Richard isn't exactly over the moon with his surprise birthday present.
The Thin Blue Line
Series 2, Episode 4 - Alternative CultureThe station is rife with tension when the ladies are forced to share the mens' locker rooms, with no funds available to fix a problem in theirs. Meanwhile, Grim is organising a major drugs raid, Boyle a drinking evening, and Habib's looking after her younger sister.
Supertato
Series 2, Episode 14 - How To Be A SupertatoSupertato shows the Grape Kids a Supertato training film, but Evil Pea sneaks in to take over Tato Tower.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 22 - The Wieliczka Salt Mine, PolandGrandmaster Glitch's digging causes a flood in the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Can the Go Jetters save the famous salt statues?
Minder
Series 3, Episode 2 - You Need HandsArthur takes on some hired help when Terry is injured, and unwittingly finds himself mixed up in drug dealing.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 7 - The Frenchies Are ComingAs Barry seeks an alternative to golf, Billy creates a ready-made archery training course.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 13 - Waffle Steals The ShowDoug, Ali and Mrs Hobbs all perform in the school show, but Evie nearly misses the finale.
The Upper Hand
Series 3, Episode 12 - Business And PleasureLaura pressures Charlie to help Caroline's business.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 24, Episode 8 - The Man Who Invented Yorkshire Funny StuffTruly, Clegg and Billy track down a man famous for his green fingers.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 16 - The Exploding BedpanMonsieur Alfonse suffers a heart attack in Flick's lair, whilst under interrogation regarding the stolen money - naturally, Michelle has a plan to liberate him before he spills the beans.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 7 - Brothers And SistersA family reunion leaves the staff of Winterdown Farm all tied up and lost for words, love is in the air for Bryan, and Boycie attempts to bury the past before the Driscoll Brothers bury him.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 7 - Concerto For Solo BicycleFoggy comes up with an unusual idea for bicycle safety underwear when he collides with a speeding Compo.
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 8 - There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our GardenFoggy identifies the sound of a giant woodpecker and exploits this natural wonder.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 6 - Home Sweet HomeA great opportunity arises for the Goods which promises to boost their earnings considerably.
There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 1Joining Alan and team captains Michael Sheen and Jennifer Saunders for a new bought of movie-flavoured trivia and challenges are star of Willow and Ewok Warwick Davis; looming star of Judge Romesh and Murder In Successville Tom Davis; and esteemed host of the infamous podcast My Dad Wrote A Porno, Alice Levine.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 7 - Going To Pot?Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 6David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone OBE, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman, and Phill Jupitus.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 1, Episode 1Celebrities revisit their teenage years, with Rhod joined in the first edition by Jonathan Ross, Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Shazia Mirza.
Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 5After recent revelations, Lance, Andy, Becky and Sophie are all trying to come to terms with an uncertain future. In fact, only one of them is going to get a good night's sleep when Terry puts his emergency plan into action.
QI
Series T, Episode 5 - TestingSandi Toksvig has a testing time with Susan Calman, Maisie Adam, Josh Widdicombe and Alan Davies.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of ActionJournalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.
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.
QI
Series S, Episode 4 - Sideshows, Stunts & Scavenger HuntsSandi Toksvig looks at sideshows, stunts and scavenger hunts, with series regular Alan Davies, and guest panellists Gyles Brandreth, Rosie Jones and Nish Kumar.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Series 4, Episode 4 - Ellie TaylorZuu and the boys welcome comedian Ellie Taylor to Mandem HQ. For her Big Eat, Zuu gives Ellie a B&B style breakfast buffet with a Peking duck twist and it's one she won't forget in a hurry.
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 5 - Something To Share?When the ghosts try to sabotage Alison's makeshift therapy session for Kitty, they unwittingly face their own demons. And Mike's desire to see the ghosts yields surprising results.
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.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 10Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James, Milton Jones and Maisie Adam join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking
TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.
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 5It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.
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.
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.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart FrancisAsian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.
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.
The Comedy Bus
Episode 6 - Darren Harriott's BirminghamHaving had a sheltered upbringing, Darren takes his bus mates to the city he grew up in, in an attempt to get out of his comfort zone. He'll be commandeering, and inevitably crashing a canal boat, visiting the club Darren used to bounce on and Iain will see how far he can push Darren by abseiling with him down a hotel!
Outsiders
Series 3, Episode 1David Mitchell returns for a new third series of his UKTV Original outdoor survival challenge show. Joining him in the wild are Alan Davies, Roisin Conaty, Guz Khan, Judi Love, Chris McCausland and Laura Smyth.
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.
East Mode With Nigel Ng
A repeat-run of the entire second series.
Detectorists
Series 2, Episode 5After recent revelations, Lance, Andy, Becky and Sophie are all trying to come to terms with an uncertain future. In fact, only one of them is going to get a good night's sleep when Terry puts his emergency plan into action.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 11Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore and Ahir Shah join Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.
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.
Ghosts
Series 3, Episode 5 - Something To Share?When the ghosts try to sabotage Alison's makeshift therapy session for Kitty, they unwittingly face their own demons. And Mike's desire to see the ghosts yields surprising results.
BBC New Comedy Awards
2023, Episode 2 - LeithLarry Dean hosts the second heat, coming from the Leith Theatre.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 6David Mitchell and guest team captain Greg Davies are joined by Gareth Malone OBE, Amanda Abbington, Richard Osman, and Phill Jupitus.
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.
The Office
Series 2, Episode 5It's Comic Relief Day, and the office is awash with wackiness. All 19 stone of Keith is squeezed into a bright yellow Ali G costume, Sheila has become Wonder Woman and Gareth is hopping on one leg.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 1, Episode 1 - Mel B & Jimmy CarrKeith takes Spice Girl Mel B to do her big weekly food shop and top comedian Jimmy Carr to get suited and booted by a London tailor.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 7 - Going To Pot?Some botched household maintenance causes the Goods to enrol at a local council-run evening school. Margo soon joins Barbara in a pottery class, but her skills are somewhat lacking. For a brief moment, however, the Goods are quids-in after discovering one of Tom's hidden talents!
Sliced
Series 2, Episode 2 - 8 OuncesAfter visiting Scott in prison, Josh is scared he might be joining him after agreeing to deliver more than just pizzas. Mario tries to diversify the menu in new, much stupider directions.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 4 - Romesh Ranganathan, Jason Byrne, Stewart FrancisAsian Provocateur star Romesh Ranganathan hosts, introducing top Irish comic Jason Byrne and master of one-liners Stewart Francis.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 1 - Ed Gamble At The Comedy StoreThe superb Ed Gamble introduces funny man Fin Taylor; the fantastic Mae Martin; and the extremely funny Mo Gilligan.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 2 - Iain Stirling At The Comedy StoreComedy genius Iain Stirling is at the legendary Comedy Store in London playing host to the brilliantly funny Darren Harriott, the wonderful Jake Lambert and the amazing Fern Brady.