TV schedule for 18th November 2023 (full list)

6am (repeat)

The legend that is Sting sings a classic and his new single, plus there is comedy from Jack Whitehall and a very special performance from David Brent. Jamie Oliver plays celebrity Send To All where Michael sends a text of his choosing to Jamie's phone contacts. 'Unexpected Star' has a twist this week when two people from the same family get the surprise of their lifetimes.

6am (repeat)

Never The Twain

Series 1, Episode 6 - Father Of The Groom

The big day is approaching so Simon and Oliver try to patch up their differences for the sake of their children. A friendly dinner party is arranged and all goes well ... until they start playing cards!

6:10am (repeat)

Twirlywoos

Series 3, Episode 4 - More About Noisy

The Twirlywoos visit a house where a parrot lives. The parrot is very noisy.

6:30am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 18 - Da Veggie Code

Supertato's Tato belt gets locked inside a glass case for an exhibition, but Tomato can't remember the code to get it out again, and Supertato needs it back to defeat Evil Pea.

6:35am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 6 - Babysitter Bitzer

The flock are off for a girls night out leaving Bitzer to Babysit Timmy. It's not long before the youngster makes clear who's in charge.

6:45am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 7 - Dodgy Lodger

When one of the pigs attempts to make friends with Timmy, his cohorts evict him as punishment. The sheep take him into the barn, and attempt to transform him into the epitome of porcine sophistication, but do they really know who they have invited into their home?

6:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, Spain

Grandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.

6:50am (repeat)

Mr Bean

A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.

6:55am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 2, Episode 32 - The Beat Goes On

Rubi's dance-machine invention gets accidentally muddled up with Crusty the Robot Pie's coding. Dennis and Gnasher have to dance on it all day in perfect sync, or Crusty's entire persona will be wiped forever!

7am (repeat)

Birds Of A Feather

Series 3, Episode 12 - Business

The sisters fall out over Chris's inheritance.

7am (repeat)

Shaun The Sheep

Series 1, Episode 6 - Still Life

The farmer's turned artist, but will Shaun and pals play along?

7:05am (repeat)

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 7

A plane, chair, pencil and watering can are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

7:10am (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 44 - Sharp As A Pin

An accidental sidekick swap leaves Danger Mouse with Pinfold, Penfold's cousin.

7:15am (repeat)

The Green Green Grass

Series 2, Episode 7 - Brothers And Sisters

A 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.

7:20am (repeat)

Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!

Series 1, Episode 43 - Goodbye Rubi Doomsday

Rubi gets a place in a Summer School for Super Smart Kids, which turns out to be one of Walter's tricks so he can learn the secrets of her new invention.

7:45am (repeat)

San Ferry Ann

Sound-effect comedy following various groups of Brits travelling from Dover to Calais on holiday.

7:45am (repeat)

Jonathan Creek

Series 5, Episode 3 - The Curse Of The Bronze Lamp

A wealthy kidnap victim appears to pull off a mind-boggling act of teleportation to alert the police to her whereabouts.

7:45am (repeat)

2point4 Children

Series 7, Episode 4 - The Sweet Hereafter

Collared in the shopping centre by a market researcher, Ben returns home with a plethora of opinion forms and large box of new products to test, including a new chocolate bar called Drool.

7:50am (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 29 - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Someone's stopped the samba at the Rio carnival! Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

8:20am (repeat)

Still Open All Hours

Series 5, Episode 3

Gastric impresses everyone with his invention skills when he adapts his Mini to run on its own.

8:35am (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 1 - Castle Makeover

Bob really wants his castle to look more like Bitz's, and everyone pitches in to help, but things don't go to plan.

9am (repeat)

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Ian McShane comedy drama.

9am (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 5

Mr Khan's new plasma TV provides the perfect opportunity to have his friends round to enjoy the Pakistan versus England cricket match. But Mrs Khan needs the house to be a place of complete calm as she plans to host a prayer meeting...

9:35am (repeat)

Citizen Khan

Series 1, Episode 6

The Khans have a spare invite for the wedding. For Mr Khan, the fewer guests the better.

9:45am (repeat)

Now For Nookie

Episode 2

This week, Nookie receives a visit from Bernie Winters and Schnorbitz, and Roger takes him to hear a politician speak.

9:50am (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 18 - The Great Book Rescue

Evil Pea takes all the books from the supermarket. Supertato, Chilli and Carrot try to rescue them by using acrobatic skills that they learnt from their favourite circus book.

10:10am (repeat)

Only Fools And Horses

A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the David Jason sitcom.

10:25am (repeat)

Sooty

Series 1, Episode 13 - Drive In The Country

It is Richard's day off so Sooty and Sweep have helped him prepare a picnic. But with Sooty-Stig driving the campervan, a flat tyre and no petrol, will Richard ever get a peaceful drive in the country?

1pm (repeat)

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 5 - Incredible Duck Trek

Mummy duck is trying to lead her ducklings from their nest in Bitz's castle to the lake, but it's a long way, so Bitz and Bob help guide them there safely.

1:25pm (repeat)

Go Jetters

Series 2, Episode 43 - Bird Migration: Spain And Africa

The Go Jetters are on the Strait of Gibraltar in southern Spain, working with a team of conservationists to track and follow a group of baby storks on their journey from Spain to Africa.

1:35pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 2 - Awardatarian

Martha and Ollie compete to win awards by teaching tech to ex-punk Jonny and chatty Mazel.

2:05pm (repeat)

So Awkward

Series 5, Episode 3 - Head Boy Hearts Girl

Lily thinks head boy Hunter has a crush on her and Martha and Kat compete for a statue.

3pm (repeat)

My Family

A selection of episodes from the ninth and tenth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.

3:05pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Baddie Belt

Evil Pea swaps Supertato's Tato-Belt for her own evil Baddie-Belt.

3:40pm (repeat)

GiggleQuiz

Series 2, Episode 10 - The Muddles-Keith Muddle Up

Professor Muddles' misfiring invention causes him and Keith to swap bodies.

4:10pm (repeat)

Sketchy Comedy

Episode 9

A cucumber, golf ball, phone and pan of sprouts are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.

4:30pm (repeat)

Supertato

Series 2, Episode 20 - Carrot Powers Up

Carrot wants to become superstrong, so she restores Evil Pea's robot suit for herself.

5:45pm (repeat)

Danger Mouse

Series 2, Episode 11 - Big Trouble In Little Clowntown

When Professor Squawkencluck's Seriousizer ray is nabbed by Pompom, Danger Mouse teams up with his clown-shaped Bozorian equivalent, Cupcake.

7pm (repeat)

Miranda

A selection of episodes from the second series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.

7pm (repeat)

Not Going Out

A selection of episodes from the ninth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.

7:10pm (repeat)

Johnny English

He knows no fear. He knows no danger. He knows... nothing! A film about bumbling secret agent Johnny English.

8pm (repeat)

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 2, Episode 5

The legend that is Sting sings a classic and his new single, plus there is comedy from Jack Whitehall and a very special performance from David Brent. Jamie Oliver plays celebrity Send To All where Michael sends a text of his choosing to Jamie's phone contacts. 'Unexpected Star' has a twist this week when two people from the same family get the surprise of their lifetimes.

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)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 5

Karl reveals that he often goes on walks to observe ants, moths and other insects and that once, he saw a bee have a heart attack.

9pm (repeat)

A League Of Their Own

Series 18, Episode 4

With guests Christian Horner and Alex Brooker, who take on a G-force challenge, while Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp and Mo Gilligan find out who leads the best cycle class.

9pm (repeat)

The Catherine Tate Show

A selection of episodes from the third series of the hit sketch show.

9pm
85 min

Barrymore: The Rise And Fall Of Mr Saturday Night. Michael Barrymore. Credit: PA, Alamy

Michael Barrymore: The Rise And Fall Of Mr Saturday Night

In the 90s, Michael Barrymore was a universally-loved British TV presenter. In '95, Barrymore came out as gay during an era of homophobia in the tabloid press - but his open homosexuality didn't dent his popularity. It wasn't until a fateful night in 2001, where an after-party at Barrymore's luxury mansion in Essex ended his career and the life of a young man; Stuart Lubbock. The sordid details of the night in question were aired in the media and a pathologist's report concluded that Stuart had suffered severe sexual injuries prior to death taking place. This film is a saga of light entertainment and heavy drama, with a powerful portrait of a tragic character.

9pm
35 min

Blankety Blank

Series 20, Episode 9

Bradley Walsh hosts the revival of the comedy quiz show, in which Oti Mabuse, DJ Target, Yung Filly, Sue Perkins, Eamonn Holmes and Josie Gibson fill in the blanks to help contestants win some brilliant prizes.

9pm (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the adult sitcom.

9:30pm (repeat)

The Ricky Gervais Show

Series 2, Episode 7

Karl says that sometimes he wishes he were smaller so that things like food portions and cities would be bigger in comparison.

9:30pm (repeat)

Scot Squad

Series 7, Episode 5

Squire and McGill are on a lengthy stakeout, poised to pounce on their perpetrator. However, without sustenance, can they handle the hunger long enough to capture their prey?

10pm (repeat)

Jimmy Carr Live: Comedian

Stand-up laughs from leading comedian Jimmy Carr, released as 2007's Comedian DVD.

10pm (repeat)

Porridge

A selection of episodes from the third series of the prison-based sitcom.

10:50pm (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

11pm (repeat)

Bad Education

A selection of episodes from the series revival.

11:05pm (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive-themed edition of the words and numbers game, with Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican face off against Sean Lock and David Mitchell. David O'Doherty joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

11:25pm (repeat)

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

11:50pm (repeat)

Outsiders

Series 3, Episode 6

David Mitchell challenges the Outsiders to make dummy David fly as far as possible, before forming their own political parties.

Midnight (repeat)

Al Murray Live: Barrel Of Fun

Britain's best-known pub philosopher serves up his own special brew of comic bar-room banter in his 2010 show, Barrel Of Fun.

12:10am (repeat)

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 17 (Channel 4: Series 18), Christmas Special

Jimmy Carr hosts a festive edition of the combination of the comedy panel show and the long-running words and numbers quiz, with Sean Lock and Bob Mortimer taking on Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate with guests Adam Buxton and Joe Wilkinson

12:10am (repeat)

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 6 - Flood

It's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...

12:30am (repeat)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 1

Allison and Deacon are desperate for a baby, but they've run out of money to fund any more IVF treatment. So they decide to 'borrow' the £50,000 they need from their rich boss Alfie, who they discover is illegally creaming off money from the company.

12:50am
60 min version (repeat)

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Highlights Special - Have I Got 2020 News For You

Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by a variety of guest hosts and panellists from the worlds of comedy, journalism and current affairs for a compilation that looks back at the big news of 2020.

12:50am (repeat)

Yes Minister

Series 3, Episode 1 - Equal Opportunities

Prompted by a schoolgirl's question as to what he has actually achieved in cabinet, Jim searches for a raison d'être. Talking to a particularly intelligent female undersecretary, he's suddenly struck by how few women there are in the Civil Service.

12:55am (repeat)

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 6

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

1am (repeat)

Brassic

Series 5, Episode 8 - The Manolito Problem

After discovering that Manolito has been playing them this whole time, the gang set out to frame him by stealing some rare explicit Lowry paintings and planting them in his house.

1am (repeat)

Romantic Getaway

Episode 2

Allison starts IVF and pressure mounts to turn the stolen bitcoin into usable money, so Deacon asks his creepy uncle to help launder it. Meanwhile, HMRC launches an investigation.

1:10am (repeat)

CelebAbility

Series 4, Episode 3

Iain Stirling is joined by team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads three friends in a series of games against Baga Chipz, Tom Read Wilson, Ivo Graham and Demi Sims.

1:20am (repeat)

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em

Series 3, Episode 3 - Scottish Dancing

Frank takes part in a Scottish dancing exhibition.

1:35am (repeat)

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 4 - Private Plane

Blackadder's latest plan to escape the terror of the trenches is to join the glamorous world of Lord Flasheart in the Royal Flying Corps.

1:45am (repeat)

Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps

A selection of episodes from the seventh series of the adult sitcom.

1:50am (repeat)

Question Team

Series 2, Episode 6

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Stephen Mangan, Dana Alexander, Katherine Ryan and special guest Adam Kay.

2am (repeat)

Minder

Series 4, Episode 10 - Get Daley

Arthur is not even safe in hospital when he witnesses the death of a business associate and a friend of Terry's is in the frame for it.

2:10am (repeat)

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 5 - Interesting

A party is arranged, but naturally Neil has no one to invite. Rick's keen to get things off just right, but is at risking of killing the mood. Then the pubs start to close.

2:15am (repeat)

Taskmaster

Series 16, Episode 9 - Fagin At The Disco

It's the business end of the series, and time is running out for certain contenders to make their late run to claim Taskmaster Greg Davies's head. Susan Wokoma has excuses when it comes to road sweeping, Julian Clary makes smart use of a fishing rod, Sue Perkins reimagines Botticelli, Sam Campbell collects some coins and Lucy Beaumont asks Alex Horne to sit on a sled.

2:40am (repeat)

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 2, Episode 8 - The Dirt Collects There

Impish original comedy from Dave Gorman, who muses out loud on life's little foibles - including light bulbs, gravy boats, dot-to-dot books and LEGO.

2:45am (repeat)

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 6 - Flood

It's raining cats and dogs - literally. Unfortunately, there's no food in the house and whilst trying to busy themselves, none of the housemates notice London flooding around them...

3:30am (repeat)

The Lenny Henry Show

Series 2, Episode 6

In his first topical series since Saturday Live, Lenny Henry returns to his stand-up roots with his unique blend of comedy.

3:45am (repeat)

Man Eater

Don't be afraid to embrace the beast within you...

4:55am (repeat)

It's Got To Be Funny, Hasn't It...

Max Wall, one of Britain's greatest clowns, traces his life and career.

TV schedule Saturday 18th November 2023

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