Television
TV schedule Thursday 17th October 2024
4:35pm11 min
Super Happy Magic Forest
Episode 9 - Precious TreasureBlossom insists on saving her bath bomb treasure for later and takes it with her on a quest to save Merhaven from an angry seaweed.
6:20pm
(repeat)
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 5 - Your Cheating ArtMarlene's doting mum Dora visits to help put a smile back on her grandson's face.
7pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 1 - Ring Dem BellsThe platoon are to take part in a training film, but are horrified to learn that they are to play the Germans. There's also the issue of trying not to be seen in Nazi uniforms for fear of causing a panic.
7pm
(repeat)
QI
Series E, Children In Need Special - EntertainmentA Children In Need special, with Jeremy Clarkson, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.
7:40pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 2 - When You've Got To GoMrs. Pike is shocked to learn that Pike has been successfully called up into the armed forces despite his health. Meanwhile, Mainwaring has set himself the near-impossible task of finding enough people to donate 100 pints of blood.
8pm
(repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 7, Episode 3 - UFCComedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan enter the world of mixed martial arts, visiting the Ultimate Fighting Championship's International Fight Week in Las Vegas to train with the stars before taking on a one-on-one UFC challenge on top of the Eiffel Tower.
8:20pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Early BirdsAfter accidentally waking the Leadbetters at an ungodly hour, Tom and Barbara promise future consideration and decide to live their lives by nature's clock while they have so much work to do. However, that soon proves easier said than done.
9pm120 min
Absolutely Fabulous: Inside Out
Celebrate one of Britain's most-loved comic creations as Jennifer Saunders, Dame Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha and Jane Horrocks reunite to share anecdotes and backstage secrets.
9pm60 min
Sweetpea
Episode 2 - This Sort Of Thing Needs Some Feminine EnergyRhiannon's victim is discovered, so she goes on a mission to find out who he was and whether he deserved it.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series O, Episode 3 - OceansTune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.
9pm60 min
Taskmaster
Series 18, Episode 6 - A Dance As Old As Time ItselfThe Taskmaster's much-admired assistant, Little Alex Horne, has many talents. He can use a stopwatch, he can record statistics and he can comb Greg Davies' hair every night for exactly 20 minutes. But can he competently wield a pair of pliers? Rosie Jones is keen to find out. Elsewhere, Andy Zaltzman finds a really important pen, Jack Dee adopts a charismatic New York accent, Babátúndé Aléshé creates a lovely little otter and Emma Sidi enjoys some horrible wine.
10pm60 min
Brassic
Series 6, Episode 4 - Naked OutGideon has found his people; the only problem is they're all naked and it's a cult. It's up to the gang to rescue him. They pose as cult members to get close, but before long they're in dangerously deep and need rescuing themselves. Elsewhere Tommo teams up with a one-time dance arcade champion to bring down a rival club. The kid gave up on his dream long ago, until Tommo inspires him to get his groove back.
10pm
(repeat)
Red Dwarf
Series III, Episode 3 - PolymorphA chameleonic shape-changing mutant known as a Polymorph is roaming around Red Dwarf, disguising itself in order to manipulate and feed on the crew's emotions.
10pm
(repeat)
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.
10pm30 min
Everyone Else Burns
Series 2, Episode 1 - A Big Sexless CardiganAfter 300 hours of gruelling penance, Rachel's journey to independence faces new obstacles as she returns to the church - where arranged marriage is making a comeback and she's expected to engage in Order-approved speed-dating.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Such Brave Girls
Episode 5 - Such Friendly GirlsOver one long night, Deb, Billie and Josie find their own ways to process death after visiting their nan in hospital.
10:30pm30 min
Everyone Else Burns
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Boot Loaded With MassAfter choosing Jeb, Rachel finds herself on a chaperoned double date - alongside her ex, Joshua and Heather, the deeply strange, whispering courtship partner who Josh's dad Samson has paired him with.
10:40pm
(repeat)
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.
10:50pm
(repeat)
Such Brave Girls
Episode 6 - Such Daddy's GirlsPreparing to see their dad again, Josie writes a speech to tell him how she feels, and Billie's got newfound confidence that all men eventually come crawling back.
11pm
(repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks
Series 32, Episode 1 - Never Mind The Buzzcocks Does RockThis rock special features the one and only Courtney Love as a guest team captain, with guests including Abi Harding, Joel Dommett and rock star Glen Matlock.
11pm
(repeat)
The Young Ones
Series 2, Episode 2 - CashNo one has any money, so - under Mike's instruction - Vyvyan begins stealing and chopping up everyone's possessions for firewood. When Vyvyan claims to be pregnant, Neil is forced to get a job, and joins the police!
11:20pm
(repeat)
Will & Ralf Should Know Better
Episode 2Will loves being outdoors and Ralf worries about the environment, so they want to explore if they could give up their creature comforts to live in harmony with nature.
11:50pm
(repeat)
Inside No. 9
Series 6, Episode 4 - Hurry Up And WaitActor James is waiting for his big moment on ITV's new crime drama in a static caravan, owned by a strange family that clearly have something to hide.