Schedule Thursday 23rd August 2018
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 9 - This Way, That WayThe Twirlywoos are chased this way and that way when they encounter a dog in a park. When the Tea Machine starts acting strangely Toodloo has to run back and forth across the Boat to keep up.
North By Northamptonshire
Series 3, Episode 5It's Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 4 - SnoozicalBecky dreams of starring in the Strange Hill musical production of Scary Poppins, but regresses into fear-filled dreams after being informed she's a terrible singer. Can she defeat The Grackle?
Fresh From The Fringe
2018, Episode 1Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.
The Piglet Files
Series 1, Episode 2 - Fair ExchangeSarah is mistakenly captured by a couple of bumbling Russian agents, and getting little support from drummond or Maxwell, Piglet goes about securing her return himself.
Sorry!
Series 3, Episode 5 - It Never Rained in Those DaysIt's Timothy's mother birthday and he arranges a special treat - a meeting with an old friend.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 42 - Go Jet Academy: IrrigationIt's farming time at the Go Jet Academy and the Go Jetters are growing corn in a big field. Their crops need watering and so the team are putting up an irrigation system which will water all the crops.
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Writing On The WallIt appears that Hacker has finally managed to cut government waste. However, it appears that what is to be cut is his own department.
The Goon Show
Series 7, Episode 8 - The Mystery Of The Fake Neddie SeagoonsWith the revelation that Neddie was once mass produced, can the original be found?
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 23 - Little Monster's DenThings get very messy when Justin and Robert try to make Little Monster a gingerbread den.
Boomers
Series 1, Episode 4Joyce is retiring and Alan has organised a house party, complete with video tributes. Maureen's more interested by their new neighbours, fresh from London.
Holiday Camp
The Huggett family visit a holiday camp and soon find themselves mixed up in all manner of strange and suspicious people.
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 26 - Timmy's SnowmanYabba builds a fantastic snowman, but Timmy thinks he can do better.
The Personality Test
Series 2, Episode 6 - Esther RantzenIn the hot seat is Esther Rantzen. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - Rotten RulersA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring the rotten rulers from this series. Including naughty Napoleon annoying his Josephine and horrid Henry VIII getting married again. There's also a song from wily Winston Churchill and Rattus to guide the way as host.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 8 - All Mod ConsTerry is asked to get rid of some squatters, leading Arthur to dream of a future as a property developer.
Alison And Maud
Episode 2.3, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word: Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 7 - More About StretchingThe Twirlywoo Screen entertains with something long, green and stretchy, and the Quacky Birds are all of a flap.
George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 4 - A Driving AmbitionAfter seeing her in a car in town with another man, George suspects that Mildred may be having an affair and sets out to bring some romance back to their lives.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
My Family
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Mouth TrapOne of Ben's patients, whilst under anaesthetic, admits to killing his wife. Susan, currently overdosing on murder mysteries, decides to turn sleuth in an effort to expose the killer but then gets involved in a cover-up of her own.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 2 - Pork Is A SausageNursery rhymes are the flavour of this episode and viewer discretion is advised for Jon Richardson's disturbing take on Three Blind Mice as he strives to create the perfect music video. Another stupefying task reveals just why Doc Brown isn't an egg man.
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Writing On The WallIt appears that Hacker has finally managed to cut government waste. However, it appears that what is to be cut is his own department.
The Goon Show
Series 7, Episode 8 - The Mystery Of The Fake Neddie SeagoonsWith the revelation that Neddie was once mass produced, can the original be found?
As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 9 - Judith's New RomanceJean and Lionel return from honeymoon to find Judith has a much older boyfriend.
No Smoking
A village chemist invents an anti-smoking tablet but the tobacco companies aren't happy.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 3, Episode 12 - PrefectsJosh wants to put a gig on at a village hall. But when Mum refuses to sign the booking form, Josh takes matters into his own hands. Meanwhile, Mr Bell's scheme to create school prefects doesn't go as smoothly as he hoped.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 7 - Perfection - Thy Name Is RidleyCompo is suffering from hearing an abundance of praise for a widower across the valley which is only made worse when Nora comes to clean for him.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 9 - The Society EntertainerJeffrey Fairbrother decides that a change of voice would be a good idea on Radio Maplin. In the meantime Spike meets his femme fatale which results in a dramatic change in his outlook. Ted has other ideas!
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 7 - More About StretchingThe Twirlywoo Screen entertains with something long, green and stretchy, and the Quacky Birds are all of a flap.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 5, Episode 12Iain Stirling is joined by child team captains Jordan and Molly and special guests Steve Bugeja, Grace Mandeville, Amelia Mandeville and London Hughes.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 25 - Down The DrainRené is packing, once again, to elope with Yvette and the nicked gold to Switzerland - but before he goes, there's the small matter of a missing Enigma machine to deal with.
Are You Being Served?
Series 9, Episode 4 - Calling All CustomersThe staff decide to use a play staged over CB airwaves to attract business to Grace Bros.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 9 - Diamonds Are A Girl's Worst EnemyAn old adversary's car mysteriously disappears while Terry is minding it.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Zig And Zag
Episode 5 - School RulesZig and Zag go to school to learn how to solve a crossword clue, causing classroom chaos all the way to the bell!
As Time Goes By
Series 4, Episode 9 - Judith's New RomanceJean and Lionel return from honeymoon to find Judith has a much older boyfriend.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A BitThe Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pink DawnThe Professor's young visitor - competition winner Dawn Crumhorn - becomes a Barbie-like pink-obsessed child-villain after an accident in the lab.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 4 - Raiders Of The Lost SweetieMrs Creecher confiscates Dennis' rare sour sweetie - The Tongue Destroyer. Dennis is desperate to get the sweet back and takes his friends on an adventure to the school's 'Confiscatorium', a secret place where all confiscated goods are hidden in the depths of Bash Street School.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
The Personality Test
Series 2, Episode 6 - Esther RantzenIn the hot seat is Esther Rantzen. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
Diddy TV
Series 3, Episode 9 - The Answer Is Always SausageDiddy Dom explores his past on a pogo stick in Great Pogo Stick Journeys, it's the grand finale of celebrity diving show Splosh, and will someone win the jackpot in TV's easiest gameshow, The Answer is Always Sausage?
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 11 - Formidable Florence NightingaleA tribute to Florence Nightingale. The programme charts how Florence revolutionised medicine and the treatment of the sick during the Crimean War, but also how she also unwittingly sparked the public's desire for trinkets and tat featuring her image.
Alison And Maud
Episode 2.3, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word: Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 17 - Up, Up And AwayIt's the day of the kite festival and first up are Zip and Pop, who dazzle the crowd with their performance.
Lovejoy
Series 3, Episode 9 - Smoke Your NoseThe Rev Harry Nettles bets Lovejoy there is a Roman mosaic in the field next to his church. Can they find out before the developers move in?
So Awkward
Series 4, Episode 1 - The BandOllie, Rob, Jas and Sid enter Battle of the Bands with tuneless Mr Malone! Lily wants her mum's boyfriend Ken to like her and Jas tries to introduce boyfriend Sid to her dad.
North By Northamptonshire
Series 3, Episode 5It's Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 43 - Bird Migration: Spain And AfricaThe 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.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Tooth FairyDoug's tooth has fallen out, so Jess and Simon tell Waffle about the Tooth Fairy. Waffle longs to meet the Tooth Fairy and his dream comes true.
Fresh From The Fringe
2018, Episode 1Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 25 - Down The DrainRené is packing, once again, to elope with Yvette and the nicked gold to Switzerland - but before he goes, there's the small matter of a missing Enigma machine to deal with.
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 14 - Rude Boy FriendTobi brings home a rude friend who aggravates Bayo. Funke ruins her new designer shoes before a party and hatches a plan to return them and get her money back.
Are You Being Served?
Series 9, Episode 4 - Calling All CustomersThe staff decide to use a play staged over CB airwaves to attract business to Grace Bros.
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 2, Episode 15 - Funke's Big DateFunke reconnects with an old flame online and plans a big date. Things take a turn for the worse when he arrives with an unexpected guest. Tobi loses his new bike and tries to hide this from Bayo.
Plum House
Series 1, Episode 1 - Why Why Wi?The museum's preparations for the annual WI visit include hiding away valuable artefacts, as - according to Peter - some members are prone to stealing them. And Julian gives a disastrous lecture on the life and work of George Pudding.
Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 7 - Pilgrim's ProgressAlbert wants to go back to France to see the no-man's-land after the First World War.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 9 - The Society EntertainerJeffrey Fairbrother decides that a change of voice would be a good idea on Radio Maplin. In the meantime Spike meets his femme fatale which results in a dramatic change in his outlook. Ted has other ideas!
Yes Minister
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Writing On The WallIt appears that Hacker has finally managed to cut government waste. However, it appears that what is to be cut is his own department.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 7 - Perfection - Thy Name Is RidleyCompo is suffering from hearing an abundance of praise for a widower across the valley which is only made worse when Nora comes to clean for him.
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private PikeHodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.
The Goon Show
Series 7, Episode 8 - The Mystery Of The Fake Neddie SeagoonsWith the revelation that Neddie was once mass produced, can the original be found?
Dad's Army
Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of MadnessIt is "Wings for Victory" week in Walmington and the final event is to be shared by the Home Guard and the ARP. Mainwaring has decided to act out the fight between St. George and the Dragon - with him as St. George, of course.
Have I Got News For You
Series 47, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by guest panellists Andy Hamilton and Susan Calman.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 5Chef Heston Blumenthal and comedians Bob Mortimer and Aisling Bea are the latest guests to put their trivia to the test on Lee Mack's riotous panel show.
So Awkward
Series 4, Episode 1 - The BandOllie, Rob, Jas and Sid enter Battle of the Bands with tuneless Mr Malone! Lily wants her mum's boyfriend Ken to like her and Jas tries to introduce boyfriend Sid to her dad.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 12, Episode 5 - Tonight I'll Be Staying Here With YouAuntie Vera's got problems with her hips and her block's defective lifts so tells Sharon and Tracey she's moving in with them. But Tracey's only got one room available: it's Dorien's... and Dorien is dismayed to be told that family comes first.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 2Devastated by the news that he's to become a father, Smithy goes AWOL.
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the third series of the cornershop sitcom.
Casino Royale
Extravagant 007 spoof in which Sir James Bond is brought out of retirement to save the world from criminal organisation SMERSH.
Russell Howard: Right Here, Right Now
TV broadcast of the 2011 stand-up show from acclaimed, energetic comic Russell Howard.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 8The guests joining Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week are Johnny Vegas, Joe Lycett, Joey Essex from The Only Way Is Essex and Jennifer Metcalfe from Hollyoaks.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 5Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 2, Episode 6Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
Bhaji On The Beach
A repeat of this 1994 film.
Number 6
Episode 5Mansour Bellow introduces host Kane Brown once more, with comics Benjamin Bello and Felicity Ethnic.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 6Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Plus special guests Alex Horne and the Horne Section join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 4, Episode 8 - Alesha DixonJohn is joined by singer and model Alesha Dixon.
Quacks
Episode 6 - Sixth. The Physician's HerniaWhen William's childhood friend Mina puts pressure on William to marry her, he has a difficult moral decision to make. Robert's rival, the suave French surgeon Patrice DuPont is due to perform surgery on Dr Hendrick himself. Patrice makes John a tempting offer to join him.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & AwayGeoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.
Fresh From The Fringe
2018, Episode 1Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.
The In Crowd
Episode 4: Sketch show from Manchester's Comedy Store with Robin Ince, Helen Moon, Smug Roberts and Kate Ward.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 3Stacey's getting used to being an 'Essex wife' but it's not as exciting as she'd hoped.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 6 - Suited & BootedIt's Josh's birthday, so Kate and Owen decide to organise him a fancy dress party.
Foley And McColl: The Interview
Episode 3, Cool As You Like: After a rift in the partnership, Sean moves to the Antarctic.
The Missing Hancocks
Series 2, Episode 1 - How Hancock Won The WarTony tell Andrée about his war wound, which is a story you may find hard to believe. This episode was originally broadcast in February 1956 and features a classic score newly recorded by the BBC Concert Orchestra.
Hut 33
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Bridge Too FarHut 33 faces Hut 6 in the Bletchley Park Bridge Tournament. Gordon can't play because he has a date with Minka, so rather than play with Charles, Archie tries to teach Joshua the game. Unsurprisingly it doesn't go well.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 1, Episode 8Join Russell as he mocks the madness of the news and talks to activist and writer Harry Leslie Smith. Stand-up from Paul Chowdhry.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 5 - Marcus Brigstocke and Rich HallJack Dee presents two guests this week, as Marcus Brigstocke muses on Britain's relationship with America, and Rich Hall demonstrates how Bill Gates defies gravity. Plus, Jack answers more text messages from the audience.
Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 3More topical comedy with Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons and Chris Addison. The guests are Marcus Brigstocke, Gary Delaney and Zoe Lyons.
Late
Episode 3 - From Dating To MotheringThis week a lonely heart phones up her gay best friend for help, on the radio a jack of all trades hands out advice, a group of friends bicker over what makes a play, and a mother tries to soothe a crying baby.
Roger McGough's Other Half
Episode 3Quirky sketches and poems with merriment and melancholy in equal measures.
Have I Got News For You
Series 47, Episode 8Guest host Kirsty Young is joined by panellists Ross Noble and John Cooper Clarke.
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 7James Corden, Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall are joined by Ricky Ponting, Joel Creasey and Jon Richardson.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 5, Episode 6 - Dane Baptiste At The Comedy StoreFrom the legendary Comedy Store in London, the hilarious Dane Baptiste introduces the magnificent Mae Martin, the wonderful Lloyd Griffith and the outrageous Fin Taylor.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 3 - A Pistachio EclairIn one of the most difficult challenges of the competition, the rivals find themselves confronted with an intimidating man in gold chains: The Mayor of Chesham.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 3David O'Doherty, Craig Revel Horwood, Rick Edwards and Ellie Taylor join team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson to thrash out the hot stories of the week.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 5Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.
Soho Theatre Live
Episode 5 - Mae MartinThe Summer of Stand Up continues with Mae Martin, the two-time Canadian Comedy Award nominee who brings her hit show Us to Soho Theatre. Mae hilariously discusses the 21st century stereotypes of gender, sexuality and identity, as well as the time she had THE sex talk with her mum.
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.
Drunk History
A selection of episodes from the second series.
Josh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Homme & AwayGeoff watches Josh perform an unsuccessful stand-up gig and decides to take it upon himself to help Josh's career.
Minder
Series 2, Episode 8 - All Mod ConsTerry is asked to get rid of some squatters, leading Arthur to dream of a future as a property developer.
Early Doors
A selection of episodes from the first series.
The Intelligence Men
Espionage spoof starring Morecambe and Wise as an MI5 agent and a lookalike, sent undercover in criminal organisation Schlecht.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 5Lee Mack is joined by Jimmy Carr, Chris Packham and Kimberly Walsh.
Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 7 - Pilgrim's ProgressAlbert wants to go back to France to see the no-man's-land after the First World War.
Borderline
Series 1, Episode 6 - GoodbyesIt is Clive's last month in the Border Force, but his colleagues have more important things on their minds, as this semi-improvised spoof observational documentary series concludes this week.
The Personality Test
Series 2, Episode 6 - Esther RantzenIn the hot seat is Esther Rantzen. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Will Smith.
Alison And Maud
Episode 2.3, Golf Is a Four-Letter Word: Landlady Maud seeks solace in Test Match Special, while sister Alison gets in a flap.
North By Northamptonshire
Series 3, Episode 5It's Jan's birthday, and she is determined to do something unexpected.
Fresh From The Fringe
2018, Episode 1Recorded at the BBC's Edinburgh festival site, Fresh from the Fringe showcases the best in comedy from the Fringe 2018.