Schedule Saturday 25th August 2018

ITV4 logo. Credit: ITV
6am
(repeat)
Tommy Cooper. Tommy Cooper. Copyright: London Weekend Television

Tommy Cooper

Episode 3

Tommy Cooper presents his own show, with sketches and special guests. Featuring Arthur Lowe.

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6am
(repeat)
Sooty. Richard (Richard Cadell). Copyright: Tivoli Media

Sooty

Series 2, Episode 25 - Panto Palaver

When the actors for Mr Slater's pantomime don't turn up, Sooty, Sweep and Soo perform instead. Will The Wicked Bunny have Little Blue Riding Hood for his supper, or can Sooty the woodcutter come to her rescue?

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:10am
(repeat)
Shaun The Sheep. Copyright: Aardman Animations / BBC

Shaun The Sheep

Series 5, Episode 2 - Karma Farmer

The Farmer is stressed out and has had enough of the farm and it's inhabitants. He storms off for a break, suitcase in hand, only to reappear almost immediately, the same, but somehow different. The farm is transformed into a hippy commune where work and chores are abolished and the animals are encouraged to express themselves...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
7:20am
(repeat)
The Zoo

The Zoo

Series 2, Episode 12 - Who's Ze Boss

When news breaks that senior head keeper Matt is leaving the zoo, the search begins for the new boss.

UKTV Drama
7:25am
(repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

A selection of episodes from the second and third series.

Sorry!. Timothy Lumsden (Ronnie Corbett). Copyright: BBC

Sorry!

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Big Sleep

Tim collapses and ends up in Casualty where he manages to muddle up his charts and convinces himself he's going to die. He records his last confession.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
7:40am
(repeat)
Boj. Copyright: Pesky Productions

Boj

Episode 40 - Pops's Outback Trek

Boj digs up Mr Cloppity's old time capsule. Pops is homesick, so Boj cheers him up by recreating an outback trek. Will Pops realise that he doesn't have to miss home? He is home, right here in Giggly Park!

Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 16 - Mount Etna, Italy

Grandmaster Glitch makes popcorn in Mount Etna, blocking the volcano and endangering the farms on its slopes.

The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 1, Episode 1 - A Question Of Intelligence

When Peter Chapman is fired from his job as electronics lecturer at a polytechnic, a new role comes along almost immediately. His first day in the job doesn't exactly go to plan...

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
8:05am
(repeat)
Class Dismissed. Copyright: BBC

Class Dismissed

Series 1, Episode 3 - Shakespeare

It is Shakespeare Day at Dockbridge High.

The Piglet Files. Image shows from L to R: Andrew Maxwell (John Ringham), Peter 'Piglet' Chapman (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Major Maurice Drummond (Clive Francis). Copyright: London Weekend Television

The Piglet Files

Series 1, Episode 2 - Fair Exchange

Sarah 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.

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8:40am
(repeat)
On The Buses. Image shows from L to R: Inspector Blake (Stephen Lewis), Jack Harper (Bob Grant), Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: Hammer Film Productions

On The Buses

Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.

One Foot In The Grave. Image shows from L to R: Margaret Meldrew (Annette Crosbie), Victor Meldrew (Richard Wilson). Copyright: BBC

One Foot In The Grave

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Return Of The Speckled Band

Victor and Margaret are preparing for a holiday to Athens, but first they must cope with Mrs Warboys's bout of food poisoning, a visit from the electricity man and a snake that hitches a ride home with Victor after escaping from its enclosure at the garden centre.

CITV
9:25am
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC
9:30am
(repeat)
Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach Circus

It's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.

The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 2 - The Two Ronnies

Mixing archive interviews with footage from their much-loved sketch show, The Interviews presents a profile of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker - in their own words.

Billionaire Boy. Image shows from L to R: Joe Spud (Elliot Sprakes), Len Spud (John Thomson). Copyright: King Bert Productions

Billionaire Boy

Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy Buddies

An old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12pm
(repeat)
Ayres On The Air. Pam Ayres. Copyright: BBC

Ayres On The Air

Series 5, Episode 3 - Self-Sufficiency

Pam talks about her love of allotments, beekeeping and knitting.

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12:10pm
(repeat)
Waffle The Wonder Dog

Waffle The Wonder Dog

Series 1, Episode 14 - Waffle And George

Mrs Hobbs's cat, George, gets locked inside her house, giving Waffle a chance to prove himself to Mrs Hobbs. Can he rescue George?

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12:25pm
(repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 7 - Mega Sucker

Bill is in charge while Maura is away and the place is a mess. They have until lunchtime to get the house back in order!

Radio 4
12:30pm
(repeat)
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Episode 1 - The Now Show At The Fringe

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis visit the Edinburgh Fringe and present the week in news through stand-up and sketches. Featuring rising star Fern Brady, South African comedian Loyiso Gola and SNP MP Tommy Sheppard.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
12:30pm
(repeat)
The Personality Test. Copyright: BBC

The Personality Test

Series 2, Episode 6 - Esther Rantzen

In the hot seat is Esther Rantzen. Panellists are Sue Perkins, Lucy Porter, Robin Ince and Will Smith.

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12:35pm
(repeat)
Hank Zipzer. Image shows from L to R: Hank Zipzer (Nick James), Mr Rock (Henry Winkler)

Hank Zipzer

Series 3, Episode 5 - Hank's Good Turn

There is a school inspector coming round and the school is to be on its best behaviour.

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12:40pm
(repeat)
Little Roy. Copyright: JAM Media

Little Roy

Series 1, Episode 8 - Let's Rock, Little Roy

Roy's got soul! He has music pouring out of him, literally.

Beth Granville. Copyright: Alex Brenner

Foiled

Series 2, Episode 3 - Everything's Queues

New tickets for Boyzone Live have been released, and Sabrina is determined to be first in line.

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1:30pm
(repeat)
So Awkward. Copyright: Channel X North

So Awkward

Series 4, Episode 1 - The Band

Ollie, 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.

Radio 4
2:30pm
The Penny Dreadfuls Present.... Image shows from L to R: Humphrey Ker, Thom Tuck, David Reed

The Penny Dreadfuls Present...

Don Quixote, Episode 1 - The Penny Dreadfuls Present: Don Quixote

A meditation on the age of chivalry, insanity and truth. A quest of windmills, magic and donkeys. Join peasant Sancho and the man who thinks he's a Knight as they travel together locked together in a quest to save those who don't want saving and unravel enchantments which may or may not only exist in their minds. Sylvester McCoy plays the lead.

Bitz & Bob

Bitz & Bob

Series 2, Episode 1 - Bitz's Big Build

Bitz promises to build a strong house for Little Bo Purl's goats and for the three little pigs, one that big bad Robo Wolf can't blow down.

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3:05pm
(repeat)
Carry On Cruising. Image shows from L to R: Captain Wellington Crowther (Sid James), Dr Arthur Binn (Kenneth Connor), First Officer Leonard Marjoribanks (Kenneth Williams)

Carry On Cruising

Comedy with the Carry On crew, in which a sea captain discovers that his regular shipmates have defected and so must he hire an inexperienced crew.

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3:45pm
(repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 8 - The Brandenburg Gate, Germany

When Grandmaster Glitch takes the quadriga from the Brandenburg Gate, the Go Jetters must stop him before he reaches Grim HQ.

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3:55pm
(repeat)
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 9 - Lambert-Fisher Glacier, Antarctica

When Grandmaster Glitch builds his effigy in ice, his digging threatens the Lambert Glacier in Antarctica.

Challenge TV
4:30pm
(repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Comedy panel-game-show of missing words hosted in turn by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, Lily Savage and Bradley Walsh.

Challenge TV
5:15pm
(repeat)
Blankety Blank. Copyright: Thames

Blankety Blank

Comedy panel-game-show of missing words hosted in turn by Terry Wogan, Les Dawson, Lily Savage and Bradley Walsh.

CITV
6:50pm
(repeat)
Mr Bean. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mr Bean

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

BBC Two
7:30pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 9, Episode 3 - Knights Of Madness

It 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.

YANGA! channel logo.
8pm
(repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 14 - Rude Boy Friend

Tobi 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.

YANGA! channel logo.
8:30pm
(repeat)
Meet The Adebanjos. Image shows from L to R: Sade Adebanjo (Andrea Ama Aboagye), Bayo Adebanjo (Wale Ojo), Gladys Adebanjo (Yetunde Oduwole), Tobi Adebanjo (Daniel Davids). Copyright: MTA Productions

Meet The Adebanjos

Series 2, Episode 15 - Funke's Big Date

Funke 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.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC
8:30pm
(repeat)
Horrible Histories. Image shows from L to R: Mathew Baynton, Jim Howick, Ben Willbond, Simon Farnaby, Martha Howe-Douglas. Copyright: Lion Television / Citrus Television

Horrible Histories

Series 4, Episode 3

Queen Elizabeth I goes online dating, Greek philosopher Socrates foils his own rescue from prison and Emicho of the Rhineland goes crusading with some very unusual sat navs to lead the way.

8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 3

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Tom Rosenthal, Craig Revel Horwood, Roisin Conaty and US comic Rob Delaney for this show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC
9:40pm
(repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC / BocPix

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 3, Episode 4 - Mammy's Valentine

As Valentine's Day approaches, love is in the air for all the Brown family - even Grandad. In fact, the only Brown without a date is Agnes.

8 Out Of 10 Cats. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats

Series 18, Episode 4

In their quest to uncover the nation's most popular talking points, Jon and Sean are joined by guests Paul Hollywood, Gabby Logan, Joe Wilkinson and Aisling Bea.

BBC Two
9:55pm
(repeat)
Anita & Me

Anita & Me

2002 film based on the book of the same name by Meera Syal about Meena, a 12-year-old Sikh girl living in a predominantly white mining village.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10pm
(repeat)
The Lee Mack Show. Lee Mack. Copyright: BBC

The Lee Mack Show

Series 1, Episode 2

Cheeky chappie Lee Mack welcomes guest Midge Ure. Steve Brown and Angela McHail help Lee out.

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Ricky Gervais Live: Animals

Feature-length film by Ricky Gervais, shot during his first ever stand-up tour. The programme features his performance and backstage footage.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
10:30pm
60 min
4 Extra Stands Up. Copyright: Dabster Productions

4 Extra Stands Up

4 Extra Stands Up At The Fringe, Episode 2

Zoe Lyons takes to the stage to introduce eight of the best stand-up comedians from 2018's Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

BBC Radio 4 Extra
11:30pm
(repeat)
The Skivers

The Skivers

Series 2, Episode 5

Last in the comedy sketch series written and performed by Nick Golson and Tim de Jongh, with Peter Bradshaw, Melanie Giedroyc and special guest Spike Milligan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky
11:40pm
(repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 9, Episode 6

Presenter Amanda Holden joins Freddie Flintoff and Jack Whitehall on the blue team, while Jamie Redknapp lines up alongside award-winning comic and Trollied star Aisling Bea, and his former Liverpool midfield partner John Barnes.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 11

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc and special guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner.

London Live
Midnight
(repeat)
Bhaji On The Beach

Bhaji On The Beach

A repeat of this 1994 film.

Horror Channel
1am
(repeat)
Doghouse

Doghouse

Horror comedy. A group of blokes travel to a small village for a get away break only to discover all of the female inhabitants have turned into killer zombies.

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1am
(repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 5 - Busmen's Perks

Olive wants to redecorate her bedroom. By far the cheapest approach is for Stan to get a couple of cans of cheap bus paint from the garage. After all, everyone's at it - even the boss.

Comedy Central Extra
1am
(repeat)
Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking. Jimmy Carr. Copyright: Chambers Productions

Jimmy Carr: Laughing And Joking

TV version of Jimmy Carr's 2013 stand-up DVD release, Laughing And Joking.

ITV3 logo. Credit: ITV
1:30am
(repeat)
On The Buses. Stan Butler (Reg Varney). Copyright: London Weekend Television

On The Buses

Series 3, Episode 6 - The Snake

The Indian busmen hold a social evening in the depot canteen with an attractive snake dancer. Jack steals the opportunity to ask her out, and asks Stan to take his washing home for him - complete with slithery companion!

Comedy Central Extra
2am
(repeat)
Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far. Kevin Bridges. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Kevin Bridges - The Story So Far

Scottish stand-up Kevin Bridges performs his 2010 live show in front of a packed Glasgow audience.

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Copyright: ITV Studios / Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 11

Jimmy Carr is joined by Sean Lock and Mel Giedroyc and special guest captain Lee Mack with David O'Doherty. Susie Dent is joined by Adam Buxton in Dictionary Corner.

UKTV Drama
3am
(repeat)
Lovejoy. Lovejoy (Ian McShane). Copyright: FremantleMedia

Lovejoy

Series 2, Episode 11 - Black Virgin Of Vladimir

Lovejoy discovers that an unscrupulous antique dealer has swindled nearly two million pounds from an American widow and a rich Japanese businessman. He plans to retrieve their money with an elaborate 'sting'.

The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 2, Episode 2

Nana's back for her Sunday roast, and Barbara's rushed off her feet in the kitchen. When Jim arrives with Twiggy in tow she's stretched to breaking point, but all Denise cares about is Dave's old bike.

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