Schedule Thursday 4th April 2024
This Cultural Life: Michael Palin
Actor, comedian, presenter and writer Sir Michael Palin talks to John Wilson about his formative creative influences.
Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 2 - Top Hat And TailsThe staff decide to enter a ballroom dancing competition. The problem is: which pair is talented enough to compete?
Kiri's Comedy Club
Episode 1 - Icons: Katy WixWelsh comedian, author and actor Katy Wix sits down for an in-depth chat about her career.
What's The Story, Ashley Storrie?
Series 1, Episode 1 - How My Dad Met My Mother, Or Revenge Of The Toxic Swamp BoysGlasgow's nightlife in the early 1980s was still flying the flag for disco, bell bottoms and oversized lapels, and it was outside the local club in Shettleston where Ashley's parents met for the first time, starting the story that led to an unexpected marriage and a family feud that was never resolved.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 2 - Home BrewWhile searching through some ancient scrolls and paperwork left behind by the old squire, Boycie discovers a medieval recipe for a traditional local liquor. With the help of his staff, he goes into full-scale production, attracting customers from far and wide, including two whom he had hoped he had seen the last of.
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 10 - Brain Versus BrawnThe Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The LawAfter one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 7This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.
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Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S UpWhen their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.
Rob Beckett's Smart TV
Episode 6Joe Thomas, Gregg Wallace, Alan Davies and Ruth Madeley join captains Josh Widdicombe and Alison Hammond on the panel show celebrating the small screen.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 22, Episode 3Nadine Coyle, Spencer Matthews, Vogue Williams, Kerry Godliman and Phil Wang answer questions based on opinion polls to see who best understands what is going on in Britain today.
Taskmaster
Series 17, Episode 2 - JumungoGreg Davies has to find a way to award points after watching Nick Mohammed sheath a water bottle with a sock, Joanne McNally tie a noose for a soft toy, and Steve Pemberton repeatedly express a hankering for pancakes. Meanwhile, Little Alex Horne jots down all the facts and figures as John Robins puts his faith in honey and Sophie Willan attempts to take flight.
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Series 1, Episode 6 - AccidentIt's Richie's birthday and he's determined to have fun. Unfortunately, no one has turned up for his party, nor sent him any cards, and Eddie's hardly going to make things better ... especially when he breaks a leg.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Episode 7Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.
Sliced
Series 2, Episode 3 - We Only Wanted 20pIt's Naomi's 25th birthday, and the team are out on the town. Tika and Naheema want Naomi to have a night so good she won't be able to tell her grandkids about it, so the shots keep on coming. And coming. Watching from across the club, Ricky eggs on Josh to move things on with Naomi tonight - after all, a girl's only 25 once.
Big Mood
Episode 3 - DeeperMaggie throws her first ever dinner party to prove to her new therapist and her agent that she's mentally stable. Meanwhile, Eddie revisits an old flame who might solve all her problems.
Ricky Gervais: Politics
Ricky Gervais's sell-out live show looking at the world of politics.
The Young Ones
Series 1, Episode 4 - BombAn atom bomb lands in the middle of the boys' kitchen, but they're divided over what to do with it. Vyvyan, for example, can't work out why he can't set it off.
Sliced
Series 2, Episode 4 - I'm Vegan NowIf there was one person Ricky didn't want to see today, it was his ex-girlfriend, Casey. Controlling, domineering and very happy to use blackmail to get what she wants, Casey never turns up anywhere without wanting something. In this case, it's a babysitter. For two kids. For two days.
Big Mood
Episode 4 - The MiddleMaggie is worried about Eddie committing to her controlling boyfriend, so she drags her to the woods for a pagan festival to distract her, but things don't go to plan, and the fate of Eddie's bar hangs in the balance.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 2, Christmas Special - Gavin & Stacey Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas Eve and the Wests join the Shipmans for one of Mick's famous turkey dinners.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 21, Episode 5 - Marisa Abela, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Kirsten Dunst, David Walliams, Yung Filly, MadnessJonathan is joined by actress Marisa Abela and director Sam Taylor-Johnson, who chat about their Amy Winehouse biopic Back To Black. He also talks to actress Kirsten Dunst, comedian and children's author David Walliams and rapper Yung Filly. Plus, music from Madness.
Starstruck
Series 3, Episode 1Years after their breakup, Jessie and Tom come face to face unexpectedly at best friend Kate's wedding as she ties the knot with Ian. The initially awkward meeting finds the two former lovers wondering if there is a lingering spark.
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Series 2, Episode 1 - DiggerEddie and Richie try a video dating service, and for the latter a match comes up rather quickly! Naturally, he's lied and claimed to be aristocracy, but that's not going to stop him losing his virginity! Is it?
Starstruck
Series 3, Episode 2Tom's engagement party with new partner puts pressure on Kate as she has to decide where her loyalties lie. Jessie distracts herself on a date with Liam, and the pair bond.
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Series 2, Episode 2 - CultureAfter their TV is repossessed by Rumbelows, Eddie and Richie are left bored at home for the evening. Perhaps a game of chess could pass the time.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 5, Episode 11 - BababababaJonny's feeling left out as Janet devotes all her attention to baby Corinthian, talking to him constantly in a baby voice. Desperate to get some attention for himself, Jonny decides to act like a big baby - literally.