Television
TV schedule Thursday 18th January 2018
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The PeopleFrustrated by the continued obstacle of local councils to central government policy, not to mention their unwieldynature and lack of democratic accountability, Hacker finds himself welcoming radical reform proposals from a leading professor. Neither Sir Humphrey, nor a troublesome militant socialist feminist council leader, however, are keen on the plans.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 7 - Pie SpyPieface steals Professor Von Screwtop's Pastry-based Intelligent Espionage unit (PIE) after forming a strong bond with the pie-shaped robot. Pieface is dismayed when Walter steals it from him to protect his dad from the embarrassing footage the PIE's memory chip holds.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger FanShortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.
The Brittas Empire
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Disappearing ActThe staff at the leisure centre are competing for the title Employee of the Month.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 20 - Tower Bridge, LondonGrandmaster Glitch is visiting London and spots the perfect souvenir at a riverside stall. But when he finds he has no money, he decides to raise some by working as a tour guide on the River Thames.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 14 - Cat's Lost BagCat has lost her favourite Cat Pack, which she has had since she was just a little girl explorer, so Robert calls on someone special to help look for it.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 3 - California DreaminWhen Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.
Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 2, Episode 6 - Safe As HousesRita is offered a prestigious job in a new Mayfair club. Meanwhile, Nan is confined to her flat when an unexploded bomb is found nearby.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th and 16th series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And BiggerThe Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!
Spot Bots
Episode 14 - Arm TroubleLexi's arm falls off, so the Spot Bots play zooples as they wait for the glue to dry.
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 2The legendary troupe reflects on Monty Python's Flying Circus, revealing how the group's failures turned to success and how the hit series influenced comedians to come.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 9 - Anger ManagmentLily gets angry when Rob plans to pair with Jenny Jones in the school's 3-legged fun run.
My Family
Series 11, Episode 8 - A Decent ProposalWhile the Harper family are attending Grace's funeral, Susan has a visitor from beyond the grave with an offer she can hardly refuse.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 6, Episode 9 - FuneralOwen bunks off school to avoid sports day but finds himself trapped in a living nightmare. And something smells fishy when a joke Amber plays on her class backfires horribly.
Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 2, Episode 6 - Safe As HousesRita is offered a prestigious job in a new Mayfair club. Meanwhile, Nan is confined to her flat when an unexploded bomb is found nearby.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than AnswersLlewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 8Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 3 - Truly And The Hole TruthCompo and Clegg are unenthusiastic when Truly tries to form them into an active rescue team.
Some Will, Some Won't
Remake of the classic Alastair Sim comedy Laughter In Paradise.
The Brittas Empire
Series 7, Episode 5 - The Disappearing ActThe staff at the leisure centre are competing for the title Employee of the Month.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 13 - Bigger And BiggerThe Twirlywoos see children building a sandcastle at the beach, and decide to make it bigger. Back in the Boat they encounter a strange jelly which grows every time they touch it!
Steptoe And Son
Series 4, Episode 6 - My Old Man's A ToryAlbert and Harold argue over politics, Albert being a Conservative and Harold being Labour.
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 5 - Well Catered FuneralHis best friend's funeral tests Arkwright's generosity to a painfull degree.
Timmy Time
Spin-off from Shaun The Sheep for the CBeebies channel, featuring Timmy the baby lamb and his friends.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 10 - Find The LadyTracey and Sharon need help to understand their husband's tax returns. As the wife of an accountant, Dorien helps them out. They discover that Tracey's husband Darryl has invested well and now has a large sum to look forward to in his pension, but Sharon's husband Chris was less well advised. Sharon tracks down a mystery financial advisor to explain...
Spot Bots
Episode 14 - Arm TroubleLexi's arm falls off, so the Spot Bots play zooples as they wait for the glue to dry.
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 6 - Apple And Self ServiceSlow apple sales lead to a self-service experiment for the corner shop.
So Awkward
Series 3, Episode 9 - Anger ManagmentLily gets angry when Rob plans to pair with Jenny Jones in the school's 3-legged fun run.
The Green Green Grass
Series 2, Episode 6 - More Questions Than AnswersLlewellyn has been forced to employ teachers over the summer as casual labour but even they can't help the fact that his farm is running at a massive deficit. With Boycie's farm doing well, Llewellyn challenges him to a pub quiz in the hope of winning £5,000.
Zig And Zag
Episode 4 - ZollercoasterZig and Zag accidentally create the worlds scariest roller coaster, all for a 'high-speed mid-ride' photo!
Monty Python: Almost The Truth
Episode 3The Pythons reveal the 'The Sordid Personal Bits', as they discuss their unwanted celebrity status, member Graham Chapman, BBC censorship and the departure of John Cleese.
On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 10 - What The Stars ForetellThe Butler household is thrown into chaos when the stars foretell marital success for Mum and Olive - and they both set their eyes on Blakey! Meanwhile, the Luxton & District is being subsumed into a national company, so change is afoot at the depot.
Boj
Episode 14 - Song For MimiIt's Mimi's birthday! Pops makes Mimi a drum kit. Boj wants to create his own present for Mimi but can't find a quiet spot to record his special song for her. So instead Boj re-mixes all those noises made by her friends in Giggly Park - sounds which Mimi loves and gets everyone dancing at her party.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 15 - Nurse!Envious of all the attention his landlady receives when she breaks her leg, Mr Bean pretends to break his leg too. Then in hospital, he encounters the matron from hell!
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 15th and 16th series of Britain's most popular sitcom.
On The Buses
Series 7, Episode 11 - The AllowanceA new clippie arrives at the depot, but she is no ordinary woman! A committed feminist, it's not long before Jack's turned her to his advantage in the never-ending war against the Inspector, as all the clippies demand extra pay for public convenience visits on their routes.
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 3 - Room For A LionConfident cousin Leo moves into Craig's old room. Lauren tries to bring him down and Millie tries to rescue him. Flora excels at Jake's game.
Rising Damp
Series 2, Episode 2 - Food Glorious FoodWith Miss Jones collecting for a famine charity, Philip challenges Rigsby to go 48 hours without eating. He gladly accepts the offer, but soon finds his will weakening...
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 21 - Tepui Mountains, VenezuelaFoz, Kyan and Lars are climbing a Tepui in Venezuela, with Xuli exploring this amazing place in her Vroomster.
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 4 - Lauren DeletedLauren's social media is dangerously out of hand. With Millie's help she deletes herself, but craves what she's missing, until she finds photography. Jake tries to help another dancer.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 1 - Monday Morning Will Be FineVictor returns from the supermarket to find that the house has been burgled.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 2, Episode 8Hyacinth and Richard are forced to intervene when Daddy goes on a shopping spree in a local store's toy department, dressed as a spaceman!
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 15 - Super PaulAfter Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Admirable PenfoldThe greatest secret agent and his clumsy sidekick continue their fight against Baron Greenback.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 17 - The Evil OozeThe Underlands reaches its maximum 'evil' capacity and pure evil starts to ooze out.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 3 - Truly And The Hole TruthCompo and Clegg are unenthusiastic when Truly tries to form them into an active rescue team.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 5 - MutinyMargo's performance of the Sound of Music coincides with the day 'Sir' wants the Leadbetters to entertain an important client.
Shine On Harvey Moon
Series 2, Episode 6 - Safe As HousesRita is offered a prestigious job in a new Mayfair club. Meanwhile, Nan is confined to her flat when an unexploded bomb is found nearby.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 9King Edward III gets married on a building site, Julius Caesar reveals his not very secret tips on hiding baldness, we learn the tricks of the criminal trade on the Real Victorian Hustle, and we meet Renaissance Italy's most corrupt family - the Borgias.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 2, Episode 10 - Don't Fence Me InWill builders scupper Gary's double love life in the time travel sitcom? Having reconciled himself to living in two different eras with two different sweethearts, Gary finds his lifestyle threatened when builders start to demolish his only route to the past.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 6 - Home Sweet HomeA great opportunity arises for the Goods which promises to boost their earnings considerably.
Tell Me Another
Series 4, Episode 9Stories about royalty. This week starring: Fred Emney, Vince Hill, John Junkin, Dave Lee Travis, Moira Lister, Cliff Michelmore, Peggy Mount, Tommy Trinder.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 3Leafing through his little black book of contacts, James Corden is joined by bruising British boxer Anthony Joshua, funnyman Jimmy Carr and Olympic snowboarder Jenny Jones.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 1 - Laundry BluesNurse Gladys Emmanuel tells Arkwright that he must buy a new washing machine, he is forced to come up with an ingenious plan to keep her happy and his savings undisturbed.
QI
Series I, Christmas Special - IceA Christmas special with Ross Noble, Sean Lock and Brian Blessed.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 6, Episode 3Are locals the best people to ask for directions? And can 30,000 jumping up and down cause an earthquake? Pull up a chair as host Lee Mack, The Great British Bake Off's Noel Fielding, and comedians Jason Manford and Roisin Conaty put facts like these to the test.
Millie Inbetween
Series 4, Episode 4 - Lauren DeletedLauren's social media is dangerously out of hand. With Millie's help she deletes herself, but craves what she's missing, until she finds photography. Jake tries to help another dancer.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Reluctant TravellerNurse Gladys Emmanuel and Arkwright are finally going to spend the night together at a hotel... with an over-tight money belt.
The Two Ronnies
Series 3, Episode 8Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John BishopLive At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
A League Of Their Own
Series 10, Episode 3It's Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey, comedian Romesh Ranganathan and Sky Sports presenter Kate Abdo's turn to get in on the laughs. This time, a crazy line-up of challenges sees the teams attempt to pull a victory bus.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 5Alex Jones, Alex Brooker, Sarah Millican and James Acaster are the guests appearing with Jimmy, Jon and Sean this week to look at British pastimes.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 5, Episode 3 - Panickin'Patsy takes on her first proper celebrity styling client, in the form of actress Minnie Driver. Unfortunately Eddy's had a panic room installed - the latest craze - and they promptly manage to lock themselves in...
The Two Ronnies
Series 4, Episode 4Hugely popular and long-running sketch show that established Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker as two of the biggest names in British comedy.
John Bishop In Conversation With...
Series 2, Episode 3 - Russell BrandJohn Bishop chats to Hollywood actor and best-selling author Russell Brand, who talks candidly about his uneven path to fame.
Game On
Series 1, Episode 2 - Matthew - A Suitable Case For TreatmentMatthew can not sleep and due to him playing the Manic Street Preachers at full volume in the early hours, neither can Martin or Mandy. Alone and bored in the flat, Matthew turns his attention to the pizza delivery girl.
The Mash Report
Series 1, Episode 5As the series returns, Nish comments on the 'special relationship' between the US and UK, and Rachel looks at what is acceptable in the wake of sexual harassment scandals. Plus, Geoff Norcott talks toxic masculinity.
Taskmaster
Series 4, Episode 8 - Tony Three PiesIt's the series finale so one of the five courageous comedians will end up strutting around proudly with Greg Davies's golden trophy head in their mucky paws. Alex Horne keeps the tasks running fairly smoothly as Noel Fielding finds an unlikely soul mate, Lolly Adefope shows everyone the money and Mel Giedroyc regrets putting M&Ms on her shopping list.
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Special - Ultimate #TBTCelebJuice SpecialKeith Lemon hosts a special anniversary edition of the comedy panel show, bringing back some of the most memorable games from the show's seven year history. Holly and Gino are joined by Hollywood actor Verne Troyer, Tulisa, radio's Chris Moyles and EastEnders star Dean Gaffney.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 5The boys call Jay's bluff and go to the Camber Sands meeting of the Caravan Club to see if it really is 'like a massive orgy'.
The Inbetweeners
Series 1, Episode 6It's the end of term and Will, Simon, Jay and Neil have the task of organising the School Prom.
Men Behaving Badly
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the laddish sitcom.
Game On
Series 1, Episode 6 - FameMandy is away for the weekend and Martin is out with Wally Bazoum (from the bank). Bored and alone, Matthew's peace is disturbed by a band rehearsing in the flat upstairs. There's only one thing to do: join them.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 2James Corden and the gang are on good form as they're joined by Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, TV presenter Alex Brooker and Absolutely Fabulous favourite Jennifer Saunders.
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 10 - Find The LadyTracey and Sharon need help to understand their husband's tax returns. As the wife of an accountant, Dorien helps them out. They discover that Tracey's husband Darryl has invested well and now has a large sum to look forward to in his pension, but Sharon's husband Chris was less well advised. Sharon tracks down a mystery financial advisor to explain...
Live At The Apollo
Series 3, Episode 3 - Jo Brand and Michael McIntyreComedian Jo Brand hosts, with special guest Michael McIntyre. In the firing line are Simon Cowell, Labiaplasties, football referees and flaming terrorists.
QI
Series B, Episode 1 - BlueAll the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.
Do Not Disturb
A one-off comedy drama starring Catherine Tate and Miles Jupp as a couple trying to repair their marriage in a hotel room.
Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 7After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 18, Episode 4In 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.
Game On
Series 1, Episode 2 - Matthew - A Suitable Case For TreatmentMatthew can not sleep and due to him playing the Manic Street Preachers at full volume in the early hours, neither can Martin or Mandy. Alone and bored in the flat, Matthew turns his attention to the pizza delivery girl.
QI
Series B, Episode 1 - BlueAll the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.
John Bishop Live: Rollercoaster Tour
A TV broadcast of stand-up comedian John Bishop's Rollercoaster stage show.
Game On
Series 1, Episode 6 - FameMandy is away for the weekend and Martin is out with Wally Bazoum (from the bank). Bored and alone, Matthew's peace is disturbed by a band rehearsing in the flat upstairs. There's only one thing to do: join them.
Mock The Week
Series 9, Episode 7After a break to accommodate the Edinburgh Festival, Mock The Week is back with more topical japery. Several of Pakistan's top bookmakers have ensured that this episode's guest line-up will be Andi Osho, Milton Jones and Chris Addison.
Yes, Prime Minister
Series 2, Episode 5 - Power To The PeopleFrustrated by the continued obstacle of local councils to central government policy, not to mention their unwieldynature and lack of democratic accountability, Hacker finds himself welcoming radical reform proposals from a leading professor. Neither Sir Humphrey, nor a troublesome militant socialist feminist council leader, however, are keen on the plans.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 3 - California DreaminWhen Gary and Phoebe discover the lease on the Royal Oak has run out and Reg is retiring, they realise it is time to make plans for the future. Back in the 1990s Yvonne has her own heart set on big changes, but Gary isn't quite as keen to go along for the ride.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 2Team captains Sean Lock and Jason Manford will be supported by this week's celebrity guests Sarah Millican, Jon Richardson, Louie Spence and Johnny Vaughan.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 9, Highlights Special - The Best Of TV Burp 7Harry Hill dips into the archives for some more vintage Burp. Enjoy favourites including Ronald McDonald, Derek Acorah talking to a dog ghost and David Platt showing off his elaborate new handshake.
Legends Of British Comedy
Episode 1 - "Stop Messin' About!" - The Very Best Of Kenneth WilliamsMatron! Kenneth Williams' saucy delivery made him one of our best-loved comic actors. Alongside rare footage, the Carry On team pay tribute to the late entertainer.