Television
TV schedule Wednesday 17th April 2019
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 14 - More About Taller And TallerStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
Mr Bean
A selection of five episodes from the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Whole ToothWhen Gnasher gnashes Walter's portrait, he gets revenge with a titanium sausage that leaves Gnasher toothless and miserable. Dennis and the gang decide to stage a heist to 'borrow' some diamonds until Gnasher's teeth grow back!
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 14 - Roll Of The MiceThe last thing DM would normally want to do is play a boring board game, but when one arrives in the post, it releases knockout gas and he's surprised to wake up in the town of Greenback.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope PerilPrincess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 3John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
The Piglet Files
Mild-mannered, unassuming electronics teacher Peter Chapman is head-hunted by MI5 to teach their spies about the latest espionage technology.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 49 - The Blue Mountains, JamaicaTrouble brews in Jamaica when Glitch's campfire threatens a coffee plantation.
Get Some In!
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the nation service sitcom.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 4John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
The Piglet Files
Series 2, Episode 7 - Under Cover ActivityPiglet is embroiled in a blackmail case when Drummond enlists him to help entrap a Russian agent. If it goes wrong his marriage could be in danger, but it seems really rather a simple affair...
Bill
Comedy film charting the young life of William Shakespeare and his finding fame in London, starring the cast of Horrible Histories.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 9 - Just The PartChris and Pui want to put on a play in Justin Town and Justin's house is the perfect place to do it. Director Chris may have just the part for Justin, who is keen to show off his acting skills.
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 9 - Flash, Bang, WallopGary has to take drastic measures to make sure that a compromising photograph from the 1940s is not seen in the present day.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted HouseSooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?
Goodnight Sweetheart
Series 6, Episode 10 - Accentuate The PositiveWith the war coming to an end, there are surprises in store for Gary, his two wives, and Ron.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 15 - More About Shorter And ShorterStop-motion preschool programme about the adventures of four inquisitive Twirlywoos.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long Distance EntrepreneurLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 31st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
2point4 Children
Series 8, Episode 2 - Enter The DragonWith Declan due for the weekend, Bill's particularly keen to ensure a state of relative normality in the Porter household. Then her mother turns up.
So Awkward
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's comedy.
2point4 Children
Series 8, Episode 3 - Sticky FingersJenny brings her boyfriend, Keith, home from university for the weekend. With Declan staying, an incident with a runaway piano, and Bill and Rona's kitchen needing reflooring, what could possibly go wrong?
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 1 - Nice People With Nice MannersThe ballroom dancers decide to give a party. They invite only those members of the staff that they consider socially acceptable - which leaves out Ted.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 8 - ChristineAfter the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 1, Episode 1 - LekkiBayo tries to impress the family by buying land in the prestigious area of Nigeria, Lekki. Tobi looks into the details of the land and finds out that all is not what it seems. How will Bayo take the news?
2point4 Children
Series 8, Episode 2 - Enter The DragonWith Declan due for the weekend, Bill's particularly keen to ensure a state of relative normality in the Porter household. Then her mother turns up.
Just My Luck
An impoverished jeweller's assistant places an unlikely bet in an effort to raise the funds to buy the perfect gift for his secret love.
Get Some In!
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the nation service sitcom.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 8 - Mission InboxibleThe Farmer is engrossed in trying to set up his new computer. The Flock take the opportunity of his back being turned to have a game of football. When the ball accidentally lands inside the farmhouse, under the nose of the Farmer, Shaun comes up with an ingenious disguise to help him retrieve it.
Zig And Zag
Episode 7 - FanzillasZig and Zag become football superfans. They learn that it is all about the winning and not just the taking part as they cost Burbia United the cup.
Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 3 - Second FiddleLovejoy is desperate to find out why a violin virtuoso has asked him to turn a real Stradivarius into a fake. Lovejoy enlists the help of Tommy Norris to find out why.
2point4 Children
Series 8, Episode 3 - Sticky FingersJenny brings her boyfriend, Keith, home from university for the weekend. With Declan staying, an incident with a runaway piano, and Bill and Rona's kitchen needing reflooring, what could possibly go wrong?
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 3 - Dinmaker DivaDennis and the gang are fed up with dinner lady Olive's completely inedible school dinners. In their mission to 'drop the slop', they discover a poster of her past career as a singer. The gang ask her to join The Dinmakers - hoping she'll swap a life in the kitchen for fame. However, after unleashing Olive's inner diva, their new mission is how to get Olive back into the kitchen!
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 31st series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 2 - A Bouquet Of Barbed WineLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 22 - Dark Side Of The MouseIf being zapped with a mind-controlling Mindzooka ray by a couple of D-list villains wasn't bad enough, Danger Mouse's shame goes viral thanks to a series of embarrassing videos of our brainwashed hero.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 9 - Snowy Sneezy Goat GalaIt's time for the Snowy Goat Gala on High Snowy Mountain.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 50 - The Jigokudani Monkey Park, JapanThe Go Jetters fly to the rescue in Japan, as Glitch gets up to his usual monkey business.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 5Arthur Sleep gets into trouble after building a tall tower in the newsroom, and Dobbin the horse causes mayhem at Nana Knickerbocker's panto farm shop.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Episode 12 - EggsDarnesh vows to eat a huge jar of disgusting pickled eggs before the sell-by date expires.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop DogDoug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative StrangersAfter discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...
Robin's Nest
Series 3, Episode 10 - Day TrippersRobin and Vicky decide there's nothing like a peaceful picnic on their day off.
Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the third series of the wartime sitcom.
Brush Strokes
Series 3, Episode 5The threat of competition from Jacko's new decorating business starts to worry Lionel - especially when his staff begin to defect. Suddenly, however, he appears to have the upper hand - or does he?
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 3, Episode 1 - Nice People With Nice MannersThe ballroom dancers decide to give a party. They invite only those members of the staff that they consider socially acceptable - which leaves out Ted.
Bread
Liverpudlian Boswell family are experts at exploiting the system to get by in life, with plenty of dodgy deals and government handouts to help.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 8 - ChristineAfter the events of New Year's Eve, Anita's left the canteen. Her replacement, Christine, has chronic flatulence and manages to upset, annoy, and/or anger everyone within a couple of hours. On top of that, the social services want Petula to live with Bren!
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 6, Episode 4 - A Bicycle Made For ThreeFinding themselves unexpectedly in a country ditch, Foggy. Clegg and Compo decide that one standard gents bicycle doesn't really meet their combined transportation needs. They set about constructing two further bicycles from spare parts and rigorously road-testing them for design faults.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The VaultDuring an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!
Never The Twain
Series 8, Episode 6 - It's A Long Way To Friern BarnetWhen Simon and Oliver try to outdo each other in the battle to provide Lyn and David with everything they need in their new home, they are sure to cause problems.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 6 - Room At The BottomMainwaring is shocked to learn that he is not a captain but a lieutenant. Things get even worse when he learns later on that he has no rank at all, and ends up as a private.
Comedy Legends
Series 1, Episode 2 - Frankie HowerdBarry Cryer looks back on the life and career of Frankie Howerd, one of Britain's post-war comedy greats who starred in Up Pompeii! and a host of Carry On films.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 5, Episode 8Ryan and Simi will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
4 O'Clock Club
Series 8, Episode 12 - EggsDarnesh vows to eat a huge jar of disgusting pickled eggs before the sell-by date expires.
Never The Twain
Series 9, Episode 1 - Just The TicketOliver is delighted to get two tickets for the Wales v England Rugby International at Twickenham but Simon does his best to ruin the day.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 2, Episode 7Harry and Leah are grilled by Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan in a bid to win thousands of pounds. Will they choose love or money?
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 13 - The First Date DilemmaHank falls head over heels in love with Zoe, a girl he's met in Mr Rock's additional reading class. Papa Pete advises him to take her on a date...
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 5 - BeerBlackadder challenges Melchett to a drinking contest - on the same night he is due to play host to his puritanical relatives, Lord and Lady Whiteadder, in order to discuss his inheritance!
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 1 - New Faces, Old HandsIt's New Year's Day, and Fletch enters Slade Prison, along with two fellow prisoners, returning resident Heslop and new boy Godber. Fletch introduces Godber to the ways of survival inside - "little victories" over the warders and other staff - although his scheming doesn't quite have the desired effect.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 15 (Channel 4: Series 16), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts as Sean Lock and Phil Wang take on guest captain Alan Carr and Harriet Kemsley. Plus David O'Doherty and Joe Wilkinson join Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley.
Eddie The Eagle
Win or lose, always aim high. The story of Great Britain's first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 3Russell looks at new scientific findings that link bacon to cancer, the proposed tax credit cuts and a campaign to explain consent using tea.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 6 - ChainsMelchett and Blackadder are taken hostage by the dastardly German master of disguise Prince Ludwig, just hours after the Queen swore to only pay one more ransom ever. When she struggles to choose between the two, their captor decides to overthrow her and make himself King.
Urban Myths: Princess Diana, Freddie And Kenny - One Normal Night
Freddie Mercury and Kenny Everett disguise Princess Diana for a night out in London.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 10, Episode 4Russell looks at government surveillance in the UK, plotting cats and stressed out seven-year-olds.
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 2 - The HustlerGambling fever has hit Slade - subjects include the number of bricks in a cell, and the number of eggs laid by the hens on the prison farm. Fletch has organised a big game in a secret location, but will anyone actually win?
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich HallJack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 12, Episode 6Team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson thrash out the hot stories of the week with guests Louie Spence, Elis James, Joe Wilkinson and Shappi Khorsandi.
The Comedy Bus
Episode 2 - Joel Dommett's RockhamptonJoel Dommett and his comic friends visit his home town in Gloucestershire. They'll be staying in Joel's family home and recreating some old school memories by getting Joel's school band back together, and putting the Rock back into Rockhampton!
Live At The Apollo
Series 10, Episode 4 - Jon Richardson, Sara Pascoe, Nathan CatonJon Richardson presents special guests Sara Pascoe and Nathan Caton.
Steptoe And Son
Series 8, Episode 6 - Seance In A Wet Reg And Bone YardAlbert Steptoe and his son Harold run a rag and bone business. Harold wants to move on in the world and leave home but his plans are always thwarted.
Stand Up Central
Series 2, Episode 4Russell Howard talks Tom Jones, pant throwing and RnB music with a West Country edge. His guests are Kiri Pritchard-McLean and James Acaster.
Scot Squad
Series 5, Episode 2Traffic Officers McKirdy and Singh discover the journey to true love can be a rocky road; the Queen of Chat, Lorraine Kelly finds out the law is King; and rural coppers call for back up from Mother Nature.
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the fourth series of the cornershop sitcom.
Black Books
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Big Lock-OutA new security system ensures Manny is locked in and Bernard out. Fran is obsessed by the voice of an old friend.
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 1, Episode 2 - The BodyJon is joined by Sara Pascoe and Joe Wilkinson to address worries to do with the body - is Jon's body the wrong shape? Are we going to live forever? Do our faces make a terrible first impression? They won't solve anything, but they will rank them according to severity in a nice tiered system which helps Jon's nerves.
Never The Twain
Series 8, Episode 6 - It's A Long Way To Friern BarnetWhen Simon and Oliver try to outdo each other in the battle to provide Lyn and David with everything they need in their new home, they are sure to cause problems.
The Hangover Games
Episode 8 - BarrowMatt Richardson challenges a group of friends from Barrow to play The Hangover Games - but things don't go to plan. After just a couple of hours sleep, can the pals shake off their hangovers enough to play Ratted - which involves a live mousetrap - or participate in an intimate waxing?
Never The Twain
Series 9, Episode 1 - Just The TicketOliver is delighted to get two tickets for the Wales v England Rugby International at Twickenham but Simon does his best to ruin the day.
Black Books
Series 1, Episode 6 - He's Leaving HomeManny runs away from Black Books, much to Fran's dismay and Bernard's indifference.
Gasping
15 minute comedy starring Frankie Boyle as a recovering alcoholic. Directed by Greg Hemphill.
Russell Howard's Good News
Topical stand-up comedy and chat show hosted by Russell Howard.
Have I Got News For You
Series 52, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Mitchell and guest panellists Chris Bryant MP and Rose Matafeo.
Inside No. 9
Series 3, Episode 5 - Diddle Diddle DumplingA couple's world is changed forever by a seemingly chance find in a local street. David and Louise and their daughter all live in their lovely house. But when David brings home a single black shoe, the new arrival becomes a life-changing obsession that threatens to come between all of them.
Inside No. 9
Dark comedy anthology series from Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton. Each episode focuses on the goings-on around something to do with the number 9.
Russell Kane
TV version of Russell Kane's 2015-released stand-up show.
QI
Series M, Episode 9 - Messing With Your MindWith Tommy Tiernan, Sarah Millican and Josh Widdicombe.
A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Episode 6Team GB boxing legend Nicola Adams, three-time world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko and actor and stand-up Tom Davis join the boys for the next knock-out round of the hit show.
Love, Rosie
Heart-warming story about friendship, true love, and luck that shows how sometimes fate just can't stop meddling.
Meet The Adebanjos
Series 1, Episode 1 - LekkiBayo tries to impress the family by buying land in the prestigious area of Nigeria, Lekki. Tobi looks into the details of the land and finds out that all is not what it seems. How will Bayo take the news?
The Rebel
Series 2, Episode 2 - DeathCath's lodger Amaya offers to drive Cath, Henry, Margaret and Charles to a friend's funeral. With Henry due to give the eulogy, being late is not an option, but in fact it's touch and go if he'll even make it at all.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 7, Episode 3With Christopher Biggins, Mark Watson, pop-star Jamelia and Olympic track cyclist Chris Hoy.
Have I Got News For You
Series 49, Episode 8Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and panellists Andy Hamilton and Sara Pascoe.
Comedians Watching Football With Friends
Episode 6The laughs continue as Nish Kumar, Joe Wilkinson, Alex Brooker, Matt Forde, Jon Richardson and Rachel Yankey tune into the weekend's football.
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 5 - Jack Whitehall, Katherine Ryan, Rich HallJack Whitehall is joined by Katherine Ryan and Rich Hall.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 10 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy StoreChris Ramsey is tonight's host, and he talks sex with a pregnant woman. He's joined by dreamer Jarred Christmas, morning after pill lover Tiff Stevenson, and Jason Cook.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 5Lee Mack is joined by Jimmy Carr, Chris Packham and Kimberly Walsh.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Episode 4 - Relative StrangersAfter discovering his wife's most recent affair, Marcus throws Dorien out and begins divorce proceedings. She's desperate to get hold of the evidence and enlists Sharon and Tracey's help - at least that way she might get a decent settlement. But there are far more surprises in store...
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
Drunk History
Series 2, Episode 6Sarah Alexander and Brett Goldstein appear in The Virgin Queen narrated by Ellie Taylor. And Joe Lycett tells his version of the Battle of Trafalgar starring Anthony Head.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 19, Christmas SpecialJimmy Carr hosts the Christmas Special, with team captains Rob Beckett and Aisling Bea and guests Brad and James from The Vamps and comedians Roisin Conaty and Joe Wilkinson.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 4Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley, Denise Van Outen and Jason Manford.