Television
TV schedule Monday 5th August 2019
The Galloping Major
Comedy following a community that forms a syndicate to purchase and run their own racehorse.
Only When I Laugh
Series 1, Episode 6 - Tangled WebArchie is craving female company and is heartened to see an attractive new nurse. So is Norman...
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 35 - Today The Dog, Tomorrow The WorldPower-hungry tiny alien Empress Miasma takes control of Gnasher from the inside and uses him in her attempts to take over planet Earth. But when Miasma breaks out of Gnasher into Beanotown for real and Walter helps her grow in size, mayhem really takes hold!
Boomers
Series 2, Episode 6 - WeddingMaureen's mum Joan shocks everyone with a surprise announcement that proves there's still life in the old dog yet!
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 31 - Daylight Savings CrimeDanger Mouse and Penfold are celebrating another noisy victory, gleefully ringing Big Ben's bell when an over-excited Penfold falls, pushing the clock hand forward, causing the sun to go down prematurely.
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 2 - A Star Is BornAlbert 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.
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 3, Episode 2 - Just Cause Or ImpedimentPeter's lined up for best man duties, but first he needs a suit. Then there's the small matter of getting to the church on time.
Mr Bean
A selection of three episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 4 - Oliver ReedOne of Britain's biggest film stars in the 1960s and 70s, this is the story of Oliver Reed.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 13 - Balancing ActWhen Richard claims to be an expert gymnast, Sooty and the gang insist he shows off his skills. But with a host of traps waiting for him at the gym, will he make it to the gymnastics show in one piece?
Minder
Series 3, Episode 2 - You Need HandsArthur takes on some hired help when Terry is injured, and unwittingly finds himself mixed up in drug dealing.
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 11 - The LodgerBetween decimalisation and inflation the Butlers are feeling the pinch. Blakey suggests the family take in a lodger - and he happens to know someone who's looking. Unfortunately for Stan, there's no spare bedroom at home...
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True LoveMarlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.
Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 4 - Blood BrothersOliver never set out to save Simon's life, he had no control over what happened. However, now that they are 'blood brothers' he has every intention of making sure that Simon refuses him nothing...
Millie Inbetween
Series 2, Episode 3 - Take A HikeMillie turns teen and has her first crush, while Craig gets a Saturday job and Lauren takes a hike.
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 6 - Life With FatherIt's a sad day for George as he takes his father to a retirement home. But it's worse for Mildred when he's thrown out and ends up living with them!
Keep It In The Family
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Moving AffairHaving converted the loft into a studio, Dudley persuades his daughters to pose for a book illustration. But before long they all look a picture of confusion.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Executive Stress
Series 3, Episode 4Anthea has a new boyfriend, Robin, who turns out to be just the sort of new writer Caroline is looking for.
Executive Stress
Series 3, Episode 5Donald and Caroline are interviewed by a newspaper journalist for a series they are running on married couples working together. All is well until the article appears and Donald feels he has been pushed out of the limelight by Caroline. Things get worse for Donald when his boss, Edgar, arranges for his brother, Richard, to join Oasis.
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 5 - Dirty BowlingA new area manager is putting pressure on Rona and Bill at the bakery. Ben, meanwhile, is increasingly busy at his lock-up, and friends are starting to wonder if he's got a fancy woman.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True LoveMarlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.
Are You Being Served?
Series 6, Episode 4 - Shedding The LoadGrace Bros. is forced to make cutbacks amidst poor sales figures, and the staff must decide which one of them should face redundancy. Of course, no one wants it to be themselves.
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 2 - Viking Eye For The Straight GuyThe Horrible History of (often literally) dressing to kill.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Long Legs Of The LawRodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!
The Zoo
Series 1, Episode 9 - Going ApeNaomi the grey gibbon and Gambira the orangutan share and island but famously don't get on. Naomi likes everything to be clean and tidy, while Gambira is messy with poor personal hygiene. Everyday they shout and chase each other - until one day Naomi mysteriously disappears. At first, Gambira can't believe her luck - she finally has the place to herself without her bossy roommate, but then Jurgen the gorilla decides he's moving in and Gambira begins to miss her old island buddy. Was Naomi really that bad?
2point4 Children
Series 1, Episode 5 - Dirty BowlingA new area manager is putting pressure on Rona and Bill at the bakery. Ben, meanwhile, is increasingly busy at his lock-up, and friends are starting to wonder if he's got a fancy woman.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 29 - The StareBitzer gets his wish for some peace and quiet when Shaun becomes hypnotised by Mowermouth the goat and finally stops bothering him. But with the whole flock under the influence of Mowermouth's powerful gaze, Bitzer soon realises just how much he needs his old buddy.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 29 - Dennis TVWalter launches his own mega-dull, hypnotic TV channel with an signal booster that swamps all other channels! Rubi helps Dennis set up his own TV channel with a more powerful booster to free the residents of Beanotown from Walter's TV trance. Who will win the battle for ratings?
Minder
Series 3, Episode 3 - Rembrandt Doesn't Live Here AnymoreA chance meeting in a club which Terry is minding takes Arthur into the world of fine art as he sees an opportunity to make some money by selling forgeries.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 5Tezcorp's new world order of enraging us pathetic humans with the mischievous automation is gaining pace as this week sees Frank and Send, the postage machine, has a new trick up its robotic sleeve.
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?
Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 6Digi-photo-matic photo booth offers the most ridiculous added extras, such as a passport photo on an abandoned totem pole.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 11 - An Inspector StaysThe police want to use Tracey and Sharon's home for a surveillance operation.
Are You Being Served?
Series 6, Episode 4 - Shedding The LoadGrace Bros. is forced to make cutbacks amidst poor sales figures, and the staff must decide which one of them should face redundancy. Of course, no one wants it to be themselves.
Get Some In!
Series 4, Episode 5Final exams are up, and after a whirlwind romance Leckie and Wendy have an announcement to make.
Keep It In The Family
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Moving AffairHaving converted the loft into a studio, Dudley persuades his daughters to pose for a book illustration. But before long they all look a picture of confusion.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 5, Episode 8 - The Arrival Of The Homing DuckWith the General breathing ever-closer down his neck over the location of the paintings, the Colonel issues René an ultimatium. Meanwhile, Michelle explains her plans for a long-distance duck to transport the microfilm, and Madame Edith goes into hiding - as LeClerc.
Mr Bean
A selection of three episodes of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 4 - Blood BrothersOliver never set out to save Simon's life, he had no control over what happened. However, now that they are 'blood brothers' he has every intention of making sure that Simon refuses him nothing...
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
As Time Goes By
Series 9, Highlights Special - You Must Remember This....Hour-long special edition. Alone in the house, Jean and Lionel recall memorable events during their life together.
Goodnight Sweetheart
A selection of episodes from the first series of the time travel sitcom.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 1 - The Old Soft Curved PadlockSo, Taskmaster Greg Davies is back with his assistant Alex Horne to challenge five brave comics to take on his tricky tasks. First: wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a big wardrobe in a field.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Special - Musical SpecialIn a special musical episode of the award winning Horrible Histories, host Rattus Rattus chooses his favourite songs from the fourth series to entertain his young nephew.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 15, Episode 8 - There Are Gypsies At The Bottom Of Our GardenFoggy identifies the sound of a giant woodpecker and exploits this natural wonder.
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 1 - Plough Your Own FurrowOn his 40th birthday Tom Good decides to drop out of the rat-race in order to do something meaningful with his life. He, along with supportive wife Barbara, attempts to become self-sufficient in Surbiton.
Doc Martin
Series 3, Episode 3 - City SlickersA family of city slickers seeking a new life by the sea look set to disrupt the tranquillity of Portwenn.
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 7Regular captains Ian Hislop and Paul Merton are joined by guest host Stephen Mangan and panellists Steph McGovern and Jo Caulfield.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip, Episode 2Freddie and Jamie race through the streets of Paris as they go wheel to wheel on its Formula E circuit.
The Good Life
Series 1, Episode 2 - Say Little Hen...The journey of self-sufficiency continues with the introduction of Margo the goat, some shy hens and Lenin the cockerel. Margo and Jerry feel that an intervention is needed to bring the Goods back to normality. A light hearted confrontation between Tom and his old boss fails to change anything.
Millie Inbetween
Series 1, Episode 9 - Mobile WarsLauren's new smartphone is driving everyone mad. But when Mike finally confiscates it, it goes missing and turns up in Millie's room. She's accused of stealing it, but although she knows she's innocent, she needs to prove it. Dad has to look after Fran and Jake, and he gives them a bit too much freedom to explore their creativity.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 5 - Amy And AmiabilityThe Prince is bankrupt. In order to secure funds, Blackadder suggests that his only option is to find a bride and marry into a moneyed family. Beautiful Amy Hardwood, daughter of a cotton magnate, seems a prime candidate.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 16, Episode 1More from the irreverent, irrelevant and revealing weekly topical panel show. The guests are Jack Dee, David O'Doherty, Steve Jones and Jamelia.
Doc Martin
Series 3, Episode 4 - The AdmirerPortwenn is becoming a hotbed of passion. Louisa is furious to discover she has a rival for Dr Martin Ellingham's affections: Carrie Wilson.
Benidorm
Series 9, Episode 7A previously unobserved religious festival means no fun or alcohol is to be had anywhere in Benidorm. Pauline's mysterious Malcolm arrives and she seems to be under his spell again, but will it last?
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 5Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
Who Do You Think You Are?
In a first for the series, two related celebrities join forces to investigate their family tree as comedian and actor Jack Whitehall and his father and occasional double-act partner and talk show co-host Michael team up to look into their past. They learn about a tragedy that left Michael's grandfather an orphan, and also follow their lineage back to Wales in the 1830s, where they find out about their Tory ancestor and his role fighting against the Chartist political and social reform movement.
QI
Series O, Episode 6 - Odds And EndsSandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? With Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan and Liza Tarbuck.
Up North
Series 2, Episode 2 - Golfing Up NorthMick, Geoffrey and Skint Flint go for a round of golf while Rosie and Rebecca trick Penelope into giving them a false alibi, not realising she is being framed for the fire. Later the Police arrest Penelope for setting fire to the pub. Local con Slasher Jenkins is still on the run from the law after he escaped from Donny Prison and Dada the gorilla is out to cause more trouble.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 6 - Duel And DualityThe Prince has seduced and 'soiled' the Duke of Wellington's two nieces. When the triumphant war hero hears of George's indiscretion, he swears to have his revenge - can Blackadder get him out of this one, or will the Royal meet his maker?
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 4, Episode 2 - If You Put A Sausage In It, It's Not A ViennettaDave explores the perils of stock photography modelling and recruits his favourite celeb for an experiment.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Long Legs Of The LawRodney falls for the charms of a woman police officer but, when he brings her back to the flat, Del is far from pleased as she seems to recognise most of his 'stock' from Scotland Yard records or Police Five!
This Country
Series 1, Episode 6 - GNVQThe 'brain drain' is a problem for rural communities. In the final episode Kerry and Kurtan explore the possibility of moving away from their village. Kurtan receives the exciting news that he could go to college to study for a GNVQ - and Kerry is devastated.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 2 - GoblinsJanet gets a new job, but Donna's career is on the skids. Louise has a letter from her earth mother - but she can't open it. Jonny campaigns for baby changing facilities at the pub.
Never The Twain
Series 2, Episode 4 - Blood BrothersOliver never set out to save Simon's life, he had no control over what happened. However, now that they are 'blood brothers' he has every intention of making sure that Simon refuses him nothing...
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the cornershop sitcom.
Facejacker
Fonejacker Kayvan Novak returns with his familiar characters, but this time he's disguised with prosthetics, up close and personal with the public.
Breaking The News
Series 1, Episode 7Comedians Athena Kugblenu, Susie McCabe and Ray Bradshaw, and award-winning crime-writer Christopher Brookmyre compete in the topical comedy news quiz.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 6Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 5 - ConsumerismJon Richardson and guests Lucy Beaumont, Angela Barnes and Jamali Maddix discuss, categorise and rank worries to do with Consumerism. Is the High Street dead? Why aren't people recycling? And is it about time Jon got a new look?
Facejacker
Fonejacker Kayvan Novak returns with his familiar characters, but this time he's disguised with prosthetics, up close and personal with the public.
The Thick Of It
Series 3, Episode 8As the election looms, and the opposition is eyeing the prize, the word around the Westminster village is that Malcolm Tucker is running out of both options and friends.
Keep It In The Family
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Moving AffairHaving converted the loft into a studio, Dudley persuades his daughters to pose for a book illustration. But before long they all look a picture of confusion.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - BravealanAlan befriends Dan Moody, owner of a successful local kitchen business, and hopes to get a great deal for fitting out his refurbished home. Dan also helps him get into the Norfolk Bravery Awards and a chance to meet Karen Colman, of the mustard dynasty...
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 6Team captains Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and panellists Reginald D Hunter and Lucy Prebble.
Live At The Apollo
Series 9, Episode 3 - Sean Lock, Romesh Ranganathan, Marcus BrigstockeSean Lock introduces Romesh Ranganathan and Marcus Brigstocke.
Confessions Of A Sex Maniac
Sex comedy starring Roger Lloyd Pack. An architect plans to design a building after the perfect breast and searches for a woman who bares the right model.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 1 - The Old Soft Curved PadlockSo, Taskmaster Greg Davies is back with his assistant Alex Horne to challenge five brave comics to take on his tricky tasks. First: wheelbarrow stunts, lemon towers and a big wardrobe in a field.
Executive Stress
Series 3, Episode 4Anthea has a new boyfriend, Robin, who turns out to be just the sort of new writer Caroline is looking for.
Inside No. 9
Series 1, Episode 1 - SardinesA game of sardines at a family gathering to celebrate Rebecca and Jeremy's engagement quickly becomes very cramped and uncomfortable.
The South Bank Show 2019
Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith are two of the country's most original and versatile television screenwriters and actors. Melvyn Bragg talks to them both about their early influences and inspirations. They discuss their groundbreaking dark comedy The League Of Gentlemen and the stories behind some of its most infamous characters, with contributions from Mark Gatiss and Jeremy Dyson. The programme has exclusive access to Steve and Reece's writing room, as they work on scripts for the new series of Inside No. 9, and follows them on set as they film a new episode.
Plebs
Series 4, Episode 1 - The AccidentFollowing a catastrophic industrial accident, the boys respond in their own ways: Marcus immediately seeks financial compensation, while Grumio prefers to 'go to seed' at home. Then Jason, a cheery out-of-work builder steps into their lives.
Executive Stress
Series 3, Episode 5Donald and Caroline are interviewed by a newspaper journalist for a series they are running on married couples working together. All is well until the article appears and Donald feels he has been pushed out of the limelight by Caroline. Things get worse for Donald when his boss, Edgar, arranges for his brother, Richard, to join Oasis.
Two Pints Of Lager And A Packet Of Crisps
Series 6, Episode 2 - GoblinsJanet gets a new job, but Donna's career is on the skids. Louise has a letter from her earth mother - but she can't open it. Jonny campaigns for baby changing facilities at the pub.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 5Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
Mock The Week
Series 8, Episode 3Dara O'Briain and regulars Hugh Dennis, Russell Howard and Andy Parsons frisk another suspicious looking week and uncover guests Stewart Francis, Andrew Maxwell and Andi Osho.
I'm Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 3 - BravealanAlan befriends Dan Moody, owner of a successful local kitchen business, and hopes to get a great deal for fitting out his refurbished home. Dan also helps him get into the Norfolk Bravery Awards and a chance to meet Karen Colman, of the mustard dynasty...
QI
Series O, Episode 7 - OppositesFind out how to sort the sheep from the goats, discover the opposite of Tarzan, and meet the telescope that points straight through the Earth. With Jimmy Carr, Colin Lane and Sara Pascoe.
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan
Series 1, Episode 3Mo chews the fat with actor David Schwimmer, comedian and writer Aisling Bea, actress, comedian and singer-songwriter Jada Pinkett Smith and musician Ricky Wilson.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 1, Episode 6Topical news show hosted by comedian Russell Howard, who offers his unique perspective on the big stories dominating the media across TV, online and in print, as well as picking up on those sometimes overlooked things that make him smile.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Episode 6This week, Harry's a little concerned about the Sorority Girls, and wonders about different types of biscuits. Meanwhile, things in Albert Square are getting a bit dangerous and stunt doubles have to be called in.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Award-winning comedian Harry Hill takes a surreal look at television clips from the previous seven days.
Dara O Briain's Go 8 Bit
Series 3, Episode 10Coronation Street's Simon Gregson and comedian Jayde Adams play Super Mario Bros., Call Of Duty Advanced Warfare, Rock Band, Joe Danger 2 and special endgame Nine To Vive.
Spaced
Series 1, Episode 6 - EpiphaniesAfter a visit from Tyres, the whole gang decide to go clubbing. Brian remembers yet another painful past incident and Mike forgets a bad day with some fancy dress and dancing.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 4The daft, astonishing and insightful panel show continues as host Lee Mack invites comedy queen Sarah Millican, explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes and comedian Russell Kane to put amazing facts and mind-blowing trivia to the test.
Mock The Week
Series 11, Episode 4 - 100th EpisodeMock The Week celebrates its 100th episode, with guests Milton Jones, Ava Vidal and Mark Watson.
The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 6Chris welcomes guests Nish Kumar and Carl Hutchinson who compete against each other in a game of WWE with a twist; Chris has invited professional wrestlers The London Riots to show Nish and Carl what a real wrestling move looks like. Plus, this week on the train, Chris tries to make dinner for his guest, Pussy Cat Doll Ashley Roberts.
Our Girl Friday
An heiress is shipwrecked on a tropical island paradise with three men and it isn't long before they notice her rather obvious charms.