Television
TV schedule Sunday 18th August 2019
Miss MacTaggart Won't Lie Down
After being mistakenly declared dead, elderly Jeannie MacTaggart makes trouble for the officials who won't correct her records.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 9 - Why Pay TaxNo job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 52 - HomelessAfter a regrettable episode involving his landlady sleepwalking into his room, Mr Bean suddenly finds himself out on his ear with nowhere to live. Near to tears, he yearns for the cosy familiarity of his old home. But a scarecrow and a pair of false teeth come to his rescue.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 29 - CampingAn old photo album causes Bean to reminisce about summers at Scout camp as a boy, and sets him planning a night under the stars with Teddy. Purchasing a tent proves a problem, but nothing is going to stop him having a good time - even if he has to get the garden shed over the roof of his house.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken ArrowArthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?
Down Among The Z Men
The four original Goons star as Prof. Osric Pureheart misplaces a secret military formula.
Zone Of Champions
Episode 4Events this week include Hamster Athletics and Using an Escalator for the Purposes of Banter.
TV Flashback
Series 1, Episode 7 - DrinkThis time he's on a quest to discover the truth about drink. It's a story of pub acrobatics, thirsty camels and Mumbles Fizz, full of lively characters from the nation's TV past.
Doc Martin
Series 7, Episode 6 - Other People's ChildrenMartin and Louisa do not seem to be having much success with their therapy, so Dr Timoney advises that they should try and take things back to the beginning of their relationship and plan a date.
For The Love Of Ada
Series 3, Episode 6 - The Queen's BirthdayIt's the Queen's birthday and Ada's hoping for a personal reply to the birthday card she sent. Meanwhile, Ruth and Leslie are planning for and considering the implications of their baby.
Who Done It?
Big screen debut for Benny Hill as a street-sweeper who wins enough money to pursue his dream of becoming a private investigator.
The Comedy Years
Episode 4 - 2003Trigger Happy TV features in 2003 as TV viewers enjoyed the hidden prank antics of Dom Joly alongside Bruce Forsyth's hilarious hosting duties on Have I Got News For You and fond farewells to Cold Feet and The Office.
Bridget Jones's Baby
Third outing for modern literary heroine Bridget Jones on the big screen, based on Helen Fielding's books.
Tonight At The London Palladium
Series 2, Episode 5Variety show from the London Palladium, hosted by Jack Whitehall. With comedy performances from Sara Pascoe and Jack Carroll.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 18Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Kerry Godliman and Ed Byrne, oversees a clash between The Mayflower from Rotherhithe and The Wheatsheaf and Pigeon from Staines.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 9Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.
French Dressing
A sleepy seaside town's deckchair attendant concocts a plan to raise the resort's fortunes.
Lazy Susan
Episode 1 - PilotMeet Megan and Michaela just 'don't want any drama tonight' and Thomas and Sandrine the 'whimsical French woman, written by a man who's never met a woman'.
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 7 - The FutureMorgana Robinson, Lolly Adefope and Matt Forde categorise and rank worries to do with The Future. What will we look like in the future? Will robots steal our jobs? And is Elon Musk really going to nuke Mars?
Brain In Gear
A flat-share comedy where the nightmare tenants are the voices in your head.
Susan Calman's Fringe Benefits
Series 1, Episode 2Susan goes 'head to head' with Scottish mindreader Colin Cloud for some probing chat, as well as getting the best and funniest festival stories from comedians Phoebe Robinson, Nick Helm, Iain Stirling and Jay Lafferty, as well as Game of Thrones actor Daniel Portman, and writer Gary McNair.
A Girl's Guide To TV
Rachel Parris presents a comic guide to how women can get ahead in television.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 5 - Little Denim ShortsGreg Davies and Alex Horne host as Frank Skinner takes a boulder onto a train for a pleasant excursion. Then he and the other comedians try to make a Swedish man blush.
A Girl's Guide To TV
Rachel Parris presents a comic guide to how women can get ahead in television.
QI
Series O, Episode 11 - Objects And OrnamentsSandi Toksvig looks at some Objects And Ornaments. Along the way, you'll discover where you can find an actual UFO, and meet the world's best-dressed crab. With Sarah Millican, Alice Levine and Cariad Lloyd.
Chris Ramsey: Approval Needed
Amazon stand-up special from Chris Ramsey.
Ed Gamble: Blood Sugar
Stand-up special from Ed Gamble.
Flo & Joan: Alive On Stage
Comedy special from sister double-act Flo & Joan.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 3Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by James Acaster, Ed Byrne, Gary Delaney and Sara Pascoe.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip, Out-takes - Un-SeenThere's extra laughs, pranks and wind-ups in these unseen clips from Freddie and Jamie's raucous road trip.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, InnitTerry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.
Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Lost SheepFiggis admits he's not been christened but sees the light when he meets a vicar.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 9Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host Danny Dyer and panellists Sara Pascoe and Judy Murray.
We Joined The Navy
Lieutenant Commander 'Bodger' Badger takes three young recruits under his wing, but they've a lot to learn before making it in the navy.