Television
TV schedule Saturday 24th August 2019
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 6, Episode 9Aron v Darby. Iain Stirling is joined by special guests Ben Shires, Steff Todd, Saima Chowdhury and Ahir Shah.
George & Mildred
A selection of episodes from the fifth series.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 30 - Chocks AwayWhen his model aeroplane is blown out of the sky by a rival kid's, Mr Bean sets his sights on revenge. Next day, his newly-constructed fighter plane is almost ready for take-off. But it lacks a vital part - and the model shop is shut! No matter, it is chocks away with Teddy at the controls, fighting for airspace over London N10.
Lovejoy
A selection of episodes from the fifth series.
Ross Noble Off Road
Episode 1Ross Noble finds a typically off-the-wall solution to the problem of how to train in the south of England for an off-road adventure in Scotland. But when the real trials begin they soon wonder if it was enough... it wasn't.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 3 - The ShepherdTorrential rain threatens to ruin the annual Sheep Dog trials, but the Farmer begs the judges for an opportunity to show off his talented Flock. Things go smoothly until Timmy tries to learn to whistle... Will this stop the Farmer winning another cup to add to his prize collection?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 19 - Royal BeanMr Bean meets the Queen during a visit to Buckingham Palace to replace his favourite, but broken, mug.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 3 - GreenfingerTrying to 'help' by watering Squawkencluck's plants, DM unleashes a planet-wide extra-terrestrial sprawling welsh weed.
The Piglet Files
Series 3, Episode 2 - Sweet And Sour PigletIt's the MI5 - MI6 annual grudge match cricket game, and Maxwell's department have drawn the short straw and must compete. Meanwhile, spies from China are preparing their own scheme to do their worst to MI5's finest, and have given one agent extensive plastic surgery to become Peter's exact double.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 4 - Raiders Of The Lost SweetieMrs Creecher confiscates Dennis' rare sour sweetie - The Tongue Destroyer. Dennis is desperate to get the sweet back and takes his friends on an adventure to the school's 'Confiscatorium', a secret place where all confiscated goods are hidden in the depths of Bash Street School.
Steptoe And Son
Series 7, Episode 1 - Men Of LettersAlbert 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.
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.
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 2 - I'm A Teacher!Miss Kinder is still having problems convincing people she is an adult, the new maths teacher turns out to be the square root of terrifying and Mark gets caught bunking off lessons.
At-Issue
10 minute short film by stop-motion animator Drew Roper.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 18 - Mayor Bevel's Mega WheelBitz, Bob and Purl are building a giant Mega Wheel in Craft City for Mayor Bevel, and the local citizens are getting very excited.
Steptoe And Son
Series 6, Episode 8 - Cuckoo In The NestAlbert 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.
Lucky Feller
Episode 6 - The GameShorty plans to ask Kath out but when he mentions that his brother Randy's at home, that's where they end up for the evening. Kath has some games in mind - but not the one Shorty suggests.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 1 - The WeddingRichard has been acting strangely all week, and Sooty and the gang are convinced he is getting married. But they have not been invited! With the wedding only a day away, can Sooty and Sweep keep out of mischief and give Richard a day to remember?
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 4 - Mind Your MannersJane Austen is on Historical Love Island. Plus, why you shouldn't hold farts in.
The Interviews
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Two RonniesMixing archive interviews with footage from their much-loved sketch show, The Interviews presents a profile of Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker - in their own words.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 22 - Go Jet Academy: Biogas PowerGlitch is excited when Lars refits the Grimbler with new, clean biogas boosters that could make it even faster than the Vroomster!
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 7 - Giggle GasketWhen Robert tells Justin that his Giggle Gasket is broken and that he can't laugh, Justin does everything he can to help his best friend get his laughter back.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 6, Episode 12Iain is joined by special guests Bec Hill, Imran Yusuf, Matt Richardson and Ray Bradshaw.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 2 - Deals And MisdemeanoursDeals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.
Strange Hill High
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Lost And Found BoyThings have been disappearing around Strange Hill High. As the new kid, suspicion falls on Mitchell, especially in Headmaster Abercrombie's eyes.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 16 - School Dog WaffleThe Brooklyn-Bells take Waffle to school to ask the headteacher if Waffle can visit class.
Diddy TV
Series 1, Highlights Special - That's What You ThinkDiddy Dick Dom have their very own TV station. The pair look back at some of their greatest ratings hits over their first season on air.
Miranda
Series 3, Episode 5 - Three Little WordsGary is preparing for the grand re-opening of the restaurant. Putting on his best chef whites, he has never looked so attractive to Miranda. Will Stevie persuade her to say what she feels? Or will Penny get in the way as she excitedly stalks her poster boy, Raymond Blanc?
Little Roy
Series 1, Episode 17 - Now You See Me, Now You Don'tRoy is delighted when Becky invites him to play with her dollhouse. However, Roy lets his imagination run away with itself and ends up breaking Becky's beloved toy.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 23 - The Zombie Body ShopOtto's latest money-making scheme consists of stealing zombie body parts and selling them back. It ends up with him and the gang being mobbed by angry zombies. Can they find a way to escape and stop the zombies from tearing them all limb from limb?
Miranda
Series 3, Episode 6 - A Brief EncounterA fed-up Miranda makes a big life decision - she's going travelling. Stevie is devastated but Penny's too preoccupied to notice. Only Gary can stop her - but will he?
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 2, Episode 4Helping Harry in this episode are Rizzle Kicks singer Jordan Stephens, broadcaster Janet Street-Porter, star of The Last Leg Alex Brooker, and legendary actor Una Stubbs.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 3 - Love And MarriageLove is definitely in the air. Alice and Hugo's marriage is now just days away, and as long as her mum can have the dress knitted in time, the eccentric event will be something for the whole village to remember. There's also a visitor in the village, David's younger brother Simon...
Harry Hill's Alien Fun Capsule
Series 2, Episode 5Helping Harry Hill fill the fun capsule are actor Gaynor Faye, Countryfile's Anita Rani, Professor Robert Winston and comedy legends Cannon and Ball.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of nine episodes of the David Jason sitcom.
Millie Inbetween
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's sitcom.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 21 - Rock And RollBitz and Bob are helping famous artist La Purl move a very large rock across the beach, as she needs it for a mysterious work of art.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 18 - Terracotta Army, ChinaUbercorn shuts down Glitch's raucous rock performance leaving the Grandmaster determined to find a brand new crowd who'll love his loud music. He decides to travel to Chian in China so that the 1000-strong Terracotta Army can be his adoring audience.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 7 - Waffle Needs Quiet TimeWaffle learns that reading can be just as much fun as noisy maze games.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Bend It Like Beckham
The comic tale of a young Asian woman who joins the local semi-professional football team but opts not to tell her traditionalist family.
Bless This House
Popular sitcom spin-off film starring Sid James, Terry Scott, Diana Coupland and June Whitfield.
The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
So Awkward Files
Episode 2 - Jas and LilyLily is eager to help Jas with her form. Although Jas herself just wants to eat snacks, look at puppies on the internet and see how many cushions she can balance on her head. Lily being Lily decides to take control and complete the form the way she thinks best.
Zone Of Champions
Episode 5Featuring coverage of The World's Angriest Goose, Premier League Mirror Smashing and Interpretive Shop Destruction.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Billionaire Boy
Joe is the son of a billionaire inventor: he has everything he could wish for, but all he really needs is a friend.
My Family
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 9 - New Jack CityWhen Father Jack is hospitalised, Ted's hopeful that the drunken old letch won't return, and he'll be down to having to deal with just one dependent - but when Bishop Brennan sends Father Stack too be a new 3rd Priest on the island, Jack suddenly seems far more tolerable...
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 5This show has a spectacular musical performance from Katherine Jenkins, who performs Heroes; and mind magic from Colin Cloud. As well as all of this, Robbie Savage plays Send To All, where Michael sends a text message to Robbie's phone book. At the end of the show, Michael gives an unsuspecting florist her moment in the spotlight, in the unmissable 'Unexpected Star'.
Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 2Laura Woods, Tony Bellew and Robin van Persie join regulars Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp and Romesh Ranganathan, with James Corden asking the questions for the last time this series.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 10 - Flight Into TerrorTed, Dougal and Jack stare death in the eyes when the plane they're flying in loses almost all of its fuel. Who could be to blame? What will they do? And what will be the trio's fate?
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 10 - The TestHodges challenges the Home Guard to a game of cricket, but what Mainwaring does not know is that Hodges is getting a professional to play for the ARP. Of course, Hodges might not need his star ringer if Mainwaring's poor skills are anything to go by.
Horrible Histories
Special - Crooked King John And The Magna CartaFeaturing Ben Miller in the title role, Horrible Histories looks at the life and reign of King John (1166-1216).
Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom by and starring Brendan O'Carroll.
Miranda
A selection of episodes from the third series of the Miranda Hart sitcom.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 10, Episode 4With guests Jack Osbourne, Uri Geller, Tim Minchin and Holly Walsh.
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 2Laura Woods, Tony Bellew and Robin van Persie join regulars Andrew Flintoff, Jamie Redknapp and Romesh Ranganathan, with James Corden asking the questions for the last time this series.
Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow
Series 1, Episode 5 - BelfastComedy sensation Michael McIntyre is in Belfast as he continues his Saturday night entertainment show. Local hero Patrick Kielty is the headline act this week at the Waterfront Hall. Michael is also joined on stage by Neil Delamere, Jeff Green and Kerry Godliman.
Sean Lock: Keep It Light
TV broadcast of Sean Lock's 2017 DVD-released stand-up show, Keep It Light.
Brassic
Series 1, Episode 1We join Vinnie during a less than stellar day that involves a cross-country car chase, a Shetland pony, a jar of chloroform and a pigeon named Nigel. All this gets Vinnie and his crew tangled with a local crime boss who sets out to make an example of them.
Jimmy Carr: Being Funny
A live performance of Jimmy Carr's 2011 stand-up show from Birmingham Symphony Hall.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 4Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the panel/quiz show mash-up. In this episode, Jon Richardson and Joe Lycett take on Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf, with Adam Riches in Dictionary Corner.
Brassic
Series 1, Episode 2In the second chapter of this Lancashire odyssey the boys plan a heist at a strip club, but when things go awry they find their escape route is blocked by a colossal fatberg. Better get digging.
Billy Liar
Billy Fisher is a young dreamer working for a funeral director who is constantly retreating into a fantasy world.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 4 - TundraIn an attempt to compete with daring adventurer Dixon Bainbridge, Howard and Vince set off in search of the Egg of Mantumbi.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 8Ricky reads some predictions for the future and Karl shares his theories on them.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 9 - I've Been A Bit IllIt's very much the business end of the series. Sian Gibson seeks to redefine the definition of the verb 'bounce'.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 12 (Channel 4: Series 13), Episode 5In this episode, Jon Richardson and Jonathan Ross take on guest captain Lee Mack and Victoria Coren Mitchell, with Jessie Cave in alongside Susie Dent. Rachel Riley looks after the letters and numbers.
The Mighty Boosh
Series 1, Episode 6 - CharlieHoward is hell bent on a career as a serious writer in the hope that he'll improve his chances with Mrs Gideon.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 9Karl contemplates how many different species are actually needed in the world, and whether or not we should keep looking for new forms of life.
Inside No. 9
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Riddle Of The SphinxNina thinks Professor Squires has all the answers when, actually, neither has a clue what the future holds.
Brassic
Series 1, Episode 1We join Vinnie during a less than stellar day that involves a cross-country car chase, a Shetland pony, a jar of chloroform and a pigeon named Nigel. All this gets Vinnie and his crew tangled with a local crime boss who sets out to make an example of them.
Roast Battle
Series 2, Episode 3Real-life couple Catherine Bohart and Sarah Keyworth battle it out, as do Mark Watson and Andrew Maxwell.
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 1Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Alexander Armstrong and guest panellists Roisin Conaty and James O'Brien.
Who Goes There!
A repeat of this 1952 film.
Roast Battle
Series 2, Episode 4Stephen Bailey takes on Darren Harriott, and Angela Barnes takes on Matt Richardson.
Game On
Series 2, Episode 6 - Bruce Willis & Robert De Niro Holding A FishMartin is doing voluntary work on a helpline for distressed people; he gives his phone number to one of the callers who phones the flat. Pretending to be Martin, Matt tries to flirt with her, but gets more than he bargained for when she threatens to kill herself if 'Martin' doesn't visit her. Matt ventures out into the night...
Brassic
Series 1, Episode 2In the second chapter of this Lancashire odyssey the boys plan a heist at a strip club, but when things go awry they find their escape route is blocked by a colossal fatberg. Better get digging.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 2, Episode 6Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines. With guest stand-up Seann Walsh.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Episode 4This week, Harry takes a look at Young Apprentice and asks whether meat or tomatoes are better. An eyebrow is raised to Gino D'Acampo's There's No Taste Like Home, and an early chopper is spotted at Downton Abbey.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Veneer Of CivilisationModern life has a lot to answer for as Mr Gorman gives it a grilling. Dave laments the death of the queue and considers ATM etiquette.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 2, Episode 7Russell turn news junkie once again as he puts his spin on the week's headlines, as well as highlighting some of the more overlooked stories that have caught his eye as he sifts through the papers, news websites and TV news channels.
Your Money Or Your Wife
A repeat of this 1960 film.