Television
TV schedule Saturday 28th December 2019
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 4Identical twins Evie and Mia take on 17 year old Jason who did his maths and further maths A-levels a year early. Find out if two identical heads in sync, are better than one!
Carry On Jack
Costume comedy with the Carry On team. A young serving wench in search of her captive boyfriend disguises herself on board the good ship Venus.
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 16 - Next ToThe Twirlywoos see a lady putting coloured stars next to items in a shop window display, and they get carried away putting stars next to everything in sight! Back in the boat, the Stop-Go Car brings some blocks, and the Twirlywoos have fun lining them up.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 516-year-old solo-player Evan plays against teenage sweethearts Manreet and Nyah. Can the couple keep their cool to bag the cash and get across the board victorious?
On The Buses
Series 1, Episode 5 - The New InspectorStan applies for a promotion in hopes that he can buy his mum the new coat she needs, but he gets far more than just a raise when he's promoted to assistant inspector.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Episode 6 - SubstituteSharon is refusing to see Chris and considers divorce. Tracey is smitten with Dorien's hunky celebrity lodger and is furious when she receives a letter written by Darryl to another woman, though it isn't as it seems.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 5, Episode 10 - Bitzer's New WhistleBitzer takes delivery of his new hi-tech farmyard control module, but when the gadget malfunctions, Bitzer is left wishing for his old whistle.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 24 - Escape From Big HeadSquawkencluck reboots the Big Head base computer, which immediately locks up everyone in a maximum security prison.
On The Buses
Series 1, Episode 6 - The CanteenWhen the management hand over running the depot canteen to the staff, Stan is put in charge of organising a new cook. Blakey's quite keen on his first appointment, but no one else is!
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 12 - Holiday For TeddyMr Bean decides to take Teddy on holiday to the seaside. When he arrives at his hotel a spoilt little girl wants Teddy all to herself. Her protective dad only wants the best for his little princess. A tussle ensues, resulting in a chase across town on to the pier. No one comes between Mr Bean, Teddy and their relaxing holiday!
Birds Of A Feather
Series 1, Christmas Special - SailingMiserable at the prospect of her first Christmas without Darryl, Tracey is over the moon when two cruise tickets arrive. That is until Garth calls to say he won't be home. She refuses to go at all, but Sharon and Dorien have a devious plan.
A Sharp Intake Of Breath
Series 1, Episode 1 - Your Life In Their HandsPeter doesn't much feel like eating his breakfast, which leads Sheila to insist he visit the doctor for a check-up.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 39 - Gnash HitGnasher becomes the star of an action movie, playing Grizzly's on-screen sidekick. But filming keeps him and Dennis apart, leaving Dennis feeling lonely. Could Dennis and Gnasher really become Grizzly and Gnasher?
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 13 - The NewspaperMr Bean is left in peace when Mrs Wicket goes off on her holidays. This means Mr Bean has free access to her daily newspaper. Every time he goes down to collect it from the letterbox it has disappeared. Someone is taking it, but who? Mr Bean is determined to nab the mysterious newspaper stealer and uses a range of ingenious homemade traps in his quest to catch the sneaky thief.
On The Buses
Feature-length film spin-off from the popular 1970s sitcom. Stan and the rest of the lads are horrified when the company decides to hire women drivers.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 8 - WishesIf there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?
Lovejoy
A selection of episodes from the second series.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 3 - Friends And EnemiesThis episode explores the characters who revolve around Del and Rodney's world including Trigger, Boycie, Denzil and Del's arch enemy DCI Slater.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 28 - The Aqueduct of Segovia, SpainGrandmaster Glitch turns Segovia Aqueduct into a giant water slide and the Go Jetters must stop it toppling to the ground.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 9 - CrushDave gets a girlfriend who turns out to be an alien. And she turns out to bear a striking similarity to a everyday household item.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of four episodes of the animation starring Johnny Vegas.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 11 - Castle Bake OffRivalries are brought to the boil in the Yum-tastic Pizza Bake Off as Bob vies with Zip and Pop for the prize.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 10 - Sooty Of The Seven SeasSooty and Sweep want to be pirates and, with a lick of paint and a new mast, the SS Sooty is soon ready to sail. But can they defeat the fearsome pirate of the lake?
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Carry On Dick
Sid James and Barbara Windsor go out in style in their last Carry On film, based on the legend of Dick Turpin.
The Dog Ate My Homework
Series 7, Episode 4Alexandra v Brochan. Suzi Ruffell is joined by Adam B and team captains Alexandra and Brochan, with guests Naomi Wilkinson, Nathan Caton, Ben Shires and Joe Tasker.
Outnumbered
Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas SpecialThe Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.
Strange Hill High
Series 2, Episode 6 - Crushing EmbarrassmentIt is April Fools' Day and Mitchell is pranking in overdrive. Before too long he has pranked everyone and unleashed a dormant beast of embarrassment that lives under the school. Mitchell must save his friends - and Tyson - from 'The Embarrassment's' disgusting lair by going toe to toe in a shameful game show.
Horrible Histories
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the children's sketch show.
Carry On At Your Convenience
Sid James plays Sid Plummer, a works foreman struggling to bridge the gap between an unreasonable, strike-happy shop steward and a naive manager's son.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 6 - Waffle's Great EscapeMrs Hobbs supervises Waffle at the Brooklyn-Bell house. Waffle wants to join Evie at school and tries to escape. Later, the family look at photos and Evie asks about her birth dad.
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
Mr. Bean
Episode 8 - Mr. Bean In Room 426Mr. Bean books into a hotel room and makes himself well and truly at home. In typical fashion he manages to lock himself out in a state of undress. Fortunately, help comes from an unexpected saviour.
Flushed Away
When an uptown rat gets flushed down the toilet in his penthouse apartment, he ends up in the sewers of London.
Room 101
A selection of three episodes from the Orwellian panel show.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of four episodes of the animation starring Johnny Vegas.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 7 - Princess Purl's Big SleepNaughty fairies Zipsy and Popsy have put a spell on Princess Purl so that she sleeps for a gazillion years.
Catweazle
Children's fantasy comedy drama series.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 35 - The Great Pacific Garbage PatchA storm washes up lots of plastic litter onto the Go Jet Academy beach.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Genevieve
Film about two classic car fanatics who, after completing the annual London-to-Brighton run, decide to make the return leg a race.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.
The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 9 - Arthur's Tie BreakArthur Sleep comes up with a plan to decide a tiebreak.
Outnumbered
Christmas Special - 2012 Christmas SpecialThe Brockman family have decided to foster a sense of community by throwing a Christmas party for their neighbours.
The Many Faces Of...
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Many Faces Of Michael CaineThis biography follows Sir Michael Caine's impressive career, featuring archive clips woven together with interviews from colleagues and critics.
Britain's Best Loved Sitcoms
Episode 1Channel 4 has commissioned a new poll to find Britain's best loved sitcom. Tamsin Greig narrates as we look at sitcoms old and new to find which one is the most loved.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 6 - Turkey DinnerDuring a drunken evening, Jones and his men accidentally shoot a turkey. Having failed to establish the bird's rightful owner, they decide the best thing to do is to offer the older residents of Walmington a turkey dinner.
A League Of Their Own
Series 14, Episode 11 - Christmas Special 2019This year, James is sending Jamie, Freddie and Romesh off to Austria to face a series of traditional Austrian challenges.
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 4 - Atrocious ArtistsDiscover the most stolen painting in history and how Picasso and Dali found innovative ways of paying for things without using money.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 3 - Travel And AdventureLenny is joined by guests Susan Hampshire, Nina Wadia and Gary Morecambe - with special help from Angela Rippon - to reveal how Morecambe and Wise can tell us all we need to know about travel and adventure.
Micky Flanagan Thinking Aloud
A repeat-run of the entire series of Flanagan's comic observations.
Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 5Lee Mack is joined by former England cricketer Phil Tufnell and comedian Marcus Brigstocke, while David Mitchell partners Konnie Huq and Inbetweeners actor Greg Davies.
Romesh's Look Back To The Future
Episode 1 - 2019Romesh Ranganathan invites Murder In Successville star Tom Davis, comedian Jo Brand and chef Gino D'Acampo to review predictions for 2019 that they made in January. Now that the year is coming to a close, they look back at their guesses and see who saw it all coming and whose crystal ball was on the blink.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 6David Mitchell is joined by Frank Skinner and Bill Oddie, while Lee Mack is joined by Jon Richardson and Sarah Millican.
Trust Morecambe & Wise...
Episode 4 - Love And RelationshipsLenny Henry is joined by Gary Morecambe, Michele Dotrice, Ben Miller and Angela Rippon as he looks at Love and Relationships according to Eric and Ernie.
Calendar Girls
Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 6Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis look back on another week's events with the help of guests Rhys James, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Nish Kumar and Tiff Stevenson.
Morecambe & Wise In America
A repeat-run of the entire documentary series.
Taskmaster
Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced CharacterIn the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.
Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcocm by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 3 - Katherine Ryan At The Comedy StoreThis episode is hosted by Katherine Ryan and stars Elliot Steel, Tom Allen and John Robins.
David Brent: Life On The Road
Comedy film focusing on The Office's David Brent.
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 7Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines, with guest host David Mitchell and panellists Andy Hamilton and Deborah Frances-White.
A League Of Their Own
Series 12, Highlights SpecialCan't get enough of James and the boys? Relive the fun and games of Series 12 with this special highlights episode.
Funny Women: Julie Walters
Celebrity friends and fans pay homage to Dame Julie Walters.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 6 - Sara Pascoe At The Comedy StoreSara Pascoe is tonight's host at The Comedy Store - but is she a good person? She's joined by genitalia talking Phil Wang, Chris Martin (not that one), and Joel Dommett.
Al Murray's Great British Pub Quiz
Episode 13Al, aided by barman Shaun Williamson and captains Phill Jupitus and Kerry Godliman, oversees a battle between The Builders Arms from Teddington and The Newsroom from Edinburgh.
Plebs
Series 2, Episode 6 - The CandidateThe local elections arrive, so Marcus and Stylax sign up as hired clappers for wig-wearing politician Victor of the Gracchii. Grumio, however, is drawn towards another candidate named Julius Priscus. Could it simply be because he is giving away free promotional plums?
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 8 (Channel 4: Series 9), Episode 3Jon Richardson and Alex Brooker take on guest captain Jonny Vegas and Sara Pascoe. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent, while Claudia Winkleman and Rob Beckett stand in for Rachel Riley on letters-and-numbers duty.
Football Genius
Episode 1 - West Bromwich Albion v WimbledonIn this week's big match, Paul Sinha's team of AFC Wimbledon supporters take on Sam Quek's side of West Bromwich Albion fans but which team manager will be lifting the Football Genius trophy at full time?
Morgana Robinson's The Agency
Episode 3Natalie Cassidy is attempting to give something back to the community by setting up a fame school and teaching local kids everything she knows about show business.
Comedy Store
An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.
Sliced
Series 1, Episode 1It's all change at Sliced, South London's premier low rent pizza parlour. Mario hires new girl Naomi, and Joshua encounters a rather challenging customer. Fellow driver Ricky to dreams up a sure-fire money-making scheme.
Morgana Robinson's The Agency
Episode 4At Mann Management, Vincent is fielding calls from Fearne Cotton - who sees television show ideas everywhere she looks.
Comedy Store
Mickey is stressed with life in the middle class and the amount of ketchup given in restaurants! Learn of his days as an international lover, dreams of being a van driver and more at the Comedy Store!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Lorraine Kelly and Dara O'Briain, while Lee Mack is teamed with Barry Cryer and Sue Perkins.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 5, Episode 6Mad Dogs actor Philip Glenister and comedians Jo Brand and Josh Widdicombe join host Lee Mack in putting more madcap theories to the test.
Father Ted
Series 2, Christmas Special - A Christmassy TedWhen Ted's quick thinking saves a group of Priests - and the Catholic church - from a major embarrassment (involving lingerie) at Christmas, he is given the prestigious Golden Cleric award. But on Craggy Island, nothing is as simple as it seems... Apart from Dougal.
Mock The Week
Series 16, Episode 7Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to summarise the week's events with the help of guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones and Nish Kumar.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Fashion ShowIt's the start of term and Carli is organising a charity fashion show.
Through The Keyhole
Series 6, Episode 7For the last episode in the series, Keith is joined by Janet Street-Porter, Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Rob Beckett.
The Inbetweeners
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Gig And The GirlfriendSimon is chasing a fit girl in the year below, so to impress her, he goes to his first gig since his mum took him to see Take That at Wembley Arena. Will, Jay and Neil tag along and pretty much ruin Simon's chances, but thankfully the bouncers are nice enough.