Television
TV schedule Monday 6th January 2020
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 25 - SmallerThe Twirlywoos learn about small things when they pursue a tiny butterfly around a butterfly house. Back on the boat, they are tickled by a mysterious creature who keeps getting smaller to avoid being caught.
Chef!
Series 1, Episode 1 - PersonnelGareth faces cuts in his budget and must restructure his kitchen staff at Le Chateau Anglais.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 50 - Call Of The WildWhen Gnasher gets sent to dog obedience school for gnashing Mrs Creecher's saxophone, one of Professor Screwtop's inventions, the Chatterbox, allows Dennis to understand animal noises, so he can ask Gnasher why he did it - if only all the other animals in Beanotown would stop chatting to him for a minute!
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.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 38 - Very Important PenfoldPenfold becomes a fully-fledged celebrity after an act of heroism saving Scarlett Johamster on Help I'm A Hamster in the Jungle puts him in the spotlight, although DM suspects that all is not what it seems.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 10 - Bevel Genie's Home Sweet HomeBitz, Bob and Purl are on a treasure hunt in Big Hot Sandy Desert.
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.
As Time Goes By
Series 7, Episode 6 - The Old Folks' PartyJean has been helping out in the local Help The Aged charity shop, but Lionel is reluctant to part with his belongings. She soon has a much more practical idea to help.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 1 - Paper BoysA small stain leads to big problems as Danny and Mick try to paper over their mistake.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 4 - Rainforests Of Sumatra, IndonesiaWhen Grandmaster Glitch invents the world's most pungent perfume, he finds he needs one more ingredient: the super stinky aroma of the titan arum, a huge flower that blooms once every few years in the rainforests of Sumatra.
Class Dismissed
Series 2, Episode 7 - Careers DayIt's Careers Day at Dockbridge High so everyone will be getting some excellent advice from careers advisor Miss Droppitt, if she can spare five minutes between her other jobs. Mark follows in Mrs Mark's footsteps and Mr Capp changes his appearance.
2point4 Children
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Parent TrapJenny prepares Bill and Ben to meet her boyfriend's parents for the first time. The potential for humiliation is, naturally, huge. Meanwhile, it transpires that David has been breeding cockroaches for school biology projects...
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 17 - Justin's Lost VoiceJustin is in a singing mood and has been singing so loudly all day that he has lost his voice. Ever the caring friend, Robert tries various funny ways to help.
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Four Letter WordMildred's sister, Ethel, and her husband Humphrey drop by. In the course of the conversation, Humphrey offers George the chance of a job - but the offer is strangely withdrawn when George goes into his office...
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
Minder
Series 8, Episode 11 - The Odds CoupleLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
The Captain's Table
Captain Ebbs has finally been given command of a luxury liner. Unfortunately for him, he has a First Officer more concerned with women.
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 12 - Timmy's BirthdayIt's Timmy's birthday and his friends make him a delicious cake, but he can't resist tasting a bit early.
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 5 - The Delivery ManWith Jeffrey away, it's inevitable that Anne will go into labour. Luckily George is on hand, motorbike, sidecar and all...
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 1 - More About CoveringThe Twirlywoos watch a man as he covers his car in cleaning foam. Chickedy and Chick squirt foam everywhere.
Still Open All Hours
Series 4, Christmas SpecialIt's Christmas in the nation's favourite corner shop, but some of Granville's most important customers have plans to leave town.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 17 - Chocco ChimpThe prizes have disappeared from Mr Slater's new crazy golf course, and Richard is puzzled. Then the famous detectives Sherlock Sooty and Doctor Watsit are called in to investigate - and set a trap to catch the thief. Guest starring Matthew Corbett.
Man About The House
Series 3, Episode 3 - I Won't Dance, Don't Ask Me...Bereft of a date, Chrissy invites Robin to accompany her to the annual works' formal. Unfortunately for Robin that involves learning a few traditional, slow dance moves.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th and 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For RichardRichard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.
Carry On Regardless
Wild adventures and misadventures of co-partners in an unconventional employment agency.
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 5 - ConnectingThe Twirlywoos watch a boy tie his shoelace at a bus stop and get the idea to connect his shoelaces to the shoes of the other passengers. When the bus arrives they all stand up, only to fall in a heap!
It's Trad, Dad!
A repeat of this 1962 film.
Porridge
Episode 1 - The Go-BetweenFletch has taken to helping his fellow inmates with appeals, letters home to loved ones and the like. But when Barry's girlfriend comes to visit, things get complicated.
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 1 - MondayIt's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Job For RichardRichard is far from happy when Hyacinth concocts an elaborate plan to turn him into an executive.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 1In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.
Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 4 - The Colour Of MaryA disgraced snooker ace wants Lovejoy to find him the billiard table belonging to Mary Queen of Scots. And Charlie Gimbert makes an unwelcome return from Europe.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 2The machines have had enough. No longer will they stand for being bashed about, kicked around and taken for granted. The Bad Robots are out for revenge...
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
Minder
Series 8, Episode 12 - The Coach That Came In From The ColdLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 1 - Double TroubleWhen Shaun dresses as the farmer he suddenly has the power to boss Bitzer around, so he decides to throw a party. All goes to plan until Shaun encounters the real farmer...
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 6 - Zoo Of The WeirdOtto is selling safari tickets to Scream Street.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called GarethThe Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 1 - Paper BoysA small stain leads to big problems as Danny and Mick try to paper over their mistake.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 2 - DonkeyDave rescues an endangered donkey from the docks. Hiding it in the camper van, things take a turn when the donkey eats Gran's glasses.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 17th and 18th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 5 - Go Jet Academy: Artificial ReefKyan, Lars and Foz pick up litter on the Academy beach after a storm, while Xuli dives down to check the coral reef. She spots something in the murky depths: a huge rusty submarine lies across the reef, and the moustache on the bow means it must belong to Grandmaster Glitch. What's worse, it's leaking oil!
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 13 - Rapids Johnson's Helping BearRapids Johnson needs some quizzing assistance so is on the lookout for the Helping Bear.
Twice Round The Daffodils
Comedy following the romantic entanglements of a ward of male patients at a TB sanatorium.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 1 - Meeting WaffleEvie's mum, Jess, has just married Doug's dad, Simon. The new family get home to discover a lost puppy hiding in their wedding presents. Evie wants to keep him and call him Waffle.
Bread
Series 7, Episode 4Aveline is offered the role of a pregnant woman in a film and is now grateful to Oswald for his input! Lilo Lill sets out to find Freddie by visiting some of his favourite people and places...
Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Episode 7 - The AgentMr. Goldberg runs an employment agency as a sideline, and several staff members seek out his services to get better paying jobs elsewhere.
QI
Series O, Episode 2 - OrganismsSandi Toksvig looks at multiple Organisms. Where else are you going to meet the world's deadliest hunter, a photographer hidden inside an ox, and a juggling otter, all in the same room? With Nish Kumar, Cariad Lloyd and Holly Walsh.
dinnerladies
Series 1, Episode 1 - MondayIt's Monday and aside from a missing delivery of granary torpedos, the team must also deal with a new, inexperienced and somewhat naive human resources manager.
As Time Goes By
Series 2, Episode 2 - A Weekend AwayJudith is planning a weekend away. Alistair is due in Paris but first announces that publication is in just three weeks. Could he and she be having a romantic liaison of their own? Jean feels decidedly uneasy at the thought of an empty house...
Open All Hours
Series 1, Episode 1 - Full Of Mysterious Promise"Why don't we get engaged before we both grow a moustache?"
What's more fruitless - Arkwright's pursuit of Nurse Gladys Emmanuel, or his attempt to sell tins of food without labels?
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.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Episode 10 - Tricky Queen VickyThis episode follows young Queen Victoria as she marries her true love Albert, and has to put up with the open sewers at the not-so-luxurious Buckingham Palace. Also featuring Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, and the Great Hedge of India.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 25, Episode 5 - Who's That With Barry And Glenda..?Truly deduces sinister activities - why else is Barry in the wood with a case?
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Man And The HourDuring World War Two, there is a call for ordinary civilians to form a new section of the army: the Local Defence Volunteers. One man plans to lead them - but is the local bank manager right for the job?
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 1In this episode, Lee and David are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Vernon Kay, Dara O Briain and Denise Van Outen.
Millie Inbetween
Series 3, Episode 2 - Millie Goes BadMillie is invited to a wild-sounding party, but her mum won't let her go. She responds by going bad.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum PieceThe LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 2Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.
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.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj BarkerThe fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.
Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of ClassIn his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 1 - HelloThe wait is finally over, Taskmaster returns to Dave. Tyrant Greg Davies and Little Alex Horne set challenges for Iain Stirling, Joe Thomas, Lou Sanders, Paul Sinha and Sian Gibson]. Starting with: baby monitors, powerful smells and seductive dummies.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 21, Highlights Special - Best Bits, Part 2Second of two compilations of the best bits from Series 21, in which Jimmy Carr and captain Rob Beckett are joined by famous faces including Oti Mabuse and Johnny Vegas.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John BishopLive At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
The Scotts
Episode 1 - PilotBrothers Henry and Vincent team up with their wives Laura and Vonny to organise a surprise party for their mum, but their sister Colette is determined to keep a feud bubbling.
Ladhood
Series 1, Episode 1 - The FightLiam starts a fight in a bar and questions where his aggressive behaviour stems from.
The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 1Starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker with New World, Tina Charles and Madeline Smith as Henrietta.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 1Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including inventions, a cursed tankard and monkeys in space exploration.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 26, Highlights Special - Graham Norton's Good Show Business GuideSometimes the best thing in a talk show is the business in-between. Here, some of the world's biggest stars prove they can do so much more than chat when they are on the famous red sofa. Examples include Tom Cruise directing a dangerous action sequence with members of the audience, Margot Robbie demonstrating her tattooing skills, Chris Pratt showing off his magic tricks, Will Smith and Kevin Hart motivating the people. Plus, Taylor Swift faces the massed ranks of her Twitter fans, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson delivers his well-known catchphrase in style, Tom Hanks reprises his most famous role and Olivia Colman showcases her majestic voice.
Ladhood
Series 1, Episode 1 - The FightLiam starts a fight in a bar and questions where his aggressive behaviour stems from.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring FactionsMark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.
Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour
Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 2Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Cambodian midget fighters, sex, and gym locker roooms.
A League Of Their Own
Series 9, Episode 8In the final episode of the current series, James Corden and Co are joined by West Ham captain Kevin Nolan, comedian Micky Flanagan and TV presenter Gabby Logan.
Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour
Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - The InterviewMark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.
The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 2Further entertainment hosted by and starring Ronnie Corbett and Ronnie Barker.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 9 (Channel 4: Series 10), Episode 2Sean Lock and Roisin Conaty go up against Jon Richardson and Nish Kumar. Adam Buxton joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine another week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ari Eldjarn, Ed Gamble and Ellie Taylor.
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.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 26, Highlights Special - Graham Norton's Good Show Business GuideSometimes the best thing in a talk show is the business in-between. Here, some of the world's biggest stars prove they can do so much more than chat when they are on the famous red sofa. Examples include Tom Cruise directing a dangerous action sequence with members of the audience, Margot Robbie demonstrating her tattooing skills, Chris Pratt showing off his magic tricks, Will Smith and Kevin Hart motivating the people. Plus, Taylor Swift faces the massed ranks of her Twitter fans, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson delivers his well-known catchphrase in style, Tom Hanks reprises his most famous role and Olivia Colman showcases her majestic voice.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 8Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
Fawlty Towers
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Touch Of ClassIn his endless strive to improve the quality of Fawlty Towers, Basil places an advert in a high-society magazine, and soon has a Lord Melbury checking in - but all is not quite as it seems.
Plebs
Series 1, Episode 1 - The OrgyThings take an upward turn for the boys when Marcus meets some fit Britons in the courtyard and Stylax finds a flyer to an orgy. With his grocery budget now spent on orgy tickets, Grumio must scrimp and save in order to put food on the table.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 24 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The DecadeJimmy Carr presents this super-sized edition of the annual quiz, looking back over the past 10 years. Claudia Winkleman, Nish Kumar, Joe Lycett, Alan Carr, Stacey Solomon and Jonathan Ross battle it out to prove who can remember the most about the decade, with questions including why was lasagna big news in 2013? Who squeezed through a hole in the wall in 2015? And what are Pikachu's friends called? Big Fat regulars Jon Snow and Charles Dance help set the questions.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 1 - Sean Lock and John BishopLive At The Apollo returns to BBC One, showcasing the best of British comedy talent. 8 Out Of 10 Cats star Sean Lock introduces Liverpool's finest, John Bishop, from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo.
Plebs
Series 1, Episode 2 - The GladiatorDanny Dyer guest stars as Cynthia's new boyfriend Cassius, a friendly local gladiator who immediately proves a rival to Marcus in the quest for Cynthia's affections.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 9Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
Celebrity Juice
Series 14, Highlights Special - Bestest Bits 2015 Part 2Keith Lemon rounds off 2015 with the second of two festive specials looking back at series thirteen and fourteen of the outrageous panel show.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring FactionsMark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 2, Episode 4Lee Mack is joined by Richard Madeley, Denise Van Outen and Jason Manford.
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.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 21, Highlights Special - Best Bits, Part 2Second of two compilations of the best bits from Series 21, in which Jimmy Carr and captain Rob Beckett are joined by famous faces including Oti Mabuse and Johnny Vegas.
George & Mildred
Series 4, Episode 5 - Nappy DaysWhen the Ropers are left babysitting baby Tarquin, nothing could possibly go awry!
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 3Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis examine another week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ari Eldjarn, Ed Gamble and Ellie Taylor.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - The InterviewMark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 11, Episode 7I'm A Celebrity is back this week, with star guest ... Sinitta. There's also penguin hopping in Frozen Planet, and a spot of bother with ashes on both Doctors and Coronation Street.
The Chris Ramsey Show
Series 2, Episode 1Scarlett Moffatt and Phil Wang join Chris in his basement for some suspicious cocktails, university revelations and ludicrous challenges!
Up In The World
Slapstick British comedy vehicle for Norman Wisdom about a window cleaner on a country estate who suffers the pranks of his employer's son.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 1In this first episode, student Barney ties himself in knots when posting a fragile wedding present using the TezCorp Frank and Send machine, and a photo booth believes its users would prefer to have their passport photo printed on a shower curtain or a duvet cover.
Bad Robots
Series 1, Episode 2The machines have had enough. No longer will they stand for being bashed about, kicked around and taken for granted. The Bad Robots are out for revenge...