Television
TV schedule Thursday 16th January 2020
Second Best Bed
The marriage between a middle-aged man and a young woman becomes turbulent when she immediately rebels against his ideas that a wife should obey everything a husband tells her to do.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 5 - More About PullingThe Twirlywoos watch a man whose car is stuck in the mud.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 8 - Night Of The Living VegMrs Creecher uses the school's allotment to hold Class 3C's 'Biggest Veg' competition.
Chef!
Series 2, Episode 3 - Do The Right ThingTo what lengths will Gareth Blackstock, best chef in Britain and probably the world, go to acquire the best ingredients for his acclaimed dishes?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 23 - Car TroubleWhen his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 46 - Agent 58It's Crimicon - the Annual Criminal world convention - and DM and Penfold are joined by a brand new secret agent to stop Isambard Brunel from selling a potentially catastrophic custard bomb doomsday weapon.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 4 - Desert Road TripBob is excited to see an amazing cactus that only flowers once a year, but the gang's race across the hot sandy desert slows to a crawl when Bitz and Purl over-engineer their vehicle.
As Time Goes By
Series 1, Episode 4 - Surprise, SurpriseJean and Judith pay Lionel a surprise visit in Norwich where he is giving a guest lecture, but find him with another woman.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 9 - Smoothie OperatorsWhen an automated smoothie maker arrives in the café, it's up to Danny and Mick not to make a mess of it. Oops.
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!
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 3 - Extra-Curricular TeachingJuan Castanetta takes another unusual approach to teaching Spanish, Mr Capp tries to be cool and proves he is anything but, and Mrs Winstone has an unusual proposition for Jasmine.
2point4 Children
Series 5, Episode 3 - The DeepLife at the Porters' appears to have taken on a relative level of normality. Stressful of course, but normal. Then Ben lets slip that he's agreed to watch the Grimes' house again.
Justin's House
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Mystery PongRobert's favourite scientist, Nina, is coming to visit Justin's house. Before the visitor arrives, Justin the detective needs to detect where a mystery pong is coming from.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet RollsArkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.
George & Mildred
Series 5, Episode 7 - I Gotta HorseMildred's sister Ethel makes rare contact, enquiring about an old model of their father's. Mildred doesn't think anything of it, until a rather enlightening chat with Ann...
Minder
Series 9, Episode 6 - Gone With The WinchesterLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 8 - Ballerina TimmyTimmy is enthralled by Mittens's new music box, which has a splendid ballerina on top.
Let's Be Famous
Village shopkeeper Jimmy fancies himself as a great singer; when he catches the attention of a passing BBC official, his dream seems to be within reach.
Millie Inbetween
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the children's comedy.
George & Mildred
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year ItchIt's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 9 - More About UpThe Piece of Paper visits the Twirlywoos on the Big Red Boat and thenfolds itself into stairs for Chickedy and Chick to climb up.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 2 - Peggy's Big ChancePeggy, the chalet maid, has a burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat. Jeffrey arranges an interview.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 2 - The New BuildingIt is the ceremonial grand opening of Mr Slater's new toilet block, but chaos looms when it becomes apparent that builders Sooty and Sweep have forgotten to install the vital component - a toilet! Can they get it fitted in time, or will Richard's career end up round the bend?
Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 4 - Never Give Your Real NameLarry's philandering looks set to cause him real trouble when one of his girlfriends fears she's pregnant. Unfortunately for Robin, he never gives out his real name...
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 2Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet RollsArkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 13 - WrappingThe Twirlywoos see someone wrapping a present and get carried away trying to wrap things of their own. Back in the Boat, the Stop-Go Car brings them a long scarf that they all get wrapped up in.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 2, Episode 2 - Peggy's Big ChancePeggy, the chalet maid, has a burning ambition to become a Yellowcoat. Jeffrey arranges an interview.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 5, Episode 2Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.
A Weekend With Lulu
The wild adventures of four characters who set out by caravan for a weekend on the coast, but end up in France.
Lovejoy
Series 4, Episode 12 - Taking The PledgeLovejoy helps a noble lord to redeem a valuable possession he has pawned.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal JonesWalker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!
Minder
Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really RetiringLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 9 - Supersize TimmyTimmy accidentally eats a tomato grown with Miracle-Grow fertilizer, and expands to become the King Kong of sheep. Shaun must keep the giant toddler out of sight while trying to figure out how to return him to normal size.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 14 - Lost LooksEefa asks Luke, Resus and Cleo to help with a clean-up of the attic at the Emporium.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 17 - Freeze A Jolly Spud FellowSummer rears its hot, cheeky head in Grimsby but Dave has found a way to keep the Spud flat nice and cool. Maybe too cool.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 9 - Smoothie OperatorsWhen an automated smoothie maker arrives in the café, it's up to Danny and Mick not to make a mess of it. Oops.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 18 - ExchangeDave demands to go on a foreign exchange. He soon finds himself headed for a week-long stay in a flat a few doors down.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 20th series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 23 - Go Jet Academy: Hurricane RescueGrim HQ struggles through the sky above the Atlantic Ocean, fighting against the powerful winds of a hurricane.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 8 - Ann Teak's PaintingAnn Teak's skills are put to the test when she inspects an antique painting.
All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 2 - VaseIt's Charlie's mum's birthday and she's especially pleased with the special vase that dad has bought her as a present...
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Good DogThe Essam family visit the Brooklyn-Bells. Jess hopes their well-behaved dog, Baxter, will teach Waffle how to be good, but Waffle has other ideas...
Bread
Series 1, Episode 2Billy buys a ring for Julie, but learns that opals are bad luck and is told to get rid of it.
Are You Being Served?
Series 9, Episode 1 - The Sweet Smell Of SuccessMrs. Slocombe wants to hawk her homemade perfume during store hours, but first she must convince Management that her perfume will be a success.
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.
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
As Time Goes By
Series 3, Episode 3 - Living Together, But Where?Jean and Lionel decide the time has come for them to begin living together. However, there is some confusion about who is to go and live with whom! Will they end up still living apart?
Open All Hours
Series 2, Episode 3 - Fig Biscuits And Inspirational Toilet RollsArkwright's marketing genius comes to the fore as he tries to shift some over-stocked items.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 23 - Car TroubleWhen his car gives up the ghost and he is forced to sell it to the junkyard, Bean builds a hot-air balloon to get around town.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 26, Episode 3 - Has Anyone Seen A Peruvian Wart?Nora Batty is pursued by a renowned ladies' man.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal JonesWalker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 7This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - Battle SchoolThe Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 9, Episode 8The guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Ben Miller, Henning Wehn, Doon Mackichan and Alex Brooker.
All At Sea
Series 1, Episode 10 - Bee BoyHannah tries to come up with a new business idea for her school project and starts to worry when her super-competitive dad offers to help. Dad starts a cake sale and enters into a bitter rivalry with Mr Leith.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of SurbitonTwo students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...
Stella
Series 1, Episode 5Stella embarks on a fitness drive in the build-up to her date with Sean, but she's soon distracted when Dai goes missing. Plus, Ben has a surprise for Luke.
Live At The Apollo
Series 8, Episode 3 - Kevin Bridges, Sara Pascoe, Phill JupitusKevin Bridges introduces stand-up from the world-famous Hammersmith Apollo. He is joined by Sara Pascoe and Phill Jupitus.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 18 (Channel 4: Series 19), Episode 2Joe Wilkinson and Kiri Pritchard-McLean join Sean Lock and Jon Richardson for the words-and-numbers game, while the Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 2Freddie and Jamie head to La Tomatina festival in Spain, before heading back to Barcelona to meet new teammates Lee Mack and Sam Quek for a diving challenge.
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf SaladBasil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.
Stella
Series 1, Episode 6While Stella looks like the cat that got the cream following her night with Sean, Emma hears a worrying rumour about Sunil. Luke has something on his mind too.
The Tuckers
Series 1, Episode 1Someone has swiped Glyn's wing mirrors and he's out for revenge. Meanwhile, family head Peggy is having the time of her life - but with who?
Mum
Series 3, Episode 1 - MondayCathy and her family arrive in the countryside to celebrate Derek's birthday. Michael arrives too, which Jason finds troubling.
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'.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 8Join Russell as he tackles Megxit, chats to Jamali Maddix about facing racism in documentary Hate Thy Neighbour, and visits a stunt school with Paul Chowdhry.
CelebAbility
Series 4, Episode 1Iain Stirling is joined by new team captain Stacey Solomon, who leads a group of three friends looking to win a slew of fabulous prizes by defeating four celebrities - Katherine Ryan, Roman Kemp, Judi Love & Ade Adepitan - in a series of silly games based on the unusual abilities the celebs believe they possess.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 4 - StressLee feels stressed after agreeing to give Kate driving lessons, so she suggests he tries yoga to calm his nerves. However, his technique leaves a lot to be desired.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 2Freddie and Jamie head to La Tomatina festival in Spain, before heading back to Barcelona to meet new teammates Lee Mack and Sam Quek for a diving challenge.
Roast Battle
Series 3, Episode 2Kiri Pritchard-McLean goes up against Brennan Reece and Joel Dommett and Alex Edelman return.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 2Karl imagines what life would be like if he had a doppelgänger.
Sick Of It
Series 2, Episode 1 - The BiscuitAfter Aunt Norma replaces Karl with a young sparky care worker called Ruby to replace Karl, it triggers a bout of soul searching about how little he's achieved in his life. Karl being Karl, he seeks to rectify this by bingeing on biscuits before attempting to dislodge Ruby in Norma's affections.
The Comedy Underground
Episode 2Jay Lafferty introduces stand-up comedians Ria Lina, Marc Jennings, Robin Grainger, Paul McDaniel and Ross Leslie to Scotland's stand-up comedy show.
Roast Battle
Series 3, Episode 3Tom Houghton and Lauren Pattison face each other, and Simon Brodkin and Dane Baptiste do battle.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 3Ricky teaches Karl some facts about animals; Karl offers a misguided theory about evolution, then recounts the latest scientific breakthroughs in medicine; and Stephen reads from Karl's Diary, sharing his thoughts about the Congo, the decline of gadgets and watching films with subtitles.
Sick Of It
Series 2, Episode 2 - The En-SuiteAfter being locked out the bathroom by Norma and Ruby, Karl decides to upgrade his job by moving into personal chauffeuring. The aim - to earn enough money to move out of Norma's into his own flat with his own en-suite bathroom.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - SisteringMark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 3, Episode 8Join Russell as he tackles Megxit, chats to Jamali Maddix about facing racism in documentary Hate Thy Neighbour, and visits a stunt school with Paul Chowdhry.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 10 (Channel 4: Series 11), Episode 2Guest captain Lee Mack and Catherine Tate go up against Sean Lock and Miles Jupp. John Cooper Clarke joins Countdown's resident lexicographer Susie Dent.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 7Tiff Stevenson on the discovery of DNA, James Acaster talks Henry II and Thomas Beckett, and Romesh Ranganathan chats William the Conqueror.
The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Guru Of SurbitonTwo students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.
Drunk History
Series 1, Episode 8Joel Dommett yaks Baden Powell and the boy scouts, Diane Morgan talks Florence Nightingale, and Andrew Maxwell on the worst zoo ever.
Fawlty Towers
Series 2, Episode 3 - Waldorf SaladBasil gets himself in a fluster when a rather abrupt American guest arrives at the hotel. His English wife is rather more relaxed, but after confusion with the evening meal, temperaments soon change all-round.
Minder
Series 9, Episode 7 - How To Succeed In Business Without Really RetiringLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 4 - StressLee feels stressed after agreeing to give Kate driving lessons, so she suggests he tries yoga to calm his nerves. However, his technique leaves a lot to be desired.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 3 - ShroomingJeremy plans to throw a secret magic mushroom party in the flat, where he hopes to seduce his ex, Big Suze. But when Mark suddenly arrives home from work with gastric flu, Jeremy's plans go to pieces.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 4 - SisteringMark's plans for an enjoyable and productive week off work go out the window when his sister comes to stay. Jeremy clearly has the hots for her, and when Mark warns him to back off, Jeremy just wants her more...
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 12, Episode 1Harry takes up the Baker Brothers' challenge of bread making, is surprised by poetry in EastEnders and Natural World, and marvels at the dating techniques of the Welsh.
Duck Quacks Don't Echo
Series 3, Episode 6Journalist and radio presenter John Humphrys, Irish stand-up comedian Ed Byrne and Humans and The IT Crowd actress Katherine Parkinson all join Lee Mack for his fun and fact-filled panel show.
George & Mildred
Series 5, Christmas Special - The Twenty Six Year ItchIt's almost Christmas, and Ann's off to visit her mother with the children. Jeffrey, meanwhile, has been invited to give a speech at a formal dinner during her absence, and down at the pub, George gets chatting to a temporary barmaid...
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 7 - Russell Kane At The Comedy StoreRussell Kane is tonight's host and he's talking teenage sex. He's joined by the frugal Nick Dixon, wine buff Tom Wrigglesworth, and playa Joel Dommett.
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 11Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out another week's events with the help of guests Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Zoe Lyons and Geoff Norcott.
Harry Hill's TV Burp
Series 12, Episode 3On the show this week, Harry observes a zombie attack in Emmerdale, imagines a Downing Street spin on Corrie, and finds himself stuck inside a reclining chair.
Kind Hearts And Coronets
Black Ealing comedy with eight classic characterisations by Alec Guinness as the noble victims of vengeance-seeking relative Dennis Price.
Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 1Episode one sees the launch of Nails Babez, the automated manicure machine which gives nails the Tezcorp treatment; the new Currency Exchange machine - ruining holidays before you've even got on a plane, and visitors to Marwell Zoo are finding out the truth about their penguins from the Tezcorp Tourist Information Machine.
Bad Robots
Series 2, Episode 2This week sees foreign language students attempt to improve their English with the Tezcorp British Language Test, including learning Tezcorp's take on the national anthem, while pet owners are driven mad by Vet B.O.T, who has his customers begging, sitting and waiting for their animals. Meanwhile, a young gallery worker is left dumbfounded when the new Tezcorp chocolate fountain decides to serve up its chocolate all over a priceless work of art.