Television
TV schedule Sunday 24th May 2020
Man About The House
Series 2, Episode 4 - Did You Ever Meet Rommel?It's the Ropers' 20th wedding anniversary, and with George unwilling to mark it of his own initiative, Chrissy invites the couple to dinner. Robin, however, has already invited a German course-mate.
Outnumbered
A selection of episodes from the first series of the semi-improvised sitcom.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 13 - The SkateboardShaun decides he wants to have a go at skateboarding and sets about building a skatepark from scrap he finds in the dump. Before too long he gets carried away and suddenly discovers it's a bit riskier than he first thought. Bitzer to the rescue.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 4 - Sense And SenilityAs the British anarchist movement grows in number, the Prince becomes more wary of threats upon his life. He is also increasingly interested in the theatre, and seeks acting tuition from two leading thespians.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 17 - Groundmouse DayPenfold and Danger Mouse are testing the security system at the British Cheese Museum when a temporal glitch strikes and the pair discover the museum's prized pink parmesan has somehow vanished.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 17 - Mariana Trench, The Pacific OceanLars dives deep to save a Grimbot in the Mariana Trench, the deepest trench in our oceans.
David Jason: My Life On Screen
Episode 2Episode 2 charts Sir David's transition from comedy sidekick to major TV star and follows his attempts to make the breakthrough as a leading man on sitcoms.
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.
Almost Never
Access All Areas, Episode 8 - Talent Shows With Dermot O'LearyCan the TV talent show still create a star? Tillie heads to the X Factor studio to meet host Dermot O'Leary. Plus, she chats to co-stars The Wonderland.
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.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 8 - Birthday SurpriseDanny is convinced it's Joy's birthday, he sets about organising a surprise party that'll surprise everybody - especially Joy!
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 18 - Timmy Needs A BathAfter a game of football, muddy Timmy is determined not to have a bath.
Citizen Khan
Series 5, Episode 6 - Mr Khan's NieceMr Khan and Mosque manager Dave organise rival Muslim Days at the community centre.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 5 - CultureGeorge takes the Spuds to the museum of mouldy cheese. Anna dares Dave to lick the cheeses on display.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 6 - Bored SillyGran accidentally wins a board game as a Bingo prize, and after being locked up for years the game has a vendetta all of its own.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 3, Episode 4 - SummerWhen could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 19 - It's A Dog's LifeIt's Mr. Slater's annual dog show, and Sooty is determined that Sweep will win the grand prize. But will he be brave enough to attempt the Doggie Assault Course? Guest starring The Krankies.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 15 - Mountain Gorillas, The Democratic Republic Of The CongoThe Go Jetters race to save a family of mountain gorillas from traps left by hunters and also from a sneezy Grandmaster Glitch's germs.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of Christmas specials from the David Jason sitcom.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 3 - Remote Control SuitThings don't quite go to plan when Justin becomes Robert's butler for the day, in order to host a special cake party for some top Cake Experts from the Justin Town Cake Society.
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 11 - Formidable Florence NightingaleA tribute to Florence Nightingale. The programme charts how Florence revolutionised medicine and the treatment of the sick during the Crimean War, but also how she also unwittingly sparked the public's desire for trinkets and tat featuring her image.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 5 - Waffle Gets SnowyCallum takes Evie, Doug, Simon and Waffle for after-school fun at an indoor snow arena.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenters Marvin and Rochelle Humes both hand over their phones in the first ever double Send To All and there's music from pop rockers The Vamps. Plus whose bedroom will Michael be sneaking into in the return of Midnight Gameshow? Plus new comedy material from Michael himself and an extra in an advert finds himself centre stage as the Unexpected Star of the Show.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 6 - Waffle The PupilWaffle must impress on his first day as a trial school pupil but struggles to hold a pen.
Nurse On Wheels
Comedy about a rural village's new district nurse and her romantic entanglements.
Carry On... Up The Khyber
Sir Sidney Ruff-Diamond is in charge of the motley kilted crew of the Third Foot and Mouth regiment at a British outpost in the Khyber Pass.
Millie Inbetween
A selection of episodes from the first series of the children's sitcom.
Bitz & Bob
Series 2, Episode 16 - The Frog Log BridgeDuring a game of Follow the Leader on Far Away Island, Bitz and Bob bump into Ranger Bevel, who is helping guide some frogs to water.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 35 - St Basil's Cathedral, RussiaThe Go Jetters visit St Basil's Cathedral, but birthday boy Grandmaster Glitch has glitched it. Not cool!
Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the entire second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll RollIt's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 1 - Waffle Tries To Be StillWaffle ends up in Evie's class, when he must be still so the headteacher doesn't see him.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 22 - Spud-AgeddonThe Spuds don't care about a carbon footprint, since George has come home with a haul of free electronics that they all want to test out.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the third series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Get Some In!
Series 5, Episode 5A patient with a severely disturbed state of mind arrives, and is recognised by the boys as someone they knew briefly back on basic training. When other medical attempts to get through to him fail, they succeed - but then Marsh sticks his oar in.
Keeping Up Appearances
A selection of episodes from the first series of the sitcom about snobbish social climber Hyacinth Bucket (pronounced 'Bouquet').
The Boy In The Dress
An adaptation of David Walliams's book about a 12-year-old boy who enjoys cross-dressing.
Reasons To Be Cheerful With Matt Lucas
Episode 5This week's famous faces include Ellie Simmonds, Marti Pellow, Susie Dent, Ross Noble, Tim Vine and Ashley Blaker.
Morecambe & Wise In America
Episode 2After their first performances on America's top rated Sunday night broadcast The Ed Sullivan Show in 1963, Eric and Ernie are invited back to New York the following year and appear on the same night as The Beatles and are seen by over 70 million viewers.
Paddington
Family comedy about the eponymous bear found at a London train station by the Brown family.
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the second series of the wartime sitcom.
Britain's Greatest Comedy Character
A show in which a jury pick a list of the UK's best comedy characters.
Tell Me Another
Series 1, Episode 4True stories about their lives away from home in digs, hotels and private homes and the things that happened with their hosts and landladies. This week starring: Arthur Askey, Jim Dale, Jimmy Logan, Jon Pertwee, Ted Ray, Norman Vaughan.
Sunday Night At The London Palladium
Series 5, Episode 27Landmark, genre-defining variety series from the London Palladium, featuring the biggest names in British and international entertainment.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 1Sean Lock and Johnny Vegas take on guest captain Alan Carr and Lou Sanders. Plus The Brett Domino Trio join Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 2The second episode of Have I Got News For You sees politician Alan Johnson as host, with The Sunday Times's Political Editor and author Tim Shipman and comedian Janey Godley join Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as guest panellists.
The Ranganation
Series 2, Episode 3Jo Brand and Rob Beckett join the Ranganation to discuss lockdown snacks, "essential" businesses worldwide, and a Phil Collins drumming challenge.
dinnerladies
A selection of episodes from the second series of the Victoria Wood sitcom.
Misfits
Series 1, Episode 4Curtis tries to use his superpower to go back to the past and change what happened the night he was caught by the cops.
Still Game
Series 2, Episode 3 - DoactersWords don't come easy, but the world of books and a certain lady librarian have got Tam and Winston all of a-fluster. Yankee happy pills are proving more of a temptation to Jack and Victor though after they bump into their old pal Stuart.
Tommy Cooper Forever
Episode 1The documentary traces Tommy Cooper's extraordinary journey from South Wales to top of the bill at the Palladium, with the help of family, friends who worked with him and famous fans - a cast list which includes Jennifer Saunders, Simon Callow, Lionel Blair, Anita Harris, Les Dennis and Jerome Flynn.
I'm Alan Partridge
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the sitcom following Alan's adventures at Radio Norwich.
Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 4 - New Year In ThailandIt's Chinese New Year so obviously Russell and his mum Ninette are in... Thailand. Chinese New Year is massive in Thailand and the Howards are getting fully involved in the celebrations of the Year of the Dog. Along the way they're sampling some of the more unusual activities Thailand has to offer before literally chasing the dragon in the New Year parade.
Billy And Us
Episode 2 - Shipyards & LeotardsBilly opens up on what it meant to be a working man in post-war Scotland, talking frankly about how his experiences shaped him as a man and a comedian.
Live At The Apollo
All Girls Live At The Apollo, Highlights Special - Part 2A further selection of highlights from the greatest female comedians to have appeared on Live At The Apollo.
East Is East
Comedy drama about a Pakistani immigrant who, along with his wife, is trying to run a fish-and-chip shop while coping with their 7 children.
The Lady Is A Square
A repeat of this 1959 film.
Psychobitches
Series 2, Episode 6In the final episode of the series, Richard E Grant makes a startling appearance as Witchfinder General Matthew Hopkins.
Joel & Nish Vs The World
Series 1, Episode 4Joel and Nish venture to Mexico to the land of Tarahumara; the legendary tribe people of north-western Mexico who are renowned for their long distance running ability, which Joel will attempt to achieve.
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 1Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis return to examine the week's events in the topical comedy series, with guests James Acaster, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Darren Harriott and Zoe Lyons.
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 3Steph McGovern returns as guest presenter of Have I Got News For You for the series' third episode. Joining Ian Hislop and Paul Merton as panellists are journalist Ash Sarkar and comedian Josh Widdicombe.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 1, Episode 6Russell Kane, Fern Brady, Suzi Ruffell and many more feature in this episode.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 3, Episode 8Drag queen couple Ellis and Jake are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
QI
Series B, Episode 1 - BlueAll the questions are themed on colours. With Jo Brand, Bill Bailey and Sean Lock.
Lunch Hour
Shirley Anne Field plays a young designer on the brink of an affair with a married executive at the company she works for.
Don't Hate The Playaz
Series 2, Episode 7Maya Jama, Michael Dapaah and London Hughes go up against Lady Leshurr, Natasia Demetriou and NSG as they go head to head in rap battles, dance-offs and freestyling challenges.
A League Of Their Own
A selection of episodes from the tenth series of the sports-based panel game.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 12 - Rob Beckett At The Comedy StoreThe big teethed Rob Beckett hosts; he doesn't like the admin of tequila. He's joined by the accidental racist Suzi Ruffell, tardy Elis James, and the boozy John Robins.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 3 - I Is Da QueenMoney is the root of all comedy as Dave considers our love of cash.
Comedy Central At The Comedy Store
Series 4, Episode 10 - Chris Ramsey At The Comedy StoreChris Ramsey is tonight's host, and he talks sex with a pregnant woman. He's joined by dreamer Jarred Christmas, morning after pill lover Tiff Stevenson, and Jason Cook.
The Young Ones' 20 Greatest Moments
Retrospective programme looking back at the best bits of sitcom The Young Ones.
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Prince, Not An Estate AgentDave casts a wry eye over the role of family in modern life.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 8 - Cigarettes And Alcohol And RollerbladingIt's Lent, and following a gloating phonecall from Dick, Ted decides that he, Jack and Dougal should give up their smoking, drinking, and rollerblading respectively. However, it proves to be far more difficult than expected, and the trio call in some outside help...
Lucky Feller
Episode 3 - Breaking The IceShorty Mepstead loses his nerve about asking Kath out for a second time. So Shorty's mother persuades him to ask Kath home for an evening - when they are joined by a very amusing friend of Mrs. Mepstead.
Reasons To Be Cheerful With Matt Lucas
Episode 5This week's famous faces include Ellie Simmonds, Marti Pellow, Susie Dent, Ross Noble, Tim Vine and Ashley Blaker.