Television
TV schedule Thursday 28th May 2020
Happy Go Lovely
A repeat of this 1951 film.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 12 - More About High And LowThe Twirlywoos watch people using a lift in a building. Chickedy and Chick follow two people into the lift and go up high with them, waving to Great BigHoo and Toodloo.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 11 - Timmy Makes It ShineAfter a muddy ride around the playground, Timmy is shown how to clean his tricycle - but it doesn't stay clean for long.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 2 - Dare DennisA bungled attempt at a stunt leads Dennis to accidentally become an internet star and Beanotown celebrity. But his moment of fame is short-lived and he is soon replaced by Walter's cat who can play the piano. Dennis has to stage the best stunt yet to gain back his audience.
Lucky Feller
Episode 7 - The Power And The GloryThe local church needs some wiring repaired and Kath suggests to the vicar that Shorty and Randy should do it. When Shorty learns that Kath got them the job and she's waiting for them in the church, he decides that "this is the Moment" and plucks up his courage...
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 35 - Go Jet Academy: Stop Those SuperweedsSome fast-growing plants that don't belong on Academy Island are in danger of taking over!
Class Dismissed
Series 5, Episode 11 - How Mr Christopher Changed TeachingA special episode dedicated to the most fabulous teacher that has ever lived!
My Hero
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Older ManIt's George's birthday and, at 327 years old, he's a mere spring chicken in Planet Ultron terms. But the lease on George's earthly body has run out and he's starting to look his real age rather rapidly.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 12 - Periscope PerilPrincess Purl has lost her tiara and it turns out it's been taken by two naughty castle trolls who parade around showing it off high up in the castle.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 18 - Reggie The RobotRobert's much cooler younger brother Reggie is coming to visit Justin's House, so Robert tries everything he can to show that he can be just as cool.
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 9 - My Husband Next DoorWith the Fourmiles on holiday for the week, Mildred has been entrusted with the key so that she may water their plants. Lucky timing for George as his television has just stopped working. But Mildred's keen that their money is not spent on a repair or replacement, but redecorating their sitting room...
Minder
Series 8, Episode 9 - The Greatest Show In WillesdenLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger ManWhy is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.
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.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 13 - More About This Way, That WayThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a restaurant and a waiter is taking the diners' orders.
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 10 - Family PlanningMildred's mother has come to stay for the week, and it's become increasingly clear that she won't be able to live alone for much longer. Mildred calls a family meeting to decide what should happen to her - and George makes a discovery.
Are You Being Served?
Pilot, Episode 1 - Are You Being Served?Trouble is afoot when the Ladies' Department and Gentlemen's Outfitting are told they must share the same floor.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 23 - The Silent MovieWhen Sooty accidentally destroys one of Richard's old films, the gang decide to replace it with one they've made themselves. But will it be good enough to impress Mr Slater's grandchildren?
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 21st and 22nd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Our Man In Marrakesh
Comedy-spy-thriller starring Tony Randall, Herbert Lom, Terry-Thomas and Senta Berger.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 10 - First Aid WaffleWaffle's paw is hurt in Poodles Class, so vet Jess trains Mr Nolan in doggy first aid.
Hank Zipzer
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the children's sitcom by and starring Henry Winkler.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 10 - Timmy In TuneTimmy is fascinated with the xylophone, but he drops it and loses one of the chimes.
My Hero
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Older ManIt's George's birthday and, at 327 years old, he's a mere spring chicken in Planet Ultron terms. But the lease on George's earthly body has run out and he's starting to look his real age rather rapidly.
Gigglebiz
Series 4, Episode 5Arthur Sleep gets into trouble after building a tall tower in the newsroom, and Dobbin the horse causes mayhem at Nana Knickerbocker's panto farm shop.
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger ManWhy is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.
Are You Being Served?
Pilot, Episode 1 - Are You Being Served?Trouble is afoot when the Ladies' Department and Gentlemen's Outfitting are told they must share the same floor.
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 5, Episode 4David Mitchell is joined by Gregg Wallace and Nigel Havers, and Lee Mack is joined by Charlie Brooker and Nina Wadia.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A ColdGreenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is UpThe platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.
Diddy TV
Series 4, Highlights Special - Big Chin DayDiddy TV's very own charity evening. A look back at some of the great television of this series, all to raise money for an excellent cause - Diddy TV!
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?
Minder
Series 8, Episode 10 - Too Many CrooksLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the 21st and 22nd series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 5 - Car WashDanny and Mick's dad Clive has turned up with a sure-fire money maker: a car wash in the customer car park!
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 20 - Show BitznessEveryone is practising their acts for the big talent show, and Purl has even made a beautiful sparkly curtain for the front of the stage.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 36 - The Blarney Stone, IrelandKyan has to use some smooth talking to save the tourists and protect Blarney Castle.
For The Love Of Ada
Series 4, Episode 4 - Ada Has An AdmirerAs Ruth and Leslie prepare to bring baby Anthony home for the first time, Ada finds she's in over her head with a gentleman admirer and Walter has been keeping a little secret of his own.
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...
Birds Of A Feather
Series 2, Episode 14 - Jobs For The GirlsSharon has gone into the pet sitting business, but she has competition from a teenage boy. Meanwhile Tracey has decided to get back behind the typewriter and Dorien gives her her first commission, with mixed results.
Clockwise
Manic comedy about the misadventures of an obsessively punctual comprehensive school headmaster, starring John Cleese.
Are You Being Served?
Pilot, Episode 1 - Are You Being Served?Trouble is afoot when the Ladies' Department and Gentlemen's Outfitting are told they must share the same floor.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 4 - Animal InstinctsTyler wants to borrow money to buy new equipment for his band, Puddle of Agony. But Boycie, who was brought up in the school of hard knocks, refuses to cough up. Meanwhile the local vicinity is gripped by fear of Animal Freedom protestors.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 8 - What Kind Of Pictures?Alex Horne, subservient servant to glorious Taskmaster, Greg Davies, gets a treat as he's allowed to crack open five unusual chocolate eggs. Meanwhile, Russell Howard uses ear wax to charm a nice lady called Carol, Asim Chaudhry goes digging for invertebrates and Liza Tarbuck makes a puzzle for children... that should not be seen by children.
Open All Hours
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Ginger ManWhy is Arkwright forcing his ginger cake upon Nurse Gladys? Could it be he has overstocked? And if it really is an old Jamaican aphrodisiac, Granville's acting like he's overdosed.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 5 - The Woollen Mills Of Your MindIn an effort to give Nora Batty a much needed interest in life, Compo surprises everyone by announcing that he will be running for her in the forthcoming marathon. Who better to train a man to the ultimate in physical strength and human endurance than ex-Corporal Signwriter Foggy Dewhurst and his unwilling assistant Norman Clegg?
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 1 - But Is It Art?When Bryan and Elgin suffer a housing crisis Boycie and Marlene offer them sanctuary, but Boycie's benevolence towards his workers brings an unexpected reward of immortality.
Horrible Histories
Series 5, Highlights SpecialSome of history's greatest characters serenade us with tales of their lives. Featuring the all-conquering Alexander the Great, the cash-loving Crassus, the feisty Joan of Arc, the brilliant but miserable Charles Dickens, and the very determined Rosa Parks.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 8, Episode 6 - Who's Looking After The Café Then?Ivy has no faith in her nephew's capability to run the cafe in her absence so she closes down for the day. But she hasn't reckoned on the goodwill and expertise of Foggy who, with the unskilled assistance of Compo and Clegg, will not only run the cafe, but clean the paintwork above the front window....
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 4 - Come In, Your Time Is UpThe platoon are going away camping, but their trip is spoiled when the Vicar, the Verger and the Sea Scouts set up beside them. Things take a new turn at dawn when a group of bailed-out German airmen are found floating in the river.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice CooperThis week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 7Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Lewis and Harriette who will be forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 5 - High FinanceJones is in financial danger as he has an outstanding £50 overdraft with the bank, and cannot afford to pay his staff. Helping to assess his books, Mainwaring discovers that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.
Your Face Or Mine
Series 1, Episode 8Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan are joined by Kaio and Modina who are forced to judge all kinds of faces for the chance to win thousands of pounds.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour CharityJerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!
There's Something About Movies
Series 2, Episode 6Alan Carr hosts as Tim Roth, Rose Matafeo and Rob Beckett join regulars Michael Sheen, Jennifer Saunders and Tom Allen on the comedy panel show.
Comedy Store
An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.
The Treason TV Show
Series 1, Episode 3TS TV released into the wild. Satirical sketch comedy and parody songs from the long running smash hit Brighton show and performed in show creator Mark Brailsford's inimitable style.
QI
Series R, Episode 1 - RudeThe show has now reached the letter R, and begins with a rather Rude episode. Joining Sandi are John Barrowman, Phill Jupitus, Aisling Bea and regular panellist Alan Davies.
Have I Got News For You
Series 51, Episode 6Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Frankie Boyle and guest panellists Adil Ray and Julia Hartley-Brewer.
Russell Brand: Messiah Complex
TV edit of Russell Brand's 2013 stand-up show.
The First Team
Episode 1 - Selling ShirtsNew signing Mattie Sullivan arrives at the club, but a meeting with eccentric chairman Mark Crane leads him to wonder if he's been signed by mistake. As if that wasn't bad enough, club hard-man Petey Brooks takes a dislike to him and legendary Italian manager Cesare is nowhere to be found.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 7 - AnniversaryNobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.
Billy And Us
Episode 3 - Dirty BitsFeaturing some very frank chat from Billy as he looks back at his youthful sex education, or lack of it, and getting an idea of the basics from toilet walls. There is winching in closes and lots more, as the programme shows how Billy dealt with his own embarrassment, by shining a light on it, and inadvertently challenged the sexual mores of the time. And some noted Scottish female entertainers reveal how his comedy routines were a force for liberation at the time.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 3 - Noel Fielding, Dane Baptiste, Al PorterTV favourite Noel Fielding is the host of the third episode and introduces the brilliant Dane Baptiste and Ireland's newest comedy star Al Porter.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 7 - Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne, David O'DohertyThis week Larry Lamb, Lauren Laverne and David O'Doherty try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include fake tension in TV shows, flags and confusing loo signs.
Brassic
Series 2, Episode 4 - The IntruderSuffering from insomnia, Vinnie decides to have a chilled night in at the local pub, but things take a sinister turn when a stranger breaks in.
Mike Bassett: England Manager
Mockumentary starring Ricky Tomlinson as hapless England football manager Mike Bassett.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 11 (Channel 4: Series 12), Episode 5Jimmy Carr hosts a new edition of the irreverent take on the classic letters and numbers quiz. Jon Richardson and David Mitchell take on guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Roisin Conaty. Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Rachel Riley looks after the numbers and letters.
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Episode 3In Yorkshire, Ricky joins Ralf for a boxing and fitness session at a men's community health group in Leeds - the results aren't pretty.
Two Doors Down
Series 4, Episode 2 - Willie's WakeAfter an emotional funeral for Colin's Dad, he and Cathy have the neighbours round. Understandably Colin is not his usual upbeat self.
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 9 - The Bubble BrothersAlex Horne provides the crucial stats as Alice Levine gaffers nails to her nose, Russell Howard wraps a tie round his head and Tim Vine is left bereft by a small piece of bent metal.
Porridge
A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.
Gemma Bovery
Franco-British comedy drama about a baker in the French countryside who attempts to stop fiction becoming real life.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...
Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 1 - BurglingMark rediscovers single life after his disastrous wedding to Sophie, and he and Jeremy become victims of crime.
May Contain Nuts
Series 2, Episode 3 - GhostsIn this episode, the subject of ghosts is selected for investigation. Do they exist? Would you like to be one?
May Contain Nuts
Series 2, Episode 3 - GhostsIn this episode, the subject of ghosts is selected for investigation. Do they exist? Would you like to be one?
Jon Richardson: Ultimate Worrier
Series 2, Episode 7 - The FutureMorgana Robinson, Lolly Adefope and Matt Forde categorise and rank worries to do with The Future. What will we look like in the future? Will robots steal our jobs? And is Elon Musk really going to nuke Mars?
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 2 - Spin WarMark and Sophie return to work after their non-existent honeymoon and Mark tries to deflect the inevitable bad PR attached to a jilter. Meanwhile, Jeremy and Super Hans's band play their first gig.
Brassic
Series 2, Episode 4 - The IntruderSuffering from insomnia, Vinnie decides to have a chilled night in at the local pub, but things take a sinister turn when a stranger breaks in.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 3Sean Lock and Joe Wilkinson take on guest captain Richard Ayoade and Aisling Bea. Plus special guest Tom Allen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour CharityJerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!
Peter Sellers: A State Of Comic Ecstasy
Documentary about the life of Peter Sellers, marking the 40th anniversary of his death.
Have I Got News For You
Series 51, Episode 7Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Gary Lineker and guest panellists Ross Noble and Samira Ahmed.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 7 - AnniversaryNobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.
Timewasters
Series 1, Episode 1The quartet find themselves catapulted back in time to 1926 and, carrying instruments, are swiftly hired as a jazz band to play at a birthday party. Nick, however, is far more concerned with getting back home than playing his first professional gig.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 3 - Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant, Alice CooperThis week Chris Packham, Chris Tarrant and Alice Cooper try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include Sooty, balloon sculptures and - rather worryingly - the entire human race.
Peep Show
A selection of episodes from the fourth and fifth series of the Mitchell and Webb sitcom.
Minder
Series 8, Episode 10 - Too Many CrooksLong-running comedy drama about the London criminal underworld, focusing on dodgy entrepreneur Arthur Daley and his 'minder', Terry.
CelebAbility
Series 2, Episode 1The guests in this opener are Jennifer Metcalfe, James Argent, Marcel Sommerville, Paisley Billings and Jordan Davies.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 1 - Are You Right There Father Ted?When Father Crilly upsets the local Chinese community, he's determined to right the misunderstanding in any way he can. Sadly, Dougal, Jack, and luck are always present to conspire against him...
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 2 - Chirpy Burpy Cheap SheepTed becomes involved with the King of the Sheep competition after betting the entire winter's heating budget on the local champion.
A League Of Their Own
Series 11, Episode 3The guys are joined by former West Ham United and Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp, comedian David Walliams and the UK's number one female tennis player, Johanna Konta.
Crackanory
Series 4, Episode 2 - Living With A LieA frustrated writer fabricates an elderly relative to get time off work to start his novel. But when the doorbell goes and 'Aunt Janet' is standing on his doorstep, he realises his lie has come to life and he's got to deal with the old battle-axe for real. Written by Nico Tatarowicz, narrated by Sheridan Smith.
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.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 9, Highlights SpecialRussell offers up the best bits from the current series of Good News, alongside previously unseen material. He offers his unique and quirky take on the week's global headlines and bizarre news stories.
The Funny Thing About...
Episode 2 - HolidaysJohnny Vegas narrates a silly and occasionally revealing jaunt through the world of holidays, covering everything from packing your bags to cacking your pants.