Television
TV schedule Thursday 16th July 2020
Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Cosmic InfluenceMuch to the despair of the others, Figgis becomes preoccupied with signs & portents.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 23 - More About TwirlingThe Twirlywoos find themselves in a sports hall. They watch a gymnast dance whilst twirling a ribbon. Toodloo copies the gymnast, twirling a ribbon. Chickedy and Chick join in and Great BigHoo tries too but he ends up twirling his ribbon around Toodloo, Chickedy and Chick.
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.
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 7 - Lust In TranslationBryan gets more than he bargained for when he meets his new love and the staff's loyalties are severely tested. Llewellyn seizes the opportunity of securing extra labour for his harvest.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 4 - PranksyThe after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.
Those People Next Door
A repeat of this 1953 film.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 30 - Mount Everest, AsiaKyan wants to climb Mount Everest, but there's a giant snowball heading his way - and it's got a moustache!
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True LoveMarlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 6 - X Marks The SpotBitz, Purl and Bob are on a treasure hunt on Faraway Island with the help of an old map, and they find a huge chest full of yummy chocolate coins.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy ReleaseFletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 9 - Super JustinWhen everybody decides to dress up as superheroes, Robert is disappointed because he doesn't have a costume. Can Robert save the day without one? Guest starring Sid Sloane and Rebecca Keatley.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy ReleaseFletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...
Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 9 - Mr. Chairman......Sid accidentally starts a minor revolt when he refuses to pay the year's 50 pence subscription to the Howard Road Residents' Association. It's not long before he's installed as new chairman! His first task: work out how to reduce the rates.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 5 - DreamhouseTerry finally gets the chance to taste the high life when he has to mind a singing star's dream home. Arthur, as usual, has other ideas.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Are You Being Served?
Series 6, Episode 4 - Shedding The LoadGrace Bros. is forced to make cutbacks amidst poor sales figures, and the staff must decide which one of them should face redundancy. Of course, no one wants it to be themselves.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 24 - More About ConnectingThe Twirlywoos watch a farmer connect fence panels together to make a pen for his sheep. The sheep dog herds the sheep into the pen. Whilst the farmer is having a doze, the Twirlywoos build an enclosure around him by connecting more fence panels together.
Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 10 - ....And Afterwards At....Emma, the daughter of Jean's cousin Peggy, is due to be married and the Abbott clan have not just been invited - with Peggy a widow, she's requested that Sid arrange the reception, and fill in for her late husband to give Emma away: "There is no bloody chance in the world...!"
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 16 - The Haunted HouseSooty bets Richard and Sweep that they can't spend the night in a haunted house. But in a bedroom full of creaking armour, hairy spiders and spooky paintings, will they be brave enough to stay?
That's My Boy
Series 2, Episode 6 - To Catch A ThiefWhen the TV breaks down just as Angie and Ida are about to watch a film, they are not too pleased - but, when the repairman comes the next morning, they are in for a bigger shock.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Porridge
Series 2, Episode 5 - Happy ReleaseFletch arrives in the prison hospital with a broken ankle to find that old man Blanco has lost his treasured possessions to soon-to-be-released Norris. Worried he's nearing death, Blanco offers Fletch his last item: a map...
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 11 - Waffle The Grand-DogGram and Grand visit. Waffle loves Gram; he'll only leave his new dog doormat for her.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 14 - Snapshot TimmyIt is time for the class photo but Timmy just cannot keep himself clean. He gets muddy and covered in jam.
Are You Being Served?
Series 6, Episode 4 - Shedding The LoadGrace Bros. is forced to make cutbacks amidst poor sales figures, and the staff must decide which one of them should face redundancy. Of course, no one wants it to be themselves.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True LoveMarlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.
Twirlywoos
Series 3, Episode 25 - More About SoftThe Twirlywoos are stroking a lady's soft, fluffy hat. Toodloo runs off underneath the hat and Great BigHoo, Chickedy and Chick chase after it. A lady walking her dog strokes the hat, a man eating his sandwiches accidentally tries to eat it and a bald man enjoys wearing it.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated children's comedy.
Comedy Legends
Series 2, Episode 1 - The Marx BrothersBarry Cryer reviews the timeless vaudeville family, the Marx Brothers.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 5 - May The Force Be With YouWhen Rodney meets an old friend of Del's in the pub, he is duped into taking him back to the Trotter's flat: as Del is showing Grandad a new 'hookie' microwave he has acquired, he is re-acquainted with Detective Slater. The family are arrested and a stand-off situation develops after they all give false statements - until Del surprises everyone...
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of episodes from the second series of Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 28 - Hen-Emy Of The StateDanger Mouse is left gadget-less when an unappreciated Squawk leaves the Danger Agency to work for tech genius Elon Muskrat.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 4 - PranksyThe after-school art club is under threat of imminent demolition.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 6 - Another Bride, Another GroomThe shady dealings of a loveable rogue. The last thing Arthur wants to do on his niece's wedding day is shift a consignment of pornographic magazines.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 3 - Spa DayDanny and Mick have got everything ready for the new spa... except for the spa. Oops!
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.
Are You Being Served?
Series 6, Episode 4 - Shedding The LoadGrace Bros. is forced to make cutbacks amidst poor sales figures, and the staff must decide which one of them should face redundancy. Of course, no one wants it to be themselves.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 31 - Loch Ness, ScotlandThe Go Jetters visit Loch Ness in Scotland. But when Glitch arrives, things soon go from Nessie to messy.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 9 - Waffle's Dog FamilyWaffle feels left out of the Brooklyn-Bells' fun, so he sets off to find his doggy family.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 5, Episode 9 - East Side StoryTracey is worried that her son Garth is missing out on life. Meanwhile, Sharon has planned an evening out with Tracey and Dorien, but Dorien has agreed to babysit her teenage neice, Rosa. They decide to leave Rosa and Garth together while they go out, but when they are away, romance blossoms.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 1 - The Path Of True LoveMarlene has become fed up with her husband's inattention, and fears that their relationship is nearing its end. She seeks the help of a local marriage guidance counsellor, which proves so successful that she ends up throwing Boycie out, but the parting gives them both time to consider their lives.
Waiting For God
Series 2, Episode 4After a string of pearls, a host of crucifixes, and numerous other high-value items disappear from Betty's room, Harvey threatens to call the police in to investigate the apparent crimewave. It's down to Tom Holmes to solve this one.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Poet And The EggCelebs leave their dignity at the door as dastardly Mr Gilbert - aka Greg Davies - sets them some truly bizarre tasks, including building an egg tower.
Only Fools And Horses
Christmas Special - Fatal ExtractionDel has tired of being the dutiful father and his relationship with Raquel is showing the strain. He ventures to see whether he can still pull the birds when he chances to meet a divorced woman at the dentists and soon wishes he'd kept his mouth firmly shut.
John And Julie
Comedy starring Sid James and Peter Sellers, following the adventures of two small children who run off to watch the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
'Allo 'Allo!
Series 2, Episode 1 - Six Big BoobiesThe airmen have gone, and all is back to (relative) normality at Café René. Herr Flick's not too pleased to have ended up with three copies of The Fallen Madonna though...
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 2 - Viking Eye For The Straight GuyThe Horrible History of (often literally) dressing to kill.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 16, Episode 2 - Adopted By A StrayCompo, Clegg and Foggy are delighted to be given an old van.... until they find out what is inside.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 13 - Growing PainsDave is given a bulb to grow. Popping it in his lunch box, it isn't long before he discovers it's partial to Betty's sandwiches.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 14 - FuzzypegGeorge adapts the spin cycle of the washing machine causing a black hole to form in the Spuds' kitchen.
The Beauty Jungle
Comedy drama following a young woman who falls into the world of beauty contests.
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 7, Episode 10Russell Howard returns to pore through another week's weird and wild news stories and international media events.
QI
Series R, Episode 8 - ReflectionsSandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of reflections this week, with Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.
Live At The Apollo
Series 13, Episode 1 - Sara Pascoe, Gary Delaney, Larry DeanThis episode of the award-winning Live At The Apollo is hosted by the awesome Sara Pascoe as she introduces rising comedy star Larry Dean and master of the one-liner Gary Delaney to the stage.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of PeckhamIn an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.
There She Goes
Series 2, Episode 2 - President's DayRosie is obsessed with Christmas, despite the fact that it is only mid-February, forever wanting to watch festive films on repeat and even dragging Simon to buy a tree. In the flashbacks to 2008, Emily and Simon are no longer talking, except to argue.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 6 - Rich And FatTony discovers that Gary has £33,000 in his current account, while Tony's ever-expanding waistline doesn't go unnoticed.
In The Long Run
Series 1, Episode 5Valentine has a new relationship in the offing, but will it last? Meanwhile, Bagpipes and Kirsty take a long-awaited romantic holiday and discover a development of new-build homes that pique their interest.
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
Frankie Boyle's Tour Of Scotland
Episode 4 - Oban To GlasgowResuming his trek, he travels from Dunoon to Bannockburn, the site of Robert the Bruce's most famous battle, where he learns how to fight with a sword and shield just like the Scots Knights of the 1300s. Frankie also witnesses young artists brightening up the darker corners of Glasgow and reflects on the city's shameful past, profiting off slavery in the British colonies.
Famalam
Series 1, Episode 2Enter the golden age of Nollywood television, with a sneak peek of the latest binge-watch from Lagos, learn how to deal with an unwanted wingman, and get garage MC Scribbler P's take on the Winter Olympics.
Celebrity Juice
Series 21, Episode 4Joining the panel are reality lovebirds Gemma Collins and James 'Arg' Argent, Ru-Paul's Drag Race judge Michelle Visage, singer John Newman and showbiz guru Richard Arnold.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 9Jimmy Carr hosts another game. Sean Lock and Seann Walsh take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Danny Dyer. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent.
In The Long Run
Series 1, Episode 6Walter and Bagpipes are anxious amidst rumours of job cuts at the factory, and Kobna isn't keen on moving to Sierra Leone if his father is made redundant.
Sliced
Series 1, Episode 2Naomi announces she's going on a date and Joshua tries to make her jealous by announcing that he's going on a date himself.
Men Behaving Badly
Series 5, Episode 7 - Home-Made SaunaDeborah and Dorothy are away for the weekend, and Tony concentrates his energies on converting the shed into a sauna.
Porridge
A selection of episodes from the first series of the prison-based sitcom.
Comedy Store
An access all areas pass to the hallowed comedy venue with stand-up sets from new comedians and headline acts.
Taskmaster
Series 1, Episode 4 - Down An OctaveGreg Davies and Alex Horne test the skills of their troupe of comedians. Can Roisin Conaty, Tim Key, Romesh Ranganathan, Frank Skinner and Josh Widdicombe fill an eggcup with tears, remember an Aussie rules football team or play Taskmaster squash?
Only Fools And Horses
1996 Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - Heroes And VillainsOnly on the streets of Peckham will you find No VAT Man and Boy Plonker. Del is stuck with 125 Latvian radio alarm clocks that go off when they like, a box full of base ball caps "that even East 17 fans wouldn't wear" and the council have turned down his application for a home improvements grant.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 5 - Escape From VictoryOnce again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 6 - Kicking Bishop Brennan Up The ArseFollowing his team's disqualification and the losing of the bet by proxy, Father Crilly must accept Byrne's forfeit - and kick Bishop Brennan up the arse.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 8, Episode 8Topical comedy show in which Russell Howard offers up an energetic look at global goings-on and finds his own uniquely upbeat angle on the news each week.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 3 - Jim DavidsonComedy legends Simon Munnery and Boothby Graffoe join tonight's bill filmed in a proper live comedy club. Stewart Lee talks to the acts backstage.
Mock The Week
Series 17, Episode 4Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out the week's news from around the globe in the company of guests Angela Barnes, Desiree Burch, Ed Byrne, Milton Jones and Glenn Moore.
The Alternative Comedy Experience
Series 1, Episode 4 - Paedophile HairIntroducing the brilliant original comedy of Tony Law alongside Josie Long, Simon Munnery, Bridget Christie, Boothby Graffoe and Paul Sinha. Brand new and exclusive live show curated by Stewart Lee.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 2 - The Miracle Of PeckhamIn an effort to bolster the Church Roof Fund, Del "discovers" a miracle of his own and informs the world press.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 5Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
Timewasters
Series 2, Episode 2 - In Da ClubThe gang move in with Victoria and Nick wants to open his own jazz club, which Lauren sees as a new business venture. Meanwhile a mysterious woman called Janice is tailing the gang - is she a spy?
Green Wing
Series 1, Episode 7 - Tangled WebsNow dumped by Joanna, Alan tries to find something else to take his mind off things, so he tries religion, under the guidance of the rather attractive hospital chaplin. Martin gets his exams results back but is too nervous to read them, and Guy prepares for his World Guyball Championship semi-final.
Red Dwarf
Series III, Episode 4 - BodyswapA bodyswap deal between Lister and Rimmer doesn't quite go to plan when Rimmer gets a bit carried away with himself.
CelebAbility
Series 3, Episode 7Iain Stirling hosts as five friends take on Scarlett Moffatt, Samira Mighty, Tom Parker, London Hughes and Brennan Reece in challenges based on unusual abilities.
Russell Howard's Good News
Series 5, Episode 6Russell Howard offers up his unique perspective on the news stories that have dominated the media over the past seven days.
Famalam
Series 1, Episode 2Enter the golden age of Nollywood television, with a sneak peek of the latest binge-watch from Lagos, learn how to deal with an unwanted wingman, and get garage MC Scribbler P's take on the Winter Olympics.
It's A Wonderful World
Two struggling composers hit on a novel way of producing music - backwards.
Only When I Laugh
Series 2, Episode 3 - It Can Damage Your HealthDespite being warned on a frequent basis, the patients are undeterred by the risks of smoking.
The Rebel
Series 2, Episode 6 - LoveA burglary at Henry's house includes the theft of the Urn with Henry's late wife in.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 9Jimmy Carr hosts another game. Sean Lock and Seann Walsh take on special guest captain Joe Wilkinson and Danny Dyer. Bill Bailey is in with Susie Dent.
Red Dwarf
Series X, Episode 5 - Dear DaveLister has women trouble when he gets himself in a love triangle with Snack Dispensers 23 and 34.
My Favourite Sketch
Episode 1 - Paul WhitehouseSally is joined by writer, actor and sketch show royalty, Paul Whitehouse.
Lee Evans - Different Planet Tour
Lee Evans's Different Planet Tour, live from the West End at the culmination of more than 100 performances.
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.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 5 - Escape From VictoryOnce again, Ted's at war with Father Dick Byrne. This time, they've got rival teams in the All Priests Over 75 Indoor 5-A-Side Football Challenge, and Ted's star player has died. It looks like a forefeit is on the cards for Crilly.
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.