Television
TV schedule Wednesday 30th December 2020
Only When I Laugh
Series 1, Episode 5 - Let Them Eat CakeThe trio can stand the daily menu no longer and go on hunger strike. What they hadn't bargained for, however, was how hungry they would get...
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 16 - Timmy AfloatThe class make boats, but Timmy is paired with a sneezy Stripey, who keeps ruining his efforts.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 1 - Brothers In ArmsBrothers In Arms explores the relationship between Del and Rodney Trotter which is at the heart of each of the 64 episodes.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 1 - Danger Mouse Begins... AgainDuty has called, and the world's greatest secret agent, Danger Mouse is blasting back onto our screens.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 49 - The Blue Mountains, JamaicaTrouble brews in Jamaica when Glitch's campfire threatens a coffee plantation.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 3 - The Maids Of OngarDorien's offer to invest in Sharon and Tracey's business is turned down.
The Harry Hill Movie
Film in which Harry Hill ventures across country with his Nan and their sick hamster.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 16 - Little Bev Riding HoodIt's the Fairy Tale Theatre Company's play of Little Bev Riding Hood, directed by Purl, and Bitz has built an amazing stage.
The Story Of... Only Fools & Horses
Episode 2 - Deals And MisdemeanoursDeals And Misdemeanours explores all the hooky deals and bent gear the Trotters have 'knocked out' in and around the markets stalls of Peckham, which would always land Del and Rodney in some sort of trouble.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 8, Episode 4 - BaggageWhen the past collides with the present at a school reunion, Sharon, Tracey and Dorien have to re-assess their lives.
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.
Carry On Girls
The once-bustling seaside resort of Fircombe organises a beauty contest to try to increase visitors and revenue for the town.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 3 - Chow WowDave enters Fuzzypeg into a competition to become the face of a new brand of dog food which he unexpectedly wins, but as Fuzzypeg embarks on a glamorous new lifestyle, Dave misses his pal and seeks a way to terminate his contract.
Last Of The Summer Wine
A selection of three Christmas specials from Britian's longest-running sitcom.
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.
Minder
Series 4, Episode 9 - WindowsArthur plans to become a major player in the fitness industry by opening an aerobics studio. Terry gets involved with two Italian families when the daughter of one family walks out on her husband.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 3 - Round And RoundThe Twirlywoos are in a park where they watch a little girl and her dad playing on a roundabout. Back in the boat, the Twirlywoos are visited by the Stop-Go Car, who they chase round and round in circles.
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
Robin's Nest
Series 3, Episode 9 - Be It Ever So HumbleThere's a crisis in the bistro when dishwasher Albert Riddle resigns. To add to their problems, Robin and Vicky discover that they have unwittingly broken the law.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 9 - Sooty Takes OffSooty, Sweep and Soo are desperate to join the junior model flyers' club, and they have just the plane to prove their skills. But after a journey that takes them from Paris to the North Pole, will they have enough fuel to make it home?
Early Man
Comedy film from Aardman Animations about a caveman.
Horrible Histories
Series 6, Highlights Special - Savage Songs SpecialA special episode of the historical sketch show, featuring songs from the series, including King Alfred singing about his burnt cakes, and Henry VIII singing about his love of reformation. With host Rattus to guide the way.
Carry On Teacher
A group of school children try to stop their mild-mannered headmaster leaving.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of episodes from the fifth series of the David Jason sitcom.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 3 - Spa DayDanny and Mick have got everything ready for the new spa... except for the spa. Oops!
Gangsta Granny
Adaptation of David Walliams's children's book about a schoolboy who doesn't realise his grandma was once an international jewel thief.
Gnomeo & Juliet
Comic retelling of the Shakespearean tragedy, set amidst rival gardens' families of gnomes.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 13 - Waffle's Doggy BuddiesAn old friend of Gramps, Mr Willow, brings along his two dogs to play with Waffle. Evie feels a bit left out until Waffle reassures her. The two new dogs escape into Mrs Hobbs's garden, so Waffle has to save the day.
Hank Zipzer
A selection of episodes from the second series of the children's sitcom.
Shirley Valentine
Overcome by the drudgery of life, housewife Shirley Valentine takes off on a life-changing holiday. Stars Pauline Collins and Tom Conti.
Gavin & Stacey
A repeat-run of the first series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
The Green Man
A hapless vacuum cleaner salesman stumbles upon a professional hitman's plot to kill a leading public figure.
Diddy TV
Series 4, Episode 2 - Call The DidwifeThere's heart-warming drama in Call the Didwife. The staff at the local sewage works learn to sing in The Choir and there's laughter galore in Diddy at the Apollo.
Comedy Legends
Series 3, Episode 4 - Kenneth WilliamsBarry Cryer pays tribute to Kenneth Williams, the comic genius and frequent star of the Carry On films.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 10 - BertiesittingEager to prove her babysitting ability, Gran is on the hunt for a baby stand-in.
Calendar Girls
Gentle comedy drama based on the true story of 11 ladies from Yorkshire who stripped off for a charity calendar.
Minder
Series 4, Episode 10 - Get DaleyArthur is not even safe in hospital when he witnesses the death of a business associate and a friend of Terry's is in the frame for it.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 10 - Brilliant Beach CircusIt's circus time on Faraway Island, and everyone can't wait to show off their amazing acts.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 1 - Honey Bee HijackThe Go Jet Academy holds a honey contest, and while Xuli and Kyan collect honey from around the globe, Tala hopes to win despite only having a single jar. But when Glitch hatches a plan to kidnap all of the world's bees, the Go Jetters must travel across the world to stop him.
Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 1 - Party CrashersWhen Danny and Mick make a magician vanish, somebody's going to have to take his place.
Millie Inbetween
Specials, Episode 2 - The Rain In SpainMillie sneaks off to Spain to convince dad he should come home, and Craig insists on going with her as a wingman.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 3 - Chow WowDave enters Fuzzypeg into a competition to become the face of a new brand of dog food which he unexpectedly wins, but as Fuzzypeg embarks on a glamorous new lifestyle, Dave misses his pal and seeks a way to terminate his contract.
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 three episodes from Britain's longest-running sitcom.
Larry Grayson: Shut That Door!
Documentary about Larry Grayson featuring previously unseen footage and extracts from his unpublished autobiography.
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 3 - Chaotic CollabsAmazing collaborations including Shakespeare brainstorming Macbeth.
TV Flashback
Series 2, Episode 5 - Later LifeThis time Tudur's on a quest to discover the truth about later life. It's a story of sheds, flash cars, and martial arts.
Mr Stink
TV adaptation of the kids' book written by David Walliams. It's a story about a tramp... who stinks.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 6, Episode 8Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Emily Maitlis, Jack Whitehall, Jim Carter and Armando Iannucci.
The Wrong Trousers
Oscar-winning claymation from Nick Park. It is Gromit's birthday, and Wallace gives him a pair of mechanical techno trousers that cause a stir.
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 6 - Ingenious InventorsA look at some of history's most ingenious inventors, as we take in everything from the invention of the wheel to the crisp.
Guessable?
A selection of episodes from the first series of the panel show hosted by Sara Pascoe.
Not Going Out
New Year Special - ResolutionsWhen parlour games are suspended in favour of a no-holds-barred round of New Year's Resolutions, the fireworks might be in the house...
QI
Series Q, Episode 6 - Quests: Part IWith Alan Carr, Phill Jupitus and Alice Levine. Find out who put the raisins in Fruit 'n' Fibre, marvel at a Bolivian frog named Romeo (he dances modern jazz but never smiles), and learn the identity of the closest planet to Earth (we know you think you know it... but you don't).
Norman Wisdom: His Story
Special celebrating the life and work of late comic actor Norman Wisdom.
Tom Allen Goes To Town
Spending a week in Wakefield - a city, not a town - Tom sees the sights and meets some of Wakefield's extraordinary characters, before putting on an end of week show to celebrate everything and everyone he's encountered.
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.
Selling Scotland
Jack Docherty looks back at Scotland's most memorable adverts.
Here We Go
Christmas Special - PandemoniumWith their summer holiday to California having been cancelled and their finances devastated due to the pandemic, family morale is at an all-time low. But the Jessops make one final stab at trying to salvage something from 2020 with a trip to Margate in the middle of October.
The Moments That Made...
Episode 3 - Jack DochertyJack Docherty is one of the country's most innovative comedy talents, loved for his portrayal as Chief Miekelson in Scot Squad and his cult classic characters in Absolutely. But despite having a cult classic TV series and becoming a late-night host, launching a channel with none other than the Spice Girls, he nearly gave it all up.
Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the sixth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 4, Highlights Special - Goodbye 2020Join Russell for a look back through the biggest laughs and best interviews from 2020's episodes of The Russell Howard Hour.
Rock On, Tommy: The Bobby Ball Story
Friends, family and co-stars celebrate the life and work of entertainer Bobby Ball.
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Episode 4The Royle campervan hits the North-East, to experience the Angel of the North, a working coal mine and glass blowing - and meet local pigeon-racers, food bank heroes - and a soccer legend.
Scot Squad
Series 4, Episode 6This week, the bold band of Braveheart bam-busters catch a break in a break-in case, net some fish thieves in a robbery and deal with an expensive drop of whisky.
The Catherine Tate Show
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the hit sketch show.
Tom Allen Goes To Town
Spending a week in Wakefield - a city, not a town - Tom sees the sights and meets some of Wakefield's extraordinary characters, before putting on an end of week show to celebrate everything and everyone he's encountered.
Ricky Gervais: Fame
The TV broadcast of Ricky Gervais' third stand up-show in which he focused on the 'weird world of fame'.
Birds Of A Feather
Christmas Special - We Gotta Get Out Of This PlaceAt the end of a 2020 no-one could have predicted, we catch up with the inhabitants of our favourite Essex address... and find big changes in all their lives. Tracey and Dorien have been getting right on each others' thruppennies, while Sharon has escaped to the other side of the world and is stuck on a Covid-cruise... Who can fill the Sharon-shaped hole in their lives this Christmas?
Lenny Henry's Race Through Comedy
Episode 2 - Stand-UpStarting with early pioneers such as Charlie Williams and Josh White, black men who braved the tough northern men's working clubs in the 1960s and 70s, the show also marks the start of Lenny Henry's own career.
The Ranganation
Series 1, Episode 5The panel look at the latest developments in the Conservative Party leadership contest; adults who sleep with teddy bears; and the rise of automation and artificial intelligence. With Kerry Godliman and Richard Osman.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh AwardsWill is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.
The Ranganation
Series 1, Episode 6Selfies, Boris Johnson and social media influencers are amongst the topics put to the Ranganation this week. With Tom Allen and Angela Scanlon.
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.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 6 - Exam TimeExams are looming, and Will is getting stressed. Jay has got other things on his mind, while Simon at last seems to be making some headway with Carli.
Sandylands
A repeat-run of the entire first series.
Derry Girls
Series 2, Episode 5 - The PromJenny Joyce organises a 50s style prom but the girls are more intrigued by the arrival of a new girl at Lady Immaculate. Erin, Clare and Michelle are looking for prom dates but Orla has already got someone special in mind.
Catch Us If You Can
Comic adventure film starring pop group The Dave Clark Five.
Ricky Gervais: Science
TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.
Tommy Cooper Forever
Episode 2The documentary series continues to trace 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.
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!
Series 2, Episode 5Nadia Sawalha takes Kaye Adams on a nightmare journey, Girls Aloud are told off by Ant & Dec in disguise as nuns, and Olivia Lee has a wind problem.
Derry Girls
Series 2, Episode 6 - The PresidentAs Christmas approaches, excitement in Derry is at fever pitch for President Bill Clinton's visit. Meanwhile James gets a surprise and Granda Joe embarks on a mysterious plan of his own.
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 7Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Rob Beckett, Ed Gamble, Milton Jones, Romesh Ranganathan and Tiff Stevenson.
Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa
Alan Partridge makes a long-awaited transfer to the silver screen.
Mock The Week
Series 15, Episode 8Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis mock the events of the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Ivo Graham and Romesh Ranganathan.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 12 - World CupIn this show, topics include Ricky and Stephen watching the World Cup while sharing a hotel bed, the problems of over-zealous sports fans and cheating in sports, Ricky's childhood football trial, and Karl's saliva production.
Celebrity Juice
Series 19, Highlights Special - Just The TipKeith Lemon takes a look back at all the hilarious and outrageous best bits of Series 19 whilst taking a trip to the local recycling centre to get rid of props from the series. Ace times!
Greatest Celebrity Wind-Ups Ever!
Series 2, Episode 6Highlights include telly faves Ant & Dec, who go undercover to spice up Mel B's life. Then there's queen of daytime TV Lorraine Kelly, who presents a skiing show (complete with a fake French skier) leading to some hair-raising consequences.
The Fast Show: Just A Load Of Blooming Catchphrases
Episode 1 - Just A Load Of Blooming CatchphrasesPaul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Simon Day and Mark Williams reunite to remember more than twenty-five years of a true icon of British comedy.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 3, Episode 13 - The YearThis week's topics include Karl's thoughts on the insect world, and Stephen's embarrassment when buying condoms. Plus entries from Karl's diary about cutting avocados, dating twins and visiting his parents.
The Inbetweeners
Series 2, Episode 5 - The Duke Of Edinburgh AwardsWill is asked to co-ordinate the school's Duke of Edinburgh award scheme. The boys end up helping out in a local retirement home.
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.
Kevin Bridges: The Brand New Tour
Kevin Bridges performs live at the Glasgow Hydro.
Rising Damp
Film adaptation of the popular ITV sitcom. Middle-aged Rigsby plays landlord to college tutor Ruth Jones, medical student Philip and art student John.
Outside Edge
Series 3, Episode 4Kevin and Maggie have a painful discussion about their fertility problem - he cannot forgive Maggie for lying to him.