Television
TV schedule Wednesday 6th January 2021
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 10 - Up And DownThe Twirlywoos learn about up and down when they play with a bouncy ball. Back in the Boat Peekaboo has something else for them to bounce on.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 7 - Timmy Steals The ShowYabba loses her voice while bossing everyone about during rehearsals for the nursery's talent show.
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 2 - Coffee MorningCaptain Peacock decides to crack down on tea-break abuse, and - with Rumbold's support - begins logging all tea, toilet, lunch and other refreshment breaks. The staff are outraged and begin industrial action.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 4 - You Missed A BitThe Farmer expects the windows of his farmhouse to be spotless, so Bitzer calls on the services of the Flock to help him clean them. He quickly discovers that they don't always work very well as a team when chaos breaks out. Will Bitzer be able to clear up the mess before The Farmer returns?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 6 - Big Head AwakensDM must save his reputation and the world when Squawkencluck's artificially intelligent defence super computer goes despotically insane!
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 8 - Venice, ItalyGrandmaster Glitch demands the Grimbots find somewhere with no cars so he can practice riding his bike without stabilisers.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 9, Episode 6 - Holy GroundAn unexpected letter prompts Sharon and Tracey to visit Ireland to hear a will being read and Dorien, who has just bought an Irish racehorse, decides to go too.
My Hero
Series 1, Episode 1 - My HeroIt's just an ordinary day at the Northolt surgery. Dr Piers Crispin, the publicity-mad TV doctor, still fancies Janet almost as much as he fancies himself, Mrs. Raven, the sarcastic receptionist, is still frightening patients and Janet's mother has dropped in to wonder why her daughter is bent on passing up such an eligible husband as Piers.
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 3 - Artful BodgersDanny destroys a freshly painted mural just as it is about to be photographed.
My Hero
Series 1, Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming To LunchGeorge Sunday has moved in with his new girlfriend, nurse Janet Dawkins, though why on earth she is attracted to the peculiar Irishman is beyond her colleagues.
Scream Street
Series 1, Episode 3 - LovestruckResus gets Luella to concoct a spell to stop his parents arguing but, as Luella is still a trainee witch, she gets the potion wrong and soon the whole town is feeling the love. Mrs Negative even falls in love with one of the nastiest characters on Scream Street! How will Luella and Resus get out of this mess?
Second Fiddle
A repeat of this 1957 film.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 16 - Robot Of The YearRobert is being judged for a special robot award but he is too nervous to pass all the tests, so Justin decides to take the tests for him.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never ComesWhen Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?
Bless This House
Series 4, Episode 5 - The Bells Are RingingSid and Jean are shocked when Mike announces his intention to marry an old school friend of Sally's. But they're absolutely flabbergasted when Sally informs them that it'll be a double wedding - as she's going to marry her old friend's father!
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 11 - OverThe Twirlywoos see a man stepping over puddles and try to copy him. Back in the Boat, Peekaboo has to jump over a wall to avoid being discovered by the Twirlywoos.
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 5 - Your Money Or Your LifeThe death of George's uncle gets him thinking about his own mortality - and how much he may be worth for insurance....
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 3 - Up Captain PeacockAfter 20 years at Grace Bros., Captain Peacock gets access rights to the executive loo and dining room. Mr. Grainger is particularly annoyed, and no one else is pleased when their lunch break is moved an hour later.
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 3A confused First World War soldier experiences his first day in the trenches, David Baddiel reveals another not-so Scary Story as Vincenzo Larfoff, and more.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 3This week includes musical performances from Rod Stewart and James Morrison, comedy from Romesh Ranganathan, and a jaw-dropping performance from Extreme Flamenco Fusion dancers, Los Vivancos. Michael plays Celebrity Send To All with Dragons' Den star Peter Jones and makes the dreams come true of an unsuspecting electrician in Unexpected Star.
Robin's Nest
Series 4, Episode 1 - Should Auld AcquaintanceAlbert is confronted by a lady in her underwear and Vicky contemplates leaving home.
George & Mildred
Series 1, Episode 6 - Where My Caravan Has RestedGeorge trades his clapped-out old car for - of all things - a caravan! Mr Fourmile and the local Residents' Association offer to buy it from him; with her even snobbier sister due to visit, Mildred is particularly keen for him to get rid.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 8 - Must Be A Good DancerSmiler's non-dancing policy comes between him and the woman of his dreams.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 15 - The Rainy DayWith heavy rain closing the park and leaks in the caravan roof, Richard's spirits are certainly dampened. Can expert plumbers Sooty and Sweep solve the problem or is everybody in for a super soaking?
Minder
Series 5, Episode 3 - A Number Of Old Wives TalesArthur gets involved with Clive Cosgrove, who has several businesses run by women - but it turns out that he is married to all of them.
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!
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 10 - Timmy Plays BallThe class learns how to play football but Timmy keeps hogging the ball. Ruffy and Paxton get bored.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 6 - Roller DiscoDanny and Mick get their skates on in order to get their jobs done in time for the roller disco - that spells wheely big trouble for everyone.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 9 - In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle PumpTruly makes matters worse when an embarrassed Howard bumps into an acquaintance from the past.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 4Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli plays Michael's favourite game 'Send To All', which sees Michael sending a text to Bruno's phone book. This week's Unexpected Star is a handyman, who gets the shock of his life when his ambition is realised. There is also music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and an astonishing acrobatic performance from one of Cirque du Soleil.
Class Dismissed
Series 3, Episode 9 - Class Teddy TimeSupply teacher Miss Davis finds a whole new meaning to German vocabulary, Emily gets in trouble with Miss Fun With Numbers over the class teddy and Mr Konundrum struggles with his love life.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 5 - 3DTVThe Farmer is very excited by his new purchase. He calls on Bitzer to set up his new TV while he readies himself to watch life in 3D. To his surprise, it's more 3D than he could ever have imagined.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 6 - The Smelly FarmerThe Farmer's personal hygiene leaves much to be desired. Shaun, Bitzer and the flock decide action is needed - and set about giving the Farmer a full-service wash.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 5 - Squawkenbard Kingcluck BrunelWhen King Kong Brunel suggests that the Professor's success is all due to her privileged life as Danger Agency lab technician with scientist parents, an irked Squawk uses Brunel's Cow Trainer to swap bodies with him in order to show that she could be just as successful in his shoes.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky StartDetermined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 6 - Live And Let CryHaving put the Danger Babies through their paces, Professor Squawkencluck leaves it to Danger Mouse to settle them down with a nice soothing story.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 5 - Waffle's Big Night InSimon is taking Jess out for a birthday dinner, so Gramps is on babysitting duty.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 2 - HeadBlackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 11 - Timmy's PicnicTimmy's class go on a picnic, but during a game of football the ball bursts on Apricot's spikes.
Almost Never
A selection of episodes from the first series of the musical children's sitcom.
My Hero
Series 1, Episode 2 - Guess Who's Coming To LunchGeorge Sunday has moved in with his new girlfriend, nurse Janet Dawkins, though why on earth she is attracted to the peculiar Irishman is beyond her colleagues.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum PieceThe LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never ComesWhen Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?
The Anniversary
A repeat of this 1968 film.
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 3 - Up Captain PeacockAfter 20 years at Grace Bros., Captain Peacock gets access rights to the executive loo and dining room. Mr. Grainger is particularly annoyed, and no one else is pleased when their lunch break is moved an hour later.
Carry On Cabby
Sid James stars as the proprietor of a successful cab firm. Suddenly a new taxi company arrive in town, and they have a secret weapon.
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 3 - Artful BodgersDanny destroys a freshly painted mural just as it is about to be photographed.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 15 - Boarding BeanoDoctor Pfooflepfeffer's first act as head of governors is to turn Bash Street School into a boarding school. However, the pupils devise a series of daring attempts to escape.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 2 - A Rocky StartDetermined to settle down to a quiet, village life, Boycie's first job is to sack the farm manager and ingratiate himself with the locals. Marlene is scathing - the farm has no animals and no crops - so what do these people do all day? But, undeterred, Elgin talks Boycie into starting a proper farm and their first priority is to buy a bull from a bankrupt local farmer who is fond of a drink or two.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 8 - Must Be A Good DancerSmiler's non-dancing policy comes between him and the woman of his dreams.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 26 - The Wrinkly BusInstructed to keep an eye on Gran while the rest of the Spuds visit to the doctor, Dave finds that she has escaped.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 15 - Bubble QuestPrincess Purl has one more task to complete to stay a princess.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 1 - A Starfish Called GarethThe Spuds take the camper van on holiday, and end up at the bottom of the sea. Dave has to resort to a resourceful solution to get help.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 9 - Seattle Space Needle, USAGlitch has attached huge rocket boosters to Grim HQ in an attempt to become the first Grandmaster in space.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 28, Episode 9 - In Which Howard Remembers Where He Left His Bicycle PumpTruly makes matters worse when an embarrassed Howard bumps into an acquaintance from the past.
Minder
Series 5, Episode 4 - The Second Time AroundWhen an author friend of Arthur's learns that her ex-husband has sold her house without permission, she hires Terry to help with ideas and Arthur to help get the money back.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Legend Of Sir WaffleWaffle has accidentally flooded Mrs Hobbs' kitchen and she's furious. Jess and Simon mop up while Waffle, with Doug and Evie's help, makes George a special new bed to say sorry.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 3When Richard misses his first Sunday church service as owner of the manor, Audrey resolves to sort out his increasingly apparent shortcomings and force him to bring the estate up to scratch.
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 3 - Up Captain PeacockAfter 20 years at Grace Bros., Captain Peacock gets access rights to the executive loo and dining room. Mr. Grainger is particularly annoyed, and no one else is pleased when their lunch break is moved an hour later.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 4 - Planet Of The ToiletsOn a trip to Japan, Penfold's ill-timed comfort break sparks a world-wide porcelain revolution lead by the evil super-intelligent toilet Dr Loocifer.
Are You Being Served?
Series 1, Episode 2 - Our Figures Are SlippingFalling sales force Mr. Rumbold to hold the staff after hours for a training session in the fine art of salesmanship. The problem is, no one wants to be there.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 2 - HeadBlackadder is 'promoted' to the role of Lord High Executioner. Not best pleased with his new appointment, Edmund sets about bringing some executions forward in order to maximise his leisure time...
Horrible Histories
Series 8, Episode 8 - Putrid PoliticsDani Dyer becomes Rattus's political advisor for tales of parliamentary people and plots.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 2 - Will The Genuine Racer Please Stand Up?To ease his lot, Howard devises a simple scheme to change his appearance enough to fool even Pearl. But he soon discovers that taking over someone else's identity can be equally as hazardous.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 4 - Yesterday Never ComesWhen Del acquires a piece of furniture he believes it to be valuable, and when upper-class Miranda answers his newspaper advert for it, he thinks he's gone 'up-market'. But can she really have been wooed by his charm, or is it something more commercial?
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 3 - A Short Introduction To Cooper's RulesJust as PCs Cooper and Walsh master the art of fighting crime from the rear, Barry spoils it all by taking a retired vicar out for the day.
Millie Inbetween
Specials, Episode 1 - Promises PromisesLauren and Craig return home to celebrate mum and Mike's first wedding anniversary, but when Declan drops a romantic bombshell on Lauren and dad drops an explosive one on Millie, everyone's future is turned upside-down.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 2 - Museum PieceThe LDV are short of weapons, so Captain Mainwaring marches on the Museum of Historic Army Weapons, recently closed for the duration. There is an obstacle however; the museum's elderly caretaker, who just happens to be Jones's father.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 2Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Charles Dance, Stephen Mangan, Isy Suttie and Gok Wan.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 3 - Command DecisionWith still no sign of real weapons, morale in the platoon has hit rock bottom. A proposal from a local landowner offers some hope, but will Mainwaring be willing to hand over command to desert veteran Colonel Square?
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 2Ken Livingstone, Reginald D. Hunter, Fern Britton and Stephen Mangan are the guests trying to lie this week. Does the 'D' in Reginald's name stand for 'Delicious' and is Lee Mack lying about a sausage roll?
The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 3The Two Ronnies present a third chapter of Hampton Wick, whilst Tina Charles sings (They Long to Be) Close to You.
Bottom
Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S UpWhen their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.
A League Of Their Own
Series 15, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan take the helm for the fifteenth series of sports-based trivia, challenges and laughs. In the first episode of the series, it's Rom taking the helm as the host, keeping a sleepy eye on team captains Jamie and Freddie. Joining Jamie will be three-time Grand Slam winner and two-time Olympic gold medalist Andy Murray and Countryfile presenter Helen Skelton, while Freddie's team consists of comedians and friends of the show Rob Beckett and Jimmy Carr.
Only When I Larf
A repeat of this 1968 film.
Bottom
Series 1, Episode 6 - AccidentIt's Richie's birthday and he's determined to have fun. Unfortunately, no one has turned up for his party, nor sent him any cards, and Eddie's hardly going to make things better ... especially when he breaks a leg.
The Two Ronnies
Series 1, Episode 4The Ronnies look at fancy dress parties, there's music from New World, and the fourth chapter of Hampton Wick.
Michael McIntyre: In His Own Words
Documentary profiling stand-up comedian Michael McIntyre.
Orphans Reunited
Documentary fronted by actor, writer and director Peter Mullan about his acclaimed dark comedy film, Orphans.
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.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 1 - BalletThe boys have been given exclusive behind the scenes access to the Birmingham Royal Ballet Company who put them through their paces as they find out the hard way just how tough ballet is. They meet one of the greatest dancers of his generation and the Birmingham Royal Ballet's creative director, Carlos Acosta, and they will even be given roles in a real performance of Swan Lake?
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 1 - SeriousLee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.
Taskmaster
Taskmaster's New Year Treat 2021, New Year Special - The Fastest DuckFilm actor John Hannah, Channel 4 news anchor Krishnan Guru-Murthy, actress Nicola Coughlan, television and radio presenter Rylan Clark-Neal and renowned dancer-now-Strictly head judge Shirley Ballas complete a series of tasks in the hard-fought, high-stakes, ridiculous game show. Assistant Alex Horne helps coax the contestants, but it's Taskmaster Greg Davies who determines the victor, who win his golden eyebrows.
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.
'Allo 'Allo!
A selection of episodes from the first series of the wartime sitcom.
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 3 - I Did Adore A Twinkling StarWill has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Kate falls for Marlowe.
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 3 - Five Miles Per DayWhy is David Baddiel steering heavy machinery towards a representation of his childhood sweetheart? Why is Jo Brand destroying a large slab of confectionery? And why is Rose Matafeo curling up into a foetal position? Well, it's because they're all trying to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies into awarding them valuable points in their quest to win his gilded noggin. Alex Horne stands by, armed with all kinds of accurate factual info.
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sweet SorrowWill has finished Romeo and Juliet but now there's competition over who will play Juliet. Kate feels the part should be hers. If only lady-acting weren't against the law.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 4Strictly Come Dancing judge Bruno Tonioli plays Michael's favourite game 'Send To All', which sees Michael sending a text to Bruno's phone book. This week's Unexpected Star is a handyman, who gets the shock of his life when his ambition is realised. There is also music from Years and Years, comedy from Rob Beckett and an astonishing acrobatic performance from one of Cirque du Soleil.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 3Joan Bakewell, Warwick Davis, Paul Hollywood and Jason Manford are the guests in this episode.
Michael McIntyre's Showtime
TV broadcast of Michael McIntyre's number one best-selling 2012 stand-up DVD.
Bottom
Series 1, Episode 5 - 'S UpWhen their landlord and local newsagent, Mr. Harrison, almost forgets to go to his own mother's funeral, he is forced to ask Richie and Eddie to mind the shop. Unsurprisingly, they quickly grow bored.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 3Joining David Mitchell this week are songstress Jamelia and comic Marcus Brigstocke; while Mancunian motor-mouth Terry Christian and comedian and TV presenter Jimmy Carr unite with Lee Mack in a bid to outwit the opposing team.
Bottom
Series 1, Episode 6 - AccidentIt's Richie's birthday and he's determined to have fun. Unfortunately, no one has turned up for his party, nor sent him any cards, and Eddie's hardly going to make things better ... especially when he breaks a leg.
Al Murray: One Man, One Guvnor
Al Murray returns as The Pub Landlord in this TV edit of his 2014 stand-up DVD, One Man, One Guvnor.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 7 - This Is TrevorGreg Davies hands down more brutally honest judgements as five comics fight among themselves to win his golden head. The pink, the powerful and the pirate.
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.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 1 - SeriousLee tries to find his serious side by going on a date with an author.
Hey Tracey!
Series 2, Episode 1Joel Dommett returns with the cold-calling comedy quiz in which his virtual PA connects celebrities to real people around the UK in the search for answers. Megan McKenna, Roman Kemp, Mark-Francis Vandelli, Melvin Odoom, Verona Rose and Christine McGuinness try to win some normal people £2,500 and a pet-food dispenser.
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 3 - I Did Adore A Twinkling StarWill has to write a romance set in an exotic foreign location. Kate falls for Marlowe.
The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year
Episode 25 - The Big Fat Quiz Of The Year 2020Jimmy Carr is joined by James Acaster, Stacey Solomon, David Mitchell, Maya Jama, Richard Ayoade and Joe Lycett who compete to find out who remembers the most about the past 12 months.
Upstart Crow
Series 2, Episode 6 - Sweet SorrowWill has finished Romeo and Juliet but now there's competition over who will play Juliet. Kate feels the part should be hers. If only lady-acting weren't against the law.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 3John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.