Television
TV schedule Friday 8th January 2021
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 14 - GoneThe Twirlywoos find out what happens when a toy train goes into a tunnel, and have some trouble with disappearing tea.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 21 - Timmy The TrainTimmy and his classmates are playing trains, but both he and Mittens want to be the leader.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 11 - Birthday BearMr Bean is shocked when Teddy receives a birthday card from Bean's girlfriend.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 12 - The MoleMr Bean's landlady is hopping mad when she finds mole hills on her lovely croquet lawn.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 3, Episode 6 - The FugitiveShaun is in serious trouble when the Farmer discovers he's the cake thief that has sabotaged his baked goods. When another Farmer arrives and begins negotiations with the Farmer, Shaun fears the worst. Is this the end of our hero's time on Mossybottom Farm?
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 4 - Cold StoreMrs. Slocombe and Mr. Lucas are sick, and rather than giving them the day off, the store decides to pair them up on the Ladies' counter and send Miss Brahms over to the Men's. Too bad that Mr. Lucas is faking it.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 8 - The Other Day The Earth Stood StillOnly Danger Mouse can save the world from chaos when the Baron stops the world spinning with a plague of traffic lights.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 7, Christmas Special - Reservoir BirdsSharon and Tracey take jobs in a casino and when the chance of some easy money comes along, they're happy to take it. But they soon discover that free gifts come with strings attached.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 12 - Dover, EnglandThe Go Jetters arrive at the White Cliffs of Dover in England, to cheer Kyan as he finishes a cross-channel swim, but a large cloud of dust blocks his way to the shore.
My Hero
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mission ImpossibleThermoman is called upon to save Grimsby from being destroyed by an abandoned Russian space station. Unfortunately, he has his own domestic disaster to deal with first. He's got Marmite over the front of his Thermo-uniform.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 19 - Jungle Fashion ShowIt's fashion show time. Bitz has designed some fantastic hats, Bob is taking the photographs, Purl is modelling them and Bevel is guiding them through the jungle to find the perfect place to hold the show.
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 5 - MascotballDanny wants to be the basketball team mascot and is trying to get an outfit for the match.
My Hero
Series 1, Episode 4 - Thermoman's Greatest ChallengeThermoman's repeated visits to the health centre to save Janet from a wasp sting or a spider are baffling patients and staff.
Justin's House
Series 3, Episode 18 - Robert's Memory ChipsJustin needs to fix Robert after his memory chips accidentally come loose.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 6 - WantedRodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!
Bless This House
Series 5, Episode 1 - They Don't Write Songs Like That AnymoreSid and Trevor get their thinking caps on when Sally points out a pop song writing competition in the paper - with a top prize of £3,000. Sid penned some dirty ditties in his youth, so this'll be a breeze!
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 15 - CoveringThe Twirlywoos see a tablecloth covering a table and decide to cover some things of their own. Back in the Boat everyone gets covered in spots! How will they get rid of them?
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...
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 6 - Wedding BellsAfter a signifcant stock disagreement with Peacock, Rumbold and Grainger, Mrs. Slocombe becomes the centre of attention when Young Mr. Grace implies he may take a wife. The notion rather seems to go to her head.
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 5The Frightful French feature in this episode as King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette go on Historical Wife Swap with some starving French peasants.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 5This show has a spectacular musical performance from Katherine Jenkins, who performs Heroes; and mind magic from Colin Cloud. As well as all of this, Robbie Savage plays Send To All, where Michael sends a text message to Robbie's phone book. At the end of the show, Michael gives an unsuspecting florist her moment in the spotlight, in the unmissable 'Unexpected Star'.
Robin's Nest
Series 4, Episode 3 - Lost WeekendAlbert wins a weekend away from it all but restaurateurs Robin and Vicky find themselves on a busman's holiday. Meanwhile father-in-law Nicholls is involved in a less than happy reunion.
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.
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.
Minder
Series 5, Episode 5 - Second Hand PoseAfter being left in an industrial freezer, Terry decides to look for alternative employment and gets work helping out an old friend in the second-hand furniture business.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 17 - The Dance CompetitionSooty Sweep, Soo and Richard take to the ballroom floor in Mr Slater's annual dance competition - but who will win the prize? Guest starring Helen Pearson.
The Night We Dropped A Clanger
A Royal Air Force officer plans to fool the Nazis as to his whereabouts by using a double, but the double is accidentally sent on the officer's mission.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Episode 9 - Smoothie OperatorsWhen an automated smoothie maker arrives in the café, it's up to Danny and Mick not to make a mess of it. Oops.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 22 - Timmy's PuppetOn Timmy's way to nursery, his homemade sock puppet falls out of his backpack. Poor Timmy does not realise it until he arrives to see everyone playing with their own puppets.
Danny & Mick
Series 1, Comic Relief Special - Team CharityDanny and Mick try to raise money for a good cause, but succeed in raising laughs, eyebrows and hair instead.
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.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 6All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime! The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones's phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed either, as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.
Class Dismissed
Series 4, Episode 1 - Welcome To QuaysideFollow the highs and lows of day to day life at Quayside Academy, where the teachers are weirder than ever! There are some familiar faces, including everyone's favourite sneezing science teacher.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 9 - Prize PossessionThe Farmer can't believe his luck - he has a winning ticket! He just needs to keep it safe until morning and there's only one dog for the job. Unfortunately, Bitzer is a hopeless guard dog. Can he rescue the winning ticket, or has he lost the Farmer's fortune?
Shaun The Sheep
Series 4, Episode 10 - The SpiderBitzer decides to pamper himself with a relaxing bath while the Farmer is away from the farm. However, his plans are rudely disturbed by a persistent intruder. Will Shaun be able to out-smart the tenacious bug?
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 9 - I Believe In Danger MouseDanger Mouse gains a following of crazed felines - but it's not all good news!
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow TalkBoycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 10 - Thanksgiving SinnerDanger Mouse and Penfold receive a crash course in the customs of America's oldest holiday when they cover for Jeopardy Mouse as she takes time off for Thanksgiving.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 7 - Waffle And The TeacherMiss Berrington, Evie's new school teacher, and teaching assistant Mr O'Donnell have come to meet Evie at home before term starts, and Waffle is under strict instructions to be on his best behaviour. But Waffle is teething and won't stop chewing everything in sight.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 4 - MoneyBlackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 23 - Timmy The BuilderWhen the class builds dens, Otus offers to help Timmy with his, but Timmy is too proud to accept.
Almost Never
A selection of episodes from the first series of the musical children's sitcom.
My Hero
Series 1, Episode 4 - Thermoman's Greatest ChallengeThermoman's repeated visits to the health centre to save Janet from a wasp sting or a spider are baffling patients and staff.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal JonesA Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 6 - WantedRodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 6 - Wedding BellsAfter a signifcant stock disagreement with Peacock, Rumbold and Grainger, Mrs. Slocombe becomes the centre of attention when Young Mr. Grace implies he may take a wife. The notion rather seems to go to her head.
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 5 - MascotballDanny wants to be the basketball team mascot and is trying to get an outfit for the match.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 17 - President DennisDennis is accidentally elected class president and is eager to shed the burden that comes with the title. However, every daft class policy he declares only makes him more popular.
The Green Green Grass
Series 1, Episode 5 - Pillow TalkBoycie struggles to come to terms with the news that his prize bull is gay, and Marlene finds she's missing the noise of the city after suffering sleepless nights. Tyler is delighted to learn he's failed all but two of his GCSEs, thinking he'll no longer be accepted into private school - but his parents have other ideas.
Sunday Night At The London Palladium
Series 11 - The New London Palladium Show, Episode 2Landmark, genre-defining variety series from the London Palladium, featuring the biggest names in British and international entertainment.
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.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 4 - Born FreeGeorge takes Dave on an adventure camping, but Dave isn't sure it's a great idea. He's proved right when they both wake up in a bear's cave.
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.
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.
Minder
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Long Ride Back To ScratchwoodArthur scores an own goal when he is persuaded to buy up 2,000 tickets for the England v Scotland football match at Wembley.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 13 - Central Park, New YorkAs Xuli, Lars and Foz enjoy the view from the Statue of Liberty, they spot a blanket of smog covering the New York skyline.
Carry On, Constable
Classic comedy with Sid James making his debut. A group of novices are drafted in to cover at a police station that's been hit by flu.
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.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 6 - Waffle's Great EscapeMrs Hobbs supervises Waffle at the Brooklyn-Bell house. Waffle wants to join Evie at school and tries to escape. Later, the family look at photos and Evie asks about her birth dad.
To The Manor Born
Series 1, Episode 5The summer ball for the local hunt is coming up, but with the change in ownership at Grantleigh, there's some confusion over who should arrange the event of the season.
Are You Being Served?
Series 3, Episode 6 - Wedding BellsAfter a signifcant stock disagreement with Peacock, Rumbold and Grainger, Mrs. Slocombe becomes the centre of attention when Young Mr. Grace implies he may take a wife. The notion rather seems to go to her head.
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!
Are You Being Served?
Series 1, Episode 4 - His And Her'sThe staff don't take too kindly to a perfume saleswoman operating on the floor and poaching their commissions. They try to run her out - with disastrous results.
Have I Got News For You
Series 57, Episode 9Richard Ayoade guest presents the final episode of the 57th series. He is joined by TV presenter Richard Osman and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean, who will appear as guest panellists alongside Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Blackadder
Blackadder II, Episode 4 - MoneyBlackadder is facing money troubles - or, as he puts it, 'cashflow problems' - that are far from helped when the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells arrives to call in a thousand-pound debt.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 6 - Eva's Back In TownWhen a worldly-wise old acquaintance of Alvin's makes an appearance, she proves to be just the woman to make Howard's life more complicated.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 3, Episode 6 - WantedRodney's kindly nature gets him into trouble when he tries to help a drunk lady on the way home from the pub. When she screams for help he legs it home. Del, knowing of the woman's reputation, plays on Rodney's fears, but his joke backfires when Rodney goes on the run!
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 11 - Birthday BearMr Bean is shocked when Teddy receives a birthday card from Bean's girlfriend.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 12 - The MoleMr Bean's landlady is hopping mad when she finds mole hills on her lovely croquet lawn.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 29, Episode 7 - In Which Romance Isn't Dead - Just IncompetentBarry has a lonely neighbour on his hands and takes it upon himself to find him a girlfriend. But who, and how?
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The GatesA free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 4Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Matt Dawson, Mel Giedroyc, Josh Widdicombe and Dermot O'Leary.
Michael McIntyre's Big Show
Series 1, Episode 6All Saints provide the music and sing us out for the series with a classic track. An audience member is also in for a huge surprise when one of his most prized possessions goes on the trip of a lifetime! The series finale wouldn't be complete without Send To All, which sees Michael going through Alex Jones's phone and sending a text to her contacts. The final Unexpected Star is not to be missed either, as Michael makes a plasterer's dreams comes true.
A League Of Their Own
Series 13, Highlights Special - Best OfThink it's all over? It's not yet. Tune in for this special look back at the biggest laughs and wackiest challenges of Series 13.
Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal JonesA Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 4TV presenter Claudia Winkleman, stand-up comedian Jason Manford, presenter Clive Anderson and comic actress Miranda Hart are the celebrity guests on a quest for the truth this week.
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 3 - BurglaryHaving gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.
Jason Manford Live
Jason Manford employs his acute observational humour to talk us through the rules of driving, urinal etiquette and the lies that dads tell.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 14, Episode 1Return of the comedy panel show, hosted by Rob Brydon, in which team captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by celebrity guests to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Taking part in this first edition are Les Dennis, Richard Osman, Alice Levine and Lou Sanders.
QI
Series O, Episode 1 - OlogiesIn the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.
Not Going Out
Series 11, Episode 1 - Small PackageWhen Lee accidentally opens a package for one of his neighbours and sees what is inside, the simple task of uniting the package with its rightful owner proves to be impossible.
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 4 - ParadeRichie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.
Still Game
Series 5, Episode 4 - Hard NutsNavid's mid-life crisis leaves him compelled to dye his hair, gamble and dance badly - much to Meena's amusement. Meanwhile the crew from TV show Blighty's Hardest Pubs visit the Clansman and Bobby promises them a bar brawl.
Jimmy Tarbuck: The Laughs Are On Me
Jimmy Tarbuck tells the story of his extraordinary career.
Micky Flanagan: Back In The Game
East End comic Micky Flanagan returns with his second, highly anticipated stand-up show, Back In The Game.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 3 - AussieRuth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.
The Graham Norton Show
Series 28, Episode 13 - Regina King, Jimmy Fallon, David Mitchell, Mel Giedroyc, Anya Taylor-Joy, Olly Alexander, YungbludRegina King says her directorial debut was an honour, Jimmy Fallon reveals he was once booed in London for being American, Anya Taylor-Joy talks about success, David Mitchell reveals all the delays in making his new show, Mel Giedroyc jokes that some panellists on her new show may have overshared, Olly Alexander says he won't be watching his new series with his mum, and Yungblud performs live in the studio.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring FactionsMark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.
The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything
Episode 1 - The Big Fat Quiz Of Everything 2021Quizmaster extraordinaire Jimmy Carr is joined by a panel of celebrity quizzers including Rob Beckett & Roisin Conaty, Nish Kumar & Katherine Ryan and Oti Mabuse & Rob Brydon as they go head to head to see who knows the most about, well, everything.
Best Of Chewin' The Fat
Series 1, Episode 1Highlights from the first two series of Scottish sketch show featuring a cast of recurring characters.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - The InterviewMark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.
An Audience With...
Episode 13 - Jimmy TarbuckJimmy Tarbuck entertains an audience of celebrity guests from the worlds of showbiz and sport with anecdotes about his life and career. The show ends with a jam session with Jimmy on the mike.
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?
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 3 - BurglaryHaving gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 4 - ParadeRichie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 3Dara, Hugh and Andy are joined by Chris Addison, Stewart Francis and Ava Vidal.
Taskmaster
Series 8, Episode 9 - I've Been A Bit IllIt's very much the business end of the series. Sian Gibson seeks to redefine the definition of the verb 'bounce'.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 3 - AussieRuth, an Australian friend of Kate's, comes to stay and Lee is persuaded to pretend to be Tim. Lee gets a job handing out leaflets at a shopping centre, but soon falls foul of a local youth.
Mock The Week
Series 10, Episode 4Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis and Andy Parsons look back on another week's news with guests Alun Cochrane, Micky Flanagan, Milton Jones and Zoe Lyons.
CelebAbility
Series 1, Episode 1This week, Vicky Pattison, Pete Wicks, Olivia Buckland, Mikey North and Rickie Haywood Williams join forces. Ensuring everyone is playing by the book is official adjudicator Marek Larwood.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 2 - The InterviewMark decides that Jeremy needs a job, because he is behind with his rent, so he gets him a job application for JLB Finance. Mark then goes to work to carry on his flirtation with Sophie via post-it notes cartoons.
QI
Series O, Episode 1 - OlogiesIn the first episode of the 'O' series, Sandi Toksvig sets out in search of 'Ologies' and 'Odoxies' - and finds out how an amusement arcade helped to win the Cold War, meets a lizard with three eyes, and much else besides. The guests are Bill Bailey, Phill Jupitus and Claudia Winkleman.
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.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 5John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 1 - Warring FactionsMark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.
Father Ted
Series 3, Episode 7 - Night Of The Nearly DeadMrs Doyle wins a competition to meet a singer, the obsession of middle-aged women across Ireland. When she inadvertently reveals the date of his visit, the house is beseiged by dozens upon dozens of menopausal women.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 6John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.