Television
TV schedule Thursday 14th January 2021
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 9 - Break a LegDanny and Mick have to play Romeo and Juliet after a theatre company leaves them in the lurch - this time with Danny playing Romeo and Mick playing Juliet, the role he was born to play.
Blackadder
Black Adder The Third, Episode 2 - Ink And IncapabilityWhen Baldrick appears to have used the sole copy of Dr. Johnson's Dictionary as fuel in the Prince's fireplace, Blackadder fears for his life at the hands of Samuel and his enraged, opium-fiend friends. He immediately sets about trying to write a new one...
Only Fools And Horses
Series 4, Episode 3 - Hole In OneIn the middle of the worst, wettest winter in memory, all the brothers have to flog is sun-tan lotion. Things are looking grim until Uncle Albert falls down the cellar hatch at the Nag's Head: a big compensation package could set them up nicely. Unfortunately, Del's unaware of Albert's past...
Dad's Army
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Battle Of Godfrey's CottageMainwaring plans to use Godfrey's cottage as a vital post in case the Germans should ever invade. His plan is put into action when the church bells ring.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 7David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes
Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance WalkerWhen Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 7Joining David this week are Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and impressionist Ronni Ancona. Teaming up with Lee are comedian and author Danny Wallace and sports presenter Gabby Logan.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley LiveTo celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.
QI
Series R, Episode 15 - RogueBill Bailey, Jack Carroll and Olga Koch join regular panellist Alan Davies as Sandi Toksvig hosts the quiz with a difference, asking questions on the theme of rogue.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj BarkerThe fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 1Katherine Ryan and Joe Lycett take on Johnny Vegas and Sean Lock in the words-and-numbers game, while would-be novelist Christopher Bliss joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner. Hosted by Jimmy Carr with Rachel Riley looking after the numbers and letters.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 8Dara O Briain hosts as Ed Byrne, Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Ria Lina and Ed Gamble join regular panellist Hugh Dennis.
The Vicar Of Dibley
Series 2, Episode 2 - Celebrity VicarFollowing the success of Radio Dibley, the Vicar finds herself becoming somewhat of a minor celebrity, appearing across radio, TV, newspapers and even glossy magazines. It soon appears that Geraldine is neglecting her parish in pursuit of arrogant fame - is it time for her to leave Dibley?
Scot Squad
Series 6, Episode 2There's dancing in the streets with traffic cops PC Hugh McKirdy and PC Surjit Singh; rural police officers Charlie and Jane take out the trash; and there's a political stooshie between Sgt Karen Ann Miller and MSP Patrick Harvie.
Live At The Apollo
Series 14, Episode 2 - Dara O Briain, Felicity Ward, Mo GilliganThis week's episode is hosted by the quick witted host of BBC's Mock The Week Dara O Briain, as he introduces the wonderful Australian comic Felicity Ward and viral internet sensation Mo Gilligan to the stage.
Whisky Galore!
Classic Ealing comedy about a Scotch-laden ship that runs aground off the coast of the Outer Hebrides during the Second World War.
Plebs
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Erotic VaseStylax buys Grumio an erotic vase for his birthday featuring a character who bears a striking resemblance to someone nearby.
Sarah Millican: Control Enthusiast
Sarah Millican is a control enthusiast - not a control freak - as she explains in this TV edit of her DVD-released show.
Not Going Out
Series 1, Episode 5 - KidKate and Lee are forced to take in a lodger, a surly 14-year-old boy called Nicky.
Plebs
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Herpes CatTo endear himself to Cynthia, Marcus befriends a mangy cat whom he's rescued from the courtyard. Stylax is suffering from a disturbing itch and visits a sexual health clinic where he falls for an attractive nurse.
Peep Show
Series 1, Episode 6 - FuneralJeremy's uncle Ray, is dying in a hospice. Jeremy decides to deal with his uncle's death by taking advantage of Toni. Or at least he tries too. Meanwhile Mark finally gets Sophie on a date... at the funeral.
Taskmaster
Series 9, Episode 8 - ShaqinahatAll the key areas of entertainment are covered in this episode: slapstick, singing, dancing, balloons and, of course, throwing one thing into another thing. Ed Gamble dons a baby's bonnet, Katy Wix makes Alex Horne wince and Rose Matafeo does a spot of screaming.
Mark Kermode's Secrets Of Cinema: British Comedy
Mark Kermode examines the tropes and commonalities of British comedy films.
Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 3 - Jeremy Makes ItJeremy is determined to move his relationship with Nancy to that of proper boyfriend and girlfriend. So, he follows Nancy's belief in God and her feeding the homeless.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 8David Mitchell is joined by Jimmy Carr and Griff Rhys Jones, and Lee Mack is joined by Dave Myers and Susanna Reid.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 2Freddie and Jamie head to La Tomatina festival in Spain, before heading back to Barcelona to meet new teammates Lee Mack and Sam Quek for a diving challenge.