Television
TV schedule Thursday 21st January 2021
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 5 - Fifty Years OnMrs. Slocombe's birthday is coming up and the staff have three dilemmas: how old is she, what to get her, and what her first name is for the Happy Birthday song?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat SittingWhen his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 18 - Never Say Clever AgainDanger Mouse considers a change of career when all the other Danger Agents become super-smart, due to a batch of genetically enhanced celery.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 30 - Learning To LoseJJ applies to an elite sporting school. However, not realising it's miles away from Beanotown, he needs to do badly in the sporting assessment to get out of it.
Monarch Of The Glen
Series 2, Episode 1Comedy drama set in the Scottish Highlands, based on the comic novels of Compton Mackenzie.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll RollIt's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.
Go Jetters
Series 2, Episode 31 - Timgad Ruins, AlgeriaThe Go Jetters travel to Algeria in north Africa to check out the ancient Timgad Ruins.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 21 - Bog Roll RollIt's the biggest sporting event in Grimsby - the bog roll roll. All Dave has to do is chase the bog roll down the hill and catch it.
My Hero
Series 2, Episode 6 - WeddingJanet's dad is insisting that her baby be born in wedlock, and Thermoman's bosses on Ultron are of the same mind. But as usual things don't go smoothly for the world's favourite superhero as the baby starts to arrive during the marriage ceremony.
Danny & Mick
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sports DayIt is the annual sports day competition at Pottsfield and this time around it's Danny v Lance. They compete in a selection of events, including the classic sport of who can put on the most clothes and who can pop the balloon fastest with their bum.
My Hero
Series 3, Episode 1 - Baby TalkLife is becoming increasingly stressful for George and Janet Sunday. Keeping George's alter ego secret from Janet's parents is difficult enough but with a new baby in the house who, to put it mildly, takes after George rather more than Janet, it is becoming impossible.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 10 - Just UsJustin, Robert and Little Monster are excited to spend the day with all their friends, but wake to discover that nobody is there.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With LoveRodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
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...!"
Twirlywoos
Series 2, Episode 9 - Louder And LouderThe Twirlywoos find out how to make loud noises when they play on a drum kit. Back in the Boat, Great BigHoo competes with the Hooter to see who can make the loudest sound.
Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled WebWhen Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.
George & Mildred
Series 3, Episode 3 - I Believe In YesterdayMildred's mother pays a visit, bringing a letter from an old US serviceman friend. He's back in England and wants to meet up.
Robin's Nest
Series 5, Episode 4 - Never Look A Gift Horse...Robin's mother-in-law gets carried away with the thought of being a grandmother.
Horrible Histories
Series 4, Episode 1Dick Whittington pitches a movie about his life, Stone Age technology geeks queue for hours at the unveiling of the Bronze Age and some German bomber pilots find an unfortunate use for a tourist guidebook to Britain.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 9 - Variations On A Theme Of Father's DayIn order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.
Minder
Series 6, Episode 5 - From Fulham With LoveArthur extends the grasping hand of free enterprise across the Iron Curtain when a Russian ship arrives in port, but finds himself involved in a diplomatic situation.
Sooty
Series 3, Episode 5 - Jurassic LarkSooty's time machine accidentally transports the gang back to the land of the dinosaurs.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 10 - Goodnight Sweet FerretWhen word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought.
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely HerdsmanWhen Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 7 - Blinking 'EckBetty wants a nice photo of Dave and Anna, but the camera George uses happens to belong to Gran, and it's been cursed by an ancient mummy.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 19 - Day Of The DerekDanger Mouse is in the midst of foiling Quark's latest plot, which involves auctioning off the nice bits of the world and compact crushing the rest...
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 8 - WishesIf there were two things Dave could wish for it would be for Fuzzypeg to smell better, and for Gran to be nicer. Is getting what you want always a good thing?
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 5 - Waffle GrowsIt's Waffle's last day at the Brooklyn-Bells' but he still finds time to upset neighbour Mrs Hobbs. Simon hears Waffle speak. Will he finally agree that the family can keep the special dog?
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain CookWith a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 14 - Tidy TimmyTimmy's attempts at tidying his toys are rather slapdash, so Harriet shows him how it should be done.
Almost Never
Series 2, Episode 12 - Time To Say GoodbyeNate is in termoil with Chloe and the boys, then Sasha makes him an offer he can't refuse.
My Hero
Series 3, Episode 1 - Baby TalkLife is becoming increasingly stressful for George and Janet Sunday. Keeping George's alter ego secret from Janet's parents is difficult enough but with a new baby in the house who, to put it mildly, takes after George rather more than Janet, it is becoming impossible.
Hank Zipzer
Series 1, Episode 1 - Classroom CatastropheMs Adolf gives the pupils an assignment to write an essay about their summer holidays. Hank decides to build a model of his holiday at Niagara Falls.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal JonesWalker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With LoveRodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled WebWhen Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.
Danny & Mick
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sports DayIt is the annual sports day competition at Pottsfield and this time around it's Danny v Lance. They compete in a selection of events, including the classic sport of who can put on the most clothes and who can pop the balloon fastest with their bum.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 30 - Learning To LoseJJ applies to an elite sporting school. However, not realising it's miles away from Beanotown, he needs to do badly in the sporting assessment to get out of it.
The Green Green Grass
Series 3, Episode 2 - The Lonely HerdsmanWhen Marlene drags Boycie and Tyler to visit her mother Dora, the battle lines are drawn. Back at the farm, Bryan tries his hand at poetry to stop him feeling lonely whilst Mrs Cakeworthy surfs the net to help him find a solution.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 9 - Variations On A Theme Of Father's DayIn order that Hobbo can find out more about Nelly, his supposed mother, he has Howard eavesdrop on her when she is visiting Pearl.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 23 - Tiny ProblemIt is Anna's birthday and the Spuds have planned a seaside picnic - when Dave's party food shrinks them all to the size of mugs, the Spuds must adapt and find a way for the celebrations to still go ahead.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 50 - Meteorite Mayhem, Wolfe Creek Crater, AustraliaThe Go Jetters are in Australia, exploring the Wolfe Creek Crater, also known as Kandimalal. While Ubercorn explains how the crater was formed by a meteorite, Foz searches it for fragments of the space rock, as objects from space often contain precous metals. But soon he has competition in the form of Glitch.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 1, Episode 24 - Flea ManDave and Fuzzypeg the dog get dirty playing at the local dump, so dirty in fact that Fuzzypeg picks up an extremely grumpy flea.
Minder
Series 6, Episode 6 - Waiting For GoddardArthur is only too willing to help when a local tramp comes into an inheritance.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 30, Episode 10 - Goodnight Sweet FerretWhen word goes around town that Old Heptonstall is looking for volunteers, Hobbo and his army of volunteers, namely Alvin and Entwistle, go and visit him without a second thought.
To The Manor Born
Series 3, Episode 1The local Scout group are busy raising funds for a new hut, but DeVere is reluctant to sponsor their raft-building scheme. However, he does have a picnic in mind.
Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 6 - Oh What A Tangled WebWhen Captain Peacock and a female staff member don't return home one evening, word quickly gets out that they spent the night together.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 15 - Quark GamesThe heroes find themselves fighting for their lives on an alien world in Quark's latest money-spinning sports event.
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.
Blackadder
Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 1 - Captain CookWith a bit of trickery and abuse of George's sole talent, Blackadder has himself appointed Official War Artist and hopes to be sent to Paris accordingly; however, Field Marshal Haig's plans don't quite tally with the Captain's expectations...
Horrible Histories
Series 7, Episode 4 - Atrocious ArtistsDiscover the most stolen painting in history and how Picasso and Dali found innovative ways of paying for things without using money.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 3 - The Rights Of Man (Except For Howard)Hobbo decides that the still-homeless Howard needs to show Pearl who's boss, but after Pearl slams the door in his face, Howard is despondent.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With LoveRodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 32 - MagpieWhen nursing an injured magpie in his room, Mr Bean makes the discovery that magpies steal things that sparkle. When the police arrive to investigate the theft of his landlady's jewellery, it is not just Mr Bean who needs to take flight.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 33 - Cat SittingWhen his landlady is involved in an accident, Mr Bean is left to care for her vicious cat Scrapper.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 31, Episode 4 - Howard And The Great OutdoorsHobbo and his 'team' turn Howard into a tramp to show Pearl how rough he's been living and convince her to take him back.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal JonesWalker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 4Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Miles Jupp, Heston Blumenthal OBE, Emilia Fox and Ed Byrne.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 2 - Battle SchoolThe Walmington-on-Sea platoon are going to a training camp. But after the platoon get lost on the way and arrive late, the men begin to lose faith in Captain Mainwaring.
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.
Casino Royale
Extravagant 007 spoof in which Sir James Bond is brought out of retirement to save the world from criminal organisation SMERSH.
QI
Series R, Episode 16 - RandomSandi and Alan are joined by Bill Bailey, Sally Phillips, Daliso Chaponda and a virtual studio audience to look into a series of random questions.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil WangMischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 2Sean Lock and Paul Foot play against Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes while John Cooper Clarke joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 9Dara O Briain hosts as Angela Barnes, Catherine Bohart, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Michael Odewale join regular panellist Hugh Dennis to take a comic look back on the latest events in news and politics.
Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - PerformanceFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
Scot Squad
Series 6, Episode 3PC Jack McLaren and PC Sarah Fletcher deal with a delivery driver in distress; Bobby and Officer Karen are locked in down at the station; and PC McKirdy is gobsmacked when an old flame urgently needs roadside assistance.
Live At The Apollo
Series 14, Episode 3 - Gina Yashere, Lost Voice Guy, Ed GambleThis week's episode is hosted by the uproarious Gina Yashere, as she introduces the amazing Lost Voice Guy and the brilliant Ed Gamble to the stage.
Plebs
Series 1, Episode 5 - BananaeMass immigration from Thrace puts the boys into contact with a sexy Thracian lodger Irina and a dazzling yellow exotic fruit, the Banana. Meanwhile, Marcus has an unfortunate encounter with an elderly war veteran.
Back
Series 2, Episode 1After a long absence, a rejuvenated Stephen prepares to head back to the John Barleycorn. Have the tables now turned?
Gary: Tank Commander
Series 3, Episode 1 - Shape UpWith the help of Jacko, Charlie and new recruit Mickey, Gary finally faces up to an uncomfortable home truth and makes a confession to his Dad and Julie - he is addicted to chips.
Plebs
Series 1, Episode 6 - SaturnaliaIt's the festival of Saturnalia and the celebration on the stroke of midnight is the perfect opportunity for Marcus to make a move on Cynthia. But will his efforts be in vain?
Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 6 - DatingAs Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.
The Football's On
Series 6, Episode 2Ian Stone, Ivo Graham and Geoff Norcott talk players hugging and Ozil. Ivo expresses his devotion to Charlie Austin.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 16 (Channel 4: Series 17), Episode 5Sean Lock and Michelle Wolf take on Jon Richardson and Rob Beckett in the classic words and numbers quiz. Spencer Jones joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while maths whizz Rachel Riley looks after the numbers.
Frankie Boyle's Tour Of Scotland
Episode 3 - Glasgow To AyrFrankie travels from Glasgow to a stand-up show in Ayr. Along the way, he learns martial arts, explores the life of Scotland's most famous queen and has a go on the dodgems.
Taskmaster
Series 4, Episode 3 - Hollowing Out A BaguetteHow will Hugh Dennis, Joe Lycett, Lolly Adefope, Mel Giedroyc and Noel Fielding cope with this week's tasks? The onslaught continues as Greg Davies ruthlessly judges the competitors' ability to both camouflage themselves and herd dogs. Plus, see the first two trailers for Taskmaster: The Movie.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 1 - MuggingMark gets mugged on his way back from work by two teenagers, who steal his beloved Blackberry. And when Sophie comes on strong to him, he can't get aroused because he's pre-occupied by the muggers. He's a man obsessed.
Burnistoun
Series 1, Episode 2Local singing sensation, Wee Frank, showcases his unique vocal style to the judges on Burnistoun's Got Talent who see potential despite his obvious - and obscene - linguistic limitations.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 2 - SectioningMerry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 2 - Think Fast, Father TedWith the parochial house falling apart, Ted decides it's time to raise some money, and it seems that a raffle is the best way to do it. Pulling in a favour from Bishop Brennan, he secures a car as the top prize...
Would I Lie To You?
Series 8, Episode 4Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Miles Jupp, Heston Blumenthal OBE, Emilia Fox and Ed Byrne.
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.
Father Ted
Series 2, Episode 3 - Tentacles Of DoomWhen a nearby relic has its importance upgraded by the church, a group of bishops pay visit to the island.
Finding Alice
Episode 1 - FallFor Alice, Harry and their daughter, Charlotte, moving into their new home should have been a dream come true. But it turns into a nightmare when Alice discovers Harry dead at the bottom of the stairs in the property he designed.
Russell Howard & Mum
Globetrotters - Series 2, Episode 4 - New Year In ThailandIt's Chinese New Year so obviously Russell and his mum Ninette are in... Thailand. Chinese New Year is massive in Thailand and the Howards are getting fully involved in the celebrations of the Year of the Dog. Along the way they're sampling some of the more unusual activities Thailand has to offer before literally chasing the dragon in the New Year parade.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
Series 1, Episode 2Charlotte Church, Joel Dommett and Munya Chawawa revisit their teenage years, with the host judging which of them had the most embarrassing adolescence.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 1The return of the programme in which routines by renowned and up-and-coming comedians are reconstructed as sketches, with Judi Love, Seann Walsh, Russell Kane, Kelly Convey, Matt Richardson, Adam Hess, Maisie Adam and Emmanuel Sonubi.
Men Behaving Badly
Christmas Trilogy, Christmas Special - PerformanceFlat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 6 - Joe Lycett, Ivo Graham, Phil WangMischievous regular Joe Lycett hosts, and introduces the brilliant Ivo Graham and uniquely eccentric Phil Wang to the stage.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 2Routines by comedians including Sarah Keyworth, Maisie Adam, Russell Kane, Nigel Ng, Harriet Kemsley, Marlon Davis and Bobby Mair are reconstructed as sketches.
A League Of Their Own
European Road Trip 2, Episode 3Freddie and Jamie meet their brand new teammates, Tom Davis and Maya Jama, and head to the biggest festival in Europe.
Celebrity Juice
Series 1, Episode 2With Katy Brand and Rufus Hound, plus everybody's favourite celebrity couple Katie Price and Peter Andre.
Please Turn Over
An average family's life is turned upside down when their teenage daughter writes a best-selling steamy novel.
Peep Show
Series 3, Episode 2 - SectioningMerry, an eccentric old friend from university, is back on the scene, and things are looking up for Jeremy when she offers him the chance to manage a pub she owns.
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.
Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 6 - DatingAs Lucy and Guy's relationship intensifies, Lee starts to ponder his lack of a girlfriend.
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.
Beat The Internet With John Robins
Episode 17John Robins hosts the new comedy quiz show where contestants try to finish sentences based on some of the internet's most popular search terms.
Comedy Central Live
Episode 8 - Fin TaylorFin Taylor gets political, talking all things equality, privilege and the #MeToo Movement. In a live performance from London, Fin navigates the not-so-blurred lines of today's culture.