Television
TV schedule Friday 7th May 2021
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 5 - Green BeanBean's electricity supply is cut off when Mrs Wicket sees her enormous electricity bill. As the snow falls outside, Bean has an idea - build a wind turbine in the back garden to provide his own power. All goes well until an unexpected storm sends the turbine into overdrive.
The Football's On
Series 6, Episode 11Ian Stone returns with more discussion of "the beautiful game".
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 6 - Cash MachineMr Bean tries to retrieve his credit card from a cash dispenser and inadvertently ends up trapped in a bank vault!
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 10 - Sisters Are Doing It...There's trouble for Tracey when her new as a secretary exposes her to sexual harassment from her boss.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Highlights Special - The SupiesDuckula is hosting The Supies awards show and the danger agents are all in attendance.
2point4 Children
Series 5, Episode 6 - The Truth Is Out ThereRona has a surprising confession to make. Her mother, dead some 11 years, is still the named tenant of her house, and now the council have found out and want to evict her. But Auntie Pearl has a far more devastating confession of her own.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic ConThe gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 41 - Pirate Peril, JamaicaXuli dives into action when Glitch's pirate game puts Lars in danger. Yo-ho Go Jetters go!
Birds Of A Feather
Series 4, Episode 11 - The FrontPublish and be damned? Dorien gets worried when her life story looks as if it might get into print. Sharon and Tracey are bullied into being the "front" for their naughty neighbour's confessions.
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 5A dispute with a farmer over the right to use a public footpath backfires on Martin as he campaigns to liberate footpaths for the use of all the public. He finds that the same footpath runs through his back garden as well...
Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 2 - Football FoolsDanny and Mick need to replace the Pottsfield five-a-side team. But they will need three more heads.
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 2 - Ted At The HelmTed is now convinced that he is to become the new Camp Entertainments Manager. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that he has been summoned to Head Office.
Justin's House
Series 4, Episode 7 - Giggle GasketWhen Robert tells Justin that his Giggle Gasket is broken and that he can't laugh, Justin does everything he can to help his best friend get his laughter back.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To ChingfordDel has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...
That's My Boy
Series 2, Episode 2 - Wakey WakeyIda has absolutely no idea what she has let herself in for when she agrees to take part in a sponsored 'wake' for distressed gentle-women.
Twirlywoos
Series 1, Episode 12 - Shorter And ShorterThe Twirlywoos find out how to make something shorter when they unravel a woolly blanket. The Very Important Lady is missing some pieces, and she's not happy about her shorter stature!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 2 - A Clean SweepFoggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.
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....
Minder
Series 3, Episode 8 - The Son Also RisesTerry is employed to look after the son of a crooked property tycoon whose shady past has caught up with him.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 3 - The Mysterious C.W. NorthropJust as Smiler confides in Clegg that he has fallen in love, Ivy receives a note from what could be a secret admirer.
Sooty
Series 2, Episode 24 - Disco Disco!Richard is looking forward to Mr Slater's disco, but - Sooty, Sweep and Soo are in charge. With no sound system and a broken smoke machine, Sooty has to call in some old friends to save the day. With special guest stars B*Witched.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At PropertiesThinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour CharityJerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!
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.
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?
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 9 - Welcome To Danger World!Danger Mouse must fight his own urge to be awesome to stop the world turning into a gigantic intergalactic tourist attraction.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To ChingfordDel has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 11 - Timmy Makes It ShineAfter a muddy ride around the playground, Timmy is shown how to clean his tricycle - but it doesn't stay clean for long.
Danny & Mick
Series 2, Episode 5 - Dress To ImpressDanny gets stuck inside Joy's favourite dress - and somehow, so does Mick!
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 2 - Ted At The HelmTed is now convinced that he is to become the new Camp Entertainments Manager. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that he has been summoned to Head Office.
Ever Decreasing Circles
Series 4, Episode 5A dispute with a farmer over the right to use a public footpath backfires on Martin as he campaigns to liberate footpaths for the use of all the public. He finds that the same footpath runs through his back garden as well...
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'PhonesMainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 42 - Go Jet Academy: Waterspout WipeoutA race between Xuli, Lars and Glitch gets serious when a tornado hits the Academy Island.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 10 - Timmy In TuneTimmy is fascinated with the xylophone, but he drops it and loses one of the chimes.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 3 - The CruiseBean wins two tickets for an exotic cruise and takes Teddy along for the trip of a lifetime. While showing off to a new friend, Bean goes overboard and is stranded on a desert island.
Press For Time
Norman Wisdom stars as the hapless grandson of the Prime Minister who is forced into a career change by his grandad.
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 4, Episode 5 - Looking At PropertiesThinking small doesn't come easy to Hyacinth - just as Richard feared. He's particularly worried as he has to pick Daddy up from the police station, leaving her to look at holiday homes alone.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 4 - Coconut ShyMr Bean hopes to win some cash prizes at the funfair, but it is not as easy as it seems!
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.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 24 - The Great Beanotown Comic ConThe gang produce a hand-drawn comic which is a surprise hit all round Beanotown.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour CharityJerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!
Lovejoy
Series 5, Episode 11 - Swings and RoundaboutsWhen the fair comes to town it seems a perfect time for Lovejoy to invite Charlotte out for a romantic evening.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 2 - A Clean SweepFoggy decides to keep alive the tradition of having a "lucky" sweep at weddings.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 1 - Moth GranGran sits in front of the television for so long that she turns into a cocoon, and with a little help from Dave - who wants his favourite seat back - she hatches into a moth. When Moth-Gran sets her sights on the moon, it's up to the Spuds to find a way to entice her back.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 2 - The Beast Of GrimsbyDave and his friend Zombie Katie are working on a school project together about endangered animals, so George takes them on an expedition to the local park to see what they can find. There they discover the much-fabled Beast of Grimsby - and Dave must decide between a gold star at school and the future of the beast.
Go Jetters
Series 3, Episode 43 - Floating Farms, BangladeshGlitch's trip to a funky floating farm becomes a rescue mission on a fast-flowing river.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 43 - The Spy Who Came In With A ColdGreenback unleashes a new strain of elephant flu upon the world! Will Penfold's immunity to the virus save the day?
Minder
Series 3, Episode 9 - Why Pay TaxNo job is routine - and when Barry the Bookie loses his money, Terry loses his heart.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 18, Episode 3 - The Mysterious C.W. NorthropJust as Smiler confides in Clegg that he has fallen in love, Ivy receives a note from what could be a secret admirer.
Horrible Histories
Series 9, Special - Black British HistoryHorrible Histories charts the contribution of black people to British life throughout history. How did African soldiers come to be guarding Hadrian's Wall? Why was a West African diver asked to help salvage Henry VIII's ship, the Mary Rose? And the actor Ira Aldridge tells us how he came to leave New York to find fame in 19th-Century England.
A Shot In The Dark
British co-produced sequel to the hit film The Pink Panther, starring Peter Sellers.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 4, Episode 12 - Waffle's RehearsalThe Poodles' Class rehearse for the school show, and Waffle has a special line to sing.
French Fields
Series 1, Episode 3 - A Moving ExperienceWilliam's got it all planned out to the last detail - if only the gas man, removal man, electricity man, bed delivery man, estate agent or bed collection man would arrive as planned! Moving out soon becomes a far more hectic and complex experience than they could have possibly imagined. And then Hester manages to mis-pack the passports!
Hi-De-Hi!
Series 5, Episode 2 - Ted At The HelmTed is now convinced that he is to become the new Camp Entertainments Manager. This feeling is reinforced by the fact that he has been summoned to Head Office.
Waiting For God
Series 3, Episode 8Diana turns her attention to local politics as a means to achieving more influence in her various causes. Unfortunately, Bayview needs her thunderous temper as Jenny faces the sack in a latest cost-cutting drive imposed by the board.
Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 7 - The Perfect StuffGreg Davies challenges his five fearful funny people to entertain him by completing more baffling challenges which this week involve corneas, crackers and construction.
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour CharityJerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 7 - Perfection - Thy Name Is RidleyCompo is suffering from hearing an abundance of praise for a widower across the valley which is only made worse when Nora comes to clean for him.
Only Fools And Horses
Series 1, Episode 5 - A Slow Bus To ChingfordDel has a dream: The Trotter corporate skyscraper, rising majestically against the Peckham skyline. It's time for the latest money making scam, Trotter Ethnic Tours...
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 19, Episode 8 - Nowhere ParticularThings go awry when Compo insists on being the first to test Howard's new acquisition, an old van customised for him by Wesley.
Dad's Army
Series 3, Episode 3 - The Lion Has 'PhonesMainwaring tries to improve communications amongst the platoon by giving lessons in using public telephone boxes. Their lessons are needed when a German plane crash lands into the local reservoir.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca FrontThis week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".
Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 5 - Remember MePC Joe Penhale has an unexpected visitor: his ex wife Maggie. She appears to have completely forgotten that they split up a couple of years ago.
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?
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod GilbertThis week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 2Clare Balding, Asim Chaudhry, Victoria Coren Mitchell and Greg James join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show. As ever, the participants aim to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves in a bid to secure a team victory.
The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 8The Off Roaders go white-water rafting and Rowley Birkin presents a slide show.
Doc Martin
Series 5, Episode 6 - Don't Let GoPC Joe Penhale is desperate to keep Maggie and show her he's changed; that he's the macho husband she wants. But once she has the all clear from the doctor, Maggie plans to return to Bude.
Have I Got News For You
Series 61, Episode 5Steph McGovern guest presents - her eighth appearance on the programme, and sixth time in the host's chair. Joining the presenter is Zoe Lyons and Times Radio journalist John Pienaar.
The Inbetweeners 2
Comedy sequel to smash-hit 2011 film The Inbetweeners Movie. Will, Simon, Jay and Neil head off on an Australian road trip.
This Time With Alan Partridge
Series 2, Episode 2A special episode focussing on criminal justice. A new make-up artist puts a spring in Alan's step, while a blast from his past returns to make amends.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 5 - Mammy?It's a stressful day for Agnes, as everything seems to be happening all at once. Rory and Dino have had a huge falling out, and Mark and Betty have got their emigration visas and are off to Australia.
Gavin & Stacey
A selection of episodes from the second series of the sitcom by and starring Ruth Jones and James Corden.
Still Game
Series 8, Episode 3 - Balls UpIt's a must-win match which sees Jack, Victor and the rest of the Craiglang gang in sporting spirit as they take part in a walking football tournament.
I'll Get This
Series 2, Episode 5Johnny Vegas, Sue Perkins, Mike Tindall, John Barnes and Fleur East play a series of games, with the overall loser picking up the bill for the whole group.
Not Going Out
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the Lee Mack sitcom.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Sara Pascoe take on Sean Lock and Richard Ayoade. Nick Helm joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 17, Episode 4 - Vicky McClure, Martin Compston, Ellie Simmonds, Ashley Banjo, Paul WellerThe host welcomes Line Of Duty stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, ahead of the hotly anticipated season finale; as well as multiple gold-winning Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, and Diversity founder and Britain's Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo. Plus, singer-songwriter Paul Weller chats and performs in the studio.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 6 - BirthdayEdina is forty. As her family and friends gather, Edina sulks at the horror of her age and hides upstairs. She's determined to only enjoy the day on her terms - and that means annoying everyone else.
Guessable?
Series 2, Episode 4Sara Pascoe welcomes Alex Brooker, Jason Manford, Rachel Parris, and Kiri Pritchard-Mclean into the loft.
Growing Up Scottish
Series 1, Episode 1 - Learn & StylishIn this episode, the comics look back at their school days and teenage fashions.
Friday Night Dinner
A selection of five episodes of the sitcom following a secular Jewish family's weekly gathering.
The Jonathan Ross Show
Series 17, Episode 4 - Vicky McClure, Martin Compston, Ellie Simmonds, Ashley Banjo, Paul WellerThe host welcomes Line Of Duty stars Vicky McClure and Martin Compston, ahead of the hotly anticipated season finale; as well as multiple gold-winning Paralympic swimmer Ellie Simmonds, and Diversity founder and Britain's Got Talent judge Ashley Banjo. Plus, singer-songwriter Paul Weller chats and performs in the studio.
Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 4 - University ChallengeMark meets a student called April in a shoe shop and decides to return to see her again, but discovers that she has gone to university in Dartmouth.
Lee Evans: Wired And Wonderful - Live At Wembley
TV broadcast of Lee Evans live at Wembley in 2002, unleashing his latest material to a giddy crowd.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 2, Episode 5Jon tries to sell the house to Kevin McCloud even though Kevin put Jon's phone number on TV last year. While Lucy and her mum Gill return to Hull to make a documentary about aliens for Brian Cox, Russell Howard reveals all about Jon's drug use.
Bloods
Series 1, Episode 1 - PartnersSpiky South London boy Maleek is not impressed by new partner Wendy, a middle-aged divorcee who's just moved to the capital. Pining for his old partner Kevin, he struggles to guide her through the mean streets. Team leader Jo tries to flirt with grieving widower Lawrence but is caught out by a major pile-up.
Inside No. 9
Series 4, Episode 5 - And The Winner Is...We join the jury in their deliberations for the Television Awards, at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Motion Picture Arts.
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Out-takes - UnseenA look at unseen moments and challenges as Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan made their epic journey south from the Highlands.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 3, Episode 6 - Mammy Swings!Wedding plans are in full swing as Rory and Dino prepare for their big day. With celebrity wedding planner La La Doggy on board, it looks set to be the wedding extravaganza of the year. But is it really what anybody wants?
Taskmaster
Series 11, Episode 8 - An Orderly SpeciesThe contestants score points by creatively munching on snacks (Charlotte Ritchie), drawing pretty wings (Jamali Maddix) and being honest about emergency plane landings (Lee Mack).
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 6 (Channel 4: Series 7), Episode 4Jon Richardson and Katherine Ryan take on Sean Lock and Rob Beckett. Greg Davies is in with Susie Dent, while Rachel Riley takes care of the numbers and letters.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 8 - John Prescott, Micky Flanagan, Rebecca FrontThis week John Prescott, Micky Flanagan and Rebecca Front try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include celebrity chefs, other people's music, and the title "Lord".
Frank Of Ireland
Episode 4Malahide Community Centre is playing host to an am-dram performance of Twelve Angry Women - a brand new, musical, all-female take on the classic courtroom movie.
Peep Show
Series 2, Episode 4 - University ChallengeMark meets a student called April in a shoe shop and decides to return to see her again, but discovers that she has gone to university in Dartmouth.
Room 101
Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod GilbertThis week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 6 - BirthdayEdina is forty. As her family and friends gather, Edina sulks at the horror of her age and hides upstairs. She's determined to only enjoy the day on her terms - and that means annoying everyone else.
Hey Tracey!
Series 2, Episode 6On the show this week, married couple Bobby Mair and Harriet Kemsley; Joel's wife, Hannah Cooper; AJ Odudu; Jordan Davies; and Wes Nelson.
Mock The Week
Series 12, Episode 5Dara O Briain and the team find the comedy in the week's news with the help of guests Josh Widdicombe, Ed Byrne and Hal Cruttenden.
The Fast Show
Series 3, Episode 8The Off Roaders go white-water rafting and Rowley Birkin presents a slide show.
Taskmaster
Series 7, Episode 9 - The Pendulum Draws The EyeTwo episodes remain in the series and with Greg Davies's shiny head trophy within touching distance, tensions are beginning to run high between the beleaguered contestants.
Inside No. 9
Series 4, Episode 5 - And The Winner Is...We join the jury in their deliberations for the Television Awards, at the headquarters of the Royal Academy of Motion Picture Arts.
Trip Hazard
Series 1, Episode 4 - AngleseyRosie is joined by fellow comedian Jenny Eclair for an outdoorsy adventure on the beautiful island of Anglesey in Wales. The pair discover they'd make terrible farmers when they try their hand at sheep herding and visit the island's many Neolithic stone sites.