Television
TV schedule Thursday 5th August 2021
Porridge
Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day OutFletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 1 - Music SpecialBig Zuu is joined by some mega musician friends including one of the UK's biggest rappers, AJ Tracey; grime MC JME with his sister and radio presenter Julie Adenuga; and hip-hop musician Loyle Carner.
Are You Being Served?
Series 7, Episode 3 - The ApartmentSince her flat's been over-run by squatters and no one else will put her up, Mr. Grace allows Mrs. Slocombe to set up home in a vacant department on the top floor of the store. However, transport problems soon force the rest of the staff to beg her for a place for the night!
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 3Hyacinth looks forward to soaking up a little culture at her favourite stately home, but first feels she must visit Daddy. Unfortunately, this week he thinks he's Captain Midnight!
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 5, Episode 10 - Brain Versus BrawnThe Colonel is unamused by his superiors' plans to forge a commando-style unit of younger Home Guard. In order to prove his point, he invites Mainwaring's platoon to take part in a special exercise...
Dad's Army
Series 5, Episode 11 - A Brush With The LawAfter one of the wardens sees a light shining from the church hall, Hodges believes he has Mainwaring on an indefensible charge. Mainwaring is sure of his innocence, but Captain Square's presence as Chief Magistrate does not bode well!
Comedy Legends
Series 4, Episode 1 - Eddie MurphyBarry Cryer pays tribute to more of his favourite comedians, beginning by looking back on the career of Eddie Murphy, from his early days on Saturday Night Live to Hollywood superstardom in Trading Places and the Beverly Hills Cop franchise.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 5Dave and Denise arrive home late, arguing loudly and threatening to call off the wedding - now just a week away. Soon the whole family are up and smoothing over the cracks of the evening.
Mrs. Brown's Boys
Series 1, Episode 3 - Mammy's MerchandiseDermot wants to ask his childhood friend, Buster, to be best man at his wedding - now just weeks away - but Agnes has set her heart on Mark, her eldest son, filling the position.
All Round To Mrs. Brown's
Series 1, Episode 2Agnes and the family are joined by the nation's favourite sofa couple, Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, who get more than they bargained for. The legendary Lulu pops in for a chat, while EastEnders's Adam Woodyatt teams up with Dermot and Buster to help with their new business and the Kaiser Chiefs get Foley's pub pumping.
Live At The Apollo
The One About..., Highlights Special - ShoppingThis time around, Michael McIntyre, Kerry Godliman, Kevin Bridges, Sarah Millican, Rhod Gilbert, Shappi Khorsandi, David O'Doherty and Kae Kurd offer their thoughts on shopping.
Have I Got News For You
Series 58, Episode 4Jo Brand assumes the role of host as panellists poke fun at the week's events. Zoe Lyons and Irish columnist, literary editor and drama critic Fintan O'Toole join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton.
Buffering
Series 1, Episode 1After recently breaking up with Olivia, Iain launches himself into the dating scene, while Greg naively enlists Thalia to help him to sext his girlfriend Ashley, and Rosie plays Scrabble with her dead boss.
Buffering
Series 1, Episode 2Iain and Olivia debate whether they are ready to become parents as the first scan looms, while Ashley gets the three-year itch as Greg tries to celebrate their anniversary, and Rosie takes care of Tamagotchi toys with Thalia's reluctant help.
Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 5 - A Wind-Dried PuffinThe series passes the halfway stage and the tantalising prospect of owning the Taskmaster trophy is getting closer for all five comic competitors who are not named Nish Kumar. Alex Horne risks the wrath of his fierce employer Greg Davies with an unsanctioned task; Sally Phillips locks herself in the caravan with an amorous watercooler and Aisling Bea crams an Italian entrée dish into a balloon.
Live At The Apollo
Series 11, Episode 5 - Katherine Ryan, Henning Wehn, James AcasterCanadian comedy star Katherine Ryan is the host, introducing German comic Henning Wehn and the brilliantly funny James Acaster.
Mock The Week
Series 18, Episode 7Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Eshaan Akbar, Angela Barnes, Ed Gamble, Rhys James and Sindhu Vee and regular panellist Hugh Dennis. As usual, stand-up and improvisation are the name of the game as the contestants try to get one up on one another.