Television
TV schedule Sunday 1st May 2022
On The Buses
Series 4, Episode 6 - The 'L' BusStan and Jack are placed in charge of the L., or 'learner' bus. At home, following a bit of fixing by Stan, Arthur and Olive's bed collapses.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 18 - The Northern Lights, FinlandUbercorn is excited to see the Northern Lights, but Glitch's Grunge-Grimbler covers them with smoke.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 2, Episode 16 - Everything Must GoEverything must go when the farmer sets up a stall by the side of the road and leaves Bitzer in charge. The lazy sheepdog soon tires of his role and gives Shaun the job. He proves to be a much better salesman than Bitzer and the flock are only too happy to get stuck in, selling pretty much all the farmer's worldly possessions.
Sketchy Comedy
Episode 1A drinks can, blender, pillows and skittles are among the items getting the Sketchy treatment.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 20 - CrumfanAfter reports of unexplained unruliness at the UN, Danger Mouse and Penfold arrive to scenes of quarrelling diplomats.
Citizen Khan
Series 2, Episode 4 - FastingWhen the Imam calls a special fast, Mr Khan can't help but compete with Dave. Shazia, meanwhile, has a job offer that'll mean living in India for a year, and Mrs Khan is desperate not to see her relationship with Amjad put under such strain.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 21 - Nero Come HomeOn seeing his adopted goldfish get busted for stealing top-secret documents, Penfold bewails the fact he has never had a pet of his own to love.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 27 - Happy Birthday GarethDave makes a Gareth-shaped piñata for Gareth's birthday, but his starfish friend is unfamiliar with such an item and confused when the Spuds bash it to pieces. Convinced that Dave does not like her anymore, Gareth leaves and heads back out to sea - can Dave find her in time and persuade her that it was all a silly misunderstanding?
Only Fools And Horses
A selection of six episodes of the David Jason sitcom.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 28 - King Of The DumpSchool puts Dave on a work placement with his dad at the local dump - sucked into the mysterious world of rubbish, an old cow and a group of unruly fridges teach Dave an important lesson about recycling.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 19 - Amazon Rainforest, South AmericaGlitch wants a picnic so he stops the rain in the rainforest, upsetting the local tree frogs.
The Chiltern Hundreds
Comedy of political machinations and romance, based on the hit stage play by William Douglas Home.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 36 - School Of CrocWhen Walter leaves his pampered pet croc, Crunchzilla, to fend for itself, Dennis and the gang help him to get in touch with its wild side. Walter does his best to prevent them, as he needs to keep the croc tame in the hope of getting back his father's limo keys, which Crunchzilla has accidentally swallowed.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 37 - Grizzly's Great OutdoorsA snake bite causes Grizzly Griller to forget all his survival know-how, so it's down to his greatest fan Dennis to help him re-learn his survival skills so they can all make it safely back to Beanotown.
Bitz & Bob
Series 1, Episode 8 - Bob's Balloon AdventureWhen Bob gets stuck in a runaway hot air balloon over Craft City, Bitz needs to give him clear instructions on how to land it - and she's running out of time!
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 32 - The Grand Canyon, USAKyan is wire-walking across the Grand Canyon, but Glitch wants to cheat and win. Can the Go Jetters stop him?
Danny & Mick
Series 3, Episode 3 - Artful BodgersDanny destroys a freshly painted mural just as it is about to be photographed.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 33 - Easter Island, ChileWhen the Grimbots build their own Easter Island statue, it collapses and threatens the ancient Moai statues.
Sooty
Series 1, Episode 14 - The Great OutdoorsRichard is taking the Children's Club on a camping trip into the country but Sooty and Sweep sneak along too. With Sweep in charge of map-reading and Sooty playing tricks with his magic wand, it's not long before things go wrong.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 10 - Zombie ApocalypseDave finds a handheld computer game at the dump which involves killing zombies - his friend Zombie Katie, however, finds the game rather insulting. Exacting her revenge, Dave finds himself confronted with a group of very angry and very real zombies.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
Series 2, Episode 11 - The Grimsby MeteorDave is warned by local fortune teller Madam Donald that walking under a ladder will bring bad luck - he walks under one anyway, and soon a meteor is heading for Grimsby. It is up to Dave and his friend Robert Robot to catch it before everyone is squished.
Comedy Legends
Series 3, Episode 10 - Leslie PhillipsOh I say, ding dong! Comedy Legends examines the career of Leslie Phillips, the actor best known for his roles as a cad and a bounder.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 34 - The Parthenon, GreeceThe Grimbots are flying the Vroomster and their dodgy manoeuvres are about to flatten the Parthenon - Go Jetters, Go!
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 36 - Tarbela Dam, PakistanWhen Grandmaster Glitch gets his hands on a G.O. Force, the forecast isn't good for the Tarbela Dam in Pakistan.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 1, Episode 9 - Waffle And The Good DogThe Essam family visit the Brooklyn-Bells. Jess hopes their well-behaved dog, Baxter, will teach Waffle how to be good, but Waffle has other ideas...
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 1, Episode 1 - The Tench (Norfolk Lakes)While in Norfolk fishing for tench, Bob tries to impress Paul with his childhood fishing rod - and fails.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 21 - From Duck To DawnThis episode sees the return of the villainous vegetarian vampire Count Duckula, who is determined to take over the world with a chorus-line of formidable dancing vegetables...
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 22 - Happy Boom Day!Danger Mouse's plan to hold a surprise party for Professor Squawkencluck is undone when the Baron releases killer birthday presents into the world.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 1, Episode 2 - The Barbel (Middle Wye, Herefordshire)Paul and Bob fish for the mighty barbel in Hay on Wye. Passing a graveyard they muse about the future and chat to a local vicar about death and their own funerals.
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.
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.
Horrible Histories
A selection of three episodes from the kids sketch show.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 37 - Mount Rushmore, USAWhen the Grimbots add Glitch's face to those of the presidents on Mount Rushmore they cause a major mudslide.
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, WalesHow will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?
Timmy Time
Series 2, Episode 9 - Timmy Rings The BellMittens proudly shows off the shiny new bell on her collar but is inconsolable when it goes missing.
GiggleQuiz
Series 1, Episode 14 - Professor Muddles' Handy InventionProfessor Muddles uses his latest invention to try and lend a hand around the studio.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 26 - Taxi BeanMr Bean takes a taxi to his local toy shop, but a dodgy cabbie thinks he can take Bean for a ride. After a mix-up Mr Bean finds himself driving the taxi.
Mr Bean
Series 2, Episode 27 - Muscle BeanMr Bean needs to impress Irma, who is infatuated with the hunky deliveryman. Bean tries to improve his physique at the gym, but has little success. Instead he opts for an inflatable muscle suit.
My Family
A selection of episodes from the ninth and tenth series of the Robert Lindsay sitcom.
Ghosts
A selection of episodes from the first and second series of the haunted house sitcom.
Would I Lie To You?
A selection of episodes from the eighth series of the lie-based panel game.
Dodger
Episode 6 - MummyDodger encounters a 'mummy unrolling' - a posh craze in Victorian times - and reckons it's too good an opportunity to be missed - think of all the pockets to be picked!
Timmy Time
Series 1, Episode 17 - Timmy Gets The Job DoneIt is time to spring-clean the nursery, but Timmy wants to go outside and play, so he rushes his chores.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.
Zen Motoring
Episode 6 - Words In The WoodsIt's all out eco-spiritual warfare as Ogmios returns to battle rap. Will he stay zen or lose it all?
Open All Hours
A selection of episodes from the second and third series of the cornershop sitcom.
Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 4, Episode 1 - StrongmanRob and Romesh will be witnessing insane strength up close as they take on the world of Strongman. On their journey they head to Iceland to train with former champion Magnus Ver Magnusson. All with the aim of competing one on one at the Arnold Sports Festival to find out which of the two is the strongest.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 3, Episode 5 - Crucian Carp (Great Somerford Lakes, Wiltshire)Paul and Bob go fishing for the elusive crucian carp in Wiltshire.
QI
Shakespeare Season Special - The Immortal BardShakespeare-themed special with Bill Bailey, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
An Audience With...
Episode 22 - Ronnie CorbettMulti-talented Ronnie Corbett entertains a star-studded audience - including Ronnie Barker, Frank Skinner, Damien Hirst, Samantha Janus and Lord Parkinson - with his singing, dancing and piano playing, not to mention a touch of comedy.
Comedians Giving Lectures
Series 3, Episode 2Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Kae Kurd, Lou Sanders and Joel Dommett, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Kae's lecture is 'Understand The Modern Middle East', Lou's is 'Mind Reading and Telepathy For Beginners and Intermediates' and Joel's is 'The Surprising Science Of Alpha Males'.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 5Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 4Freddie Flintoff and Jamie Redknapp must act in one of the West End's most successful shows, Only Fools And Horses The Musical.
Still Game
Series 6, Episode 5 - HyperNavid's business is suffering at the hands of the corporate giant Hyperdales and his regular customers loyalty is being put to the test. Meanwhile, Tam is going through some bizarre changes. The drinks are on him!
The Island
Episode 6It's time for our comedians to put their forgery skills to the test as they recreate classic works of art. They also get to choose what footwear they want.
Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 5 - The RoadIf there is one person who knows a thing or two about how to travel it's Billy Connolly. After 50 years of near constant touring, we find the Big Man resplendent in his back garden rummaging through trinkets and memories as he ruminates about dream locations, nightmare family holidays and offers up travel tips for your private bits!
Raiders Of The Lost Archive
Series 2, Episode 5 - The EnvironmentThe raiders head outdoors to take a sideways glance at the archives and explore the environment, from environmental campaigning to reforestation.
Four Weddings And A Funeral
A gentle comedy about a group of friends who keep meeting at weddings; disappointingly, the ceremonies are never their own.
Billy Connolly Does...
Series 1, Episode 6 - CultureWe catch up with Billy as he explains that when it comes to culture, for him, anything goes. Billy riffs on being made into an iconic children's toy, bad opera, even worse poets, portraits made of toast and swearing as an art form!
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction
Episode 3Victoria Coren Mitchell and teammate Desiree Burch go head-to-head with Johnny Vegas and Kiell Smith-Bynoe. As always, the teams are ably assisted by comedian and science geek Ria Lina.
Alan Davies: As Yet Untitled
Series 6, Episode 8Alan invites Munya Chawawa, Nina Conti, Morgana Robinson and Bill Bailey to join him for an evening of swapping funny stories and sharing interesting anecdotes. Tonight's tales range from Panthers to plastic surgery, practical jokes and impersonations.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 19 (Channel 4: Series 20), Highlights SpecialA brand new compilation of the best bits from various recent series of the words and numbers show.
This Time With Alan Partridge
Series 1, Episode 4Now more established as the show's co-host, Alan is able to produce the kind of brave, no-nonsense TV other broadcasters can only dream of. Today, he talks police dog bravery and product placement, before meeting his own celebrity lookalike.
Red Dwarf
Series XII, Episode 5 - M-CorpWhen the Dwarfers upload the latest software update they discover the Jupiter Mining Corporation, owners of Red Dwarf, have been bought by M Corp - a company that only allows products made by them to be visible to their employees.
Deep Heat
Episode 6 - The Main EventHolly has led the gang to BOSS Pro Wrestling's big show - but a final act of brotherly spite threatens to end their dreams for good. Can the underdogs pull off the impossible and steal back the limelight?
Ghosts
A repeat-run of the entire second series of the haunted house sitcom.
The Stand Up Sketch Show
Series 2, Episode 4Routines by comedians Stephen Bailey, Aaron Simmonds, Lily Phillips, Tom Lucy, Elf Lyons, Glenn Moore, Michael Odewale, Helen Bauer, Dane Baptiste and Lloyd Griffith are reconstructed as sketches.
Red Dwarf
Series XII, Episode 6 - SkipperRimmer gets hold of a Quantum skipper and skips his way across the multi-verse looking for a dimension where he's not such a giant loser.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 1Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including inventions, a cursed tankard and monkeys in space exploration.
Live At The Apollo
Jack Dee Live At The Apollo Series 2, Episode 1 - Lee MackJack Dee introduces The Sketch Show's Lee Mack, whose routine touches on driving tests and the trade secrets of Freddie Mercury and Stevie Wonder.
Agatha Raisin
Series 4, Episode 1 - Love, Lies & LiquorAgatha's on-again, off-again, (currently off-again) love interest James Lacy has returned to Carsely after a successful book tour, and is leaving just as quickly, but this time with Agatha.
The Emily Atack Show
Series 1, Episode 4 - ImageThis week's theme is image, including how to achieve the perfect, some may say deceptive, Insta pic; the good, bad and ugly truths of dieting; and Emily's ongoing battle with her nemesis...
Mock The Week
Series 19, Episode 1Dara O Briain returns with another look at the week's news, with guests Tom Allen, Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Nigel Ng and Athena Kugblenu joining Dara and regular panelist Hugh Dennis.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 1, Episode 2Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington cover a range of pointless topics, including Cambodian midget fighters, sex, and gym locker roooms.
This Country
Episode 1 - The AftermathThis one-off special investigates the fallout from Kerry's criminality.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 4Nana's friend Elsie has died. Norma's distraught; enough to need to stay at the Royles' for a couple of nights, but apparently not too upset to plan what of Elsie's belongings she should take from her home.
The Ricky Gervais Show
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated podcasts.
The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 5Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.
Zen Motoring
Episode 6 - Words In The WoodsIt's all out eco-spiritual warfare as Ogmios returns to battle rap. Will he stay zen or lose it all?