Television
TV schedule Wednesday 3rd August 2022
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The CageVictor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 48 - Lost In ExaggerationQuark's Exaggerator device makes Danger Mouse fame-mouse.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 49 - The World Is Full Of StuffPenfold disappears when stuff all over the world goes missing.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 34 - The Artful GnasherWhen Dennis thinks Gnasher has trashed a valuable piece of hideous art, the gang try desperately to cover up the damage and produce a decoy that is as convincingly terrible as the original.
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!
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Old Tin TrunkThe arrival of Auntie Lil in the Brandon household and a surprise visit to a Temperance Bar are not exactly a great success.
Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 1 - Home & AwayRobin and Chrissy borrow the Ropers' car and head to Southampton to see his beloved home team take on West Ham. Unfortunately it breaks down en route. Back in London, Mr Roper is sporting a brand new wig and is sure no one has noticed.
My Hero
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Sporting ChanceBeing a peace-loving Ultronian, George knows nothing about sport or the psychology of sport that drives men and women to thrash opponents to within an inch of their lives. So when Piers asks George to join his Sunday League cricket team to make up numbers George hasn't a clue what he's being asked to do.
Man About The House
Series 4, Episode 2 - One For The RoadMr Roper has taken up home-brewing. Meanwhile, Chrissy's learning to drive and Robin's attempting to instruct.
Are You Being Served?
Series 8, Episode 7 - The Erotic Dreams Of Mrs SlocombeMrs. Slocombe can't help but dream about Mr. Humphries, and her awkward behaviour around him is becoming evident to the rest of the staff. Something has to be done, and Mr. Grace has the perfect solution.
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 516-year-old solo-player Evan plays against teenage sweethearts Manreet and Nyah. Can the couple keep their cool to bag the cash and get across the board victorious?
Blockbusters
Series 2, Episode 6The contestants this week are in their early twenties; team of two from Kent, Lynette and Ayo, take on Salford University student Joe.
Twirlywoos
Series 4, Episode 3 - More About DownThe Twirlywoos watch two men carry some furniture down the stairs in a block of flats.
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...
Horrible Histories
Series 3, Episode 8A selection of monarchs, a rather unsavoury make and singing suffragettes provide the entertainment in another packed episode of the historical comedy sketch show.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 8The regulars welcome EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy, Phil Wang, Cariad Lloyd and Larry Dean into their loft to play an array of games.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 5 - Beware Of The Hot DogWesley builds a turbo hot-dog grill.
Mr Bean
A selection of episodes from the first series of the animated version of Rowan Atkinson's comic creation.
Minder
Series 3, Episode 10 - Broken ArrowArthur's latest flight of fancy takes him into the world of darts, but has he hit the bullseye with Welsh wizard Dafydd?
Sooty
Series 3, Episode 2 - Wash 'n' WaxSooty opens a car wash and hairdressing salon. Guest starring Lisa Riley.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus PositionWesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class ActMatthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.
My Hero
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Sporting ChanceBeing a peace-loving Ultronian, George knows nothing about sport or the psychology of sport that drives men and women to thrash opponents to within an inch of their lives. So when Piers asks George to join his Sunday League cricket team to make up numbers George hasn't a clue what he's being asked to do.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 3, Episode 14 - Waffle Pop DogDoug makes a music kit and receives help to compose a song for the school show.
The Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
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.
Danger Mouse
Series 1, Episode 14 - Danger FanShortly after Danger Mouse's biggest fan comes to visit members of the team start to disappear.
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.
I Didn't Know You Cared
Series 1, Episode 3 - The Old Tin TrunkThe arrival of Auntie Lil in the Brandon household and a surprise visit to a Temperance Bar are not exactly a great success.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 35 - Art ThiefWhen Mr Bean witnesses the theft of a major artwork on a trip to the National Gallery, he gives chase to the culprit and meets all manner of obstacles along the way.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 15 - Super PaulAfter Dennis persuades Pieface that Paul is an undercover super hero, Gnasher, JJ and Rubi go along with the story and help Dennis to 'prove it'. However, his genius plan comes to a sticky end, when Pieface begins to think that with Paul at his side, he is completely invincible!
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 1, Episode 16 - Wonder SausageThe world famous Wonder Sausage is on show in Butch Butcher's shop.
Mr Bean
Series 1, Episode 36 - Scaredy BeanA trip to the cinema makes Mr Bean's imagination play tricks on him.
All At Sea
Series 2, Episode 6 - HalloweenCharlie and Alison decide to play dirty so they can get a good result when they go out trick-or-treating - much to Ben's extreme distress. Meanwhile, Kevin attempts to create the biggest Halloween display in the neighbourhood by buying some untested fireworks.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.
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.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 5 - Beware Of The Hot DogWesley builds a turbo hot-dog grill.
Timmy Time
Series 3, Episode 5 - Timmy's Big SearchWhen Timmy's glove puppet goes missing, he creates chaos as he hunts for it.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 31 - Tidy UpBitzer begins to regret having tried to get the sheep to clean up the yard.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 7Konnie Huq, Hal Cruttenden, Aisling Bea and Nathan Caton join team captains Alan Davies and Darren Harriott.
Shaun The Sheep
Series 1, Episode 24 - The VisitorA spaceship containing a little green alien crash-lands on the farm, so Shaun and his friends help it out.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 15 - Gold FlingerQuark tricks Danger Mouse into transporting a ticking timebomb back to earth.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 23, Episode 6 - In Search Of Childlike Joy And The Farthest Reaches Of The Lotus PositionWesley hopes his hand-crafted trolley and a hill will restore the dispirited Smiler's joie de vivre.
Danger Mouse
Series 2, Episode 16 - There's Something About ScarlettMoments after landing himself a date with Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor pounce on Penfold with conflicting advice on how to woo his new world-famous love interest.
Dennis & Gnasher Unleashed!
Series 2, Episode 36 - WOAH! So QuietWalter and Dennis go head to head in a sponsored silence. Being quiet doesn't come naturally to either of them, as they struggle to make it through a chaotic school day and keep schtumm.
Desmond's
Series 5, Episode 1 - A Class ActMatthew needs a bill-topper for his concert. Step forward Desmond, Shirley and Porkpie.
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...
Go Jetters
Series 1, Episode 38 - Caernarfon Castle, WalesHow will the Go Jetters retrieve Xuli's treasured 'Academy Ace' flying trophy from Caernarfon Castle?
Minder
Series 3, Episode 11 - Poetic Justice, InnitTerry is left minding the fort when Arthur is called up for jury service.
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 Green Green Grass
Series 4, Episode 3 - Calendar BoysBored with life on the farm, Marlene throws herself into charity work. As a by-product of her efforts, Boycie senses an opportunity to become Sir Aubrey. Marlene, with the help of their staff, tries to use her charity contacts to help her husband achieve his dream. Unfortunately, life is very rarely that simple, particularly where Boycie and Marlene are concerned.
The Rubbish World Of Dave Spud
A selection of episodes from the second series of the animated comedy starring Johnny Vegas.
Waffle The Wonder Dog
Series 2, Episode 12 - Moving WaffleConnie and Ruby move into Maple Close with their dog, Jelly. Waffle is not allowed to go on a family camping trip but accidentally goes on a different adventure.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 4 - CompulsionWhen Dorien starts bulk buying in chain stores, Sharon and Tracey feel that drastic measures are called for.
One Foot In The Grave
Series 3, Episode 4 - The Beast In The CageVictor and Margaret go on a trip to Whipsnade Zoo, but their outing turns into a nightmare when they unexpectedly become imprisoned like the animals.
Are You Being Served?
Series 8, Episode 7 - The Erotic Dreams Of Mrs SlocombeMrs. Slocombe can't help but dream about Mr. Humphries, and her awkward behaviour around him is becoming evident to the rest of the staff. Something has to be done, and Mr. Grace has the perfect solution.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 2 - Pork Is A SausageNursery rhymes are the flavour of this episode and viewer discretion is advised for Jon Richardson's disturbing take on Three Blind Mice as he strives to create the perfect music video. Another stupefying task reveals just why Doc Brown isn't an egg man.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 4 - Who's That Bloke With Nora Batty Then?Something's up: Nora Batty has gone out on a Wednesday dressed up and without a wrinkle in her stockings. It soon becomes apparent to Compo that he has a rival for her affections.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 4 - Sgt - Save My Boy!Pike gets caught in the barbed wire on Walmington's beach, so it is up to Mainwaring and Wilson to cross a minefield in order to save him before the tide comes in.
Last Of The Summer Wine
Series 11, Episode 5 - Happy Anniversary, Gough And JessieGough has been the ideal husband to Jessie for 50 years and they are still holding hands. Compo, Clegg and Seymour decide it's their duty to give Gough a break.
Dad's Army
Series 4, Episode 5 - Don't Fence Me InThe platoon replace the resident guards at Walmington's local prison-of-war camp. The fact that the camp is full of Italians instead of Germans makes the job less appealing, but things become more interesting when it is suspected that Walker is helping the prisoners to escape.
Room 101
Series 6, Episode 8 - Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle, Diane MorganNicola Adams, Frankie Boyle and Diane Morgan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, including magicians, losing your keys, and life itself.
Ricky & Ralf's Very Northern Road Trip
Episode 3In Yorkshire, Ricky joins Ralf for a boxing and fitness session at a men's community health group in Leeds - the results aren't pretty.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.
Room 101
Series 7, Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt, Pearl MackieCharlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt and Pearl Mackie compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include Crocs, mosquitoes and having your hair cut!
Bloods
Series 1, Episode 3 - DaycareWhen Maleek bumps into old flame Nicole, a single mum, Wendy sees the chance to get them together - by looking after her son. In an effort to impress the kid, Maleek takes him on a ride-a-long that spirals out of control. Jo and Lawrence enjoy quality time with a dead body. Kareshma tries to break up Darrell and Darryl to get a new partner.
Bloods
Series 1, Episode 4 - Bike PatrolAfter their screw-up with the kid, Maleek is punished with pushbike duty, while Wendy has to work under Jo's observation. As Wendy experiences a new partner and Maleek finally gets to work alone, they both start to appreciate what they had together. Gary discovers Kareshma has a twin sister working in A&E who's even more ruthless than her.
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.
Two Doors Down
Series 5, Episode 6 - Amalfi FriendsCathy and Colin are back from their Italian holiday and hosting a soiree... to show off how popular they are. But as the duty-free wine flows, tensions soon bubble to the surface.
Rhod Gilbert's Growing Pains
A selection of episodes from the first and second series.
Mock The Week
Series 20, Episode 10Dara O Briain and regular panellist Hugh Dennis find some humour in current events, with guests Angela Barnes, Rhys James, Laura Lexx, Jonny Pelham and Ahir Shah also poking fun at recent news.
Mock The Week
Series 14, Episode 1Dara O Briain and the team return for another series of the topical comedy featuring guests James Acaster, Matt Forde, Katherine Ryan and Josh Widdicombe.
The Baby
Episode 5 - The BabyWhile trapped in Barbara's summer solstice ritual, Natasha and Mrs Eaves discover the baby's complicated origins and how he made his way to Natasha.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 6Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 1David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by guest panellists Gabby Logan, Chris McCausland, Angela Scanlon and John Simm, hoping to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Rob Brydon hosts.
Live At The Apollo
Series 6, Episode 2 - Lee Mack, Rich Hall, Danny BhoyLee Mack, comedian and star of BBC One sitcom Not Going Out, presents sets from American comic Rich Hall and Scotland's very own Danny Bhoy.
Fleabag
Series 1, Episode 4Fleabag and her sister Claire reluctantly visit a female-only, silent retreat, courtesy of their father. Their enforced silence is interrupted, however, by an unusual neighbouring weekend workshop, explosive secrets coming to light, and a surprising connection with an old acquaintance.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont take on Richard Ayoade and Joe Wilkinson. Finlay Christie is in Dictionary Corner.
Miss Caradog Is A Serial Killer
When kids begin mysteriously disappearing from school, amateur sleuth Llio decides to take the law into her own hands and scrutinise the sinister Miss Caradog. Always in the shadows, silent and brooding, there is something not quite right about this new teaching assistant.
Would I Lie To You?
Series 13, Episode 1David Mitchell and Lee Mack are joined by guest panellists Gabby Logan, Chris McCausland, Angela Scanlon and John Simm, hoping to hoodwink their opponents with absurd facts and plausible lies about themselves. Rob Brydon hosts.
Code 404
Series 2, Episode 5Major's mood swings are getting out of hand. He and Carver are given the task of supplying Cleasby with a new identity under witness protection.
The Karen Dunbar Show
BBC Scotland sketch show starring comic actress Karen Dunbar.
Kevin Bridges - The Story Continues
Young Scottish stand-up comic Kevin Bridges performs his second live tour in front of a packed-out Glasgow arena crowd.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 4Gavin is uncomfortable with Gwen and Bryn knowing the ins and outs of his and Stacey's sex life. Meanwhile, Smithy goes beyond the call of friendship by making a staggering suggestion.
Code 404
Series 2, Episode 6On the verge of full-blown systems failure, Major makes a desperate, last ditch effort to clear his dad's name. Carver believes he's got Clifford trapped, but the old cop isn't going down that easily.
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable
Series 2, Episode 3Mel and Lou are joined by stand-up and Strictly champion Bill Bailey, award-winning comedian Rosie Jones and former heavyweight champion of the world David Haye. Bill comes face to face with multiple victims of his and his dog's bad behaviour, David overshares about creative ways to take his training supplements and Rosie confesses all the times she's used her disability for evil.
Porridge
Christmas Special - The Desperate HoursHauled in front of the governor after being caught with illicit Christmas booze, Fletcher and Godber become embroiled in Urwin's escape bid as he holds Mr Barrowclough and the governor's secretary hostage.
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 10Karl reminisces about an overabundance of breath mints throughout his childhood.
QI
Series P, Christmas Special - PubsIt's Happy (half) Hour down at the QI local, so pile in with Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies, Cariad Lloyd, Josh Widdicombe and (appropriately enough) Noel Fielding for the ultimate festive P-themed pub quiz. Find out how to pull a pint that never runs out, how to play pool with a chicken, and how many wings an angel really has (spoiler alert: it's not two).
The Ricky Gervais Show
Series 2, Episode 11After contemplating the concept of memory, Ricky and Karl perfom a roleplay where they are the two lobes of Karl's brain.
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.
Code 404
Series 3, Episode 1Under investigation and stuck on limited duties, tensions are high between Carver and AI partner Major, but when a fellow copper is killed, it's back to action.
Guessable?
Series 1, Episode 8The regulars welcome EastEnders' Natalie Cassidy, Phil Wang, Cariad Lloyd and Larry Dean into their loft to play an array of games.
Room 101
Series 6, Episode 8 - Nicola Adams, Frankie Boyle, Diane MorganNicola Adams, Frankie Boyle and Diane Morgan compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101, including magicians, losing your keys, and life itself.
The Royle Family
Series 1, Episode 6Denise and Dave's wedding day has finally arrived, and the family are busy readying themselves for the ceremony - and drinking - ahead.
Code 404
Series 3, Episode 2With a serial killer at large, Major and Carver call on the help of forensic psychologist Professor McAllister. Parfit worries about Major's AI updates.
Room 101
Series 7, Episode 1 - Charlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt, Pearl MackieCharlie Brooker, Scarlett Moffatt and Pearl Mackie compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Topics include Crocs, mosquitoes and having your hair cut!
Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 5 - Jeremy's ManagerJeremy and Super Hans get a band manager and play a Christian rock festival. Mark comes along as their roadie, and learns how to have sex properly for the first time in his life.
Stand Up Central
Series 3, Episode 8Chris Ramsey performs live stand-up, and introduces Jason Cook and Ellie Taylor.
Birds Of A Feather
Series 6, Episode 4 - CompulsionWhen Dorien starts bulk buying in chain stores, Sharon and Tracey feel that drastic measures are called for.
Channel Hopping With Jon Richardson
Series 1, Episode 5Jon and Judi are joined this week by guest AJ Odudu.
Peep Show
Series 5, Episode 6 - Mark's WomenMark gets into online gaming and live role play with Dobby and wonders whether she may be 'the one'. Meanwhile Mark and Sophie finally sort out their annulment. Jeremy joins a cult.
Taskmaster
Series 2, Episode 2 - Pork Is A SausageNursery rhymes are the flavour of this episode and viewer discretion is advised for Jon Richardson's disturbing take on Three Blind Mice as he strives to create the perfect music video. Another stupefying task reveals just why Doc Brown isn't an egg man.