Television
TV schedule Thursday 18th April 2024
Keeping Up Appearances
Series 1, Episode 4Hyacinth is at her wit's end, what with the charity shop, Councillor Nugent, Rose's love life - and Daddy's! Can she cope?
dinnerladies
Series 2, Episode 3 - HolidaysA place has become available for Bren to go on holiday to Marbella - with Tony. That's if her mother, Petula, doesn't get in the way.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 2 - A Man Of ActionJournalist Mr Cheeseman comes to make a report on the Home Guard. This is soon overshadowed when a landmine cuts off Walmington-on-Sea's gas, water and railway lines. Captain Mainwaring decides the best thing to do is to put the town under martial law - with himself in charge.
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla WarfareThe platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.
Bottom: Exposed
A documentary about Rik Mayall and Adrian Edmondson sitcom Bottom.
8 Out Of 10 Cats
Series 22, Episode 9Jimmy Carr, Rob Beckett and Katherine Ryan are joined by Tattoo Fixers star Paisley Billings, comedian Josh Jones, Celebs Go Dating's Tom Read Wilson and comedian Kiri Pritchard-McLean.
Taskmaster
Series 17, Episode 4 - Apropos Of ApoppoContenders Joanne McNally, John Robins, Nick Mohammed, Sophie Willan and Steve Pemberton are forced to wrangle wild animals - with unpleasant consequences for Sophie and Steve. Taskmaster Greg Davies' loyal valet Alex Horne watches on as Joanne demonstrates a traditional Irish handshake, John reveals a love of pickled onions and Nick sparks controversy with a cardboard tube.
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing
Series 4, Episode 6 - Zander (River Severn, Worcestershire)Paul and Bob are on the River Severn in Worcestershire to fish for zander, and enlist the help of local guide Tim Maslen to find the best spots. As they sit and wait, they ruminate on the state of Britain's rivers in general, the threats that they are under and what it takes to do something to help them improve. After a few hours they move down the river to a secluded beach and meet their special guest - local actor and self-confessed fishing addict Charlie Cooper, star of This Country.
Meet The Richardsons
Series 5, Episode 2Lucy's having a nightmare on The Great British Bake Off, and her cake is being reported as the worst ever on the show.
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 24 (Channel 4: Series 25), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts the anarchic letters and numbers mash-up, with Countdown regulars Susie Dent and Rachel Riley. Jon Richardson and Harriet Kemsley take on Lee Mack and Munya Chawawa, while David O'Doherty joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.
Ricky Gervais: Science
TV broadcast of the fourth hit live stand-up show and DVD from Ricky Gervais. Topics include religion, racism and obesity.
Gavin & Stacey
Series 3, Episode 3Bryn is in his element as he awaits the arrival of his house guests - all the Essex boys are coming down for a big night out in Cardiff and having a sleepover at his place.
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 3 - BurglaryHaving gone out for fish and chips, Eddie returns hours later, paralytic. Just as Richie's got him into bed, they hear a burglar downstairs.
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.
Bottom
Series 2, Episode 4 - ParadeRichie and Eddie make £8 each for taking part in a police line-up, and intend to drink it away. When they arrive at the pub, bookmaker Larry is already drunk and soon talking of dead certs.
Starstruck
Series 3, Episode 5Tom prepares for his wedding, and while his house is taken over by wedding staff, he comes clean about a secret he's been hiding from fiancée Clem. Meanwhile, Ian tries to make amends with Jessie, who is having a crisis of confidence when her 33rd birthday celebrations don't go as planned.