TV guide

On The Buses

Bon Voyage

A tramp steals Stan's uniform while he is topping up his tan in preparation for a holiday in Spain. Comedy, starring Reg Varney.(n)

Minder

Senior Citizen Caine

Terry protects a widowed garage owner from her grasping family and Arthur spots a chance to achieve one of his greatest ambitions - getting his hands on a Rolls-Royce. Lionel Jeffries and Keith Barron guest star alongside Dennis Waterman and George Cole.(n)

Birds of a Feather

Blinded by Love

Sharon's estranged husband Chris gets in touch asking for a divorce so he can marry his new girlfriend Angie, but Tracey has her doubts. Later, at the happy couple's engagement party, Dorien meets a handsome blind man who takes a shine to her. Sitcom, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.(n)

Man about the house

Carry Me Back to Old Southampton

Robin fails his catering exams and decides to apply for a job in Southampton. Comedy, starring Richard O'Sullivan.(n)

The Kenny Everett Video Show

The DJ and entertainer is joined by the Boomtown Rats and Suzi Quatro for another blend of music and comedy.(n)

George and Mildred

The mismatched suburban couple go on a weekend holiday in London to celebrate their wedding anniversary, only for gangsters to mistake George for a hired killer. Spin-off from the sitcom, starring Yootha Joyce, Brian Murphy and Stratford Johns.(n)

Steptoe and Son

Full House

Vintage comedy, starring Harry H Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell.(n)

Steptoe and Son

Is That Your House Outside?

Vintage comedy, starring Harry H Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell.(n)

Steptoe and Son

Homes Fit for Heroes

Harold tries to convince Albert he should move into a nursing home. Vintage comedy, starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.(n)

Steptoe and Son

The Wooden Overcoats

Trouble ensues when Harold brings home a cart full of coffins. Classic comedy, starring Wilfrid Brambell and Harry H Corbett.(n)

On The Buses

First Aid

Inspector Blake is involved in an accident aboard Stan's bus, so all crews are forced to carry medical kits on their vehicles and undergo first aid training. Comedy, with Reg Varney and Stephen Lewis.(n)

On The Buses

The Cistern

Stan has a go at installing a new toilet, but soon discovers some jobs are best left to the experts.(n)

On The Buses

The Inspector's Niece

A female trainee arrives at the depot and attracts the attention of the men - until they discover she is the inspector's niece.(n)

On The Buses

Brew It Yourself

Stan buys a home brew kit and begins making his own beer - but underestimates its strength and turns up for work in no fit state to drive a bus. Comedy, starring Reg Varney.(n)

On The Buses

Busmen's Perks

Stan offers to redecorate Arthur and Olive's bedroom, taking the distinctive green and yellow paint from the depot. However, once the paint is applied, it becomes clear there is a problem. Reg Varney stars.(n)

On The Buses

The Snake

Jack falls for an exotic dancer, and Stan offers to babysit the snake she uses in her act - but Olive is none too pleased.(n)

On The Buses

Mum's Last Fling

Mum is wooed by a middle-aged Lothario who not only tries to take over the entire house, but even manages to con an unwitting Stan and Arthur into doing his laundry.(n)

On The Buses

Radio Control

A radio control system is introduced at the depot, but Jack and Stan bring chaos to the airwaves, treating the new technology as nothing more than a lark.(n)

On The Buses

Foggy Night

Dense fog leaves Stan and Jack stranded, forcing them to spend a cold, miserable night on the bus, with nothing to eat and miseryguts Blakey for company.(n)

The Kenny Everett Video Show

The legendary BAFTA-winning music and comedy show from Thames TV. All in the best possible taste!(n)

The Liver Birds

Yellow and Green Makes Blue

The girls disagree over how best to redecorate the flat. Nerys Hughes and Elizabeth Estensen star as the Liverpudlian flatmates in Carla Lane's comedy.(n)

The Saint

Lida

Simon comes to the aid of a woman in the Bahamas. But when it appears she has shot herself, he resolves to prove she was murdered.(n)

Never The Twain

In Whom We Tryst

Simon and Oliver endanger a lot more than their hearts when they both take a fancy to an attractive shop assistant. Comedy, starring Donald Sinden and Windsor Davies.(n)

The Liver Birds

It Insists on Coming Once a Year

Sandra is not looking forward to Christmas, so Carol sends cards to Sandra from people she knows. Will Carol cheer her up or will it make it worse.(n)

Yes, Prime Minister

Man Overboard

Jim tries to improve employment figures by moving military units around the country. Political comedy, starring Paul Eddington, Nigel Hawthorne and Derek Fowlds.(n)

Citizen Smith

The Party's Over

Wolfie wows everyone with his musical abilities and a beautiful woman asks him to sing at her party. Comedy, starring Robert Lindsay and Judy Matheson.(n)

Rising Damp

Black Magic

Lonely landlord Rigsby decides he needs help to improve his ailing love life and turns to new tenant Philip for advice. Classic comedy, starring Leonard Rossiter, Richard Beckinsale and Don Warrington.(n)

Bread

Joe meets up with Roxy but her husband is not pleased to see him. Mr Boswell and Lilo Lill are in a watchman's hut when an accident occurs.(n)

The Liver Birds

It Insists on Coming Once a Year

Sandra is not looking forward to Christmas, so Carol sends cards to Sandra from people she knows. Will Carol cheer her up or will it make it worse.(n)

M*A*S*H

Deal Me Out

Radar interrupts the weekly poker game by running into the notorious local Whiplash Wang in a scout car, and Frank - not for the first time - finds someone wants to kill him. Korean War comedy, starring Alan Alda.(n)

M*A*S*H

Hot Lips and Empty Arms

Hot Lips decides the romance is over and dumps Frank before applying for a transfer. Korean War comedy, starring Loretta Swit, Larry Linville and Alan Alda.(n)

Brush Strokes

Sandra is leaving the company, and Lionel senses that her hasty departure is caused by Jacko. He advertises her job, and Jacko must move fast and not be sidetracked to reverse the situation.(n)

Minder

Guess Who's Coming to Pinner?

Arthur spies a business opportunity as he and Ray prepare to pay their respects to the late Charlie Johnson, but the deceased's widow has other ideas. Comedy drama, starring George Cole and Gary Webster.(n)

The Big Match Revisited

Brian moore and Jim Rosenthal present action from March 1981, including Aston Villa v Manchester City and Ipswich Town v Tottenham Hotspur.(n)

The Big Match Revisited

Brian Moore and Jim Rosenthal present football highlights from March 1981, including Aston Villa v Tottenham Hotspur and Ipswich Town v Manchester United.(n)

Robin of Sherwood

The Greatest Enemy

Robin is trapped on a lonely hillside by the Sheriff's men, and sacrifices his life so that Much and Marian can escape. Michael Praed stars, making his last appearance as the legendary hero.(n)

The Big Match Revisited

Brian Moore introduces highlights from October 1972, including Leeds United v Liverpool, Coventry City v Chelsea and Queens Park Rangers v Cardiff City.(n)

The Protectors

Thinkback

Harry is stunned in a car accident and regains consciousness to discover the Contessa, who was travelling with him, has disappeared. Drama, starring Robert Vaughn, Nyree Dawn Porter and Tony Anholt.(n)

The Dukes of Hazzard

Baa, Baa, White Sheep

Boss Hogg tries to cheat his own brother out of an inheritance. Wheel-spinning adventures with the good ol' boys, starring Tom Wopat, John Schneider and Sorrell Booke.(n)

The Dukes of Hazzard

Mrs Rosco P Coltrane

Rosco marries a woman he met through a computer dating service - but his new bride turns out to have ulterior motives. Wheel-spinning adventures, starring John Schneider and Tom Wopat.(n)

The Dukes of Hazzard

The Great Santa Claus Chase

Boss Hogg's henchmen land in hot water when they steal the Dukes' delivery of Christmas trees - but they soon get their comeuppance. Wheel-spinning adventures with the good ol' boys, starring John Schneider, Tom Wopat and Sorrell Booke.(n)

The Dukes of Hazzard

Good Neighbours, Duke

The Duke boys' new neighbours are tracked by bounty hunters who believe they know the whereabouts of $2million in stolen ransom money. Drama, starring John Schneider and Tom Wopat.(n)

The Dukes of Hazzard

State of the County

Boss Hogg's life hangs in the balance when he refuses to give up his holdings. Wheel-spinning adventures, starring Tom Wopat and John Schneider.(n)

Birds of a Feather

Suspicious Minds

Dorien's husband goes missing, and she's later seen digging a suspiciously man-shaped hole in the garden, prompting Sharon and Tracey to fear their neighbour has taken to murder. Lesley Joseph stars, with Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson.(n)

Birds of a Feather

Dead Loss

Sharon's husband Chris sees a family tragedy as the perfect opportunity to escape from prison. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke and Linda Robson.(n)

Birds of a Feather

A Brush with the Law

Trouble lies in store for Sharon when she finds romance, and Tracey starts a business venture with Dorien. Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph.(n)

Birds of a Feather

Mind Over Matter

Dorien's passion for mind control causes problems, Tracey finds a new pet spider, and Sharon has tooth trouble while eating peanuts.(n)

All Creatures Great and Small

Faint Hearts

James discovers the importance of family values, thanks to a meeting with two daughters from very different backgrounds, and Tristan finds the smooth approach to women can backfire. Peter Davison and Christopher Timothy star.(n)

All Creatures Great and Small

Tricks of the Trade

Siegfried takes control when a cantankerous colt proves too much for James and Tristan. Christopher Timothy, Robert Hardy and Peter Davison star in the rural drama.(n)

All Creatures Great and Small

Pride of Possession

A new hormone treatment produces shocking results when administered to a dog and a prize bull. Rural drama, starring Christopher Timothy and Robert Hardy.(n)

George and Mildred

A Military Pickle

George's brother discovers documents that prove Mildred married an Army deserter. Comedy, starring Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy.(n)

George and Mildred

The Last Straw

George has already denounced the neighbours as toffee-nosed snobs, and events make Mildred wonder whether he could be right. Queenie Watts and Michael Robbins guest star, with Yootha Joyce and Brian Murphy.(n)

Wycliffe

Feeding the Rat

A climber plunges to his death from a cliff face and a police informant claims it was no accident. A re-enactment of the incident adds fuel to the fire, and Wycliffe braces himself to interview the dead man's best friend. Drama, starring Jack Shepherd, Helen Masters, Lynn Farleigh, Christian Solimeno and Paul Venables.(n)

Wycliffe

Scope

A policeman's murder gives Wycliffe plenty to think about - especially as the chief suspect is a fellow officer who has been having an affair with the victim's wife. Adding to the pressure, senior figures within the force want the matter cleared up as quickly as possible to avoid a scandal. Jack Shepherd and Helen Masters star.(n)

Wycliffe

Land's End

An anonymous enemy goes all out to ruin Wycliffe by sending the police a batch of photos apparently showing him taking bribes. As soon as she hears the news, Lane puts an investigation into the deaths of two drug-dealers on hold and leaps to her boss's defence - risking her career in the process. Jack Shepherd and Helen Masters star.(n)

Agatha Christie's Poirot

Death in the Clouds

The sleuth falls asleep during a flight from Paris to London, while a female passenger is murdered by a poisoned dart, leaving few clues to the killer's identity. Poirot soon discovers she was a money-lender, which may provide a motive for the killing. The investigation is turned on its head, however, when the victim's illegitimate daughter comes forward to claim the inheritance. Whodunit, starrin

The Two Ronnies

Vintage comedy, including the sketch Done to Death. Plus, music by Elaine Delmar who sings Summer Knows.(n)

The Two Ronnies

Vintage comedy, with sketches including Done to Death. Plus, music by Georgie Fame and Alan Price.(n)

The Two Ronnies

Vintage comedy, with sketches including News Items and Done to Death. Plus, music by Georgie Fame and Alan Price.(n)

The Two Ronnies

Vintage comedy from Messrs Barker and Corbett, with Pan's People and Dana.(n)

The Smurfs

The Cuddly Toy

When Lazy loses his pillow, only Baby's cuddly toy will let him get back to sleep.(n)

The Smurfs

Dragon Pet/Ultimate Prank

Rowena casts a spell on Voltaire in 'Dragon Pet', then in 'Ultimate Prank', the Smurfs are fed up with Jokey's pranks and decide to play him at his own game. (S3, ep 3).(n)

The Smurfs

Wild Gets Tamed

Begonia, Lily, and Blossom teach Wild a lesson after her steals their cupcakes.(n)

The Smurfs

Rowena's Plant/What a Doll

Clumsy and Dimwitty want to help cure 'Rowena's Plant', then in 'What a Doll', Rowena decides to turn Vanity and Storm into dolls to play with. (S3, ep 4).(n)

Drop The Dead Donkey

Sally's Accountant

The newsroom becomes overrun by MPs offering comment on the recession, and Helen becomes a figure of hatred among the staff. Guest starring Teddy Taylor and Ken Livingstone.(n)

Jack Hargreaves' Old Country

Brittany Spaniels

Jack travels to the cornfields of Suffolk to see setters and pointers in action. Back in Dorset he watches a working spaniel brought over from France.(n)

UFO

Close Up

Straker seeks permission to launch a space probe fitted with an electronic telescope, hoping to track a UFO to its home planet. Vintage sci-fi drama, starring Ed Bishop.(n)

UFO

Close Up

Straker seeks permission to launch a space probe fitted with an electronic telescope, hoping to track a UFO to its home planet. Vintage sci-fi drama, starring Ed Bishop.(n)

The Adventures of William Tell

The Trap

A traitor is planted in William's camp, providing Gessler with information to allow him to crush the resistance. Guest starring Robert Shaw.(n)

The Lone Ranger

Rustler's Hideout

The masked hero helps Fred Vance, who decides he will not be run off a parcel of land while in a war between the Madden gang and local ranches.(n)

Dick Turpin

The Godmother

The highwayman is forced to pose as a noblewoman to avoid being caught in the middle of a robbery, only to discover that the lady in question has agreed to pose as Glutton's wife so he can deceive his influential godmother. Guest starring Joan Sims and John Bird.(n)

The Fast Show

Quart

Rapid-fire comedy show, in which the Alcoholic Family has breakfast and Bob Fleming goes badger watching. Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir and Caroline Aherne star.(n)

The Good Life

Backs to the Wall

Tom finds himself suffering a bad back during harvest time, which leaves Barbara to do all the work on her own - a situation made worse by the terrible weather. Sitcom, starring Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Paul Eddington and Penelope Keith.(n)

The Fast Show

Three

Rapid-fire comedy sketch show, featuring words of wisdom from soccer pundit Ron Manager and Forrest Gump as he has never been seen before. With Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir and Caroline Aherne. From March 1996.(n)

The Fast Show

Quart

Rapid-fire comedy show, in which the Alcoholic Family has breakfast and Bob Fleming goes badger watching. Paul Whitehouse, Charlie Higson, Arabella Weir and Caroline Aherne star.(n)

Fireman Sam

Dilys's Sizzling Sauce

Dilys ordered too much Pontypandy Spice Sauce and now the Cut Price Store is overflowing with bottles.(n)

The Smurfs

The Tour

To help Scaredy overcome his fears, Blossom, Hefty and Smurfette organise a trip into the forest for him, but as they're exploring, their car breaks down.(n)

The New Avengers

K Is for Kill Part Two: Tiger by the Tail

Part two of two. When a satellite begins reawakening Russian sleeper agents in France, Steed fears it could herald the start of the Third World War. Patrick Macnee stars.(n)

The Baron

The Edge of Fear

It would appear that the Mona Lisa has been stolen from the Louvre. But is it the actual Da Vinci painting or a forgery substituted to thwart the thieves?(n)

The Twilight Zone

The Mirror

A guerrilla leader is given a mirror with magical powers. Peter Falk stars.(n)

The Twilight Zone

The Grave

A gunman discovers one of his victims is intent on seeking revenge from beyond the grave. With Lee Marvin.(n)

Danger Mouse

There's Something About Scarlett

When Penfold scores a date with superstar Scarlett Johamster, Danger Mouse and the Professor provide conflicting advice.(n)

The Smurfs

Mommy's Masterpiece/A Thief Among Us!

Painter finds a new subject to paint in 'Mommy's Masterpiece', then in 'A Thief Among Us!', the Smurfs' favourite things start disappearing all over the village.(n)