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Jack comes across a sack loaded with cash and pictures a life of ease, but his schemes quickly go off the rails. S2 E3: The Gravy Train
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Jack comes across a sack loaded with cash and pictures a life of ease, but his schemes quickly go off the rails. S2 E3: The Gravy Train
Phoebe's ready to have the baby, but her cranky midwife's had one too many drinks, so things get a bit chaotic.
Mr Bean pops up at the fair and suddenly ends up looking after a baby, hoping the panicked mum turns up before things get out of hand. Episode 10: Mind the Baby, Mr Bean.
Sam gets caught up in a hostage standoff that lines up with the exact moment his life‑support is set to be switched off in 2006. Starring John Simm. Series 1, Episode 6.
Sandra's over the communal launderette and is desperate for a washing machine of her own, while Carol deals with Uncle Billy's passing and a surprise parcel arrives at their flat.
A roundup of live acts from 1960s TV music shows, serving up an authentic slice of the era’s top hits.
Brenda and Malcolm cross paths – they're poles apart, which stirs up some trouble, yet they can't help feeling a pull towards each other. S1 E1: Meeting
Travis is dreading a big school announcement and doesn’t want to tell his mum, so Sharon steps in, posing as Tracey, to
Mr Bean turns a routine visit to the department store into a string of painfully awkward moments, getting far more involved than anyone expects. Episode 2 – The Return of Mr Bean.
Two couples head to a bullfight to catch El Macho in the ring – David’s keen, but the show doesn’t quite match what he imagined.
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A roundup of live acts from 1960s TV music shows, serving up an authentic slice of the era’s top hits.
Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner) is torn about re‑enlisting. Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) goes to Verity’s for some space while he decides. Meanwhile, Dwight joins the navy to escape thoughts of Caroline, …
Arthur’s asked by a couple of farmers to move a bull for a nice cash sum, but when Terry and Arthur discover the beast has been nicked, they risk getting into a right mess.
Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay) leads his rag‑tag Tooting Popular Front – Ken, Speed (George Sweeney) and Tucker – in a night of chaos when fugitive Speed and his armed mate MacTaggart hold up everyone…
A classic ITV sitcom about widowed Ada Cresswell, who ends up marrying grave‑digger Walter Pickles despite her daughter Ruth’s objections, while Ruth’s husband Leslie is indifferent. In the Series 3 …
The ex‑Grace Brothers team have swapped shop floor for the Millstone Country Hotel, and they’re finding it a bit of a scramble to settle down. S1 E6: Grace & Favour
Minister for Administrative Affairs Jim Hacker (Paul Eddington) flies to Qumran to seal a contract for a British electronics firm, only to discover the deal tangled in moral dilemmas. He must balance…
Sandra’s mum bumps into Carol and they click straight away, even asking her for advice about a “friend” – though you can’t help wondering if she’s really talking about Mrs Hutchinson.
When 5C lose the cross‑country race to rival Weaver Street, they rally to help their new teacher Bernard Hedges (John Alderton) win a golf match and restore the school’s honour. The class’s cheeky sc…
1970s comedy starring Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker as brother and sister Eli and Nellie Pledge, who end up having to run the family pickle factory in Lancashire together. Series 5, episode 1: “Make Yo…
David and Amy Pearce jet off to Spain for a second honeymoon, living off David’s redundancy payout. Episode one: Viva Espana.
Cissy heads to the local election, James is offered a job by Sir Ralph, and Teddy oversteps his bounds
Season 2, episode 8 – the 1975
Wolfie Smith (Robert Lindsay) leads his rag‑tag Tooting Popular Front – Ken, Speed (George Sweeney) and Tucker – in a night of chaos when fugitive Speed and his armed mate MacTaggart hold up everyone…
Some chavs smash up the new shop and Billy ends up missing a whole van of organic veg. Meanwhile, Aveline has split from Oswald and turns up back home lugging a baby.
Sandra’s mum bumps into Carol and they click straight away, even asking her for advice about a “friend” – though you can’t help wondering if she’s really talking about Mrs Hutchinson.
British Rail hands Mr Parkin a van for his job, but he’ll have to learn how to drive it.
Cissy heads to the local election, James is offered a job by Sir Ralph, and Teddy oversteps his bounds
George’s MOT fails and he’s £20 short to get the car sorted, so he sells his piano to Robin – then they’ve got to sort out how
Mr Brown catches a cold and has to skip school, so his pupils swing by with a parade of their own oddball home‑remedies to try and lift his spirits. Their well‑meaning attempts make for a right laugh…
Alf still can’t stand PM Wilson, and now a Russian premier is in town, so he’s certain communism’s about to arrive on the doorstep. Series 2, episode 8 – State Visit.
Sandra’s mum bumps into Carol and they click straight away, even asking her for advice about a “friend” – though you can’t help wondering if she’s really talking about Mrs Hutchinson.
Some chavs smash up the new shop and Billy ends up missing a whole van of organic veg. Meanwhile, Aveline has split from Oswald and turns up back home lugging a baby.
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British Rail hands Mr Parkin a van for his job, but he’ll have to learn how to drive it.
Gary pushes Michael around in a pram when a bomb goes off, almost wiping them out. He snaps back to the present and is stunned to see that Michael has also ended up travelling through time. S5 E1: “A…
Back at school, Mr. Bean gives a kid a scare in the chemistry lab and, when he walks into the art class, the nudes make him keep his eyes on the floor.
Detective Sam Tyler finds himself in 1973, where the killing of drug dealer Billy Kemble while in custody pits him against the CID as he tries to get to the bottom of it. John Simm stars. Series 1, e…
Carol and Sandra chat about their past romances and the people they've lost, and when Sandra runs into Bill she discovers he's one of Carol’s old exes. Series 5, episode 4 – “Love Is a Many Stupid Th…
A roundup of live acts from 1960s TV music shows, serving up an authentic slice of the era’s top hits.
Brenda asks Malcolm to meet her at the Grapes, but Pamela shows up early and chats with him before he heads off with Brenda for an Indian meal. (Series 1, Episode 2 – “Wrestling”)
Sharon and Tracey realise Dorien’s got a big birthday coming up and reckon a proper celebration’s needed, no matter what she’s thinking. Series 12, episode 8 – “Forever Young”.
Bean heads to the pool and has a right laugh with the diving board, then makes a flamboyant dash out of a car park before sorting out a cheeky sandwich. Episode 3: The Curse of Mr Bean.
David finds himself drawn in by the thumping guitars, the cicadas’ buzz, the scent of bougainvillaea – and, above all, by Linda. This is series 1, episode 3, called “Praying Mantis”.
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The cordless, rechargeable Lawn Barber trims and edges your garden without a plug. It’s lightweight and powerful. Drew&Cole sells it on High Street TV. Extra batteries and blade kits are available. C…
A roundup of live acts from 1960s TV music shows, serving up an authentic slice of the era’s top hits.
Poldark follows the impulsive Ross (Aidan Turner) and his wife Demelza (Eleanor Tomlinson) as they try to leave the past behind and repair their marriage. Just as they begin to find peace,
Kenny Everett ropes in The Moody Blues and David Essex for a proper 1979 Thames TV music‑and‑comedy mix – the BAFTA‑winning show returns in season 2, episode 10.
Terry's stuck with another dead‑end gig when Arthur volunteers to fetch a coffin from the airport – and it soon becomes obvious there
In this episode of the classic BBC sitcom Citizen Smith, Wolfie (played by Robert Lindsay) and his Tooting Popular Front rope in a private detective to prove Speed’s innocence, only to discover they’…
For the Love of Ada is a breezy ITV sitcom from 1970‑71. It follows widowed Ada Cresswell (Irene Handl) as she starts courting Walter Bingley (Wilfred Pickles), the cemetery gravedigger. In Series 3,…
Mavis is still head‑over‑heels for Mr Humphries, Mrs Slocombe gets a letter from an old mate, and Captain Peacock stumbles on a loaded gun in the writing room. Series 2, episode 1.
In the classic sitcom *Yes Minister*, Jim Hacker (Paul Eddington) lands the job of shaping national transport policy, only to find the role swamped with red tape. He’s constantly out‑witted by the ev…
Sandra's over the communal launderette and is desperate for a washing machine of her own, while Carol deals with Uncle Billy's passing and a surprise parcel arrives at their flat.
Bernard Hedges (John Alderton) has to sort out Potter’s mess after a length of carpet disappears from the headmaster’s study, and the whole class
A 1970s comedy with Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker as the feuding siblings Eli and Nellie Pledge, who end up having to keep the family pickle factory in Lancashire ticking over. Series 5, episode 2 – “C…
Two couples head to a bullfight to catch El Macho in the ring – David’s keen, but the show doesn’t quite match what he imagined.
Lord Meldrum organises a picnic for the whole lot at Peabody Hall, yet the family reckon Lady Agatha’s got a say in it. Series 3, Episode 7 – A Day in the Country.
Back from his Spanish break, Rigsby finds Alan has let out the two spare rooms. He's pleased Miss Jones is back, but not thrilled about a single mum moving in with her baby. S3 E1: That’s My Boy
In this episode of the classic BBC sitcom Citizen Smith, Wolfie (played by Robert Lindsay) and his Tooting Popular Front rope in a private detective to prove Speed’s innocence, only to discover they’…
Billy feels ignored and Nellie's decided to head off with Derek. (Series 7, Episode 6)
Sandra's over the communal launderette and is desperate for a washing machine of her own, while Carol deals with Uncle Billy's passing and a surprise parcel arrives at their flat.
Drivers are murmuring about an unofficial strike, and if any Hatley staff back it, the station could be forced to close. S2 E5: Lucky Strike.
Lord Meldrum organises a picnic for the whole lot at Peabody Hall, yet the family reckon Lady Agatha’s got a say in it. Series 3, Episode 7 – A Day in the Country.
George's scrambling for answers to all the contests he joins, while Robin's just started selling encyclopaedias and is hunting for his first buyer. S5 E3: A Little Knowledge
Juan shows up with a Russian sailor who’s fled his home country and signed up for the class. At first everything seems to be going smoothly, but things soon take a turn.
Alf’s knocked down by a stomach bug, and to top it off the loo’s busted, so a plumber’s needed. S2 E9 – Alf’s Dilemma
Sandra's over the communal launderette and is desperate for a washing machine of her own, while Carol deals with Uncle Billy's passing and a surprise parcel arrives at their flat.
Billy feels ignored and Nellie's decided to head off with Derek. (Series 7, Episode 6)
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Drivers are murmuring about an unofficial strike, and if any Hatley staff back it, the station could be forced to close. S2 E5: Lucky Strike.
Phoebe's having a tough time settling into the West End, but Noel Coward steps in to give her a hand. Meanwhile, Yvonne slips Gary onto the guest list for a Downing Street shindig. Series 5, Episode …
Bean's wash‑day plans go haywire, and his mini‑golf round quickly turns into a comedy of errors as he can’t keep his ball under control.
The CID are chasing a murder linked to a crime syndicate and Sam thinks he’s finally getting the hang of 1973 – that is, right up until his 29‑year‑old dad shows up. Starring
Sandra's now dating Carol's ex, Bill, and the girls and their mums are at each other's throats. Everyone's wondering if Bill's as he seems and whether Carol's truly over him.
A roundup of live acts from 1960s TV music shows, serving up an authentic slice of the era’s top hits.
Malcolm whisks Brenda off to Chester, but she ends up getting pushed to the side by a bit of furniture he's hauling back for his mum. Series 1, Episode 3 – Outing.
Sharon’s moved back into her council flat and Tracey’s still settled in Chigwell with her younger son, Travis. Dorien’s fate remains unclear, and the episode asks what could finally bring the two bir…
Bean picks up a fresh TV and a camera, only to find both give him a proper hassle, then he ends up causing more mischief at a magic show and later at a disco.
The couples head out on a coach ride into the mountains, where David splurges on the gypsy shawl Linda’s been admiring. When Amy discovers she’s out of cash, David ends up selling his watch. Spanish …
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A roundup of live acts from 1960s TV music shows, serving up an authentic slice of the era’s top hits.
Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner) returns to his Cornwall estate, juggling love and politics as Elizabeth (Heida Reed) wavers over Valentine and George Warleggan (Jack Farthing) tries to win Sir Francis Ba…
Kenny Everett’s video show lands with guests such as Freddie Mercury, Gary Numan, The Shadows and The Pretenders. This Thames TV comedy hit scooped a BAFTA in 1980 and still feels fresh. It’s the ope…
In series three, episode two, Arthur Daley (George Cole) brings in a new minder after Terry (Dennis Waterman) is knocked out. The newcomer pulls Arthur into a drug‑dealing mess he never wanted. Expec…
Wolfie Smith is desperate to save the Tooting he loves, and the pressure pushes him onto the run‑away trail. Robert Lindsay plays the hapless Marxist revolutionary, backed by his friends Ken, Speed a…
For the Love of Ada is a 1970s ITV sitcom about widowed Ada (Irene Handl) who slowly falls for gravedigger Walter (Wilfred Pickles). She lives with her sharp‑tongued daughter Ruth (Barbara Mitchell) …
The crew keep up their yearly cricket match, but getting everything organised turns out to be a bit of a hassle. Series 2, episode 2.
Jim Hacker, now a minister, discovers weapons from a government factory are ending up with foreign terrorists. He is forced into a moral dilemma. The episode pits Paul Eddington’s hapless Hacker agai…
Carol and Sandra chat about their past romances and the people they've lost, and when Sandra runs into Bill she discovers he's one of Carol’s old exes. Series 5, episode 4 – “Love Is a Many Stupid Th…
In this instalment of the 70s school sitcom *Please Sir!*, fresh‑out teacher Bernard Hedges (John Alderton) drags his class 5C to the local Conservative club for a bit of political education. The pup…
Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker lead this 1970s comedy as brother and sister Eli and Nellie Pledge, who end up having to manage their family’s pickle factory in Lancashire together.
David finds himself drawn in by the thumping guitars, the cicadas’ buzz, the scent of bougainvillaea – and, above all, by Linda. This is series 1, episode 3, called “Praying Mantis”.
Cissy ropes the whole lot into helping out at the soup kitchen, and Alf whips up a scheme to calm Teddy down about Madge. S4 E1 – Yes Sir, That’s My Baby.
Wolfie Smith is desperate to save the Tooting he loves, and the pressure pushes him onto the run‑away trail. Robert Lindsay plays the hapless Marxist revolutionary, backed by his friends Ken, Speed a…
Mrs Boswell's got away with Derek for a Cotswolds weekend, so Aveline's stuck running the kitchen. S7 E7
Carol and Sandra chat about their past romances and the people they've lost, and when Sandra runs into Bill she discovers he's one of Carol’s old exes. Series 5, episode 4 – “Love Is a Many Stupid Th…
Ethel’s smitten with an American pilot, Joe, and Wilfred’s none too happy about it. This is the “Love is a Very Splendid Thing” instalment.
Cissy ropes the whole lot into helping out at the soup kitchen, and Alf whips up a scheme to calm Teddy down about Madge. S4 E1 – Yes Sir, That’s My Baby.
The three flatmates are all trying to claim the place for their own hang‑outs, while George is hunting for a job just to keep out of Mildred’s way. Series 5, episode 4 – Love and Let Love.
Danielle tells the pushy teacher she's engaged to Mr Brown.
Alf blows a horse‑bet when the call box is tied up, so he pushes the Garnetts to finally have a private telephone. Series 3, Episode 1: The Phone.
Carol and Sandra chat about their past romances and the people they've lost, and when Sandra runs into Bill she discovers he's one of Carol’s old exes. Series 5, episode 4 – “Love Is a Many Stupid Th…
Mrs Boswell's got away with Derek for a Cotswolds weekend, so Aveline's stuck running the kitchen. S7 E7
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Ethel’s smitten with an American pilot, Joe, and Wilfred’s none too happy about it. This is the “Love is a Very Splendid Thing” instalment.
A bomb blows up in Ducketts Passage, so Gary decides to have a look around, but he's stunned to see Phoebe sneaking into the shop behind him. Is his secret double life finally about to be uncovered? …
More Bean chaos as he wrestles with a queue for an appointment and whips up some odd tricks to try and get some shut‑eye. Episode 13 – Goodnight Mr. Bean.
Sam bumps into a younger Tony Crane – the bad guy he jailed in 2006 – and suddenly gets the chance every officer dreams of: catching a killer before he strikes. John Simm leads. Series 2, episode 1.
Sandra gets a notice to quit feeding the birds, but she won’t have it and sets out to stop the council from carting them off. Series 5, episode 6 – The Lily and the Dandelion.
A roundup of live acts from 1960s TV music shows, serving up an authentic slice of the era’s top hits.
Terry steps in to help Malcolm, but Brenda keeps mixing up his sisters, leaving everyone a bit lost. Series 1, Episode 4 – “Confusing”.
Sharon realises that catering to Dorien's endless whims is a full‑time gig, and with money tight, she and Tracey lug her designer bits to a car‑boot sale to scrape up some cash.
After oversleeping, Bean rushes to make his dentist appointment, then spends his time in the park wrestling with an annoying fly. Episode 5 – The Trouble with Mr. Bean.
Amy gets even more curious when she spots David and Linda slipping out for a midnight dip, and Robert thinks there’s a budding fling. Season
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The Jet Hawk is cordless, rechargeable and can turn any water tap into a solid pressure washer. Give them a ring or pop over to highstreettv.com for more info. It’s a teleshopping slot.
A roundup of live acts from 1960s TV music shows, serving up an authentic slice of the era’s top hits.
Ross heads off to Revolutionary France hoping to find out what’s happened to his friend Dwight, while back in Cornwall George Warleggan and Elizabeth spar with Sam and Drake over land and loyalties. …
Kenny Everett’s Video Show brings the Boomtown Rats and Suzi Quatro onto the screen. The Thames TV comedy hit from 1980 that won a BAFTA still feels fresh. Series 3, episode 2.
Arthur (George Cole) bumps into a contact at a club and gets pulled into the fine‑art world. He sees a quick cash chance by moving forgeries. He ropes in his loyal minder Terry (Dennis Waterman) to h…
Wolfie (Robert Lindsay) and his friend Ken head to Italy for a Christmas break, hoping Wolfie can finally meet Shirley. Their holiday goes off the rails when Wolfie discovers an unwelcome surprise. T…
‘For the Love of Ada’ is a 1970s ITV sitcom about widowed Ada (Irene Handl) who falls for gravedigger Walter (Wilfred Pickles), much to her daughter Ruth’s (Barbara Mitchell) chagrin. In the series‑f…
Mrs Slocombe is gobsmacked when the husband who disappeared back in 1942 suddenly shows up asking about buying the hotel. S2 E3
Jim Hacker’s latest scheme – selling an art gallery to rescue his local football team – runs straight into the usual civil‑service snobbery from Sir Humphrey Appleby. In this third‑series instalment,…
Sandra's now dating Carol's ex, Bill, and the girls and their mums are at each other's throats. Everyone's wondering if Bill's as he seems and whether Carol's truly over him.
Norman Potter ends up fronting a national beer campaign, much to the Chair of Governors’ disapproval, and the chaos spills into the classroom. Bernard Hedges (John Alderton) and the rest of the Fenn …
A 1970s comedy starring Jimmy Jewel and Hylda Baker as Eli and Nellie Pledge, a brother‑sister pair stuck running the family pickle factory in Lancashire. This is series 5, episode 4 – “A Man and a W…
The couples head out on a coach ride into the mountains, where David splurges on the gypsy shawl Linda’s been admiring. When Amy discovers she’s out of cash, David ends up selling his watch. Spanish …
Lord Meldrum ships Teddy off overseas, Alf's got a plan for James, and Lady Lavender is dead‑set on giving her late parrot a proper military funeral. Series 4, episode 2 – “Requiem for a Parrot”.
Rigsby rolls up in a flashy new sports car, clearly hoping to win Miss Jones over, but his driving leaves a lot to be desired. Series 3, episode 3 – “Clunk Click”.
Wolfie (Robert Lindsay) and his friend Ken head to Italy for a Christmas break, hoping Wolfie can finally meet Shirley. Their holiday goes off the rails when Wolfie discovers an unwelcome surprise. T…
Adrian finds fame a tough nut to crack as Jack and Leonora’s romance starts to blossom, while Grandad gets a sudden reminder of his own past.
Sandra's now dating Carol's ex, Bill, and the girls and their mums are at each other's throats. Everyone's wondering if Bill's as he seems and whether Carol's truly over him.
The yearly bowls club trip gives Cecil a perfect excuse to be alone with May. S2 E7: A Bowl In The Hand
Lord Meldrum ships Teddy off overseas, Alf's got a plan for James, and Lady Lavender is dead‑set on giving her late parrot a proper military funeral. Series 4, episode 2 – “Requiem for a Parrot”.
Mildred signs up for a flower‑arranging contest and Chrissy hands her a plant from her garden. Later, Larry spots a pot in Chrissy’s flat and immediately assumes it’s weed.
Mr Brown shares with the class his early years spent in an orphanage after being left as a baby, then hints that his real mum and dad could be a lot nearer than he ever thought. Series 1, Episode 12 …
Alf's not exactly eager to volunteer as a donor, and Mike's having a laugh about it – but do they actually want his blood? S3 E2: Blood Donor
Sandra's now dating Carol's ex, Bill, and the girls and their mums are at each other's throats. Everyone's wondering if Bill's as he seems and whether Carol's truly over him.
Adrian finds fame a tough nut to crack as Jack and Leonora’s romance starts to blossom, while Grandad gets a sudden reminder of his own past.