That's TV TV Guide — Monday, 31 August 2026

Holiday fever takes its toll as Madge seems determined - despite Janice's pleas - to marry a man she has only known for five minutes, while an arm-wrestling match dreamed up by the Oracle and his mum provides a chance to settle old scores. Comedy, with Johnny Vegas, Sheila Reid and Siobhan Finneran

The gang sets off on what is believed to be a free trip to see a bullfight - an experience that upsets the animal-lovers but brings out the savage in Madge. Meanwhile, Telle strikes up an unlikely friendship with the Oracle. Comedy, starring Johnny Vegas, Hannah Hobley and Sheila Reid

While Arthur is away on business in Europe, Ray is given the task of guarding a valuable racing pigeon - but does not appear to have his mind on the job. Comedy drama, starring George Cole and Gary Webster

Sharon disapproves of Tracey dating policeman Barry, especially as she appears to be neglecting Garth's feelings about his dear, departed dad, leading to a major argument between the sisters. Can Dorien solve their problems in her new role as a magazine agony aunt? Comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph

The trio move out to allow workmen into the flat, and Robin is more than happy to share a bed - until he finds out who with. Comedy, starring Richard O'Sullivan

With Tina Turner, Gerry Rafferty and Justin Hayward. The legendary BAFTA-winning music and comedy show from Thames TV in the best possible taste

A selection of live performances from TV music shows in the 1960s for a genuine taste of the best of the '60s

Eli and Nellie hold a seance, but their attempts to raise the spirit of the late Joshua Pledge are rewarded with a much more sinister apparition

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A selection of live performances from TV music shows in the 1960s for a genuine taste of the best of the '60s

The bus crews go on strike, causing discord at work and in the Butler household, where Arthur is particularly peeved. Very first episode of the vintage comedy, starring Reg Varney and Stephen Lewis

Stan falls for attractive new clippie Iris, but Mum takes a dim view of their romance and tries to nip it in the bud. Vintage Seventies comedy, starring Reg Varney and Stephen Lewis

Stan is shocked to learn Olive has applied for a job as a conductor with the same company as himself. Vintage Seventies comedy, starring Reg Varney and Anna Karen

Stan is forced to change his unhealthy diet after the drivers are obliged to take a medical test. Vintage Seventies comedy, starring Reg Varney and Stephen Lewis

Stan decides to boost his income and applies for a post as a ticket inspector. Vintage Seventies comedy, starring Reg Varney, Cicely Courtneidge and Stephen Lewis

Stan is lumbered with the job of running the depot canteen, and makes the mistake of appointing Olive to do the cooking. With her in charge of the kitchen, disaster figures prominently on the menu. Vintage Seventies comedy, starring Reg Varney and Stephen Lewis

Stan and Jack are challenged to a darts match by canny clippies Iris and Jenny - who compensate for a lack of skill by using their feminine charms to gain an unfair advantage

Christmas special from 1973. Harold decides to spend the festive season in Majorca and promptly heads off to the travel agent - then faces the grim task of telling Albert he'll be alone for the holidays. When his plans fall through, he decides to throw a party at home instead. Starring Harry H Corbett, Wilfrid Brambell and Frank Thornton

Dorien splashes out on a trip to the Canary Islands, but with Tracey's fear of flying, Sharon's hopes for adventure and the novelist's own eagerness for anything in trousers, will it be plain sailing? Linda Robson, Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph star in this 2014 Christmas special

Bob and Thelma are determined to enjoy their festive celebrations to the full, but Terry quickly puts paid to their plans by offering to give them a lift to a party after passing his driving test. A Christmas episode of the comedy from 1974, starring James Bolam and Rodney Bewes

Fletcher prepares for freedom, but wonders how he will cope with life on the outside. While travelling home he bumps into Mr Mackay, and as the two reconcile their differences over a drink or two they soon find themselves caught up in the nefarious activities of two crooks sharing their train. Spin-off from Porridge, starring Ronnie Barker and Fulton Mackay

Fletcher gets to know his family, but his plans to retrieve a buried nest egg do not run as smoothly as he had hoped. Sequel to Porridge, starring Ronnie Barker

Fletch meets a teenage runaway and tries to pass on a few words of wisdom. However, on taking her home he soon feels cause to regret his good deed. Ronnie Barker, Patricia Brake and Nicholas Lyndhurst star