That's TV Guide — Wednesday

Browse the full That's TV TV guide for Wednesday, 21 October 2026. 36 programmes listed , including 9 tonight. UK listings updated daily — scroll down to tonight's highlights or use the day tabs above to browse the weekly schedule.

Early Morning

00:05 1h

Benidorm

S9 · E7

A ban is placed on alcohol in Benidorm due to a religious festival

A ban is placed on alcohol in Benidorm due to a religious festival, but the guests are determined to ignore it, despite the staff trying their best to enforce the new rules. Meanwhile, while Joyce is away, Sam sees another opportunity to make a few extra euros, and Pauline's mysterious Malcolm arrives and she seems to be under his spell yet again
01:05 55m

Minder

S2 · E11 · All About Scoring, Innit

Arthur cashes in on a footballer's disappearance

Arthur sees an opportunity to cash in when a footballer with a drink and gambling habit goes missing, but selling his story to the paper is not as easy as it seems when there is more than one person interested in his whereabouts. Comedy drama, with George Cole and Dennis Waterman
02:00 30m

Goodnight Sweetheart

S5 · E4 · Mairzy Doats

Ron puts Gary in danger

Ron sees the past as one big adventure playground and attempts to act out his daredevil fantasies, putting Gary in danger. Time-travelling comedy, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst, Elizabeth Carling and Victor McGuire
02:30 25m

Man About the House

S6 · E3 · The Generation Game

Robin plans a romantic dinner for two

Robin's plans for a romantic dinner for two are ruined when the Ropers have an argument. Seventies comedy series, with Richard O'Sullivan
02:55 1h 5m

The Kenny Everett Video Show

S1 · E3

With Suzi Quatro and Nick Lowe

With Suzi Quatro and Nick Lowe. A 1978 episode of the BAFTA-winning music and comedy show from Thames TV in the best possible taste
04:00 25m

Nearest and Dearest

S3 · E6 · Two Pennies to Rub Together

Bankruptcy strikes

Bankruptcy strikes and the Pledges sell all their personal effects in order to buy food _ but further disaster awaits when staff join a rival pickling firm
04:25 40m

Nearest and Dearest

S3 · E7 · The Ghost of Picklers Past

Eli and Nellie hold a seance

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
05:05 55m

Saving Settle-Carlisle Rail

The story of the campaign to save the Settle-Carlisle rail line, which British Rail planned to close during the 1980s.

Morning

06:00 30m

Shop: Dri Buddi Compact
06:30 30m

Shop: World of Cruising
07:00 30m

Shop: Atlas for Men

Atlas for Men offers the best in outdoor clothing at amazingly affordable prices. 100% satisfaction guaranteed! Teleshopping.
07:30 30m

Shop: Cruise & Stay by Real Cruise People
08:00 5m

That's 60s - Best Music Live!

A selection of live performances from TV music shows in the 1960s

A selection of live performances from TV music shows in the 1960s for a genuine taste of the best of the '60s
08:05 1h 5m

Upstairs, Downstairs

S3 · E6 · Desirous of Change

A French countess captivates Richard

A captivating French countess claims to know Richard and obtains an invitation to dinner. Believing her to be wealthy, the servants encourage the match, but things are not quite as they seem
09:10 1h 5m

You Rang, M'Lord?

S3 · E2 · Current Affairs

Myrtle visits the house

Alf continues to supply the Sunshine Pantry with Mrs Lipton's cakes and Myrtle visits the house posing as Mrs Stokes
10:15 35m

Bread

S5 · E13

Preparations for Aveline's wedding are chaotic

Preparations for Aveline's wedding do not run smoothly, especially when Yizzel and his friend are in charge of the wedding cars
10:50 40m

Steptoe and Son

S2 · E2 · The Bath

Harold's plans upset Albert

Harold's plan for a bathroom upset Albert. Vintage comedy, starring Harry H Corbett and Wilfrid Brambell
11:30 35m

Oh, Doctor Beeching!

S1 · E4 · A Moving Story

The station staff are ready to help Cecil move in

The station staff are ready to help Cecil move into the station master's house, and May has a confession to make and shares it with Ethel

Daytime

12:05 30m

Rising Damp

S1 · E7 · Stand Up and Be Counted

Rigsby enters politics

Rigsby tries to drum up support for his local election candidate, but finds Alan and Philip have other ideas about who should represent their interests. Leonard Rossiter, Frances de la Tour, Richard Beckinsale and Don Warrington star
12:35 30m

Man About the House

S5 · E1 · The Last Picture Show

Chrissy makes a home video

Robin and Jo line up to star in Chrissy's home video, but Mr Roper is interested in a different kind of film. Comedy, starring Richard O'Sullivan
13:05 40m

Goodnight Sweetheart

S6 · E6 · Just in Time

Gary has a dilemma

A workman arrives to fix a hole in the space-time continuum, leaving Gary facing a dilemma of epic proportions concerning which life - and indeed which wife - to plump for. Meanwhile, Ron thinks he has a lucrative business deal on the cards. Comedy, starring Nicholas Lyndhurst
13:45 1h

When the Boat Comes In

S1 · E1 · A Land Fit for Heroes and Idiots

Sergeant Jack Ford returns to his home town

Sergeant Jack Ford returns to his home town and falls for an outspoken teacher. Drama based on the James Mitchell novels, starring James Bolam as Northern entrepreneur Jack Ford
14:45 1h 5m

Minder

S10 · E1 · A Fridge Too Far

Arthur pawns his wife's jewellery

Arthur pawns his wife's jewellery to solve a temporary cash-flow problem _ but soon finds himself in deeper trouble than ever. Vintage comedy drama, starring George Cole as shady London entrepreneur Arthur Daley
15:50 35m

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

S1 · E3 · Cold Feet

Bob has doubts about his marriage

Bob has doubts about his marriage when he realises all his peers - even the vicar - seem to be getting divorced. Classic comedy, starring Rodney Bewes and James Bolam
16:25 30m

Man About the House

S2 · E2 · Colour Me Yellow

Robin gets into an argument with a bloke in the pub

Chrissy and Jo try to foil a showdown at the Mucky Duck Saloon when Robin and loud Irishman Mick get into an argument. Comedy, starring Richard O'Sullivan
16:55 35m

Bread

S5 · E13

Preparations for Aveline's wedding are chaotic

Preparations for Aveline's wedding do not run smoothly, especially when Yizzel and his friend are in charge of the wedding cars
17:30 30m

Birds of a Feather

S11 · E8 · Spa Wars

Part two of two. Sharon and Tracey take a trip to a spa

As Tracey awaits the results of her scan, she and Sharon swap home truths in the comfort of a spa, and try to make plans for the future, while Dorien prepares to say a long goodbye to her daughter Naomi. Second of a two-part episode of the comedy, starring Pauline Quirke, Linda Robson and Lesley Joseph, with Frances Ruffelle and Michael Lumsden

Tonight's Highlights

18:00 10m

That's 60s - Best Music Live!

A selection of live performances from TV music shows in the 1960s

A selection of live performances from TV music shows in the 1960s for a genuine taste of the best of the '60s
18:10 30m

Rising Damp

S1 · E6 · The Prowler

A prowler stalks Miss Jones

Miss Jones reports a prowler to the police and it is not long before an inspector calls to investigate - but, unfortunately for Rigsby, he is not all he seems. George Sewell guest stars in the classic comedy, with Leonard Rossiter and Frances de la Tour
18:40 40m

Steptoe and Son

S2 · E4 · Sixty-Five Today

Harold takes Albert on a big night out to celebrate his birthday.

Harold takes Albert on a big night out in the West End to celebrate his birthday, but the night soon turns into a disaster with no beer and horrible food.
19:20 35m

Whatever Happened to the Likely Lads?

S1 · E3 · Cold Feet

Bob has doubts about his marriage

Bob has doubts about his marriage when he realises all his peers - even the vicar - seem to be getting divorced. Classic comedy, starring Rodney Bewes and James Bolam
19:55 1h 5m

Minder

S9 · E4 · Looking for Mr Goodtime

Arthur's search for a car gets him arrested

Arthur is offered the chance to buy a cheap Daimler, but while trying to locate its dealer's elusive premises is arrested for kerb-crawling. With a gross of red light bulbs in his boot, the evidence seems compelling, and even Ray begins to doubt his uncle's innocence. Nevertheless, the loyal nephew sets out to track down the so-called Goodtime garage to provide corroboration. Lighthearted drama, with George Cole and Gary Webster
21:00 55m

Benidorm

S9 · E8

Concerns for Liam's well-being lead to confusion

Concerns for Liam's well-being lead to confusion when it is feared he has joined a self-help group, and terrible exam results leave Rob questioning his future. Suspicion surrounds Malcolm's identity and Kenneth is intent on an expose, while Eddie receives the news that his best friend back home has passed away, but nobody seems to be interested
21:55 1h

Shameless

S11 · E5

Chesney hires a pharmacist he has just met to run his new chemist department

Chesney meets a feisty pharmacist while on the hunt for replacement chillers and he soon decides to refit Chesco, add a chemist department and employ her to run it. But has he acted too rashly? Meanwhile, Avril loses her job, and Kassi, Shane and Jamie set off for a night on the town, but things don't go according to plan
22:55 35m

Man About the House

S6 · E3 · The Generation Game

Robin plans a romantic dinner for two

Robin's plans for a romantic dinner for two are ruined when the Ropers have an argument. Seventies comedy series, with Richard O'Sullivan
23:30 35m

Goodnight Sweetheart

S5 · E5 · Pennies from Heaven

Gary interferes with history

With his finances rapidly depleting, Gary is forced to do the one thing he promised he never would - interfere with history. Nicholas Lyndhurst stars

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