U&Gold TV Guide — Tuesday, 1 September 2026

Idle slob Jim causes so much friction in the Royle household that Barbara decides she has had enough of his laziness and walks out, leaving him with just Denise and Dave for support in trying to answer the questions on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Comedy, starring Ricky Tomlinson and Caroline Aherne

The Royles look forward to a joyous celebration in honour of Antony's 18th birthday, complete with a football-pitch cake and party balloons. But as the house fills up with family and friends, the hi-fi breaks down - prompting some home-brewed entertainment

The gang's illicit business begins to run like a well-oiled machine. When Gabby engages in some spirited activism of her own, Myrna displaces her occupational guilt by using her talent for community engagement. John finds the job market isn't what it was, while Christian's old enemy receives an inquisitive visitor, and later, a painful message. A familiar - and obnoxious - face jeopardises the group's progress, placing them firmly in the crosshairs of Bristol and Avon Constabulary. As Christian looks to the future, he suspects Rani might be more into their dangerous new lifestyle than he is - until she comes through with an unexpected source of support

Jim and Barbara are left holding the baby as Denise and Dave enjoy a booze-fuelled night of karaoke at The Feathers, and Mary tells all about Joe's close shave with a cheese grater

Idle slob Jim causes so much friction in the Royle household that Barbara decides she has had enough of his laziness and walks out, leaving him with just Denise and Dave for support in trying to answer the questions on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Comedy, starring Ricky Tomlinson and Caroline Aherne

Tom's accommodation problems force him to book into the Royal Hotel - where his father is already staying. Nigel Havers and Tony Britton star

Ann goes into hospital, so Martin tackles the housework - but finds it is not as easy as he thought. Comedy, starring Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan. First broadcast November 11, 1984

Blanco ends up in the prison hospital, where he fears he is about to shuffle off this mortal coil and entrusts the whereabouts of his stashed fortune to fellow inmate Fletch, who is sharing a ward with him. Comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason. Originally broadcast in 1975

First episode of John Sullivan's comedy series, following the lives of Only Fools and Horses characters Boycie and Marlene. Denzil tells Boycie the infamous Driscoll Brothers are after the supergrass who had them jailed - prompting the car salesman to sell his business and move to rural Shropshire. John Challis and Sue Holderness star, with a guest appearance by Paul Barber

Old Mr Grace recognises a photo of Mr Humphries' mother and begins to suspect the head of menswear may be his son and heir. John Inman stars

A solicitor's letter addressed to Compo causes a stir in the town - but terrifies his son Tom. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis and Tom Owen

Barry's promotion at the building society gives him a headache when he has to visit a particularly violent family - and he naively asks Clegg and Truly for advice. Long-running comedy from the pen of Roy Clarke, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Mike Grady

Ann goes into hospital, so Martin tackles the housework - but finds it is not as easy as he thought. Comedy, starring Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan. First broadcast November 11, 1984

Blanco ends up in the prison hospital, where he fears he is about to shuffle off this mortal coil and entrusts the whereabouts of his stashed fortune to fellow inmate Fletch, who is sharing a ward with him. Comedy, starring Ronnie Barker and David Jason. Originally broadcast in 1975

Tom and Barbara apply their creative talents when they try to make clothes out of nettles and wool, while Jerry has his eye on becoming the next managing director of JJM. Comedy, starring Richard Briers, Felicity Kendal, Penelope Keith and Paul Eddington

Margo is horrified by the prospect of dressing in saucy clothes for her music society's production of Sweet Charity, and Tom discovers oil in his garden. Classic comedy, starring Richard Briers and Penelope Keith

First episode of John Sullivan's comedy series, following the lives of Only Fools and Horses characters Boycie and Marlene. Denzil tells Boycie the infamous Driscoll Brothers are after the supergrass who had them jailed - prompting the car salesman to sell his business and move to rural Shropshire. John Challis and Sue Holderness star, with a guest appearance by Paul Barber

Old Mr Grace recognises a photo of Mr Humphries' mother and begins to suspect the head of menswear may be his son and heir. John Inman stars

Ann goes into hospital, so Martin tackles the housework - but finds it is not as easy as he thought. Comedy, starring Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan. First broadcast November 11, 1984

Margo is horrified by the prospect of dressing in saucy clothes for her music society's production of Sweet Charity, and Tom discovers oil in his garden. Classic comedy, starring Richard Briers and Penelope Keith

A solicitor's letter addressed to Compo causes a stir in the town - but terrifies his son Tom. Comedy, starring Peter Sallis and Tom Owen