U&Gold TV Guide — Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Passions erupt in Dibley when Geraldine plays Cupid in her efforts to bring Alice and Hugo together, and at the same time she receives an astonishing proposal from an unexpected source. Christmas edition from 1997 starring Dawn French

First episode of Richard Curtis's comedy, starring Dawn French as the new vicar of a sleepy English village. Her arrival causes consternation among the locals - particularly stuffy councillor David Horton, who vows to have her ejected at all costs. Gary Waldhorn, James Fleet and Emma Chambers co-star

Lucy decides she wants to have a baby, but what she didn't expect was for the whole family to take a personal interest in the conception. Lee thinks he should be the one, of course - so he can't believe it when she reveals she is planning to have the child with another man. Lee Mack and Sally Bretton star, with Katy Wix, Bobby Ball, Geoffrey Whitehead and Deborah Grant

The Fat Sweaty Coppers try to solve a burglary, Ron Manager talks about Ryan Giggs, and Unlucky Alf has an accident with a cricket ball. Elsewhere, Prof Denzil Dexter conducts an experiment using some cardboard tubes.. First episode of the sketch show, starring Paul Whitehouse,Caroline Aherne, Simon Day, Charlie Higson, John Thomson, Arabella Weir and Mark Williams. First aired in 1994

Seven strangers from vastly different walks of life begin Community Payback sentences, renovating a derelict building in Bristol. But a criminal mistake will unite these people in ways they had thought impossible. Sitcom created by Stephen Merchant, starring Rhianne Barreto, Darren Boyd and Gamba Cole, with Merchant himself and Christopher Walken

Tom disagrees with Toby's assumption that he will be moving into his son's flat when the fire-damage is repaired. Nigel Havers and Tony Britton star

Martin enters the pub snooker tournament, but is put out when he learns Paul is also a contender. Comedy, starring Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan. First broadcast November 18, 1984

Godber takes up boxing and enters the prison championships. He is hot favourite to win until Fletcher is given the task of fixing the contest and nobbling his cell-mate. Classic comedy, starring Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale and Peter Vaughan

Tyler and Marlene are not impressed by their new surroundings and want a swift return to Peckham, but Boycie warms to the idea of becoming a 'gentleman farmer', which seemingly involves doing little work and mingling with the country set. His manager Elgin persuades him to retain all his staff

Miss Brahms becomes the store spokesperson when Grace Brothers tries out closed-circuit advertising. Comedy, with Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden and John Inman

Truly scares Billy Ingleton out of his wits by mischievously starting a rumour there is a tiger on the loose. The story spreads like wildfire, leading to unexpected consequences for the practical-joking pensioner. Long-running comedy from the pen of Roy Clarke, starring Frank Thornton and guest Norman Wisdom

Wesley finally finishes his off-the-road motorised scooter, while bored son-in-law Barry longs for a walk on the wild side. Rural comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Thora Hird

Martin enters the pub snooker tournament, but is put out when he learns Paul is also a contender. Comedy, starring Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan. First broadcast November 18, 1984

Godber takes up boxing and enters the prison championships. He is hot favourite to win until Fletcher is given the task of fixing the contest and nobbling his cell-mate. Classic comedy, starring Ronnie Barker, Richard Beckinsale and Peter Vaughan

Passions erupt in Dibley when Geraldine plays Cupid in her efforts to bring Alice and Hugo together, and at the same time she receives an astonishing proposal from an unexpected source. Christmas edition from 1997 starring Dawn French

Corporal Jones finds himself cast adrift during an exercise pitting Mainwaring and his home-front heroes against their arch-rival Captain Square - but fortunately, Frazer is on hand to help out. Comedy first broadcast in 1970, starring Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier and Arthur Lowe

Tyler and Marlene are not impressed by their new surroundings and want a swift return to Peckham, but Boycie warms to the idea of becoming a 'gentleman farmer', which seemingly involves doing little work and mingling with the country set. His manager Elgin persuades him to retain all his staff

Miss Brahms becomes the store spokesperson when Grace Brothers tries out closed-circuit advertising. Comedy, with Wendy Richard, Mollie Sugden and John Inman

Martin enters the pub snooker tournament, but is put out when he learns Paul is also a contender. Comedy, starring Richard Briers, Penelope Wilton and Peter Egan. First broadcast November 18, 1984

Corporal Jones finds himself cast adrift during an exercise pitting Mainwaring and his home-front heroes against their arch-rival Captain Square - but fortunately, Frazer is on hand to help out. Comedy first broadcast in 1970, starring Clive Dunn, John Le Mesurier and Arthur Lowe

Truly scares Billy Ingleton out of his wits by mischievously starting a rumour there is a tiger on the loose. The story spreads like wildfire, leading to unexpected consequences for the practical-joking pensioner. Long-running comedy from the pen of Roy Clarke, starring Frank Thornton and guest Norman Wisdom

Wesley finally finishes his off-the-road motorised scooter, while bored son-in-law Barry longs for a walk on the wild side. Rural comedy, starring Peter Sallis, Frank Thornton and Thora Hird