Series following a Darlington-based private security firm. Francis is hired by a local resident to tackle a gang on motorbikes who have been riding dangerously in public areas. Show more
Series following a Darlington-based private security firm. New apprentice Pembow has to make his first sales pitch, while boss Francis has a date at a trendy local restaurant. Show more
Series following a Darlington-based private security firm. Francis embarks on a marketing drive to offer his services to the gay community, and escorts a drag queens' coach trip. Show more
30 minutes
Series following a Darlington-based private security firm. Francis goes undercover to try and solve a mysterious outbreak of vandalism at a local fishing pond. Show more
Series following a private security firm. Francis is hired to guard the house of a woman who has had a domestic violence protection order taken out against her former husband. Show more
Series following a private security firm. Francis arranges a public meeting in his local area to try to drum up interest in the business and enlist community volunteers. Show more
Series following a private security firm. Francis is hired to protect a local angling lake from fish thieves and embarks on a covert mission to catch the culprits in the act. Show more
Series following a private security firm. Francis has to deal with a client whose factory has been the victim of burglars. An animal sanctuary asks Sparta for help to raise funds. Show more
Rent a Cop
Christmas Special
30 minutes
First broadcast: on BBC Three HDLatest broadcast: on BBC Three HD
Series following a private security firm. In a festive episode, Francis is searching for Sparta's Employee of the Year, and also trying to restart his boxing career. Show more
Comedian Geoff Norcott investigates universities to find out if a degree is still worth it. He meets students at war with their institutions and those suing for a refund. Show more
Documentary. Miriam Margolyes, Wayne Sleep, Rosemary Shrager and Bobby George reunite to sample retirement in China. Show more
Documentary. Miriam Margoyles, Wayne Sleep, Bobby George and Jan Leeming head to the hot and vibrant city of Havana, Cuba. Show more
1 hour
Documentary. Sheila Ferguson, Rustie Lee, Paul Nicholas and Dennis Taylor reunite and head to the cold but beautiful country of Iceland. Show more
Documentary. Rosemary Shrager, Sheila Ferguson, Paul Nicholas and Dennis Taylor head to Thailand, travelling to the cultural heart of the country, Chiang Mai. Show more
Lucy wants Jon to appear on All Star and Mrs, playing against Rob Beckett. But Jon's still annoyed that Beckett replaced him on 8 out of 10 Cats and doesn't want to take part if Rob's involved. Show more
Jon appears on Countdown with his comedy hero Jack Dee, who gives him some career advice. Lucy has secretly signed Jon up to be the celebrity judge at the world dock pudding competition in Hebden. Show more
Documentary series about the world of parking. The Black Beret, a masked parking campaigner, is taking the council to court over the wording on its tickets. Show more
Lucy goes out on the town in London with TV's Alan Carr. It gets very messy. Meanwhile, back in Hebden, Jon has a boys' night out with comedian Matt Forde.
The Richardsons finally get invited to the showbiz event of the year, the Jonathan Ross Halloween party. Show more
Chris Kamara asks Jon to take part in a Leeds United fundraiser for deprived children. While he's away, Lucy tries to enrol Elsie in a private school - against Jon's wishes. Show more