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Schedule Friday 30th October 2015

Radio 4 10:45am
15 min
How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me. Copyright: BBC

How To Survive The Roman Empire, By Pliny And Me

Series 1, Episode 5

Pliny is put out when one of his dinner guests fails to show up.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
John Finnemore's Double Acts. John Finnemore. Copyright: Pozzitive Productions

John Finnemore's Double Acts

Series 1, Episode 3 - Red-Handed

Joel comes home early from work one day to find an unexpected visitor in the shape of Henry. Starring John Bird and Lawry Lewin.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Breaking The News. Des Clarke. Copyright: BBC Studios

Breaking The News

Series 2, Episode 3

Hugo Rifkind, Angela Barnes, Chris Forbes and Jay Lafferty join host Des Clarke to take a satirical swipe at Scotland's news.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 5:20pm
15 min
Go Jetters. Copyright: BBC

Go Jetters

Series 1, Episode 5 - Niagara Falls, Canada and USA

Glitch blocks Niagara Falls to give Grim HQ a mud bath. Can the Go Jetters fix the glitch?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Michael Harper (Gabriel Thomson), Susan Harper (Zoë Wanamaker), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay), Janey Harper (Daniela Denby-Ashe). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 9, Episode 5 - A Little Undertaking

When Ben's uncle dies, his inheritance may not live up to his expectations, but another investment causes problems.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 88, Episode 7

Satirical review of the week's news, chaired by Miles Jupp with Susan Calman, Francis Wheen, Zoe Lyons and Elis James.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
My Family. Image shows from L to R: Brigitte McKay (Daisy Donovan), Ben Harper (Robert Lindsay). Copyright: DLT Entertainment Ltd. / Rude Boy Productions

My Family

Series 1, Episode 1 - The Serpent's Tooth

Ben is annoyed to learn that both Janey and Susan are patients of another dentist... especially since Janey has a crush on this dentist. Nick uses Ben's laptop to have an 'email romance' with Isabelle - a famous model... who's lying to who?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 2

Hyacinth is busy trying to find out why she hasn't received her invitation to the mayor's fancy dress ball and she also wants to get to know some important new neighbours.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Nurse Mary (Miranda Richardson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 5 - General Hospital

With the Germans aware of every one of the British army's moves before they've even made them, General Melchett tracks the source to a spy in the nearby hospital. Blackadder is called upon to root out the Kraut snoop and bring him to justice.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. James Corden. Copyright: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Series 7, Episode 1

James Corden and the gang return for an all-new run of the smash-hit sports panel show. With gold medallist Amy Williams, Dutch footballer Edgar Davids and Jimmy Carr as guests.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Citizen Khan. Image shows from L to R: Amjad (Abdullah Afzal), Shazia (Krupa Pattani), Naani (Adlyn Ross), Mrs Khan (Shobu Kapoor), Mr Khan (Adil Ray), Alia (Bhavna Limbachia). Copyright: BBC

Citizen Khan

Series 4, Episode 1 - Farley Manor

Mr Khan gets into a state at a stately home, when Naani takes the law into her own hands.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Blackadder. Captain Edmund Blackadder (Rowan Atkinson). Credit: BBC

Blackadder

Blackadder Goes Forth, Episode 6 - Goodbyeee

The time has finally come to go "over the top" and face the dreaded Hun on the battlefield. George is thrilled by the prospect, but Blackadder is still less than enthusiastic and resolves to call in an old trick and a long-standing favour owed to him by Field Marshal Haig...

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Image shows left to right: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton. Credit: Matt Crockett

Have I Got News For You

Series 50, Episode 5

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host David Tennant and guest panellists Grayson Perry and Katherine Ryan.

Sky One logo. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Mount Pleasant. Image shows from L to R: Dan Johnson (Daniel Ryan), Barry Harris (Bobby Ball), Nana (Ellen Thomas), Lisa Johnson (Sally Lindsay), Jenna (Nicola Hughes), Cameron (Patrick Robinson). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Mount Pleasant

Series 5, Episode 8

There's a fiery end to Series 5.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Catherine Tate Show. Catherine Tate

The Catherine Tate Show

Series 3, Episode 6

Lauren almost gets married, Derek gets a massage, Georgie does another fund raiser - this time for dwarves, Janice & Ray talk about a sandwich with no bread, Nan's sister comes over from Spain and Essex couple Paul & Sam return with more laughs.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Kennedys. Image shows from L to R: Tony Kennedy (Dan Skinner), Emma Kennedy (Lucy Hutchinson), Brenda Kennedy (Katherine Parkinson), Jenny (Emma Pierson), Tim (Harry Peacock). Copyright: BBC

The Kennedys

Episode 5 - Wedding

It's Jenny and Tim's wedding day but there's been a disaster and somehow, Brenda and Tony have to fix everything.

BBC Three 9:30pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 3, Highlights Special - Best Bits

Here is a chance to see some of the best bits from throughout the run again, as well as some previously unseen material.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Interviews. Copyright: North One Television

The Interviews

Series 1, Episode 4 - Oliver Reed

One of Britain's biggest film stars in the 1960s and 70s, this is the story of Oliver Reed.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Stephen Fry, Sue Perkins, Sami Shah. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 3 - M-Places

With David Mitchell, Sue Perkins and Pakistani comedian Sami Shah.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain

Mock The Week

A selection of three episodes of the satirical panel game.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
Alan Carr: Chatty Man. Alan Carr. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Alan Carr: Chatty Man

Series 15, Episode 8 - Nick Grimshaw, Jason Manford, Andrew Scott, Years & Years

Radio 1 DJ and X Factor judge Nick Grimshaw chats about this year's X Factor and Radio 1's Teen Awards. Comedian Jason Manford drops in to talk about his new Dave show The Money Pit. Andrew Scott talks about his role in the new James Bond movie. Years & Years perform their latest single Eyes Shut.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 18, Episode 6 - Maggie Smith, Alex Jennings, Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Justin Bieber

Maggie Smith says she's glad Downton is over and admits she's never watched it, Alex Jenning talks about playing duplicate Alan Bennetts, Bradley Cooper says he almost fainted preparing grouse, Sienna Miller reveals she was intimidated by Clint Eastwood and Justin Bieber says he and his music are growing up.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm (repeat)
House Of Fools. Image shows from L to R: Vic (Vic Reeves), Bob (Bob Mortimer). Copyright: BBC / Pett Productions

House Of Fools

Series 1, Episode 6 - The Ghost Affair

Much to Bob's frustration, when Ghost Hunter magazine offers a chimp as a prize to anyone who can provide a genuine photo of a ghost, Vic instantly begins ghost hunting around the flat with Beef and Bosh.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
Russell Howard's Good News. Russell Howard. Copyright: Avalon Television

Russell Howard's Good News

Series 4, Episode 1

Fresh from performing to over 160,000 fans on his sell-out UK arena tour, Russell Howard returns to BBC Three for a brand-new series of hit satirical comedy show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Shooting Stars. Image shows from L to R: Vic Reeves, Bob Mortimer, Ulrika Jonsson, Angelos Epithemiou (Dan Skinner), Jack Dee. Copyright: Channel X / Pett Productions

Shooting Stars

Series 7, Episode 6

Pop star Paloma Faith, dance star Louie Spence, Top Gear host James May and Inbetweeners star James Buckley star on tonight's edition of the surreal panel game.

E4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:50pm (repeat)
Drifters. Image shows from L to R: Bunny (Lydia Rose Bewley), Laura (Lauren O'Rourke), Meg (Jessica Knappett). Copyright: Zodiak Media Company

Drifters

Series 3, Episode 2 - Skint

The girls' finances are at rock bottom. When there's not even enough money for food Meg hits on an unusual solution. Meanwhile Bunny gets an audition that requires mastery of a regional accent and Laura tries for a job as a waitress at Uncle Sam's Saturday Shack.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish. Dave Gorman

Dave Gorman: Modern Life Is Goodish

Series 3, Episode 8 - A German Tradition

Modern Life Is Goodish concludes tonight with a look at the current obsession with customer feedback and market research. Just how reliable is this data? Dave tries to find out with the help of fans of Ant and Dec and people who like a very specific type of soup.

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