Schedule Wednesday 14th April 2021
6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 7 - Boing BoingIt's the semi-final and time is running out to claim the points needed to become the Taskmaster Series Champion. In this episode, Greg Davies and Alex Horne set the contestants a series of cruel conundrums: should Nish Kumar use the coconut harness? What should Sally Phillips do with a slice of bread when blindfolded? And who should they vote for in yet another referendum?
6pm9 min
6:20pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 4 - The Day Peace Broke OutTom takes the law into his own hands when leeks start disappearing from his garden.
6:30pm30 min
Alone
Series 3, Episode 2 - Unpacking The Yada YadaA disappointed Ellie tries to jog Mitch's memory regarding their abandoned date, while Will and Louisa have a night out to remember. And then to forget.
7pm
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Porridge
Series 2, Episode 6 - The Harder They FallGodber has reached the inter-wing boxing tournament finals and is a favourite to win. However, for Grouty's gambling syndicate, the opportunity to make a profit outweighs any concern for following the Marquess of Queensberry rules.
7pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 6This week, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Dave Gorman join David's camp and compete against journalistic powerhouse Janet Street-Porter and funnyman Omid Djalili on Lee's team.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 5 - High FinanceJones is in financial danger as he has an outstanding £50 overdraft with the bank, and cannot afford to pay his staff. Helping to assess his books, Mainwaring discovers that the debt has a long and confusing trail to it.
7:40pm
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Room 101
Series 4, Episode 8 - Adrian Chiles, Jameela Jamil, Des O'ConnorFrank Skinner is joined by TV presenter Adrian Chiles, Radio 1's Jameela Jamil and veteran entertainer Des O'Connor. Nominations include people who recline aircraft seats.
8pm
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Rob And Romesh Vs
Series 2, Episode 2 - NBA BasketballThis week Rob and Romesh are on a mission to learn all about one of America's favourite sports - basketball.
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 8, Episode 6 - The Face On The PosterMainwaring hopes to recruit more members to the platoon with a series of posters featuring Jones, but there is a mix-up at the printers.
8:20pm
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Room 101
Series 5, Episode 1 - Aisling Bea, David Tennant, Trevor McDonaldComedian Aisling Bea, Doctor Who star David Tennant and newsreader Sir Trevor McDonald attempt to cast David's South African accent, lateness, and pigeons on the front page into the Orwellian chamber.
9pm
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The Fast Show
Series 1, Episode 3Character-based sketch show featuring Professor Denzil Dexter and the Off Roaders.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series R, Episode 8 - ReflectionsSandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of reflections this week, with Joe Lycett, Zoe Lyons, Liza Tarbuck and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.
9:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 2 - DeathEdina's father is dead, but is it art? Struggling to grasp the concept of mourning, Edina begins to worry about her own mortality, prompting a lavish spending spree. Meanwhile, Gran and Saffron make funeral arrangements while Edina and Patsy, drunk, finally decide to attend.
10pm45 min version (repeat)
10pm
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Live At The Apollo
Pride Specials, Highlights SpecialThis edition features sets from Tom Allen, Stephen K Amos, Jen Brister, Al Porter, Julian Clary, Suzi Ruffell and Gina Yashere.
10pm
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Plebs
Series 4, Episode 5 - LupercaliaIt's the Roman festival of love so when Marcus is asked out by Gloria from next door, he can't tell if it's a date or a meeting about their party wall. Jason tries to maintain his Lupercalia perfect-score, while Grumio enjoys a romantic meal for one.
10pm
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A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 1Jamie Redknapp, Freddie Flintoff and Romesh Ranganathan are joined by ALOTO OG Jack Whitehall as they begin their odyssey of comedy at the legendary Urqhart Castle at Loch Ness. While there are no monsters in sight, the boys are about to take on some monstrous challenges. Former marine commando Jason Fox and adventurer Aldo Kane put them through their paces in a SAS Highlands Survival challenge, and we see who the sharpshooter of the team is in a Sniper Shoot-off.
10:20pm
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French And Saunders
Series 4, Episode 7In the last of the series, Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders pay comic homage to Thelma and Louise, and are joined by Royal Ballet stars Darcey Bussell and Anthony Dowell for a documentary on the re-staging of Jennifer's famous ballet La Belle Dame sans Chapeau.
10:30pm
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Plebs
Series 4, Episode 6 - The BathhouseThe boys attend a free trial session at a swanky new bathhouse and attempt to outstay their welcome. Marcus courts a potential business contact he meets in the changing room, while Jason starts dating a yoga instructor.
10:40pm
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Mock The Week
Series 14, Highlights SpecialDara presents a special end of series show featuring hilarious new material, out-takes and favourite bits.
11pm
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Goodness Gracious Me
Series 2, Episode 1The golf-enthusiastic Cooper and Robinson couples misunderstand the meaning of swinging; we meet a Bollywood star making his first Western movie; and there's a Punjabi spoof of Aqua's pop hit Barbie Girl.
11pm15 min
Athena's Cancel Culture
Episode 2Athena Kugblenu turns the icy hand of cancel culture justice on herself, examining an incident where she experienced a workplace grilling. Can we all receive a cancel?
11pm
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Dating No Filter
Series 1, Episode 7Lucky Danielle has double the fun when her blind date turns out to be identical twins Jamie and Jerome. Will she hit it off with either as the thruple go axe throwing, or will she have to give both the chop? Also this week, Jack and his date Jenni might feel a little underdressed as they discover they'll be taking a ballroom dance class for their date. Can Jack two-step his way into Jenni's good books?
11:15pm
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Joseph Morpurgo's Walking Tour
Episode 2 - The East EndJoseph presents a walking tour of London's historic east end, which is explored through its pubs.
11:20pm
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Would I Lie To You?
Series 3, Episode 6This week, TV presenter Davina McCall and comedian Dave Gorman join David's camp and compete against journalistic powerhouse Janet Street-Porter and funnyman Omid Djalili on Lee's team.
11:35pm
Pls Like
Series 3, Episode 5 - Home & LifestyleLiam must go viral with a vlog he makes from home, but without much of an audience and unable to identify his appeal, he visits several influencers who've carved out niche audiences in an attempt to unlock his own.
11:40pm
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Peep Show
Series 8, Episode 6 - Quantocking IIDobby is offered a job in New York by ex-boyfriend Simon. Uncertain about the offer, Dobby suggests that she and Mark spend a weekend in the country. The perfect time, as far as Jeremy is concerned, to get a few things off his chest.
11:55pm
Pls Like
Series 3, Episode 6 - EthicsLiam must use his new-found status as a micro-influencer to become the face of an ethical campaign but ends up fronting an advert for an oil company. Meanwhile his vlogger pal Charlie South is being 'un-cancelled'.
Midnight
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Room 101
Series 5, Episode 2 - Noel Fielding, Joanna Scanlan, Ian WrightSurreal comic Noel Fielding, actress Joanna Scanlan and football pundit Ian Wright attempt to get rid of spiders, the film Grease and stinky cheese.
2am60 min
A League Of Their Own
Road Trip: Loch Ness To London, Episode 2Freddie, Jamie, Jack and Romesh try their hand at some off-road driving at Ardvkerikie, before getting their kilts on for a Highland Games challenge, then heading to Weymouth to fish with Marco Pierre White.