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Schedule Friday 8th April 2022

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?. Image shows from L to R: Florence Ransom (Dawn French), Selina Mountjoy (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: CPL Productions

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane Austen?

Series 1, Episode 1

Florence (Dawn French) and Selina (Jennifer Saunders) are nominated for a writer's prize and the contest becomes a battle between the two sisters. Florence is invited to the Hay Book Festival as she's been nominated for the prestigious Bronte shield - but Florence's joy and delight turn to anger and disappointment when Selina is also nominated, for her kiss and tell autobiography, Kiss And Tell. As every female author in Britain, and Lionel Shriver, drop out in protest, the contest for the award becomes a battle between the two sisters.

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

Breaking The News

Series 21, Episode 8

Des Clarke is joined by Val McDermid, Rachel Parris, Mark Nelson & David Kay.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Alex Horne, Jo Brand. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 9 - Don't Like Them Go Bang

The five comics go undercover as they try to impress Greg Davies with their attempts at high-level espionage. Results, involving a white van, a newspaper and a paper cup, are mixed. Meanwhile, Greg's simpering secretary Alex Horne observes with barely concealed glee as Ed Gamble shaves his knees and Jo Brand finds an alternative use for her earring.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 4, Episode 3 - Growing Pains

Lee wonders who his parents are. Meanwhile, Michael takes Spanish lessons from Mandy.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 60, Episode 5

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by the voices of Chiara Goldsmith and Luke Kempner. Laura Smyth details her experience working as a remote teacher, and Chris Thorburn looks into the Grammys. Music is provided by Tim Sutton and Sooz Kempner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Jeffrey Fairbrother (Simon Cadell), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 4, Episode 1 - Concessions

As Barry and Yvonne dance to Diaghilev, and Spike jokes to Pinocchio, Ted contrives to get in with the local 'Mr Big' to confound Joe Maplin's plans to expand his empire.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 1, Episode 6

Hyacinth quite enjoys a family christening - except when it's Daisy's family!

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 5, Episode 3

David Mitchell is joined by David O'Doherty and Katherine Parkinson, and Lee Mack is joined by Bill Turnbull and Louie Spence.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army. Image shows from L to R: Private Godfrey (Arnold Ridley), Lance Corporal Jones (Clive Dunn), Private Walker (James Beck), Captain Mainwaring (Arthur Lowe), Private Frazer (John Laurie), Sergeant Wilson (John Le Mesurier), Private Pike (Ian Lavender)

Dad's Army

Series 3, Episode 1 - The Armoured Might Of Lance Corporal Jones

Walker suggests to Jones that he should loan the platoon his butchers' van, so that he can get free petrol for it. However, Mainwaring is ordered to have the vehicle converted to run on gas, causing more than a few problems and thwarting Walker's plan!

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, Sarah Millican, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 14 - Numbers

With Noel Fielding, Colin Lane and Sarah Millican.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, Shaun Williamson, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Emma Bunton, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 5

This episode's guests are Jo Brand, Emma Bunton, Jonnie Peacock and Shaun Williamson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Harry Redknapp, Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Mick Hucknall, Sadie Benjamin, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Maya Jama

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 4

This week Agnes and the family open their doors to football managing legend and former King Of The Jungle Harry Redknapp; Radio 1 presenter Maya Jama and her mum Sadie; and legendary Simply Red frontman Mick Hucknall, plus music from Simply Red themselves.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Kevin Pietersen, Rob Beckett, Romesh Ranganathan. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 3 - Cricket: South Africa

The pair head off to Cape Town to follow the England cricket team on their first meaningful tour since they were crowned world champions.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Victoria Coren Mitchell

Have I Got News For You

Series 63, Episode 2

Victoria Coren Mitchell guest presents. Joining her on the panel are Chief Political Commentator at the Sunday Times, Tim Shipman and comedian Ria Lina.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Colin Lane, Sandi Toksvig, David Mitchell, Sarah Millican

QI

Series Q, Episode 14 - Queens

With Colin Lane, Sarah Millican and David Mitchell.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Keith (Joe Wilkinson), Lee (Lee Mack)

Not Going Out

Series 12, Episode 3 - Friend

When Lee promises Lucy that he will make more of an effort to be friendly with other parents in the playground, he makes the mistake of starting with Keith.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Men Behaving Badly. Image shows from L to R: Gary Strang (Martin Clunes), Dorothy (Caroline Quentin), Tony Smart (Neil Morrissey), Deborah (Leslie Ash). Copyright: Hartswood Films Ltd

Men Behaving Badly

Series 3, Episode 5 - Cleaning Lady

Can you imagine the filth on Gary and Tony's floor? Would you want to, for that matter? Dorothy insists that the pair hire a cleaner for the flat.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 2, Episode 4 - Cricket: The Test

Part two of the South African tour for cricket newbies Rob and Romesh as they follow England's Test series as the match comes to a dramatic finale.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen K Amos, Sandi Toksvig, Josh Widdicombe, Cally Beaton. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 13 - Omnishambles

Sandi Toksvig organises an Omnishambles. Learn how to throw the two-handed javelin, meet the woman who never knew that she'd won an Olympic gold medal, and much more besides. With Stephen K. Amos, Josh Widdicombe and Cally Beaton.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Brennan Reece, Phil Wang, Rachel Parris. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 14, Episode 4 - Phil Wang, Brennan Reece, Rachel Parris

Phil Wang hosts, as he introduces the charismatic Brennan Reece and star of The Mash Report and talented musical-comedian Rachel Parris to the stage.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Ben Earle, Joel Dommett, Penny Dommett, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Eamonn Holmes, Ruth Langsford, Crissie Rhodes

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 5

Agnes and the family are joined in studio by the comedian and Masked Singer host Joel Dommett; king and queen of morning television Ruth Langsford and Eamonn Holmes; plus Foley's bar is pumping with pop, as The Shires playout the show in style.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Episode 1

Kicking off in Ireland, the boys take part in the National Ploughing Championships.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Lucy Porter, Sandi Toksvig, Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 15 - Next

With Frankie Boyle, Ross Noble and Lucy Porter.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Paul Foot, Sean Lock

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 20 (Channel 4: Series 21), Episode 2

Sean Lock and Paul Foot play against Jon Richardson and Angela Barnes while John Cooper Clarke joins Susie in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Peep Show. Image shows from L to R: Jeremy Usbourne (Robert Webb), Mark Corrigan (David Mitchell). Copyright: Objective Productions

Peep Show

Series 9, Episode 2 - Gregory's Beard

Jez's life coaching career is going well and it seems a new client could bring more to his life than just a steady source of money. Super Hans in the meantime is getting ready for his wedding day...

U&Dave channel logo 11:40pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Katona, Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Series 3, Episode 6

Jon kicks off his serious acting career by landing a part in the next series of Line Of Duty, Lucy discovers another celebrity has also written a Mumoir and gets offered the chance to be in the next series of The Masked Singer.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky Midnight (repeat)
Bloods. Image shows from L to R: Spencer (Nathan Foad), Wendy (Jane Horrocks), Maleek (Samson Kayo)

Bloods

Series 2, Episode 4

Wendy realises she has to address Spencer's poor behaviour when he spends the day on the road with her and Maleek. Jo makes an allegation against George.

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