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Schedule Thursday 5th May 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Jon Richardson

Taskmaster

Series 2, Episode 4 - Welcome To Rico Face

In the penultimate episode the five contestants set out to impress Greg Davies by concealing a pineapple about their person, plus one unsuspecting competitor discovers they've been used as a guinea pig in a unique task experiment.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Desmond's. Copyright: Humphrey Barclay Productions

Desmond's

Series 5, Episode 7 - Love Match

Matthew is in love and wants to get married. Again.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz. Paul Sinha

Paul Sinha's Perfect Pub Quiz

Series 1, Episode 3 - Round three: Four-Letter Words

The answers to every question this week are four-letter words - such as 'quiz', not the ones you're thinking of.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin), Fred Quilly (Felix Bowness), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 6, Episode 5 - Ivory Castles In The Air

Clive takes Gladys to see his family home and Gladys takes Clive to her heart.

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 3, Episode 7 - What To Wear When Yachting

Hyacinth plans a nautical supper when one of Sheridan's friends lends them a cruiser for the weekend.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 4 - Deborah Meaden, Paloma Faith, Jason Manford

Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden, singer Paloma Faith and stand-up Jason Manford nominate people who use the phrase "all due respect", Fifty Shades of Grey and Lush into Room 101.

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 4, Episode 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Bill Bailey, Sandi Toksvig, Grayson Perry, Jan Ravens. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 4 - Over And Ova

Learn some tricks you can do with eggs, meet a flying pig and join in as the studio audience sings along with Western film themes. With Bill Bailey, Grayson Perry and Jan Ravens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Penny (Patricia Hodge), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 3, Episode 3 - The Dinner Party

Miranda has decided to prove to herself and her friends she can officially be an adult. First by looking after a toddler, then, by hosting a dinner party for eight...

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 2 - West End Musicals

Rob and Romesh are on a mission to crack the world of musicals and land a role in a blockbuster show in London's West End. With the help of Samantha Barks - who stars as Elsa in Frozen The Musical - she guides the boys with some tips and pulls some strings to sort out an audition for one of the West End's biggest productions - Disney's The Lion King.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 16 - Landmarks

With Jo Brand, David Mitchell and Colin Lane.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Ardal O'Hanlon, Bridget Christie, Chris Ramsey, Judi Love, Sophie Duker

Taskmaster

Series 13, Episode 4 - Shoe Who

The Taskmaster's diminutive sidekick Alex Horne suffers for his boss as he is pelted with milk and gin, while Bridget Christie has many questions concerning shoes, Judi Love is bewildered by bunting, and Ardal O'Hanlon looks a bit bereft.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Gary (Tom Ellis), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 1, Episode 2 - Teacher

Miranda is rather British when it comes to sex, or shenanigans as she likes to call it. Trying to overcome her hang-ups she decides the way forward with Gary would be to create a romantic moment so he'll see her in a sexual light.

BBC Scotland channel. Copyright: BBC 10pm
30 min
Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Raiders Of The Lost Archive

Series 2, Episode 6 - Politics

Some of Scotland's funniest minds delve into the archives to bring viewers a hilariously unique re-imagining of the country's history and culture.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp, Andrew Flintoff

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: Dingle To Dover, Out-takes - Unseen Moments

With their trip at an end, we take a look at some of the funniest moments from Jamie and Freddie's epic trip from Dingle to Dover that never made it to screen.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Owl Power

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 4, Episode 4 - Rudd (Norfolk Broads)

It is the start of the coarse fishing season and to celebrate Bob and Paul head to the Norfolk Broads to fish in some of East Anglia's most historic and celebrated waterways. They're there to try for rudd - but who knows what other species they might catch in these rivers, which are rich in flora and fauna?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Meet The Richardsons. Image shows from L to R: Jon (Jon Richardson), Lucy (Lucy Beaumont)

Meet The Richardsons

Meet The Richardsons At Christmas, Episode 2

The Richardsons' plans for a quiet family Christmas are thrown into further chaos when more celebrities turn up unexpectedly, but it's perfect for the panto that Lucy wants to put on for Elsie. Did Lucy really get so drunk at Jools Holland's Hootenanny that she invited Jason Donovan over for Christmas dinner? And are they about to get a new stepfather in law in the shape of Johnny Vegas for Christmas?

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
50 min
Celebrity Juice. The Vivienne. Copyright: Talkback

Celebrity Juice

Series 26, Episode 7

Shirley Ballas, Melvin Odoom, Chelcee Grimes and The Vivienne join captains Laura Whitmore and Emily Atack for more games, fun and anarchy on the panel show hosted by Keith Lemon.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
30 min
Chivalry. Image shows from L to R: Cameron (Steve Coogan), Bobby (Sarah Solemani)

Chivalry

Episode 4

Bobby and Cameron support Jean's charitable efforts. Noah gets into a sticky situation at school. Bobby throws a party for Aston, and some surprise visitors are in attendance.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
The Royle Family. Image shows from L to R: Denise Royle / Best (Caroline Aherne), Dave Best (Craig Cash), Jim Royle (Ricky Tomlinson), Antony Royle (Ralf Little)

The Royle Family

Series 1, Episode 4

It's Jim's birthday and the family are preparing to head out to the pub to celebrate. Until then, there's plenty of TV to watch and Antony's newly acquired black eye is ripe for mocking.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:30pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Image shows from L to R: Sean Lock, Jimmy Carr, Jon Richardson. Copyright: Zeppotron

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 19 (Channel 4: Series 20), Episode 3

Sean Lock and Daisy May Cooper take on special guest team captain Richard Ayoade and Ivo Graham in the classic words and numbers quiz. Adam Buxton joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, and Joe Wilkinson joins Rachel Riley at the numbers board.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Comedians Giving Lectures. Image shows from L to R: Alex Brooker, Michael Spicer

Comedians Giving Lectures

Series 3, Episode 3

Host Sara Pascoe is joined by comedians Michael Spicer, Ken Cheng and Alex Brooker, who compete to deliver the best lecture. Michael's lecture is 'How To Lead When You Don't Know What You're Doing', Ken's is 'Networking for Success' and Alex's is 'Why Most Parenting Advice Is Wrong'.

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Sally Phillips

Bridget Jones's Diary

Episode 4

Bridget's mother appears on her TV screen, and she runs into Mark Darcy again - this time without the hideous jumper.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen), James Lacey (Jamie Glover)

Agatha Raisin

Series 4, Episode 1 - Love, Lies & Liquor

Agatha's on-again, off-again, (currently off-again) love interest James Lacy has returned to Carsely after a successful book tour, and is leaving just as quickly, but this time with Agatha.

BBC Radio 4 Extra 11pm
15 min
Machynlleth sign. Copyright: BBC

Comedy Club At Machynlleth

Series 1, Episode 6

Jake Yapp and Angela Barnes present highlights from the Machynlleth Comedy Festival. They speak backstage to comedian Darren Harriott and Ella Frears performs poetry amongst the lambs.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 3

As Britain heads back into lockdown, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne, Ed Gamble, Sukh Ojla and Mark Simmons join Dara and Hugh to look at what is going on.

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

Peep Show

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Test

Mark makes a final play for Dobby, the object of his desires.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Guz Khan. Copyright: Boomerang

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 1, Episode 3 - Guz Khan

Big Zuu is going regal as he heads to Royal Leamington Spa to meet and eat with comedian and actor, Guz Khan. Leamington was once a place Queen Victoria visited, now it's the mandem's turn.

TNT Sports 1 logo 5am
60 min
The Football's On. Copyright: BT Sport

The Football's On

Series 8, Episode 9

Ian Stone chats to Elliot Steel and Lloyd Griffith.

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