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Schedule Wednesday 18th May 2022

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Sally Phillips. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 5, Episode 3 - Phoenix

Sometimes with humour, more often with viciousness, Taskmaster Greg Davies continues to rank five comics in order of competency as they attempt complex assignments such as jelly-balancing and coconut costumery. Alex Horne, Greg's obedient private secretary in charge of data, is on hand to ensure everything runs smoothly. Also, Mark Watson tries to open an unlocked briefcase.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:20pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Peggy Ollerenshaw (Su Pollard), Spike Dixon (Jeffrey Holland), Ted Bovis (Paul Shane), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland), Julian Dalrymple-Sykes (Ben Aris), Gladys Pugh (Ruth Madoc), Sqdn-Ldr Clive Dempster DFC (David Griffin). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 8, Episode 2 - The Perils Of Peggy

Clive decides after a trip to Dempster Hall that Gladys is really the girl for him. However she has other ideas. But Peggy becomes the scapegoat in Ted's plan to make Clive look heroic and win back Gladys's heart.

Radio 4 6:30pm (repeat)
Stephen Mangan

The Confessional

Series 1, Episode 10 - Alastair Campbell

Writer, strategist and broadcaster Alastair Campbell talks cheating at games, fear of electricity and sheer impracticality, with Stephen Mangan as his confessor.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7pm (repeat)
The Good Life. Image shows from L to R: Margo Leadbetter (Penelope Keith), Tom Good (Richard Briers), Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington), Barbara Good (Felicity Kendal). Copyright: BBC

The Good Life

Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My Bill

Tom and Barbara are left in financial trouble as they struggle to sell their surplus fruit and vegetables just as the rates need to be paid. A last-gasp search down the back of a sofa means the payment is met on time - leaving the Goods with a single penny to their name.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:40pm (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 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The Gates

A free Polish officer tells Mainwaring that an award of £10 will be given to the platoon for every German they find "alive and in good condition". Jones, Walker and Pike soon find a couple of Luftwaffe men, but not before they accidentally shoot a swan!

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 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal Jones

A Major from HQ believes that Jones is too old to serve in the Home Guard. However, following Mainwaring's pleas and Jones's clear enthusiasm, he agrees to allow the butcher to stay with the platoon - as long as he can complete an assault course in 15 minutes.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 2, Episode 6 - Birth

When Patsy accidentally burns down the kitchen, the sitting room becomes temporary heart of the household. Finding themselves locked in the room all evening, Patsy, Eddy and Saffy are forced to confront their relationships with their mothers.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 5 - I Ain't 'Fraid Of No Ghost, Dad

A new CCTV installation catches a black shadow: Natasha and the kids are convinced the pub is haunted.

Comedy Central 9pm
60 min
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction. Image shows from L to R: Thanyia Moore, Johnny Vegas, Richard Hammond, Ria Lina, Victoria Coren Mitchell, Robin Morgan

Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction

Episode 6

In this riotous series finale episode, Victoria Coren Mitchell and teammate Robin Morgan pit their grey matter against Johnny Vegas and Thanyia Moore. And keeping proceedings scientifically relevant is comedian and clever woman Ria Lina.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Eshaan Akbar

QI

Series R, Episode 17 - Rock 'n' Roll

Sandi Toksvig asks questions about rocks, rolls and rock 'n' roll, leaving Bill Bailey, Katy Brand, Eshaan Akbar and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
65 min
Derry Girls. Image shows from L to R: Orla McCool (Louisa Harland), James Maguire (Dylan Llewellyn), Deirdre Mallon (Amelia Crowley), Clare Devlin (Nicola Coughlan), Aunt Sarah (Kathy Kiera Clarke), Erin Quinn (Saoirse-Monica Jackson), Da Gerry (Tommy Tiernan), Michelle Mallon (Jamie-Lee O'Donnell), Granda Joe (Ian McElhinney), Ma Mary (Tara Lynne O'Neill), Geraldine Devlin (Philippa Dunne). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Derry Girls

Special - The Agreement

We return to Derry one year later as the gang prepare for their final year of school.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord. Image shows from L to R: Romesh (Romesh Ranganathan), Natasha (Sian Gibson). Copyright: What Larks Productions

The Reluctant Landlord

Series 1, Episode 6 - Win, Lose Or Brewery

Romesh, convinced he has to say goodbye to his dad's pub, has organised a thank you talent evening for the punters. Natasha is on a legal mission to find a loophole in the contract because she doesn't want to leave her home and move in with Jayanthi.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:40pm (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Edina (Jennifer Saunders), Saffron (Julia Sawalha). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 1, Episode 3 - France

Edina and Patsy are off for a jaunt in France. Arriving at the wrong place, they struggle to find food until Saffron and Bubble arrive. After drinking liberally and actually enjoying a game of ping-pong, they are given an urgent message by Bubble.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Agatha Raisin. Image shows from L to R: Sir Charles Fraith (Jason Merrells), Agatha Raisin (Ashley Jensen)

Agatha Raisin

Series 4, Episode 3 - There Goes The Bride

The stage is all set for the wedding of the year between James and his Welsh fiancée, Eirwen, but nothing ever goes to plan in Carsely. First, an unfortunate paintballing mishap leaves the couple splattered in their finery. But ruined attire matters little when Eirwen is shot dead the night before the wedding, and Agatha must take on the case to clear James's name.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Inside No. 9. Image shows from L to R: Shane (Daniel Mays), DI Ellis (Steve Pemberton), Dominic (Reece Shearsmith), Lara (Daisy Haggard)

Inside No. 9

Series 7, Episode 4 - Kid/Nap

Shane and Clifford have a plan to abduct the wife of a wealthy hedge fund manager. If he won't pay them the money, they'll snip her ears off to prove they mean business. Everything in the plan depends on everyone playing their part right to the end. It's totally foolproof - isn't it?

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Hypothetical. Chloe Petts

Hypothetical

Series 4, Episode 1

This week's guests are Richard Ayoade, Guz Khan, Maisie Adam and Chloe Petts.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:20pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Barbara (Miranda Hart), Guy (Simon Dutton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 2, Episode 1 - Mortgage

Lee's former flatmate Kate has moved back to America, so Tim decides to sell the flat.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Peacock. Image shows from L to R: Jay (Lucien Laviscount), Spooner (Thomas Gray), Andy Peacock (Allan Mustafa)

Peacock

Series 1, Episode 1

Andy Peacock finds himself in crisis as he begins to realise that his playboy persona and sexy job as a personal trainer are starting to wear thin. Realising that everyone around him is moving on, Andy questions whether he should be trying new things: going for the new Head Trainer role at work, or maybe even settling down?

Radio 4 10:45pm
15 min
Mrs Sidhu Investigates. Mrs Sidhu (Meera Syal). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Love Marriage By Monica Ali

Episode 3 - Reckless Decisions

With her brother's baby on the way, and her relationship with Joe strained, Yasmin makes a reckless decision...

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Tom Allen, Sarah Millican, Arj Barker. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj Barker

The fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Rhod Gilbert

Have I Got News For You

Series 54, Episode 4

Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.

Radio 4 11pm
15 min
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Cryptocurrency. Sunil Patel

Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Cryptocurrency

Episode 1 - How To Get Rich Off Crypto Alone

In a desperate bid to become rich, comedian and broadcaster Sunil Patel attempts to live off cryptocurrency alone. In this episode, Sunil tries to pay for everything only using cryptocurrency, and ends up having to travel to El Salvador to get his big shop done.

Radio 4 11:15pm
15 min
The Skewer. Credit: BBC, Unusual Productions

The Skewer

Series 6, Episode 7

This week: Bears, protocols, horsemen, and The Little Mermaid finds Rebekah Vardy's agent's phone at the bottom of the sea.

BBC Two 11:45pm (repeat)
The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show. Image shows from L to R: Chris Ramsey, Rosie Ramsey, Sophie Habboo, Jamie Laing

The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show

Series 1, Episode 1

The always up-for-a-laugh, always startlingly honest, real-life husband and wife Chris and Rosie Ramsey are joined by celebrity couple Sophie Habboo and Jamie Laing to poke fun at life, growing up, relationships, arguments, annoyances, parenting and everything in between.

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

Peep Show

Series 7, Episode 5 - Seasonal Beatings

It's Christmas Day and Mark has invited his parents over for lunch. He has planned everything in detail, but Jeremy has become over excited, and Dobby and Super Hans are unexpected guests.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Desiree Burch, Phil Wang, Big Zuu, Rosie Jones, Ed Gamble

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 2 - Comedy Special

Phil Wang, Desiree Burch, Ed Gamble and Rosie Jones return for more of Zuu's delicious eats - but not before he takes them on some festive foraging.

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

The Football's On

Series 8, Episode 11

Ian Stone chats to Geoff Norcott and Mark Steel.

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