Schedule Wednesday 18th May 2022
6pm
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Taskmaster
Series 5, Episode 3 - PhoenixSometimes 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.
6:20pm
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Hi-De-Hi!
Series 8, Episode 2 - The Perils Of PeggyClive 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.
6:30pm
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The Confessional
Series 1, Episode 10 - Alastair CampbellWriter, strategist and broadcaster Alastair Campbell talks cheating at games, fear of electricity and sheer impracticality, with Stephen Mangan as his confessor.
7pm
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The Good Life
Series 2, Episode 1 - Just My BillTom 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.
7:40pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 4 - The Enemy Within The GatesA 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!
8:20pm
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Dad's Army
Series 1, Episode 5 - The Showing Up Of Corporal JonesA 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.
9pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 6 - BirthWhen 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.
9pm
(repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 1, Episode 5 - I Ain't 'Fraid Of No Ghost, DadA new CCTV installation catches a black shadow: Natasha and the kids are convinced the pub is haunted.
9pm60 min
Richard Hammond's Brain Reaction
Episode 6In 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.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
QI
Series R, Episode 17 - Rock 'n' RollSandi 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.
9pm65 min
Derry Girls
Special - The AgreementWe return to Derry one year later as the gang prepare for their final year of school.
9:30pm
(repeat)
The Reluctant Landlord
Series 1, Episode 6 - Win, Lose Or BreweryRomesh, 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.
9:40pm
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Absolutely Fabulous
Series 1, Episode 3 - FranceEdina 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.
10pm
(repeat)
Agatha Raisin
Series 4, Episode 3 - There Goes The BrideThe 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.
10pm30 min
Inside No. 9
Series 7, Episode 4 - Kid/NapShane 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?
10pm60 min
Hypothetical
Series 4, Episode 1This week's guests are Richard Ayoade, Guz Khan, Maisie Adam and Chloe Petts.
10:20pm
(repeat)
Not Going Out
Series 2, Episode 1 - MortgageLee's former flatmate Kate has moved back to America, so Tim decides to sell the flat.
10:40pm
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Peacock
Series 1, Episode 1Andy 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?
10:45pm15 min
Love Marriage By Monica Ali
Episode 3 - Reckless DecisionsWith her brother's baby on the way, and her relationship with Joe strained, Yasmin makes a reckless decision...
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 12, Episode 1 - Sarah Millican, Tom Allen, Arj BarkerThe fabulously funny Sarah Millican hosts, as she introduces rising comedy star Tom Allen and US comedian Arj Barker to the stage.
11pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 54, Episode 4Paul Merton and Ian Hislop are joined by guest host Rhod Gilbert, as well as panellists Armando Iannucci and Lucy Prebble.
11pm15 min
Sunil Patel: An Idiot's Guide To Cryptocurrency
Episode 1 - How To Get Rich Off Crypto AloneIn 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.
11:15pm15 min
The Skewer
Series 6, Episode 7This week: Bears, protocols, horsemen, and The Little Mermaid finds Rebekah Vardy's agent's phone at the bottom of the sea.
11:45pm
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The Chris & Rosie Ramsey Show
Series 1, Episode 1The 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.
Midnight
(repeat)
Peep Show
Series 7, Episode 5 - Seasonal BeatingsIt'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.
Midnight
(repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats
Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 2 - Comedy SpecialPhil 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.
1am60 min
