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Schedule Friday 8th July 2022

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
The Break. Image shows from L to R: Shobna Gulati, Fish Shop Frank (Mark Benton), Andy Chambers (Tom Palmer), Uncle Jeff (Philip Jackson), Rasmus Hardiker, Alison Steadman

The Break

Series 4, Episode 5 - A Fight For Four Eyes

Love blossoms between the bookshelves of Flamford Central Library.

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

Breaking The News

Series 22, Episode 4

Des Clarke is joined this week by Josie Long, Aaron Simmonds, Ashley Storrie and Marc Jennings.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 6, Episode 2 - The Club

Mr. Grace gives the staff permission to set up a social club in the basement, but first they must decorate. The problem is, no one can agree on anything.

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

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 8 - Aquatic Sewing Machine

This episode feature sand, beach balls, water and an angler's keepnet. There are also coffee pots, which don't help Joe Thomas, and a trumpet, which doesn't help Lou Sanders.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Dead Ringers. Image shows from L to R: Lewis Macleod, Debra Stephenson, Jon Culshaw, Jan Ravens, Duncan Wisbey. Copyright: BBC

Dead Ringers

Series 22, Episode 4

In the week of Boris Johnson's resignation, some of the real reasons for resignations, some new sex scandals come to light, and what plans Liz Truss has for the future.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Walker (Mathew Horne)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 1 - The Loneliness Of The Long-Distance Walker

When Walker receives is calling up papers, Mainwaring realises with horror that his departure will mean the loss of his whisky supply. None of the men wish to lose their friend, so eagerly set about thwarting his impending medical.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (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 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

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 8pm (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 2 - The Guru Of Surbiton

Two students spend a week at the Good household, helping Tom and Barbara with the chores and observing their way of life. Guy and Ruth soon decide to establish a self-sufficiency commune, of which Tom will be patriarch. He is less keen, but they're insistent. At least at first...

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Room 101. Frank Skinner. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 2, Episode 5 - Mel Giedroyc, Hugh Dennis, Cilla Black

One half of Mel & Sue, one half of Punt & Dennis, and all of Cilla Black try to cast parent and toddler fun groups, Las Vegas and knickers into Room 101.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 3 - Mr. Fix-It

When a journalist asks to interview the Goods, Margo spies an opportunity for self-promotion. Jerry's attempts to act for the Goods' interest are very successful - but it all looks set to backfire.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sara Pascoe, Sandi Toksvig, Jimmy Carr, Andrew Maxwell

QI

Series Q, Episode 10 - Quiet

With Jimmy Carr, Andrew Maxwell and Sara Pascoe.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:15pm (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 4, Episode 4 - Three Girlfriends

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:55pm (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 4, Episode 5 - Drunk

Flat share sitcom following security salesman Gary and his lodger, as they attempt to navigate the opposite sex.

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

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 4, Episode 3 - Restaurants: First Course

Rob and Romesh are opening their own restaurant! In the first of a special two-parter, this week they learn all about the restaurant industry to find out what they will do for their own establishment. With the help of Michelin starred chef Tom Kerridge, the lads learn everything from front of house to foraging, with the show culminating as the boys become chefs during a real service in a real restaurant.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Leah (Stella Gonet), Alex (Hugh Quarshie), Paul (Martin Freeman). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 9 - No Power: Part One

As Jim and Jackie's golden wedding anniversary party is plunged into darkness by a power outage, the growing tensions between Paul and Luke reach an explosive and terrifying climax.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Alasdair Beckett-King. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 7

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis are back for a run of more episodes as they jab their syringe of satire into the arm of the week's news, all with the support of guests Maisie Adam, Alasdair Beckett-King, Ivo Graham, Rhys James and Ria Lina.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan. Mo Gilligan

The Lateish Show With Mo Gilligan

Series 3, Special - Live Finale

Mo Gilligan concludes with a special live show, with guests including AJ Odudu, Jonathan Ross, Guz Khan, Damson Idris and boy band Blue.

BBC Two 10:15pm
15 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

QI XS, Episode 6, Quite Internal: In a selection of highlights from recent series of QI, Sandi Toksvig, Alan Davies and their guests take a scalpel to the subject of anatomy.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Breeders. Image shows from L to R: Jim (Alun Armstrong), Jackie (Joanna Bacon). Copyright: Avalon Television

Breeders

Series 2, Episode 10 - No Power: Part Two

On the day of Leah and Alex's wedding, Paul and Ally find they have only a few hours to deal with a seemingly insoluble family crisis, leading Paul to make the hardest decision of his life.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:35pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Patrick Kielty, Alan Carr, Andi Osho. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 7, Episode 3 - Alan Carr, Andi Osho, Patrick Kielty

Alan Carr introduces, in his own inimitable style, sets from the fabulous Andi Osho and the always magnificent Patrick Kielty.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
30 min
Avoidance. Image shows from L to R: Claire (Jessica Knappett), Jonathan (Romesh Ranganathan)

Avoidance

Series 1, Episode 5

Jonathan worries he has no friends, so makes the terrible decision to go for a night out with his boss Keith. Meanwhile Dan starts to reconsider having children.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Johnny Vegas

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 1 - Johnny Vegas

Big Zuu heads north to cook for comedy legend Johnny Vegas in his nearby town Stockport. Zuu helps Johnny on his mission to reinvent the humble can of spam into a surprising culinary masterpiece. But will Tubsey and Hyder be convinced by this Halal friendly version?

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm (repeat)
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Nigel Ng

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 21 (Channel 4: Series 22), Episode 4

Jimmy Carr hosts, as Lee Mack and Joe Wilkinson take on Jon Richardson and Jessica Knappett. Comedian Nigel Ng is in Dictionary Corner. Regular Countdown mathematician Rachel Riley and lexicographer Susie Dent are on hand to adjudicate.

U&Dave channel logo 11:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rob Brydon, David Mitchell, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 8, Episode 8

With guests Seann Walsh, Adrian Chiles, June Brown and Aisling Bea.

BBC Three 11:25pm (repeat)
Sliding Doors. Helen (Gwyneth Paltrow)

Sliding Doors

Romantic comedy in which a woman's love life and career both hinge on whether or not she catches a train. We see the result both ways, in parallel.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:35pm (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 3 - A Beautiful Mind

Jeremy attempts to impress Zahra by holding a book group at the flat, but apart from Mr Nice, Jeremy has never read a book. Mark meanwhile is worried that he is unable to satisfy Dobby's sexual needs, and decides to purchase some help.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Late Night Mash. Rose Johnson. Copyright: Zeppotron

Late Night Mash

Series 1, Episode 2

Nish Kumar gives his take on proposed National Insurance rises, Ahir Shah addresses birth statistics, and there's a special crossover with The Great British Makeover.

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