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Schedule Friday 12th August 2022

Apple TV+ 6am
29 min
Trying. Image shows from L to R: Nikki Newman (Esther Smith), Jason Ross (Rafe Spall)

Trying

Series 3, Episode 5 - Pick A Side

Jason makes a huge sacrifice for Tyler. Nikki attempts some tough love with Princess. Freddy tries a different sort of group therapy.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Mucking In. Image shows from L to R: Archie (Tony Gardner), Beatrix (Morwenna Banks), Cicely (Alison Steadman), Ben (Nigel Planer)

Mucking In

Episode 4 - Making Hay

The American landlady, Natalie Truss, wants to hold a posh garden party for her birthday on Ben's favourite heritage meadow, two weeks before he is due to mow it.

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

Breaking The News

Series 22, Episode 9

Recording at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, Des Clarke is joined by Jim Smith, Sophie Duker, Val McDermid and Andrew Maxwell.

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 10, Episode 1 - Goodbye Mrs. Slocombe

Mrs. Slocombe is forced to retire from sales because of her age. She plots to stay at Grace Bros. in any capacity possible, while the rest of the staff plot to do-in her successor.

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

Taskmaster

Series 3, Episode 4 - A Very Nuanced Character

In the penultimate episode of the series, the five comedians try to impress Taskmaster Greg Davies by giving an item of clothing to a passing cyclist, whispering at an old man called Hugh and creating some very special effects. Meanwhile, Paul Chowdhry continues to interpret tasks in his unique way.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Party's Over. Image shows from L to R: Drew (Kiell Smith-Bynoe), Christine Tobin (Ingrid Oliver), Jones (Justin Edwards), Henry Tobin (Miles Jupp), Natalie (Emma Sidi). Copyright: BBC

Party's Over

Series 2, Episode 3 - Changing of the Guard

A security breach leads to MI5 sending Henry a new personal protection officer.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (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 4, Episode 12 - Uninvited Guests

After Walmington-on-Sea's ARP HQ is bombed, Mainwaring is forced to share the church hall with Hodges. Problems soon arise after the church hall's chimney is set on fire.

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 4, Episode 13 - Fallen Idol

The platoon go on a course about the use of explosives. However, Mainwaring is lead astray by his fellow officers, in particular Captain Square.

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

Room 101

Series 1, Episode 6 - Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman, Rhod Gilbert

This week Nick Hewer, Carol Vorderman and Rhod Gilbert try to send the things they hate the most into Room 101. Nominations include advertising slogans, Facebook, and opening and closing ceremonies.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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...

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 7, Episode 5

In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 5 - Three Little Words

Gary is preparing for the grand re-opening of the restaurant. Putting on his best chef whites, he has never looked so attractive to Miranda. Will Stevie persuade her to say what she feels? Or will Penny get in the way as she excitedly stalks her poster boy, Raymond Blanc?

Channel 5 logo 9pm
60 min
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

Secrets & Scandals Of The Good Life

Documentary exploring iconic 1970s' sitcom The Good Life and the story of its making.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Joe Lycett, Sandi Toksvig, Aisling Bea, David Mitchell. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 3 - Oceans

Tune in to hear one publisher's suggestion for a radical improvement to Moby Dick. With Aisling Bea, Joe Lycett and David Mitchell.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown. Rachel Parris

8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown

Series 22 (Channel 4: Series 23), Episode 3

Jimmy Carr hosts with Countdown regulars Rachel Riley and Susie Dent. Jon Richardson and Jo Brand take on Joe Wilkinson and Jamali Maddix. Rachel Parris is in Dictionary Corner.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (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 3, Episode 5

Nana's round again, and Antony's planning a trip to London. Jim's none-too complimentary about his dreams, but Denise has had enough of their father's harsh comments.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Raj Bisram, Sophie Hermann, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Lee Mack, Gemma Cairney, Josh Widdicombe. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 14, Episode 3

Comedian Josh Widdicombe, presenter Gemma Cairney, auctioneer Raj Bisram and fashion designer Sophie Hermann join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the comedy panel show.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (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 2

It's a boring evening at home and the family are sat in front of the telly as normal. The biggest distractions from the small screen come in the form of a friend with a new car, and Jim's bathroom trip.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Maisie Adam, Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Dara O Briain, Rhys James, Emily Lloyd Saini, Glenn Moore

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 11

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis laugh at the last seven days with guests Maisie Adam, Rhys James, Milton Jones, Emily Lloyd-Saini and Glenn Moore.

BBC Three 10pm (repeat)
Some Girls. Image shows from L to R: Viva (Adelayo Adedayo), Holli (Natasha Jonas), Saz (Mandeep Dhillon), Amber (Alice Felgate). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Some Girls

A selection of episodes from the first series.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 25, Episode 5

More topical comedy from Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker, with Clara Amfo and Asim Chaudhry.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:30pm (repeat)
Code 404. Image shows left to right: DI Roy Carver (Stephen Graham), Searle (Daniel Lawrence Taylor), DI John Major (Daniel Mays)

Code 404

Series 3, Episode 3

The body count rises, and Carver and McAllister have no choice but to follow the clues and play the killer's twisted game. Meanwhile, Major becomes increasingly disillusioned as he deals with Carver's rejection and an outside threat to his A.I.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Diana Lobatto, Matt Lucas, Aly Mahmoud, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Melanie Brown

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 3

Agnes and the family are joined on the show by Spice Girl and girl power icon Mel B, and comedy actor and Little Britain star Matt Lucas, with his mother Diana Lobatto. Plus, a special musical performance from Jax Jones and Raye.

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

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 6 - Lucy Beaumont

This week the boys are heading to Hull, the hometown of comedy boss Lucy Beaumont.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Code 404. Professor McAllister (Vinette Robinson)

Code 404

Series 3, Episode 4

After being kicked out of the lab by Parfit following the revelation that his A.I. has been compromised, Major is falling apart under the pressure. At the same time, there's a breakthrough in the serial killer case when a witness provides a shocking revelation.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
The Fringe, Fame And Me. Phoebe Waller-Bridge

The Fringe, Fame And Me

Stars who first found fame at the Edinburgh Fringe tell the story of the festival.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Christmas Special - Would I Lie To You? At Christmas

Rob Brydon, Lee Mack and David Mitchell return for a seasonal special. Joining them are guests Jo Brand, Joe Lycett, Joe Swash and Ruth Madeley.

Channel 5 logo 11:30pm (repeat)
The Dawson Watch. Les Dawson. Copyright: BBC

Les Dawson's Funniest Moments

A celebration of legendary comedian Les Dawson's career.

Radio 4 11:30pm (repeat)
Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy. Sarah Kendall. Copyright: BBC

Sarah Kendall: Australian Trilogy

Talking Story, Episode 2 - Sharon Horgan

Sarah talks to writer and director Sharon Horgan about finding the perfect writing partner, how her writing reflects her life and a disastrous audition with Ricky Gervais.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Rhod Gilbert. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 5, Episode 4 - Rhod Gilbert and John Bishop

Welsh funnyman Rhod Gilbert hosts, with a rapturous guest appearance from Liverpudlian John Bishop.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Andy Parsons. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 14, Episode 10

Dara O Briain and the team return for another episode. With James Acaster, Rob Beckett, Ellie Taylor and Josh Widdicombe.

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