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Schedule Tuesday 20th September 2022

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 3:45pm
Shaun The Sheep

Shaun The Sheep

Adventures From Mossy Bottom, Episode 10 - Prize Porker

A pig tricks the whole farm into thinking he's a champion.

CITV 5pm
15 min
Lloyd Of The Flies. Copyright: Aardman Animations

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 2 - Crumble Down Economics

Lloyd has an unexpected windfall of crumbs and sets out to buy happiness, cleaning the newsstand out of comics, dining at the Pancake, and hiring his friends to carry his lovely crumbs around - however, he soon learns that crumbs can't buy true happiness.

CITV 5:30pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 3 - Forever Eleven

It is Joe Connolly's 12th birthday and he can't wait for everyone at school to know, until he learns about the school tradition of birthday beats.

CITV 5:45pm
Dodo. Copyright: Wildseed Studios

Dodo

Series 1, Episode 4 - Girlfriend

Everyone at O'Malley Secondary School seems to have found love apart from Joe. He decides today is the day he will get a girlfriend.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Hi-De-Hi!. Image shows from L to R: Barry Stuart-Hargreaves (Barry Howard), Yvonne Stuart-Hargreaves (Diane Holland). Copyright: BBC

Hi-De-Hi!

Series 3, Episode 9 - The Society Entertainer

Jeffrey Fairbrother decides that a change of voice would be a good idea on Radio Maplin. In the meantime Spike meets his femme fatale which results in a dramatic change in his outlook. Ted has other ideas!

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

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 3 - Stuck In A Mammal Groove

Joe Thomas struggles with the definition of a mammal, Iain Stirling devises an explosive chemistry experiment and Sian Gibson sends a NSFW text to Greg.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Alone. Image shows from L to R: Morris (Bennett Arron), Louisa (Kate Isitt), Mitch (Angus Deayton), Ellie (Abigail Cruttenden), Will (Pearce Quigley). Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

Alone

Series 4, Episode 6 - Domestic Blitz

Ellie asks Louisa to clean for her and fills her free time with wild swimming, much to Mitch's dismay. Will meanwhile takes in a boozy delivery for Morris.

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 9, Episode 1 - Wake-Up Walmington

Morale is at rock bottom as no-one is taking the Home Guard seriously. Hodges is being similarly ridiculed, so he and Mainwaring decide to join forces and shake Walmington-on-Sea out of its complacency.

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 9, Episode 2 - The Making Of Private Pike

Hodges's niece, Sylvia is visiting Walmington and takes a shine to Pike. Arranging to go to the cinema in Eastbourne, she co-erces him into liberating Mainwaring's brand new staff car.

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

Room 101

Series 4, Episode 4 - Alexander Armstrong, Henry Blofeld, Dame Kelly Holmes

Alexander Armstrong, superstar athlete Dame Kelly Holmes and golden voice of cricket Henry Blofeld compete to have their pet hates and peeves consigned to Room 101. Nominations include restaurants that don't keep proper powdered English mustard, snoring in public places and unnecessary cocktail ingredients.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 3 - A Night In

Godber moves into the bottom bunk in Fletcher's cell. Unable to sleep, the two spend the night discussing their hopes, fears, and the lives they left outside.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Maisie Adam, Kyle Walker, Romesh Ranganathan, Micah Richards, Russell Howard, Jamie Redknapp, David Walliams. Copyright: CPL Productions, Sky

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 5

Joining the ALOTO boys this week as guest captain of the Blue team is Man City and England defender Kyle Walker alongside comedians Russell Howard, Maisie Adam and David Walliams. Together, they'll be testing their football diving header ability before being put to the test by the World's Strongest Woman, Rebecca Roberts.

BBC Four 8pm (repeat)
Keeping Up Appearances. Image shows from L to R: Hyacinth Bucket (Patricia Routledge), Richard Bucket (Clive Swift). Copyright: BBC

Keeping Up Appearances

Series 5, Episode 7

Hyacinth is excited to learn that Emmet is rehearsing for an amateur musical. Daisy is growing increasingly frustrated at Onslow's lack of romantic interest - and he vice versa!

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 7

David Mitchell is joined by Greg Rutherford MBE and Kirsty Young, and Lee Mack is joined by Joanna Scanlan and Henning Wehn.

BBC Four 8:30pm (repeat)
Ever Decreasing Circles. Image shows from L to R: Ann Bryce (Penelope Wilton), Martin Bryce (Richard Briers). Copyright: BBC

Ever Decreasing Circles

Series 3, Episode 3

When Martin hears they are to have new neighbours in the close, he is put out. After all, he hasn't vetted them first!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Porridge. Image shows from L to R: Mr. Mackay (Fulton Mackay), Fletcher (Ronnie Barker), Godber (Richard Beckinsale). Copyright: BBC

Porridge

Series 1, Episode 4 - A Day Out

Fletcher and Godber join MacKay and Barrowclough's work party, digging drainage ditches for the council. When MacKay calls into the village, the party take advantage of Barrowclough's easygoing nature, but get more than they bargained for after taking shelter from the elements in a church.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Sarah Millican, Stephen Fry, Eddie Kadi, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 14 - Messy

With Noel Fielding, Eddie Kadi and Sarah Millican.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 3 - The Quiz

It is Tim's 30th birthday - he receives a card from Dawn and an unusual inflatable gift from Lee. More importantly, however, it's Wernham Hogg quiz night and there are reputations to be made. Gareth comperes the Quiz Night and the questions reflect his personal interests - namely war and weapon specifications.

BBC Three 9:45pm (repeat)
Lazy Susan. Image shows from L to R: Celeste Dring, Freya Parker. Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

Lazy Susan

Episode 1

Snails, DJs, baby showers. Life's miracles explored by acclaimed sketch duo Lazy Susan.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Office. Image shows from L to R: Gareth Keenan (Mackenzie Crook), David Brent (Ricky Gervais). Copyright: BBC

The Office

Series 1, Episode 4 - Training

To fend off the increasing staff disillusionment a Training Day has been scheduled. Dawn's engagement to Lee is on the rocks and Tim begins to think that he may at last have a chance with her. In this great episode David hinders the productivity of the training expert and gives the staff some musical inspiration.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Cunk On.... Philomena Cunk (Diane Morgan)

Cunk On...

Cunk On Earth, Episode 1 - In The Beginnings

Philomena Cunk's epic journey through human civilisation begins as she discovers our earliest achievements (the wheel and so on).

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, Susan Wokoma, Dermot O'Leary

Mel Giedroyc: Unforgivable

Series 3, Episode 1

Mel and Lou are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Susan Wokoma and Dermot O'Leary. Rhod reveals why he shouldn't be trusted with a campervan, Susan tells an X-rated story and Dermot lifts the lid on a rendezvous from his early TV days.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm (repeat)
Plebs. Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 7 - The Accountant

When the Crown and Toga is hit by a mega tax bill, Marcus does everything in his power to find a top-notch accountant. Jason isn't helping things by giving away free drinks to his barber in exchange for haircuts. And Grumio finds a fast snail in the bar.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall), Nina Morales (Rosie Perez), Leah Walker (Charity Wakefield). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 1, Episode 6

Barnaby and Leah fly to Mexico to give the cartel what they were promised once and for all.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:30pm (repeat)
Plebs. Image shows from L to R: Marcus (Tom Rosenthal), Jason (Jon Pointing), Grumio (Ryan Sampson). Copyright: RISE Films

Plebs

Series 4, Episode 8 - Beer

A Germanian bar opens over the road, selling a popular drink called beer. The boys attempt to discover the recipe, with Grumio engaging his super-palate and Jason seducing the barmaid Stefi. Meanwhile, Marcus has a run-in with the local fire brigade.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10:35pm
60 min
Trip Hazard: My Great British Adventure. Image shows from L to R: Rosie Jones, Fay Ripley

Trip Hazard

Series 2, Episode 5 - Pembrokeshire

Rosie Jones takes Cold Feet legend Fay Ripley to Pembrokeshire in Wales.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
This Time With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Simon Denton (Tim Key), Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Tommy Chaucer (Seb Cardinal). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

Series 1, Episode 6

Faced with some of the toughest challenges that live TV can throw at a man - rancour behind the scenes, a viewer in danger, a segment on ladies fashion - Alan calls on 'Sidekick' Simon Denton to step up to the plate. But will they sink or swim?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:50pm (repeat)
Bounty Hunters. Image shows from L to R: Nina Morales (Rosie Perez), Barnaby Walker (Jack Whitehall). Copyright: Cave Bear Productions

Bounty Hunters

Series 2, Episode 1

The action picks up with the unlikely duo in Mexico with a bag full of narcotics and an angry drug lord in the boot of their car, while Barnaby's sister Leah is locked up in a Mexican prison. With the cartel hot on their heels and the pair desperate to get out of Mexico, they realise their only way out is on Barnaby's temporary passport with Nina posing as his wife. Cue one awkward marriage.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic

Brassic

Series 4, Episode 2 - Day At The Dogs

Chinese Dan agrees to give Cardi his retired racing greyhound, but later discovers a human foot in the woods.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey, James Acaster. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series M, Episode 15 - Mix And Match

With James Acaster, Jo Brand and Bill Bailey.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Reverend Francis Seaton (Paul Chahidi), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 1 - Random Acts Of Kindness

Kerry has turned over a new leaf and is trying to give back to her community. Meanwhile, Kerry's cousin Kurtan is coming to terms with his decision not to go to Swindon College - and is struggling to get back in to the swing of village life.

Radio 4 11pm
30 min
Fortunately... With Fi And Jane. Image shows from L to R: Fi Glover, Jane Garvey

Fortunately... With Fi And Jane

Series 2, Episode 32 - Opaque Tights and Oboe Hotlines, with Your Email

This week on the podcast, Fi Glover and Jane Garvey take a moment to reflect on events and hear from listeners on their experiences.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Cockfields. Image shows from L to R: Simon (Joe Wilkinson), Sue (Sue Johnston), Esther (Susannah Fielding)

The Cockfields

Series 2, Episode 2 - Thursday

Ray, Sue, Simon and Esther all go to Ventnor. Back at the house Esther has a quiet chat with David asking about his love life and she gives him a few tips.

BBC Three 11:30pm (repeat)
This Country. Image shows from L to R: Mandy Harris (Ashley McGuire), Lee 'Kurtan' Mucklowe (Charlie Cooper), Kerry Mucklowe (Daisy May Cooper). Copyright: BBC

This Country

Series 2, Episode 2 - Threatening Letters

Kerry starts to receive some threatening letters that cause her to feel unsettled within the village. Thankfully, Kerry's neighbour, 'Big' Mandy Harris, is on hand to help and advise. Kurtan takes a labouring job with Kerry's father, Martin, and learns some invaluable life lessons.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:40pm (repeat)
Blankety Blank. Denise Van Outen

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Episode 1

In this first edition, Bradley is joined by Denise Van Outen, Ellie Simmonds, Chris Eubank, Frank Skinner, Vick Hope and Joey Essex.

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 1, Episode 1 - Warring Factions

Mark's inappropriate hand placing leave him in a bad position with the object of his desire, Sophie.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: James Acaster, Tom Allen, Hugh Dennis, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Ed Byrne, Tez Ilyas. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 17, Episode 5

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis check out the week's news from around the globe in the company of guests James Acaster, Tom Allen, Ed Byrne, Kerry Godliman and Tez Ilyas.

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