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Schedule Thursday 6th October 2022

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Anton Tymoshenko

Live In Kyiv: Comedy In A War Zone

How does war affect comedy? Ukrainian comedian Anton Tymoshenko explores how his job has changed since his country was invaded.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 14 - Knock Knock

Lloyd and Abacus' friendship is tested when they find a chrysalis and can't agree on what to do with it - they think they have the answer when the chrysalis starts communicating with a series of knocks, but is it one knock for 'yes' or one knock for 'no'?

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

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 6 - Bready, Bready, Bready

Jo Brand demonstrates an impressive grasp of street slang, Katy Wix uses a long part of her body to steal something sweet and David Baddiel takes a sledgehammer to a tricky problem. Plus, another former champion, Katherine Ryan, makes a dramatic return to the studio!

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:25pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst), Del (David Jason), Grandad (Lennard Pearce). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 3, Episode 2 - Healthy Competition

Rodney has become disillusioned with being Del's look-out, and announces his intention to set up business with Mickey Pearce.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out. Gemma Arrowsmith

Gemma Arrowsmith's Sketched Out

Episode 3

Adam Fleming has been brought in to add some more gravitas to the programme but he struggles to fathom what's a sketch and what's a real news story.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:05pm (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 7:40pm (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 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)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Jo Brand, Stephen Fry, Liza Tarbuck, Sue Perkins. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series J, Episode 4 - Jack And Jill

With Katy Brand, David Mitchell and Sue Perkins.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:20pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 3, Episode 4 - Summer

When could be worse to suffer more than a fortnight without running water, than during a summer heatwave? It's all down to demand in the region, and fortunately the water company have a plan to resolve it. It'll make millionaires of some Dibley residents, but have long-reaching consequences.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (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 5

Lee Mack and David Mitchell are joined by Rhod Gilbert, Kelly Hoppen MBE, Carol Vorderman and Hal Cruttenden.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Michail Antonio, Jonathan Ross, Hannah Waddingham, Romesh Ranganathan, Guz Khan, Jamie Redknapp, Micah Richards

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Episode 8

Joining the boys this week: guest captain and West Ham striker Michail Antonio; actress and star of Ted Lasso, Hannah Waddingham; TV personality Jonathan Ross; and comedian Guz Khan.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Alan Davies, Sandi Toksvig, Shazia Mirza, Joe Lycett

QI

Series R, Episode 9 - Radioactive

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on the theme of radio this week, with Joe Lycett, Shazia Mirza, Josh Widdicombe 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
60 min
Taskmaster. Fern Brady

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 2 - Enormous Hugeness

Little Alex Horne is as happy as a sandboy when he gets to supervise tasks involving administration, little ducks and, best of all, messy flour, all for his beloved Taskmaster. John Kearns gets nostalgic about fonts, Sarah Millican searches for a door and Munya Chawawa falls in a bath.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 6 - Mammy's Miracle

Agnes Brown thinks everyone has gone mad. Father Quinn is losing his faith as fast as he loses parishioners. Newlyweds Dermot and Maria won't stop fighting. And Grandad has decided he'd like to witness his own funeral.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
The Real McCoy. Image shows from L to R: Curtis Walker, Ishmael Thomas. Copyright: BBC

The Real McCoy

Series 1, Episode 4

Popular and long-running sketch show starring an array of Britain's best black comedy talent.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm
35 min
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 2

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with guest managers Doc Brown and Gabby Logan joining to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

BBC Two 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Maggie Aderin-Pocock, Tom Allen

QI

Series R, Episode 14 - R Animals

Sandi Toksvig asks questions on animals beginning with the letter R, with Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Maggie Aderin-Pocock and Alan Davies trying to come up with interesting answers - while avoiding the most obvious ones.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min
Late Night Mash. Image shows left to right: Michelle Wolf, Rachel Parris

Late Night Mash

Series 2, Episode 5

Michelle Wolf is amongst the guests joining Rachel Parris as the team discuss American healthcare, lessons to be learned from the French, childcare, and the 2022 Conservative Party Conference.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10pm
30 min
Shopping With Keith Lemon. Image shows left to right: Leigh Francis, Tom Grennan

Shopping With Keith Lemon

Series 3, Episode 5 - Tom Grennan & Vick and Jordan

Keith Lemon goes shopping for homeware with singer Tom Grennan, and looks for budget fashion with Radio 1 presenters Vick Hope and Jordan North.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
60 min
Jon Richardson: Take My Mother-In-Law. Image shows from L to R: Gill Adams, Jon Richardson, Lucy Beaumont. Copyright: King Of Sunshine

Jon Richardson: Take My Mother-In-Law

Comic travelogue in which Jon Richardson takes his mother-in-law, Gill Adams, around Spain, where she is considering emigrating.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:10pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Tuva Olsen (Gana Bayarsaikhan), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer), Mary Needham (Jane Stanness)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 5

Christine informs Jerry that the Russians who are holding Mary's mum hostage are demanding him in exchange for releasing her...

BBC Three 10:10pm (repeat)
Ellie & Natasia. Image shows from L to R: Natasia Demetriou, Ellie White. Copyright: CPL Productions

Ellie & Natasia

A selection of episodes from the first series.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm
45 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Maisie Adam

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 4

Russell tears into Liz Truss's economic plans and the Conservative Party conference. Plus, the kids in Playground Politics talk rail strikes and Maisie Adam guest stars.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Jon Richardson, Stephen K Amos, Micky Flanagan. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 6, Episode 5 - Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson, Micky Flanagan

With Stephen K Amos, Jon Richardson and Micky Flanagan.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:40pm (repeat)
Intelligence. Image shows from L to R: Joseph Harries (Nick Mohammed), Jerry Bernstein (David Schwimmer)

Intelligence

Series 2, Episode 6

Jerry is flying high and hailed a hero by GCHQ and the NSA and facing opportunities for promotion on both sides of the pond. Joseph, meanwhile, is dealing with the harsh reality of no longer being part of the team, having been fired by Christine for gross incompetence.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Question Team. Image shows from L to R: Joel Dommett, Richard Ayoade, Janine Harouni, Harriet Kemsley

Question Team

Series 2, Episode 4

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Joel Dommett, Harriet Kemsley and Janine Harouni.

BBC Three 11pm (repeat)
BBC New Comedy Awards. Image shows left to right: Michael McKenzie, Will Hall, Leila Navabi, Fern Brady, Jayde Adams, Omar Badawy, Laura Smyth, Leroy Brito, Kate Cheka

BBC New Comedy Awards

2022, Episode 2 - Exeter

Jayde Adams is joined at the Corn Exchange, Exeter, by judges Laura Smyth, Leroy Brito and Fern Brady as five new comics battle it out for a place in the grand final.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Mrs. Brown's Boys. Image shows from L to R: Dermot Brown (Paddy Houlihan), Rory Brown (Rory Cowan), Winnie McGoogan (Eilish O'Carroll), Agnes Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Buster Brady (Danny O'Carroll). Copyright: BBC

Mrs. Brown's Boys

Series 1, Episode 5 - Mammy Of The Groom

With his wedding only days away and tensions running high, Dermot suffers some pre-wedding jitters and takes refuge in a cupboard. Will Agnes be able to coax her son out in time for his nuptials? Meanwhile, Cathy gives her mother a book on homosexuality, leading Agnes to wonder who in her family is gay.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Milton Jones, Rachel Parris, Dara O Briain, Kerry Godliman, Ed Gamble, Glenn Moore. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 4

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Glenn Moore, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Milton Jones and Rachel Parris and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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