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Schedule Friday 14th October 2022

Apple TV+ 6am
60 min
Bad Sisters. Image shows from L to R: Bibi (Sarah Greene), Eva (Sharon Horgan), Becka (Eve Hewson)

Bad Sisters

Series 1, Episode 10 - Saving Grace

Tensions run high as shocking revelations come to light. Time is running out for the Garvey sisters.

YouTube 9am
24 min
No More Jockeys. Image shows from L to R: Mark Watson, Alex Horne, Tim Key

No More Jockeys

Set 5, Episode 7 - Set 5, Game 7

As Mark Watson takes the lead with three games over Alex Horne's two victories and Tim Key's single win, we encounter dentists, talking toy animals, and the first name of man who invented the Rubik Cube.

Radio 4 11:30am
30 min
Relativity. Ian (Richard Herring)

Relativity

Series 4, Episode 6

Lockdown is over and the family can finally get together in Ken and Margaret's garden. Margaret is thrilled until Ken gets out the garden hose. Jane is back from her globetrotting adventures. Pete is sober and hopeful they can get back together. And Donny steals the show with his toddler antics.

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

Breaking The News

Series 23, Episode 1

Des Clarke is joined by Ray Bradshaw, Leila Navabi, Elaine Malcolmson and Alun Cochrane where amongst other things, the panel discuss 'Indyref 2', economic turmoil and working from the pub (WFP).

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 20 - Cool Lloyd

Lloyd discovers that Abacus and PB have been invited to a party without him... and to make matters worse, it's Berry's party! Not wanting to be outdone by Berry, Lloyd decides that he will have his own party... and it will be much better and more popular than Berry's.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (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 7 - Who's A Pretty Boy?

Denzil is nervous about letting the Trotters decorate his flat because, if they do it wrong, he has to face the wrath of his wife, Corinne. She still hasn't forgiven Del for messing up the catering at her wedding but, as long as they heed her warning to stay out of the kitchen, nothing can go wrong...

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Desiree Burch, Phil Wang, Big Zuu, Rosie Jones, Ed Gamble

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Big Zuu's Christmas Eats, Episode 2 - Comedy Special

Phil 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.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The News Quiz. Andy Zaltzman

The News Quiz

Series 109, Episode 5

Joining Andy Zaltzman on the panel are Simon Evans, Lucy Porter, Anand Menon and Jessica Fostekew. This week they discuss the mood at the SNP conference, the continuing economic unrest and why a brain in a petri dish is playing video games.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:35pm (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 3, Episode 4 - The Bullet Is Not For Firing

The platoon get into a spot of bother after firing at a German plane during an air raid. Displeased at the spending of precious bullets, Mainwaring organises a court of inquiry into the situation.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:15pm (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 3, Episode 5 - Something Nasty In The Vault

During an air-raid, the bank is hit by a bomb. The good news is that the bomb has not blown up. The bad news is reason why it has not: Mainwaring and Wilson are holding it!

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 10 - Jungles

With Reginald D. Hunter, Greg Proops and David O'Doherty.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:55pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Del (David Jason), Trigger (Roger Lloyd Pack). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 6, Episode 2 - Danger UXD

There is trouble in store for the Trotters when Del puts his 'high profile' business strategy into overdrive.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Rhod Gilbert, David Mitchell, Nick Grimshaw, Rob Brydon, Rob Delaney, Lee Mack, Clare Balding. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 5

This week the guests are Clare Balding OBE, Rhod Gilbert, Nick Grimshaw and Rob Delaney.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8:30pm
30 min
Ghosts. Mike (Kiell Smith-Bynoe)

Ghosts

Series 4, Episode 4 - Gone Gone

Shocking news rocks Button House and a booking mix-up sees Mike and Alison forced to host a last-minute children's party that they are utterly unprepared for.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Lee Mack

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 2

Tonight Agnes and the family are joined in studio by the hilarious Lee Mack; actress and star of Silent Witness Emilia Fox and her mammy Joanna David; plus music from the legendary Billy Ocean.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9pm
30 min
Have I Got News For You. Adil Ray

Have I Got News For You

Series 64, Episode 4

Presenter, actor and comedian Adil Ray presents, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by guests Richard Osman and Jess Phillips MP.

BBC Two 9pm
30 min
Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Image shows left to right: Bob Mortimer, Feargal Sharkey, Paul Whitehouse

Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing

Series 5, Episode 6 - Brown Trout & Bream (Lough Corrine, Ireland)

Paul and Bob venture to southern Ireland to fish the mighty Lough Corrib, regarded as one of the best places in the country to try trout fishing. They head out on boats and try out a new technique called dapping, with local guide Richie Johnston providing much-needed assistance, and also helping them in their quest to find out what exactly the 'craic' is, where to find it and how to experience it.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Daliso Chaponda, Sally Phillips

QI

Series R, Episode 16 - Random

Sandi and Alan are joined by Bill Bailey, Sally Phillips, Daliso Chaponda and a virtual studio audience to look into a series of random questions.

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
The Tuckers. Image shows left to right: Lush (Kimberley Nixon), Mairwen (Caroline Berry)

The Tuckers

Series 3, Episode 2 - Turf Wars

Glyn's attempt at pigeon racing leads to a war with Murphy. Billy takes on a landscaping job from hell. Bobby and Natalie get close.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 9:30pm
30 min
Am I Being Unreasonable?. Becca (Jessica Hynes)

Am I Being Unreasonable?

Episode 4

Who is Jen, and who is Katya? It's time to reveal the truth about this new mum in town and see what's really been going on.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Not Going Out. Image shows from L to R: Lucy (Sally Bretton), Lee (Lee Mack), Tim (Tim Vine). Copyright: Avalon Television / Arlo Productions

Not Going Out

Series 3, Episode 4 - Party

When Tim and Lee try to organise a surprise party for Lucy's 30th birthday their ideas of what makes a good party differ widely.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Never Mind The Buzzcocks. Image shows left to right: Daisy May Cooper, James Buckley, Lethal Bizzle, Greg Davies, Jamali Maddix, Maisie Peters, Noel Fielding

Never Mind The Buzzcocks

Series 30, Episode 5

More maniacal musical mayhem is unleashed as host Greg Davies, alongside team captains Noel Fielding and Daisy May Cooper and regular Jamali Maddix welcome grime legend Lethal Bizzle, Inbetweener James Buckley and Ed Sheeran protégé Maisie Peters to the show. This week's highlights include the teams discussing infamous pranks that have arisen from some of music's most unlikely friendships. In the ID Parade the teams have to identify Inspiral Carpets front man Tom Hingley and the real Miss McKenzie from Busted's What I Go To School For.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
Mock The Week. Image shows left to right: Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Angela Barnes, Dara O Briain, Sean McLoughlin, Ed Byrne, Jen Brister

Mock The Week

Series 21, Episode 4

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis try and recollect the last seven days with guests Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Sean McLoughlin, Glenn Moore and Jen Brister.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Aisling Bea, Sandi Toksvig, Russell Brand, Noel Fielding. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 12 - The Occult

Ever wondered how a Hand of Glory can make you rich? Sandi has all the answers. With Aisling Bea, Russell Brand and Noel Fielding.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
I Literally Just Told You

I Literally Just Told You

Series 2, Episode 4

With each correct answer adding more cash to their prize pot, the competitors have to keep their focus and remember the things they've seen and heard just minutes before.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:35pm
60 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 30, Episode 3 - Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kate Hudson, Elizabeth Banks, Edward Enninful, Self Esteem

Kate Hudson talks about Goldie Hawn's involvement in her life, Edward Enninful recalls the backlash over his appointment to British Vogue, Elizabeth Banks talks about her 'coming of age' movie, Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson chat about working together, and Self Esteem performs live in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Ben Bailey Smith, Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 2 - Jason Manford, Chris Ramsey, Doc Brown

Jason Manford presents special guests Chris Ramsey and Doc Brown.

U&Dave channel logo 10:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Richard Hammond, David Mitchell, Sean Lock, Rob Brydon, Trevor Noah, Judy Murray, Lee Mack. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 6

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Richard Hammond, Sean Lock, Judy Murray and Trevor Noah.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:45pm (repeat)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows from L to R: Micah Richards, Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp

A League Of Their Own

Series 17, Out-takes - Unseen

Check out some of the best unseen moments for the seventeenth series of ALOTO.

BBC Three 10:55pm (repeat)
Wreck. Image shows left to right: Lauren (Amber Grappy), Jamie (Oscar Kennedy), Jerome (Diego Andres), Jenny (Louise Parker), Vivian (Thaddea Graham)

Wreck

Series 1, Episode 1 - Ship Of Dreams

Welcome aboard The Sacramentum. New recruit Jamie Walsh gets a crash course on ship life while trying to keep a low profile as he investigates what happened to his missing sister.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
30 min
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

Episode 5 - Transport

Where do things go when they are not where they should be? It's time for Red Guy, Yellow Guy and Duck to be taught about transport by a very old leaking train. Red Guy is excited by the idea of going on a journey and finally getting away from the house but unfortunately it's not that simple, he will need a personalised number plate.

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

Would I Lie To You?

Series 9, Episode 7

This week the guests joining Lee Mack and David Mitchell are Jack Dee, Romesh Ranganathan, Gaby Roslin and Tinchy Stryder.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
All Round To Mrs. Brown's. Image shows from L to R: Coleen Nolan, Cathy Brown (Jennifer Gibney), Fleur East, Jonathan Ross, Mrs Brown (Brendan O'Carroll), Robert Rinder, Angela Cohen, Maureen Nolan, Linda Nolan, Anne Nolan

All Round To Mrs. Brown's

Series 4, Episode 6

With Jonathan Ross; outspoken TV judge and former Strictly contestant Rob Rinder, and his mammy Angie; iconic girl group The Nolans; plus music in Foley's from the fantastic Fleur East.

BBC Three 11:40pm (repeat)
Wreck

Wreck

Series 1, Episode 2 - Catch Of The Day

Jamie gains an unexpected ally on board, who promises to investigate from the inside and get the answers he's desperate for.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:40pm
30 min
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation

Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

Episode 6 - Electricity

Did you know that everything that has wires is part of the electric family? The guys meet Electracey the Meter and look at all the objects and animals in their house to see which ones have wires! It turns out loads do! But what happens when you replace old batteries with new ones? Yellow Guy goes on a journey to find out.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:45pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Milo McCabe

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 6

Russell slams Liz Truss's chaotic run as PM so far and Qatar's world cup plans, plus a Halloween edition of Playground Politics and stand-up from Troy Hawke.

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

Mock The Week

Series 18, Episode 11

Dara O Briain looks back on the latest events in news and politics, with the help of Tom Allen, Ed Gamble, Kerry Godliman, Rhys James and Rosie Jones and regular panellist Hugh Dennis.

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