Schedule Thursday 20th October 2022
The Norwegian Hancock
Fleksnes Fataliteter is Norway's most beloved TV comedy, but unbeknown to Scandinavian audiences, it's a re-imagining of Hancock's Half Hour. Paul Merton investigates.
The Football's On
Series 9, Episode 8A humorous look at the week's football stories with Ian Stone and guests.
Talking To Chickens
Darkly comic drama about an eccentric octogenarian and a menopausal doctor.
Supertato
Series 1, Episode 4 - Treasure In The Plant AisleIn the perilous plant aisle, Supertato and Evil Pea team up to find treasure as they have half a map each, but she tricks him and steals the map to find the treasure for herself.
Lloyd Of The Flies
Episode 24 - The Wasp StingAn animated series about a young fly with a lot to prove. Lloyd finds an entire sweetie, but when he is unable to move it on his own, he reluctantly leaves it in the care of a passing wasp while he gets Abacus and PB. When the wasp steals the sweetie and takes it to their nest, Lloyd then gathers a team to stage a sweet-retrieving heist!
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar
Series 4, Episode 1 - A Monopoly Of ViolenceAlexei considers the role of the police force, discusses his own involvement in the 'spy cops' scandal, draws comparisons between President Assad and a beloved British comedian and details his seven stages of grief post the 2019 general election.
A League Of Their Own
Series 17, Highlights Special - Best OfAll the best pranks, jokes and outtakes that were never meant for the air, courtesy of Romesh Ranganathan, Jamie Redknapp and Freddie Flintoff.
Taskmaster
Series 14, Episode 4 - Crumbs In My BraletteThis time, leading Little Alex Horne along by his little lead, Taskmaster Greg Davies has a brand-new set of tasks with the potential to humble his cast of comics. Dara O Briain shows off a fabulous flair for folding, Fern Brady complains about being forced to tidy up, and Munya Chawawa tries to work some DIY magic with a coat hanger. Plus, Sarah Millican beautifully reveals what kind of foodstuff is like catnip to her.
Fantasy Football League
Series 1, Episode 4Matt Lucas and Elis James host a reboot of the iconic football-based show, with celebrity guest managers Tom Grennan and Sam Quek joining to talk about the week in football and share their teams.
Late Night Mash
Series 2, Episode 7Stephen Mangan joins Rachel Parris in the studio, plus comedy from The Delightful Sausage and Leo Reich.
Shopping With Keith Lemon
Series 3, Episode 7 - Becky Hill & Shaun and BezKeith goes shopping for art supplies and sequin dresses with singer Becky Hill, and heads up to Manchester to do the big shop with Happy Mondays legends Shaun Ryder and Bez.
I Hate You
Episode 3 - MonsterThe death of Becca's father brings about a surprising response. Charlie soon receives bad news of her own, and Bradley won't take 'no' for an answer to his party invitation...
I Hate You
Episode 4 - MillionairesIt's Becca's birthday, but she's not having any of it. Charlie, meanwhile, is bothered by Bob - on a Saturday!
The Russell Howard Hour
Series 6, Episode 6Russell 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.
The Dream Factory
Episode 2 - They Mostly Come Out At Night... MostlyA thoughtless remark from Joz drives a wedge between him and Anna just as she is prepping for a big career opportunity. His increasingly fraught attempts to compensate for his mistake ultimately lead to him breaking into his best friend's head to retrieve a dream that shouldn't be there.