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Schedule Thursday 3rd November 2022

BBC iPlayer 4:15pm
10 min
Scream Street. Copyright: Coolabi / Factory Transmedia

Scream Street

Series 2, Episode 18 - Sofa So Bad

Cleo's Dad buys a sofa from 'Otto's Sofa Superstore' which turns out to be part of an interconnected fabric Netherworld and a sinister burglar's plan.

CBeebies logo. Credit: BBC 4:40pm
5 min
Supertato

Supertato

Series 1, Episode 14 - Evil Pea Takes A Break

Evil Pea's spa break is ruined when the Cobs try to trick Supertato while she's gone.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Only Fools And Horses. Image shows from L to R: Uncle Albert (Buster Merryfield), Del (David Jason), Rodney (Nicholas Lyndhurst). Copyright: BBC

Only Fools And Horses

Series 5, Episode 1 - From Prussia With Love

Rodney takes pity on a heavily-pregnant and homeless au-pair girl he meets in the Nag's Head. When he invites her to stay at the flat, Del sees a nice little earner about to be born. But will Boycie be interested?

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Fatiha El-Ghorri, Big Zuu

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 7 - Fatiha El-Ghorri

Big Zuu's ongoing quest to eat big takes him back to the Big Smoke - to cook for ground-breaking comedian Fatiha El-Ghorri.

U&Dave channel logo 6:30pm (repeat)
Big Zuu's Big Eats. Image shows from L to R: Big Zuu, Big Narstie

Big Zuu's Big Eats

Series 3, Episode 8 - Big Narstie

BAFTA-winning chef Big Zuu is back home in London and will finally get the chance to cook for the original Mr Big - fellow grime MC and trailblazing TV star, Big Narstie.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar. Alexei Sayle. Copyright: BBC

Alexei Sayle's Imaginary Sandwich Bar

Series 4, Episode 3 - The Revolving Door

Alexei contemplates the revolving door between politics and big business before making a his case for becoming the UK's Defence Minister.

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 7 - Put That Light Out!

Jones, Frazer, Pike and Godfrey are stationed on an exercise in the local lighthouse, but soon cause trouble when they turn the light on and shine it over Walmington-on-Sea... during an air-raid.

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 8 - The Two And A Half Feathers

The Home Guard get a new private in their ranks, who just so happens to know Jones. However, their relationship is not a happy one with the new arrival claiming that Jones left him in the desert to die. It is down to Jones to unearth the truth.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Richard Osman, Sandi Toksvig, Lee Mack, Lolly Adefope. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 7 - Naked Truth

With Lolly Adefope, Lee Mack and Richard Osman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Hugo Horton (James Fleet). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 2, Episode 1 - Dibley Live

To celebrate the 650th year since Dibley's founding, Geraldine arranges a special licence to run their own local radio station. All of the villagers lend a hand in the week-long event, and Frank has a particular secret to impart. Meanwhile, the Vicar finds the perfect opportunity to bring David down a peg or two.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows from L to R: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett. Copyright: CPL Productions

Rob And Romesh Vs

Series 1, Episode 5 - Country Music

Rob and Romesh hang out with the biggest selling female country star of all time, Shania Twain.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Stacey Solomon, David Mitchell, Susie Dent, Rob Brydon, Ore Oduba, Lee Mack, Bob Mortimer. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 11, Episode 4

The guests on this episode are Susie Dent, Bob Mortimer, Ore Oduba and Stacey Solomon.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
The Vicar Of Dibley. Image shows from L to R: Alice Tinker (Emma Chambers), Geraldine Grainger (Dawn French). Copyright: Tiger Aspect Productions

The Vicar Of Dibley

Series 1, Episode 6 - Animals

Geraldine's idea of a special service to bless and celebrate animals - the focus of much of the rural village's life - is welcomed warmly by her flock, but soon finds Dibley ridiculed in the national tabloids. Could this lead to her departure from the community already?

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9pm (repeat)
Upright. Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 5

Luke contemplates giving up when Meg runs away with the ute and the piano, but a potentially poisonous snakebite makes him change his mind.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need. Image shows left to right: Harry Redknapp, Harry Kane, Jamie Redknapp

Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need

Episode 1

With the World Cup approaching, Jack Whitehall challenges best mate Jamie Redknapp and dad Harry to build a dream team.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Romesh Ranganathan, Sandi Toksvig, Liza Tarbuck, Matt Lucas. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 6 - Odds And Ends

Sandi Toksvig considers various odds and ends. Ever wondered how to tell a schnauzerorgan from a paddywhack? With Matt Lucas, Romesh Ranganathan and Liza Tarbuck.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Taskmaster. John Kearns

Taskmaster

Series 14, Episode 6 - Long-Legged Lobster

At the halfway point of the series, Dara O Briain finds himself baffled by a quantity of milk, John Kearns does some elaborate skipping, Munya Chawawa does some elaborate jumping, and Fern Brady walks too slowly. Amid the carnage, Little Alex Horne attempts to offer sound advice to all five competitors but finds himself largely ignored.

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 1, Episode 3

It's Sunday evening and Nana's been round all day. Whilst Denise has her wedding dress fitted, Dave, Jim and Antony are relegated to the kitchen - but nothing'll stop them watching The Antiques Roadshow.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 9:30pm (repeat)
Upright. Lucky Flynn (Tim Minchin)

Upright

Series 1, Episode 6

Lucky decides to transform his attitude and his appearance, but it's not long before some devastating news sends him spiralling into despair.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Open All Hours. Image shows from L to R: Nurse Gladys Emmanuel (Lynda Baron), Granville (David Jason), Albert Arkwright (Ronnie Barker). Copyright: BBC

Open All Hours

Series 4, Episode 5 - Happy Birthday Arkwright

What does Arkwright want for his birthday? Certainly not a visit from the man from the Good Shop Guide.

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

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 6

Matt Lucas and Elis James are back on the Fantasy Football League sofa with comedian and football fanatic Andrew Mensah and celebrity guest managers Jennifer Saunders and Roman Kemp for more chat about the week in football and to share their fantasy teams from the digital dugout.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Damian Lewis

Have I Got News For You

Series 60, Episode 1

Actor and producer Damian Lewis hosts as the satirical quiz returns for its 60th series. Journalist Katy Balls and comedian Chris McCausland join regular team leaders Ian Hislop and Paul Merton to poke fun at the week's events.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm
45 min
The Russell Howard Hour. Image shows left to right: Greta Thunberg, Russell Howard

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 7

Environmental activist Greta Thunberg joins Russell in the studio.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Hal Cruttenden, Greg Davies, Simon Evans. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 8, Episode 6 - Greg Davies, Hal Cruttenden, Simon Evans

Greg Davies hosts the stand-up comedy show, with sets from Hal Cruttenden and Simon Evans too.

BBC Three 10:45pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Image shows from L to R: Fleabag (Phoebe Waller-Bridge), Arsehole Guy (Ben Aldridge), Dad (Bill Paterson), Godmother (Olivia Colman). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 5

On the anniversary of her mother's death, Fleabag and Claire return to their family home for the annual memorial lunch. Although this time there is an interloper. Things get heated between Fleabag and her Godmother who muscles her way into the occasion and reveals plans for her Sex-hibition.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Question Team. Image shows from L to R: Dane Baptiste, Angela Barnes, Richard Ayoade, Lou Sanders

Question Team

Series 2, Episode 8

Making up Richard Ayoade's self-quizzing collective are Dane Baptiste, Angela Barnes and Lou Sanders.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
BBC Radio Fjörd. Image shows from L to R: Lars Larsson (Barney Fishwick), Ulrik Untersson (Will Hislop)

BBC Radio Fjörd

Norwegian Euro Dance pop duo Fjörd take up their roles as BBC Radio's Heads of Electronic Music.

BBC Three 11:10pm (repeat)
Fleabag. Godmother (Olivia Colman). Copyright: Two Brothers Pictures

Fleabag

Series 1, Episode 6

Fleabag takes a date to her Godmother's Sex-hibition only to discover a few shocks are in store for her, including a declaration of love, a familiar piece of work, and an entire wall of surprises. But where is Claire? Fleabag is forced to face up to her actions, and to finally reveal what happened to her beloved friend, Boo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 1, Episode 2 - Gas

Having illegally hooked their gas supply up to their neighbour's, Richie and Eddie are somewhat panicked to find the gas man at their door to inspect all the street's meters.

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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