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Schedule Friday 18th November 2022

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

No More Jockeys

Set 5, Episode 12 - Set 5, Game 12

Set point: Watson. With a win for Alex Horne last week, Mark Watson's lead has been narrowed to one match. This week, Horne sits on some crisps, Watto declares to everyone in a hotel corridor what he has eaten, and Tim Key talks about his seventh birthday.

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

Breaking The News

Series 23, Episode 6

Des Clarke is joined by Amy Matthews, Ignacio Lopez, Jo Caulfield and Stephen Buchanan.

YouTube 5pm
14 min
Get Off My Phone!. Image shows left to right: Alastair Campbell, Grace Campbell

Get Off My Phone!

Episode 1 - Grace Campbell

Grace Campbell hands her unlocked phone over to political heavyweight dad Alastair Campbell, with discoveries including her embarrassing search history, dating profile, and the story of how she ended up at Robert Downey Junior's house.

CBBC logo. Credit: BBC 5:30pm
30 min
Nova Jones. Nova (Molly Rainford)

Nova Jones

Series 2, Episode 4 - Nova's Sistory Lesson

Nova is thrown back in time and becomes trapped in her old girl band, Three's the Charm. McLaren and Captain are unhappy, stuck in their old jobs. It's time for Nova to go solo.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6pm (repeat)
Are You Being Served?. Image shows from L to R: Mrs. Betty Slocombe (Mollie Sugden), Miss Shirley Brahms (Wendy Richard), Mr. Dick Lucas (Trevor Bannister), Mr. Cuthbert Rumbold (Nicholas Smith), Mr. Mash (Larry Martyn), Mr. Ernest Grainger (Arthur Brough), Mr. Wilberforce Humphries (John Inman), Captain Stephen Peacock (Frank Thornton). Copyright: BBC

Are You Being Served?

Series 2, Episode 3 - The Think Tank

The staff are forced to brainstorm ideas to help combat sagging sales on their floor. Holding a fashion show comes to mind.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Nish Kumar, Sandi Toksvig, Holly Walsh, Phill Jupitus. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 11 - Nonsense

With Phill Jupitus, Nish Kumar and Holly Walsh.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
The Now Show. Image shows from L to R: Hugh Dennis, Steve Punt. Copyright: BBC

The Now Show

Series 61, Episode 4

Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis are joined by Lauren Pattison who takes us through Matt Hancock's jungle journey; Alfie Brown declaring why "I Love Kier Starmer"; and Jess Robinson as sings us through what makes the perfect Christmas advert.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 6:40pm (repeat)
Outnumbered. Image shows from L to R: Ben (Daniel Roche), Jake (Tyger Drew-Honey), Karen (Ramona Marquez), Sue (Claire Skinner), Pete (Hugh Dennis). Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Outnumbered

Series 5, Episode 1

The Brockman family find themselves confronted with a new set of challenges, as the sitcom returns for a final series.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
dinnerladies. Image shows from L to R: Jean (Anne Reid), Stan (Duncan Preston), Brenda (Victoria Wood), Twinkle (Maxine Peake), Dolly (Thelma Barlow), Tony (Andrew Dunn), Anita (Shobna Gulati). Copyright: Good Fun / Pozzitive Productions

dinnerladies

Series 2, Episode 5 - Gamble

Tony and Bren arrive at work together, causing much scandalous rumour amongst the girls. And a bet they'll "get it on" before Christmas.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 7:33pm
10 min
Blankety Blank. Bradley Walsh

Blankety Blank

Series 19, Children In Need Special

A special edition of the show for Children In Need sees John Whaite and Maisie Smith competing to match with Isaac, Ruby, Keira, Arabella, Kabhier and Harry.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 6 - Genius

With David Mitchell, Dara O'Briain and Graham Norton.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (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 5, Episode 7 - The King Was In His Counting House

While Mainwaring hosts a party in his house for some of his men, the bank gets bombed. It is up to his troops to make sure that none of the bank's money goes missing.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Jamie & Harry's World Cup Challenge: Got, Got Need. Image shows left to right: Jamie Redknapp, Thierry Henry

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

Episode 3

Jamie visits Robbie Keane, Thierry Henry and Andrea Pirlo, before Harry arranges a meeting with two legendary England defenders to complete his set of players.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Jonnie Peacock, Shaun Williamson, David Mitchell, Rob Brydon, Emma Bunton, Lee Mack, Jo Brand. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 5

This episode's guests are Jo Brand, Emma Bunton, Jonnie Peacock and Shaun Williamson.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (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 5, Episode 8 - All Is Safety Gathered In

After a near-death experience, Hodges resolves to be kinder to everyone. This includes Captain Mainwaring, who has decided to have the platoon assist a farmer friend of Godfrey's to gather in the annual wheat harvest.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Matt Lucas, Sandi Toksvig, Cariad Lloyd, Jerry Springer. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series N, Episode 12 - Noodles

With Matt Lucas, Cariad Lloyd and Jerry Springer.

BBC Three 9pm (repeat)
Blinded By The Light

Blinded By The Light

Comedy drama film about a British Muslim boy growing up in 1980s Luton and the impact Bruce Springsteen's lyrics had upon him.

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 3, Episode 2

Dave and Denise have left baby David with Bar whilst they go out for the first time - since the last time they went out. When next-door neighbour Joe turns up with an injured hand, Jim's amused by his accident, and soon drops Antony in it. Again.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge. Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan). Copyright: TalkbackThames

Knowing Me, Knowing You... With Alan Partridge

Episode 4

Alan Partridge is an insincere and skill-less chat show host. Partridge frequently demonstrated his insecurities and total lack of knowledge about his guests' lives during each broadcast.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10pm (repeat)
Fantasy Football League

Fantasy Football League

Series 1, Episode 8

Matt Lucas and Elis James host the comedy chat show, with Jaime Winstone and Ben Bailey Smith joining to talk about the week in football and share their fantasy teams.

BBC Two 10pm
30 min
QI. Hannah Waddingham

QI

Series T, Episode 2 - 'T' Animals

Sandi Toksvig, Hannah Waddingham, Desiree Burch, Jason Manford, and regular panellist Alan Davies look at animals that begin with the letter 'T'.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You. Image shows from L to R: Ian Hislop, Zoe Lyons, David Tennant, Johnny Mercer, Paul Merton

Have I Got News For You

Series 57, Episode 4

David Tennant guest hosts, with Ian Hislop and Paul Merton joined by MP Johnny Mercer and comedian Zoe Lyons.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 10pm
65 min
The Last Leg. Image shows from L to R: Josh Widdicombe, Adam Hills, Alex Brooker

The Last Leg

Series 26, Episode 1

Adam Hills, Josh Widdicombe and Alex Brooker begin a new series with guests Peter Crouch, Phil Wang and Rose Ayling-Ellis.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 10:35pm (repeat)
Rob And Romesh Vs. Image shows left to right: Romesh Ranganathan, Rob Beckett

Rob And Romesh Vs

2022 Specials - The Three Lions

In this special edition the boys meet the stars of the England men's football team ahead of their bid to win the World Cup. As well as hanging out with the England stars, they will also meet the master mind behind England's renaissance, Gareth Southgate.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm
60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo. Image shows from L to R: Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Simon Brodkin. Copyright: Open Mike Productions

Live At The Apollo

Series 10, Episode 6 - Danny Bhoy, Miles Jupp, Lee Nelson

Danny Bhoy presents special guests Miles Jupp and Lee Nelson.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm (repeat)
Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle. Peter Kay. Copyright: Goodnight Vienna Productions

Peter Kay's Comedy Shuffle

Series 1, Episode 1

A celebration of over twenty years of one of Britain's most popular comedians. This episode catches up with full-time diva Geraldine McQueen, visits the grand re-opening of the Phoenix Club and Peter plays some unforgettable misheard song lyrics.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Perfect. Image shows from L to R: Georgia Thomas (Shreya M Patel), Liam Edwards (George Robinson)

Perfect

Comedy about a disabled trio who meet on a useless work preparation scheme in Liverpool.

BBC Two 11:05pm (repeat)
Frankie Boyle's New World Order. Image shows left to right: Rob Delaney, Kiri Pritchard-McLean, Frankie Boyle, Jamali Maddix, Susie McCabe

Frankie Boyle's New World Order

Series 6, Episode 4

Frankie Boyle makes a string of bold and outrageous statements, which he then picks apart with the help of Rob Delaney, Susie McCabe, Jamali Maddix and Kiri Pritchard-McLean.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:05pm
50 min
The Big Narstie Show. Image shows from L to R: Mo Gilligan, Big Narstie

The Big Narstie Show

Series 5, Episode 2

Joining Big Narstie and Mo Gilligan this time are two of the UK's finest actors, Stephen Graham and Paul Mescal, comedian Aisling Bea, and actress and presenter Verona Rose.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11:35pm (repeat)
The Russell Howard Hour. Glenn Moore

The Russell Howard Hour

Series 6, Episode 9

Russell discusses the attempted egging against King Charles, the news from the US midterm elections and our food waste problem. With stand-up from Glenn Moore.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:40pm (repeat)
The Young Ones. Image shows from L to R: Vyvyan (Adrian Edmondson), Neil (Nigel Planer), Mike (Christopher Ryan), Rick (Rik Mayall). Copyright: BBC

The Young Ones

Series 1, Episode 2 - Oil

Having moved to a new house by the Balowskis, Mike discovers oil in the basement whilst disposing of a body. In order to exploit this potentially lucrative source of wealth, Mike appoints himself dictator.

U&Dave channel logo 11:45pm (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Andy Parsons, Dara O Briain, Hugh Dennis. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 13, Episode 3

Angela Barnes, Miles Jupp, Romesh Ranganathan and Josh Widdicombe are the guests this week.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 11:55pm (repeat)
Man Down. Dan (Greg Davies). Copyright: Avalon Television

Man Down

A selection of four episodes of the Greg Davies sitcom.

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