Schedule Friday 6th January 2023
8:10am10 min
Danny & Mick
Series 5, Episode 5 - Piano PlonkersThe delivery of a piano creates problems for our favourite brother team - how can they move it to the up stairs studio and keep it in one piece? When the stairs become a problem, the only thing for it is to tie a rope to it and swing it from a window!
1:30pm30 min
The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected
Series 13, Episode 1This week Mark Nelson has a sparkling line up of guests with plenty of name dropping along the way. Gyles Brandreth joins Mark with stories of superstars, Prime Ministers and his favourite jumpers, and Kirsty Wark plays bad samaritan and stays on the right side of the law. Edinburgh comedian Connor Burns completes the line up with his embarrassing story about being on stage with a music legend, and ending a night out in a terrible way.
6pm
(repeat)
Are You Being Served?
Series 4, Episode 3 - Forward Mr. GraingerMr. Grainger is appointed temporary manager while Mr. Rumbold attends a conference, and proves to be quite the dictator. However, Mr. Rumbold's early return puts Mr. Grainger in hot water with his co-workers.
6pm
(repeat)
Taskmaster
Series 3, Episode 3 - Little Polythene Grief CaveAs the series reaches its midway point, Greg Davies's onslaught of tasks don't get any easier. When Al Murray is confronted with an eggcup he goes to extreme lengths to maximise his point potential and Sara Pascoe takes a simple loaf of bread, a few balloons and swiftly becomes one of the greatest sporting minds of our time.
6:30pm30 min
The News Quiz
Series 110, Episode 1Joining Andy Zaltzman for this new series are Lucy Porter, Chris McCausland, Samira Ahmed and Scott Bennett. They discuss Rishi Sunak's newly released 'five-point plan', Keir Starmer's pledge not to open the 'big government chequebook' and the surprise appearance of a walrus in Scarborough.
6:40pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 3 - Gorilla WarfareThe platoon are out on an important trial of their tactics but Hodges is determined to make sure that they fail. The exercise takes a very strange turn when Hodges and the Verger come into contact with a gorilla.
7pm
(repeat)
Would I Lie To You?
Series 7, Episode 5In this episode, David Mitchell is joined by Susan Calman and Richard Osman, and Lee Mack is joined by Carol Kirkwood and David O'Doherty.
7:20pm
(repeat)
Dad's Army
Series 7, Episode 4 - The Godiva AffairJones is worried that Mrs. Fox is falling in love with the town clerk, Mr. Gordon, so he asks Captain Mainwaring if he can help. Meanwhile, Hodges and Gordon are casting for the role of Lady Godiva in the town parade.
7:30pm30 min
TV Flashback
Series 7, Episode 7 - Good CausesKiri Pritchard-McLean rewinds the most amusing and engaging snippets from more than half a century of TV broadcasting in Wales. This time she looks at how people are prepared to go all-out for a good cause. The Welsh always go that extra mile, whether it's by running, climbing a mountain on stilts - or even printing a saucy calendar.
8pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 6 - Sweet And Sour CharityJerry's bid to take over from Sir takes a slight knock, Margo regrettably declines the lead in the play through principle and Tom and Barbara's land becomes polluted with an oil spill from next door. Bad news all round until Jerry's day picks up at the end!
8pm30 min
Would I Lie To You?
Series 16, Episode 1Celebrity guests Bez, Motsi Mabuse, Shazia Mirza and Steve Pemberton reveal extraordinary stories about themselves, but are they telling the truth or making it all up?
8:20pm
(repeat)
8:40pm
(repeat)
The Good Life
Series 4, Episode 7 - AnniversaryNobody is having much of a good life as Tom and Barbara keep hitting problems in their garden and Jerry looks like he has been passed up for promotion. The series ends with great highs and devastating lows.
9pm45 min
QI
Series T, Episode 8 - Ticks Tax ToesSandi Toksvig is joined by Rose Matafeo, Lou Sanders, Ross Noble and regular Alan Davies answering questions involving some ticks, a bit of tax, a few toes - and a pile of matchboxes that plays tic-tac-toe.
9pm60 min version (repeat)
Have I Got News For You
Series 56, Episode 5Ian and Paul return for another look at the headlines. This time, Victoria Coren Mitchell hosts, with guest panellists Janey Godley and Robert Rinder.
9pm60 min
8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown
Series 23 (Channel 4: Series 24), Episode 1Jimmy Carr hosts the game show mash-up, as Jonathan Ross and Joe Wilkinson take on Roisin Conaty and Ahir Shah. Catherine Cohen joins Susie Dent in Dictionary Corner, while Dr Anne-Marie Imafidon looks after the numbers and letters.
9:20pm
(repeat)
The Royle Family
Series 3, Episode 2Dave 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.
9:45pm45 min
Live At The Apollo
Series 17, Episode 2 - Ed Gamble, Tom Davis, Judi LoveThe brilliant Ed Gamble introduces comedians Tom Davis and Judi Love to the stage.
9:45pm
(repeat)
Ellie & Natasia
Episode 4Characters in this episode include a pair of vaping dominatrixes, and the Greek-Cypriot entrepreneurs make their own James Bond movie.
10pm
(repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums
Series 1, Episode 2Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.
10pm60 min version (repeat)
10:40pm60 min version (repeat)
Live At The Apollo
Series 7, Episode 7 - Jason Manford, Jimeoin, Tom StadeJason Manford hosts, with Jimeoin and Tom Stade.
10:40pm60 min
The Graham Norton Show
Series 30, Episode 12 - Jamie Dornan, Sophie Okonedo, James Norton, Siobhán McSweeney, Lewis CapaldiJamie Dornan says he was intimidated by Kenneth Branagh's facial hair, Sophie Okonedo talks about her acting nerves, James Norton says he misses Tommy Lee Royce, Siobhán McSweeney talks about being a superhero, and Lewis Capaldi performs live in the studio.
11pm
(repeat)
Taskmaster
Series 6, Episode 5 - H.As the series nears the halfway point, the five comic contestants grow ever more eager to lay their hands on the coveted Taskmaster trophy. Asim Chaudhry has fun with drain pipes, Tim Vine gets stuck in a tunnel and, dissatisfied with his charge's performance, Greg Davies gives Alex Horne a sharp telling off in front of everyone.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Tim Key's Poetry Programme
Series 4, Episode 4 - CarsTim is driving his friend and musician Tom Basden to meet his wife for a romantic getaway. But when they pick up a hitchhiker their plans begin to unravel.
11:30pm
(repeat)
Fighting With My Family
Comedy based on the true story of Norwich teenager Saraya-Jade Bevis, who became an internationally famous wrestler with WWE.
11:40pm
(repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous
Series 2, Episode 3 - MoroccoIn Marrakech for a photo shoot, Edina and Patsy look forward to a jaunt full of sex, drugs and shopping. When Saffron disappears into slavery temporarily, however, the two become lost in the desert.
Midnight
(repeat)
Mock The Week
Series 13, Episode 8Dara O Briain hosts the topical panel show as guests Rob Beckett, Gary Delaney, Sara Pascoe and Romesh Ranganathan discuss topics including today's Scottish Independence Referendum vote.