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Schedule Friday 3rd February 2023

BBC Radio Scotland 11:30am
30 min
Noising Up. Image shows left to right: Lana Pheutan, Manjot Sumal, Zara Janjua, Stephen Buchanan, Karen Bartke

Noising Up

Series 1, Episode 5

New topical comedy featuring sketches, spoofs and songs. Satirising all that's happening right now and poking fun at what might just be around the corner.

BBC Radio Scotland 1:30pm
30 min
Mark Nelson

The Good, The Bad And The Unexpected

Series 13, Episode 5

Joining Mark Nelson this week, World Champion and Olympic Gold Medallist Eve Muirhead shares her stories of triumph and woe from the curling rink, as does Dancing On Ice star and King of the Jungle, Joe Pasquale, who shares an ice-bath with the professionals for the last time. Completing the line up is guitarist for The Housemartins, Stan Cullimore, who faces gorillas in Uganda and meets his wife whilst discovering one of Scotland's biggest bands of all time.

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

Lloyd Of The Flies

Episode 45 - Dare You

Lloyd and Berry get locked into a game of escalating dares, but when Berry dares Lloyd to land on Biggo's hand, the stakes get higher than either of them are ready for...

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 7, Episode 4 - Mrs. Slocombe, Senior Person

Mrs. Slocombe is appointed temporary floor manager while Mr. Rumbold recovers from food poisoning, and no one is happy about it.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Kerry Godliman, Jessica Knappett. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 7, Episode 2 - My Eyes Are Circles

Phil Wang makes ogres poignant despite his eye-catching costume, Jessica Knappett beautifully mimics a funny noise and James Acaster finds various circles. Alex Horne carefully records it all for his beloved boss, Greg Davies.

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

The News Quiz

Series 110, Episode 5

Andy Zaltzman is joined by Frankie Boyle, Susie McCabe, Ashley Storrie and Alex Massie in a recording from Glasgow. Up for discussion is the latest on strike action, the economy and the possibility of bringing a dodo back to life.

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 2, Episode 4 - Sgt. Wilson's Little Secret

Mrs Pike plans to take in an evacuee to help with the war effort, but Wilson gets the wrong end of the stick and believes that he has got her pregnant.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes. Private Frazer (David Hayman)

Dad's Army - The Lost Episodes

Episode 2 - A Stripe For Frazer

Told he can promote one of the men to Corporal, Mainwaring makes Frazer Lance-Corporal, and pits him against Jones in a contest to see who is worthy of the full rank - but the Scot quickly goes power mad, and has half the platoon up on a charge!

BBC One Wales. Copyright: BBC 7:30pm
30 min
TV Flashback. Kiri Pritchard-McLean

TV Flashback

Series 7, Episode 10 - Back To The Future

This time, Kiri Pritchard-McLean's going back to the future to see how the nation has been ahead of its time, from building dancing robots to inventing musical instruments.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: David Mitchell, David Haye. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 10, Out-takes - The Unseen Bits

Rob Brydon presents this compilation of previously unseen material from Series 10.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Gavin (Mathew Horne), Stacey (Joanna Page), Smithy (James Corden), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Bryn (Rob Brydon), Nessa (Ruth Jones). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 3, Episode 6

Nessa and Dave's wedding is fast approaching and the preparations are in full swing. Stacey breaks some life-changing news to Gavin while Bryn and Jason finally put their big secret to bed.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 8pm (repeat)
Hold The Front Page. Image shows left to right: Josh Widdicombe, Nish Kumar

Hold The Front Page

Series 1, Episode 5 - Northamptonshire Telegraph

Nish and Josh work for the Northamptonshire Telegraph, covering downhill skiing, extreme fishing and Brexit's impact on fireworks.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 8pm
30 min
Would I Lie To You?. Amol Rajan. Credit: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 16, Episode 5

Comedians Jo Brand and Joe Wilkinson, Lucy Martin and journalist Amol Rajan join host Rob Brydon and regular captains David Mitchell and Lee Mack on the offbeat panel show.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series G, Episode 11 - Gifts

With Clive Anderson, Jimmy Carr and Jan Ravens.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 8:40pm (repeat)
Gavin & Stacey. Image shows from L to R: Bryn (Rob Brydon), Gwen (Melanie Walters), Nessa (Ruth Jones), Stacey (Joanna Page), Gavin (Mathew Horne), Mick (Larry Lamb), Pam (Alison Steadman), Smithy (James Corden). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

Gavin & Stacey

Series 2, Episode 7

Stacey returns to Essex to sort out the situation with Gavin, but things are not looking good. Meanwhile in Barry, an unexpected event throws everyone into a panic.

BBC Two 9pm
45 min
QI. Guz Khan

QI

Series T, Episode 12 - This, That And The Other

Sandi Toksvig talks through a tantalising trunkful of 'T' topics with Guz Khan, Jo Brand, Sally Phillips and Alan Davies.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
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.

Channel 4 logo. Copyright: Channel 4 Television Corporation 9pm
60 min
Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples. Image shows left to right: Jonathan Goodwin, Amanda Abbington, Jon Richardson, Charlene Douglas, Lucy Beaumont, Kimberly Wyatt, Max Rogers

Jon & Lucy's Odd Couples

Episode 4

Actress Amanda Abbington and her partner, escapologist Jonathan Goodwin, take on Pussycat Doll Kimberly Wyatt and her husband, model Max Rogers. The relationships are put to the test when Kimberly and Jonathan attempt to woo Jon and Lucy, before everyone gets an eyeful during a very unconventional art class.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Bottom. Image shows from L to R: Richie Richard (Rik Mayall), Eddie Hitler (Adrian Edmondson). Copyright: BBC

Bottom

Series 2, Episode 6 - 'S Out

Following a bet with 'Mad' Ken Stalin that they can survive in the wilderness, Richie and Eddie head out to the wilds of Wimbledon Common and pitch a tent.

BBC Two 9:45pm
45 min
Live At The Apollo. Image shows left to right: Alfie Brown, Suzi Ruffell, Sikisa

Live At The Apollo

Series 17, Episode 6 - Suzi Ruffell, Alfie Brown, Sikisa

Suzi Ruffell is the host for this episode of the award-winning stand-up show. She introduces comedians Alfie Brown and Sikisa to the stage at London's Hammersmith Apollo.

BBC Three 9:55pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Stephen (Layton Williams), Warren (Ali Hadji-Heshmati)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 3 - Prison

Hoburn tries a prison experience programme at Abbey Grove to teach the kids discipline. Class K end up incarcerated with Stephen who's prepping an audition as a hardened criminal.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10pm (repeat)
Harry Enfield & Chums. Image shows from L to R: Kathy Burke, Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse

Harry Enfield & Chums

Series 2, Episode 2

Hit 1990s sketch show starring Harry Enfield, Paul Whitehouse and Kathy Burke.

Channel 5 logo 10pm (repeat)
Miss Tulip Stays The Night. Kate (Diana Dors)

Diana Dors: Britain's Blonde Bombshell

A documentary charting the highs and lows of Diana Dors's career, presenting her finest moments on screen.

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

Fantasy Football League

Series 1 - Part B, Episode 2

Matt Lucas and Elis James are joined by Maisie Adam and Mo Farah.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series L, Episode 16 - Landmarks

With Jo Brand, David Mitchell and Colin Lane.

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 27, Episode 2

Adam, Alex and Josh discuss all the latest news and events with guests including David Tennant and Michelle de Swarte.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
Don't Hate The Playaz. Jordan Stephens. Copyright: Monkey Kingdom

Don't Hate The Playaz

Series 4, Episode 3

Jordan Stephens is joined by guests So Solid Crew, Jamie Laing, Zeze Millz and Miraa May along with team captains Maya Jama and Lady Leshurr.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 10:40pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 3

Character-based sketch show featuring Professor Denzil Dexter and the Off Roaders.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 10:40pm
50 min
The Graham Norton Show. Graham Norton. Credit: So Television, Christopher Baines

The Graham Norton Show

Series 30, Episode 16 - Michelle Yeoh, Austin Butler, Jack Lowden, Ashley Banjo, Mimi Webb

Michelle Yeoh says she is looking forward to more challenges, Austin Butler and Ashley Banjo share some dance moves, Jack Lowden jokes about his fitness, and Mimi Webb performs live in the studio.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 5 - Stay Humble

Paul Sinha has some struggles with a basketball, Joe Thomas has a disastrous birthday and will Sian Gibson rescue Little Alex Horne from the sharp beak of an aquatic bird?

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 11:20pm (repeat)
The Fast Show. Image shows from L to R: Paul Whitehouse, Simon Day, Arabella Weir, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Charlie Higson, Mark Williams. Copyright: BBC

The Fast Show

Series 1, Episode 4

Paul Whitehouse and Charlie Higson are joined by guests Del Amitri, Mark Williams, John Thomson, Caroline Aherne, Simon Day and Arabella Weir in the fast paced comedy sketch show.

BBC One. Copyright: BBC 11:30pm (repeat)
Michael McIntyre's Big Show. Image shows left to right: Chris Ramsey, Michael McIntyre, Rosie Ramsey

Michael McIntyre's Big Show

Series 6, Episode 3

Jonathan Ross hands over his phone for the starriest game of Send to All, Chris and Rosie Ramsey are rudely awakened for a Midnight Gameshow, and Nile Rodgers and Chic surprise some karaoke-singing members of the audience with special renditions of his classic hits, before they raise the roof with a spectacular performance.

ITV1 logo. Credit: ITV 11:45pm (repeat)
The Family Pile. Austin (Richard Pepple)

The Family Pile

Episode 3 - The Last Supper

Now the buyers' offer has been accepted, it's time for the sisters to say a proper goodbye to the house, and sample their mother's recipes one last time, but are they ready to hear her final goodbye to them? Meanwhile, Austin takes the chance to try and win the family over.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
Absolutely Fabulous. Image shows from L to R: Patsy (Joanna Lumley), Edina (Jennifer Saunders). Copyright: Saunders And French Productions / BBC

Absolutely Fabulous

Series 4, Episode 5 - Small Opening

Saffron's first play is due to open for a limited run. When Eddy discovers it's autobiographical, she is afraid it will paint her in a bad light and resolves to have the production shut down.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Thanyia Moore. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 19, Episode 4

With Angela Barnes, Milton Jones, Thanyia Moore, Tom Allen and Ed Byrne.

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