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Schedule Thursday 23rd February 2023

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 9, Episode 4 - Calling All Customers

The staff decide to use a play staged over CB airwaves to attract business to Grace Bros.

U&Dave channel logo 6pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Sian Gibson, Joe Thomas. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 8, Episode 6 - Rock 'n' Roll Umlaut

One of the secrets to the Taskmaster's successful reign of tyranny is that he's ruthlessly unpredictable which means things can change very, very quickly in this game. Alex Horne takes scrupulous notes as Paul Sinha squats in a telephone box and Iain Stirling stakes his claim for the Scottish national football team.

Radio 4 6:30pm
30 min
Meet David Sedaris. David Sedaris

Meet David Sedaris

Series 9, Episode 1 - Instalment 1

David has for many years written about his family and especially about his relationship with his father, Lou Sedaris. This instalment includes his essay "Happy Go Lucky", which finds him at Springmoor, the assisted living facility in North Carolina where Sedaris senior resides.

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

Outnumbered

Series 2, Episode 1

The family attend a wedding. For the parents it soon turns into that all-too-familiar struggle to control your kids and, if possible, get through the wedding day without decking any relatives.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 7:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 1 - The New Me

Stevie has her work cut out trying to stop Miranda spending all day in her pyjamas with a packet of biscuits for company, feeling sorry for herself that Gary departed for Hong Kong taking with him her chance of any relationship... no matter how unlikely that was.

U&Dave channel logo 7:40pm (repeat)
Room 101. Image shows from L to R: Rylan Clark-Neal, Frank Skinner, Nigel Havers, Catherine Tate. Copyright: Hat Trick Productions

Room 101

Series 6, Episode 1 - Catherine Tate, Rylan Clark-Neal, Nigel Havers

Comedian Catherine Tate, actor Nigel Havers and TV presenter Rylan Clark-Neal try to send hipster restaurants, set up-paparazzi shoots and Jeremy Corbyn into the Orwellian chamber.

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 4, Episode 1 - The Big Parade

Influenced by a trip to the cinema, Mainwaring decides that the platoon should adopt a mascot for an upcoming parade. They set about capturing a ram, but the task is easier said than done when Pike gets trapped in a bog.

U&Dave channel logo 8:20pm (repeat)
Would I Lie To You?. Image shows from L to R: Olivia Colman, David Mitchell, Aston Merrygold, Rob Brydon, Jon Richardson, Lee Mack, Michaela Strachan. Copyright: Zeppotron

Would I Lie To You?

Series 12, Episode 3

This episode's guests are Olivia Colman, Aston Merrygold, Jon Richardson and Michaela Strachan.

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 4, Episode 2 - Don't Forget The Diver

Captain Mainwaring tackles a difficult training exercise in competition against Captain Square, using a bird warbler, Jones floating downstream disguised as a log, and Frazer in a diving suit.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 9pm
60 min
Funny Woman. Image shows left to right: Clive Richardson (Tom Bateman), Barbara Parker / Sophie Straw (Gemma Arterton)

Funny Woman

Series 1, Episode 3

Barbara's life changes overnight. Intoxicated by success, she embarks on a romance with co-star, Clive.

U&Dave channel logo 9pm
60 min version (repeat)
QI. Image shows from L to R: Alan Davies, David Mitchell, Sandi Toksvig, Richard Osman, Deirdre O'Kane. Copyright: TalkbackThames

QI

Series O, Episode 15 - Occupations And Offices

If you've ever wondered what an Ornamental Hermit does, this is the show for you. With David Mitchell, Deirdre O'Kane and Richard Osman.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV 9:20pm (repeat)
Miranda. Image shows from L to R: Tilly (Sally Phillips), Gary (Tom Ellis), Stevie (Sarah Hadland), Miranda (Miranda Hart), Penny (Patricia Hodge), Clive (James Holmes). Copyright: BBC

Miranda

Series 2, Episode 2 - Before I Die

Miranda's recent experience in the graveyard gets her thinking. This week she starts to worry what her life is all about and what people would say at her funeral.

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 1

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)
A League Of Their Own. Image shows left to right: Big Zuu, Micah Richards. Credit: CPL Productions

A League Of Their Own

Road Trip: South East Asia, Episode 1

Jamie Redknapp and Micah Richards are joined by Alan Carr at the Singapore Grand Prix, before meeting up with Big Zuu for a street food cooking challenge.

U&Dave channel logo 10pm (repeat)
Late Night Mash. Image shows from L to R: Steve N Allen, Ria Lina, Asim Chaudhry

Late Night Mash

Series 2, Episode 2

The team present their view on fascism, and The Delightful Sausage are in the studio. Asim Chaudhry is this week's comic guest, welcoming new Prime Minister Liz Truss, and Ahir Shah discusses national infrastructure planning.

ITV2 logo. Credit: ITV 10:05pm (repeat)
The Emily Atack Show. Emily Atack. Credit: Monkey Kingdom

The Emily Atack Show

Series 3, Episode 4

Sketches see Emily have a holiday fling, get up to no good in a public bathroom and more. Impressions feature Adele and Holly Willoughby, and Ruth Langsford is called into ITV HR for a telling off. Plus, on stage, Emily has stand-up about home life.

Sky Comedy. Copyright: Sky 10:15pm (repeat)
Code 404. Liam Cleasby (Richard Gadd). Copyright: Zeppotron

Code 404

Series 3, Episode 2

With a serial killer at large, Major and Carver call on the help of forensic psychologist Professor McAllister. Parfit worries about Major's AI updates.

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 2, Episode 7

The world's crudest salesman visits a fashion show and competitive Dad plays Monoploy.

Sky Max. Copyright: Sky 11pm (repeat)
Brassic. Vinnie (Joe Gilgun). Copyright: Calamity Films

Brassic

Series 2, Episode 2 - A Nice Day Out

Vinnie is tasked with collecting a guy called Tony Tillerton. It seems like a simple task... Meanwhile, a booze cruise to France is under way.

U&Dave channel logo 11pm (repeat)
Taskmaster. Image shows from L to R: Katy Wix, Alex Horne. Copyright: Avalon Television

Taskmaster

Series 9, Episode 7 - A Cuddle

Alex Horne lures all five competitors to a remote wasteland for a challenge involving eggs and medical equipment. Meanwhile, David Baddiel spray-paints his face, Rose Matafeo sculpts some vegetables and Jo Brand reveals her stunning psychic superpowers.

Radio 4 11pm (repeat)
The Absolutely Radio Show. Image shows from L to R: Gordon Kennedy, Moray Hunter, John Sparkes, Morwenna Banks, Pete Baikie. Copyright: ABsoLuTeLy Productions

The Absolutely Radio Show

Series 3, Episode 1

The members of Stoneybridge Town Council pitch for their very own radio station, the Little Girl gives her explanation of #MeToo and Time's Up, and Calum Gilhooley is interviewed for a job.

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 3, Episode 1

Old favourites return, joined by characters like Swiss Toni, Chip Cobb and Dave Angel.

BBC Three 11:50pm (repeat)
Bad Education. Image shows left to right: Harrison (Bobby Johnson), Stephen (Layton Williams), Jinx (Laura Marcus)

Bad Education

Series 4, Episode 6 - School Play

Stephen wants to turn the school play into a showcase for his talents to impress an agent, but Hoburn has more sinister plans to use it as a way of closing the school down.

Gold channel logo. Copyright: UKTV Midnight (repeat)
This Time With Alan Partridge. Image shows from L to R: Alan Partridge (Steve Coogan), Jennie Gresham (Susannah Fielding), Sam Chatwin (Simon Farnaby). Copyright: Baby Cow Productions

This Time With Alan Partridge

Series 2, Episode 1

Now the main man on BBC magazine show This Time, Alan is relishing his career Indian summer. However, with rumours of changes behind the scenes, he begins to wonder if his position might already be in jeopardy.

U&Dave channel logo Midnight (repeat)
Mock The Week. Image shows from L to R: Angela Barnes, Hugh Dennis, Glenn Moore, Dara O Briain, Evelyn Mok, Maisie Adam, Ed Byrne. Copyright: Angst Productions

Mock The Week

Series 20, Episode 6

Dara O Briain and Hugh Dennis pan through the last week and extract nuggets of comedy gold, with guests Maisie Adam, Angela Barnes, Ed Byrne, Glenn Moore and Evelyn Mok.

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